Kari Burns

1. siblings

1.1. they gifted me with finding patience in myself, something i struggle with, and showing me what endless love truely is.

1.2. constantly trying to teach and remind me to be, and act young and goofy.

1.3. allowing me to watch them grow into who they are, and who they will be.

2. being a foodie

2.1. motivates and inspires me to step out of my comfort zone and travel the world.

2.2. opens my mind to other cultures, i especially enjoy discovering the basic respect and necessities that go into each dish.

2.3. drives me to constantly be on the look out for new things, andto try and create new dishes for my family.

3. being heiltsuk and gitxsan

3.1. gives me a wider understanding of the diversity in different reserves all around the world.

3.2. they are completely different, so i have always known two completely separate ways of life/traditions/mindsets.

3.3. gives me something to be proud of and honour as a young, aboriginal woman.

4. music

4.1. as an empath, it helps me further my understanding into different kinds of peoples pain, happiness, etc.

4.2. helps me find a peace of mind, from people i wouldn't meet nor know if it weren't for social media, and the time and effort they put into it.