Double whammy!

So...I have no idea what's going on with blogger these days, but I am definitely annoyed to the high heavens with it. Granted it is most likely a user problem...therefore my problem. It is easier to blame the computer however. Wouldn't you agree?

So...I am hungover. Yup! I am! Had a blast last night. But before I discuss anything else...I am going to interject yesterday's blog here;

Titled; Vibrating!
This is what happens when my trainer wants to do a number on me. She happens to be going on vacation for 2 weeks....and she wanted to leave me in a state of immobility. She did succeed! I can barely type let alone hold a phone or walk for that matter. I can see that my time up north is going to be very special. I am going to either be  splayed out on the dock and will need to roll myself off to get into the water...or I will be with some floating devices drinking margaritas in the lake. Either way...sounds great to me! Would you not agree?

So it has been a special day thus far. Lots happening! I just went through a bit of a funny situation. I can't get into it...just have to take my word for it. Sorry!

So, last night I went to see a movie which I thought would be awesome. It was! Just not in the same way that I thought. Meh...it happens! It is called Prometheus. All star cast....great acting. I thoroughly enjoyed it even through my repeated screaming outbursts. LOL!

Well folks...it is a short blog today. Please try to remember that typing is difficult for me with my body in minor convulsions...lmao!

                                                                                            


And back to today...lol....

I was supposed to go out on a first date last night. I was seriously running late to meet this guy. He doesn't drive and so I said I would meet him at the Harbourfront...for the semi convenience of it. On route the traffic was horrific and I decided to bail entirely. The stupid thing was that I didn't have his # and he didn't have mine. Bad start! Anywho...my bff calls me up and tells me to get my ass to the bar where she's at. Without a hint of hesitation...I turned around and met up with her. From the second I got to the bar which was at 7:30pm till 4am it was a gong show. Started the evening at one bar and then moved the party over to the bar I used to work at for some Karaoke. I sang 3 songs. Loved it! I was told however to get some new material...lol! You know who you are...lol!!! I had a fantastic night. Thank you to all that made it great!!!

Now....I have to fold some laundry and then go home....have a shower...wake the f*** up and then off to cottage land I go!!!! Yippie!!!!

P.S. I am in more pain than you can imagine...but like I said...the post-workout pain....is my fav!!!! LOVE IT!

Happy Canada's Day!!!! xo P

Over due.....

It's been a long time in coming...my next tattoo. I have gotten the itch and now...it will be a matter of weeks/months before I get my next one. This usually happens to me about once a year. I get this overwhelming need to get another one and as it happens, I have a list of about 5 or so tats that I have been waiting to get. However, this next one...isn't on my list. This next one....is going to be the biggest one I have yet...if I can help it. What comes with getting an enormous tat is a huge expenditure. I have been waiting to get this kind of a tat my whole life. I really really really want it and I don't think I can wait another year. Although...we will have to see what my finances will allow me. I have some time to collect my thoughts about it and to save some money for it. I don't anticipate getting it before the fall. I love the sun and as such...saturating a fresh tat under the sun....bad idea. Come the fall...no more tanning....ideal time to get it. What do I want to get you ask? I piece that will cover the open space on my back. It will start from the lower portion of right side of my back and move across on a diagonal to the upper portion of the left side of my back. If you know anything about me....you know that maps/water/sailing/anything nautical moves me. This piece is going to be directly related to that. I spent some time yesterday brain storming. I have this vision but am having a hard time finding any images/material that even remotely resemble my idea. All good though. I have time and thankfully....I have an amazing artist that can read my mind...lol!!! Now...if for some reason or another I can not get this monster piece that I am dying to get....I will fill in the void with a couple more modest ones from my list...modest for me that is. LOL!

Today's Wednesday...hump day!!! YAY!!!

I leave in 2 days to the cottage. I can only hope that its a sunny weekend. My body is calling for some sun and needs a tan...badly!!! Oh....I just found out that my bff who lives in B.C. is coming home this weekend. LOVE IT! I will get to see him Sunday night. What a treat?!!! It is going to be an action packed weekend. Perfect!!!

Well folks...that's all I got for today! xo P

Wild ones!

Good day folks. Happy Tuesday to all!

Man...have we been lucky or what? Seriously! This weather is brilliant. I love the freshness of the wind. Can't get enough. Between yesterday and today...these days represent my most favored days of the summer. Not too hot and yet...hot enough to still get a tan. Although...there simply isn't enough time in the day to dick around and sit in the sun...that is until this weekend of course! YAYYYYY!!! I am going up north this weekend. Shitting my pants of excitement. I intend to leave Friday mid day and return Sunday sometime. Why Sunday you ask? Well...that would be because my Mom and I are having a Canada Day party at the house. Yup!!! LOVE IT!!!!

So...this morning I had some pretty crazy dreams. Great dreams. I dreamt that I was swimming again...competitive swimming that is. In my dream, this was the first day in YEARS that I had been back in the water...swimming, swimming like I meant it. I was repeating medleys over and over again as a warm up. I  started with butterfly and the messed up part was that my right arm wasn't moving as I had wanted it to. That was not such a great part...but after a few tries...my arm began to function properly. Weird! I was killing it with free style, no issues there. My breast stroke was undisputed and my back stroke was on par. I hated to have to wake up from this dream. It felt so great and it was a treat to swim again. I didn't feel any pain or discomfort from the injury I sustained back in my competition days. It was like no time had passed. I didn't want to wake up...but of course...I had to! Grrrrrr!!! My dreams are so so vivid that I can actually recall it right now and it is crystal clear in my mind. I tell you...it actually inspires me to get into a pool and hit up for real.

So right at this moment in time...I am looking at a 'Cash For Life' lotto ticket. I won this one from a ticket that I purchased a couple days ago. I picked this one up last night...after having dinner and drinks with one of my bffs. I had the cashier kiss the card and another patron kiss the card....after I kissed the card of course. Do you think I will be lucky with this one? Let's think about this; cash for life....$1,000 per week for the rest of your life. That means you get $4,000 per month which works out to $48,000 a year. What would you do with this money? I tell you what I would do....I would keep living me life as it is....and save every single penny that comes from this winning for about a year and then cash in the savings for a killer travel trip somewhere....like a Safari in Africa or a long ass haul around South America....or wait....a long ass haul around Canada. I dig it!!! I guess I should scratch to see if I won....right? Wish me luck folks!!!

xo P

A little bit of this...a little bit of that!

You know what it feels like to not post a blog when I should? It honestly feels like I missed a day of school when I was 15 years old. Like, you absolutely know you should go and have to go but....your rebellious side takes over and for whatever reason...you don't go. You know when you get home you are in a world of trouble...but that doesn't seem so important at the time of decision making. Granted...I am not posting because I am simply busy....but it is the guilt that weighs heavy on me.

So...I have decided to make it a rule of thumb to post in the morning....first thing! Yup!!!

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I did! Friday night I was graced by the presence of a few dear dear friends of mine; 2 bffs and a dear dear friend....all in one room but for only a brief amount of time. All good though. Did some bar surfing and put in some much needed face time with my one bff that was in town from Montreal. Of course there always needs to be a little bit of crazy infused into the evening. I can't decide if this person was hammered and only said what he said due to his intoxication....but....what was said....was said....and what was said was this; he has ALWAYS wanted to be my boyfriend. Ha!!! I have known this guy since he was a little boy. I have been apart of his world for 15 years which puts him at 5 years old since I have known him. He is absolutely delightful and charming but...it just couldn't happen. I said this to him. He didn't care at the time. I am sure in retrospect he may have different feelings. Who knows!!!

Saturday I had back to back appointments and events. Holy Moses!!! The evening's festivities started at my sister's place. She was hosting a birthday party for one of my bro-in-law's bffs. Such a great group of people and a really great time. From there I went to Toronto to connect with a couple of my bffs. I could tell right off the cuff that this night would be a special one and it was. I really don't want to get into the details....just know that as much as I planned for the night to go one way....it went a completely different way. Still fun and action packed....but was a detour from the original plan. It happens!!!

Sunday...bloody Sunday!! LOL I had to work yesterday. It's ok!!! I was supposed to go out on a date last night...but that didn't transpire. So fine with me. I really really needed a quiet night in and I got it! Man....I don't know about you....but having one off night is such a treat. I seriously take it for granted.  I love the amount of activity I have going on; between my work and social life....it's crazy!!! I actually have to book a night off or....cancel plans in order to get some quiet time. I am not complaining....just saying! It is a great thing that I am starting the week off with a great night's sleep....cause this week will have no mercy...lol!!!

xo P

Get'er done!

I went to see my Chiropractor today...he says to me; "Paula....what's going on with you?" I ask him "why do you ask?" He says; "I can barely get through the knots in your neck!". My reply: Men!!!!

Ha!!! He laughed! Jokes!

Feeling some pressure these days...work related! All good though...need to feel that. If everything was gravy I would either get bored or get used to the gravy train and thus...start to take things for granted. So...I am embracing the feeling with balls of fire. Bring it on!

Last night I visited with my bff who was in town from Toronto. She was out celebrating Father's Day with her Dad and so I joined them towards the end of their dinner. We had drinks and caught up on lost time. This bff has been my bff since we were 10 years old. Her family is like my second family. In fact, the restaurant that we went to....which I used to work at 7 years ago...is their stomping ground for about 7 years. All the servers there know my bff and her family so well...and in turn me. We have convinced them all that I am the daughter from another mother and sister from another mother. Please note; my bff is of Scottish heritage and is white. For most of you that know me....you know that I am brown...dark brown with black hair. Some people I tell ya....gullible. Who am I to judge however...I am probably the most gullible person you might ever meet. We had fun needless to say....we have kept up this joke for over a year now. We've got it down pat.

This weekend is going to be action packed. In fact, I think it will be the most hectic weekend I have had in months. It all starts on Friday. My bff is in town from Montreal....YAYYYYY!!!! Spending the evening/night with her and our festivities will be accompanied by 2 other fabulous women. I anticipate an awesome time. Saturday...the insanity begins in the morning and will continue all the way to Sunday night. EEEEKKK! Granted I booked it this way...I have no one to blame but myself. I worry about my status on Monday. LOL!

Well folks...Happy Hump Day!!! xo P

Times are changing!

Happy Tuesday to all. It is Tuesday right? LOL

My day started with a fabulous morning which included a very slow wake up. I actually diddle dawdled right up until I had to boogie to Toronto to have Father's Day lunch with my Dad, sister and stepmom. We hit it up our usual spot; Dynasty for some dim sum.....mmmmmmmmm yum!!! LOL Love that stuff! After our lunch...I shuffled the family over to a condo sales center where one of my bffs happens to work which happened to be just down the street a block. Of course she was totally surprised...totally my intention. Had a brief chat and the boogied.

From there, trucked it back to the hood at which point I worked with my sister on her baby shower album for almost 2 hours. Between 2 sessions of filtering out a selection from 200 images and hitting up Black's Photography for the online album setup....took up a good portion of my afternoon. All good though...don't spend enough time with her as it is.

I have been doing some thinking as of late...I think I have seriously done some damage to myself due to my full disclosure on my blog. I have gotten some feedback lately that isn't pleasant to hear but then the truth hurts, right? So here is my solution...I am not going to stop writing my blog....hells no! I am simply going to re-think some of the content that I have been posting. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Ha! This will be a serious mental exercise for me folks. I have really gotten so used to sharing just about everything. This will no longer be the case. Don't worry...I can't not put in the juicy stuff...just need to censor it a bit more.

Seeing as I have had a bit of an unproductive work day....I must play some catch up. With that said, gotta boogie! Till tomorrow xo P

Need to....

Yup it's Sunday. I don't usually put myself in front of the computer on Sundays but seeing as I am at my parent's house for Father's day...inevitably I am gravitated to get online. I am in an especially dark mood today...lingering from Friday.

The burning question on my mind; how could I be so wrong AGAIN? Maybe it's not even being wrong that is the most painful but being so easily won over is the killer. As I go through the events...I think any woman in my shoes would have fallen for the scoop as I did.

I just read an article in the McLean's mag this afternoon. It was based on an interview with a Professor at U of T. He has written a book based on the social, political, cultural aspects of being single in today's western civilization. As much as I would like to think that I am for the most part a non-conformist...it is very clear to me that when it comes to the traditionalism of getting married...I fall right in line. Do I want to get married? Yes! Is that because I grew up with this being apart of my up bringing? Perhaps! Is it because I am the ultimate sucker for love stories... albeit Hollywood bulls***t? Partially! I think the point this Professor was trying to make is that being single has stigma to it....if you are single, there is something wrong with you. His reply and one that I am seriously going to consider and wrap my head around was this; being single is not a bad deal. In fact, it is a position that really needs to be embraced. Statistics say that the population of single people seriously exceeds that of couples. I can believe it. I know way too many people who are in difficult times with their partners. But....I thought that was normal.  I guess I know now...that it doesn't have to be this way. Maybe marriage and long term relationships are no longer sustainable in today's culture. I don't know!

What I do know is that I was doing great with my single life. I managed my detached emotional stance with pride and glory. I was with my A game and I never got hurt. I was in control and I loved it. Of course I got a ton of negative feedback from friends and family.....the typical feedback one gets when the stereotype of single hood is one that is shunned. Being called a man eater or a player or promiscuous, all seriously derogatory remarks....suggest that I have no respect for myself. I hate that I have to defend my actions. What about the people who are in relationships that are stuck in an environment of grief, loathing and resentment because they are complacent and stagnant? Don't they have a responsibility to stand up for themselves and take action to better their lives? It really is a hit or miss man. I could tell you about the healthy relationships that I do know of. In the same discussion I could tell you that being single and happy is possible.

Here's my Gemini dilemma; love being single...having the time of my life with it vs. meeting the man of my dreams (Ha!!! I hear that that is a farce of a dream!) and getting married. The former being most practical...is my re-established goal.

As much as I am at an equilibrium between both sides of my soul...realization matched with practicality will preserver.

To quote a very awesome song that I happen to love.....Muse's Uprising

"They will not force us
And they will stop degrading us
And they will not control us
We will be victorious, so come on"

 More power to the singles out there! 

xo P

In the clouds....

You know what? I have really been holding out on myself. Well...maybe not. I think I have actually been saving myself for the right guy. With my whole heart....I hope that this one is a keeper cause my goodness....he is absolutely amazing!

So we went to see this totally amazing show last night. Let me back track....Mr. Incredible, a.k.a. Mr. Delicious....lol, picks me up from my house. I saw him pull up so I walked out of my apartment and he was walking to the front door. He greets me with a kiss and a great big bear hug, which coming from a man 6'5 approx 220lbs...is quite literally a bear hug. Awesome! With big smiles, we walk to his TRUCK...yup...you read that right folks....big black truck....ugggghhhh...can he get any hotter? LMAO I hop in...and off we go. I was a tad worried that we would be late and stuck in traffic...but clearly the universe wanted everything to be perfect and thus....cleared the way. We made it with great time and got an awesome parking spot....why? Cause I pre-paid that shiznit and got VIP parking. Man....I am good! LOL I will repeat that once again....cause the seats I chose....we were virtually front row just off to the left of centre stage. PERFECT! In fact, it was so perfect....there was no one seated behind us. Had there been....who ever would have sat behind Mr. Incredible wouldn't have been able to see the show.

The show was just over 2 hours with a 30 minute intermission. It was brilliant. Between the gorgeous horses and the acrobatics and the scenery and the setup...it couldn't have been any better. I counted over 35 horses at one given time...which means there were probably more back stage. The stunts that the horse riders did were mind blowing. At one point I thought to myself....that must be a mistake...cause it was super dangerous and just seemed like it shouldn't have been done. Mr. Incredible assured me that it was legit...lol! The show was capped off with an amazing water scene with the horses running through it and it really was just quite a sight. They are such amazing creatures and you can really see the love and amazing relationships between the horses and their trainers/riders. Beautiful...simply beautiful!

From there, we can back to the hood for a snack and a drink. 100% Fabulousness!

Of course the night doesn't end there....but my story ends here!!! LOL I just have to say one thing.....this man has the nicest man butt I have EVER seen!!! LMAO

Good day folks! xo P

Wild!

So...tonight is date night with Mr. Incredible. We are going to go see the horse show; Cavalia Odysseo. So so so excited to see it.

Now...Mr. Incredible and I happen to share one personal connection and that is via a dear friend of my family. On our first date...he happened to drop a name and instantly I said...I know that kid. Had to refer to Facebook to confirm. What a small world. Anyways....that doesn't really mean anything...other than we are mutually surrounded by amazing people.

So...today I did what anyone would do when you are curious about someone; I Googled him!! To my discovery I found some literature that he has published and a video blog. I am bewildered by this man. I mean...we did spend some time discussing his adventures...and of course I am left to my own devices of imagination however....it paled in comparison to the real deal. I checked out the blog and the articles. All I can say is; how cool!!! I couldn't have even grasped the concept of how hardcore an outdoors man he really is. Fascinating I tell you!

LMAO....!!!!

Alright folks...I am late for my manicure!!! Till tomorrow xo P

Butterflies!

Good day folks. Happy Tuesday!

What a day!!! I had to go and see my doctor for my annual health exam. What is it about doctors that make you wait and wait and wait? I had my appointment for 10:15am and of course I was 15 minutes early. I didn't actually see my doctor until 11:15am. Ugggghhh, what is the point of an appointment if there is no respect for timing. Whatever...needed to be done and now it's done!

Last night I had a visit with an old old old friend of mine. What a treat. I have seen him only once this year...which isn't any different from any other year. He was in lock down with a girlfriend and I understand that people can be absent when in a relationship. Fine! I am not going anywhere. When you have time...I will make the time. So...he's no longer in this relationship...sadly! I feel for the guy. He was in love....she wasn't happy. Shit happens!! We had a couple beers....discussed life for a couple hours and it was a pleasure to catch up with him. We've been friends for 13 years. Even if I only see him once or twice a year...it's cool! That is what a solid friendship is all about....right? Right! LOL

So here's a fun story for you....

One of my previous 'man friends'....came out of the woodwork and has asked me to join him on a trip to an island in the Caribbean. Ha!!! Can you believe it? I can't! So crazy! I said just that to him. He says: "I just want to put a smile on your face!" In my mind I am thinking...you had your chance! You snooze you lose buddy. I can't begin to imagine going away on a trip with this guy. I mean...it is really just totally insane. Am I considering  this trip seriously? No! I told him this too. He told me to think about it, the offer is on the table. Ha!!!

On a more important note; super jazzed for my date tomorrow. I am getting excited and I can feel the butterflies in my gut bustling about. I haven't let myself get involved emotionally with a man in SO LONG...I almost don't know how to handle myself in this situation. I have to do a lot of mental exercises to calm myself down and to remember...one day at a time. Sheesh!!! So much easier said than done. Side note; he deleted himself from POF. What does that tell you? Does that tell you anything at all? As much as I try to not succumb to the typical female behavior...over analyzing every detail...I inevitably am still a woman and as such...am inevitably falling into this terrible thought process. FACK!!! LOL WHATEVER!!! Time to focus on work!

Till tomorrow xo P

Next chapter!

What a weekend I tell ya! Aside from having unbelievable weather...there was a ton of action. Granted last week primarily consisted of birthday celebrations it was also action packed with other events...like a date, a party night with my bff, a bachelorette party and last but no least...a baby shower. Holy Moses!!!

My night out with my bff was nothing short of fantastic. It never is! Whenever we go out...it is guaranteed that the night will be brilliant. The two of us together are unstoppable. I will say this; I have never ceased to be amazed that my bff gets crazy action on any given night. Note; she is a lesbian getting heterosexual attention. What is it about this woman that gets straight women to dabble on the other side? OMG! What a sight! Ha!

Enduring an ever so minor hangover the next day, I had a bunch of errands to run for my sister's baby shower the next day. I had to hustle because I needed to be downtown for 5pm to get started with the bachelorette party. Of course...there was no way I could get everything done in time....so I was a little bit late for phase 1 of the party. All good though...made sure to catch up quick. Upon my arrival to the bride's house....was welcomed by a sensational group of women....2 moms, a sister and a select group of dear dear friends. We had some drinks and snacks, were given our scroll of necessary achievements for the night and off we went in limo styles to this awesome restaurant....phase 2. It was a Moroccan resto that had a belly dancing show half way through our dinner....so fun! So want to go back there. After a delectable meal we carried on to our final destination...phase 3 via our chariot..to the strip club we went! Ay ay ay!!!!  It was a very different experience this time around. So many new faces dancing at the club....and....some of the familiar ones....absent....ie. Victor. Sad!! Still had a blast. For once, I kept my drinking on the down low....seriously. I think I had 4 drinks the whole night. Shocking....I know! I guess it was all the drinking from Friday night and knowing that I had to be with my A game the next day. I was in bed by 1:45 fresh as could be.

Slept well and got up bright eyed and bushy tailed. As soon as I was ready for the day....it was non-stop action till 10pm last night. Ran some errands in the morning and then spent a couple hours setting up and preparing for the festivities which were to start at 2pm. Right on cue...the party began at 2 and continued till about 5:30pm. It was 3.5 hours of drinking either alcoholic or non-alcoholic Sex On the Beach cocktails, munching on hors d'oeuvres, chatting away, opening gifts, rubbing my sister's belly and simply enjoying the company of 36 women...family, friends etc. Simply delightful it was! From there...clean-up time. This was my event hosted at my mom's. I couldn't let her deal with the aftermath...so I did my duty and spent the next couple hours cleaning up and washing dishes. All good...I am thankful that my parent's have the ideal house to host parties at. After that...had din din with my sister at her house. Gave my nephew a bath followed by some snuggles with Choochoo and a couple stories. Of course my nephew is never satisfied with stories so he asked me to sing a song...or two....or three. Naturally....I said yes. After 3 songs....he was mellowed out enough for me to leave and join my sister for my first episode of True Blood. Meh....don't get all the hype about it....but whateves. Not all bad! As we're watching the show....my sister says with haste "P....check it out....the babies are moving!". I push Chory of my lap and bust ass to her belly...you could actually see her belly moving. What an experience I tell you. Forget about watching it....you put your hand on her and you can feel them doing whatever it is that they are doing; either using their elbows or hands or feet....pushing her belly and it is just such a special experience. If you have ever sat in a massage chair...it's kind of like that. Fascinating I tell you!

So...finished up the show and went home for a well deserved sleep....BUT....only after I had a chit chat with my new Mr. Incredible. That's his nickname for my blog....Mr. Incredible....cause that's what he is! He blows my mind folks. I know I know...I've said this a few times. I guess I have been lucky to experience a few occasions of man brilliance. Sadly....they haven't lasted the test of time. I really don't want to jinx this....but man oh man....this guy is amazing. With that said, we have our next date this Wednesday. We are going to go and see the horse show in Toronto; Cavalia Odysseo. Super jazzed for that.

Well folks....this has been an extra long blog for you today. Happy Monday to all! xo P

Not sleeping sucks!

Happy Friday to all!!! It's friggin gorgeous out today...and toasty warm. Yay for us!!!! My mom's pool is looking good and inviting. Ready for bodies to jump in. Who's up? LOL

So...I didn't sleep very much last night. Why? Not because I worked at the bar....because I didn't...because I don't work there anymore. Nope! Instead I went out on a date, a POF date to be precise. I think I caught myself a douzy folks. Not only is he a looker but he's smart too and for once...I met a guy who's seen and done WAY more than I have. Holy Moses! This guy is like the ultimate outdoors man.  Picture this; a cross between Emile Hirsch in 'Into The Wild' crossed with Dennis Quaid in 'Day After Tomorrow' mixed with a hint of '30 Days of Night' for the scenery. This guy has traveled and conquered some of the most incredible terrain that our planet earth has given us. Blows my mind! Let's not forget that his business is with creating/mapping and selling maps. So dreamy! All I want to do is read maps all day....and this guy gets to do just that. Ugggggh!!!

Aside from having a brilliant job and exploring our brilliant earth...he is sort of spectacular. He's open and expressive with conversation (a real treat!), he is inquisitive and curious, he's driven (clearly!) and ambitious, he's super tight with the fam (business is a family business....love it!), he's absolutely stunning...did I mention that already? LOL, and finally he digs me! All good things! Are we going to see each other again? Absolutely! When? Next week!

He's the reason why I am beyond exhausted....hehehe and thankfully....I have tonight off from any events/functions or festivities. I am going to get some dinner later....and crash.

I want to wish you all a fantastic weekend. Till next time xoxo P

Touched!

Fun fact: Opera's Million Dollar Neighbourhood show has chosen Port Credit as one of its top 3 contenders. How about that?!!!

By total fluke I was told about this and by total fluke I went to the town meeting last night. I think my first thought was that it would be a great way to meet and greet...which it was...but to build my business. Little did I realize that this show, this event and this town meeting was way more important and way more special than I had given it credit for.

I want to start off by saying....I am in love with my neighbourhood. I am so so so proud to live in Port Credit. It's beautiful, clean, safe and full of beautiful, awesome people. I always felt the comradery among the citizens...just never really put my whole heart into participating. Last night my eyes were opened. The whole purpose of this meeting was so the producers could meet the locals, get a sense of what the people need....what Port Credit needs to flourish and thrive. This is the show's mandate. I was touched and moved by so many of the people who humbly shared their stories. I cried a little bit. I was embarrassed about my ignorance and upset that I couldn't be of more help until now. This meeting was also about wooing the producers to choose our village to be the center of this show. I think we did a great job. I can only hope that they choose Port Credit. My fingers are crossed and I am sending my love to the universe on the community's behalf.

I have made a decision to participate in any way that I can. In fact, I have made an even greater decision to participate in the show...if they'll have me. We have to fill out a questionnaire and submit it to the casting department. I have filled it out....not as someone who needs financial support but rather as someone who wants to help the community in the one way I know how....finding a home. Did you know that we have a wicked number of people in Port Credit....who don't have anywhere to live? It breaks my heart. Some of our oldest citizens are in such financial hardship....they are homeless and starving. Apparently we also have a surplus of aging retired people who are having less and less accessibility to the town because we are bit behind on the times...lack of accessibility. This show promises to help us fix these issues and to make Port Credit and its citizens...the best we can be independently and collectively. Doesn't that sound amazing? It does to me!!

So folks....even if you don't live in my hood....I ask you...please send your love, thoughts and well wishes to Port Credit in the hopes that we receive this absolutely amazing gift.

xo P

Short and sweet!

What can I say today? It's only Wednesday and I am exhausted. I am without very much time to even write this blog...it will be a shorty one today. Sorry!!!

I celebrated by birthday yesterday....double time. The first event of the day was with my fabulous mom and sister....and cousin. It is always such a treat to spend time with him. He kills me! He had his honeymoon in Jamaica. Now...that is by far one of the top destinations on my bucket list. Anyone want to join me? LOL

The second event of the day was in the company of my bff. She is AMAZING. She is a kindred spirit and not only that...but she is a mirror image of me. I love this. I always feel totally at peace and refreshed after spending time with her. Bless her beautiful soul. My soul sistah!!! Man...how lucky can I be? I have a few of them. LOVE IT!!!

Today....has been a bit of a screwy day. My mom and I are full throttle into preparing for my sister's baby shower on Sunday. So much to do....so little time. It's all good though...we are on point.

Well folks...I have to boogie sadly. I have an event to go to in one hour and I still have to get ready and pick up Ace.

Till tomorrow xoxoxo P

Speechless!

For once I really can't come up with the words to describe how I feel right now. It truly blows my mind when everyone comes together to celebrate one's life. I feel the love today. Scratch that....I feel the love everyday but today is extra special....cause it's my birthday. YAY for me!!! LOL

LMAO!!!!! I really wish this was a picture of my Russian hottie named Victor. Uggggh! That would be such a treat!

Moving along...I celebrated on Saturday night, last night, going out tonight, have tomorrow night off...I think, Thursday I am going on a date, Friday night celebrating again and then Saturday night is the bachelorette party....I am so going to need some serious downtime after this week. Of course this will not be a problem seeing as I no longer have my bartending job. Interesting how things pan out. I have no interest in discussing what happened there....just know that I am ok or at least....I will be ok.

For now....I am having a blast. I really just want to say this;

I love all of you...friends, family and complete strangers who happen to read my blog. I have more love than I know what to do with. Why? Because you all put a smile on my face. What could be better than that?!!!

Happy Tuesday to all!!!! xo P

Lucky girl!

Where do I start? Shall I discuss the events of the weekend in sequential order or do I go with the most exciting event first? Hmmmmm!!!

For the most part, my weekend was full of action with my business. I had to work at the bar on Friday night. It wasn't the best shift but I did come out with more money than I usually do so...it wasn't all bad. Saturday was to be a very productive day. I was showing my Dad properties...6 to be exact. From there we went for some Dim Sum with my sister. Quite delightful! From there I wanted to go shopping and buy a new outfit. I did! Along the way I had to stop in at this property that was having an open house. I had suggested that property to my dear friend (whom I was to celebrate my bday with that night) whose in the market for a house. I fell in love. I knew she would fall in love. I showed her that property yesterday. I was right. She loved it. So....after the open house and shopping....I went home to get ready for the night's festivities.

Interjection here; listening to Flo Rida's Wildones....still gives me goosebumps after weeks of being exhausted on the radio. Can't get enough of it!

I left my house to go and pick up my bff. We were going to have dinner and drinks to the two of us in Toronto. We hit up this cool restaurant called the Wolf and Firken which was around the corner from the strip club. We had a blast. From there...we went to the strip club to meet up with the rest of the gang which included 2 other amazingly brilliant women and 2 guy friends; one of which who is gay...and his cousin. The best team! I really couldn't have asked for more. My newly re-established friendship with this fabulous woman whom for blog purposes I will name...Starbright. LOL!!! She is a star and shines as bright as a star. Perfect! Starbright went the extra mile and upon my arrival she was there....had a section designated just for us. She had party favours up the ying yang; including Hawaiian leis, candy necklaces (these were a hit amoung the strippers, lol) and these things that make noise...typically used for New Years eve. She had also gotten me a crown with 'Princess' on it. LMAO!!! Now...typically it isn't my shtick to go on the stage and get man handled by a stripper; my Russian hottie to be exact....but Starbright insisted. Here's the outcome....

I won't deny...it was awesome! He is drop dead gorgeous. Ugggghhh!!! Enough already! LOL I have one more time that I have to go there for a dear friend's bachelorette party. After that....taking a long long break! I hope! LOL

Of course...my team and I closed the club as usual. Had so so so much fun. Went home from there with part of the crew and crashed. Sunday....had another action packed day. Showed properties to my Dad and Starbright. From there I went to go see 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. It was amazing! Loved it! Ugggghhhhh...Chris Hemsworth is a knockout. I know I blogged about him in the past, after seeing 'The Avengers'.

Now...the party continues. Tonight I am meeting up with Ace for a drink to celebrate my birthday....which is tomorrow. Tomorrow I am having lunch with my Mom and sister. The day will be followed by either dinner with my cousin or drinks with my bff in Toronto. Will be a great day...I am sure!

Till tomorrow folks!

Ghetto

That is how I feel right now....ghetto! LOL

Ugggghhh....I really need to lay off the Jack Daniel shots. I tell ya....you mention the word birthday and all hell breaks lose. Last night was a very special night. Totally atypical for a Thursday. Very few Thursday regulars. It was also not nearly as busy as it usually is. What is going on?

There is this guy...he's a tad older than me....I would say he's in his 50s but my goodness do I have a crush on this man. I have had a crush on this guy for years. Since I started working at this bar. I first took note of him because he is an exceptional dog owner. He has a Pit Bull named 'Che'. This dog is a genius and is the most incredible dog I have ever met or known....next to mine of course. Although...Che is actually better behaved than my dog in that he receives attention from human beings like a champ while Chory is not really interested in any human attention unless it's from someone he knows. Anyways...getting off topic....hot man...he only comes in during the evening and never really stays long. Not last night however....he was there till the end. He was buying me shots like it was going out of style. We were both flirting and it was getting sort of intense. We both had to step back and say....that's enough. He's spoken for. He is not only handsome....he has this way about him and the fact that he is just so passionate about his dog and his whole ideal about dog ownership....just so so sexy. He was my eye candy for the night. Yup!

So aside from my JD hangover...I am dealing with some serious post workout pain. I did ask for that so...I can't complain about it. I saw my trainer yesterday. She asked me if there was anything in particular that I wanted to focus on....I told her; 'I want to hurt bad tomorrow'. LOL! She said 'Done!!!'. And there it is...the muscles between my ribs hurt and thus...it is hard to do just about anything...like breathing. LOL!! Makes me giggle just thinking about it. Ouuuuuchhhh!!!

So folks....my birthday is around the corner. YAY!!! It's actually on Tuesday...but I will be celebrating it tomorrow. What is the plan? Well...I work all day. Not too sure what's happening in the evening...but as of 9:30pm....hitting up the strip club with a gang of girls. Watch out Remington's....here we come!!!!

Well folks; Happy Friday to all!!! xo  P