Life update I know I’ve been MIA recently – there’s been a lot going on! Working in the noprofit sector is exciting and rewarding and awesome, but it also takes tons of energy. Since I’m preparing for the big launch of our local food challenge (taking place this coming Saturday – at the Forks – [...]
Taking a Holiday
Hello all! Today Mr. Science and I are going on holiday for 10 days to NYC. Hurray! During this time I’ll be far away from the computer, however I have some blog posts scheduled for next week to keep everyone occupied while I’m gone Taking a vacation and getting away from “real life” is important [...]
Radio co-host for Wooden Spoons
One of the things about being healthy is making sure that we continue to always learn new things, exercise our brains, and expand our horizons. I’m doing that – starting today! – by volunteering as a radio co-host for the Wooden Spoons program on CKUW 95.9 FM. To quote from the CKUW website: Wooden Spoons [...]
Adventures in Toronto
My trip last week was awesome. It was great to see the sistertraveller and my grandparents again, and it was so much fun to have a whole weekend to spend with the sistertraveller, mother dear and godmother dear! My grandparents live in a lovely little beach town just a couple hours outside of Toronto, so [...]
Nutrition presentation
I am delighted to announce that this afternoon I will be giving a presentation to inner-city youths at Fort Whyte about how to make nutritious choices at the grocery store, the importance of good health and my role with The Food Label Movement. Some of the main points of my presentation include: – The current [...]
Making the switch to a new job
Today I’m leaving with the boyfriend and Westwood for a three-day kayaking trip! Hope you all have a great long weekend Our “Managing a 60-hour workweek” mini-series will begin next week, but today I wanted to announce that this was my last week working at the vet clinic (if by “last week” I mean that [...]
How you can get involved to improve food labels
Last week I shared with you all the very exciting project that I’m a co-organizer for: The Food Label Movement. Read last week’s article to find out more information about what the consumer advocacy group is all about. This week, I want to let you know how you can get involved and where your dollar will [...]
FitBloggin 2011 recap
Everyone at FitBloggin’ was seriously amazing. I can’t believe how nice and sweet everyone was. Bloggers are awesome! Kerry and Sean were some of the first friends that I made on Thursday night. Jenn and I quickly bonded over our shared affection for Charlotte, rainy walks and bookstores Friday morning was a fun walk around [...]










