Welcome to Toronto

23 December 2013

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Welcome to Toronto

If you haven't already notice, I clearly failed this blogmas challenge although it is almost over... But I swear I have a legitimate reason.  If you haven't already heard, a huge part of Ontario, Canada (where I currently live) was hit with a really bad ice storm.  Yes... ICE storm.  As a result, around 300,000 homes lost their power and hot water. It sucks because my homes is included in this statistics.

I woke up unable to post anything and honestly hearing my mother's battery powered radio, the news claimed that it will most likely take around 72 hours before everyone can get their power back up and running efficiently.

My house is freezing cold, there is no hot water and outside is literally an ice rink.  It is honestly so crazy out here.  The worst part is, that trees are literally breaking apart because the ice that froze on the branches are so heavy... So there are literally broken trees everywhere either falling on top of cars or catching fire because of the electrical wires...

It is honestly so crazy, and it would be a Christmas miracle to have the entire power back up for the city... If you are wondering how I am finally blogging this early morning, it is because my cousins were fortunate enough to have their electricity, so we are crashing here to eat, shower and rest.  Thank goodness.

Here are some pictures of my day... The pictures honestly show a much prettier version of my day.

It's day's like today that really make you realize that our generation relies a lot of electricity and technology.  Something to definitely be thankful for as we shouldn't be taking this for granted.

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Silent Sunday #2

22 December 2013

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Silent Sunday #2

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Favourite Christmas (almost) Tradition

20 December 2013

Favourite Christmas (almost) Tradition

Okay guys! Its just a few more days until Christmas! I am absolutely so excited and cannot wait to see the gifts that my friends and I got me.  I am not quite finished with my Christmas shopping, but is anyone ever finished shopping ahead of time?

Anyways, since today is day 20 of blogmas, I wanted to share a favourite Christmas cousin tradition.  Every Christmas, it is either my family or my cousins' family who hosted the Christmas party.  Because the members of our family have continued to increase throughout the years, it usually is my family who then hosts the Christmas party.

Every year, while the men are in the living room drinking, and the women are in the kitchen gossiping, it is usually us cousins (of all ages) who spends the entire night upstairs in either of the rooms.  As much fun as we are having with each other, we tend to get bored easily and find ourselves on our phones or talking about how we want to be somewhere else.

So every year, we come up with a different idea that we WANT to make as our Christmas tradition.  2 years ago we decided to that us cousins should create gingerbread sleighs (instead of houses)! Haha, needless to say, our creation didn't come out so well, but nevertheless it was just fun having all of us yell and scream at each other. Keep in mind, my family is full of hardheads who never want to listen to each other, soooo us cousins have that type of personality, but x3.

Anyways, here are some pictures from 2 years ago.  We didn't create one last year, but if this year we do decide to do build a gingerbread anything again, I will be sure to write about it! But knowing us, I'm pretty sure we are going to try to create a new tradition that will most likely not continue ha!

If you have any Christmas traditions, let me know about it in the comments, or if you posted about it, leave a link in the comments as well!

Happy Friday!

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Stocking Stuffers: Victoria Secret Edition

17 December 2013

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Stocking Stuffers: Victoria Secret Edition

One week from today is Christmas Eve! I hope you've all are at least almost done your Christmas shopping! I'm almost done. I've just got to get something for my mom and dad and purchase the second part of my gift for Jay.

If you are still having problems looking for gifts, here are some stocking stuffer ideas you can easily get at your closest Victoria Secret store!

1. VS Stripe Makeup Mirror - only $8
This is a grab-and-go beauty essential that has the VS signature stripes!  It is a chic mirror compact.

2. Coffee Tumbler - only $19.50
You can put whatever you want in this cute, portable cup for the on the go girl from Victoria's Secret PINK!

3. PINK Sock Set - on sale for $12
Cute, colorful and bright three pairs of bold tube socks, packaged as a set in a gift box.

4. Clutch for IPhone 5 - only $20
This is the chicest way for you to carry your most-needed essentials! It features 4 interior pockets ffor cash and cards, plus removable straps.

5. Travel Brush Set - only $30
This is a multi-function brush set that contains five must-have brushes, and it comes in a coated zippered case that wipes down easily and travels well. This set includes a blush brush, eye defining brush, allover face brush, angled eye liner brush, and allover eye shadow brush to keep you looking picture-perfect everywhere you go!

6. Travel Manicure Set - only $18
This manicure set includes 4 essential tools - scissors, nail clipper, cuticle pusher and 3-in-1 nail file.

7. New VS Sports Headband - $12.50 each or special 3/$33
Silicone grips on this soft, stretchy headband keep stray locks in place so you're able to stay focus during your workout!

Happy Shopping!

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GIFTS $25 & UNDER - Body Shop Edition

16 December 2013

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GIFTS $25 & UNDER - Body Shop Edition

Hey guys! It's day 16 of blogmas.  I know this is a little late, but I've been busy dealing with some personal issues today.  But today's post will help you find gifts for under $25 from the Body Shop! So if you haven't gone shopping yet, I hope these ideas will help you just a little!

1) Festive Small Strawberry Gift Set - A limited edition for only $16.80!
Sweet scent of strawberry with community fair trade shea butter from Ghana!

• Strawberry Shower Gel 250ml
• Strawberry Soap 100g
• Strawberry Body Polish 75ml
• Strawberry Body Butter 50ml
• Mini Crinkle Lily - Red 

2) White Musk Smoky Rose Spritz Duo Gift Set - A limited edition for only $17.50

A mysterious musk fragrance in a light Eau de Toilette and an all-over body mist, uniting a mix of notes including a musk, black smoky rose and tobacco flower presented in a reusable heart-shaped tin

• White Musk Smoky Rose Eau de Toilette 60ml 
• White Musk Smoky Rose Body Mist 100ml

3) Festive Small Vanilla Bliss Gift Set  - A limited edition for only $14!

This is a special-edition scent of vanilla that comes with a community fair trade shea butter from Ghana.

• Vanilla Bliss Shower Gel 250ml
• Vanilla Bliss Body Butter 50ml
• Vanilla Bliss Body Polish 75ml
• Vanilla Bliss Mini Heart Soap 250g

4) Chocomania Shower, Scrub and Moisture Set - A $22 value for only $14!

Mini chocolate-scented bath and body collection that comes in a reusable heart shaped tin!

• Chocomania Shower Cream 2.0 fl oz
• Chocomania Body Scrub 1.7 oz
• Chocomania Body Butter 1.7 oz
• Chocomania Lip Butter .33 oz
• Reusable aluminum tin

5) Festive Small Olive Gift Set - A limited edition for only $16.80!

This is a fruity scent of olive with community faire trade organic olive oil from Italy.

• Olive Shower Gel 250ml
• Olive Body Scrub 50ml
• Olive Body Butter 50ml
• Olive Soap 100g
• Mini Crinkle Lily - Green 

6) Satsuma Gift Bag - A limited edition for only $10.50!

A selection of bath time favourites in zesty satsuma scent, presented in a pretty mesh bag with a community fair trade shea butter from Ghana.

• Satsuma Shower Gel 60ml
• Satsuma Body Polish 75ml
• Satsuma Body Butter 50ml
• Mini Crinkle Lily - Orange 

Happy Shopping!

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Silent Sunday #1

15 December 2013

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Silent Sunday #1

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My Saturday - So far

14 December 2013

My Saturday - So far

I know in yesterday's post I mentioned that I would probably blog something later tonight .... Turns out the weather is extremely bad in Toronto, and other areas of Ontario, that I might not be able to go out after my exams.

It's might be hard to see in the picture above, but it's snowing. We all got this snow storm warning last night or earlier and on my drive to school this morning I was so disappointed. 

You would think that snow plows would have already gotten on the roads to push snow hiding the streets to the side, and perhaps leave some salt in dangerous areas (ie hills). But no... My drive literally took so much longer because everyone was driving slower (not complaining about that) because no one did anything to help. 

On top of that, driving on my campus was worst! My campus is literally like it's own area, so students have our own roads to get to different parking lot areas of even to the other side of the campus. It's literally like this huge circle. Anyways, driving on there was horrible! 

It was as if nothing was Plowedd. The snow was so piled up that I went over speed bumps I didn't even know was there because the snow was hiding it. 

Like if they know students are comig to write there exams, you would think they would try and have the roads as safe as possible so we wouldn't miss our exams. 

Anyways.... Now I'm in inside the school, still cold, attempting to study. I'm just really want to get this over with. 

After today, 2 exams will be done! 

How's Saturday treating you so far? Hope you're having a better start! 

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