On days like this I don't want to make supper
On days like this I don't want to work out
On days like this I don't want to be outside
On days like this I don't want to clean
On days like this I want to take a hot bath
On days like this I want to be in my pajamas
On days like this I want to snuggle under the blankets
On days like this I want to make popcorn
On days like this I want to watch television
On days like this I want to relax
Lets choose the wants on days like this instead of the don'ts.
He he
The homestretch is here. Eight more days till I am an Graduate Nurse.
Love
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Lets appreciate our bodies shall we?
With the Christmas season approaching so comes the Christmas goodies. And not just any Christmas goodies my favourite Christmas goodies. The Christmas cookies, mocha cakes, confetti bars, gumdrop cake and cherry flips. Ahh my mouth is drooling already.
For someone like me that TRIES to eat healthy, believe it or not I do, this is a very hard season for my body to take. Especially more so as I don't quite get out to work out like I do in the summer. The night time, cold, snow and ice make it hard for me to run outside. The assignments keep my mind on other things and right now the commute I am doing at school is ever draining as I am asleep by 930pm and up at 6. Yea I am a party animal. I start to feel blah and feel that my body is blah in return.
So what should I do about this? Get an attitude adjustment. Ha ha. Sometimes I think I am extremely hard on myself. And I don't think I am alone. Many of my friends are always complaining about one part of their body. It's funny cause as they say it and I look I never understand their complaint as I think they are just beautiful the way they are.
Why oh why must women always want to achieve the concept of thinness? What is it that is so appealing? Is it the women role models out there? Is it the magazine covers I hear so much about or just the overall media of body image?
If that is the case I say to others and to myself lets look at other images. For me I am going to appreciate the Amazonian body type. I always joke to Mark that is what I am as I have strong legs meant for hiking, working and speed skating (a sport never tried but I feel I was meant to do, he he). Many female media players can fit this image. Its the strong women like Clara Hughes, Jessica Biel, Gabreille Reece, America Ferrera. And why can't they be wicked beautiful. I think they can. Anyone can. Really any body type, can.
So lets stop criticizing our bodies, k? Lets make it a resolution not just for the year but the years. Be healthy and be happy and just love what you see!
Love
For someone like me that TRIES to eat healthy, believe it or not I do, this is a very hard season for my body to take. Especially more so as I don't quite get out to work out like I do in the summer. The night time, cold, snow and ice make it hard for me to run outside. The assignments keep my mind on other things and right now the commute I am doing at school is ever draining as I am asleep by 930pm and up at 6. Yea I am a party animal. I start to feel blah and feel that my body is blah in return.
So what should I do about this? Get an attitude adjustment. Ha ha. Sometimes I think I am extremely hard on myself. And I don't think I am alone. Many of my friends are always complaining about one part of their body. It's funny cause as they say it and I look I never understand their complaint as I think they are just beautiful the way they are.
Why oh why must women always want to achieve the concept of thinness? What is it that is so appealing? Is it the women role models out there? Is it the magazine covers I hear so much about or just the overall media of body image?
If that is the case I say to others and to myself lets look at other images. For me I am going to appreciate the Amazonian body type. I always joke to Mark that is what I am as I have strong legs meant for hiking, working and speed skating (a sport never tried but I feel I was meant to do, he he). Many female media players can fit this image. Its the strong women like Clara Hughes, Jessica Biel, Gabreille Reece, America Ferrera. And why can't they be wicked beautiful. I think they can. Anyone can. Really any body type, can.
So lets stop criticizing our bodies, k? Lets make it a resolution not just for the year but the years. Be healthy and be happy and just love what you see!
Love
Monday, November 12, 2012
do you hear what i hear?
i have already said that i have been slightly unmotivated since november 1st.
school papers may play a role but i think it is something stronger, a bigger force that can not be controlled or held back...
"what?" you ask
its none other than....
CHRISTMAS
yes, that is right. it has come upon us.
i cannot wait to decorate.
i have already been found perusing websites for christmas gifts for family and friends.
i saw my first christmas commercial last monday, such a welcome site.
not to mention the first christmas tree decorated on friday, i may have squealed in delight.
the season is upon us.
it snowed and gave us (yes, treacherous roads)
but also a winter wonderland
where sleigh-bells ring and
frosty the snowmen are being built left, right and center.
i just must reign in my christmas spirit slightly so that i can finish this term with a bang and finally enjoy the holidays like they were meant to be enjoyed, good ol' fashioned work and no more homework! eek!
till the next holiday post as i am sure i have many!
love
school papers may play a role but i think it is something stronger, a bigger force that can not be controlled or held back...
"what?" you ask
its none other than....
CHRISTMAS
yes, that is right. it has come upon us.
i cannot wait to decorate.
i have already been found perusing websites for christmas gifts for family and friends.
i saw my first christmas commercial last monday, such a welcome site.
not to mention the first christmas tree decorated on friday, i may have squealed in delight.
the season is upon us.
it snowed and gave us (yes, treacherous roads)
but also a winter wonderland
where sleigh-bells ring and
frosty the snowmen are being built left, right and center.
i just must reign in my christmas spirit slightly so that i can finish this term with a bang and finally enjoy the holidays like they were meant to be enjoyed, good ol' fashioned work and no more homework! eek!
till the next holiday post as i am sure i have many!
love
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Les miserables
remember this post. well i am practically peeing pants as it is going to be a feature movie. the unfortunate thing is i won't beable to see it with my mom as it opens christmas day...but that will not stop me from seeing it. i will go alone if i have to, although i have a few fanatical musical friends to take so i am sure i will be in good company.
he he. i still remember obsessing over this play when it first came to edmonton. i dreamed that i auditioned for cosette and would dance around the house singing castle on the cloud obsessively. i even think my mom took me out to buy a nice outfit as it was my first big musical to see at the jubilee. she definitely started a long never ending expensive hobby as i continue to see a play (or two or three) a year (just yesterday seeing rock of ages with jeaninne, anita and casey)...fun fun.
this is also the musical that (ironically enough) got me out of my funk when i was in that hard clinical last year. i think just the music and singing it loudly in my office gave me such a tension release. oooo, les miz, i love you so! you will be such a welcome christmas treat!
love
he he. i still remember obsessing over this play when it first came to edmonton. i dreamed that i auditioned for cosette and would dance around the house singing castle on the cloud obsessively. i even think my mom took me out to buy a nice outfit as it was my first big musical to see at the jubilee. she definitely started a long never ending expensive hobby as i continue to see a play (or two or three) a year (just yesterday seeing rock of ages with jeaninne, anita and casey)...fun fun.
this is also the musical that (ironically enough) got me out of my funk when i was in that hard clinical last year. i think just the music and singing it loudly in my office gave me such a tension release. oooo, les miz, i love you so! you will be such a welcome christmas treat!
love
Thursday, November 08, 2012
A lot of churches can be a lot of fun
It has come. The un-motivating force of being sick of school. He he. And by that I mean papers and assignments. I loathe you. So instead of thinking of that I have been baking, scrapbooking and thinking a bit about travels that have been.
That travels means churches. We saw lots of churches. You would think after being in the fifth one we would have been sick of it but they just seemed to be more intricate, have a more fascinating story and hold a magnificent mystique. Not to mention holding some pretty famous people from kings, queens, philosophers and artists (even if those said people never wanted to be there in the first place).
Two of my favs were Westminster abbey and an extravagant one in Sienna. So many wonderful stories, beautiful architecture and my love for stained glass came out. ahhhh. Heart. I have said it before, but one must do an audio tour where ever they tour!
Mark, enjoyed them too. Churches hold all the history he loves and with that many things to look and examine. Again something fun to watch in him as he enjoyed so much of it!
Well off to procrastinate some more!
love
That travels means churches. We saw lots of churches. You would think after being in the fifth one we would have been sick of it but they just seemed to be more intricate, have a more fascinating story and hold a magnificent mystique. Not to mention holding some pretty famous people from kings, queens, philosophers and artists (even if those said people never wanted to be there in the first place).
Two of my favs were Westminster abbey and an extravagant one in Sienna. So many wonderful stories, beautiful architecture and my love for stained glass came out. ahhhh. Heart. I have said it before, but one must do an audio tour where ever they tour!
Mark, enjoyed them too. Churches hold all the history he loves and with that many things to look and examine. Again something fun to watch in him as he enjoyed so much of it!
Well off to procrastinate some more!
love
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Food
I have said it before but if you know a way to my heart, you must love food. Seriously. I thank my parents for this fantastic habit/indulgence/way of life.
My parents, like me, love food. Especially good food. They introduced me to Indian food, seafood, spicy food, and just plain ol fashioned home cooking. Everyday, no matter what we sat down and ate this wonderful food as a family. We socialized. And when my brother and I became teenagers we grumbled. He he.
Then I met Mark. Another foodie who knows what he likes and it coincides with my loves. One of our first dates was Mark cooking me an Indian meal. Definitely knew he was a keeper. He he.
Why all this food talk? Because our weekend was surrounded by amazing company and FOOD. Social gatherings with an Indian/African buffet and the next day lobster. Ahhhhhh life is good. To be surrounded by people you love, eating and drinking. Telling jokes, reminiscing about the past, talking of our day and revealing our thoughts of the future. All in the presence of food.
These are things that make me happy. And with that big shout out to Jeaninne and Anita! Happy birthday! And thanks for thinking of the idea for going out for food.
Love
My parents, like me, love food. Especially good food. They introduced me to Indian food, seafood, spicy food, and just plain ol fashioned home cooking. Everyday, no matter what we sat down and ate this wonderful food as a family. We socialized. And when my brother and I became teenagers we grumbled. He he.
Then I met Mark. Another foodie who knows what he likes and it coincides with my loves. One of our first dates was Mark cooking me an Indian meal. Definitely knew he was a keeper. He he.
Why all this food talk? Because our weekend was surrounded by amazing company and FOOD. Social gatherings with an Indian/African buffet and the next day lobster. Ahhhhhh life is good. To be surrounded by people you love, eating and drinking. Telling jokes, reminiscing about the past, talking of our day and revealing our thoughts of the future. All in the presence of food.
These are things that make me happy. And with that big shout out to Jeaninne and Anita! Happy birthday! And thanks for thinking of the idea for going out for food.
Love