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Vancouver Hidden Gems is a series that will highlight some of my favourite Vancouver spots for food, drinks, entertainment and more. 

Every week my friend Hailey and I try to go on at least one new adventure. One of our latest favourites was the Bowen Island Lookout Trail. This trail is located on Cypress mountain. I hadn’t been to Cypress since the winter and forgot how long it takes to drive up the mountain. Though the drive takes a while, it is incredibly scenic and definitely pumped me up for the hike!

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*This post is in no way sponsored or affiliated with Ouai.*

For my birthday this year, one of my close friends Maya gave me an Ouai kit. She had the fun suggestion that I blog about the product. I loved her idea as I had seen Ouai all over Instagram but was excited to see for myself if the product was worth all of the hype. Continue reading “Yes Ouai or No Ouai” →

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Let’s face it, if your Mom is anything like mine she probably already has everything (meaning she is impossible to shop for). She doesn’t want or need more clutter, but you want to show your appreciation. Lately, I have been focusing on giving experiences and among my family and friends, it has been a huge success. Continue reading “The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift” →

I am in five courses but I was very lucky to only have one exam this semester. I convinced my Mom that this was the perfect opportunity for a girls trip with my sister and Grandma (Gma). After finding cheap flights my Mom agreed and we were on our way to The Golden State. Continue reading “San Fran Travel Diary” →

Vancouver Hidden Gems is a series that will highlight some of my favourite Vancouver spots for food, drinks, entertainment and more. 

Craft beer is becoming increasingly hip in Vancouver and breweries have become a new social gathering hub. Last week, Ryan and I visited the Red Truck Beer Company. Located in the vibrant, mural covered area of Mount Pleasant, and less than a ten minute walk from the skytrain, Red Truck is the perfect destination for grabbing a drink.

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It’s one of my favourite places on this planet. Sandy beaches span forever, whales breach in the gorgeous blue ocean and palm trees sway in the light island breeze. Somehow this place also manages to have abundant lush greenery, mountains and sunshine too. I guess you really can have it all. Continue reading “Maui Travel Diary” →

I recently listened to one of Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations podcasts. She interviewed positive psychologist, Shawn Achor. Shawn teaches the most popular course at Harvard, the happiness class. I found the podcast fascinating. Pursuing happiness is the human condition. Men and Women have been seeking the secret to happiness for centuries. Now, Shawn has the answers. I really recommend listening to the podcast, but if you don’t have time, here is a summary: Continue reading “Happiness 101” →

December 31st. Turkey comas are beginning to fade and the new year is creeping up on us faster than a child waking up on Christmas morning. You can feel it in the air. There is a renewed brightness to our eyes and a hop in our steps. We can see the people we want to be suddenly standing closer to our grasp.  Obstacles seem smaller and our will is stronger. We have hope.

Continue reading “Cheers to 2018!” →

We may not have snow yet in Vancouver but the constant rain sure is a downer.  So many cute dates – at least by instagram’s standards take place outdoors. I know a little water won’t make me melt, but my boyfriend, friends and family all beg to differ. Here are some of my favourite indoor date activities that allow you to stay warm and cozy while having a blast: Continue reading “The Weather Outside is Frightful….” →

We’ve all had them. Sometimes they creep up on you in a chronological frenzy: over sleeping your alarm, resulting in a missed breakfast, resulting in a Starbucks run, resulting in the unfortunate fate of being late for your class/meeting because you bumped into someone and are now covered in coffee, resulting in a forgotten presentation, resulting in the remembrance of your fear of public speaking, resulting in a painful flashback from your grade five spelling bee and a flash flood of every insecure thought that has crossed your mind. Continue reading “No More Bad Days” →