1. Do you prefer markers, crayons, or colored pencils?
I love using crayons! When I am stressed there is nothing better then getting a brand new coloring book and crayons ..and I am not joking haha
2. As a child, how did your parents celebrate your birthday? (Parties, cake, you pick the dinner, etc.)
There would be a kids party with my friends, usually pizza and a DQ cake and games and for teh parents/adults my mom would get a fruit cake and they would be upstairs chit chatting.
3. How do you feel about leggings?
On me no unless I am cleaning the house LOL on other people its ok as long as ur but it covered.
4. How do you prefer to follow directions? With a map? Words?Words, especially if I am driving I do not have time for maps.
5. What do you eat for snack?
I like fruits, strawberries, cherries, raspberries. Veggies and dip, popcorn – this is when I am being good
6. Have you ever ordered anything from an infomercial or bought any As Seen on TV products?I can happily say NO
7. What’s your favorite thing about summer?summer breezes while sitting by the beach/lake, the smell of suntan lotion
8. Do you have a tattoo? What and where is it?
No, I am way to chicken to get one.
9. Are you good at journaling?No I have tried so many times, completed a few days and then used the rest of the book for notes haha
10. What’s your favorite way to eat a hamburger?Ohhhh hmmmm, depends but I guess cheese, bacon, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce and some crispy onion straws!
Ten of Tuesday
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1. What two cities should be moved closer together?Toronto and Kragujevac (a city in Serbia) so I can go visit my Aunts and cousins whenever I wanted!
2. What was the first plane ride you took?
Umm I think I was about 3 years old. My mom, sister and I went to Serbia for 3 months.
3. What continent would you most like to visit?
Asia – Its such a different culture and so many things to learn and see, I think it would be a blast and a big learning experience!
4. What’s your favorite place to window-shop?
This will sound so weird, but the pet store! I love going to look at the dogs and cats and I would look at them forever and take all of them home!!! Also love window shopping at jewelry stores.
5. What’s the least fun you’ve ever had at a place specifically tailored for fun?
I can’t think of anything right now, but as long as your with the right company doesn’t matter where you go it will be fun!
6. You’re stuck on an island with plenty of food, a companion, and a relatively stress-free lifestyle. What do you say when the rescue ship comes? Come back in a week..with a laptop haha
7. Which day of the week do you look forward to most?
Saturdays, because N and I can sleep in and we have all day to do whatever we like.
8. What’s your favorite place to enjoy the great outdoors?
Somewhere grassy, that has a river or a lake or some body of water, maybe some animals I can look at haha! Or the beach!
9. What’s on your “to do” list this summer?
Move out!! Get my G1 – again! And get N’s hand back to the way it was pre accident.
10. Which natural disaster freaks you out the most?
All of them! LOL
Ten on Tuesday..on Wednesday
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I always have such a hard time finding blog topics and I was reading a fellow bloggers blog (Hi Laura!) and she has started doing Ten on Tuesday which is ten random questions the blogger answers on Tuesdays. I know I am a little late, but I have decided to do this weekly, so here is yesterdays Ten on Tuesday brought to you a day late!
1.What book, movie or song has made you want to travel to a particular place? (eg. I went to Prince Edward Island because I was such a Anne of Green Gables fan)
At the moment there is no book, movie or song I can think of – I basically want to go everywhere in the world!
2. Aside from your significant other, who would you want to take with you on a dream trip?
I would want to take my mom, she is truly my best friend and I can tell her anything and it always seems she has the right answer, even if at the time I don’t think it is.
3. Where would said dream trip be to?
I would love to go with N and my mom to Serbia (there birth countries). I have been before but that was when I was a teenager. I would love to go know and see where N grew up and go to places I didn’t go with my mom when we were there before. Since I am older now I can appreciate the time we all spend together better.
4. If you were hosting guests or providing tips, what three things would you show visitors to your hometown? (be it where you live now or where you grew up)
Well I grew up in Sudbury, On and to be honest it is a very nice city especially in the summer! So I would take my guests first to The Big Nickel which is a super big 5 cent statue made from real nickel! Then we would go for a tour under ground of the mines, they take you under just like they take the real miners and you get to tour and dig for your own treasures, and lastly we would check Science North. It is a snowflake shaped science centre and has everything inside from flying squirrels to how your body works!
5. If you had a long weekend ahead of you, where you head – beach, city or country/mountains?
I would love to go to the country or maybe to a cottage by the lake. Just away from the city, have BBQ’s, relax and enjoy nature.
6. Do you have a passport? If so, did you get it for a particular trip or just to have, in case?
Yes I have a passport, I got it a few years ago when I went to Vienna, Austria. So far its come in handy many more times!
7. Are there any travel souvenirs you collect? If not, is there something else you collect?
I love picking up a post card or two from places I travel. But no there isn’t anything I specifically collect.
8. If you could name a paint colour, what colour would it be and what would you call it?
Hmm since I love pinks and purples I would go for a darkish purple with a hint of pinky red in it and call it Burnt Cherries!
9. If you were heading away for a weekend citybreak solo, where would you go? (forget about practicality here and flight times, assume you can get to any city in the world for the weekend)
This is tough because everywhere I want to go I want to experience it with N, I don’t think going alone to ...say Paris would be the same without him. So I would probably want to go somewhere I can relax and just read a book on the beach and when I want to jump in the water – probably somewhere tropical where I am waited on hand and foot.
10. Is there a song or a smell or something that you strongly associate with a particular holiday/place/time, such that it always takes you back?
The smell of Oil of Olay – my mom used it (still does) when I was a child and every night when she would tuck me in I remember smelling it on her and it’s the most comforting smell ever. I just love it, reminds me of my mom.
1.What book, movie or song has made you want to travel to a particular place? (eg. I went to Prince Edward Island because I was such a Anne of Green Gables fan)
At the moment there is no book, movie or song I can think of – I basically want to go everywhere in the world!
2. Aside from your significant other, who would you want to take with you on a dream trip?
I would want to take my mom, she is truly my best friend and I can tell her anything and it always seems she has the right answer, even if at the time I don’t think it is.
3. Where would said dream trip be to?
I would love to go with N and my mom to Serbia (there birth countries). I have been before but that was when I was a teenager. I would love to go know and see where N grew up and go to places I didn’t go with my mom when we were there before. Since I am older now I can appreciate the time we all spend together better.
4. If you were hosting guests or providing tips, what three things would you show visitors to your hometown? (be it where you live now or where you grew up)
Well I grew up in Sudbury, On and to be honest it is a very nice city especially in the summer! So I would take my guests first to The Big Nickel which is a super big 5 cent statue made from real nickel! Then we would go for a tour under ground of the mines, they take you under just like they take the real miners and you get to tour and dig for your own treasures, and lastly we would check Science North. It is a snowflake shaped science centre and has everything inside from flying squirrels to how your body works!
5. If you had a long weekend ahead of you, where you head – beach, city or country/mountains?
I would love to go to the country or maybe to a cottage by the lake. Just away from the city, have BBQ’s, relax and enjoy nature.
6. Do you have a passport? If so, did you get it for a particular trip or just to have, in case?
Yes I have a passport, I got it a few years ago when I went to Vienna, Austria. So far its come in handy many more times!
7. Are there any travel souvenirs you collect? If not, is there something else you collect?
I love picking up a post card or two from places I travel. But no there isn’t anything I specifically collect.
8. If you could name a paint colour, what colour would it be and what would you call it?
Hmm since I love pinks and purples I would go for a darkish purple with a hint of pinky red in it and call it Burnt Cherries!
9. If you were heading away for a weekend citybreak solo, where would you go? (forget about practicality here and flight times, assume you can get to any city in the world for the weekend)
This is tough because everywhere I want to go I want to experience it with N, I don’t think going alone to ...say Paris would be the same without him. So I would probably want to go somewhere I can relax and just read a book on the beach and when I want to jump in the water – probably somewhere tropical where I am waited on hand and foot.
10. Is there a song or a smell or something that you strongly associate with a particular holiday/place/time, such that it always takes you back?
The smell of Oil of Olay – my mom used it (still does) when I was a child and every night when she would tuck me in I remember smelling it on her and it’s the most comforting smell ever. I just love it, reminds me of my mom.
Oh what a month!
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Oh my goodness it’s been forever since I blogged! The last month has been hectic to say the least!
N was injured at work last month and it was a week of hospitals and surgeries and emotional breakdowns but he is doing better and soon will get his cast off and start physio.
Long story short, a very heavy machine came down on N’s hand due to a new employee who was not trained properly. It all could have been avoided if the machine had safety on it, but sadly it took this accident to happen for them to fix all the machine to have a safety laser.
N needed emergency surgery and had a few pins and metal plate put in. He is doing really well and surprisingly not in as much pain as I thought he would be.
It could have been worse and I thank our lucky stars that its better then what I had running through my head when I got the call N was hurt, it truly was one of the worst calls I have ever received.
N was injured at work last month and it was a week of hospitals and surgeries and emotional breakdowns but he is doing better and soon will get his cast off and start physio.
Long story short, a very heavy machine came down on N’s hand due to a new employee who was not trained properly. It all could have been avoided if the machine had safety on it, but sadly it took this accident to happen for them to fix all the machine to have a safety laser.
N needed emergency surgery and had a few pins and metal plate put in. He is doing really well and surprisingly not in as much pain as I thought he would be.
It could have been worse and I thank our lucky stars that its better then what I had running through my head when I got the call N was hurt, it truly was one of the worst calls I have ever received.
Thankful Wednesday
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I just felt like I needed to share a few things I am thankful for, considering the past few days – even week have been stressful to say the least.
-I am thankful that N is doing well, and what could have been a terrible accident only caused minor damage – I cringe thinking of what could have happened if his hand was farther in the machine.
-I am thankful that I have such great friends – even in only online that care and show concern, they truly made yesterday easier for me.
-I am thankful for my family, and how concerned they were for N, and how they were willing to help him and myself as much as possible even though they are so far away.
-Last but not least, I am thankful that N is home safe and sound. Accidents of any kind make you realize how precious the time we have with loved ones is.
-I am thankful that N is doing well, and what could have been a terrible accident only caused minor damage – I cringe thinking of what could have happened if his hand was farther in the machine.
-I am thankful that I have such great friends – even in only online that care and show concern, they truly made yesterday easier for me.
-I am thankful for my family, and how concerned they were for N, and how they were willing to help him and myself as much as possible even though they are so far away.
-Last but not least, I am thankful that N is home safe and sound. Accidents of any kind make you realize how precious the time we have with loved ones is.
Yummerific!
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Why is there a picture of Rob Pattinson on my blog you ask??
Because I like it! LOL
Enjoy!
Favourite Olympic Moments!
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The time has come and gone and we must wait yet again for the Olympics. What a great 2 weeks it has been, Canada did awesome! We took home 14 Gold medals, the most any host country has won on home soil. Here are some of my fav moments from the past 2 weeks!
The Opening Ceremonies, they were really nice and I loved the parade of athletes! I also really liked how they brought the athletes in early so they could enjoy the games, usually the parade is towards the end.
Jon Montgomery, what can I say but I think he was the happiest gold medalist ever! What I love about him is his story, he decided a few years ago he wanted to be in the Olympics, then he chose the coolest sport and started training! How cool is that!
I love figure skating, and I loved that Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir from Canada won gold in it! There performance was amazing, and these two have amazing chemistry! I was so happy when they won, and I think they were too!
Joannie Rochette, what an inspiration to all! Her mother passed away the second Sunday of the Olympics and Joannie was to skate on Tuesday, she decided to stay and dedicate her skate to her mother, and what a fantastic job she did! She won bronze, and deservedly so!
Do I even have to say anything?! Canada's Men's Hockey team won GOLD! What a game it was, but in the end we prevailed and it was a perfect ending to a perfect 2 weeks!
Some honourable mentions go to:
Petra Majdic - Slovenian Cross Country skier. During practice she slipped off the track and fell 5m in a ditch. She broke 2 ribs and punctured a lung, but she insisted on racing...in sever pain she competed and won bronze! The first metal in this category for her country and there only one during this winter Olympics. Now that is courage and strength!
The Norwegian Men's Curling Team and there pants! Everyone was talking about the pants, and in some way there pants brightened these Olympic games, and I am sure will not be forgotten anytime soon!
I also loved the closing ceremonies, it embodied everything Canadian, even if we are made fun of it! I loved the inflatable moose and beavers and music and loved seeing Micheal J Fox speaking about being Canadian. What a great way to end it all!
What were your fav moments and what will you always remember from the 2010 Olympic Games?
The Rescue
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I think I am on a reading frenzy! I just finished reading 'The Rescue' by Nicholas Sparks (I see a trend happening!), it took me 3.5 days and it leaves me wanting to read more of his books!
Although this book was not the greatest, I did enjoy it. It starts off with action right away and it somehow gets you in the mood to read it. Soon thought it turns into a lovely romance. There wasn't any one part of the book that stood out, but there was a few shockers in there that made me want to continue reading.
What I love about Sparks novels is, his endings are not always happy and or sad. There unpredictable and its a fresh twist to some novels that always end with a happy ending.
If your ever out of book ideas,I would recommend picking 'The Rescue' up. It isn't a page turner but its a nice read for sure.
Squirrelaholic
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Squirrels!! I love them, I don't know why but I find them so adorable and if you really stop and watch them its neat to see how they do things.
Squirrels are part of the rodent family - yes I know mice and rats ewwww but much much cuter and cleaner! They only eat a diet of plants and nuts, on occasion if desperate they will eat insects. Did you know that squirrels cannot digest the nutrients in raw peanuts, they get more nutrients from roasted peanuts, and yes I sometimes roast them and leave them on our kitchen window sill for them, along with 12 grain bread; what can I say, I am a squirrelaholic!
During the fall /early winter squirrels will look for food and bury it underground, so they can come back and retrieve it during the winter months. They can smell food through snow! Amazing isn't it.
Now Iam sure we all have experience driving and a squirrel is about to run across the road and it stops runs across in a zig zag way, this is there defence mechanism, they do this to trick what they believe is pray and confuse them. Unfortunately this is usually the end of there lives, because they get run over.
So next time you have some stale bread or nuts leave them out for your little furry friends of the Forrest, Iam sure they will appreciate it!
Dear John
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A few days ago I borrowed this book from a friend (Thanks Lua!), and I started it last night, I got to page 175 and had to stop because 1. it was late and 2 N had arrived home and I didn't want to be rude...also I had been reading for at least 4 hours.
What a book, it started off a tad slow, but by the 3rd chapter I was so engrossed I could not put it down, such emotion, and feeling came tumbling out of the book, at times my heart ached for the main character John, I wanted to step inside the book and hug him!
I finished the book today, I didn't cry much to my surprise, because everyone who I have talked to said they cried. I think I was expecting to cry and that is why I didn't. The book was a great read, and I feel like I need to read it again to pick up on things I did not the first time, and if you know anything about me, that is I do not re-read books!
One thing that really surprise me was that I didn't even realize a male author had written it, I tend to only read female author/female based character books because I find it easier to connect with the character. But the way Nicholas Sparks writes, I had no problem connecting with the main character and feeling for him.
I recommend you pick this book up one a weekend when you have time to read it all, because trust me, once you start, it is very hard to put down!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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OK so I am a few hours late, but I hope everyone enjoyed there Valentine's Day, no matter what you did.
I had a great Valentine's Day, nothing planned very relaxed and both N and I enjoyed it very much! After sleeping in, which was a treat in itself, he presented me with a dozen beautiful pink roses and a helium balloon that says "I Love You" and lots and lots of chocolate Mmmmmm yummy!
We had a great dinner at Baton Rouge and wanted to go see the new movie called Valentine's Day but alas it was sold out, so we relaxed at home,and had a great time.
I think Vday is a cute little day to do something special with your special someone, I do think it is a tad hyped up, I mean you should be showing your love 365 days a year not just today, but it gives us an excuse to get chocolate and eat it too!
I hope you all had a great day, and I hope that love follows you all year, not just today!
Olympics!
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Well in only a few days the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will begin! I love the Olympics, I love watching all the sports and seeing such passion and enthusiasm in all the athletes faces and the JOY of them winning and succeeding in what I am sure was many many years of practise sweat tears and struggles.
What makes it even more exciting is Canada is hosting the Olympics! It will be great to see pictures of Vancouver and all they have done to prepare for this big event.
Let the games begin!!
Will you be watching the Olympics?
Excuse me...whats in your bag?!
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I got this idea from another blogger (http://threestridestudios.blogspot.com/) and so I thought I would follow so here are the contents of my purse. I have many many purses, but this purple one has become the one I have been wearing for a few months now and I really like it, it’s very big and roomy and has a few compartments inside which is always handy. It also has 2 side pockets which is great for my cell phone and keys.
The purse I found at ALDO a few months back and loved it instantly! Then I have my winter staples...purple mittens and my sparkly purple hat (can you see a colour theme here).
Then we have my latest book I am reading – ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert, beside that my favourite wallet which I have had for well over 4 years...and I must say it still looks brand new, not because I don’t use it but I think it’s just really good quality.
Then of course a girls best..Well ok second best friend, my cell phone. The girl’s best friend award goes to ...drum roll, my lip glosses! I have 9 in my purse, yes 9. BUT I love them all and use them. I have more at home because I hate having to go in my purse when I am home to get lip stuff. Actually I will not even tell you how many lip glosses I have! It’s too much for 1 person
My work keys are also important and always in my purse, as well as the hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works, and the cute Chinese compact mirror my cousin brought me back from China. All this gets stored along with my lip gloss in the purple suede cosmetic bag pictured.
My day book, which I use mostly for work and to store coupons I want to use and a tiny calendar because my life is so hectic...NOT. Beside that is my hand cream...a must! Mini hairspray, gum and Tylenol...it’s usually Advil but I ran out.
I didn’t bother taking a picture of all the receipts and pamphlets and other garbage I have in my purse, hence why I like it so big! I think this might be a great time to clean my purse out, maybe take a few pounds off my shoulder.
So tell me dear blogger friends, what’s in your purse?
2009 a retrospect
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A friend had this on her blog and I really liked the idea of putting 2009 in restrospect. So here is mine...a tad late but better then never!
01. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Got an office job – finally!
02. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don’t make any...I have stopped due to lack of completion LOL Its too hard to have that hanging over my head...so I just go with the flow and hope for the best!
03. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No
04. Did anyone close to you die?
Thank Goodness 2009 was allot better than 2008 in the respect.
05. What countries did you visit?
Ummm Canada hehe
06. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A home with N...not inhabited by my in-laws
07. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The week N went away to Serbia and I was alone for the first time with his parents...weird week!
08. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Landing a great job which will give me the experience I need to further my career goal
09. What was your biggest failure?
Not moving out when we had planned, due to circumstances with our economy N was laid off and that meant we both had no work! No work + no money = no home
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Once again...2009 was a better year in this department compared to 2008 – much stronger then before!.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm well there is a few...we bought a 31 piece stainless steel pan and pot set from Wolfgang Puck for our new place...it was on sale and could not , not buy it! Most of the best things we bought involve our ‘new ‘place, we think it will be less stressful on us to have things so when the time comes we are not rushing and scrambling to buy these items. Plus sometimes you happen upon a great sale and cannot say NO!
12. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Sister – there is things I think she should be doing that she says she is but clearly she is not and she is getting nowhere and it’s been like this for years. Problem being ...all her problems are created by “others” not her. It’s the case of the Pity Me’s.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Eating out – we do this every weekend because it’s a way to escape the in-laws and have time for us. Once we have our own place though I cannot wait to start making yummy meals and actually getting to relax in our own place.
14. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
A few things come to mind; when my mom said she was going to visit her sisters in Europe for 3 months ( I was so happy for her, she can finally do things like this due to retirement), Going to Rogers Cup to see my fav tennis players. Being able to go home for 11 days during Christmas.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder?
Happier.
thinner or fatter?
Ummm really I think the same
richer or poorer?
Richer. (due to having a job LOL)
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercising.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating haha, focusing on negative things
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With my favourite people on the planet, my family and BF
19. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I fall in love every day more and more with N (I know soooo cheesy!)
20. What was your favourite TV program?
Big Brother, Amazing Race, Unwrapped
21. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Hate is a strong word....so no
22. What was the best book you read?
Sophie Kinsella’s - Twenties Girl; made me laugh out loud!
23. What did you want and not get?
I am being repetitive I know! A home for BF and I
24. What was your favourite film of 2009?
Oh goodness...umm way to many to name but these come to mind – Taken, The Proposal, The Box – I don’t know why these came to mind.
25. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went home to visit, it was Easter weekend. Had cake and allot of food and presents – turned 26
26. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A license and a home.
27. What kept you sane?. BF
28. Who did you miss?
My Mom, because she is about 4 hours away.
29. Who was the best new person you met?
There are a few girls on a certain website you know who you are
30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009
Not really a life lesson but, if your worrying about something now, ask yourself if it will matter in 1 month, 2 months etc...if no then FORGET ABOUT IT!
01. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Got an office job – finally!
02. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don’t make any...I have stopped due to lack of completion LOL Its too hard to have that hanging over my head...so I just go with the flow and hope for the best!
03. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No
04. Did anyone close to you die?
Thank Goodness 2009 was allot better than 2008 in the respect.
05. What countries did you visit?
Ummm Canada hehe
06. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A home with N...not inhabited by my in-laws
07. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The week N went away to Serbia and I was alone for the first time with his parents...weird week!
08. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Landing a great job which will give me the experience I need to further my career goal
09. What was your biggest failure?
Not moving out when we had planned, due to circumstances with our economy N was laid off and that meant we both had no work! No work + no money = no home
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Once again...2009 was a better year in this department compared to 2008 – much stronger then before!.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm well there is a few...we bought a 31 piece stainless steel pan and pot set from Wolfgang Puck for our new place...it was on sale and could not , not buy it! Most of the best things we bought involve our ‘new ‘place, we think it will be less stressful on us to have things so when the time comes we are not rushing and scrambling to buy these items. Plus sometimes you happen upon a great sale and cannot say NO!
12. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Sister – there is things I think she should be doing that she says she is but clearly she is not and she is getting nowhere and it’s been like this for years. Problem being ...all her problems are created by “others” not her. It’s the case of the Pity Me’s.
13. Where did most of your money go?
Eating out – we do this every weekend because it’s a way to escape the in-laws and have time for us. Once we have our own place though I cannot wait to start making yummy meals and actually getting to relax in our own place.
14. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
A few things come to mind; when my mom said she was going to visit her sisters in Europe for 3 months ( I was so happy for her, she can finally do things like this due to retirement), Going to Rogers Cup to see my fav tennis players. Being able to go home for 11 days during Christmas.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder?
Happier.
thinner or fatter?
Ummm really I think the same
richer or poorer?
Richer. (due to having a job LOL)
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercising.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating haha, focusing on negative things
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With my favourite people on the planet, my family and BF
19. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I fall in love every day more and more with N (I know soooo cheesy!)
20. What was your favourite TV program?
Big Brother, Amazing Race, Unwrapped
21. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Hate is a strong word....so no
22. What was the best book you read?
Sophie Kinsella’s - Twenties Girl; made me laugh out loud!
23. What did you want and not get?
I am being repetitive I know! A home for BF and I
24. What was your favourite film of 2009?
Oh goodness...umm way to many to name but these come to mind – Taken, The Proposal, The Box – I don’t know why these came to mind.
25. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went home to visit, it was Easter weekend. Had cake and allot of food and presents – turned 26
26. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A license and a home.
27. What kept you sane?. BF
28. Who did you miss?
My Mom, because she is about 4 hours away.
29. Who was the best new person you met?
There are a few girls on a certain website you know who you are
30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009
Not really a life lesson but, if your worrying about something now, ask yourself if it will matter in 1 month, 2 months etc...if no then FORGET ABOUT IT!
New Year, New Home??
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For the past 2 years BF and I have wanted to buy a home, and for some reason or another we have been unable and are still living with his parents – my worst nightmare LOL.
As much as it seems great to live rent free, it really isn’t, because we have no place to truly call our own. I want a place to decorate, to relax, have our friends over since I love having dinner parties, living here makes that a tad difficult...ok who am I kidding it makes it extremely difficult!
Well 2010 is going to be the year we FINALLY take the plunge! Things have been looking good, BF found a great job in his field and I will have almost been at my job a year. We have decided that we will attempt to buy a condo by summer and I could not be more excited! I finally feel like our lives are back on track and we can open a new chapter in our lives...let hope engagement is in that new chapter!
Exited is putting it mildly, we have started collecting/buying items for our new place...as I type this there is a 31 piece pot and pans set in my closet, glasses, serving platters, 21 piece knife set all under the bed! If we don’t move out soon, I will not have any room for anything else! Not to mention what I have stored at my mother’s house.
I cannot wait to start thins new journey, it’s a tad scary but I would not have it any other way and I am so so so happy that I can take this journey with the man I love.
As much as it seems great to live rent free, it really isn’t, because we have no place to truly call our own. I want a place to decorate, to relax, have our friends over since I love having dinner parties, living here makes that a tad difficult...ok who am I kidding it makes it extremely difficult!
Well 2010 is going to be the year we FINALLY take the plunge! Things have been looking good, BF found a great job in his field and I will have almost been at my job a year. We have decided that we will attempt to buy a condo by summer and I could not be more excited! I finally feel like our lives are back on track and we can open a new chapter in our lives...let hope engagement is in that new chapter!
Exited is putting it mildly, we have started collecting/buying items for our new place...as I type this there is a 31 piece pot and pans set in my closet, glasses, serving platters, 21 piece knife set all under the bed! If we don’t move out soon, I will not have any room for anything else! Not to mention what I have stored at my mother’s house.
I cannot wait to start thins new journey, it’s a tad scary but I would not have it any other way and I am so so so happy that I can take this journey with the man I love.
Sunday...bloody Sunday
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I hate the end of the weekend...I have always really disliked Sunday. Everything seems to end on Sundays.
If you go on vacation, it usually ends on a Sunday, if someone comes to visit; they usually leave on a Sunday. The weekend ends on a Sunday. It makes me sad!
I wish these things could last forever...but alas they can’t and we must start the week over and anticipate the weekend again!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
If you go on vacation, it usually ends on a Sunday, if someone comes to visit; they usually leave on a Sunday. The weekend ends on a Sunday. It makes me sad!
I wish these things could last forever...but alas they can’t and we must start the week over and anticipate the weekend again!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Happy New Year...again!
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Tonight is Serbian New Years; actually it is New Years for anyone that follows the Julian calendar (Ukrainians, Russians, Bulgarians and most Slavic Eastern European Countries). This New Years is sometimes referred to as The Old New Years. The Julian calendar was introduced in 45 BC by Julius Caesar, it was the only calendar used until the 1500 when some countries started using the Gregorian calendar which we use today.
I can’t speak for other religions or cultures but in the Serbian culture, Dec 31 is party time and Jan 13 is a time for friends and family and to remember our roots and continue to hold them dear. Many people will stay home with friends and family and have food and drink. Here in Canada, especially in big metropolitan cities such as Toronto there will be parties for the younger crowds at Serbian clubs/bars.
So to anyone celebrating tonight I wish you a Sretna Nova Godina! (Happy New Years)!
Love is a battlefield
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I was watching the news last night and they were talking about love and how hard/easy it is to find. They had the author Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote “eat, pray, love” and her new book about relationships and commitment called “committed”. I have not read these books, but my next book will be Eat, pray, love.
This got me thinking about relationships, and what I have always preached to my friends and family is that n o matter how hard it is to find love; it’s harder to keep it. Most people assume that once you have ‘caught’ that great man, that’s it; no more work is needed. No no that is just where all the hard work begins. For me a great relationship consists of communication, trust, and intimacy (I don't mean just sex).
If I ever get aggravated with N, or feel like he is not listening or is doing something that bothers me, I always tell him, and I tell him to tell me too. If I don't know what bothers him, how can I fix the problem, or solve it? Same goes for him. I can't expect him to read my mind. We both have to be looking in the same direction in life for our paths to be consistent, he can't want one thing and I want another, there is no way our relationship will work , if I want to live in Vermont while he wants to move back to Serbia...get my point? :)
Trust....oh the BIG T word! Every magazine covers has something about trust, how to trust your man, how to know if he is cheating, is he trustworthy blah blah blah, it’s enough to make you scream! Why would you be with someone if you had any doubt that he would go behind your back and cheat? When I met N, I told him right away, I will never cheat, if I ever feel like this relationship is not working, or I have any doubt in my mind about you and me, I will tell you, but I will never go behind your back. And I expect the same from him...I'd rather you tell me you are having feelings for someone else, so I can pack my bags and move on instead of you cheating and then telling me. If you have doubts about your partner, how can the relationship be the best it can be? There will always be that little voice that is saying...but what if? I think it would be difficult to have a long and happy relationship with this doubt.
Intimacy!!! WOOHOOO...now I am not just talking about sexual intimacy, of course that is important, each partner should be willing to give and receive. But what I am most refering to is the simple intimate acts such as holding hands, kissing, cuddling. There is something so magical about giving or receiving a gentle kiss from N, I look forward to those more than any other kiss...these kisses seem to say I love you....and always will. Since day one I have not gone to bed without holding N's hand, and I believe this makes our relationship stronger, intimacy connect you and your partner in a special way, it’s a special bond only you two share,...it’s like your own private secret.
Things happen in relationship that will test them, in my three short years with N. two major things come to mind, and I could not imagine dealing with these issues without him. 1.5 years ago I witnessed the death of a loved one, my mom was away in Europe when this happened and it was me and my sister there, at this time BF and I were long distance, as soon as I called him at 5am crying, he didn’t even ask what, he got in the car and drove 4 hours to me. He stayed with me for the funeral; and a few days after until he had to go back to work. I had to be the rock for my family during this time because my mom couldn’t get a flight back right away. N was my rock...
A few months after this traumatic event, I had an emotional breakdown, everything came crumbling down, and my rock barrier had been broken. I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder brought on by a traumatic event (I will write a post about this at a later date)...I do not wish this world wind of thoughts and emotions on anyone! I was a complete mess...N took care of me, he took me to my Dr appointments, my group meetings, he comforted me at night when I would wake up screaming or crying...he made me feel safe. We have seen each other at our best and at our worst, and it’s for that reason I have no doubt in my mind, along with our communication, trust and intimacy that we will make it all the way.
Relationships should always be a work in progress, just like being a DR; new medications, diseases appear every day, and the DR needs to learn about these. That is how a relationship should be, things will come up, things will change, stuff will happen but I believe that if a relationship has these 3 key elements it will prevail and flourish to something even more amazing then you ever thought it could be.
This got me thinking about relationships, and what I have always preached to my friends and family is that n o matter how hard it is to find love; it’s harder to keep it. Most people assume that once you have ‘caught’ that great man, that’s it; no more work is needed. No no that is just where all the hard work begins. For me a great relationship consists of communication, trust, and intimacy (I don't mean just sex).
If I ever get aggravated with N, or feel like he is not listening or is doing something that bothers me, I always tell him, and I tell him to tell me too. If I don't know what bothers him, how can I fix the problem, or solve it? Same goes for him. I can't expect him to read my mind. We both have to be looking in the same direction in life for our paths to be consistent, he can't want one thing and I want another, there is no way our relationship will work , if I want to live in Vermont while he wants to move back to Serbia...get my point? :)
Trust....oh the BIG T word! Every magazine covers has something about trust, how to trust your man, how to know if he is cheating, is he trustworthy blah blah blah, it’s enough to make you scream! Why would you be with someone if you had any doubt that he would go behind your back and cheat? When I met N, I told him right away, I will never cheat, if I ever feel like this relationship is not working, or I have any doubt in my mind about you and me, I will tell you, but I will never go behind your back. And I expect the same from him...I'd rather you tell me you are having feelings for someone else, so I can pack my bags and move on instead of you cheating and then telling me. If you have doubts about your partner, how can the relationship be the best it can be? There will always be that little voice that is saying...but what if? I think it would be difficult to have a long and happy relationship with this doubt.
Intimacy!!! WOOHOOO...now I am not just talking about sexual intimacy, of course that is important, each partner should be willing to give and receive. But what I am most refering to is the simple intimate acts such as holding hands, kissing, cuddling. There is something so magical about giving or receiving a gentle kiss from N, I look forward to those more than any other kiss...these kisses seem to say I love you....and always will. Since day one I have not gone to bed without holding N's hand, and I believe this makes our relationship stronger, intimacy connect you and your partner in a special way, it’s a special bond only you two share,...it’s like your own private secret.
Things happen in relationship that will test them, in my three short years with N. two major things come to mind, and I could not imagine dealing with these issues without him. 1.5 years ago I witnessed the death of a loved one, my mom was away in Europe when this happened and it was me and my sister there, at this time BF and I were long distance, as soon as I called him at 5am crying, he didn’t even ask what, he got in the car and drove 4 hours to me. He stayed with me for the funeral; and a few days after until he had to go back to work. I had to be the rock for my family during this time because my mom couldn’t get a flight back right away. N was my rock...
A few months after this traumatic event, I had an emotional breakdown, everything came crumbling down, and my rock barrier had been broken. I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder brought on by a traumatic event (I will write a post about this at a later date)...I do not wish this world wind of thoughts and emotions on anyone! I was a complete mess...N took care of me, he took me to my Dr appointments, my group meetings, he comforted me at night when I would wake up screaming or crying...he made me feel safe. We have seen each other at our best and at our worst, and it’s for that reason I have no doubt in my mind, along with our communication, trust and intimacy that we will make it all the way.
Relationships should always be a work in progress, just like being a DR; new medications, diseases appear every day, and the DR needs to learn about these. That is how a relationship should be, things will come up, things will change, stuff will happen but I believe that if a relationship has these 3 key elements it will prevail and flourish to something even more amazing then you ever thought it could be.
Good things take work
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I was watching the news last night and they were talking about love and how hard/easy it is to find. They had the author Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote “eat, pray, love” and her new book about relationships and commitment called “committed”. I have not read these books, but my next book will be Eat, pray, love.
This got me thinking about relationships, and what I have always preached to my friends and family is that n o matter how hard it is to find love; it’s harder to keep it. Most people assume that once you have ‘caught’ that great man, that’s it no more work is needed. No no that is just where the all the hard work begins are. For me a great relationship consists of communication, trust, and intimacy (I don't mean just sex, more on that in a min).
If I ever get aggravated with N, or feel like he is not listening or is doing something that bothers me, I always tell him, and I tell him to tell me too. If I don't know what bothers him, how can I fix the problem, or solve it? Same goes for him. I can't expect him to read my mind. We both have to be looking in the same direction in life for our paths to be consistent, he can't want one thing and I want another, there is no way our relationship will work , if I want to live in Vermont while he wants to move back to Serbia...get my point? :)
Trust....oh the BIG T word! Every magazine covers has something about trust, how to trust your man, how to know if he is cheating, is he trustworthy blah blah blah, it’s enough to make you scream! Why would you be with someone if you had any doubt that he would go behind your back and cheat? When I met N, I told him right away, I will never cheat, if I ever feel like this relationship is not working, or I have any doubt in my mind about you and me, I will tell you, but I will never go behind your back. And I expect the same from him...I'd rather you tell me I am having feelings for someone else, so I can pack my bags and move on instead of you cheating and then telling me. If you have doubts about your partner, how can the relationship be the best it can be? There will always be that little voice that is saying...but what if? I think it would be difficult to have a long and happy relationship with this doubt.
Intimacy!!! WOOHOOO...now I am not just talking about sexual intimacy, of course that is important, each partner should be willing to give and receive. But what I am most refereeing to is the simple intimate acts such as holding hands, kissing, cuddling. There is something so magical about giving or receiving a gentle kiss from N, I look forward to those more than any other kiss...these kisses seem to say I love you....and always will. Since day 1 I have not gone to bed without holding N's hand, and I believe this makes our relationship stronger, intimacy connect you and your partner in a special way, it’s a special bond only you 2 share,...it’s like your own private secret.
Things happen in relationship that will test them, in my 3 short years with N 2 major things come to mind, and I could not imagine dealing with these issues without him. 1.5 years ago I witnessed the death of a loved one, my mom was away in Europe when this happened and it was me and my sister there, at this time BF and I were long distance, as soon as I called him at 5am crying, he didn’t even ask what, he got in the car and drove 4 hours to me. He stayed with me for the funeral; and a few days after until he had to go back to work. I had to be the rock for my family during this time because my mom couldn’t get a flight back right away. N was my rock...
A few months after this traumatic event, I had an emotional breakdown, everything came crumbling down, and my rock barrier had been broken. I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder brought on by a traumatic event (I will write a post about this at a later date)...I do not wish this world wind of thoughts and emotions on anyone! I was a complete mess...N took care of me, he took me to my Dr appointments, my group meetings, he comforted me at night when I would wake up screaming or crying...he made me feel safe. We have seen each other at our best and at our worst, and it’s for that reason I have no doubt in my mind, along with our communication, trust and intimacy that we will make it all the way.
Relationships should always be a work in progress, just like being DR new medications, diseases appear every day, and the DR needs to learn about these. That is how a relationship should be, things will come up, things will change, stuff will happen but I believe that if a relationship has these 3 key elements it will prevail and flourish to something even more amazing then you ever thought it could be.
This got me thinking about relationships, and what I have always preached to my friends and family is that n o matter how hard it is to find love; it’s harder to keep it. Most people assume that once you have ‘caught’ that great man, that’s it no more work is needed. No no that is just where the all the hard work begins are. For me a great relationship consists of communication, trust, and intimacy (I don't mean just sex, more on that in a min).
If I ever get aggravated with N, or feel like he is not listening or is doing something that bothers me, I always tell him, and I tell him to tell me too. If I don't know what bothers him, how can I fix the problem, or solve it? Same goes for him. I can't expect him to read my mind. We both have to be looking in the same direction in life for our paths to be consistent, he can't want one thing and I want another, there is no way our relationship will work , if I want to live in Vermont while he wants to move back to Serbia...get my point? :)
Trust....oh the BIG T word! Every magazine covers has something about trust, how to trust your man, how to know if he is cheating, is he trustworthy blah blah blah, it’s enough to make you scream! Why would you be with someone if you had any doubt that he would go behind your back and cheat? When I met N, I told him right away, I will never cheat, if I ever feel like this relationship is not working, or I have any doubt in my mind about you and me, I will tell you, but I will never go behind your back. And I expect the same from him...I'd rather you tell me I am having feelings for someone else, so I can pack my bags and move on instead of you cheating and then telling me. If you have doubts about your partner, how can the relationship be the best it can be? There will always be that little voice that is saying...but what if? I think it would be difficult to have a long and happy relationship with this doubt.
Intimacy!!! WOOHOOO...now I am not just talking about sexual intimacy, of course that is important, each partner should be willing to give and receive. But what I am most refereeing to is the simple intimate acts such as holding hands, kissing, cuddling. There is something so magical about giving or receiving a gentle kiss from N, I look forward to those more than any other kiss...these kisses seem to say I love you....and always will. Since day 1 I have not gone to bed without holding N's hand, and I believe this makes our relationship stronger, intimacy connect you and your partner in a special way, it’s a special bond only you 2 share,...it’s like your own private secret.
Things happen in relationship that will test them, in my 3 short years with N 2 major things come to mind, and I could not imagine dealing with these issues without him. 1.5 years ago I witnessed the death of a loved one, my mom was away in Europe when this happened and it was me and my sister there, at this time BF and I were long distance, as soon as I called him at 5am crying, he didn’t even ask what, he got in the car and drove 4 hours to me. He stayed with me for the funeral; and a few days after until he had to go back to work. I had to be the rock for my family during this time because my mom couldn’t get a flight back right away. N was my rock...
A few months after this traumatic event, I had an emotional breakdown, everything came crumbling down, and my rock barrier had been broken. I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder brought on by a traumatic event (I will write a post about this at a later date)...I do not wish this world wind of thoughts and emotions on anyone! I was a complete mess...N took care of me, he took me to my Dr appointments, my group meetings, he comforted me at night when I would wake up screaming or crying...he made me feel safe. We have seen each other at our best and at our worst, and it’s for that reason I have no doubt in my mind, along with our communication, trust and intimacy that we will make it all the way.
Relationships should always be a work in progress, just like being DR new medications, diseases appear every day, and the DR needs to learn about these. That is how a relationship should be, things will come up, things will change, stuff will happen but I believe that if a relationship has these 3 key elements it will prevail and flourish to something even more amazing then you ever thought it could be.
Woe is Me
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Here is a quote I like to think I came up with but I could be wrong, " Life is a buffet, you need to get up and get what you want!"
I say this often when I come in contact with friends or family who seem to always think...'oh why is nothing working out for me', or 'why is life easier for others but not me', or 'why can't this and this just happen to me'.
Look people, life is hard, its a struggle. people are dealing with issues big and small, and we should not be the ones to say "look what they have, why can't I have that" Everything comes with a price. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they have happiness, health love etc...there is always something missing. and Vice versa.
I am a big advocate of going after what you want, no one will get it for you, it won't just fall from they sky. You need to seek it go after it, grab it and never let go!
I am sure we all wish that every time we wanted something it would just appear...would't that be grand? Of course!! And sometimes things happen easier then other things but that doesn't mean that you can sit and let life pass you by because you think your entitled to it...that you don't have to do anything and it will happen. Along with this comes attitude, how can you possible achieve your goals if your negative all the time? we are our biggest fans, and our one and only best friend, if you think you can't do something then you probably won't accomplish it because your so negative! Everyone fails, that does not mean your a failure....get back up and try again! A failure is the one that stays down and doesn't try again!
Know I am not saying that I am Miss go getter and have the best attitude, by no means at all. I have my days when I just wish life would give me everything....it doesn't and so I have to think of plan B. I just think how great life could be if everyone tried there hardest to live there best.
I say this often when I come in contact with friends or family who seem to always think...'oh why is nothing working out for me', or 'why is life easier for others but not me', or 'why can't this and this just happen to me'.
Look people, life is hard, its a struggle. people are dealing with issues big and small, and we should not be the ones to say "look what they have, why can't I have that" Everything comes with a price. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they have happiness, health love etc...there is always something missing. and Vice versa.
I am a big advocate of going after what you want, no one will get it for you, it won't just fall from they sky. You need to seek it go after it, grab it and never let go!
I am sure we all wish that every time we wanted something it would just appear...would't that be grand? Of course!! And sometimes things happen easier then other things but that doesn't mean that you can sit and let life pass you by because you think your entitled to it...that you don't have to do anything and it will happen. Along with this comes attitude, how can you possible achieve your goals if your negative all the time? we are our biggest fans, and our one and only best friend, if you think you can't do something then you probably won't accomplish it because your so negative! Everyone fails, that does not mean your a failure....get back up and try again! A failure is the one that stays down and doesn't try again!
Know I am not saying that I am Miss go getter and have the best attitude, by no means at all. I have my days when I just wish life would give me everything....it doesn't and so I have to think of plan B. I just think how great life could be if everyone tried there hardest to live there best.
Welcome!
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Ok so I believe I was tricked into starting this blog, ok no I wasn't tricked but I was motivated by fellow bloggers I have come to know and well I said heck why not. I might not have anything intresting to say, but I wll try to be intresting :) Welcome and I hope you enjoy your time here!
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