There are many things we take for granted as North Americans. As a first generation Canadian, I have SO MUCH to be grateful for, but sometimes it's easy to forget. Like something as simple as owning a Bible. If you own a Bible, where is it right now? How many do you own? More than one? Weird questions, right? But watch this video and be reminded that owning a Bible is not so easy in other parts of the world. This 57 second video just blessed me. … [Read more...]
Do I Like My Athletic Alliance Supplements? Do I? Do I?
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Why, yes I do. If you remember my post, you'll know that I was asked to join the Athletic Alliance Beta Team. I have been asked to help promote Athletic Alliance's products as a CrossFit competitor. Last week I was supplied with samples of three of their products: Prodigy: Multi-Source Sport Protein (in both chocolate and vanilla), Rocket: Pre-Activity Supplement and Regen X: Mid/Post Activity Supplement. All in all, I was given eight samples. Anybody who knows me knows that I don't follow the crowd. If I don't like something, I'll let you know. If I like something, I'll let you know. So, you can trust that this review is legit. Now, here we go. Prodigy: Multi-Source Sport Protein (Chocolate) I tried the chocolate protein before the vanilla and I'm not sure why. Frankly, I've … [Read more...]
The News Has Arrived…
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
...well the package has arrived that is the topic of this news. What is this new? Well, I have been chosen by a supplement company to be one of their athletes! More specifically, I have been invited to join the Athletic Alliance Beta Team. This is exciting because I have been chosen to help promote this company's products which includes supplements, containers, apparel and accessories. And I am in the company of many elite athletes including NHL hockey players, professional football players, body builders, Highland Games athletes, other CrossFitters, etc. etc. etc. What a blessing! Check out their website to see what Athletic Alliance is all about, but in a nutshell, it's a company created by elite athletes with elite athletes in mind. Co-founders Richard DeBanks (a nationally ranked … [Read more...]
Great News Coming Soon!
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I have some great sports news, but it's a bit premature to reveal it. It will be revealed soon enough, but just know that it's awesome. In other news, I do apologize for the lateness of this, but I wanted to thank Ace at Eat, Pray Wod and Real Xtreme RX for running an awesome contest. I entered Ace's giveaway to win some Real XtremeRX Shorts and I won! What?!? I never win anything. In my family, usually my sister and youngest brother win things. But recently, things have changed and this giveaway was the second I had won in as many days (the other contest I won was for this WordPress plugin). So, I received the shorts and I must say, I do love them! I am not a shorts person. It has a lot to do with my thighs and butt and my small waist. I love my body, but it's hard to find things … [Read more...]
Here Comes the CrossFit Open 2013!!
March 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The CrossFit Open starts today. What is the CrossFit Open? Well, it's a five week, worldwide competition where, on the Wednesday at 5pm PST, CrossFit Headquarters releases one workout per week that anybody in the world can complete. The workouts must be judged by someone or can be filmed, in order to ensure validity. Then the athlete must upload their score to the account they created on CrossFit.com, before the following Sunday, where they are measured against everybody in their region and in the world. This is the start of the CrossFit season and is the qualifiers for the Regionals. The top 48 males, 48 females and 30 teams move on to the Regionals. We are the Canada West Region. I am not prone to anxiety. Frankly, I am a quite calm person. In real life. But I am nerrrrrrvous … [Read more...]
You Will All Thank Me After You Watch The Actress Diaries
February 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
**I was debating whether or not to release this post on Thursday because that's when the newest episode comes out. But I thought it more kind to give you time to catch up before the newest episode comes out. On Thursday. Proceed. ** I look forward to Thursdays. Why? Because I have a new favourite show. Nope, it's not on TV. It's on the web. Yes! It's a web series. Now, before you all roll your eyes and groan, believe me, I only like things that are good. And I will be honest if something is not good. Annnnnd I know web series are often not good. But this one is AMAZING! It's called The Actress Diaries and it's A NEW comedy web series set in a downtown Vancouver restaurant, following the misadventures of two aspiring actresses. Let me tell you, it's one of the funniest things I … [Read more...]
I Was on TV >> Mandy Gill, CTV, and Abdominals
February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One thing that happens when you start CrossFit is that you get to meet lots of amazing, like-minded people. Not only from your own box (CrossFit's term for gym) but also from other boxes. One such person is Mandy Gill, Afternoon Co-Host on The Beat 94.5. She works out of CrossFit North Vancouver, home to some of the most friendly people around. So, if you want to get a good work out in, get healthier and meet awesome, new people, start CrossFit. just saying... Ok. So, it seems like I have abs... see: But really, they are false advertising. Seriously, it's quite laughable how weak I am in the midline section. Seriously. People are dumbfounded all the time. They are only good for show. So when Mandy Gill, asked me to be part of her 7 Minute Ab Routine video, I slightly, … [Read more...]
Can I Be on a Shonda Rhimes Show? Please?
February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
So, I have loved acting for as long as I can remember. I was told that I wanted to be a ballerina at one point in my life and I remember wanting to be a model and a gymnastic. But as of age 5 or so, I have wanted to act. So, I will be writing about this love and what I have been doing and trying to do as an actress. Please pray for me. Because a career in this would be a dream come true. And seriously, can Shonda be any more amazing?? … [Read more...]
‘Cause I’ll Still Love You
February 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
Some may wonder what the heck a childless, single female can say about parenting. However, helping parents with the issues they have with their children is actually my job. I love attachment. I love empathy. I love Gordon Neufeld (well, what he teaches... I don't know him love him). I love Vanessa LaPointe (same reason I love Gordon Neufeld). I love Dr. Ross Green (same reason). I love Gabor Mate (same reason again). I will be writing about all of the above. Again, I will leave you with a video. Some of the best parenting I have ever seen came from Claire Huxtable. It's lovely. … [Read more...]
I Heart CrossFit
February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 When did you first start CrossFitting? My very first day of CrossFit was November 22, 2011 Where do you train? I train at Hybrid Athletics, which is located in Langley, BC. When did you first start training at Hybrid Athletics? My first CrossFit experience was at Hybrid. I had purchased a Social Shopper... yay to the blessing of a discount! How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? My friend Becky told me that I would love CrossFit. She and her husband has just started and since I had attended a few bootcamp classes with her, she knew that I would enjoy it. At first, I just assumed that CrossFit was only available in Vancouver (silly me) and didn't even think of searching for one in my own … [Read more...]
