Do you Dare?
Dare to admit the truth to yourself first, then whisper it to others before proclaiming it loudly. Dare to believe in yourself and your soul’s calling, even if no one else does. Dare to love and be loved. Dare to be YOU!
Latest from the Blog
Personal stories and tips on how to be more self accepting and self reliant in love, adventure and career (laced with pop culture references).
How to Kick A** and Be Yourself. Thanks Jessi Cruickshank.
GO BIG or GO HOME I recently caught Jessi Cruickshank’s 1 hour Life Special on MTV Canada (a little something I call “blog research”), commemorating her years on the network since she is pursuing another opportunity in LA. For those of you who were not...
How well do you really know yourself?
I’m about to get a bit Oprah on you today, but DON’T PANIC. I wouldn’t waste my time or your time if I didn’t think it was important or beneficial. And one day, my little lambs, I’ll be sending you to Australia too, so hush [*sarcasm*]. Let’s face it – introspection...
CONFESSION: CAVING INTO ONLINE DATING
[Queue dramatic movie trailer music and trailer voice] − " Take a good look at the people around you...your co-workers, your facebook friends, the Starbucks regular – yes – even your brother...How well do you really know them?" − (Beat) "Bet you wouldn’t...
“ONE DAY”: A MUST READ NOVEL
People – it is an International Bestseller for a reason. And I had the pleasure of reading it while I was death sick with a cold at a random cottage for a weekend. I don’t even know where to begin. I guess it really hit home because the story begins with a guy...
Dating Menu: How flexible are your ingredients?
So the dude from the Toronto Island was many things, including: a) a different religious faith than me b) In the process of getting a separation/divorce. Now I have to be honest, neither of these “facts” can be found on my “ideal” man list. In fact, the old me would...
Expand your dating “comfort zone”
ADMISSION: I am new to the adult dating scene. Last time I was single I was 18 years old and times have changed, but so have I. After a four year relationship, I took a year off to find myself again (cheesy but true). Post-Uni, the eligible bachelor pool is light on...
Hi my name is Vanessa.
So far, my 30’s have been about embracing self-love and romantic love with a partner, navigating a true shift into adulthood, while retaining a playful and curious spirit.
My goal is to make others (and myself) feel less alone on this journey called life, by sharing lessons learned along the way!