Blogmopolitan

I'm sure most of you are familiar with The Blogmopolitan Quiz started by Erin over at Two Thirds Hazel. The first was all over blog land a few weeks back but I never got around to participating. This time when Erin announced she was doing another Blogmopolian Quiz I knew I had to join in the fun!

Check out my answers then head over to Erin's blog and fill out your own quiz! 

Let's Do Lunch

I've never been one of those people who had an immediate response when posed the question "If you could have dinner with any five people living or dead who would you pick?" It just isn't something I think about. Plus, I don't like eating in front of strangers so the whole concept doesn't sound enjoyable to me to begin with!

But in the spirit of the link up I'll play along and answer the question: 

If you could have lunch with any blogger, celebrity or public figure who would it be and why?

If I could pick a blogger to have lunch with I think my top choice would be Kelly from Kelly's Korner. Now, I am pretty confident Kelly has no idea who I am, but I've been reading her blog forever and she just seems so sweet. I would love to chat with her over a diet coke and some good guacamole! 

As for a celebrity/public figure this lady right here is who I would love to spend some time with.

Ellen DeGeneres is pretty much the perfect person. She is kind and hilarious. She loves others and voices her opinions in such a respectful way. She isn't afraid to be true to herself. I love Ellen. 

I don't even know what I would say to her, I'd just want to hug her and thank her for being such an amazing human being. 

This is getting out of control and I'm going to be flagged as a crazy stalker if I don't quit gushing. 

Back to Blogging & Ready to Mingle!

This week is week #4 of the new job in the city. And with week #4 comes a certain level of routine and familiarity. In other words I'm ready to recommit to the blogging world and my first order of business is to link up with Meg @ Life of Meg for Mingle Monday. 

Friday Roomie #1 left for the weekend to judge a figure skating competition and Roomie #2 was off to a Girls' Night with her classmates so I had the place to myself. I celebrated by taking a long, hot shower , getting into my PJs and being asleep by 11. 

Saturday I slept in until 9 and then had a productive morning of laundry & grocery shopping. Saturday was "100 Days Until Camp Day!"So H. and I decided to mark the occasion Saturday night. We made three different kinds of s'mores and watched Camp Takota .

I highly recommend s'mores made with Dairy Milk Sweet & Salty Peanut Bars. They were extra delicious!

I have pretty high standards when it comes to camp movies. They usually fall into one of two categories: Totally Over The Top And Ridiculous (Wet Hot American Summer) or Questionable But Sweet (Camp Nowhere). Camp Takota struck a really good balance of capturing the uniqueness and sacredness of camp friendships but also including some silly moments and a few plot holes noticeable to those of us in full time camping. 

I've never had allergies before but the last few days and especially Saturday & Sunday I have been so sneezy and stuffed up, I don't feel the slightest bit sick, it's the weirdest thing. I ventured out Sunday to get some sinus medication but that doesn't seem to be helping in any great way. I have no idea what could be causing it since I haven't changed any soaps or detergents, there aren't any pets around, February is certainly not a season for pollen, the apartment isn't dusty...seriously the strangest thing. 

The rest of my Sunday was spent reading Why We Broke Up. It's been a long time since I finished a book and knew immediately I'd read it again and it would remain a permanent addition on my bookshelf. I love sad books and this one made my heart hurt in all the best ways. It's definitely not for everyone though, it's written in a very poetic-prose type way that would drive some people crazy. 

I have another busy week of work this week but I have some posts planned out in my drafts that just need a few finishing touches and they'll be ready to go!

Sunday Social #90

Linking up with Ashley & Neely for Sunday Social #90!

Favorite breakfast food?

Breakfast is my least favourite meal of the day and even though I know it's terrible I rarely consume the first meal of the day. If I do partake in eating first thing in the a.m. it's usually some yogurt or a muffin. 

My favourite breakfast is a bagel with bacon & cheese or an english muffin with sausage & cheese. But there's no way I could eat that every morning so it's reserved for occasional weekends and supper time. 

Best way to spend a free day

Wake up without an alarm, read in bed for half an hour or so, get up to make a cup of coffee/tea and then return to reading. Eventually shower and put on some comfy clothes (the best free days happen in summer so we'll define comfy clothes as a bathing suit & sun dress). Spend the afternoon with friends lounging in the sun/swimming then in the evening go out for supper somewhere. End the day with a few drinks around a campfire or returning to a spot near the water for more lounging.

Can you tell I'm tired of winter??

Airline ticket to anywhere in the world….where would you go and why?

I really want to visit Stonehenge so England would be a good choice. At the same time I have friends in other provinces that I miss and would really like to see so I might just choose one of those.

You can only leave the house with one thing…what is it?

For practicality sake I'm going to say my purse which contains my keys, wallet and iPhone. If this is a "house is on fire and you can only take one thing" scenario then I would pick something more sentimental.

How do you take your coffee?

In a pretty mug! Also, black with 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar depending on how strong the coffee is! 

February Friday Five!

{one}

For a girl who doesn't have anything resembling a boyfriend, gentlemen caller, friend with benefits, "it's complicated" type relationship I sure did get a lot of Valentine's! My parents sent a box of fancy cookies to me at work and there was lots of candy and adorable notes from H. & R. 

Close up of the Valentine's H. made. I'd seen them on Pinterest but they are even cuter in person, she did such a great job. There was even a little note on the back expressing her love for our friendship!

{two}

This week at work was so bizarre. There was a lot happening so my regular 9-5 hours were totally out the window. Tuesday I worked 7:45-4:15, Wednesday I was 9:00-4:30 and then yesterday I was in from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Next week is probably going to be very similar since Tuesday we're making the 2.5 hour drive to camp to pick up some things we need in the office and take up some equipment that was donated but has been sitting in our offices. I suspect it will only get crazier from here until May. 

{three}

Last night after work I went out with H. and some other girls who worked at camp last summer. We went to this amazing local place were you pay $5 and play boardgames! They have tons of games and you can stay as long as you want and play the boardgames. They also have coffee and beer and you can order chips & salsa, bowls of candy and other snacks food. We were there for a solid 3 hours and can't wait to go back! I also didn't get home until 11:30 which is officially the latest I've been out since starting work. I needed some extra coffee this morning. 

{four}

I'm making brochette for supper tonight and my excitement is far too high. There are probably 100 different things I could be doing as a hip 20-something in the city. I'm choosing to watch Criminal Minds and eat Bruchetta. Things may get wild if I treat myself to a glass of pop. 

{five}

I've been doing so well sleeping & eating lately! I've been meal planning pretty consistently and getting 8 hours of sleep every night (usually more). I'm going to post more about meal planning next week (at least I'm planning too, we'll see what happens), but the summarized version is it's making such a big difference. 

Linking up this week with the lovely Five on Friday ladies! 

I'm The Kind of Girl Who...

... Has the best Valentine's Day weekend with friends and keeps neglecting to blog about it.
... Chooses butter over margarine every time.
... Wears leggings as pants.
... Is more comfortable in yoga pants & hoodies.
... Owns a closet full of sundresses.
... Insists on have ice in whatever I'm drinking.
... Always chooses chips over chocolate.
... Isn't interested in fad diets.
... Analyzes situations far too much.
... Is addicted to reality TV.
... Operates under the philosophy "a penny saved is a penny earned".
... Struggles with anxiety.
... Doesn't understand how people can use God to justify their discrimination.
... Enjoys a good cup of tea.
... Anticipates the return of McDonald's $1 Ice Coffee as soon as it goes away.
... Wishes it was socially acceptable to wear tie-dye to the office.
... Worries about everything.
... Appreciates life's little details.
... Fears the unknown.
... Listens to the same song on repeat for days at a time.
... Prays continuously.
... Is a sucker for boys who play guitar.

Sunday Social #89

Linking up with Ashley & Neely

What are your favorite things to do on a lazy day?

Sleep in a little bit, wake up, drink a cup of coffee while catching up on blogs and watching the news or a talk show. If it's a true lazy day I will probably spend the afternoon watching  a movie or a TV show marathon. Odds are I'll have something super simple for lunch (like bread & dip) and then make an elaborate supper. In the evening Skype Dates are always a favourite and maybe some reading or more TV.

What is your tv guilty pleasure?

Teen Mom! There's something comforting about watching the train wreck that is Teen Mom 2. My life may not be going exactly as I planned but I'm not addicted to hard drugs. I may be single, but I don't have a dead beat boyfriend/baby daddy. Clearly I made some good life choices along the way. I will say though that watching Corey's denial about Ali's diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy is extremely heartbreaking and there are moments of good parenting and decision making. 

What is your favorite road trip music?

With a group of friends it's One Direction, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, songs everyone knows the words to for optimal sing alongs. By myself I have a bizarre playlist that includes Jonas Brothers, Luke Bryan, Steven Wilson, Something Corporate and Taylor Swift. 

What are your favorite magazines of books to read by the pool or laying around?

Cosmo seems like the obvious answer here! I'll pick up just about anything to read. 

What is your favorite snack?

I like dips. Tortilla chips & guacamole, pita bread & taziki, naan & spinach dip. Dips are my love language when it comes to snacking!