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).
Perfect on Paper but…there’s a “But”
As I lamented about not being able to find a great guy, “the universe” sent me one via eharmony. But of course, I didn’t feel the spark, which is typical since my love life operates in a lopsided way. In an effort to convince myself, I took inventory of his many...
Career Transition: 5 Easy Steps to Try before you Buy
Interior Design Edition. About a year ago, I started to brainstorm potential passions that could evolve into a new career, since I wasn’t feeling fulfilled with my current choice. Here are the 5 easy steps I took that helped me answer the question: “To be? Or not to...
“How yay doing? I’m surviving”: Eharmony 1 Month Review
I love me some Kanye West. So anyway, I signed up to eharmony and there was a lot of activity in the first 2-3 weeks, which led to going on 6 first dates in a two week time span i.e. a new first for me. Like all new things, it was very exciting in the beginning, but...
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...
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!