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I admit it: I have no idea what’s next. Like really though. I wonder what my next step is and my mind goes in at least three directions. I can be or do anything I want, and here I am overwhelmed with opportunities. The world promises exciting adventures, and part me of longs to be …

You know that feeling when you graduate from school feeling like you’ve learned all there is to know? All of the ups and downs, the tests and tribulations you’ve endured have now brought you to this point of ultimate understanding? Nothing can stop you. Until you’re freshman again at your new school. That’s kind of …

While this break from the gym has been a recovery period for my body, my mind is still incredibly overactive. I’ve been getting a great mental work out keeping my ego in check. Little goblin thoughts have been ever-present in my day-to-day activities, reminding me that I didn’t run yesterday like I said I would, …

Happy six month Vanniversary! One of the keys to a successful partnership is celebrating milestones, even the little ones. That was one of the lessons we taught in this episode of The Awesomeness Advantage. I thought in honour of my six months in Vancouver, I’d share some of the lessons I’ve learned so far (about life …

I’ve discussed my love for music and it’s power of keeping me in flow. It’s rooted deep in my bones. Going without music is like going without food or water; it can be done for a certain amount of time until I feel myself needing it, craving it, even fantasizing about it. I got my …

En route back to Vancouver, I had a moment of sadness as I looked out the window at the YYZ tarmac. I don’t think anyone could have prepared me for the moment of homesickness I felt. While I was back in my hometown, I didn’t get to see all of my favourite places, or eat …

When I was a frequent gym-goer, I noticed that 90 percent of the time, I chose a locker RIGHT next to someone who would walk in 30 seconds later. I swear, if not before my workout, then it would be right after my shower that someone will have just settled into the locker next to …

Traveling does a funny thing to me: I tend to “allow” myself to eat foods I don’t normally consume (keep in mind, I am an avid flexitarian, and I set flexible guidelines for my dietary choices based on how my body feels). During my trip to Toronto, I woke up one morning to some freshly, made-with-love …

A year ago, I didn’t picture myself on a first class flight to Toronto from my new home in Vancouver, with my incredible room mate/wife/awesomeness partner Kelsey. My life has been chock-full of jet setting and giggles these days, and I have never been more grateful to be exactly where I am.  Did you know they …

As I started to type up this post, my song-of-the-moment came on and I broke out into silent lip-syncing dance with Kelsey.  People sitting around us at the coffee shop looked at us through the side of their eyes while we rocked out trying not to notice or react. I can confidently say that I am …