I'm a lover of lists. I make them for any and all reasons. So when I came across 30 Days of Lists, I immediately signed up. It's really not expensive ($6? most people spend that on a crazy coffee order that requires way too many words), and there are tons of downloads, printables, and tutorials. Totally worth it in my opinion.
I'm realistic though; it is September, and starting next week I will be working full-time (+) again, as well as starting two new courses...so even though the idea of making a really cute mini-book to update and fill with these lists is a nice idea, it isn't going to happen this month.
Instead I'm going to try and keep them on here. Posting all 30 lists may not be very realistic either, but hey...a girl can dream. And maybe one day I'll take all of these and make that mini-book.
LIST #1: GOALS FOR THIS MONTH
1. Complete a 5K
- I'm petrified and nursing a slightly pulled muscle in my leg, but this has been a goal since January and my dad and I are both signed up for this one. So it's happening.
2. Eat three meals a day
- My eating habits this summer have gotten way ridiculous. Going back to work should fix this.
3. Finish making/hanging the panels in my livingroom
- If this project works, there will be pictures.
4. Keep up at school/work
- Once I fall behind, there's no catching up (as I've learned from experience). The longer I can stay on top of things at work, the better. Plus, I've taken a course with one of these profs before, and falling behind isn't pretty.
5. Finish the two books I've been reading since July.
- They're good....honestly...but there's so much other stuff to do in the summer. And when I sit outside to read, I fall asleep. Every time. (I bought the best lounge chair EVER in June.) However, there are 50+ other books that I would like to move on to, and I really want to finish these ones first.
There are a few other small things that I could throw on here, but five is enough for now.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
...thoughts on a final letter
Jack Layton's last letter to Canada
Reading Jack Layton's last letter to Canada this morning stirred something up.
If, God forbid, I am ever in the same situation as he was, I'd like...
- to be so aware of my position and my surroundings, instead of lost in a haze of fear.
- to be so focused on what needs to be done, instead of dwelling on what has happened.
- to think about others, instead of worrying about myself.
- to be a source of encouragement for those around me, instead of wallowing in despair.
- to be able to be so optimistic about the future, instead of begging or bargaining for more time.
- to be as thankful, instead of bitter.
- to have as much dignity and class.
- to feel only the hope, the love, and the optimism.
The reason that this letter stirred something up is because not only is it an inspiration about dealing with the end of life, but more so, how to live a good life, each and every day.
RIP Mr. Layton
Reading Jack Layton's last letter to Canada this morning stirred something up.
If, God forbid, I am ever in the same situation as he was, I'd like...
- to be so aware of my position and my surroundings, instead of lost in a haze of fear.
- to be so focused on what needs to be done, instead of dwelling on what has happened.
- to think about others, instead of worrying about myself.
- to be a source of encouragement for those around me, instead of wallowing in despair.
- to be able to be so optimistic about the future, instead of begging or bargaining for more time.
- to be as thankful, instead of bitter.
- to have as much dignity and class.
- to feel only the hope, the love, and the optimism.
The reason that this letter stirred something up is because not only is it an inspiration about dealing with the end of life, but more so, how to live a good life, each and every day.
RIP Mr. Layton
Saturday, August 20, 2011
...a new favourite
I have a lot of favourites in life.
Favourite television shows, movies, and books.
Favourite restauarants, stores, and areas of the city to shop in.
Favourite fruits, vegetables, cereals, and drinks.
Favourite kinds of pens, post-its, and mechanical pencils (I'm a stationary nerd.)
Favourite times of day, days of the week, months, and seasons.
Favourite websites, blogs, and magazines.
Favourite holidays and people.
One of my latest favourites is an accessory. After seeing a giveaway on Kelly Purkey's blog, I immediately went to Basil the Cat's etsy shop and bought myself an inital necklace.
It shipped quickly; it was in a very cute, sturdy package; and I love it completely. The chain is pretty delicate, so I'm not wearing it every day - plus I'm a bit of an accessory junkie, so it's rare that I wear the same necklace for several days in a row. But I LOVE this one. It's a great length and just a bit more of a personal touch than most necklaces.
Favourite television shows, movies, and books.
Favourite restauarants, stores, and areas of the city to shop in.
Favourite fruits, vegetables, cereals, and drinks.
Favourite kinds of pens, post-its, and mechanical pencils (I'm a stationary nerd.)
Favourite times of day, days of the week, months, and seasons.
Favourite websites, blogs, and magazines.
Favourite holidays and people.
One of my latest favourites is an accessory. After seeing a giveaway on Kelly Purkey's blog, I immediately went to Basil the Cat's etsy shop and bought myself an inital necklace.
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| Left = from Basil the Cat's etsy. Right = the silver M necklace that I purchased |
It shipped quickly; it was in a very cute, sturdy package; and I love it completely. The chain is pretty delicate, so I'm not wearing it every day - plus I'm a bit of an accessory junkie, so it's rare that I wear the same necklace for several days in a row. But I LOVE this one. It's a great length and just a bit more of a personal touch than most necklaces.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
...the best Mexican restaurant within three hours of this city
Paradiso in Grand Forks.
Two weeks ago, I sent a text to a friend of mine and asked if she wanted to go for lunch the following week. She said sure, then asked where.
My response? "Grand Forks"
Now, she's pretty easy going, and also on vacation, so she was completely game. And we proceeded to plan a bit of a shopping day, based solely around a fantastic lunch at Paradiso.
I order the Taco Grande. It's one of the most basic items on the menu; a ground beef taco with rice, about a pound of cheese, and some lettuce and sour cream on the side. I've yet to actually finish the whole thing, and it's only $7 (I'm not going to get into the serving size vs price discussion....but come on).
The shopping that day was pretty good as well. I found a piece of metal wall art that I first saw in Edmonton months and months ago (but couldn't bring home at the time) and some great deals on back to school stuff. But really.....the food was totally worth the drive down alone.
Two weeks ago, I sent a text to a friend of mine and asked if she wanted to go for lunch the following week. She said sure, then asked where.
My response? "Grand Forks"
Now, she's pretty easy going, and also on vacation, so she was completely game. And we proceeded to plan a bit of a shopping day, based solely around a fantastic lunch at Paradiso.
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| Don't mind the bite of food already missing....I couldn't wait. |
I order the Taco Grande. It's one of the most basic items on the menu; a ground beef taco with rice, about a pound of cheese, and some lettuce and sour cream on the side. I've yet to actually finish the whole thing, and it's only $7 (I'm not going to get into the serving size vs price discussion....but come on).
The shopping that day was pretty good as well. I found a piece of metal wall art that I first saw in Edmonton months and months ago (but couldn't bring home at the time) and some great deals on back to school stuff. But really.....the food was totally worth the drive down alone.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
...summer shot #4
A few weeks ago, I found this awesome candy-kabob. How adorable is the octopus and the green fish?
(I'd comment on how the candy actually tasted, but two pieces down the kabob and there was a human hair literally embedded in a piece of the candy. Not just on it, but right through it. *gag*)
Monday, August 15, 2011
...my favourite time of day
For most of July, I was getting up earlier than I had for the past year and making the drive across the city to take a university course.
And almost every day, this was my view....
Driving across the city at 7:30 in the morning is a completely different experience than driving across the city even two hours later. Most people driving at that time in the morning are doing so with a bit more purpose; trying to get to work or an appointment on time, so traffic moves...which I love.
But the best part is really just the air. It's cleaner and clearer that early in the morning than later on in the day. I'm not sure if it is the temperature or the lack of traffic or something else. But it's really calming, even when you're making a 45 minute drive (possibly on very little sleep).
Now that the course is done, I've gotten in the typical summer habit of staying up later and sleeping a good portion of the morning away. And part of me misses those clear early morning drives.
And almost every day, this was my view....
Driving across the city at 7:30 in the morning is a completely different experience than driving across the city even two hours later. Most people driving at that time in the morning are doing so with a bit more purpose; trying to get to work or an appointment on time, so traffic moves...which I love.
But the best part is really just the air. It's cleaner and clearer that early in the morning than later on in the day. I'm not sure if it is the temperature or the lack of traffic or something else. But it's really calming, even when you're making a 45 minute drive (possibly on very little sleep).
Now that the course is done, I've gotten in the typical summer habit of staying up later and sleeping a good portion of the morning away. And part of me misses those clear early morning drives.
Monday, August 1, 2011
...what August is all about
August is for:
- sleeping in
- lunches on patios
- keeping things simple
- keeping things clean
- increasing my distance
- listening to my body when it needs a rest
- two musicals
- lots of appointments
- zip lining (good lord help me...)
- eating ice cream
- continued purging of needless things
- preparing to go back to work
- watching movies
- new sewing projects
- taking lots of pictures
- hanging up art that will finally be framed
- farmers' markets
- amazing Mexican food only two hours away
- trying new recipes
- painting
- reconnecting with old friends
- breathing it all in
- sleeping in
- lunches on patios
- keeping things simple
- keeping things clean
- increasing my distance
- listening to my body when it needs a rest
- two musicals
- lots of appointments
- zip lining (good lord help me...)
- eating ice cream
- continued purging of needless things
- preparing to go back to work
- watching movies
- new sewing projects
- taking lots of pictures
- hanging up art that will finally be framed
- farmers' markets
- amazing Mexican food only two hours away
- trying new recipes
- painting
- reconnecting with old friends
- breathing it all in
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