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).
Creativity Tips with Toronto Artist Julia Mercanti
I met Toronto-based artist Julia Mercanti three years ago at the Artist Project TO and was drawn to her complexly detailed, dreamy, watercolour hued illustrations. But what really stood out was her dynamic and captivating personality, which comes across in her art....
9 Ways to Navigate Single Life to Find True Love
We made it to one year of marriage, ya’ll! And while I’d love to do a lessons learned post on how to survive and thrive in year one, I’m not sure I have solid answers just yet. But I do have lessons learned on how to navigate single life and find true love, so let’s...
Why girls like Hannah Brown fall for guys like Jed Wyatt
Last night’s Bachelorette finale hit really close to home and made me feel sick actually. It was hard to watch Hannah make a choice that felt so glaringly wrong. It was even harder to watch her decide he was not the one, ONLY AFTER she found out about the...
The Post I Never Wanted to Write
In Loving Memory of Athanasia Torvas (1922 - 2019) Yia Yia made it to her 97th birthday in February and while things had been on a slow and steady decline since then, I truly wasn’t expecting to receive the news I did on the afternoon of Friday June 14. It felt like...
What Shoulder Season Is Like in French Polynesia, Plus When to Visit Bora Bora
Thinking about vacationing or Honeymooning in French Polynesia but not quite sure if seasonality makes a difference? We visited during shoulder season (April 1 - 10) for our Honeymoon and give a run down below, plus I’ve combined internet research and advice from our...
How to Honeymoon on a Modest Budget in French Polynesia / Bora Bora
After some thought, Vito and I decided we wanted A/C, restaurants and amenities for our Honeymoon in French Polynesia. So this post includes tips and a budget breakdown on how to indulge responsibly in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. We also waited until after our...
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!