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    I am the wife of a very talented musician who takes me around the world in pursuit of excellence. Mama to Jakob, Audrey and Ella, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.
    And an aspiring disciple of Jesus, defender of the oppressed, writer, graphic designer and photographer.

    I write and speak on navigating through the fog of life…you know, when things don’t go exactly as planned and am fuelled by a passion to amplify the voices of those on the margins…
    oh, and coffee…lots of coffee.

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The Power of Confidence

September 18, 2012
Many people think that I am a very confident woman. My poise, reserve and assertiveness can often come across as offensive…..

But in reality….

I am just as insecure as most of the woman out there.
I question my beauty
I question my intelligence
I question my ability to be a mother, a wife, a daughter and a sister.

I fear making goals that seem too lofty or proclamations I might not be able to fulfill.

We always said (but only to ourselves), that after Ben finished his Master’s degree, it was my turn.
I was afraid to even apply to a Master’s program for fear I wouldn’t get in and then I was afraid that I would fail.

But here I am. One course down which I didn’t fail but rather, surprised myself a bit at my ability to write a research paper after *ahem* 8 years since I sat in a classroom.

And during all of this I said (but only to myself), wouldn’t it be great if my photography could pay for my Master’s degree.

But even then I doubted…even now, I doubt. I doubt my ability as a photographer and even moreso as a business woman. How will I get the business? Will I get any business? What if no one thinks what I have to offer is worth paying for? I have trouble even asking people to model for me so that I can try new things but I finally did…and lucky for me, she is stunning.

This is my first time EVER taking maternity shots…thanks Stacey!

Hey, by the way….thanks for journeying with me.

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  • About Me

    Hi, I’m Krista.

    Strategic communicator and storyteller.

    I am the wife of a very talented musician who takes me around the world in pursuit of excellence. Mama to Jakob, Audrey and Ella, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.
    And an aspiring disciple of Jesus, defender of the oppressed, writer, graphic designer and photographer.

    I write and speak on navigating through the fog of life…you know, when things don’t go exactly as planned and am fuelled by a passion to amplify the voices of those on the margins…
    oh, and coffee…lots of coffee.

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