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Havin fun!

The boyfriend’s race at Ironman Canada was incredible. He squashed his time from last year by a good 30+ minutes despite the monsoon that happened in the mountains. Absolutely out of character for this area….the day prior and day after was 35+ plus. Can’t even imagine how they all did it. More of a recap later as I’m still here in BC, and haven’t been able to get on a computer because haaay I’m on vacay. We’ll be flying to Edmonton later this week to do some shopping. Blogging will resume next week :) Maybe while you’re waiting you can check out some life insurance information? Sure, why not!

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OOTWW + Running info

Since I’m not working and actually on vacation, I decided to still take two OOTWW (outfit of the work week) photos while I was working on Monday and Tuesday. A bit boring, since I was much more excited thinking of my vacation, than heading to work. Obviously.

Aline commented on my blog last week mentioning I should do a workout outfit of the week as well. I’m going to decline that one for now, until I start working out on a regular basis. Soccer has stopped (for me) for this summer season and I don’t run as often as I’d like to anymore. I have an appointment to get my breathing checked in late September, but each time I run I just can’t control my breathing and it makes for a difficult run. It’s also difficult to get motivated. I haven’t seen my friend and running buddy in ages because of it. I keep backing out! Guilt has officially set in ages ago. I do go for runs twice a week though, and I’m going to also try to run frequently while I’m here out west. So, that’s a little update for you all.

I’m off to enjoy some more of my vacation and not buy any industrial supplies!

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At an energy loss

Leading up to my vacation I was mentally exhausted. I always have tons of energy, but putting it to use lately wasn’t happening. I never take naps, because I don’t need to, and I go to bed to get a sufficient amount of sleep every night. But all last week I had to take at least an hour nap after I got home from work. On the weekends, I was sleeping 11 and 12 hours and still going to bed at a regular time.

That’s when I started taking my iron supplements again. Since I don’t like the affect Iron has on my system, I have been taking 1 pill every 2 days rather than one a day. I ended up bringing my pills with me on vacation so I could keep up the good work. I don’t know if I’ll notice any difference in my energy levels since I’m a high energy person as it is, but I hope I don’t feel like I need to take any more naps when I get home!

But I need to get my iron up again as I want to start running more than 2 days a week when I get back home again. Can’t be slacking if I eventually want to do a half mary. But right now I want to cozy up to one of those electric fireplace insert because 17 degrees is a bit chilly for me right now when we’ve been having hot hot weather all summer. :)

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Ironman Canada “vacation” – we have arrived!

Ironman + Vacation doesn’t really go together. Does it. Luckily I am not the one doing the race, so it’s technically my vacation and the Boyf will be on vacay too after race day.

We made it! Hello BC!

So it’s our second day here in British Columbia and the boyf has pre-registered for his THIRD Ironman Canada in 2011. Single women and men should be careful driving on the highways in their fancy rental cars like ours (seen below). Cops will pull ya over unless you have one of the best radar detectors to spot cops, because whether or not you’re here on vacay or not they’ll getcha! Not that we’re speedy or anything, because we certainly aren’t. Just sayin’

Oh MM Gee. It’s okay – it’s a beautiful spot here in Penticton, and I don’t mind coming here for another year. The weather is great and the place looks like a resort town. Mind you the hotels and motels gauge you like nothing else with a minimum of 5 night stay and we’re paying a fortune. In fact, we’re paying more at this motel that has stucco on the walls AND ceiling, than we are for the West Edmonton Mall hotel.

Stucco walls….lol


I have been updating my twitter a million and more times than I have been on here, clearly. So if you want to see what I’m up to all day long on my vacation, check that out – there’s always photo updates of random silly quirky things, for instance: Butt Road, Kelowna.

Our rental car is pretty intense. An eye oggling muscle car, Dodge Challenger which gets a lot of older men giving us thumbs up on the side of the road. It’s a little ridiculous looking!! We can’t stop laughing at it anytime we are about to get in it for a ride.

Sitting inside the enourmous car with so many blind spots. It’s a helluva time to park this beast too!

It’s also not very comfortable to rest your arm out the window. It’s so high up. Not this high, it’s a bit exaggerated, but it’s definitely high..

Yesterday I conked out pretty hard and nearly immediately after supper. It was such a long day going on 5 hours of sleep, an hour drive to the airport followed by the 5 hour plane ride and another hour to our destination. But we did end up going to the beach for a while since it was a gorg hot day out. We were relaxed all day yesterday walking the streets and checking out the sights.

While walking along the sidewalk something hit my head, I didn’t know what it was and I looked up and noticed an acorn tree above me. I took one right off the tree as souviner. Isn’t it cute and super tiny??

Today we encountered a few minute torrential true mountain area downpour.


It didn’t last long, but I made Boyf go get the car while I waited under a bike shop’s door way.


We’re trying to eat out as little as possible to save some money so I brought some schnackin’s with me. Healthy eating on the go! Except it’s a tad annoying to cook while you’re on vacation. Know what I mean?

Late lunch.

Stuffing face.

That’s all I have for now. I’m off to read a couple of blogs while boyf sets up his bike!

Aren’t picture posts the best?

Wave bye!!

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See ya on the west side

All packed up and ready to go! This week we’re heading out to British Columbia as my Boyfriend competes in his second Ironman Canada. Blogging will be sporadic but I will still be here!

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Congrats to our CSN stores winna!

The CSN stores contest didn’t draw as much attention as I thought it would, but I picked a winner today instead of using random.org. I suggested that people leave me an interesting comment to catch my eye, and this comment certainly did. It made me laugh too.


So congratulations
Deni. I will give your e-mail address to the CSN stores rep and they will then contact you to give you the gift card!

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OOTWW

I ended up wearing quite a few new pieces this week. Working close to a good mall doesn’t help my savings account any, or social security disability for that matter. Monday’s top? From an “old lady” store, Thursday’s necklace and purse? Braaaaand newww.

Also, there is a $60 gift card to CSN stores up for grabs that ends on Monday. Don’t forget to enter multiple times!

(click to enlarge)

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This makes me laugh

Hayyy yay it’s Saturday! Just taking a break from packing (not that I have to pack a lot, I’m not going for a month) and doing laundry and getting the apartment sorted for our vacation.

I had my Caricature done when I was in Old Montreal back in 2006. I remembered the year because that’s when I moved to Ontario! I don’t think it looked much like me, but I always enjoy having a look at the drawings of others. Check out some of these funny/cute ones below!

My favorite character on television. Doctor House. I love the personality he plays on the show House. I still can’t get over that he’s a Brit, and has such an accent! I’d love to have that first one framed. Awesome colors, great facial expression. Second one is just kind of creepy. Kind of reminds me of coogi

Yo snoop, wuddup dawg. He makes me laugh.

I hate the show “The Office” but this picture had me cracking up!!!

The super hot (not right here) Cristiano Ronaldo

Has anyone seen the movie Slumdog Millionaire? If you have, you definitely know what character this guy is. Well done!

I really dislike the emo-child that is Kristen Stewart. She’s never happy. In movies, she’s always down, on the red carpet she looks depressed. So when I saw this, I knew I had to post it. ANGRY FACE captured.

Hope you enjoyed that little bit of insanity. I’m off! See you all tomorrow :)

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I heart (expensive) purses

Purse lovah. I have a thing for white purses, but then who’d want it to get dirty? I certainly have no idea how to clean purses.

Haylie Duff sporting a lovely purse. Gimmie!

Kristin Cavallari sporting a Michael Kors Gansevoort Tote ($299)


Chloe Gemma handbag

Prada Cervi Antik (source)

After browsing online for some purses, I was lusting after a nice brown one. I headed into the local Coach store and found a lot of ugly purses. I don’t like the name to be sprawled everywhere, and I’m more a fan of leather, than I am fabric. The leather one’s weren’t that eyecatching to me.

The other day I went into H&M after work and I spotted a purse that was inexpensive and pretty. And in brown! I don’t own any brown or black purses. So, I snatched it up and bought it instantly. This is the type of purse I would like to have last me a long time. If it was real leather I’d be happier. But this bag will probably only last me six months to a year.

But it’s nice, right? I am definitely bringing this purse with me to British Columbia on the airplane. Well — I’m off to make some custom luggage tags. Seriously. I am. Benefits of being a Graphic Designer!

Also — people! Enter my CSN stores $60 gift card giveaway, only have until Monday. It’s a freeeeeeeeee gift card for you guys. What’s stopping you?

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Featured on Healthy Living Blogs

Totally random but sometimes I can be a really awkward person, even with writing blog entries. Other times I’m not — but I wanted to mention that I blogged on the Healthy Living Blogs website today, and was featured on the main page. Super cool. You can check out my blog post: What Healthy Means To Me there!

What is everyone up to this fiiiine evening? I’m going to sit my butt down after a long hard week and watch some tv reviews online… either Big Brother 12, or some other shows that I don’t get from not having cable on our not so fancy bulky mini tv. We’re actually looking at some new tv’s at Future Shop, like the huge flat screen television sets. We definitely need a bigger place though too… all in good time.

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    Hiya, I'm Nancy or known as "Legs" due to my quick ability to run past you in soccer. Avid daily watcher of TLC's What Not To Wear, subliminally wanting to be nominated. Living 3,000kms away from family for 4 years and totally fine with it, for now. Brother + wife and 4 boys live in Ireland. Met my nephews once. Summers are filled with outdoor soccer games, and touring around with Boyfriend, being his cheerleader while he competes in Triathlons. Winters are usually spent more time blogging, shopping, and playing indoor soccer. ♥ Summer. I usually blog about everything random that goes on in my busy brain. Image on the left there, changes infrequent but can be enlarged. Want a full bio? Or just simply contact me via email!


    9.21.08 5K: 30:00 — Placed 3rd in age group.
    6.20.10 5K: 28:51

    Personal Distances:
    4.08k in 23:15 - 5:41min/k (06.04.10)
    4.35k in 22:28 - 5:09min/k (06.09.10)
    4.9k in 26:57 - 5:30 min/k (06.11.10)

    Goals:
    5K in 25:00
    10K road race under 59:00
    To complete a half marathon


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