Your New You

I was inspired to write this post after reading about this so-called “50/20/30” rule that the Internet is trying to teach 20-somethings. I am here to help you Get Real.  Some of you may know, I am currently taking my Canadian Securities Course, which is an in depth study of investing, retirement planning, taxation on … Continue reading →

This year on my birthday I made a dream board. I was so proud of everything I put into and what it represented. Yesterday, I started making my outdoor zen space – and placed the dream board right in the center of it. I woke up this morning … and my dream board is nowhere … Continue reading →

There is never a sunrise or a sunset that is exactly the same. Each day if different. Each day brings new endings and new beginnings. How do you feel when the sun sets? Does it make you feel tiny? Or big? There’s something great about both. The sun setting means another day has passed. Memories … Continue reading →

It has been just over 24 hours since I was on plane last. I spent 10 days in the beautiful T&T. Trinidad and Tobago. It felt good to check that one off my list ..  Another new place I discovered! My boyfriend, Kenny, is half Trinidadian, so a lot of his family still live in … Continue reading →

I’ve been back from my year abroad for about 13 months now. You’d think that I would be back into the full swing of things. YOU’D THINK. But I still wake up every morning with something pulling on my heart strings. A confusion between what I am SUPPOSED to do, and what I WANT to … Continue reading →

Since arriving back from my travels, I have gotten a weekly email (at least) from someone asking me more information about how I do it, where I went, prices of things, etc. While I was in Southeast Asia, I wrote a journal every day. I wrote about my experiences, but most importantly I noted which … Continue reading →

2014 is bringing a whole new set of  priorities for me. It’s been a year since I’ve come home and the travel bug has never left.  I keep making plans to leave and to travel the world but there are things beyond my control keeping me here. Since graduating university, I have been on the … Continue reading →

My night last night was crazy. To some, just another event. To others, the most exciting night of their life. For me, crazy. I decided at first, to write this down so I would never forget it. Then I decided to share it with you guys – outlining the top stories of my night. Two … Continue reading →

For the past few years, at least twice a week I’ve heard people tell me “You’re Crazy”. I don’t think they mean literally, bat-shit, bite peoples arms off kind of crazy, but the kind that is just UNORTHODOX. When I talk spending 2012 abroad, or backpacking Thailand, or not working an entry level 9-5, people … Continue reading →

All things Bali! Recently, I had a friend ask me about the cities I visited during my stay in Bali. I made her this description with tips for each of the places I went! I figured I may as well share it with the rest of the world, JUST in case you plan to make … Continue reading →

After a week of beef stroganoff, perogies, tacos, pizza etc etc Kenny and I decided to get back into fit club. Working out means nothing if you aren’t eating properly. If I’ve learned anything over the past few years I’ve learned “You Are What You Eat”. To assist our new health kick we purchased the Nutribullet. … Continue reading →

Here’s the thing, friends. It’s really easy in todays world to get distracted. With all the tweets, bleeps, posts, likes, blogs, trends; its hard to stay focused. Truth is, we are all guilty of these distractions. Even reading my post right now may be a distraction. HOWEVER I am here to inspire you. I woke … Continue reading →

My personal blog has become somewhat scarce this past few months. I have been doing a lot of design and real estate blogging for clients… (my design website is here by the way), so my own page has taken a hit as a result. However, I am still here – living, breathing, happy. This year has been a … Continue reading →

I have lived in Toronto for a long time now, but just discovered Gusto 101. An awesome restaurant downtown at King and Portland. I tried their “Kavolo Nero” salad, and fell in love. The moral of the story is …. I recreated this delish Kale salad at home (with some modifications of course), instagrammed a … Continue reading →

Between my multiple jobs, my last semester of University, my blog, and trying to maintain a social life – I occasionally get to watch TV. These shows are some of my favourites right now, check them out when you can find 60 minutes of downtime.  1. Scandal: if you haven’t seen it, watch it NOW. … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but this winter weather at the end of March has put me in an extremely depressing state. I have been feeling frustrated, emotional, and have just had an overall negative feeling. I tried hibernating… I tried repeating positive thoughts over and over and over again. I tried sleeping it off, … Continue reading →

To anyone who ever backpacks Asia I have a few very important tips that you would never realize until you get here. 1.BUG SPRAY… a must. There are bugs here I never knew existed and they get cha. Be especially careful though, your bug spray needs to at least 30 deet. The bugs in SE … Continue reading →

Thoughts for today …  Yesterday, my day started as a bit of a downer. I overslept and woke up feeling sick, weak, anxious and still exhausted. I did all the things that normally make me feel better- cleaned my house, got ready for the day, made some food… But nothing was pulling me out of … Continue reading →

TEN OF THE BEST BEACHES I HAVE EVER BEEN TO: These are ten of the best beaches I have ever stepped foot on. I’m sure this list is debatable seeing as there are many beaches I have not been to. But these are definitely winners in my books. Dreamland Beach, Bali Indonesia. Horseshoe Beach, Bermuda. … Continue reading →

Over the past year I have traveled the world, taken 8 vacations, and made a ton of money; all while getting 6 University credits for doing so.  Since being back in Canada many people have asked, “how do you do it?”. So, this post is dedicated to how I live my life like an abnormal … Continue reading →

TEN ESSENTIAL AIRPORT ACCESSORIES: In the past year I have been to different airports a combined 20 times; LAX, DTW, YYZ, MEL, SIG, BKK, PHK, TPA, NAD, SYD, and the list goes on. There are ten things that I pray not to forget when I go to the airport. Gum – for obvious reasons. You … Continue reading →

Because it’s Sunday (usually the grocery shopping day), here are some tips to make your new 2013 you happier and healthier! How many of you go to the grocery shop for 3 items, but come out with 27 instead. This happens ALL the time. But stop worrying, because I have some very valuable secrets. Secrets … Continue reading →

Seeing the previews for the upcoming bachelor episode make me slightly depressed, in the happiest way possible. Not only because I dream of Sean Lowe at night and call him my “other boyfriend”… But because the next two episodes are filmed in Thailand. The short clips I have seen are footage of the exact same … Continue reading →

Happy 2013 friends! I have been working on many projects since my arrival back in the homeland on Christmas. I have had an outrageous vacation in Jamaica to celebrate the matrimony of two unreal human beings – Justin & Amanda Mosher. I am now sitting in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida enjoying the sunshine with my … Continue reading →