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 […]
New York
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]