Monthly Archive: October 2011

Oct
31

$20,000 Down, Looking Up

Elevator mind

I was ready to share a blog post today about what I learned from my remarkable weekend in London with some stellar friends (both new and old). And BOY was this weekend worth sharing! However, when I sat down, I checked my online banking to see what damage I did after the pounds had been …

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Oct
26

Full Out & Off To London

Copenhagen to London

Before I left Vancouver, a friend and colleague of mine looked at me and said: Play full out over there. You don’t want to look back and wish you did something different. BOOM! Words I’ve taken to heart since I’ve arrived in Copenhagen for sure! To me, playing full out means dropping the excuses, the …

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Oct
24

What’s With All This PDA!?!

I can confidently say that I have never seen so many people kissing and holding hands in public as I do here in Copenhagen. PDA (Public Displays of Affection) run rampant here. And I LOVE it!! There is something about the observers of PDA that intrigues me. In Canada, some people look away in disgust …

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Oct
20

Step Into Action: The Journey To Prostate Cancer Freedom

Step Into Action Finish

My health is one of THE most important things in my life. Creating a difference in this world starts with ensuring I am physically and mentally able to do so. Having a healthy body and mind is like tying up my laces before a marathon. It’s the first and most important step to ensuring I …

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Oct
20

Dear Future Self

Life is short

You’re welcome. Pick of the Post: Tiesto – Work Hard, Play Hard

Oct
20

If Dr Seuss met Eckhart Tolle

I remember reading Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” when I was 11. My mom could probably tell what I was most passionate about by the amount of times she’d have to come upstairs late at night and tell me to turn off my reading light. I just finished Eckhart Tolle’s a …

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Oct
17

5 Random Lessons From Copenhagen: Round 2 – Carlson Edition

Carlson Hui & Matt Corker - yoga @ hamsa yoga studio

Continuing the trend of sharing the profound and the random… My friend Carlson came to visit (!!!) and so this list of lessons were learned during our time together. (Huge hat tip goes to Carlson for being so friggin rad. I miss ya already good sir.) 1. Audible breathe is powerful. Whether it be pranayama …

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Oct
10

I Want A Haircut. Period.

Grown out awesome-ness.

I know when it’s time for a new haircut. That time is usually when I can look in the mirror and say to myself – yep, it’s time for a change. I know what I need to do in order to get a new haircut too. It’s that one conversation when I pick up the …

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Oct
03

Powerful Awareness

I am aware of the chair in my room. I can therefore conclude that I am not that chair. I am aware of of my roommates and the people walking on the street. I am, therefore, not those people. I am aware of the clothes that I wear. Following the same pattern – I know …

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Oct
02

If She Told Me We Were Dreaming

Steph Corker Irwin and Matt Corker - skype

What do you say to someone who reminds you what it means to feel loved? To someone who will give you a kick in the butt, a supportive shoulder, or the biggest hug right when you need it? Someone who asks you to stop playing by the rules of the mediocre and stand up for …

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