Thursday, May 30, 2013

Summer Bucket List

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Wasssss Uppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I'm linkin up with my home girl Little Holly & Trista!
I love making bucket lists, and I never have just one.
They are in every diary, post it note, random sheet of paper, speeding tickets empty envelopes...
wherever I can find a piece of paper, I'll write it!

So here's what I'm up to, and hopefully what I'll get into over the next coming months!

1) Color Me Rad - a 5K I hope to PR at! With friends by my side!

2) Be a kickass bridesmaid - Two weeks Today, I will be flying away to Halifax on the Red Eye... all I need is a benadryl and some tequila... really it's for the sake of everyone else on the flight.

3) Beach - here, Fort Mac, Halifax... anywhere, I just wanna beach!

 
4) August Long with my fam jam - It's a new tradition that all 5 of us be together for this weekend! Which I think we are getting a cottage in Jasper for this year! Super exciting! Last year, we had a lobster fest, and my sister and I got ridicuously burnt! Can you say racoon eyes??







5) Road Trip with my girls - Twinsies Britt and Kayla, and bestie Natalya and I wanna take a road trip to Calgary/Banff!

6) Get really silly drunk and play fun lawn games! Ladder Ball is my bitch!

7) Plan another Auntie Day with these cuties :)

 
 
I really love summer time, I just feel less cooped up!
I'm looking forward to a really great summer, with fly by the seat of my pants moments!
Whatever comes at me, I'll go with it! (twss)
 
 
Happy Thursday Hookers!!


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

feel the burn... the good burn, not the STI burn...

Alright Holly...
I tried to do your silly 300/30 Ab Challenge... once.
I mean it, one night only and I can barely get the core strength to lift my ass out of bed in the morning!
Guess this shit works... Check that out here!

So last night, I considered saying eff it to Zumba for a night...
Can you believe that? I almost gave up on my sister.
But I just couldn't stay away... I knew the class would need my entertaining self jumpin' around in there.
So I went, wore my "beauty trains like a beast" shirt from Ruffles with Love!


Felt like a lazy bum, but as soon as some ass shakin music was turned on, I knew I had to bring it.
So I did, worked my butt off, so much so that I was making a sweaty mess on the floor.
OOO! And I bought my first Moving Comfort Juno bra! As suggested my Mama L & Skinny Megs!
Amazeballs, doesn't cut it.
I also for some reason, couldn't go the same way everyone else was last night.
I was THAT person, who was going left while the other 8 people went right.
SMH.

After that I went home and watched Dear John.
Cried my face off.
I forgot how sad it was when John's (Tatum) dad is laying in the hospital bed and John is reading him a letter he wrote to him.
I'm such a suck.
And then, I really missed this girl....

Anwho'dler,
It's So What Wednesday...

~ So What I checked myself out in the mirror after my shower today. My thighs are shrinkin' yo!

~ So What if I had a rage blackout in my car the other day cause a dude cut me off. Which then lead to me talking to myself like an idiot. Guess who looked like the biggest loser after that???
This girl.

~ So What, I rock.

That is all.
Happy Hump Day!
Oh, I really wish this was me again... ya know, On my way to California!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

short and sweet

Pounded out a 5K this morning...
Boo yeahhhhh!
Then after work, I'm headed to Zumba with the sis in law!
Rock on!
Make time!!
This is my time, this is my routine! It's just how my week goes now.
Find something you love, and go for it!

Color Me Rad is coming up on July 6th!
I'll be multi colored for most of the morning, then running off to a wedding!
A 10K is near in my future after that!
Make goals, dream up dreams, and make them happen!

I am officially going to be down 10 lbs from my 10 Week Challenge, as I finish off week 3!
It's an amazing feeling to know that I've done this for myself!
That means, I'll officially have dropped 25 lbs since June last year!

16 Days and I'm off to Halifax for my cousin's wedding!
We picked up her dress last night and everything felt way too real!
We are both so excited... as Julia left today, she said I'll see you in NS!
YAY! I'm off to get my skirt tailored for the wedding this week.
I can't wait to be lazy on the beach for a few days of this vacation!
I hear Corona's and Lobster calling my name....

That's it for me folks...
Thanks to Holly, from Where We Can Live like Jack and Sally today for pluggin me! : )

Lots o Love,
Happy Tuesday!
Get er done!

Monday, May 27, 2013

The Music Man, UFC and soon to be Mrs. Reiniger!

This weekend went wayyyy to fast! (twss)
Like usual.
Friday night, I cozied up with Mr. Luc for some fun memories of our performance of the Music Man.
I distinctly remember thinking we were much better than we really were.
Funny... actually Hilarious.


Sorry Luc, the world has to see it...


On Saturday, I met Natalya and her boyfriend at the mall.
We had dinner together and got gifts organized for a birthday we were going to that night.
We are both friends with Twins! Which makes birthday gift buying double the fun!
HA! (see what I did there?)
We ended up being rather early for the Birthday at The Rack.
But we went in and grabbed a table...
I guess "The Fights" were on... which ended up meaning that Natalya's boyfriend had to explain to two very confused females what was going on.
We both agreed that instead of fighting we'd sit in the middle and paint our nails.
We got some funny looks for the looks we were giving to the TV.
There was just SO much blood... I don't understand.

Bangin Hot Chicks!
My amazeballs socks from Natalya!
I managed to only have one drink that night...
SUCCESS.

On Sunday, I was headed to a Bridal Shower...
A little back story for this...

When I was in high school... It felt like eternity.
I felt like I was never going to get out, and the bitch that told my friend I spread a rumor about her... ended my whole life and it was never going to get better.
(drama queen much?)

I'm a sensitive and emotional person.
End of story. It's how I was built.
It's also something I've begun to admire about myself instead of critize.
I'm able to create really great friendships because I feel with people.
It legit hurts me when other people are hurting.
Now, this can be a little challenging at times.
I often have to remind myself that I'm not the "cure" or "fixer".
But when people I love hurt, I hurt.
I can't imagine how it's going to be when I have kids...
Lord Help me!

In my Grade 12 year, I met someone who would be extremely influencial in my life.
She made things more happy for me.
We laughed, cried, and sometimes struggled our way through life.
But we always supported each other.
We didn't judge, but when one of us stumbled, the other was there.
I moved away to Fort McMurray for my first summer working there.
Carleen, was there. I don't mean in Fort McMurray... I mean there for me. Truly.
Texts, hand written letters, phone calls, and many visits when I came home... Once, even a surprise in her parking lot.
Carleen knows me. And I forget that sometimes.
We drifted, like friends do.
We have different groups of friends and we are in different parts of our lives.
But, I know 100% that if I called her and needed her, she would be there.
This is where her and my Best Friend, are so much alike.

Yesterday, I drove to Carleen's family home for her Bridal Shower.
It was the drive there that really got me emotional.
The last time I had driven out there, we were much younger.
Once, we set up a ginormous slip and slide...
We wore plastic bags, soaped up with dish soap and slid down a large tarp into the lake at the end of her property.
It was a blast. And entirely ridiculous, which made it so much fun.
The Shower was absolutely fantastic.
Each person who walked through the door, had the biggest smile.
Carleen means so much to all of these people. It was just really cool to see so many people in one room just so love and support her marrying Jeff.
I had to take off early, but I left there feeling really grateful for our friendship.
I cried, most of my way home. (emotional disaster maybe?)
And I was just overwhelmingly happy for her.
I have to say I'm really open to finding my happy...
Hear that Universe????



Tuesday, May 21, 2013

To Whom it May Concern

This weekend was jam packed!
I indulged a little too much, forced myself to a Zumba class mildly hungover, and got in a pretty dece run with my bestie Monday morning!

We hit up Carrie Underwood on Saturday night, and let me tell you...
Jesus did not take the wheel... I did!
I told myself all week that I would be good so I could indulge a little on Saturday.
By a little, I mean a lot!

Carrie rocked the house as usual...


Frick she's adorable!
Floating Stage = Fan Freak Out



Besties <3
Inhebriated Cuddles

Also, any hot topic News Story from this weekend... this girl seemed to be around for!
The freak accident at the Go Topless Jeep event in Oliver Square...
The 2 stabbings at Kingsway transit centre...
Then there was the accident at Ric's Grill...
And the absolutely devestating tornado that hit OK this weekend too...

It was seriously a weekend of freak accidents and it all left me feeling really freakin grateful!
Jake from the Life of Jake posted today about
"what if you were left today with only the blessings you counted yesterday..."
 
 
Onwards and Upwards Friends:
I posted a few times about the negative self talk, and the mean awful crap that I used to say to myself.
I am happy to report that I am slowly losing that mindset.
I am able to quickly catch myself on these damaging moments, and change that shit to something good.
Focus on the positive!!!!!!
 
I've come across quite a few people in conversation lately that have been struggling with this.
All I can say is, it makes me SO sad.
Mainly because I love all these people so much.
 
So, you know who you are
To Whom it May Concern:
You are beautiful.
You are worthy.
You are a bright shiny ray of sunshine in my life.
You have made a difference.
You have made smiles and laughs.
I am proud to call you my friend.
I accept you.
As you are. You do not need to change.
I am blessed to have you as a part of my life, and I am ever so grateful for your friendship.
I support you.
I love you. I'm here for you!








Thursday, May 16, 2013

there's no sentences to finish...

Okay so... there's not sentences to finish for Jake and Holly.
I must be a newbie? Wooops!

May long! YAY!
That's super exciting!

Carrie Underwood! YAY!
Also exciting!

Walks on Monday's and Thursday's with Nancy! YAY!

 Right is actually a morning run, left is a picture on one of our walks!

So since there's no link up... I'ma tell a funny/embarrassing story.
So the elevators in my building get pretty packed at the end of a work day.
And I have to take two sets to get into the parkade.
Anywhod'ler...
I'm packed into this elevator with my sister in a law, and a bunch of strangers.
I think what happened was I went to get off at a different level than I was supposed to...
And then, I turned back around to get back into the elevator but a lady was acutally needing to get out.
It is all very clear in my memory of what happened next...
I turned, she's walking forward... my hand, meets her crotch.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is when I touched a strangers hoo ha!



 
Happy Long Weekend!!!!!!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

so, so what I'm still a rockstar

I got my rock moves, and I don't need youuuuuuuuuuuuu
Just a little P!NK to start off the morning!

~ So what
               ~ I'm rockin a maxi dress today and I totes almost walked out of the house without under things on this morning... It's been that kinda morning!

               ~ I skipped my morning run this morning... which turns out to be a good thing because someone died on my run route this morning (no jokes!) at this random lounge that I didn't even know people still went to! S.k.e.t.c.h!
              
               ~  I got out of bed at like 6:57 this morning, showered and climbed back in bed! Anyone else do this? Now I'm rockin a curly wet hair bun because of it... Meh.


  This is totally me today...
 
             
I am stoked that it's Wednesday already... this long weekend coming up is much needed!
My bestie and I are going to Carrie Underwood on Saturday!
We scored some floor seats and I'm really excited to have a really fun evening with her!
I also get the pleasure of meeting my darling BFF for lunch today!
We are headed to Three Banana's!

 


I also wanted to give a shout out, on Skinny Meg's Workout Wednesday!
My sister in law is a Zumba instructor, as I've mentioned before...
She is amazing! We both do 2 classes a week (1 being hers, and our Sunday class with another instructor)
Seriously, this girl is made for it.
These classes always pull me out of a nasty funk!
I'm so lucky that my brother found this girl! She's been a huge influence in my life and I am extremely grateful for her.










Tuesday, May 14, 2013

the day I bought myself a promise ring

Okay so there were many times I told myself I needed to do something about my weight...

There was the day that a guy left me in the hallway crying, so I stopped eating for two weeks
There was the time in Starbucks when a lady asked me "when I was due..."
There was the time I got called an oompa loompa or heffer.
The multiple shoppings trips that ended in tears.
The prayers I said as I tugged up a pair of jeans.
Then, there was the breakup.

But there was a much more simple moment when everything clicked.
When I found the inspiration to get on the wagon and never get off... even if I am hanging on by my finger nails, bouncing and bleeding behind the wagon, I'm not letting go.

 
This ring, represents that promise that I gave to myself.
When I was in Santa Monica, on vacation with my bestie. We of course visited Tiffany's & Co.
My obsession with bows was apparent as I was attracted to anything in the shape.
I love rings, and always have.
When I broke up with Guy, I felt naked without my promise ring.
This was a perfect way to replace that!
 
 
I'm not really sure I really believed in promise rings when I got one.
I liked the thought of someone promising me they would be faithful and support and love me.
But in reality, a ring is just metal. It does symbolize something, but it doesn't mean you'll be together forever.  
Now I believe in them... but because I made this promise to myself.
This ring represents to me a new beginning and a fresh start.
I have learnt so much over the past almost two years, and am so Thankful that I have.
The saying, "You have to love yourself, before you love anyone else" is way too true.
This ring, tied in a metal knot, means that I promise myself I come first.
 
Before I started blogging, I had a running Word document that I typed everything into...
This is what I wrote about when I got my Tiffany's ring home:
 
I promise to love me, through the good times and bad.
I promise to create a healthy lifestyle.
promise to ride out the binge eating nights, and teary next days.
I promise to forgive myself when I stumble.
I promise to practice gratitude for the body I have and it's ability to move with me through change.
I promise to myself that before I let someone love me, I will practice self love first.
I promise that this is my day to change.
 
The weight loss journey, trail, path, ride, skip, run, whatever you choose... is not only about the number on the scale.
It's the feeling when you finally click.
When the light comes on and you crave better for yourself.
A month ago, I didn't understand this.
I didn't get it when Skinny Megs and Mama Laughlin, or any other weight loss blogger I follow explained that it just has to click. You have to hit rock bottom.
Until it happens.
My inspiration for losing weight, is the end result.
The healthy me.
And knowing that I've battled through weight loss all for me and no one else. 
 



Monday, May 13, 2013

Yeee Hawww!

First off...
let's check in on those goals I set last week...



1. I will be finding my inspriation - the 10 Week Challenge is to find what truly motivates you and what inspires you to lose weight.

This is going to be tomorrow's blog post... Stay Tuned.

2. 2 walks, 2 runs, 2 Zumba's & a spin.... MondayThursday is my committed walk days with my co-worker Nancy, Sunday/Tuesday are my Zumba days, Thursday/Friday am's are going to be my run days, and Wednesday is my spin day!

 2 walks - check, 2 runs - check, 2 Zumba's - check, a spin - no check! BOO!

3. Pack my lunch every night this week - This seems to be a challenge for me. I always leave it to the morning of, and I feel like I could have much better meals if I thought ahead.
 
Total Fail here... I think, if I remember, I did this once. Yeesh!
 
 
So as much as I liked this link up, I really sucked at even really remembering that I had set these goals. My mind lately is just, get healthy. Do it. The End.
 
AND MAN DID I DO IT!
This week.... drum roll please...
I lost 2.2 lbs!
I literally,
"BOO YEAH BITCHES"
At the scale... thank god my leader's a newfie!
Can I just say, Fuck YES!
Sorry mom & dad...
 
I felt great last week... I made my smoothies, I did my exercise.
I was exhausted yes, but man do I feel alive!
Yay!
 
 
I also FINALLY got these adorable shirts from Ruffles with Love - By Vanessa
Here's the link to her etsy profile...
I had to fight USPS for them, but I finally got my paws on em, and I'm SO happy with them!
 
 
In other news, my lovely cousin had her dress fitting on Saturday...
I'm just sayin... Colin is totes going to CRYYYY!
Wendy and Julia and I had an absolute blast all day! These girls are hilarious, which is perfect cause I am too :)
I also did some shopping... EEEK! I'm happy to report, I have COLOR in my closet for once!
 
Damn straight I'm wearing pink pants!
It's a crappy photo, but you get the idea...

 
I had a lovely dinner with my cousin and Wendy and we then wandered over to the Sugar Bowl for some dessert! YUM!
 
Sunday I was invited to my bestie's Mother's Day celebration. We had a nice dinner and played ladder ball!
 
 

 
My mom & dad are both ridiculously ill, and couldn't make it down this weekend... So we will celebrate another day!
I also ran and errand for my cousin while she was occupied doing other things.
BOY do I wish I had photo evidence of me in this store...
I went to Cabela's... That's right, the hunting fishing, camping, guns and camo store...
I think you could tell I was out of place.

And that was my weekend...

Stay tuned this week for: these among other things...

~ My inspiration for losing weight
~ So What Wednesday's
~ Finish this sentence Link Up on Thursday
~ Pits and Peaks Friday
 
 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Pits and Peaks {Volume 4}


 
Here we are again... FRIDAY!
I would like to love on you oh sooo much, Friday!
 
Peaks:
~ I managed to get in all 5 days of my exercise again this week! ROCK.
 
~ Yesterday was a really quiet day in the office, which is a nice break every once in a while
 
~ It's been beautiful outside, and it really truly improves moods of people when you are in darkness for 6 months out of the year
 
~ It's Friday... Did I mention that yet? I love Friday!
 
~ I got Justin Timberlake tickets today! Wooo Freakin Whoooo!


 
Pits:
~ I threw out my back the other night.. it's really crampin my style, and my toe touching ability.
 
~ I had a ridiculous allergic reaction on my legs... Thanks allergies, now I look like I have chicken pocks.



 
Okay so... Happy Mother's Day to all the ladies out there!
Especially my Momma, who is down with a cold and can't make it this weekend!
We will celebrate another day, but we love you OH SO much!
Thank you for all that you do!
Forever and always, your baby I'll be!
XO
 

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Finish This Sentence with Holly & Jake

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Unlike my sibling(s) that I love very much... I can skip rope & cook rice without burning it! Sorry Ian!
 
My best friend says... "shit bitch" and it never fails to make me bust a gut. When we were in Disneyland, we decided to give the ferris wheel a try (the non-rocking seat though) and in the middle of the ride, as the wind started to blow us (twss) she screams "Shit Bitch!" I could not stop laughing.
 
People call me...Auntie, Muffin, and in high school, unfortunately, someone started Horny Lorny...
 
I most often dream... That I married Ryan Gosling and I have the most beautiful ass and toned stomach.
 
 
ryan gosling hey girl - Hey girl I got you a towel
 
 
The best part of my day... is taking off my work clothes. Best. Feeling. Ever.
 
I really don't understand... crocs, or socks and crocs... Just NO!
 
I get really annoyed... when people at work don't put their dirty dishes in the dishwasher... FML.
 
There's nothing like a ... s'more (inner fat girl speaking) seriously though... perfectly crisp, but not burnt... melted choolate and graham crackers! YUMM!
Lately, I can't get anough... sleep. I'm like a newborn in a milk coma.
 
One thing I am NOT is... Ambidextrous!
I spent too much money on...coffee.

I want to learn.... to drive a motorcycle! I'm gunna be the hottest babe on a Harley... NAWT!
If I ever met Ryan Gosling... I would probably throw up... attractive I know but maybe he'll take pity on me?
I can't stop... loving you!!!!!!!! Ray Charles, anyone?
Never have I ever... gotten through Pearl Harbour without ugly crying. It just happens. Poor, Josh Hartnett <3
 
Reese Witherspoon... Do you know who she is? I legit love her, and always wanted her adorbs hair and smile. And I don't blame her for being a hot mess and asking a cop if he knew who she was... If I was Reese Witherspoon, I'd pull that card too!
YAY!
Holly & Jake are hilarious...
If you haven't checked out their blogs, check them here & here!
 
Happy Thursday! 
 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

little bit of this and that

Weigh in Wednesday... nope.
Workout Wednesday... meh.
Wondorous Wednesday... sure.
So What Wednesday... yes, please!

I like em all... BUT
I'm linking up for So What Wednesday again!
It makes me feel sassy.
Who am I kidding? Sassy is my middle name.
So what...

~ I cannot go to a movie without having popcorn... with butter. It HAS to happen. So I try to make sure it's within my points, or I save some points from my day and eat it for dinner. Thanks for this, Mom! ;)
~ I'm not perfect. Nor will I ever be. {que sweaty palms} Maybe I'll be able to forgive myself this week...
~ People blog, take pictures of themselves/their food and sometimes heaven forbid take a break from their kids. It's horrible what people will say about you when they barely have an idea who you are.


I've been riding the emotion roller coaster all week... I go from waking up decently happy, and by the time I hit 2 pm, I've convinced myself that I've done nothing right, that I am never going to be fit and healthy. So today... I have an alarm set for 2 pm, I'm going to make a list of the things I've accomplished and I'm going to look at this picture...

Left side: October 2011 - post break up, I was not happy.
Right side: December 2012 - Company Christmas party, happy and I had lost some weight.
 
I realize that there isn't a huge difference physically in this phot.
(Other than the fact that I'm stuffed into that grey dress like stuffing in a turkey for thanksgiving)
BUT... emotionally and mentally, what I had gone through that year changed me. There was major  progress made to the person I am now.
It brings tears to my eyes looking at these two photos.
 
 
Last night, I kicked some ass at my sisters Zumba class.
I was defs grouchy, and really didn't want to work out... but once the sweat started rolling off, I was feeling amazing!
I also chose this little snack instead of buying a sugar overloaded latte!
Go Me!
 
 
 
I am just over a month away from trip to Halifax!
I'm excited and really nervous.
I just really want to feel good in my bridesmaids outfit. There's nothing worse than seeing pictures after the fact and realizing you didn't have a neck in most of your photos... ahem, like in my brothers wedding...... YIKES!
 
The 10 Week Challenge is going really great, I'm excited to report that I have lost weight and have kept my committments to workout.
I love this group for motivating and accountability! Everyone is so awesome with each other!
Thank you, Jess - for helping all of us make this happen, you have no idea what you've done for so many of us!!!




Monday, May 6, 2013

Link Up Party!

Good Morning lovelies!
I am linking up with Jess today from Operation Skinny Jeans!
again...
I love her link ups, plus she has motivated this chickie to get my butt going with the 10 Week Challenge!
Today, I'm setting up my weekly goals:


 
 
1. I will be finding my inspriation - the 10 Week Challenge is to find what truly motivates you and what inspires you to lose weight.
 
2. 2 walks, 2 runs, 2 Zumba's & a spin.... MondayThursday is my committed walk days with my co-worker Nancy, Sunday/Tuesday are my Zumba days, Thursday/Friday am's are going to be my run days, and Wednesday is my spin day!
 
3. Pack my lunch every night this week - This seems to be a challenge for me. I always leave it to the morning of, and I feel like I could have much better meals if I thought ahead.
 
I'll let everyone know how that went, next Monday!
Cheers to Accountability!
 
Back to scheduled blogging...
Check out these cuties...
 
Bestie and I took these two for the day on Saturday!
We went to the John Janzen Nature Centre, and we had a blast.
 
 
Harrison and I building a beaver dam
 
 
Miss Sophie playing in the "bee hive"
 
 
 
Slide Time <3
 
I had an absolute blast this weekend with all the "babies" in my life!
Someone at work this morning told me I was glowing...
Not sure if that's the kids... or me sweating from the walk to work... ;)
 
Psssssssssssssssst, I also kicked the asses scale on Saturday and am officially down (as of this morning) 5.0 lbs! Rock!