I can envision what my life could look like in 10 years. I take off the constraints of my given present (how much money I currently make, where I am living, who I hang out with, how much time I have to spend, etc) and dream of what could be. I ask myself: “If everything …
Monthly Archive: August 2011
Aug
28
#57: Ride in a Hot Air Balloon
4:50 am last Friday morning, while the world was sleeping, Zoe and I snuck away to Fort Langley to check off an item on both of our lists. (Hat tip to Groupon for the discounted Sundance Balloon Ride.) It was one of the most serene experiences I have had. The wind picked us up and …
Aug
24
Unleash Your Fingers {Video}
Pick of the Post: Ben Saunders – Dry Your Eyes
Aug
22
Celebrating My Birthday!
A nautical party that rocked the boat. A weekend of camping with people I am blessed to call my friends. Thank you for this past birthday weekend. Thank you for making the last year remarkable. Over the past week, you’ve allowed me to feel completely celebrated and overwhelmingly humble. Here’s to another great year ahead. …
Aug
18
Who Am I Going To Listen To?
Am I listening to that little voice inside my head that tells me I can’t do it, or I’m not good enough? Am I listening to the people that say I can either be smart or I can be involved in my community? Am I listening to those who say I have to make some …
Aug
15
Event worth attending: sumiT
This Thursday, submiT at Performance Works on Granville Island will be where you want to be. I can’t wait to attend submiT this year. It is an imagine1day creatribution designed to raise awareness and funds to invest in cutting edge, self generating primary education in Ethiopia – and throw a great party at the same …
Aug
11
A Song About Gratitude by Jason Mraz
When I was up in Whistler last weekend, I was able to catch the Jason Mraz concert with some of my best friends. Telling you it was remarkable would be an understatement. Front row. In the sun. Surrounded by great people and fantastic music. It was entirely consuming. Jason played about 6 new songs in …
Aug
08
#12: Bungee Jump
Was it terrifying? Yes. Was it worth it? Heck yes! Another 100 before 100 item completed! A huge thanks to my sis for giving me this early birthday present. Another thanks to the great gents that were there to act as quality friend support. And I gotta send out huge gratitude to that little rope …
Aug
07
Manager of Internal Pipeline – Apply now!
Having our new Program Manager, Onboarding start this week – it’s now time to shift into the other dream job available on my team! Introducing your opportunity to take the lead in creating a talent pool of leaders within lululemon athletica. You could be the Manager of Internal Pipeline: The role of Manager of Internal …
Aug
04
Social Contagions Create Epidemics
What I put out in the world is infectious. Nicholas Christakis spoke at an event a few months ago (hat tip to UBC Alumni Affairs for helping host it) on social contagions. This is the notion that, like diseases, our behaviours and thought patterns can be passed on throughout our social network. He used the …