since i've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, little things have lost the luster that i know i should be savouring and appreciating. things like an amazing cup of dragon ball tea. or, things that work, versus things that haven't for a while and i just don't have the time to replace them. or a new exciting thing that i just haven't had the time to appreciate as i should.
so. a few of the things getting me through life lately.
1. joe fresh and his wonderful lip products: with less time, comes even less time than before for primping (and anyone who knows me, knows primping is among my least favourite things to do). so, when i stumbled upon some lip glass and then cream lipstick at joe, and realized that if i wore it, i could get away with wearing no other makeup.... bingo. i'm in. red has never been something i bought into, but joe does it right, with a gloss, AND i can make it look edgy with no eye makeup, when in fact i'm actually just lazy.
2. reusable cup: i live on tea. literally. i have dozens of looseleaf teas in my cupboard, and haven't gone a day without tea in probably 6 years. and yet, i can never ever find a travel mug that i like, and/or can remember to bring with me places so as to not waste paper ones, if i get that tea at starbucks, or elsewhere. enter beautiful sleek cup. bought for CHEAP on sale at canadian tire (go figure), this cup keeps tea SO WARM it's not even funny. and it's practically sized, so it fits in cupholders, the 'warm holder cozy thingy' (that's my technical term) is sort of grippy, so i drop it WAY less than normal (this seems like a joke but it's not) AND places like starbucks actually know how much to charge you. it's brilliant. and, those of you lucky enough to have a dishwasher, it can go in it. beauty.
so. a few of the things getting me through life lately.
2. reusable cup: i live on tea. literally. i have dozens of looseleaf teas in my cupboard, and haven't gone a day without tea in probably 6 years. and yet, i can never ever find a travel mug that i like, and/or can remember to bring with me places so as to not waste paper ones, if i get that tea at starbucks, or elsewhere. enter beautiful sleek cup. bought for CHEAP on sale at canadian tire (go figure), this cup keeps tea SO WARM it's not even funny. and it's practically sized, so it fits in cupholders, the 'warm holder cozy thingy' (that's my technical term) is sort of grippy, so i drop it WAY less than normal (this seems like a joke but it's not) AND places like starbucks actually know how much to charge you. it's brilliant. and, those of you lucky enough to have a dishwasher, it can go in it. beauty.
3. my teva boots: lame. I know. I should be posting some fashionable boot that
helps me look great and get around the city. but, anyone who knows me, knows
that I very infrequently care about looks over my back care, and long distance
walking ability in the city. that, mixed with my need for replacement hiking
boots (and my sister’s access to inexpensive Teva’s), led me to these suckers. if
you have never ever tried tevas? go. now. this is serious business. hiking boots
that weigh less than shoes, AND have about an inch tread. these are a dream. and
they are men’s – thus confirming I care more about an inch deep tread than how
good they look with my nice new pants (sources say they look AWFUL with my nice
new pants – I could care less).
4. my Ipod: I recently got a new ipod. It was about 6 years in the
making (I bought my former ipod in university – refurbished). then, jeff came
into my life, and when I say things got better, I mean lifewise, and technology
wise – he alerted me to the fact that my model of ipod was recalled, and I was
eligible for a FREE new one. free. f-r-e-e. brand spankin’ new. obviously, I didn’t
believe him, and said, ‘prove it’. and he did. and now I have a fancy schmancy
ipod. I should also say that my ipod served as a stereo for the last 2 years,
as the battery would hold a 30 second charge. so can you IMAGINE my delight
when I could take my ipod OUT OF THE CHARGER and do things with it?!?!?
amazing. I feel like I’m reborn. now I remember why I bought one of these
things in the first place – and can’t imagine how I lived without it!
5. my new cord wrapper: along with having a brand new iPod (i am sooooooooo with it. and hip) this, I am a renowned cord tangler.
I have a habit of meeting people on the street, taking my earbuds out, and
stuffing them in my pocket… then, tangled mess. so, when I found a ‘cord
manager’ for sale ($2!!) I figured, ‘why not?’ and blessed be. it is a
LIFESAVER. honestly. I’ve never felt so organized in my entire life. not to
mention, I look all snazzy. people take me for someone who actually organizes
their life – little do they know……
6. this layering tank: ok. i'll admit. every now and then (aka. when i brave shopping at the eaton's centre with tourists and teenie boppers), i stop into aerie, and see what's hip and happening with the kids. that, and, i can still fit into teenage sized bras (*ahem). sometimes they have AMAZING deals on underwear and pyjamas*, and listen - a girl needs to look good at sleepovers! so i stopped into aerie one day, as i noticed in the mirror that morning that my basic black tank top from lulu (that they no longer make... boo!) had a hole in it. utter devastation so i "splurged" (are you noticing a trend here?) on a $15 black tank. then had immediate buyers remorse. fast forward 6 months. i wear this tank top 5 days a week. no exaggeration it is long enough to double as a dress when in a pinch (or under flowy dresses that you need a slip type thing for), and instead of most tanks that have a racer back, it has regular tank style straps, so it even works under wide neck or boatneck tops. it doesn't look like much, but i assure you, it's amazing. i'm sorry i doubted you aerie. (hey everyone - go buy 5).
*pyjamas has a Y IN IT???? wow. spellcheck is lifechanging.