My name is Anna.
I’m 26 years old.
I was born and raised in the Cayman Islands, and moved to Vancouver, Canada in January 2010 after studying at UBC in Vancouver for four years.
I also lived in England for a short time as a teenager (my extended family all live there).
I love Vancouver but am often homesick so go back home at least once a year. We maintain a home there but it’s rented out full time so we tend to live like tourists on our island when we go home, and I have no complaints about that.
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When I say “we” I mean my family – I live with my mom Pat; my sister Katherine and her husband Jon live in Calgary and we visit often. My father passed away of cancer in December 2008. He was the best dad and man you would ever have the good fortune to know.
The picture below is from our only family photoshoot, in 2004. So I’m a mere 19 years old…so crazy how time flies.
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I love yoga. I take every opportunity to go into a yoga pose, sometimes obviously (I got lots of weird looks for the photo below) and sometimes discreetly (try doing mountain pose when waiting in line; you’ll feel so much better by the time you’re done waiting!).
You’ll always feel better after doing a forward fold and a quick sun salutation and if you’ve never chanted om – as crazy Zen as it sounds – you need to. It vibrates through your whole body and makes you feel so much better.
I love flow, hot, hatha and yin yoga. Heck, I also enjoy Pilates, Anusara-inspired yoga…there’s a type of yoga to match your mood any day of the week.
I love the environment at my local YYoga so that’s where I choose to practice (and if you’re ever in Cayman, Bliss Living Yoga is run by two fantastic ladies) but there are many studios and it’s all about finding the right one for you.
I’m a worrier by nature but have brought this way under control partly thanks to yoga, spirituality/religion, life experiences, friends, mentors, my business…I believe in eternally learning from your surroundings so I am constantly trying to live the paradox of being happy with who I am while constantly striving to be better. I think that’s healthy.
I do my very best to take time to stop and smell the roses, because life moves pretty quickly.
I have three ginger cats who are adorable and amazing each in their own unique way. I grew up with cats but discovered a couple of years ago (after acquiring all three of these ginger boys) that I have developed moderate to severe allergies to their dander. So I sleep with an air purifier in my room and suck it up :).
From left: Bart, Bill, Ben. Bill and Ben are brothers, adopted from Burnaby SPCA in Canada. My dad named them after the 1950s British cartoon Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men. Bart we adopted from the Cayman Islands Humane Society. They’re all adorable lovemuffins!
Here are a few posts that might help you get to know me better, if you’re interested:
If you have questions send them in: theguiltlesslife@gmail.com! For information about my vegetarianism and the format of this blog, click here.
August 28, 2011
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September 1, 2011
Katie
So glad you stopped by my blog! You are so beautiful and I love the spirit you have, a wonderful love for life! Your cats are so cute!
Im so sorry to hear about your dad passing , I know that must of been so hard, I can’t even imagine the day when mime does, I know though your dad is watching and proud of the wonderful girl that you are!
Have a great night! Thanks again for stopping by!
xoxo
September 1, 2011
Anna Wootton (@AnnaWootton)
Thanks so much for your kind words Katie, I am truly touched :). I am new to this whole blogging gig but love yours and will be compiling a blogroll shortly of my fave blogs – fashion, food and everything in between, so will definitely be including yours! Good night 🙂 xx
September 12, 2011
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November 17, 2011
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
Hey Anna! I am so glad you stopped by my blo so I could find yours! First off all, you are gorgeous, and your pictures are stunning! Second, I really like the attitude you have towards life each and every day, very inspiring!
Can’t wait to read more 🙂
November 17, 2011
Anna
Thanks so much Tessa! I love the blog world for its mutual inspiration so I hope we can all help each other out! Thanks so much for coming to visit xx
November 25, 2011
SunTouchSkin
OMG your three ginger cats are so cute together! So striking.
What a lovely bio– touching! I’m also a big yoga fan though have struggled to maintain at-home practice since moving away from my former studio.
All the best! Looking forward to reading your blog!
Kat
November 25, 2011
Anna
Thanks so much, you’re very sweet. My ginger boys are adorable, I love them to pieces! It’s hard when you move away from a yoga studio, I quite like one close to where I live now (we just moved in September) but it’s not as good as my last one and I miss it so much! However, I’m still trying out a few others in the area so fingers crossed – it’s all trial and error! Thank you for stopping by my blog! x
January 3, 2012
ohshineon
Hey Anna, so glad I found your blog, though it took me a little while! I’m new to the whole yoga thing — I just started doing heated yoga about three weeks ago — but already cannot get enough of it! I even woke myself up at 5:30 to make a 6 am class the morning I was leaving to head back to school and spend 13 hours driving to North Carolina! I look forward to reading more of your blog!
January 3, 2012
Anna
You’re so kind – thank YOU for finding me! And congrats on getting up that early, that takes some motivation! 🙂
January 4, 2012
Laura
I am so happy to have found your blog, I love it! 🙂
Vancouver is one of my favourite cities, and I hope to live there one day. ( for now I’m in victoria)
As a fellow yogi-lover i agree YYoga is a great studio.
January 4, 2012
Anna
Thanks so much Laura! Well, you’re just a hop skip and a jump away so I’m pretty sure you’ll be in Vancouver soon! As my birthday is Canada Day I spent it in Victoria this year and it was tons of fun – love your city too! Nice small town feel which I loved as it reminds me of my home country, which is equally small :).
January 11, 2012
Jentry Nielsen
Just came across your blog from Jen’s WIAW. Love the blog!! You have such a great spirit! I think it is so important to imbrace the world around you, stop and take it all in. Too many people flow through too quickly and overlooking all the little things life presents you!
Can’t wait to read more!
January 11, 2012
Anna
Aw thanks Jentry, I’m so glad you found me and that you like what you see! Can’t wait to chat with you more :).
January 18, 2012
Laura
I just found your blog, Anna, and I love it! Love your philosophy about life, yoga, and health. Can’t wait to read more!
January 18, 2012
Anna
Aw thanks Laura that’s so sweet! Welcome!
January 27, 2012
megpinkgiggles
I’m so glad I found your blog 🙂 I love finding fellow canadian bloggers and I can’t wait to keep reading!
January 27, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Aw you’re a Canadian blogger too? Can’t wait to check out your blog, thank YOU for finding me! xx
February 6, 2012
Alex @ Raw Recovery
As the typical introduction goes, I will say that I just found your blog and really love what I’ve read so far! I’ve been trying to find like-minded bloggers who believe in living a healthy and balanced life (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually) and I’m really excited to look through more of your posts. All the best.
February 6, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Alex! I can’t wait to check out your blog, so glad you found me!
February 21, 2012
Cara
Your cats are so adorable! I love yoga as well! And I also love your blog 🙂
February 21, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Cara! So glad you paid a visit 🙂
April 13, 2012
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama
Visiting your blog via Peas and Thank You. You have a beautiful blog! I’ve just started finding the beauty in yoga.
April 13, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Aw thank you so much Jamie! Yoga is awesome, I’m not a die-hard yogi in that I go every single day because I tend to burn out fast doing things that way, but I always keep it in my exercise rotation and every class I discover something new. LOVE that!
April 13, 2012
Snapshots of Happiness
I just start yoga and I’m falling in love with it. I think it’s awesome that you do random yoga poses for your photos. =D
April 13, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you! So sweet of you to stop by and comment :). So glad you love yoga!
April 14, 2012
Amber with Slim Pickin's Kitchen
Awwww! I have two orange kittles too, and oh, how I love them so!!! <3
April 14, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Orange cats are so full of personality! Our vet said as much – there’s a difference between different colored cats for sure!
May 22, 2012
stephen jensen
hi little sis i love vegetarian/vegan recipies but i’m sorry you won’t catch me doin’ yoga
May 22, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
You found my blog! Thanks for reading Stephen! I think you’d like yoga, lol!
April 15, 2012
Meg
I just found your blog and so happy I did 😉 🙂 I LOVE IT! You are in my google reader now, love
April 15, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Meg you’re so kind! So glad you found me 🙂
May 4, 2012
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June 13, 2012
Angela
Just found your blog love it! Your cats are so adorable!
June 13, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Angela! I think they’re pretty darn cute myself ;). It’s more their personalities though. I sometimes wish I could find a way for everyone to just spend 5 minutes with them and you’d see what I mean lol!
July 8, 2012
cameraphonevegan
your cats are GORGEOUS! 🙂
July 8, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you!
November 12, 2012
eatingasapathtoyoga
Just stumbled across your blog! Looking forward to more! Blessings!
November 13, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Blessings to you as well, thanks for reading!
December 31, 2012
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