I'm doing me.

Oh hey Thursday- nice to see you.

My emotions have been a rollar-coaster this week. It's always sad when a good friend leaves from a visit, also going from being with family and friends 24/7 to being back to just one is a big adjustment.

I've been thinking more and more on how I am going to accomplish some of my goals this year. The reality is I am not happy with my body and I am the only one that can change it- my schedule right now is showing me more and more attempting to work out after a day at work is less likely.  So I am toying around with the idea of getting up early ( already hate the sound of that...) and working out before work. Now I'm not saying I'll do this every day ( who am I kidding?) but at least 2 days a week- mostly to ensure I get the work out's in.... because currently the only for sure work-out I'm getting is Jam on Tuesday's nights. Most weekend's I'm able to fit something in but I need to do more.

So early mornings- here we come? 

If I don't put in the time- I won't see any changes... and changes are a must at this point.

My diet is the second thing to conquer some home cooked meals- my life seems to not allow me any time to grocery shop which is awful- so i eat mismashed meals and lack of things that are great often.... time to relearn to cook?

Adventures to come at this point I guess.....

I read this quote today on daily love and thought it was a great way to end the post today- speaks to some of the things I find myself trying to remember these days.

“Perhaps the greatest mistake we can make, which causes loss of self-respect, is making the opinions of others more important than our own opinion of ourselves. You’ll find no shortage of opinions directed at you. If you allow them to undermine your self-respect, you’re seeking the respect of others over your own, and you’re abdicating yourself.”
-Wayne Dyer

 Peace and love.
vb.

In the moment.

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. -Mother Teresa

Hit the ground running.

I can already feel sickness coming on. :(

So lots of tea and Orange Juice are in my future.

What better way to feel better than some music.

So here are my top choices of this week.

Two of the entries are from our lovely UK neighbours.

1. Shine a light- McFly feat. Taio Cruz

This song was sent to me by my lovely scottish friends. A great beat/ cute lyrics and Taio Cruz how could I say no?




2. Happy tears- Cheryl Cole.

I was introduced to Cheryl on my trip to Scotland in '09. Her single ' Fight for this love' got me hooked to her music and I've been listening ever since. One of my best friends got me her latest cd for my secret santa gift and its amazing. This is one of the songs that has struck a chord with me right now.. the audio quality is a tad off but you get the idea.




Instead of adding a third video this week- I want to let you know about a hilarious site you should check out. Its called James Van Der Memes  and its a series of James Van Der Beek faces- the most famous being his cry scene from Dawson's creek. I can remember in high school pausing the tape at this scene and laughing at how awful his face looked.

This clip still makes me laugh.



This week has started with a bang- lots of work and things to do. I hope I can get some me time this weekend- grab groceries and get my life at least a bit back in order.

vb.

The time is now.

Oh hey there 2011. Whats up?

Back to work, routine and reality.

But as made so many years before hand in the year of change. For once I actually kind-of believe it.

The holiday break was great- I had so much fun with friends and family. It was nice to be out of the city and get to relax. Now however its time to get down to business. I seem to make goals almost every-year, but the change this year is not to create some huge crazy goal- like " I will never eat bad food".... let's be serious that is just setting yourself up for failure.

So I am vowing NOT to do that this year. This year the goals are small, attainable but still very important to me. I feel as though writing them down will make them more real- so here we go. :D

1. Make a conscious effort to visit my g-parents more. I don't want to wake up one day and regret the lack of time I spent with them. They do/have done a lot for me- its time to return the favor.

2. Last year I was told I was at a major risk of pre-diabetic and needed to get my health in order to prevent the chance of becoming a diabetic. I took this news by crying for 3 days and trying to tell almost no one. I bought some new books and decided to make the change, and then well didn't. So this year- I hope to educate myself and try in small steps to combat this over-arching possible "doom".

3.Travel more- I was lucky to get to go on a few small trips this past year, Scotland in Nov '09 but I'm going to count that as '10 :), Southern Florida (including, Miami and Key West) a weekend in Ottawa and adventures at home that included canoeing and some hiking. As I have already said on here I am headed to Vegas in 2 weeks but I want to do and see more, go back to Scotland- see England, go to New York, visit Montreal and all of Western Canada. These are only a few pieces of my list of places to see but Some of wish I hope I knock off in 2011.

4. This last goal may seem the easiest for some but for me is the hardest. Being truly good to myself. My worst critic in this world is myself. I seem to sabotage myself in all areas of my life while encouraging others to their max. So this year its time to just care about me.

I know this blog will be a great tool in 2011 and I cannot wait to search more of my journey on life with all of you.

Until the next time.

vb.