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