This Saturday I’m participating in a Women in the Workplace panel at the #StartNow Student Leadership conference taking place at the University of Ottawa. Organized by the Her Campus UOttawa chapter, I’m pretty darn excited to be included. My fellow panelists include Karen C. Wilson of Wellman Wilson Consulting and Alicia Natividad, Barrister and Sollicitor. We’ll discuss … Continued
the kitchen sink
This is crazy but I love Shiraz Malbec, baby
In July I discovered a delicious wine. Soft, well balanced with notes of cherry and plum that dance along the palate in a smooth velvet line. Indeed. The best part? This wine is not only delicious, it’s a steal at $7.95. Now I hear your skepticism but I kid you not. This wine is tasty. … Continued
Auditory deliciousness in a word
Words are pretty cool. Some more than others. For example: “litany” rolls of the tongue far nicer than say, “garbanza“. And “kaleidoscope” is simple auditory deliciousness. More so than “vestibule“. Not that I have anything against vestibules. They serve a fine purpose as an entrance to you know, a lobby, which is really an entrance. So a … Continued
I now live a life a leisure
Yes, that right. I am a woman with time on my hands. All thanks to the purchase of an electric can opener. You see, I have what DH lovingly refers to as “Tyrannosaurus Rex hands”. They look like regular, everyday hands you would see out and about during your day…but mine are freakishly small.
Unrequited (plant) love
I think peonies are one of the most beautiful flowers on the planet. Such lush blooms. With layers of ruffled petals twining to the centre. At first glance, these flowers have a frilly, girlish flair. Yet peonies seem a sensual flower to me. That lushness of the blooms – growing almost dinner-plate size – weigh … Continued
Never gets old
From a pretty young age, I’ve been a bookworm. I loved playing soccer, hide-and-seek and hopscotch with the best of them but reading…well that is something I never bored of. Confession to my parents who may be reading this post: When you used to ground me for whatever transgression I committed as a child, I secretly squirmed … Continued
The funny thing about New York
I just got back from NYC – and I can’t wait to get back! I was there for a conference (more on that in a later post) and I just loved every moment. It was a bit whirlwind – I arrived last Wednesday afternoon and left Friday afternoon – but still so much fun. That … Continued
Falling off the exercise wagon…oops
My health and fitness resolution – to drink more water each day, do some form of exercise each and to stretch, stretch, stretch – has already gone ka-plooey. Okay, I got some exercise in yesterday which I’m happy about. But before that, the last time I exercised was last Wednesday. Oops. So much for doing … Continued
Scrambling of late…
I’ve been scrambling of late to fit in fitness. I know all about making it a priority, setting time for it in your schedule. Just do it and all that. Ah, the best of intentions… I like working out. I get all squirrely if I don’t. Almost as if excess energy is building up inside … Continued
The way of the grass
I’m a big fan of What Not to Wear and the advice that Stacy and Clinton give to the wardrobe-challenged guests who appear on their show. Like always choose a darker wash denim, look for suit jackets that enhance your waist, don’t be afraid of colour and pattern. One of their biggest advice shares – … Continued