July 27, 2010

Awake and Dreaming

Absolutely the cutest video I’ve seen in a while :) Thanks @JessicaLo for sharing!

So much is changing, so fast. Finding it kind of crazy keeping up with everything but at the same time it’s what keeps me pumped and excited since everything feels so new, all the time. Sometimes I honestly feel like I’m awake and dreaming, as everyday there always seems to be some sort of news, something that I can’t believe is happening. Feeling incredibly lucky that I landed in a job that I love waking up to and looking forward to everyday. We just moved into a beautiful new space and I have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure it’s all really happening.

So excited to see what we can make of @ImpactOrg this year. It’s happening again. It’s as if someone has pushed the overdrive button sometime overnight. If we were to map out the level of productivity and sense of urgency shared between the team from this week compared to the past couple of weeks, the stats would be off the chart. Seeing so many young and talented students pouring their heart and soul into Impact makes me so proud of all the work that we are doing to further youth entrepreneurship in Canada. The best part of it all is discovering the true leaders that emerge from the tough times, seeing the ones who stick it out, and watching them grow. After 3 years of being on this incredible organization, I hope that my contributions this year will breed new leaders that will someday go on to do some amazing things, whether it’s starting their own start up (it’s already happening now!) or making a real difference somewhere in the world.

I think I was going through a mini quarter life crisis upon graduation and leaving university, thinking that it was all over and now two months later, I feel so silly to have even thought that. There is so much more to be looking forward to. Visiting Paris this October after a long two years after my exchange is going to be unbelievable. Friends buying houses, traveling across the world, marrying the ones they love most. There is so much more to learn, to experience and to enjoy. Can’t wait for what’s in store!

In the meantime.. I’m going to keep dreaming about Paris.

Till we meet again Paris.

July 15, 2010

Be Thankful

weheartit

Where have you been to for Summerlicious?

Even though I’ve lived in Toronto all my life, I’m ashamed to say I’ve only partaked in Summerlicious festivities twice. Once at Fred’s Not Here and most recently, Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante. What I love most about this event is that it brings people together, gives a reason for people to reconnect with old friends and is an excuse to try out a new restaurant that you’ve never been to before. From what I remember, Fred’s Not Here had good food, but the tables were tight and we were knocking elbows with our fellow neighbours. From the outside, Little Anthony didn’t look like much but once inside, it was a pleasant surprise. The floor to ceiling windows brightened up the entire restaurant and for the 1.5 – 2 hours while you’re inside, you don’t feel as if you’re in Toronto. The food was good; they even have the option of ordering smaller portions of all their entrees (if you’re not ordering from the prix-fixe menu) which is so key for someone trying to develop healthy eating habits!

Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante – Taken from my smartphone

With over 150 amazing restaurants to choose from, I found it a bit hard to figure out which restaurants I wanted to go to so I decided to turn to the power of social media and ask for recommendations. According to my friends, this is the narrowed down list of must try restaurants:

  • Café Moroc (The Bar at Sultan’s Tent)
  • North 44
  • Canoe
  • Sassafraz
  • Toula
  • Bistro 990
  • Biff’s Bistro
  • Jump
  • Brassaii
  • The Pan on Danforth

Super excited to check out Boiler House next week in Distillery District; have heard many amazing things. The last time I went to Distillery, it was closed for a private wedding reception to a gorgeous couple. Also just got corrected that Sultan’s Tent (Café Moroc) and Pan on Danforth is open for summerlicious. Thanks @jackboeuf & @jbalendran. I’ve booked Cafe Moroc for next week! Woohoo!

Where have you been to Summerlicious? Are there any other recommendations you would add to my list?

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »