8.22.2014

Keeping Positive

So after a very short summer, it's seems it has come to an end. Time to get back into moving forward on a positive note. I wish I could say all is calm on the work front, but it isn't. I'm tired, stressed and am sick from all the stuff that's happening. I think this is a sign for me to move on. When you dread going to work, feel guilty when you are sick and call in...there's something wrong. The money and benefits are not worth all the pain. It will be hard to find another job, but that is my focus now. Time to close this chapter and start a new one, hopefully challenging and one that will respect me. 
A new road, the one less travelled - isn't that how it goes? 








7.13.2014

My Running

I started tracking my running back in NYC in July 2012 and feel I've come so far since that first 15 min run ( see photo from the app Runkeeper)



Since then I've done two 5k, 4 Half Marathons, and about ready to prepare for a full marathon in October. I've signed up for the RBC run for the kids in September as part of the training plan. My most recent visit to NYC I did manage to run the entire park, very good feeling! 

If I can do it, anyone can! Get out there and run! 


6.10.2014

Chris Luke - I Don't Get Much Sleep Anymore [Slide Show]







Trying to get up to date with my #BeverlyHills90210 #soundtrack...

5.24.2014

4.11.2014

Seriously.

Such a lovely winter we had here in TO and I absolutely hate it. Life is going well with the BF but I am having my doubts. Lately I have been soooo stressed that I can't think properly and I just want to get in the car and drive away, never to return to this sad city. I wish I could be that person...

3.10.2014

The Ides of March

Beware.. the ides of March is almost upon us. I am in the final weeks of courses and I am getting anxious and overwhelmed with the pressure. I am looking forward to having some free time to read, learn a new language, or even take a general interest course (TESL). I am getting the itch to move away from here, I am not really happy with living in this area anymore. The weather is awful, many of the people I come across are just rude and full of entitlement. Maybe I should just sell up and move elsewhere in the City. I have my boyfriend and between the both of us, we should do well together. But if and when I get this degree, it should be able to open doors for me. I feel unchallenged at work, all the skills I picked up at school, I rarely use in the workplace. I love the people I work with, and the community - but I rarely get a chance to do anything outside the office. I understand the boss needs me around, but I know I could do so much more.

Relationship is good, much better, although there are times when I wonder if I made the right decision. I may be too set in my ways - too independent I guess. Does this scream independence:)




2.18.2014

Emerald Towers


Taken in late November


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Where Has The Time Gone?

Here we are, nearing the end of February, a rather cold and snowy year so far - the summer can't get here quick enough. I've got my travel plans for the first half of the year planned. School until mid-April, hoping I pass everything and then I can enjoy the summer, stress free! Signed up for the Good Life Half in May, I need to do better than my last one (2:43), but running outdoors has been a challenge. I am not comfortable with running in snow and slush for fears of twisting my ankle. Thankfully, I have discovered yoga and using other machines in the gym.

Its almost moving day for the other half, and I think things will change once he's completely moved in. If not, then I will have a miserable year. I'll have to wait and see what happens. If Valentine's Day is any indicator... my life is over.

Scorpions & Vanessa Mae - Still Loving You Tatarata (1996 Live)