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		<title>Smiling Through Giving</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/05/21/smiling-through-giving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A week ago, Alex Conde invited me to partake in his #CupcakeWednesday event. When we first met at a Christmas event last year, I was intrigued when he told me of this special day he created. A month ago, when he placed an order from cheryltanbakes.com for two dozen cupcakes, I asked if he&#8217;d like to donate to my Yogini Yogathon &#8211; Because I Am A Girlevent. And, he did! Together with Alex, we walked/cabbed/subway-ed all around the Toronto downtown core, sending out cupcakes to random people who responded to the #CupcakeWednesday hashtag. So, what on earth is #CupcakeWednesday? A few years ago, the birth of this idea came about when Alex scored a deal with Cinnabon to give out free cupcakes. His intention was simple and pure: To brighten and sweeten someone&#8217;s day up with a sugary treat — and that he did for two dozen people in the GTA. But seriously, why would someone do that?! Alex summed it up pretty well in his blog: &#8220;There are a lot of random bad things that happen in this world. I think there need to be random good things to balance them out. On days like this, I get to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experiencing Solitude Through Travel</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/05/19/experiencing-solitude-through-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer&#8217;s officially here. To celebrate the first day of sunshine and warm weather, I rode out to the park with a mason jar of wine and snacks. Armed with only my knitting and Kobo, I was determined to make the most out of this day. I found a grassy patch that overlooked the dog park. Though there was a pathway nearby, the way I set my picnic camp up made it seem as if that was a secret hiding place amidst a crowded park. As I set forth with my knitting project (currently knitting a cotton sweater), I starting zoning off into &#8216;my space&#8217; and a few thoughts came up. Exactly five years ago, I would have been in Western Europe — my first backpacking trip that made a huge impact in my life. Initially, my itinerary had only included London, UK, and nothing more. When my cousin received news that I was visiting the UK, he jumped on board and asked if I wanted to do an entire backpacking tour around Western Europe. Excited at the possibility of doing an extended vacation and with no expectations, we planned the trip on a whim. A few weeks later, we met [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Was Fired From My Job On The Cruiseship</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/04/24/i-was-fired-from-my-job-on-the-cruiseship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, I was fired from being a Cupcake Supervisor on board the Royal Caribbean International last year. On April 12th, 2012, I boarded the Legend of the Seas with wide-opened eyes, with absolutely no idea what I was in for. After a month into the role, I was ready to boot. Life started off great. Being the only Cupcake girl onboard, dressed in a pink uniform and pigtails, it was fairly easy to make friends with members from crew, staff and officer divisions. Actually, there was another Cupcake girl — my manager. She was onboard for a month to pass on her knowledge to me before flying home to Florida. Nonetheless, making friends was a breeze. On my second day, I ate alone in the staff mess next to a group of musicians. After a few exchange of smiles, we started a conversation and my friendship journey on board began. Accompanied with my contagious laugh, it was tough to miss my presence on the ship. I was bowled over by the hospitality of my new found friends and I made a self-commitment to succeed in my job. One of the first things that anyone would tell newcomers would be: Do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Idolatry, Yoga and Life (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/04/03/idolatry-yoga-and-life-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since my last post on &#8220;Idolatry, Yoga and Life (Part 1)&#8220;, I felt there was much more to that topic that I didn&#8217;t address. Hence, I&#8217;m writing a second part to it. When a new yoga student walks into a class and does his/her first practice, a certain kind of connection might emerge. Perhaps it was the teacher or practice itself, but this new student might be inspired to learn more about this thing called yoga. And with the huge variety of studios/teachers available, they might &#8216;shop&#8217; around till they find the right teacher whom they feel connected with. This connection might manifest to the point of idolizing the teacher&#8217;s agile and graceful movements, knowledge of sanskrit words or teaching techniques. And this is the point when I&#8217;d start to question the concept of idolatry. Teachers are generally thought to be more knowledgable and experienced in their field simply because of their &#8216;teacher&#8217; title. Some yoga students fail to understand that these teachers are merely human beings who have bills to pay and groceries to buy outside of the yoga class. Previously, as a young yoga practitioner, it was easy to put my teachers on a pedestal and bow to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Idolatry, Yoga and Life (Part 1)</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/03/25/idolatry-yoga-and-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Idolatry is an interesting phenomenon. Since last weekend&#8217;s Yoga Conference in Toronto, I went home feeling weird. Today, Waylon Lewis wrote about his opinion of the conference, and how people shouldn&#8217;t simply idolize the &#8216;superstar&#8217; yoga teachers but to find their own path in life. (Read the post here) So why was I feeling weird? In the past year, since I started walking the path and questioning things in a more critical way, I&#8217;m starting to understand that life isn&#8217;t about emulating another person&#8217;s actions or words as my own. Previously, as a young yoga practitioner, I wanted all my poses to be perfect. I would admire those who came into headstands, handstands, whatever stands in a flawless and graceful manner. Those were my goals. I did 30-day challenges (which failed miserably) and watched countless of yoga videos, hoping that I would be able to flip myself around in the same way. But, things have changed — at least my mentality has. I questioned once about social conventions and the harmful effects they could have on us should we conform to them. Then, I was starting to understand that life isn&#8217;t simply black or white but it&#8217;s a journey that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Setting Intentions And Being True To Ourselves</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/03/23/setting-intentions-and-being-true-to-ourselves/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the Yoga Conference this weekend, I saw a yoga teacher who rubbed me the wrong way at lululemon&#8217;s New Year yoga with Eoin Finn. When Eoin asked the roomful of yogis to set an intention for 2013, this particular teacher spoke up and said that he&#8217;d like to help more people understand yoga better, etc. The intention was great but it meant nothing to me because of his earlier actions before the class began. Yoga mats were lined up neatly around the room for this particular yoga session. My friends and I settled in, catching up with each other after the festive holidays. Alas! One of us realized that this particular yoga teacher was stepping (full-on) on her yoga mat. For the sake of her hygiene, she kindly asked him to step off her mat — totally legitimate in my opinion. His next few actions threw me off course when he gave her the eye (yes, the &#8216;I&#8217;m irritated with you&#8217; eye) and didn&#8217;t offer any form of apology. It wasn&#8217;t a great way to start a new year, that&#8217;s for sure. And so, because his actions and intention didn&#8217;t match up, I left the yoga class feeling disappointed. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frustration — A Deadly Enemy</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/02/25/frustration-a-deadly-enemy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February has been an incredibly stressful month for me — an awesome beginning for 2013. Problems of the past resurfaced, and I was forced to juggle those issues together with my emotional and mental well-being. In my constant struggle to regain balance and full control of my life, I met one of my deadly enemies — Frustration. Frustration didn&#8217;t lead me to anywhere good, but he continuously dug hard and infiltrated deeper into the black empty holes of my mental psych, making sure that I got to know him pretty well. He sought for satisfaction by watching me wrestle with my emotions, and rejoiced when I finally broke down with exhaustion and near defeat. But what Frustration didn&#8217;t know was — I have been saving up mental ammunition to counter days like such. As humans, we are allowed (and highly encouraged) to ride the emotional waves on our surfboards. We might be able to pull different tricks on some days, sail along on some, or crash hard on other days. The important aspect of riding these waves is the ability to be constantly aware of our mental and emotional state of mind. When we are aware of ourselves, we begin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Waves of Emotions</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2013/02/05/the-waves-of-emotions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is undeniable that our physical body is subjected to the waves of emotions that charges through it. Our appetite for food is largely intertwined with our moods. In those jubilant moments, we possess a sensational appetite for hearty meals to fill our bottomless stomachs. However, when our moods are tipped to the opposite end of the scale, our appetite follows it downhill as well. This, together with other mental phenomenons such as stress, are major contributors to diseases of the heart and cancer. What can human beings do, to avoid such drastic outcomes? Over the past weekend, I went through a tidal wave of emotions. From the extreme peak of happiness, I was quickly plunged down to a rock bottom pit of darkness and emotional sadness. My body quaked with sobs as I desperately tried to comprehend this fascinating emotional ride, amongst other things. The yoga mat is stained with tears when I sought comfort through a vigourous yoga practice yesterday. But, the journey isn&#8217;t over. Riding the waves of emotions isn&#8217;t for the faint hearted, but it is a mental sport that everyone has to go through. It doesn&#8217;t matter how strong or weak an individual is, because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Sad Weekend</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2012/12/15/a-sad-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The stories of the American gunman who pulled the trigger and caused 28 fatalities infiltrated the hearts of everyone around the globe yesterday. Following that, the man who stabbed 22 children and one adult outside a primary school in China. This morning, I woke up to another piece of tragic news. Another shooting was reported in Vegas, leaving two dead — the shooter himself, and the woman he shot. About ten minutes ago, I was fed with another piece of news. A mother of a close friend passed on from cancer, and someone within my wakeboarding circle received news that his mother has contacted cancer. This is a weekend of grief, as we mourn together as a world for humankind. The kids who will never be able to live up to their graduation day, or to carry out their dreams and aspirations in the world. The brave ones who shielded the children; for their extraordinary gift and love to educate our leaders of tomorrow. The unnamed woman who will not be able to see her grandchildren. And for our loved ones who have passed on. It will be a solemn Christmas for many, with black snow flooding the streets. When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love Is In The Air</title>
		<link>http://misscheryltan.com/2012/12/14/love-is-in-the-air/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Christmas around the corner, families and friends are starting to get together to drink, dine, and party the merry nights away. This year, I am not going anywhere special for Christmas. Instead, I have chosen to stay in Toronto to celebrate this joyous season with one extremely special person — me. Christmas is a time of giving, receiving, and most importantly, loving. Throughout the year, children and adults alike look forward to this occasion for a varied number of reasons — the presents, a chance to put our legs up and work phones away, etc. We surround ourselves with people because there is no better way to be joyful and merry without being able to share this occasion with our loved ones. So why then, am I choosing to spend Christmas alone? Like most people, Christmas is special for me, especially since my move to Canada. Every year, I pray for a white Christmas because snowflakes, hot apple cider and Jingle Bells strike a bigger chord than a rainy or no-snow winter. By far, the only white Christmas that I experienced was in 2008, the year when Vancouver experienced huge snowstorms. Much about my perception of this joyous day [...]]]></description>
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