The big day arrived for my first race, May 15, 2011. Dan and I woke up bright and early and got ready to run the 100th annual Bay to Breakers (the longest consecutively run footrace in the world!). Here are all of the rookie mistakes we made: We didn’t follow any type of training plan. … Continue reading
Tagged with fun …
I left my heart in San Francisco – Bay to Breakers 12k, Part 2
Our second day in San Francisco was devoted to more touristy things. I love touristy things! I love taking pictures with iconic statues (or ridiculously big things like the Wawa Goose, the Love statue in New York etc.) and I love to buy cheesy t-shirts. So this day of our trip was devoted to all … Continue reading
If you leave hungry from the Berger Pit, it’s your own fault – Berger Pit Fun Run recap (my first 5k!)
Kristen’s family has a camp (in southern Ontario we call them “cottages.” My friend tells me in Newfoundland they call them “cabins.” Who knew?) in Echo Bay called the Berger Pit. I love the Berger Pit. I think it’s one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to go. Every year, her family organizes a … Continue reading
Walk Off the Earth
I recently read On a Cold Road by Dave Bidini. The book is based on Bidini’s journals and chronicles the Rheostatic’s cross Canada tour with the Tragically Hip in 1996. It includes anecdotes by other Canadian artists on touring, recording records, making it big or trying to make it big. I really enjoyed this book … Continue reading
Volkswagen and the Bark Side
Volkswagen must really like Star Wars, especially around the Super Bowl. Last year’s Super Bowl ad “The Force” is one of my favourites. This year, their game day commercial teaser “The Bark Side” seems to show there will be more where that came from. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
What are you doing New Years Eve?
I can’t believe 2011 is coming to a close already. New Years Eve is one of my favourite occasions, and as we prepare to celebrate, I just had to share this video by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Brings a smile to my face. Enjoy!
It’s time to start the music, It’s time to light the lights…
I love the Muppets and can’t wait to see the new Muppet movie, which opened yesterday. I loved watching re-runs of The Muppet Show growing up, and I loved Kermit the Frog. To this day, my mom says Kermit’s Rainbow Connection still reminds her of me because I sang it so much. In the weeks … Continue reading
Project management, team building & April Fools’
April Fools’ Day is an excellent chance to participate in some fun team building activities. When I worked in Sault Ste. Marie we took this opportunity on more than one occasion (and not always on April 1). Here’s why it’s such a great team building activity: Each person must be able to work effectively as … Continue reading
Not on Ticket to Ride but still fabulous
So the destination for my bachelorette ended up not being anywhere on the Ticket to Ride board. My friends took me to (drum roll please) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! It was amazing and I feel so lucky to have such great friends! I will update more on it soon.
Where am I going?
My friends and I have a tradition where we take the bride on a surprise trip for her bachelorette. The bride knows when it is and for how long, but other than that she has no details (where, what to pack, what they’ll be doing etc). It’s a really nice tradition, a great way to … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 