In yesterday’s contribution to the Vancouver Blogger series I forgot to hyperlink practically everything, so please check out Duane’s site if you haven’t already.

Photo Credit: Phaedra on Flickr

To make things right, I’m going to link the heck out of this one which features a woman I have yet the pleasure to meet in person, but nevertheless she’s impacted my daily blog reads as well as the lives of my dear friends so Phaedra must be a pretty great individual… and blogger.

Who are you? My name is Phaedra, and I am a Jill of many things…I am a full time student on the verge of graduating with a diploma in professional counseling, with a specialization in addictions. I am also part time baker and a d.j. I play deep and funky house.

Where do you blog (which sites)? I blog from www.phaeds.blogspot.com

Are you originally from Vancouver? No, I hail from Vancouver Island, specifically from a quaint little town known as Port Alberni. I have lived in several other jurisdictions before moving to Vancouver. Places like Prince George and New Orleans, with some stops in between.

Photo Credit: Phaedra on Flickr

Why do you blog? Started out solely as an online journal of sorts. I wanted something to capture my journey of personal growth; it’s trials and tribulations. From time to time I will post wine reviews and other stuff that isn’t necessarily relevant to my inner work. My blog also keeps my out-of-town friends up to date on what is happening in my life.

What is the BEST part of blogging… or if you prefer, the worst? I like that it keeps me real and authentic. I take comfort in the fact that other people can relate to some of the things I am expressing, especially when it comes to personal issues, such as distorted body image. I have also been blessed with meeting some fine individuals who I’m sure I wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for blogging.

Photo Credit: Phaedra on Flickr

Do you write for yourself, your readers, for Google, for a living? I write for myself; the fact that others read it is a bonus.

Would you ever censor yourself/Do you feel the need to censor yourself? What you read is what you get, baby.

PC, Mac or Speak n’ Spell? Heehee. Speak and Spell. In all seriousness, I have the oldest, most archaic PC ever. I am probably one of the least techy people in the Blogosphere.

Photo Credit: Phaedra on Flickr

Blogs you read or would recommend? On a daily basis I read Matthew Good’s yours (miss604), Keira-Anne’s, Raul’s, Raymi’s and my dirty, guilty pleasure Dlisted.

If you would like to be featured in the Vancouver Blogger profile series just drop me a line with a link and a bit about your site - thanks!