Fashion, NaBloPoMo, No Buy Month, OOTD, Photos

OOTWW

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So far so good with NaBloPoMo hey? Writing everyday isn’t that hard for me since I update on a very regular basis as it is. Well then, let’s get to the OOTWW shall we?

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Thursday / Yesterday we had a Professional Development day. Normally we have this on every Remembrance Day and are allowed to wear jeans. This time however, we were talked about our appearance on Business Casual in the work force. The woman who came in looked like she stepped out of NYC in her fancy clothes. It was very nice mind you, but apparently my boots (that I wore on Thursday) do not belong at work. Huh. Who knew. I thought they were stylish. Also, skinny pants, and leggings with long tunics/long sweaters aren’t either. I’m sad!! Does this mean I have to stop wearing all my new stuff to work now? I don’t get it. I’m afraid to ask anyone lol :(

So off that topic. It’s Friday, and also Random Act of Kindness Day. Interesting. I was at a stop light and I was the 3rd or 4th car back. These two guys who I assumed wanted money for something, or were preachers were holding up something and coming towards the cars. I locked my doors because I’m afraid like that, but then as they got closer I just saw a newspaper and the guys looked kinda cute. Both of them. So I rolled my window down and he said “Happy Random Act of Kindness Day!“, handed me a newspaper and said “See? That’s what it’s all about“, since I took the newspaper gladly, as the other cars in front of me didn’t — I laughed and thanked him. By that point he was gone, and the light was green.

What have you got planned for the weekend?

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NaBloPoMo, No Buy Month, Videos

It’s going to be a tough month

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It’s going to be a tough month.

  • National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo for short)
  • No Buy Month
  • No pop rule

NaBloPoMo: I love taking the challenge each year of trying to blog every single day for the month of November. It also doesn’t hurt that there are prizes available too. This is my second (hopefully annual?) year in a row doing this challenge. Let’s hope I’m successful!

No Buy Month: I took the initiative and put the credit cards and debit cards away for the month of November to see if I could successfully not buy anything frivolous. I’ve just spent way too much money the past few months from going on vacation at the West Edmonton Mall, and then buying two pairs of boots at Winners and just buying random things here and there. Of course bills can and will be paid, gasoline will be purchased for my car and groceries will still be stocked in our fridge. But buying things like chips, candies and not-so-healthy snacks for work are OUT of the question. Shopping online is way too easy and things are going to get tough and test my patience with this No Buy Month. Eating at McDonalds is also a no-no, well unless someone else buys it for me ;) I have a hair appointment this month. But that’s kind of needed and I’ll be paying for that. I even cheated a little by buying some food at Cora’s at the blogger meet up. Whoops…

Maybe I’ll put my Starbucks gift card to use that Kelly (yes you Kel, I only know one!) sweetly mailed me for my Birthday months ago. Mmm. Free white chocolate mochas.

I did a No Buy Month over a year ago in March 2009. Quote from me in February 2009: “You know, the whole point of doing this is to save money and see how much you’ll end up with towards the end of the month. But what’s the fun in that? I always try to find a reward, and treat myself if I get to the end of the month, and treat myself with a new article of clothing that I’ve been oggling over, or maybe something as simple as a $5 eyebrow wax.”

No Pop Rule:I’m going to try this another time. I drink a lot of soda whether it be diet or diet caffinee free during lunch. It has to stop. But it can’t stop this month because it’s going to be a tough month enough as it is with blogging every day and not having just a generic post to push-out. I need to entertain you all with awesome posts. Not just ramble. You know?  I’ll keep you informed on this one.

Now, I leave you with a video of my puppy dog speaking to me. I have no idea why he hates when I point my finger at him, I never do it when I’m stern or angry with him. I think it’s hilarious. Listen to him!

 

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NaBloPoMo, No Buy Month, Workout Schedule

Oktoberfestin’ Fitness

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My fitness routine is SLACKIN’. My membership at the gym expires in December (or maybe January) and I haven’t used it since before the summer. I don’t like being stuck indoors when you can work out outside. Same goes with October. I didn’t do too much fitness-wise, just like September. But here you have it! 

October 1. Friday — Ran 4k
October 3. Sunday — Ran the 5k race and won 3rd!

Are you serious? I worked out twice this month. I’m telling ya. It’s time to stop slacking off. Ever since it warmed up I have slowly been avoiding the gym. It’s time to get back in the game and head in. I haven’t been running outdoors because I’m a wuss and it’s cold out and I only have short sleeved, or tank tops to wear. But I purchased a $17 long sleeved zip up, so – enough excuses right? :)

Happy Wednesday!

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