New York City

A couple weeks ago I got to spend a few days with my parents in New York City. This was probably one of the most memorable trips I’ve had in a few years, not just because I got to spend time with my parents (who I feel I don’t get to see nearly enough anymore), but because New York has always been on the top of my list of places I wanted to see. Growing up, I remember New York was always portrayed as this magical city full of life in books I read and movies I watched, and I…

Chic on a Budget

It’s no secret that I like to refer to myself as a starving artist. If you’ve been following my blog over the course of the past year you’ve definitely heard me use the term a handful of times. And while I’m not really starving per se.. (I like to believe that I actually live quite comfortably) I think the main reason for that is due to a little thing we call budgeting. With the high cost of living here in Toronto, and no longer having the comfortable income of full time employment.. budgeting is something that I had to learn…

Cold Shoulder

I haven’t blogged in almost a month and I would be lying if I said it hasn’t been giving me serious anxiety just thinking about it. The problem is I’ve just been too busy lately. I know. Being busy is good. Actually being busy is great for me, but unfortunately it’s not been so good for my blog. I couldn’t have asked for a more exciting September. I was incredibly blessed to get the opportunity to attend so many amazing TIFF events, and met so many wonderful people in the film industry here. I can honestly say that during TIFF…