Archive for the ‘Personal’ Category
Hi I’m Aleks – and I love caffeine. Specifically, I’m a coffee girl. And if you followed me on Instagram or Twitter you’d know this as I’m often posting pictures of various coffees I like to drink. There’s nothing better than the smell of full-bodied perfection in the early mornings. I dare you to show […]
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Tags: #CaffeinationNation, Caffeination Nation, Caffeine Detox, Vanilla Affagato
This lady is learning code with Ladies Learning Code!
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Tags: blogging, CSS, Ladies Learning Code, Word Press
Holiday shopping made easy
If you’re looking for tips on how to make this year’s shopping activities one of joy (and less bah humbug), read this post! Let’s repair your relationship with shopping venues and give you something to celebrate – like staying on budget, avoiding the crowds, and never being left without a host/hostess gift even if the invitation to a party is last minute.
Filed under: Holiday, Personal, Social Media, Tech | 1 Comment
Tags: Christmas, Christmas shopping made easy, Christmas wreath, Holiday shopping made easy, Holiday wreath, Holidays
Happy anniversary, Nirvana
Happy 20th anniversary to Nirvana’s Nevermind album, one that was my door to grunge and a staple on my playlists. This is my “thank you” for the music.
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Tags: Grunge, Nevermind 20th Anniversary, Nirvana, Nirvana Nevermind, Nirvana Nevermind 20th Anniversary, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Something In The Way, Stay Away
My take on Starbuck
Went to my first ever TIFF movie thanks to Diet Coke! Took in a fabulous Quebecois comedy called Starbuck and here are my thoughts.
Filed under: Movies, Personal | 2 Comments
Tags: Diet Coke TIFF Contest, Patrick Huard, Starbuck, Starbuck Movie, Starbuck Movie Review, TIFF, TIFF 2011, Toronto International Film Festival
I took a night class this past spring and found it to be such a wonderful, stimulating experience. I forgot how much I loved school! Here are some reasons why I recommend everyone should take a few continuing education courses long after your post-secondary education is done.
Filed under: Balance, Education, Personal | Leave a Comment
Tags: Nerd Alert, postaweek2011, Stay In School
I have a confession – I love to blog but I’m notorious for not publishing a lot of posts (and I mean a LOT of posts). Yes, my draft box is full. But I’m working on it…and this post is the first step. 
Filed under: Honesty, Personal, Social Media | 10 Comments
Tags: Blogging Drafts, Blogging Tips, My Blogging Hurdle, My Draft Box Is Full, postaweek2011, Scardey Cat
Wishing the Vancouver Canucks luck during game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Hoping Luongo will get a chance to lift this bad boy soon this game or next.
Filed under: Canada, Personal, Sports | Leave a Comment
Tags: Boston Bruins, Game 6, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals 2011, Vancouver Canucks
Yes, Hotmail is down
Yup – Hotmail is down. Yup – I still have a hotmail addy even though I don’t use it much nowadays. This incident made me reflect a little on a young Interwebs…here are some of my thoughts. Got any to add to my list?
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Tags: Does Anyone Use Hotmail?, future of email, Gmail User, Hotmail, Hotmail Email Address, Hotmail is down, postaweek2011, The Young Internet
Last night I attended an amazing Chilean Wine tasting at The Spoke Club in Toronto all courtesy of Notable. Here are some highlights. (It’s a short piece…there was no time for pics when there is wine to be tasted!)
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Tags: #NotableChileanWines, Chilean Wines, Gato Negro Merlot, Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc, Notable Chilean Wine Tasting, NotableTV, postaweek2011, Wine Tasting TO, Wines from Chile
