May
04
13,000 kms: the distance between Bali and Vancouver 13 hours ahead: time difference between Bali and Vancouver 4: books to read prior to the training 1, 6, 9: number of mats, Pacebreaker Shorts, and Metal Vent Tech tops I packed 12: faculty members from around the globe 3: sweet sweet training mentors 24: students on …
Apr
12
I stepped off the plane in Taipei totally zonked after my attempt at sleeping on the first leg of my journey was rather unsuccessful. This jet lag induced sloth is familiar to me though so I go through my practice to reset my body: stimulate the mind by reading, get outside or sit by a …
Apr
09
Do you think your best friend would be up to the challenge? Pick of the Post: Cody Simpson – Be The One
Apr
03
Earlier this year, my friend sent me a link to The Outs which sparked a conversation that went like this: T: “If you haven’t seen these yet, where have you been?!?” Me: “In Copenhagen…” T: “You can watch a web series from anywhere. Bad excuse. Catch up so we can chat about it. Stat.” I …
Apr
01
Look at every e-mail only once. End every day with an empty inbox. Buy groceries that match a meal plan for the week. Indulge to feel good. Not out of habit. Say yes to the important and the worthwhile. (Projects, people, evening plans, etc.) Say no to those that aren’t to make more room to …
Mar
29
Our story was a fairy tale. When we first met, I knew it was going to be something special. I saw you from across the room and there was an instant attraction. A magnetic pull. There was something about you and I wanted to know more. When I finally had the guts to walk up …
Mar
25
I love to consider what’s possible. Throw caution to the wind, rip up the rules, and redefine the box, I say! While that may be true for most areas of my life, it certainly isn’t the truth in these three: 1) Fitness. When I have a race or a new adventure ahead of me, I …
Mar
17
St. Patrick’s Day is always a memorable day in my life. First kisses. Future loves. Fun adventures. They all happen at this time of the year. I am reminded each year to spend today with great people because today is “a time of change.” And this year is no exception. It seems like we’re already …
Feb
18
Before speaking at The Bar Method Vancouver‘s fitness challenge kick-off a few weeks back, I had an impromptu conversation with the nutritionist that works out of the Yaletown studio. She said that we usually only buy 14 foods and rotate through them when we go shopping. I thought about the foods I order in our …
Feb
16
How this became popular, I have no idea. What I do know is that my high school in Ontario did it… my undergrad University in Vancouver did it… and even lululemon did it! (For the record, I love any man who is man enough to wear that Mansy… #aprilfoolsjokestillgoingstrong) I also know that THIS Harlem …
