Your Wings Are Ready
I stood on my mat in the living room in silence as I began my morning practice. Inhale. Arms up. Exhale. Fold forward. My eyes glanced down at the mat below my feet and I smiled. See, I own two mats....
View ArticleWhen You Love Someone
I slowly woke up in Vancouver this morning as if I was awakening from the most real 96-hour dream. So much happened this weekend, both ridiculous and remarkable. I am still in awe of it all. I headed...
View ArticleBehind The Book: That Trip to Asia
We were sitting in a yoga shala in Bali last year when someone turned to me and said “I get this sense that you’re up to big things, but you’re not playing to your full potential.” I don’t think she...
View ArticleToday We Are Your Spectacle: A Week At World Pride 2014
The agreed upon terms were pretty clear before we boarded our planes to Toronto for World Pride last week: Say yes. Often. Especially to changing our plans. Make time for great people. Do something we...
View ArticleOff to Copenhagen
Dear Copie, It’s been a while. 2 years to be exact. And while your hot Danes have made their way to Vancouver, I feel like it is time I repay the favour. Riding bikes in suits. Leading a session for...
View ArticleLife, Up In The Air
In the past 3 months, I’ve travelled more than I ever have. Every weekend was a new adventure. Toronto – Whistler – Toronto – Sunshine Coast. Copenhagen – Whistler – Orlando – Victoria. Toronto –...
View ArticleOut Of The Office. Across The Ocean.
Tomorrow I depart for a 14 day whirlwind. With great colleagues by my side (from Vancouver, Toronto, Bethesda, and Frankfurt), we are headed over to see our extended family on the other side of the...
View Article5 Airports in 5 Days
YVR-HKG-PVG We arrived in Shanghai a little delirious after 15+ hours of travel. It was late. It was dark. And everyone was asking us if we wanted a taxi as we stood outside the arrivals gate waiting...
View ArticleHong Kong: Part Two Deja Vu
The last time I was in Hong Kong was to visit the rad guy I was dating who was there on exchange. I remember that visit with such clarity as it was also the trip that solidified my thinking that we...
View ArticleA Letter From My Future
I sometimes write letters to myself – whether it be part of a program I am in or simply a habit I’ve picked up to help put my intentions into action. I find that there is something special about...
View ArticleNo One Travels To The Grand Canyon To Tell Us How Grand They Are
My body got rocked. Of all the times I’ve been surfing in Tofino, I had never experienced waves like that. Consistent. Forceful. Unforgiving. All consuming. While getting up on my board in conditions...
View ArticleThe Highlights of 2014
I’ve been writing this reflection post for 6 years now and it is probably my favourite post I write every year. While it’s heart-warming to look back at the year gone by and see what goals I’ve...
View ArticleAloha Monday
Usually my Mondays consist of one-on-one meetings with each of my team members. We talk weekly goals, project updates, life at large, and anything else that feels relevant. Mondays are my day to...
View ArticleThe Molecules Of Your Air
As I biked along Ali’i Drive yesterday looking out at the ocean, I started singing this little tune – making me pause and consider where I am and where you are. Consider with me, for one moment, your...
View ArticleCelebrating BC Family Day
Is more like family week in Hawaii. Behind the pictures of sunsets and couple-selfies on Instagram are hours of adventures with my man’s family. His parents are going on 40 years together this fall...
View ArticleThe Rules Of The Strong Leg Lodge
My sis and her training buddies have a place in Whistler for a few months. It is stocked with triathlete magazines, electrolyte concoctions, and sweaty gear to boot. Their cozy cabin is affectionately...
View ArticleThe Crush Hush Retreat: A Movement Through Movement
This past weekend I headed up to Bodega Ridge with the crew from The Distrikt for their Crush Hush retreat. Think of it as a weekend-long workout mixed with relaxing yoga and beach time, with a few...
View ArticleThe First Sabbatical
She left lululemon and shared this video in her goodbye email. She wasn’t leaving for a new job or a better pay cheque. She was leaving because she wanted to break the routine. The routine is the enemy...
View ArticlePlaying Departure Roulette
Canceled plans. Approved vacation. My man taking off for work. Sounds like a recipe for a weekend adventure if I ever heard of one! This weekend – I cross off #3 on my 100 before 100 with a little game...
View Article#47, 22, 42, 3, 94: Catching Up On Crossing Them Off
I realized this morning that I forgot to officially celebrate some of my 100 Before 100 accomplishments. But hey, better late than never. 47. Ride an elephant. In October last year, while on a work...
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