Summer time!

The fall and winter are filled with endless hours of homework and work. Where you read books you don't necessarily like, usually textbooks. Writing huge 10 page essays that usually don't even make sense to author.

Now the summer, on the other hand...

Is filled with consuming huge amounts of food, experimenting with new food, and binge-ing on different tv shows. I've currently hit three! Grey's Anatomy, Game of Thrones, and Nashville.

Samosas from the Saturday Market in my town. These are medium lamb, I recommend trying medium lamb samosas from anywhere.

I recently baked homemade peanut butter cookies. Unfortunately I don't do enough baking. So this summer to occupy my time I will bake more.

Now binge-ing on television is just a whole other topic. Grey's Anatomy is coming to close. Christina Yang is leaving (nooooooo!), so, every episode I'm kind of on the edge.

Game of Thrones, well, once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Nashville gives me that soap opera drama-esk thing I'm looking for. Keeps me in the loop! Cheating, the music industry, fraud all the lovely stuff people are enthused to watch on a daily basis.

Lastly, the most important thing about the summer is being able on our free to spend time with my boyfriend Lenny! I spent this weekend with him and it was the best weekend I've had in a long time!

Crossing my fingers on this one

Pre-warning this post will not have very many pictures! It'll have none. I just want to tell you how things are going.

It would appear the sun is shining in my corner of the boxing ring. So basically without all the stupid vagueness my life has turned around for the better.

It happened in a few processes really over a four month span. It started rocky, which should be no surprise consider the events of my year. I had no job, I had no social life, I rarely left my house, and I was very depressed. All those things leading to the last.

Then after a set of very revealing conversations, I discovered this weren't actually what they appeared to be. Now, that store is much more then I would care to share. Since then, it's been up!

I have reconnected with someone very special to my future, and it would seem that despite the road we took was filled with a lot of huge holes, we are managing to do things right and both of us are happy. You might see this person on my blog in the future, so keep an eye out!

I am moving back to my favourite city, and school soon. Like in the next day or so. Though finances are a bit rocky, I now have faith that stuff like that will work out. And hopefully in time to pay the bills. (crossing my fingers on this one)

I guess a few things I've learned this whole month is
1. Things aren't always what they seem. 
2. People will lie to you, so remember who you SHOULD trust. 
3. Love rekindles, even when you think you don't deserve it
4. Life will turn around, no matter what curve balls it wants to throw at you. 

Has anything turned around for you lately?

~ N 

A little organizing and fangriling

This weekend was pretty successful I must say. I accomplished a few things.

Usually my weekends are spent with me being lazy, sleeping until noon or later, eating and repeating that cycle. However, not this weekend.

This weekend I beat the heat, I reorganized and cleaned my room, mowed the lawn for my father, and washed a vehicle, once or twice. Long story there.

I am not exactly following my fitness routine to a T. But I am back in the habit of running on a regular basis. Which is nice I might add.

I have made tremendous progress. All of which I am very proud to share with you and many hours of hard work yet to come.

I cleaned a very messy room somewhat neglected by the laziness I mention earlier!

And yes, I use the desk for everything but it's actual purpose, and yes I am living entirely out of two suitcases and a clothes hamper, why? I don't have any room to put these clothes away for 4 months.

I organized my shoes or what I can find of my collection. The move was bit hectic, and I lost some things among the chaos. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE MY SHOES!

I made a list of things I need to get done in the next few weeks before the business of moving back to the city starts to hurl around the corner, and wrote down the days and hours I work this week. Ah, the benefit of working four days on and five days off.

And, lastly I watched many hours of my favourite show.

Charmed, forever remains over all other shows my favorite. Watch it man!

Weekends can be lazy, like mine usually are. But you can always find something fun and entertaining to do. Or in my case a little organizing and fangirling.

How do you spend your weekends?

~ N 

Sun screen, summer food, and enjoy!

Recently we've been having a wave of heat. In the worst way. Turn on your A/C and never leave the house. Just kidding, that's really bad advice. But I do have some tips!

1. Block the sun: Here is my house we take large blankets or curtains and drape them over the windows in the house. Keeping the light and heat out by 45%.

2. Turn on the A/C: This tip seems pretty straight forward. Turn on your air conditioning on a low temperature, hit swing, and enjoy.

3. Cold treats: My favorite way to cool down most days is with a nice cool treat. Whether it be an iced latte or a big bowl of your absolute favorite ice cream. It will cool you down nice and quick! And don't be shy to go back for seconds.

4. Fans: The air conditioning may provide a large portion of your cooling however if I'm correct your A/C is isolated to one room or perhaps two. Keeping your ceiling fans or portable fans running will provide a general all around cool down!

5. Extra heat: Try not to create any extra heat inside the house. Extremely hot showers (if so, turn on a vent or air circulation), cooking with an oven. Always a great idea to use the BBQ, especially in the summer.

6. Dress appropriately: This is one of my worst problems, I never dress appropriately for the weather. I wake up pretty early in the morning for work. The temperature has not yet reached it's peek. It's normally pretty cold, almost too cold to even get dressed so I wear either a sweater or pant. Wear cool clothes, shorts, and a t-shirt, or a tank top and a shirt. It's important for your body not to over heat!

7. Drink lots: A common mistake for most people is they forget hydration. A lot of people believe that if they're in a shaded area or in the comforts of a seemingly cool house they don't need as much hydration. Wrong! Always hydrate, with water! Sometimes your favorite juice. Or in my case on a Friday after noon after a weeks work, an ice cold beer.

8. Shut the lights OFF: Going all with tip number one, make sure all light sources in your house are off or at least light grade bulbs. Light bulbs generate a lot of heat, in effect creating unnecessary heat source that are counter acting your efforts to stay cool.

9. Give your dryer a break: If you're anything like my house, your washer and dryer never stop going! So instead of dryer your clothes in a machine generating AGAIN excess heat, hang them outside on a close line. But make sure to shake them off nice and good before bringing them in.

My last tip is for those who enjoy this weather:

10. Sun screen, summer food, and enjoy: It is important no matter your age or skin tone to apply sun screen, there are one too many risks associated with the sun that are not worth taking. Go to your local drugstore and find the SPF right for you! Keep your food light, fruit, vegetables, chicken. (my inner health nut coming out) and most of enjoy the benefits of summer!

What are your tips for beating the heat? How is your summer going?

~ N 

Oh yeah, shitty diapers, are shitty.

I've realized recently working a full time job is hard. Like really hard. I know it is a reality that everyone must face at some point in their life, and the fact that I'm 19 and only realizing this now is very sad. And, considering what I do, I probably have it easy.

I babysit two kids - so basically a paid housekeeper. And even though I don't get dressed in my Sunday best and spend my day behind a desk. It's still hard work.

Cartoons that for some reason are very poorly done play all day long. For the whole 12 hours.

Toys are scattered all over the house and I do mean everywhere...

The hours are long. Some days I start at 5 a.m. some days at 3-4 a.m. - Of course I don't get paid as a regular person would working a job from fast food/office/bank/etc but I do get a check at the end of the week.

Rewarding things about this new job is: I don't work on weekends, I work half days on certain days, and I get sometimes one day off during the week.

Although, now that I'm a full-time babysitter of young children whose vocabulary only consist of "no", "me wants", and "I has to pee" has turned me completely off to the idea of child. Oh yeah, and shitty diapers, are shitty. Literally and figuratively.

What do you work at? And how do you make the best of it?

~ N 

HOW ABOUT A CUTE ASS DOG?

I'm stuck between laziness and fitness. I want to get up and run, but Sex and The City season four looks so much better when you want to be more active. Or more healthy. 

In spite of all the boring days ahead of me and subsequently behind me, I think I might have a touch of home sickness for my city  cabin fucking fever. And frankly, it might kill me. 

Due to a lack of a license and a box with wheels, I surf the internet in hopes something entertaining might floats it way into my naturally uneventful thing I call a life. 

On a more positive note, I've been working hard on that old fitness thing I mentioned earlier. 

There is still a lot of work to be done. But, I'm getting there. 

I've made excellent fashion choices as well. I know arrogance is the worst trait in anyone. But I am very proud of my accomplishments - well, fashion wise. 

Well, they speak for themselves. A casual, at home, not doing anything outfit. And an out professional outfit, fit for perhaps a job interview Jesus who am I kidding?

I spend way too much time watching Sex and the City. It's so good, my love for Carrie Bradshaw is unspeakable. 

That's my lady!

And for a final thought, how about a cute ass dog?

~ N 

"GO OUT AND GET YOUR MOTHER SOMETHING NICE, BITCHES"

I have been on a new track. A healthy one!

From changes in dietary habits. To a whole new fitness routine. Life has been pretty busy. Not really, don't listen to me. It is sometimes unwise to listen to me.

Mostly in an effort to make my life slightly better on all fronts from emotional to physical I've changed my lifestyle. Note previous blog posts about change. *

The past several mornings I have consumed plenty of good healthy food. Oatmeal; pre-made, unfortunately, mixed with almond milk; might I add this is the best milk I have ever tasted, and topped with strawberries and blueberries with a side of peanut butter for added protein.

 On top of eating more healthy alternatives, I've turned a fitness routine. Mind you, I don't have a home gym or a regular gym close by. So I have to make due.

In the morning, I do 40 of each exercise, I do this twice a day. The goal is not ultimately weight loss, but the tightening of some unflattering areas. Then each evening just before sun-down, a run. Up and down twice. Work a up a good sweat!

Nothing in this world is completely out of reach if you are willing to put the work in. And, a recommendation, if you plan to exercise and parts of your body hurt more so then they should, stop. In the beginning the parts of your body you begin to exercise will hurt. I've found that a lot of the times people promote pushing your body to your limits. However, if you feel sore in an unusual way, stop. Being healthy is the goal.

As I continue to spend my summer being fit and healthy, and look for a job. Although, I didn't all the way follow my routine today. Shush, I told you to ignore those things. You should look for your own ways to improve your life, whatever your goals may be!

And, tomorrow is Mother's Day...

Go out and get your mother something nice, bitches!

What are you changing this summer?

~ N 

Nothing NEW

I haven't posted in awhile. Mostly because nothing interesting has happened around here. Summer has it's dry parts; pun intended.

I plan to start baking, and lots of it!

Until then, I plan to be healthy as I possibly can. 

Fresh strawberries and vanilla yogurt. Perfect light snack in between meals. 

Though things here are slow, I'm planning a few more serious posts. Hopefully I'll have something far more interesting to post for you. 

What are you up to over the long days of summer?

~ N 

Peek-A-Boo

I have been up to much lately, you know the usual. Sleeping, and well sleeping. Nothing every really gets done on summer vacation. Unless you're a Disney movie star.

I have spent quite a few days just watching television with my parents/spending quality time with my parents.

Four wheeling, one of life's most epic things to do in the middle of butt no where is something I'm up to.

Yes, I'm a honey badger and no fucks were ever given. Including when I strap on a helmet and tear apart some gravel on a back road. *Insert random country music*

The advantages to living outside of the city is probably things like the view. You can walk anywhere and have one of the greatest views after non man-made.

My favorite place to visit in the summer is the river behind my house. It's quite and from time to time you see animals. Some friendly...some not.

You spend lots of time thinking about different things. Like, for example, my grades. Which for the most part I have received. This just in guys, I passed.

I'm hoping to have something a bit more entertaining on my blog in the next few weeks.

Until another day,

~ N 

Lazy days of summer

Not having a job makes life a lot more boring. I literally do nothing all day. Nothing! It's nice, I will say that. However mu dog and I are starting to sleep the same hours. All day, every day!

I have though been taking short drives around town. Window down, t-shirt, and music blaring from the stereos.

And no fucks were given about how I look. As the title of my blog would suggest. Always wear a seat belt!

Evenings are spent with a glass of wine and a good book.

I still eat lovely home cooked meals. And actually, tomorrow as I head into to town to hunt for a job, I plan to buy the ingredients so I can back a cake from scratch! See my bucket list page.



I woke up Saturday and enjoyed some food made be me! Rare occurrence 

Last night we had another favorite of mine. Seems I am being spoiled beyond reason.

It has been made evidently clear I have not made the transition into vegan-hood. Although I would like to, meat kind of taste good.

I hit my inner girl yesterday, which rarely ever happens. I blame it entirely on the boredom factor. Womp womp womp!

The rest of my boredom ridden day was spent with my parents, and my diva dog, Champ.

Until another day

~ N