It's been a while...

I hardly know where to begin. Obviously apologies are in order, and I am SO sorry to the 1.5 people (persons?) out there who actually read this. Things sort of fell apart for me this past year, my life seemed to crumble under my feet. When things finally started looking better... Away it went again.

But none of this should matter. This blog should be a place where I can get away from it all. Let it out, vent, move on, relax and create.

So here we are again. Trying hard to be me. It's been a hectic year, but I'll try to condense it to a few pictures and you'll be right up to speed and we can be on our merry way!

Our horse group officially opened the new outdoor arena in the spring!

Even though the summer was windy and a little chilly, I spent much of my time on the water.

I took some riding lessons at the new arena in the fall (it was a blast!!)!!

Sold my baby that I'd only had for a year! (in favour of something a little bigger!)

I discovered love again.

Started a new project...

With a little help from my sister!

(ok, it actually looks pretty different now... this picture was almost 6 months ago!! but you get the idea!)

I had to say good-bye to my puppy <3

She was a good girl.

Tried out the 4x4 in the new car! (works great until you hit the ditch)!

Carried on with the fitness thing. (That's Minutes, Miles and Calories at the top)

I was fortunate to take a ski trip during my first season.

Right into the mountains.

Naturally, I discovered that I am afraid of heights.

Learned a lot on this trip, can't wait to go back!

Found real happiness on the slope :)

And now we're caught up! Here I am, a year on, 25 pounds lighter, halfway done paying off my student debt... and ready for some adventure, starting now!

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Friday Fitness Update!

Oh my gosh... where do I start?!

When I last left you I was sitting at about 153 pounds and I was in love with my ellpitical.

Well I haven't been on the elliptical in about 4 weeks!  But don't worry, I haven't given up on the fitness!

Aren't they purty?

I've started rollerblading!! And I have to tell you... I'm in love.

I haven't skated in almost 8 years, the last time being when I went to a cadet camp where on weekends you could go mountain biking (which I did then too... which I want to take up again too!) or borrow roller blades or go to the canteen or... well, I stopped there because I was able to fill my weekends of the 6 weeks I was there with biking and skating :)

My first ride I just went around in circles for about an hour in  drive way... but that got boring so I struck out on the highway (which is right at the end of my driveway). When I'm feeling "lazy" I o 5km out (and 5 back for a total for 10), and when I'm feeling more adventurous I just give 'er! My furthest so far has been 16.6km out (so a total of 33.2km!!) and because that was on a weekend after a nice healthy brunch, I wasn't even tired after!! (though I was pretty darn sore for 3 days after!!)



I've been documenting my skates with photos of me giving the thumbs up at some landmarks around the area. Of course I haven't taken too many pictures of the places too close by, but that's just so I can save them for when it's pretty and green out!

I bought the skates on April 27th and just changed my first brake today, May 17th!

I can't wait to see how long it takes to go through this brake! (don't worry! I have 3 more before I need to buy more!)

Wish Wednesday ~ #7!!!!

Spring is in the air here in NWO! I can feel it, and I know you'll be able to see it in my list of fancies this wednesday!

This dining room reminds me of a picnic! So light!!

I would die happy if I had stairs like this in my house!!

I don't really have the body shape for a dress like this... but I love it and would wear it all the same!!

And since we're on ModCloth...

Don't these inspire memories of the movie Marie Antoinette??

Isn't this just a gorgeous room? Check out the whole house! So airy and beautiful :)

Just a short one this week! I hadn't been planning on jumping back on the wagon so suddenly, so I wasn't prepared!! More next week!! Promise!

Cheers!!
xoxo,
-Shelly


Links: Flowery Dining Room - ivillage, Stairs - Lynne Knowlton, Dress - ModCloth, Shoes - ModCloth, House - House Of Turquoise,

Long time coming..

I won't bore you with a whole long post full of apologies and excuses, I'll be quick and then we'll be on our way...

I went to Ottawa in February to see my boyfriend of 4.5 years for his birthday. Ottawa is 2000km away from here so I took a week off work and the total cost (not including lost wages) was over $2500.

After I got home (not while I was there), he dumped me.

The end.

This has is taking a long time to get over, but I'm coping. Don't worry about me, I'm a tough chick.

Now, onto regular posts!!

I am very sorry for the delay.

sorry...

Sorry for the delay to anyone out there who actually looks at this... lots of unfortunate things happened immediately after returning from my trip. I will try to post once I've collected myself.

Thanks,
-Shelly