The Big Questions: Answered

space

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:24:37 -0400

among the stars

is there a day to live for other than friday?

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:31:21 -0400

that’s a tough one. fridays are OBVIOUSLY the ONLY day to live for in a week, caus that’s the ONLY time anything good happens EVER. though i’d say sometimes tuesdays and sundays are sorta good too. but i must say, that’s only true every other week.

how will i cope with mid-life crisis

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:08:53 -0400

hahaha.. WHO KNOWS.

How Do You Find Balance?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:50:48 -0400

I find balance by sleeping in once in a while - it makes up for any time that I spend awake in bed thinking or working overtime.

How do you find balance?

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:45:11 -0400

Moderation, thought that’s always easier said than done. I’d love to meet a person who can keep it up consistently.

How Do You Find Balance?

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:17:09 -0400

I don’t. I do whatever needs to be done work wise and personally, and hope that it irons itself out in the end.

What is the Future of Healthy Snacking?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:36:30 -0400

Returning to our neanderthal eating habits, which consisted of eating:

nothing

plants

nuts

animals

What is the Future of Healthy Snacking?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:30:34 -0400

I don’t think that the future of healthy snacking is to just add water. I think that it’s all about education. It’s about teaching people about their own bodies and what’s good for them, and what they can eat really makes a difference on their health! Chemicals are never the solution to anything, so lets just not even go there. More than anything, we just need to get back to the basics!

Are You Flexing Your Empathy Muscles

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:28:52 -0400

Somehow, these days I am much more tolerant and understanding than I used to be. I used to be one judgmental girl, but now when someone does something bad or mean that I don’t understand I think to myself “I really don’t know that person and what they’ve been through today or in their whole lives for that matter, so lets just forget about it and move on.” Before I used to think that this was excusing bad behaviour and the only response was to confront it, but the bottom line is that I don’t know where the bad behaviour is coming from and that personw ill one day get their just desserts anyway.

You May Tell a Story but How Will It Be Retold?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:25:18 -0400

Some of my stories will be retold with a sentence tacked on that says “Well, I know this girl and she had the most amazing experiences…”

I love that!

You may tell a story, but how will it be retold?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:31:03 -0400

It will be retold on Tumblr:

What would you do differently if you could start over?

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:33:07 -0400

Funny you should ask…especially since the questions are starting all over again. This one was asked on April 4. Looks like they ran out of questions to ask.

Time to kill this blog?

How could you inspire someone to ride a bike?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:21:22 -0400

This question really interests me, because I don’t know how to ride a bike.

Yes, it’s true. I’m 26-years-old and can’t ride a bike.

I want to learn how to ride a bike, but the barriers seem to be a bit high once you’ve hit this age. You need to not only buy a bike that’s probably going to get stolen in a few weeks in downtown Toronto, but also a helmet, lock, and all the accessories. On top of that, you need to learn how to ride a bike in a city where cars aren’t very friendly and there isn’t much empty space to try things other than the roads.

Oh, and nobody really seems to know how to teach an old guy how to ride a bike.

I want to overcome all those obstacles, and I know I can. But I just need that kick-in-the-ass to really motivate me. Can you provide that?

I think the rising gas prices are going to do a lot to help inspire people to start riding bikes. And hopefully, inspire the public transit system to start making progressive changes as well.

How can you improve your relationship with your mobile...

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:22:31 -0400

How can you improve your relationship with your mobile phone?

Keep it simple and go back to a classic interface!

What story can you tell that will make a difference?

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:20:19 -0400

I must say I agree with vasta entirely on this subject.

Though, if I must, to me the kind of story one can tell that would make the most impact would be one of kindness.

What story can you tell that will make a difference?

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:39:00 -0400

As much as I’m happy to get a question about stories, I’m a bit upset by this question because it assumes that there are certain stories that can be told that will make a difference.

The truth?

Every story you tell will make a difference to someone. And everytime to you communicate to anyone at all, you’re telling a story.

So what this question should have asked, instead, is what difference are you making with the stories you tell?

Because in the end, every good storyteller wants to make an impact.

What is the future of healthy snacking?

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:11:32 -0400

Just add water:

Are you flexing your empathy muscles?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:13:30 -0400

I would be, but I think they’re already strained, if not sprained. Heck, there are some days when I’m sure I’ve pulled my empathy muscles.

It’s a fault of mine many people have pointed out: sometimes I get too involved in the trials and tribulations of others. Sometimes I try too hard to fix all their problems, sometimes I try too hard to make them happy, sometimes I internalize their pain and make it my own.

Empathy is good, but you need to know when to draw the line. I’m still learning to do that.

flexing my empathy muscles

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:18:49 -0400

a little too often and too hard.. they’re actually pretty sore. ouch.. sorta feels good though - you know, like you’ve just had a good work out at the gym? but ouch still. maybe a break is needed. but maybe it’s just a matter of working them out more and get in better shape. gets easier, i’m sure.

Are you flexing your empathy muscles?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:28:15 -0400

I used to - until I came to the [extremely jaded] conclusion that people are so set in their ways that no amount of influence or empathy can get them to break out of their comfort zones, even when it’s in their best interest.

I keep my empathy to myself these days.