One.

I have a PT appointment this morning. I am hoping and praying that this will help my foot. On Sunday it will be three weeks since the marathon and my foot is still bothering me. It actually doesn’t feel like it’s getting any better and last night it hurt worse than it has all week.

It’s just so frustrating and annoying. At this point, I just want to know what’s wrong with it and how to fix it! Hopefully the PT will have some answers or suggestions since the x-rays came back negative.

Two.

I didn’t blog yesterday but I did spend a considerable amount of time working on my blog. I updated my Top Posts page, which is a great place to start for new readers who want to learn more about me but don’t want to read through all the archives. I also added a new page: My Travels, which has links to, and photos from, all the traveling I’ve done. Check them out and let me know what you think!

Three.

Eric and I spent a few hours Halloween costume shopping yesterday. My friend is having a party on Saturday night and we wanted a couple-ish costume. Originally we were going to go as Ironman and Pepper Pots but we couldn’t find the Ironman costume anywhere and it’s too late to order it online.

Finally, we decided to go as two TV characters from one of our new favourite shows…

Bonus points if you can guess who Eric is without scrolling!

Look familiar?

He’s being Leanord from The Big Bang Theory! I think his costume turned out pretty good, what do you think?

I’m being Penny! My costume is almost complete but I need to go find a new blonde wig before Saturday because the one I got is too white-blonde and looks really fake. I will of course share pictures of both of our outfits on Saturday. We need to make a few more adjustments to Eric’s wig!

Well, that’s it for this Thursday! Hopefully I will have a GOOD update after my visit to the PT.

What’s your Three Things this Thursday? And are you dressing up for Halloween? If so, what are you being?

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Despite my busy-busy schedule, I still manage to squeeze in four hours of T.V. every single week!

So, in case you’re curious and all, here’s where you’ll find me on any given night of the week!

Monday night – Gossip Girl

I got hooked on this show last summer after downloading the first two seasons. It’s so scandalous and addicting! The plot can be pretty ridiculous, but for me, the more ridiculous and scandalous the plot the better! I pretty much adore Chuck and Blair and think they are the cutest couple ever. In fact, I’d put them right up there with Ross and Rachel for my top five T.V. couples of all time!

Thursday night – Grey’s Anatomy

I’ve been a big fan of Grey’s for a few years now. Last year it was really starting to go down the pooper and I was not impressed but they’ve really picked up their socks this season. The plot has gotten much edgier and fun and they are even throwing some new twists and turns in there. I still hate Meradith though, I’ve hated her since the first season. She’s just so whiny and annoying. I’m a big fan of Mark, Lexie, Callie, Arizona and Christina. Pretty much everyone except Meradith and Derek. They annoy me.

Sunday night – Desperate Housewives

I’m a BIG fan of Desperate Housewives. In fact, I would almost say it’s my favourite of all the shows I watch! I know some people think that the crazy plot-lines are a bit too much but personally I LOVE IT! It keeps me on the edge of my seat and is often hilarious, what more could you ask for? I love all the dramatics, keeps me interested. Plus Gabby and Susan are hilarious!

Sunday night – Brothers & Sisters

Sunday is my favourite night of the week because it’s a double-feature night when it comes to T.V. My mom introduced me to this series last year and I quickly ate up the first two seasons on DVD and got caught up so I could watch it on T.V. I absolutely love watching the family dynamics of the Walker family, it makes me wish that I had a big family!

Well I dabble in other T.V. shows – for instance I tried to watch the Bachelor this season but literally could not handle it – those are the four shows I watch on a regular basis!

What T.V. shows are you obsessed with/watch on a regular basis?

Today’s Monday Meeting post has been postponed until tomorrow as I want to talk about the Olympics!

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I am so sad the Olympics are over. I’ve absolutely loved watching them for the past 17 days.

I know a lot of people hate the “I Believe” song (I actually really like it) but you can’t argue with this line:

“I believe in the power that comes from a world brought together as one.”

To me, the Olympics are one of the biggest symbols of peace. Sure, it’s all about competition, but it’s also about sportsmanship and teamwork.

Speaking of competition, what a game yesterday!

I remember where I was eight years ago when the men’s Canadian hockey team won gold at Salt Lake City. I had just finished my own hockey tournament in Hudson Hope, B.C. and a whole bunch of us were crowded around this teeny tiny TV in the arena lobby watching Canada and the USA play the gold medal game.

We erupted in cheers when Canada won the gold.

Yesterday, in the same situation but eight years later, I was in a local pub with the lovely Meghan, slugging back caesars and surrounded by people in red and white jerseys watching the USA and Canada play the gold medal game.

I’ll never forget the moment that Crosby scored the winning goal and the entire pub exploded.

I have always been incredibly proud to be a Canadian. But the last two weeks, well, it’s hard to describe in words how I’ve felt watching the Olympics happening in my country and my province.

The goosebumps I had when I saw fellow Canadians cheering, dressed head-to-toe in red, waving our flag and breaking out at random moments singing our national anthem.

The tears that welled up when I watched Joannie Rochette skate, when Jon Montgomery took his infamous walk through Whistler, when Alex Bilodeau brought home the first gold, when the Canadian Women’s hockey team won their third gold medal in a row and when Sidney Crosby scored that O/T goal.

The anger I felt when international media bashed our athletes for celebrating and “underage” drinking (the drinking age in Canada is 19 – and 18 in some provinces), called the event the worst olympics ever and got mad about the weather (which is obviously so out of our control).

The spotlight isn’t on Canada very often. We have a very small population compared to other countries of this size and we’re very often grouped into a category with our neighbours to the south.

We broke world records these last two weeks. With 14 gold medals, Canadian athletes brought home more gold medals then any other country has at the Winter Olympics ever.

Right now, we’re in the spotlight. And you know what? We deserve it.

I am remarkably proud of all the Canadian athletes that competed over the last two weeks on behalf of our country and, as always, I am so, so, SO proud to be a Canadian.

We were meant for this.

PS: How freaking beautiful is this province I live in and grew up in? You’re all welcome to come visit anytime