with glowing hearts

Long overdue post...so here goes....what a spectacular feeling to have the 2010 Olympics right here in Canada! Just wish I had some hookups and could have made it over to vancouver to take part in the action...but none the less I will cheer from the other side of the country and smile with pride as the Canadians bring home the medals! I truly enjoyed watching the opening ceremonies, though have to say wasn't too pleased about their choice of the opening act - how are we ever going to shake the stereotype of us Canadians all living in igloos and driving our dog sleds around...hmmm. Is that what Canada is all about? I'm glad that buddy with the beard (Shane Koyczan) said a fab speech about what a Canadian truly is! "we are the true north - strong and free - and what's more - is that we didn't just say it - we made it be." great speech eh? I also loved loved loved when Sarah Mclachlan sang, and KD Lang belted out one of my favourite songs: Hellelujah. what a great come back. I thought the skiiers and boarders that danced along the fabric mountain was pretty cool, and the 3D sea life that changed my views forever of floor projection presentations was amazing...I loved that Nancy Greene and Wayne Gretzky were 2 of the last torch carriers and most of all I again love that the 2010 Winter Olympics is being held in Canada!
ps. Medal count is at 6! yay!
pps. Though I have never been one to watch sports on tv...yes i know that's strange...but I can't help but find myself turning on the tv more often to see what Olympic sport is being televised! Saw the half pipe session last night - Shaun White is crazy good!

starting young ;)

buble performs

Was watching Ellen yesterday, and Michael Buble was preforming one of his new songs...and yes I know that it plays over and over...but what a peaceful song!

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility
And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....
I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of NowhereAnd Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility
Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility
Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get
Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
xo

Peaks

So this weekend we loaded up the cars and made our way to Collingwood to relive our childhood years and take advantage of Kevin's membership. To celebrate my mom's bday the group of us rented a condo at Cranberry resorts...hit the Swiss Alporn for din and woke up Saturday morn to be a guest for the first time at Georgian Peaks Ski Club. In 1988 my parents joined the Peaks, and I had the amazing opportunity to spend every weekend skiing, racing, snowmobiling, eventually snowboarding, having fun with friends, and of course partying up north for 10plus years. Anywho it was a great way to grow up, and this weekend we got to catch a glimpse of how my parents experience was much different then ours...ha! I also got to catch up with some old friends I haven't seen in awhile...not since racing days...and some things never change....and of course instead of grinding it out until the last ride, we spent our time catching up in the Peaks bar, where my parents made their presence years ago. oh dear! One day soon I hope to join Kev and become a member again of the Peaks. member number 377 please! Thanks to B&B for a great weekend xo
ps. Super Bowl half time show...4/10
pps. of course I am getting sick again (yes I should live in a bubble) and missed my long run this morning. so frustrating! argh!

'Valentine's Day' Trailer

Feb 12th...I need a date! Killer cast...a must see! Who's with me?

Product Endorsement #6

So over the Christmas holidays I scored myself a sweet pair of running head phones. Every winter season I struggle to keep my ipod headphones in my ears, as I guess in the summer the heat keeps them nice and snug. This winter knowing I was going to be in training mode yet again, I knew I had to do something about finding a great pair. Over the years of pre-ipod days, I tried them all, even the ones with a full out radio in the ears..antennae and all. eesh! I can't imagine running around like that now a days. ha! oh man I am aging myself. Anywho I have also tried all running headphones that so called wrap around your ears...but they always seemed to fail me in some way or another. Soooo drum roll please, while Chris and I were both at the Nike store in FLA, a white light shone on the Nike Vapors and I knew these might just be the best earphones yet....and dum da da dum....they are!! I love them! Doesn't even feel as if you are wearing anything as you pound a way at the pavement! Soo for all of youze out there who are looking for a new set check out: Nike Vapors $30 price point...but well worth it!
ps. going to Collingwood tomorrow to spend the weekend at the Cranberry Resorts and skiing at the Peaks! holla

If you want a rainbow you have to put up with the rain! - Dolly Parton

Grammys run down

Ah the good ol grammys. Favourite moments of the night: loved loved loved when Elton John came out and performed with Lady 'crazy' G. They performed my all time fav song...though I'm still questioning the arms coming out of the piano and the dirty faces...I did love the shades and their voices working together, so of course give the opening act a 5. Next up, also thought Pink's performance was top notch. So peaceful. She is a true performer and quite the athletic gal! Of course who could not have loved the Michael Jackson tribute song...especially the performers that were chosen...I just wished someone would have told me prior to that I should have kept my 3D shades from Avatar on the weekend. I love when award shows incorporate the 'greats'...and though I know you all have mixed reviews, it's always nice to see Celine Dion belt out some cords - Jennifer Hudson is also cray good. Other mentionable moments: my new fav band Lady Antebellum was able to share their music. Definitely a must download album. I saw them open up for Keith Urban in concert and they were fabulous...and looking forward to radio stations playing more of their tunes. Best dressed of the night goes to: Sheryl Crow. Though the picture doesn't do her justice, when she walked up on stage I was in dress, hair and accessory envy - also shoulder envy. Anywho was a great award show...sorry if you feel I missed something...I had some of it PVR'ed and of course was happy when I could fast forward through Jamie Foxx (most overrated fella)...and rewind on my fav spots. Beyonce...always great!
ps. Happy Birthday to my mom, who celebrated her big day on Saturday! love you! Looking forward to seeing you and everyone on Wednesday and to head up north for the weekend!
pps. off to hot yoga I go
ppps. I did miss something: though I enjoy the odd Taylor Swift song...and do believe she should win the odd award, I don't feel it is her time yet to win a Grammy. Best album of the year...come on? ok peace out!

if i write it down

alright for all you 'my two pennies' readers...you will know that Heather and Marissa have joined the 365 Fashion Rehab movement and have decided to stop shopping until May. The 2 girls of 365 Fashion Rehab have made a pack with each other to not shop for a year...and now that I have read their blog several times, I understand that we have lots in common and I bow down to their efforts. When Heather decided a month ago that her and Marissa were going to stick with some simple rules of not buying a thing until the finish date, I was like, "oh I am so in! I of all people need to save some mula!" However, I have had 2 cave ins...purchased a cute little dress from H&M that I wore after a wee emotional break down, and just recently visited H&M to buy yet another get up...a plaid 'boyfriend' shirt to wear with leggings. argh! I just couldn't help it...I have been on a roller coaster this past month and thought to myself...what's one purchase...one tin-ey win-ey purchase in the grand scheme of things? so today is the day when I put a stop to new digs and instead focus on the goal of not shopping until the Boston Marathon. (April 19th) Why not until May? Well for one, I no matter the lack of funds in my wallet WILL. be getting a boston marathon jacket! Then perhaps I will get back on the band wagon and get myself to May 21st...my bday! I. can. do. it!! Oh man!
...alright on a side note: though starbucks is allowed as it is not a fashion item...I need to limit my intake! Give me a day or 2 to decide how many I am cutting out a week. Latte factor will get ya every time.
ps. I have also given myself a move out date...thus being the reason why I need to join Heather and Marissa in their quest! wish me luck!

I find every so often life throws you curve balls...and though I don't always understand them I know that some how later in life it will only make me stronger?!?
Quote for day: SATC of course...always on repeat.
Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous.

"Do not waste your life in friction when it can be turned into MOMENTUM" - Willard

Keith Urban Sings ...

...Only You Can Love Me This Way. So good!

golden photo

Last night I completely forgot the golden globes were on and caught a couple glimpses of speeches and dresses. Of course today, I checked all the right websites looking for what I believe to be the best dressed people of the night. However, I didn't seem to be too impressed...but did come across this picture of my fav celeb couple..and it made me smile. I love this photo! It would be a touch better if she was gazing into his eyes and smiling...but never the less, what a perfect gentleman!

ps. did you know today is the most depressing day of the year. ba-hum-bug to who ever decided that!

lessons

Lessons of love, that's what they are.
We usually don't know what the lesson is while we're learning it. Maybe we're not supposed to. Besides, if we knew it, really knew it, we wouldn't want to learn it. We'd already be practicing it in our daily lives. But even when we don't know what the lesson is, we can know one thing: it's the lesson of love.
Courage. Faith. Patience. Loving ourselves when it looks and feels like nobody else cares. Starting over again one more time, when we think we've already started over again more times that we should have had to. Forgiveness. Compassion. Gentleness. Joy. Each one is a lesson of love.
For many of us, the problem isn't that we haven't had love in our lives before. The issue is that we haven't understood love. Know this: not only are the lessons about love, the lessons themselves are love.
Feel your feelings. Struggle through situations and experiences and emotions. The struggle to learn isn't incidental to your purpose. It's an integral part of your purpose, your destiny, your reason for being. Go through moments of darkness and confusion, and trust that the light will come. Through it all, rest in one thought: you're on track. You're on your path.
You're connected to love. And the lessons you're learning are lessons of love.
- Journey to the Heart