Just Sayin’

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Alex aka Kegs
“I enjoy being outside as much as possible, exploring the city and playing basketball. I love discovering original and unique books, movies and art. Occasionally, I even try to add my own to the zeitgeist through oil portraits and landscapes.”

Andrea Pa. aka Dre
“Rainy Sunday mornings, Utthita Trikonasana pose, finding something after believing that it was gone forever, the smell of ink on paper, no knead bread, dangling your feet in water, cupcakes, waking up in a start and then realizing its Saturday and falling asleep again.”

Andrea Ph. aka Phillippe
“Shopping, Reading, Music and my Cottage. I love to read anything I can get my hands on. I spend all of my free time with my family at our cottage in Muskoka. A perfect day is pure sun, a slight breeze off the lake, laying in my hammock and reading a good book.”

Andrea S aka The Original
“Having my dog Maverick at work.”

Andrew
“Travel is my thing – my passport gets a workout whenever I have the opportunity to add to the 145 places around the world I have already visited. Whether it’s a relaxing vacation in the Caribbean, hanging out with Bedouin in the Sahara, taking care of elephants in Thailand or getting above the tree line in Switzerland – I love exploring new places and experiencing new cultures.”

Angela O aka Ang
“I love to travel and experience different cultures and food. I am a huge dessert fanatic – the only thing I love more than baking cupcakes is eating them!”

Anson aka Ansel
“Gadgets, pocket-sized electronics, and writing haiku’s

‘Art Direction’
Creative life, *meh*
Here today, here tomorrow
Studio fun-times.”

Attilio aka Til
“My passion is collecting fountain pens. I have ever since I can remember. I have built quite the collection. My other hobby is woodworking. I love spending time with my family.”

Bree aka The Cheese
“After a fun and exciting week at the office, I spend my weekends playing ball and running. I don’t mean actually playing ball on a team or running for exercise, but playing with two of the three loves of my life, my adorable dogs Joey and Bella.”

Bryan aka B-Rock
“My family, music/guitar and science fiction are a few of my favorite things. Off to the cottage to recharge the soul is a requirement and spending as much time as possible with my wife and kids.”

Colleen
“Moved to the big city from the Nation’s Capital in 2006 to apply my education and interest in all things Marketing. I love family, friends, food, fitness and finding a great deal!”

Darryl aka VacHume
“Mountain Biking. Getting outside and riding a mountain bike through the forest on an amazing day with friends is the way to go. On the bike it’s just you and the bike – if you crash, it’s your fault. If you beat your buddy’s it’s all you. It’s not that complicated!”

Don aka Ghandi
“My hobby is cycling. More accurately, my obsession is cycling. When my old hybrid bike broke, I got a new hybrid bike and it was pretty cool. Then I tried a friend’s road bike and really caught the cycling bug – there’s something liberating about going 50-70kph on a bicycle.”

Irene aka Feeney
“I love to travel. Researching new places, experiencing different cultures, seeing how others live and coming home with renewed appreciation for my life and our standard of living versus so many others in the world.”

Jason aka JR
“Traveling to historical places. There’s nothing like reading and hearing about people, places and things since childhood, then getting to walk the same roads, visit the same places and touch the same buildings as the great historical figures of the past.”

Jeffry aka Dr. Ho
“GARAGE SALE where? I’ll give you $2 for that putter.”

Judy aka Judy Poodie
“Gardening is my passion. We actually won a town award for best front garden. However, I am not one of those gardeners who believe you need to feel the earth in your hands. Eeeew. I might actually touch a worm… And my nails, that’s another story.”

Kathryn aka Kate
“Football aka soccer is a huge passion of mine. Some might say it’s due to my British background. I’ve played soccer competitively most of my life. These days, my husband and I play in a co-ed house league together. It’s great fun and exercise! There is no doubt in my mind that I will be “Coach Kate” one day! (Yes, a soccer mom).”

Kim aka Switzerland
“Passionate about boating and cooking. Every year our family looks forward to our boat trip up into Georgian Bay. Sometimes there are upwards of 4 – 5 boats traveling together and we all throw anchor in a secluded little bay and, with just a BBQ and single butane burners (and a couple of bottles of wine), cook up amazing gourmet meals.”

Kristine aka Kris
“I am passionate about travel, food and wine. In my spare time, I like to try new restaurants with my close friends and family.”

Kyle aka Hank
“Hank enjoys weekends.”

Lance aka Lancer
“Music is my addiction. Whether I spend my time listening or creating, it gives me purpose and satisfies the inner voice that needs to be heard and understood. NOTHING else matters – well, maybe my kids. Maybe.”

Laura
“Spending time with my family, great food and fine art.”

Lila aka Lils
“Reminiscing with old friends; a hot cup of tea and a good book.”

Lindsay aka Tink
“Michael Bublé dressed up as a cat.”

Mala aka Shopaholic
“Fortunately for me, my passion, hobby and career are all intertwined into one! I love shopping, understanding the retail landscape, unlocking consumer insights (I tend to fall in the primary demographic!) and staying on top of the latest trends. “

Maral aka Emm
“YOGA. I love the fact that it’s relaxing, exhilarating, challenging AND a great workout, all at the same time. Doesn’t hurt that I’m flexible like Gumby! My second favourite thing, hobby AND passion is horseback riding. I’m an avid equestrian and own a horse named Ella who I train in Dressage.”

Mary aka Georgio
“Unearthing the abstract and esoteric: from shopper insights at Quadrant, to goodspotting on ecocentricguide.ca, to digging up album cover art for my collection.”

Molly aka The Mols
“Love to travel to off-the beaten-track places all over the world with the people I love. Golf… and I’m lousy. Love my kids and like them as people. Passionate about what I do and the people I work with…need them to feel the same way.”

Monika aka Mon
“Favourite thing – Chocolate. What’s my hobby – Photography. What am I passionate about – Chocolate & Photography. What I like to do to get away from it all to clear my mind – go for a bike ride or walk our 3 crazy dogs, “Chocolate Lab” included in the mix. Can you see a pattern here?”

Nara aka Potato
“There are two things I love, playing soccer and traveling. No matter what your travel destination is, you always learn something new, and will always be sharing something unique to others. Travel for me is a never ending learning experience, at which never gets boring.”

Nicole aka Nicky
“I am passionate about spending time with my family. Losing myself in the innocence of my children is a wonderful escape from reality. Spending quality time and seeing the world through their eyes is both magical and comical!”

Ryan aka Ryno
“Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Golfing, Camping, Photography, Traveling and Eating Spicy Foods.”

Shannon aka Andretti
“To race Andrea Shortt on the 401… She really cannot keep up (I let her win). Ask Cathy about the time she was following me and her van was shaking…”

Sharlene aka Shar
“I am passionate about home décor, tropical vacations and good food with friends (oh and wine). Love to talk, and sometimes I even listen, and love to laugh until my stomach hurts and my cheekbones get sore.”

Shawn aka Disco Stu
“I’ve studied Martial Arts over a period of about 15 years, and have 2 black belts. There’s something about the over-all sense of well-being you get from training Martial Arts that attracts me to it.”

Sherri aka Sher Bear
“I LOVE my dog STORM. Seriously LOVE him! He is actually my favorite pastime too (right up there CLOSE to my husband! LOL)… long walks, lots of play, cuddles, and kisses. Such a beautiful and wonderful friend. And most of all, I LOVE my son who makes me proud every single day.”

Tina aka Bling Queen
“My first favorite thing is Bling. My second favorite thing is Bon Jovi wearing bling. My ultimate favorite thing would be John giving me Bling. I think you get the picture. P.S – I am HAPPILY MARRIED and he’s OK with the John bling thing (like he has a choice)!”

Tonya
“I love food! I love eating, cooking, reading about food, writing about food, and thinking about food.”

Violetta aka V
“Eating, drinking, reading, dancing, and being on the beach doing nothing.”