Category: sabbatical

  • The best meal I’ve ever had … with steak and mushroom

    Day 1 in Tokyo did NOT disappoint. There were no plans for the day, other than to wander. So, wander we did. It was a slow start to the morning. And due to a +24 hour travel day before – I have no idea where Sunday went. Because when I woke up, it was Monday.…

  • “You said you wanted an adventure.” – my sister

    1.5 hr delay. On a plane. Power going on and off. To deplane? Or not to deplane? That is the question. The answer: no deplane but sit for 3 hours. Cool. It’s easy to get frustrated. And I did. The Virgo planner in me, had a car service picking us up – at a certain…

  • You’re taking how many weeks off work?

    It’s a question I’ve been asked over 20 times. I’m aware, 7 weeks away from work, isn’t really a standard practice in the corporate world. Some background. lululemon, has some pretty incredible benefits: support with workout class costs and race entry fees , a stellar discount program and comprehensive health insurance, to name a few.…

  • … and so it begins

    Today, I shut my laptop for the next 7 weeks. No emails. No teams messages. No decks. No zoom meetings. No lululemon. But, YES adventure. YES running. YES friendship. YES exploration. YES family. YES self love. And I believe the best way to start this 7 week travel blog, is with a special guest. You’ll…