These guys get it. They are too young to drive and too young to vote, but that doesn’t stop them from getting it. We Day 2010 was just a celebration of the fact that they get it. Erica Baker and Warren Springer also get it. In a big way. They are contributing, standing up for …
Category Archive: UBC
Sep
12
Reminding Great Friends Why They’re Great
Two months ago, the best roommate I’ve ever had, Adam Martin, and I split the proverbial pillows. He left for a European adventure and then headed into a new job in Calgary, while I changed jobs and moved across town. “Onwards and upwards” as a previous boss once said. The first few weeks were hard …
Sep
07
Enjoying the moment
As a new class heads off to school today, I am reminded of all the good memories I have of UBC. The beginnings, the endings, and everything in between. It is these memories that remind me of how great my experience was there. Today, take some time to stop and appreciate a moment. Be it …
Aug
25
Fierce New Tunes
This post has been long overdue! It has been waiting in drafts for me for far too long. I need to share with you these artists: Neu and Two Lions & A Lady. Neu has been a great addition to my spin class playlists as his beats are deep and melodic. They get me smiling …
Jul
23
Dealing With Change – and lots of it…
I love change. Just saying that excites me. “Change it!” It just screams fresh starts, intentional innovation, and big dreams. When things aren’t changing they become stagnant – and I become bored. That being said, over the past few weeks, my love for change has been put to the test. Not only did I move …
Jul
04
Will Blunderfield shakes some asana on Robson St
Last night, Will Blunderfield, one of my Artists to Watch in Vancouver and favourite yoga instructors, officially released his music to the world. While he shares his voice in all his classes, Will took to the stage in front of the lululemon on Robson street with some yogi dancers and Danielle Mika Nagel to celebrate …
Jul
04
The Power of White Walls
While a blank new document is terrifying, a blank white wall is exhilarating. There is something about a freshly painted white wall that amazes me. It is not loud or overbearing, but is still able to command attention. It creates and opens spaces so the minds inside that space can do the same. It encompasses …
Jun
09
She did it! Introducing brigs!
Yesterday, after a kickin spin class, I came home to find a square envelope sitting on our stairs. Confused, I picked it up and immediately smiled. She did it! And in my hands was the proof! Let me back track a bit …. Five years ago, Andrea Burgoyne and I sat in her apartment writing …
Jun
02
Corker’s Spin Class Schedule @ UBC Birdcoop
[No more spin classes at the Coop for me. Enjoy the other great instructors!] I have some glorious news for your heart and hamstrings. After a great summer and winter of teaching indoor cycling (spinning) classes at the UBC Birdcoop (map), I’m staying on for the spring! If you’ve ever wanted to try out a …
May
13
Dear Class of 2010
When I was writing my valedictorian speech and later my short remarks to UBC’s graduating student leaders, some wise folks gave me some words of encouragement. “Remember to speak to everyone in your audience – your peers, their families, and the faculty/staff/alumni in attendance.” “Don’t give a verbal essay with three main points. Leave them …