May 29 2011

Current Missions

Category: Life,YogaEyeliah

Find a Place to Live

I’ve been looking at apartments a bit ahead of the game since most people won’t give notice for July 1st until Tuesday. The earlier I look the better an apartment I will find and I just may have my clothes and an outfit photo location again.

Teach Yoga

I have 20+ yoga classes lined up for this summer so far. I’ll be teaching my first Power Yoga sessions, covering for a week at a lovely studio and hopefully teaching on our gorgeous Vancouver beaches (fingers crossed for that interview today!).

Bicycle

My first week back from Europe I was an attractive mix of sick and lazy.  I had to get my blood pumping again so I’ve been remedying this by biking.  I also want to Amsterdamify my bike with baskets, bungees and a kickstand.

Progress

I just looked back at my plan from November and it’s interesting to evaluate what I’ve accomplished in six months.  I took the yoga training and stopped clenching my teeth, I didn’t sell my vintage pieces or become a better blogger; sorry but my life is still needing organization. I was right about not feeling safe in that sublet, I didn’t get the working visa for Holland but I did go to all the countries I wanted (plus Greece) and came back in May as planned to secure work and a home.  Overall I feel happy with my progress, time to get back at it!

What are your current missions?


May 26 2011

I’ve Been Hiking and Biking To The Tops of Things

Category: My Outfits,TravelEyeliah

You’ve already seen me at the top of Castell de Montjuic Barcelona, at the Temple of Poseidon and with a Santorini sunset but I got to the top of a few other places.

Sacre Coeur, Paris

Olympic Sites, Barcelona

Areopagus the Court of Appeal, Athens

The Old Mill, Plakias

Flower hair at Ancient Thira, Santorini

A Big Hike, Plakias


May 24 2011

Paper Wallet Review & Giveaway

Category: Giveaways,ReviewsEyeliah

REPOSTED

I received a Paper Wallet to give the Style Symmetry review treatment.

There are many colors and designs, out of all the wallets I went with Pilpeled in Paper Wallet’s designer series.  I liked the durable fabric, the thinness and cool design.  If they added a small flap to a pocket there could be a space for change which I would love, its the only thing stopping this from being my day to day wallet.  I definitely recommend the paper wallet for people who like to simplify.  If you carry just a few cards like I do it is perfect!  They are also reasonably priced at $10-20 with free worldwide shipping.

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May 17 2011

Reverse Culture Shock

Category: TravelEyeliah

I’ve been back home for a couple days now and I am still adjusting.  The grocery store is expensive, homeless people seem to be everywhere and I feel the need for a winter coat and hat whenever I go outdoors.  I realize that Vancouver hasn’t changed, I have.

In Greece my breakfast, lunch, dinner, multiple raki shots etc cost less than 15 euros a day and lodging at 10 euros is miles cheaper than any Vancouver condo.  Don’t even get me talking about the cost of alcohol in Canada or my legal requirements to wear a bicycle helmet.

There are of course many good things about being home like my friends, the beach, teaching yoga for money, clean clothes and a comfy bed.  Though I would still rather be in Plakias collecting tiny seashells at One Rock and making daisy chains for my new friends.

Do you have trouble returning home after travelling?

One Rock Beach

Yvonne, Florian & Zoey in daisies


May 14 2011

The Journey Home

Category: TravelEyeliah

I’ve been taking the long way home, stopping in Santorini, (for the beaches and sunsets), Athens (for the partying) and Amsterdam (for my first couch surfing experience) and now I am officially about to board the 10hr flight home.  It’s a bittersweet moment for me as I will miss Europe and the people I met but am also very excited for summer in Vancouver.


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