Best bookshelf of the day
July 24, 2014
My friend just sent me this picture, that made me giggle at my desk. She clearly works with the coolest nerds around. Hope you are having an exceptionally lovely day.
Month: July 2014
Headwinds and the hard way home (Day 6)
July 22, 2014
After such an eventful trip, I decided I would push on towards home today, even though my original plan was to spend 7 days on the road. Even though this trip had been essential, it was time to get home. So, I left Mont Laurier bright and early, a little bit nervous about the road … More Headwinds and the hard way home (Day 6)
App obsession: #partyparty
July 18, 2014
In very important news, I just downloaded the new Partyparty app, from A Beautiful Mess, and I am quite obsessed. I have been following their delightful blog for years (!) now, and have loved seeing their company grow and change, as I feel like everything they do makes little corners of life a bit more … More App obsession: #partyparty
Motivation vs Procrastination
July 17, 2014
(hint: so far procrastination is winning this round!) I just had a great meeting with my thesis advisory committee today, which is rather surprising, considering that less than 45 minutes earlier, I was sitting in my cubical at work, fully believing that my TAC meeting was scheduled for tomorrow… Suffice to say, I got an … More Motivation vs Procrastination
Severe weather and sleeping indoors (Day 5)
July 17, 2014
As I woke up and packed up for the day, I soon realized that my decision to stop early was a really good one. While the thunderstorm had not been fun for sleeping, it was far worse just 10 k north of where I had slept. There were tons of trees across the trail and … More Severe weather and sleeping indoors (Day 5)
Begin Again: Tiny little review post
July 16, 2014
My beau and I went on a date night on Saturday to check out the just-released film Begin Again, the latest from John Carney. I watched Once and fell in love with the music and the story, so knew this film would be mandatory viewing. While Begin Again doesn’t have the same gritty charm of … More Begin Again: Tiny little review post
This train keeps on rollin’ (Day 4)
July 16, 2014
Day 4: Continuing on my merry way up the P’tit Train, my first stop on day 4 was Mont-Tremblant Village, which was a quaint, super-cute town full of super-fit, attractive triathletes running and biking around the Iron Man route. I popped over to the La Sandwicherie Cafe for the BEST espresso, which really jazzed me up … More This train keeps on rollin’ (Day 4)
Le P’tit Train du Nord (Day 3 continued)
July 11, 2014
I have heard so much about the “incredible” rail trail in Quebec, I was really thrilled to finally get a chance to ride it! As you saw from my earlier route post, I met up with Le P’tit Train du Nord in Val David, so I didn’t start at the beginning, but the plan it … More Le P’tit Train du Nord (Day 3 continued)
The hilly, gravel route to joy (Day 3)
July 10, 2014
Day 3: Lisa and I parted ways bright and early, and I struck out on my own, heading north out of Lachute up hwy 329 and straight up the hills. I was in good company, as it was the weekend and there were plenty of other spandex-clad cyclists tackling the hills. Unfortunately, my “moon time” … More The hilly, gravel route to joy (Day 3)
Adventure commence! (Day 1 & 2)
July 6, 2014
No more meetings No more stats No more Nessie’s dirty looks. It’s adventure time!! Woohoo!! All our paniers packed, gear checked, beef jerky purchased, and route set, we were ready to go on this great big adventure that we have been anticipating for what seems like forever! Day 1: Ottawa – Papineauville (84km) We … More Adventure commence! (Day 1 & 2)
Lovely Outliers 