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.

TFGIF

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.