What More Can I Say?

What brings a smile to my face?

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:58:00 +0000

Typing on a new keyboard.
Peanut butter melting on warm toast.
Doing yoga in the sunshine.
Dancing in the (warm) rain.
Cooking an amazing meal for my friends

This has been a great weekend. Good dinner on Friday, then had a killer hangout session with my nearest and dearest. Yesterday I treated myself to a new laptop and did some house clean up. Today is yoga, a Skype date, then chilling out with friends. Oh, and packing and wrapping Christmas presents as well. And some writing if there's time!

New Macbook 15"

Okay, time to go brave the rainy weather. Sending peace and sunshine out there!

Let it go

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:40:00 +0000

so far this year i've been feeling very....happy. Like, all the way to my core happy. I've made some changes, and have spent this whole break focusing on my health. I've done yoga almost every day, and have been eating some amazing, healthy meals.

what's on repeat in my playlist right now

I know this year is going to bring lots of amazing developments to the wonderful people in my life, myself included. I just can feel it. What do I dream for this year? I've been thinking about that since Maui. I want to stop being so hard on myself, do more things that scare me, allow myself to love, and create more. Achievable, and they will all bring me lots of happiness.

Only by allowing expectations to fall away will life happen as it should. It's not easy, but it's worthwhile to pursue.

With that note, I'm heading to read. I've got an early morning yoga class before I spend the afternoon at the spa. Holy am I lucky!! Thanks, universe, I love my life.

Novel

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:07:00 +0000

The New Year is almost here. What kind of things do you hope for 2012?

I am hoping for......peace. I think it's going to be my year to settle down (a bit) and make my dreams really come true. Travelling and adventuring is fun, but it maybe time to have someone to enjoy things with. Maybe I'll actually make up my mind about something next year. But maybe not. I learned a lot this last year, did a lot, saw a lot, and had a lot of fun. I'm going to set five goals for the year, I'll publish them after I'm back from Hawaii. Because I am aware of how time and distance, and having time at a distance, changes everything.

Here's a photo I took on Christmas Eve. White Rock had some break from the rain, which made things more cheery.

I am convinced that everyone has something beautiful in them, and that people are usually helpful and kind if you treat them that way. I've been reading some Emerson and Eliot tonight, combined with the five days of non-stop heavy rain I'm getting pretty melancholy. I've decided to change what's making me unhappy though.......

I'll leave with an Emerson quote:

"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."
peace.

Saturday's Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Most people quickly forget car types, brand names, and whether or not you could throw a Frisbee, but forever remember the broadly smiling, animal talking, tree hugging eccentrics they befriended.

Puppy Love

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:44:00 +0000

I want a puppy for Christmas. This is very impractical, unfortunately.

I've been able to spend less energy on negative forces in my life, which means I've been almost unbearably cheerful. Oh well, it's better than the angst of last month.

I have no idea where my future is leading at the moment, but I know it's going to be fabulous.

Much love.

Holiday Cheer

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:54:00 +0000

There's nothing like coffee and baileys to get me into the holiday spirit. I thought up some great christmas gift ideas today, and plan on spending time shopping this weekend to get most of my list complete.

one of my parent's fireplaces

Tonight is dinner with a cousin, then the Movember Gala at the Commodore. I am pretty much ready to go, so I thought I would write a bit before heading out.

I found this Veuve Clicot bottle that comes with it's own fridge, which woud be perfect for the holiday party I'm attending on Saturday.

Okay, I'm going to be late if I don't leave now. Sending sunshine!

Dear Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:31:00 +0000

I had a day of recuperation today. Running, bike riding, yoga and napping.

In between all of the healthy stuff I've been over thinking love, and life and location. Maybe I should just stop over thinking and just go with something/someone/somewhere. I should just listen to my heart, and tune out my head a bit more.

“Many things in life will catch your eye but few will catch your heart... Pursue those” Anon

Now it's time for writing and web designing.

five.four.three

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:25:00 +0000

Winnipeg Bound

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:45:00 +0000

We went out for cheap beer and tacos last night, and ended up staying out pretty late.

My whole bill, including 7 drinks and dinner was less than $30. I love Tuesday at Two Parrots.

I actually was in a horrible mood today, until I started cleaning, packing, drinking wine and listening to some old school hip hop. Now I'm doing some online window shopping. I found the new H&M Versace line, I like the silver dress a lot....

Last night when I came home i went up to my rooftop patio and had a beer and watched the city for a while. I've got a few things weighing heavyon my mind, it was really nice to just relax and not have to think for a while. It was eerily quiet, I'm pretty sure I was the only person awake in my building. The streets were really quiet as well, which made for some peaceful reflection.

Okay, I'm needing to get some sleep now. Good night beautiful world.

fall.in

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:59:00 +0000

it's a hangover day. i am on the couch watching gossip girl and doing some online shopping.

I'm looking for cold weather gear right now.

I like this jacket.

I've been dealing with a toxic person and situation. I've been evaluating how I am handling the situation, and trying to be more rational than emotional. I have also been re-evaluating my goals, and making a plan. I love life.

Adventure is not outside; it is within.

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:19:00 +0000

I'm hitting a reset button. I've been so full of angst and just down lately. Today I decided it was enough, I just need to refresh my state of mind. I did a good mini yoga work out session in my room, and tomorrow I'll get back to running. It was a day full of interesting developments, and I think next week is going to hold a lot more surprises as well. Best approached with a fresh state of mind. Anyway, time to read, meditate then sleep.

There's always more love and money to be made.

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:37:00 +0000

This is where I will be for New Years, with some of my closest friends.

I just read a really good horoscope here:

All of creation loves you very much. Even now, people you know and people you don't know are collaborating to make sure you have all you need to make your next smart move. But are you willing to start loving life back with an equal intensity? The adoration it offers you has not exactly been unrequited, but there is room for you to be more demonstrative.

I do need to love my amazing life more, and the amazing people I have around me that get me through. I really am super lucky.

I'm reading a few books right now that are really great. The first is Game of Thrones, the second is The Girl Who Played with Fire and the last is Flow. Three very different, but so far pretty wonderful books.

Okay, time for the gym, games and then reading!

Smile, breathe and go slowly.

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:48:00 +0000

Thoughts for today...

It is good to love many things, for therein lies strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done with love is well done. Van Gogh

Everything worthwhile is worth the wait. YENTL REYNDERS

The one who does not fall, does not stand. FEDOR EMELIANENKO

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting E. E. CUMMINGS

small is bigger than large

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:13:00 +0000

It's really the little things in life that mean the most. Someone pouring your tea, for example, or giving you licorice.

I've been overthinking, which is fairly typical. I'm going to spend some time writing tonight, right after I finish doing some yoga.

I'll leave with an Einstein quote:
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."

xx

rubicks cube

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:34:00 +0000

it's autumn in the Yukon. Hard to believe I've been here for over a year!

My last time out was a roller coaster ride. Bottom line, life is short. I am unsure if I'm taking full advantage of the time I have, I plan on spending some time in the gym this set to sort out my head space.

Last night I had a great time at karaoke. Well worth the price of being tired today!

I tried to upload a pic I took at a rooftop bbq a block away from BC Place and Rogers Arena. I love and miss Vancouver.

it's way past my bedtime! good night world.

song of the month

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:41:00 +0000

This song is doing a great job of summing up my feelings right now.
xo

Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:55:00 +0000

words by Disney.

I'm up north. I'm hungry. There has been a serious lack of food this shift, and I'm definitly not well fed at the moment. Too bad I don't enjoy PB&J sandwiches, I would be set. Luckily I have my Greens+ to keep me nourished.

However, I am going home TODAY!! I'm pretty excited. I had a great set in that I faced a couple of fears (public speaking and mountain biking), but I am still looking forward to being at home.

I thought about honesty a lot yesterday. I have been making a point of telling everyone more about what is going on with less fear of hurting them. It's a liberating feeling.

Okay, much to do before I leave!

“Happiness isn’t what happens when you whistle along, pretending bad things don’t exist… Happiness is earned, like everything else. It’s achieved.”

Faith does not give you the answers, it just stops you asking the questions

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:35:00 +0000

I had a sailing lesson today, it was amazing. Being on the water is such a great feeling. I picked up this book today:

Tomorrow is a busy day full of appointments and visits. I am also going to squeeze in a yoga class, because I need to get myself back to centre. I think I finally know what it is I want, now I need to find out a way to make everything right. Of course, I'll keep my faith.

Anyway, I have an early morning. xx

Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:03:00 +0000

Wise words. First, you need to know yourself well in order to be sure that you're being a first rate version of yourself. A lot of people don't have this information, a lot of people haven't had the time to reflect or develop themselves...... I am pretty spoiled, and have had more than enough time to figure it out. So why do I still struggle? Why do I push people away, refuse to fully love anyone (other than my family) and just generally don't let people close. I told someone bye yesterday, as I'm never here because of my schedule, and also I just wasn't feeling it on a real level.
While on the water today I did some serious reflection, and I realized a few things that I'd like to change. If I know where I want to go, then everything should be less of a struggle, right?

A magical sunset

I spent some time writing on Bowen Island today. I also did some hiking, and hung out in a park. The best part was probably the boat ride there. There's a taxi that will take you from Granville Island to Bowen Island in about 30 minutes. Pretty amazing. The rest of the weekend was concerts in parks, fun with friends and cleaning house.

Tomorrow I'm going to buy a bike, and more camping gear, then do some yoga and drink tea with a friend. Doing yoga everyday really makes a huge difference in my life, I wish I was better at being disciplined with my practice while I was at camp. I am sailing Tuesday, then maybe going boating this weekend, and to a birthday party. I need to shop for a dress to wear to A&G's wedding, as well as pack for Ontario and Shambhala, and also plan for my Oregon Coast trip. This is a hectic time out, but it should also be super rewarding.

I have been beating myself up the past couple days, I need to let that go. I am in need of some serious affection I think.

I'll leave you with a kick ass Bon Iver song. I'm going to see him in September, it will be a great show.

Note from the Universe

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:11:00 +0000

Some will hear, but not listen.

Some will listen, but not understand.

And some will understand, but not act.

But once you have a beach front home... rest assured these very same friends will call you "lucky," as they secretly begin to move with their own dreams.

I love this mailing list :)

breathe

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:28:00 +0000

Today I flew in a helicopter. I really am super spoiled, and super lucky. That was one of the neatest experiences I've had so far; it would be neat to be able to go for another flight one day!

I'm looking forward to spending some time outside on my next days out. There's something about summer that is so...free. I wonder if people that live in climates where it is always sunny and nice feel the same way? Perhaps I should look at taking a job in a sunny climate so I can see and feel for myself.

My brain's pretty fried today, it was a day full of some big ups and downs. I wouldn't really have it any other way though, I love my life and all of the interesting situations. Never a dull moment!

I like this Swedish Proverb "Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours"
good night world

sailing

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:07:00 +0000

i've been dreaming of owning a sail boat. I have an idea of sailing and docking in new places, eating different types of food and most importantly making all sorts of new friends. That would be a pretty amazing life.
First I need to take sailing lessons. Then I'll buy a boat.

I met someone who is wiling to follow summer with me over the weekend. And they have sailing experience, which is even better.

Only 43 more days til Shambhala! This is going to be an amazing summer.
much love

just because you understand the mechanics of what makes something work, doesn't make it any less of a miracle

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:44:00 +0000

Back to work.

Someone stole all of my "personal" stuff from my office, which included mostly vitamins, tea, hot sauce, licorice and scented hand lotion. Some work stuff too. I'm sad. It feels personal, but I don't know who has anything against me personally, and I hate to think that I have done something to upset anyone so much that they would steal all of my stuff.

Lucky that I am at work early, and one of my amazing co-workers is buying me some supplies on their way in on Wednesday.

On the upside, I have one of my mentors here on site with me at the moment, I hope to learn a lot in the next couple days.

I stumbled across this Omer Washington poem, it's beautiful. I've read exerts, but never the whole piece.

I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them .I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back. I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I’ve learned that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that....read the rest here

Anyway, it's bed time now. Good night world.

home.....

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:06:00 +0000

length of the wave

noreply@blogger.com (Christie Gray) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:15:00 +0000

To those who love to watch the sunset and sunrise, and everything in between.
Who watch the light as it flows between the trees.
Those who would notice how the air is sweet in spring, and how the winter contains peace.
Lovers of dancing in the moonshine.
Anyone who can feel how the stars change the world.
Who can see past the nonsense, and can love all the same.
Spirits that understand the difference a smile can bring, and the importance of flowers and hugs.
It might not always be easy to see the best in everything, but it's always worth it.
sending lots of sun (and moon) shine out there....

ps Go Canucks!