Author name: Endoxist

Fin De Año

As I previously mentioned, I’ve never had the pleasure of spending New Year’s Eve away from home, and that fact alone was reason enough for me to look forward to what the resort had in store for us. Little did I know there would be a beautiful party right on the beach, complete with champagne …

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Boxing Day Blues

Today, instead of waking up in the cold, we woke up in air-conditioning. And instead of eating fast-food breakfast on the go, we enjoyed a luxury breakfast buffet on an ocean-view table. Rather then hunt for deals, we hunted for consecutively placed beach chairs. And instead of shopping, we read, we laughed, we drank and …

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Still Dreaming

Its almost Christmastime, its almost time for me to pack up and head to the beach, its time to unpack and commence renovations on our new house, but really, all I keep thinking about is this hauntingly beautiful city of Dresden and how I can get there again as soon as possible.

The Golden Key

Today marks perhaps one of the biggest accomplishments in my life thus far. The Golden Key above will open the door to hopes and dreams being realized, to years of saving, stress, searching and speculating finally coming to personification in a physical structure. It represents a commitment, an official step into adulthood, an accolade by …

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Gentle Reminder

As a man who has constantly strived for the acceptance, admiration and appreciation of my parents, these type of messages – although frequently articulated – still touch my soul in such a way that I simply had to share the goofy grin on my face. The most simple things in life can make such a …

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First Advent

In anticipation of this extra busy month which already revolves around Christmas and New Years, but for me this year includes my parents’ anniversary, multiple birthdays, an international trip plus moving, we decided to deem this weekend (First Advent) as the “get it all in” weekend as far as Christmas goes. As you should know …

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That Red Though

Sweater: COSTUME NATIONAL, Pants: ZARA, Boots: TOPMAN, Clutch: BALENCIAGA Last night, The Core – Calgary’s biggest downtown shopping conglomerate – hosted their annual ‘Twas The Night shopping event, complete with a giant tree lighting ceremony, a special visit from Santa Claus, indoor fireworks, celebrity sightings and door crashing prices to entice the masses to come …

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