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It’s been just over one year since we moved into our new office, which makes it a good time to pause for a moment to reflect on everything that’s happened in those fleeting 365 days. It’s too much to get into at the moment (I’m thinking that I’ll do a “year in review” post in December.) In the meantime I’ve just posted a bunch of new photos to the photo gallery that tell a longer story, but suffice to say that it’s been busy!

Here’s a shot of the current Lunagals: L-R Suzanne, Goni, Jennifer, Charlene, Morgan and me. Sandra is off for the summer working at an organic fruit orchard in the interior of the province, and Lisa is on the other side of the lens. Enjoy your summers, everyone!

Hello out there! I am new to this world of blogging, but excited to be here, and honoured that you are reading this! I am the newest Lunagal to join the gang, and boy am I ever pumped to be a part of the team. I am a compassionate vegan and ecoholic who cares about animal rights and the future of our environment. I was drawn to Lunapads for the eco-aspect in embracing my monthly rendez-vous, and have been a fan of Lunapads for a couple of years now. I found Lunapads after a quest of searching for alternative menstrual products. Traditional disposable menstrual products all of a sudden became appalling to me after a beach clean up along the shores of the St. Lawrence in Quebec where the majority of the litter I came across was no other than tampons applicators. I kid you not! They were everywhere, in the sand, under rocks, intertwined with seaweed, crunching under my shoes… Not at all a pretty sight (or sound). That experience immediately put into perspective the impact that we have as women on the environment.

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As most stories start: 

I was born and raised in North Vancouver, and with a few very short exceptions have lived in Vancouver all my life.

I’m a “directionless” student, much to the chagrin of my Academic Advisor, and have spent the past two years taking a slew of courses (everything from Sociology and Religions Studies, to Human Geography….even Business!) and have savored every minute of it.  If I could get away with it, I’d probably just stay in University until it’s time to retire. 

I live in a little house with a little garden and the perfect baby and husband.  My life outside of work/school is focused on raising my daughter, gardening, reading, and learning to sew.

I love horror movies, good old fashioned rock &roll, cupcakes..and long walks on the beach (I’m joking…).

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Well it looks like I am next on the role call! I found my way to Lunapads in December of 2007 and have been quietly learning the ropes without so much as a squeak in terms of blog-writing so I guess its time I introduced myself.
I grew up on an organic farm in the sleepy little town of Metchosin BC on Vancouver Island. If nearby Victoria is known for its population “Newlyweds and Nearly-Deads” then Metchosins’ handle would be something like “Sheep Farmers and Old Timers”.
Childhood consisted of a lot of tearing around outside, playing with/ running away from farm animals and absorbing my parent’s vast knowledge of organic agriculture. At a very young age I tried my hand at growing my own food and was very successful. I still do it to this day when my living situation permits it.

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Why, hello there! I’ve been the new addition to our little covey for quite a while now, and thought it high time I peep up and formally introduce myself.

I was born an only child in Quebec, and raised in a rapidly sprawling bedroom community of southern Ontario. There, I spent my young days merrily climbing its garbage mountain, swimming its fake lakes, aimlessly wandering its strip mall parking lots, and creating my own fantastic dream world out of the so-called tedium that surrounded me.

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I am so excited to be here writing to all you wonderful women who do us the honor of being curious about who we are and what we do. A few brief biographical details about me before we move on to more interesting topics: I was born and raised here in Vancouver, and love the city of my birth passionately. I attended University in Ontario prior to doing a lot of traveling and working abroad. I am an enraptured parent to Genevieve (or Miss Milk, as she is commonly known), who was born on April 10, 2005. I am married to her Dad, a very sweet man called Tim, who is an incredible source of love and support to me. Some other random personal tidbits: I am a left-handed Capricorn with a wicked sweet tooth who is also a proud reformed smoker, tennis enthusiast (although I refuse to keep score), novel-reader, armchair fashionista and sewing fiend.

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Hey Lunagals everywhere, here is my intro to the blogosphere. It’s exciting, as I’ve often fantasized about blogging (about the birth and journey of my 2 boys). Plus, I really enjoy reading a few friends’ blogs as well as lurking in the local motheringdotcommune discussion boards. But, I have never gotten around to it. So, Lunapads’ foray into the world wide blog is my chance! And it’s been really fun learning how to use the blogging tools and writing stories.

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Ever since in my life, I haven’t put my mind to a blog or thoughts surrounded my self, because in my reality, as a human being I will exist through my belief to my passion, which is my work satisfaction. I’ve been encouraged to blog about myself, when I’ve heard such words or stories from my co-workers about Lunapads’ foray into the worldwide blog and it ignited my enthusiasm and curiosity to the concept!

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As the gal who writes the customer service emails on a daily basis, one would think I’m okay about getting a bit personal. I can recommend what size pad you need for your flow and talk you through figuring out just how that Diva Cup works. But that is a little different than putting myself ‘out there.’ I’m noticing we’re all talking about our nervousness towards this task but with an air of excitement. I’m sure once we’ve done a few entries this will all be old news, but our first baby steps in to the world of blogging are wobbly indeed.

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So we’ve started a Lunapads blog, and as a first foray into the online journaling world, I’m to write a short intro about myself. Since I’m really excited about the idea of the blog, and I do have a personal one of my own, the task ahead of me should not seem so difficult. And yet somehow, it does. I’m not quite sure how to adequately describe myself, how to put myself ‘on the page’ as it were. What would interest you, dear Lunapads readers? What is relevant? I guess I should start with the basics and we’ll see where I end up…

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