tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:34:05 +0000I like good food, I love to have fun, I love to make things look pretty. I listen to dope music and watch lots of sports. I'm quirky and full of (mis)adventure, really you just have to know mehttp://christie-gray.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Christie)Blogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-3676399411983724709Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:01:00 +00002009-11-04T23:01:06.054-08:00 These boots would be perfect for the rainy fall/winter season ahead This dress would be perfect for my upcoming Christmas party... I am loving cozy clothes right now. Also loving these tights..... Alright, my brain's not processing words properly, hence the post based on images. Bed time for me!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/LtmMnLjriHk/few-items-i-am-loving-right-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/11/few-items-i-am-loving-right-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-2764099338118126286Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +00002009-10-28T20:14:48.717-07:00 Awesome start to the season =)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/TWEU-MKoeUs/yay-raptors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/yay-raptors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-2931602688281044882Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:52:00 +00002009-10-23T20:52:31.233-07:00love my lifeHow did I get to be so lucky? I sometimes wonder if my constant "I'm so lucky, I love my life, blah blah blah" annoys people. Not that I really care, but I don't want to make anyone upset.... Anyway, I digress. My amazing boss has let me housesit for her. I am currently high up in the hills of West Vancouver, with a wicked view of the city, almost everything I could ever ask for (including a kickhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/XTLNdgDGZeI/from-high-up-in-rainforest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-high-up-in-rainforest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-978552527989914571Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:27:00 +00002009-10-22T13:27:34.109-07:00 I've been looking forward to this game since July! The seats I scored are great, 20 rows back, section 102 so we'll be able to see the whole court! I'm so super excited. I haven't stopped smiling all day. My first official Board meeting was last night, it went really well.  I learned a lot and am really excited about how everything's going so far. I'm also really excited about the nutrition/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/eeKcX0hc7Qo/go-trailblazers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/go-trailblazers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-4145545186738229619Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:08:00 +00002009-10-15T21:08:10.902-07:00Last Saturday I woke up from a dream that I was fighting with my brother because he was playing Cold Play at full blast. I really am not a fan of ColdPlay. Anyway, that's beside the point. I woke up with my brain going full speed. I was going to meet with Caroline and Alexa from Beauty Night about upcoming mom and tot nutrition programming. I realized that this is something i can pour my whole http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/VdKir0-ScP8/wake-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/wake-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-392633743544903735Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:35:00 +00002009-10-12T17:41:09.936-07:00thanksgivingfriendsfamilyloveI really have a ridiculous amount of things to give my thanks for. My amazing family, who have supported me through the bad times, and made me want to push to be a better person. I've built up some great friendships this year, with some really amazing people. I've had friends see me through phone throwing temper tantrums, crying over silly songs, and helping me be comfortable with myself. I'm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/VDu78dHA_EY/thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/thanks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-1098177101172518687Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-10-03T23:57:06.973-07:00"Easy" by Deertick is one of my top songs right now. That's what I want...easy. I don't enjoy drama, I don't enjoy people talking about each other behind their backs, I don't enjoy people expecting me to know something without being told. I do enjoy being loved, I do enjoy friendships that are mutually give and take and I do enjoy learning new things. I give without expecting, but that does not http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/5DPmLuTgXMY/easy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/10/easy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-731308524499786379Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:38:00 +00002009-09-27T22:38:15.385-07:00volunteerBeauty NightdonatelovevancouerI originally wrote this for the blogathon when i was supporting Beauty Night. You can read the original post here and I would be stoked if you would support Beauty Night by clicking here or here. I have been down, I have been beaten up, I have felt ugly. However, no matter how bad it has been for me, someone has felt it worse. My worst day ever would probably be a good day forhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/OBltAlExg2Y/my-perspective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-perspective.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-4975534417704131842Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:38:00 +00002009-09-26T22:49:35.226-07:00saturdaypearl jamgetting oldercapstone i'm sitting on the couch, watching Dracula and working away...who would have thought! Pearl Jam was amazing last night. Eddie put on a really great live show...sitting in the suite was mad dope too. Love my life.... The Georgia Straight released the "Best of Vancouver" edition this week. I love reading about different things which make this city so amazing, such as "Best Place to Smell Bengay http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/zDhlcZ-gURk/saturday-night-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/saturday-night-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-3487345800741171244Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:05:00 +00002009-09-18T23:05:04.385-07:00Beauty NightWow. I'm so thrilled! I feel a little bit like I'm playing at being a grown up. I am going to be working with very talented, amazing people, who I am sure to learn a lot from. I am so thankful to Caroline, for taking a chance on me, guiding me, and helping me be a better person. I really hope we can grow Beauty Night to reach more women. I f'ing love my life =)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/3YnSnbqTMLY/bod-secretary-treasure-of-beauty-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)2http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/bod-secretary-treasure-of-beauty-night.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-7287662735530118074Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:31:00 +00002009-09-13T22:31:25.868-07:00homesickfamilyself portraitvancouverI was explaining the concept of the karma offset program my closest friend and I came up with the other day to my roommate.. He asked me the question what had I done so bad that I needed to offset it by trying to do good like I am. I responded, automatically, nothing, it's just for the karma bank. However, last night I was up late unable to sleep even though I had a 6:30am wakeup call to get to ahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/RG1XkdeM1aI/ive-got-nothing-to-prove.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/ive-got-nothing-to-prove.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-7040338105136291962Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:18:00 +00002009-09-12T19:18:49.968-07:00Beauty NightFocusvancouverTheme of September? Slowing it down. That doesn't mean I'll be doing less, just taking my time while doing it, and remembering to breathe. I'll make less mistakes, be more calm, and accomplish more. Hopefully it will also allow me to focus better as well. I'm just about to have some guests, so I'll leave you with a few sites about Vancouver that are pretty great. Vancouver is Awesome  Vancouverhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/Y1KFOt-Z2WU/slowing-it-down-little.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/slowing-it-down-little.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-4133885504590974458Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:29:00 +00002009-09-08T22:48:23.863-07:00I've been thinking about how much I weight latley. I really have no idea. I'm feeling really good, that's all that matters.So, it was back to school for all the students today. I am remembering the new binders, and rulers and best of all new clothes. Sigh.I am already feeling like drinking apple cider and making feasts for friends. I'm thinking of setting someting up next weekend, after I clear http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/PEo7rrTA3TI/way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/way.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-1410850344790665146Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:56:00 +00002009-09-06T16:56:44.112-07:00It's getting to be cold and rainy in Vancouver. Time to break out the cozy clothes. I guess I do miss leg warmers....I think I'm going to stock up on leg warmers and tights this month.I also would love this coat it's by Gentle Fawn. I love it. Here's a  recipe for Tomato-Bread soup. Perfect for a rainy day like today... • 500g ripe cherry tomatoes • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/ny4QD3--pAU/change-of-seasonsyummy-soup-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/change-of-seasonsyummy-soup-recipe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-2473036253709565847Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:35:00 +00002009-09-01T16:35:08.418-07:00 You Are Play Compared to most people, you are very active and energetic. You have a daring, challenging spirit. You're willing to go into something blind. You are playful, carefree, and optimistic. You are up for trying anything. If you dream it, you usually end up doing it. You're not one for putting your dreams on hold. What Remote Button Are You?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/FGK8b31qHPQ/id-say-this-is-pretty-accurate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/09/id-say-this-is-pretty-accurate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-63443748629172489Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:40:00 +00002009-08-28T16:40:58.707-07:00This weekend is going to be a busy one. Movies tonight with one of my girls, tomorrow morning: Grant writing meeting, tomorrow afternoon: volunteering at street fair, then UFC @ night. Sunday: AGM meeting, then Christmas stocking meeting. I had a root canal done yesterday. Ouch! I can't open my mouth wide enough to eat anything, which is horrible. I was just looking at a survey asking me to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/XpeTSPSx-r0/quick-friday-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/08/quick-friday-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-3967899400930560584Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:37:00 +00002009-08-25T10:07:56.579-07:00Beauty NightobeyfashionfallI really do.So this past weekend I took on some new duties with Beauty Night. I will be in charge of the blog, as well as doing secretary/assistant type duties for the organization. Yay!If you're feeling generous and want to help out, that would be amazing =) You can follow this link to learn how.We're already starting work on our Christmas stocking drive. last weekend we discussed some of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/PqYvrV0baG8/i-hate-coming-up-with-titles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-hate-coming-up-with-titles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-8980620012882991546Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-08-18T21:59:38.722-07:00true bloodfunsumerfriendsHa, so my goal of trying to write daily didn't work out as i had hoped....ah well. I'm going to give it another go, now that my visitors have left i plan on having a bit of down time, and trying to get myself back on track, so to speak. While at Shambhala I learned that I really like to hula hoop. I'm going to start taking some lessons in the fall I think,  a friend of a friend showed me this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/UXTr-ZfiI4k/shambles-hotel-parties-wreck-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/08/shambles-hotel-parties-wreck-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-1663929102443380087Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-08-01T11:37:28.453-07:00rock the bellsfriendsfestivalsWow, how things have changed since rock the bells last year! New digs, new outlook, new friends.... I'm so lucky. I'm most excited for Slum Village, but they might not perform now because of Baatin's death. Sad news. I'm going with my best guy friend, I haven't hung out with him for a little while because our schedules and when we're both in town don't seem to match up. I'm pretty excited for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/6LTxvBuLdas/rock-bells.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/08/rock-bells.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-2618503271269666700Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:15:00 +00002009-07-29T00:15:10.819-07:00teethrelationshipsHarry Potter Kerry and i @ soundwave :)  As i write this i have an abcessed tooth that is draining, which is f'ing disgusting. It's literally making me sick. Anyway, sorry that's so gross, but that's all i've been able to think about for the past few days. Pain, swelling, grossness is on my brain. I went to see Harry Potter tonight. What an amazing movie. It made me think about friendships, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/ObYuqUjduPY/aching-teeth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/07/aching-teeth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-7456316594567052157Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:41:00 +00002009-07-26T20:41:25.772-07:00Lately I`ve been trying to challenge myself. For a while I was trying to absorb, coast by, more focus on who I was rather than what I wanted the future to hold for me. The past month has seen that change. I`ve taked on additional responsiblity at work, been workign harder at other areas of my life (communication, organization, friendships), and just generally trying to get ahead. So, I`m http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/_FtZytOFNVE/day-by-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-by-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-544764037769765707Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:21:00 +00002009-07-25T17:21:33.869-07:00blogBeauty NightvancouverNerdiest sentance I've ever wrote? Most likely. But it's for charity. Check out some of my guest blogging efforts here:  Support Beauty Nights efforts here: http://bit.ly/MVQfd  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/hXzlNZC0vdk/guest-blogging-in-blogathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/07/guest-blogging-in-blogathon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-4927721047705351246Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:46:00 +00002009-07-06T21:55:31.780-07:00soundwavetechnobeachdancedance partyI'm leaving this Friday for Soundwave! I'm so super excited. I love summer music festivals, dancing, beaches and friends. I've never been to a 3 day festival on the beach before, it should be interesting.It's going to be a great time. I"ll post some pics as soon as I can.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/QlvjmgfADeA/soundwave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/07/soundwave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-6360310949032669720Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:22:00 +00002009-06-19T16:22:49.171-07:00I love my friends. My friends are lovely, wonderful, helpful, silly, ridiculous people who make my life what it is. Friendship is something that requires time, and effort, and patience, and understanding. It's so worthwhile to invest all of this and more into a friendship. I'm so glad I have my friends in my life, I wouldn't change any of you for all of the candy and Black Berries and beer in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/N-l2wn38S1c/friendship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/06/friendship.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-504397395665826666.post-8720102407154444658Fri, 29 May 2009 06:20:00 +00002009-05-28T23:20:58.755-07:00It's been a while since I've wrote anything, either in this forum or any other. I haven't had much time to sit down and actually process my thoughts... well, I have had a few minutes to do so, and I have come to some major realizations. I rant about my amazing friends, but really they are something else. It was so great to re-connect with some of my G friends in AB, and amazing to get back here http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatMoreCanISay/~3/m8zqyxC4Xds/summer-in-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christie)0http://christie-gray.blogspot.com/2009/05/summer-in-city.html