Reflections on the year thus far

Hey all!

I started reflecting on all the events that happened to me this year today and I thought I'd share them with you.  Now I'm sure I'm going to forget a LOT of stuff, but bear with me, and if I did forget something, please let me know and I'll edit this post

Okay let's start off with the beginning of the year... well actually the last day of last year.

December 31, 2010- Plans for New Year's fell through with less than an hour to go until the ball drop so I ended up spending New Years on my parents couch with a rum and coke.  I was pretty bummed as a friend and I were going to hit up a bar for the big night.  Something that I've never done before.  Hopefully I can make that happen this year.  I would love to be someplace big like Ottawa, Toronto, or even Times Square for New Years, but who knows if that will happen.

January- Had to have my cat, Molly, put down and it was decided that there would be no more pets at my house anymore (my fish is excluded from that.)  Also had my heart broken by someone I had a crush on for about 3 years.  Pretty bummed by that but I don't hold a grudge, and I welcome him to be friends with me again.

February- Spent Valentine's Day alone again. Yah I know I'm being a downer, and spiteful, and all that other jazz, but when you've never been in a relationship, days like those hurt the most.  Stupid holiday.. makes all those that are single feel like crap.  Okay back on track now

March and April- House sat for a couple of friends for a 2 weeks.  That was a load of fun.. especially when they have cats that kept me company... and sat right in front of me on the desk while I was trying to type at the computer.  Also during that time, I had the oppertunity to visit a movie set and help out with the final day of shooting.  That was super exciting and I loved every minute of it.

May and June- Can't really remeber much from those months.  I'm sure there is stuff that happened, but I'm drawing a blank... May haveta re-visit this if I do remember something.

July- Welcomed my new newphew, Brandon, to the world. He and his big sister, Shannon, are sooooo freaking adorable and they bring me such joy whenever I see them.  I can onl hope that someday I"ll have cute kids just like them.

August- August started off really bad with the sudden passing of my friend Don.  He always had a smile on his face, and I miss him each and every day.  The end of Aug was Fan Expo in Torornto and was my return to cosplaying in the masquerade.  I ended up making a Nyan Cat costume in 3 days and walked accross the stage on all fours to the infamous music.  I won "Best Meme" and with that award, I have finally reached Master status with my cosplaying. I spent most of Fan Expo weekend helping my friend out at his table.  I was surrounded by cartoon voices for the entire weekend and LOVED it! hahahaha!!

September- As soon as Fan Expo was over, I had 2 days to pack before I headed off to Walt Disney World with my friend for a girl's trip.  SO MUCH FUN!!!  It was a relaxing trip but we managed to see and do pretty much everything we wanted to do. After returning, this have been really hectic with work and life.  My birthday was 3 days fater I got back from my trip. It was pretty low key.  Went to Niagara Falls with a friend.  I would LOVE to have a HUGE party for my birthday but it always seems that major events (weddings, other birthdays, baseball tournaments, etc)happen right around that day.. Le Sigh.  My birthday, like Valentine's day, is also one of those bummer reminders that another year has gone past and I'm still single.  Yah I know I"m being a huge bummer and being hard on myself, but when most of your friends are married, it can weigh heavily on you. 

And now within the past week I've attended a movie premiere (the movie I helped out on back in April.) So much fun!!!  I was given the title of Associate Producer for my finacial contribution to the movie.  I'm truly honored by this.

  I've also run into some turbulance with some friends.  I'm really hoping that can be resloved, as I realy don't like people to be mad with me and I try my absolute best to not displease anyone. 

Well that's all so far.  Like I said, I'm sure I've missed a lot of stuff, so if I did, please let me know and I'll edit this.

Here's hoping the rest of the year will bring more surprises.
Brooke

My Pre-vacation Weight Loss Challenge

Hey all!!

So I've been bad and haven't posted in FOREVER!!!  Sorry about that!

Anyways, I'm heading off to Disney World in September on a wicked awesome, pre-birthday celebration!  It's going to be the best B-day week EVER!!!

Soooooo I've put on a LOT of weight, and according to my BMI, I'm obese... YUK!  In order to get to the overweight BMI, I need to get to 175 pounds.  I'm currently about 200-205. So I've got my work cut out for me

So my challenge is to lose at LEAST 10 pounds before I go away on vacation.

What am I doing to achieve this

1. Eating healthier.  Cutting down on sugar and carbo intakes.  More fresh veggies, fruits.. less fast food.

2. If I am eating fast food, being wise with my choices.

3. Biggest loser workout videos.  I'm currently doing the weight loss Yoga and Pilates.  I'll be doing 25 minute sessions 3 times a week for starters

4. Drink more water!!!!!

If anyone has any extra tips they can give me, PLEASE!!!  Message me!!!  Let me know your tips, and secrets.  Are there any multivitamins I should be taking to help support my weight loss challenge???

I'll be doing weekly weigh ins on Saturday mornings (except for the Saturdays I work, then it will be bumped to Sunday mornings) and I'll be posting my results here.

Here's my starting weight
202.4

See you all for an update this weekend.  Probabaly won't be much, but it will be a step in the right direction

Later!

My Moon Point Set Vist!

Heya!!!

So as I mentioned in my last blog, I won an oppertunity to go to the set of Moon Point and help out with the final day of shooting.

The location was pretty far away so I had a lengthy drive, and this was to be the farthest I had ever driven by myself in the car... a personal challenge for me.  I made the drive like a champ!!! With a smile on my face, and the Trews, Rise Against, and Foo Fighters blasting on my stereo (and me singing along,) I overcame insane weather (major snow flurries and excessive winds) and a dork drivers (including a guy that nearly sideswiped me)

All of the shots were outdoors.... COLD!!!!!!  Holy cow it was brutal!  Thank goodness my car heats up quickly and I have my handy Timmies Tracker app on my phone to find the nearest Tim Hortons!

HUGE thanks to Christian and Lisa for getting everyone Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolates!! You guys are AWESOME!!!!

I had such a fun time on the shoot.  I took as many pics as I could of all of the people that were invited, just in case their pictures didn't come out. Sooooooo many laughs!! The worlds busiest small bridge!! My shoe inside another shoe... random bursting into song.... Me getting lost!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!!

I'm so happy that I got to be a part of this fabulous movie, if only for a day.  The cast and crew were super nice and a blast to be with.

That's all I have for now.  Not sure what my next post will be, but I'm sure I'll think of something ^_^

Later!

OH! I now am on the hunt for a super fuzzy Trapper Hat!!  Despite how goofy I probably looked in it, your hat was super warm Christian and now I want one! ^_^

Movies, and Wrestling, and sickness...OH MY!

Hey all!

Lets start off with the sickness.  I had a MAJOR cold bug 2 weeks ago.  Started with a fever, then insane congestion, runny nose, yadda yadda.  Needless to say, I worked only 2 days that week.  I thought I was feeling better until last Sunday.  I started getting extreme pain in my cheek.  Went to the docs and YUP... Sinus Infection...CRAP!  Soo I'm on meds for that.... which my stomach doesn't really like...Yeesh

Okay onto the Wrestling!!!
I went to Alpha 1 Wrestlings Proving Grounds 2 today. 

INSANE SHOW!!!  There was at least 6 dives into the audience chairs (everyone scatters when this happens and then quickly resets the chairs and goes back to watching the show.)  I was watching the show up on the balcony and during the main event, one of the guys climbed up, and jumped from the balcony!!! Holy CRAP!!!  The next show is in June.  If you love wrestling... CHECK IT OUT!!  You will NOT be disappointed!

Okay, I'm saving the best for last... The Movie News!

First of all, check out this trailer for an awesome upcomming movie called Moon Point

There was a little contest about a week ago.  It was for the oppertunity to visit the set for one more day of shooting and be a Production Assistant. Here! Check the video for that too!

 Well... I entered the contest and.... I was one of the 10 people picked!  WOO HOO!!!  I'm super excited!!!!

Well that's all I have for now. 
Questions and Comments are always welcome!

I'm Still Around!!!

Hey all!!

I've been a bad girl and haven't updated in a long time.  I'm sorry!!!

Well I've got a bunch on fun and exciting things to tell everyone!

1.  I'm going to Fan Expo this year... Yah Yah Yah, that's not really fabulous news, but here the awesome bit!  I'm gonna be the official camerawoman for a guest of the show!  I might even get a media pass!!  WOOT!!!  I'm soooo excited for this!  Now I just need to spend some dough and get a good video camera

2.  I'm going to a movie premeire!  Dunno the details yet as the movie is still being edited, but I'm soo honored to have been asked to go!  Again.. SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!

3. I'm going to DisneyWorld and Universal Orlando in September!  A friend of mine has a week off, and I can get the time off no probs so we're going.  We both REALLY want to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  This trip is going to be super special for me.  I've gone away for a weekend with a friend before, but have never taken off, on a plane, to a faraway destination with a friend ever.  Again.... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  Excited!!!!

4. Went to the Toronto Comic Con a week or so ago.  Got to see the AWESOME Christian Potenza!  He's such a sweetheart!  I luv ya Christian! *hugs and a kiss*

Other than that, I finished my final class in my fashion design program at night school.  I'll get my certificate in the mail.

I posted this video the other night, but here's a look at the costumes I've made from 2001-present

That's all for now!
Feel free to comment!

I promise the next entry will be sooner than later!

The Toddler has Landed!!!!!

First off, and update on my knee.  It's sprained and although it has improved since Monday, I can only walk around for a short period of time before it starts to ache and get stiff.  Sooo I'm off work until Monday.  However if it has not signifigantly improved by Sunday, 'm going to urgent care.

Anyhoo, onto today's topic.

My 2 1/2 year old niece came over this morning. My parents and myself are going to be babysitting her until Tuesday.  This will be the longest she's been away from her parents, so things could get hairy.  She was a ball of energy today but had a couple of surly moments.  Oh and I forgot to mention that she's just started potty training so the day has been filled with runs back and forth to the "pee pee potty."  These runs have included a LOVELY song that my mom taught her and sings along with her.

We pee pee pee on the pot pot pot
We poo poo poo on the pot pot pot
We pee on the pot and we poo on the pot
We pee and poo on the pot pot pot.

Okay it's cute to hear her sing it, but my mom doesn't exactly have the best singing voice so it ends up sounding like someone is squeezing a cat.

Got a rare oppertunity to watch Big Bang Theory tonight.  I usually work Thursday evenings so I end up downloading the episode after work on Friday (yup, I work 12:30-9pm on Thurs evenings and then 'm back in for 7am-3:30.. Great big Ball of Suck!)  I LOVE Sheldon!!  Just thought I'd throw that out there.  He's, by far, my fav character with Leonard and Penny in a close second. 

Tried to teach my niece the Soft Kitty Song.  She liked the tune, so I'll just have to keep singing it to her until she picks it up... then I will record it and put it on YouTube for everyone to awww over, hahaha!!!

That's all I've got for now. 
Please comment, send me questions... ANYTING!!! 
Trust me. My life is not that exciting, and I need topics to talk about.

L8tr!

Like I really Knee-ded this

So I attempted my 8 hour shift at work yesterday...didn't happen.  Less than an hour into my shift, my knee started to feel stiff, like it was swelling up... wonderful!!!  I told them at work that I would try and stick around until the next girl came in so my co-worker wouldn't be left alone (this was at 8am and the next person was supposed to be in for 9:30)

So I'm waiting for the next person to arrive when I'm told she had to take her daughter for an x-ray and she'd be a bit late.  No biggie, I'll just plop myself on a chair at the fitting room desk and wait.  She finally got there around 11am, through no fault of her own.  There was a miscommunication and she was sent to the wrong x-ray place. So I went home and iced my knee.

By last night my knee started to ache. Not horribly, but enough to be annoying, so I decided that I would call into work for today and call my doctors.

Onto today.  Woke up at 6:50 to call into work.  Went back to sleep until 8:55 and then called my doctors office and left a message right at 9am.  Got a call back 20 mins later telling me that since they only worked untilnoon, all of the available appointments had already been taken up... CRAP! 

I have 2 options at this point.  1. Go to urgent care and wait for god-only-knows how many hours to be seen, or 2.  Call into work tomorrow and try to get into my doctors (they work a full day tomorrow so I`d definetly get an appt)

I don`t really know what to do at this point.  Sitting in bed with my knee propped up is getting really old, really fast.  I already did this gig 3 years ago when I tore my ACL.  BORING!!!!

OH! And  forgot to mention that as of 8am tomorrow morning, I`ll have my niece at my house for 6 days.  She`s 2 and a half and his will be the longest she's been away from mummy and daddy, so things could get really hairy.

Well that's about all I've got for now.  Hopefully my next entry will have more pleasant news to share with you.

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