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