It took almost 30 years, but I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up: a real estate agent. No, it's not just some spur-of-the-moment decision. I've been thinking about this as a career for about 4 years now. I haven't pursued it because, quite frankly, I'm not a very confident person. I've thought that all of the other agents I've seen must have something I don't, some 'in' that I don't have, more talent, better personalities. But I've realized, I do have ambition, and passion. I know this isn't just something I can dip my toes into, test the waters, see how it goes. It costs a lot of money, and you're being relied on by people to find a home. But that's what I love the most about it. Helping people to find a place to raise their family, shelter their children, build and keep memories. It's not about buying a house, it's about selecting a home. I remember the excitement I felt when we were looking at homes to buy; you immediately latch onto the things you love, think about what you can fix, place pictures on the walls in your mind. Or you walk into a house that you cannot, under any circumstances, live in. Houses speak. I honestly believe this. They have voices, pasts, memories. It's about finding one that you can love enough to listen to, to place your own memories in. So I'm deciding to share my passion, to help others in any way I can to find their own 'dream' home. It's going to take some time, but I'm in for the long haul. And it's been a while since I've been this excited about something. I'm lucky enough to have a few friends in real estate, I may start study sessions. :)
I took my kids to the carnival in town. It seems inflation has hit everywhere. I spent $40 on 2 rides, a bag of cotton candy and 2 small stuffed animals. Who charges $10 for a 2-year-old to catch a plastic fish?!
Maybelline Colour Sensational lipstick in Born With It and Peachy Scene are my obsessions at the moment. And I'm in the market for a new facial cleanser and moisturizer, my Garnier ones are getting low.
I'm going back to gluten-free. I did it last year- felt great, lost weight. Then Christmas came, I went on the biscuit train and never got off. I've felt really bad for the last couple of months, getting stomach problems after eating bread, pasta, rice, etc. I started again last week with all of my favourite GF foods, and I feel really good. It's not a fad, I know. And I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor. But it feels good for me, so I'm running with it. I have this great book 'The Fast Metabolism Diet' by Haylie Pomroy that has a lot of great information about GF and general well-being. Good read.
The recycling man goes through our blue bin and picks out the beer cans. Apparently they're not being paid enough by the city.
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Monday 2 June 2014
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Oh, how I love this weather. Warm, breezy, cloudless days perfect for tanning, spending the day in the backyard, and having lunch on the patio while the dog frolics on the lawn and takes a huge dump as we're eating. Really, dog? Really? You had plenty of time while our backs were turned to the barbecue, but decided to wait until we raised our forks to drop a deuce right in front of us. Thanks.
On a positive note, I'm actually getting a tan. Could be the high UV index and low SPF of the sunscreen, but hey, it looks good. And I haven't found any sign of melanoma, so I must be doing something right. It usually takes my pale white skin until August to get any sort of colour, but it's only the beginning of June and I don't look so transparent. I've also been playing baseball every weekend with my co-workers on a company team, so that may have something to do with it. I spent this past Saturday in the sun at my mother-in-law's (which made my 5-10pm shift kind of suck) and then played a double-header in the park on Sunday. Sufficed to say, this may be as bronzed as I get. Which is fine, because it means for the first time in years, I might actually get away with moving up one shade in my foundation. Eee! This is exciting to me.
While we're on the subject of skin, I've recently realized how impressed I've been with mine. It's the smoothes and clearest it's ever been. I have a Garnier regime that I use every day and night, which I've only just realized was a strictly-Garnier regime. I bought all of the products separately and at different times, not really thinking about brand, just needing something (preferably on sale).
The Skin Renew Gel-Cleanser is really nice; it comes out onto a soft bristle head (there's probably around 45-50 soft rubber bristles) and cleans away a lot of the dirt and makeup on my face. It has Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and Green Leaf extract, which is supposed to make it more 'soothing'. And it is a nice gentle cleanser that makes my skin feel amazing. I don't find it quite exfoliating enough for my skin, so I prefer to use it on it's own in the morning, or in the evening after I use my St Ives apricot scrub. I use the Lift Anti-Wrinkle & Firming moisturizer in the morning, it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or dry, it's just the perfect amount of moisture. And with an SPF of 15, I know my skin's going to be protected from the sun. Then I go in with the Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Eye Roller, which is amazingly refreshing, especially during these hot months. Seriously, can we get a mega-roller ball for the rest of the body? I don't need it to have any sort of anti-aging properties, I just need it to feel like a giant ice cube minus the drippy mess. Is that weird? Probably.
My evening moisturizer, the Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream, is just as moisturizing as the day cream, but a little heavier. It's not greasy or anything, I just feel like it's a little thicker, which I'm alright with since I'm not putting makeup over it and it's getting washed off in the morning.
I've also tried their Dark Spot Treatment Mask and it's aaaaamazing! Seriously, I've never felt anything like it. It so moisturizing and refreshing, and it makes my skin look and feel 10 times better than it did before. I have combination skin that gets drier in the winter and oilier in the summer.
Are we seeing a pattern here with all of these products? Yes, I'm starting to worry about wrinkles. I'll be 30 next year, and two young kids who drive me to my breaking point on an almost daily basis, so my skin is starting to show some of this stress. We'll see how this stuff works. Fingers crossed.
-N
On a positive note, I'm actually getting a tan. Could be the high UV index and low SPF of the sunscreen, but hey, it looks good. And I haven't found any sign of melanoma, so I must be doing something right. It usually takes my pale white skin until August to get any sort of colour, but it's only the beginning of June and I don't look so transparent. I've also been playing baseball every weekend with my co-workers on a company team, so that may have something to do with it. I spent this past Saturday in the sun at my mother-in-law's (which made my 5-10pm shift kind of suck) and then played a double-header in the park on Sunday. Sufficed to say, this may be as bronzed as I get. Which is fine, because it means for the first time in years, I might actually get away with moving up one shade in my foundation. Eee! This is exciting to me.
While we're on the subject of skin, I've recently realized how impressed I've been with mine. It's the smoothes and clearest it's ever been. I have a Garnier regime that I use every day and night, which I've only just realized was a strictly-Garnier regime. I bought all of the products separately and at different times, not really thinking about brand, just needing something (preferably on sale).
The Skin Renew Gel-Cleanser is really nice; it comes out onto a soft bristle head (there's probably around 45-50 soft rubber bristles) and cleans away a lot of the dirt and makeup on my face. It has Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and Green Leaf extract, which is supposed to make it more 'soothing'. And it is a nice gentle cleanser that makes my skin feel amazing. I don't find it quite exfoliating enough for my skin, so I prefer to use it on it's own in the morning, or in the evening after I use my St Ives apricot scrub. I use the Lift Anti-Wrinkle & Firming moisturizer in the morning, it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or dry, it's just the perfect amount of moisture. And with an SPF of 15, I know my skin's going to be protected from the sun. Then I go in with the Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Eye Roller, which is amazingly refreshing, especially during these hot months. Seriously, can we get a mega-roller ball for the rest of the body? I don't need it to have any sort of anti-aging properties, I just need it to feel like a giant ice cube minus the drippy mess. Is that weird? Probably.
My evening moisturizer, the Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream, is just as moisturizing as the day cream, but a little heavier. It's not greasy or anything, I just feel like it's a little thicker, which I'm alright with since I'm not putting makeup over it and it's getting washed off in the morning.
I've also tried their Dark Spot Treatment Mask and it's aaaaamazing! Seriously, I've never felt anything like it. It so moisturizing and refreshing, and it makes my skin look and feel 10 times better than it did before. I have combination skin that gets drier in the winter and oilier in the summer.
Are we seeing a pattern here with all of these products? Yes, I'm starting to worry about wrinkles. I'll be 30 next year, and two young kids who drive me to my breaking point on an almost daily basis, so my skin is starting to show some of this stress. We'll see how this stuff works. Fingers crossed.
-N
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