Thanks! So far it is beautiful here...the mountains in the distance are breathtaking

Thanks so much for the ideas! I am staying right downtown, but heard Vancouver is very walkable. I am actually looking forward to rain over the slushy snow that I can't seem to escape!

Oh I am so happy for you! I had a puppy as a child growing up and now I really want one. When you make a connection with a dog they become such an amazing companion. Oh man - this is making me tear up because I'm having a shitty week and feel like I will never be in a space where I feel like it's fair to own a dog…

Going to Vancouver tomorrow - any Jezzies have any good suggestions? It's a work trip, so I won't have a ton of free time, but I am hoping to get away for a few hours at least a day. I know I want to wander around Stanley Park, drink coffee and eat sushi.

I always try and compliment children, especially girls, on things that aren't about their appearance. It is honestly difficult to try and overcome those stereotypical responses, i.e. oh what a beautiful dress / aren't you so pretty.

That really means a lot. I am working on a cover letter right now. Thank you.

I feel in a funk in my life. The source of mine I know is work related. Although I like the work I do, it is encompassing and the bosses make it a terrible work environment filled with racism, sexism, violent language, hate and screaming. I left once ... I think it is almost time to leave again. The fact that it…

Yesterday morning I saw Massimo Capra (a Canadian "celebrity" chef) in the Porter lounge at the airport. It was an early flight so that is where this story ends because fuck that I'm not speaking to anyone I don't have to in the morning when I had to wake up at 5 am even if you are on the Food Network.

omg - I loved Cricket! As an only child it was great to be able to pop in a tape and do everything she demanded ... then just turn her off and enjoy my only-child tranquility

All the good vibes! I had a job interview last week that I was really looking forward to (I'm hoping to move to back to the charity/not-for-profit environment) but as soon as I met the VERY small team I'd be working with I was very disappointed...the search goes on! I'm so glad you have found somewhere that you…

Oh wow - you make fancy drinks to go with your food! is this a thing? this is not a thing that has ever happened in my house, but I think it's brilliant and am jealous of your mad skills

My place is currently a mess. But when we have visitors, I go bonkers and I know it is neurotic, but luckily my dude realizes when I am downward spiralling and helps out so much when I do....if only I could keep a general balance so it was semi-clean all the time...

I tip 15-20% on my hair. I have really thick hair though, that always surprises the stylist so it ends up taking like 3 hours of everyone s life.

Can you speak to your mom about your desire to not to go church anymore? Maybe discuss your problems with the gendered roles, etc. Maybe you could negotiate that you no longer go to services but you could volunteer that time instead with an organization that means something to you?

I'm sorry that is terrible. I am passive-aggressive so I would pretend that I was not paying attention and then say "oh sorry I got distracted/just remembered this awesome thing my kid did for me. Were you just saying that someone you know actually recommended to someone else that they get plastic surgery to change…

I turned 30 this year and feel no need to have children. Children are generally great. I have been told a million times that I would be a great mother, but I still feel like it is not my jam. My long-term partner wants children. We've talked about it many times and he has since the beginning been willing to live a…

So late to this party ... but my holiday death-cold cough is also still hanging around. It is getting better and the rest of the cold seems to have dissipated, but I am still phlegmy and mucousy a little in my lungs (mmmmm yummmy). Today I am trying deep yoga breathing, oil pulling and a fresh ginger tea...and…

yes! my dad made a handknit hat for me this year....it is my favourite!

I'm definitely that annoying relative who asks these questions.

I have potential first-time homeowner anxiety - I know that buying a house would be a great move - and that having more space than this tiny one bedroom apt. But homes are expennssivve and beyond that it is sooooo much of a commitment.