Catching Up

I know, I know, I know, I haven't been around much the last few months. I am going to be catching up on blogging from my past client sessions. There is a lot to catch up on. So stay tuned to see what has been keeping me way from here and some news and events I will be hosting in the coming months.

Happy Saturday.

What are you doing this Weekend?

I doubt any of you have anything going on this weekend as exciting as I do.

Some of you may know how little good TV is on during the typical weekday. Wow is it bad. I learned this while I was on maternity leave during 2008-2009. Fortunately, I stumbled across a show while flicking through the never-ending amount of soap operas, talk shows and infomercials. The show is on the Outdoor Life Network (channel 58 in Durham Region) and it is called "Departures". When I first came across it, OLN was airing re-runs of the first season and I became addicted. The show is amazing. I find myself

It features three young men, Scott Wilson, Justin Lukach including a camera man, Andre Dupuis from Brantford, Ontario who are traveling around the world. The show is so successful that not only did it get a second season, but their third season is about the premier on OLN this Saturday evening!!

You might be asking yourself at this point (if you are still reading), what does this have to do with this weekend. Well.... the Departures crew is putting on a VIP Gala in downtown Toronto for the premier that is open for only 300 of their biggest fans are invited to attend. Myself along with two of my good friends have RSVP's and are attending. The event maxed out within 2 hours or so after it was posted on Facebook!!

Check out the following trailors for the show from YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab6Lmi0Xce0

Amanda's Favorite Things

A few years ago, when I was in college and was often home in the middle of the afternoon (those were the days), I would occasionally watch Oprah and my favorite episodes of her show was when she showcased her favorite things. Mind you, I won't be giving out cars or any of my other favorite things to my readers.

1. http://www.etsy.com/

Etsy is an online community of artists selling from 150 countries around the world. You can find a gift for that one difficult person that has everything. Next time you have a spare moment, check out the site. It is pretty cool

2. Catamarans

I had the opportunity to go on a catamaran excursion when I was in the Mayan Riviera this past winter. It was great to be out on the open water.

3. Paramore and The Veronicas

Just some music to check out

4. http://www.sweetsanddreams.ca/

Sweets and Dreams is a little bakery located in downtown Whitby (my home town). I first had some of their cupcakes at a friends wedding shower. They were delicious!!! I ordered two boxes for my son's first birthday last summer and they were eaten up pretty quickly. They have a wide selection of flavours of cake and icing.

5. http://www.galwaytourism.ie/

I was lucky enough to go on a Contiki tour of Ireland a few summers ago. One of the stops was in Galway. It has to be my favorite town in the entire world. It has great shopping, restaurants and bars (try The Kings Head, you will not be disappointed) and is very picturesque.

6. http://www.departuresentertainment.com/about.html

This is my newest favorite show. The third season will be premiering on March 6 on OLN.

The cast, crew and producers of the show are having a VIP Gala event in the celebration of the premier of the new season. They invited 300 of the fans and viewers to attend. Me and 2 of my friends are lucky enough to be attending. Stay tuned for pictures of the night.

That's it for now.