Monday, February 16, 2009
Click HERE to confirm University Application...
It's so offical, it intimidates me... but I did it. I just finished the online part of my university applications to Concordia and McGill. I must say that I felt like Santa Claus "making a list and checking it twice", as I revised my application OVER and over, but it's done. Now I just have to wait and see if I got in... Oh the fear of the unknown, what a powerful thing.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
There is no better feeling than laughter
After a difficult couple of days of losing my iPod, and one of my favorite coworkers and being alone once again on Valentine's day, I had a good night on MSN with my best friends. It's amazing how such a crazy bunch of people can mesh so well together. From our idiotic jokes to our inabiity to type, we've got it all! Hahaha
Anyway, I'm off to bed! I'm working at the crack of dawn tomorrow morning and I couldn't be dreading the sound of my alarm clock more.
On the bright side, I am heading to Jenia's tomorrow night to celebrate! We're going to be having a romantic single "ladies" dinner. As always, should be a good time!
In the meantime, here is a hilarious video (thanks Jenia)! Seems like I've started a collection of Ellen videos on this blog. What can I say, she makes me smile!
Anyway, I'm off to bed! I'm working at the crack of dawn tomorrow morning and I couldn't be dreading the sound of my alarm clock more.
On the bright side, I am heading to Jenia's tomorrow night to celebrate! We're going to be having a romantic single "ladies" dinner. As always, should be a good time!
In the meantime, here is a hilarious video (thanks Jenia)! Seems like I've started a collection of Ellen videos on this blog. What can I say, she makes me smile!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Chapters: For me, like a day at the spa
I am always amazed how going to Chapters manages to put me in a good mood. I bought three new books today, and I can't wait to read them!
- The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews
- Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup
- The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham (who is surprisingly Sophie Kinsella. I had no idea that that was her pen name)
I spent a good two hours just walking around and I didn't even look at the books on the second floor, hahaha! I love going there so much and I envy Melissa for having such an awesome job!
I then continued my adventure to a health food store to buy some tea. I know that sounds ridiculous but it's good tea and I can only find it there. Despite my relaxing Chapters trip which ended with a Mezzo Moka Frappacchino, this errand ended with me getting frustrated with the cashier not doing her job properly. I dunno but customer service seems like such an easy concept to me, but somehow people just can't grasp the idea of acting in a humane way with the public!
I also made a pitstop at Walmart to see if they have received any summer clothes for the trip. I found a couple of things, tried them on, got discouraged and left. Although I have lost 7 pounds since my last post, I still have some work to do.
- The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews
- Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup
- The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham (who is surprisingly Sophie Kinsella. I had no idea that that was her pen name)
I spent a good two hours just walking around and I didn't even look at the books on the second floor, hahaha! I love going there so much and I envy Melissa for having such an awesome job!
I then continued my adventure to a health food store to buy some tea. I know that sounds ridiculous but it's good tea and I can only find it there. Despite my relaxing Chapters trip which ended with a Mezzo Moka Frappacchino, this errand ended with me getting frustrated with the cashier not doing her job properly. I dunno but customer service seems like such an easy concept to me, but somehow people just can't grasp the idea of acting in a humane way with the public!
I also made a pitstop at Walmart to see if they have received any summer clothes for the trip. I found a couple of things, tried them on, got discouraged and left. Although I have lost 7 pounds since my last post, I still have some work to do.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Live, I want to live inspired.
Never have I been the skinny kid. I've always had the chubby thighs, the love handles, the ghetto-fabulous toosh, the jiggly arms...I've always hated every little bit of my body and I think this has a lot to do with my overall confidence in life when it comes to looking nice, caring about how I look and relationships (definitely).
I've tried diets, and none of them have worked. I've tried going to the gym before and nope that didn't work either. I think I've finally pinpointed the problem though... It's fine and dandy to try and eat the right foods and combine that with excercise but if you don't have your mind in a place where you are determined to lose weight, you never will. My optimistic attitude is starting to kick in (slowly but surely) and I am determined this time around to make changes.
With my Cuba trip coming up, I know that I am going to look like a beached whale on the sandy beaches, but I don't care. As long as I start losing weight before the trip and I keep working towards my goals after the trip, I'm okay with that.
I went to the gym with James today and I had forgotten what the muscle pain felt like after a work out... I love it.
I've got my life in the palm of my hands and it's up to me to take it and live it to the best of my ability or throw it away and continue living like an over 200lbs slob. I'm clenching on it tight this time, and I am not going to let my dreams slip away. I'm going to work hard, push away temptation and most importantly be happier with myself.
I'll be updating this more often and logging my progress too, and I promise... This time, it's going to happen!
I've tried diets, and none of them have worked. I've tried going to the gym before and nope that didn't work either. I think I've finally pinpointed the problem though... It's fine and dandy to try and eat the right foods and combine that with excercise but if you don't have your mind in a place where you are determined to lose weight, you never will. My optimistic attitude is starting to kick in (slowly but surely) and I am determined this time around to make changes.
With my Cuba trip coming up, I know that I am going to look like a beached whale on the sandy beaches, but I don't care. As long as I start losing weight before the trip and I keep working towards my goals after the trip, I'm okay with that.
I went to the gym with James today and I had forgotten what the muscle pain felt like after a work out... I love it.
I've got my life in the palm of my hands and it's up to me to take it and live it to the best of my ability or throw it away and continue living like an over 200lbs slob. I'm clenching on it tight this time, and I am not going to let my dreams slip away. I'm going to work hard, push away temptation and most importantly be happier with myself.
I'll be updating this more often and logging my progress too, and I promise... This time, it's going to happen!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cuba, here we come!
Wow.
8 days into the new year, and already I have a vacation lined up. We booked our seats today for a vacation to Cuba in March, I couldn't be happier. I mean, it'll be more than perfect to lie on the beach with a good book and drink in hand, but it'll be even more amazing to be with my best friends. It has been over 3 years that I have been trying to organize a vacation and finally, and I've done it! We're going to eight people, relaxing in paradise and I couldn't be more excited!
Here are some pictures of our upcoming vacation hot-spot:
En plus...
Anberlin concert on Tuesday! Life is good...
8 days into the new year, and already I have a vacation lined up. We booked our seats today for a vacation to Cuba in March, I couldn't be happier. I mean, it'll be more than perfect to lie on the beach with a good book and drink in hand, but it'll be even more amazing to be with my best friends. It has been over 3 years that I have been trying to organize a vacation and finally, and I've done it! We're going to eight people, relaxing in paradise and I couldn't be more excited!
Here are some pictures of our upcoming vacation hot-spot:
En plus...
Anberlin concert on Tuesday! Life is good...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sippin' wine, killin' time, trying to solve life's mysteries.
For the first time ever (I think), all of the supervisors were working today, it was so much fun! My day started with my boss calling me into the office to give me my christmas present. She bought me a box of Turtles chocolate and a Cadeau Surprise scratch ticket... I love her so much, she is seriously the Maxi Mom.
I spent my whole day laughing with the Maxi crew, and just enjoying each other's company. The store wasn't too busy, and we definitely took advantage to fool around.
During my second break, I was walking around the store to pick up some last minute things, and the director of the store stopped me in the aisle. He told me that he had been looking for me to wish me a Merry Christmas. He kissed me on both cheeks and told me what a great employee I am and how I deserve to get all the gifts that I could ever want. One of the comments that he made though are still a mystery: "Tu vas voir Agnes, un jour tu vas l'avoir." I'm still trying to think of what I will be getting in the future, but whatever it is, I hope it makes me happy. I'll take whatever life gives me...
Monique was a riot! She made me laugh so much today, it was unbelievable! Her and Danielle were joking around yesterday, saying that they were going to bring alcohol to work in water bottles and make Christmas eve a little more fun. Obviously, their conscience kicked in and didn't do it, but they did get permission from the director of the store to get two bottles of wine for us to open once the store closed, and that we did!
At 5:30pm, we all gathered around in front of the cashes with our red wine, toasted to the new year and wished everyone the best of holidays. It was a great bonding moment.
People constantly ask me why I am still working at Maxi after 3 years... and all I have to say to those people is: I want to. The people that I work with have become a part of me. I have grown so much because of them, and I thank them continuously for the endless memories that we have shared together. It's going to be so hard to say bye to Marie next week. She's leaving for Angrignon to become assistante-gerante de service. I'm going to miss her so much!
Merci la gang... ma gang de fous! Hahahaha!
Anyway, I'm off to spend some time with the family and bake some Christmas cookies. Merry Christmas to anyone who reads this. May the holidays bring you everything that you could have ever wanted!
I spent my whole day laughing with the Maxi crew, and just enjoying each other's company. The store wasn't too busy, and we definitely took advantage to fool around.
During my second break, I was walking around the store to pick up some last minute things, and the director of the store stopped me in the aisle. He told me that he had been looking for me to wish me a Merry Christmas. He kissed me on both cheeks and told me what a great employee I am and how I deserve to get all the gifts that I could ever want. One of the comments that he made though are still a mystery: "Tu vas voir Agnes, un jour tu vas l'avoir." I'm still trying to think of what I will be getting in the future, but whatever it is, I hope it makes me happy. I'll take whatever life gives me...
Monique was a riot! She made me laugh so much today, it was unbelievable! Her and Danielle were joking around yesterday, saying that they were going to bring alcohol to work in water bottles and make Christmas eve a little more fun. Obviously, their conscience kicked in and didn't do it, but they did get permission from the director of the store to get two bottles of wine for us to open once the store closed, and that we did!
At 5:30pm, we all gathered around in front of the cashes with our red wine, toasted to the new year and wished everyone the best of holidays. It was a great bonding moment.
People constantly ask me why I am still working at Maxi after 3 years... and all I have to say to those people is: I want to. The people that I work with have become a part of me. I have grown so much because of them, and I thank them continuously for the endless memories that we have shared together. It's going to be so hard to say bye to Marie next week. She's leaving for Angrignon to become assistante-gerante de service. I'm going to miss her so much!
Merci la gang... ma gang de fous! Hahahaha!
Anyway, I'm off to spend some time with the family and bake some Christmas cookies. Merry Christmas to anyone who reads this. May the holidays bring you everything that you could have ever wanted!
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