Saying No to Saving a Life
People have asked me, "What's the hardest thing you've put on your bucket list?" Well...hardest can be interpreted in different ways and every item has their own challenge associated with...
It Takes a Community
There's a proverb that says, "It takes a village to raise a child." While I agree to an extent, I disagree with that statement. I do believe that it takes...
“No Putting It Off” November
I'm a list maker. Whenever I think of something, need to get something done, or just don't want to lose an idea, I write it down. I should actually say...
Walking on the Edge – Literally
Last year, I told myself that I would spend my 27th birthday either at home, in Toronto, or in Peru at Machu Picchu. While Machu Picchu didn't work out exactly...
2070: New Year, New Goals
If we're connected on Facebook (either friends or you follow my updates), you'll know that it's Diwali, the Hindu New Year. Every year, I post a Facebook update during each...
One of Those Days
I haven't forgotten about the Machu Picchu posts--there's still more info about my trip coming your way!--but I've had one of those days weeks where something is off but you're...
How to Prep for Your Peruvian Adventure to Machu Picchu – Part 1
So, you want to go to Machu Picchu? I did too and after lots of research online, calls with friends, Facebook statuses and hallway conversations, I successfully completed the Inca...
The Cast of My Machu Picchu Adventure
I've had this blog for almost two years now and while I love writing and sharing my stories, I'm really bad about blogging regularly. It's definitely not because I have...
Memorializing Ashley in Machu Picchu
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1905.0"] Our first glimpse of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate[/caption] If you know me, you know that I'm usually trying to chase after one of the...
I Applied for My Dream Job, and Didn’t Get It
Sometimes you can find something that you think is perfect for you, that you work your butt off to get, and it still doesn't happen. It's tough. It sucks. But...