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Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

Kirsty — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:04:14 -0000

Move to Ottawa for a month. Test my networking skills. Land myself a job that requires passion. P.S. Danielle, I've obviously never heard you read poetry but you seem like you could definitely hold yourself on a stage. May I suggest you watch Saul Williams in SLAM this weekend for a little inspiration!?

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

Kirsty — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:46:56 -0000

My younger sister wrote a poem for me when I was going through a rough time in university. I wasn't able to see my own beauty and self-worth but her words rhythmically captured my all that I am. I cherish that piece.

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

Kirsty — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:43:22 -0000

Good for you! It isn't easy to change dietary habits...keep it up.

Re: What’s the best “how to dress right” tip that you know?

Kirsty — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:09:04 -0000

Did it! Got my eyebrows done this past week while I was in Ottawa. Went to a salon recommended by my friend and the girl took off just the perfect amount. I love my 'new' eyes! Thanks Carrie for the inspiration.

Re: What is your current, of-the-moment obsession?

Kirsty — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:31:39 -0000

The dietary cleanse I'm starting today; four weeks of brown rice, all the veggies I can eat and organic chicken and tofu. The first week is always trying but I should feel like I got a great oil change in four weeks.

Oh, and bird mobiles I've been creating for the new babies in my life thanks to Spool:
http://www.spoolsewing.com/blog/2008/05/16/bird...

Re: Pearl Matteson asks: What have you stopped being curious about? And…what would be possible if you let yourself get curious again?

Kirsty — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:08:03 -0000

I've stopped being as curious about the world, and its development as I once was. After graduating university with a degree in international development, I was all fired up about working effectively at the grassroots level in South Asia. People told me they could feel my passion. But that fire, and curiousity to seek knowledge about developing nations and communities fizzled after working in the field and in Ottawa. It's time to start reading and connecting again.

Re: Rest Easy: Pranayama and Asana for Successful Sleeping

Kirsty — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:13:15 -0000

Lindsey, thanks for this quick exercise. I'm going to print it out and keep it handy in the bedroom as I'm definitely one of those people who have a hard time falling asleep.

Best,
Kirsty

Re: Mary Jaksch asks: What’s your best way of coping with stress?

Kirsty — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:09:46 -0000

Running or swimming. 10-kilometres on the pavement or sixty laps in the 25-metre pool. Pearl mentioned cleaning. I've been known to scrub tiles with a toothbrush when I'm really wired. But I try to keep that one under wraps.

Re: What kind of friend are you?

Kirsty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:36:08 -0000

Loyal and generous.

Re: Jonathan Mead asks: What’s right with your life?

Kirsty — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:26:53 -0000

Ruby,

Your earrings are dazzling; I only wish I had a long neck. I particularly liked the Vintage Romantic pair. Good luck with your endeavour.

Kirsty

Re: What’s the best “how to dress right” tip that you know?

Kirsty — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:03:08 -0000

I've never had my eyebrows done! Always wanted to but I'm someone who only wears make-up on 'special' occasions, and finds bikini waxes hard to maintain....a few girlfriends echo Carrie's statement that eyes are the window into your soul (and they shape your face).

Re: In this very moment, what are you grateful for? (In no particular order of thanks…)

Kirsty — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:03 -0000

Being Canadian.

Re: What’s your favourite thing to watch on TV?

Kirsty — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:27:00 -0000

We don't have cable either. So, if and when I get the hankering for TV, I go to the CTV website and stream Grey's Anatomy (although if Meredith keeps up her whining like she did during the season premiere, I'm done).

Oh, and we stream Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Kirsty — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:37:15 -0000

Bliss is hot stone massage therapy.

Re: What’s your Business Intention? GreenPan and Paul Newman have got it right.

Kirsty — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:42:14 -0000

For a summer holiday one year, I volunteered at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford Conneticut founded by Paul Newman (and funded by the profits of his signature products). The camps provide kids who have life-threatening blood related disorders with an opportunity to experience the outdoors and make friendships outside of hospitals. That experience cemented Paul Newman as a truly inspirational human being for me, and changed my notion of the power of celebrity.

Re: What kind of award would you like to win?

Kirsty — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:10:24 -0000

An Ashoka Fellowship:
http://www.ashoka.org/fellows

Re: Patti Digh asks: What would you be doing today if you only had 37 days to live?

Kirsty — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:45:08 -0000

On day one, I would whisk my boyfriend to Slovenia. On day two, I would marry him in the courtyard of that 400-year old church on a hilltop along the Slovenian-Austrian border. On day three and the remaining 34 days, we would celebrate our love and new marriage with all of our friends and family, taking photographs of everything along the way.

Re: What do you collect?

Kirsty — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:40:56 -0000

that's sweet wazzy.

Re: The Six Sins of Green Washing: Beware of eco-misadvertsing

Kirsty — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:27:47 -0000

For those who are concerned about cosmetics and the ingredients used to produce them, check out the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database. It is very helpful:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/splash.php?URI...

Re: What do you collect?

Kirsty — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:23:28 -0000

Vintage Mason jars.
Blue and white dishes from garage sales (none of my dishes match in pattern, only colour).
Corks (to be repurposed into cork boards).

Re: What do you collect?

Kirsty — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:21:41 -0000

Ah...soaps. On a recent visit to my home, my sister reflected she'd never quite seen so many soaps from different countries in one place. I appreciate pretty paper packaging but I don't do anything special to display them. Just dump them in a basket behind the toilet. But everytime I look at them, I remember different places I've been.

Re: What expert help or advice would you like?

Kirsty — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:38:20 -0000

I would really appreciate a career coach who would actually cheer me on in pursuit of a morally satisfying and financially rewarding job. A coach who is there to make sure I actually follow through with my ideas. A coach who motivates me to work hard, hard, hard like I know I can!

Re: Shake on it: Our Fathers’ Rules For Good Conduct

Kirsty — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:57:42 -0000

Completely agree about women engaging in a firm handshake. My girlfriends and I started to do so back in university and I haven't stopped. It's a sign of confidence and strength.

Re: What is your favourite form of courtesy that you like to practice?

Kirsty — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:53:05 -0000

Hand-made cards, and definitely saying 'hi' to those I pass on the street, on a run or on my bike. I love seeing the different reactions.