Hey guys, sorry for the radio silence these past couple days; I'm at home sick and really not feeling like doing much but laying in bed watching Netflix--not that I should be doing much, as rest is needed to get better.
Moving around is unpleasant so I mainly go between my bedroom and the kitchen to grab food, which I cannot taste, I might add. I have a terrible sinus cold and this is such bad timing because I'm moving in less than two weeks and have so much packing to do. I know I mentioned last Friday I was running on empty and as it turns out, my body has had enough. It's physically now telling me to slow the f down and rest.
And so, I'm resting, which is boring but needed. I did finish the first season of Orange is the New Black (holy finale!) and going to start the next season as soon as I finish the movie, Kids with Friends. Netflix is my saviour!
I've got Buckley's, an Internet connection and lots of tea & snacks. Thanks for being patient while I'm being a patient and stay tuned for those weekend snaps I promised you.
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As promised, here is the official video from the day I spent at Place d'Orleans mall giving out gift cards and candy.
Related:
* See the behind the scenes video.
I'm running on a close-to-empty tank. I've been go go go for a couple weeks now, barely stopping to take a breath. While I love being busy, and almost wanted this, I'm having a hard time getting a breath in edge wise.
Between my two jobs at work, Styling clients in the evening and weekend, maintaining my blog and YouTube channel, the closet sale, shooting for upcoming posts and another feature with Clearly Contacts, and trying to purge and pack for an impending move that is happening in just over two weeks--omg--it's difficult to squeeze much else in, like cooking, hitting the gym and seeing friends. 1am bedtimes and 7am wake-up calls don't help much #getsomesleepamanda
I know I didn't put a post up yesterday, but after spending the evening furniture shopping and packing, I didn't have it in me to edit photos and write.
The good news is, most of the things going on are positive, exciting things--I get to pack up this place and move to an even better place. I get to help people get dressed and shop and get paid for it. I get to make a little extra money selling off some clothes I'm not feeling anymore. It's all good, it's just time consuming and consuming all of me at the moment.
My weekend plans include packing, bringing some things over to the new place, a birthday celebration for a friend, more packing and hopefully a couple gym sessions to blow off some steam, if even for an hour. Oh, and I gave myself a spray tan & washed my hair--reluctantly--last night; small indulgences to lift spirits for the weekend. Whatever it takes, right?
Hope you all have a great weekend.
I started writing this a couple months ago, but hadn't posted it.... until now:
I've been thinking quite a bit lately about how sad I am going to be when Sarah, my best friend, leaves work for her maternity leave. As we work together, on days when she's not in the office, I'm quickly reminded of how much brighter she makes my days.
That said, it has led me to think about what qualities I truly value in her, as my best friend. To keep this short and sweet, I've narrowed it down to my top three qualities I look for in a best friend:
1. Connection | Without this, there is no effortless friendship. We hit the same wave length and are very similar, despite some of our differences. There is a friendship chemistry at play that is never forced nor created, it's just there.
2. Support | We touched on this in our BFF tag video a few months ago. I know when the world is against me, and I have no where to turn, my best friend will lift me up and support me. Even if the idea to her is crazy, in the moment she will not lecture nor disagree with me for she knows I need to spit it out and get it off my chest. I need to share it and feel validated, and she always does that.
3. Genuine laughter | Sarah is, without a doubt, the funniest gal I know--perfect timing for jokes? Check. Hilarious recounts of stories (even if embellished a little)? She's your girl. Cracking up a room full of people or just one lone person? That's her! She brings real, full bellied laughs to my life everytime we're together. I've tried to pick up some tips from her, in observation, but the truth is, she can bring a smile to my face and laughter to my life like no other, and that is something you just can't force.
What are the top 3 things you look for in a best friend?
Outfit deets:
* Vero Moda top (new!).
* Zara pants (old) which you saw a year ago at my birthday dinner.
* Aldo heels--my favourite pumps right now that I wear at least twice a week. They are still available too in many sizes.
* Accessories: Le Chateau cuff, F21 necklace and Aldo & Spring midi rings.
I'm so excited to share these photos because I'm standing in my future kitchen. I've been dreaming of all the things I want to cook and how clean I will keep the refrigerator. Don't worry though, I'm sure that novelty will wear off real quick and we will be ordering take-out faster than you can say butter chicken.
As March quickly approaches, I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with all the stuff I have to do. I'm becoming super ruthless with items in my closet and the sell/consign/donate pile has grown (check out my closet sale here). That said, my apartment is suffering big time as it feels like I'm drowning in clothes--not a terrible problem, but still. I keep telling myself it's temporary because as of March 1st, I'm going to take any items that don't sell to my favourite consignment store.
We have decided to officially move in the weekend of March 8th and are in the process of doing some furniture shopping. We've decided on a beautiful platform bed and are on the cusp of sealing the deal on a sectional. I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself but mister man wants me to hold off on sharing photos until we are in and settled--but not to worry, I've got befores and afters coming your way soon!
As always, thanks for stopping by and sharing this piece of my life, the comments on my move post were so sweet and supportive. I feel I have real friends in you all, and I read every comment--now, who's coming to the housewarming!?
Photos by Serena Rivard.
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