Mother of Pandas

Hey, I’m Andreana! My family and friends also call me Ana. I share my life with my husband and together we have 3 beautiful children. You should know I’m just about as random as my Instagram feed.

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So NERVOUS! Natural Hair to Relaxed - part 1

So NERVOUS! Natural Hair to Relaxed – part 1

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Healthy Scalp Care | Knotless Braids | YouTube

Healthy Scalp Care | Knotless Braids | YouTube

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Cleaning Motivation

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What color reminds you of home?

What color reminds you of home?

Growing up, home was always full of beautiful, luscious plants. My Mother had a walk through nursery in a part our living room at one apartment and had plants on every window sill in every room at the another. Immigrating to Canada, it was only natural for my Mom, née Green, to feel completely at home surrounded by plants. Even studying to become a horticulturist at one point, she really had all…

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50% off Book-iversary Sale!

One year ago today Wanderer and the Moon was released, so to celebrate, BOTH of my poetry collections are on sale for 1 week (April 12-20) If you’re interested in a signed copy for yourself or to gift, now is the perfect time to grab a copy. https://etsy.me/3E9cZYJ ❤️

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Enveloped In Lilac Hues - Newly Released 2022

Enveloped In Lilac Hues – Newly Released 2022

Enveloped in Lilac Hues is a short collection of poems arranged in chronological order as written while processing and coping with grief. Raw words and thoughts trying to make sense of the pain to get through to the other side. There is no one way to process or cope with grief—grief isn’t linear.It comes in waves and affects one in various ways at unpredictable times. These poems were composed…

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5 things to help you feel better when sick

5 things to get you feeling better https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYp-AIElLSi/?utm_medium=copy_link *Resting* is of course very important for your body to heal and recover. Below are 5 things to aid in your healing, boost and strengthen your immune system. Light exercise After resting as much as you have been, your body really needs some type of movement to get everything flowing again. If…

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I turn to you

I turn to you

Resilient through life’s storms,you are a beacon of light.Unwavering against the tests of time. On page 97 of my poetry and prose collection ‘Wanderer and the Moon’

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Can you repair cracked porcelain?

Can you repair cracked porcelain?

sure, until it’s been smashed and broken. our ship rocked little by little before it was destroyed to bits.all that we were cast aside and while we didn’t break on impact,i never thought we’d end up like this. best friends to strangers, family ties undone. fine grains of sandyou try securing in your hands before it all slips away through the cracks—the ones that never seal, right through your…

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Heal to save your life

Heal to save your life

stagnancy is easy. repetitive bad habits are easy. there is comfort in holding on to the past and unresolved issues as we already know what’s on the other side, the results we’re going to get…what we’ll wake up to in the morning after a nighttime of heartache. but the hardest part is unravelling all the tangles that pulled you through to today, and really taking a look deep inside of…

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I was featured on a podcast!

I was featured on a podcast!

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to have a chat with Derick Asante of @daps_podcast on his podcast and I’m so thankful for it! I spoke on bits about my life journey and writing process, how my poetry and book truly came to be and we talked about many little things in between. I read some poetry pieces from my collection ‘Wanderer and the Moon’ and gave some insight on them as well. Thank…

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Small Box Braids on TWA / short hair | Protective Styling | Natural Hair Styles

Small Box Braids on TWA / short hair | Protective Styling | Natural Hair Styles

In this video, I’m showing how I installed small box braids on my TWA/ super short natural hair. I’m finally growing my hair out from consistently buzz-cutting since last Winter. I managed to get this style done over the course of a few days. These kinds of styles normally take many, many hours (6+) and I was definitely not able to sit that long and accomplish it in 1-2 days. (#MomOf3) I used…

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The days feel the same

The days feel the same

like I didn’t walk towards the light three times then rip my heart out to say goodbye to another / like I didn’t get the call that my first home and first love was about to go then have lived every day since aching to hear her speak, if only once more not in a dream / like I didn’t tear apart all my being, struggle through my worth and grief, unearth the best and worst parts of me, then heal…

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There was a time before.

There was a time before.

I had an insightful conversation (which you may or may not be able to listen to soon) that kept me up for a bulk of the night thinking.   Thinking and reassessing my journey and realizing how writing and storytelling came to be so important to me. I mean, after all, the meaning of one of my given names is ‘Poet’, but besides that, for the past few years, writing has become an integral part in…

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I self-published a poetry book on Amazon KDP!

I self-published a poetry book on Amazon KDP!

I had been meaning to record/upload this months ago when I first released my book back in April but there weren’t any quiet days in the house to get it done until earlier this month. Then it took just about a month after recording to edit it and upload. In this video I talk about my poetry and prose collection, how I got the idea to publish and release it. Below are links to purchase said…

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While I Wander - lined journals

While I Wander – lined journals

150 page lined journals perfect for writing to your heart’s content A collection of journals:While I Wander (greyscale)While I Wander (color)While I Wander: the prompt edition (greyscale)While I Wander: the prompt edition (color) Poetry and prompts featured in the prompt edition journal are from the poetry and prose collection ‘Wanderer and the Moon‘ Available now worldwide!

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Writing prompts

In combination with a fun, new project I’m working on, I put together this list of prompts inspired by my recent release ‘Wanderer and the Moon’. I find prompts always come in handy to get inspiration flowing. Be sure to tag me or send me your work if you use any. I’d love to read what you create! Wanderer and the Moon is now available to purchase! I self-published a book! Continue reading →

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