I Heart NYC

After having seen Sex and the City 2 last week, I can't stop thinking about the time I had in NYC when I went a couple of years ago. I can't wait to go back. Maybe this summer? Who knows.

Until then, I will continue to play Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keyes and Jay-Z on repeat.


Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.

The Biggest Loser

As you know, I’m a self-confessed addict of The Biggest Loser. I never make it through an episode without crying, laughing out loud, and feasting on high levels of inspiration and motivation. Well last Tuesday, the 9th season came to an end, and the winner was crowned and awarded $250 000. Although the money is a fantastic prize, the contestants have all been awarded the most prestigeous gift... Life. Before this show, the contestants are morbidly obese and on the fast-train to many health complications. At the beginning of the show, Michael weighed 526 pounds (the heaviest contestant ever) and spent his days wasting away. His journey on the Biggest Loser was a struggle, but at the finale he weighed in at 262lbs (50.19% weight loss)! I couldn't believe the amazing transformation!

This show, for me, is something that I can relate to. All my life I have been struggling with my weight, and the people on this show have become a source of inspiration for me. It's crazy to think that these people, who I know nothing about, can really latch onto my heart strings and make me see a different spectrum to things. From their lacking love-lives to their weight patterns, I've seen and lived it too. My weight loss journey has been slowly turning into a plateau, and I am finding it hard to juggle work (32 hours), school and working out (while having a social life)all at once. I've promised myself that I am going to pick up the pace, renew my gym membership and start walking/jogging on a more frequent basis. I have been meaning to get up early and do some exercise before starting my day but I have been trading sleep for exercise, and this upsets me. I'm doing this for myself and no one else, so why slack off? I have to start putting in more effort if I want to see greater results... and I promise, it's gonna happen.

Here's a goal for myself:
Start your vacation (June 27) off to a good start by being at least 15 pounds lighter than you are now. If you succeed, buy yourself a cute summery outfit.

a quote to remember

"When people make fun of us, and when people put us down, it's 'cause there is a hole in their hearts. They're never going to change, but you can. Happiness comes with the achievement of little goals" -Jillian, The Biggest Loser

if exams are over then...

Why do I still have this nervous feeling in my stomach?

staring at the ceiling...

Dear self,
Stop thinking so much... Just live. Good things will fall into your hands and the simplest things will make you happy.
When are you going to learn?
Remember the night you had tonight and learn from it, and only repeat the good parts.
Some people will get on your nerves.
Some will make you doubt if they truly care about you.
And some will make you laugh.
Laugh.
Keep doing it. Because you love it.
God didn't put a dimple on your face so you can frown but so you can embrace it through smiling.
It's 2:21am, and you're tired... Content but slightly loopy.
Dream happy things as you close your eyes...
And remember how they made you feel,
The ones that made you smile.
G'night
xo

Walking in the dark

Lately, for me, there is nothing better than going for a walk at night.
With the weather quickly changing to spring, it's the perfect kind of cool. The wind briskly brushes your cheeks and flows through your hair, the world around you is silent and the stars...are simply amazing.

This has become my new therapy every night after supper.

I don't know, there is something about the stars above me that is comforting.

Canada Girl

For the last 17 days, I have been an avid watcher of the Olympics and last night it all came to an end.

14 Gold Medals!
We made Olympic history: Most gold medals won on home soil & most gold medals won in any winter Olympics. How incredible!

I have always been a proud Canadian, but last night, as I was sporting my Canada sweatshirt I couldn't help but get the smile off my face. This country is a place that I am proud to call home.

Congratulations to all of the athletes that represented this glorious nation, you have all made us proud!

Canada is golden.