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A birthday, my 2014 year in review + thoughts on living with intention

May 12, 2019January 22, 2015

Having a birthday that falls close after the new year is something that I get really excited about. I’m not sure whether it’s because I’m so forward-moving or perhaps because January has that “fresh start” feeling in the air, but my birthday always brings to mind the excitement and anticipation of a new start. This is the time when I get inspired to reflect and review the past year, celebrate how things went, what I want to do differently this time, how I want to spend my next year being a new, older (hopefully wiser!) self. In celebration of both my …

Flourless Chocolate Brownies

May 12, 2019January 19, 2015

So truth be told, I was aiming for flourless chocolate cake with this recipe. The silky smooth, rich kind that melts in your mouth like chocolate ganache. In celebration of my birthday this week, I wanted to try my hand at baking something new, a little decadent and of course chocolatey. Enter the flourless chocolate cake, the stuff dreams are made of. My boyfriend and I mixed up a batch this past weekend using my own combo of ingredients. I carefully cut a small triangle slice, pulled out my camera to take some photos… but something was just not working with …

Icelandic Pancakes (Pönnukökur)

May 12, 2019January 13, 2015

I’ve noticed a familiar pattern happens whenever I return from Scandinavia. In dealing with my homesickness for this region, I always find myself delving into Scandinavian culture straight away in an attempt to stay more connected. I dive into my Icelandic teachings with renewed vigor, read some new Scandinavian books or watch movies, research new areas I’d like to explore in the future. And I cook. My gosh, do I cook. Whilst in Norway I discovered much to my delight Pannekaker — thin, crepe-like pancakes that are often served rolled up with jam and other yummy fillings. I ate them several …

Reflections on travel + how to deal with the fear of missing out

May 12, 2019January 5, 2015

My head was spinning. My stomach was in knots and my mind felt out of control. I don’t want to go on this trip. It was towards the end of this past December and I was packing for my trip to Europe. I had a 5-country trek planned out through Norway, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Ireland. This was a trip I had planned for months — an epic backpacking spree to end 2014 with and kickstart a new year with a series of exciting travel adventures. I had poured research into this trip and had carefully saved up for it, …

FREE goodies (created just for you!)

December 28, 2017December 15, 2014

In honour of the holidays and in the spirit of giving… I’ve made you something. Something to inspire you and create positive change. Something beautiful and colourful and made with love. You see, I want you to hope and dream and create so much joy in your life. I want you to get clear on your desires, the things you wish to create more of, so you can start to make them happen. And these wellness worksheets are the perfect starting tool to do so. Enjoy these love-soaked creations and use them to propel you forward. Use them to create balance …

When Life Gets Crazy, Should We Forge Ahead or Put on the Brakes?

May 12, 2019December 11, 2014

Lately I have been feeling a lot like the energizer bunny… just going and going and going. In full transparency mode, over the past couple months I’ve picked up a very packed-to-the-brim schedule. Currently I’m working overtime (during our busiest season of the year!), am enrolled in a life coaching program, blogging several times per week in addition to developing this lovely website, as well as prepping for some MAJOR travel coming up soon this month. And that’s just the big stuff. When I leave from my day job, the work day doesn’t end there. I go home and start on …