the life...

I could be the happiest person in the world right now. Really. So incredibly happy, had to blog! Just went onto the sunshine village website, and there is 47cm of fresh snow(see right, LIVE shot!) Do you know what that means?! DO YOU?!?!?! It means the end is near, summer is history, fall is practically finished, and winter is almost upon us!! I love winter, it's my favourite season of the year, there is nothing I enjoy more than a fresh powder hoot (snowboarder term). LOL! Snowboarding is my life. Simple as that. There is no feeling that even compares to the exhilaration of snowboarding. There's no competition, no rules. It's just you, your board, and your line. Nothing that makes me feel more alive. The freedom, the exploration, the scenery, the creativity, it's the life. Nicolas Müller said it best "When a human being can be creative, that is when really anything is possible."

First Year in Calgary...

Today is a pretty big deal, it's one year to the date that we have officially been residents of Calgary. When I think back on everything that has happened in a year, it kind of makes me head spin. This city has made a mark on us for sure. It's frustrating, overwhelming, discouraging, exciting, beautiful, diverse, interesting, cultural, lively and incredibly fun all at the same time! How does that happen? haha... basically I've never felt more at home, more like I belonged in a place more than I do here. This city has everything we need, mountains within a 45 minute drive, big city night life, fashion!!! (true fashion, not like.. i saw this on pinterest now i have style kind of fashion), world class snowboarding resorts (which we can proudly say we're locals of), short commutes(we're lucky, not everyone in Calgary can say this), big money (we'll get there), an amazing cultural scene, a beautiful home that we've created together, an unreal music scene, anddd just the city itself. You really have to spend time here to feel it, it's alive and it's amazing. This year we've also had an addition to our family, we've adopted our first baby... fur baby that is. His name is Jeffery and he completes us. He's always happy to see us, and he's fucking cute as hell. lol. Ty will never admit the level of love he has for Jeffy, but I know that he's just as cat crazy/lame as I am. I love it. So, Ty, this one's for you. Thank you for taking this journey with me, I could have never done it without you. I know that living here we will continue to grow into the people we're supposed to be. I love you, you're my PIC, my yin, my better half.

Thankful...

Thanksgiving, it's like the 'welcome to fall' holiday that I look forward to every year. Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday, period. It's like Christmas but way more mellow. No pressure of gifts, no treacherous road conditions, no stress, no worries. Just sit back with the fam, eat an amazing meal (Dawn's turkey....no words), sip some vino, and chill the fuck out. The "itis" is really the only downside. Traditionally Thanksgiving is the time of year everyone reflects on their blessings, and expresses what they are thankful for this year. So here we go... First & Foremost, I am Thankful for Ty. He's the one person in this world that I know will always be there when I need someone to talk to, someone to calm me down, someone to cheer me up, someone with an honest opinion, someone to call me out on my shit, and someone to love me. It's important that you have someone who's your backbone in life. He is mine, I am his. I'm also thankful for the opportunities to travel I've had this year, I've been able to see some of the most amazing sights our country has to offer, not only see but feel, to be submerged by mountains, lakes and skies is truly a blessing. I'm also thankful for the friends I have in my life, this year I've definitely found out who's a true friend, and who's just there for show. It's a harsh reality check when it happens, but it's also a great eye opener. And last but not least I'm thankful for the family I am proud to call my own. My beautiful Nieces, my hilarious Nephews. My sisters, My mother, and everyone else who is there when I need them. I appreciate you. I am thankful. (and my Jeffy, I love him. He always makes me happy)