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MY FIRST FULL-PAGE SPREAD!
Finally have it in the flesh! My first full-page spread I produced for Canadian Family Magazine!
October issue. Page 11. All my recommendations of the latest and greatest in natural beauty products. Ahh! If you guys come across this magazine at a book store or drug store, take a photo and send it to me! I’d love to see who in Canada will see this.
I still can’t believe it. So. Awesome.
🙂
Dare me?
I want to dye my hair blonde.
I have no idea how it will look or if I would like it, but it’s something I need to do while I’m young. You have to experiment while you can get away with it! Am I right? I also need to know if blondes REALLY do have more fun…
Any of you recommend hair colour treatments I could do at home? Or, do you have any thoughts on what you’d think I’d look like as a blonde?
Just think, I can toooootally be the next Soo Joo Park.
BCBG Max Azria ear cuff – $38
I saw this beautiful creature inside the October issue of Lucky magazine. It was instant love and attraction. Want.
This is the theme song to my life right now
When Will My Life Begin – Mandy Moore
Remember when…
Remember when this Vanity Fair shot was the most scandalous thing Miley Cyrus ever did…
She’s become a lot more tame since then.
Never Gonna Let You – MacKenzie Porter
Pick yourself up
Then fill your half empty cup with faith
It’s gonna be ok
My Fashion Magazine Internship Advice
Extra pumpkin spice lattes please
Scene: Kristin and I enter Starbucks. We are in the middle of talking about how there is a Menchie’s across the street, how they’re overpriced and how (despite having to take out a loan to buy frozen yogurt) we still need to go one time. Both of us approach the counter with two fairly cute male baristas.
Me: Hello!
Starbucks man #1: Hi! What can I get for you today?
Kristin: Can I get a grande pumpkin spice latte?
Starbucks man #1: Sure! And you?
Me: Same please!
* Starbucks man #1 hands Kristin her latte *
Me: I love the Fall time.
Kristin: I know! I love how it already feels like Fall weather.
Me: What’s the largest size you can get at Starbucks? Like, tri-venti? Can I ask for a barrel of pumpkin spice? They’re so good!
Kristin: I think venti is the largest.
* Starbucks man #2 hands me over two lattes *
Me: Huh? Did you get yours already?
Kristin: Yeah, I think they made a mistake.
Me: Excuse me, who is the extra one for?
Starbucks man #2: Oops, sorry. My mistake. Um. You can just have it.
Me: Are you sure?
Starbucks man #1: Yeah, you can take it and throw it at a car or something.
* We laugh and walk away *
Me: When I said tri-venti, I was kidding!
Kristin: HAHA! Well, looks like you got what you wanted!
* Starbucks man #2 runs up and approaches where we are sitting *
Starbucks man #2: Excuse me, would you also like some free pumpkin cheesecake muffins?
Me: Yes. Yes we do.
End scene
Yup, today was a good day.
Drunk Last Night – Eli Young Band
I brought it all up, got it all out
What is it worth, to both of us now
It’s off my chest, but never off my mind
Final thoughts on summer (and summer list update)
Every summer, I have goals.
I write them down in list form and every year I try to complete it. Some summers I am successful, other summers (like this one), I am not. Although, it’s not for a lack of trying. Life happens, you change, things come up, etc.
The summer started out with reality slapping me right in the face. May was a month of heartbreak. However, after picking myself up and discovering a new found feeling of independence, it was time to focus on me.
My summer list was out of the question. I had absolutely NO free time to do anything. I was on the go 24/7.
June rolled around and I officially graduated! As much as I felt excited, I was extremely overwhelmed. New questions started to roll into my mind – what’s next for me? Where do I want to work? Where do I want to live? I’ve never put myself through this kind of stress. Hence, the shingles. Honestly, the shings were probably the best thing to happen to me that month. It put me into bed rest and I wasn’t allowed to move for a week (which is exactly what I needed).
After recovering, I continued to work, work, work. Seven days a week until the end of July. When my internship was completed, I was incredibly proud of myself. I was published nationally, met and worked with talented editors and took the gosh darn Go Train every single day (which I paid for with the tips I made at the restaurant – the tellers were always annoyed I paid $50 each week in toonies and loonies).
It wasn’t until August that everything started to unexpectedly come together. I went to NYC by myself (aka, the best time of my life). While I was there, I networked, went on interviews and took time to read, shop and drink overpriced coffee. It was fabulous. On a rainy summer day in NYC, I went to a cafe, opened my computer and found out I had job offers from Toronto. I couldn’t believe it. I haven’t stopped smiling since. 🙂
I may not have completed my summer list, but I accomplished something WAY better. I survived this crazy, hectic summer. I can’t believe I made it through. Actually, we made it through.
I read all the messages, comments (on my blog and videos) and tweets you all send me and seriously, thank you. You always have something positive to say and it feels great to know someone is listening. You’re all fantastic.
However, I have to give a HUGE thank you to my amazing friends this summer. They always came to the rescue, whether it was a 2 a.m. McFlurry run or just listened to me for hours on end. Gosh, you guys are amazing. I always knew I had great friends, but this summer especially I noticed just how flippin’ lucky I am. You beautiful people know who you are and I’m so thankful.
Anyway, the point of this post was no, I did not complete my summer list..but honesty, I’m not even mad. I am so happy with this new chapter I have going on in my life and am so excited for fall to begin!
ALSO, PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES ARE BACK!
That is all.
K byeee.
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What I actually completed in my summer 2013 list (bolded is complete).
1. Join a pilates class.
2. Make an ultimate summer playlist.
3. Go to Wonderland and ride The Leviathan.
4. Completely clean my room and throw away/sell ANYTHING I do not need/wear/use.
5. Go on a picnic, basket and plaid blanket included.
6. Attend a drive-in.
7. Go to British Colombia and visit my friend. Must go surfing and whale watching.
8. Must visit the following restaurants:
– Reposado
9. Visit the zoo.
10. Splurge on a high-end face mask at Sephora.
11. Buy a piñata.
12. Complete a cool D.I.Y project.
13. Be a vegetarian for a week.
14. Get a bath bomb at LUSH and take the ultimate bubble bath.
15. Get my hair cut.
16. Attend my graduation and have a picture of me throwing my cap in the air.
17. Create a signature summer drink.
18. Visit my cousin in Europe.
19. Compliment a random stranger.
20. Make a huge career move.
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
My life changing trip to New York city.
The happiest people have…
I was reading a post on Lauren Conrad’s website called, “Ten Important Lessons They Don’t Teach You In School.” She had great advice to share such as “make your mother proud” and “never settle.” However, this one was my favourite…
7. The happiest people have low expectations, few desires, and great appreciation for the little things.
Every so often, we are all guilty of focusing on things we don’t have, things we want, and things that aren’t perfect in our lives. These thoughts will only lead to an ungrateful mentality, and the never-ending search for a “perfect” life that doesn’t exist. It is great to have goals and things to look forward to. Don’t get me wrong—I love saving up for a brand new purse as much as any girl! But I find that I am much happier when I focus on the small blessings and the things I have instead of worrying about what I don’t have. Take a few minutes each day to yourself and think about how grateful you are for your family, your friends, having food on the table, and all the other small pleasures in life that go unnoticed.
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