listening to Stacey Kent's Manhattan doesn't help things!
I'm excited about my next visit there. 2010 here I come! New York will always be home. All the awesome things I did there. All my friends who I miss so much.
It is good to be away from New York City, because I can breathe and think away from the madness. I need this Toronto calm for my sanity. My dream world has several visits to New York every few months. Well 2010. Hold on world!
2010 Paris perhaps also.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Life as a Leo...
I'm used to everything being dramatic.
During the past few years I've been working on just being balanced & chill. I'm slowly getting there, but I do have my moments.
I want grand everything. Fancy meals, huge huge gestures, I like to give others & I don't even have to think twice about it.
My resolution this year is to put myself first. I'm working on it. Obviously I'm going to do it in a grand way.
In a month I will be working. Where I don't know. I'm still applying for jobs. Send me lots of positive energy.
Sometimes I'm really into my horoscope. Lately I'm this way. Most of the things they say about leos are very true for me. I like competition & like to be the center of attention. If I feel like I'm not getting those things I will withdraw or throw a tantrum or mildy pout. As I grow older, I don't throw tantrums any more. I just withdraw and find people who give me the attention I deserve. I do give others attention too so it's a balance.
However, I do want to get to a place where the ego is less important. Where I can focus on what needs to get done and just do it. Where I can just appreciate the world and give to those who need giving in spite of myself.
I love people. But I find that I like to stay away from competitive people and that when I'm sad I shut most people out. Like I just don't call or email or chat as often as I used to. Usually I take that time to figure me out. I find that I'm extremely successful at doing this in my own company given how disfunctional others can be. I think everyone is their own best life guru.
The balance is delicate. It's a journey. This is my reflection space.
During the past few years I've been working on just being balanced & chill. I'm slowly getting there, but I do have my moments.
I want grand everything. Fancy meals, huge huge gestures, I like to give others & I don't even have to think twice about it.
My resolution this year is to put myself first. I'm working on it. Obviously I'm going to do it in a grand way.
In a month I will be working. Where I don't know. I'm still applying for jobs. Send me lots of positive energy.
Sometimes I'm really into my horoscope. Lately I'm this way. Most of the things they say about leos are very true for me. I like competition & like to be the center of attention. If I feel like I'm not getting those things I will withdraw or throw a tantrum or mildy pout. As I grow older, I don't throw tantrums any more. I just withdraw and find people who give me the attention I deserve. I do give others attention too so it's a balance.
However, I do want to get to a place where the ego is less important. Where I can focus on what needs to get done and just do it. Where I can just appreciate the world and give to those who need giving in spite of myself.
I love people. But I find that I like to stay away from competitive people and that when I'm sad I shut most people out. Like I just don't call or email or chat as often as I used to. Usually I take that time to figure me out. I find that I'm extremely successful at doing this in my own company given how disfunctional others can be. I think everyone is their own best life guru.
The balance is delicate. It's a journey. This is my reflection space.
Friday, January 9, 2009
My 43 things lists...
One of my fave social networks online is 43things.com
Today you're honored to learn more about my list.
As of today, there are 35 things on my list that I want to do, and 12 things I've done.
Among the things I want to do are (i need to update it more but this is from last year):
make a million, fight mediocrity, get a tattoo, write a book, buy a bicycle, run faster, open a Roth IRA, make money online, never settle for anything less than I deserve, keep in better contact with the friends I have and make new friends, never lose my sense of wonder, design my own clothes, be a better sister, engage my sense of wonder regulary, go camping, start writing poetry again, be able to do pull-ups, do 15 pushups, send something to post secret, volunteer on an organic farm, become a canadian permanent resident, become a CHEK practitioner, learn tai chi & qi gong, improve my french, own a successful business, get drivers license, become financially independent, try crossfit, write a living will, become a naturopathic doctor, take a train across Canada, learn Adobe Flash CS3, learn to use Adobe Illustrator, learn to rock climb, trust more
The 12 things I have done...
made bread pudding, built my own website, do something productive every day, become a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, only buy clothes that make me feel beautiful and classy, Learn Chi Running, have a totally different life by this time next year, finish a triathlon, date, watch smallville, learn to ride a bicycle, learn to swim.
Most of this was written in 2007 when I first joined 43things. Needs a lil tweaking. I love that site. It reminds me of all the coolness in the world.
Today you're honored to learn more about my list.
As of today, there are 35 things on my list that I want to do, and 12 things I've done.
Among the things I want to do are (i need to update it more but this is from last year):
make a million, fight mediocrity, get a tattoo, write a book, buy a bicycle, run faster, open a Roth IRA, make money online, never settle for anything less than I deserve, keep in better contact with the friends I have and make new friends, never lose my sense of wonder, design my own clothes, be a better sister, engage my sense of wonder regulary, go camping, start writing poetry again, be able to do pull-ups, do 15 pushups, send something to post secret, volunteer on an organic farm, become a canadian permanent resident, become a CHEK practitioner, learn tai chi & qi gong, improve my french, own a successful business, get drivers license, become financially independent, try crossfit, write a living will, become a naturopathic doctor, take a train across Canada, learn Adobe Flash CS3, learn to use Adobe Illustrator, learn to rock climb, trust more
The 12 things I have done...
made bread pudding, built my own website, do something productive every day, become a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, only buy clothes that make me feel beautiful and classy, Learn Chi Running, have a totally different life by this time next year, finish a triathlon, date, watch smallville, learn to ride a bicycle, learn to swim.
Most of this was written in 2007 when I first joined 43things. Needs a lil tweaking. I love that site. It reminds me of all the coolness in the world.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Listening to Ella...
After a rocking bout of boxing, I'm home listening to jazz. Feels good:)
Now I'ma sautee some smoked mackarel with mushroom and eat that along with the rest of my swiss chard from the other day...
I have the best coach in the world.
Now I'ma sautee some smoked mackarel with mushroom and eat that along with the rest of my swiss chard from the other day...
I have the best coach in the world.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Mentors
I'm proposing this awesome idea for a mentorship group and I'm excited to launch it in two months' time. I love and need to be around people that are doing the same kind of work I am and learn from and with them and share encouragement. Anyway. I'm launching a professional mentorship group or partnership situation and I'm excited about the possiblities:):):)
Every year for the past two years I've had the privelage to attend some world class wellness conventions - one in Brooklyn and the other in Toronto. Just being around all these people who care about fitness and health is amazing. I am so happy in that environment and I always leave thinking - there must be a way to recreate this at other points in the year.
Meanwhile there is so much support for me through blogs such as these: http://zenhabits.net/
I just spent over an hour watching The Last Lecture by Prof Randy. The other day I watched Steve Jobs commencement speech.
Do you ever wonder sometimes where these people are when you need to be reminded that it's ok to forge ahead on unchartered paths? Or when you crave the nudging that says everything's gonna be alright in hindsight...
Everything is alright.
Every year for the past two years I've had the privelage to attend some world class wellness conventions - one in Brooklyn and the other in Toronto. Just being around all these people who care about fitness and health is amazing. I am so happy in that environment and I always leave thinking - there must be a way to recreate this at other points in the year.
Meanwhile there is so much support for me through blogs such as these: http://zenhabits.net/
I just spent over an hour watching The Last Lecture by Prof Randy. The other day I watched Steve Jobs commencement speech.
Do you ever wonder sometimes where these people are when you need to be reminded that it's ok to forge ahead on unchartered paths? Or when you crave the nudging that says everything's gonna be alright in hindsight...
Everything is alright.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Live 'n Shine in 2009!!!
My horoscope is amazingly right on target. These are exactly the thoughts that were on my mind when I decided to check my 'scope. (don't worry I'm not gonna turn into a fanatic about this stuff.) Wow.
2009 Leo Horoscope
"Living to Learn While Learning to Live"
Your usually bold outlook may be tempered at the start of the year by sad stories in the news or friends who have unfortunate personal problems. Your empathy may be charged up, and you may feel you want to become more involved with helping others. There may be a time when you're tempted to reach into your pocketbook and solve the problem with money. Although there may be a few situations where that's helpful, for the most part, it may not be as constructive as you'd like. Use your artistic talents and past experience to help guide others through hard times. In the broader spectrum of world affairs, you may have to hold back a little, contributing just enough without sacrificing the needs of you or your loved ones.
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