Back to the Grind.

Got home last night to my life seemingly falling apart. Guess that's what happens when you ditch your life for 3 weeks. However, everything is working itself out again. 

Moving must be one of the most intense stresses in ones life. It's so draining. There is a constant to-do list : days leading up to, including day of, and days after the move in. What a pain. Luckily I am downsizing so I'm able to get rid of most stuff rather than moving it. 

I'm purging most of my belongings that I've been holding onto for .. Whatever that reason. 

Today is living room, dining room, second bedroom and bathroom day

Tomorrow will be conquering my room

Thursday will be kitchen 

Friday I move!! 

All progress is good progress. 

10 days until my love comes to visit! 

Just need to stay positive. Moving in a new and different direction. Almost spring time. Life can't be all bad. 

Get my kitty back tonight!!! Ahhh can wait to smush her perfect little face. Today is her 5th birthday. It all works out :)

Homesick.

You win some , you lose some .

Feeling a little homesick today. 

Missing my kitty. 

Counting Down.

Oh nelly, only 8 days until my 3 week vacation. I never thought I would be so excited for a chai latte in my life. However, after a trip to Vermont and endless cafés in Toronto and Montreal, I still have not found its equal. It's been months of research, and all ending with disappointing results. 

Only a few more days!! 

Definitely looking forward to another vacation. 

5 days left of work. Counting it down...

I think this year is going to be a good one. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, no jinxes. ❤️🇺🇸

I applied for a new job this week, and this is the support I get from the best boyfriend ever. 

Is this for real? How did I ever get so lucky? 

Oh god, barf.

Subtitles.

You know you've been watching too many British television shows when the voice inside your head has an accent. 

Great shows though.

Got the apartment!! The loft is mine!! Moving in March. 

But before that, I have another holiday. 

18 days until I have 22 days off.

Life is actually wonderful. 

Grinning ear to ear 😀.

Finally back at home after a wonderful winter holiday. Things are moving forward and I like it.

It's a time to move on from the familiar, so I've decided to move closer to downtown. Signing the papers this week. A little nervous but ready to do something different. Plus, who gets the opportunity to live in a loft in high park? I would be an idiot to pass that up.

I've been so happy over the last few months, and I hope it continues. 

Life is on my side. 

I'm so lucky and so grateful for what I have ❤️.

I wonder what will happen next!

2014.

New Years.

Montreal. 

Going to be interesting. 

I love holidays. 

Plus, I'm a natural skier. Doesn't hurt that my boyfriend was on the US ski team. 

Christmas.

Arguably the worst day of the year past the age of 12.

Round 2.

This is a little déjà vu.

Without power... Again. Just like the summer, but this time it's cold. 

Up to 3 days? 

May be an interesting Christmas. 

One more day of work then holidays!!

Happy as a clam. 

❤️

Content.

Zeds dead or Tommy Trash tomorrow.

Decisions, decisions.

Charley.

So tonight I had the worst muscle spasm (charley horse) in my thigh I've ever had. It was frustratingly painful and I sat on the floor for an hour. 

Luckily I have a good friend who brought me pizza, wine, muscle relaxants and a heating pack and now I'm feeling pretty damn good. 

I have a feeling I'm going to sleep well tonight. I also get to sleep in tomorrow which is always an added bonus. 

3. 

Getting close!

Friday the 13th... Anything can happen. 

Boom.

Sons of Anarchy.

Epic.

Blew my mind...

Figuratively and literally? Ha.

<rant>.

Today has been a weird day. I've been going 120km/h, so to speak. I can't stop, I've been all smiles and joking, talking non stop. I'm getting sick of it myself. 

I haven't slept very well in, oh, 3 months, and I'm trying to exhaust myself to sleep. And even still I can't slow down my brain. 

It's all excitement up here (points to head). It may have to do with my visitor coming this weekend and only have 4 more days of work to get through. 

No, I haven't even had coffee or any type of caffeine. I had a couple glasses of wine which usually helps me sleep. And I'm writing this wondering what is wrong with me. 

I'm going to try and sleep now. 

I'm also dehydrated so you think I would be tired. 

Gah oh well. 

5.

Bicycle.

I know I've changed... Become a better person. 

It's just hard when people can push your buttons and attempt to bring you backwards. 

I resist.

It still makes me feel weak in a different way. 

Eleven.

Today is a day of remembrance, but also a day of perspective that life goes on.  I have never felt more at peace on this anniversary than on this day, this year.  

Eleven years have passed and the memories will be engrained in my mind forever. Few can understand and capture this feeling, however the people in my life have been nothing short of wonderful and supportive. 

Maybe this holiday will truly change my outlook on this time of the year. 

It just takes one person. Or in my case, one special person and a lot of amazing friends. ❤️

13.

Booked!

Winter holiday is officially booked. Not sure how I feel about this yet.
I think I'm more excited than freaked out, but it's too early to tell.
Maybe this will help me become a (more inclined) winter person.

It's going to be an expensive few months!
Work hard (ish), play harder. It also doesn't hurt that someone else is picking up the tab.

20.

Pretty solid playlist for driving. 

Knows what I like. Made just for me from someone special.

Getting closer. 

20.

My new bed is f****** amazing. I literally have to jump up, it's so high. Madi can hardly get up. Went and bought brand new sheets today too. Feeling like bedtime will be an even more enjoyable experience. My cute little virgin bed. 

Up next... New winter coat.

I'm realizing that Canada Goose jackets are completely overrated and overpriced. Excited for Black Friday. Shopping purposes only, of course.

Soulmate.

One of the many perks about having an animal is that they are happy to see you anytime you come home. Even at 5am.

There is no argument or anything!

Just purring and cuddles.

Soulmate. 

Weird evening.

Numero Quatro.

Thought out my next tattoo.
Just a matter of where to put it. I would like to put it somewhere unique like my last one.

Today was a day of new ideas. It's been a good day.
Dreaming is so inspirational.

Good Day.

That time of the year again! 

Buying tickets for the nutcracker . One month away. Very excited. 

Countdown for other fun events:

25.

Sometimes all you need is a little perspective. 

New!

It's always wonderful to fall onto my bed after a long day.

In a week I'll be falling onto my new bed! 

So long overdue. Out with the old, and in with the new. Mattress shopping was fun :)

Bought the hardest mattress in the store, could be taken as a sexual reference, and could be true as well.   

Maybe it will help my back problems.. They are getting worse. Going to stretch and go to sleep. My weekend starts now!