Sunday Social

1. What is your favourite social media outlet? Facebook is still the first thing I check when I go online...but I also love Twitter for keeping up with my favourite celebs (even though I don't use it myself)
2. Do you subscribe to any daily news reads? No, I don't
3. Favourite magazine to have by the pool? Probably something like Marie Claire or Glamour, maybe also some current events types like People or Macleans.
4. Favourite summertime song? California Girls by Katy Perry Pontoon by Little Big Town Kiss A Girl by Keith Urban Don't Stop The Party by Pitbull
5. Best summer concert you've been to? Taylor Swift! The only concert I've been to in the summer, actually..lol 

Sunday Social: Pinterest Edition

So...I was supposed to be planning this all week finding the most perfect pins and then I totally forgot about it, so I'm just winging it here.  I feel bad that for the last 3 weeks I've been posting nothing but Sunday Socials! I promise to give you guys a life update soon.

1. Favourite outfit pin

This is nothing special but typical of something I would wear on a nice spring day. I love a good pair of jeans with a striped top and my brown boots and always like to add a pop of colour with a scarf!

2. Favourite food pin

Going with this one because I have made these MANY times as they are so amazing!.

Recipe here.

3. Favourite wedding pin
Ok so I honestly never pin wedding stuff because I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon (if ever) but I do adore this dress as I have always liked those that are a tad old fashioned with lace and not stark white. I could see myself in a dress like this

4. Favourite DIY/Craft pin

Shopping bags in frames..its genius

5. Favourite quote/verse/lyric pin

6. Share one more random pin you love

Sunday Social

1. If you were stuck on an island what are the two material items you would want to have?

My glasses so I could see and sunscreen I guess.

2. What are the two shoes you'd watch over and over?

Are we still on the island? Because I was assuming no electricity, lol. 

Friends and Castle

3. If your house was on fire what two things aside from family, pets etc would you grab?

My computer and my phone probably! lol lame I know but my computers got all my pictures on it, so that's all my memories right there :)

4. What are your two most favourite articles of clothing?

I would have to say my boat shoes I bought at Spring last year, if shoes can count. I wore those babies all summer long. I MIGHT get another summer out of them, but I may have to get a new pair! And my red Ralph Lauren peacoat I found at the thrift store. It doesn't fit the same since I lost weight, but I can't bring myself to throw it out.

5. What two movies that you saw in the past year would you recommend to us?

For Lovers Only and Django Unchained

6. What are your two biggest guilty pleasures?

Chocolate, and The Mandarin

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What is your ideal way to relax?

I looove to just lay in bed under the covers with my laptop just browsing the net, reading blogs, going on Pinterest, stalking people on Facebook, window shopping etc etc. 

Where is your favourite place to be??

By the water, or on the water, but not necessarily IN it.

Who do you consider your biggest role model?
I don't really know. I think anyone who lives on their own terms and doesn't let others push them around or define them is someone to look up to. I hope that some day I will be thought of as someone like that.

What does your life look like in 3 years? 

Well in 3 years I'll be 29....I hope to own a home or atleast be ready to start looking to buy a home. I hope to still love my job as much as I do now, and I hope to be in a relationship (not married, just happy with someone at least)

If you could go back and change one decision, what would it be?

Hmmmm I'm not sure that I would change anything. Everything has lead me to where I am now. I don't really have any regrets. At least none that I can think of right now! lol

What is your biggest accomplishment in live thus far?
Honestly, I'm not sure! I don't really have one particular thing that I'm the most proud of or anything...I guess I'm proud of everything that's led me to where I am now. I'm 26 and about to become debt-free by the end of next month! I don't plan to buy a house for another few years so I don't foresee myself taking on any major debts in the near future so that is a really good feeling. I'm glad that I have found a career that I enjoy and for the most part look forward to going to every day. I get fulfillment from my job and I know that I am good at it. Now, if I could just find a little romance in my life then I would be set!!

Sunday Social

Top 3 Favourite Kinds of Food:

Chinese, Italian, and chocolate

First 3 things you do in the morning:

Make a protein smoothie, check my cell phone, go on my Macbook and check Facebook, emails etc.

Last 3 things you do at night:

Go on computer before bed, check cell phone, set alarm if needed

3 Tv Shows you NEVER miss:

My only true obsession that I CANT miss is Castle

But I also make an effort to watch Criminal Minds and CSI

3 Places you want to visit:

NYC

Nashville

 Monaco

3 people you can always count on:

My mom

My BFF

One of my co-workers

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1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year?

Well, this time last year I had put myself on a diet. I followed it pretty well, lost 20 lbs by July and then kinda fell off the wagon. I hope to get back to eating better (not dieting per say) and back to excercising more regularly. 

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays?

Blogilates

3. Favourite thing you did over the holidays?

played with my new Kitchenaid mixer!

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2013 that you did not  in 2012?

Pay off my car, because I am pretty sure that I said I was going to do it last year but I didnt. Also, even though I am super proud of myself for losing 20 lbs, the original plan was to lose 30 so I hope to get rid of that last 10 pounds. 

5. Name 3 things happening this year that you are excited about and why?

Becoming debt free, hopefully moving out, and Taylor Swift!!!

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1. Favourite New Years Eve you've had before?

I honestly couldn't tell you. I feel like every year I hope to do something amazing and it never happens so now I just treat it like any normal day. 

2.Are you doing anything for NYE this year and if so, what?

This year I was invited to a party that a guy from work is having so I'm probably just going to do that. Hanging out with that particular group of people is always a good time. 

3. Name a book we should all read come January?

Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone.

Since hearing about this book I am dying to read it! It goes along with one of my goals for this year. Here is a blog post that talks about the book!

4.What are your New Years resolutions?

To move out of my parents house. All you PF bloggers are probably shaking your heads thinking about all the money I'm saving living at home, and I hear you. But I'm over it. Im 26 years old and I feel that my time has come. I think it might be good for me and I feel that my own sanity and well being is more important than saving money. Will elaborate more on this later! 

Sunday Social

1. What is the wallpaper on your cell phone?  It's a picture that I took in Mexico :)
2. What do you keep beside your bed? On my bedside table I have my alarm clock and I usually put my cell phone there too.
3.What is your least favourite chore? Dishes or cleaning the bathroom
4. If you could eliminate one thing from your daily routine, what would it be? My hair, I wish I could wake up with my hair like this:

5. What do you do to vent anger? Um...usually bitch to someone. lol
6. What is your favourite holiday of the year and why?? I guess I would have to say Christmas :)

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What is currently on your wish list?

My own place. lol

Share a new iphone, droid, ipad app you have recently discovered that we all need

I got this iPhone game called Kumo Lumo. Its adorable. I'm addicted. 

What is a new Fall TV show you have added to your DVR?

I haven't really been watching any new shows actually. My main must watch shows are Gossip Girl and Castle. I also try to watch Criminal Minds, CSI and I'm into X Factor right now. But I want to see that new show Nashville.

Share your Social Media links for us to follow you on(pinterest, twitter, facebook, etc) Tell us which is your favorite and why

Sorry guys but I'm anonymous on here and on those sites...well I'm not. So I can't share it with you :(. Maybe some day! Anyways I'm gonna have to say Facebook is my fav and Pinterest is a very very close second. I don't use twitter.

What is a TV series or Movie or Song you could listen to or watch over and over and over and never get tired of…feel free to name one of each

Tv Series: Castle or Friends

Movie: Sister Act, Pretty Woman, Dazed and Confused

Song: I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing by Aerosmith comes to mind. Also anything by Taylor Swift. I'm a huge fangirl.lol

Sunday Social

1. What was your favorite halloween costume as a kid?

I don't really remember many of my costumes but I was an M&M once.

                              2. If you could go back and dress up as something what would it be?

a geisha

                                             3. Favorite costume as an adult?(pictures)

The Nautical Doll

                                                       4. Favorite Halloween Candy?

Reese's pumpkins. Basically I love Reese's.

5. Favorite Halloween Memory? 

Trick or treating with my best friend!

                                                     6. Whats your favorite scary movie?

Hmmm, it would be a toss up between the original Halloween and Scream

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1. What do you value most in life?

Honestly, just being happy. To me that is being comfortable in your own skin and living your life for you and not for anybody else. I'm still trying to get to the point where I can say I'm there, but I'm working on it and I'm getting better at it. I'm growing more confident in myself and my weight loss has been a part of that. 

2. What do you think is the greatest invention in your lifetime and why?

I was going to say the birth control pill but thats before my time actually. lol. I'm going to say the cell phone. 

3. What do you think is the secret to a good life?

I guess I kind of answered this in the first question...just living for yourself and not letting others dictate how you live your life or what you do with it. Finding pleasure in the little things and making time for things in which you find joy.

4. What would you most like to be remembered for when you’re gone?

Hmmm thats a toughie...I guess I would like to be remember for my "happy-go-lucky" attitude. I'm usually pretty smiley/bubbly and can find something to laugh about in any situation. Even when times are tough I can put a smile on my face and plow through. I guess you could say I'm resilient. 

5. What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?
Also a tough one....I guess I would say I'm proud of the fact that I found a career I truly enjoy, because so many people just go through life bouncing from job to job, never really finding something that that fulfills them. And I found that when I was only like 22, so for that I feel lucky in a way, because finally I had a sense of direction. It's a huge weight off your shoulders really. 

Another thing I'm really proud of was that I went to Portugal. I know its not really that big of a deal, I mean it's just a trip. But I'm proud of the fact that I finally made it a priority and just did it. It was something I dreamed of doing since I was a kid. I always just kind of accepted the fact that "travelling was for rich people" and I would never be one of those people. But now I know that's not the case. You don't have to be rich, you just have to make it a priority.

6. If a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play you?

It would be a toss up between Stana Katic from Castle ( my fav show) because she's so extraordinary and Katie Holmes because she's the one I look the most like I think. 

*while you're reading this, I will be in Ottawa, probably pretty hungover. Hope you're all having a good weekend!

Sunday Social

1. Favorite childhood book?

Jelly Belly

I memorized it

2 . Favorite Book lately?

My favourite book of all time is Memoirs of a Geisha, haven't had as much time to read lately so I can't think of anything really recent that I would add to the list.

3. Book you wish you could live in?

Probably Harry Potter

4. If you could be any character from a book who would it be and why?

hmmm not sure, maybe the girl from Eat Pray Love

5. Favorite Book turned Movie?

Harry Potter books!

6. Favorite Magazines

Macleans

Sunday Social: Fall theme!

This weeks Sunday Social is fall themed so we can talk about anything we want that's got to do with fall! I will start with my favourite tv shows.
The #1 reason I looked forward to this fall season was this show: Castle

This is my very favourite tv show and I pretty much won't leave the house on Monday nights because I can't miss it. 

But one of my other favourite shows is starting this Monday and that's Gossip Girl!!!

A nail polish I'm dying to get my hands on for this fall:

Loredana by Zoya

New trend I want to try:

And I actually found some similar leggings yesterday! :)

Things I'm excited to wear this fall:

Elbow patches: just bought a cardigan with elbow patches and can't wait to wear it.

My new Danier Leather jacket! I've always wanted one and finally got one. This one isn't mine but its similar (mine has the zipper off to the side as well)

Boot socks: don't have any yet but planning to get some to go with my boots

And various other pins I found interesting:

And last but not least..

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

Sunday Social and Sunday Funnies

1. What do you miss most about being a kid? 

I just miss that care-free attitude, when your biggest worry was if you could go out and play. I miss those days where I was outside all day with my friends only coming in for lunch and dinner and not wanting to go in when it was bedtime.

2. Did you have a nickname growing up? What was it?

No not really, my name isn't really one that could be shortened.

3. What was your favorite thing to do at recess? 

The monkey bars, playing power rangers and perfecting my cartwheels lol

4. What did you want to be when you grew up? 

a zookeeper

5. What was your favorite toy?

My cabbage patch kid. I still have her.

6. What is the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still remind you about? 

umm when my sister was born, I asked when we were going to take her back.

Sunday Social and Sunday Funnies

1. What is something you have wanted to do but are afraid of?

Start my own business. I guess I'm afraid of investing money/effort/time and having it not work out?? Also just haven't really sat down and came up with a plan. 

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Within 5 years I hope to own my own home for sure. I hope to have travelled more and hopefully found someone to settle down with. 

3. What are you looking forward to before the end of 2012?

Mexico!!

4. What are your hopes for your blog?

Honestly I just hope to reach out to more people and make connections with other bloggers and find people that I can call friends.

5. Do you always see yourself living in your current town/city?

Honestly I am not sure. Right now I am here because I have my job here that I love, so I don't see myself leaving anytime in the near future, but will I stay here forever? Definitely not! lol

6. What is your morning routine?

The first thing I do is make my protein smoothie which is what I have for breakfast every day. While I am drinking that I check Facebook, emails and go through some blogs I have bookmarked on my computer. I do that for about 20-30 mins and then I get dressed and do my makeup for work. If I am not working until later in the day, I might watch some tv or run some errands before going to work. 

..and now for the funnies!