This summer, I had my greatest packing-for-travel challenge since the pandemic, with a long itinerary to and from Asia, no doubling back, and a bunch of low-cost flights that made extra baggage quite prohibitive. I don’t wish to do that amount of packing, unpacking and repacking anytime soon. But here were some things that gotContinue reading “Packing Travel Outfits for Asia”
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Leaving the holidays behind
I’m back at work like a lot of you… but find myself still reflecting on the holidays. As challenging as the season typically is, and amid our recent failings at collective adaptation to a post-pandemic climate-changed future, I managed to get time to spend with family and friends. Time that had been very scarce inContinue reading “Leaving the holidays behind”
Self Defence Resources for Seniors
In my circles of interaction, given current events and the ensuing media coverage, there is a fair bit of anxiety in the community around the safety of BIPOC seniors. And while there is much that can be done to combat the racism and fear that is fueling incidents of violence against this and other BIPOCContinue reading “Self Defence Resources for Seniors”
Tops for Video-conferencing
Since big North Amercian cities have started locking down, Walmart has reportedly seen increases in sales of tops but not bottoms. This is supposedly because of the hordes of office workers can work from home and in their loungewear… except for when they are video conferencing with the office. The work-from-home culture, be it ofContinue reading “Tops for Video-conferencing”
Cloth Masks
As the worldwide public health crisis continues, the public health direction is changing on wearing masks. I am offering no medical advice here. But in Ontario, as of July 6, 2020, by public health order, non medical masks will be required in indoors public settings. For your reference then, here are some Ottawa and regionalContinue reading “Cloth Masks”
Working through the Status Quo
It seems that social distancing may be the name of the game for the foreseeable future, at least here in the Canadian capital. I have gotten some questions about resources to help others through this time and I’m compiling some of them here in case they are useful to you. I am not an authorityContinue reading “Working through the Status Quo”
Supervising and Working Remotely
If you have ever waffled on whether supervising / working from home is or is not feasible for your job, in the context of covid 19, you probably will be forced to figure out the extent to which it actually is. So let’s say it’s happening, whether you or your workplace are ready. Here areContinue reading “Supervising and Working Remotely”
Blazers: Look for wool but not always
There is much less written about women’s suiting than men’s given women have so many other choices for their work wardrobe. Even if suits are not your thing though, it is a good idea to have a suit for formal occasions and if not a suit, at least a solid blazer. In men’s suiting thereContinue reading “Blazers: Look for wool but not always”
Winterlude in photos
Ottawa Moments from Winterlude
Valentine’s Day / Winterlude / Family Day outfits
I cleared my schedule this weekend of work and volunteering obligations and it was suuuuuuuuch a treat to make time for my Ottawa family and friends. The festivities involved a staycation, food and variety of winterlude activities, providing ample opportunities for outfit changes, and you can find a photo summary of the latter below. OutfitContinue reading “Valentine’s Day / Winterlude / Family Day outfits”
