Favourite Thing- Co-Workers Turned Friends

Anyone who knows me, know that I am a social person. When I lived in midwestern, rural Ontario, my social life left something to be desired- I was making one friend a year who was only in town for a short time.

I switched to my second job in the area, meet some wonderful, amazing and fun ladies, who have turned out to be some of the best friends a girl could ask for.

When we were co-workers/friends, we would go out for dinner about once a month. It was just a time for us to socialize in a non-worker environment. I left that job in May and later moved to southern Ontario. Facebook and texting has kept me touch with these ladies, but I haven't seen them since June!

I had to make the trip back up here to pick up some clothes for a wedding this weekend and I thought I should have dinner with these ladies while I'm in town. They were nice enough to clear their schedules and join me for dinner at Boston Pizza. 

I had to drive an hour and half to get here, I burnt the rough of my mouth on goat cheese & spinach dip, ate so much food that I was uncomfortably full and will have to get up at the crack of dawn to make it into work on time...being with amazing friends, getting caught up and the laughter was more than worth it.

While I think about and miss them on a daily basis, I didn't realize how much I missed them until we were all together again.

Our dinners are one of my favourite things and I hope we can still do them often.

"Chance made us co-workers. Choice made us friends."

The Giveaway To End All Giveaways!

I don't know if I can guarantee that this is the biggest giveaway you've ever seen... but if it isn't it must be pretty dang close. So many of Chelsea's blogging friends-including myself- are here to help her celebrate her 1,000 follower milestone with a massive amount of prizes! There will be SIX winners as there are six different packages with either 10 or 11 prizes in them. Chelsea did her best to evenly distribute the prizes within the packages so there isn't one "really awesome" package...they're just ALL really awesome. Thank you so much to the sponsors of this giveaway! Now let's have some fun!

Rules: You MUST be a follower of Yours Truly via GFC. 

All entries will be verified since you're winning some pretty SWEET packages.

If an item has shipping restrictions (only a couple do) and you are outside 

the shipping area then that individual prize will be drawn for someone else.

NOTE THAT THERE IS ONE RAFFLECOPTER FOR EACH PACKAGE.

You can enter for ALL of the packages!

Sponsors are most definitely free to enter as well for packages they haven't donated to.

Package One:

Custom blog planner from lalaLists, 3 months featured ad space from Only Impossible Until Done,

1 month medium ad space and $10 to Starbucks from My Favorite Finds, 2 Pure Ice nailpolishes (red & gold crackle) from aunieSAUCE, 1 month ad space and $20 shop credit from Sassy Lemonade, 250x250 featured ad space from Craftbotic, your choice of print from Livy Love Designs, $10 to place of your choice from The Jersey Flower, 1 month medium ad space from The Chiffon Diary, set of mustache mugs from Mrs. Bonn Bonn (US only), custom about me/welcome design from KV Confessions

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Package Two:

$25 shop credit from Anna Delores Photography, 1 month large 200x300 ad space from Mom2MemphisAndRuby, $15 to Amazon from The Vintage Apple, silver feather ring from Kelly Stahley Art and Design, 1 month 200x200 ad space and $10 to Amazon from Life Feels Good In Portbail Beach, 2 months medium ad space from The Songs On The Way, $10 to Starbucks from Love, Laughter and Lipstick, 1 month featured ad space and sampler pack of handmade cards from Stop! She's Got a Camera, 2 nailpolishes and ombre necklace from Beauty By T, 1 month 200x200 ad space from All Things Lovely

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Package Three:

Set of 10 4x6" cards from Loverly She, 1 month large ad space from Ninth Street Notions, 300x145 ad space and $10 to Amazon from Sweet Tart Beauty, venti ad space and item from jewelry sale from Pointing Up, gift pack (hand lotion, nail care kit, jewelery holder, bracelet, earrings, 2 soaps and candle) from Dreams And Colour, 2 months medium ad space from The Intentional Momma, $10 to Starbucks and $10 to Target from Aimee's World, medium ad space from The Grant Life, $10 to Barnes and Noble from And Here's To You, Mrs. Robinson, Gryffindor Halloween onesie from Rae Gun Wear

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 $20 shop credit and 3 months ad space from Crafty Confessions, Park Avenue ad space from Jennifer Leigh's Blog, $10 to Starbucks from The Crafty Side of Sarcasm, $25 shop credit from Products of 47, 2 months of 150x150 ad space from Juggling Act Mama, $10 shop credit from Sweet Bella Roos, $10 to Target and 1 month small ad space from Delightful Deets, 1 month 300x300 ad space from Like Ordinary Life, 1 month medium ad space from Living In Yellow, 2 months 200x100 ad space from Monkeys and Tutus

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Snow white stretchy headband from Diary of a Brown Eyed Girl, $20 to Forever 21 from Two Smuppies, $20 shop credit from Imprintalish, Scentsy travel tin from A Muse In Purple, 2 months small ad space and $10 Starbucks from Free Spirit Reigns, 1 month large ad space from Lipgloss and Crayons, mug rug and coffee cozy set from Finding My Way In Texas, custom blog design from God's Little Designer, 1 month 300x300 ad space from Coming From a Place of YES and Everything In Between, 1 month 200x200 ad space from The Funny Thing of It Is, 1 month 200x200 ad space and $10 to Amazon from Pretty Living PDX

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Package Six: Zoya NYFW gloss sampler from Glossy Blonde, 1 month De Luxe ad space from To Sew With Love, $10 to Amazon from Three Peas in My Little Pod, 1 month large ad space and digital print from Live Laugh Love, set of dish cloths (2 cloths and 2 scrubbies) from Impractical Composition, 2 months fabulous ad space from Sinead In The Sun, $10 to Starbucks from Sippy Cups and Pearls, 1 pack fold over elastic hair ties, fold over elastic headband, vinyl wall decal and customized scrabble tile pendant necklace from Adventures of Brad and Kendra, any 8x10 print and 1 month ad space from The Charming, $10 to Maurice's and 1 month 200x150 ad space from Girl Booklet a Rafflecopter giveaway As you can see, some REALLY great prizes are up for grabs! Good luck!

Saturday Shopping & Homecoming

Last weekend, I went home for a friends birthday celebration. It was so great to celebrate with him and to see old friends. 

Prior to the party, I spent the day with my sister. I love spending time with my sister, but it's something we rarely get to do. We started by having lunch at one of my favourite restaurants. I had soup and buffalo chicken fingers. My sister had salad and Asian chicken bites. 

When we were done lunch, we headed to the mall. I was on the lookout for a pair of black ballet flats. which I didn't find. I am also lusting after this bag (which I didn't find because it wasn't available yet) from Aldo:

While I am often at the mall (I was there the day before to get my hair done), I rarely walk around and check out the different stores.I was so surprised, and happy, to see that there was a Yankee Candle! Of course we stopped in and took our time trying the different scents. I did end up buying some wax melts:

When we were done shopping, we stopped at Teavana. Teavana is this really cool shop. Not only do they carry tea products, but they also have a tea bar. My sister, who loves tea, had never been. She ended up ordering a raspberry iced tea and I had a coconut blended tea. 

On our way home, we decided to stop by Brock University. I am a Brock grad and my sister is thinking of going there next year. I loved my time at Brock! The weekend before, was Alumni Weekend, which I sadly couldn't attend. But when my sister and I were on campus, there was still some Brock Days celebrating going on. Everyone was at the pub (which we didn't go to because my sister is underage), there were games of flag football going on and everyone was dressed in red (one of the school colours). 

My sister and I walked around campus and throughout the school. I pointed out my old lecture halls, where my friends and I would hang out, other campus favourite spots. It was fun reliving my undergrad days, remembering stories. 

It was weird being back on campus but it was also really great to go back.

Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time

To be considering joining Leaf Nation (Toronto Maple Leaf fans) solely because of Joffrey Lupul. I am still a die hard Rangers fan and nothing will change that. But Joffrey Lupul *sigh* =)

To be excited about Thanksgiving this weekend! I am not a fan of Thanksgiving food, but I love being home and with my family. Plus, my grandmother usually makes lasagna...yum! 

To drive almost 2 hours just to have dinner with friends. You can't put a price or distance on friendship and these ladies are well worth the drive. .

To truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that things work out the way they are supposed to.

To have reconnected with a friend recently after almost 2 years of not speaking to him. He sends the most random text messages, and I love it.

To have had a blast when I went home on the weekend. My friend hosts a party every year for his birthday and I always go home for it. I met some great people, got to see old friends and was entertained by "party tricks" which included planking across another persons arms. Highlight of the night.