tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17419755897576265992024-03-05T17:48:43.895-08:00Adventures of a Saskatchewan GirlAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-89571930795804530542013-01-05T14:29:00.003-08:002013-01-05T14:29:48.054-08:00'Tis doneWell friends, today I usher in a new era of blogging for me. I have switched my blog from Blogger over to WordPress. Please excuse me as I learn the new interface but I sincerely hope you'll join me at my new site:<a href="http://adventuresofasaskatchewangirl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> http://adventuresofasaskatchewangirl.wordpress.com/</a>. New posts and photos to come.<br />
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It has been an amazing four years blogging about my adventures in Australia and then my life back in Canada with Blogger. I look forward to sharing more of my adventures on WordPress. Thank you for always remaining my faithful followers.<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-23102483922713627772012-12-31T06:42:00.002-08:002012-12-31T06:42:26.760-08:00Under constructionMerry Christmas and Happy New Year's friends! I'm going to hopefully be switching over to WordPress soon - I seem to have hit a photo wall in Blogger with Picasa and can no longer blog here for free. Stay tuned though....I'm hoping that it will be seamless transition! See you all again soon in 2013 :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-20996170109689922292012-12-05T17:18:00.000-08:002012-12-05T17:18:51.479-08:00Sometimes recognition feels goodSchool has been keeping me occupied and eating my brain and time (I feel like) for the last year and a half. I embarked on the pursuit of my master's degree nearly two years to the day - handing in my application for the <a href="http://www.mact.ualberta.ca/" target="_blank">MACT</a> program before the December 15 deadline. Little did I know what I was getting myself into.<br />
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There have been readings, group papers, online discussions, sleepless nights, frustration over APA formatting, laughter and probably too much alcohol consumed. My mind as been expanded by the material I've read, the friendships I've made with my classmates and how applicable my learning has been to how I do my job.<br />
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The end is near, I'm finishing my final two classes before starting my research project in January. God willing I will be wrapping up everything in August 2013 and graduating in November. It feels like this degree has gone on forever but today I received the best warm fuzzy ever (thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/toogood_PR" target="_blank">Kate</a>!) with this story on my research: <a href="http://www.publichealth.ualberta.ca/en/School%20of%20Public%20Health%20News/2012/December/CanLinkedInbeusedtoengagewithalumniSchoolemployeetofindout.aspx" target="_blank">Can LinkedIn be used to engage with alumni?</a><br />
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I'm so blessed and thankful to have a job, family and colleagues that have been so supportive during this time.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-66253729489492886762012-10-28T15:40:00.001-07:002012-10-28T15:40:38.729-07:00My new home It's been just over a month since I moved out on my own and into a cosy little one-bedroom apartment. I'm still unpacking boxes and rearranging cupboards but for the most part this place now feels like home.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-51665063925790882712012-10-21T08:34:00.000-07:002012-10-21T08:34:33.904-07:00Birthdays!Today is a day of milestone birthdays at either end of the spectrum. Today Mike and Angie's little baby Beck turns one! He had a birthday party yesterday and was as busy as any one-year-old can be. He's grown so much and gotten cuter by the day (if it's possible this kid can do it). What a change from when I first met him in November 2011!<br />
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My grandfather also celebrates his birthday today. He turns 92 and in this day and age that is a true milestone. I'm going to call him at noon today and do the only thing I know I can to make his birthday brighter - play him "Happy Birthday" on the violin.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">This is why I love my grandfather - Easter 2010 and he's playing MarioKart with us!</span></div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-57316460157263344452012-09-30T15:35:00.001-07:002012-09-30T15:35:24.896-07:00Peggy's Cove, Nova ScotiaToday is my last full day in Nova Scotia before boarding the plane and heading back to reality in Edmonton. I'm so sad to be leaving here.<br />
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For my final day in Halifax the conference organizers at <a href="http://socialmedialab.ca/?page_id=6573" target="_blank">#Influence12</a> organized a trip to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggys_Cove,_Nova_Scotia" target="_blank">Peggy's Cove</a> for anyone who was interested. Peggy's Cove is one of the most photographed places in Canada and while tourism is a primary industry now for the tiny community, many of the inhabitants still fish for lobster. In 1998 tragedy struck the small community as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swissair_Flight_111" target="_blank">Swissair Flight 111</a> crashed in the waters off of Peggy's Cove, killing all 229 on board.<br />
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As a last day to take photographs and spend time with my conference mates it was a magical day, despite the fog and cool wind. While there was work and learning accomplished during this trip, the connections and friendships I've made are well worth it.<br />
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The great news is I'm already planning my return out east. I have many friends to see and so much left to do. Thank you Halifax for showing me the best time! <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Peggy's Cove</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tribute to fishermen & family of Peggy's Cove at the deGarthe Gallery</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Local artisans - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wharf-Hags-Artisan-Crafted/246163348732346" target="_blank">Wharf Hags</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lots of lobster traps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Peggy's Point looking in at the <a href="http://www.peggys-cove.com/" target="_blank">Sou'wester Restaurant</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Peggy's Point lighthouse</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Author <a href="http://www.peggyofthecove.com/" target="_blank">Ivan Fraser's</a> front yard</span></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-63813100190131308122012-09-27T17:55:00.001-07:002012-09-30T15:47:42.353-07:00Halifax, Nova Scotia - Day 1The lure of the east coast has been in the back of my mind for a long time and yesterday I finally got my first taste of all things maritime as I headed to <a href="http://www.destinationhalifax.com/" target="_blank">Halifax, Nova Scotia</a>. I was lured here for school first (I will present my master's research at a conference this weekend), but the beauty of Nova Scotia is the second lure, and may keep me here!<br />
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My first day was conference free and I took advantage of it to see as many sights as I could. Tops of the list is the <a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/index.aspx" target="_blank">Halifax Citadel</a>, one of the oldest fortifications in Canada, 28 years in the making. I have long been in love with photos of this fortress and today I got to set feet on the walls, peer through the cannon holes and see the panoramic view of the Halifax harbour the Citadel protected. I happily spent a couple of hours wandering the walls and listening to the guided tours. My life is complete!<br />
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But the fun didn't stop there. I wandered further up the hill and inland to the <a href="http://www.halifax.ca/publicgardens/index.html" target="_blank">Public Gardens</a> in the heart of Halifax. This large green space emulates Victorian gardens of the day. With the proximity to both <a href="http://www.smu.ca/" target="_blank">St. Mary's</a> and <a href="http://www.dal.ca/" target="_blank">Dalhousie</a> universities, the space was full of students strolling, sitting, studying and feeding the ducks. It was a beautiful lunch-time stop for me.<br />
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Once I arrived at Pier 21 my mission was to see if I could find the landing records of my great-grandfathers' William "Scottie" Lauder and Albert Brunsdon. As luck would have it I was able to find records of them both. Printed copies safe in my luggage I know my parents will both be thrilled to have one more piece of their ancestry revealed.<br />
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Finally I was ready for a little fun, and something to wet my whistle so I walked along the waterfront and eventually came to the <a href="http://www.keiths.ca/" target="_blank">Alexander Keith's brewery</a>. Around since the early 1800s Alexander Keith's is an institution across Canada but no more so then in the home brewing town of Halifax. Still brewing from it's original location we were treated to a campy, acted out tour complete with singing, dancing, storytelling and of course - beer!<br />
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The day wasn't quite finished as I connected with my friend Monica for dinner and more beer. I met Monica this summer in Vermont and she is enthusiastic to show me her hometown. I feel more adventures are to come!<br />
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I'm a tired panda tonight and should get some zzzzz's soon. Tomorrow is my day to present but I'm ready for the challenge. Stay tuned for more pictures and stories :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-89858873828284641142012-09-19T21:17:00.003-07:002012-09-19T21:17:57.208-07:00Banff and Stanley GlacierThe one thing that is definitely missing from the Edmonton skyline is the sight of mountains in the distance. It is the one thing that I've given up and that I miss moving from Calgary to Edmonton. <br />
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An adventure to <a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/index.aspx" target="_blank">Banff </a>has been on my list all summer and I finally connected with my friends Dave and Amy to come out and visit them. The weather looked like it was going to be lovely so we made plans for a Saturday afternoon hike after lunch with friends Bonnie and Curtis.<br />
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We headed down Highway 93 on the way to Radium Hot Springs; Stanley Glacier is located in <a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/kootenay/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kootenay National Park</a>. Years ago I had camped near this trail - a forest fire had ripped through the area in the early 2000s. It still looks stark with grey. dead trees standing at attention.<br />
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The hike started off innocently enough - a graveled trail switching back higher and higher amongst the small shrubs, moss and flowers that are transitioning from summer to fall colours. We went from graveled trail to soft marsh-like trail as we a crossed rapidly running creek. The air grew colder as we passed further into the mountains and the trail grew rockier and the climb much steeper.<br />
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Finally we were rewarded with the best view in the house - Stanley Glacier in the distance. We would've kept hiking the trail, wanting to get ever close to the elusive blue ice and snow but we had to admit we were beat and hungry and ready to head home.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">What we came to see - Stanley Glacier (to your right)</span></div>
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It is always a peaceful experience when I go to the mountains and I thank Dave and Amy again for showing me a new corner of their backyard playground. Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-50305891342024431972012-09-06T17:30:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:03:30.384-07:00Labour Day long weekend camping with the girlsThe days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and the opportunities to head out on a camping trip are dwindling down to but a few.<br />
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Labour Day long weekend can run one of two ways - it can be beastly hot or frigidly cold. Hoping for the former instead of the latter Paisley, Denise and I set out for one of our annual girls weekend camping trips. This year we chose the pretty location of Rochon Sands provincial park, nestled on the banks of Buffalo Lake, half-way between Edmonton and Calgary, just east of Red Deer.<br />
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It wasn't the coldest Labour Day long weekend camping trip I've had (there was snow in 2009), but this trip certainly wasn't pleasant. There was wind (see flat tents), there was rain, there were angry wasps and also food poisoning. But we had nice neighbours and amazing scenery. Add in fantastic company and it was a win in my books. Thanks again Paisley and Denise, let's do it again next year!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">That's right Pais was rockin' the mom van this weekend!</span> </div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-63549560846438295842012-08-27T18:11:00.001-07:002012-08-27T18:11:42.699-07:00Five years later - Mount Royal University PR reunionSometimes it feels like we just graduated yesterday. In reality this summer marks five years since we crossed the stage at <a href="http://www.mtroyal.ca/" target="_blank">Mount Royal University</a> (then College) with newly minted public relations degrees. Five years, many miles, job changes, life changes and all - we met in Calgary to celebrate.<br />
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Thank you so much to my classmate and good friend Andrea for helping organize a fantastic Saturday. While the Team Jim and Team Janice slow-pitch tournament never saw the light of day it was so fantastic to plan this event with you.<br />
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Thank you Lindsey, Elana, Kelsey, Sarah, Jason and Amanda for traveling many miles to get together. To the rest of the class who couldn't make it, your presence was truly missed. I hope we can all get together sometime in the near future.<br />
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To another five years and even more personal and professional success!<br />
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This city leaves the best for last when it comes to festivals (in my honest opinion). Last Thursday the <a href="http://fringetheatreadventures.ca/festival.php" target="_blank">Fringe Festival</a> kicked off in Edmonton and we've been celebrating near record-breaking temperatures (+34 with the humidity today) along with greasy sweet food, buskers, street operas, plays and all things weird and on the fringe.<br />
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I spent the weekend Fringe'ing away with my good friend Leisa - she graduated high school with my sister and we used to hang out together when I lived in Calgary. We had two very full days of plays, street performers, streetcar rides, elephant ears, mini-donuts and all other things to delight the eyes, ears and taste buds.<br />
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I'll be Fringe'ing all week as well (I scored tickets to some great plays - thanks <a href="http://twitter.com/MarlowMoo" target="_blank">@MarlowMoo</a>) and already Leisa and I are scheming how we can either volunteer for the Fringe next year or plan a week of holidays so we can see all the plays we want to.<br />
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This is probably my favourite time of year. One last kick at summer enjoyment before fall, school work and winter start to close in.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-61641936567423557592012-08-13T20:17:00.002-07:002012-08-13T20:17:17.342-07:00Fourth annual MeatfestAnother gorgeous weekend in Alberta and another new camping destination for me. It was the fourth annual Meatfest gathering with my friends Mike and Angie and their family, and my friends Jody and Elaine and their family. We met at Marie Lake this year which is just a stone's throw away from Cold Lake, our usual Meatfest home.<br />
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This year was extra fun because we had baby Beck along for the fun. Even teething this little guy is the most good-natured baby I've ever seen. He was such a good boy and it was neat to see him exploring his surroundings.<br />
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We tried fishing and while there were lots of bites for some, not one of us ended up catching a fish big enough to keep. What a bummer! No matter - we still had fun swimming, going for walks, sitting around the campfire and playing games with the kids.<br />
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I always enjoy these camping get-aways to catch up with friends I don't get to see often. I am really looking forward to the fifth Meatfest installment next year - Hawaiian luau here we come! Thanks again Jody, Elaine, Mike and Angie for a fabulous weekend.<br />
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First order of business on the vacation was sitting down for a visit over some fresh garden veggies with my brother and sister-in-law when I arrived home. It's so lovely to have all of my immediate family so close by.<br />
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The second order of business was the most important during summertime in Saskatchewan - going to a football game. I hadn't been to a Roughriders home game since Labour Day Classic in 2007 so I was thoroughly looking forward to the match-up between the Riders and the Hamilton Ti-Cats at Taylor Field. The score wasn't what I'd hoped for but I sure had a great time at the game with my parents. Thanks again mom and dad!<br />
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From football in Regina I headed back to Saskatoon to spend a few days with my little sister and her boyfriend. We talked, we shopped, we did lunch, we laughed - we did all the things sisters are supposed to do. Love my sister to death and I'm so glad we could hang out together. I even got to spend some time catching up with old friends from high school - we all used to work at the same restaurant together!</div>
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Finally from Saskatoon I headed back home to the farm and then into Prince Albert to visit my grandparents and play a few tunes on my violin with my grandfather. We wrapped the week by heading up to my parent's new lake property at Emma Lake. We enjoyed the long weekend between the trailer and out boating on the lake. THIS is the kind of vacation that I love taking!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-80140524352596385472012-08-08T21:58:00.001-07:002012-08-08T21:58:53.591-07:00Beautiful Burlington VermontMy sincere apologies for lagging on the blogging. It's been a crazy summer, but it's a good crazy if that explains things at all. I've been traveling quite a bit lately, for work and for pleasure, and it's high time I shared where I've been.<br />
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It all kicked off with a four-day visit to <a href="http://www.vermont.org/Visit_Vermont/index.aspx" target="_blank">Burlington, Vermont</a>, nestled on the edges of Lake Champlain. I was attending a <a href="http://www.case.org/conferences_and_training/si_alumni_relations.html" target="_blank">summer institute on alumni relations</a> held at the <a href="http://www.uvm.edu/" target="_blank">University of Vermont</a>. I learned so much from my American neighbours and I made some great friends!<br />
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We spent our first night at <a href="http://www.echovermont.org/" target="_blank">Echo Aquarium</a> getting to know one another, share our work stories and enjoy gorgeous sunsets. </div>
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The next two nights found us enjoying downtown Burlington's gorgeous architecture, the lively scene on Church Street, excellent shopping, amazing boutiques and delicious restaurants. We even stopped for a little bit of what makes Burlington famous - <a href="http://www.benandjerrys.ca/" target="_blank">Ben & Jerry's</a>!<br />
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Our final evening in Burlington was spent cruising Lake Champlain on The Spirit of the Ethan Allen III. It was a low-key, celebratory evening of taking pictures, swapping business cards, talking about work, lots of dancing and thanking the faculty members for all they shared with us. I made great friends, I saw a new part of the world, I relaxed, I learned and I had fun. I can't wait to get back to Burlington and the rest of Vermont very soon!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-73073842725742581072012-07-09T20:14:00.001-07:002012-07-09T20:14:40.322-07:00Calgary Stampede turns 100!This past weekend the Calgary Stampede turned 100 years old. In almost predictable fashion they celebrated with a big parade to kick off 10 days of rodeo action, cowboys, fried foods, sunshine and flapjacks. I'm a sucker for a good parade and enjoyed this year's immensely. This year was also the first time I got tickets to the rodeo. Here is just a smattering of all the things I enjoyed this weekend! Yeehaw!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-26544265843366782282012-07-03T18:55:00.000-07:002012-07-03T18:55:01.577-07:00Happy birthday Canada!While a little belated the sentiment is still there. Canada, you turned 145 years old on July 1st and you continue to grow more and more beautiful with each passing year. I'm so fortunate to call you home.<br />
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Canada Day long weekend was about friends and family ~ time in Saskatoon with friends and then the remainder of the weekend on the farm with my family. I live a charmed life, this weekend convinced me of it completely.<br />
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Bonne fete Canada!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-59124966650860090872012-06-19T06:55:00.000-07:002012-06-19T06:55:20.703-07:00Happy Father's Day dadThis weekend was Father's Day and there's no other place on the planet I wanted to be then back home in Saskatchewan to be with my dad.<br />
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The whole family got together, Mother Nature cooperated with gorgeous weather and we spent Saturday in the backyard, around the fire pit with dad's new bush pie makers, cooking, laughing and enjoying everyone's company.<br />
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Dad you're the best - always there when I need advice, to talk politics or for the best hugs. Being home with everyone was as close to a perfect weekend as I could ask.<br />
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Last weekend I had the pleasure of volunteering for the 3rd annual <a href="http://www.openskymusicfestival.com/" target="_blank">Open Sky Music Festival</a> in Edmonton. I may have had a connection through my roommate and PR star <a href="http://www.harperpr.com/" target="_blank">Natalie Harper </a>but it was just the perfect kind of event to get me out of the house and kick off my summer.<br />
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Boasting the reggae, surf-rock and alternative sounds of groups such as The Wailers, Shane Philip, The Whytes, Five Alarm Funk, Souljah Fyah and others (see <a href="http://www.openskymusicfestival.com/artists.php" target="_blank">here</a>), the weekend, while rainy, was still a great chance to get out and dance. The best part of the weekend was getting the opportunity to meet all of the local and international artists one-on-one and see how humble and real they all were.<br />
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I've got a few pics and videos posted but it was hands-down one of the best weekends I've had in a long time. Count me in for next year!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-9703685476247524282012-06-04T20:08:00.000-07:002012-06-04T20:08:03.021-07:00Just this...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friday was the beginning of the rest of my summer. I bade my last MACT paper goodbye around lunchtime and by supper I was ready to live again. Its funny how much you sacrifice over the course of a year. For me I gave up a lot of social get-togethers and contact with friends, all for the sake of school.</div>
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So Saturday I slept in. I had lunch with friends. I went to a BBQ with more friends. We sat around the fire, guitars in hand and sang. Sunday was much the same but I got my hands dirty and planted the flower bed out front. </div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-59010224296287486372012-05-24T21:19:00.000-07:002012-05-24T21:19:03.920-07:00May long shenanigans with the girls!Hot on the heels of wrapping my second MACT spring institute came another annual tradition in my life - May long weekend with "the girls".<br />
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Context for those new to my blog, each May long I get together with my younger sister and two other girls as we all used to be English teachers in South Korea. We each take turns hosting a May long weekend and this year it was my turn.<br />
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True to form there was a lot of laughter over the weekend. We all try to stay in touch pretty regularly but between work, school, kids, families and distance it isn't always easy to get the four of us together.<br />
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Highlights from this year include: the never-ending marathon of Criminal Minds (so soothing for my school frazzled brain), people watching along Whyte Avenue and wardrobe malfunctions at Cook County Saloon (not us thankfully).<br />
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Thank you always Mel, Kelly and Meg for traveling and for making the weekend fun. Next year it's back to Saskatchewan!<br />
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<span id="goog_224617489"></span><span id="goog_224617490"></span>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-42981793190918384852012-05-21T15:54:00.000-07:002012-05-21T15:54:32.083-07:00And then it was over (MACT 2012)We all knew it was going to happen sooner or later but this year it just seemed to happen sooner. After three weeks of intense highs, lows, laughter, tears, thought provoking conversations, a-ha moments and plenty of wine and beer, <a href="http://www.mact.ualberta.ca/" target="_blank">MACT</a> spring institute ended.<br />
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Thank you <a href="http://www.extension.ualberta.ca/research/professoriate/curry/" target="_blank">Ann Curry</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/@KateMilberry" target="_blank">Kate Milberry</a> for sharing your expertise, stories and advice on research and social networking - you made the three weeks so amazing. Thank you to each and every one of my classmates - you have made the experience so much fun along the way and I count you all as my family now.<br />
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Congratulations to all of the 2011 cohort as we take off for the summer and get re-energized to tackle our final projects in the fall. To cohort 2012 we wish you luck and I for one look forward to seeing you again next spring to discuss your research posters with you!<br />
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** Special thank you to <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/gmact" target="_blank">Greg</a> for the fabulous photos taken at <a href="http://www.yellowheadbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Yellowhead Brewery</a> on Friday.<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-83177738190795164592012-05-16T19:03:00.002-07:002012-05-16T19:03:32.383-07:00Can social media spark and maintain the next revolution?In his article <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/10/04/101004fa_fact_gladwell" target="_blank">Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Gladwell" target="_blank">Malcolm Gladwell</a> probes the emergence of Twitter and Facebook as tools to mobilize the masses for protest. He believes that really Twitter and Facebook are just tools and they can not create or start revolution like the organized sit-ins in the Deep South of the U.S.A. in the 1960s.<br />
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An interesting discussion erupted in class today when we discussed this article, one that everyone seemed to participate in. At first when I read this article I went back to look at the date on this article ~ because I felt that it was written before the Occupy movement. I was right (it was written in 2010), and while Gladwell wasn't privy to some of the events that happened this past year, I understand what message he was trying to convey in this article.<br />
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Yes social networks have a plethora of tools to choose from today to help stay in touch. And yes these tools have been used to motivate the public to join in something that they believe in. Gladwell argues that these "revolutions" or social movements that are organized via Facebook or Twitter have no lasting impact unlike Rosa Parks sitting at the front of the bus.<br />
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This is where I beg to differ - I think that while the tools may have changed, the reasons for being involved are still the same. In fact my classmate <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/YangZhang12" target="_blank">Amanda</a> put it best, "It's not about the social tools, it's about the social movement. The reasons why people want to be a part of something have never changed." I agree with her - the desire to be involved in something that will make a difference has always been a part of people's DNA. Today we just have different ways to mobilize and educate people.<br />
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I see where you're coming from Mr. Gladwell but I don't agree with what you're saying.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-38185567562218001952012-05-15T13:08:00.003-07:002012-05-15T13:08:47.057-07:00Independent media and citizen journalism<a href="http://www.indymedia.org/en/index.shtml" target="_blank">The Independent Media Centre (IMC)</a> is not a new concept - empowering citizens to share their own news, as they see it, in real time. The IMC has gained attention and fostered partnerships around the world based on their coverage of the 1999 Seattle World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings and citizen protests.<br />
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In her article <a href="http://mediaresearchhub.ssrc.org/resource.2006-07-15.062207-1/resource_view" target="_blank">The Independent Media Centre: A new model</a>, <a href="http://mediaresearchhub.ssrc.org/dorothy-kidd/person_view" target="_blank">Dorothy Kidd</a> examines the circumstances around the birth of IMC, the ongoing events that IMC has been involved with and the components (technological and human) that keep the organization running and thriving.<br />
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Kidd acknowledges in the article that the IMC was not the first independent media network to stand up in the face of big corporations or to support neo-liberalism. What makes IMC unique is the breadth of their reach, the diversity of the volunteers that participate, the countries and organizations that are involved and the open source technology that is used.<br />
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The central premise of Kidd's article and the modus operandi of the IMC is for the public to not just fight the media - become the media. The hope behind this comment is that maybe citizen journalists can interrupt and change the patterns and behaviours between producers of media and the audiences who consume it.<br />
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Unfortunately when you take on big corporate on a global stage, it also opens you up to criticism and hostility from exactly those people. Big corporate and governments have interests to protect and their own security measures that have been employed in attempts to scare and/or shut IMC down.<br />
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Being a provider of open access and openly sourced media for people has it's pitfalls - the IMC has had their system hacked and had it populated with hate messages. As such the IMC has had to begun to monitor their networks to reduce the number of trolls. Monitoring networks has met with resistance from within the movement because they don't like gate-keeping tactics being used.<br />
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So the two questions I leave everyone with from this brief lesson on the Independent Media Centre are these:<br />
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<li>This article was written in 2003. How would you see the advancements in today's technology helping or hindering the IMC cause?</li>
<li>Kidd mentions the resistance to network monitoring and gate-keeping of information within the IMC. Do you see the IMC being editors or librarians of the information they share with their networks?</li>
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I remember a year ago sitting at my computer writing a paper for COMM 503 and watching with horror as my Twitter feed filled with photos and panicked pleas from shelters and organizations as they mobilized to help the displaced population.<br />
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I blogged about <a href="http://sask-girl-adventures.blogspot.ca/2011/05/slave-lake-tragedy.html" target="_blank">Slave Lake</a> last year, the tragedy and horror that I witnessed the night of the fires. But in the days following the fire, I remember classmate <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/dleliuk" target="_blank">Dianne</a> tweeting locations where others could drop off clothing and personal hygiene items. I remember my co-blogger <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/feliciadewar" target="_blank">Felicia</a> mobilizing her social network on Twitter and Facebook, collecting enough items to fit in a shipping container to be sent to the families in Slave Lake.<br />
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Out of so much heartbreak and tragedy I saw people come together, whether they knew each other or not to help others who needed it. That is really the power of a social network to me.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819081768925315697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741975589757626599.post-59286573281730274292012-05-12T22:19:00.000-07:002012-05-12T22:19:12.433-07:00Crowdsourcing my abstract - feedback please!Well bloggy followers I need your help. Below is my abstract for our research poster presentations next week. Deadline to have this in is 9 a.m. Sunday morning. It is now 11:16 Saturday night. Nothing like leaving it until the last second. I'd love your feedback please and thanks!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Making connections: An evaluative study
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Using Linkedin as a tool to foster alumni
engagement, affinity and participation within a higher educational institution<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Andrea Lauder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">The School of Public Health (SPH) at the
University of Alberta was formed in 2006 bringing together the Alberta Centre
for Injury Control Research (ACICR), the Centre for Health Promotion Studies
(CHPS) and the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) under the umbrella of
one faculty. Alumni from the centres and department have expressed feelings of
disconnection from SPH. As such, in the past two years SPH has dedicated
resources to help build affinity, strengthen relationships and foster
engagement, communicating that all alumni are part of the SPH family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">Literature indicates that certain social media
platforms can help facilitate communications and engagement with those tied to
higher education institutions. The purpose of this evaluation study is to
examine alumni engagement through social media, focusing on the professional
platform Linkedin. Applying Rogers theory of diffusion of innovation, this
study will incorporate a census survey sample and semi-structured interviews to
evaluate if the social media that SPH is using is engaging alumni in a
satisfactory way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Findings from
this study will provide insight into the views of alumni and create the basis
for further research in how they engage and communicate with their alma mater
using today’s technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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