New week, new attitude

1. After an awesome weekend away with my pal Gina, started the week in a much better head space than I finished last week in.

2. Coaching. I'm having so much fun with the Senior volleyball team. Such a great group of girls.

3. New boots!

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The weekend isn't over

1. Spent a good part of the day helping out at the Ontario Cyclocross Championships. Lots of fun and hot cyclist dudes in spandex.

2. Lazy evening catching up on the PVR. Love 30 Rock. Love that the new cast member is from Ottawa. Loved the part where Kenneth pulls out a pizza box full of waffles. Seriously, if you're not watching this show you're missing out.

3. Up late. Doesn't matter though cause I'm off tomorrow! Woot!

I'm back!

1. Three day weekend coming up. Have I mentioned how kick ass working at a school is?

2. Just got the Glee Soundtrack. I am an unabashed Gleek!

3. Booked my flight home for the holidays. Can't wait to spend some time with my Mom, Dad and Gramma. Adina and Mikki Lee too. It will be good to get away for a bit too.

Finally a win!

1. My mixed volleyball team finally won tonight. And this is going to sound petty, but a girl I really dislike was on the other team. Yeah!

2. I'm headed to Toronto tomorrow after work. Dropping off my old car to the new buyer and visiting with one of my fave gals Maida.

3. Facebook chat. A pal from Hali and I caught up this evening. So nice when someone just messages out of the blue.

One. More. Day.

1. Another day of insanity at the office. But another day closer to the weekend and picking up my new car! Did I mention I will be naming her "Jane Honda?"

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3. My outfit today was pretty badass. The highlight was this:

Hump day. Phew

1. Half way to the weekend. Tough week at work. Will need some rest this weekend, so I'm glad it is in sight!

2. Speaking of work though, felt like I really got stuff done today. Crossed a few things off my to do list that have been lurking there for weeks.

3. Don't want to jinx it, but I think I may have found a buyer for my car. Have to confirm a few things for her, but it is looking good!

New car!

1. Bought a new car today - the Honda Fit! Pick it up next Saturday. Can't wait!

2. Beautiful sunny day today. After many days of rain was so wonderful to see the sun and enjoy the fall colours.

3. Dinner out at L'oree du bois. Nice place. Good friends.

Finished!

1. Finished my 30-day yoga challenge today. Feel so great about this accomplishment.

2. Moksha Ottawa put on a great 30-day challenge party. Had a fun time getting to know everyone and loved playing tree pose dodgeball!

3. Had a fantastic lunch at Von's with my pal Jenn. Don't see her enough so it was awesome to catch up with her.

Four-day weekend

1. Don't have to go to work tomorrow. So happy to be on this side of a long long weekend.

2. Hung out with my mixed volleyball team after the game. Fun to get to know them all better.

3. Picked up my bike from Full Cycle. Can not say enough good things about these guys. Free tune up, great deal on new pedals and shoes. Always a pleasure going in for a visit.

Best pals

1. Dinner out with my fave gals. Love them.

2. Glee! Fucking love it.

3. Day 28 of the yoga challenge and still going strong.

Tunes on Tuesday

1. Kings of Leon. Seriously, could listen to their newest disc over and over. No overkill effect yet.

2. Did two, yes two, perfect (for me anyway) vinyasa flows at yoga this morning. First time I've gotten the transition from chataranga to upward dog right. Felt awesome!

3. Got to meet sweet little Katja Stachon for the first time today. Fun to hang out with Kari and Mikaela after a couple of weeks of not seeing them. Will miss Dante very much though - he was a great dog and a good running partner. RIP Dante.

Inspired and inspiring

1. Randomly got the nicest message from someone I went to high school with, telling me that my weight loss and subsequent love of running really inspired her. Totally made my day.

2. One of my WW members is really struggling, but she still keeps coming every week. I find her dogged determination really inspiring.

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Tough couple of days

1. Having a rough time with my ankle, but feeling optimistic that it won't sideline me for too long.

2. New hair! Love getting my hair done. My stylist is the best. And seriously gives the best head massage ever.

3. Was dreading going to get an x-ray today, but I only had to wait a few minutes and the people at the Riverside Hospital were all super friendly.

Dog tags and ice packs

1. Finished the Army Half Marathon today. Not my fastest time, but I persevered despite a lot of pain in my ankle. Lots of great support along the course.

2. Seeing a double amputee cross the finish line. Makes my pain seem pretty insignificant.

3. Now taking a rest from running for a bit. Looking forward to spending more time on my bike and yoga mat.

Tier 4?

1. My women's volleyball team played in the OCVL qualifier tournament today and won a Tier 4 ranking. Tier 4! We ended last season in Tier 9. So crazy. So excited.

2. Rocked it out at yoga today. Day 10 of the 30 day challenge and I felt strong!

3. Finally got around to watching the premiere of the new season of the Biggest Loser. Was not disappointed. The contestants are really great and I'm feeling inspired.

Old friends

1. Chatted with Adina, one of my oldest friends, tonight. Love that we always just pick back up where we left off.

2. Scored the best seat on the plane on my way back from the conference in Toronto today...the one by the emergency exit with the extra leg room.

3. Awesome Moksha Music yoga class tonight.  The sing-along to "Don't Worry Be Happy" was hilarious and fun.

Over the hump

1. Super successful day at work. School was featured on 4 local news outlets. Really nice email from my boss about it.

2. Glee. Sweet jesus I love this show.

3. Extra extra mean Wednesday. The greader girls are too damn funny.

Active Tuesday

1. Started the day with yoga, ran and did weights after work, then played volleyball. So lucky to be able to be active.

2. Lots of compliments on my "grown-up" outfit today. Starting to feel okay in my skin again.

3. SYTYCD Canada night. Toe tapping shall commence.

One month in

1. Did my measurements after one month of Body for Life. Down 6 pounds and 2 inches.

2. Good Weight Watchers meeting tonight - I really like the people who attend my Monday meeting. They always make me feel like I'm doing a good job.

3. Had some time to catch up with Flickr/Greader pals tonight.

Action-packed Sunday

1. Nice note on Facebook from an acquaintance - said I made doing hot yoga look easy. I always feel like such a clutz, so that was nice to hear.

2. Fun ride with Phil at Hautes Pleines. Glorious weather for a bike ride.

3. (500) Days of Summer with Holly. What a fantastic, quirky, lovable movie. Costuming was fantastic. Beautifully shot. New crush on Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Catch-up Day

1. Beautiful sunny day perfect for catching up with friends. Spent the afternoon on Carolyn's deck and the evening on a patio with Gina.

2. Grateful to work with such a great bunch of ladies at Weight Watchers every Saturday morning.

3. Justin Timberlake on SNL (rerun) tonight. Fuck he's funny.

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1. Launched the new website today: elmwood.ca Feel like I've given birth.

2. Day 2 of my 30-day hot yoga challenge. Good class. 

3. Not too busy weekend ahead of me. Rejuvenate!

One more day until the weekend

1. My dental plan. Sounds silly, but I feel lucky to be fortunate enough to be able to go to the dentist and not have to go into debt to do so. Even if today's appointment was grueling.

2. McDonald's chocolate milkshake. Not being able to chew for several hours after my dentistry made for a perfect excuse to indulge.

3. My new mixed volleyball team. We're going to have such a fun season.

Hump Day

1. Over at my friend Kari's house. Her husband Dave asked their daughter Mikaela if she was going to have a porkchop. She replied "No, a baby sister." Kari's due in a couple of weeks. I think Mikaela is excited!

2. ANTM and SYTYCD are back!

3. Was asked if I would go on the Duke of Ed bronze trip by one of my co-workers. Finally starting to feel like one of the gals.

First Day of School

1. The girls are back at school. The place was full of energy and possibility today.

2. Coming to the end of the website project and feeling relieved.

3. My women's volleyball team had a scrimmage last night and it was really nice to play with the girls after a long summer of no volleyball.

Labour Day

1. Not labouring at all today. Starting day with coffee and people/dog watching with Holly, Howie and Evan, the cutest friggin' kid ever.

2. Epic bike ride at Kanata Lakes with Phil, Cat, Mario and Gabrielle. Riding well despite a big crash. Endorphin high afterward.

3. BBQ at Ryan and Rachelle's. Catching up with Dino after his trip out West. Rehashing the fun of last night.

Sunday Smiles

1. Spending the day with my friend Debbie and her two boys. If you want to feel good about yourself hang out with kids. The boys call me Auntie Pizza, which I think is the best nickname ever. And Deb sent me home with leftovers and a big piece of chocolate zucchini cake. She knows me so well.

2. Three episodes of What Not to Wear on the PVR.

3. Late night surprise visit from my best pals that turned into a drunken dance party. 

Sunny Saturday

1. Running into my former boss and not feeling the rage.

2. Beth's dad's speech at the wedding.

3. New dress that makes me feel good about myself.

Friday's three things

1. I was walking down Elgin St. and a homeless guy said to me "You have got it goin' on girl!"
2. I left the office knowing that a three-day weekend lies ahead.
3. Green tea frappuccino from Starbucks. Just what I needed after a busy, stressful day.