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Thursday, April 4, 2013

This or That: Pink Dress.

The boyfriend's brother is getting married this summer and I have yet to decide what style of dress I want to wear. I honestly haven't been to many weddings, so I really have no idea what dress would be more appropriate? The wedding is at the end of July, so I still have lots of time to decide, but I don't want to leave it to the last minute. Part of me would love a simple black dress, but I think a pink dress would be more fun?!

Suggestions? Thoughts?

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The Bloglovin Collective - Blog Hop!

Welcome to the weekly Bloglovin Collective party!
There are many out there in Blogland like it, but this is THE Bloglovin' hop you do not want to miss.

YOUR HOST:
Bre @ Peacoats & Plaid

CO-HOSTS:
April @ Hearts on Guard
Ashley @ Horseshoes and Pearls
Mariely @ Sensational Creations
Harley & Jane @ Harley and Jane
Lauren @ The Albrechts Blog
Chelsea @ Life Unpublished
Tara @ Penniless Socialite

**Co-hosting slots are filled until May 16th**
Send me an email at peacoatsnplaid(at)gmail(dot)com if you want to get on the list

6 Weird Things About Me!

I really enjoyed reading Heather's top 10 'heather-ism's post yesterday that I thought I would take this opportunity today to list six weird things about me....!

I am addicted to my lip balm. It goes everywhere with me, and if I lose it along the way, all hell breaks loose. I may even have a few back-up's hidden in a drawer in case of emergency.

I always have to pee. ALWAYS. I seriously think that I have the world's smallest bladder, even though I know I don't. The last time I had an ultrasound done, I asked the lady and she told me that my bladder was just in a different position, thus why I always have to pee. Anyways ... if I know that I am not going to be around a washroom for a period of time, I will not allow myself to drink anything. Especially soda pop.

I am a very fussy eater and I hate trying new foods. I will always tell my boyfriend that I don't like something and he will always ask me "have you actually tried it before?" ... normally the answer is 'no.' I have gotten slightly better over the past few years, thanks to him, but he still has a tough time convincing me that I will like whatever it is he wants me to try. The perfect example, broccoli. Yuck!

I hate wearing socks that have little bits at the end, so it feels like you have something in your sock. It's been like this for a long, long time. It used to drive my mom nuts when buying me new socks!

5. I always have to sleep on the side of the bed that is away from the window. I used to have these weird nightmares about my bedroom window getting broken into, glass landing on me, etc. It doesn't matter where were are, I always subconsciously pick that the same side.

I used to have 3 piercings in each of my ear lobes, but now only have two, and not the normal two (see photo above). The bottom hole on one of my earlobes was totally off, and way too low compared to the other one. I could never wear dangling earrings because I thought it looked too funny. As I was somewhat young'ish when I got the other holes pierced, I didn't realize this and by that time, I was out of luck. A few years ago I just ended up taking the bottom ones out and never put them back in. Maybe one day I will take out the current piercings and get the bottom of my ear lobe re-pierced. Seems like a lot of effort so I don't worry too much about it.

What are your weird things?

ps. I am co-hosting the bloglovin' collective blog-hop tonight/tomorrow (depending on your time zone).

Monday, April 1, 2013

Weekly Wrap-Up.

After the crazyness that was last week, we had a wonderful and relaxing Easter weekend -- I even managed to get 3 days off!! While I had a day off on Friday, which I honestly don't remember what we did because I was so beyond exhausted from Thursday, I did have to go to work on Saturday. Work on Saturday was very busy and I had a lot to cram into 9 hours. Thankfully I had Sunday and Monday off as well.

The weather here has been absolutely beautiful and warm.. like wear my shorts, t-shirt and sandals warm! Yesterday and today we made a point to get outside and enjoy this weather. I may even have a slight burn on my forehead. My mom had us over for Easter dinner on Sunday - yum, yum, yum! She made the most delicious roast beef, roast potatoes and yorkshire pudding!

Favorite Snapshots:
+ Beautiful sunshine and warm weather here in Vancouver, BC.
+ Added a new houseplant to our current collection.
+ The Easter bunny found his way into our apartment. I love Easter chocolate.
+ The Easter bunny also brought us some beautiful outdoor plants.

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Favorite Posts:

+ The Social Media Health Check you need to have by Fat Mum Slim.

+ April 2013 Photo a Day by Fat Mum Slim.

Life Lately:

+ Work, work work ... I am pretty boring right now. I will be working every single day in April, no days off (besides today, Monday, April 1st).

+ Started drinking lactose free milk because I had a sneaking suspicion that I was lactose intolerant. What a difference! Goodbye stomach ache!

+ We have been slacking with the exercise, but I am hopeful that we will do better in April. Baby steps. On the bright side, I have lost a few pounds and am down to 129! I would like to be 115 by the end of June.

Recipes I want to try:

+ 13 Weight Watchers Breakfast Ideas by The Cards We Drew.

+ White Wedding Cupcakes by Design Eat Repeat.

+ Pasta Salad with Smoked Paprika and Bacon by By Wilma.

+ Chicken Bowtie Alfredo by Jessica Who.

+ Slow Cooker Honey Ribs by Six Sisters' Stuff.

Weekly Dinner Menu:

+ Monday: Leftovers - Goulash & pasta.

+ Tuesday: Clubhouse sandwich & salad.

+ Wednesday: Sushi.

+ Thursday: BBQ ribs, fries & salad.

+ Friday: Kraft dinner & salad.

+ Saturday: Chicken, potatoes & salad.

+ Sunday: Roast beef, roast potatoes & yorkshire pudding.

Well, that was my week in a nutshell. How was yours?

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter!