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Latest Find: Review of Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

On June 28, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Books, Culture, Go
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As some of you may know, I am an avid reader. This time around, I just finished reading the sequel to the hugely successful memoir, Eat, Pray, Love.

In my eyes, Elizabeth Gilbert is a very talented and expressive author whose work always resonates with me. In her first book, Gilbert not only explored the inner torment of following a difficult divorce, but also the mind’s ability to mend itself and move on. With her breathtaking descriptions of Italy, India and Bali, her ability share the most dramatic moment with a hint of humor, and her unyielding optimism, Gilbert’s first book has guided thousands of women through heartbreak. In her second book, Gilbert looks at the institution of marriage from the perspective of a modern woman and a critic.

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With Love… on Love and Relationships for the first time

On June 23, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Books, Culture, Go, Life As It Happens, Love & Relationships
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How many of us have spent hours discussing all matters of love and relationships over cocktails, coffees, dinners and definitely shopping trips. Men, relationships, marriages, break-ups, love, babies, divorces hold a special place in the realm of girl talk. Despite this insight, love and relationships remained an area that I was not very keen on discussing on With Love…

Why not discuss an area that is so natural to women? Because relationships are complicated, and discussing emotions is not my strength. If it doesn’t work, then don’t fix it. If it works, then nourish it. It is great to work at a relationship, but not at love. Love is supposed to be natural, never feeling like a job. Well, for those who have been curious about my views on relationships and marriage: this is it.

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Pearls of Financial Wisdom by Manisha Thakor…

On November 17, 2010 · 12 Comments · In Books, Go
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I am very excited to bring you this post by Manisha Thakor, founder Women's Financial Literacy Initiative. On behalf of myself and With Love... I would like to thank Manisha for taking the time to educate us on the basics of finance. Because as I've said it become, every woman needs to know how to stand on her own two feet and feel achieved :)

So Without Further Ado....

What women need to know to make their bank accounts grow...

1.Start Saving Now. These are the three most powerful words in personal finance. Why? It's the financial equivalent starting to use sunscreen regularly in your 20s. At first, you won't see immediate benefits. However, by the time you hit your 50s you'll be high fiving yourself for your foresight and great skin. The same goes for saving. Here are the numbers: Jane starts saving $5,000 a year every year starting at age 22. She invests wisely and her money earns an average return of 7% a year. By age 65 Jane has $1.2 million. By contrast, Joe waits until a more typical age of 42 to start thinking about his retirement. He saves the same $5,000 a year and gets the same 7% returns, but by 65 he has just over $250,000. That extra 20-year head start gave Jane nearly 5x more money. Amazing!

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With Chloé….

On July 12, 2010 · 20 Comments · In Books, Culture, Go, Summer, Wear
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The weather is absolutely stunning in Toronto, so I am taking as much time as possible to be in the park with Johnny (my Cocker Spaniel) for couple of hours to read the latest book— Eat, Pray, Love.

For the past few weeks, I've been reading non-stop and am on my third book of the summer. I am an avid reader, so please do share suggestions as to what my next book should be!!! :) I just finished reading Karen Essex's Stealing Athena which is a must read if you're into art history or architecture. I will do a separate post on my latest reads as I have picked up some awesome fashion reads as well!

My favorite passage of the week is from Eat, Pray, Love: " To find balance you.... must keep your feet grounded so firmly on the earth that it's like you have four legs, instead of two. That way, you can stay in the world. But you must stop looking at the world through your head. You must look through your heart, instead."

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