Back to School!

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Is anyone else getting ready to go back to school? Is anyone wishing they could catch a break from regular, old life and just be a student again? Haha. I'm apparently one of those people who can't take any serious absence from attending classes. Since high school ended, I haven't spent much time completely outside of a classroom. I became an esthetician, then attended school part-time for business management and leadership, and now I'm starting up classes to become an RHN. I would like to think I'll take a hiatus from all things school related for awhile after this program, but I just can't promise anything. There are soo many health realted studies peaking my interest! I don't think I'll ever be able to learn enough.

Along with my new school year and new classes, my blog is going to get a new look very soon! I used to enjoy my dark, little blog, but recently I've been feeling I need some vibrant colours. I am happy and feeling really positive, which needs to be reflected in my blog! So, here's to a new school year and a soon-to-be new blog look!

I love Mondays.

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Some people despise this precious day and get the Monday blues, but I personally, adore Mondays. Nothing like a fresh start every single week.

Things I'm happy about this Monday:

- I'm another week down without Dan. There are still plenty of weeks to go but we must take baby steps. Worst case senario: 16.5 more weeks. Let's not think about that.

- I get to meet my fabulous friend Jamie in Chicago this weekend for the Chicago Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon! (the half part should be interesting given my lack of running as of late)

- I've lost 10lbs in the last few weeks since I said goodbye to Dan in New Brunswick. Goodbye vacation eating and hello clean, whole foods. (Vacation foods will resume in Chicago, that I can promise. Deep dish anyone?)

- I finished my last paper for my Leadership 3 class on Saturday which means I have three weeks free from school work until I start my last business class (ever!!) and my RHN classes (love!).

- It's sunny and I mean, who can be in a bad mood with glorious weather? Not this girl.

Happy Monday to all my lovely blog friends! What is putting a smile on your face today?

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Happy Week.

Do you ever have a week where a million minuscule things happen that just make it so ridiculously amazing?

I feel blessed always, but it's like this week was just totally aligned in my favour. I can't even remember anything negative happening. How great is that? Someone said "Thank God it's Friday!!!!" And I thought, "No, hang on a second! I want to keep living this week!!!" Please don't end week - I like you!

Do you want to know why it was so fabulous? I'll tell you as long as you promise not to laugh. Small things make my day.

1. I ran to work three times this week and it just gets me in the right mood!

2. I ordered flowers on behalf of Dan and myself for friends of ours. One couple lost their son and the other couple had a beautiful gift in the form of a sweet, baby boy. We sent them the same bouquet, filled with beautiful bright yellow and orange flowers. On this particular day, there was a Groupon offering for a flower service all over Canada and the US. How wonderful!

3. I got some school things straightened out that had been bothering me and affecting my GPA. The beautiful people in Student Records corrected the mistake which has now given me peace of mind.

4. I had some dental work done two weeks ago but didn't expect any reimbursement from my insurance provider. It was my lucky day though because I received a cheque covering almost the full amount! Happy day!

5. I spent some time with my mom! We just went to the mall and then she came back to my place for dinner. Mom time is always a good thing!

6. Speaking of mom, she sent me this amazing quote which I found so much peace in. "When we say to you, make peace with where you are, we want you to make peace with where everyone is; we want you to make peace with the world events; we want you to make peace with where your friend is in relationship with where your friend wants to be. We want it to be all right with you where anybody is."

7. Countdowns. 42 days until the end of the semester. 58 days until Thailand. Less than 100 until I see Dan.

Did you have any small, wonderful things happen in your week?

Beautiful Day!

It's pouring here in Vancouver and absolutely ugly outside. Thankfully, I am in a ridiculously good mood regardless!

Here are some fun happenings that are taking away any chance of me having the Monday blues!

- I'm starting P90X today and pretty excited about it.
- I didn't gain any weight over Christmas (unless I lost it in the last couple weeks...)
- There are only two months left in this semester!
- Thailand in less than 80 days (and VERY soon after I get home will see Dan)!
- I was sick last week and I'm feeling 100% back to normal now!

So many happy things!

What are you excited about for the coming week?

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are all in harmony. - Gandhi

Happy Day.

Today I'm ridiculously happy because I just found out that in a couple short weeks I'll receive a visit from my favourite! I can't wait. He'll be in the field until then, but I'll be busy with midterms so Dan time will be here before I know it! Yay!