I recently mentioned I had exciting plans for the beginning of January. My first day in a PR post-grad was pushed back a week. I had HOPED to finish my skydiver training course and/or obtain my A license. I found some dropzones with programs to learn the skills to get an A license in one…
Tag: adventure
The Royal Fair and being a Media Intern!
Anyone in Ontario has probably heard the radio ads for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair coming to Toronto. It is only 8 days away and I am excited to share that I will be taking a break from my desk job and working as a Media Intern! I am so thankful for this opportunity and…
Taking Risks
“The thought of leading a boring existence might be even more frightening than the idea of jumping out of an airplane at 15,000 feet.” “Indeed, some experts have suggested that taking risks, ironically, may bring periods of welcome abandon to individuals who have trouble letting life "just happen." I stumbled upon an article on risk…
Accepted!!
It’s official! I will be attending Humber in January to obtain a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations! I received great feedback during my interview, but it was a carefully guarded secret between my family and close friends, until I knew for sure. The preparation was stressful! I took advantage of Guelph’s super program for alumni…
Skydiving: starting to learn something
The look as I tell people I went skydiving again is something to behold. But why? Didn’t you just go? Why would you want to do that again? Most people can understand one jump, in a cross-it-off-your-bucket-list way, but doing it again seriously baffles people. I think, although more extreme, it really is no different…
Skydiving: I think I am addicted.
I am just as excited today, as yesterday, after being fresh off my jump. I was expecting to be terrified; not love it this much. I waited for fear to set in and it never did, just an incredible sense of wonder. So now, the question is when can I get up again? I had…
Tree Top Trekking Barrie
I gave my Mom two gift cards to Tree Top Trekking in Barrie for Mother’s Day. At the beginning of August we picked a day to take advantage of this adventure. We were treated to a sunny day that was not overly hot, which was perfect for climbing in trees! We booked a 10:30 time…
Algonquin in Six Days: Misty, Timberwolf, McIntosh and Moccasin Lakes (plus many more)
This was our trip plan for a much longer and more involved trip, and I think this one delivered! This was the trip plan: Day 1: Magnetawan Lake Day 2: Magnetawan Lake, Hambone Lake, Acme Pond, Daisy Lake, Petawawa River, Little Misty Lake, Misty Lake Day 3: Misty Lake, Timberwolf Lake Day 4: Timberwolf Lake,…