Speaking at #NI15 this week about creating meaningful relationships

We are looking forward to the annual Net Impact Conference later this week in Seattle (as it is also a chance to catch up with friends). It is a conference Graeme has attended or spoke at a few times, but this year we are embarking on a new topic for us. We are sitting on a panel to share our stories about how we are building meaningful relationships while weaving work, life and impact together. Yes, we are sitting on this panel together and sharing about our journey. Follow along on social media at #NI15.

Net Impact is an international organization of 80,000 student and professional leaders who use their careers to drive positive social and environmental change in the workplace and the world.

Celebrating 1 year up north

As the first weekend of May passes we are reminded that a year ago we crossed the 49th Parallel to begin our great Canadian adventure. To celebrate this anniversary it was most fitting for us to head to Whistler for a great day of spring skiing (blue skies, warm weather and spring snow). This city is amazing as we can ski in the morning and run on the beach in the afternoon.

Over this past year we may not have picked up all the local dialect or learned to speak Canadian, but:

• We've gained a great appreciation for Poutine (and are working through the "Best Poutine of Vancouver" list).
• Have been taught that Maple Syrup makes everything taste better.
• Learned how to spend a loonie and a toonie.
• Gained appreciation for totem poles and that the Inuksuk as more than a pile of rocks.
• Enjoyed watching our local bald eagles on our local totem pole.
• Learned about Stags and Staggetes.
• And the list goes on...

Yet, in a year we still struggle with Liters (instead of Gallons) and Kilometers (over miles).

We are excited for the adventures of our 2nd summer in Vancouver!