I just had my ass kicked!

Ok, so first things first. I really tried to shop without being reponsible. I really did. But things didn't fit. They really didn't, I'm not just saying that. But I did get a few things. And it's not my fault they were on sale. For 40% off! I bought a t-shirt from Jacob, a Pilates DVD and some workout clothes.

Speaking of Pilates, it totally kicked my ass tonight! I'm trying to get in better shape. It's been a goal of mine for a while, but I had to get some other things in order first. So anyways, I got a DVD on the weekend, with 10 minute sets of exercises aimed at abs, butt/thighs, etc etc. I tried it for the first time tonight. Wow, I'm so out of shape! If I can keep it up, soon I'll be kickin' some Pilates ass!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Well today I turned the big 2 5! I was asked if I felt different, and I don't. I mean, isn't it great everyday when you wake up and you've lived one more day? It just so happens that some days it's a bigger milestone.

The above picture is from the cake we had at work today. We have a little meeting and some type of dessert whenever it's someones birthday at work. It's kinda nice. They got me a chocolate cake today. Yum!

After work, Kenny took me to TGIFriday's for dinner and gave me some money to shop with. Normally I'm very responsible and rational when I shop, so they idea is to be the complete opposite. It's hard to stop when I'm so used to my way. I guess I'll have to try pretty hard today when we hit the mall.

That's all kids!

P.S. thanks for all the birthday e-cards and such!

Where is the love?

It seems it's everywhere these days.

A couple kissing in London Drugs.

I've seen holding hands on the street.

Cuddling on the pier.

What's with it?

More importantly, where's mine?

Less than a week...

and then I'll be 25. A quarter of a century. I wonder if I'm having a quarter life crisis.

They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are many things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.

You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met, and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you don't recognize is that they are realizing that too, and aren't really cold, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.

You look at your job... and it is not even close to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe you are looking for a job and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and that scares you.

Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and are constantly adding things to your list of what is acceptable and what isn't. One minute, you are insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused.

Suddenly, change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life, but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away, and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.

You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough that you want to get to know better. Or maybe you love someone but love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you know that you aren't a bad person. One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic.

You go through the same emotions and questions over and over, and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans, money, the future and making a life for yourself... and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!

What do you think?

I got air!!

Well I played my 3rd ever game of golf yesterday. It was a work event, so I got to spend the afternoon outside in the sun and fresh air. We played at Nico-Wynd in South Surrey. It was a nice course, with only 9 holes. A good number for the non-golfers in the group. Long story short, I was part of the first team to play and we had 3 players vs. 4 on the other teams. I was the least experienced, but the other 2 gave me nice tips, which actually helped my game. We ended up winning with 3 over par...pretty good! So after the first hole I made contact with the ball on the first try. After a few holes, the ball was going further....then it even got some air! Woo hoo!!

The moral of the story is that I don't hate golf anymore, but I don't think I'm going to go pro anytime soon.

The Big Trip!

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We went to the Inner Harbour in Victoria...



Saw many butterflies at the Butterfly Gardens...



and saw tons of beautiful flowers at The Butchart Gardens...

Happy Canada Day!