On A Lighter Note!

I am growing out my finger nails. For those of you who know me well, will realize that this is a bit of a challenge since I hate the white parts that show at the tips. It all started with a manicure that lasted for a week (IIIiii know!) and when it was time to remove the polish the nails had grown. Honestly, it does not look so bad and I plan on growing them for as long as I can mentally take it. My boss at work has challenged me to this and mentioned that if I was a character in a book this would be my "quirk" and it would be my plot to overcome the life obstacle. I replied with "that would be an awfully boring book" to which he said I would not be the main character...my boss is great yet can be a real tool sometimes.

This weekend is the FC game in Toronto - I am so excited! Spending time with TG, watching a game that he loves (and I enjoy) on a hot sunny afternoon...can't think of anything better, especially since I found out that the field is licensed - Holla! I wondered this because in Europe I never see fans drinking in the stands and TG informed me that they don't because alcohol is a "riot instigator" - good point! I need something red to wear and hopefully I will get my hands on a t-shirt prior to Saturday - otherwise I will make TG fake-apply for a Visa at the field so we can get the free gift (usually the home team t-shirt).

Hypothetically speaking, IF (and I mean IF) I were to get pregnant, I think that this year would be a good one to do so. Again, for those of you who know me (and have not passed out yet), I am referring to something much more superficial then motherhood. Rather, I am referring to fashion this season. In a previous post, I expressed my lack of enthusiasm with this years spring apparel and now my reference to pregnancy is not only "tongue in cheek" but also a lack of enthusiasm for the summer "fashion" for us non-pregnant people. (Shout out to by birth control - Thanks!) Everything (and I mean nearly everything) I saw in the stores yesterday was tight at the tits and then loose and flowy (and looong) around the middle - is there no happy medium?! Maybe it's just me this style is not suited for? I could honestly not tell the difference between the maternity section and the womens section at a popular chain store. This store, we'll refer to it as Elderly Sailor, was full of the a-line, empire type shirts in the bright colours popular this time of year. I honestly hope that this style sticks around for when (IF) I carry a child, I would be a smoking preggo lady - not so much when it just looks like you are hiding your regular stomach pooch! On the contrary, the shorts were all shorty-short-booty-shorts - go figure! WTF? I guess the guys have it made with the tight across the tits and cooch hanging out potential of the latest summer styles this season. I mentioned this to TG (in passing) and before I finished my rant he replied with "Hellz ya - it's going to be a good summer!" He then looked for confirmation from another male and was left with "...eh Neo?! Yea! Yea!" Somehow I am not convinced that Neo cares since I saw him nuzzle a door knob earlier today.

After some Boston Pizza and air conditioning, I finally feel that past issues can be laid to rest, we can move forward and get on with better things now that we've cooled off, literally.

The quote today is brought to you by TG:

"Ooohhh, it's Dr. McElevator!"

(Seriously is anyone going to watch the Grey's spin off?)

Have a great weekend!

Elephants and French Toast

There are no more elephants in the room.
At one point in time (this weekend and today) there were a couple - they've left, they were not exciting nor welcome.

I wonder why when you are in a relationship that means so much - why couples go and do things that "breach" trust/privacy? Are we creating problems for ourselves? Are there issues waiting to be addressed? What can be considered a trust issue versus a privacy issue? How do you "redeem" yourself?

I also debate what it means to be a couple and what all it takes to be a good one? To me it means a united front, a partnership, and it takes communication. To others, maybe it means two separate lives residing together and sharing common interests? I guess you live and learn - not only from your mistakes but from your experiences in general.

I have a couple quotes that I think are important:

"Some people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience."

"You learn to like someone when you find out what makes them laugh, but you can never truly love someone until you find out what makes them cry."

"I want some fuckin' french toast!"

(ok - so the last one isn't all that important...!)

xoxo

I am thankful that this short week is going by fast! This Saturday should prove to be a good time celebrating a bachelorette party for my sweet friend Libb - I have been told that 18 ladies have confirmed for the event and I look forward to the antics and what kind of trouble we can get into! Look out!



Wedding on the weekend was lovely - the weather, the location, all was very nice and the bride and groom looked pleased with the day. The one thing I would have changed was that perhaps our table could not be the last to the food! It was buffet style and waiting for our turn was painful. Seriously, I nearly brought myself to tears waiting and now TG is convinced that there is something physically wrong with me - can't say I blame him or don't believe the same myself.



Getting my hair done for the day was an experience. Went to a new salon that I have never been to because my stylist is off this week and I asked for something "simple". What I ended up getting was a seat on a stage while some of the new stylists gathered round and took turns putting pins in my head while the stylist created his "vision" - WTF? At one point in time I asked for a mirror to see how it was turning out and he replied with "trust me, you'll love it"... un-huh. My reply was that "actually I don't trust you since this is my first time here, let alone with you, so could you please pass me a mirror?" - he seemed offended and reluctantly passed me a mirror to hold. Truth be told it was not a bad style, just not my "vision" or as simple as I had anticipated. I felt a bit like a bobble head but quickly got used to it and looked nice for the pictures - that's what counts right? TG confirmed that I indeed did not look like a bobble head.



Things I Learned this Weekend:

-underwear is over rated and almost always noticeable in a clingy dress
-some people still "pick" wedgies - doesn't everyone wear a thong nowadays?
-peeing with the door closed is "insane"
-smelling a "bed fart" is better then waking up with...
-xbox CSI is both lame (read: I'm lame) and my new best friend now that the season finales have aired
-1 week of not exercising when you are on a roll makes yo feel like crap-o-la
-I am committed to eating healthy this summer
-elephants in rooms are not fun - even if the elephant may be really fun and exciting - it's still there and is a pain in the ass
-sometimes you have to introduce yourself
-Nacho Libre is the dumbest movie ever - shame on you Jack Black
-I am not into FBook regardless of how many "friends" I have waiting online

Long Weekend - Holla!!

The first long weekend of the summer and for once it is not supposed to be total crap weather-wise! TG and I have a wedding to go to on Saturday and in light of the anticipated 23 degree weather I have opted for a strapless dress, shawl and open toe shoes! I hope it is nice and sunny for not only the guests of the outdoor wedding, but also the bride and groom.

I think Mia is bulimic. The pressure to be thin and sexy has gotten to her. She binges and then purges almost everyday, sometimes twice. She also eats the things that she knows are bad for her (a houseplant, christmas ribbon...), and then throws it up after. I told her she is beautiful and she should be happy in her own fur but there is no breaking the cycle...
Seriously though, I am frustrated and not too sure what else I can do to resolve the issue of her being a little piggy...a puurrrfect little piggy! Or as TG has called her to her face (shame on you TG!) "Piggy, Piggy, Holstein, Kitty!" - I wonder where her eating complex came from?!

I will admit I have been slacking on the gym going this week, things have come up that I chosen to give priority to and I have been somewhat lazy - next week I am back into the swing of things fo'shizzle!



Have a great long weekend people - be safe, smart, relax and have fun!

Cheers!

I was officially pulled over for the first time this morning by the police. I stopped at Tim Hortons, got a coffee and a muffin then proceeded my casual part time job for 6 am.

As I cruised down the dark'ish (at 5:30 you could see both the sun and the moon), EMPTY road, down the hill and through the green light, THAT was when it happened - the cherries came on and I was signaled to pull over. It was NOT a cop car but rather a - what looked like- an armoured truck (think Brinks) that caught my speed - of course! I was scared...

So with my hands on the wheel nervously (a tip someone once told me) he approaches and says "Good Morning" and asks what's in my bag (pointing to my breakfast)?. To which I reply "...ummm...bran muffin" - it was at that point in time that I knew I was not getting a ticket - seriously, who asks that?! He notices my City badge, asks who I work for, then asks for my license. Before he returns to his truck he notifies me that (apparently) I was doing 90 in a 50 - huh, who knew?!

He promptly returns to my window, compliments me on my clean driving record and reminds me to slow down. I was tempted to offer the officer my muffin after he let me off since he seemed so interested in what I was eating for breakfast, but I decided not too. After all, I wouldn't want him to get the wrong idea!

Drive Safe and have a BEAUTIFUL weekend!

Willing and Wanting

A co-worker mentioned to me today that tonight is supposed to be a full moon. She also mentioned that she read online (via MSN homepage) that women are the most willing to "put out" when the moon is full. At first I thought this was interesting and at second I thought this was strange and had some questions about these women who were willing to have sex when the moon is full.

Perhaps my initial assumption is wrong - I presume that the women who are willing already have a mate and are not looking randomly have sex just because the moon is full - hence the "willing" part. I do not think that these women are single and simply looking to hook up. In addition to that, don't these women want to have sex with their mate? Call me crazy but I like to have sex with my boyfriend - I want to and not just willing to!

Maybe the women polled for this ridiculous survey were lonely, middle-aged, unhappily married/coupled women, who for them sex is a holiday, birthday, vacation, and full moon, kind of event. In reality, I realize that many couples live sexless (and sometime loveless) marriages, I think it's somewhat sad and it is by no means my place to judge their relationship but I feel for the women who don't have that connection with their partner. At the risk of sounding sappy - it is a special feeling. The feeling of being able to share, trust, laugh, experiment, and experience is a good thing and I feel that you should want to and not simply be willing to have sex with your partner. If that feeling isn't deep down somewhere - are you with the right person?

All in all, despite the source, the poll was generally stupid. It did get me thinking though and who knows maybe something is in the spring full moon air that drives our hormones? IF that is the case ladies, put on your cutest little outfit (or naughtiest - grrr!), mount him while he's on the sofa (I suggest waiting till Lost is over...!), and show him that you want to have sex, that you want that connection, and that above all, you want him - after all it is hump day! Now you have two reasons to blow his...err...ummm...mind! Yea...mind - xo

Just doing my part to make the world a better place!

-Mano