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Rainy Day Reminiscing

2/11/2017

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It is amazing the powers of a rainy day!  As I am watching the rain pour off the roof, I sit, surrounded by the quite of the pitter-patter of the drops on the ground, and am reminiscent of the past.

Some of my first memories are of ballet...in class when I was 2 years old.  My world was ballet.  The challenges and triumphs that I have experienced through dance have made me the determined, confident and disciplined person I am today.

Not every moment in my dance career was good, but each moment taught me something about myself, about the world and about how I can obtain my dreams and goals.   

I dreamed of becoming a 'prima ballerina', a dream that did not come to fruition, however, I always draw on my experiences from my years dancing.  ​

After 24 years in pink tights, a leotard with a perfect ballet bun, I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments that I did have.  The moments on stage were always incredible, where the world slows down and I would captivate the audience with the smallest of movements, the gentle turn of my head. 
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Dance for me was so much more than the pretty tutus or the adrenaline of being on stage but it was the journey to the stage.  Every teacher I have had has brought something out of me that I did not know was there and while some teachers were not my favorite, I have some teachers who are still a part of my life.

Today I have taken the time to dream about my dreams and it brings me such joy to remember the people, places, and 'pointes' in my life that dance has taken me to and given me.  
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Hiatus 

7/31/2016

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Well it has been sometime since my last post...I mean more than a year.  Time has just gotten away from me.  
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​And now...tomorrow is my birthday and I cannot believe
​"another one bites the dust." 
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My Ideal Office Space

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Office with a view...

2/9/2015

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What does your office look like? 
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Peek-a-Boo. I am creating magic!

I was recently reading through some jobs descriptions online, and came across one that explained the physical requirements of the position (a desk job), which was explained as working in an environment without any windows at a small desk.  For a long second, I thought to myself, hmmm…this does not sound like a very stimulating or creative environment.  Maybe for some, this is the work environment in which they are accustomed and are comfortable in, however, I have worked from home, almost my entire professional career.  This got me thinking about how work, work habits, and work environments have changed and how they affect our productivity.  

How important is the physical environment in which you work?  How much does that physical environment influence your creativity or productivity?


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A New Year, A New Goal

1/31/2015

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We are almost through the first month of 2015.  Can you believe it?!  How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along?

Many people made their new year’s resolutions:
-        Lose weight
-        Exercise more
-        Spend less money

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Cold…it is all relative! 

11/25/2014

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Rainbow at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii PC: Michelle Jamieson

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The lost art…Black and White Film Photography 

11/23/2014

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Traveling 'Old' School

11/12/2014

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Photo: Corbis
Having the ability to travel is a beautiful gift.  Some can’t travel for financial, time, or physical reasons.  For me, financial and time constraints have not allowed me to travel on occasion, however, I have been very fortunate that physical reasons have never stopped me.  However as my parents are getting older, I am starting to see some of the physical challenges of traveling.  

I do not think that the travel and hospitality industries are sensitive or conscious enough of the changing demographics of many of the travelers – the aging population.  As all of the baby boomers are retiring, they are the ones with the time and most importantly, the money to travel. 
 


When planning a trip for someone with a physical disability, the questions that need to be asked are very different.  If I had to plan a trip for my parents a few years ago, I wouldn’t have thought of the right questions to ask.  Now that I have traveled with my parents and have seen the types of issues that they have faced, I am much more sensitive to the changing demographic of travelers.  


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Travel – Macau or Las Vegas?

9/16/2014

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Macau - Grand Lisboa Casino - Panoramic
The world of gambling is filled with interesting dynamics, most fascinating to me is the ridiculous amounts of money that is made in the gaming industry every year, whether the economy is good or not. 

I have never understood the draw of gambling but the environments which have been created around them are worth investigating.  The cities that take gambling to a whole other level are Macau, China and Las Vegas, NV, USA.  There are incredible similarities between the two cities, however, each also provides unique experiences.  One more than the other, in my opinion.  

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Las Vegas - Looking at Planet Hollywood from in front of the Aria

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 [T C K]  Third Culture Kid 

8/16/2014

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When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand, I had an amazing teacher – Mr. Westgate. He was a positive influence who provided me with the insight and acceptance to be confident and proud of who I am - a third culture kid (TCK). 

In Bangkok I was privileged to attend an International School where there were students from 62 different countries.  For the first time, I felt like I “fit” in and realized that I was different and that it was okay to be different in a number of ways: skin color, accent, language, nationality and experience. Mr. Westgate was instrumental in making me and other students proud of the fact we were different.  

The one question that many TCKs find difficult to answer and sometimes dread being asked is “Where are you from?” Most of the time, the answer to that question is a long one. I start answering the question by explaining that I am first a Canadian and from a place that celebrates multiculturalism. My family heritage is Indian, Portuguese, Irish, Scottish, Italian, French Canadian with some other ethnicities mixed in.  I was born in Calgary, where I spoke French and then we moved to Bangkok, Thailand where I spent many of my formative years. This provides me with several different “Faces”: Indian, Italian, French and Portuguese.

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Food - Bubbles and Brunch - Overlook Grill - Las Vegas

7/11/2014

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Anytime there is free flow champagne or mimosa's, I am there! At the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, the Overlook Grill has just that.  Bubbles and Brunch has free flow champagne or mimosa's.  

I wish I could relive this meal right now.  When we were in Vegas at the end of June, we had a wonderful experience with truly exceptional service.  Our server went above and beyond to ensure that our meal was everything we were hoping for it to be and more.  I thought that Bubbles and Brunch stated at 11am, when it actually started at 12pm.  It wasn't an issue because the chef and staff offered for us to still order off of the brunch menu! We were so thankful that they did, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to try the wonderful brunch menu.  
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With one of the brunch options, you get Monkey Bread. It was sticky, sweet, and oh so good. I would have been happy with just the Monkey Bread and my bubbles!

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    "Do something today that your future self will thank you for".  

    I dream of travel, food, fashion and culture. 

    Every day brings new challenges that I am excited to face with integrity, curiosity, determination and usually a great outfit! 

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