Happy New Year!

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We got a little nuts :)

Breakfast of Champions

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After a rockstar night. I've missed this city.

AAAH!

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Tina and I made it to New York City!

In bed.

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Tanenbaum

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I go home to Toronto today. Leaving for NYC on Monday.

Besties

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Kristin and I had our annual night of ridiculousness last night. Kristin ended up breaking her nose. Ooops.

ugh

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Bacon wrapping paper. Appropriate for the vegetarian. Thanks, Jess!

Merry Christmas

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May the spirit of the season reach all of you, all year round :)

New hurr

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Chopped off about six inches, and dyed it alll reds. Bye bye summer blondes!

My nephaux!

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I met my nephaux, Robin's son Damian for the first time tonight. So happy! And sooo adorable!

Back in Chicago

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I even braved Woodfield Mall today. Go me.

Happy Birthday, Kristin

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Today is my best friend of 22 years' birthday. I'm traveling back to Chicago for the holidays today, so I will miss it, but I am sure we will be hanging out tomorrow!

Me.

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On a surprisingly warm day in Toronto.

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Kiss kiss

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Alina and I kissing a polar bear at Yonge and Dundas Square.

Calvacade of Lights

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The tree at Nathan Phillips Square.

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Kids ice skating in front of Toronto's new city hall. This is just another example on how Toronto likes to pretend its New York.

Just a kiss

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In a game of truth or dare, I kissed Phil's cheek. My lipstick and his beard looked kind of cool.

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Andrea and I celebrating Deana's 21st birthday.

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This is all very tongue-in-cheek.

Om nom nom

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Ever since I set my tree up, Phoenix has done nothing but eat at it.

Ew

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My cat really likes to bury his nose in the clothes I wear to the gym. I has a flavour.

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What? Its too cold to go outside!

The Bux

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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate in a Starbucks holiday cup is my salvation. Says the tree hugger hippie.

Overly excited

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NYC on the cheap. Can we tell I am excited?

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Tina and I met up today to do some Christmas shopping, and plan our New York City trip. Loads of fun!

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Close up

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O Tanenbaum

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I managed to shatter a shatter proof ornament. Talent, people.

Micropracticing


Mindful Activities

*teeth burshing
*eating
*preparing food
*washing dishes
*netti-ing
*making tea
*drinking
*showering
*washing/exfoliating face

Bells of Mindfulness
*loud sirens
*receiving text messages on cell phone

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receiving phone calls on landline/cell phone
*insomnia