24.3.09

The 8 Habits for Success

Ask for help — Surround yourself with motivating and encouraging people. It helps your efforts when you know how to ask for and get the help you need.
Learn from experience — No more yo-yoing! When you recognise what’s worked in the past and what hasn’t, you can move forward accordingly.
Manage your environment — It helps your efforts when you fill your spaces — your house, your office, your car — with foods that make it easier for you to stay on track.
Manage your feelings — Make yourself aware of the feelings that trigger comfort eating for you and you’ll be better able to find healthier ways to handle them.
Manage your thoughts — Your mind can make a big difference. It helps your efforts when you trade in negative thoughts for positive ones.
Monitor yourself — A mindful eye can motivate you. It helps your efforts when you make yourself accountable for what you eat.
Prepare yourself — Good plans shape good decisions. It helps your efforts when you decide what you want, and can work out how you’re going to get there.
Take care of yourself — It’s easy to get wrapped up in everyone else’s needs, but in respecting your own needs, you’ll be showing others how to respect them, too

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Long time, no blog


It's almost the end of March. I haven't really done anything positive for my weight loss. My injury was regressed and I'm feeling quite down. I have no one to blame for my choices.

Tomorrow I will go for a walk or three.

I'm s looking forward to Spring. I need warmth and sun and spring blossoms to inspire me.

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Fruits of our Labour

 23.3.09


Our living room


Our living room, looking into the kitchen


Our eat-in kitchen area overlooking the patio deck, complete with flowers & a lantern


Our kitchen

So...the house is listed! The Agent's Open House was today. Here are some snapshots of our home. Hopefully it's not on the market too long! It was a lot of hard work, but we hope it's worth the effort!

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Britney's Back and it's a Circus!

 20.3.09


Tonight my lovely friend Aliyah & I went to the PCD/Britney Spears concert! It was so amazing. Britney really knows how to put on a show.

The Pussycat Dolls {hereinafter "PCD"} were the warm-up act. Those ladies are so fun and SO FLEXIBLE. Yeesh! I love their catchy songs. My only complaint is with regard to their newest single, "Jai Ho" - a remix from Slumdog Millionaire. The song itself is fantastic, it's just that the lead singer incorrectly says "JAY ho" instead of instead of "JEYE ho." I can't get over it. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. I can't even bring myself to download it from iTunes because I find it so impossibly annoying.

In between PCD & Brit Brit was a mini-circus act with the most talented performers. I'm not ususally one for circuses, but these people are wildly amazing.

Britney started off with her single "Circus" and I was delighted to see my boy Perez Hilton introduce her. The show was complete with Cirque de Soleil-esque tricks and amazing dancing numbers. She truly looks awesome. Her dancing was fantastic. She's a true entertainer. I know there's been a lot of rumbling that she lip-synchs her whole show, but seriously, who goes to a Britney Spears concert to hear her sing? She's not a singer, she's a performer.

I hope that this truly is her comeback. It was amazing to see a full house tonight of people who want her to succeed. It wasn't too long ago when her life was a complete trainwreck, so to fill big arenas night after night with adoring fans must be so satisfying for her.

Way to go Britney!

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Adair's response to "Keep Calm and Carry On"

 19.3.09

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Busy busy

 18.3.09

It's been a crazy busy week since my last blog. One may think that being a new mum is busy enough, but I've tasked myself with the selling our home and buying a new home! I LOVE make-work projects!

During this past week I've been checking out new properties, meeting/interviewing real estate agents, cleaning and staging our home for its potential listing. Adair and I have been working solidly around the clock to get our house ready. We're probably going to put the house on the market later this week.

The house looks quite amazing! I still have to add some more accoutrements tomorrow, but it's quite lovely. I hope someone else thinks so too and will pay big bucks for it!

I'll post some photos when it's picture perfect.

Until then, back to staging!

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Victory!!

 13.3.09

I am now {at least for the time being} free of the "fashion colour" safety seat in the shower. My nerve injury is healing, albeit slowly. Now I feel strong enough to rid my shower of this oh-so-stylish seat for the Golden Girls that I've had to use since coming home from the hospital.

I still have my safety grip bar...uh, just in case Dorothy or Blanche decide to pop by. Please remind me to remove it if we put the house up for sale!

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Recent snapshots of EZ (& Miss H too!)

 12.3.09




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Personalized Trendy Cards


Isn't this so chic?


And of course 8 week old EZ needs his OWN notecards too!

What could be more tasteful than personalized stationery?

That's when I saw these on TrendyCards shop on Etsy, I knew I had to have them.

Get yours today!


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My view as I blog

Could EZ be any more precious?

I had to take a picture to remind me how darling he can be because we're going to get his vaccination shots this afternoon. I anticipate that his quiet demeanor will change to something a little more angry. Thank goodness for Tempra!

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AntoinetteDesign


THIS IS STUNNING!!! Buy it here.

Or this??? I can't decide! Buy it here.


My beautiful friend Erika has opened her Etsy shop.
She's an amazingly talented jewelry designer.
Please check out her lovely Etsy shop for more dazzling and artful jewelry pieces.

Congrats Erika! Your work is just gorgeous!

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Why I haven't blogged this week.

I have no idea why I haven't blogged lately. Maybe it's because I've been:

1. Baking again - yes folks, I tried red velvet cupckaes again - much better than last time. I also made some brownies too. That recipe needs a bit of work.

2. Being a mom is time-consuming. EZ is a great baby, but sometimes he's a bit of a momma's boy and a homebody. He likes to be close to me and to stay home. I want him to get used to travelling, so we go out a lot! Whether it's shopping or to seminars or even just to drive, we try to make it out often. Plus I haven't yet mastered the art of nursing and blogging at the same time.

3. I've been working on my house. Since being at home, I decided I wanted to put the finishing touches on my house. That means I've been trolling the internet (craigslist & kijiji & Etsy), as well as HomeSense etc for good deals. So far, the house looks pretty good, despite being a work in progress. The next project is to put in a backsplash. I want something funky, but...I want to sell the house, so I'm thinking cream-coloured subway tiles is the way to go. I'll save the stainless steel penny tiles for the next house.

4. Speaking of the next house, I have a "bee in my bonnet" (a phrase used by my mom when I was growing up) to move to a big house. The real estate market is such a buyer's market now, so we can get a lot of house for a lot less. I've been researching mls.ca and getting to know the market over the last few days. I found the perfect house, but it has just sold conditionally yesterday, so that may be off the list. Otherwise, I haven't yet found anything amazing and worth leaving my lovely house.

5. I'm tired.

So maybe I'll do better next week. I hope you missed me ;)

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Young Womens Challenge. Are you up for it?

 6.3.09



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Need to get back on track


I received my WW Hungry Monster key chain yesterday. I attached it to my new diaper bag {because I'm now a busy mum on-the-go!} to remind me to stay on track with WW . It's worth the effort it takes! If you need some inspiration, click here to get your own Hungry Monster.

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I LOVE my new diaper bag!

 5.3.09

I LOVE SKIP HOP!!!

As I blogged about last week, I *finally* bought a diaper bag. It's totally fab. I love SkipHop bags. I love them even more since I won a SkipHop Giveaway. I started following SkipHop on Twitter {I was one of the first 25 followers} and I won a paci pocket this week! So fun! It's small, but it's cute!

Here's what the Paci Pocket looks like!

Here's the exact bag I bought! It has tons of pockets and it looks GREAT!

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And I'm back! and even thinner!

 1.3.09

Due to some technical difficulties, I've been MIA. I'm back now. I'm feeling great. I'm trying hard to stay OP with some success. I weighed myself yesterday and I'm down 2 lbs. since last week.

I decided to give up sweets & desserts for lent. I've gotta say that I don't miss it too much. I'm trying to fill up on veggies, protein, and water. I'm also drinking tons of water. I'm also moving a lot more - and NOT falling. Physio is going well and I'm working hard.

I've been reading WW magazine and it's very inspiring. Seeing other's success stories inspire me to be my best. I want to inspire others. One of the motivational tips I read was to make a list of the reasons why I want to lose weight. Here it goes:

1. I want to look GREAT in stylish clothes.

2. I want to be free of my obsession with my body.

3. I want to be in optimal health.

4. I want to play with EZ when he gets a bit older.

5. I want to live a long life and be active as I age.

6. I want to show respect for the body I've been given.

7. I want to look great in bellydance costumes.

8. I want to run another marathon...or two.

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Diaper Bag Dilemma

 27.2.09

Yes. I'm still going on about my diaper bag. I STILL don't have one. Good grief. I really don't want to spend $200 on that other one. Below are my two current favourites from Skip Hop. WDYT?


Should I choose...BLOOM?


OR... Cherry Blossom???

UPDATE!!! I bought the cherry blossom bag today {Saturday} - and it was $69 less 20% - I'm officially Recessionista chic!!!

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Misc.

 26.2.09

1. My computer is still broken. I went two full days without it. Thank goodness for my Blackberry. I'm currently borrowing old [and very heavy!] laptop while my computer gets fixed.

2. EZ and I have been getting more active lately, taking advantage of the warmer weather and melting snow. Not only do we go to doctor's appointments, physio, and shopping, we went for a nice, long walk yesterday. It seems like a small thing, but for me - it's a HUGE VICTORY. Six weeks ago I couldn't stand or even go to the bathroom without help. Now I'm going out alone with my babe! and I'm exercising for FUN! This is just wonderful. I'm so blessed.

3. Over the last few days, I've been registering EZ for all his Spring classes. So far he's taking:
-- Born to Read - reading time @ the library for newborns-6 mos
-- Wee Hands - baby sign language
-- Mommy & Me Pilates
-- Tickles & Tales
-- Mother Goose
-- Baby Bellydance

Our classes start after March break. I'm so excited to see our little guy learn and develop!

4. One of the blogs I follow, "The Meanest Mom" is nominated for Best Mom Blog for Parent & Child Magazine. Please click here or on the badge on my sidebar to vote. She has one of the funniest mom blogs out there! She deserves to win!

5. Another blog I read, Marta Writes, is hosting a writing challenge to get our creative juices flowing. All she asks is that you write for 15-30 mins/day. I've been doing it and it's so therapeutic. Blogging is great, but there's nothing like putting pen to paper.

6. WW is going well. Without a computer, I haven't been logging my points, but I've been closely monitoring what I eat. Also, for the first time in my life, I'm "doing Lent". I'm giving up sweets & desserts. I'm doing well so far. I'm making a concerted effort to load up on water and veggies! YUM!

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A few close-up EZ pix from today

 23.2.09




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Etsy is my new decorating addiction - vinyl wall art & prints



Owl & branch for Ezra's bedroom


Classic print - LOVES IT!


Both of these prints are going in our kitchen!



A cute little stylized peacock for our living room!

Align Center

Cool lil' owl groovin' to tunes for EZ's room


Cherry Blossoms for our bedroom


Dandelions for our living room


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My computer cable cord is dead. Again.

 22.2.09

No more blogging for awhile. Stupid computer. Should've bought a Mac.

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More Twlight!!!


Big NEWS!!! Not only will "New Moon" be in theatres in November of this year, but ECLIPSE {my FAV in the Twilight Saga} has a tentative release date of JUNE 2010!!!


Bring on more R-PATZ please!!!

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Hungry..the cutest thing ever!


So as I was trolling through Etsy.com yesterday, I came across "Hungry" the key chain. You know who Hungry is, don't you? He's that cute, fuzzy Henson-type character that tempts you with treats and pizza in those WW ads. I had to own it. It's a key chain! Now it will remind me stay OP and not succumb to hunger, no matter how cute or tempting.

To be perfectly honest, I REALLY need this. It was a tough week for me on WW. I'm feeling stronger and more confident everyday, so I'm going to exercise this week. I even bought myself gold stars to put on a calendar for everyday I deliberately exercise for at least 15 mins.

As far as my eating goes, I'm going to stay OP this week w/ WW. I'm also going to try to plan my meals so I will set myself up for weight loss success {not scarf down fast food because I didn't plan it right}. So long as I eat clean and plan - I'm set! Size Skinny here I come!

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Faux Vacations

 20.2.09

I have an obsession. I love to travel to exotic locations. I love to go on travel websites and search for the best deals on the best flights & hotels. The only problem is...I can't afford it. These are my dream vacations.

My latest obsession in Sharm El Sheik in Egypt. It's one of the best diving spots in the world. It's located on the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula on the Red Sea. It's paradise and I want to go there. I haven't figured out how I'd fly to Sharm El Sheik - because if you're going all that way, you might as well do the Grand Tour of Cairo, then the Nile cruise to Aswan. And since we're in the region, I should probably visit Jordan {I've never been there}. Amman would be lovely, but I've got to visit Petra and Madaba too. Ohhh! And we'd have to visit Israel too. Adair has never been there before, so I'd like to show him my favourite places on earth {Jerusalem, Tel Dan, the Dead Sea}. You can now see how this trip would be out of reach for poor new parents like us.


This photo is of the Four Seasons Resort in Sharm El Sheik. This is where I'd stay while I learn to dive in the Red Sea.




This is the unbelievable Petra, an ancient city carved out of rock in Jordan. Once a enormously wealthy trading post, the traditional Bedouin people still make homes from the rocky crevaces in the region.

So this is how I spend a lot of time - creating travel itineraries that I'll never go on. Apart from Egypt and the Middle East, I've also planned trips to New Zealand {with a stop over in Fiji of course!}, a cruise around the Horn {South America}, a hiking trip to Machu Picchu in Peru, as well as a jungle adventure to Belize - complete with zip-lining, hiking, horseback riding, caving, tubing, and Mayan ruin tours.

Doesn't this sound more fun than hanging out at home. I guess we just have to win the lottery - but you gotta play to win and we don't play. So until then, we'll survive with "staycations", which in this economy is the hottest trend in travel. On a staycation, you don't just sit at home, you can discover new places around your home or even pick up a new hobby or skill - like cooking! Maybe I should work on that. I do need to learn to cook - remember my cupcake disaster?


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Update on EZ's growth

 18.2.09

Our little boy is growing like a weed. As a new 1st time mum, you definitely worry whether or not your kidlet is growing enough. Little EZ got his health card this week and also had his 1st doctor's appointment.

He is now 10 lbs 8 oz [in the 50th percentile] and is 23 inches long [the 90th percentile]. Our doctor thinks that by the time EZ is 6 months, his height will be off the charts. Our boy is long and lean...just like his mum! JOKE! Just like his mum in her DREAMS!

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Confessions: I'm famous...well, kinda...


Today EZ & I had our firsting outing all by ourselves! We went to Movies for Mommies @ the local theatre where the feature was "Confessions of a Shopaholic." When I read the book 4 yrs ago I was HOOKED in the first chapter {where she completely obsesses about a scarf that she HAS to HAVE! I've soooo been there!}.

The movie was...well, ho hum. It was so unlike the book in that it was so over-the-top unbelieveable. I think the screenwriters have never been broke and in debt like Becky Bloomwood because the lampooned her character so unfairly. As a gal who has maxed out her credit card once or twice {read: ever since she was 18}, I can feel for the main character and how shoes, purses and clothes just call out to you - wanting a nice home in my closet.

The best part of the movie is the FASHION and COLOUR! Pat Field was the costume designer. She was also the costume designer on SATC, so you can get the idea that the fashion was utter eye candy! DELISH!

EZ {like any good boy would} slept through the entire movie. When we were walking out of the theatre, a woman with twins asked me if I knew a mutual friend who took our family photos this weekend. She recognized me from my photos on Facebook. I can't decide if that's creepy or cool, but nevertheless, it's a small world. And I'm famous on Facebook.

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WW Update - Week One

 17.2.09

Today was my weigh-in day. I completed my 1st week of WW. Overall, it's been a success so far.

I found it hard to keep OP on V-day and Sunday. I wrote that I'm so hungry and I cannot stop eating. I think EZ is going through a growth spurt. He's feeding more frequently and for longer stints. The increase in his feeding has made me hungrier. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

In any case, I lost 2 lbs. WOOT WOOT!!!

Then because we've been so lax with our laundry, I realized that I didn't have any pants to wear today. Not even yoga-type pants. The only thing I have that would remotely fit is a pair of pre-preggo jeans. So I decided to try...and...THEY FIT!!!

It's been a really good day. I'm really motivated to keep on the right road and continue to focus on my health and fitness

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