Ten to One...with a positivity twist.

TEN things you wish you could say to ten different people:
1. I am way smarter than you... but you're not stupid.
2. You remind me of a gerbil... but gerbils can be cute.
3. I think you might be gay...I wish for you that you are true to yourself.
4. You should never wear those pants again...lets go shopping for better ones.
5. Are you possessed? here's a bible!
6. Why are you not fired yet? You might be doing something right.
7. I wish that you tried harder... then I can respect you more.
8. You are a horrible singer... but at least you like music.
9. Stop trying to be like me... you are good the way you are.
10. You are soooooo lazy! Are you okay?

NINE things about yourself:
1. I am always always hungry...probably because I am so active.
3. I like being in control...because I am afraid of failure.
4. I don't like night time alone...I like it better with Brett.
5. I get excited to see my family everytime...because I love them so much!
8. I get song lyrics wrong all the time...
6. but I don't care about getting it right...because it's more fun and funny to get it wrong!
7. I am impatient with slow people and wish that I wasn't... I am working on it.
9. I love dancing alone... and with other people.

EIGHT ways to win your heart:
1. Sense of humour
2. Great smile & hair
3. Intelligence
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Honesty
7. Family Values
8. Good dress sense

SEVEN things that cross your mind a lot:
1. Why am I here? because I chose to be.
2. I wish I was a stylist...I am thinking of taking some fashion courses.
3. Shopping... because it's fabulous.
4. Songs...music is the best!
5. Food...it's delicious.
6. Brett... I love him!
7. Family...I love them.

SIX things you do before you fall asleep:
1. Wash my face & brush my teeth
2. Take off my socks
3. Rub my feet and hands together
4. Pray, wish, thanks...
5. Tell Brett I love him
6. Close my eyes

FIVE people of the opposite sex who mean a lot to you:
1. Brett.
2. Daddy
3. Grandpa
4. Leif
5. My brothers and brother in laws.

FOUR things you're wearing right now:
1. Fantastic new pumps
2. White dress shirt
3. Black pants
4. Gold

THREE songs that you listen to often lately:
1. Top of my lungs - WC
2. Wanna be startin somethin - MJ
3. Party in the USA - MC

TWO things you want to do before you die (lets change this to 35):
1. Have a child
2. Have my own clothing line

ONE confession:
1. this blog is full of it!

Drive to work...

Sing along to my favorite song...
picture myself on stage

It's pouring rain...
but I am dry and warm in my car with the heat on high

School kids in polka dot gumboots waiting for their school bus...
parents holding up giant umbrellas and sipping on warm coffee

Familiar faces, walking on the side of the road...
some happy some sad

Thoughts of what the day might be like...
how nice last night was

Should I get Starbuck...
or have my office green tea instead?

Arrived at the office...
can't turn off the car till this song is over.

xx

Winter favorite things...

The sound of rain drops.
Bright green moss.
Slow cooked meals.
Fresh baked goods...
and french pressed coffee.
Starbucks treats from Santana.
Warm socks right out of the dryer.
Comfy boots over leggings.
Hot Soups!
Bubble baths.
Chinese food w Grandma.
Red wine.
Painting w Mom.
Fireplace.
Walking with an umbrella...
and wishing that you'd fly up...
like Mary Poppins.
Tooney Tuesday w Kaliya.
Blankets!
Lazy days.
Tea time w Marlis.
My couch...
with Brett.

What's for dinner?

So my sister and I were having a nice chat over coffee the other day... as usual no matter what topic we start with we always end up talking about food. Eating it, cooking it, feeding it... buying it. We decided that we have developed a different kind of shopping addiction...GROCERIES! She had just recently cleaned out her fridge of old condiments/salad dressings/left over containers.... half eaten apples, etc.... anyways, her fridge is now squeeky clean...and empty. Which means it's time for a big shop! It would be extra fabulous if we had fine grocery stores like Whole Foods, Meindhearts or Urban Fare... with gorgeous stainless steele baskets, stunning floral arrangements, french pastries that you can smell from blocks away, and jazz classics softly playing in the background... hmm this is sounding more like a hotel lobby? Anyways for now we'll settle for Marketplace IGA, Super Value and of course London Drugs, we love LD!

It's a great time of year for grocery shopping! The stores are filled with extra special items for the holiday season, especially the hor dourves and desserts for entertaining. And...of course a 'Turkey Buck' for every $20 you spend.

Now lets talk a little bit about our supermarkets.

- Marketplace IGA is cosmetically quiet nice, with red, green, gold and wood accents to give it that old fashion market look.
- The ethnic aisle is also quite fabulous! It is separated in sections, Japan (sushi!), China (sweet and sour chicken!), Mexico (tacos!), Thai (pad thai!) Indonesia (nasi goreng, rendang!).... this is where I stop the most.
- 'Our Compliments' is the store brand, here is the featured recipe for today: http://www.compliments.ca/en/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?ID=11265.
- In the same complex of IGA is the 'you never know' Liquidation World. Need a new couch? hand towels? frozen pizza? they have it! My sisters and I have all found something unexpected here. We especially love brand name fahion items that are marked down to $5! This place is full of it all. Sometimes great, sometimes disgusting, but you never know...

Super Value is where I shop. It's only a couple blocks away....which I like to walk to when I can, and this is when I like to pretend that I'm only going for a couple of things, and I end up buying the heaviest items possible, like a giant pineapple, glass bottled milk, jumbo yams... and by the time I get home I have lost all circulations in my arms. Anyways....

- Super Value has more of a village feel, with blue, white and red, kind of a sail boat theme (ahoy mate!) which is quite cute.
- The meat department is always well priced, so this is one of my favorite sections. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs anyone?
- The store brand is 'no name', but it also caries 'President's Choice (worth switching supermarkets for). Here is the recipe for today: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/LCLOnline/recipes.jsp?recipeId=266&prepTimeId=100128&skillId=175&type=details

Another plus for Super Value is the fact that London Drugs is just around the corner! This is must stop for us! From their snack aisle, that always have chocolates and tuna on sale, to the fun seasonal department, you are bound to walk out of LD with something wonderful for your kitchen, living room, bathroom or bedroom!

Well I think that's all for now...
I think I'll give my sister a call and see what she's cooking for dinner. It's Sushi night for me, so I'm making my special tuna rolls... cause little Kaliya is coming for dinner and it's her favorite!

B is for...

Today is all about my one and only, Brett. One, because it's his birthday. Two, because he's the most wonderful husband and friend. And three, he is incredibly talented, and he inspires me everyday. Brett is part of the hip-hop group Wilderness Crew. Slowly but surely their music is being heard internationally. Starting from his hometown Roberts Creek all the way to my hometown, Kuta, Bali. Brett has never stop believing that his music will be heard and enjoyed by millions of fans. Like the lyrics of his next hit song "Big things to say...won't stop until they're listenin baby, down to L.A...won't stop until we get there baby..." On that note...have a great California trip Brett. Happy 28th Birthday! I love you. xo