Does knowing your weaknesses make it easier to improve yourself?   I’ve known, arguably forever, that I put an exorbitant amount of pressure on myself in all aspects of my life – from school to my personal life, I’ve always felt a need to be the best. In many ways, it’s been the reason behind… Continue reading Busy

Lately, I’ve been thinking about making a cape for myself. It would have one of those cheesy MOM in a heart tattoo images and the word Super Ashley written in fancy, schmany cursive. I would wear it with my brown,  4 ½” heeled Steve Madden ankle boots and a mini dress. Or maybe with my… Continue reading Found

It’s amazing how quickly things can change.Back in October, I wrote about my feelings on being adopted. Just a few days later I shared the excitement of knowing my birth mom had happily received my letter. When I first wrote my letter, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was emotional, to say the… Continue reading Unchanged

I always wanted to be a writer. I’ve spent most of my life writing – diaries, short stories, poems, letters. Before I had the words to write stories, I would draw them out (just ask my parents – I’m sure they spent a small fortune on notebooks and pencils for me). I just love it.… Continue reading Upcoming

Imagine being 25 years old and hearing your mother’s voice for the first time.I lived that last week and it was as incredible and indescribable as you might imagine. Even more incredible has been learning how much we’re alike, from taste in music to favourite wines, the way we drink our coffee and even having… Continue reading Disclosed