The Problem With.... Bags

So while I am deeply in stressed with my entire 500 project for school I decided to stop for a while and think about something as superficial as bags. The reason is that I need a new bag… and being on travelling feet for some years now I do not carry around just any bag. I need a strong black leather bag that can hold all my books, computers and necessities. I do not want an overpriced designer bag unless someone pays me for doing the marketing. So no bag with an obvious brand and no plastic fantastic… I have no need to purchase my social identity – it’s created with memories and memories can be carried in just any bag.

I am telling you, it is not easy to buy a nice quality bag. If Veja was to produce a nice woman handbag I would be the first in line.

So guys, any suggestions?

Surviving Life

That how my life feels like now. While I am up over my ears in readings, group works and other projects I am trying to take one of the biggest decisions of my life. It’s not easy to cope with all the stress at once… But in three weeks this semester is over; and then I will look back and say I did it.

But right now I just have to do it…

Meet the New Me

New frames!!!

Toronto in Autumn Colors

Superwoman

Times like this requires an inspiring song - Superwoman

Everywhere I'm turning
Nothing seems complete
I stand up and I'm searching
For the better part of me
I hang my head from sorrow
state of humanity
I wear it on my shoulders
Gotta find the strength in me

Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman

For all the mothers fighting
For better days to come
And all my women, all my women sitting here trying
To come home before the sun
And all my sisters
Coming together
Say yes I will
Yes I can

Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman

When I'm breaking down
And I can't be found
And I start to get weak
Cause no one knows
Me underneath these clothes
But I can fly
We can fly, Oh

Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman

Me and My Camera

Toronto in Black and White

Veja

In my class ”Business Strategies for Sustainability” I came across a company called Veja, a pioneer in producing sustainable sneakers and accessories. The company was founded by two business students from Paris. Reading through the case I felt a stitch of envy – those people really do something they believe in, and one day I hope I will be in their position. Fantastic and inspiring company and I hope every man out there who needs new sneakers will take a look at their web-shop – Veja Store.

Truly inspiring words from their homepage:

Veja is just a drop in the ocean

5 years on - The world understands that social issues and environmental crisis are now matters of urgency.

Day after day, prophets of all kind are pulling the emergency cord, the entire economy is turning green and sustainable-developementising speeches are spreading around.

Actions remain scarce but words abound.

Beyond movies about the environment, beyond multinational companies building green windows to hide disasters, beyond the Copenhagen speeches filled with words and political promise….

Action.

And despite this green-fronted economy, let's try to offer a different vision which combines fair trade and ecology and links together economy, social initiatives and the environment.

A vision that proposes cultural change.

Transparency.

Traveler's Food

Sitting here eating my noodles I fantasies about the gourmet meal I had in the beginning of the week: pan-fried chicken, rice and sauce… For you probably the most uncomplicated dish ever, but for me changing kitchen every 4 months (together with refrigerator and tools) it was a real accomplishment.

Another classic dish, pasta, tomato sauce and bacon!

The true agony of living in a suitcase. And I do not see an end of it. When will I have stay in one place longer than 4 months? God only knows…

The Moment You All Been Waiting For

The address to my beautiful, brown, over-priced apartment on York University Campus:

Helena Hansson
You should have written this down by now

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Canadian cell phone: You should have written this down by now (please check if you need additional international prefix before sending a text or giving a call, I believe it is 001)

Please note that my mail box is tiny winy and that I am vacating the apartment on the 17^th of December.

Icehockey

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston

Picture Proof of a Great Night

Picture borrowed from Hennessey Events

Me and P at The Roosevelt Room

Hangover

I was meaning to tell you about the very unexciting hockey game G and I watched yesterday when the Maple Leaves lost with 0-7 against Boston. But the evening got more interesting than so. It all started off with the fact that they actually served wine at the hockey game (I think G and I was the only ones drinking wine). Afterwards we went to an even organized by the Graduate Business Council here at Schulich at the Roosevelt Room in the entertainment district. An evening that started off with the phrase “just one drink” ended being “too many shoots” and now I am laying in my bed grateful for that the winter time is here (We gain one hour) and the fact that I still have 3 hours to recover before my group meeting.

Ah, the pain of turning 25 – diminishing returns on alcohol recovery

Anyway, a fantastic night all in all. Enjoy your Sunday!

Btw, yesterday there was a man coming up to me asking if I was married. I had noticed his eyes on me during the evening and I was quick to have a “replacement” for my "husband". I wonder why I just did not say no, haha! Further I was offered a drink by a guy named Omar – but I insisted on calling him Orvar. I never got the drink in the end – I wonder why…

Interesting Article on DN

IPCC is preparing a new report and it does not look promising. Read it here and realize what really matters in life.

Malibu Beach

The Brightest Stars of Them All