When I don’t travel for an extended period of time (two weeks), I get this weird feeling like I’m standing still. It feels like the whole world is moving around me but I’m not keeping up with it. “But slowing down can be a good thing.” Well, stopping to smell the roses has never been …
Author: ~M~
Homebody or Nomad?
I find myself fascinated with both of these types of people and personally I think I fall right in the middle. Not too original, I realize. But for the longest time I believed myself to be more nomadic. Guess it depends on how you define it. Some definitions (according to yours truly): Homebody: Someone who …
Canada’s Seasonal Scheming
Believe it or not, Canada gets quite a bit of tourism annually. I don’t know the exact statistics but I know it’s a lot every time I try to visit Niagara Falls. I have this friend, M, who was here on a one year work term from Slovakia. She arrived in the summer with an understated …
The Art of the Inspiration Board
The inspiration board, (also known as a vision board, mood board, travel board, a basic girl’s hopes and dreams on a wall, etc.) is probably the single most effective motivator in my life. I’m a visual person. I make lists, draw diagrams, stare at maps, etc. So naturally, having a bunch of pictures on a …
My Love Affair with Freehand Miami
It’s no secret that I will always be Miami’s cheerleader, always rooting for home. I mean, who doesn’t love the constant sunshine and high 20s?! (…that’s in Celsius btw) But when you say Miami (especially South Beach), most people picture overpriced resorts and drunk college kids on spring break. Trust me, the SoBe I know …