Workshop 3: by Angela Reda

Wasaga Beach July 2020

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 18:59:32 UTC

This my family and I in Wasaga Beach. This was one of our first family outings since the ease of restrictions from the initial Covid lock down. Although this photo does not show it, we wore masks pretty much the whole time we were there. I took this picture as we were finally able to get back out into nature and enjoy some much needed fresh air and socialization around others since being inside since April.

Masters of Teaching (OISE) Sept 2020

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 19:05:08 UTC

This was a proud moment, as I got my OISE Masters of Teaching sweatshirt in the mail and wore it for the first time. I never in a million years thought I would get into university to get my Bachelors in Child Development, let alone get into one of the top prestigious universities to complete a masters program. What I learned is you truly can do anything you put your mind to!

November 2020

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 19:09:39 UTC

Enjoying some nature and taking in the land we get the honour and privilege of walking upon. Today was a beautiful sunny day, with a little bit of chill in the air. We got to see a lot of tree leaves that changed colour. Already lots of leaves have fallen to the ground to get ready for the winter months. We got to hear lots of beautiful birds chirping during this walk.

February 2021 - Family Day

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 19:14:02 UTC

Today was a beautiful sunny winter day with lots of snow on the ground. This family day we decided to get outside and bring the kids toboganning down some snow covered hills in our community. It was a reminder to be grateful and appreciate the little things we get to do together as a family.

June 2021 - Weight loss journey

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 19:17:58 UTC

Although this past year has been difficult due to Covid - 19...I decided to take this time to turn it into a positive for myself and was able to learn how to self-heal and grow as an individual. I did this by doing a lot of self reflection, self-love, and recently took the plunge to grow spiritually in my life's journey. Like everyone I still have better days than others however, by having more of a positive outlook on life has made it soo much easier to get myself out of any type of funk I get into. Because of this, I have become a better mother, wife, professional, and friend. I am truly learning the meaning of happiness and gratitude as life is too short to hold onto disappointments and grudges. I am looking forward and excited to what life has in store versus the unknown. Life is what you make out of it! I believe everyone has the potential. It's allowing yourself to get out of your comfort zone and be vulnerable by looking deep within yourself to change your flaws. Remember no one is perfect, but we can be the versions of ourselves! Today I met my goal by being able to put on my pink jeans that I once wore for my bachelorette. This was a big deal for me, as looking back to even a couple years ago I didn't believe this would be possible. All this really was, is mind over matter! Believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything! Don't ever let people tell you different <3.

July 1st, 2021 - Canada Day

mrsangelareda — 2021-07-25 19:30:50 UTC

I take this day to reflect and mourn the loss of soo many children. It is time for settlers (me being on of them) to put a stop and not accept these ideologies based on pure ignorance hence, not wanting to see the truth regarding the inhumane history and present intergenerational trauma inflicted by our ancestors on all Indigenous communities in Canada. Let's educate, and take accountability for a country built on violence/hate as a result of colonization. Canada Day should not be a day to celebrate others pains and traumas but rather reflect on how we can do our part in the reconciliation process with Indigenous communities moving forward. First step is to truly know this is not okay and work together as an ally to put an end to this.