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Katrina Heer is Just Your Average Gal, penning her journey and sharing her experiences in Life, Food, Travel and Beauty.

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“Just living is not enough...one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” - Hans Christian Andersen . . . #qotd🌸 #orchid #vdayflowers #myfavourite #beautifulblooms #ygk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
I’ve been waiting well over a month to tuck into this book, finally finishing the last of Frances Mayes’ novels on living in Tuscany (I’m a little bit obsessed with Italy!). Since I’ve never been able to read two books at once (I just end up never truly investing in either story 🤷🏻‍♀️), I had to patiently wait to finish my current one first. And because I never feel like I have the time to just sit and read anymore, it’s been a looong time coming! I bought The Honey Farm just after Christmas! Honestly can’t wait to read this because it sounds so eerie and I love thrillers! What is everyone currently reading? . . . #thehoneyfarm #harrietalidalye #canadianauthor #canadamade #canadareads #goodreads #bookworm #psychologicalthriller #indigofaves #bookstagram #booksofig #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookaddict #ygk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #kingstonontario #ygkreads #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
When was the last time you felt truly at peace? When were you last able to just be in the moment, without distraction? It’s hard to ignore the constant buzzing of activity in our heads: work, bills, finances, groceries, laundry, dishes, dusting...the list seems endless at times. And overwhelming! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just give ourselves a timeout every once in awhile? Flip a switch and put our brain on standby mode? I’ve never tried meditation (and have only dabbled in yoga) but working hard to find that way to bring calm into your life is so important. One of my goals this year is to find more uninterrupted time for myself...from myself, without all of the noise! Sometimes, I feel like a one-woman show! The older we get, the more responsibilities we have and the more important it is to slow down and still your mind. You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of all the rest. What do you do just for you? . . . #tb #newzealand #northisland #freedomcamp #peace #calm #sunrise #breakingdawn #selfcare #selflove #selfloveisthebestlove #selfcareisthebestcare #takethetime #takecareofyourself #listentoyourbody #nodistractions #justbe #calmyourmind #slowdown #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
Thwarted by the #snowmaggedon-like weather of last week, I didn’t have the chance to trek over to @chocolatewithlove for V Day truffles! Not today though! After dinner with friends tonight, I’ve pretty much got my Saturday night plans hammered out. Chocolate and wine?! What more could a gal ask for?! 🥂🥰 . . . #cocoabistro #artisanchocolates #supportlocal #supportlocalbusinesses #ygk #ygkbiz #yumgk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #visitkingston #happyvdaytome #ygkchocolate #sparklingwine #saturdaynight #chocolateandwine #ygkeats #ygkfood #ilovemesomewine #chocolatelover #chocolateforlife #allthechocolate #ygkblogger #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog
Happy Valentine’s Day my love. Life just wouldn’t be the same without you ❤️
It’s been four years since Dad came to visit me in Australia (woah!) and the time I spent showing him my home away from home was one of the best experiences of my life. I’m certain he fell in love with this amazing place just as hard as I did! One day, I plan to sit down and write about how much my time overseas has impacted me. I only haven’t yet put it into words because I can’t imagine how I could ever begin do this beautiful country justice. One day, I hope to share this place with Steve and our little family! This country has stolen a little piece of my heart and I am forever grateful ☺️💛 📷: @sean.heer . . . #tbt #travellingcanadian #canadianabroad #travel #traveloften #seetheworld #homeawayfromhome #homesweethome #playingtourguide #loveaustralia #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #exploreaustralia #australiatravel #seevictoria #seewerribee #visitwerribee #werribee #werribeemansion #victoria #australia #grotto #travelphotography #momentintime #lifethroughthelens #memories #lifecaptured #memoriesareforever #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog
It’s been one month since the debut of Just Your Average Gal! 🥳🎉 I can’t believe how time has flown! In honour of this milestone, I’ve compiled a list of the top five most important things I’ve learned in my first month of #blogging. Click the link in my bio to check ‘em out! . . . #bloggingbeginnings #humblebeginnings #liveandlearn #lifelessons #beginnerblogger #blogginglessons #bloggingtips #JYAGdebut #happybirthdayJYAG! #riseandgrind #passionproject #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger #bloglife #bloggerlife #ygk #kingstoncanada #kingstonontario #kingston_on
CURRENT STATUS: wishing I could opt for pretty blooms instead 🌸🌹🌼 Stay safe today #Kingston! 🥶❄️ . . . #tb #goawaywinter #grrrwinter #ygk #ygkwinter #ygksnowstorm #onstorm #victoriastaterosegarden #werribee #victoria #australia #rosegarden #prettyblooms #rosesareredvioletsareblue #canadianabroad #takemeback #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
There was a time back at Carleton where I always had a camera in my hand. I’d used some of my OSAP money (oops!) to buy myself a Canon Rebel DSLR and spent the following semester snapping pics for our community newspaper, Centretown News. I registered for an elective photography course and fell in love with the idea of capturing beautiful moments and perspectives that I could tangibly cherish forever. I’ve done my fair share of travelling and for me, there’s nothing better than reliving those moments through the hundreds of pictures I’ve taken over the years. Looking at photos helps make me a better writer too! Every photo tells a story ❤️ 📷: @sean.heer . . . #exploreasmuchaspossible #snapasmuchaspossible #travelphotography #photography #lifethroughthelens #cherishedmemories #lifecaptured #momentintime #lookback #writewhatyousee #landscape #capeschanck #morningtonpeninsula #victoria #roadtrip #canadianabroad #lifeabroad #exploreaustralia #seeaustralia #australia #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger #bloggerlife

RECENT POSTS

  • The Five Most Important Things I’ve Learned in My first month of blogging February 14, 2019
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  • Seven photos that will convince you it’s okay to fine dine every once in awhile January 20, 2019
  • Our New Years Getaway to Perth January 7, 2019

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“Just living is not enough...one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” - Hans Christian Andersen . . . #qotd🌸 #orchid #vdayflowers #myfavourite #beautifulblooms #ygk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
I’ve been waiting well over a month to tuck into this book, finally finishing the last of Frances Mayes’ novels on living in Tuscany (I’m a little bit obsessed with Italy!). Since I’ve never been able to read two books at once (I just end up never truly investing in either story 🤷🏻‍♀️), I had to patiently wait to finish my current one first. And because I never feel like I have the time to just sit and read anymore, it’s been a looong time coming! I bought The Honey Farm just after Christmas! Honestly can’t wait to read this because it sounds so eerie and I love thrillers! What is everyone currently reading? . . . #thehoneyfarm #harrietalidalye #canadianauthor #canadamade #canadareads #goodreads #bookworm #psychologicalthriller #indigofaves #bookstagram #booksofig #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookaddict #ygk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #kingstonontario #ygkreads #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
When was the last time you felt truly at peace? When were you last able to just be in the moment, without distraction? It’s hard to ignore the constant buzzing of activity in our heads: work, bills, finances, groceries, laundry, dishes, dusting...the list seems endless at times. And overwhelming! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just give ourselves a timeout every once in awhile? Flip a switch and put our brain on standby mode? I’ve never tried meditation (and have only dabbled in yoga) but working hard to find that way to bring calm into your life is so important. One of my goals this year is to find more uninterrupted time for myself...from myself, without all of the noise! Sometimes, I feel like a one-woman show! The older we get, the more responsibilities we have and the more important it is to slow down and still your mind. You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of all the rest. What do you do just for you? . . . #tb #newzealand #northisland #freedomcamp #peace #calm #sunrise #breakingdawn #selfcare #selflove #selfloveisthebestlove #selfcareisthebestcare #takethetime #takecareofyourself #listentoyourbody #nodistractions #justbe #calmyourmind #slowdown #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog #ygkblogger
Thwarted by the #snowmaggedon-like weather of last week, I didn’t have the chance to trek over to @chocolatewithlove for V Day truffles! Not today though! After dinner with friends tonight, I’ve pretty much got my Saturday night plans hammered out. Chocolate and wine?! What more could a gal ask for?! 🥂🥰 . . . #cocoabistro #artisanchocolates #supportlocal #supportlocalbusinesses #ygk #ygkbiz #yumgk #kingstoncanada #kingston_on #visitkingston #happyvdaytome #ygkchocolate #sparklingwine #saturdaynight #chocolateandwine #ygkeats #ygkfood #ilovemesomewine #chocolatelover #chocolateforlife #allthechocolate #ygkblogger #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog
Happy Valentine’s Day my love. Life just wouldn’t be the same without you ❤️
It’s been four years since Dad came to visit me in Australia (woah!) and the time I spent showing him my home away from home was one of the best experiences of my life. I’m certain he fell in love with this amazing place just as hard as I did! One day, I plan to sit down and write about how much my time overseas has impacted me. I only haven’t yet put it into words because I can’t imagine how I could ever begin do this beautiful country justice. One day, I hope to share this place with Steve and our little family! This country has stolen a little piece of my heart and I am forever grateful ☺️💛 📷: @sean.heer . . . #tbt #travellingcanadian #canadianabroad #travel #traveloften #seetheworld #homeawayfromhome #homesweethome #playingtourguide #loveaustralia #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #exploreaustralia #australiatravel #seevictoria #seewerribee #visitwerribee #werribee #werribeemansion #victoria #australia #grotto #travelphotography #momentintime #lifethroughthelens #memories #lifecaptured #memoriesareforever #justyouraveragegal #justyouraveragegalblog
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