Sophia Amoruso's book #GIRLBOSS is clever in so many ways. Not only does she tell her rags to riches story, she also demonstrates an emerging business ethic rooted in social media. All the while, she is driving customers to her site. Ultimately, the book is inspiring while at the same time comforting, assuring the reader he/she can [...]
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Light On Life
Currently I'm reading "Light On Life" by B.K.S. Iyengar to prepare myself for my one month intensive yoga teacher training. He is the founder of Iyengar Yoga and is considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. With many books under his belt, he is also one of the earliest students under Tirumalai [...]
She’s Just Being Miley ….
She's Just Being Miley... By Alexa Tomaszewski Published October 21, 2013 17:55 Originally Published on: http://www.50mmphotography.ca Stereotypes about women haven’t for the most part changed or gone anywhere and ultimately are proliferated daily in the media industry. The femme-fatale, good-girl, sex-kitten, corporate-climber or super-mom are all examples of images repeated in over and over again. [...]
What has yoga taught you?
Five things yoga has taught me. Some of these lessons go unlearned by many, but their importance remains. Yoga provides a vehicle to learn more about yourself, your body and the universe. I don't believe in luck but instead think we are presented with the right path at exactly the right moment and it is [...]
Let’s Flow! Spring 2014
Welcome to the first in a series of yoga videos led by me. The next few months we, dear reader, are going to explore yoga. We will touch into its benefits and history. As well as try out a few things together whether it be in your home or your backyard. This is the perfect [...]
Sunset Avenue
Northern Ontario December 26, 2014 Photo by: Alexa Tomaszewski
I am now a Certified Personal Stylist!
I am now a certified personal stylist through Trendime, a European distance studies school. The Style You course covered the history of fashion, styles and cuts of clothing, styling accessories, couture fashion including runway to street studies, as well as fabric studies and vintage and high fashion verification techniques! I am so excited to begin [...]
City Girl in the Country
Twice now I've volunteered at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, at Canadian Tire Motor Sports Park, backstage doing artist transportation and hospitality. This was my second year and Boots and Hearts provides me with experience in artist and public relations. It allows me to me new people, make new friends and basically field a [...]
Dinastia Vivanco – Briones, Spain
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the Dinastia Vivanco winery in La Rioja, Spain. The experience was unparalleled as I learned about four generations of wine making in Spain. From the winery's website: The origins of the wine-making vocation of the Vivanco family date back to the year 1915; to the wine-making district of [...]
Hello Mrs. Carter!
I had the pleasure of seeing the incredible Beyonce during her Mrs. Carter tour as it came through Toronto, Ontario on July 21, 2013. The show was fabulous and included a myriad of hits from all albums, and even a few favorite tunes like the Destiny's Child classic Survivor and her own Single Ladies. She [...]
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