It's a Good Day,....The Sun Came Up!

We're supposed to get 10-15cm of snow Monday? But I am SURE Spring is here...


So I came to write about what an beautiful day it is outside. The temperature is 1C and it is so nice and sunny and warm. As I waited for the bus today, I actually took my jacket off. Well, not completely off, but at least half of it. There I sat, my jacket hanging half off my body, as I watched the odd glances of people passing by bundled up, mitts and all. I could hear them, "What the hell? It's not THAT warm...". But see, it actually was! My winter jacket is long and black downey filled-it was warm! I was even wearing a black shirt underneath; needless to say, the sun was loving me. And I loved it back! Though I wish I had been wearing some sunglasses and not my regular glasses because I have sensitive eyes, I soaked every ounce of it in, right down to my soul. I guess my name really is appropriate, as I am SUCH a sun-worshipper. I mean, up until this winter, I had never been one to go 'tanning' at the salon, and I don't use viles of tanning lotion to get as dark as I do--it comes naturally, but I just absolutley LOVE the sun. It doesn't matter hot hot or cold it is, I can sit there and just feel the rays of happiness leaking/seeking into me. Thanks Mr. Sun.

And cue my lovely singing voice***


Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me

Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Hiding behind a tree...

These little children
Are asking you
To please come out
So we can play with you

Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me!

Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me

Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Hiding behind a tree...

These little children
Are asking you
To please come out
So we can play with you

Oh Mister Sun, Sun,
Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on...
Please shine down on...
Please shine down on me


Another bit of delight today was taking time for me.
This morning, I let myself sleep a little longer than normal and when I woke up I said to myself "Today's going to be a good day, the sun came up!"

First thing on the agenda: I had a massage therapy session to work on my legs, and although I wish it was longer than 30minutes I am still happy my therapist was able to squeeze me in the schedule. Lately, I have been trying to get back on track at the gym, and as a result my IT Band (and yes, I know it stands for Iliotibial band) was/has been hurting; I swear it's because one leg is longer or maybe it's just the fact that my left knee is a mess!. It is these times that I am reminded that I should go to physiotherapy to get my knee checked out. For instance, last night as I was putting in an hour on the elliptical, I thought, "Oh gawd, my knee is going to dislocate right here in the gym....", I swear, I thought it was, based on the number of times I felt it 'give out'. Regardless, I am stubborn when it comes to pain like that, and I continued on with my workout, every once in a while stopping to try and massage my ITB. And of course proceeded to hit the weights after...
How is my knee and the rest of my body going to like it when I start my "two-a-days"??? Wish me luck!...it didn't like me the last bout of two-a-days I did before, but Oh Well! I miss how I was feeling during that time.

After I left my appointment I SLOWLY strolled through campus to get to my bus stop. (I emphasize the slowly part because that treatment, though very beneficial in the end, hurts like a "mo-fo" during and after. Thanks S.R. ;) lol )
Campus was so pretty and peaceful. I really didn't mind that there wasn't the usual ~30,000 people walking around.

This is when I was able to soak in the sun waiting for the bus. I didn't even mind that I missed the bus the first time, by about 100 yards--that just meant I got to enjoy the sun for a few minutes longer until the next one would come.

So where was I headed on the bus? I had to go to Masonville Mall to exchange my headphones AGAIN!. The last couple of days I had to use some good ol'KLM Airlines earphones. BRUTAL! I felt like I was back in the early 1990's wearing those things. FYI: I flew on KLM last year on my trip to France.
I headed straight to 'The Source' to exchange the earphones. Thank goodness this is the last time I can do so (you can exchange 3 times, I believe) so next time I can decided to buy a new brand as these ones have not been that fantastic at all. I mean the sound is great, but the 'natural wear n tear' affects them way too quickly.

After the exchange, I decided to 'window-shop'. I perused the many titles at Coles(?)(I'm pretty sure it was Coles). I saw so many books that I wanted to buy but simply couldn't afford or rather justify, buying right now, including:

-the Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood ---what? it makes me feel young again

-Golf Annika's Way: How I Elevated My Game to Be the Best-- and How You Can Too
After discussing golf today, and getting excited for Spring, my next sporting mission is to REALLY understand golf. Is this what all washed-up athletes do? lmao I'm kidding! I am not washed up and neither are all of you.And yes, golf is hard!

- I also got really excited looking at the new GARDENING books. And Now you know....I like gardening. Today I felt like, oh hello Spring, can I start some seeds yet? This year I really hope to help both my mom and grandma-ma with their gardens considering the fact that I didn't get to last year because I spent my time in London working.

-I also spent some time looking at Kat Von D's book. MAN! I sooo wish I could be tattooed by her! I am still trying to decide what I want to do for my next tattoo. I mean, I have a couple of ideas, but I am not 100% on placement or final design. Suggestions? lol
Wandering throughout the store reminded me how much I really do love reading and learning. I think this was a good thing. It reminded me that yea textbook reading can be boring, but it's about how you look at the readings. Are you reading to simply say "I did the readings"? Or are you able to read with a passion of learning something new. On second thought, this WAS a good thing! I think it will most definitely help with the last few weeks of the semester. Here we go folks "BALLS TO THE WALLS", "Fucking give'r"....This is me committing to myself that I am going to to finish this term with a bang. I have to stay focused. "Eye on the Prize". I have to keep thinking GOOD GRADES=DREAM JOB (teaching).

And on that note: I think I should go do some work! ;)

Before leaving the mall, I went to Tim Hortons to grab a coffee; but this time, I only got a small. I don't think I have EVER ordered just a small! I even told the cashier this! lol Anyways, that's another thing I want to work on, less coffee! I mean, I don't really need a large 2Cream 1Sugar; I'm going to continue to order smalls. Small with a half-cream, no sugar needed.

Lastly, I treated myself to a tan at the salon. At the beginning of December I decided to buy some minutes; which I have never done before. I think I paid something like $40 for like 400 minutes. Whatever it was, it was a deal! So why do I go tanning? Or rather why have I started gong tanning? Simply, because it makes me feel good. Do I suffer from S.A.D? I don't know, but I do know that I have had one hell of a year (and a month and 2 days)and this winter has been challenging in many ways. I enjoy the warmth of the the 15-minute escape and the warmth still lingering hours later. It allows me to forget what is going on for a few minutes and I get to just sit in silence....well....besides the humming of the bed itself. I also believe that the tanning has helped (to some extent) my acne. Seriously, I'm like a fricking teenager, my skin is brutes! I figure the tanning helps it. And Hey! I don't mind the esthetic benefits either.

To finish the afternoon I had a random, but none-the-less funny and entertaining conversation with my mom.

IT WAS A GOOD DAY, THE SUN CAME UP!