Top Posts
If you’re new to my blog, don’t feel like reading through almost three years worth of posts but want to know more about me then here are some good posts to start with!
About My Life
These are some good posts to read if you’re brand new to the blog and want to get to know me a bit better.
ABC’s of Me – NEW!
To blog or not to blog (the very first post)
Amber and Eric
I have been dating my fiance, Eric, since I was 16. We have lived together off-and-on for the last few years and have also been in a long-distance relationship off-and-on for all four years that I was in college. Here are some posts about us.
Our Engagement Photos – NEW!
The Proposal (our engagement story)
I said “Are you kidding me?” (the night we got engaged)
Sharing Finances – this post led to me being interviewed by the Globe and Mail. Article here.
A long distance relationship is
On Us – Q & A about mine and Eric’s relationship
My love life is “mediocre” and that’s OK
Running: From 3 miles to a Marathon
I was already blogging when I first started running and training for races so these posts really show how far I have come! Here are just a few of my favourites out of the many, many posts I’ve written about running!
On My Fitness Motivation - NEW!
Swim Bike Run - NEW!
How to dress for winter running
Lightbulb: How ignoring a “pain” resulted in me taking 5 weeks off running
3 Miles: Why I love running today
My first half-marathon race report
Portland Marathon Training Posts
Race Report: Portland Marathon
Race Recaps of all races I’ve done
My Weight Loss Story
Tales of my weight loss in 2008 and my healthy living journey since then.
10 Pounds (on giving up my obsession with weight) – NEW!
How I changed my ‘lifestyle’ in 2008: Part 1
How I changed my ‘lifestyle’ in 2008: Part 2 – Counting Calories
How I changed my ‘lifestyle’ in 2008: Part 3 – Exercise
How I changed my ‘lifestyle’ in 2008: Part 4 – The Hard Part
How I changed my ‘lifestyle’ in 2008: Part 5 – Then and Now
Good Food
I wouldn’t describe myself as a “food blogger” but I do occasionally feature recipes and yummy food that I ate and/or saw, here are some of those posts.
Mushroom Risotto with Carmelized Onions
Home Improvements
Eric and I bought our first home together, a 1,350 sq foot 3-bed 2-bat, townhouse in March 2011. These posts are all about the reno’s and decorating that followed our move!
Our Townhouse – After Pictures
Our Townhouse – Before Pictures
Wedding Planning
Eric and I were engaged in March 2011. We are currently planning our wedding, which is going to be on July 9, 2012!
Wedding Update (Announcing the venue and date!)
Wedding Inspiration – NEW!
Canada, eh?!
In case you didn’t know from reading my blog I am a VERY PROUD Canadian. Here are some posts I’ve written about Canada and being Canadian.
A Canadian Geography Lesson – not as boring as it sounds, this was probably one of my best received posts about Canadian living. I highly encourage you to check it out 
Travel
I LOVE to travel and have had the opportunity to go to Europe twice as well as do some amazing weekend trips around beautiful British Columbia. Here are some of those posts. See all of these posts brought to life with photos on my travels page.
Ottawa Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 – NEW!
Bowen Island, British Columbia September 2010
Europe Trip 2010: Week Three (Rome, Greece and Paris)
Europe Trip 2010: Week Two (Italy: Pisa, Cinque Terre, Rome, Amalfi Coast)
Europe Trip 2010: Week One (Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, Florence)
Edgewood, British Columbia July 2009
Torwood Lodge, Northern British Columbia June 2009
Controversial Posts
Some of the posts that I have written have had very interesting conversations go on in the comments. I’m happy to say that even though my readers don’t always agree with me, they always leave respectful comments. Here are some of the posts that have received the best comments over the last couple years.
How a book changed the way I eat
Love, Fate, Choices, Soul Mates and Coincidences
Aren’t women supposed to stick together? – this post led to me being interviewed by the BBC on their radio talk show.
Breakups and Cheating: Where do you stand?
College
In April 2010 I graduated with my Bachelor of Journalism after four years of doing the college-university thing. Even though I was ready to be done, I also loved my time in college. Here are some posts about that.
Flashback Friday: First Year of College
Flashback Friday: Second Year of College
Flashback Friday: Third Year of College
Flashback Friday: Fourth Year of College
Career Features
I started featuring different careers on my blog in November 2009. I have recently started a new career feature that is going up bi-monthly. If you are interested in being featured, please email me! All careers welcome. Meanwhile, below are a list of the careers I’ve featured in the past.
Assistant Editor at DiabetesMine
Project Manager and Senior Designer
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