Updates

An update post (to save you from having to jump back to my first post for those that are reading to check on my progress).


15. Put my credit on ice for an extended period until my balance is back at zero. :: Have accomplished not using my credit cards for the last month and a half. So far so good.

16. Set a monthly budget, decide on a strategy and stick to it. :: in process of making one

18. See a favourite band in concert.
::June 17th 2009 - Went to see No Doubt in Montreal with my sister!! Amazing show!!
::July 2009 - Got to see several amazing bands including favs Metric and Our Lady Peace at Bluesfest.
::September 17th - Another great show to be I'm certain, going to see Kings of Leon play here at ScotiaBank Place.

29. Go to an outdoor concert.
:: Done July 8-18 - I had the amazing gift of a festival pass to see all of Bluesfest!! I saw amazing shows, some noteable favs: Metric, OLP, GirlTalk, Paolo Nutini, Estelle, Ice Cube, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cake...and there are many others that were AMAZING. Thanks for the gift of music Shawn :)

36. Give up my bus pass for a month and bike to work every day. ::Attempted and Major Fail! - will try again!!

70. Have a spa day with someone.
::And How!!! My girlfriends Pam, Tor and Kate, along with a little help from my boyfriend kidnapped me on my birthday and surprised me with a day at the Nordik Spa. It was my first time there, and the baths are AMAZING. It was honestly THE best way to spend a hung over morning, lol. Thanks again girls for the great afternoon and I hope we do it again soon.
::August 15th Shawn and I went to Holtz Spa for a couples hot stone massage. Again - amazing :)

83. Update my resume. :: recently updated my resume a few weeks ago.

93. Try 2 new recipes a month. ::May: 1) Rolled oats apple cake - and it was a big hit! yay!
:: September - Ok so I let this one get away from me and I have some updates to make but the latest addition is Lasagna. I made it at the start of the month for Shawn when he was coming over for dinner one night. And it was delicious! I have been keeping to my 2 a month goal but I will have to add those here later when I can remember what they were!

Thanks again to those who are following my blog - I know I don't post quite as often as I'd like but if the last few days have been an indication I will do my best to keep it up!! More pictures to come as well.

And too my lovelies Pam and Kate (who both just realized this blog exists) - I hope you've enjoyed catching up on my posts. :) xo

You can check out more of my Bluesfest album here