I admit, I'm a health freak.. almost

*warning: health post below.. mostly about health so read at your own risk.*

So it's been a while since I've blogged about wedding and all that stuff going on. So let's start there shall we? Surprisingly people actually read what I write and some even do it anonymously- which is fine by me. It would be nice to get a comment or two to hear from these anons tho : ) I'll write more if you support me.

For starters, we're going to be making our own corsages. As cheap as we sound we don't really care. We're entitled to our own opinion of our wedding. See, we spent the most money in what we both knew was a good investment and now we will cheap out on what is considered a less important investment. Although flowers make a wedding look beautiful we can't afford the really nice stuff so there's no point in trying to look like we tried but failed. Therefore, we're just paying bucks for the bouquet and boutonnieres and everyone else's corsage will be homemade. Hey homemade has meaning too. Plus I was never a fan of fresh bouquets and flowers cause they all end up dying hence it is not going to be a big investment. To be honest, I'm not very sentimental with things like flowers, birthday cards, or even wedding dresses. Oddly enough though I did have an attachment to my old macbook G4 when I sold it a year or two ago. Alright, if you handmake the birthday card I shall pin it to my cork board for as long as I can.

What do I like? Intangible stuff like experiences and the outdoors. I also like tangible stuff like good books and gadgets that assist me with my creative digital work. I like software. A course in learning how to do something. I like food. Food is a tangible experience and I would invest in food even tho it gets pooped out after it's eaten. I also invest in food because I believe in investing in good health. Hence I am a health freak.

Because I'm a health freak, this wedding business has affected my health and has left me feeling disappointed, grumpy, and tired...

Planning a wedding is hard work and sometimes the way we eat and sleep is affected. In my case when everything goes haywire you get a grumpy, sleepless, tired bride to be. When that happens life just isn't the same. I need my health to be superb to do the things I love. I can't deny it that I strive to be healthy to get the best out of life.

Some people are naturals. They have a super high metabolism. Everything they eat is fine cause they have little to no allergies. They lose all the weight they gain immediately or don't gain any at all. Or they don't react the way that I react to certain foods, which is usually indigestion or some.. other.. stuff. Anyway, some people have it better than others and hence they don't need to try as hard to maintain balanced energy levels and a healthy body. Heck, I remember in highschool some people barely even sleep and manage to come to school on time after pulling all-nighters. Me on the otherhand I come in with heavy and dark eye bags.

It is like skin. Some people have horrible skin. They get breakout after breakout. They invest a lot of money into high quality cleansers and skin care. They have a skin care routine they follow everyday. Me on the other hand I'm considered lucky in this area. I use almost no products other than a cleanser once or twice a week. I don't do masks or scrubs or facials. I can eat chocolate without getting pimples. On a few occasions I slept with my make up on and I was fine. Oh and I only wash my face with a wet towel. I save loads on skin care. I only buy cleanser and moisturizer.

So some people who have it worse will have to invest more in that area. I have it worse with my foods because my body is picky hence I will eat organics here and there and not binge on wheat products like bread. Whole wheat is healthy and so is flaxseed but my body responds poorly to it. For example flaxseed gives me a bad stomach ache, kinda like heartburn. I discovered this through eating granola and fruit leather containing this very ingredient. UGH... it was one of the worst stomach pains ever.

Anyway, let's hope I stay happy and healthy.. or at least try to get back on this route. I'll even treat you better when I'm healthy yo.

Since I'm going to be going to India soon and the wedding is in half organized chaos, I'm glad to have handy dandy wedding coordinators to pull me through.

Can't Sleep

I have been sleeping at the wrong time for the past week. It's currently 3:45am and I'm still awake. I thought I'd come here and say something clever but I might just end up saying something dumb since I'm not fully awake. I suppose I should proofread this post for typos.

Well for starters, there's been many ups and downs lately. Lot's of surprises and unexpected things. I wish my health was better and I will try to regain better health soon - first step is to sleep well and eat well. I have not been eating as healthy as I had been maybe a few months ago. It started with school and from there it just kind of went downhill - especially the last few weeks of cramming to submit work for the grad display and the last course too. Now that school is done it's full on wedding planning, stuff, and India.

Maybe in order to get me back to focusing on my health again I should do a post or something on my healthy habits. Plus quite a few of you keep asking me about my "diet." To be honest, I don't do diets and I don't like to associate that word with what I'm doing. Cause diets have a bad reputation for weight loss that just eventually goes back to weight gain and this is not what I have adopted into my life. I call my healthy habits more of a lifestyle, which takes commitment. It doesn't mean eliminating the good fatty foods in my life but it does mean limiting them. What I find is I actually like my healthy foods more than the junk food. It's how my body responds to the healthy foods that keeps me eating healthy. I have such bad reactions to junk food sometimes that I really don't think it's worth it to eat whatever I can find. I stay away from burgers, chips, pop, and a few other things that I can't think of right now. It's easy for me to stay away from pop since I've never really liked it all that much to begin with. But believe me, I do eat french fries and ice cream, just not all at the same time..

Anyway, as for weight loss, that isn't even my focus. My focus is to live healthy so that I can do the things I love and feel good about myself. When I aim to live healthy, weight loss usually plays a role and it just happens automatically. I used to focus a lot on dieting but that usually is a short term goal that ends up going nowhere. Plus I'm not really a big or obese person so weight loss just didn't make much sense to me. Anyway, that's enough about health cause I need to get back to being full on healthy. I've been slack lately... hence I am awake at such a wrong time.

Good night y'all.

Tessa's Post on Every Woman's Must-Haves

So I have been out and about lately. I went to Portland for a mini road trip. It was fun and in the end I got a few things I liked. I got a few pair of sweat shorts from Aeropostale. Can't go wrong with $6 shorts! I thought they would come in handy when I'm doing some labour work in India. I also got a few other things that I could share next time. I've been so busy for the past week trying to get the last of my school projects done and believe me, it was a lot of sweat, blood, and tears! No joke. I've never worked so hard in my life but in the end it was payoff cause I got a scholarship award. Anyway, since I have been busy as a bee, I got my awesome fashionably sensible Tessa to blog about some of her top staple items that every woman should have. It's her own opinion but I agree on most if not all. Check out this list she made especially for me!

Tessa's top 14:

• Little Black Dress: Every woman has to have one. It's classic, chic and effortless. Never goes out of style. Pair it up with accessories and you're good to go for a night out, or a corporate event.
  
  
• Denim: Be it Skinnys, boyfriends or Straight-cut. Denim is a staple in one's closet. Goes with everything. Literally. Old pair of denim you don't use anymore? Turn them into cut offs for the summer!
  
  
• Plain T-Shirts: White, Grey, Navy.. Basic Tees are the way to go. An everyday essential.
  
  
• Dress Shirt: Casual or Dressy, take your pick. You could always borrow your man's if you don't have one. Tuck it in some trousers, and you're set for the office. Or an alternative - Belt it up, and pair it with some leggings and you're good to go.
  
  
• Pencil Skirt: Same as the dress shirt, put your own take on it. From office wear to after hours.
  
  
• Leggings: THEY DO NOT REPLACE PANTS. Just saying. Sweatpants alternative? Sure, just make sure your butt is covered. Oh and printed leggings are pretty awesome, if you can pull it off.
  
  
• Trenchcoat/Peacoat: If you live in Vancouver, you especially need one. The classic that never goes out of style. Keeps you warm too.
  
  
• Blazer: The boyfriend blazer is my favourite. But any others work well too. Another piece you can take it from day to night.
  
  
• Spanx: Body-shaping, women's secret. Enough said. If you don't know what this is.. I suggest you find out asap.
  
  
• Cardigans: Available in a variety of prints and colours, it's also another must-have. Pair it on with some trousers, or a dress.
  
  
• Watch: I love love love Gold watches. To me, they're timeless and fabulous. Although everyone else has their own preferences, I suggest investing in a good watch that'll last for years to come.
  
  
• Sunglasses: Find one that suits your face shape, and have fun with it!
  
  
• Accessories: Necklaces, rings, bracelets, hats, scarves. Mix and match. I find some of my coolest jewelry at Vintage Stores.
  
  
• Shoes: A pair of basic black & nude pumps will have you set. Of course.. a girl can never have too many pairs of shoes. I have an obsession with gladiator-inspired heels. They're just killer. Oh and flats are essential as well. They're a lifesaver when you've spent the past 8 hours in heels. A pair of rainboots? - Only if you live in Vancouver. You ladies know how it is. A good pair of leather boots would be a nice addition as well.
  

So how's your wardrobe looking? Did this give you some good ideas? Read more of Tessa's posts here.