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Life Lately
I’ve been trying to keep busy, but it’s hard! There’s only so much you can do in the run of a day, a week, a month. I’ve been avoiding the sadness but a few weeks ago it hit me hard and I fully embraced it and it sucked big time. I don’t mean that for you guys to comment in a big ol’ pity party, I’m just saying. I’m fine, everything’s going to be fine. It just sucks, and it’s hard and I don’t like it. I’m so glad my husband is so compassionate.
But I’ll tell ya what I do like. Espresso. And four shots of it. I’m starting to love the taste of espresso (still not loving the taste of a coffee though), and I’m trying to figure out the cheapest way to ask for an espresso drink somewhere, without paying $6 or $7 for it. Next time I might just ask for all the espressos with no additives (milk, or fancy frothy stuff) in it, then bring’er home and add some of my own milk. Am I being a penny pincher? My parents always told me I will always have a couple of bucks on me no matter how broke I get. Guess it’s from all those days asking for pure espresso shots. Really though, I don’t drink the espresso alldayerrday. It’s about once a week when I need to get shiz done. Ya know? Like yesterday when I blogged (I’m not even going to tell you how many posts I pumped out yesterday due to the caffeine intake). BUT IT WAS GREAT! By the way, anyone try the new Lancome Juicy Shakers yet? It’s the lip product up there shown in the tiny cocktail shaker shaped thing! Cute right??
I don’t dress up often since I don’t have a corporate job to go to any more. But I do like to dress up for blogging events from time-to-time. I put together this little ensemble over the weekend and liked how it came out! Fancy Nancy is sportin’ all black, with a bright red shoe. No matter where I go, these shoes get complimented on, and they were SO cheap!
Outfit of the day
NIC+ZOE day to night top and perfect leggings, Nexus 5X in my hand ;)
Moto 360 watch, hand-me-down purse
Etsy necklace, Brandy Melville gold ring, Charlotte Russe flats
NIC+ZOEÂ is a really nice place to shop online for business casual clothing. They have some beautiful pieces and I already have a few more items on my wishlist I’d like to purchase from them (the top and leggings were sent to me).
What else. I’ve been enjoying running. Although, not for very long, but getting it done quickly. Sometimes Most times I hate running, but ya gotta get a bit more exercise than a bit of bouldering, and yoga-zen-time. So, running it is. You might’ve noticed I’ve been cycling an awful lot too. That’s because I have been. I got a new bike in December from Specialized, and after my first fall I’ve resorted to wearing street shoes and not clip-shoes (what are they called? Why are they called clipless, if you clip into them?). I’ve been exploring the city about an hour each time I go out on the bike and I still feel silly walking my bike across the intersections. But I’m still a bit wobbly and clumsy on it! I’ll get used to it one day. Back to running. I had a scary moment in a sketchy neighbourhood (which I’ll never run in again by the way). I had throat-burn from running so fast away from 2 scary guys who scared me for a legitimate reason.
I got my first fancy smart watch! It’s the new Moto 360 Android watch in rose gold, and it officially launched yesterday. I’ve been playing with it ever since I got it. I feel like Inspector Gadget talking to my wrist to bring up the weather app, or to text someone. It also has a really interesting feature where you can change the strap on it very easily with the push of a button on the back. I have it in a tan pebbled leather, a black silicone, and the strap that came with it — this soft tan shade. I have to say, it brings me back to my childhood when a university student who lived next door neighbour bought me a watch with interchangeable straps for my 9th birthday. Memories!
Colouring has been awesome too. Did you guys get any colouring books this Christmas? I swear it was a popular item. My husband gave me TWO colouring books, talk about spoiled! I’ve been using fancy calligraphy markers from fancy art stores in fancy San Francisco to colour and I’ve been enjoying every moment of it. About an hour a day I turn my electronics on airplane mode, put on some chill music, and colour, or just take a bit of me time. It’s been good.
How have you been?
Explore California: Los Gatos (POM FRIDAY!)
It’s been a while since I explored the nearby towns with Alfie, or even did an Explore California blog post. So one day a few weeks ago, when I was having enough alone time at home and needed to get the heck out of the house, I leashed up Alfie and drove to the tiny town of Los Gatos.
Los Gatos isn’t a stranger to me, I often go a couple of times per week to Blvd Coffee to grab an ice cold espresso drink (ask for the CPR, it’s not on the menu!). But I had never ventured to downtown. Holy smokes I was missing out.
There’s a part of downtown Los Gatos called “Old Town”, and this building above, is part of it. It’s now filled with little shops, and restaurants, with some barre classes and boutique stores below. It used to be an old school house, until it burned down in the 1800’s. It was rebuilt, then housed 80-something kids, and after that they revamped it to become this get-together place. I love the old buildings here! It was also my first time in the Lucy Activewear store. It’s like a less expensive copy-cat version of Lululemon. I’m going back, when I’m feeling spendy!
So many little treasures, and an old city vibe to Los Gatos. This theatre is still up and running, and showing the recent films. I wonder if they ever show matinees, I would totally pop by and go see a movie by myself!
Taking a break. Alfie gets really nervous in new places, so I often have to sit down and let him be close to me to make him chill the eff out. This photo above was hard to capture, because when I knelt down next to him, he thought I was going to leave and he immediately started crying and launched off the seating area to “go with me”. Sigh lol. Like dude, when did I ever leave you alone in a (scary-to-you) new place? Alfie did get quite a lot of attention in stores, as Los Gatos is really dog friendly (they have dog water bowls outside almost every store there).
Cool lookin’ church.
On parts of our two hour excursion looking around Los Gatos, he requested demanded to be up in my arms for most of it. Probably because he feels like he’s Captain in Command when he’s up in my arms. Front row and center of attention, ready to charge or bark at someone if they looked at him. Just give him belly rubs, and don’t talk to him, or don’t look at him. Seriously, he feels so Boss. Lol.
I’m going to eat here one day. If it doesn’t break the bank.
I went into that store, Francesca’s. It’s a bit of a kitchy-inexpensive store. But I ended up buying a really mini faux-gold Cubic Zirconia necklace for myself with my “N” initial.
Break time for a selfie. No really. My feet were actually kind of sore (and warm!) from walking around that little town, taking photos, and calming Alfie down. Love the spring colours on the trees.
Canada representin’ Los Gatos! ;) Even though it’s not pronounced Canada (unfortunately). More like Kanata (in Ottawa, Ontario Canada) if you know how to say that.
Hope you enjoyed the POM Friday post. Hoping to bring them back each week again :)
My 11 favourite snapchat users
I’m so obsessed with Snapchat (follow me! I’m over @spiffykerms) that my blog, youtube and all other forms of my social media are failing. It’s like a kid who never got to watch television, and they’re over at their friends house glued to the TV set.
That’s ME. I’m glued to Snapchat! I can’t stop.
Scott (not my husband Scott, another Scott my friend from the East Coast of Canada also, Scott — that got confusing for no reason.) suggested I blog about my love affair with Snapchat. And, so that’s what I’m doing.
Like I mentioned in my previous blog post — for the longest time thought it was for something else, but it’s not any more! You don’t have to even sign up to view my snapchats ’cause I overflow my Twitter feed with the ones I personally find funny. I mean. Like I said before, I don’t even need friends on there, I literally cackle-laugh multiple times per day at my own filters and dances.
Basically, snapchat is a free-for-all for me to let loose and be exactly the way I am in person offline. Just never really showcasing how crazy-silly I can be. My husband says that snapchat was really made for me. I love seeing him laugh super hard in the evenings when he comes home and I show him my snap-feed from throughout the day.
I’m kinda glad the snaps only last for 24 hours and then they are gone, because otherwise I probably wouldn’t let loose as much, ya know? Anyway… I asked my friends for their snapchat usernames and added them. Then I went on a hog-wild mission to find celebrities (even had to UNfollow one of them, they were a bit annoying. Kinda like my own snapchat hahaha).
What you’ll find on my Snapchat:
- daily snapdance (where I dance to a different song each day and ask people to join. It’s a hit lol)
- Alfie (a lot of alfie)
- fun coffee shops
- behind the scenes of what’s to come on Instagram and da blog.
- me lip syncing to the most ridiculous tunes and face filters (it’s what people come for, I promise)
Basically there’s my child-like humor still lingering in my body acting it all out and having a great time lip syncing all day with random clips of Alfie. Right snapchatfam? It’s a whole different ball game than what you’ll see on my Instagram/Twitter/Blog feed! This is my real personality lol.
Just so it’s not all about me here on Snapchat, here are some people I think you should follow:
Bloggers/YouTubers
- Ashlee of Making Up Ashlee: @makingupashlee
- Bobbi of Malibu Bobbi: @malibubobbiÂ
- Zoë of Writing Whimsy: @writingwhimsy
- Arielle of Something Navy: @ariellecharnas
- Karissa of Saturday Night Alrite:Â @karissapukas
Celebrities
- Calvin Harris: @calvinharris
- Jessica Alba: @jessicamalba
- Hilary Duff: @ohheyhilary
- Lady Gaga: @ladygagaÂ
- Nicole Richie: @itsnikkifresh
Basically all the celebrities I follow are either pranksters and/or super hilarious.
Other:
- Jen Gotch of Ban.do: @jengotch
Are you on Snapchat? If you are, write your username below so we can follow each other!