I first started my LinkedIn account in 2008, when I was afraid that my job would expire in the economic downturn. I've seen LinkedIn grow and change over the last four years, in some good and some bad ways. Sunday's April Platform Challenge involved setting up a LinkedIn profile. Reading the comments, I realized that … Continue reading Top 9 LinkedIn Tips for Professionals (Like Architects)
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April Platform Challenge: Days 5, 6 and 7 – Catching Up
Its been a busy weekend so of course doing the April Platform Challenge has been difficult. Thankfully the last few challenges have been pretty straight-forward, so I've combined them into 1 post. Day 5's Challenge: For today's task, create a blog. You can use Blogger, WordPress, orTumblr. In fact, you can use another blogging platform if you … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Days 5, 6 and 7 – Catching Up
April Platform Challenge: Day 4 – Tweet-l-Dee
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 4 – Tweet-l-Dee
April Platform Challenge: Day 3 – Facebook Timeline
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 3 – Facebook Timeline
April Platform Challenge: Day 2 – Know Thy Goals
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 2 – Know Thy Goals
April Platform Challenge: Day 1 – Know Thyself
I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus easter. Today's Challenge: … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 1 – Know Thyself
Why I couldn’t re-read Harry Potter
Two months ago, I decided to re-read the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. I borrowed the entire series the first time I read it, (one long weekend in august I read the first 4 books, then I waited until my friends owned the next three) so none of the copies were my own. An … Continue reading Why I couldn’t re-read Harry Potter
My Favorite Places in Vancouver
I may have moved to Toronto, Ontario, but I've been thinking about my Vancouver. As I watched the riot destruction of the city I called home for almost 4 years, the scenes made me cry because my all the familiar buildings on my walk to work were destroyed. I'm so happy people came to help … Continue reading My Favorite Places in Vancouver
3 Day Novel Contest
I learned about the 3 Day Novel Contest completely by accident. The concept intrigued me: write approximately 30,000 words in three days, creating a manuscript between 90-150 pages, and have a witness sign a statement indicating that I wrote it over Canada’s Labour Day weekend.
Fans, Fanatics and Beyond
World Cup 2010 fever has begun in Africa and everyone's flag colours are everywhere. My friends are posting their Hyundai sponsored Jerseys of their teams choice on their facebook pages, and it reminds me of that other giant sporting event from this year, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.I bought the red mittens, and a team Canada … Continue reading Fans, Fanatics and Beyond
Chiliwack Mennonite Choir
http://www.youtube.com/get_playerAs I was out running errands in between chores and studying I saw some dressed up Mennonites in a parking lot prepping for something. I wanted to stop and chat them up, since I saw a sign on the vehicle they arrived in that said "Chilliwack Mennonite Choir." I was curious to know when and … Continue reading Chiliwack Mennonite Choir
All in Together: Hulahoop Contests
Its the kind of weather that has our office windows open, with the heat and air conditioning off. From below our office drifts up the occasional "Woo!" Screams of joy and fun in unison that occur every couple of minutes. Curious I ventured over to the window of my office, and witnessed in all its glory: … Continue reading All in Together: Hulahoop Contests
Dine Out Vancouver 2010: Boneta
Went out with my cousins last week in Celebration of Dine-Out Vancouver 2010. We went to Boneta in Gastown where we had a really sumptuous $38 meal. Each restaurant has a fixed 3-part menu of $18, $28 or $38 that consists of a starter, a main course, and a dessert. The dinner was amazing! At Boneta, … Continue reading Dine Out Vancouver 2010: Boneta
My Olympic Experience – Video/Picture Version
It was a blast. Here's my photo/vid experience highlights. I might have some thoughts I'll put down later. In the meantime...GO CANADA GO!!!!Random Hockey Game (Red vs. White):http://www.youtube.com/get_playerGranville Street:http://www.youtube.com/get_playerRobson Square:http://www.youtube.com/get_player
Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?
I suppose this post is long over due, since most people who know me also know that I'm an Olympics junkie. I am that person who will sit glued to the tv as much as I can to watch the Olympics, despite work. I even took my thesis home for the duration of Torino Olympics … Continue reading Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?
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