I first wore make-up for a dance recital in 1st grade. I first put my own make-up on in 9th grade. I got my hands on eyeliner and mascara and decided they were part of my high school uniform. By college, I was convinced that leaving the house without concealer meant I was naked and …
Tag: Travel
Another Day, Another Skyline
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 …
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 …