Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Last month when I met with my editor, I expressed my nervousness with speaking in public. I have turned down TV interviews with CBC, CTV News and Canada AM, because of this fear. My editor said that over the years, he has gained a lot of experience and can now confidently speak in front of any kind of audience – and I believe him! I watched a recent television interview he did, and he was absolutely calm, cool and collected. He suggested I join a local Toastmasters club. I’ve always thought of joining one, but it actually makes me nervous … Continue reading →

Today I had a meeting with my Moneyville editor. It was the first time meeting him. He took me on a tour around the Toronto Star building. I met a few people, and then we went for lunch. I got some great article ideas, as well as feedback for my writing so far. Everything was positive, and I’m happy. Writing for a large audience like that still has me on edge, but I’m really enjoying it and I’m learning so much from everyone else there. I also really like the city of Toronto. It’s clean and friendly. I like the … Continue reading →

Okay, so I’ve mentioned this before: in about 6 weeks I’ll be headed down to New Orleans on a business trip. I am spending a total of 4 full days there as my work trip. Then I am adding 3 vacation days (1 day is travel though) to the end of the trip so that I will have enough time to explore and see the sights! New Orleans isn’t a destination I’d actively seek to travel to on my own, so I am really excited for this opportunity to take in the culture of such a wonderful city. My mom … Continue reading →

Well I’m heading to Toronto in January for a 4 day business trip. I’m really excited to go on this trip. I think it will be very educational, I will be able to meet with some key people, and also I will get to see my friends in Toronto during the evenings! :) I also wanted to see a Leafs/Flames game, but the cheapest ticket I could find on StubHub was over $90 US each! It’s expensive, and I’d be willing to pay that, but I don’t think any of my friends would. Oh well. My flight cost $625.49 (which … Continue reading →

Well, it’s December already. It doesn’t seem like that long ago I was going crazy waiting for the Olympics to start. Now that they’ve come and gone, and 2010 is almost over, BF and I (and maybe a few other friends) are planning a trip to Sochi in 2014 to watch the next Winter Olympics. :) And I bet you 2014 will be here before we know it too. In work-related news I am getting a raise in both my FT and PT jobs. My FT job raise was written into my offer of employment, and the boss at my … Continue reading →