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Credit goes to these amazing ladies;
Alissa - @havestroller
Amy - @theBitchinWife
Denise - @sdenise
Kelli - @mommaneedsbeer
Michele - @scrappinmichele
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Raise Your Glass to these Amazing Clever Girls!
Check out this video that features some amazing ladies from the Clever Girls Collective!!
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Credit goes to these amazing ladies;
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Credit goes to these amazing ladies;
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Untitled
Test Test.... Hello blogasphere! I am trying a new tool that will hopefully allow me to blog a little easier (which leads to me blogging more often). Testing out Posterous and hope that it pushes to my blogspot blog and I can post on the go from my phone since I am unable to find an app for Blogger/blogspot.
What blogger apps to you use on your phone that you find helpful?
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Where is Haiti Now? Heart of Haiti Project
As we come to the anniversary of the devastating earthquakes in Haiti, we start to have our thoughts wonder back to the country and we wonder, Where are they now? The quake on Jan. 12, 2010, killed 200,000 people across Haiti, including 58 Canadians, and left hundreds of thousands more homeless.
After all the front line efforts that were made to raise funds shortly after the life altering event I wonder where do they stand now? Have we forgotten about them and moved on with our lives since they feel so far away? I find myself asking when was the last time I have thought about the earthquake the destroyed Haiti? Honestly, not since last February when all the "hype" and celebrity funding winded down and we moved onto the next big story. That is hard to admit but it was definitely an eye opener for how my charity focus can come on go based on which celebrity is backing up the newest trendy cause.
Through the Clever Girls Collective the organization founded by Willa Shalit, Heart of Haiti was brought to my attention. This is one organization that has taken strides to continue to support Haiti in this time of need. In partnership with Macy's they are providing a channel for Haitian artisans to sell handcrafted goods tot he mass in the US.
Here is what the Heart of Haiti Organization has to say:
"From recycled oil drums and wrought iron to paper mache and stone, Haitian artisans transform some of the most unlikely materials into extraordinary art. These one-of-a-kind crafts reflect a rich culture and history and the Haitians unwavering drive to rebuild their lives in the face of tremendous adversity.
Give a Gift that Gives Back
Proceeds form Heart of Haiti purchases help provide better nutrition, improve education and health care-life-changing resources for the artisans and their families."
In partnership with Fairwinds Trading and BrandAid Haiti
For more information follow this link - http://bit.ly/HeartofHaiti-ShopforABetterWorld
My only other wish is that a Canadian department store a would join forces with Macy's to bring these items to Canada. What to you think The Bay?Any other takers??
You can find Heart of Haiti on Twitter (hashtag: #HeartofHaiti) and Facebook.
K. Paterson
I was selected for this very special “CleverHaiti” opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity. All opinions are my own.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
What I am Proud of Today...
So with January being well on its way, the lingering talk of resolutions gets dim as each day passes. We all make promises to ourselves or loved ones in the glimmering light of the new year's ball and find ourselves making excuses for our failed resolutions over the next coming weeks.
I have decided to acknowledge all I am proud of so far even if I have not been 100% perfect or been able to accomplish all the resolutions I stated at the end of 2010
- I have not driven to work since the new year started, thus saving money!
- I have been on the Wild Rose D-Tox for three days, nine more to go!
- I have been at work before 8:45am everyday to ensure I do not miss my morning meeting.
- Been in bed by 9pm to wind down for the night and get shut eye by 10pm
Not too bad, I could now list a bunch of things I also promised on New Year's Eve that I haven't accomplished but I don't think that would be productive. Instead I am going t celebrate my successes to date!
I have decided to acknowledge all I am proud of so far even if I have not been 100% perfect or been able to accomplish all the resolutions I stated at the end of 2010
- I have not driven to work since the new year started, thus saving money!
- I have been on the Wild Rose D-Tox for three days, nine more to go!
- I have been at work before 8:45am everyday to ensure I do not miss my morning meeting.
- Been in bed by 9pm to wind down for the night and get shut eye by 10pm
Not too bad, I could now list a bunch of things I also promised on New Year's Eve that I haven't accomplished but I don't think that would be productive. Instead I am going t celebrate my successes to date!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Reverb 10 | Prompt 23 | New Name
December 23 – New Name
"Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why? (Author: Becca Wilcott)"
Well I really like my name "Katie" but my legal name is Katherine so really I wouldn't change a thing.
I always introduce myself at Katie but will also answer to Kate.
Short and sweet! Nothing to see here!! :)
"Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why? (Author: Becca Wilcott)"
Well I really like my name "Katie" but my legal name is Katherine so really I wouldn't change a thing.
I always introduce myself at Katie but will also answer to Kate.
Short and sweet! Nothing to see here!! :)
Reverb 10 | Prompt 22 | Travel
December 22 – Travel
"How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year? (Author: Tara Hunt)"
{Future Tool: New Year’s Goal Questions for No-Goals Creatives from Jeffrey Davis. For the next 10 days as you round out your year, the Reverb 10 Crew and Jeffery Davis we’ll share one tool each day to help you plan your year ahead.}
Travel as always been a big thing for me and something I can never get enough of! It has been way to long since I have been back to Europe and I am dying to go back but I do not think it is in the cards for 2011 and that is okay there are many there places I can venture for 2011 and have great experiences.
This is where I traveled in 2010
- July: London, ON/St. Jacob's Road Trip & San Francisco for HR Star Conference
- August: Florida with BF's Family
- October: Frankenmuth, MI with BF's Brother & Blue Mountain for Company Retreat
- December: Cancun with friend's from Work
Boston
Las Vegas
San Diego
Jamaica
Quebec City (been before but would love to go back with the BF again)
New York (want to take the BF!)
Waterloo (for Oktoberfest)
I think that list is long enough since I am also trying to save for a down payment for my first house!!
Reverb 10 | Prompt 21 | Future Self
December 21 – Future Self
"Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)"
Advice I would give myself a 5 years from now...
- Be patience and enjoy the journey with the ones you love!
- Make the best with the life you got, you are lucky and have the world at you finger tips.
- Remember you are not defined but what you have but what you bring to others.
- You may think life is complicated now but enjoy it because there is a lot lying ahead of you!
- You are strong, believe that!
Signing off for now,
Future Self :)
"Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)"
Advice I would give myself a 5 years from now...
- Be patience and enjoy the journey with the ones you love!
- Make the best with the life you got, you are lucky and have the world at you finger tips.
- Remember you are not defined but what you have but what you bring to others.
- You may think life is complicated now but enjoy it because there is a lot lying ahead of you!
- You are strong, believe that!
Signing off for now,
Future Self :)
Reverb 10 | Prompt 20 | Beyond Avoidance
December 20 – Beyond Avoidance
"What should you have done this year but didn’t because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?) (Author: Jake Nickell)"
I have been avoiding fitness.... I should be active 2-3 weeks but instead I find myself sleeping in and making excuses for why I can't make it to the gym or get on my Wii for a 30 minute workout. I have really let myself down in 2010 but I will be expecting more from myself in 2011!
I will take control of my health and take no excuses! Here I state my commitment to Move More and Eat Less! I am taking on the challenge by Cathy Zielske and going to commit to myself and my body for better health in 2011.
If you are interested in joining me on this challenge check out Cathy's Blog Post here and get you "Move More Eat Less" journal here. I will be blogging about my progress over the next 12 months.
"What should you have done this year but didn’t because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?) (Author: Jake Nickell)"
I have been avoiding fitness.... I should be active 2-3 weeks but instead I find myself sleeping in and making excuses for why I can't make it to the gym or get on my Wii for a 30 minute workout. I have really let myself down in 2010 but I will be expecting more from myself in 2011!
I will take control of my health and take no excuses! Here I state my commitment to Move More and Eat Less! I am taking on the challenge by Cathy Zielske and going to commit to myself and my body for better health in 2011.
If you are interested in joining me on this challenge check out Cathy's Blog Post here and get you "Move More Eat Less" journal here. I will be blogging about my progress over the next 12 months.
Reverb 10 | Prompt 19 | Healing
December 19 – Healing
"What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011? (Author: Leonie Allan)"
What did I heal in 2010.... I feel like I have had the opposite effect this year. I have found a real difference in the way my body has been interacting with the outside world. With each cut, blister or bruise I have gotten on this year I feel like they linger longer then past year's. I am wondering if this is a sign that I am officially getting older... this scares me. Or maybe this is a sign that I need to improve my health and there is hope for me to regain my recovery rate.
Nonetheless this has triggered something new in me for 2011. I want to bring wellness into my lifestyle to ensure that I heal my body has a whole. To do this I want to have it as a drip by drip evolution so it becomes second nature to me;
I will make better food choices
Cut down/out artificial foods and preservatives
I will integrate yoga into my life 2 times a week
I will run two times and week
I will laugh on a regular basis :)
Stay tuned for my blog posts on fitness in the coming year : )
"What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011? (Author: Leonie Allan)"
What did I heal in 2010.... I feel like I have had the opposite effect this year. I have found a real difference in the way my body has been interacting with the outside world. With each cut, blister or bruise I have gotten on this year I feel like they linger longer then past year's. I am wondering if this is a sign that I am officially getting older... this scares me. Or maybe this is a sign that I need to improve my health and there is hope for me to regain my recovery rate.
Nonetheless this has triggered something new in me for 2011. I want to bring wellness into my lifestyle to ensure that I heal my body has a whole. To do this I want to have it as a drip by drip evolution so it becomes second nature to me;
I will make better food choices
Cut down/out artificial foods and preservatives
I will integrate yoga into my life 2 times a week
I will run two times and week
I will laugh on a regular basis :)
Stay tuned for my blog posts on fitness in the coming year : )
Reverb 10 | Prompt 18 | Try
December 18 – Try
"What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it? (Author: Kaileen Elise)"
Wow this is a tough one since I really pushed a lot of my limits in 2010 and left no stone unturned...
But something I have been working on for some time is my patience; for others, in my relationship and with myself. I worked on this quite a lot in 2010 but feel like I fell short on more occasions than I would like to say. I found myself fustrated with others where really I was more frustrated with myself and my short comings.
I want to be able to except the people in my life as they are and appreciate all they have to offer. I want to be able to except the journey I am in and not rush to reach the final destination, but enjoy what I have not and be patience for what comes next. I do not want to take people for granted in the present since that is all we have.
I will take the challenge on again in 2011 and plan to have more success then I did in 2010. I will know that I have achieved this goal because the people in my life will be at ease in my presence and I will feel at ease with myself. There will be a space for me to have joy within the relationships I have currently and new relationships on 2011.
"What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it? (Author: Kaileen Elise)"
Wow this is a tough one since I really pushed a lot of my limits in 2010 and left no stone unturned...
But something I have been working on for some time is my patience; for others, in my relationship and with myself. I worked on this quite a lot in 2010 but feel like I fell short on more occasions than I would like to say. I found myself fustrated with others where really I was more frustrated with myself and my short comings.
I want to be able to except the people in my life as they are and appreciate all they have to offer. I want to be able to except the journey I am in and not rush to reach the final destination, but enjoy what I have not and be patience for what comes next. I do not want to take people for granted in the present since that is all we have.
I will take the challenge on again in 2011 and plan to have more success then I did in 2010. I will know that I have achieved this goal because the people in my life will be at ease in my presence and I will feel at ease with myself. There will be a space for me to have joy within the relationships I have currently and new relationships on 2011.
Reverb 10 | Prompt 17 | Lesson Learned
December 17 – Lesson Learned
"What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? (Author: Tara Weaver)"
Biggest thing I learned about myself this year... I learned that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. Over the past year I have found a strength in myself that pushed me through the transition I made from engineering to event planner and I am only just getting started.
Going forward I am going to use this strength to push myself to live BIG, no more with excuses or why I can't do something and play it small. I know if I put my mind to it I can do it!
"What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? (Author: Tara Weaver)"
Biggest thing I learned about myself this year... I learned that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. Over the past year I have found a strength in myself that pushed me through the transition I made from engineering to event planner and I am only just getting started.
Going forward I am going to use this strength to push myself to live BIG, no more with excuses or why I can't do something and play it small. I know if I put my mind to it I can do it!
Reverb 10 | Prompt 16 | Friendship
December 16 - Friendship
"How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst? (Author: Martha Mihalick)"
I am not sure if I could boil this down to one person but more to the change/additions of friends I have added to my community.
Working in 2009 I worked in an office that I just didn't seem to fit, I would here of others talking abut their friends they had at work or meeting for drinks after work and I just didn't get it, I didn't have that. For the longest time I had assumed that socializing at work was not the norm, or at least not the norm in my industry. Even though I told myself this I still felt like something was missing from my work life and I felt lonely each day.
I realized that work was where I was spending the most of my time and I was lacking true interaction other than the daily meetings and shop talk.
So I needed a change and that change came when I starting working in the event planning world. I was meeting people left, right and center. Connecting on facebook, twitter and coffee dates. I found myself with a social network that was also my industry community. This was all very new to me and I am still treading water but I am liking it. I am in a place now where I can be one whole person and not work Katie and Social Katie.
Sop in 2011 I am going to concentrate on being the best person I can be, one whole and complete person!
Here's to friends in all areas of your life!
"How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst? (Author: Martha Mihalick)"
I am not sure if I could boil this down to one person but more to the change/additions of friends I have added to my community.
Working in 2009 I worked in an office that I just didn't seem to fit, I would here of others talking abut their friends they had at work or meeting for drinks after work and I just didn't get it, I didn't have that. For the longest time I had assumed that socializing at work was not the norm, or at least not the norm in my industry. Even though I told myself this I still felt like something was missing from my work life and I felt lonely each day.
I realized that work was where I was spending the most of my time and I was lacking true interaction other than the daily meetings and shop talk.
So I needed a change and that change came when I starting working in the event planning world. I was meeting people left, right and center. Connecting on facebook, twitter and coffee dates. I found myself with a social network that was also my industry community. This was all very new to me and I am still treading water but I am liking it. I am in a place now where I can be one whole person and not work Katie and Social Katie.
Sop in 2011 I am going to concentrate on being the best person I can be, one whole and complete person!
Here's to friends in all areas of your life!
Reverb 10 | Prompt 15 | 5 Minutes
Okay so here I go, I am about to catch up on all my reverb posts from Dec 15th to Dec 23rd!!!! So here come a whole lot of posts today : ) Please keep coming back to read the posts and leave comments!
December 15 - 5 Minutes
"Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. (Author: Patti Digh)"
Wow I found this one tough but here it is!
The most memorable or life changing moment I want to remember from 2010 is the moment I received the phone call from my current employer. It was a moment that excelled me forward for 2010. I had just come back from my first yoga class at 889 Younge Yogo and Wellness studio and I was feeling energized and at peace with where I was in my life. I had taken a leap of faith to follow a new career path in 2009 and what was ahead was unknown but that was okay because I was savoring the journey and learning all I can from each person I was meeting along the way. As I walked into the Bay & Bloor subway entrance next to the Starbuck's my phone rang. I was jolted with excitement and anticipation. The excitement was then greeted with great news that I was being offered a position as a full time event coordinator! I couldn't believe all the hard work for the last 9 months was paying off.
And here I am today almost 8 months into my new position and I couldn't be happier :)
Life works out in mysterious ways, just trust in yourself to be strong enough to push through and get what you deserve in life :)
December 15 - 5 Minutes
"Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. (Author: Patti Digh)"
Wow I found this one tough but here it is!
The most memorable or life changing moment I want to remember from 2010 is the moment I received the phone call from my current employer. It was a moment that excelled me forward for 2010. I had just come back from my first yoga class at 889 Younge Yogo and Wellness studio and I was feeling energized and at peace with where I was in my life. I had taken a leap of faith to follow a new career path in 2009 and what was ahead was unknown but that was okay because I was savoring the journey and learning all I can from each person I was meeting along the way. As I walked into the Bay & Bloor subway entrance next to the Starbuck's my phone rang. I was jolted with excitement and anticipation. The excitement was then greeted with great news that I was being offered a position as a full time event coordinator! I couldn't believe all the hard work for the last 9 months was paying off.
And here I am today almost 8 months into my new position and I couldn't be happier :)
Life works out in mysterious ways, just trust in yourself to be strong enough to push through and get what you deserve in life :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Reverb 10 | Prompt 14 | Appreciation
December 14 - Appreciation
"Appreciate What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)"
As I think about this prompt I am having difficulty thinking of something I appreciate and express gratitude for.... I mean that's not to say I do not appreciate all I have in life. I just do not think I have done a good job expressing gratitude for all that I have. I believe in 2011 I need to open my eyes and change my ways to ensure the people in my life know and understand how important they are to me and my life.
One person that comes to mind is my boyfriend. He has always been on my side and has an uncanny ability to love me unconditionally (something I hope to learn from him) He was my supporter when I made the decision to leave my engineer profession and my cheerleader when I was making my way into the event industry. NO matter what I do or say he is always behind me supporting me.
I couldn't ask for a better person to have in my life and I better person to spend my days with :)
In 2011 I am taking more time out of each day to ensure my boyfriend knows how much he means to me and how lucky I know I am to have him by my side.
"Appreciate What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)"
As I think about this prompt I am having difficulty thinking of something I appreciate and express gratitude for.... I mean that's not to say I do not appreciate all I have in life. I just do not think I have done a good job expressing gratitude for all that I have. I believe in 2011 I need to open my eyes and change my ways to ensure the people in my life know and understand how important they are to me and my life.
One person that comes to mind is my boyfriend. He has always been on my side and has an uncanny ability to love me unconditionally (something I hope to learn from him) He was my supporter when I made the decision to leave my engineer profession and my cheerleader when I was making my way into the event industry. NO matter what I do or say he is always behind me supporting me.
I couldn't ask for a better person to have in my life and I better person to spend my days with :)
In 2011 I am taking more time out of each day to ensure my boyfriend knows how much he means to me and how lucky I know I am to have him by my side.
Reverb 10 | Prompt 13 | Action
December 13 - Action
"When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step? (Author: Scott Belsky)"
I took sometime to think about this one. I am a do'er so there is always something on the go so and always a next step. But if I had to choose one to focus for 2011 and really make a part of my like it would be my health. I have made it my Personal Top 1 at work to loose 15 pounds. This is not just about loosing the weight but about making a lifestyle change so I am happy about who I am inside and out. I want to make "good choices" when it comes to my health but still enjoy life as well.
My next steps to do this is to integrate both yoga and running back into my life 2 times a week each. I need to utilize my mornings hours to take a run before work in order to both jump start my body and focus myself for the day ahead. Once this is done I am not too concern about the numbers on the scale but the smile it will put on my face.
**I write this blog while sitting in the hotel lobby of Riu Cancun awaiting for my roommates to awake from the afternoon nap : )
One more post to catch up on for Reverb 10!
"When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step? (Author: Scott Belsky)"
I took sometime to think about this one. I am a do'er so there is always something on the go so and always a next step. But if I had to choose one to focus for 2011 and really make a part of my like it would be my health. I have made it my Personal Top 1 at work to loose 15 pounds. This is not just about loosing the weight but about making a lifestyle change so I am happy about who I am inside and out. I want to make "good choices" when it comes to my health but still enjoy life as well.
My next steps to do this is to integrate both yoga and running back into my life 2 times a week each. I need to utilize my mornings hours to take a run before work in order to both jump start my body and focus myself for the day ahead. Once this is done I am not too concern about the numbers on the scale but the smile it will put on my face.
**I write this blog while sitting in the hotel lobby of Riu Cancun awaiting for my roommates to awake from the afternoon nap : )
One more post to catch up on for Reverb 10!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Reverb 10 | Prompt 12 | Body Integration
December 12 - Body Integration
"This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present? (Author: Patrick Reynolds)"
This year was the first time I tried both Yoga and Hot Yoga. I was amazed how centered and focused I felt as I worked through the exercises and how renewed I felt after the class. I am hoping in 2011 I will integrate yoga regularly into my lifestyle.
I look forward to attending my local yoga studio Moksha Yoga on Wellington hopefully twice a week in the new year. I will be able to find a better me through yoga and allow myself to come back to the ground amongst all the craziness of life. Although I am sure this new habit will drain my wallet... anyone want to sponsor me for my new Yoga lifestyle? : )
Okay fellow reverbers, I am once again caught up! But I am leaving for a 7 day trip to Cancun and not sure how often I will be able to pop onto the internet. But I have made a promise to myself to to get caught up once I get back to Canada!
"This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present? (Author: Patrick Reynolds)"
This year was the first time I tried both Yoga and Hot Yoga. I was amazed how centered and focused I felt as I worked through the exercises and how renewed I felt after the class. I am hoping in 2011 I will integrate yoga regularly into my lifestyle.
I look forward to attending my local yoga studio Moksha Yoga on Wellington hopefully twice a week in the new year. I will be able to find a better me through yoga and allow myself to come back to the ground amongst all the craziness of life. Although I am sure this new habit will drain my wallet... anyone want to sponsor me for my new Yoga lifestyle? : )
Okay fellow reverbers, I am once again caught up! But I am leaving for a 7 day trip to Cancun and not sure how often I will be able to pop onto the internet. But I have made a promise to myself to to get caught up once I get back to Canada!
Reverb 10 | Prompt 11 | 11 Things
December 11 - 11 Things
"11 Things What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life? (Author: Sam Davidson)"
Wow I am loving the concept of this prompt, less see how hard it is to list 11 things to eliminate...
1. Television
2. Being late getting to work in the morning
3. Negativity/Doubt in myself
4. Guilt
5. 15 pounds off my body!
6. Foot pain in my right foot
7. Laziness/Procrastination!!!!!
8. Credit card debt
9. Second thoughts
10. The pile of photos I don't have scrap booked!
11. The need to reach the destination, just enjoy the journey!!
Man this most really got me thinking and brought up something I never really expected!
"11 Things What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life? (Author: Sam Davidson)"
Wow I am loving the concept of this prompt, less see how hard it is to list 11 things to eliminate...
1. Television
2. Being late getting to work in the morning
3. Negativity/Doubt in myself
4. Guilt
5. 15 pounds off my body!
6. Foot pain in my right foot
7. Laziness/Procrastination!!!!!
8. Credit card debt
9. Second thoughts
10. The pile of photos I don't have scrap booked!
11. The need to reach the destination, just enjoy the journey!!
Man this most really got me thinking and brought up something I never really expected!
Reverb 10 | Prompt 10 | Wisdom
December 10 - Wisdom
"What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)"
A lot of my posts seem to follow a trend... everything relates back to the career change I made in 2009-2010. When I read this prompt there was one thing that came to mind, the decision I made to take the full time Event Associate position at I Love Rewards. (the other wisest decision would of been to leave engineering to pursue a career in Event Management, but this was in May of 2009 so it doesn't count!)
Making this decision changed my world, I went from wearing steel toes to high heels. I traded in my khakis to skinny jeans. My coworkers used to be 15 to 2o years older and now they are my age and even younger. It has been almost 7 months and I get to work in the heart of Liberty Village everyday doing what I love! I get to utilize all my project management, organizational and problem solving skills from my engineering background to a new creative outlet of event management.
I am so excited looking forward as I venture into my new career I see many new possibilities for 2011! Stay tuned...
Reverb 10 | Prompt 9 | Party
December 9 - Party
"Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)"
Being an event planner you would think I would have a long list of parties that rocked my world in 2010 but the reality I am usually "behind the scenes". This is usually where I prefer to be anyways, so don't feel sorry for me! :)
But one event that I was able to be the "guest" and really represents the full transition I made from engineer to corporate event planner in the city. This was the Film Festival party held at Kultura in Toronto. It was the end event for the 2 days client event I did at for work. I worked hard for months to assist on this large annual event and was up for hours on the days of the event. Then on the Friday night myself and the fellow event planner had a hair and makeup artist meet us at our hotel to get us all dolled up! We both had purchased brand new dresses and shoes. After about 2.5 hours we were ready to meet the other girls and head out to the party to meet the rest of the company and guests.
It was the first time in months I was able to just relax, have all expenses paid night out and get to know my fellow co workers. It was a blast and I night I will never forget.
"Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)"
Being an event planner you would think I would have a long list of parties that rocked my world in 2010 but the reality I am usually "behind the scenes". This is usually where I prefer to be anyways, so don't feel sorry for me! :)
But one event that I was able to be the "guest" and really represents the full transition I made from engineer to corporate event planner in the city. This was the Film Festival party held at Kultura in Toronto. It was the end event for the 2 days client event I did at for work. I worked hard for months to assist on this large annual event and was up for hours on the days of the event. Then on the Friday night myself and the fellow event planner had a hair and makeup artist meet us at our hotel to get us all dolled up! We both had purchased brand new dresses and shoes. After about 2.5 hours we were ready to meet the other girls and head out to the party to meet the rest of the company and guests.
It was the first time in months I was able to just relax, have all expenses paid night out and get to know my fellow co workers. It was a blast and I night I will never forget.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Reverb 10 | Prompt 8 | Beautifully Different
December 8 - Beautifully Different
"Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. (Author: Karen Walrond)"
Wow this is a hard one since I tend to be a person who can at times shy away from being different. For many year's in my life I made the choice to blend in over standing out or making a statement. If I truly want to answer this post I might have to be brutally honest with myself.
- I am a mix of both technical and creative (Engineer by education, Event planner by day and Serial Hobbyist when I find the time!)
- I love the cold and would have my window open all year round if I could
- I am shy but relish in sharing my life on the web
- I love to travel but can really be a hermit at times!!
- I am a bowl of contradictions!
Okay none of these are overly interesting I really can't think of anything overly exciting, sorry guys!
To close this off I would like to share one thing that I think lights people up; This is a tough one but I am going to make it simple and re-iterate what my Mother has told me for year's and I think it is my SMILE :) Thanks Mom!
I think this was the most difficult since I felt like I went in two different directions.
Maybe better luck with tomorrow's prompt....
"Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. (Author: Karen Walrond)"
Wow this is a hard one since I tend to be a person who can at times shy away from being different. For many year's in my life I made the choice to blend in over standing out or making a statement. If I truly want to answer this post I might have to be brutally honest with myself.
- I am a mix of both technical and creative (Engineer by education, Event planner by day and Serial Hobbyist when I find the time!)
- I love the cold and would have my window open all year round if I could
- I am shy but relish in sharing my life on the web
- I love to travel but can really be a hermit at times!!
- I am a bowl of contradictions!
Okay none of these are overly interesting I really can't think of anything overly exciting, sorry guys!
To close this off I would like to share one thing that I think lights people up; This is a tough one but I am going to make it simple and re-iterate what my Mother has told me for year's and I think it is my SMILE :) Thanks Mom!
I think this was the most difficult since I felt like I went in two different directions.
Maybe better luck with tomorrow's prompt....
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