Dear Coffee: We need to chat. You know how much I love you right? We first met in high school during long outings with friends, and you kept me company all through university when every night was an all-nighter. You greet me in the morning, always smelling fresh and oh so good. You keep me… Continue Reading
Category Archives: randomness
My Most Popular Posts for 2011
I did a lot of writing this past year. Some posts got a lot of attention, others went completely unnoticed. But every one of them was written from the heart and never with the mindset of “I wonder how many page views this post will get”. I’ve always maintained that I write for the enjoyment… Continue Reading
So this is what 32 looks like
I turned 32 on Saturday. I took a picture to capture what 32 looks like through the eyes of my Blackberry. 32 years old, 32 weeks pregnant. Yes…those are my pj’s. They’re soft, fuzzy and comfortable. I wear them pregnant, not pregnant and in front of anyone who dares come over unannounced. And yes…my husband… Continue Reading
Why do the Little Bumps Hurt so Much?!
Smallest bruise ever but you have to believe me when I say it hurts like a mudgy!… Continue Reading
The Post where I rave about my Vita-Mix
Things that make me happy: Sunny days Sleep Running Silly giggles with Fit Boy Things that make my tummy happy: Avocado Fresh from the garden vegetables Smoothies Lately, my tummy hasn’t been too happy as it grows, expands and revolts, all in the name of baby-growing. But when it is feelin’ good, I love me… Continue Reading
Surviving an Unplugged Week
If you’re like me, you’re about hip deep in social media. I wouldn’t come anywhere close to calling myself a professional. More like an enthusiastic amateur. I like to stay plugged in, see how people are doing on Twitter and Facebook and of course, catch up on some of my favourite blogs. Often times, I… Continue Reading
10 Must-Haves for Every Fit Mom
1. Jogging Stroller 2. Water bottle 3. Compact diaper bag 4. Sun screen/hat (for you and the kids) 5. Good running shoes 6. Resistance bands (easiest, most portable gym ever) 7. Creativity (jump squats at the park anyone?) 8. Patience (self-explanatory) 9. A plan 10. A back-up Plan (very self-explanatory)… Continue Reading
10 of my (very) Guilty Pleasures (don’t judge)
1. Pizza, the sooner it soaks through the box, the better it tastes 2. Pepsi slurpees 3. Sour Cream’n’Onion Chips 4. Smarties Blizzards 5. Hagan Daaz 6. Artichoke and Adagio dip 7. Skor dip with (or without) apples 8. Broccoli salad with mayo and lots of bacon 9. Bacon 10. McDonald’s french fries. Tomorrow: 10… Continue Reading
10 Reasons not to live with Regrets
1. Living in the past prevents living in the present and planning for the future 2. We learn from all our experiences, both good and bad 3. We learn the most from our mistakes 4. We become stronger through surviving adversity 5. Life is not meant to be perfect, it’s meant to be lived 6.… Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes you just gotta have fun with it
Who says Goggles are just for Swimming?… Continue Reading