Growing up in North America, I had a skewed vision of Japan. It seemed that every time it came up, it was portrayed as colourful, fast, extreme,…… Read more “First Impressions of Japan – Three Days in Tokyo”
Tag: travel
Inside Seattle’s Historic Underground Walking Tour
20 feet beneath the Seattle we know lie the remnants of the city as it used to be. Back in the days of horse-drawn carriages, Seattle was…… Read more “Inside Seattle’s Historic Underground Walking Tour”
Trendy Techie’s Guide to the Grace Hopper Celebration
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is the Mecca for women in technology. Taking place in Houston this year, GHC will attract 15,000 attendees for three days…… Read more “Trendy Techie’s Guide to the Grace Hopper Celebration”
South Shore Fish Shack
Welcome to the South Shore Fish Shack, bud! Home to the best fish n’ chips in historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
My Last Summer in Halifax
Five years ago I was packing up my life to move to Halifax for university; now I’m packing up once again to move back home to Toronto.…… Read more “My Last Summer in Halifax”
Late Spring in Seattle: A Rainy Day at Pike Place
Seattle is my favourite city. It’s the perfect blend of west coast chill and big-city bustle, and, while I love working on Microsoft’s Redmond campus, I relish…… Read more “Late Spring in Seattle: A Rainy Day at Pike Place”
Trendy Techie Turns Three!
This week marks the third year I've been adventuring as the Trendy Techie. Three years ago I launched Trendy Techie to start more conversations about young women… Read more "Trendy Techie Turns Three!"
Cherry Blossoms and Solo Travel
Nestled on the University of Washington campus, surrounded by Victorian buildings you’d sooner expect to find in England than in the Pacific Northwest, are dozens of Sakura trees…… Read more “Cherry Blossoms and Solo Travel”
Celebrating One Year at Microsoft
Today I celebrate my first full-time year at Microsoft! I am so grateful to work in a role where I have global impact and truly feel that…… Read more “Celebrating One Year at Microsoft”
Ada’s Technical Books & Café
Named after Ada Lovelace, one of the mothers of Computer Science, Ada’s Technical Books and Café is a haven for the technically minded.