An Insomnia Inspired Ramble
Sleepless tonight. I find myself dwelling on a comment that a friend said earlier. We were discussing my rather eventful past week. A lot of unexpected drama was flung my way, so much that I still...
View ArticleGoing Home
I've been asked so many times in recent years to describe a typical Canadian. That had me a bit puzzled. There is no typical look or mannerism that came to mind beyond being friendly. But now as the...
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Zurich Lights
I love Europe at this time of year. The lights, the outdoor Christmas Markets, the smell of Glühwein in the air. Zurich, already a beautiful city becomes even more enchanting. I could not help snap...
View ArticleNot a Crêpe not a Pancake - but a French Pancake
In Canada we have this thing we call a "French Pancake." I have tried to explain this to my French friends here, but they think I am confused between either crêpes or French toast. It is neither....
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A Season to be Single
It is funny, one of the most common questions I get asked is why I am not settled down and in a relationship. The people asking normally feel little bit sad for me that I am not. Particularly...
View ArticleTwo More Sleeps...
…and I will be home for ChristmasOne of favourite Christmas songs. Every year I will steal a quiet moment, pour myself a glass of my favourite meritage, and find my seat in front of the fire. In this...
View ArticleNo Time to Unwind
It has been less that 24 hours since I arrived at home and the anticipation of having a relaxing holiday has long past. It seemed off to a good start. My flights were for the first time smooth and...
View ArticleA Reason
It is Saturday morning and I am enjoying some text chats with a couple of girlfriends while sipping on my fourth morning coffee. I am aware that there is nothing particularly unique about that,...
View ArticleCanadian in 8 Easy Steps
So I've been back in Canada for a week now and I have been noticing some things. Now before I embark on my seemingly rather random dissertation of my interpretations - let me clarify, I love the...
View ArticleA Smile or Two (hopefully)
I was just shown this and thought it was worth sharing. Language is a bit "colourful" so please skip if this offends.How to be American (by Canadians)And just to even the score here is "Stuff...
View ArticleBaking Day Panic Attack
Today is a big day for me. Yep. It is baking day. My friend likes to host international dinner parties. They are pretty cool evenings. Approximately 20 plus strangers gather together for dinner....
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Road Trip - Day 1
And we are off!Long planned, we are both looking forward to our girlie holiday. Lech, Austria is our destination, so skiing will be a big part our days - but our suitcases contain enough for any...
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Après to Ski - Day 2
IWell, I have to admit - après ski Austrian style is tough to beat. White Night was indeed worth going out to check out. After a late start to our evening we ended up finding the most crowded, hopping...
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The White Ring
I must admit, I barely have the energy to think this evening - never mind write because of what is known as a "white ring". Furthermore, I must confess that last sentence was all that I could muster...
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Snow Surfing
And so it continues...Claudia and I got completely lost on this vast web of mountainous terrain until a ski instructor decided to crash our little map assessment party. He decided to take control of...
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Last Day and no Shades of Grey
Check out that blue baby!By the end of the trip there we had pretty much conquered every part of the ski area. This area was by far our favourite and we were nearly alone there too. Check out that...
View ArticleAnother Cute Super Bowl Ad
I admit, I am a complete sap, a closet romantic, a lover of happy endings - and puppies :) This made me feel all warm inside when I watched it so I had to share…
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Love - and a Nauseating Ramble
A four page letter laid on my counter for a few days. Unread. I found it in my mailbox the day I returned from my holiday and was not quite ready to delve into something that posed the potential to...
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