Meet the Contributor: Michelina

the runners hello!

The runner’s hello.   It is, so far, my favourite discovery about running. It’s the nod, smile or wave you receive from (or dish out to) another runner coming your way. No matter what kilometre you are into your run, it’s a universally understood, silent, ‘hey I think you’re awesome’ from a complete stranger. It’s a reminder [...]

change of place, change of perspective

Michelina, a Keyleader at Rideau Centre, was happy unrolling her mat in the back corner of the yoga studio alongside her water bottle and towel. She enjoyed yoga to complement her workout, not necessarily for the big sweat. In her own words, she doesn’t flow (rap music or the vinyasa type) very well. Recently, when she [...]