For the girls who think it isn't worth it to work out

I passed a soccer game on my run and was asked by some cute guys to join in. Seriously girls, start running!

An update on the 'Summer Bucket List'

Ah the infamous bucket list!

Right now, I have done 6 out of 16, and with only a few weeks left of summer, I'm in action mode!

Here is what I have done so far:

2. Run 10km

- I didn't really specify how I was going to do this, but I cheated a little and did a little speed walking for 2 minutes after the 6 km mark. I would still call it a success though. I get so bored when I run.

4. Ride a motorcycle

- I just did this one on Saturday actually! My best friend had asked a friend of hers who has a bike, and he was kind enough to give me a ride. He didn't really give me any instructions so it made for a terrifying first ride, but it helped that he was cute. We had just been swimming, so my bikini top left 2 wet boob marks on the back of his shirt while he was in a grocery store. Unless he's reading this he will probably never know why we were laughing at him.

8. Run on the canal

- I did this as soon as it got warm outside! I ran for about 35 minutes and probably looked crazy because I had a smile on my face for most of the duration. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was and how easy the run was. Too perfect.

9. Swim in Jill's pool

- We talked about it every summer, and every time we set a date it would rain, or something would happen. This year I've been twice! One of the days it was 46 degrees with humidity, so I was very thankful!

11. Get another tattoo

- So I really cheated on this one. I have to pay for a lot of expensive things this summer, so I opted for a henna tattoo of an owl. On my way home, Jill and I found one of those mini water parks where you press a button and water comes out of fun objects (I'm so descriptive huh?). Water + Henna = Smudged henna. Fail.

12. Rugby Rugby Rugby

- Playing with Irish and Algonquin. NBD.

So much left, but I'm hopeful!

Style renovation

When it comes to style I'm a little bit all over the place, and a little bit lazy as well.
When I found a blog called The Sartorialist over a year ago, I was intrigued. All of these everyday people with effortless  simple, style.

I`m finding myself re-inspired, wanting to have that effortless style. I gave away three bags of clothing a few months ago, and I think I`ll be getting rid of some more.
I`m going to start focusing on buying more timeless investment pieces.  Oxfords, polos, chiffon tops, quality denim, etc.
I`m going to try to stay away from Forever 21 and second hand stores.
This will obviously take time, but I`m confident in this change.

This is the image that really inspired me. The perfectly messy hair, the casual put together outfit. Perfection

Plan for this week.

This weekend I did nothing productive. I went to yoga, biked a lot , and trampolined. Now I'll be prepared for the coming week.

Hot yoga at least every other day.

Rugby Tuesday and Thursday.

Sunday Bike Day! (parkways are closed for bikers every Sunday of the summer)

Work 30+ hours

Go Job hunting

Clean my room

Pool parties

And maybe set aside some time to read in the sun

We'll see how much of this gets done...

No longer an insecurity

A while back when I did the 30 day challenge, I had to tell what my biggest insecurity was. I picked my skin, which used to have a mind of its own. Dry in one place, acne in another, and I would get really bad underground pimples sometimes.
A few months ago, a new manager started working at my Starbucks. He used to work for Lush, which I always associated with weird smelling stores and bath bombs.
One day during my lunch break, I went across the street to the nearest pharmacy and bought some face moisturizer. When I came back, my manager went on this huge rant about the moisturizer I just bought and what it's really doing to my skin. He started quizzing me on my skin type and two days later I had a bag full of samples from Lush.
I noticed right away how amazing the moisturizer was, it left my skin feeling just the right amount of moisturized, and the cleanser was heavenly. I went in to Lush as soon as the samples ran out to buy full sized versions. While I was in the store, a sales associate recommended a toner to me as well. This was where I started seeing a real big difference! I was at about 2 weeks into the new skin regimen and I was already seeing a huge improvement on the amount of acne, and my skin was no longer dry, ever! Once the toner started to really kick in a week later, I couldn't stop smiling! I actually could not believe it! My skin is the best it's been since before I started wearing makeup!
Right now I have 2 pimples, which to me is freaking incredible. Today I spent the entire day wearing no foundation, and it felt incredible. I love my freckles, but I always had to cover it up along with the acne.

I think the second best part is that the products I have are completely vegan friendly, and SO natural!

What I use:
Cleanser : Angels on Bare Skin
Toner : Breath of Fresh Air
Moisturizer : Imperialis

I'm about to try out their hair care as well, so I'll let you guys know how that goes!

Movie Star

It might be because I just went to see the new movie Bridesmaids with some girlfriends, but lately I can't help but feel like I'm in a movie. The beginning of a movie though, where the main character is single, with the best girlfriends just going about her average life. Nothing special is happening to her yet, but the audience knows that something good is coming.

I know something special is coming. I don't know what it is, but my movie will have a happy ending.

Summer Bucket List

Let me know if you can help me achieve any of these goals, if you want to do any of these with me, or if you have anything to add!

In no particular order, here is a list of the things I want to do before the end of the summer.

1. Go horse back riding
2. Run 10k
3. Go to a strip club
4. Ride a motorcycle
5. Drive to Montreal
6. Go to Petrie Island
7. Go to Mooney's Bay
8. Run on the Canal
9. Swim in Jills pool (Every year we talk about it, but we never actually go in her pool)
10. Play Bingo (until I actually win a game)
11. Get another Tattoo
12. Rugby Rugby Rugby
13. CALYPSO!!!
14. Visit at least 2 museums
15. Go to a metal or punk show and mosh (is that what they still call it?)
16. Go to a comedy show