Good Bye 2009

So the year has come to an end... I must say, as much as I didn't love 2009, I didn't exactly hate it either. I've been meet a lot of great people and with school almost coming to an end as well, my life just feels like it's about to settle. The most significant thing so far was probably ending my three year relationship that was going absolutely nowhere. I'm happy. I just wish it happened sooner. People ask how I could turn from being ridiculously crazy about him to not caring whatsoever in such a short period of time. It isn't easy but I've wanted it for a while, and I had great friends to support me. I think I always held onto him because I didn't want to be alone. It was as if I had forgotten what it was like to be single, instead of a part of a pair. I should've known that I would be plenty fine without him. In fact, I feel more complete alone, than I ever felt while I was with him. I don't think I was myself before, but now I can be, and that feeling made all the difference for me.

Changes in the New Year!
1. Be more proactive. I have soo many little projects that I wanted to do but never really got to.
2. Save more money! Like maybe another 10gs. I tried last year and fell short. :(
3. Be healthier, inside and out. My mind needs some purging of all my negative thinking.

I may not be able to keep them, but it's fun to think of things you want to change in your daily life. I'll think of some more but those are the things that come to mind so far. Any suggestions? What are your resolutions this year?

New Apps

It's been a while since I've written and I can honestly say I've been too busy to update. That, and with school back in session I really have no life. No life = No going out = Nothing to write about. Lovely, isn't it?

I'm going to make this short and sweet. I'm a freak for social networking sites! I LOVE them! Ever since AsianAvenue came into my life, I've been joining every site that interests me out there. Obviously I'm beginning to pick and choose which one I want to join these days and there hasn't been too many that have caught my eye since Facebook and Twitter but I'm trying to make this next one work. FourSquare was launched last month and I still don't know how to use it quite yet but until I figure it out, join it and add me as a friend. :)

New as of this early last week: Google Street! I've been playing with it and I'm so entertained :) I think it'd be interesting to see how businesses use that to their advantage.

Horoscope of the Day -- because they're fun.

I like to look at my horoscope from time to time, not because I believe in them but because it's just something to do I suppose. This one really stood out to me however, because for a while I've been thinking that I needed to find someone who was more like-minded to myself.. Not in every way, but at least in habits and ethics.

Aquarius:
"If you're looking for love, now is the time to try someone new and maybe quite different from your usual type. Your mind is the best resource you've got, so seek out someone who resonates with you mentally."

Although I'm always looking to find my future love, I do want to be single for a year.. Just once. It's so hard to do though.. :(

I'm Narcissistic

and I don't care. :)



Really, is there something wrong with it? I think that deep down everyone is. You can't really say that you aren't the best thing that has ever happened to yourself, can you? So then tell me, what's so wrong about it?

What do you do when..

you still care but you don't?
you want to hold on but you can't?
you wish it would work but it won't?
you hope there was another way but there isn't?

what do you do when the love runs dry?

Thinspiration Anyone?

So it's no big secret that I am currently struggling to lose the weight I've gained over the past year. Last night, I discovered that my cousin is trying to work off her baby weight so we decided that we'll keep tabs on each other every week to see where we're at. The first to lose 40 pounds wins. Wins what? I'm not too sure. We should probably decide on that soon. In any case, the greatest reward will come when I'm 40 pounds lighter so the other benefits doesn't really concern me but does help motivate me. Any suggestions on how to lose the weight for good? I don't want to be yo yo dieting for the rest of my life anymore. It always ends up coming back in greater numbers :(

So far I plan on:

regular healthy breakfasts such as plain oatmeal with fruit

many mini meals each day

morning runs 3-5 times a week

3 fork sized dessert bites

lots of water!!

quit drinking (excessively)

My game plan is all about moderation. I know it isn't much but I need a sustainable plan to make it a lifestyle change, not just a temporary change The last time I cut everything "yummy but unhealthy" out of my diet I lost 10 pounds in less than 2 weeks but gained way more in the long run :( Need more ideas, that's for sure. I want to look and feel great again.

Get Rid of Procrastination

So.. I've come to the conclusion that I will do quite a bit for money, and that often leads me to put other things off regardless of how important they may be. Putting the two together I thought up an experiment and hopefully it'll work to my advantage. I'm going to..... pay myself to do whatever I have to do. Simple, isn't it? Effortless yet tedious tasks such as washing dishes regularly would only equate to a few bucks but larger, impossible tasks such as cleaning my room (for those of you who don't know, it's disgustingly messy and it really does take days..) will be more along the double digits.. Also, I'll put aside some cash for things I should be doing regularly like working out and studying/going to class. All this will go to my next vacation to __enter location here__ next year. Most likely Toronto but I'd like to be able to go to other places as well.. Not just T.dot. haha. We'll see how far I get with this. And I'll let you know if it works. :) Feel free to try this at home. :P

Best I've Ever Had

I went to Toronto this past week looking for something different and maybe something familiar.. Came back and realized that Toronto is where I should've been 5 years ago.. Somehow, there is always something that is pulling me to go..


more pics to come..

"I want this forever I swear I could spend whatever on it.."

In a Heart Beat

I'm back from Toronto and of course the first thing I did was try to upload photos.. ONLY to realize that they cannot be uploaded! oh em gee! there is something wrong with my memory card and it's hurting me so much just knowing that it's fucked and possibly unrecoverable! In any case, I got more than I could've asked for from my trip. No, I didn't go and look for my ex-boyfriend, but I made some interesting discoveries about myself and the people around me.

Can you feel my heart beating for you?

Going Out of Town: Memory Lane

Anyone going to be in Toronto this Saturday 8th to Thursday 13th? Hit me up!!

It's been a long time since I've gone back.. A little over 4 years to be exact. The last time I was there it was to have my first real Valentine's day with my at-the-time-boyfriend. Everything was perfect.. The most perfect Valentine's day I could ever have asked for.. He made me so happy.. and he made me realize what love felt like.....

It would have been our 7 year anniversary this coming fall. We would have been married by now.. I think things turned out for the better this way though.. He deserves much more.. the world, really.

I hope you are happier now than I've ever made you before. I'm scared to say that I will always have a tender spot for you, but I think it might just be true.. My heart will always hurt when I think of you.. Just like how it's hurting now.. I love you, Mike. and I'm sorry for the pain I've caused..

I don't think I will ever find a purer love than his. "I want unconditional love", I told him.. And that is what he gave me...

**edit: wow.. this was supposed to be a post announcing my vacation time in Toronto. Instead it became a post about my bleeding heart... I have a lot of growing to do..

I will make you proud of me one day.. I promise..

Bea Sexy in the City

Hot, unsleepable nights are becoming wayyy too regular for my own good! Instead of tossing and turning all night I decided to finish little things that I've been meaning to get on for some time. My goal tonight was to finalize dinner plans and create the invitation for our small girl's night coming up in a little over two weeks. It feels good to finally be able to do something for my girl friend in honour of her engagement. :) Love her so much. <3

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/HDSYXLTCKMGFHRJOAOEJ/beasexy

And the list goes on..

I like to believe that I have many talents and can tackle anything that's thrown at me, but when it comes down to it, I have a very passive take on my own life. Not cool. I talk about wanting to do this, do that but what do I do to make it happen? Don't just talk about dreams. Make them come true. What do I think makes a person successful? Vision, motivation, a proactive personality, good stress management and continuous self improvement are some words that come to mind. Small changes can help boost self confidence, something that everyone will need to help them along their way.



Make it YOUR goal to accomplish ONE thing a day. No matter how small.

Little things I want to do:

• go kayaking @ deep cove a


• go zip lining @ whistler or grouse


• finally clean my room


• paint my walls & redecorate the home


• create another decor piece for my home


• come up with a name for my solo bartending business


• figure out what I want for my business card!


• finish reading the books I started

This summer I will (FINALLY):

• get my real estate license


• get my bike license


• design and sew together a piece that i would actually wear!


• find that perfect homemade cake & icing recipe


• create a piece of jewellry


• plant some herbs: basil, chives, sage to name a few

Maybe I can't complete everything before the end of summer, but I can sure as hell get started.

What do you want to accomplish this summer?

My Get Rich (Not-So) Fast Idea

With the recent recession (and the last remaining effects of it), it seems that many more people were drinking up simply because they were feeling down. After observing the industry for the past one and a half years, I see a potential to make a decent living from being a bartender, and that knowledge alone constantly sparks ideas in my mind. It says, "I should break off and go solo!" The only problem I find with charging a ridiculously high rate and doing house parties on my own is there is an additional risk geared towards my safety. Working for a company guarantees my safety in a major way. I work with the same staff and security so I feel comfortable working and no one can ever get especially close to me, but that comfort can go to hell if I start "freelancing" as some like to call it. Plus there is that question of travelling. Some tell me it would be difficult to find clientelle, but seeing as how I am currently booked 3-6 nights a week, that doesn't particularly concern me.

Good idea? Bad idea? How much would you charge for a night? I really don't know..

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Grand Opening: Sephora in Vancouver!

So the grand opening of Sephora is officially tomorrow (July 10th) at 10 am sharp! today they are having a private party for a select few but otherwise the general public can do nothing but drool at the wonders they have inside! set your alarm ladies! it's going to be crazy!

** a few of my friends stopped by to pick up a few pretty things only to find themselves surrendering their wallets to the temple of make-me-gorgeousness! i still have yet to visit the store but i think i'll wait for the madness to die down! ;) i walked by it today and it was still too packed for me to approach! word has it that they're already sold out of a few items though! get your goodies quick!

Love Letter

Dear Best Friend:

I hope you know how happy I am that you found your one true love. And I hope you know that I'm even happier that he reciprocates those same feelings for you. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful ending to your search and I'm so happy that it's him, because I know he'll take great care of you. I know he will love and support you for all that you are and do, and for that knowledge alone, I'm grateful to him as well. I wish you both the best, of course. Enjoy your engagement, anticipate the day, and live out your dreams together forever.

I love you, Queen Bea!

Love always,
em.

*** additional news from *** m*i*s*s**e*m*i**b*a*b*y ***

In honour of queen Bea's engagement announcement, I, miss emi baby, am hosting a dinner of celebration for her! Stay tuned for details! Evites will be sent out shortly!!

They Nailed It

I experienced my first devastating beauty break up a few years back when my #1 guy moved to San Diego. He was perfect. Very attentive to my needs and always creative and exciting to hold my interest. Sad to say, I was never able to replace him and found myself unable to fully commit to another man like him. After years of searching, I decided to expand my horizons to the ever so delicate final touch of a female. That is to say, I met the girls at Glam Nail Studio.

Glam Nail Studio started as a mobile nail bar in 2005, but due to popular demand, Keiko, the founder and owner of the luxe nail salon has opened a permanent location in Richmond, BC. I originally went into Glam Nails for a single fix and was extremely pleased with their professional and CLEAN services. I loved it so much that I went back the next week to get my nails filled and designed. (Pics Coming Soon) Glam Nails is known for their beautiful Japanese nail art and can create virtually any look you can imagine! Did I mention their nail bar is absolutely gorgeous? The simple decor and colour scheme screams modern girlyness. I love it enough to recommend them to anyone who is willing to listen! Starting at $70+ CDN they cost more than your average gel nails but they're so beautiful, you'll want to try them at least once!!


Check out their samples here @ http://www.glamnailstudio.com/ and call them today for your unforgettable nail experience! You won't be disappointed!

xox, emi

Home Remedy: Baking Soda Face Mask

So lately my skin has been looking extremely dull and I've been craving a facial, or at the bare minimum, one of those mud masks in a jar. Being the lazy girl I am, I have yet to book an appointment at the spa or even go to the local store to pick up a jar of seaweed. In any case, I've been hearing all about this low budget skin care method and after reading some reviews on it I decided that now would probably be the best time to try it out. Why? My skin is completely stressed out from a poor diet, lack of sleep, and lack of care overall. I haven't been washing my make up off religiously lately simply because I've been passing out while I've been up all night working on projects and studying for my midterms this week.

Many girls claim that this gently exfoliates your skin, leaving it feeling extremely soft and smooth. Some even say that it takes care of the blackheads and build up from make up as well. I have it on right now and so far, it stings. I can feel it hardening and to be honest I really can't wait to take it off and check out the results.

If you're wanting to give it a shot, the ingredients are simple. Baking Soda (NOT baking powder) and a little bit of water (just enough to make a paste). Spread all over the face (avoiding the eyes because it does burn!) and wait for about 15 minutes before washing it off. Doing this once a week should help. Everyone's skin type is different however, so if it isn't right for you, don't force it!

Attention All Beauty Junkies

This is old news but I still had to draw attention to it...

SO!!! After alllllll the years of having many rumours come in and out about getting one in Vancouver, Sephora is FINALLY coming to town!! and this time, it's for real!! They already have signs up in Pacific Centre announcing their July 2009 arrival!!!!

What does this mean for you? No more long drives across the border to step into this store for serious getting gorgeous lovers. No more smuggling more than the allowed dollar amount back into Canada or having to pay duty fees if you get caught! AND!! Now we all get to take advantage of their killer samples that they give away like it was nothing! Very Nice! I'm super stoked if I may say so myself!!

Coming THIS summer in PC and Coquitlam Centre!! Keep your eyes open for it ladies!!!!

reMix my Drink

so I guess it would be a good time to announce that as of the 7th of this month, I'm a licensed bartender. Yes, I was previously mixing and serving without a license but I don't think it's actually required to do so, is it? :) Anyway, I picked up a shaker set from Fine Art, and I'm super eager to start remixing their recipes. :) My boyfriend's birthday is coming up so I think I'll start there! I just hope he likes it. <3

Pop Champagne

It's almost my birthday!! and what am I doing?? Heading over to the *new* Joey's at Bentall One for dinner with some of my girls and their men! Definitely keeping it simple this year but I'm pretty stoked!! All I'm looking for this year is a low key, low maintenance birthday.. Winter is usually my starving season and I'm sure my girl friends would love the freedom to choose what they'd like to eat! and did i mention they'll be getting a great bang for their buck?! It just makes the whole experience much more enjoyable for everyone. I know I like to be extravagant sometimes but I think this will turn out to be better than I could ever hope for... I want everyone to have as much fun as me and I definitely don't want them to resent the fact that they spent extra money on a meal they hated, or worse, spent money on a meal that left them hungry!! eww.. who wants that? I know the guys would definitely hate me for it if I let that happen hahaha..

now I just have to order the cake <3