Conversations With Strangers

Strangers. They’re everywhere! As a child we’re told “don’t talk to strangers.” But at a certain age apparently that all changes. People are talking to me all over the place! With only a few sentences exchanged, I can’t help but wonder: maybe our parents were on to something… It’s not the unsuspected danger we should be […]

Things I learned from Disney Princesses

Every child grows up with their favourite Disney princess. Mine has always been, and always will be, the lovely but misunderstood, Belle. She was smart, beautiful, and always managed to find the best in people. Growing up, I always admired and adored these young women. But in my adult life I’ve come to wonder: What […]

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills.

Male Friend: Well, who does all your handy-man jobs? Ashton to Alex(Roommate): One of us should really get a boyfriend so he can do stuff around the house for us. Alex: It’s true, we need a boyfriend who has great skills.   Hm, what an amazing concept: a boyfriend with great skills. Is that really […]

Better late than never? St. Patrick’s Day 2013

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. What a lovely day, if you ask me. It symbolizes the end of winter, and welcomes a new spring. It lets me use my Irish heritage as an excuse to drink green beer. And best of all, emerald green really compliments my skin tone. This year, although I was fighting one […]

Saying Goodbye To My Friend

Last week I received a phone call that no one ever wants to get. It was news that my dear friend, Samantha, had passed away. I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t understand it. Why would God take such a beautiful, smart, amazing person? To be honest, I still can’t answer that question. There has yet to […]

25th Birthday Extravaganza!!

Welp, turns out bringing in my 25th year was AMAZING! I spent the day shopping with my bestie and found the cutest birthday dress. Black, polka-dots and sheer – what more can a girl ask for?! It’s sexy, it’s cute, it’s popular to boot (a little Bring It On reference for the day). It made […]

Chocolate and Sparkles and Love: Oh My!

Ever year, the week before my birthday (woo!), I’m reminded about my LACK significant other.  Thank you Valentine’s Day, thank you very much.  But instead of being a sad old cat-lady (I don’t even own a cat…) this year, I’m choosing a different perspective.  To quote one of my favourite movies: “Love actually is all […]