October 2011
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wouldn’t it be nice to be able to look in the mirror each morning and be inspired by yourself? be inspired to eat well and not just sit on your butt all day, as apposed to reading weight loss magazines, weight loss blogs, weight loss stories, stories about other people finding inspiration through some means? wouldn’t that be nice?
to stand in the mirror and be inspired by myself, what...
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A Saturday in Vietnam's Random Notes.
There are some seriously fashionable tourists in Vietnam. They’re really cramping my whole “whatever-I’m-traveling-style.” Also, I only brought eyeliner and mascara with me (because Julia Roberts said those two things make a girl feel prettier), whereas other girls seem to be carrying their MAC makeup artists in their bags.
Free WiFi is everywhere in Vietnam. Slash, the...
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Confession.
When I went to London a few weeks ago I didn’t like it that much. I was ready to love London, just like when I lived there in 2003. But this time around? Not so much. This little detail has greatly thrown off my life plans. I was going to move to London. Create a home for myself there. A life. But now? I have absolutely no clue where I’ll end up…
Back in Toronto?...
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Flashback --> Coastin' Croatia
Way-back-when I was thinking about my trip, choosing the countries, picking places to see, things to do, I knew I wanted a ‘vacation type’ county to visit post Berlin marathon, but pre “strenuous” hike to Base Camp Mt. Everest. All my running friends were heading to Munich for Oktoberfest, but after seeing the prices of the the beer tents and accommodation, I called that...
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Flashback --> Berlin Marathon
Now? Over a month past the fact, looking back on the Berlin marathon genuinely sparks good, positive feelings, but that day, September 25, 2011 was a hard day.
A really really hard day.
When you train for a marathon you devote a lot of hours, blisters, sweat, chaffing and early mornings into this one, single day. And then within a few simple hours? it’s all over. Done. Finished....
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“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own....”
– Bob Moawad
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His eyes. It was all in his eyes. When I’d glance at them, time stood still. Moments were hours. Seconds were days. My mind got lost in a blue I didn’t know existed…
“I like your blue eyes,” I said. “I like you,” he replied.
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It’s weird. And honestly? I really have no idea where to start. How do I explain the last 3 weeks of my life? 16 other people in this world can relate, but to a reader at their computer, or my family and friends? I don’t know. I’ve seen some of the most extreme poverty of my life recently, and some of the most breathtaking views the world has to offer. I’ve met an Australian boy who infatuated...
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BRB - Hiking to Base Camp, Mt. Everest.
Happy thoughts please - because, ummm, yes, it’s Everest!!
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21st Century Magic
Morning: London, England
Afternoon: Delhi, India
Evening: Kathmandu, Nepal(!)
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today. today was perfect.
stay forever croatia.
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the plates had just been cleared and the table was finally empty. i put my hands on the table, and just as I had wanted, he placed his in mine. i smiled. he smiled. and i felt his leg brush mine. just then i glanced over and saw the little girl, a table over, watching us. she quickly smiled and looked away, embarrassed she was caught. but i kept watching her, out of the corner of my eye, and she...
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Driving the Coast of Croatia.
fanta, maps, sleep, cookies (sorry - “biscuits”), wine, and then some more wine, beer, suntan cream, pebbles, stolen kisses, mountains, ferries, red tiles, feet up, windows down, sunglasses, steak, pizza, dancing, more steak, mcds searching [and failing], hand holding, water bottles, real coke, private beaches, people watching, small town observing, stairs, omigod so many stairs,...
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dancing in my towel to plan b, drinking red wine, and getting ready for dinner in a castle. just gonna go ahead and pretend this is my life forever.
oh! and also. broke out the bikini for day number two of i don’t give a f*ck what you think. the operation went rather well. the boy is pretty great too. and flattering. and awesome. we laugh a lot. and-and-and, i had a delicious gelato today...
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