Pearls of Wisdom: The Pink Ribbon Pin-Ups

October 14, 2009

The Pink Ribbon Pin Ups 2010 Calendar is a celebration of fabulous women created by Kaitlyn Regehr, burlesque choreographer on Re-Vamped. Each month celebrates the beauty of a woman who has survived or is living with breast cancer.

Kaitlyn Regehr Presents Pink Ribbon Pin-Ups 2010 Calendar

I asked eight of the pin ups “how do you celebrate yourself every day?”

Joanie Raine – I take good care of ME. By doing that, it allows me to be more emotionally present and healthy as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Doreen Gruszecki - I start my day making sure my hair looks good and l always put on make up. l have always started my day like that.

Sneak Peek at Joanie and Doreen in the Calendar photographed by Dana Brushette

Sneak Peek at Joanie and Doreen in the Pink Ribbon Pin-Ups Calendar

Stephanie Gould – I do things I enjoy like walk my amazing standard poodles, run outdoors and savour homemade lattes. I surround myself with people that inspire me and make me feel good and I avoid people that have bad energy or drag me down. I also make homemade glass beads, being creative nurtures my soul.

Andy Street – I celebrate by remembering how strong I have remained throughout this ordeal and that I believe I can survive anything that comes my way.

Jen Vorobiev – I look in the mirror and know that I am more confident, happy and calm. I have learned to be comfortable in my own skin, no matter what I would like to change or not. I try to take a moment just for me every day (not an easy task with a 3 year old). I try new adventures like learning to fly and playing tennis.

Sneak Peek at Stephanie, Andy and Jen in the Calendar photographer by Dana Brushette

Sneak Peek at Stephanie, Andy and Jen in the Pink Ribbon Pin-Ups Calendar

Joanne Lozynsky - I appreciate the good things in life. I’ll treat myself to a special coffee, a piece of chocolate, a few minutes of quiet time, just a small, pretty or comfy treat for myself. I look after myself, do more things for me and paradoxically I have more to give.

Deb Hornby – I love the color purple, so I wear purple eye shadow everyday. A pretty purple with pink or gold highlights makes my green eyes sparkle which makes me feel great. Feeling great is always a cause to celebrate!

Flo Shustack- I do my best and try to “live well”. For me, living well means living consciously, with passion, purpose, persistence and “chutzpah”. Also being grateful for the life I have been given, treasuring the people in my life, honouring my health and sharing my love for music by singing everywhere for everyone I can.