My name is Vicky, and I love reading, skiing, shopping (typical), and field hockey. Blogging is a bit of a challenge because I tend to go off on rants quite often, so I guess it's a good thing I live for challenges. I also have quite the passion for Gossip Girl, but that's perhaps a little less admirable.

Better in Britain?

Despite past trips to various parts of America and the Caribbean, I was happy to finally visit a country with some cultural difference. Don’t get me wrong; Montana is a beautiful tax-free haven for campers and fans of Wrangler jeans, and only in the Bahamas would you expect to yield to “Island Time,” which means…

Volunteer Rejection

After spending days in an anticipation-filled countdown for Sunday June 5, my dreams were somewhat crushed. Through my school’s involvement with the Youth Volunteer Corps, I had signed up to volunteer at the Calgary Enerflex MS Walk last Sunday. It was supposed to be my first time volunteering at a charity walk/run, and I was really excited to…