I Came to Win

This weekend I bought a leather bracelet with two minuscule charms, a piece of turquoise and an angel wing. They symbolize hope, luck & protection, the Emily Dickinson quote many of you are familiar with was inscribed on the packaging. It is to be a reminder during particularly hard times to have hope and a positive attitude, always. Some days are so hard without my other half, I never knew I was this strong until I was tested with this situation.

I spend long days in the office both to be incredibly productive, but also to keep my mind off his absence. This works well, but I could put more effort forward in creating a better balance.

This weekend I was incredibly productive. I bought a new burnt orange pencil skirt and faux-fur bomber hat, both Vera by Vera Wang. I got my hair done (I love it!) I also tried another recipe last week, just a teriyaki stir-fry, but another foray nonetheless. I also purchased my Halloween costume for the office event on Friday.

Saturday is a party I’ve been looking forward to for a while now, of course I have no idea what I’ll wear but I cannot wait to see the attendants. Last weekend about 15 of us went to the Japanese restaurant in Sudbury Fugaku and it was amazing, a thoroughly good time. I feel fortunate to have met a good group of long standing friends of such high caliber. 

I’ve continued to work out consistently and use the Endomondo app on my blackberry. After inputting my height, weight and a few other necessary details, I track the miles I’ve run, calories expended and a million other things that pique my interest (eg: I’ve currently burned of 44 burgers). I then can go online and see my progress, my workouts for the week, month or even year. I’ve even joined a few challeneges, one I’m currently ranked 900 in the world for. It definitely motivates me to go longer with my workouts, to actually do them when I’d love to slack off to then be able to see my progression. That is actually my October progress above.

I’ve solved the aforementioned problem of the person that comes over yammering in my ear while I’m clearly trying to write. Ear. Buds. Works like a charm. How oblivious can one be to begin an unwanted conversation with someone that is both intently typing away (very seriously might I add) while also wearing “do not bother me” ear buds? Quite, apparently.

Have you ever looked your name up on urbandictionary.com? Go do it under the “names” tab.

Here’s what mine said: 

My angel wing charm has more meaning than I thought.

Below is some of the music I’m currently loving. I gave my Ipod to the Mister and update it frequently for when he is traveling. He has a routine of what he listens to and when and I’m happy that my music is something that can bring even the tiniest part of me to him when he is so far away.

“I Love You Like A Love Song” – Selena Gomez

“Eyes Wide Shut” – Katy B & Tinie Tempeh

“What Makes You Beautiful” – One Direction

“Lay It On Me” – Kelly Rowland

“We Found Love” – Rihanna

“Without You” – Usher & David Guetta

“Love on Top” – Beyonce I love this song!

“Stereo Hearts” – Gym Class Heroes

“5 O’Clock” – T-Pain, Wiz & Lily Allen

“Marvin & Chardonnay” – Big Sean

“Fly” – Nicki (I like the message)

“Mrs. Right” – Mindless Behavior (personally these kids are too young to be looking for Mrs. Right..should they be worried about getting their drivers permits? Diggy’s also clearly gone through puberty with that deep voice all of a sudden.

“Work Out” – J Cole

“All Fired Up” – The Saturdays

“Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato

“Blackout” – Breathe Carolina

“It Will Rain” – Bruno Mars

“Set Fire to the Rain” Thomas Gold Remix – Adele

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.