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Girl’s Weekend in New York City : Day Two

Girl’s Weekend in New York City : Day Two

Day two of our trip found us with one, long, open day to fill however we pleased. Irene had a bit of work to catch up on, so Crystal and I headed out to explore some of the nearby areas of the city. We walked from our hotel (near Madison […]

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Girl’s Weekend in New York City : Day One

Girl’s Weekend in New York City : Day One

Earlier this year, I headed to New York City for some fun with two of my friends, Crystal and Irene. Irene also happens to be a client of mine so she came over to Ottawa for a little visit, some strategizing in-person and of course, a girl’s weekend to The […]

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World Trade Center Memorial (NYC)

World Trade Center Memorial (NYC)

As we walked through Manhattan toward the southern part of the island, we spotted the memorial tower. It stood out against the other buildings, like a light-filled beacon. It was hard not to stop and think about our distance from the tower and imagine, with immense sadness, what it must […]

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The Streets of New York

The Streets of New York

The streets of New York. They can feel hard, sometimes. Edgy. Cold. But underneath the concrete exterior there is warmth. A palpable energy. A tangibility that you can’t ignore. Electricity. As we walked the streets of New York from mid-day to night, we watched the city morph and shift into […]

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Aboard the Intrepid (Sea, Air & Space Museum in NYC)

Aboard the Intrepid (Sea, Air & Space Museum in NYC)

For all the times I had visited NYC, I had yet to visit the Intrepid. The Intrepid is a huge ship that sits along the West side of Manhattan. It’s a sea, air and space museum that offers a unique experience — go aboard the ship and get an up […]

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Serenity in Central Park, New York City

Serenity in Central Park, New York City

As I looked toward my upcoming birthday, I knew that I wanted to celebrate it somewhere special. For me, New York City has always been that place — the place I retreat to when I’m in deep celebration of life, love and new beginnings. One of the places that I […]

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New York City is Loaded with Inspiration

New York City is Loaded with Inspiration

This past week found me in New York City and even though I just landed a few short days ago, it feels like a lifetime ago. Between the time I landed and today, I’ve done three other events plus the Carp Fair. To say that I’m exhausted is an understatement […]

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New York, New York (Day One)

New York, New York (Day One)

Just a couple short weeks ago, Steve (Willow’s dad) got a call from a local radio station in Ottawa called Live 88.5 with some fab news. He had won an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to see the Black Keys live in concert at the Barclays Center in […]

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A Simple Gratitude Practice, Nashville Bound & My First Air BnB

A Simple Gratitude Practice, Nashville Bound & My First Air BnB

Today was awesome. I woke up, snuggled with Willow for a bit, got some work done and then started to pack for my trip to Nashville. Got distracted with makeup and dark spaces and catching the light just right. I’ve never been a fashionable traveller. Usually when I travel, I’m […]

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So Much Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

So Much Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

If you want to head to a super fun area of Disney World, head over to Hollywood Studios. It’s a fun-filled area of the park where imagination comes to life in a big way. We had SO much fun there and here are just a few of the photos I […]

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