a prairie girl who collects passport stamps.
Although self-employment is relatively new to me, I actually worked from home while living in Toronto. I was one of three employees at a small start-up and had a little pull-out desk in the corner of my one-bedroom apartment. It was tiny, but right next to the window, so I was able to look outside [...]
In less than four months, I'll be turning thirty. I'm not one to let a big milestone pass by unannounced and I wanted to reflect on my twenties and set some intentions for the decade ahead. This is a long post (apologies in advance) — so grab a cup of coffee and let's crack into [...]
Toronto, oh how I love you. Canada's largest city holds a very special place in my heart for its diversity and inclusivity, its creative community and love for food and drink. It's one of the greatest food cities I've ever been to, a true testament to its multiculturalism. While all these spots are 100% photogenic, [...]
One of the main reasons we decided to get married in Christchurch was to support local vendors. We moved back to Nick's hometown because he wanted to play a key role in its rebuild and I wanted to blog about the aspects that make it such a rad city. There are SO many businesses that [...]
I want to love LA, I really do. The sun, the beaches, the perfectly ripe avocados, Angelenos truly have it good. But there's also the obvious smog and traffic congestion. A city of contrasts, we made the most of it and decided to cover as much ground as humanly possible in six days, which included [...]
Well, it's been a hot minute since I last checked in with you all regarding my 8-week challenge with Cadence Cycle Studio. We're already at week seven and time has flown by, especially after being on holiday for the past three weeks. To be honest, I allowed myself to indulge a bit more than necessary [...]
Before becoming a popular Hollywood escape in the 1950s, Palm Springs was first a wellness destination in the 1900s. Only two hours from Los Angeles (traffic permitting), it's the perfect getaway for both Angelenos and visitors alike. Palm Springs was actually the first place my parents ever took me as a baby. I was about [...]
