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Adams. I'm so pleased you have taken the time to visit my website.Beyond the Horizon
1990 I graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary in White Rock British Columbia. It was an iconic building, a place I have fond memories of. I feel so honoured to have graduated from this amazing high school. We were the last graduating class from that location and it was extremely special.
I remember taking library science in grade 12, which was really like a gravy class like a spare. However I got credits for it. It was actually very informative. The librarian was very hip and helpful with many things for a young woman about to graduate.
I remember going to class one day and the librarian saying to me, Shell there’s a contest you can go into. The theme is why would your graduating class deserve to have this radio station at your graduation? The person who wins will receive tickets and limousine ride to Midnight Oil’s outdoor concert and a bunch of other bells and whistles.
You will be competing against other schools and how you win is your peers calling in every morning to vote for you. This all took place within a certain time frame and the enthusiasm prevailed.
I had so many supporters. I was shocked really. In the end I ended up winning because so many people got up early and called to vote for me and our school.
I believe karma flows if a person is kind at heart and cares for those around them.
During this time I became the First Princess in the Miss White Rock pageant. I also humbly excepted the Miss Congeniality title that my peers so graciously afforded me and won the speech contest. I was Miss Pan Pacific and was offered a job with their company....
What made me go into the Miss White Rock pageant? It was not I but was my mom, who brought the subject up and said you are going in the Miss White Rock pageant. You need to find your confidence. I was pretty defiant and said no I’m not doing it. Then I learned a friend was going in as well, so I relented.
I practised in White Rock and Crescent Beach for a total of two years and then moved to Cochrane, Alberta. I married and opened my practice here in Cochrane, until the time I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chose to stop practising.
I did not let this diagnosis stop me from becoming a mother.
I have a son who is 18 and a daughter that is 15. I can honestly say they are amazing individuals. Respectful, caring empathetic souls.
My life has taken me on a beautiful journey in which I am thankful for as it has made me the resilient, mindful, smart woman I am today.
I have personally endured many adversities. These adversities took me to a very, dark place leaving me, filled with fear and unknowing.
If I wanted to stay in this place, I could, or I could change it by being my own self advocate and change the tide, in which I did. I have prevailed.
I have endured OCD panic attacks, depression, sexual abuse, Multiple sclerosis diagnosis (2001) divorce, to travelling to INDIA for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and chemotherapy in 2015 for this SAME auto immune disease.
I was very fortunate to have this beautiful community, in which I’ve been a part of for over 25 years, stand behind me. From dear caring souls like Crystal Kerr who barely knew me, but knew of my situation, set up the most amazing fundraiser and silent auction. You won’t be surprised to learn MEHTAB Indian restaurant allowed us to have them as the venue for the fundraiser.
The manager at no-frills Mark did an outstanding job putting INDEPENDENCE banner up as you enter the store. It was so humbling to see. He also permitted donations at the till for those that wanted to donate to my cause.
I took my cause to the Lions Club and they donated to me $10,000. Can you believe that?
The firefighters Of Cochrane Alberta visited the lemonade stand that was set up in front of save on foods. I was astounded they spent $100 per glass of lemonade.
The residents of Cochrane felt compelled to support me along my journey to India. I feel deep overwhelming, emotional gratefulness each time I draw on these memories of my life.
To the people, Of Cochrane your kindness has paid off. It’s been nine years since I went to India and I am elated to tell you I am opening my practice once again. Not only my manual therapy treatments but Restorative Yoga as well.
Watercolour medium is my form of painting. It is this medium that I find such freedom, fluidity and creativity.
The style I paint now is more abstract as it once was full of intricate, small detail, I no longer do.
I am a lover of seashells and really anything to do with the sea. I fall in love with clouds, flowers, mountains, water, and rivers. I love cute things, silver, stones gems and crystals created by Our Mother Earth. I love all forms of life. My garden is my retreat and place in which I find deep solace. Playing in the dirt and massaging it between my fingers allows me to become one with Mother Earth.
I am a water child. Born in June, my astrological sign is cancer. Without a doubt, I am that. Water compels and intrigues me. It’s no surprise Watercolour is my medium. It is freeing and fluid.
I find solitary time in my garden meditatively serene. My soul is replenished in my garden. I take great care creating a pleasing attractive place to visit if you were a bug bee or bird. Joy overwhelms me when I’m surrounded with life.
I love all life, but must admit a few of my favourite animals are humpback whales, otters, platypus, Narwhals, woolly mammoths, beavers, moose hawks, wolverines, and Seahorse. And yes, I actually saw a seahorse when I was travelling to the Cook Islands.
My animal signs are otter and hawk.
I am a Vinyasa Flow Yoga instructor. I did my training in Tulum, Mexico. CURRENTLY I focus my energy in and on a Restorative Yoga practice. 