Trifecta of knowledge

First of all friends, I don't know if I used trifecta in its proper sense, but I like the word so I gave it a shot! Basically it means I have 3 types of awesomeness to share with you!

1) Music awesomeness- I need to make this very clear to start. I am not a big fan of American Idol and I do not follow it. However, my ladies at work do and they made me listen to one of the contestants. In the first 5 seconds of hearing his voice I knew I was in love. He has a rough, raspy tone which I relate to as a Mumford and Sons or Ray Lamontagne sound. Amazingly, this guy ended up winning the show! I look forward to hearing more music from him!

Folks I present to you... Phillip Phillips!

Volcano- Phillip Phillips

His first official original- Home

2) Food awesomeness- Now that cool fruit is back in our stores you must try a smoothie! This week I tried making this with Strawberry flavored greek yoghurt, blackberries, strawberries and bananas. I wanted to add some protein in the shake, so I added a Tbsp of peanut butter. Sonya says it tasted like peanut butter and jelly! A delicious concoction!

3) Book worm awesomeness- I was challenged to read the Hunger Game series and was warned it was addicting. I had gotten through a few chapters this past week, but hibernated last night and a good part of today reading the book. It was FANTASTIC! I look forward to reading the 2nd book in the series!

My next blog will be shoe-licious!! xxx

Thing 30- Things to be Remembered by

Wow! I have made it! We are now at thing 30! It has not been perfect (1 post a day), but I must say it was almost perfect for this busy lady!

List 10 things you would hope to be remembered by:


1) My smile
2) My kindness
3) My goofiness
4) My love for children
5) My voice
6) My love for Zumba (possibly tying into the goofiness)
7) My style
8) My love of bright colours
9) My love of chai lattes
10) My lovableness (and my ability to create a new vocabulary!)

Sneak peak into my future: As of last night....there is a very probable possibility that I will be running the Spartan Race in Calgary this August! Check out the link! I think it looks like a great challenge but lots of fun!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9ftAgxDRjbQ#!

The future of my blogging: More fitness...I want to get more music into this blog as well because I love music so much! As well I'm finding many great food/meal/recipes on Pinterest that I would love to try and then share! See you around!

Your Canadian Girl   xxx

Thing 29- Misunderstandings

Let's start off with today's question and then I will fill you in with my lack of presence on my blog this past week!

Today's question: What do you think people misunderstand most about you? I can't think of a serious one...but people think I have the best job because I have 2 months off. As well people think because I am a teacher that I have all the money a girl needs. I wish what they thought was true, but it's far from that..I won't go into detail and complain...but it's just not as easy as it sounds.

My lack of presence on my blog? Well for one, work has been insane with corrections. As well I was doing some last training for the half marathon and then the LONG WEEKEND!!

Top 5 of my May Long Weekend!


1) My man- He is great for so many reasons and I was so lucky to get to spend part of my long weekend with him! He's funny, kind, loving, great with kids! Here's a few pics to show you why I love him!

                    

2) I ran a half marathon with my sister! It felt AMAZING to do such a challenge and to share the experience with my sister! The training payed off and I think I am going to have to try another one sometime in my future! My sister was a real trooper! Like I said I love adventures and let me say that this journey has been a real adventure. I have developed a love for running that I never knew I had in me! Pics to come :)

3) Two great friends got married on my birthday!! Mitch couldn't wipe that smile off his face through the whole ceremony. Feel lucky to be considered their friend! Mitch has been SUCH a great support and friend throughout the last few years in Edmonton. It has been great to get to know Kelsey more and to see them as a couple. I can't wait to see what is ahead for them. Love you both!!

4) My family- Was great to spend time with my parents, brother, sister and nephews. My family spoiled me with my favorite meals and birthday cake! My little 5 year old nephew today came and gave me a giant hug after breakfast telling me that he loved me and misses me! Melted my heart! I got to watch my little nephew come out of the bathroom with sheer excitement because he took his first ever poop in the big toilet!! Was soo cute to watch how proud he was over this BIG accomplishment!

5) An extra long weekend! Because I have tomorrow off, I got to truly enjoy today by sticking my nose in a great book! I'm on the last book of the Millenium series and quite enjoying it! I encourage you to read them if you have never picked that series up!

Tomorrow although I have off will be spent working...always a nice feeling with you have a day that you get LOTS accomplished with minimal distractions!

Tomorrow's post will be the last of the 30 things challenge!!

Until then!! xxx

Thing 28- Love Language

Today's question: What is your love language?


Words of affirmation: 


Actions don't always speak louder than words. If this is  your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words 'I love you," are important- hearing the reason behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave shattered and are not easily forgotten. - This is what the website said after I took the quiz!


This makes so much sense in many ways. In a relationship I need to hear that things are great and that I am loved. Work wise, I need to hear that I am doing a good job for me to believe that I am. 


5 sleeps until race day!!! This last week I am just running little 5 Kms to keep me in shape, but not to tire my legs out too much. 


A great snack? Try a grapefruit! I love it! I used to eat it ALL the time and now I never do, so it was a great treat!


Until tomorrow! xxx

Thing 27- Favorite thing

This is a great distraction from my correcting but here I go!

Today's question: What is your favorite body part and why? Okay here goes to me being really vain....my favorite body part...is NOT my crooked nose or my hazel eyes, or my baby hairs or my my short legs and thick thighs...I most like my boobs. Ha vain right? They are the perfect size in my eyes..not to big and not to small....I don't really want to have kids because I fear of me loosing what they are right now!

Food note: I ate the salmon salad today! Great tasting, but I would add a little feta cheese and some fresh balsamic vinaigrette when I go to eat the salad.

As well for supper I made a really easy smoothie...the recipe comes from Pinterest! Here's the link!http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/news/20-quick-and-healthy-breakfast-ideas/ It's a website with tons of quick, easy and healthy breakfasts!

5 days till race day!! Eeeek!


Lastly, Music note: It is truly a sappy song but I love it!I discovered it today. Can you guess where?!...Yes...8tracks.com!!  It's called Perfect Two by Auburn..here's a few lines of the lyrics:

You can be the peanut butter to my jelly
You can be the butterflies that I feel in my belly
You can be the captain
And I can be your first mate
You can be the chills that I feel on our first date
You can be the hero
And I can be your sidekick
You can be the tear That I cry if we ever split
You can be the rain from the cloud when it's stormin'
Or u can be the sun when it shines in the mornin'

Until tomorrow! xxx

Thing 26- World's Notions

I have been non-existant on my blog lately! Sorry my dear readers! The past week has been overwhelmingly  busy with work and this weekend was overwhelmingly beautiful and warm! The majority of yesterday and today were spent outside, so here I am not Sunday night blogging with a burn keeping me toasty warm!

Today's question: What popular notion do you think the world has wrong? I'm going to be specific to our society. It seems like to be successful here you have to be busy beyond all get out. Family's split, kids have issues with drogues, theft etc all because there is no time spent as a family anymore...why? Because everyone is kept so busy with their work lives. A dear friend Laura reminds us often of how this isn't everywhere. Mexico takes time to relax, other countries have longer lunch breaks to allow their citizens to spend time outside and be refreshed. I truly wish our society could be more layed back.

Health note: 6 days till race day!!


Foodliscious: Right now I am making the salmon salad which I had intended to make last week. Basically you cook brown rice pasta and salmon. Meanwhile I cut up some of all the veggies I had. Tonight in my fridge I have carrots, red pepper and cherry tomatoes. The veggies are diced and mixed in a bowl with some spinach. When the pasta is done, I will mix that in the veggies. I will mix all of that in balsamic vinaigrette. Lastly, I will flake the salmon and mix it in my salad. This salad could have whatever veggies you choose to put in it! I'll let you know tomorrow how tasty it is!

Breakfastliscious: A breakfast that is simple and that I love is....granola with greek yoghurt, a tad of lactaid milk and fresh raspberries. Try it! It's lovely!

Thing 25- Dinner with ancestors!

Right now I am writing with a frozen mouth. The last time it should be frozen for awhile now. My friends say I sound frozen when I text them so I apologize for sounding sloppy tonight!

Health note: Today I tried adding avocado and tomatoes to my breakfast sandwich which consists of egg, toast and bacon. I've never been a big avocado fan but it is a great source of minerals and vitamins. I must say I enjoyed it!

Today's question: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

There are so many people I would love to meet and learn more about! 

One that comes to mind is Noah from the Bible...I can't imagine what his life would have been like! 

Another is Einstein...I have heard he was so smart that he was weird...I am curious as to if I could hold a conversation with him and what he would compare to in our world today!

What would we eat?! That's pretty random! I guess my favorite fancy meal: Ribs!

Tomorrow I will try and put up a recipe I am going to make tonight!!

Until tomorrow xxx

Thing 24- Family Dynamics

Today has been a roller coaster day: Firstly a dear friend got bad news job wise :(...then I managed to run 19.5 K....longest yet! :) :) ....then I find out that a dear boy who has been battling cancer is in his last days. :( :( Hard to hear of a young life being cut short. Don't mean to get you all down, but it has just been what I have been thinking about today.

19.5 K!! YEY!! I must say I enjoyed the first 15 K!! But the last 5 were tough to keep motivated. I loved the new route I took, a new adventure! I found an intriguing path that I only ran down a short distance, but it is a MUST to go back there on my next run!

Today's question: What is your family dynamic of your childhood versus now? 


You think I'm going to remember back to when I was a kid?! Me and my brother were tight and my two older sisters always fought! Now we all get along but we are way too far away! I have always gotten along with mom and dad, but they get more and more special to me as the years go by! Mom and dad have both taught me great things and they are never far away for whatever question may arise!

Until tomorrow xxx

Thing 23- Hobbies

Life note: I must thank my brother for showing me 8tracks.com! I told you yesterday that if you are a runner you must  download the app, but if you are anybody you should! I use it now when I am marking...they literally have a playlist for everything! I keep so focused because it is not my own music. To top it off I love discovering music so this is a great way as well!

Fitness note: It is less than 3 weeks till my half marathon. Last night I went of Pinterest and used my Eat Clean book to create a menu for the week..snacks ..meals..everything! I had lots of fun and hope that I can stick as close to it as possible this week!

Today's question: List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.


1) Listening to music-  Why do I love this so much? It puts me in a great mood. Or helps me deal with sadness etc. I don't know what it is about me but I thrive off of music. I love laying in bed in the dark listening to music, i love driving with my windows open and singing at the top of my lungs, I love singing in the shower to my favorite tunes, I'll even play tunes to help me wake up in the morning.


2) Going for runs- I have never been much of a runner until this spring. I must say it is an activity I am really hoping to keep around for a life time. I feel great after a run. I can enjoy the scenery and it gives me time to reflect on life. Love love love!!


3) Playing music -  This has been a hobby of mine since I was wee little. With my busy life I don't find the time like I used to play music! Thank goodness for summers! When I go home I love playing the piano (I hope one day to have my own!) and in the summer I love sitting outside, especially around a campfire, playing my guitar.


4) Reading- Again an activity I need to learn to fit into my everyday life. Usually on holidays like Christmas you will see me curled up with my nose in a book. I never like reading until probably Grade 11 or 12 and now I always have a long list of books to read next! I'm always open for suggestions too!


5) Baking/Cooking- I don't do this alot either, but I love it. I am big into adventures, so I like finding new recipes and trying them out! I can't wait until I have a family to try them on! Although my little kiddlies may not be into the adventures! I guess time will tell.

Until tomorrow! xxx

Thing 22- The future

Today's question: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?


Can I just say that I don't look very far into my future. Today and tomorrow always seems to be lots to deal with! Think about 10 and 15 years is kinda crazy!

5 years: 5 years will put me at 30. I hope to be married to the man of my dreams and maybe even have one kid! Maybe teaching part-time. I imagine probably owning a house in a city/town. Seeings as I'll be moving to Lloyd this year, maybe 5 years will find me there...maybe though I'll be somewhere new! I'm hoping that in 5 years time I can say that I have traveled to some amazing spots in the world. I want to say that I have been sky diving!


10 years: This puts me at 35. Maybe I'll have 2-3 kids by then. In my ideal world, I would love to be a house mom by this time. I love cooking and trying new recipes and I don't mind cleaning..so a house mom I would love to be. Ideally as well I would love to be on an acreage by this point in my life. Hopefully I am surrounded by some amazing friends. I too hope in ten years time I'll have a healthy mom and dad still that I can have fun with!


15 years: This puts me at 40...AHHH SCARY!!! Hopefully I will be on an acreage for sure by this point. With 3 of 4 kids? I hope to travel with my growing family. I want to be a stylin mama at 40!

LIFE NOTE: Okay so I went to Lloyd about 3 weeks ago and one of my car pool buddies ordered a White hot chocolate with a peppermint tea bag in it from Tim Hortons. I decided to try it Friday and it is HEAVENLY! It's so funny ordering it because it always throws the TH employees off! ....¨¨A tea bag in you say?!¨¨

FITNESS NOTE: When leaving on my run today I had planned on running 20 K. I wasn't a very wise girl today because I had only ate a banana and granola bar all day. So a run at 5 p.m. with only that in my stomach was not fitting for a 20 K run! I managed to make it 11K with one stop at Safeway for some Gatorade. The Gatorade did help bring life back into me enough to make it the 11K distance. Maybe Monday I can make the 20K...I felt like I disappointed myself, so a good lesson learned today!

On a positive note: I downloaded the 8tracks radio app on my phone. ALL RUNNERS YOU MUST GET THIS!!! I found a workout playlist that took me through my run. I love it because it is not the typical songs on my Iphone. I get more energy when I listen to new, or old....different music.

Until next time...tomorrow? xox

Thing 21- Supapowas

Today's question:  If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?


Funny that this question pops up now. My students this past week had to write about what talent they would choose if they could. What would I pick? I have two in mind:


1) Fly- This is the typical one that I think everyone has imagined! I would like it because then I think I could afford to travel! I want to travel the world, but I just got no money to do it! As well with my dear sister and her family so far away, flying would allow me to visit them more often.

2) Remove bad memories/feelings- I know that bad memories/experiences/feelings help shape a person. I am a firm believer that it makes one stronger. But it hurts me to see people hurt. I would love to just go and take away whatever is causing them to hurt. I don't know about you, but I have had bad memories that have bombarded my mind and wouldn't go away. As much as I tried, I would think about those things. At times like that it would be great to have the power to make them disappear!

Fitness note: My goal this weekend is to run 20 km...that is 1 km short of the half marathon...I checked the weather and it seems like I will be able to train outside in some sun! I know that is a big goal but I hope I can reach it!

I don't know about you...but I can't WAIT for the weekend!!


Until tomorrow!! xxx

Thing 20- Childhood memories

Okay folks, you must read my life note first before reading today's question. Why? Well I have exciting life news today!!!!

Life note: At my interview last night I was told I would hear whether I got the job or not today or tomorrow. Well tonight at about 9 p.m. I saw that I had a email on my phone. Low and behold it was the superintendent of the school division. Ready to hear about his message??!!..........Well......He offered me a FULL TIME probationary (meaning 1 yr contract) position at the ONLY French Immersion school in the Lloyd region!!!!! EEEEK!!! Even better, it will become a permanent contract half way through next year....So folks...I AM MOVING TO...Lloydminster. It has something I have been looking at since February. It was something I was not a fan of to start, but now I have come to terms with being further away from family and I am quite liking the idea of being close to the love of my life!

Okay okay...Today's question: What are 3 of your childhood memories?


1. This memory I have already shared earlier so I will make it brief. I remember being stung in the mouth by a bee when I was three. Ever since I have been quite afraid of these mini monsters.

2. When I was little we went to get a new lab. There was a litter of them and I was so excited to pick one out. I fell instantly in love with the outsider of the group: a cuddly black lab. I was crushed when my parents decided to pick the yellow lab. If they had only listened to me! Our dog ended up being a dog version of the energizer bunny! Don't get me wrong..I loved our dog Sheeba. But to this day, I still think that if they had only listened to me, we could've had a calmer dog!

3. By the end of this one you will think I am a spoiled brat. When my mom turned forty some friends of ours planned a surprise party. Dad was in on it too. None of us kids knew, so the plan of the Friday night was to go swimming. As a 9 year old from the country, a trip into town for swimming was quite the occasion. We had to make a stop to our friends house on the way ....and SURPRISE!!! Well I was some mad! My swimming night had got ruined by a silly surprise party! haha oooooh my right?!

Only 10 more of these crazy posts!!


xxx- This Canadian Girl needs to try and settle it down now. Until tomorrow!

Thing 19- I dream a dream....

Well fellow friends, here I thought I wouldn't get a chance to blog and here I am. Almost missed the mark though!

Today's question: If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?


Dreaming big: Somewhere in Tahiti where I could lay on the beach all day and play my guitar, or surf. I'd love to live in a beach hut!!

Somewhat more realistic: Last year, I really tried to move to BC.For example Kelowna. And to this day that would be my place I would choose..Why you may say? Let me help you!!

1. I LOVE my family, so I don't want to be countries away.
2. I am a proud Canadian girl!! 
3. I am a huge fan of winter, but in past years I have discovered I am a even BIGGER fan of mild winters.
4. I could still work, but be super close to the mountains.
5. There are tons of lakes so I could spend my summer camped out on a beach or out on the lake boating.
6. I love the outdoors and out there I saw lots of beautiful country side.

Last year when I was out in Vernon, Kelowna area, I nicknamed that area my paradise in Canada. This is exactly why I would be thrilled to live out there.

Life note: Excited to go, but sad to leave is kind of my thoughts of the day. I had an interview that went well!! So now I have to wait for the verdict! I am enthusiastic and exhilarated to take another step in my life, but I am sad for the amazing people I will be leaving here. In the past 3 years at my job, I have worked with some amazing, fun, supportive, creative ladies. They have became dear friends to me. We are at different steps of our lives, but we just mesh so well. It will be a tough spot to fill in my heart.

Until tomorrow xxx