I can't believe I only have 30 days left until I go to Newfoundland for a 2 week vacation. I also can't believe that it has been 4 long years since I've been back "home!" It seems like forever.
I have been scouring car rental websites for deals, but no one seems to be willing to give me a great price. Good prices, yes, but not the great deal that I've been looking for. $750 for 2 weeks - and thats not even with unlimited kilometers! We are definitely going to be over the allowed 1oo kilometers per day, and that's only 2 trips to St. John's. We will only be going there once, but we did want to go to a few more places as well. Oh well, I guess we need to bite the bullet and pay up!
A lot of the tourist attractions in Newfoundland will be closed or closing down while we are there. :( Hopefully the weather stays nice and sunny and warm for us. Every other vacation I have had in Newfoundland has been lovely - they always tell me that I bring the Ontario weather with me.
Trying to come up with a packing list for a trip to Newfoundland in the fall is a laugh - we may have to bring a winter suitcase and a summer suitcase! The weather can change 15 times in one day - showing you all 4 seasons, plus some seasons that Ontarians have never seen. (Extreme wind, anyone?) There is a reason why many places in Newfoundland are named "Blow-me-down!"
Well, I will pray for good, stable weather and a good rental car deal...either that or we will rob a bank before we leave the mainland!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
5 Ways to Stay Healthy
Obesity and "unhealthiness" are on the rise in North America, and more and more people are searching for ways to keep themselves and their families healthy. In a world of fast foods, junk foods and MSG, (not to mention all of the cravings brought on by TV commercials!) it is no wonder that our waistlines are expanding. There are a few ways to keep your body healthy however, so do not give up hope just yet.
1 -Drink Water: Everybody has heard all their lives that we should be drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, and for the most part, people tend to ignore this, or at best only partially obey it. Do not under-estimate the health benefits of water If you drink enough of it every day, it will constantly flush toxins out of your body, and you will feel the difference! Speaking from personal experience, since I started drinking 3 litres (100 oz) a day, I no longer feel the need for caffeine, and I have energy that I never thought possible.
2 - Eat Your Greens: Yes, I know what many of you are thinking right now - Rabbit food is for rabbits! Lettuce, broccoli, carrots, celery and all the rest of the "greens and veggies" group have more health benefits for your body than can even be named here. Vegetables are full of much needed vitamins and minerals. They also fight heart disease, stroke and contain cancer fighting phytocemicals.
3 - Go for a Walk: Do not underestimate the power of walking. It is the simplest and easiest form of exercise, yet it can do a lot for your body. Walking helps heart health, reduces body fat, helps to get you in shape and it only takes 30 minutes a day.
4 - Relax: The stress of life can get to us sometimes, but we need to be careful not to let it get the better of us. Stress is not very healthy for anyone, and it can cause some serious problems, like anxiety and heart attacks. Take some time to spend by yourself and with your family members each day. Relaxing like this daily can ease the stress of the day and put things in perspective.
5 - Get some sleep: Not getting enough sleep at night can cause obesity, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and a whole lot of other things that are not pleasant! Adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night to function well throughout the day. Tip: Getting too much sleep a night (more than 8 hours) can also cause fatigue!
These 5 suggestions will help you live a happier, healthier life, but only if you follow them! If 5 things seem to hard to do all at once, try focusing on doing one each week. Soon, all 5 ways to stay healthy will develop into good habits, and will become a normal part of your life - your healthier life!
1 -Drink Water: Everybody has heard all their lives that we should be drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, and for the most part, people tend to ignore this, or at best only partially obey it. Do not under-estimate the health benefits of water If you drink enough of it every day, it will constantly flush toxins out of your body, and you will feel the difference! Speaking from personal experience, since I started drinking 3 litres (100 oz) a day, I no longer feel the need for caffeine, and I have energy that I never thought possible.
2 - Eat Your Greens: Yes, I know what many of you are thinking right now - Rabbit food is for rabbits! Lettuce, broccoli, carrots, celery and all the rest of the "greens and veggies" group have more health benefits for your body than can even be named here. Vegetables are full of much needed vitamins and minerals. They also fight heart disease, stroke and contain cancer fighting phytocemicals.
3 - Go for a Walk: Do not underestimate the power of walking. It is the simplest and easiest form of exercise, yet it can do a lot for your body. Walking helps heart health, reduces body fat, helps to get you in shape and it only takes 30 minutes a day.
4 - Relax: The stress of life can get to us sometimes, but we need to be careful not to let it get the better of us. Stress is not very healthy for anyone, and it can cause some serious problems, like anxiety and heart attacks. Take some time to spend by yourself and with your family members each day. Relaxing like this daily can ease the stress of the day and put things in perspective.
5 - Get some sleep: Not getting enough sleep at night can cause obesity, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and a whole lot of other things that are not pleasant! Adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night to function well throughout the day. Tip: Getting too much sleep a night (more than 8 hours) can also cause fatigue!
These 5 suggestions will help you live a happier, healthier life, but only if you follow them! If 5 things seem to hard to do all at once, try focusing on doing one each week. Soon, all 5 ways to stay healthy will develop into good habits, and will become a normal part of your life - your healthier life!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Happy Canada Day!
Yesterday was Canada Day, and we went to see the fireworks display at the Barrie lakefront. The fireworks were great, but a little too short as usual! I know they can't afford to spend too much money on them when there are more important things (like construction!) but I would like to spend a little longer on the beach watching the fireworks.
We noticed a new fad yesterday while at the beach. There were a lot of people wearing their Canada flags in their hair! I'm not sure when this started, but I guess people buy them and then realize that they don't have anywhere else to put them. It makes for an interesting, but patriotic look.
It's also interesting how many kids think Canada Day is supposed to be celebrated with marijuana. The smell of it was so strong in a few places, I could barely breathe!
I loved walking along the lakeshore and hearing little snippets of conversations as people flitted by me. " I had a boyfriend, and then I got rid of him!" Let's hope she means they broke up! ;) "It's only 9:54!" (the fireworks were supposed to start at 10pm, so I don't know what she thought she had time for with 6 minutes to go!)
All in all it was a great night - not too hot or cold, just perfect. Afterwards I stayed up until after 3am with friends, talking - not a smart move when you have to work the next day by the way!)
Happy birthday Canada!
Happy Canada Day!
We noticed a new fad yesterday while at the beach. There were a lot of people wearing their Canada flags in their hair! I'm not sure when this started, but I guess people buy them and then realize that they don't have anywhere else to put them. It makes for an interesting, but patriotic look.
It's also interesting how many kids think Canada Day is supposed to be celebrated with marijuana. The smell of it was so strong in a few places, I could barely breathe!
I loved walking along the lakeshore and hearing little snippets of conversations as people flitted by me. " I had a boyfriend, and then I got rid of him!" Let's hope she means they broke up! ;) "It's only 9:54!" (the fireworks were supposed to start at 10pm, so I don't know what she thought she had time for with 6 minutes to go!)
All in all it was a great night - not too hot or cold, just perfect. Afterwards I stayed up until after 3am with friends, talking - not a smart move when you have to work the next day by the way!)
Happy birthday Canada!
Happy Canada Day!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Insomnia
Hello all!
Welcome to my blog. This is my very first post, and I hope to be able to add to my blog daily. I called my blog "Insomnia" because I never seem to be able to make myself go to bed early enough! What has happened to my brain I do not know, but it certainly comes alive at night and plagues me with all sorts of ideas, thoughts and notions that keep me awake successfuly every night.
I used to be able to go to bed at a decent time (11pm) but lately I've been up until 2 or even 3am, not able to shut off my mind. It's not good - not good at all. In fact, the only good thing that has come out of my staying up so late, is this blog!
Welcome to my blog. This is my very first post, and I hope to be able to add to my blog daily. I called my blog "Insomnia" because I never seem to be able to make myself go to bed early enough! What has happened to my brain I do not know, but it certainly comes alive at night and plagues me with all sorts of ideas, thoughts and notions that keep me awake successfuly every night.
I used to be able to go to bed at a decent time (11pm) but lately I've been up until 2 or even 3am, not able to shut off my mind. It's not good - not good at all. In fact, the only good thing that has come out of my staying up so late, is this blog!
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