Yours To Discover

Everyone know how much I love Canada and for the longest time, I have wanted to showcase Canada on my blog. So, I've decided to ask Canadian bloggers to answer 5 questions about their province.

This week, Sarah, from Journeys of the Zoo, (aka my blog crush) is answering questions about Ontario.

1. Where are you from?
I grew up in Toronto, however, as of this year, I’ve spent more than half my life in Ottawa (with a three year hiatus in Chiapas Mexico).

2. Favourite thing about your province?
Maple Syrup and our Lakes/Parks. We currently live on 15 acres, mostly forested and this year, our neighbour tapped a bunch of trees on our property. Nothing like eating pancakes with maple syrup from your own maple trees.

3. What is your region (province and/or city) known for?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada so it’s known for it’s politics and heritage.

4. Where to:a) Stay:
Whenever we have a staycation, we enjoy the hospitality of any of the small B&B’s.
b) Eat:
If you want to be in the middle of the scene, eat at one of the many restaurants in the Market. If you want something a bit quieter and more formal, you’ll find tons of delis, coffee shops and restaurants on Wellington in Westboro.
c) Go/what to do: 

There’s something to do all year round here. In the winter there’s skiing in the Gatineaus, skating on the canal and Winterlude. In the summer there’s the local farmers stalls in the Market and Bluesfest, an annual summertime blues music festival.

5. A "must know" about your province?
Algonquin Provincial Park is a must see. Paddle, kayak, swim, fish, experience the outdoors first hand. For those that don’t like the outdoors, enjoy four star restaurants and spas. My family spends time there every year and has since the 1950’s.

Thanks Sarah for taking the time to answer these questions!!

For more information on Ontario, please visit Tourism Ontario.

Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time.

To be super excited about this weekend- Brewery Tour with Brock Alumni on Saturday and then going to see The Wizard of Oz on Sunday. It'll be a busy, exhausting weekend, but so much fun. Can't wait!

That my Lilly Pulitzer agenda came in yesterday! I was so happy that it FINALLY arrived and I can't wait to start using it! 

To be disgusted by GinaMarie from Big Brother. Some of the things that she said to Candice before she was evicted were super out of line. And the fact that she carries around Nick's hat...ugh.

That I think Jon Montgomery is awesome. He's the host of Amazing Race Canada and an Olympian. I became a fan of his during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. And he's an auctioneer. When he won his gold medal, he was walking to his interview, someone handed him a pitcher of beer (which he drank),

To think that I might not like my new neighbours. They moved in two weekends ago (when I was away) and they are noisy! I don't hear anyone else, but them. TONS of swearing, fighting and coughing. I hope this is a temporary thing.

Inspire Me: Better Than You Imagined

I can't believe it's Monday already! I had a really busy and fun weekend. I have another great weekend planned for next weekend- Brewery Tour with Brock Alumni and seeing The Wizard of Oz with a friend! But first, I need to get through this week... and here's some inspiration to help me:

Sunday Social- Random Question

Happy Sunday! I can't believe the weekend is basically already over! I've had a very busy weekend. My office closes at noon on Fridays during the summer. When I was done work on Friday, I has lunch with a co-worker/friend before heading away for the weekend. 

This weekend was Celtic Festival weekend! I love Celtic Fest and look forward to this weekend all year! I spent it with family and friends. When we weren't enjoying the Celtic celebrations, we were at the beach! 

I'll be spending the morning with friends, before heading back home for a BBQ! The BBQ is with news friends that I've met a couple of months ago. I'm looking forward to it and it should be pretty fun!

Lastly, today is a meaningful day for me. Two years ago today, my grandpa died. I think of and miss him every single day. Loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather. I continually struggle with how to honour him, especially on this day...nothing is appropriate, good enough or will do him justice. He was my world.

   

1. When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a lot of things...ballerina, queen, mayor, a lawyer. 

2. What was your favorite way to kill time as a kid?
I liked to read, get lost in books. I was also very artistic- I liked to paint, make things from clay, pottery, etc

3. When did you get your first cell phone?
Well...we had a family cell phone, which I would take with me sometimes (ex at the mall). I don't know how old I was when I first started using it...maybe 11 or so. But it wasn't until I was 18 that I got my own cell phone. 

4. What is your favorite magazine to read?
Town & Country, Elle Canada, Flare and Fashion.

5. What is the one random object people would be surprised to find in your purse?
I have a ton of random things in my purse...the most surprising, probably a USB.