One year ago, I wrote about my writing process, as part of a Blog Author Tour. I think it would be interesting to answer the same questions again, and see what has changed over the past year. Interesting for me, at least ;)

When I read through my post from last year, I noticed that one thing has changed for sure. The new connections I made during the past year have been mostly real life connections - as opposed to online connections. I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds right now. Maybe this is due to my business being a year older, and me having worked with a lot more clients. Maybe it's also the fact that I feel like "being a writer" is something my real life connections accept.

One thing has stayed the same since last year: I believe it's important to surround yourself with people, who have your back, whether it's online or in real life. If you can do both - even better!

I recently applied to attend the E-Series workshop of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs BC.

A few days ago, I received an email that I was accepted, and right after the initial wave of joy came a small wave of nausea, because I realized that I won't be able to wear pyjamas there. Apparently this is frowned upon at The Vancouver Club, to quote their dress code: "Athletic attire, sweatshirts, warm-up suits, and cargo pants are not permitted, nor is apparel with advertising messages or slogans. Running shoes, hiking style boots, beach type sandals, boat and athletic footwear are not permitted. Denim/Jeans of any colour are not permitted." Even though not specifically stated, I think this also excludes pyjama pants.

My husband put it into his own charming words: "You're gonna have to do something about that wardrobe and hair situation."

Elaine is back with Old School Blogging, and this time she brought Julia for reinforcement. Not that she would need it - but the more, the merrier, right? I feel like I haven't been having nearly enough fun with blogging lately, so it's time to join in some good old fashioned random blogging. Whoop!

Today would have been my grandpa's 108th birthday. He died in 1990, but my memories of him are vivid. He was already retired when I was born, so he spent lots of time with me during my childhood. I was lucky enough to live right next door to him for the first 10 years of my life, and even luckier that he really liked to tell stories. I'd sit on the swing in our backyard for hours, while he patiently pushed the swing, telling stories of his own childhood and the war.