Do It For the Story
Our lives are merely chapters of a story. The adventures, the romances, the characters... they are all a part of what makes that final story grand, or unfruitful. So opt for adventure. Take chances...
You Are the Sum of the Company You Keep
When you are confident of your self-worth and have a strong moral compass the more unwavering you must be about about surrounding yourself with people who share the same values. Good intentions aren't enough if not coupled with action and follow-through. You either have integrity or you don't. There is no such thing as having integrity part-time or only when it is convenient. Integrity is when your good intentions meet your actions - on a consistent basis. Finding people who embody integrity and a character defined by strong values is hard to find. So when you do, appreciate them...
A Love Note
I’ve learned that when it comes to choosing a partner, it is important to match with someone who shares the same belief system. There are some people who are practical for love and some who are crazy...
A Note of Gratitude to My Readers
Today a stranger sent me a long, thoughtful, message with words of support and encouragement on my move. She offered her own story of facing the fear of moving to a new country and reassured me that...
5 Reasons Why You’re Repelling Men
Through interviewing various people on relationships and observing people interact, coupled with my own experience of the dating dance, I’ve realized...
Catch of the Week: Adam Graham
Check out my interview with the 24 Hours Newspaper's latest 'Catch of the Week', Adam Graham. In new stands this weekend or
Please Vote for Me for the YWCA Connecting the Community Award
Hello, Please vote for me for the YWCA Connecting the Community award. If I win, ScotiaBank will donate $10,000 to a program that helps youth with self-esteem, bullying, etc. You can vote once a day...
Dare to Disrupt
Stand up for what you believe in. If your values are rooted in the desire to make positive impact in this world, then by all means - speak up, act up. Any great change has stemmed from those few brave...
The Beauty Complex
As little girls, we learn that being cute, pretty and beautiful = good. The importance of beauty is reinforced as we grow up – from our parents...
What Do You Stand For and How Do You Show Up?
Yesterday I ran into my friend’s boyfriend and upon my asking where she was, he replied that he made her stay home. He added that she does what he tells her to – that this is what you call...
Girls Become Women
From books like “The Game” to other pick-up artist gurus, a barrage of tips are taught to men on how to get a woman. Most of the lessons boil down to...
24 Hours Catch of the Week: Echo Quan
As published in the 24 Hours Newspaper. I started this series because I constantly hear...
Don’t Waste Your Headspace on Unavailable Men
Since I was a little girl, I was in a constant quest for validation from the opposite sex. I longed for the validation of another to feel okay with myself. And when you’re still figuring out who you...
Your Essence
People will always flock to you because of all the good qualities you present - your success, your popularity, your charisma… Pay attention to those who have the ability to see beyond the good...
Change the Story
You cannot change the events of your history, but you can choose to change the story you have attached to those events. We become the stories...
Here’s to Love
One of the things we all have in common is the need and desire for love. Yet while we all want it, it is often the very thing that we fear. Because with matters of the heart - control is only an...
Catch of the Week – Jennifer Solomon – as featured on the 24 Hours Newspaper
Many Vancouverites share the sentiment that dating in Vancouver is difficult. Common complaints range from “all the good people are taken” to “people are stuck in their cliques and not open to...
Why Do Good Women Pick the Wrong Men?
Why do great women pick people who treat them poorly? Smart, beautiful, incredible individuals – who give 110% to a man who in return, are only...
5 Lessons for Happiness
1. Choose your company wisely. Who you surround yourself with, you become. We are all energy — constantly absorbing and giving it off to others. If you subject yourself to peers who...
Another Birthday, Another Year of Lessons Learned
Recently, I celebrated another birthday. As I look back at how quickly time passes, I am amazed at how much can change in a matter of a year. I think we go through cycles of change – when the...