Other big and exciting news, I passed my entrance exam!  I am officially enrolled in the CMA program and start in December.

With love,

k

As for fitness, I am heading in to week four of my 5-day cardio workouts. I have about 3 more weeks of boot camp left so I will need to start introducing strength training into my own workouts once that is complete. I am still weighing weekly and will be measuring monthly.

You are probably wondering where on Earth I found this new found inspiration from? Well let me tell you! If you have not read Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs, then you need to!  It has changed my life and it will probably change yours too.  I see my body and health so differently now.  When I complete my entrance exam maybe I will do a full book review.

November is vacation month!  After busting my buns working out and studying we are heading somewhere tropical for a week, Punta Cana to be more exact.  Michael and I are counting down the days.

You don’t need an update on the rest of my life because, as always, I have the people I adore surrounding me, and I honestly couldn’t be happier.  :)

All-in-all, I am challenging my mind (school), changing my body (5-day cardio workouts), and nurturing my soul (with your love).

P.S.  I am fully aware this probably took more than 10 seconds to read, and I can guarantee it was more than 10 seconds to write!  My accounting homework awaits.

With smiles,

K

So what is new with me? Well almost nothing but everything too.  I’m still working full-time and studying pretty much full time like the crazy woman I am!  With everything else in between I was finding it quite stressful.  Anxiety was setting in at almost every single hour of the day.  I thought to myself “how much longer can I do this“?  This is when the lights went on.

Recently, since um, 4 weeks ago I want to say, I have been attending Bootcamp twice a week at lunch time through my work.  I love it because with fellow co-workers there suffering with you it gives a person more drive to go everyday.  I don’t love it at the time because of the sweating and puffing due to being so out of shape, but I actually look forward to getting my butt kicked every Wednesday and Friday.  Yeah I am sore for the next few days after but I can already see the difference that this class is doing to my body.  I am on a mission to be fit and healthy.  I am determined, I will do it!

On top of boot camp I have also recently decided to start practicing yoga again (from my own bedroom of course).  This is what I love about yoga.  For a person like me who is constantly trying to juggle their hectic life, yoga is a great way to de-stress because you can literally do it anywhere and it doesn’t require a whole lot of time.  I am currently doing a 2 minute breathing, 2 minute stretching, 8 minute yoga and 8 minute meditation routine.  This is the first week of this, so hopefully by the end of it I will notice the difference in my stress and anxiety levels.  I am looking forward to getting to know the new me, all relaxed and fit despite the insanity in my life.

As for school, I just finished my third exam.  Only one more to go in my AP course!  I still can’t believe how fast the last six months has gone by.  I only hope that the next two years go by just as fast so that it will feel like no time has passed even though I have a CMA designation.  :)

2o1o was the beginning of a new me.  2oo9 was definitely a rough one with quite a few struggles.  But I can confidently say that 2o1o is off to a better start.  I have a man in my life (and have had for a little while now, 7 years next month!) that makes living my life just that much more enjoyable.  He soothes my real bad days and makes my happy days just that more joyous.  I love, love, love him.

Now look, it’s 10:30 and I haven’t even picked up my Shape magazine.  I’m off to bed.

With love,

K

The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere

‘Cause I’ll doze off safe and soundly
But I’ll miss your arms around me
I’d send a postcard to you, dear
‘Cause I wish you were here

I’ll watch the night turn light-blue
But it’s not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly

The silence isn’t so bad
‘Til I look at my hands and feel sad
‘Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly

I’ll find repose in new ways
Though I haven’t slept in two days
‘Cause cold nostalgia
Chills me to the bone

But drenched in vanilla twilight
I’ll sit on the front porch all night
Waist-deep in thought because
When I think of you I don’t feel so alone

I don’t feel so alone, I don’t feel so alone

As many times as I blink
I’ll think of you tonight
I’ll think of you tonight

When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I’ll taste the sky and feel alive again

And I’ll forget the world that I knew
But I swear I won’t forget you
Oh, if my voice could reach
Back through the past
I’d whisper in your ear
Oh darling, I wish you were here

I love this song.

xo

K

Rule #1. More cardio. Now that I am finished full time school, I am hoping to get in more work-out time.  2oo9 flew by fast, but at the same time, it was a long year for me.  I’ve come to realize that I need to focus more on myself than other people, and here is where I am going to start, with cardio.

Rule #2. Become a Scrooge. No, not a cheap-skate, but I want to focus more on my finances.  I hope to find a full-time job in the next little while, and it is now that time I need to start saving for my future.  Here’s to rule number 2, saving for my beautiful life to come.

Rule #3.  Ex-nay on the 5-bucks.  This one relates to number two.  My attempt will be not to shelf out money on expensive lattes everyday.  I think maybe once in a while as a treat.  But not everyday, religiously, like I had been doing in 2oo9.

Let’s leave it at three.  I think goals are far easier to reach when you make them reachable.  I also think that if you focus on just a few, your chances of success are higher as well.

Good luck and with love in 2o10!

xo

K

Oh, and you cannot forget all of my pals!  :D

Sweet dreams everyone.  ;)

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• Skin Care – Face
• Facial Exfoliator - Burt’s Bees Lemon Poppyseed*
• Facial Soap - Aveeno Moisturizing Bar*
• Facial Toner - Burt’s Bees Rosewater Toner*
• Lip Balm - Rosebud Salve in “original” and Bubble and Bee Lip Balm in “rootbeer”
• Moisturizer - Day (Olay Complete All Day Moisture, spf 15)  Night (Jason Natural 5,000 IU Vitamen E Beauty Oil*)
• Eye Makeup Remover - Desert Essence Jojoba Oil*
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• Skin Care – Body

• Body Wash – Bubble and Bee Shower Gel in “fresh orange”*
• Body Moisturizer – Desert Essence Jojoba Oil*
• Perfume - Coco Chanel
• Shaver/Hair Removal - Braun Epilator 3170
• Deodorant – Lemongrass and Rosemary Natural Deodorant*
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• Make-up
• Foundation - Everyday Minerals in “light/medium original glow”*
• Finishing Powder - Bare Escentuals Mineral Viel in “feather light”*
• Blush – Bare Escentuals in “hint”*

• Brows - Bare Escentuals Brow Powder in “dark blonde”* and Smashbox Brow Tech Wax
• Eye Primer - Bare Escentuals*
• Eyeliner - Gourmet Body Treats Liquid Eyeliner in “black”*
• Eyeshadow - Annabelle, M.A.C., Bare Escentuals*, and Everyday Minerals*
• Lipgloss - Clinque in “play-full plump”

• Lipstick - Rimmel in “airy fairy”
• Mascara - L’oreal Double Extend Waterproof Mascara in “black”

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• Make-up Brushes
• Foundation Brush - Everyday Minerals Flat Top Kabuki*
• Eyeshadow Brush - Ecotools Bamboo Eye Shading Brush*
• Blush Brush - Ecotools Bamboo Blush Brush*
• Brow Brush - Bare Escentuals Brow Brush
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• Hair Care
• Flat Iron - CHI – it’s pink!
• Heat Protectant – CHI Iron Guard
• Oil – Moroccan Oil
• Hair Spray – Aussie Opposites Attract non-aerosol
• Volumizer – BigSexyHair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel
• Shampoo - Jason Natural Sea Kelp*
• Conditioner – Jason NAtural Sea Kelp*
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• Nail Care
• Nail File – LA Cross Crystal Nail File
• Nail Polish – I rarely ever wear nail polish, when I do any polish in a nude colour
• Nail Strengthener – Sally Hansen Vitamen E Cuticle Oil, 4,000 IU
• * Denotes a natural product.

Anyways, this is just a little update.  I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a great New Year!  Bring on 2010!

xo

But we have to get up, somehow.  To those of you who are hurting, things will be bright, eventually.  To those of you who have been hurt, let those other people know to keep fighting.

x

K