It's the little things in life...

It's the little things in life that count. That's because they make you smile in unexpected ways and times. Here are a few things that made me smile over the last week.

Going through the drive through to discover it's RRRoll Up the Rim!

Finding a Nova Scotia Fish Market in Red Deer who actually know what Lox are!

Surprise purple flowers just because I like purple 

Seriously... World Series of Backgammon! LOL!!!

Opening a brand new eye liner (I <3 MAC)

Aftermath of an Alberta "heavy snowfall warning" (seriously people)

What are some of the little things that have made you smile this week?

Cheers!

CN

"Anybody have green out? No really it's a real thing, they sell it at Staples"

This week was so INTENSE!!! So much so I lost track of my week like no one's business and forgot to take pictures of my AMAZING ADVENTURES!!!! Sadly all I have to offer today is 2 pictures and therefore 2000 words, but I think the words they imply will make my loved ones very happy :)

I'm gonna miss Starbucks before work... Goodbye biweekly Edmonton trips

Hello Promotion!!

My Beautiful Valentine's Day Flowers!! Thanks Babe ;)

They look BEAUTIFUL in my office

Cheers!!!

CN

Photo Blog!

I think its about time for a photo blog! I have been in Edmonton for the last 2 weeks and I think the story could best be told through pictures... It's like they say a picture is worth 1000 words so why not throw a ton at you ;)

Valentine Writing at Starbucks!

Week at the Hilton

Tradition Dinner and a Movie... I nearly jumped out of my skin from the movie and died from the sweetness that night

Results of a Girly Shopping day at the West Ed

New Boots!

I can't believe this costs 8$

My Office Ballerinas at lunch time

Sunday am Big Breakfast and Latté

Week at the Radisson!! (there was a spa and all was right in the world :) )

Adult Learning boxes!!! They make for good distractions and tons of laughs!

Candy canes and hearts!

This soap caused more conversation than you could imagine "It has bumpy things that help get the dirt off and give you a massage!!!"

Haven't played in years! Haven't laughed so hard in forever!

Hope you enjoyed my past few weeks!

Cheers!
CN

The Notebook #3

I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough. - The Notebook

http://sijsawyer.deviantart.com/art/The-Notebook-sepia-toned-46545796

Cheers <3
CN

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone out there! Take some time to share the love with someone you care about be it your partner, friends, family or children.

http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2011/02/14/traditional-valentines-day-quotes-for-true-romantics/

Cheers!

CN

Slumdog Millionaire

I thought we'd be together only in death. - Slumdog Millionaire

http://jameswoodward.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/slumdog-millionaire/

Cheers <3
CN

Dirty Dancing

I'm scared of everything. I'm scared of what I saw. I'm scared of what I did, of who I am. And most of all... I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life, the way I feel when I'm with you. - Dirty Dancing

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20255275_20460936_20903801,00.html

Cheers <3

CN

Moulin Rouge

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. - Moulin Rouge

http://movielistmania.blogspot.com/2011/12/moulin-rouge-movie-review-ten-years.html

Cheers <3

CN

The Notebook #2

I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours. - The Notebook

http://www.reelingreviews.com/thenotebook.htm

Cheers <3

CN

Gone with the Wind

No, I don't think I will kiss you, although you need kissing, badly. That's what's wrong with you. You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how. - Gone with the Wind

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/scarlett-ohara-and-rhett-butler/images/6967616/title/rhett-butler-scarlett-ohara-gone-with-wind-photo

Cheers <3
CN

Serendipity

When love feels like magic, you call it destiny. When destiny has a sense of humor, you call it serendipity. - Serendipity

http://unwrappingromance.blogspot.com/2011/12/unwrapping-christmas-romance-movies.html

Cheers <3
CN

The Creation of "City Girl"

Being that I am back in the Big City I thought I would take the time to tell the story of how I became "City Girl". When I moved out west from my little city I posted on my Facebook status "Who knew that when I decided to leave little old Moncton I would be leaving the big city and not headed to one" and I never knew how how true that statement was until late December when I first called "City Girl" at my Christmas Party/Fundraiser... by a total stranger who we will dub "Creepy McCreeperson"


I guess other than the fact that I have to drive 20 minutes to buy milk, bread or gas, my next biggest struggle has been everyone knowing who I am and where I am going before I even know who they are. Now I knew that being from the east coast and having been told numerous times that my accent is so thick (which I still have no idea what they are talking about because I sound just like everyone else) that I would stick out a little, but I never expected it to be like quite this. I guess I should blame my sticking out on my parents who taught me to brush my hair and put on clothes before I left the house, or maybe the locals' parents' who did not teach them such social graces. But I am telling you sticking out has been my biggest challenge since I arrived.


Growing up in Moncton by no means is growing up in the "big city", but at least you can be anonymous when you choose to be. You can sit in the coffee shop of your choosing and read a book, blog, write a letter or just enjoy people watching and no one will bother you. No one asks why you are sitting alone, what you are writing, why you look as if you are in your late child bearing years and are obviously not wearing a wedding ring... WHY???   And sadly because it's a small town I cannot be my metropolitan sarcastic self and be a little rude to turn them away because they may be my wait staff the next time I am out to eat, or worse a client :S


Over the last few weeks I have found myself not yearning for home because I am homesick... I am actually starting to get comfortable with the thought of Alberta being my new long term (DEFINITELY NOT FOREVER) home.  But because I feel like I am loosing who I am so I can fit in. My days in Edmonton make me ache to live in a place where no one knows my name or cares to find out. There is nothing more relaxing to me than sitting in the Starbucks, alone with my laptop, a stack of cards to fill out for loved ones, a Caramel Macchiato and the sound of people buzzing. I have found myself driving to the nearest City (which is actually more like a village because it's about half the size of Riverview) just to enjoy a cup of coffee alone and just BE amongst the people. 


I can admit how wanting to be alone amongst others may appear very strange, even for those of you who are fortunate enough to live in the city, but for any of you who know me or my father, you know how important this is. And sadly as foreign as this need may be to many of you, it adds to my quirky nature and makes me stick out even further in this tiny town. It makes people want to enter my space, because they think I am not independent but LONELY. I am actually less alone and more in touch with those I love now than when we live in each others back yards. So for all you tiny town people out there, if you see a street clothed individual, that you have never seen before just enjoying a cup of joe and reading a book, yes it's ok to exchange pleasantries, because she is new and would love to meet you, but please don't treat her as if she were something that needs to be fixed because she enjoys her independence.






Love and miss you all so much!
Cheers!
CN

Titanic

Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me… it brought me to you … You must do me this honor, Rose. Promise me you’ll survive. That you won’t give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise.- Titanic

http://zpykmh.tumblr.com/post/9369392865

Cheers <3
CN

Twilight

If I could dream at all, it would be about you. And I’m not ashamed of it. - Twilight 

Cheers 

CN

City of Angels

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. - City of Angels

http://free-extras.com/images/city_of_angels_movie-11492.htm

Cheers <3
CN

Quotes

I have spent more time than I would care to admit discussing movie quotes over the last few weeks and I have decided that because Valentine's day is around the corner I will share some love quotes with the world. I am cheese ball whether I am single or attached so why hide it right?!

The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.- The Notebook.

http://www.moviespad.com/movie/images/21532/the-notebook-movie-scenes/

Cheers <3
CN

What a week!!!

Anyone who says government work is easy and all we do is sit around has obviously never seen my office, or the week I just lived. I wasn't even supposed to work today and I found myself at my desk until 6pm on the phone with the local police force... and sadly this was my earliest night out of the office this week. I have actually already worked enough overtime in the month of February that there aren't enough empty days left in the month for me to take the required days off. Good thing for no long weekends in March because I think I'll make a few of my own (WINNING!!!).

I have found that I am actually so busy that I don't have time to even snap a picture here or there with my new iPhone... I only took one this week and sadly it was probably of one of the most exciting events of the week. When I was passed  by a truck on my way to a visit and the  windshield exploded glass all over the dash.

Wow!!! now wasn't that exciting

I can however write about the beautiful weather that I consider normal winter weather. I have never been so excited to not have to use my car starter in the am, lunch or after work. But sadly as you can see from the picture above still no snow :'(

I hope the next two weeks in Edmonton are much more exciting, picture worthy and not nearly as exhausting as this week. Hopefully this will be my one and only late post, but no promises (life is getting a little crazy!!!)

Cheers!

CN