5 Reasons

Here are 5 reasons that I'm thrilled that my bestest friend of life is here!

In no particular order....

1. It feels like home has come to GP!

2. We got to exchange awesome Christmas gifts

3. She'll now understand all my random references over skype or the phone

4. She could give her "A-OK" to my Mr. A :)

5. It had been a while since I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe

I love her and I'm super happy that she took the time to come and see me! Hopefully there will be some pics from her visit to follow... Thanks friend!

5 Reasons I Am Happy It's December 1st!

1. Gonna put up the Christmas Tree (someone.... made me wait 'til December....)

2. Holiday Baking :)

3. Joop's Christmas bandanas

4. Presents are bought

5. MY BEST FRIEND IS VISITING GP THIS MONTH!!!

....ok so this list is gonna be a bit longer...

6. I'm making a fresh batch of Nuts and Bolts on Saturday

7. I'm gonna send out home-made Christmas cards

8. I get to celebrate with a family again this year!

9. Christmas music starts on the radio

10. I get presents too :)

So, 10 reasons I'm happy!

5 Things

I decided to make a list of 5 things I like to do with my alone time. Don't get me wrong, I'm a super social being. If being super social was a type of super hero, I would be that hero. Buuuut occasionally I need a night to myself to relax and unwind. Here are 5 my the things I do almost every time I get one of those nights:

1. Drink wine or tea (depends on my mood)

2. Read a good book

3. Take a bubble bath

4. Make an amazing meal or snack (like... I'm talking elaborate Holly Housewifey food!)

5. Blog

True story. The combination of these things often leads to a perfect night, and an even perfecter sleep. I know you all want a night to yourself now.

5 great surprises

It was time to add a new list, and I was thinking about all the great little surprises I've gotten over the last week. Here are 5 of the best ones:

1. A white rose left for me after volunteering

2. A bottle of red wine to share

3. Unexpected snail mail (in the form of birthday cards!)

4. Someone (who shall remain nameless) taking work off to spend time with me :)

5. A preschooler hugging me at the end of his therapy session

I heart surprises like these ones :)

5 reasons I am smiling

1. Mini-golf

2. Joop's new bandanas

3. Good conversations

4. Avocado (it's just delicious)

5. My mama and grandmama are visiting in less than a week!! (fun things ahead for them!)

5 more gooder things

Here's another mini-list.

1. Heels/wedges that don't hurt your feet

2. Surprise texts from friends just wanting to say hi

3. Putting bandanas on my dog

4. Fireworks (I will like this no matter how old I am!)

5. Weddings & sharing someone's special day with them! (I heart you Alishia!!!)

These lists bring joy to my life :)

5 Wonderful Things

Five more things that I'm joyful about these days:

1) Splints (aka freedom for my wrist!)

2) Playoff hockey

3) Surprise skype calls

4) Mini Easter eggs

5) Roadtrips! (driving to the Dawson this weekend!)

Enjoy your Easter weekends :D

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

SO I have this friend, whom shall remain nameless, who recently told me that she thought shoes never went out of style. I literally laughed for a full minute. I LOVE her for being so unmaterialistic (not a real word) that she thinks its true.

Then I got thinking about new shoes I have for the upcoming spring and summer season. I picked my current 5 favourites (tough decision). In no particular order....

Pretty sandals that I haven't worn yet. These ones fit the trend that's out right now. Who doesn't love the gladiator sandal thing that's going on?!

I love these wedges (and another pair I have) so comfortable, and yet so pretty. It makes me feel like 90% more feminine if I have any height on my shoes.

Yep, I gave in to the converse hype. They're super fun to wear with skinny jeans too!

Comfiest shoes ever. I bought them last year and I wear them with everything. They are sooo practical. Oh, and pretty!

These are just practical. They have come in VERY handy so far on my dog walks. Plus, aren't they fun and pretty?!

I kind of like this thought train... maybe I'll do my top 5 accessories next!

5 things I hate about this day

1. taking out the garbage

2. getting mad at my dog for pulling too hard on his leash

3. not having anyone here to hug me

4. horrific pain. seriously worse than ever before.

5. being grumpy

ps - I broke my wrist again last night :(

5 great things

Here are 5 more things I'm loving right now:

1. Buying kitchen supplies (e.g. new beaters!)

2. ENGAGEMENTS!!! Can't say who... but someone I know is getting married!!

3. Dinner parties with new friends that cause you to stay up laughing hysterically and drinking wine long into the night

4. New jewellery. My bestie gave me a ring that I wear on my thumb these days. I heart the ring. true story.

5. The fact that my daddy is coming to visit! Well... he's mostly coming to see his new bike, but he's also visiting a bit!

Anything you are loving right now?! Add to the list!

ps - these are in no particular order... I don't like kitchen supplies more than engagements, lol.

5 great things

Here's a list of 5 things I love today:

1. raison toast

2. hugs

3. unexpected happy texts

4. purple

5. Joop learning to rollover

That is all.

5 Difficult Things When You're Gimpy

Here are some things I hate doing right now...

1. Putting a bra on (the devil invented bras)

2. Opening jars (this is why God made men - I don't even like olives... who needs them)

3. Eating meat (I can't cut at all!)

4. Showering/bathing (I wish I could just take this off for like 5 minutes)

5. Typing. s-l-o-w.

Stupid arm. Ouch. That is all.

5 things I love

Here's a list of 5 things I love in my life right now*:

1. nuts and bolts

2. skype

3. harry potter books

4. buying Christmas presents that I know people will like

5. Joopie jumping around like a fool for no reason (I laugh every time)

Many more lists to come.

* in no particular order