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Where Am I? | Photo Friday
September 10, 2010 – 15:22 | 4 Comments
Where Am I? | Photo Friday

Fame, glory and bragging rights (ok, mostly just bragging rights) go to the person who correctly comes up with where I took these photos. Try to be as specific as you can. Tune in next …

How I Spent My Summer Vacation
September 7, 2010 – 12:31 | 6 Comments
How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Las Vegas, San Fransisco, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick – I’m not sure why I thought I’d have lots of time to blog from the road this summer. I have loads of photos and articles …

Grand Canyon & Zion National Park First Look
August 10, 2010 – 22:58 | 9 Comments
Grand Canyon & Zion National Park First Look

Our time in Las Vegas is zooming by, but I wanted to share a sneak peak of what we’ve been up to. Our weekend was fantastic and Mother Nature was in her full glory. Here’s …

Las Vegas, Nevada Take 2
August 5, 2010 – 11:03 | 12 Comments
Las Vegas, Nevada Take 2

Hopefully, after fighting with suitcases, airlines and customs agents, I will find myself near this place tomorrow night…

Keukenhof Gardens 2010 Video Slideshow
August 2, 2010 – 16:06 | 2 Comments
Keukenhof Gardens 2010 Video Slideshow

I’ve finally finished editing all of my Keukenhof Gardens photos for 2010. If you just can’t get enough tulips you can take a peak at this little video slideshow I put together. Tulips, Tulips and …

Thank You For the Music
July 28, 2010 – 11:51 | 9 Comments
Thank You For the Music

As I start to pack my over-stuffed suitcases for my summer marathon journey across North America, I’m giddy with the thought of being surrounded by friends, family, food and feelings of home. Despite my current …

Singing the Expat Blues | Flashback
July 15, 2010 – 09:20 | 27 Comments
Singing the Expat Blues | Flashback

Recently I’ve been getting quite a few comments and emails from new expats in Belgium who are struggling with adjusting to life here. Expats in Belgium tend to be pretty transient; with …

Expat Life in Belgium: An Interview with Alison
July 12, 2010 – 12:13 | 11 Comments
Expat Life in Belgium: An Interview with Alison

If you’ve been following the expat roommate interview series, you’ve already met four inspiring expat women that I had the honour of living with, in university. Now they’ve turned the tables and thrown some of …

Happy Canada Day!
July 1, 2010 – 11:33 | 11 Comments
Happy Canada Day!

Just because I love living in Brussels, doesn’t mean I don’t miss Canada. In fact, I think living outside your home country makes you even more patriotic, as Marilla touched on in her interview.
I’m sending …

Accessible Art Fair June Wrap-up
June 25, 2010 – 10:56 | 17 Comments
Accessible Art Fair June Wrap-up

I’ve been reminded, by the lovely Lee in Italy, that I haven’t written about my experience at this spring’s Accessible Art Fair. So here goes…
The Conrad Hotel was a much more upscale venue and the …

Project Terrific Terrace – Update
June 22, 2010 – 15:36 | 12 Comments
Project Terrific Terrace – Update

Earlier in the spring, I started Project Terrific Terrace, to beautify my ‘garden.’ I took a few photos this morning to show you all how it’s been progressing.
Mostly, it’s been going well. I debated just …

Forgotten Postcard Contest Winner Announced
June 16, 2010 – 14:53 | 5 Comments
Forgotten Postcard Contest Winner Announced

A few weeks ago I ran a contest to promote my up-comming exhibition at the Brussels Accessible Art Fair.
I am pleased to announce the winner!