Roxy's New Year's Resolution

From ROXY

Hmmm i've been thinking about this one for a few weeks now...
What do i REALLY want to focus on in this New Year? ...finding my Mr.Right... workout to get my body healthier... less stress... eat better... spend less... pay off debts... save for all those wonderful things i want and places i want to go... spend more time with the ones i love... drink less (and don't make a fool of myself at Office Xmas Parties!!!)...

So... when it comes down to it, i just want to improve on ME. Improve myself in many facets of life. There's not ONE thing i need or want more than all the others.

So, can my New Year's Resolution simple be : BE A BETTER ME.?

I think i'll have less chance of failing that way too. Some things are bound to work, and some things will take more time (like the whole no drinking thing...i mean, who are we kidding here?).

I think overall this past year was SO much fun! I did alot alot of things, and i've been busy almost every second of the year. Literally. You can ask my colleagues! I mean, after all, i was getting over a breakup for part of the year. Everyone's allowed some fun, right? But, with dwindling amounts in my bank account, i think the responsible Roxy needs to come out to play for a little while. So, maybe instead of going out for drinks with my bestest, i should stay at home and make her a martini instead. You meet a lot less guys that way... but cmon' it's -28 degrees outside anyway. How many guys are going to find you attractive with an Eskimo jacket and woolly toque on anyway?? The guy i'm seeing (who you all know as : Tiger) thinks i look like a Rastafarian with one of my winter toques on... that can't be good! but, i don't care, it's cold!

So, all this to say that i think i need to take a little time to chill and be a better me this year. Less frivolous spending, more quality time with family and friends, healthier eating, and yes, i'll try to cut-down on the drinking! I think that's the best New Year's Resolution i can make for myself :)

On that note: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Be responsible at all your parties tonight, i know i will ;)
Let 2010 be your year of love, sex and magic!! hehe

SATC 2 Movie Trailer!

Can't wait to see it!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
This time of year is all about sharing the love, and appreciating your friends and family! Spend time with those you care about :) Have a happy and safe Holiday season! xox

Psst.. to dwl this gorgeous wallpaper, click here:
Digital Blasphemy 3D Wallpaper: Song of the Sky (Yuletide) -- Christmas 2008 at 1280 x 1024

Roxy's Top 10 Dating Tips : Tip #4

Know your DEAL-BREAKERS. Know what they are before the date even begins.
You need to know a little about yourself to really enjoy a date to the fullest. Have you been honest with yourself? Do you know what/who you're looking for? Or more importantly, who you're NOT looking for? What don't you like? What won't you accept?

If you have an idea of those answers, you'll feel more confident about the date and you won't end up with Mr.Wrong a month later and wonder what happened!

To give you an idea, here are some of my deal-breakers. Keep in mind though, that everyone's different!
#1. No drugs. (been through enough of that in the past — don't want to be involved with someone who uses, this includes cigarettes too)
#2. He's mature (and hopefully not younger than me!) (ok well this is a harsh statement. But i'm tired of being with guys who aren't anywhere near ready for the next steps in life that i want to approach soon. And age does play a factor in that type of maturity. Been there, done that. So someone around my age or + is what i'm “looking” for.)
#3. He's self-sufficient. (I have a busy life, and he needs to have a life too. He needs to be able to take care of his own business. I'm not acting as anyone's mother — not this time around! No sir!)

I found the dating site i had joined (eharmony) was really great at helping you discover what you're wants and “absolute NO's” are. It might be worth filling out a profile one day just to discover more about yourself! (it seriously takes at least half an hour to fill it out!)

My little Xmas Tree

Xmas is this week!! In 5 days!! OMG i soooo haven't finished my xmas shopping!
The next few days are going to be intense. Will be working extra hard to feel somewhat relaxed over the holidays (i'm taking a full week off work; this is unheard of for me!), fitting in appointments, spening time with family, seeing friends before they leave for BC (lol), helping the men in my life START their xmas shopping, and finishing MY xmas shopping. All in 3 days. wow. This is going to be interesting!
Here are my xmas tree pictures i promised! Going to be wrapping some gifts this afternoon because i definitely can't fit THAT into the next 3 days!


Merry Christmas!!

I was the disaster of the Office xmas party!

Well, the festivities have begun! The Xmas parties, the decorations, the alcohol! My office xmas party that was this past Friday... And oh my. Things got out of hand... I blame it firstly on the nervousness of the fashion show i participated in, secondly on the bartender who fed me mixed drinks (Bram!) at the bar. And i know it was my decision to GO to the bar—but partial blame is on my friend Finnie here!... he half dragged me (and half held me up while i was skipping). Oh my.

What happened from then on, i don't even remember. Luckily i was surrounded by wonderful people who took care of me for the next few hours. One of my best friends, who was also wasted, managed to contact Tiger to pick me up, organize my millions of bags, get my winter jacket and boots on me, and single handedly support me out to the waiting car in 5 inch heals and party dress. It was minus 20 Friday night and extremely icy... Did i forget to mention i love you A? xo

Ok so from then on i don't know what happened. I woke up the next morning in my pyjamas with Tiger's arms around me in bed. It took a second for the sickness to register with my brain, before i had to run to the bathroom. Really not fun. I kept getting flashes of the night before through the splitting headache. I groaned when i remembered being sick in the office bathroom... thank god for an awesome girl from Web, who hardly knows me, but took care of me while i was feeling sick at the party. And who helped me get to the bathroom in time before making a complete fool of myself. Man oh man. Thank you chica! I owe you one!

I still don't know all the details of the party. I'm sure i will be the butt of jokes tomorrow at work... I spoke to a few co-workers/friends this weekend and already heard a few stories. I danced. Apparently alot. It was my good friend James held me up while i danced. And there were pictures. Lots of pictures.

Great.

And apparently i have a great new friendship with the receptionist... of whom i didn't even know her name until Friday night. Hi Diana. Hope we had fun. lol

Anyway, i thought i'd share my experiences, and let you know that Roxy's drinking days are officially over. To that degree anyway! I can't get drunk like that anymore. It hurts too much the next day. And i have too many good, important people in my life (to name a few, J, A, Tiger...) who shouldn't have to take care of me like that! So, i'm sorry peeps, you know i love you all more than anything and you're all getting nice big xmas gifts xo

Sex And The City 2! Movie Poster!

OMG, so being the hardcore SATC fan that i am, i am TRULY excited that the second movie is happening and we're finally seeing some pics :)
Check out the movie poster and some pics of Sarah Jessica Parker.
What do you think ??!!

My only question is, where are the other girls?...

source: Nitrolicious.com
http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/12/14/sex-and-the-city-2-movie-poster-revealed/
http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/09/02/sex-and-the-city-2-style-sarah-jessica-parker/

Refresh, Renew, Re-Love

I read this article mid-summer and i ripped it out and pinned it on my board at home. It's message continues to stick with me to this day. Sometimes is takes a little article like this to believe in yourself and open your mind to loving someone new, or at least enjoying the journey! I hope that by passing this message on and it inspires one of you :)

REFRESH, RENEW, RE-LOVE
--Living Life and Loving It--



To most people change is scary. I am not afraid of changes; it makes life challenging. After break-ups you think you'll never love again. You think, “I will be alone for the rest of my life”. But really, people are alone because they choose to be. If you're looking for Mr.Perfect, you will be alone forever. You should always be open to meeting new people and dating should always be fun and exciting. Don't set your mind on a type. I have set people up with complete opposite of their type and some of those have been my most successful fix ups.

After a separation or break-up, people need to detox. Take some time to yourself. Enjoy time at the gym, spa, eating healthy, get your hair styled and start looking your best all over again. Don't forget those manicures and pedicures. everyone should feel beautiful from top to bottom. This re-vamp of appearance will help compliment the amazing morals, heart and soul that were there the whole time.

Don't be so fast to judge other people's opinions. They might have been dumped by the person they're judging or that person might remind them of someone who hurt them. They liked someone and the feelings weren't reciprocated. Your situation might be different.

Remember: there is someone for everyone and the world is pretty small.

So unless you see his or her picture on the “Most Wanted” list, don't panic and run away. Give it a shot. Make a great first impression.

Everyone should be open to think outside the box. Try and date someone who is not the typical man or woman. Try eating food that you could never imagine trying. As a kid, my mother traveled to Japan and used to send me postcards telling me how she ate raw fish everyday. I would imagine her eating someone's goldfish out of their aquarium, only to grow up and realize she was referring to sashimi! I actually tried it on my first blind date.

Life should be like you're at a cocktail party every day. Try a bit of everything and see how fun life can be!

— Susan Alper (LuxuryReportMagazine.com)
http://www.susanalperproductions.com/

Roxy's Top 10 Dating Tips : Tip #3

Be yourself — you want him to know YOU and be interested in the REAL YOU, for the right reasons. I'm not saying you should give him every gritty detail (details in Tip#5 to come!), but make sure you're open and honest about your important details. Don't hide behind a facade and pretend you're someone you're not.

Love who you are, and don't be afraid to let that sexy chica shine!

“Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and speak your mind. It will not only earn his respect, but in some cases it will even turn him on.” — Why Men Love Bitches (Sherry Argov)

Xmas spirit

OK i'm in the xmas spirit now!
It took a while, but it finally happened!

HOW, you say?!

• Val The City Girl inspired me, check out her xmas posts :)
• I got a xmas tree and will be decorating it with some great friends of mine tonight.
• Tonight i'm having a xmas party at my place (lots of preparation today!)
• There's are bottles of Jack Daniels and Baileys in my apartment (yummy)
• Anyone i seem to know has After Eights on their kitchen table (and i eat them everywhere i go!)
• There's 30cm+ of snow already on the ground...
• My IKEA star lights are officially up (meaning it's officially xmas!)

And i have candy canes all over the place!! LOL SWEET!
Have a great weekend everyone!

Let's Ignore the 30cm of Snow...

Let's ignore the 30cm's of snow that just hit Montreal ...and think of happier times... imagine paradise..My vision of paradise looks something like this...

ok i know this is not really the xmasy spirit, but i'm just not feeling “jolly” right now!!

What do You Want for Xmas?

I'll give you one hint.... hehehehe

what do YOU want for XMAS?!

Inspiration of the Week

Check out VMAN's MOST WANTED artwork.
The artwork was created by Richard Phillips for an exclusive editorial piece for VMan magazine.
Very à-la-Andy-Warhol. Love it!

Roxy's Top 10 Dating Tips : Tip #2

Be interested in learning more about HIM and his likes/dislikes, as weird as they might be. You need to know as much about him as you can if you think you might want to see for date #2! You might find that his strange interests are what you like most about him. Or maybe you'll find out that he's a wack-job and you definitely don't want to see him again! lol

So, ask questions, don't be shy :: you might find that you have more in common than you initially thought!

For example, Tiger and I started really asking each other random questions on our first few dates and we found out weird things we had in common :: we share the same favorite cereal (which you can only get in the U.K!), we have had the same amount and type of dental surgeries (which are rare), and the only tea he has in his kitchen cabinet is my favorite English tea (bought in England, and he knows how to make it the proper English way). Random facts for most people, but kept making me think: where did this guy come from?! (in a good way. lol)

Insignificant little facts can lead to stronger connections between people.

See Dating Tip #1

New Music :: December 2009

Today is a music day :) I feel so much more inspired after all the new music i just found. Have fun listening!

Shaggy ft.Tessanne — Never Let Me Go

Chris Brown ft Sean Paul — Brown Skin Girl

Christina Milian ft Pitbull — This Boy

Ne-Yo — Never Knew I Needed

Timbaland ft.Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, DOE — Maniac

Ne-Yo — Over

ALSO! for those of you who know how to download torrents: here's a link to an awesome compilation of great new songs released officially this December 2009.
click for December 2009 torrent here

Happy listening!

The guy from the South Shore...

So i realized that I haven't updated any of MY personal horror/dating stories in a while, so here's one for you guys to read and laugh about! It's a guy I met from the dating site again. This was last winter, a month or two after i had started my online dating adventure!

This one stuck out in particular, because at first he really got me laughing LMAO. Seriously. Funniest guy when we chatted on MSN. We started talking alot, and because of all the bad dates i'd been on, i was dubious about meeting anyone new. But, as our chats progressed, i actually ended up super excited to meet him — i even traveled all the way to the South Shore for our first supper! That's saying something! lol

In person, it was a complete 180. He had no personality at all. He had been so funny and out-there on MSN and email. Made jokes all kinds. Had seemed super confident about himself... And now here i was on our first date, bored out of my mind. I was disappointed and didn't know what happened to my funny MSN chat buddy!

I started asking a few questions and it turns out he was a big gaming buff — scratch that, HUGE gaming buff— and he admitted to feeling more comfortable online than in person. The only social occasions he attended were gaming related. He talked to me about a masked event he was going to with all his gaming friends, where you had to guess which character they played in the game they were all on...because they only knew each other as their online persona...

Hmmm needless to say, there's was no connection between us. He seemed so impressed by my social life and in awe of everything i did... he even said that maybe i could “teach him”.

Teach him what? To live life?

I guess if i had liked him more, maybe i could have “taught him”. But, personally i didn't like a date who was so envious of me. I want an equal, not a puppy dog. Needless to say, there was no traveling over the bridge for Roxy after that!

Cool places to work!

How awesome are these places to work?!
Check them all out and lmk your favorite: mine's Google's Headquarters although the Twitter one looks great too!

I think i should talk to my CEO about redesigning the office at work :)
(Because that's what every business owner wants to do in a recession! lol)

Twitter Headquarters


Pixar Offices


RedBull (london)


Google offices


and check out this random office must-have!!! The Conference Bike!!

SJP gives some love advice

I ♥ Sarah Jessica Parker!
I'll take love/life advice from her any day!

Read her Love Advice To Twenty-Somethings