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    Ep. 27 – Dr. Genieve Burley

    April 15, 2020 /

    Let's talk about seeing clearly in 2020, lockdown living and uplifting community during COVID-19 with Dr. Genieve Burley.

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    Yasmine
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    Ep. 14 – Dr. Genieve Burley

    December 4, 2019 /

    Let’s talk about spine health, sustainability, yoga, plant-based eating and overcoming anxiety with Dr. Genieve Burley.

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    Yasmine

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Hello, I'm Yasmine! West Coast City Girl is a travel and lifestyle blog focused on enjoying what the world has to offer while keeping well and staying on budget. Fuelled by Earl Grey tea and wine, I’ve made it my mission to live life knowing that one doesn’t have to spend a fortune or sacrifice wellness to have a fulfilling journey!

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✨ THANKFUL ✨ Every morning, I write out a grat ✨ THANKFUL ✨ Every morning, I write out a gratitude list. Today — really, this year — three things I’m particularly grateful for are The 🇬🇧, technology and craft beer. That last one might seem weird, but they all relate in a chicken and egg kind of way. ⁣ No need to explain why I’m grateful for the 🇬🇧. But I don’t even know how I would have gotten through this weird year HALF as well without him. ❤️ But when he started home-brewing, we started exploring tasting rooms for “research”. This ultimately led me to blogging for and now in a social media capacity for the @bcaletrail. That’s the technology. ⁣ Technology has also enabled me to stay connected with loved ones, and work from home since 2019 — which is now the norm for many, including the 🇬🇧. I’m fully freelance these days and all the tech makes that possible. (Side note: Technology also gave me the 🇬🇧 . We met on Match! 💕) ⁣ Craft beer because of the community, opportunities, mentors (hi Monica and Michelle!) and the fact that it kept me at least partially employed when I was laid off of my main writing job in June (thanks COVID). And I get to be part of fun projects like this #ExploreBCIPA collab beer. (P.S. It’s delicious and you should go buy some!) 🍻 ⁣ What are you thankful for today? ⁣ #westcoastcitygirl #givingthanksalways #attitudeofgratitude #gratefuleveryday ⁣ 📸 @jjosuephotos
Sunday morning walks have been keeping me sane thi Sunday morning walks have been keeping me sane this year. Feeling thankful that we live so close to nature. Mother Nature’s F/W colours are always stunning. What are you thankful for today? #westcoastcitygirl #givingthanksalways
Sometimes a smile is a mask for how we are really Sometimes a smile is a mask for how we are really feeling. There’s some irony in having actual masks as a regular part of our lives now. Today is World Mental Health Day. 2020 has been the year having to be hyper-aware of our mental health. It’s been a doozy of a year — and while (for me) there have been more positives than negatives, everything going on in the world plus some recent family medical things have affected me more than I would have thought possible. My anxieties were heightened enough earlier this year that I was given a prescription. I’ve only taken it once — but I have to say that it’s comforting to know that it’s there if my other tools (meditation, yoga, reading — so much reading, aromatherapy, talking with the 🇬🇧 or friends, journaling, getting outside) aren’t working. I debated sharing this. But it’s okay to not be okay and that’s part of mental health awareness and taking away the stigma around it. I’ve tagged a few people to share why mental wellness is important to them. I hope what they share I advice or anything of their experience can also help you. I’m just a DM away, so if you need to talk, don’t hesitate the reach out. #OkayMovement2020 #peerokay
Today is my birthday and leading up to it, I've be Today is my birthday and leading up to it, I've been feeling very grateful for my health, my partner, and the fact that we don't have to worry about the resources to feed ourselves. For my birthday this year, it would give my heart so much joy if you'd join me in supporting the @vanfoodbank through my virtual food drive. I will match $150 in donations and I'd so appreciate it if you're able to contribute what you can to help me reach (or surpass!) my $500 fundraising goal. The Food Bank provides access to healthy fresh food for its members and is in urgent need of support in this chaotic pandemic year. When I was growing up, the food bank helped my mum out as a single parent, and I try to support this organization however I can every year. Anything you can contribute helps! For every $1 donated, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank can purchase around $3 of healthy, nutritious food. Link in bio to donate! With love and gratitude, Yasmine x #citygirltalks #virtualfooddrive #westcoastcitygirl 📸 via Canva
It’s very possible that the deciding factor for It’s very possible that the deciding factor for the home we chose to rent was the wood-burning fireplace and mantle for the candles I’ll be lighting for the next 6-7 months. 🔥 🕯 #hyggevibes
🍁 And just like that, it’s hygge season. Time 🍁 And just like that, it’s hygge season. Time to settle in with my Libra-self, wear all the cozy sweaters and buy more candles. And drink tea. All the tea.
Dear Vancouver: I’ve missed your buildings, view Dear Vancouver: I’ve missed your buildings, views, noise and... well everything. Hadn’t seen you in six months, and it made my heart so happy to visit you. Once a city girl, always a city girl. ❤️ ⁣ The 🇬🇧 and I left our little Port Moody haven for a quick staycation in the city over the weekend. It was actually for work, but it didn’t feel like it. Check out my story highlights for our experience! ⁣ Thank you @wallcentrevancouver for a sparkling clean hotel experience, excellent hospitality and fabulous dinner. ⁣ #giftedexperience #westcoastcitygirl #VancouverComeBack #VeryVancouver #hotelliving #staycation2020
Little flashback to Day 1 of last year’s @greatc Little flashback to Day 1 of last year’s @greatcanadianbeerfest with @sarahh.yoga and @ian.derson. When we could hug and be in crowds of people without worrying about a stupid virus similarly named to a so-so beer... Miss craft beer festivals—a mix of work and play for me—and miss these two gems. 🍻 Thank you @botanicaandbloom for taking this photo last year! (Also, how has it already been a year?!)
I’ve been to some fancy places, but having cockt I’ve been to some fancy places, but having cocktails @chateaumarmont on a December Saturday night last year was next level — and a bit extra. As most things are in La-La Land. Thank goodness we made a reservation, as the valet checks that you’re on the list before you can even step in the building. ⁣ It was not a #GetThrifty experience, but each sip was worth every dollar. As were the ambiance and excellent service. The latter was a relief because it would have been disappointing to have our date night ruined by a snooty server. ⁣ Sipping some lovely Rosé this afternoon, and can’t wait for when we can go treat ourselves to luxe experiences like this again. It was fun to think that we were maybe sitting where some glam movie stars also sat. 🌟 ⁣ #SaturdaySips #citygirldrinks #citygirltravels #fuckoffcovid
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The Clockmaker's Daughter
The Clockmaker’s Daughter
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Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
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Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
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Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
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