I was at Yonge and Eglinton (a trendy, urban 'hood in Toronto that is also know as "Young and Eligible" because of its population of single hipsters) today for a haircut. All around me were people dressed in their most "winter chic", managing to be stay both warm and … [Read more...]
My heart is in Mumbai right now
What a week. Like many, I've been glued to the TV. The events that took place in Mumbai over the past few days have really shaken and stirred my soul. My family is from India, and over the years, I've spent a lot of time in Mumbai, what I consider to be India's most fascinating and fun … [Read more...]
Going nuts
Somedays it's harder than others, this parenting thing. Now that it's cold, and my kids are cooped up inside the house, they are bouncing off the walls. And I'm going insane. It's exhausting. And repetitive. My days consist of repeating the following orders (which are … [Read more...]
Feelin’ Geriatric
So I'm working out on Tuesday when I spot a cool-looking alternative chick hitting a punching bag right next to me. This woman stood out from the rest: most probably in her mid to late forties, she didn't sport the usual coiffed blond locks and Lululemon-wear uniform espoused by most of … [Read more...]
The weight of a November morning
November is my least favourite month. Aside from my husband's birthday, which is ray of shining light, I find November to be the bleakest of bleak, the dreariesty of dreary. I've definitely got the blaahs this month, and I don't know what to do. November's bleak landscape of … [Read more...]
It’s Fall and I’m Cooking: Tilapia and Green Bean Stew
It's cold and I want hearty, savoury meals that warm my body and soul. This recipe satisfies some of my culinary and nutritional goals for the season - I want to cook and eat more fish, expose my kids to different foods, and eat more vegetables. Try this for some spicy, autumnal … [Read more...]
Pinkalicious and Purplicious – 2 Great Books for Little Girls
There's nothing better than storytime with my children before bed. My kids are fragrant and calm after their bath, satiated after dinner and hot milk, and too tired to continue their infinite battle against each other (the non-stop fighting shall resume with vigour tomorrow morning). I … [Read more...]
My home is now the Van
My plan was to keep things simple. I never wanted some overprogrammed existence for me or my children. So, I ask myself repeatedly, how did my schedule turn out like this? This semester has turned out to be a marathon of drop-offs, pick-ups, one school, two schools, mornings, … [Read more...]
Thoughts on my upcoming Reunion
Tomorrow night is my 10 year law school reunion. 10 years. I can't believe it. I attended the University of Toronto Law School from 1995-1998 and it was three years of hard work, great friendships, lots of fun, and most of all....love. I met my husband there: three weeks into … [Read more...]
Getting out of an Exercise Rut!
As I mentioned before, I've been going through a bit of slump in regard to my fitness and nutrition. Postpartum, with three little ones under the age of 5, I've been zapped physically, and more so mentally - lacking the motivation to stay on track with my health goals. So, I decided to stop … [Read more...]