Being a new mom, I breastfeed my baby quite often. I started “journalling” into my iPhone notes while feeding him, because I had so much running through my head, and I couldn’t really do anything else with my hands (and the online shopping was getting excessive)! I decided to translate those notes into this blog.

Being a first time mom has been life changing, and I know navigating the process alone can be tough. That’s why I wanted to share a piece of my life with other moms. If any of my journey can help you in some way, this blog has achieved its goal.

I will be sharing REAL life stuff – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Motherhood is a huge mix of all of this, and I don’t intend on sugar coating it!

So, who am I?

Well, of course, I am a mom. I gave birth to my first baby, a boy, on February 8th, 2021. His name is Otto, and I couldn’t be more in love.

I am engaged to an absolute catch of a guy – Carlo. It’s the type of relationship I pictured my entire life but didn’t know I would actually find. I am one lucky girl.

I spent the majority of my 20s working in restaurants. It gave me the flexibility to choose my own hours and live a non-conventional lifestyle. It was fun, exhausting, and I made a lot of friends along the way.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College. I really had no idea what I wanted to do for the longest time! Although I am not working in either of these fields, I am very proud of my education. I am currently working in the Arts & Entertainment industry as a Bookings Coordinator (on mat leave).

One of my biggest passions in life is music – specifically singing and songwriting. For a while, I tried really hard at pursuing a career in music. I attended international songwriting camps, recorded original songs in multiple studios, released music on Spotify and other major platforms, and performed at local venues. I don’t think I’ll ever really give up on music, though at the moment it’s become more of a hobby as my priorities have shifted quite a bit recently!

I love traveling (sadly, I haven’t in a while due to COVID). Some of my favourite places so far have been Bali, Spain, Laos, Amsterdam, Nicaragua, and Tulum. My most memorable trip was a solo vacation to Caye Caulker, Belize. I can’t wait to hop on a plane again and explore some more new places!

I have a beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever named Bailey. She is honestly the sweetest, quirkiest dog you will ever encounter. I got her for my 25th birthday, and she is almost 9 years old now.

Some of my other hobbies include baking, crafting, and fitness. I love staying active by walking around the neighbourhood, hiking, and getting in home workouts whenever I can.

Above all I love spending time with family. My perfect Friday evening involves cooking or ordering dinner, a bottle of wine (pre-baby), a movie in the background and playing Scrabble. This looks very different with a 3 month old baby but eventually I’ll start having more of these nights again (I think?)!

I hope this gives you a bit more of an idea about who I am, and who is behind the blog!

xx Maya