I've been away for a while. I needed to get some stuff figured out. To be honest, I never planned on this being a travel blog, but that seems to be what it has morphed into, and I'm not happy with that. I'm going to be changing it all, and giving it a complete overhaul-but travel will remain part of the content.
I have started a subscription box that supplies everything for a good night of reading, and I am really excited about it. First boxes go out in a few weeks, and I've put in a lot of work to make sure it will be smooth.
You can subscribe here https://noveltea.cratejoy.com/
I have decided to stop going to school until further notice-but I did get my degree, so its only a post-grad that is being postponed. I started a new job as a personal assistant, and its interesting. I need more hours for it to be a good job though-hopefully in the coming weeks, I'll see that happen.
This is the year when I finally get my shit together, I think. The year of me, I suppose. I want to do all the things that I really enjoy-being fit, love, laughter, travel, and business. Or something.
What have you guys got planned for the coming year?
Showing posts with label new years. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new years. Show all posts
Friday, 1 January 2016
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Happy New year!
Look at us, another year has come and gone, and we get to usher 2015 in now, or just have, or currently doing so, depending on whatever time zone you are in.
I have some resolutions-not that I think the turn over of a year is the only time life decisions should be made, but its as good a time as many-which are:
Legit resolutions, I think. What about you guys, you have any resolutions this year? How did last years go?
Regardless, happy new years from me to you <3
I have some resolutions-not that I think the turn over of a year is the only time life decisions should be made, but its as good a time as many-which are:
- make health a priority
- travel more
- have more adventures
- learn to swim
- spend more time with friends and loved ones
- reduce negativity in my life
- be awesome
- read more
Legit resolutions, I think. What about you guys, you have any resolutions this year? How did last years go?
Regardless, happy new years from me to you <3
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy New year, and a small update!
So, as I'm sure you all have been made aware, the New year is coming upon us (and is upon some in the world).
I would like to extend the warmest wishes and good cheer for all of you, and yours in this coming year. Go out, and do something awesome; meet new people; have an adventure; and just live the year to its fullest.
Do any of you have New Years resolutions? If so, share them with me, I would love to hear them! I don't really have any, other than to travel more, do better in school, eat cleaner, and become a more badass version of myself. I guess that is quite a bit now that I look at it! Bring it on!
In other news, I'm still at my parents place. I'll be leaving later this week, and will have a full proper update then. For now, it's just quick.
Christmas was great for me. I got some great things from my loved ones, and (hopefully) gave some great things in return. Christmas makes me happy because it makes so many other people happy. I also went and did some shopping while I've been here, and got some really AWESOME geeky stuff. I have photos of it all on my brand new camera (!!!), but my parents computer doesn't have a SD drive, so it will have to wait until I get home.
Actually, the only photos I have are on my phone, so forgive the low quality-my phone is a little old.
We also had a pretty big ice storm that shut down half of Toronto (sorry, is my Canadian showing?) and it broke a bunch of trees, and power lines, and all sorts of stuff. A lot of people were without power for days, and it has been super cold (actually cold, not just cold for me and my climatized west coast self). So, BOO to that. It's better now, but still quite cold.
Anyways, more later! <3
I would like to extend the warmest wishes and good cheer for all of you, and yours in this coming year. Go out, and do something awesome; meet new people; have an adventure; and just live the year to its fullest.
Do any of you have New Years resolutions? If so, share them with me, I would love to hear them! I don't really have any, other than to travel more, do better in school, eat cleaner, and become a more badass version of myself. I guess that is quite a bit now that I look at it! Bring it on!
In other news, I'm still at my parents place. I'll be leaving later this week, and will have a full proper update then. For now, it's just quick.
Christmas was great for me. I got some great things from my loved ones, and (hopefully) gave some great things in return. Christmas makes me happy because it makes so many other people happy. I also went and did some shopping while I've been here, and got some really AWESOME geeky stuff. I have photos of it all on my brand new camera (!!!), but my parents computer doesn't have a SD drive, so it will have to wait until I get home.
Actually, the only photos I have are on my phone, so forgive the low quality-my phone is a little old.
We also had a pretty big ice storm that shut down half of Toronto (sorry, is my Canadian showing?) and it broke a bunch of trees, and power lines, and all sorts of stuff. A lot of people were without power for days, and it has been super cold (actually cold, not just cold for me and my climatized west coast self). So, BOO to that. It's better now, but still quite cold.
Anyways, more later! <3
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| Abby the Shilo Sheppard |
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| Broken trees at my parents |
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| Off to do last minute shopping! |
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| Fredrickson all tucked into bed |
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| Fredrickson stealing all the chocolate |
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| My new My little Ponies! |
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| Husband and the amazing photobomb |
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| Our Christmas tree |
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| Abby, the adorable (not) puppy |
Friday, 11 January 2013
Capilano Canyon Hike
I don't think that I've hidden the fact that I like to go hiking. Its part of the reason that I decided on a school major that allowed me to get outside and see the amazingness that is Earth.
I now-thanks to my mom-have an awesome pair of hiking boots, and I decided to break them in on New Years day with a hike to Capilano in North BC.
Most people have heard of Capilano because it has a pretty big, fancy suspension bridge, which is a huge hit with tourists. I haven't been because I am a broke-ass student who can't afford the exuberant admission fee. There is also another suspension bridge, like, 10 minutes away which is just as awesome. And free.
Where I went did not have a suspension bridge, but it did have a pretty big dam, as well as a GREAT view of the mountains.
There are also some pretty big trees there. Not as big as the sequoia in California, but damn close. Especially for still being in the city. There is also a salmon farm, and we got to see some little salmon, waiting to be released for migration. I like that Vancouver takes some responsibiliy for all these fish eating assholes who seem determined to eat the oceans dead.
And here are some other pictures of the AMAZING scenery in Vancouver. This spot was only a 20 minute drive from the harbor, so there is no excuse not to check it out on a trip to the Vancity.
*These pictures are all available as prints, if you're interested! Just send me an email at maliceorchid@gmail.com*
I now-thanks to my mom-have an awesome pair of hiking boots, and I decided to break them in on New Years day with a hike to Capilano in North BC.
Most people have heard of Capilano because it has a pretty big, fancy suspension bridge, which is a huge hit with tourists. I haven't been because I am a broke-ass student who can't afford the exuberant admission fee. There is also another suspension bridge, like, 10 minutes away which is just as awesome. And free.
Where I went did not have a suspension bridge, but it did have a pretty big dam, as well as a GREAT view of the mountains.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Christmas in Ontario
I hope everyone has a good holiday! I have returned from my mini-vacation back in Ontario with the family. It's nice to see all my family, as well as my husbands family, again. Been a while since I had seen everyone. Like, over a year. Since before I went to Korea.
Wow.
Anyways, it was a pretty chill vacation, and I had a great time. I don't want to move back to Ontario, ever, but it was nice to be there for a week. And then leave. Back to my nice, quiet life here on the west coast. Gotta say, I'm pretty fond of living where I do. And, on that off chance that I live in Canada for a large part of my life, I think it will be here, nestled between the ocean and the mountains.
But, here is a small visual recap of my vacation time!
In short-dogs, niece, more dogs, presents, dogs.
Enjoy!
Wow.
Anyways, it was a pretty chill vacation, and I had a great time. I don't want to move back to Ontario, ever, but it was nice to be there for a week. And then leave. Back to my nice, quiet life here on the west coast. Gotta say, I'm pretty fond of living where I do. And, on that off chance that I live in Canada for a large part of my life, I think it will be here, nestled between the ocean and the mountains.
But, here is a small visual recap of my vacation time!
In short-dogs, niece, more dogs, presents, dogs.
Enjoy!
Sunday, 1 January 2012
And so we usher in a new year
A very happy New Year to everyone! May this year be full of the things that were the best of last year, and free from the worst.
This year has been full of good food, great fun and amazing friends and experiences that I am so lucky to have. I hope to continue this into this new year, and even add some more awesome.
Some of my ongoing goals for this year include
-reaching my health goal of being fit and healthy and strong
-Actually finish my webcomic
-be more honest with myself
-Write more
-Go to Thailand and do a Muay Thai training camp
-Visit the fam jam
-live more
-laugh more
-Dance more
And overall, live this one life I have to its fullest. None of those are resolutions, or some such thing, but rather they are the things that I want to change or continue in my life. I only have one life, and I want to enjoy and experience everything this huge wide world has to offer.
2011 was pretty good, and I am ready to bring it on in 2012.
xox
This year has been full of good food, great fun and amazing friends and experiences that I am so lucky to have. I hope to continue this into this new year, and even add some more awesome.
Some of my ongoing goals for this year include
-reaching my health goal of being fit and healthy and strong
-Actually finish my webcomic
-be more honest with myself
-Write more
-Go to Thailand and do a Muay Thai training camp
-Visit the fam jam
-live more
-laugh more
-Dance more
And overall, live this one life I have to its fullest. None of those are resolutions, or some such thing, but rather they are the things that I want to change or continue in my life. I only have one life, and I want to enjoy and experience everything this huge wide world has to offer.
2011 was pretty good, and I am ready to bring it on in 2012.
xox
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