Spring Break in Vancouver
When I went to the University of British Columbia (for many, many years), we had 1 week off in February, known as Reading Week. In 2010, because of the Winter Olympics, we got an…
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Guilt – What is it Good For?
A guilty pleasure, something that we do even though we know we shouldn’t, normally describes things like desserts, TV shows, music, or similar. Those are the kinds of things that I am fine feeling…
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Is Love a Fancy or a Feeling? Happy Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day and, on the surface, it may look like I have a lot less love in my life this year than I have in the past. I guess it depends on…
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Valentine’s Day Party Ideas — Party With Your Friends
What’s a single gal to do on Valentine’s Day? Typically, people throw Valentine’s Day parties for their children or their spouse/significant other to enjoy with them. What about us single gals, who still have…
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Winter Activities — Emerald Sunday
Unlike where I used to live for a third of my life—Houston, Texas—we actually get all four seasons up here in Canada. Since winter lasts for so long, it’s a good idea to try…
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What Have You Been Reading Lately?
I spent far too many years in university. University really took a tole on one of my (former) favourite hobbies—reading. I read a lot, it’s true—but mostly academic books, articles and journals that were…