Surfing in Tofino

Currently in Tofino, having an amazing time with some really great Friends... just thought I'd share a few photos from the day. The swell is getting bigger and bigger, hopefully we'll have more great photos and stories from tomorrow.







Right now, we're digesting a big dinner... playing a little guitar hero on Wii, and about to hit up the hottub for the second time tonight.

I'll post some more photos tomorrow after another great day.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

So I am one step closer to being in a Christmassy mood. I put up my tree last night! Yes!!!!! I love the face I got to decided every single detail on the tree, from the decoration colour, to the ribbon to what's going to go on top
(I have yet to place the top bow).

My mom and I went shopping on Sunday and I picked out my colours, bought matching pillows for my couches (which are acting as presents at the moment) bought my first few ornaments and last night Derek brought over this old Christmas tree that makes' Charlie Browns look half decent. I had only planned on using 1 type of ribbon, but after decorating the tree, it became apparent that I needed another... thankfully I had picked up a spare spool of ribbon in teal, and it worked as a great contrast. Unfortunately I threw it up hap-hazardly, so it needs to be redone.

I'm not sure I'm 100% happy with the out come so far..... I was originally debating between brown & teal or a peacock theme tree.... now I wish I peacocked' it... Any suggestions from you crafty people with an eye for style? Perhaps some icy blue ornaments? Or even some wintery white ornaments? I haven’t seen the tree in the daylight yet.... perhaps the ornaments are noticeable in the daytime... right now I feel it's a bit too dark.

38 sleeps

Christmas, Christmas Christmas!!!


I heart Christmas, I love the fact my family gets together for tradition... like the annual Christmas tree fight... where we all get together and argue over the height, cutting the base, we all finger point to each other for who tangled the lights putting it away last year, whose decorations get the best placement on the tree, and whether we will listen to Elvis' Christmas music, or choir music. I don't think my family has ever NOT fought over the tree.... it's tradition, and I love it.

I love the parties, the fact my best friend is flying home for the first time in a year, dressing up with Derek for our annual date to watch the Polar Express in 3D, the cookies, the lights, and of course... the presents!!!!

This year, I really don't need anything. There's nothing I can think of that I don't already have, that I want.... I was having a hard time thinking of a list for my parents - but hopefully that's now been taken care of. For the first time in 13 years my parents are taking me to Disneyland!! YAY! Derek, my Mom, my Dad and I are all going to go down south for 4 days early next year! WICKED GIFT OR WHAT?

I really think that's a great gift, so hopefully mom (hint hint) it works it's way under the tree.

Other than that, my top 3 other gifts would be 1) Ring 2) Puppy 3) Puppy.... so unless Der wants to buy me the puppy I've always wanted, your options are limited!

New Car

You know that dreaded dentist appointment that comes around once every 6 months? I had mine last week, and was declared to have some of the best brushing habits she's seen (I always angle my brush towards the gums.... it took like 5 years of having bad teeth to figure it out)... anyways she did however mention I was a terrible flosser... ummm actually I'm a delinquent flosser. I HATE flossing.... but I've decided to turn over a new leaf, I've pledged to myself that I will floss EVERY day until my next dentist appointment, so I can be a superstar brusher & flosser. Plus, I'm also not on a dental plan right now and cavities are expensive.

So yup - so far I've flossed 5 days in a row. It's starting to actually become a routine, and I'm not bleeding after every floss. I can't wait until my next dental appointment (already booked for May) so she can praise my amazing flossing skillz.

On a sad note... my car died. Sigh... I was super unhappy because I went to the dealership to buy a new car, and they wanted money for it!? Seriously? People PAY for cars?? Ugh.

However, I finally had it towed down to the Beetle Spa (super amazing mechanic, waaayyy better than VW) and I just got word that my repairs would be around $400... which isn't too bad, since I was expecting $1500+. He's also repairing my sunroof leak for free... which VW charged me $2000 to do 6 months ago... and didn't. So yea, the Beetle Spa gets an A+..... VW dealership... not so much.

Anyways, I'm getting rid of my Jetta, and now need to look for a new car. I want something reliable (which excludes VW), nice looking (I'm still a snob... just a poor snob), and something decently priced. If I buy new, I get a warranty.... but it's more expensive then buying used. So many decisions to make. I still really want a Mazda CX-7.....

but it's about $7,000 out of my budget at the moment.... I really don't like any cars out there at the moment I can afford.... a Mazda-3 is affordable,
but I'm not a big fan of the body style (no offense to anyone who drives one)...

I like the Mazda 6, but that's pricey and Derek won't give me his for free..... I like Toyota Trucks/SUV's....

but I can't see myself behind the wheel of a Corolla, it's a bit too Mom-Car for me.

So any suggestions? Does anyone drive something reliable, decently priced (under $20,000) and worthy of me?

I didn't forget you! I've just been too lazy to blog.

Sorry... I know I havn't blogged in awhile, but my internet at the apartment hasn't been working and I've been busy. Working hard, shopping hard (nine west outlet, lululemon & Michael Kors = poor) and just generally enjoying life. In 2 weeks time my friends and I head up to Tofino for our annual group surf trip... it’s usually a gong show and I can’t wait! Hopefully my waterproof camera holds up and won’t break, so I can get some wicked surfing shots!!

I did the worst possible thing last night for the first time ever – I stood up a friend for coffee. My good friend from University and I were to have our monthly (more like once every 3-4 months) coffee date last night, we had sent emails back and forth about how excited we were for it, and she even emailed me on Tuesday saying she had panicked last Thursday because she thought it was last week and had missed it... we laughed.... but in the end it was I who missed our date.

I have a million good excuses as to why it happened (bad day x 1000, migraine all day, car problems, dentist appointment (Cavity free!!! Woohoo!!), swollen painful eye, ect.) but in reality... there was no excuse, and no excuse is going to take away the feeling of guilt and shame that I have.

Kari, who is world’s most gorgeous, sweet, understanding women, was completely amazing about it, sympathized with me and made me feel like less of a total failure, but I still feel terrible because that NEVER happens to me! I’m the queen of the calendar! I’m always early, and there! Ugh.... So now I need to reschedule with her, show up 10 minutes early with a huge thing of flowers and buy her coffee... but that’s okay.

Today I’m stuck at the gym coaching all day.... it’s already 9am and I’m about to start my 3rd class, followed by my 4th, 5th and 6th....... I can’t wait for this day to be over so I can go back to bed.