Its ok to be jealous

So I do not mean to brag. But I am going to.

My FABULOUS business is sending me FREE to Atlantis in the Bahamas.

Oh yes. Free EVERYTHING including a dolphin experience.

I earned it through my business! And if you are looking for something fun and amazing to do let me know and you can come with me next year!

Chemo round 3 in the books

So I saw my own family doctor today.

Yep I have some serious stress related anxiety. And the stuff they gave me worked a little but not for sleep, so I have not been sleeping properly.

So I went back to the doctor today and got something else for the sleep. Hopefully this will help.

The hubby did round 3 of Chemo yesterday you can read about it here

And I am SUPER excited about my girls trip in Vegas in 2 weeks. I can not wait to hold my best friend in my arms!! To dance till I can not stand up anymore, to laugh till I cry and to do whatever else comes our way!

Life is good and I am thankful

Its so bad, I thought today was Wednesday!

Do you ever have weeks like that?

They blend together and then you have lost a day? Maybe its because the hubby was off on Monday and we had a date day?

Anyways I am SO EXCITED I can not even contain it!!

VEGAS IS BOOKED!!! For January and I could not be more excited! I will be there for a business conference and then MY BABY SISTER may even come out to Vegas....

But I KNOW FOR SURE MY BFF is coming to Vegas!!! I am about to throw up I am so excited!!
(we are being little tea pots in the bar.. don't ask...) We have been friends for almost 20 years and FINALLY we get to go on vacation together! She is one of the funnest people I know, I can not believe how much we laugh when we are together!
And then another BFF is flying in from Canada as well!

AND THEN a new friend I have met while we are here in California has also booked her flights!!

AND if that was not enough Jennifer at Crazy Shenanigans MAY ALSO BE COMING!!

This is going to be THE BEST TRIP EVER!!!

ps. I apologize in advance for all the crap you are going to have to hear about this for the next 3 months!!

And PPS ANYONE ELSE WANT TO COME?? Serious we can make this a BLOGGY get together/crazy weekend/leave the kids and hubbys at home weekend?

I found a place!!

I made it to San Francisco with only a few delays....

In Kansas 10 minutes before we were able to board a HUGE thunder and lightning storm passed through. You could not even see the airplanes out of the windows the rain was that hard.

My flight connected in Salt Lake City and I had 15 minutes to spare to make it to my connecting flight. Well I BOUNCED off the plane and ran to the agent meeting the plane

We landed at B4

Yeah my connecting flights was at E76

I ran like crazy, people were grabbing their children and gasping at what I site I was running like a mad man through the airport..

I did not make it.

And this is what I looked like after the mad dash, I am one of those people who works out and goes BEAT red.



Yeah so it was 3 hours till my next flight but the airport had these wonderful little stations

They were little cubicles so you had this little private area with a plug in to do whatever you wanted...It sure made the time go fast..

Saturday I was up super early to start my apt hunt. I promised myself I would not fall in love with the first place I saw and I would be objective, and have an open mind...

Well after 18 apartments (yes it was a VERY busy, exhausting day) I kept going back to the first one I saw. I am SHOCKED at some of the prices and the garbage that people rent out here...

But in my defense did anything else really stand a chance??

(view from the bedroom)
Our front yard
The BEAUTIFUL kitchen....
Off the patio....
So who's coming to visit?

Living out of suitcases

And I am not even upset!! Super excited to head out on this new adventure.

Its so funny how things happen some times.

As of yesterday everything is a go (we were anxiously awaiting approval to have the move paid for) because there is no way we could afford to pay for it on our own.

Its approved, movers are booked and tomorrow

I AM FLYING TO SAN FRANCISCO to find a place to live!! I am so excited! I am a little nervous about being there alone. Hubby needs to stay behind to help hire the 2 people that will be doing his job (figures huh?)

But its exciting. And we bought a GPS so it will be easier for me to find things. The peninsula is not that big so other than wrong turns its like an island so hard to get lost.

I have 5 appointments on Saturday with people looking to rent. I am also meeting with a Realtor to look AT NEW HOMES!! (well not new, new because we are not millionaires )

I have 4 days to find somewhere to live!! Akkk Wish me luck!

Run don't walk to Target ASAP!

I heart target I really do.

Now I was shopping the other day and came across this SUPER CUTE dress that is so adorable.


(sorry pictures do not do it justice)

Want to know why I LOVE IT SO MUCH??

Well it was $20 and it's REVERSIBLE!!




For those of you who travel. Or plan to do so, what a GREAT item to have in your bag. And both designs are SUPER cute.

I love you Target. I really do

Cabos is BOOKED!!!

And I could not be MORE excited!!

May 15th till May 22!! And the icing on the cake OTHER than taking a fabulous vacation with the hubby?? My best friend in the whole world and her fiance will be joining us in our 2 bedroom OCEAN view villa!!

The fabulous resort!



Oh yeah I would be jealous too!! I am SOOO excited!! Now I just have to lose 40 pounds! lol 3 1/2 months to do it!!

Me and my bestest friend in the whole world and her fiance! This is going to be the BEST vacation ever!

30 Day Shred?

Anyone done it?

Thoughts?

Well I bough it... and I am starting on Monday... Well because I have to FINALLY lose this weight... That and I am booking our trip to Cabos this weekend and I am SO EXCITED!!!

Funny story...

So when I was traveling back from Halifax when I was home in Canada, I had only carried on because I was only in town for 3 days and I did not want to pay to check bags. That and because it was such a quick trip I did not want them to lose anything...


Anywho when I was coming back from Halifax they asked me to check my carry on because it weighed too much. Well I panicked. I was only going to be home in Canada for 2 more days and if they lost it I would be devastated because EVERYTHING that I use was in there....


Well with much cohercering from the nice lady I asked her "Please do not lose this!" (she thought I was nuts but laughed at me anyways....

When I got my bag back this was written on my tags......



It made me smile : ) Because really like she had a choice if it got lost or not!

Trip home Update #2 I LOVE Britney Spears

Me and my sister.. I love this girl to death. I can hardly believe there is 10 years between us. She really is like my best friend, only better because we have "been through it ALL together"

To me there really is a magic with siblings? A love that can not be explained. Because of the age gap I had a hand in raising her. Changing many a diaper, being relied on as a babysitter. I hope I helped to mold her into the beautiful, strong woman she has become! The time I spent with her on my trip I will always cherish! I mean SHE'S 22!!! AKKK where does the time go? Pretty soon I will me planning her bachlorette party!!!

Here we are ready to go!! 2 hot ladies ready for a Britney concert!
I had to take this one, we are crammed like sardines into the bus. In Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) they have one of the BEST public transportation systems I have ever seen. You can get from one end of the city to the other in 45 minutes. Clean, reliable (albeit icky gross people) I never owned a car in Ottawa due to the public systems set up. Way cheaper and WAY easier.
I LOVED this idea. So cute.
BRITNEY WAS AMAZING!! Yes she did not sing ANY of her songs because of all the action, but she did do one song live. I did not get ANY pictures because I was too busy screaming (and helping her sing with 20,000 other people) out loud.
She looked great. Her dancers were amazing, she sang ALL of the songs you would want her to (if you are a closet fan)




The show was FABULOUS!! And I would recommend ANYONE to go see it!!!

Home sweet home!!

I'M HOME!!!

And I have been so busy! I start a new job on Tuesday and I have been in to fill out all the paperwork and everything yesterday (I got in on Wednesday night) And I am working on another one "hopefully" fingers crossed.

Went back to work last night for the first time in 3 weeks. WOW 3 weeks is a long time to be away.. but its all the same.

I am SO EXCITED to share my pictures however I still have not even loaded them to the computer.

Its SO GOOD to be back.. its going to take me WEEKS to get caught up on everyone's blogs but I promise to get started. I am sure so much has happened!

It was actually SO refreshing to not have a computer while I was away. I know it sounds weird and I NEVER dreamed that I could live, but it was nice! And the night I got home I could not even have been bothered to even open my laptop then. So weird.

Give me a few days and we will be back to our regularly scheduled programing....

Update so far...

A quick update... So y'all don't forget about me....

I am trying NOT to get arrested

Having fun for sure...



Doing LOTS of this...


This


And this... Oh yeah wireless internet by the pool.. please excuse my WHITE legs!



Be back soon!! Off to Halifax tomorrow

Got home safe...

Its going to be a busy week! The first two days were a whirl wind, currently I am resting out at my dads sitting by the pool with a book the laptop and 2 dogs...

Life is good

Tomorrow morning I jet off to Toronto to visit a childhood friend overnight then back to town to spend time at my moms. We are all going out for my brothers birthday dinner and then Friday my sister and I are off to Britney Spears..

The only thing that would make this better....I wish the hubby was with me : (

What packing and shoe selection looks like...

So I think I only brought 9 pairs. Thats fair. 20 days 9 pairs... opps actually 11 if you include the flips and the shoes I am wearing in the plane...

Leaving on one of these!! See you all soon!

Good news bad news!

Good news is PACKAGES ARE IN THE MAIL!! For all those who won the giveaway the books are in the mail. I think I am still short 2 addresses but those will have to wait until I can get them out when I am back from my trip in September.....

Bad news is I am not taking my computer. Nope. In a HUGE leap of faith I have decided that for 20 days I will be without my lap top. I know **gasp*** but in order to fully be there with my family and friends I have decided to leave it at home. I will still have Internet here and there when I am with my family but postings will be sparse!

I will be home September 2nd in which you can expect a FULL update loaded with pictures and tonnes of fun stories about my adventures!

LOOK OUT CANADA HERE I COME!!

Yep, I cried like a baby!

So the hubby left this morning.

And I cried. A lot.

There is a few reasons I was upset and as the day has gone on the reasons are clearer to me.

1. I am going to miss him.

2. Like Crazy.

3. 22 days is a REALLY long time to go without being around your best friend.

4. I wish he was going too.

5. I am a big baby.

6. We are going to be in different country's away from each other for our 6 year wedding anniversary.

Its so strange because I am not really a big crier. Ok that's a lie. But its been a while since I have had a good cry. And I cried.

Not that cute little, a few tears down my face. We are talking SOBBING! I saved him from the sobbing he just saw the ugly tears and sniffling. I waited till he went till I really let it all out.

I am better now and I am SUPER excited for my trip I just wish I was going with my man...

I AM SO EXCITED!!

7 books in 7 days!! Book Giveaway Bonanza!! Day 1
So you can read all about the giveaway here

The rules: 1. Leave a comment to enter, answering a question I will leave a the end of the post. ITS THAT EASY!!! And if you win for the day YOU PICK which book you would like to get in the mail!!

I am getting really excited for my trip!! Its coming up so fast my head is spinning. I promise this time not to let it be 2 1/2 years before I go home to visit.

You know how it is. Life gets in the way we get busy. Not to mention we knew we were moving almost a year before we actually did so that weighed on any travel home too!

I did really well on my coupon clipping and sales yesterday! I still have a lot to learn though. For instance this transaction cost me $1.39 and I was unaware you can use a coupon for the BOGO items at certain stores!! I am going back today for this same transaction and it should be under $0.39! (Walgreens)



























AND THEN THE BEST YET!!! I am getting good at this!! (CVS)



And even better than getting ALL THIS for $0.37. I also received $7.98 BACK in free coupons/CVS bucks to use next time!!

There was a guy in line behind me who was AMAZED that it was only $0.37. He repeated it back to me 3 times and then asked if I taught people how to do it! (I gave him a business card!)

I am also starting a new blog to post all my coupon buys.. That way you do not have to see them all the time.






















7 books in 7 days!! Book Giveaway Bonanza!! Day 1
So you can read all about the giveaway here

The rules: 1. Leave a comment to enter, answering a question I will leave a the end of the post. ITS THAT EASY!!! And if you win for the day YOU PICK which book you would like to get in the mail!!

Todays question: (I'll start you off easy)

What is my dog's name?

A) Mia

B) Daisy

C) Cloe

D) Zoe

Daisy approves of what is being packed for Vegas....

Yes this is how I pack.. A little messy now that I look at the picture and I am proud to say that I only brought 7 pairs of shoes. For 4 days. I am SO getting better at this!!

Viva Las Vegas!!

This is from when I went to Vegas with my girlfriends last May.... This trip is all work and I am so excited to tell y'all about my new business!!!

Be back in 5 days with a full report!!

Travel, travel, travel!!

I am so excited!!

So coming up I have a few things on the agenda.

April 4-5 Going to Missori to meet a friends family.

April 14-19 I will be in Vegas for a training conference for my new business. And I just found out my brother in law will be there the same time too, so I will get to see some family.

July 9- 12 I will be back in Canada in Thunder Bay to surprise my grandma for her 80th birthday with my brother and my dad!

July 24- 27 NEW YORK CITY!! My of my dear friends is getting married and we are having her bacholorette in NYC!!

August 27 - 29 The hubby and I will be in Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia for my friends wedding and we will be stopping in my home town to visit at the same time but dates are not confirmed yet.

So EXCITED !!