Monday, December 31, 2012 0

goodbye 2012, hello 2013

New Year's Eve is usually a dazzling night full of friends, sequins, champagne, laughter and an air of excitement that only a new year can bring amongst a large crowd of individuals. My plans for New Years are usually spent with my best friend since December 31 is her birthday. Yes, she shares her one special day of the year with a holiday, but I must admit, it's a great holiday to share your birthday with. Everyone is always excited and nervous for the prospects of the new year, while at the same time ecstatic to celebrate another fabulous year behind her and another fabulous year ahead.
This year, I had an entire outfit planned full of sequins, high heels and red lipstick. I was supposed to go out with all the ladies to celebrate downtown for my best friends birthday. And well, those plans clearly didn't pan out since I am sitting at home writing this post. On Boxing Day my boyfriend had a terrible bout of the stomach flu, and of course, as if on cue the last of 2012 thought I should get the stomach flu for the last few days of the year. So, despite my resistance towards my own self, I left my sequin adorned outfit hanging in the closet and resorted to clean pajamas and one of my favourite movies, 'You've Got Mail'. At least I can say I am catching up on some reading and getting through all my favourite blogs that got neglected over the holidays.
I know that the girls are out dancing the night away and drinking champagne alongside everyone else who is celebrating the start of 2013. Here's to saying goodbye to a wonderful 2012 and hello to a shiny new 2013 full of potential and new opportunities for all xo

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 0

picture day

Yes, that is correct. The above image says it all. I have nothing to wear.

To put this into context, tomorrow is picture day at work. I know, I haven't heard that since high school or my first year of university. I forgot that panic that sets in where it all matters for those 30 seconds that it takes for your photo to be snapped; outfit, hair, skin, makeup, etc. We are getting professional pictures taken for the company website, and we only have this one shot. One.

Normally, I would pick either a green or blue top and call it a day. But, this week I have been awfully sick and my nose has officially decided to nickname itself Rudolph (tis the season?). And along with being sick comes the not so beautiful skin, and not to mention that I am currently growing out my bangs and hair. Not a pretty sight!

Anyways, as I stood in my closet just a few minutes ago, every piece I picked out was embellished with sequins yet I don't think they would photograph well. I'm always drawn to anything with sequins.

Once again, back to the drawing board and the anxiety of high school picture day. Let's just hope I can pick something a little more interesting than the little black dress that I currently have picked out, hanging on the back of the closet door.

Sunday, December 09, 2012 0

sick invited himself this weekend

Yes, you read correctly. Sick, that mean friend, decided he would come over this weekend and not leave. Not for one hour, not even a minute. The boyfriend and I have been holed up in the house (which hasn't been cleaned due to a complete utter lack of energy from both of us) with a few friends shown above. Pajamas, I have worn them all weekend and I am grateful that I have so many pairs. Puffs plus lotion, best kleenex ever. I am hoping due to buying box upon box of these, that I will avoid the rudolph nose when I have to go to work tomorrow. David's Tea cold 911, I swear by it. It helps any sore throat feel a hundred times better. Cough candies, no explanation needed right there.

And yes, the thought of going to work tomorrow is terrible right about now. My sore, achey body has not moved from the living room floor where I am bundled in blankets watching Christmas movies at all today. Sounds idyllic, doesn't it? But no, not when you are sneezing, coughing, and all other ailments of sickness every two seconds. Pretty sure I have fever slept through half of the movies I watched today.

I just want to be healthy, is that too much to ask? I am just thankful that at least sick visited both of us before Christmas since there is nothing worse than being sick over the holidays. I hope everyone else had a better, and healthy weekend and just a note of caution, I would stay clear of our place for a few days still.

That is all. I am going to attempt to make a big pot of chicken soup and hopefully kick sick out of the house for good. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 0

tuesday, we are not friends today

Today I surrendered to... Tuesday.

I have rewritten this post at least ten times, and every time I read over it, I hate it.

And it brings up the torrential rain, the embarrassing full speed run for the bus, the hectic day at work, and everything else that just didn't seem to go to swell.

I don't know why I'm still trying to make Tuesday a good day; I need to face the light.

Wednesday, are you here yet?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1

entering the 'real world'...

With my convocation taking place this Thursday, it's really starting to hit me that I am graduating from university. I am leaving the life of a student behind. A life that I have lived and breathed for the past four years, day in and day out. Where do I go from here?
My initial reaction is to let loose and just have fun, but then there are the voices of parents and family in the background (that never seem to fade) asking 'did you get a job?', 'now what?', 'what can you do with that degree?'. These are the dreaded questions that every graduate wants to ignore for as long as possible.
Finding a job is difficult, and just because I've graduated, honestly, doesn't mean that I know exactly what job I want or even what field I want to go in to.
So here is a wonderful speech that I found while perusing Twitter that is for all those graduates out there. It gets to the point, while drawing on your fears but then putting life into perspective and reminding us of what is important. Below is my favourite quote from the speech. And believe me, this is one where you want to read from beginning to end. So congratulations to all those graduating and to the upcoming graduates in the fall. This is for you, and remember entering the 'real world' doesn't have to be as terrifying as it sometimes seems.

"You’re here to love, and be loved, freely"

Friday, June 08, 2012 0

Quote for the Weekend

I see this sign everyday on my way to work on the edge of Yaletown. It is the sign for a restaurant on Robson, and they always have the most interesting quotes every week. The previous week, I unfortunately never got a photo was something about how unicorns exist but that to us they are just rhinos. This weeks made me laugh as I trudged to work in the pouring rain that Vancouver seems to be seeing despite it being June. Thankfully, I have Friday's off so I didn't have to transit into town today but of course, today is the one day that it's not raining. Anyways, we will have to see what this sign has in store for us next week! Hope everyone is ready for the weekend whether you are planning on going out or staying in!

Monday, May 21, 2012 1

Destined for Montreal : Best Friend Farewell

About two weeks a go now, my best friend left for Montreal, and I don't just mean for a vacation but she left to live there for a year. She got a promotion within the company she works for, David's Tea, and took the opportunity. Now she's living in a different time zone, in a cute little apartment in Montreal, struggling with the fact that not everyone speaks English (she needs to brush up on her French skills). There have been a few hilarious phone calls where I'm googling how to say things in French. Thankfully for cell phones, we are able to talk everyday almost as if she hasn't left yet. She's getting internet soon this week and then we can Skype, obviously.

The night before she left, our other best friend, Courtney, came with me and we visited her at her parents place where they are living right now in Vancouver. Due to her leaving, we got the glorious treat of raiding her tea collection to bring home for ourselves! When I got home to put all my delicious new flavours in the cupboard, some rearranging had to be done because they didn't fit. It was a bittersweet farewell because I miss her terribly already, but I know that she will do wonderful things in Montreal, and maybe one of these days, I'll even get to go visit!