Must See

I am dying to see this movie:

It looks beyond adorable! And the song from the trailer is currently on repeat in my bedroom. It just makes me feel happy!

The worst thing about movie trailers is that they make you want to see the movie so bad but then you have to wait what feels like forever until it comes out.

Any movies you guys are looking forward to?

xoTaylor

Routine

I'm one of those people who completely thrives on routine. When I do the same thing every day it makes it easy for me to workout, eat well and get the things done that I need to get done. Since I've moved to Toronto I've had zero routine and it's only going to become less structured and more chaotic.

I just got a part time job at La Senza. I've worked there before (about two years ago) and got the job pretty easily because of that fact. I'm really happy that I got it because it will be easy for me to slip back into the groove of things and I won't have to worry anymore about not making the bills. Well, I may but at least I can worry less-so!

The thing about part-time work is that it's random. You can never say when you're going to work from one week to the next. There goes my structured life. I guess chaos is my new normal and I'll have to find the willpower in that to keep my health as a priority. Does anyone else find that it's harder to eat well on days when you're running around like crazy? I also live with my best friend so it's like a never-ending sleepover. There are always snacks around and someone is always making something to eat. It's been delicious, but tough. The good thing is that I've been working out more than ever (which is weird because I don't have a gym membership for the first time in two years). I guess there are pros and cons to every situation!

I'll keep you updated on my unscheduled and totally chaotic life and pursuit of health!

xoTaylor

Secret of the Week

I chose this postcard for it's amazing story that was included after. I love a good happy ending.

June 18, 2013

Dear Frank,

I recognized my dad's card as soon as I saw it. All of us kids sat him down tonight and asked him about it- turns out it was written and sent a year ago, when my mom had just broken his heart, and he was hopelessly lost.

Now a year later, he's healthier than he's been in years, our family is closer than ever, and, thanks to the strange blessing of PostSecret, tonight we all had the opportunity to share our appreciation, love and support of one another.

My dad is working on a follow-up postcard to reassure you and the supportive PostSecret Community. This whole process has been incredibly therapeutic for him and for us kids too. 


Also: I found this update on the secret that I posted last week!

This was the secret:

Less than an hour after the first secret was posted Sunday, Reddit volunteers had identified the exact location on the postcard. Reddit moderators then self-censored their site to ensure that the information would not wrongly implicate someone in a crime. The Chicago Police were notified multiple times and investigated. They searched the site and found nothing unusual. I continue to be in contact with the Chicago Police. 

This was reported in The Chicago Tribune. 

xoTaylor

Getting into the swing of things

As I mentioned in my last post, I had a wonderful week last week. I filled all my moments with friends, fun and food, but now I'm back into real life.

This week I started my job as Assistant Editor for the Women Who Run It e-magazine. It's not too big of an adjustment because I worked there all summer as an intern but it is definitely an adjustment to go from intern to staff. I'm learning new things everyday and, while it can be hard to feel so lost at times, I'm definitely finding my way thanks to the million questions I have been asking my boss!

I work from home so that means not even showering until 2pm, never making my bed anymore, multiple coffees during the day and working while chitchatting to my roommates as they come and go to class.

My next task is to find a part-time job. I've interviewed at two places and I'm waiting to hear back. Think good thoughts for me okay? This girl has got to get that rent covered!

Hope you enjoyed your week my loves.

xoTaylor

My first week in the big city

As of yesterday I had officially been in the beautiful city of Toronto for one full week. It was an incredibly wonderful week, if I do say so myself. I decorated my space, learned the public transportation system, worked on getting a job and spent many, many wonderful moments with friends. It was probably one of the best introductions to a new city that a girl could ask for.

Seeing the first week in hindsight I'm realizing how incredibly lucky I was to have that week off to get myself situated. I was a tad worried that all of that free time might make me feel lonely but I managed to fill every second of it. I mostly filled it with food, like the beautiful dish you see above. Somehow, I ended up eating out every single day. I don't even know how that happened. People just kept wanting to eat out or go places all day and I must admit, it was not a good way to spend my money, but I did enjoy all of the moments that I spent over those dishes.

xoTaylor

Secret of the Week

This is probably one of the craziest secrets I've ever read (and I've read a lot).

xoTaylor

Dancing Ladies, Art Exhibits and Board Games

*Tessa, me and Katie. Aren't we presh?*

I've had a seriously wonderful weekend so far and guess what, it's not over! It's a long weekend this weekend! Hooray for that!

Friday night my friends from home came up because Tessa is moving back to B.C for school next week. So sad but I was glad we could get the girls and boys together for one last hurrah. All together 5 of them came up and slept on my living room floor (crazy kids). We all went out to a club and danced the night away. I wish I could say I looked this beautiful and composed all night but when you never ever  drink and then go out like a wildcat...well it ain't cute haha. But we had fun!

The next morning we all went out for breakfast before they headed home. My beautiful friend Shauna came over to see them before they left. After Shauna and I watched Pitch Perfect her boyfriend Mike came over. The three of us headed downtown to the Art Gallery of Ontario to see an exhibit. After that we headed to his house, watched a movie, ate dinner and then a couple of his friends came over and we played a board game. Have you ever heard of the board game Nightmares? Well I hadn't and I sucked! You play a VHS during the game (yeah...it's from 1991) and a zombie comes on and tells you what to do. Because I rolled the highest number he affectionately called me Dirtbag and then proceeded to pick on me the whole game by making me miss turns and get stuck in the Black Hole..how rude.

Today Jordan is coming to visit and I think we will go out for a nice dinner but other than that we have no plans. Hopefully we can come up with something exciting to do. That's the great thing about being near a big city though, there will always be something for us to do!

Have a happy long weekend!

xoTaylor