I hear a lot of people say that January is the hardest month of the year to get through but I disagree. For me, it’s February. See, with January you’re still riding that New Year high and after the busy holiday rush the low-key mood of January is great. Oh but February… For the shortest … Continued
musings
stopping to count the snowflakes
Whoa, am I ever tired this week. I think DH and I are trying to pack too much Christmas fun into December. We’ve been busy with get-togethers, holiday shopping and baking and haven’t scheduled in enough down time. It also doesn’t help that DD was just diagnosed with an ear infection and is rather cranky. … Continued
Ladies (and gentlemen), get your geek on
I’m fortunate enough to be a part of a local networking and learning group called Girl Geek Dinners Ottawa. We meet on a monthly basis to network, learn and share ideas about technology and related topics. The mission of these get-togethers is to make technology accessible to all age groups and people, particularly women. Sarah … Continued
six word fridays: fantasy
I consistently fantasize about the following six things: more sleep. so precious to me and yet, like many parents, I experience so little of it. the chance to read – dare I say inhale – more books. whether trashy, intellectual, spiritual or for professional development – i dream of and am subsequently thankful for, the … Continued
The ‘good life’ means selling your soul
…or at least a paycheque or two… I had a rant on Twitter a couple of weeks ago about Goodlife and how they wanted me to sign a six-month contract for personal training at a cost of $3800. Before tax. I’m not inept when it comes to working out. I’ve been weight training for years. … Continued
Chic (in Ottawa) for a week: 100 Strangers Project
Some of you may know that I’m co-founder of Girl Geek Dinners Ottawa (GGDOttawa) with Veronica and Kelly. Well, we had the great fortune to be included in a photography meme featuring and celebrating people of Ottawa. The meme is photographer Kimusan’s (aka @relishing) Ottawa contribution to a global photography exhibit called The 100 Strangers Project. Kimusan … Continued
my smartphone search is over…sort of
Perhaps you’ve heard about my longing for a smartphone. Well, I finally got myself down to a Rogers store this weekend to look at my smartphone options. My first stop was the local Rogers video store that has one of those Rogers service kiosks. I went with my husband and we had our daughter in tow. She … Continued
six word fridays: perfection
tea steeped just right – with honey a buffy the vampire slayer marathon little girl giggles lighting the air afternoons lost in a good book holding hands with my husband – sweetly rich and gooey brownies – nom! nom! —— Wondering what’s up? Check out Melissa’s meme at Making Things Up, then write your own six … Continued
First ever Girl Geek Dinner Ottawa – you’re invited!
Calling all geeky girls! The Girl Geek Dinner (GGD) franchise has come to Ottawa and we need your input to ensure the Ottawa chapter is a success. All geeky girls in Ottawa are invited to the GGD Ottawa pre-launch kick-off party on Monday, July 6. It’s free to attend, but please register in advance so … Continued
Social Media Breakfast Ottawa 8 Announced
The Social Media Breakfast (SMB) Ottawa organizers just announced that Chris Greenfield, product strategist and Founder & CEO of clever communications, will be the guest speaker at the April 15th event. During this networking and learning session, Chris will discuss “Social Media Hype: Getting past the BS and making it really work.” SMB Ottawa is … Continued