Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Lost Art of Event Etiquette

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Erin

I’ve been to a lot of events — trade shows, expos, career fairs, et cetera — both as an exhibitor and as an attendee. And inevitably, at some point during the event, I witness behaviour that makes me wonder, why … Continue reading →

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Exploring EAT! Vancouver

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Erin

Whew, six hours spent checking out new food products, tasting samples and attending cooking demos is a damn fine way to spend a Friday afternoon. I headed over to BC Place Stadium for day one of EAT! Vancouver, the annual … Continue reading →

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The Road to Tinkerbell: Costume Completed!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Erin

Back in February, I ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon in Orlando, dressed as Ariel the Little Mermaid. Planning that costume took months — multiple attempts at making just the right clamshell top, hours spent scouring the internet for the … Continue reading →

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Slowest Mile Ever?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Erin

“So, uh, this is mostly uphill?” — random stranger at the start of the Grouse Grind trail Was it folly to attempt my first Grouse Grind of the season this morning, when I had a physio appointment booked for the … Continue reading →

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Finish what you start?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Erin

Or, life’s too short to finish bad books… Have you ever walked out in the middle of a bad movie? (Once.) What about given up on a book that you aren’t enjoying? For the last year, I’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

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