Canadian Girl

Dandelions

2010-05-16T15:23:00.002-04:00

Oh Dandelions!

a) The pesky weeds that you can never get rid of?
b) Or super-herb with more vitamins than carrots or spinach?
c) Tasty?
d) b and c

Dandelions are considered a nuisance by many, but to those in the know, they're a welcome source of free food. They're loaded in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and can be eaten from blossom to root. Now that's hard to beat!
I decided today to write about dandelions not just because they seem to be everywhere I go and run by the thousands on my property, but my Noonie (Italian granfather) was reminiscing about his mother's cooking, and how she used dandelion in a pinch to make meals for her family. Inspiring!

Dandelion by canadiangirrl

You can make so many delicious recipes with this herb! Cream of dandelion soup, dandelion wine, dandelion fritters and pancakes, dandelion greens salad, jelly, fried blossoms, dandelion desserts, sauteed, and so much more!
I can't wait to make dandelion wine and fritters! My Noonie told me that the dandelion wine is incredibly high in alcohol levels!! Made for a great story of his part!

Recommended Cookbook:

Dandelions Are Free by: Stacy L. Wanchisn

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Amazon Price: $14.95

Oh Canada!

2010-03-02T16:16:00.000-05:00

Oh Canada! by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

Some simple stereotypes of Canada

Survivor

2010-01-05T13:24:00.003-05:00

Inspirational video :)

Happy TwentyTen!! :)

This will be one of my twentyten motivational songs!

brunette to blond

2009-12-22T13:31:00.001-05:00

I have a little plan of dying my hair
and I kinda want to go lighter and by June *my birthday* have caramel blond hair.
It would be lovely and I have never really had that colour before.
so here is my tentative yet gradual transition!

brunette to blonde... by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

Booties Vs Heels

2009-12-22T12:50:00.003-05:00

Booties vs Heels by canadiangirrl featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Now I need to get apair of SEXYYY HEELS

Now the question is..

Booties..

or Heels?

{defining criteria: booties must be closed toe and black. Heels, no restrictions, pile em high!}

Eye Candy 09

2009-12-19T14:12:00.004-05:00

" HEY HOW YOU DOINNN ? ? "
A most fitting quote from Friends' character Joey,
as I profess to the world my eye candy crushes of 2009.
These men are drool worthy, and although there are man male celebs who are worthy of a Hottie of The Year award, these are my faves.
Note: compiled in no particular order..
Enjoiiii. :]

GILLES MARINI

Sexy man-siren, Gilles Marini made his big debut in the Sex and the City movie as Samantha Jones' naughty neighbour. And in the end of the movie, we get a nice shot of his bod, naked, and a little something something. Watch the movie if you ain't catching my drift. He also burned up the small screen competing in reality dance show Dancing with the Stars, coming in 2nd place overall, losing out to Shawn Johnson. Although, I believe he should have won, the MAN CAN DANCE! <3

I give this suave sexpot 5 of 5 appreciate stares and nine oogling ladies. :]

PAUL WESLEY

Paul Wesley is hands down my favourite this year. He has been an underdog in Hollywood for some time, starring in the low key tv show Fallen and many other series and movies. However, he has hit the celebrity jackpot with the new hit series Vampire Diaries. Currently one of my favourite shows, Paul plays brooding and beautiful stud vampire Stefan Salvatore who has come back to high school, trailed by his brother Damon, and has fallen in love with Elena.

I think what captured my heart was his deep and thoughtful eyes. These dark grey pools of intensity turn me into butter every time. I think the directors of this show knows this, because he pulls his thoughtful 'Stefan' gaze many-a-times during the show. But hey, I'm not complaining.

And in more recent episodes, the clothes came off. Okay, well we only saw him shirtless, but it was still amazing. See above shot. Wow, love it. Abs, arms, wow, where do I finish or start?

Ladies, a round of applause for Paul Wesley. 5 out of 5 batting eyelashes and 7 of 7 drooling ladies. <3

REGGIE BUSH

me and Reggie at the beach....

Reggie Bush plays football for the New Orleans Saints. He had a promising career out of college, and does make some great plays but in my opinion, has yet to hit his potential peak. However, off the field and out of the stadium, Bush blazes through Hollywood. On and off, now off, squeeze of Kim Kardashian he burns it up at the beach and at photoshoots. I personally hope for a Calvin Klein modelling contract, but thats just me. ;)

His beautiful body deserves 10 out of 10 jaw drops.

JESSE METCALFE

I met Jesse Metcalfe many years ago on the soap opera Passions. He played Miguel, and was officially my first celebrity crush. And to this day, he holds a special place on my Hottie List. His gorgeous gray eyes, sensual gaze, and lovely abs, have awarded him with a heartquake off the rictor scale.

JOSH DUHAMEL

I can still dream about Josh Duhamel even if he is married to Fergie?

Its not my fault he is just...so... dreamy? And as a soldier in Transformers he hits one of my all time sweet spots -- a man in uniform.

His rugged good looks and hot bod earn him a million girls a-screaming and 8 out of 8 cougar glances. :]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>

Let me know what your celeb crushes of 09 were!

Weigh in on my choices!

Comment away!

xoxo,

CG.

All That Glitters

2009-12-09T16:01:00.003-05:00

Evacuate the Dancefloor...

I have glitterphilia. :]

Im lovin all bedazzled right now,

feelin like i gotta live on the glamourous and wild side.

But i wont go overboard ..

just one sparkly piece at a time.!

new top from Sirens.

all that glitterrs by canadiangirrl featuring Adam

Rainbow Rose

2009-12-06T03:53:00.001-05:00

a beautiful rose I bought at the market.
photo: me.

Jason Derulo new improved Chris Brown

2009-11-04T18:53:00.002-05:00

So is Jason Derulo the new and improved Chris Brown.

plus autotune, and better looking :] . . .?

Whatcha Thiiiink...?

[pun intended]

Love for Leggings

2009-11-04T12:56:00.004-05:00

Hey guys,
So ..long time no post... sorry. :'(
Moving onnn!
I am on the lookout for a few things preparing for this winter season.. and today my focus is stockings!

Especially black pleather ones.

( I dont wear real leather, I do love animals, but I am also frugal ;] )

and love black lace. <3

Lohans new line of leggings.

XOXO,

CeeGee.

Now Coveting...

2009-09-05T23:45:00.005-04:00

So pretty much it is back to school time.
So I made a little collage of a few things I desperately covet.
Leather, Studs, Nude Heels, Blake Lively's Hair, Megan Fox's Makeup, high-waisted minis, higher heels, and glamourous accessories.
<3

Currently Covet by canadiangirrl featuring Valentino bags

Nervous!

2009-08-30T19:44:00.002-04:00

So pretty much..
Im nervous for school.
Yah I don't know why..because usually I nerver get nervous for anything!
I have no problem talking infront of large crowds, or doing dance numbers during competition (I am a dancer), or skating a solo (yes..I am a skater).
But right now I am nervous for my first day of school.
YIKES.
Its my first year of university and I am kind of freaking out.
I barely know anyone who goes to my school (and by anyone I mean like three people who are mere acquaintences).
Im scared for classes and being dumb and not knowing how to write an essay.
I am stressed about having enough money for it all, after the invoices and the books I gotta pay for the car and gas,books, a laptop, and any extras.
I hope that boyfriend and I can take the stretch, and manage this next step together. Its not really long distance because we are both staying at home, but we are going to different schools and are moving forward in our lives.
Im gonna change, and I hope its for the better. I don't want to deviate too far from who I am.
I am SO nervous.
....
but I am also excited.
Excited to meet new people and make new friends...
have amazing fun experiences and learn new things.
Transform into a self assured young woman who knows what she wants to do and knows what her career in life is going to be.

I am nervous and excited..
to discover me and what I will become.

Shopping I

2009-08-04T09:41:00.004-04:00

Heyo, so I went out shopping and I thought I would snap shots of my 'outfits', which were not really outfits, just clothes i was trying on. lol

The pink dress I am loving, but did not buy :[ .

I loved the distressed mini, but did not buy. depressing.

I lurved the patterned top. AND I bought it! :]

the purple boostier tube top was kinda cute, but it did not fit in the...bosom area.

No Way Kanye

2009-08-01T18:50:00.004-04:00

So apparently Kanye West thinks he will be the next King Of Pop.

One word:

Ha!

but I won't just leave it at that.
Kanya will never even touch the ground that Michaell Jackson has walked upon. He has not revolutionized $h!t. Michael changed the world, the industry, and music as we know it. He has the biggest grossing album of all time, with THE most chart toppers for the longest amount of time.
Name ONE number one Kanya had? Anything coming to mind?
Thats what I thought!!
MJ has a kind and compassionate soul whose humanity and generosity have reached all across the planet. He had creative songs and insane dance moves. Kanye only sings about Bro and Hos. Oh and Jesus Walks. Pchtt.!
How pathetic is it that he even tried to give himself the title of King of Pop, let alone The Next King of Pop.
Keep Dreaming Kanye!
Its something that is earned, and your fans tell you whether you are deserving of such a title.
MJ was and is a God. They really should call him the God of the music world. Kanye doesn't even deserve to stand in his shadow.
This really grinds my gears and I hope the world agrees with me.
There will never be another King of Pop, just like there will never be another King of Rock (elvis!).

NO ONE will ever replace Michael Jackson.

EVER.

get it through your thick egotistical skull that the only person who truly eats your bull and believes in your "greatness" is you, yourself, and you. (yah, not even your mom)

anyways, just had to rant about it.
I feel better now :]
please sound off how you feel about this issue!!

Demi Lovato Love

2009-07-29T16:07:00.005-04:00

I am just loving Demi Lovato.

Not only is she an extremely talented singer, she is a decent actress as well. I am typically not a huge fan of singers becoming wannabe actors (and vice versa), but in her case it works.

Her new look is totally coveted. I love the dark hair with the pink lips. Love it. Her outfit is great too. It is quite the departure from her sunshine image circa the disney original series 'Sonny with a Chance' and movie 'Camp Rock'.

In her new single 'Here We Go Again' she rocks it in all black, [leather jacket and a dress cinched with a belt and fishnets with heels! Accessorizes with glam bangles and big rings and a big chunky necklace], with very dark hair, brows, and make up, paired with a lovely pink lip.

VERY GLAM ROCKER CHIC.

Do check out her video to see for yourself!

I guess it would be her personal style shining through, as she has favoured a darker look in the past.

I would love to be able to copy her look, but my light coloured eyes cannot take dark make up very well under almost any circumstance. As for the pink lipstick, probably not. But props to her! It would be cool to see someone else cop this look for themselves. :]

And I would also like to see someone else with fair skin and light coloured eyes create a dark and smoky make-up look, as it is seeming to be a near impossible feat for me!!

I Scream Ice Cream

2009-07-21T22:50:00.003-04:00

I Scream You Scream We All Scream For Ice Cream!!

Me and the fam went out for Dairy Queen last night. Yum. Brownie Batter Blizzard, ah thank you.

Thought I would give ya'll an outfit post. Here you go lovelies!

shirt: white long sleeve with see through skulls on sleeves. borrowed.

shorts: pink, seduction brand. like 5 dollars at a sale.

shoes: walmart... 3 $ !!

CANADAS NEXT TOP MODEL . . .

2009-07-14T21:18:00.003-04:00

CANADAS NEXT TOP MODEL!!!!!!!!

Meaghan Waller Cycle 3 Winner \/ Judges: Jay Manuel (host), Mike Ruiz (hawtttt! photographer), Yasmine Warsame(supermodel), Nole Marin (creative director).

So Meaghan Waller won the show, Lynsay came in second and Nikita third. I would have to say each has a unique look, but of the top three Lynsay was the one who was not as versatile as the other two. Don't get me wrong, I love her, but she doesnt have a dual look. Meaghan and Nikita can both pull off commercial and high fashion.

One model who really made an impression was Maryam, who was at a disadvantage (her fault) because she did not have a passport. I think if she had, she may have won it all, had she gone to the go sees at least.

This season was so awesome. The first two seasons were totally lame and definitely did not measure up to ANTM. Now there were cooler more creative shoots, they travelled (twice!), had go sees, a sweet fashion show (or a few), and prizes too. Oh and great judges. Did I mention Mike Ruiz. Smokin hot, deff a rival to Nigel Barker as hottest photographer. :)

Im so glad Meaghan won, as I totally can relate to her. She really has talent and passion, and also a unique look, which is essential to becoming a Top Model.

And I totally loved the Finale fashion shwo where the final two, Meaghan and Lynsay, stomped it out for the title in a uber couture show by The Blonds.

I cannot seem to find photos of it though so this is it for now!
Check out more footage and photos here!

Summertime

2009-07-08T12:51:00.002-04:00

Oh summer is here
and then it isnt.
The weather here is so frustrating. Its beautiful for three days and then it pours and is overcast for the next four. Unpredictable. :(
I have yet to make it to the beach.....
But this Saturday is boyfriends Birthday bash! Sweet! There will be pictures, so keep looking for another post after this weekend!!!
Anyways
that was my quickie update, and an apology for not blogging (how cliche of me...lol)

xoxo
!

Birthday Haul

2009-06-15T14:35:00.004-04:00

Heyoo
So I thought I would give a quickie update and show you what I got for my birthday.

Socks (yah exciting right?)
Well I hate not wearing socks because the idea of filthy dirty feet haunts my mind.

pretty necklace

OPI nailpolish. suh-weeeet.

Some goodies from boyfriend from La Senza (its like Victorias Secret but in Canada)
but I will not post my little naughty nothings on the internet. :)

This looks like a stuffed animal riiight? Yes and No. It is a little stuffed lamb dipped in candle wax. Yes candle wax. It almost acts like a scent diffuser for my entire room. It smells of heaven. That is if heaven smelled of pina coladas :] Plus it is adorable.

A giant candle. Check the inside out. Yes real strawberries. Now I thought it was Jam (partially because of the title and partially because it looks like jam) but it is a candle that smells deliciously of fresh strawberries.

More candles. I am sensing a theme or perhaps it is just coincidence. Do my friends and family think I smell? lol. These chic little candle holders plus cinnamon scented tea candles.

My sis, M, gave me the Barbie pink bikini I have coveted for months. Big Score.

I cannot wait to wear it. :)

A reusable bag. Isnt it adorable. Love the bright colours and the pattern. This will be my beach bag.

and I got a bunch of little things like hair scrunchies and clips and hair accessories etc.

AND

I got Cash Moneey. Yes! I need the money to save up for a car. Yay. So not alot of gifts this year, mostly money. lots of it. :)

stay tuned for a future shopping spree.!

My Weekend

2009-06-08T13:15:00.006-04:00

Hey there so Ima just give you a plain ol bread n butter post telling ya what i did
So Friday was uber boring. Moving on to Saturday, I had to get up at 230 am with the fam to work. I worked until lunch and was allowed to leave early because I was heading to a wedding.
Weddings are totally fun. It was at this swanky hotel, the ceremony the reception the dinner and the whole shabang. It was great.

I did a quickie switchie from farm girl frump to girly glamorous!
Did the hair all voluminous and wore this beautiful floral dress. I felt very Marchesa meets Barbie. :)

The exciting thing was that I was legal to drink. So before cocktail hour a friend bought me a strawberry daquiri and it was yum.
During cocktail hour I knocked back a few smirnoff vodka mixed drinks and I was ready to dance the night away!
And so I did, and cheers to the happy couple!

The next morning we had this free continental breaky, and then we had brunch! There was a delish omelette station, a huge dessert table, a chocolate fountain complete with fresh fruit, belgian waffles, french toast, and pretty much everything my little heart desired :)
and then the rest of the day was gorgeous.....so we laid out in the sun soaking up the rays, a fabulous end to a fabulous weekend!
here are some pictys, sorry the one full body is so cruddy, I didnt really have time for pics!! :(

Grr...

2009-06-03T20:33:00.007-04:00

So... I am kind of angry
Mostly because my computer is slow as snails in a traffic jam.
I have dial up. Yes, the dreaded dial up.
It makes it impossible to upload pictures. So you know if I uploaded pictures I had to think about it seriously, pondering whether I was willing to commit my time to such a gesture.
I did a post a while ago to enter Sarah's Disney contest. So I did it up buuuut when I went to post the link in her comments computer disconnected and then shut down.
I was like "Oh Damn!" I will do it later, no bigs, just be chills. Ha. didnt happen. But I guess that is partially my fault.
And then the other day I "sent" the email to her of the pictures and link.
It didnt send apparently. This morning I got one of those delivery status notification failure, or whatever you call it. And so by that point it was too late, so I obviously did not make it into the contest. this upset me cause it was my first contest entry, and I was tres excited.
It just makes me want to karate chop my computer in half Jackie Chan style.
hate it hate it hate it. dang it dang it dang it.
Disappointed! :'(
But congrats to Sarah for getting so many entries! I dont think mine would have stood a chance! They were all amazing.
on the positive side.. I did have alot of fun doing it. And my computer teaches me an odd form of anger management. GooseFraBaaaaa....

Check out my Little Mermaid entry HERE. <<<<

Rain on My Parade...

2009-05-30T19:02:00.003-04:00

OH ----EMM---GEE!!!!!

it is supposed to rain on my birthday.

so disappointing.

I really wanted to go to the beach.

Well.. 60% chance. But we all know that means "dont get your hopes up"

Cause if you hope it aint gonna rain, all bets are that it will. Just to spite you.

GRRRRR.

Fingas crossed the Weather Network is wrong.
(ha!)

Maybe it will change, and it will be gorgeous all day.....
(knocks on wood. Dont jinx it! dont jinx it!)

poo.

anyhoo.

So.. to look Gorgeous for my bday...

I am doing an at home spa night.

Alone. lol.

My sisters left :( (M is 15 and H is 11. A is 20 but doesnt live at home)

and I am so not doing mani pedis with bro, L, who is 12.

hahahah. He would like that. bazziiing!

May Be dying hair tanight!!

Hopefully Mom will still wanna go to Walmart for hair dye, it is a-storming! (grr..)

will post before and after pics!!!

xo.
pray against the rain for this monday, June 1st!!! Do not kill any spiders ;)

Tres Excited!

2009-05-29T12:55:00.004-04:00

Its My BIRTHDAY!!!!

......

in three days.

but it feels like it.

lol.

I am just one of those people who draw out the birthday celebration to like.. a week.

Love it.

So I am turning the big 1-9

Yah, geezer right?

But here in Canada it means I am of legal age to drink....suhweet.

So boyfriend says that he will bu my first drink. But where?

And most importantly....what?

I truly am a lover of sweet drinks, ever since one crazy halloween party I just cannot stand the smell/taste of alcohol. I am not a beer gal, more of a vodka chika, I can take shots, but if I am enjoying a fruity drink, I dont wanna taste the alcohol. I have no tolerance. Cheap drunk ha ha. Which I guess is aiight in these times where saving money in all perspectives is necessary.

Here is my dream cake. I know, I am not Debbie, or am I 30, but I love this cake. If the inside was chocolate I would love it more. :)

So any suggestions.? Any favourites you would love to share? Please Comment!!

ARCHIE PROPOSES! Betty OR Veronica?

2009-05-28T14:43:00.010-04:00

I saw this headline on my MSN homepage about Archie and Betty and Veronica and I just had to read it, and share it with the blog world.

First things first. I have been reading the Archie comics brand since I was like 8 years old. I probably have a couple hundred issues in a box in our attic.

So, the obvious cornerstone of Archie comics has been this never ending love triangle between the three. Rich and spoiled Veronice (Ronnie) Lodge, Betty Cooper -the all american good girl, and of course our indecisive ginger Archie Andrews.

From a young age I recognize how unfair it was for a man, such as Archie, to string along two women, sitting between the fences of two yards. He was never really forced to choose, no real confrontation, at least in my memory. So poo on Archie for being a jerk!

But I guess it makes Betty and Veronica just as dumb to allow themselves to be treated this way, to be frenemies and made to to lie and backstab just for a boy. But I guess that is what makes the love triangle so juicy right?

I read the story and found that

ARCHIE ANDREWS

PROPOSED TO

>>>>>

.......

{drum rollllllll}

VERONICA LODGE!

I was sincerely disappointed in his choice. If he knew what was good for him he would have chosen Betty Cooper. The girl who has time and time again done everything for him, tolerated his shit and the fact that he is also dating her best friend. She was probably the one who did his homework and chores etc. In my opinion, he didnt treat Betty like she deserved to be treated, like a princess. Thats how he treated Veronica, and she did dick all.

So maybe Archie is marrying for money? $$$$

hm.

But after I gave it more thought I realized... Archie doesn't deserve Betty! He really does deserve to be with shallow and stupid spoiled Veronica! Betty needs to meet the man of her dreams. Lets pray it is not Reggie!!! or Jughead! lol.

Its kind of like Gossip Girl I guess. Blair and Chuck are incredibly alike, and at the end of this season (2), they end up together.

Noticing a parallel I figured Betty just needs to find her Dan Humphrey or Nate Archibald. :]

But just because he has proposed (in the 600th issue) does not mean there is no possibility for further drama. Maybe they wont get married. Maybe they are doomed to fail. Maybe some rich man will sweep Ronnie Lodge off her feet, and by the time he turns to Betty she will be gone and he will be alone forever! karmic retribution indeed!

Now a real shocker would have been that he proposed to the red headed bombshell Cheryl Blossom.

ONLY TIME WILL TELL!

Here is the story:

Poor Betty! Archie will propose to Veronica!

Picture sources:

Coonie
2009-05-27T14:58:00.002-04:00

The baby raccoon I rescued the other day was put down.

See here for the story on how I found this poor little creature.

After a day and a half my mom and I decided to call up the SPCA and they came the next morning, but we werent home.

They whisked him off to their lab and did some tests and examinations.

Due to its suffering, the SPCA declared it was not able to survive happily and be healthy, so they put it down.

Coonie (his/her name) is in a better place now. (yes.. raccoon. coon. coonie.)
I was a bit saddened by the thought of a little animal being put down, even if everyone hates raccoons, and even I do sometimes too, its just sad when it is suffering you know. Oh my bleeding heart. Laugh if you may, but I am truly sensitive to things like that. I really love animals. I by no means want to be a vet (I couldnt stand dealing with animals in pain so often)

but I really hate when animals suffer. Sometimes I like animals more than humans!

Oh I know how crazy that sounds......

But at least they dont talk back!!!

[budda ching!!]

On a more solemn note, here is my forum to take a moment of silence.

Coonie, I knew you only two days, but I hope you are no longer in pain.

Here is a raccoon inspired fashion/ expression polyvore collage in memoriam to Coonie.

Coonie <3 by canadiangirrl featuring Jill Stuart dresses

Barbie <3

2009-05-21T23:25:00.006-04:00

I love Barbie.

Always have. Always will.

I had dozens and dozens of barbies as a child, as did my three sisters.

Which means like.. a hundred barbies.

Plus my Grandma collects Barbies.

So I thought it would be very appropriate to enter this Barbie themed contest. :)

Here is my inspiration: Barbie Pictures

Canadian Barbie (unofficial)

Marchesa barbie

Red Carpet barbie

Malibu Barbie

beach Barbie

So I am really trying to focus on *brunette* Barbie styles to be inspired by, because that is my hair colour.

I am deff digging the pink.....

but shall I go Barbie glam or Barbie classic?

........

I will update with my choice and my entry soon!!!

xoxo

Raccoon!

2009-05-21T14:58:00.003-04:00

So I was outside today, doing some outdoor work for ma mere.
I was by the barn and picking up some crates for some odd job when I, being a tad of a klutz, dropped them all.
Then I heard this hissing, almost snarling noise behind me.
I whip around and see nothing (not at eye level anyways)
Then I look down, and against the barn wall is a kitten sized raccoon.
I must admit, at that precise moment I was terrified.
What if it attacked me, or if it had rabies.
My mind is racing with images of that terrifying movie Quarantine and of images of this fur ball clinging and clawing on my head.
I took a few steps back, reassuring myself I could outrun this little critter.
[Yah. I am cool.]
Then we both stood there, the raccoon looking at me, and I at the 'coon.
My heart sank to my toes. It was blind. Yes. Both of its eyes appeared to have been clawed out of their sockets.
The poor little animal was simply reacting to the loud (clumsy) noise I had made, and was trying to defend itself.
I stayed still and quiet.
Then it crawled back between the barn and crates (there was about 3 or4 inches of space between the two).
I quickly recovered from the initial shock of seeing the raccoon and ran back into the barn to grab my cell phone.. to take pictures of course.
I took a few and then observed that the little raccoon looked dehydrated, as it licked its parched lips and blindly stumbled between the crates. I quickly poured my bottled water into a bowl and grabbed some of our guinea pigs food to feed it.
I pulled on some thick electrical gloves and approached the coon. (who knows if it would bite me or whatever. Just being safe)
I just set down the water and food and watched for a minute or two. before I realized that of course it couldn't help itself because it couldn't see!
Gawsh! Sometimes I can be a bit of a dunce. lol.
Then I slowly and cautiously grabbed the water bowl and positioned it on an angle so that the water would pour onto the ground and drip near its mouth.
It got the hint!
The poor little thing lapped up the water thirstily. It had a few pieces of food but not much.
It just seemed like it had been laying there, waiting to die.
<\3

My little brother got home and helped me with finding a temporary shelter for the baby coon. To keep it from the birds, flies, and of course our huge dog, as well as wild dogs.
yes we have coyotes and such.
So now we have it up on our mothers barn desk, away from predators and the extreme heat and relentless flies, which were bugging it (no pun intended) and picking at its injured eyes.
I hope it will be okay.
I am not really sure what to do. So right now my mom and I are making calls, trying to see if we should take it to a wild animal shelter or vet, or if we should just let nature take its course, and let it back into the wild....

The Little Mermaid: Disney Contest Entry

2009-05-13T23:27:00.010-04:00

I am entering my very first contest!!!

Please do not be too disappointed in me!

I am hardly a make up expert, and I am not connoiseur of the perfect look.

I just wanted to give it whack, for funsies. :]

Sarah over at If the shoe fits... is hosting a Disney themed contest.

here is the link.

So I chose one of my very fave Disney princesses,

The Little Mermaid!!

Ariel!

So this will be my first contest entry ever, just to say it again!

Now I am no make-up guru, but like any lady out there, I love playing with make up and dolling myself up <3

I was totally pumped with this.

I had fun playing with the glitter and the big lashes. It could have been better, but the more I practice the better I will get! :)

Unfortunately I was very limited in the actual selection of my photos. You see, I used my mothers camera, an old Sony, and it uses discs instead of memory cards to store pictures. It is not very reliable, and messes up most of the time. The first disc worked until it was full and then i stuck in a second. This one took pictures and then crawled in the corner and died :( The pictures would not load on the computer... and it was this group that was the best!!!

Arghh.

Oh well. i will post it up anyways!

I will first take the time to apologize for bad lighting and overexposure in most of my pictures. Its my own loss really, but I had fun!!!!! I hope ya'll enjoiiii!

Here is my inspiration:

Here is my entry:

Yes I know we were supposed to post three.......but I liked these :]

Here is an extra I played with for funsies!

To elaborate upon my entry::

I chose purple for the eyes because I was reminiscent of her purple shell bra that I loved so much! Sparkly because she IS a princess, and because she is a mermaid! I tried to make my skin look very shimmery as to give off an ethereal mermaid look. And then of course Ariels red lips!

Products used:

Graftobian GLitter Gel

Graftobian Luster Creme Silver Starlight

Graftobian Luster POwder Silver Starlight

Stuff by Hilary Duff Purple GLitter

MesmerEyes Full Lashes (with rhinestones)

Colour Worksop Eyes

Coquette colour palette

TruBlend Whipped Foundation in warm beige

Maybelline Mineral Power in Light

Avon Nutralush in Rosestone

BonBons White Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Illusionist Maximum Curling Mascara

Rimmel London Blush 001 Santa Rose

Avon Clear Gel Mascara

Please Comment and tell me what you think!!!!!!!!!

Elephants <3

2009-04-27T13:00:00.004-04:00

So Right now I am kind of having an elephant fetish.

No particular reason, it just came into my mind that I like elephants.
Elephants are beautiful and intelligent creatures, and should likewise be treated with respect. Many are killed for their tusks, which are used to manufacture ivory goods of many types. If it continues at this rate, there will be no more of these big and brilliant mammals on the Earth.

On another note, when I was little my Mom collected elephants. Now not real elephants but little necklaces and trinkets of sorts. I think I will borrow hers come to think of it :)
Here is an ele-inspired set I created.

I Heart Elephants by canadiangirrl featuring Juicy Couture jewelry

Good Times: The Road Trip

2009-04-27T12:33:00.005-04:00

I just thought I would share a funny and endearing little story with the world.

It was the summer of 2008 and we travelled the three hour trip to Sauble Beach (pretty much the nicest beach around here).

It was supposed to be perfect, tons of fun and a fabulous weekend of relaxation and soaking up the sun.

So after being stuck an extra hour in a traffic jam just getting into the city we finally get there and lay out our towels. By this time it is like 4 or 5 o'clock. Not exactly prime beach hours, especially not for tanning.

So there is a group of teenagers playing football or something like that, and are totally being reckless on this ridiculously crowded beach,

and WHAAP! My mom gets nailed by the ball in the middle of the back (she is laying face down on her towel). She turns over with the most annoyed look on her face. Some bimbo trots up and picks up the ball, "Oh-Em-Geeeee Likee I am SOO Sorry." (she didnt say that exactly but you catch my drift)

No less than two minutes later

SMACK! Mom is hit again right on the side of the head. Now she is totally pissed. I fear for their personal safety, lives even.

They just stood there, staring. Uh, hello, maybe you should stop now. You bunch of idiots.

They just run over, say the same thing and pick up the ball.

I say, "If that ball hits me, I am so throwing it all the way down the opposite end of the beach, just to piss them off."

We decide five minutes later to pick up and move to a fresher spot closer to the water that has just recently been vacated.

Alas! Away from threatening ball and stupid teenagers.

TING! I get smoked in the back of the head with an apple core. Who throws an apple core.

Whether they did it on purpose or were littering, they should have gotten up off of their lazy butts and walked the 30 second trip to the garbage can. Seriously.

So I was sure they had seen me get hit, it was devastating, and that they were pretending it was not their fault, snickering and pointing.

I guess that is just paranoia mixed with humiliation.

We decide to wrap it up and go grab a bite to eat. Good thing that went over well. If it hadn't I may have exploded.

SO then we begin calling hotels and motels, for a place to stay the night. That way we could get a fresh start to the next day, a full and complete day at the beach. Great, right?

Wrong. Our luck could not get any worse.

Turns out, there is some big basketball tournament or whatever in town, or the next town over.

EVERYTHING is completely booked.

EVERYTHING within an hour radius has no vacancy. We even called every bed and breakfast within an hour radius, and nada.

By this time, it is almost midnight. My Mom's cell phone is dead. Needs to be charged. So we stop at the Sauble Beach Tim Hortons for some juice and timbits (aka doughnut holes).

They graciously allow my Mom to use their power outlet in the staff room to charge her phone. So we chill outside for a bit. We decided, with no other options, our last resort was to sleep in the car. The tiny car cramped with our cooler and our towels and our stuff.

So my sister and I get ready for nighty-night in the public restroom. i couldn't help feeling like a bum, reminiscing of the avril lavigne music video ('home' i think it is..? she wants to go home, and nobody is home. ...) as well as the pursuit of happyness with will smith. The scene where he is sleeping in the bathroom. Nothing that extreme, but it was thought of in that moment. Washed my face

So I called shot gun. tilted the seat way back and covering the windows with towels and etcetera to keep the light out.

My sister called back seat and Mom got the drivers side, putting up with the ever-annoying steering wheel.

It was one of the worst sleeps of my life, who knew THIS Tim Hortons was the busiest Tim Hortons ever, at all hours of the night. Ughhhhh.....

So by about 6:30 am we decide that there was no more sleep to be had.
We popped over to McDonalds (ba-da-ba-ba-ba) for some breaky.
At least this worked out. I did not know how much more bad luck I could take.
Mmm. McGriddle with hasbrown and OJ. Yum Yum.
Then to the little Italian cafe in the downtown strip at the beach for a latte.
then I sipped it as I watched the early morning sun, warming in its glow..
Only to freeze shock my entire body when my sister and I double dared each other to run as fast as we could into the chilly morning lake. Brrrrr! Cold.
Not so bad once you get in, and kind of refreshing, gives you a little wake up.
I guess it was my shower, seeing as how I didn't get one in a nice cozy hotel.
Anyhoo. Got out, set up our beach blankets and fell asleep for about two or three hours,
really catching up on lost sleep I guess.
The rest of the day went great :)
With the money we didn't spend, we got to go shopping (sweet!)
Now, in retrospect it was definitely a sacrifice worth making :)
Who doesn't love shopping, come on.
And then we drove home in the sunset, sand still clinging to our clothes and hair,
and nice golden tan to take home with us.
We have decided that this will be a tradition. Why bother wasting money on a hotel.
Lets just camp out in our car, and then sleep on the beach and splurge with our money on cute sales!

To good times!
<3

Birds of a Feather

2009-04-27T12:32:00.009-04:00

Peacock by canadiangirrl featuring Daytrip tops

Recently I have been caught up in a craze of peacock feathers.

So pretty. <3

So chic.

Decicated to my group members! by Tshirt Junkie on Polyvore.com

Peacock by *angel featuring Guess Footwear heels

Prom Styling

2009-04-27T12:32:00.008-04:00

SO here goes the daunting task of styling my sister for her prom.
Dont get me wrong, i am truly excited, buuuut she has difficulty with fashion. And she gets her mind set on one thing and refuses to open it to try new things.
Like this one time we were shopping for bikinis and I found one that would be perfect for her body AND it was stylish and had a cute pattern and was reversible. So all arguments on my side. I said just try it on, I know you will love it. So she was pissing and moaning the whole time, and guess what?
She loved it. Still does. And bought it and wore it that day.
So I wish she would just trust my judgement and do what I tell her to!
lol. Not that exactly but you catch my drift.
So she wants a yellow dress...
here is a quick polyvore set, designed for inspiration and to help decide shape, texture, fit, design, type, shade of yellow, length, etc.

yellow by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

If anyone has any suggestions please make them!!

SAVE THE WORLD!! [and look cute doing it :) ]

2009-04-22T12:49:00.007-04:00

Save the world and look cute doing it!

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

Today I decided I would commit myself to planting a tree!
and to prove I did indeed do it, I will take pictures of it!
Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment.
So what have you decided to do to show your gratitude for our planet?
It can be something as small as picking up litter, planting a tree, or leaving off the power for one day.

SO I did a little legwork and I found some sites worth taking a look at!
The Daily Green
If...
Seventeen
Get a Free Eco-Chic Tote Bag from Calypso Studios for Earth Day!

Here area few easy tips to go green!!

When you go out shopping, bring your own reusable bags. This preserves resources by cutting down on the huge number of paper and plastic bags that are discarded after a single trip.
Wash Your laundry in cold water instead of hot.
Transportation:Car Pool, talk a Walk, Ride a Bike!

There are so many things that you can do to reduce your ecological and carbon footprints! the information and advice is just beyond your fingertips, just reach out and grab it.

Be Fierce!

Fierce about saving the planet!

go green by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

Save the world (for toutchi) by Monypussy featuring ROOTOTE tote bags

Eighties Jeans

2009-04-09T21:35:00.008-04:00

I lurve lurve LURVE this eighties acid jeans trend. Ashely Tisdale just looks Fab-U-Lous!

so hot. So I made an inspiration page for myself.

Perhaps I shall make my own! what a novel idea!

80's jeans by canadiangirrl featuring Balmain jeans

(I got this off of some yahoo q&a message board)

FIRST OF ALL: put on some old clothes you wouldnt mind getting bleach on and a pair of gloves if u have sensitive skin. i am 31 years old so i was in my early teens thru the 80's. grew up in the nineties but kinda know this because we did it then too. your jeans will not fall apart by adding bleach to them FOR A SHORT TIME. They will for sure if u leave it on too long. Take a small clean mop bucket and add bleach. Put your pants in and get them totally absorbed. Take them out of the bleach ring them out ...not so completely tho. Take your rocks and scrub them up and down them. This will push the bleach down into the fibers and give u the "stone washed" look. You will have to scrub at them really well with the rocks. Or at some drugs stores, maybe walmart you can by an actuall stone washing kit. The stone washing kit is done thru your drier. But of course this is the do it yourself site. After you have scrubbed the bleach into the jeans very well u will let them sit 5 or 10 minutes. Do not let this project take more then 20 minutes or so. Wash your jeans immediatly, because after this point they could fall apart. But a short time with bleach on them will not kill them. Wash with other white clothing that you would be bleaching. Dry as usual!

I even found a link for a videa on how to acid wash jeans! suh-weet.

How To Acid Wash Clothes

Wish Me Luck!

After I take on this project I will take pictures and share it with ya'll!

Ta-DA

2009-04-09T20:29:00.002-04:00

Ta-DA!
I worked all day on my blog, trying to give it a new, chic-er look.
and VOILA!
with the help of TCBOTB my blog is finally reader worthy.
Pul-eeze enjoy my hard work, and even become a follower!
Pretty Pleeeease!
I am in desperate need of followers.

Much love!
<3

Photographeee

2009-04-09T15:41:00.002-04:00

I have always had a little soft spot for photography. An appreciation of sorts.
I like taking pictures, Its fun. And not the Ooh-Im-gonna-pucker-my-lips-and-hold-the-camera-way-up-high-so-I-look-better kind of shots, nor the obsessive, and near the same as the previous, type of pictures that you just take of yourself supermodeling in front of a miror or otherwise that you upload to Facebook and label 'mee <3'
Just of anything. Example: my dog staring off into the distance, the sun setting in the background. OR my youngest sister contorting her body in a Cirque du Soleil-esque way.
Moments captured in time, memories forever digitally frozen.
So, every once in a while I will post some of my very own photography.
I am not a photographer of sorts, I do not even have photoshop, and I will not dedicate myself to posting the best photos. I will simply casually toss my ideas and digital moments out into fortress of the internet.
TO be loved, to be hated, to be appreciated, or simply to be looked at.

Living Technicolour

2009-03-30T14:19:00.003-04:00

Untitled - by 2high2fly on Polyvore.com

Untitled - by bruiser on Polyvore.com

PEACE - by wildmini on Polyvore.com rainbow dreams. - by crayolamusic [newchapup!] on Polyvore.com

United Colors of... - by Saditiana on Polyvore.com

Ive Been Tagged!

2009-03-27T13:15:00.004-04:00

I was tagged by cheaply chic! The rules are as follows:List 7 things that you love, and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you love! Be sure to tag them and let them know that they have won. You can copy the picture of the award and paste it on your sidebar letting the whole world know...you are Kreativ!

okay so there was no picture of any award so here goes anyways lol!

1. Shoes!!

I have an insane shoe fetish, I just can't get enough. If I see a beautiful pair of shoes, whether I can buy them or not, I catch my breath and my heart stops. Its love.

2. Travel To Europe

Its just in me to have a need to travel the world, to see what I have never seen, to soak up new and different culture and history. Adventure.!

3. Reading.

Yes, I am a real worm. I read just about anything I can get my hands on. It actually annoys me if I am eating breakfast, or riding a bus and I do not have some sort of literature to read.

4. The Beach

Kick off your sandals and scrunching your toes in the nice warm sand. Feeling the heat of the sun shining on your face. The sounds of the waves crashing against the shore. Sun bathing. Cute bikinis. Whats not to love?

5. Chocolate

I love chocolate. But I am very particular about what kind I eat. My faves are truffles, chocolate covered ginger and strawberries, dark chocolate bars. Do not get me started. More on that in another post lol.

6. The City

Being a country girl my whole life, it has always beens something of a luxury to go into town, no matter what we had to go for. I know it sounds so old fashioned country, but I love strolling downtown, peeping in at original and unique stores. Scoring deals, sipping an iced cappuccino, eating interesting new food at swanky little restaurants. Like Toronto, with its Little Italy, Chinatown, or Greektown.

7. Gettin Dawledd Up!

I don't know why, maybe my inner girly girl, but I love love Love getting dressed up nice and fancy and putting on lotsa pretty make up and doing my hair and just being glamorous. I think it is because it is the opposite of what my life is, so it is a nice getaway and just makes me feel like a woman. (cue Shania Twain. Uh Uh yah yah. Man! feel like a woman!)

I tag :

Vintage Lollipops

The Vintage Year

Pursuit of Passion

Purple Lipstick

mademoissele chic

la.morena

Cupcakes and Yellow Nailpolish

my war paint

2009-03-27T13:13:00.002-04:00

My War Paint - by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

So here you go!

My morning ritual products, what gets my face dids for the day.. my war paint.
For more product details, just click on the link above, the one just under the picture..there you go. :)

All Things Adorable <3

2009-03-27T12:46:00.008-04:00

Adorable!! - by claobere on Polyvore.com

adorable :) - by CONNiE <3 on Polyvore.com

Comfy & Cute - by Karine Minzon Wilson on Polyvore.com

Pretty Pink Chills

2009-03-27T12:46:00.007-04:00

Ima mix me up some bold magenta madness, to give ya'll the pretty in pink chills.

Magenta - by ♥HelloCrystal♥ on Polyvore.com

Pretty in Pink... - by shoegirl927 on Polyvore.com Pretty In Pink - by BroadwayBabyxoxo on Polyvore.com

Winter style - by Angendil on Polyvore.com

Floral Boho

2009-03-27T12:45:00.001-04:00

2009 style - by Angendil on Polyvore.com

Cocktail Party

2009-03-27T12:34:00.003-04:00

Cocktail Party - by Angendil on Polyvore.com

J'adore this colour combination, it is so sweet, innocent and glamorous!
Now I just need a cocktail party invite . . . :)

My faves in this set are:
Viscose Tie Dye Scarf - Pink : Target
$16.99 - target.com

Accessories - New In - Topshop USA
$36.00 - topshop.com

Teardrop Chandelier Earrings
charlotterusse.com

Forever21.com - Outerwear - Coats - 2051942634
$44.80 - forever21.com

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2009-03-22T17:46:00.003-04:00

Sorry I am a tad belated.

But I was veryy busy St. Patricks day. Working, celebrating etc.

And to quash any future questions, yes I am indeed Irish. My grandfather came from a hardcore Irish family, although I never met any of them it is the distinct impression I get from my mom and my grandma.

So I though, well, why not share with my fellow bloggers how St.Pattys Day came to be, what it stands for, and the aspects of celebration. Other than booze of course!

St Patrick's Day has its origins in ancient times. Patrick lived in the British Isles, a land invaded and conquered first by the Romans and then by Germanic tribes. Patrick was captured and taken as a slave at the age of sixteen.
Legend has it that one night while he was praying, a voice told him to escape and find a ship that was waiting for him two hundred miles away. Patrick got to the ship, sailed to Europe, and disembarked in what is now probably France. He led several of the ship's crew through a dangerous forest, praying all the time. Neither Patrick nor any member of his crew was captured. When some of the men were about to die of starvation, wild animals appeared for them to eat. Events such as these appeared to be miracles and gave rise to later legends surrounding Patrick.
Once home, Patrick felt that he was called by God to perform an important mission. He believed it was his duty to go back to Ireland and convert the Celtic people to the Christian religion.
Patrick arrived in Ireland and became a missionary, travelling from village to village and talking about his faith. Once, several members of a tribe approached Patrick and told him that they found it difficult to understand and believe in the Holy Trinity. Patrick thought a moment, then stooped down and picked one of the plentiful shamrocks growing wild around Ireland. "Here are three leaves," he said, "yet it is one plant. Imagine the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit as each of these leaves. Here they are, yet they are one plant." The tribesmen understood, because Patrick had used a familiar object to explain. From that time on, the shamrock has been a revered symbol of Ireland.
Stories of Saint Patrick, for by then he was a saint, reached far and wide. His most famous feat is forcing the snakes out of the entire country of Ireland. Even though there are many different stories about how he accomplished such a task, it is probably not true.
St Patrick died on March 17 and the Irish people set aside the day to mourn. He became the patron saint of Ireland. Mourning turned to commemorating him and celebrating his life. Americans have inherited this custom. On St Patrick's Day in the United States and Canada, millions of people celebrate whether they are Irish or not.

(cited from St Patrick's Day Charms - The Inventions & History of St Patrick's Day)

Baileys Chocolate Mousse Pie
This recipe sounds delicious, and as soon as I make it I will post a picture and a story about it!

6 ounces Ready Crust (graham/choc)

1 package Unflavored gelatine (env)

1 teaspoon Vanilla

3/4 cup Milk

3/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream

6 ounces Semisweet choc chips

2 cups Frozen whipped topping

Choc-dipped strawberries**As garnish, if desired.

-- In saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over milk. Let stand about 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add chocolate and continue cooking, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted: stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and stir occasionally, adding Bailey's about five minutes after removal from heat. When mixture forms mounds when dropped from spoon, fold in whipped topping.Turn into crust. Garnish with more whipped topping (or real whipped cream, later, by preference) and strawberries (if desired). Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Hopefully this does not come as a surprise, but most irish dessert recipes include some form of alcohol, be it whiskey, baileys, or Guinness. LOL

And St.Pattys Day would not be complete without one of my granny's favourite Irish drinks

Mix all ingredients (except orange peel) with ice in a shaker or blender. Pour into a chilled Old Fashioned glass. Twist orange peel over drink and add it to the glass. It looks very colourful and pretty, so it is very fun to drink!

Post-it Couture

2009-03-13T17:47:00.006-04:00

Looking at the above, ooh pretty dresses right? Yes of course, but they are made of tiny sticky paper notes, commonly referred to as post-it notes. I just watched project runway canada for the first time, as nothing else was on, and I really enjoyed it. In this challenge they were given a little money to buy the base fabric and then over top of the, the entire design of the dress had to be post-it notes. Some competitors were really creative, and spray painted, paper-mached, rolled, folded, etc some of the post-its to enhace the look and design of their dress. The really nice part about this challenge was that the models were all breast cancer survivors, and that the dresses after the challenge were donated to an auction, after which the proceeds of the auction went to the charity. (Breast Cancer Foundation i think...)

My favourite dress was the one just below, now I can't remember the name of who designed it, but I am pretty sure it was the short guy (he is the only on left, so...he is hard to miss.) Unfortunately he did not win the challenge this week, the far left front row dress in the above picture is the winning dress. But check out the gold and blue one. The detail! All of those blue papers were coordinated and then all cut to gie an almost frayed appearance, almost like chiffon or tulle. Even her necklace is made of post-its!

Here are some other post-it pictures I found via Google images. Some people go a little overboard, but I must admit it is entertaining.

Style-Me-Pretty

2009-03-12T20:07:00.010-04:00

As previously stated, I need a haircut. Something to bust out for spring.

So I tried out those e-hairdresser websites. And, well, this is what I got.

Feel free to voice your opinions!!! Suggestions taken! :)

So, honestly, I did this collage above like a week ago and I cannot remember for the life of me what virtual hair styler I used. If I remember I will definitely add it in. [Oops!] But the pictures are sourt of blurry, the sites fault not mine.

However, I do remember it being very difficult and did not have a wide range of interesting selection. And all of the long hair dos had to be shortened to fit to my face, therefore only medium length and not long.

I LURVEED Makeover-O-Matic ! It had a fab selection of celebrity hairstyles and it was so easy to work with. I really enjoyed alot of their features. In this shot, the celeb hair I stole were (from top left and working across):Cindy McCain, Cindy McCain, Beyonce Knowles, Angelina Jolie [blond], Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Hayden Panettiere, Heidy Klum, Lindsay Lohan.

In the second set I model: Nicole Ritchie, Reese Witherspoon, Beyonce [again], Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, and Kristin Cavallari.

In the upper right picture, I even was able to do my make up, using slate grey smouldering eyeshadow and some blush, lipstick and hazel eye contacts!

In the picture first in the 2nd row I had slate grey contacts, dark indigo shadow and liner, and Eva Avila Magic Sunset lipstick.

I would have to say the neat feature about this hair styling site is that you can do a total makeover, including full makeup as well as hair. It is very accurate and easy to use. The only downside is that there are only 36 styles to choose from, but it gains variety by the vast amount of colour choice.

I fully recommend anyone and everyone to try this site out!

Don't Be Shy Give It A Try!

Please comment on what hairstyles and colours you like!!!!

I Needa Get Ma Hairs Did

2009-03-12T19:29:00.007-04:00

I need to get my hair done. It is seriously overdue for a chop. There is no life, no layers. I have triple split ends! Yes, its possible, its when you have a split end and branching off of that split is anoth, and then another off that. I only saw one, but who says there aren't others?

Its horrifying. I don't know about anyone else, but I have a problem with split ends, because once I spot one, I can't help but sift through my hair looking for others. The greatest temptation comes when I want to bust out a pair of scissors and cut them all off.

OCD a little, right?

But I can't, because my hairdresser says its not good for my hair because the scissors aren't sharp enough, and that it will mess up the layers and the style.

Whatevs. Fine, I need a cut though.

But then comes the life altering and dramatic question . . .

What Style? Because your selection is of utmost importance, because when hair goes wrong...

Dun Dun DUN! Because I think we all have been there...

you know... The time when you are sitting in the chair with the black cape on, and are stunned, horrified, petrified to the point of silence. You have the worst hairdo ever. But you say you love it, thanks, pay your money, and leave.

But it just doesnt feel right inside. Hair heartbreak.

Here is mine. I went to my hair salon, and I had exactly what I wanted in my head. I wanted long side swept bangs, that style that was all the rage. Anyway, so she set about doing. So how hard could it get. Right? Well.... I must illustrate via drawn picture, because I would gesture what happened if you were standing in front of me.

This is what I wanted....>>

Jennifer Aniston, totally gorgeous. That is the hair do I wanted. See, no weird bang snafu.

So I said Never Again. I speak up when my hair is being chopped to prevent future butchering. I bring in my own pictures, even draw illustrations of exactly what I want. I then give a direct explanation so they know exactly what I want. Controlling, maybe. But the last thing I want to happen to my hair is to have it look terrible.

But I think this time I will try on some new styles.

Nothin drastic, but a changed for sure. Maybe one of those sites where you take your picture and try new dos.

Im Bringin' Nerdy Back

2009-03-12T19:10:00.003-04:00

CHYEAHH!
Representin' for all the geeks/nerds/dorks.
Here is my polyvore creation, reflecting my true nerdiness.
Embrace it!

And here are some other clever creations I found on polyvore...

My Confessions.... (part one)

2009-03-12T14:28:00.002-04:00

I think that everyone in the world has a dirty little secret. At least one.
But I am willing to admit to many. So What? And I don't care who hates on me.
But why do we have dirty secrets?
Is it because we believe other people will think of us in a bad way or from a different perspective? Do we have a fear of being judged or rejected?
Or are we afraid to admit it to ourselves?
Maybe it doesn't fit into the portrait of ourselves that we share with the world, or how other people may see us.
I believe that everyone should be proud of those little things that they try to hide.
So, my fellow bloggers, here are a few of mine.

Freckles! - Omg, I know, right? I used to hate them, and covered them up with a slick water proof foundation [Covergirl]. But now I embrace it, and I never (almost) wear foundation.
I am a HUGE NERD. Yes. Not many of my friends/ acquaintances know this. Its my hidden secret. I love Harry Potter. I lurvve reading books. Or anything for that matter. Put it in front of me, and I will read it. I love Super Mario Brothers video games and Mortal Kombat. And Pokemon on my brothers Game Boy. Oh yes, I would squirrel away his Game Boy when he wasn't watching, and play Pokemon for hours on end while he was looking for it.
Im Really good at MATH!. This sort of goes with the above. But it needed its own section. Yes, I am a Calculus & Vectors freak. I think its fun and easy. Im not tryna brag. Just fessin' up.
I never do my homework and still get great grades. No lies. I have always been the biggest procrastinator ever. Procrastinating QUEEN. I wouldn't study or do worksheets, and when the test came I pulled 90's out of thin air. I have no clue why. Even as a kid at skating competitions, I got gold or placed top three, by hardly practicing at all. Im sure it will catch up with me.
I am S L O W. But only in movies. Sometimes I just can't focus and have a hard time figuring things out. Like one time I was watching a movie and for like 45 minutes I believed that these two totally different characters were the same person. Not my fault they looked the same. Maybe one should have had a tan, a scar, or lighter coloured hair. JEEZ!
I lurvve pickle and cheese sandwiches on 12 grain bread. Cheese must be marble, pickles must be gherkins, thinly sliced. Kind of scary picky, but its a childhood fave.

Perhaps there will be a Part Two of My Confessions [cue Usher with rippling abs]

Hurtin for a Header

2009-03-11T13:32:00.002-04:00

I need a new header.

I just realized it today, I mean the one I have is aiight but I want something edgy, something cool and eye catching and self explanatory to an extent...

I need help with this, I don't really have any resources.

So, I figured, I will SOS my blog header needs to the internet universe.

Any ideas? Suggestions? Maybe even email me cool pics or inspiration!!

canadiangirrl@gmail.com

pretty puleeze with a cherry on top!

Oh Em Gee

2009-03-09T14:41:00.008-04:00

Okay so I thought I would throw out a quick post because just a minute ago I almost had a hernia.
Alright, so not really. But I logged into my Blogger account and saw on my dashboard, as usual, the 'Blogs Im Following' tab. But when I went to look at the latest posts of the blogs I do follow, there was nothing there. It was not that it had not loaded yet, because it had, and it said that I was NOT following any blogs and "heres how to follow a blog blah blah blah..."
"W-W-What?" was what I said. (no literally I did, ask the dust bunnies)
I know some of the urls for the blogs I like, but it is just so convenient that I can click a button and go right to it. Call me lazy.
So I went about business as usual and then went back to my dashboard.
PHEW!!
They are back. And oddly enough, I now appreciate the little "Blogs Im Following" tab.
And I thought. Well lets share with the world some of the blogs I enjoy. :)

Working Girl - I love love LOVE this blog. Working Girl 1 and Working Girl 2 share with the world their adventures, exciting or not, in the working world, as well as the occasional gossip. I believe they are positively contributing to women who read their blog by giving helpful advice as well as a nice dose of laughter. Props WG1 &WG2.

The 411 On Everything Glam - A fun beauty blog I drop by to get my cosmetic fix.

Almost Stylish - More than almost stylish, I would say definitely stylish, but a cute throwback to the Almost Famous movie phrase. It is a girl from Germany (or maybe Austria?) either way she speaks German (I am pretty sure she is, but feel free to correct!) who blogs about her daily outfits and other fashion tidbits.

Cake Wrecks -Now for a girl who loves cake comes a nice kick, a blog about cake success and disasters with an enjoyable comedic twist!

Cupcakes and Yellow Nailpolish - a fellow polyvore whore, Ms M's fashion sense is admirable, and I enjoy her quirky little stories and fun fashion collages.

La Dolce Vita- Another beauty blog that I enjoy because of its uniqueness and fun bold ideas.

Why Women Hate Men- the title speaks for itself, it is a hands down hilarious blog about the many far fetched crazy things men have done to get women.

Vintage Lollipops - An undeniable fashion brilliance as well as an infectious love for fashion is a great reason to stalk this blog.

The Vintage Year- a practical and interesting story of a fashionista who has decided not to buy new clothes for a whole year.

These are a few of my current Fabulous Faves, and I am sure there will be many more!

Enjoi!

If I Were To Get A Tattoo

2009-02-27T18:30:00.010-05:00

If I were to get a Tattoo,

What would it be of?
AND
Where would I put it?

So today I dedicated to Googling tattoos.
In my opinion, smaller and more obscure tattoos are the best [at least for me].

I definitely like the ones on the back of the neck, like Rihanna's or Chris Brown's.
Or perhaps a little one tucked behind the ear, or on it in some instances.

These would be very easy to conceal if the need arose.

Maybe a zodiac sign, mine is Gemini as illustrated in the picture to the side. Or maybe an expression of my background with an Irish symbol?

Would a butterfly or flower or cluster of stars be too overrated?
I personally adore the stars, and in some instances a butterfly can be beautiful.

I found the one that says "I'm the toughest girl I know" placed under the breast to be intriguing, but I would never be as brave or brazen enough to commit to a tattoo like that, although I fully commend the woman who did!
A very sexy spot to put a Tattoo would be on the hip, like the one of the stars trailing downwards or the floral design. Or the wrist, it would be easy to hide.

One thing I know for sure is that I would definitely not get a tramp stamp/ass antlers (No Offense to those that Have). A tramp stamp being a (typically horizontally spread) tattoo across the lower back. I just find it a tad tacky and overrated, and I must admit, even though it may not always ring true, it is associated with being, um lets say sexually uninhibited and of loose morals or getting around. I must repeat, this is not always true, simply an observation and opinion from my perspective.

The next issue may be whether or not to apply colour. Colour can be really attractive if done right, but eventually it will fade and have to be re-inked. On the other hand, a plain black tattoo would also eventually need to be re-inked.

However, everything looks good in black, and one should always keep it simple and sexy.

My contemplation continues........

To Tatt or not to Tatt

2009-02-27T16:14:00.004-05:00

To tat or not to Tat... that is the question.
Tattoo, that is.

Origin
Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha(North Africa) and Maori of New Zealand with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Philippines, Borneo, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.
Ötzi the Iceman, dating from the fourth to fifth millennium BC, was found in the Ötz valley in the Alps and had approximately 57 carbon tattoos consisting of simple dots and lines on his lower spine, behind his left knee, and on his right ankle. Other mummies bearing tattoos and dating from the end of the second millennium BC have been discovered, such as the Mummy of Amunet from Ancient Egypt. Tattooing in the Western world today has its origins in Polynesia, and in the discovery of tatau by eighteenth century explorers. The Polynesian practice became popular among European sailors, before spreading to Western societies generally.
Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts. The symbolism and impact of tattoos varies in different places and cultures.
Today, people choose to be tattooed for cosmetic, sentimental/memorial, religious, identification, and medical reasons.

The Facts
The National Geographic News stated that 15% of all Americans are tattooed. Details Magazine published a poll that stated 22% of 18-25 year olds have at least one tattoo. It’s also estimated 60% of the tattooed are women.
Buying a tattoo can be an extremely important decision, and definitely not one to take the least bit lightly. First of all, tattoos last a really long time. Secondly, you have to look at that tattoo every day of your life. Thirdly, tattoos can be really expensive, so you better make sure you spend your money wisely. And lastly, tattoos are a symbol of your inners self, the ultimate form of self-expression.

The Argument

Cons

And then there's the physical affects of aging to consider. As most people get older the gain a little extra weight and the quality of their skin deteriorates.
That's bad news for most tattoos. Twenty years later they can end up looking stretched, distorted and washed out. This is particularly true of tattoos place on your stomach. And for young women, they also have to consider what pregnancy may do to tattoos located on their stomach.
One of the best places to avoid the problems of weight gain is the lower back. The skin on this part of the body tends to experience less strain in the event of weight gain.
It’s still a fad, and is there anything dumber than doing something permanent to your body because it’s in style?
Those who get tattoos are making a decision to send certain signals to those around them, and those people may react negatively and stereotype you [Stigma].
The human body is beautiful enough without any permanent adornment.
Getting a tattoo may impact your personal or professional life.
Cost of a tattoo. (Money and Pain)
Risk of infection and disease.
Risk of tattoo not turning out how you wanted it.

Possibility of not liking it in a few years.

Pros

As I said earlier, a tattoo can be an outward expression of ones inner self.
Tattoos used for symbolic significance as well as a pure design element on your body give you a chance to stand out in a crowd
Variety of colors, sizes, shapes and designs definitely add up to the positive side of tattoos. You can access innumerable designs if you do a search of magazines, journals, libraries or the internet, which is one of the biggest resources for tattoo designs.
Tattoos can be removed (by laser treatment), however it is painful and expensive.
If it has a meaning or a story, it can be a great topic of conversation, and it will be a reminder and a memory.

I keep flipping back and forth between wanting a tattoo (in the distant future) and not. Both of the arguments presented are very debatable, and both weigh in heavily on my decision.

I believe that as long as a tattoo has meaning to someone, a story or memo or symbolic, then it is justified. Some people get stupid tattoos that they think are hilarious now, but I am sure that in the near future they will greatly regret them.

[ see WWHM Presents Special Edition II: Bad Tattoos]

Its funny, but at the same time quite sad and pathetic.

If I were ever to permantly ink my body with art, I would be absolutely sure I would love it forever, never regret it, place it in a spot that can easily be covered, and be sure the actual tattoo has personal unique meaning to me.

Real Women have Curves

2009-02-18T13:01:00.007-05:00

There has been much controversy in the tabloids about many celebrities' weights, ranging from thick to thin, and all negative.

The sad part about this is that they truly believe how badly they treat their bodies will not affect others. they are so wrong. Teenage girls, kids, women, and even their children if any, take this as a cue to what is 'trendy' and what one is supposed to look like.

Eating Disorders and the obsesssion to be skinny have extrapolated over the past few years, and we all have to stand together and fight it. Fight against this unhealthy body image, educate ourselves about nutrition and proper exercise and moderation.

Looking at the pictures I collaged above just sickens me. Ew. I know it may be mean to say, but they must realize that they look like little boys with wigs on, not beautiful women in their prime. They look incredibly unhealthy, sickly even. It makes me want to invite them over to my house for some ice cream, chocolate, burgers, and all that good stuff. This may be weird to say, but just looking at them makes me hungry, no not to eat them, but, I feel like I can feel their hunger you know? LOL.

I can just imagine how Paris would’ve responded to this: “Anna Rexic? Who’s she?”

A few curves -- as sported by Banks, Kate Winslet, Beyonce and Drew Barrymore tend to be easier on the eyes than the my-skeleton-is-trying-to-escape-my-body look increasingly sported by starlets like Nicole Richie, Victoria Beckham, the Olsen twins, Keira Knightley,

Says Tyra Banks:
"I get so much mail from young girls who say, 'I look up to you, you're not as skinny as everyone else, I think you're beautiful.' So when they say that my body is 'ugly' and 'disgusting,' what does that make those girls feel like?"

You tell'em Tyra. I just love her, and how she has taken a stand against the media on this hot topic. She really does use her show for the better, getting her message out there that what she looks like is not bad, that she is healthy, and that curves are sexy. Embrace your body. Love yourself and take care of yourself.

I even have my own body image story.
I have learned from a young age that eating healthy is vital. I did go through a phase where I was not as healthy as I should have been, and I felt pressure to lose weight because my 'curves were not cool.'

Since I was in grade five I developed wider hips, boobs, and a butt. As a dancer my thighs were strong and thick, and as a figure skater my calfs were big and lean. Nothing was skinny about me, well except my arms [haha].

I had a friend who was just stick thin (naturally, and because she had not hit puberty until years after I had), and she always made fun of me because I 'had a big butt' or my boobs were big. Not my fault really, I exercised alot and was always involved in one physical activity or another, and always ate very healthy, growing up on a farm and all. Plus my grandma would just not have us being 'scrawny', because just like the Mom off of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' she would 'snap us like chickens.'

As a kid, I was a very picky eater, and quite scrawny. I would be full just by eating a half of a Pizza Pop! My baby sitter and my mom called me chicken legs. So I ate more, alot more. But that consisted of tomatoes, chocolate milk, and apples. Nothing bad, I just hit puberty one summer, and perhaps was a little scared and shocked by this new body of mine.

Even some boys teased me about my bubble butt in grade 8. It made me feel awful and so embarrassed.

But you know what?

Eventually those boys came to, well, lets say appreciate those new curves. Because like all boys who have hit puberty, boobs and butts are sexy.

And, even though it may be a stupid reason, I began to accept and love my body.

And that skinny girl who was still my friend, well I think that she was jealous all along, and that is why she made fun of my voluptuous figure, because I began to take the attention of the boys.

Well, what can I say. Curves won.

And now, I eat alot, most of the time uber healthy, but sometimes I cheat. I love chocolate, and Wendys french fries and frostys. I also love Dairy Queen.

And you know what?

I don't care. Because when I go to the beach. I am the one the guys are checkin out, not those skinny chicks beside me who stare at me and refuse to eat infront of people.

Because the one I am trying to impress is me. Its about how I feel about myself, how healthy I feel, and just downright indulging myself every once in a while, not afraid of those few extra calories.

I have declared Body Peace.

Follow the lead started by starlets like Beyonce and Tyra, as well as Dove's campaign for real beauty.

So why don't you?

Because we are all beautiful, we are sexy.

Love your curves. <3

Les Danseurs

2009-02-17T19:18:00.009-05:00

Fashion inspired by the world of dance.

Movement, beauty, emotion, passion...

At the age of five my Mom enrolled me in our local dance studio. I took classes of jazz, tap, acro, and ballet. I will be the first to admit that I wasn't the most graceful, and my turnout not so great, but I had heart and determination as well as flexibility and strength.
This attitude spilled over into my daily life, as well as into my fashion sense.
For me, it was just easy to go to school in my pink tights with body suit underneath, it just made changing that much quicker.
[Cue phonebooth, young Canadian Girl takes off tshirt and jeans to reveal... Ballet Babe!]
Lol...
After I switched dance studios (a move to a larger city and better academy), my friends and I would waltz over to the mall across the way in our dance shorts, black/white/pink tights and a cute shirt or sweater thrown over top. Sometimes you might have even caught us with our leg warmers on. It could be a really classic ballet look with the pinks tights paired with flats and a hoodie but could easily change to a freer rebellious style with black tights ripped at the knee paired with black shorts and a tee.
As we all can see, eventually this style caught on, and everyone was wearing ballet flats and knock-off Capezio tights or leggings. Even leg warmers were revived. I have even seen American Apparel ads sporting a ballet bodysuit/ leotard.
This just goes to show how much of an influence this classical and reknowned dance sector has in the fashion world.
And I can't blame or hate on the people who jumped onto the ballet wagon, and even made it their own and gave it new angles and twists (some people even went as far to wear [fake] tutus!), because it is so darn cute and easy to throw together a ballet outfit.

Ballet - by canadiangirrl on Polyvore.com

California Dreamin'

2009-02-17T19:17:00.004-05:00

Here is a little fashion spread, inpired by the laid back and cool vibe of So Cal.

California - by Annie' on Polyvore.com

Californian Hipster - by Alexus Zabel on Polyvore.com

I ♥ CALIFORNIA! - by Imani DioR[i need a group logo!] on Polyvore.com

Americas Best Dance Crew

2009-02-17T15:21:00.009-05:00

Among the reality competition shows, Randy Jackson Presents Americas Best Dance Crew is definitely in my top five.

Having been a dancer for about ten years, I definitely have an appreciation for it.

Some of my personal faves have been JabbaWockeez, Kabba Modern, Break Skate, Beat Freakz, Strikers All Stars, Super Crew, Supreme Soul, Dynamic Edition, and Quest.

Maybe thats a big list? But there have been three great seasons. The JabbaWockeez were the first season winners, adorable with or without their masks. They always came up with versatile and unique choreography as well as tricks, and those shirts are just so cool. I truly wish I had a JabbaWockeez shirt. My second favourite of Season 1 ABDC was definitely Kabba Modern, and in a close third was Break Skate. All three of these crews had their own unique elements, JabbaWockeez had the masks, Kabba Modern had isolated hand choreography, and Break Skate, well it was break dancing on roller skates, how much cooler could you get?
The best routines definitely came from the Micheal Jackson inspired week, JabbaWockeeze without a doubt being my favourite with 'Billy Jean'. LOVED IT <3

And their Tshirts. I want one. Two maybe. So Sick.

Season Two faves? A bit tough, but probably Supreme Soul tied up with Super Crew, even though Super Crew won, I believe they are both great crews.

ABDC Season 3 promises to be very competitive and unique, each team having an edge. There is so much diversity between competitors, (dance diversity of course).

I am proud to say that ABDC is now embracing dance styles other than that of JUST Hip Hop or Break Dancing. The judges like Lil Mama and Shane Sparks, have been, in the past, very rigid when it came to being more open to other dance styles. 'Ya'll need more hip hop. . .'

I really do not like Lil Mama, just for this reason.

She is so close-minded, and, for lack of a better word, stupid.

I could do a better job of judging these crews than she could, honestly. She is only one year older than I, and I have way more dance background and experience in many areas, not just dancing in the streets of Brooklyn or rapping.

I really hate that she, and others like her, have to pidgeon hole dancing to be directly related to the hip hop style.

Maybe if she did her research she would know it is quite new compared to the many other types of dancing.

It makes sense that Jc Chasez and Shane Sparks are judges, but Lil Mama. Come on.

She is an idiot. Like telling those cloggers (I call them tap dancers) that they need more hip hop?

HELLOOO? Its called Americas Best DANCE Crew, Dance, not Americas Best Hip Hop Crew.

And props to JC for saying so. You tell em. I just wanted to crawl through the tv and smack her.

She is so dumb and ignorant. They are getting an under educated (dance wise anyways), under experienced kid to judge.

In my opinion this is an insult to Shane and JC, they have experience and then they plop this stupid little girl at the judges table between them with crazy rhinestones and outfits that makes you think she cares more about her style and outfits for the show than about educating herself upon what she is judging. And not just that, but she can't even speak English properly.

Like ya'll needa hiddit reel hard, ya kno? Fo Sho. Know wha I meeen?

Not cool. It is a joke, She is a joke. Who is she trying to impress? Im not usually the kind to "hate on celebs", I hate on people who think they got 'it' and they really don't. She is overconfident in her talents [or lack thereof]. Yah, I went there. She really isn't as hardcore as she thinks.

Plus she is really immature, she can't just objectively critique a crew, she has to compare and down talk. What a dumb little B!&#H!

Lets switch it around. Lets have a dancer judge her [c]rapping skills like she judges their dancing skills. Hmm.

She claims she was raised on the streets. Oh Bull$&!*! She is 19 now, and has been on ABDC for each season, so retroactive about 2 or 3 years. And before that when she attempted a career, so 16 or 17.

You haven't been there very long, and you can really stop acting like life is so hard.

Really, it can be much worse. Think of others before you act like you had it tough.

I just know I am not alone. Really, Im Not. Google "I Hate Lil Mama" and read what you find.

Dont act surprised.

This judging stint is only a way to respark her career after her album failure.

Ooh. I went there again.!

Moving on from my Lil Mama Rant (I really needed to get that off of my chest).......

(goose-fra-baaaaa...........)

This season we have the uber talented tap dancers, who have up until this moment been underestimated in the general public. As a prior tapper, I can really appreciate their talents, infused with great choreography as well as a bit of a hip hop vibe.

Strikers All Stars hit it hard, great choreography and versatility.

Quest and Beat Freakz, a bit more hip hop than the rest, are among my faves.

This season also has a heavy cross-over from So You Think You Can Dance. Quest Crew's Ryan Conferido was a season 1 finalist, Hok and D-Trix (Dominic) were season 3 finalists. Also, clogger Brandon Norris of Dynamic Edition was heavily featured during the season 3 try-outs of SYTYCD and performed at the season finale. Judge Shane Sparks has also judged and choreographed for numerous seasons of SYTYCD. Also included are the Beat Freaks which consist of a group with many professional dancers namely Rino Nakasone, formerly of the Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Girls.

One of the teams I had an eye on that I actually really enjoyed were the Puerto Rico natives with a splash of salsa [dancing] was G.O.P Dance Crew. Unfortunately, this crew as well as Boxcuttuhz and Fly Khicks were in the bottom three for a sudden death dance off, resulting in G.O.P heading home.

Personally I thought Boxcuttuhz sucked hard and should have been the first to go home.

What gets me is how Fly Khicks has been in the bottom 3 times, and still survive. Its not that they are bad, but they are just the one forgetable crew.

Lets make a prediction,

Season Three winner will be Beat Freaks.

"We are an all styles crew, so we teach each other" says Out There. Adds Lockn'Key, "This is a well-rounded group of women. We have B- girling, freestyle, hip-hop, popping, locking, house salsa, jazz, ballet, you name it." Plus, says Rino, "We love to laugh and to have fun."

All-Girl Crew, All the way to the end. Representin!!!

chyyeaaah!

Ickk

2009-02-17T15:14:00.002-05:00

I feel so.. Ick.

You know when you just feel sick.

Stuffy, head ache, etc.

Sick..... and on top of that Auntie Flo is visiting

Great.

I do have a few secrets to combat these sickness blues.

So I thought that now would be the perfect time to share them.

Gargling with salt water. This is a trick my Hungarian Grandma told me to do. It acts like an anti-bacterial mouth wash. Its about a half cup of really hot water (not boiling, just very warm) with about a tablespoon of salt dissolved in it. Now gargle until this concoction is all gone. Even swallow a little. It really helps with sore throats, strep throat, and tonsillitus.

"Hot Toddy"--> Boil water like you would make a tea. In mug, pour/ squeeze about 3-5 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of liquid honey. Let this dissolve in the boiling water once poured into the cup. Stir. Enjoy. The honey coats the throat, so it does not feel as scratchy, and the honey is a natural anit bacterial agent. The lemon juice breaks up the phlegm and is an astringent for your body.

Ice Cream. No longer just an excuse to indulge, but it does a great job of numbing the throat and is easy to swallow. If you are lactose intolerant jello or a smoothie is a great alternative.

Vitamin C. This little vitamin can really boost the immune system and kick those anti-bodies into gear so they can combat sickness. Take one daily, and drink orange juice and eat fruits high in vitamin C, like kiwi, oranges, and grape fruits.

Amino Acids. You can take an amino acid supplement, a pill, that will help your body recover from illness, it can make you feel alot better fast!

Ginger. If you have the stomach flu, the best thing to do is to let it pass over. But it is best to eat ginger because it naturally soothes the tummy. What I eat is chocolate covered ginger, sort of cheating, but I love it.

Water. Drink a lot of water to keep your body hydrated and to flush out the bad germs and sickness. If you have the flu you have to rehydrate your body after throwing up.

Salted Soda Crackers. Light, easy to eat. Settles the stomach and is cheap too.

Ginger Ale. also settles the tummy when it is very upset or when you are nauseated.

Sleep. During your sleep your body does it best repair work, thus healing the body more efficiently and faster. So catch up on those Zzzzz's!

Pajamas. just kick back, relax, and watch the price is right in your oversized comfy clothes.

Add your own tried and true tricks to combatting sickness!

Happy Birthday Charles Darwin

2009-02-13T15:55:00.005-05:00

Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday Charles Darwin.

Happy Birthday to You.

Are you 1,

Are you 2,

........

Nevermind.

Happy 200th Birthday Charles!

Okay... So I am a little belated,

His birthday was February 12th,

but I still want to wish his skeleton well. :)

This is among my favourite brilliant men of the world,

He was the man who developed the world famous theory of natural selection,

which basically means evolution of species.

His magnificent scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, providing logical explanation for the diversity of life.

Before Darwins publications on the matter, the general public believed in the biblical verson of divine creation.

In the wake of Darwin’s 1859 controversial publication ‘Origin of Species’ some Christian believers and theologians began to see science as a threat to their faith. On the other hand, some scientists also began to see religion as a threat to scientific freedom.

This brings us to present day debates as to whether creationism ought to be taught in science classes across North America, on equal ground with evolution.

I believe that no it should not, the bible has no right to attempt to thrust a Bible based subject into school curriculum and say it is as equally true as evolution.

However, I have done extensive research, as I did have to write a 2000 word essay [which ended up being 2600 words :s] on the topic, but I won't get into specifics.
>>>>

>>>

Anyway.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!

Valentines Day <3

2009-02-12T20:23:00.008-05:00

Valentines day

a day of love, romance, flowers, and the grandest of sincere gestures....

or is it?

Some people have taken an anti- Valentines approach to February 14th.

Perhaps because they believe that they would be jumping the bandwagon by contributing to the near 15 million (or billion ?) dollar industry based around this day of alleged romance.

Perhaps it seems a tad contrived, obligatory, to participate in this corporate controlled 'love' day.

It is perspective.

I believe that one can still participate in the tradition that is known to be Valentines Day while not breaking the bank and feel like a sheep controlled by Hallamark and the big floral and chocolate industries.

Just follow the rule of KISS. Not real kissing, but the fashion and cosmetic rule that can be applied to everyday professional and casual life.

Keep It Simple [Stupid]

I personally prefer Keep It Simple & Sexy.

Either way, just go back to the basics.

Valentines Day should be a day where it is not assigned to the couples, but can be for everyone. Singles, Families, Friends, and romantic partners as well.

Love everyone; friends, family, partners, yourself, your life.

It can simply be a day where you let those who matter most to you, know that you care!

It can be a day where you take a step back from the hustle and bustle of every day life, and appreciate those around you, as well as yourself and the life you are living.

Don't take anything or anyone for granted.

Make those pillsbury cookies with the heart in the centre and bring them to the office and leave it in the lunchroom, or take them to your neighbour.

Buy cute little kiddy Valentines cards and hand them out to your friends, family.

Who cares if it is immature, because that will not be the focus of the recipient, it will be the gesture of appreciation and like/love.

You can give your closest friends a rose each, or break tradition and hand deliver daisies or lilies!

Even writing a short note, email, text, send a eValentine! Make a phone call!

Treat yourself, have a spa day, at home or the real thing.

Go out with your single friends and live it up instead of sitting at home wallowing in your loneliness thinking about your ex's watching sappy movies and drowning yourself with a pint of Ben and Jerrys Rocky Road.

It won't take alot of time, and it won't bust your wallet,

but you can spread the love.

Feeeellll the Loveeee.

Im really not trying to preach or get cheesy,

but Valentines Day can be a great day.

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Rainy Wear... Don't Be A Wash-Up Fashionista

2009-02-12T13:08:00.009-05:00

Sex and the City Movie

2009-02-10T19:58:00.002-05:00

A number two is on the way!

SO excited!

I love the first SATC movie, all of it, right up to the hundreds of shoes they wore on their feet.

Now how will they continue it...?

How will Carrie and Bigs marriage survive?

Exciting!

Sex and the City

2009-02-10T19:48:00.004-05:00

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I'm not exactly from the generation when this began but, via my boyfriend's mother's sex and the city season collection I was hooked.

I have seen nearly every episode.

And the movie. The movie is amazing! But perhaps more on that topic in another post!

I just love the clothes, and the shoes?!

To die for!

The Brownie Batter Blizzard

2009-02-10T19:00:00.009-05:00

An edible confection that is literally Heaven on Earth, a treat for the tastebuds that is godly.

And as you take that first bite you contemplate as to whether you have had to give up your soul to the devil for such a delectable taste.

Or, you could have driven to Dairy Queen for the Brownie Batter Blizzard.

It was one summer evening, one of those where there is a warm breeze and it just screams summer. My sister and I waltz into our local DQ, pondering over their selection.

I looked up to the Blizzard of the month sign, and saw Heaven.

A ray of light dawned upon the spot I stood, and angels sang 'Hallelujah!'

I ordered myself a medium, and my sister followed my lead.

We darted outside, and each raised the red spoons and dipped into the Blizzard.

We had tasted the most beautiful food ever to be consumed.

I could taste the thick brownie batter in the ice cream, 'Mmmmm,'

it reminded me of homemade brownie batter when you fight over who gets to lick the bowl or the spatula.

My eyes nearly rolling into the back of my head, 'ahhhhhh'

It was that good.

Like sex in a cup. Yum.

I did some research and found the nutrition facts of this amazing treat.

O-M-G. Literally. WOW.

Over a thousand calories, a ton of fat and almost 200 grams of carbs! Now I'm not obsessive about calorie counting or worried about gaining weight, but I am a healthy eater and I like to watch my figure, you know, for bikini season.
Is it really worth it? I say, yes. But only every once in a while. This way I will never get tired of it right?
.........

However, as much as I would love to say I gorged myself on this delicasy a million times over the summer, I did not. I had it twice.

I was massively disappointed (and even that is an understatement) when I cheerfully ordered a medium Brownie Batter Blizzard with pride, craving that gooey brownie batter and those delicious brownie chunks, when I was turned down.

My heart sank to the floor. Broken.

"Wh-What?" I managed to stammer. I was unfortunately brought back to reality as the DQ clerk explained to me that they no longer offered it there. It was only on for a month, but he was more than glad to tell me of the Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard.

On top of my disappointment my stomach flipped,

I hate cheesecake.

Canadian Playmates

2009-02-09T14:02:00.010-05:00

"Canadian fashion model Jayde Nicole, 22, was named Playboy's 2008 Playmate of the Year at a luncheon yesterday at the Playboy Mansion, winning her a nude spread in the June issue, a 2008 Cadillac CTS, and $100,000 in prize money

-Huffington Post

I was just cruising the net and though that this was pretty cool. A Canadian girl in the Playboy Mansion, pretty cool, and even winning Playmate of the year.

Say what you want, but I am proud. I mean, it doesn't really matter that her profession is exactly conservative. Canadian girls are hot. Props to Jayde Nicole, and I really love her dress, it is absolutely adorable. Thats really what caught my eye and led me to this link, I was not looking up playmates. Ahem. Just to make things clear.

Respect, that’s what the tattoo says on her pubic-hill. It’s written in black, old-english letters, her words about the tattoo:
I put it there so I could hide it and continue to do modeling. I got it when I left a bad relationship to remind myself that I deserved more and not to let ANYONE push you around and treat you poorly! This is very important, not just for girls, but for everyone!!!

Perhaps a tad inappropriate, but nonetheless interesting and it has a good story behind it.

So I read on about Canadian playmates and found myself some interesting little tidbits!

It wasn’t long ago that Canadians were viewed as little more than hewers of wood and drawers of water. Fortunately, that perception began changing in the late 20th century when some of our most voluptuous native daughters began appearing in the pages of Playboy magazine. Now, several decades later, our home and native land is celebrated around the world for producing some of the most mouthwatering glamour models to ever strike a pose. (askmen.com)

Here are just a few of our gorgeous Playmates:

Brooke Berry Tailor James

Shannon Tweed [ she is married to Gene Simmons, how cool is that?]

Pamela Anderson [Baywatch,....]

I'm Dreaming of Somewhere-Nice-N-Warm.....

2009-02-08T12:43:00.007-05:00

Like I have said, when winter strikes, deal with it.
So I have designed my most adorable winter wear, gone sledding, thought of snowboarding but cancelled due to lack of funds, shovelled, made a fabulous snow chica, and shovelled some more.
But all I can think of now is how much I wish it were summer.

When I can lay on the beach scantily clad in my cute little bikini and oversized sunglasses.
Like what I did this past summer in Cuba. I went with my boyfriend and it was amazing.
Especially because I had never even been on an airplane!! Very Exciting. I tanned
( or what I could call tanning, My pale skin makes it impossible to gain a lovely bronzed appearance)
I went into the ocean ( and swallowed some salt water AND got salt water in my eyes. Bad Idea)
I pigged out on the buffet ( and learned that I should not drink the juice, just bottled water)
Met these lovely and nice British girls, as well as another British family, who were there with their family.
took a ton of pictures,
and RELAAAAXED...
*sigh*.. those summer nights (cue John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease)
flashback done.
And I look out the window and wish that the sun today would melt away all of the snow
and the beach would call my name to the golden sand and warm waters.

Fashionably Winter

2009-02-08T12:39:00.008-05:00

It has been deathly cold here in little town, Canada.

Blizzards one day, sunshine the next, and then rain and slush that freezes into overnight death traps!

Since one cannot control this dire weather, you must cope, maybe even have fun with it.

So, I made up a few really adorable outfits where I am comfortably warm, all the while not sacrificing fashion in the least!

I will post them up, and you can tell me what you think.

Even email me some of your fave winter looks and I might just post it in a later post!

canadiangirrl@gmail.com

Here are some things I googled for inspiration:

[above photo: Michael Kors fall/winter line 2008)

[Emu Australia boots < . > LC with fringed Emus]

[Uggs, can match anything, dressed up or comfy and almost any colour too! ]

Canada, EH?

2009-01-30T19:25:00.005-05:00

"With the 2010 Olympic Winter Games coming to Canada, people from around the world are starting to prepare to visit our fine country. Naturally, they want to know what they're getting themselves into if they have never visited Canada before. Here are some REAL questions that were posted on the International Tourism website:
1. I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow? (England) (Oh my goodness. Canada is one of the largest exporters of grains in the world, grown from a plant. If we can't grow it outside we grow it inside. Get it? A Hydroponic House or Hot House. Duh. How do you do it England?)
2. Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA) (Seriously. We are your neighbours. We see polar bears in the streets as often as you do.)
3. I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto - can I follow the Railroad tracks? (Sweden) (Thats a cross country trek, and it would take about the same amount of time if you wanted to walk from the edge of France to the edge of Germany and back. So, months to walk, If you have that kind of time. You could take a plane or even the train)
4. Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada? (Sweden) (hahahahahah! Is it safe to wear my yodelling wear in Sweden?)
5. Are there any ATM's in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton & Halifax? (England) (That would probably entail hundreds of thousands of ATM locations. )
6. Can you give me some information on Hippo racing in Canada? (USA) (We don't have Hippos. I suggest trying that in Africa. However we do have a selection of beaver, polar bear, and sled dog racing....[please note sarcasm])
7. Which direction is North in Canada? (USA) (What a dolt question. Why don't you pull the compass out of your ignorant butt and use it? Its the same way in any other place in the world. Derr.)
8. Can I bring cutlery into Canada? (England) (Go right ahead, Since we use our fingers to eat with, us primitives. You may wanna bring toilet paper too, we don't have that either)
9. Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany) (No.. We just smell naturally great. We don't use deodorant either, we like to be all natural. Ahem. Spritz spritz of my Dolce & Gabbana perfume. Do the Nazis still rule Germany?)
10. I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Where can I sell it in Canada? (USA) (Yes.. we are just that stupid. Why not try to sell as bags of our own shit?)
11. Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female population is smaller that the male population? (Italy) (Oooh, looks like we have a European jiggelo, us Canadian women are totally incapable of resisting your charms. We have no brains to decode cheeseballs... Although, unless you are gay or a woman, I dont understand why you would want men to outnumber women)
12. Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? (USA) (Umm.. yes a whole month earlier than Americans though.. Like, duh, do you)
13. Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round? (Germany) (We have tenfold the amount of farms and animals in Canada than in Europe. seriously? Yes of course we do!)
14. I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget it's name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. (USA) (its called a moose?)
15. Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA) (We speak two languages, French and English, and I would confidently say that the vast majority of the population can speak English... Does everyone in the USA speak idiot. Obviously not.)

I pondered this a little while, mulling it over in my mind as I drank Molsen Canadian beer, further analyzing it as I drowned my flapjacks in a pint of maple syrup.

As I pulled on my toque and made my way out of my igloo to my polar bear, Jack, I pondered why anyone could possibly believe any of these stereotypes.
Okay, okay.
I am exaggerating, I didn't do any of that, except maybe the maple syrup part.
But that part about the horse with horns, I laughed out loud for a day.

A publication from nationalstereotypes.com pretty much sums up what a stereotypical Canadian would be like:

"Canadians would definitely live in igloos, wear funny hats and eat blubber if the stereotypes were true. They would all wear toques, use PeltPal instead of PayPal and their only store would be The Hudson's Bay Trading Post. Canadians would be born knowing how to play hockey already and would have access to snow-covered ski hills all year round. Everybody would surely know Bill from Toronto if all stereotypes about Canada were true. All law enforcement officers would look like Mounties. Canadians would all wear lumberjack shirts and would be able to drive from the Rockies to Niagara Falls in one day. Electricity and water would be a dream to many people, to buy anything modern a Canadian would have to go to the USA on a voyageur canoe across the Great Lakes... Oh and of course if all Canadian stereotypes were truth, Canadians would end all their sentences (most of them in French) in 'eh'."

To correct a few common misconceptions:

We have four full seasons, ranging in temperature that is definitely above freezing. We do NOT live in an eternal winter world.
We do NOT all play hockey, some of us might just prefer soccer or even football. Heaven forbid we enjoy other sports and have other skills!
We are not perfect law-abiding people. Shit goes down here too, and it can get pretty bad.
We RARELY end our sentences with the word 'eh', Most people I know only do when 'foreign' (non-Canadian) are around, just for kicks. (hey we enjoy getting some laughs)
We Do NOT constantly consume blubber, flapjacks, maple syrup, or bacon.
We Do NOT wear lumberjack plaid shirts, or dress up like mounties or 'Eskimos' (proper term is Inuits).
We Do NOT have a President. We have a Prime Minister. And no it is not Wayne Gretzky.
THE IGLOO ISSUE: I would say less than an eighth of a percent of Canada's population live in this primitive snow-based dwelling. We live in houses just like yours, with electricity and running water to boot!

Can anyone else throw some ridiculous Canadian (or other) stereotypes at me?

Canadian Girl

2009-01-30T13:06:00.000-05:00

Cause I'll be your Canadian girl,

Canadian girl.!

Hello Blog and eLurker World!

This Canadian Girl is a lovely mix, (what Canadian is not?), that consists of half Irish, part Hungarian, part Italian.

I love to read almost anything I can get my hands on, and I love bacon and maple syrup.

I grew up in a small Canadian town, very kitschy and atypical, much like Stars Hollow from Gilmour Girls (a show of which I watch re-runs religiously).

A few years back my father left our family, (I have many siblings, 5 actually) and it has been a little rough, but my mom stuck with it, and here we are

Waiting in that limbo between university and high school.

Waiting for life to happen,

xoxo

Canadian Girl