Summer in Spain

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It took a while but tiger mama finally let go. This tigress is leaving her home in the cold climate of Canada this summer and will be traveling to sunny Spain! For some seasoned travelers this is probably a walk in the park, but (aside from some school trips abroad,) I've never traveled without my family. Because of that, I am extremely grateful to my Spanish friends for welcoming me into their homes with open arms; I cannot be more blessed. So much talk about southern hospitality in America, this must be Spanish hospitality. 

Spain at the moment still feels like a dream. Only a week ago, I was sitting in front of my laptop and plugging in travel dates into Priceline.com. Up until then, I was still comparing flight prices and would only get increasingly nervous each time I signed on, knowing that once I made the purchase there would be no turning back...

When I finally decided that I was ready to make the jump...I couldn't do it.

6 Things from 6 Months at Disney >> OCTOBER // NOVEMBER

6 Things I've learned from 6 Months at Disney

october // november

Thankful on Thanksgiving

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Unfortunately I've had to mash two months worth of experiences into one post, but since October is the month of thanksgiving in Canada and November is the month of thanksgiving in the USA, what better way to share it all than to dedicate this post to being thankful?

Thanksgiving dinner with the Spanish at Chatham Square, Lake Buena Vista, FL. (November 2013)

These past two months I have learned so much, especially being around people of all personalities. The saying that there are all kinds of people out there is very true. Meeting these people has made me realize the importance of integrity; that you always have the choice to disassociate yourself from others who simply have none and that it is not healthy to be around people that have no credibility.

6 Things from 6 Months at Disney >> AUGUST

6 Things I've learned from 6 Months at Disney

august

Accepting Change // Becoming Stronger

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Two months have gone by and while I've had my moments, I have also experienced lows like never before, and more frequently than ever. Because of these lows, I have been overcome by homesickness; overwhelmed and desperate for the comfort of "normalcy" in Vancouver, whatever that may mean. On those darker days, the only reason why I had still been around was because of the amazing people who I have gotten to know and love. 

It was here that I ended up closing a chapter of my life which sent me spiraling uncontrollably. And now my emotions have become an utter mess. I have never been so confused about myself before. Not being in control of your emotions is one of the scariest things I've ever had to endure, and when it gets to the point where you drive yourself to nausea, you know it's time to end the suffering.

Hello OOOrlando!!!

Having a blast in Orlando, and this will be the first time anyone has seen me in clubbing photos, but hey this is a travel blog so I've got to include all the good stuff...

Hello CAANADA, SPAAIN, and FRAANCE!

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Weekend in Photos

So...I finally chopped off my hair. Best decision of the month. Anyways...my weekend essentially consisted of a going-away party at a rock climbing gym, and a birthday party at a friend's (gorgeous) house. Best parties, ever. 

Photo recap starts now!

Friday Night

Road trip to Squamish!

After having Indian buffet for lunch, my friends decided that such a nice day should be spent in Squamish! So we did!

{The gorgeous Sea-to-Sky highway.) 

 {Zephyr Cafe in Squamish.}

Climbing: Facing my Fear

If you have ever written anything at all; a poem, an essay, a short story...heck even your "about me," then you will know how much it sucks when you get hit with the deadly writer's block. You know, when you've literally got nothing in your brain and you kind of just hang out like stagnant water... 

Well, today I'm not going to be talking about English. Today, I will be talking about my "Climber's block." Though there is no such word (because I just invented it), "Climber's block" is when you're gaining some super climbing skills, but then sort of hit a ceiling and plateau...allow me to explain.

Climbing at the Crest

Master of my domain 5.9

A trip to Cheakamus a fortnight ago had me both on toprope and lead.  I had lead the first pitch, and my friend Richard lead the second pitch.

Having only learned to lead climb this summer, I was excited and nervous but confident in my ability. It's easy to be confident when you are climbing a 5.7 slab. As a friend of mine likes to put it, it's practically like walking up a ladder! Well there goes my ego.