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Jan 21 2013

Why Today Will Be Great

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Monday is a crappy day. After riding that wonderful weekend high, who honestly wants to go back to work? Not this cat. Ever.

But today, I’m choosing to find reasons why this Monday will be fabulous. It can’t hurt to kick off the week with some positivity, right?

So here’s another one of my lists. I live my life through lists (seriously, I write at least three per day).

1. I have the least busiest work day that I’ve had since 2013 began. I don’t know how my brain is going to handle it … but it will probably be a welcome change.

2. The Biggest Loser is on tonight (and yes, I’m still obsessed with this season’s child obesity theme).

BL

3. I have leftover quinoa and lentils in my fridge. That means I’ll get to make a lunch that will keep me full until dinner. That’s rare, ladies and gents.

4. After doing a full upper body/cardio workout yesterday morning + 1.5 hours of Zumba class prep last night, I’m taking a rest day today. And I’m going to love every minute of it.

5. A big reason why I’m going to love today’s break? I HAVE A MASSAGE APPOINTMENT AFTER WORK. I’m so so so excited. I’m a massage junkie, but haven’t been able to make time for once since (I think) November. After having a not so great experience last time with my usual girl, I’ve found a new massage therapist who I’ve been told will “beat me up”. A coworker said she almost cries when she sees her!! I NEED THAT. I don’t like soft, wussy massages. I need some pressure. My shoulder blades, calves, and IT bands are screaming at me … and have been for weeks. With all of the extra work I’ve been doing for Zumba + the increased stress at work lately, I can’t wait to unwind during those 60 minutes. Is it 5:15 yet?

6. How I Met Your Mother is also on tonight. I like my Monday night TV shows, okay?

HIMYM

7. And … there’s only five days until Friday. That can be on this list, right? ;)

What’s going to make your Monday great?

Jan 1 2013

2013!

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Happy New Year, everyone!

I haven’t blogged since December 18th. Yikes. I was sick for awhile (dang flu going around), got caught up in end of the year work stuff, got sick again, and then decided to take a bit of a break from technology over the holidays. But I’m baaaack!

I hope everyone had a restful break filled with family, friends, memories, and happiness. Mine had all of those things … plus copious amounts of wine and Ferrero Rochers. Seriously, are there better chocolates? I don’t think so.

chocolate

I’ll be back tomorrow with a new post. I just wanted to check in. I’ve missed YHG (and you guys!).

Quick, tell me. What was the best gift you received? And the best thing you ate? I got a heated blanket that I’m permanently cocooned in, and I’m a sucker for stuffing. Duh, it’s cooked bread ;)

Have a wonderful day – I hope it’s a relaxing one!

Nov 15 2012

Go Hard or Go Home

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I’m a “go hard or go home” kind of person. I don’t do anything halfway. Work, hugging, napping, singing. I’m committed to the very end.

When I develop a love for something … I love the crap out of it until I can’t stand it anymore. This probably isn’t the healthiest habit.

My current addictions:

- Red lentils. Remember the dinner in yesterday’s WIAW post? I’ve had some sort of variation of it everyday this week (sometimes more than once). Lentils + quinoa is usually the base. Sometimes I add chicken. Sometimes I stir in a bunch of roasted red pepper hummus (the people at Sabra are actual geniuses, I swear). Sometimes it’s salsa. Maybe feta? Some shredded cheddar? Regardless of the combination, I can’t stop. Talk to me in January and I bet you won’t be able to force feed me those dang lentils.

- Cardio. I’ve really tried to up the amount of cardio I do. Thanks to my awesome Polar heart rate monitor, I know how long I’m “in the zone”, and I’ve been making a consistent effort to increase that time during each visit to the gym. I’m still doing just as much weight training … just wanna mix it up!

- Any book written by a female comedian. I recently read Mindy Kaling’s. I’ve read all of Chelsea Handler’s. Ellen. Tina Fey. The list goes on. I like collections of essays (Nora Ephron was the QUEEN). I’ve already made a list of five more books that I will quietly hint at for Christmas gifts ;)

- These breakfast bars. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Taste? Amazing. Ingredients? Simple. I tried the macadamia/pineapple kind last week. I’m hooked. I’ve got a stash at work!

Any new addictions in your life?

Also … what the crap is going on with my blog? Is it acting funky for anyone else? Or does my computer suck that much?

Oct 16 2012

Yolk Love

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It’s Wednesday up in hereeeee! Hi everyone :)

A big thank you to Jenn over at Peas and Crayons for hosting the always fabulous What I Ate Wednesday. I don’t know how many of my eats are spoooooky, but here goes!

Random food photo #1:

Yolk porn. Duh. This wouldn’t be a WIAW post without it. I’m not usually a savoury oats kind of person, but this breakfast really hit the spot a couple of days ago. Yolk makes things better. That should be added to the constitution or the bible or something.

Random food photo #2:

Pumpkin seeds (with a side of Cosmo magazine). ‘Tis the season? These are like crack.

Random food drink photo #3:

I just love all things Bolthouse Farms. This juice is no exception. Have you ever tried any of their products? Love. Them. All.

Random food photo #4:

More yolk. Just because.

Random food photo #5:

Spaghetti squash, topped with grilled chicken breast. A quick, easy, and filling supper.

Random food photo #6:

Another breakfast wrap. This is who I am, everyone! This whole wheat tortilla has two eggs, a smear of cream cheese, chia seeds, bell peppers, and salsa.

Random food photo #7:

I’m all about snack plates for lunch. I’m too indecisive to pick one item to eat! This bad boy had a banana, fieldberry greek yogurt, carrots, bell peppers, and mini turkey meatballs. A wonderful combination (and ohhhh so colorful!).

Another WIAW in the books. I missed last week’s regular shindig (a travesty!), so I’m glad to take part again this week :) Enjoy your day!

Oct 3 2012

Computer Sightings

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Happy Wednesday! I hope your week has been marvelous so far!

It’s time again for another What I Ate Wednesday. Ahhhh, the (fabulous) little thing that helps to keep my sanity ;) Thanks, Jenn, for hosting this weekly partayyyy! LOVE the theme.

It’s been a really busy week for me. Long days at work. Lots to get accomplished. I think you’ll see a theme in this week’s WIAW post. There’s almost always a computer lingering in the background … If you can’t see it, just know it’s there!

My grandma’s banana bread + coffee (in a Santa mug … who wants Christmas?!). I always try and start the day off while reading my favorite blogs.

This was in my office, in the dark. I’ve been working late this week on a big project. Subway for supper … which you just know I spilled on the keyboard.

It just wouldn’t be a Yellow Haired Girl WIAW post with a breakfast wrap. I have egg + turkey breast + whole wheat tortilla in my bloodstream, I’m pretty sure.

My family and I went for dinner recently and I ordered this bad boy. Delicious. This pizza had roasted eggplant/zucchini/mushrooms/feta/tomatoes. The waiter made fun of me for ordering something “far too healthy” :)

Hey, look! Another computer sighting. I popped home for lunch yesterday and had the strangest combination of food. That’s a big ol’ bowl of edamame, plus a mahi mahi burger topped with a loosey goosey egg. Weird, I know. But I loved every bite. I ate this while working on blog stuff/catching up on Parks and Recreation online/prepping my dinner (worked through it again!).

Dinner, back at work. In the mix: grilled chicken breast, chick peas, and steamed bell peppers. I topped it with Greek yogurt and the end of a bottle of roasted red pepper dressing. I got distracted by my work and it got pretty cold. Ohhhh well ….

Taaa dahhhh! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Sep 10 2012

Listening

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I’m a very good listener. #brag

It seems as though my friends tend to choose me to tell their problems to and ask me for advice. My living room has seen a lot of boy drama discussions and bottles of wine (or vodka).

I love that my friends come to me for stuff like that (and I do my fair share of complaining and bitching to them, believe me!). I like listening to them.

Recently, I’ve taken listening to a different level. My iPhone still goes off consistently with texts from my girlfriends (and the occasional lost guy friend), and I listen away. But lately … I’ve been listening more carefully to my body, too.

I’m usually pretty good at that. But I just feel like I’ve been more in tune lately. Does that make sense? My body is running the show.

I know this because … I didn’t set my alarm on the weekend. And slept until 11AM on Saturday and 11:30AM on Sunday. Granted, I had later nights. But I usually force myself to get out of bed and get the day started, regardless of what time I hit the pillow. My body wanted more sleep, I gave it more sleep. And you know what? I still got everything accomplished that I wanted to.

I know this because … I’ve been hopping on the treadmill and just going until I want to stop. I never do that. I’ve been pushing myself all over the gym, because my legs just want to keep running and my arms want to keep lifting. Feels great.

I know this because … my chin is covered in acne. Yes, my body truly is in control ;) ugh.

Aug 28 2012

Lately

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I’m baaaaaack! I hope you enjoyed the guest posts on the blog the last couple of days. I knew those ladies wouldn’t disappoint!

My weekend was amazing. My best friend is now married and I’m so incredibly happy for her and her new husband … I’m awfully fond of him as well, obviously ;) I got very little sleep all weekend long, drank a lot of wine, and danced more than I ever have before (that was a difficult record to break, but I did it!). Bridesmaid duties = complete! I’m so happy to have been part of the celebration. I also don’t know if I’ve ever felt so happy because I was happy for another person (does that make sense?). I’m growing up, guys.

And taking yesterday off? Quite possibly the best decision I’ve ever made. It was really the only day I’ve taken off all summer, and I spent it being lazyyyy. I woke up at 10AM, but sure didn’t roll off the pillow until well after 11AM. I didn’t get to the gym (I will FINALLY get back there today after an almost week long hiatus). I watched countless episodes of trashy television on MTV’s website. I didn’t brush my hair.

It was awesome. I’m so glad I decided to take a break!

While I was lounging on the couch in my PJs, I made a list. I do that, remember? These are things that I’ve realized about myself lately:

- I miss the Price Is Right. When I was at my friend’s house before the wedding, we watched the show while prepping decorations. How great was that show? Especially on days when you stayed home from school. Am I right?

- I sing in grocery stores. I’ve come to this realization over the last couple of months, and continue to catch myself doing it. That ambient music gets me everytime. And I am a terrible singer. Sorry, fellow shoppers.

- I can’t sit down in front of the couch with a bag of mini carrots and not eat the entire thing.

- I have a bad habit of not getting to the grocery store when I run out of vegetables. I always think I can “make do” for a day or two without the green stuff. But if I run out of peanut butter? I practically sprint to the store. #priorities

- I’m in mourning. The first season of The Newsroom is over. I NEED IT BACK. I’m too emotionally invested.

Aug 21 2012

WIAW Up In Here

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Hey guys! It’s Wednesday, thank goodness. It’s my last day of work this week. Thank goodness again. Whew.

Happy What I Ate Wednesday (thanks Jenn)! Today’s post is very random again. I’ve had a crazy couple of days so I captured a couple of meals when I could remember :)

My latest favorite snack is Greek yogurt + chocolate protein powder + crunchy peanut butter + granola. Soooo satisfying. I’ve eaten this combo a lot lately. It’s definitely becoming a staple!

I whipped up this wrap the other day (would it be a Yellow Haired Girl WIAW with a tortilla included?!). Delicious. I shredded what seemed like the largest chicken breast in the world, added some lettuce, a leftover rice blend, and Greek yogurt. I made a mess. Worth it ;)


Again, this wouldn’t be a typical WIAW post if runny yolks weren’t included. Look at these bad boys. Food porn, am I right? This was breakfast on Monday (I think). Two poached eggs + turkey bacon + two pieces of 12 grain bread. Not toast. I rarely make toast with poached eggs. I like ‘em soggy.


Life is always better with Mexican. This is the “Mexican combination” from my favorite hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. On this massive platter (not just a plate … a freakin’ platter, guys) was two ground beef enchiladas, a chimichanga, rice, and refried beans. I met a friend of mine for this dinner the other night. She rolled me out of the booth and out to my car afterwards ;)

That’s it guys! Like I said, today is my last day of work this week. Hallelujah … this has been an insane week for me (I’m sorry my blog commenting has been slacking). My best friend is getting married this weekend (!!!) so I am heading out to her and her fiancee’s house tomorrow to help with last minute prep and be a wonderful bridesmaid ;) It’s a lengthy drive, but I’m looking forward to the celebrations this weekend!

Aug 10 2012

Completely Ladylike

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Hey guys. Feel free to start calling me Miss Sporadic Blogging Lady. Seriously, I’ve been all over the place with posting this week. Not particularly regular … but I’m still here!

Yesterday was a long day. I was on a shoot for my latest project, and it required my camera person (a tremendously good friend of mine) and I to be on the road for a total of seven hours. Then there was the actual interview, footage gathering, etc. Needless to say …  a long day. And a lot of overtime to bank.

I worked through lunch. That happens quite often with my job. Especially when an interview or something is scheduled around 11AM … lunching just isn’t a possibility. I try to sneak it in around 2PM, but that’s not always easy.

By the time we got to eat yesterday, it was about 4:30. I dubbed our meal “lupper”. We stopped at a restaurant in the middle of the long commute back to the station, and I had the unhealthiest biggest burger I’ve ever seen. Note: I didn’t know it was going to be this big when I ordered it.

The beef burger was served on a hand-made brioche bun and the star toppings were goat cheese and grilled mushrooms. It was so flavourful. Like, juice running down my arms. Completely ladylike ;)

I got it with yam fries + miso dip. The dip was an interesting aspect, but I enjoyed it! I finished the whole dish. Quite a feat. Oh, and the big knife they give you to cut the burger in half? I didn’t use it. I looked like a caveman.

I had originally planned on going for a run + upper body training last night (seeing as a 6AM workout seemed like the worst thing in the world yesterday morning), but once I got home I wanted to stay home. I had an eleven hour work day! I like my house too much to leave it alone for so long ;)  I decided to take advantage of my time and clean up a little bit. Who says vacuuming/mopping isn’t exercise? It definitely is. Especially when you live on the eighth floor of an apartment building. In the summer. Can anyone say hot yoga laundry?

And now my place is clean (er)!

What’s up with you today? Big plans this weekend?

Jul 24 2012

Active On The Job

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If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you know I’m a reporter. I love my job. I almost never know what I’ll get myself into each day before before I arrive at 8:30.

On some days, I’m sitting at my desk making phone calls, writing emails, lining up interviews, or doing paperwork.

Other days, I’m all over the place. I get to learn so much. And a lot of the time, I get to be active.

Like yesterday.

I am doing a profile of a nearby provincial park that has a ton of hiking and exploring opportunities. After doing a couple of interviews, my camera person (love her face) and I needed some supporting visuals. We didn’t really plan ahead and both had sandals on (live and learn), but we. walked. everywhere. With a heavy, awkward tripod. It was a workout!

The only problem? The two of us shared this for lunch on the way out:

Plus a carton of strawberries. Not enough. I almost ate my hand on the way home. Again, live and learn.

The moral of this story is that I love having a job that allows me to leave the office. Some people do well with sitting at a desk all day, but that’s not my thing. Being able to get out and explore is wonderful!

Do you have a job that allows you to be active? If you have a job that involves a lot of sitting, do you ever crave activity from 9 to 5?