Looking back on 2016, I think the common thread that I hear from friends and family around the world is that the year was a tough one. I can agree with that in some ways, but the way I see the world is also a little different. I could sit down and itemize the things that went wrong, or the hard times I faced, but what purpose would that serve? I like to believe that the lessons I had to learn the hard way have helped me to be a better man and business man. I was planning on writing an end of year post where I look back and thank those people, moments and events that challenged me and have in many ways humbled me. I recently watched an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” where he visited Japan. One of his guests spoke about a local vegetable that only grows in the winter, under a fine layer snow. He said something along the lines that in life, it takes a certain amount of bitterness to appreciate the beautiful. That really stuck with me. But this post isn’t just about me and the lessons I have learnt. It is about Dr. Jessica Langer, and how with one small gesture of kindness, she helped to touch people around the world who needed some goodness in their lives. The beauty to balance the bitterness one might say. Continue reading “A sit down with Dr Jessica Langer to talk about her viral positivism”
Travel & Lifestyle | Expedia.ca tells us about love & travel
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air. If you’re like me, you have a passion for travel and a desire to see the world. Expedia.ca asked Canadians in a recent survey, how soon is too soon to take a trip with your new fling and we share some surprising facts about love, travel and when is the right time to take that next step with that special someone in your life. You may just want to go on a trip to Savannah straight away or you may want to wait. It is completely up to you.
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Food & Wine | Fall in love with Desmond & Beatrice and Lady Hayes
Love is in the air everywhere you turn these days. Not only am I loving the love for Valentine’s Day, but I am also diving head first into wedding planning with Julio for our upcoming #MrAndMrReyes festivities. That is why I am so excited to tell you all about a recent rekindling with old friends from Ottawa. Funny enough, they now run one of the best bakeries in Toronto and it’s time you fell in love with them like I have.
Desmond & Beatrice is all the things you could want from a bakery; they have delicious sweets, they have a distinctive vibe and they love what they do. But what does that have to do with love and our upcoming wedding you ask? Come and see. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Fall in love with Desmond & Beatrice and Lady Hayes”
Food & Wine | L is For … Love, Laughter & Life.
As I’m sure most of you are aware, I attend a lot of events. Aside from the Fashion previews, chi chi parties and the fabulous ins and outs of my life, I always try to remember why I got into this world. My love of food and wine, lifestyle and information that I am blessed to share with you all. When I was introduced to the events and dinners hosted by L is For Chef Eyal Liebman, I was in for quite the experience. I soon learnt that L is For: Love, Laughter & Life. The three most important things that inspire a good Chef in my opinion. Continue reading “Food & Wine | L is For … Love, Laughter & Life.”