Have a good weekend!

Sorry for my lack of posts this week. I had hard week and was feeling pretty down about myself; but thank you all for your nice comments! It was really encouraging to read them :) Today was a nice day though. After work, I met with my family at a big mall in the city and got to spend a bit of time with my niece and nephew (that makes me so happy!). After that, I wasn't quite ready to go home yet so I met up with Teira and we hung out together. Being around people you love always seems to help.

Tomorrow I am meeting with Teira again (We are making a strong effort to see each other often) and we are going to Make It Calgary, another market full of handmade items by local designers and crafters. Maybe I will find some treasures or Christmas gifts. Then I am spending the afternoon with Joe and maybe heading to the Globe Cinema downtown because they are showing The Big Lebowski (love it!).

Sunday, I'm going to relax and maybe make some banana bread.

What are your plans for the weekend?

PS - On November 11th, it is Remembrance Day in Canada. Around this time of year, Canadians pin poppies close their hearts to show that we will never forget the sacrifices of those in military service and to remember those who have fallen in war. In Flanders, poppies grew abundant among battlegrounds and cemeteries where casualties of WWI were buried. John McCrae wrote a poem called In Flanders Fields that is often read on Remembrance Day and is also on our $10 bill. Therefore, the picture of the poppies, and why we wear them. Lest we forget.

Don Drapper says "What?"

Wow. Never realized he says 'what' so much. *sigh* I love Don Draper.

Blah

This week hasn't been very good so far, but instead of thinking sad thoughts, I am trying to think happy thoughts. This puppy makes me happy. Isn't he cute? I'll have one one day.

My Saturday

On my way to Market Collective I spotted some more yarn bombing!

And a bit more further down the street (sorry about the bad quality - I took the photos with my phone)

Market Collective!

Teira and I at Market Collective! They always have an awesome photo room and the theme this time was Chess in a Hay Field. Love it!

Joe and I cleaning out our pumpkin and getting ready to carve it!

The final pumpkin! Mario :)

Have a happy Halloween weekend!

The weekend has arrived! I have had a very busy Friday. I left my home at 6:30 am for work, went to the gym, grabbed dinner, went home and ate with Joe, then left again to go the Calgary Stampeders football game (which was freeeeeezing, but so fun and we won 55 - 24). Now it is midnight and I am home. So very tired.

Tomorrow I am going to Market Collective in the morning, carving a pumpkin in the afternoon (I'll be sure to post pictures), and then babysitting tomorrow evening for some friends.

Sunday I am getting my hair cut, and passing out candy for Halloween! Last year I didn't have any kids come to my door (we live on a weird street) but some kids moved into the neighbourhood so I am hoping they come by! I bought full sized chocolate bars to hand out.

What are you doing this weekend? Do you celebrate Halloween?

Write a Bike

Teira sent me a link to these and I am in love. These personalized bikes by Juri Zaech are wonderful!

Travel

I love to travel (except the flying part - I hate flying) and have been lucky enough to go to a few places (not nearly as many as I would like!). In December, I will be flying to Pittsburgh for Christmas. Then in May, I will be going to Las Vegas for not one, but two weddings! There is one on Friday and one on Sunday. Two friends who don't even know each other but obviously have great timing. Then this summer, we will hopefully make it back to Europe. That is still up in the air but I am really hoping we get to go! Both Joe and I have been there, but not together so it will be nice to visit more amazing cities with him.

Here are a few cute travel accessories:

(via Doodlebugsfunfabrics)

I have a very hard time sleeping on airplanes. Even if it is a red eye, I just can't do it. Even though I can't sleep, I try really hard to relax so I really like using an eye mask. I can shut everyone out and pretend I am not in a stuffy airplane.

(via RUCHE)

Can't travel without a camera to capture the moments - and therefore a cute camera case!

(via Lush Cosmetics)

(via Sephora)

(via Sephora)

Packing light is not my strong suit, but I am getting better. I really like multiple use products when I travel. Lush solid shampoos are super light and easy to pack - plus Godiva (the one pictured) is a 2 in 1. Usually I don't like using a 2 in 1 but this one is nice! Argan oil is another, I use it as a facial moisturizer, and to keep my hair smooth, silky, and soft. And Nars has this fabulous makeup stick (called the Multiple) that can be used on eyes, cheeks, lips, and your body. Better than packing a bag full of products!

(via inblue)

A journal to track your adventures. I love this one with the bike!

(via Gap)
(via Polyvore)

(via Polyvore)

And finally, a shawl or a scarf. Airplanes are always so cold! Even when I travel to warm destinations, I always dress warm. Makes me feel more comfortable and cozy. A soft sweater is nice too.

Do you have any trips coming up? What do you bring with you?