Hard to believe that it's going to be March tomorrow. I sure am looking forward to spring and summer though-I want to wear shorts and be able to get out and garden!
So unfortunally, I didn't make it to the Festival du Voyageur....long story....but it'll be on again next year. So my thing for February would have been Haiti concert at the Pantages theatre and I also went snowshoeing. So I did at least two things. I have no clue what to do for March-I need to find out what's going on around the province I guess.
Spring break is in one week and I need it. I just need a break and it'll be nice to be home with the dogs...
Sorry this isn't more exciting....
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Weight Watchers (again)
So, I've done it. I'm back at Weight Watchers...
This is my third time. 3rd time's a charm right? Well, this time I have something truly motivating me which I don't think really motivated me before. My health. I want to be as healthy as I can-and I know that it involves me losing some weight. It's not that I'm even unhappy with what I see in the mlirror-but I can do a lot better for me. I've had blood pressure problems since I was maybe 18. And I went up 10 points on the top recently. I just figured out last night, that I had gained 20 pounds and not even realized it. My clothes fit the same pretty much but it sure explains the jump.
I want to stick with this, and I want to achieve success. I know that it's going to be hard and I'm going to have to change a few bad habits. No more Little Caesar's. No more bags of chips (and I mean a whole bag). I'm going to monitor what I'm putting into my body and why. I have to stop being lazy and get my ass in gear. I need to be the best I can be.
This is my third time. 3rd time's a charm right? Well, this time I have something truly motivating me which I don't think really motivated me before. My health. I want to be as healthy as I can-and I know that it involves me losing some weight. It's not that I'm even unhappy with what I see in the mlirror-but I can do a lot better for me. I've had blood pressure problems since I was maybe 18. And I went up 10 points on the top recently. I just figured out last night, that I had gained 20 pounds and not even realized it. My clothes fit the same pretty much but it sure explains the jump.
I want to stick with this, and I want to achieve success. I know that it's going to be hard and I'm going to have to change a few bad habits. No more Little Caesar's. No more bags of chips (and I mean a whole bag). I'm going to monitor what I'm putting into my body and why. I have to stop being lazy and get my ass in gear. I need to be the best I can be.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Thinking of Valentine's Day
So tonight I had good friends over for Greek food-all homemade...the verdict...not a lot of talking but a whole bunch of eating. It was a hit. Everything turned out great, which I was grateful as a lot of the recipes I winged it, and kinda went off of my own for.
Afterwards, we played Wii, and then watched The Time Traveller's Wife-wow. I cried, well sobbed is more like it. You know you have good friends when they don't make fun of you for crying so hard. I kept thinking during the movie about the woman's role and the fact that she loved a man whose time wasn't his own. Could I do that? Would I be willing to? I think I would. I'd like to think if I found my one true love that I would do anything for that person, to stay with them through thick and thin, no matter what. I think I am that kind of person, and more than a couple have said that to me.
I guess I'm holding out for that one true love or maybe love's holding out on me until I meet him. I've never been the type of girl to have to be with a man for the sake of having someone on your arm. I want the real thing. My friends that I've mentioned? I think they do. They are an amazing example of love bearing all. They've been through the good and bad times and have had struggles galore. They argue and they have trials but in the end, they stick by one another, support one another, and would do anything for each other. To me that is a perfect love-it's not cookie cutter, but instead, something that is meant to last. They are the best example I've ever seen and I hope one day I can have someone in my life who would be my everything, and vice versa. I really hope it's out there for me. I do. Sometimes it's lonely, but everytime I get like that, I try to remind myself of what I need and what I deserve. So, I'm holding out. And while in the past I've said that I hated Valentine's Day, I'm not saying that this year. I survived and it wasn't torture and it wasn't lonely. It was just another day.
Afterwards, we played Wii, and then watched The Time Traveller's Wife-wow. I cried, well sobbed is more like it. You know you have good friends when they don't make fun of you for crying so hard. I kept thinking during the movie about the woman's role and the fact that she loved a man whose time wasn't his own. Could I do that? Would I be willing to? I think I would. I'd like to think if I found my one true love that I would do anything for that person, to stay with them through thick and thin, no matter what. I think I am that kind of person, and more than a couple have said that to me.
I guess I'm holding out for that one true love or maybe love's holding out on me until I meet him. I've never been the type of girl to have to be with a man for the sake of having someone on your arm. I want the real thing. My friends that I've mentioned? I think they do. They are an amazing example of love bearing all. They've been through the good and bad times and have had struggles galore. They argue and they have trials but in the end, they stick by one another, support one another, and would do anything for each other. To me that is a perfect love-it's not cookie cutter, but instead, something that is meant to last. They are the best example I've ever seen and I hope one day I can have someone in my life who would be my everything, and vice versa. I really hope it's out there for me. I do. Sometimes it's lonely, but everytime I get like that, I try to remind myself of what I need and what I deserve. So, I'm holding out. And while in the past I've said that I hated Valentine's Day, I'm not saying that this year. I survived and it wasn't torture and it wasn't lonely. It was just another day.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Catching Up...
Sorry that I haven't written in a while, but here you go...recap of all that's been going on...
Things To Make a Woman Laugh:
Grade 1 Student: "Can I ask you a personal question, Miss Phillips?"
Me: "Sure"
Grade 1 Student: "Do you have a man?"
Me: "Not right now, did you have someone in mind?"
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(talking about Sesame Street characters in the breakfast program...)
Grade 2 Student: "Is Oscar the Grouch your husband?"
Things To Make A Woman Blush:
I went to an amazing benefit concert for Haiti last weekend in the city at the beautiful Pantages theatre (a first!!), and saw a Jamaican man in his 60s who was singing, dancing dances that had me shielding my eyes and then he did the splits...I tell you I'd say that guy is probably a lady's man!
Things To Make a Woman Cry:
My uncle thankfully made it back from Haiti safe, but his pictures were devastating. You can't even begin to imagine how people's lives can get back to normal when you see what they must deal with.
Things To Make a Woman Huff and Puff:
Oh my goodness, I am realizing how out of shape I've been...i admit, i've been lazy and wow am I paying for it...I bought a Wii and boy does it make me huff and puff...i'm slowly getting better, but yup...
Things To Make a Woman Laugh:
Grade 1 Student: "Can I ask you a personal question, Miss Phillips?"
Me: "Sure"
Grade 1 Student: "Do you have a man?"
Me: "Not right now, did you have someone in mind?"
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(talking about Sesame Street characters in the breakfast program...)
Grade 2 Student: "Is Oscar the Grouch your husband?"
Things To Make A Woman Blush:
I went to an amazing benefit concert for Haiti last weekend in the city at the beautiful Pantages theatre (a first!!), and saw a Jamaican man in his 60s who was singing, dancing dances that had me shielding my eyes and then he did the splits...I tell you I'd say that guy is probably a lady's man!
Things To Make a Woman Cry:
My uncle thankfully made it back from Haiti safe, but his pictures were devastating. You can't even begin to imagine how people's lives can get back to normal when you see what they must deal with.
Things To Make a Woman Huff and Puff:
Oh my goodness, I am realizing how out of shape I've been...i admit, i've been lazy and wow am I paying for it...I bought a Wii and boy does it make me huff and puff...i'm slowly getting better, but yup...
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Oscar the Grouch with a Masters
So this week I feel like I've been Oscar the Grouch. I feel grouchy-don't know if I've been portraying that but wow. I'm ready for this week to be over. The kids are driving me nuts-most likely because we've all been shut in from the blizzard and it's been too cold to even go out. I'm looking forward to tomorrow! TGIF!
I've decided that I'm finally ready to go for my Masters in Special Ed. I'm like super excited, almost bouncing off the walls. I've wanted this for so long (my Masters) and it feels good to start working towards this. Why Special Ed? I love at risk kids and Special Ed not only includes exceptional children but also behavioral issues. I'm hoping to focus my studies and thesis on aboriginal students. Not sure at this time what focus it will be, but that's what I'm thinking. I'm keeping my ears open for any phenomenal programs out there, so if you know any, let me know...I'd like to look into B.C. as I've been really impressed with some of the things I've heard on the reserves. There just seems to be a true committment to children in some communities, some ideas which seem way beyond where Manitoba is right now.
But the Masters right now seems like the right time. As tough as things are financially, I'm really hoping this could take me to the next level in my career. I plan on applying for scholarships and bursuries, so we'll see. My family is really excited, and that's amazing in itself. It feels really good for my family to be so behind me. I didn't have that with my other degrees, so it means a lot.
Well, I'm going to go and face the cold...brrr.....
I've decided that I'm finally ready to go for my Masters in Special Ed. I'm like super excited, almost bouncing off the walls. I've wanted this for so long (my Masters) and it feels good to start working towards this. Why Special Ed? I love at risk kids and Special Ed not only includes exceptional children but also behavioral issues. I'm hoping to focus my studies and thesis on aboriginal students. Not sure at this time what focus it will be, but that's what I'm thinking. I'm keeping my ears open for any phenomenal programs out there, so if you know any, let me know...I'd like to look into B.C. as I've been really impressed with some of the things I've heard on the reserves. There just seems to be a true committment to children in some communities, some ideas which seem way beyond where Manitoba is right now.
But the Masters right now seems like the right time. As tough as things are financially, I'm really hoping this could take me to the next level in my career. I plan on applying for scholarships and bursuries, so we'll see. My family is really excited, and that's amazing in itself. It feels really good for my family to be so behind me. I didn't have that with my other degrees, so it means a lot.
Well, I'm going to go and face the cold...brrr.....
Monday, January 25, 2010
Getting Healthy in 2010
So, I bought myself a Wii. I absolutely love it. While I don't have all the accessories I want so far, I have the Wii, the Jenny McCarthy workout with camera, Wii Sports, and Wii Resort. I've been working out every day for a week straight! I have to admit though, I'm out of shape. I hurt, I puff, but I feel really good. I'm starting to even see more muscle definition in my arms! I haven't adjusted other things yet, but I want to start recording what I eat and for how long I'm exercising. The step after that is to try to eliminate pop .... Im serious about this, it's going to be the year for me!
But yeah...totally recommend Jenny McCarthy...awesome workout that adjusts to how you are doing...I love seeing myself on screen so i can correct my body...and wow...awesome workout!
But yeah...totally recommend Jenny McCarthy...awesome workout that adjusts to how you are doing...I love seeing myself on screen so i can correct my body...and wow...awesome workout!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
So I started my path to being better to myself. Already I've done one thing for the month brand new, and that was go to a new restaurant with friends of mine in the city. The restaurant was called New Win-at least that's what it sounded like. It was a Vietamiese restaurant down on Ellice. Food was good, service horrible, and I'd never had any of the foods before. It was great, plus I had awesome company!
I plan on going to Tribal Days in Brandon for the end of the month, which I've never been to. I don't know what to expect-I'm wondering if it's a smaller version of Manitoahbe?? I also want to hit the Brandon Art Gallery as they have an Iroquois art display.
In other news, it looks like I've got a big commission on my hands....I've been contacted by a local restaurant to do a big piece for them, encorporating their logo into it. I'm quite excited-it should be a great piece to do. The finished product should be about 4 ' diameter (circle). I've also got a couple of other projects that I need to do...I need to completely redo my great grandmother's stained glass that her nursing home broke in time for her birthday and as well, do a door panel for Lisa and Neil, my best friend and her husband. This is a wedding gift for them.
My uncle also left for Haiti yesterday, and I can't help but be worried. He's a photojournalist, and while I know he's capable of taking care of himself, he's my uncle and I worry you know? He's admitted that this will most likely be the worst thing he's ever walked into, and I know that things in the past have been horrible conditions at time. Wendell, my uncle, has been one of the most influencial people in my life. While I wouldn't consider him a father figure, he's been an uncle, a mentor, a leader, and a friend. Who I am is in large part due to him and what he's taught me. He's an amazing man who has a talent to show what is truly going on. But Haiti, with aftershocks still occuring-well, it's just scary. You pray for his safety, for his welfare, and at the same time, for his ability to be able to tell the story there-that everything would fall in place. If you get the chance, check out his website, http://www.wendellphillips.com/. It's absolutely incredible. He's been nationally honored, worked for the U.N., different governments, New York Times, magazines, etc. And if you get the chance, think of him while you're thinking of the people in Haiti...thanks.
I plan on going to Tribal Days in Brandon for the end of the month, which I've never been to. I don't know what to expect-I'm wondering if it's a smaller version of Manitoahbe?? I also want to hit the Brandon Art Gallery as they have an Iroquois art display.
In other news, it looks like I've got a big commission on my hands....I've been contacted by a local restaurant to do a big piece for them, encorporating their logo into it. I'm quite excited-it should be a great piece to do. The finished product should be about 4 ' diameter (circle). I've also got a couple of other projects that I need to do...I need to completely redo my great grandmother's stained glass that her nursing home broke in time for her birthday and as well, do a door panel for Lisa and Neil, my best friend and her husband. This is a wedding gift for them.
My uncle also left for Haiti yesterday, and I can't help but be worried. He's a photojournalist, and while I know he's capable of taking care of himself, he's my uncle and I worry you know? He's admitted that this will most likely be the worst thing he's ever walked into, and I know that things in the past have been horrible conditions at time. Wendell, my uncle, has been one of the most influencial people in my life. While I wouldn't consider him a father figure, he's been an uncle, a mentor, a leader, and a friend. Who I am is in large part due to him and what he's taught me. He's an amazing man who has a talent to show what is truly going on. But Haiti, with aftershocks still occuring-well, it's just scary. You pray for his safety, for his welfare, and at the same time, for his ability to be able to tell the story there-that everything would fall in place. If you get the chance, check out his website, http://www.wendellphillips.com/. It's absolutely incredible. He's been nationally honored, worked for the U.N., different governments, New York Times, magazines, etc. And if you get the chance, think of him while you're thinking of the people in Haiti...thanks.
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