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Oct 11 2012

Success!

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Remember me? No? I don’t blame you.

I promised myself that I wouldn’t let an entire week happen before posting again. Success! In my last post, I wept about how busy and crazy I am (you already knew that second part). Things have slowed a teensy bit. I got three episodes of my show done (I needed four, everyone can bite me) and my blood pressure has slowed a bit. I feel much lighter. Progess, people ;)

Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful. I’m lucky to live pretty close to my parents, so I was able to go home and have dinner with the parentals, my sister, and grandparents. Since I work in the media and have several media friends who have families in other places, I brought a big crew home with me and my lovely mother whipped up food for all of the orphans. It was such a great day. I was left all warm and fuzzy inside. So many of the people I love in one house? How did I get so lucky?

I hope all of the nice people who still read this blog (despite my incredibly sporadic posting) are feeling just as happy as I am! Tell me one thing that is making you smile today. Hell, tell me three or four! :)

Oct 5 2012

How I’ve Been Surviving

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So, my posting this week? Mediocre. Commenting on other blogs? Nonexistent.

I have a reason, though. I’ve been working my tail off on a very big project at work. I’m producing my own television series, and it premieres in a couple of weeks. I need to have four episodes completed by the end of today (just that sentence gives me anxiety). I’m fairly certain I might fail.

I’ve worked more than 15 hours of overtime since Sunday, and as such, have recognized what it takes to get through a long day. Here’s how I’ve been surviving:

1. Coffee. Lots of it.

2. By reminding myself I have a kick ass wedding to go to this weekend (a few hours away … ESCAPE!) and will no doubt take the edge off with a few glasses of wine. Hey, I deserve it. I’ll have bags under my eyes, but I don’t care :)

3. I’ve tried to take a break between work and the three or four hours I spend after there everyone leaves the office. That’s when I exercise … such a great release! It really helps me to refocus when I get back to my computer.

4. Cried.

5. In addition to the endless cups of coffee, a plethora of other beverages has also helped.

6. I have an amazing friend/coworker who left a bottle of gin in my desk drawer. Best part of my week. I didn’t indulge at the office, don’t worry ;)

7. Did I mention crying?

8. By remembering that once I get the work done this week … I can finally catch up on the endless hours of televison I’ve missed (I want to see The Mindy Project from this week!). And eat turkey. Thank goodness (get it?) for Thanksgiving. That’s on Monday, because I’m Canadian. There was some confusion when I mentioned this the other day.

Have a wonderful weekend! And cross your fingers I escape today without another a meltdown!

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 26 2012

Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate Pudding?

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Yesterday = crazy busy, and I needed to work through lunch. Plus I got a sunburn. I told you I never know what I’ll be getting myself into at work! Had I known, I would have brought sunscreen.

Anyway. I missed lunch. So by the time I got home, I was staaaaaarviiiiiing. It’s a good thing I whipped up a batch of chocolate protein pudding Tuesday night!

Chocolate Protein Pudding

  • 1 package of fat-free chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups of cold milk (I used 1%)
  • 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder (I use Jillian Michael’s chocolate whey powder)

Stir together (follow the directions on pudding box). Let it chill. Eat it all up.

It’s so easy! I had planned to indulge in some of it for dessert on Tuesday evening, but ended up having last minute plans and had to let it stay in the fridge. I’m glad it was waiting for me when I got home yesterday (call it an appetizer before dinner?!). I topped it with a helluva lot of crunchy peanut butter on top. But I didn’t eat the whole recipe – oh no! It serves four. Apparently. But I’m going to eat it all myself.

Today is going to be a crazy day! I’ve been up for a while now already and am on my way to an out-of-town shoot. I’ll be sitting in the director’s chair for a live production … and needed to LEAVE our local office at 5AM. That. Is. Too. Early.

I’m glad I have leftover pudding to eat after work today too :)

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?

Mar 8 2012

An Important Realization

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This week: Crazy Town. Population: One blonde blogger. Let’s look at a quick rundown, shall we?

Monday night was the only night this week that I was actually home, and it was a busy evening filled with terrible chores like washing dishes and doing laundry.

Tuesday night, I went to a concert (the tickets were free!)

Last night, I went to another concert (again, the tickets were free, I couldn’t resist … don’t I have great friends?)

Tonight, I’m getting my hair reblondified, and finally seeing a screening of the documentary Miss Representation. (By the way, Happy International Women’s Day!)

Friday – I have dinner plans with a friend, and then we’re taking in a local dance production.

All of those plans sound so fun. And of the ones I’ve done so far, they’ve been spectacular. I have a great life.

 

But I’m exhausted.

 

I’ve had ZERO down time this week, and it’s taking a toll. My social life isn’t usually this bumpin’, and it’s made me realize how important “me” time is. Even if it’s just an hour to watch a TV show (don’t even get me started on the shows I’ve missed lately).

I’ve seen it on medical shows, read it online, and seen it in magazines. It’s a simple message – if you aren’t getting enough sleep … say buh bye to healthy choices. It’s never really happened to me before, but I am the walking example of it this week. The gym? Haven’t seen it since Monday morning. I’ve been so tired that instead of getting up at 6AM for a workout, I stay snuggled under the covers until 7:30 and then get ready and go straight to work. Healthy meals? I really am trying, but it’s tough! After Tuesday night’s concert I DIDN’T GET HOME UNTIL 3 IN THE MORNING. I have a career. I’m not a college student anymore! That. Was. Stupid. How did Wednesday go, you ask? Well, on top of being a zombie and having the worst productivity level in the world …. I picked up breakfast at a fast food restaurant instead of bothering to get out of bed 10 minutes earlier and make myself a bowl of oatmeal. I now totally understand how a lack of zzzz’s can cause poor food choices.

I suppose I’m using this blog post so you can learn from me … because believe me, I feel gross today. But as I write this, it’s a wakeup call too. I know I need to drink a bunch of water. I know I need to stay away from greasy, restaurant chain food. I know I need vegetables, and I definitely know that I need eight hours of sleep.

I know I’ll get back on track soon. Hey, life happens, right? But now I KNOW how I’ll feel when I don’t make great choices.

Whew. I’m glad I got that off my chest. If you’re hanging onto a McGriddle right now, or are reading this at midnight instead of sleeping … maybe rethink that? :) thanks for reading!