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Chasing Sunrise for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2015September 1, 2016 by poymeetsworld
“How did you even hear about a sunrise hike??!” Funny enough, it was my Aussie friend Julia who told me about this unique way to celebrate Canada Day! Her Yogi friend, Mandi, had recently ... Read More

French Food Revolution at the Dirty Apron Cooking School

Posted on April 30, 2015June 19, 2016 by poymeetsworld
(Original article appeared on my previous blog: my30before30.com) My new thing: taking newlywed friends to Vancouver’s Dirty Apron Cooking School! Glenda was the first friend I ever made while s... Read More

Field Hockey Championship 2015 and Why I Love Team Sports

Posted on April 15, 2015June 19, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Synergy is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks to a talented group of skilled and fun women, I was recently a part of a winning Field Hockey team! Along with Snowboarding, Fie... Read More

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 – Part Two – Café Pacifica, Mahony & Sons and Minami

Posted on February 1, 2015January 13, 2017 by poymeetsworld
This is a continuation of my Annual Dine Out Festival presented by Tourism Vancouver series! Went to three restaurants offering $18, $28, and $38 set menus in the first week and then went to another ... Read More

The Dirty Apron Cooking School – Ocean Fling the Ultimate Seafood Class

Posted on November 14, 2014June 19, 2016 by poymeetsworld
(Original article appeared on my previous blog: my30before30.com) Back in the Summer as I was planning for my wedding in France, my good friend Rosine surprised me with a day out getting pampered at t... Read More

Ladies Night Out – Private Burlesque Dance Class

Posted on July 30, 2014August 23, 2016 by poymeetsworld
After my friends hosted such a lovely Bridal Shower for me, I started to secretly plan a fun event to treat my bridesmaids to, and also invite some girlfriends to join in on! I thought this could be... Read More

Ultimate Frisbee – My First Year in the VUL and Top 10 Reasons to Play

Posted on May 29, 2014June 19, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Looking for a fun summer activity? Wanting to try a new sport? I recommend Ultimate Frisbee! Top 10 reasons at the bottom of the post 🙂 I just joined the Vancouver Ultimate League for the first ti... Read More

Tips on the Vancouver Grouse Grind – Mother Nature’s Stairway from Hell

Posted on May 19, 2014September 3, 2016 by poymeetsworld
The Grouse Grind is a “hike” that takes you to the top of Grouse Mountain – a popular tourist attraction with spectacular views of the city. I remember my sister taking out of town g... Read More

Why Am I in a Hot and Sweaty Room Full of Half Naked Strangers?

Posted on February 7, 2012September 3, 2016 by poymeetsworld
I now have the answer to this strange question! Day 1 of Bikram Yoga was tough; when we moved to the floor for savasana I thought, “Okay, we’re done, that was faster than I expected!”... Read More

Quotes From Bikram Yoga and Unexpected Dating Advice

Posted on February 2, 2012September 3, 2016 by poymeetsworld
I am on week 3 now, of my 30 day Bikram Yoga Challenge and I can now recite the dialogue in my head and to my friends. Common instructor phrases “Face to your knees – no gaps, like a Japan... Read More

The Crazy Ways I’ve Kept to my Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge

Posted on January 24, 2012September 3, 2016 by poymeetsworld
I am proud to say that I have completed 15 Bikram yoga sessions in 15 days – half way there! And I must admit: they call it a challenge for a reason! It was on a total whim that I decided, after... Read More

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