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Have you found your Bliss...

2012-01-28T15:07:00.000-05:00

well

I have

and you

can read all about it here

In October of last year,

I attended a bloggers conference

here in Canada called BlissdomCanada

I participated in some workshops

and one of the panels I attended

included the editor-in-chief

of Canadian Family Magazine

Jennifer Reynolds

Close to the end of the session

she threw out an impromptu challenge:

in 700 words or less, describe

'Finding your Bliss'

The winner would be featured in the March Issue

of Canadian Family Magazine

Needless to say, I did not win...boohoo

I did, however receive an email from Jen on Thursday

that they would like

to feature a couple of the writers

for an online readers poll

The person with the most votes

would receive the honour

of "Reader Choice" WOWZA

So....too late to make a long story short

I would appreciate your support

please pop on over to

Canadian Family ~ Tales of Bliss Story Competition

and vote for me - Nerina Field....please....

Thank you all so much

you know you mean the world to me

Happy Weekend

Peace, Love and Hugs

~ Nerina ~

It's a New Year...

2012-01-01T12:08:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year !!!

WOW

2012 is upon us

I hope you all enjoyed a most

Magical Holiday Season

{Pinterest}

celebrating all that brings

Joy, Peace and Love

to those around you.

As most of us do

we take this time to

make resolutions

that few of us keep

(kudos to those that follow through)

This year I have decided to

be healthier and take care of this tired old body

{pinterest}

I will be turning 50 this year, so, anything I can

do to prolong ease of movement, ward of illness

and continue to be joyful

is a good thing

I found this fabulous site

called ROBOTVegan full of

Holiday Detox and just generally

fabulous information to fix up

tired old bodies like mine

Check it out

Now...get off that couch and move a bit

stretch, dance around, lift some cans

{pinterest}

you'll be glad you did

when your back

does not ache

and you can easily pick the kiddies up

{pinterest}

or pack the groceries away or complete

that DIY project without issue,

never mind workout

at the gym with minimal aftershock

Anyway....love you guys tons

Thank you so much for being a part of my life

and sharing all the love that you do!!

I hope you have a Spectacular 2012

filled with Love, Laughter, Prosperity

and of course boundless Creativity!!

What would you attempt to do

if you knew you could not fail?

{{Big Hugs}}

Nerina

xOxO

Gobble Gobble...

2011-11-24T15:14:00.001-05:00

A Blessed Wish

to all of my

American

Friends

and

Family

for a

Safe

and

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you are enjoying

a Stress Free Holiday!!

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Sunday....

2011-11-20T16:27:00.000-05:00

The best day of the week

So much to be thankful for

So much to look forward to

Relax

via Pinterest ~ http://pinterest.com/pin/296445787/

Read

via Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/296455128/

Rejuvenate

Via Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/229922245/

How were you able

to rebuild this weekend?

Peace & Hugs

xOxO

Nerina

Happy Pink Saturday decorating.....

2011-11-19T15:48:00.000-05:00

We have already celebrated our Thanksgiving

here in Canada

The next Holiday is creeping in

quietly but quickly

Christmas

~~

I think it's time to decorate for

A Very Merry Pink Christmas

Let's start by making ourselves a tasty Pink beverage

Serves 8
1 cup pear nectar
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 bottle Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine
Directions
In a small pitcher or large liquid measuring cup, combine pear nectar and cranberry juice cocktail. Pour 1/4 cup juice mixture into each of eight champagne glasses. Dividing evenly, top with Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine.

Pick a favorite Christmas album and crank it up

Let's start with the outside and hang a lovely wreath

Embellish the Chandelier

Decorate some table gifts and seasonal Amaryllis

Go Glitter crazy on the candles for a little extra sparkle

Lights really create atmosphere

Let's get started on the tree

Aren't these gorgeous and so delicate

Lovely....can't wait for the big day!!

~~

Please visit our Hostess

Beverly from 'How Sweet the Sound'

to enjoy more Pink Goodness!!

~

Enjoy yourself this weekend

do something that makes you feel good!!

We are off to visit friends
for a pre-Christmas
Party

Big Pink Hugs

xOxO
Nerina

Happy Pink Saturday...

2011-11-12T17:35:00.001-05:00

We are so fortunate here in Ontario

to still have wonderful weather

The sun is shining, a scarf and light jacket

are all you need to take with you

on a late Fall walk

How lucky are we to have this lovely valley

about 8 minutes from our home

I grabbed my camera

and

started clicking

Please visit

Beverly

How Sweet the Sound

to join this pretty

Pink Party

View all the links

at the bottom of her post

~~

However you spend your Saturday

I hope you are enjoying yourself

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Remembrance....

2011-11-11T10:59:00.001-05:00

Lest we forget

the brave men

and women

who sacrificed their lives

for our countries!

Big Hugs to you all

xOxO

Nerina

Making me smile today....

2011-10-27T15:03:00.000-04:00

There is an

unmistakable

dampness

in the air these days

You can feel it in your bones

(OMG...how old do I sound)

Just the thought

of these little goodies

and

feeling

Warm and Toasty

I would have to get someone

to make me this awesome throw

Could you just imagine

how hot you would be

trying to construct this baby

with random hot flashes

This is a peek into the

sketchbook of

Alisa Burke

only the most inspirational

and colorful

and fabulous artist around

Follow her blog, or her website

she just had a baby,

her photos are just....oh go follow her,

you'll see what I mean

Cannot wait for

the holiday beverages

Nothing beats a

piping hot drink, coffee, cocoa, tea, warm milk....

to ward off the cold

and make you feel

all tingly inside

Are you in love

with these fingerless gloves...I am

When you are on the GO train

and trying to work your smartphone

...you need free digits

you also want to look pretty...no

Knitty.com pattern

So....

what is tickling your fancy today????

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Wordless White Wednesday...

2011-10-26T10:43:00.001-04:00

Pretty...Pretty...

Life after Labour Day!!

Miu-Miu

Fall/Winter 2011/12

Lazaro

Fall/Winter Bridal 2011/12

Christian Louboutin

Fall/Winter 2011/12

Moschino

Fall/Winter 2011/12

Isabel Marant

Fall/Winter 2011/12

Hermes Monocromatic

Fall/Winter 2011/12

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

I Need your assistance.....

2011-10-11T14:55:00.007-04:00

Hey there,

So, as you know I have been in a haze of late. I have not posted very much lately, twice in September for cryin out loud. The lowest number to date. Kinda lost my mojo, don’t think my content is really up to snuff, I think I am just over analyzing and so here I am, just writing….I will be rambling a bit, breaking off on tangents, forgive me while I find my place again….

The reason I started this dialogue initially was so that I could participate in the fantabulous handmade swaps that I saw were allover the blogesphere! Everytime that I would click on a lovely image or creation, in the top corner of the
page was this giant icon bellowing to me “Create Blog”.

I was like, NO, I have no idea what that is
or how I would go about keeping such a beast alive.

Next thing I new, I just had to join a handmade swap ‘A Vintage 4^th of July Swap’ from Heidi’s 'Foxgloves, Fabric and Folly' blog and one of the rules was that you had to have a blog, guess what I did next, that’s right, I clicked that button on the top right corner and my world changed forever! I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. I am quite tech savvy so that part of the adventure was not really that scary. Just played a bit, came up with a basic concept and direction, found a great background…boom…off to the races!

I remember my first comment, then my first follow, I was on top of the world, complete strangers or stalkers were reading what I had to say! What was wrong with these people, did they have no life, why were they paying attention to me and this little blog! I would comment and they would reciprocate by commenting in return, we developed a little dialogue and I felt as though I knew these cyber friends as well as I knew my friends in real life, only, they were nicer, gentler somehow, I think because we all GOT each other! None of the what the heck are you doing, what is a blog, what a waste of time, what the heck have you got to talk about….omg such support, but I soldiered along and boy am I thankful that I did.

I have discovered the most supportive and all inclusive community of like minded people. I am giddy with excitement because I get to meet a lot of them on Thursday, when we all get together in Toronto for the 2^nd annual BlissdomCanada Conference at the Hilton Toronto.

BlissdomCanada 2010 Panels

Can you imagine 300 like minded people all soaking up the knowledge and excitement from one another, this energy is infectious, I know it will be because I am coming down from another conference that connected 200 Digital Women in Canada September 29-30. The attendees were fabulous, the Brands were amazing, an experience I will not soon forget!

ShesConnected Conference 2011

Get this, you had to be invited to attend this conference run by ShesConnected, a social networking site for busy women, they invited me, what the what!! I had to apply and possibly as soon as I connected with the sponsors they called me, who knows what the criteria consisted of. Anyway, I attended, I absorbed, I met brands, I met bloggers, and moms and just a fantastic circle of lovelies and I am humbled to have had the opportunity to be part of this excitement.

All because I wanted to make some crafty items and send them to the USA so that my swap partner could send me some goodies….who knew of the possiblities.

If I’d only known then what I know now….booyah!!!

BlissdomCanada Karaoke Attendees 2010

Anyway, I know it is too late to make a long story short,

I need a costume for this Soiree on the Saturday evening,

there is a Karaoke Costume Party.

I would like something fairly easy to concoct,

not to young (skanky), comfy,

yet recognizable without a lot of explanation!

I can take care of

the Friday Red Carpet party, but this...no way

Come on guys, I know you have ideas,

you are awesome, you are creative….HELP ME!!!!

Tell me your costume ideas, all of them, you never know!!

Thanks for your support,

thanks for letting me go on and on and on,

love you guys

xOxO Nerina

Happy Pink Pinterest Saturday...

2011-09-24T13:56:00.000-04:00

Hey there everyone

I have been obsessed with Pinterest

What...you have never visited

Follow my PINK board

find inspiration like never before

If you are a visual person

This will be like heaven!!

Don't forget to visit

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound

bringing you PINK inspiration

each week!!

What inspires you lately!!

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Fabulous Fall....

2011-09-17T13:58:00.001-04:00

September is....

European Festivals

Pumpkins

Leaves changing color

The scent of Apple pies in the oven

Roasting the Fall Harvest

Spending time by the Fire (inside)

Sunset walks on the Beach

Caramel Apples ~ YUM

~ ~

Have you enjoyed September so far??

Big Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Summer where have you gone....

2011-08-21T22:43:00.002-04:00

It seemed like only yesterday

that we were anxiously

awaiting the warm weather

It arrived alright

In like a lion, out like a lamb

Well, the chill in the evening air

after a crazy storm this afternoon

has me realizing that

the warm weather is on the way out

until next year

I love my new camera

as those of you who know me

have it thrust into your face

at any given moment (my bad)

A girl's gotta new toy

and I gotta play

I've added some very recent images

Lazy days floating in the water

Yellow Jackets resting on my Blackeyed Susans

Fall Blooms making an entrance

Queen Anne's Lace blanketing the fields beside our home

A walk along the beach just before the storm

Seagulls flying away looking for food

Taking pictures of each other

This is about 8 minutes from our home

a much nicer, although busier beach

is 3 minutes down the street

Going to miss freshly picked Strawberries

and dripping down your arm

juicy Watermelon

My sister and her family made a brief stopover

from Michigan a couple of weeks ago

We had a last minute BBQ

before they returned home to Boston

It was my niece Mia's 6th Birthday

Hope you have enjoyed your Summer so far

Most of us have a couple of weeks

before the kids return to school

I know they are as anxious as we are

to get back to routine

We hate to admit it, but it keeps

all of us sane!!

What are your plans to make the most

of the remaining 'decent' weather?

Peace and Big Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Backyard Movie Night!!

2011-08-18T15:50:00.000-04:00

Summer is drawing to a close
and what better way to spend those

last lazy days of summer
than an old fashioned movie night

in your own backyard!!

Renting Equipment
Contact an audio-visual rental business in your area or look online. They have all sizes of inflatable screens now.

Film Projector
It can be tricky to use unless you're experienced at it. An LCD projector is less complicated and more readily available. Be sure to ask the rental company for any safety considerations regarding outdoor use.

Run-Through
Consider testing the lighting, power, and sound the night before. Then, take care of everything technical before your guests arrive so the show is ready to go with the touch of a button. A technical delay will make the show run longer, and kids can get antsy quickly.

In Case of Rain
Have a back-up plan. If there are unexpected drops, unplug equipment at the source immediately and move it indoors.

Rent some classics or off-beat films to make the whole experience so much more special.

Some Family Friendly Suggestions:

'Finding Nemo', 'Star Wars', 'ET', 'Gremlins', 'Night at the Museum', 'Titanic', 'Family Vacation', 'the Sandlot', 'Meatballs'

Your gonna need some snacks

Popcorn balls

Makes about 56

4 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 ounces marshmallows
6 ounces white chocolate
1/3 cup sliced almonds
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Directions

Sprinkle popcorn with salt. Melt butter in a large pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and chocolate; cook, stirring until melted.
Remove from heat; stir in almonds and popcorn. Shape into balls using a 2-inch ice-cream scoop coated with cooking spray. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let stand 30 minutes. Can be stored airtight up to 1 day.

Something to wash it down

Lemonade

Fresh lemonade seems to be just the thing for picnics or barbecues, and making it couldn't be simpler. This perennial favorite requires just 3 ingredients: lemon juice, sugar, and water. This means it won't take much time away from a leisurely summer afternoon to mix a batch. To make 2 quarts, pour 3 cups of fresh lemon juice (from about 20 lemons) through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add 2 cups of superfine sugar, and stir until it has dissolved. Stir in 4 cups of water and some ice, and then garnish with lemon slices.

Cozy Cushions

Comfy Blankets

Invite friends,

grab the neighbours,

get the family out

and

ENJOY!!!

Big Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Relaxation....Finally...

2011-08-04T09:40:00.000-04:00

My husband, myself

my 15 year old son and 2 of his buddies

just returned from 7 glorious days

visiting the Waltonian Inn

at Callender Bay on Lake Nippissing

8 cottages, 48 dear friends.....BLISS

This was a much needed break for all of us

Good Food, Libations, Volleyball

Bocci Ball, Friendship

Walks on the beach, Camaraderie

Waterplay, Campfires

Debates, Controversy

(what good vaca would be without)

Tons of Games

kicking back and just chillin

enjoying the Sunsets

and each other

I miss it already

I guess what I really miss

Are The People

Tell me a bit about your

Exciting Summer Adventures thus far!!!

Big Hugs

xOxO

Nerina

A Night Swim...

2011-07-17T16:45:00.000-04:00

Last night we attended

a barbecue/pool party with some long time friends

The temperature here is about 38 degrees C

or about 100 degrees F

with a ridiculously high humidex

We are all sweating, don't get me wrong

it is a heck of a lot better

than shoveling the white stuff, for me anyway

A great time was had by all

so wonderful to get together

share laughs and hugs and just be

I jumped in the pool

shortly after we arrived

as I am the designated Photog

I wanted to cool off before

the real festivities began

and I could do my thing

The water was spectacular

85 degrees yet still refreshing

What I had totally forgotten about swimming was the pleasure that I received from a swim once the sun has gone down. Most of the adults will only go into the pool to cool off

when it is daylight.

I love to wait until most of the younger set have left the pool and I can be alone, at peace...as alone as you can be with 30 people 20 feet from you.

I am most free in the water and completely lose myself to the freedom of floating and swimming under the surface with only the light of the moon to guide you. The sound of the water just beside your ears because the night is ever so hushed. The way the light reflects when the water moves...incredible.

As I am fairly self conscious in my daily life just walking around, I am at complete ease under the safe blanket of water. Somersaults and handstands, swimming lengths and doing backflips...oh my goodness, I was in heaven.

When was the last time that you swam under the watchful eye of the man in the moon?

Happy Sunday

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Pink Saturday

2011-07-15T23:55:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone

I have not been visiting

Miss Beverly

and Pink Saturday

for a while

I have missed all of your

wonderful stories and photos

I have formed wonderful

friendships through

this Pink Party

and I grateful to Beverly

for fostering our love of Pink

I have been enjoying my new camera

and have tons of fabulous shots of the many

events that I have attended recently

Thought I would share

a couple of the photos I had taken

recently at my Brother's home

These are Chives

I did not realize there was a ladybug

on this flower until I viewed the

photo after I took it

This lovely blown glass

hanging water feeder

is over the pond

I do not know the name of this flower

but the color flows out to the most

gorgeous vibrant pink

Love it

I hope you are enjoying your Summer

so far and are taking advantage

of the lovely weather

to enjoy your family

and friends

Be Creative and Gain Inspiration

from the world surrounding you

keep your eyes open

because you never know

what is just around the corner

Big Hugs to All !!

Peace and Love

Nerina

xOxO

Happy Canada Day !!

2011-07-01T15:29:00.000-04:00

The sun is shining

Family is Well

Friends are Abundant

Laughter is Plentiful

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge

are in town

to Celebrate

Canada's 144th Birthday

I think William is admiring

Kate's Facinator as well...oh la la

However you are spending

this Wonderful Day

be sure to include

lots of Laughter and Love!!

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Happy Father's Day...

2011-06-19T12:05:00.001-04:00

My own Father left

this planet many many years ago

He is always thought of

warmly by my Mother

as well as his large brood of kiddies

and grandchildren

My son and his Daddy

My son is 15 now

where does the time go!!

Happy Father's Day to all the

wonderful Daddy's

(and single Mommies)

shaping the future

~ Celebrate ~

Warm Hugs

xOxO Nerina

I have missed you Pink Saturday....

2011-06-18T00:52:00.000-04:00

Well hello there

I have missed visiting

all of you lovelies

and your Pretty Pinks

Don't forget to visit

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound

to see a lot more

Pinkalicious Goodness

for yourself

I thought I would share

some Pinks from my garden

Happy Pink Saturday!

Do something that

brings you JOY today!!

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

June...how did you get here so fast...

2011-06-05T16:02:00.006-04:00

I don't know if it is because the weather has been unseasonably crazy
or that I have been so busy, but,

June is actually here and I guess I must have missed May.

I hope all of you are fabulous and if you are not
completely
fabulous right now,
I know that you will be soon.

I have so much to share with you

Ever since I registered for BlissDom Canada - the 1st official blogging conference for Women in Canada, my life has been a whirlwind for sure. I signed up to tweet on this little application called "Twitter', have you heard of it...it is nothing short of amazing. It is really a difficult application to explain and the only way to really know what it is all about is to experience it. Think of it as a cocktail party, many conversations going on and you just jump in and chat with like minded people that peak your interest. If you have a common interest, as I did by joining those that were previous attendees of BlissDom Canada in its inaugural year, you almost have an instant following.
The ladies and a couple of men are so welcoming and they all are more than happy to
share their knowledge with a newbie (that's me).

Through this spectacular vehicle of Twitter
I have been exposed to so many events
that I would not have otherwise even known existed.

The Women in Biz Network, facilitated by Leigh Mitchell and Shelagh Cummins held an evening event to help you to ‘Monitize your WebSite’ was the first Twitter event that I attended. It was a ton of fun, I learned a couple of things, met a group of inspiring attendees and soaking up the knowledge of those who knew what the heck they were doing.
I recognized many from their Twitter avatars
and I began following those that I did not.
I am loving this journey.

Later in the month, I attended the ‘Mothers on Fire’ workshop event, to assist you in realizing the Fire that is lurking beneath and just waiting to be ignited by a match that must be at the bottom of your purse. Find that match and ‘Ignite Your Fire’. It was a wonderful experience. The workshop consisted of the “Passion Test” to find your passion, this workshop was led by the engaging Jo-Ann Ferreira. I met women from allover that were business owners, bloggers and some that just wanted to ignite their everyday lives with a bit of a kick.
More exchanging of Twitter handles, more follows,
for them as well as myself
and another tremendous event under my belt.

Next, Pottery Barn Teen was launching their first Canadian enterprise and
courtesy of the Yummy Mummy Club,
I was invited to this event through their website.
A wonderful online family that caters to everything
Mummy and all that goes with that, being fabulous,
remembering the 'You' before kiddos
and still being a Mom, spearheaded by the brilliant Erica Ehm.
The more I am exposed to her empire, the more I am in awe, she is amazing.
They had yummy goodies to munch on, fun drinks to try,
lovely product to view and of course terrific women
to get to know in real life, as most of them you follow on Twitter,
if not before the event, then certainly after.

The Women in Biz Network was presenting a conference in Toronto
and before the conference began they were going
to have a Tweet-up (a real life meeting of Twitter followers)
of those attending the conference as well as those
that were attendees of BlissDom Canada 2010 as well as the 2011 attendees.
This took place at a downtown hotel and it was a super event.
I was in awe of all of the
remarkable entreprenurial women in attendance.
Most of these women started businesses on their own,
so that the could spend time with their children,
some have taken off and they are on fire,
others are more manageable, yet still rewarding.
This type of networking event
was more than I could have ever dreamed of.
I will hopefully be more comfortable with these lovely women
once I get to know them a bit more,
I was a trifle intimidated and not my usual go get ‘em self.
Can’t wait for October and the actual event.
I will just have to grow my relationships via Twitter
and other avenues until then, I can hardly wait.

Anyway, that was May for me, not to mention that I have started my Summer Softball season and we are in first place so far…yippee!! The last month of school for my son is always busy for all of us and then there are the normal day to day events. My daily 3 hour commute also factors into this crazy life. I know we are all experiencing these issues and we will get through them,
so that we can enjoy the Summer and the living will be easy.

~~

Peace and Hugs

My Friends!!

Nerina

xOxO

Happy Victoria Day Weekend!!

2011-05-22T17:36:00.001-04:00

Hey there all of you

wonderful creatures!!

I cannot even

remember all of the

items on my agenda

this week

All that fills my memory

RAIN

Well, the long weekend is here

and I spent the past day and a half

making the garden and the outside

of my house pretty

taking advantage of...

that's right

SUNSHINE !!!

The trees are blooming

Lily of the Valley, Hostas, Sedum

Dandelion Free Grass

(thanks to a back breaking week)

Love the Geraniums

Gerberas and Tulips

Mellow Yellow

Who said Dandelions are weeds

So full of Sunshine

Love how these Bees

are at the Buffet

with the flowering trees

Purple Passions

Hope you are all enjoying your

Long Weekend

doing something

that you love
(playing with my new camera)

with those you love!!

Have Fun !!

Big {{Hugs}}

Nerina

Live Your Passion !!

2011-05-13T21:18:00.000-04:00

I am so excited

I am spending Saturday

at the Oakville Club

exploring ways

Live My Passion

I was fortunate

to receive this inspiring

workshop

through a contest

on Twitter

from YMC-BC

(The Yummy Mummy Club)

(Thank you Eileen)

This fabulous event

is brought to us by

MothersonFire

I am ready to discover

what or how to bring

out my unique passions

and make them

work for me

The "Passion Test" Workshop

facilitated by Jo-ann Ferreira

Guest Speakers

Lisa Garber, Author, Psychotherapist

& Certified Co-Active Coach

Peggy McColl, New York Times Best Selling Author

Mothers on Fire Panel

Amy Sky, Singer, Songwriter & Producer

Julie Cole, Co-Founder Mabel's Labels

Laurel Crossley-Byers, Founder Opti-Mom

I am ready for some fun

Will let you know how it turns out!!

Have a Fabulous Saturday!!

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

Happy Mother's Day !!

2011-05-08T20:29:00.000-04:00

Warm Wishes

and

Big Hugs

to all the

Lovely

Women

We call

Mother

Please

Continue

Love

Inspire

and

Encourage

We appreciate all

You do for Us

Know that We

would not be

what we are

without you

your support

Thank You

I hope You Enjoyed

Your Day!!

Peace & Love

xOxO Nerina

Fitness Friday !!

2011-05-06T11:27:00.002-04:00

Winter is the perfect season

at least in my opinion

I can cover up under layers of clothes

and no one can see

the real me

Along comes Spring

whoohoo

were all happy and feelin free

until we realize

oh my gosh

what do you mean it's too hot for my jacket.

Now what am I going to do

All Winter I have been eating everything in sight and not moving a muscle...you know what that means right...that's right....everything that should be tight has travelled south and is a bit soft...OK..alot soft.

I knew this was coming...it happens every year...why oh why do I keep repeating the same pattern. Now...I actually have to get off the couch and move....move and move some more!

It's time to cut the fat!!

Eat less and actually pay attention to what I am eating and then..guess what...move some more!

I have found that these really kick my butt and when time is of the essence...like right now...this will do the trick!! I am talking about 'High Intensity Interval Training'. Some of you might know this in the form of the Shaun T exercise video 'Insanity'

You do various exercises at a quick pace and change it up...really work up a sweat and before you know it....you can put on those shorts and t-shirts with out feeling like you need to cover up

I know it works for me

NOW.....time to get off this computer and 'HIIT' it

Let's get a little glow on and a lot of Fat Off!!

If this seems like a daunting task...just get off the couch and DANCE...that's right...just mooove....anyone can do that...you will feel so much better!!

Don't Forget to Eat Better

you know they say that it's like this

"80% Nutrition and 20% everything else"

Lower those portions

Cut out the White Stuff

(sugar, pasta, rice etc.)

White Death

EAT

The most colorful meal you can think of

Riiiight.....try again

...oh ya...and make 'em small...eat lots of low GI foods every couple of hours and keep your blood sugar level so you don't crave....it will take a couple of days....I know you can do it.....ya you......come on....we'll do it together!!

What makes you get off the couch and exercise!!!!

I know you'll be glad you did!!

Have Fun!

xOxO Nerina

Happy Easter !!

2011-04-24T11:22:00.000-04:00

A Warm Wish for

Easter Blessings

to you and your family!!

A special shoutout to Kurt

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

Snippets of Spring...

2011-04-17T16:16:00.000-04:00

Hi there,

Just thought I would

say HELLO

Missed you Guys

It's been a crazy

couple of weeks

Kinda late to the Party

but, I finally joined the

Twitter Generation

What a blast it has been

getting to know all sorts

of fun peeps out there

You can follow me here

http://twitter.com/#!/nicnacmaniac

Try it if you have not already

Blogging is a Lovely

Meandering

County Road

Twitter is like

Nascar

Jump on for the

ride of your life

Tweeting

is initially all consuming

and if you are like me

you just want more

but eventually as you

get the hang of it

it is

so full of

Social Media Education

Brilliant Minds

and lots of laughs

instantaneously

I love it

I'm addicted

Check out these absolutely adorable birds

They are braving the snow and tweeting

up their own storm

See our poor car

compliments of our neighbour

watchout when you leave

your driveway

no matter how wide the road

One second your changing gears

the next...boom

well, 8 days and

$3000 later...it's good as new

In a couple of weeks the

flowers will be blooming

due to all the rain

and sunshine that will

hopefully peek through

those clouds soon

The pink flowers are inside

to brighten my day

and make me smile

What is making you Smile Today?

Peace & Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

Pretty Pink Spring Stuff

2011-04-02T12:14:00.000-04:00

Hi there

The sun is finally shining

Go Outside

and

catch some much needed

Vitamin D

We dug up

and

brought this Hibiscus

inside for the Winter

Yesterday look what happened

Isn't she she pretty

We'll be planting her outside soon

I am lovin this drawer planter

I'm seriously thinking

this would look great

in our backyard

Simply Lovely

Can you believe this is made of wool

Maria Mena's Album Cover

I don't think I need words

to tell you that this is

what Spring is all about

to me

Happy Pink Saturday Friends

Don't forget to visit

Miss Beverly of How Sweet the Sound

Our Hostess for this fab Pink Saturday party

to see many more inspiring

Pinkalicious goodies

Do Something That Makes

You

SMILE Today

Big Hugs

xOxO
Nerina

Blissdom Canada....

2011-03-29T11:52:00.004-04:00

Oh my goodness

I am so over the moon

I can hardly stand it

A conference for Women
by Women

Blissdom Canada

is coming

Toronto

October 13 – 15, 2011

Hosted at the Toronto Hilton Downtown

2 blocks from where I work

Not to mention it is only $198

Can you believe it…me either

Registration is on

Thursday, I’ve bookmarked

and placed it in my Outlook

so I get reminded way before the time

(every 5 minutes to be exact)

just so I am close to my computer

when the bewitching hour happens

gonna sign up

if I get in

than

gonna book a room

even though I come here

everyday

for work

the magic, bonding and antics

happen after the structured program

I don’t want to miss all of that

Networking

(fun/bonding)

by going home

Gonna soak up

this experience

fully

~~

Wanna be my roomy

We could hang out

I could show you the town

We could meet tons of

Bloggy types (just like us)

and

have

The Best Time Ever

I am so excited
~

Gotta get me a Twitter account

So much chatter and I’m missing out

Get into the 21 Century

for cryin out loud

~~
Happy Tuesday Lovelies

xOxO Nerina

Welcome to Pink Saturday...

2011-03-25T23:57:00.001-04:00

I know all of you

have had

the pleasure

of viewing the

work

Annie Leibovitz

As the staff photographer

for Rolling Stone Magazine

for the first 10 years

presently

making history

with

Vanity Fair

you will be surprised

that most

of the photos

you know, love and recognize

were shot

by Ms. Leibovitz

Her romantic

and

often

humourous

styling

of a photo

are just some of the

traits that

propel her art

to another level

Zack Efron

and the ethereal Vanessa Hudgens

Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon

Some do Like it Hot

Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette

Do yourself a favor

and pick up her

book

Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990–2005

It's fascinating - what an incredible life

Beverly at 'How Sweet the Sound' is the hostess

of this fantastic Pink Party each Saturday.

Please visit her to soak up

tons of Pinkalicious Eye Candy!!

How will you be spending

Earth Hour

March 26th at 8:30 pm

Only 60 Minutes

Please Power Down

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

It's here...

2011-03-21T21:01:00.000-04:00

soggy, dreary, damp and dark

Nevermind

Spring has Sprung

I received an email that my Baseball

season is about to begin

Spring Training

I wore a pretty flowered

Chiffon Scarf today instead

of the warm pashmina

Things are looking up

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful

start to a fabulous season

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

Hope some Luck rubs off

2011-03-17T10:25:00.000-04:00

A wee bit

the

"Luck o the Irish"

to All of You

Today

Your Pot 'O' Gold is out there

Green Blessings to you

Big Hugs

xOxO

Nerina

Pretty Spring Inspiration

2011-03-15T23:20:00.000-04:00

Hi there

Well

We've changed the clocks

The snow is finally melting

my thoughts

are

turning to

what else

Spring

Giles

Alberta Ferretti

Roberto Cavalli

Elie Saab

Roberto Cavalli

Such Pretty Colors

Flowing Fabrics

Full of Texture

Can Hardly Wait

Spring were are you!!

Happy Day

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

Pink & Green Greetings

2011-03-12T11:58:00.001-05:00

Happy Spring (almost)

Most people think of luscious

Pink Varigated Peonies

(my favorite by the way)

Bursting with glorious

Spring Scent and beauty

by the bunch and so so pretty

The brilliant 'Shamrock Plant'

actually 'White Clover'

Embodies the Rebirth of Spring

and all of

the Luck of the Irish

that comes with this beauty

Wonderful Spring thoughts...no

But

only available

at this time of

year

The ultimate

Spring Happy Dance

goes to.....

I know you love it

Minty, Cold, Refreshing Goodness

It seems to be gone in

one giant sip

Ready for another

Savour your weekend

with something/someone

you love

~~

I just wanted to thank

Beverly at How Sweet The Sound

for making this

Pink Saturday Eye Candy Adventure

such a treat.

~

Big Hugs

xOxO Nerina

when will this madness stop

2011-03-09T15:17:00.001-05:00

One second

the weather is beautiful

and

all you can see is green grass

and the hope that buds will

soon be blooming on the trees

Then

this happens

again

It IS so beautiful

but

I think we're done

Come on Mother Nature

yesterday was your day

We are all wishing for Spring

Please help make our wishes come true

xOxO
Nerina

To the Ladies

2011-03-08T16:28:00.000-05:00

A Shout Out

Fabulous

Terrific

Sweet

Thoughtful

Remarkable

Overwhelmed

Wonderful

Caring

Giving

B*t*hy

Every

Women

A Day Dedicated to All of You

Happy 100th

International Women’s Day

Be Kind to All Girls Today

Everyone's got something

You Know We Deserve it

xOxO
Nerina

Hidy Ho there!!

2011-03-07T16:39:00.000-05:00

Says it all.....No

Happy Monday

xOxO Nerina

I found it...

2011-02-21T17:18:00.003-05:00

Spring

Inspiration

filled

with

Joy

when I see

this

color

palette

The

Succulents

The

Ruffled

Tulips

The

Dainty

Poppy

I want to paint

walls

floors

furniture

anything that holds paint

I want my

Spring Wardrobe

to echo these colors

I am in Love

What are your inspirational

Colors Right Now

Big Hugs

xOxO

Nerina

Happy Cinnamon Hearts Day !!!

2011-02-14T15:41:00.000-05:00

Hey there my Lovlies

Hope

you

have

fabulous

day

However

you

choose

to spend it!!

Love you

xOxO

If you dream it....

2011-01-29T01:18:00.002-05:00

Anything IS Possible

and

that

someone

Visit

Miss Beverly

for more

PINK

Love

Happy Day

xOxO Nerina