If you blindfold someone who can see, and give them a cane to walk to a new room, they always overreact when the cane brushes something. It turns out, giving a sighted person a cane is asking them to use a muscle they haven’t developed yet. It takes practice and patience. My dad had always given me guidance on how to deal with obstacles. He was…read more
Calm music is a great way to transition from the hustle of the day to bedtime. I’ve been known to roll around in bed into the depths of the night, so over the years, I’ve experimented with many ways to fall asleep. Playing an instrument is a great one, next to reading. You tend to concentrate just enough to get the notes right and you’re literally…read more
Two months ago I was in Tulum. This was my first time travelling with a close friend, and I’ve learned a few things about myself and leadership. Here are a few tips that might help you. On the way to Tulum, I am silent. “Do you like this place? Are you glad we didn’t go to Cuba? Do you like the hotel?” Megz asks.…read more
I wasn’t always a pescatarian. I’ve stopped eating meat for probably seven years now, for a slew of reasons. This is something I’m not very vocal about, but people catch on and ask the following questions, without fail: “Why?” “How long have you been vegetari–er–pescatarian?” “Do you eat eggs?” In the past year or so, I’ve noticed that people are less surprised at my alternative diet.…read more
There’s something intriguing about creating an idea quick and dirty from scratch. That’s why I’m a fan of hackathons: you get 24 hours to create a project about anything. The most boring hackathon I have ever attended was when a bunch of doctors sat around and ate finger biscuits while they chatted about their patients’ problems — for goodness sakes, if no one is stressed,…read more
One evening after work, I wander into the new Tom Lee store that I see from my office everyday and slip into the fancy glass room that’s filled with acoustic pianos. No one pays attention to me in my t-shirt and jeans. I play cadences on pianos that I pass by, until I stop at one to play for a short while. “Can I help…read more
There’s so much fun music out there and I love when people send me good music. So, for a change, I asked my friend Molly to share 6 piano solos that brighten her day, and here’s what she says about them. The sun may be shining and the summer months are quickly approaching, but sometimes we all need a little bit of extra day-brightening. Stress…read more
Right before my flight to Mexico, I played beach volleyball because I couldn’t resist: Vancouver’s first non-rainy day in ages. I come home unable to bend my foot, like it’s a giant lego foot. I am becoming sort of an eccentric travel figure suffocating under the weight of everyone’s opinion. Everyone thinks I should’ve gone to a resort in Cancun. But there is something magical…read more
Being alone for my birthday stresses me out. This realization is new, because once upon a time, I used to crave precious alone time. My family is away and my best friends are at work but I promise that your girl is not whining for a babysitter. I look for activities that don’t involve being alone (and sad) at home watching movies. Thinking about my…read more
I love classical, but I don’t listen to it often these days because it never fits. For example, I wouldn’t do crunches to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. So I’ll open up my Spotify and show you what’s on my top 7. All of these have great melodies (as pop and house music tend to), so I’ve also included the piano sheet music if available. I hope this playlist makes your…read more