• It was time to put the apron on again

    It was time to put the apron on again

    McHappy Day is a one-day event in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities and other local children’s charities. This year the McDonalds on Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam and Ottawa Street in Port Coquitlam chose to give part of their proceeds to KidSportTri-Cities. For those who know me well, KidSportTri-Cities is a…

  • Feeling like an exciting outdoor adventure, I might have an idea

    Feeling like an exciting outdoor adventure, I might have an idea

    Biking season has officially begun. I didn’t know this but I felt it! The good weather over the Easter weekend pushed me to think outside the box. I wanted to find an outdoor activity that was made for two, fun, accessible and that embraced nature. This was when a cycling…

  • Small Action Big Impact

    Small Action Big Impact

    Earth Hour began in 2007 and has grown into a global event with millions of participants. Supporters partake by switching off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbolic show of concern for the environment. Those of you who know me, know that I am often more committed to economic…

  • This year’s Oscars are only two weeks away. Are you excited too?

    This year’s Oscars are only two weeks away. Are you excited too?

    Despite my calculated and rigid weekly routine, I guess I’ve always been someone who loves and adapts well to change. Our move to Canada was another example of how I can easily embark my family on to new traditions such as Thanksgiving or Halloween and the cultural differences have allowed…

  • The King of Rock ’n’ Roll Stopped In Coquitlam

    The King of Rock ’n’ Roll Stopped In Coquitlam

    When do you really get some quality time with your colleagues outside of work? I might be one of the rare people that can happily say “pretty much every week”, whether it’s a post New Year cheers with a colleague’s extended family on a Friday night or my spouse and I…