tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760656875632222862023-11-16T08:40:18.589-08:00Side Out: My Volleyball LifeI love volleyball, outdoors, fitness, fashion, ink (in all its forms), pets & married life!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-64466489039212069652018-08-08T10:53:00.000-07:002018-08-08T10:53:10.502-07:00Make Up Routine<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When it comes to my everyday make-up routine I keep it pretty simple. I'd like to believe it's because I think that's all I really need, but mostly it's because I don't know how to do anything more and am too lazy or timid to try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So here are the steps for my daily makeup routine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. Rinse face with luke-warm water & pat dry with towel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. Merle Norman eyebrow powder to fill in my brows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. MAC "Prism" blush/bronzer across my cheekbones, sides of forehead, & nose</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. Chap-stick + tinted gloss (usually bertz-bees & whatever is on sale)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5. Mascara (whatever is on sale at the grocery store when I run out)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6. Sometimes I use my Loreal cover up stick for blemishes & under my eyes, but only when I really feel I need it</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yep, that's it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No, I didn't skip a step.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No, I didn't leave anything out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am a true believer in "less is more," and I really hate the way "a lot" of make up feels on my face, so I don't feel compelled to change up the extent of my regular routine. That being said, I do wish that I had a little something extra to make myself stand out, without really masking myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-75929832772726941332018-07-10T13:15:00.000-07:002018-07-10T13:15:01.207-07:00Questions For The Future<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Some questions are deep and meaningful, while others are simply curious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are 10 questions for future Lindsay:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. How old do I look?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. Am I still playing volleyball?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. What car do I drive?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">4. Where have I traveled?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">5. Am I happy?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">6. Did I break any more bones?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">7. Who contributed the most to my changes?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">8. What length is my hair?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">9. Did I ever figure out the handstand?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">10. Is life any easier?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Life takes us in all different directions, some predictable, others not. Some paths seem more clear than others, but that doesn't mean its wrong to follow murky waters. Where has the water taken you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-31613215242215672242018-06-24T13:06:00.000-07:002018-06-24T13:06:06.702-07:00When you<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I breathe a sigh of relief.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ignore me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I doubt you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">love me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I feel it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">support me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I embrace it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I lose control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hurt.</span></div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-63228986452935930532018-06-20T12:27:00.000-07:002018-06-20T12:27:13.499-07:00Finding Distance<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Some of us are on a chain where our insecurities only let us go as far as we already know is safe. Periodically we may gain a link or two, allowing us to reach a little bit further, to experience new things than before but, t</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">his doesn't mean we w</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ill ever have the strength to ultimately break free. Outsiders will wonder why doing what was once easy, now seems impossible. It might not feel reasonable to them, or yourself, but that doesn't make it any less real. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-19263427599532576712018-06-15T22:03:00.002-07:002018-06-15T22:03:56.009-07:00Messy<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some days I hold my thoughts near and dear to my heart yet, other days I can't help but let them pour out of me. </span><div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-60498213671746902212018-05-21T19:09:00.004-07:002018-05-21T19:09:53.990-07:00Outside My Window<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">The trees sway in a rhythmic choas. The sun glistens high in the evening spring sky. The light bounces sharp off of the newly acquired, but still not hooked up, gas barbeque. The pollen looks heavy, yet floats swiftly through the breeze. I notice a faint film built up on the sliding screen door. Normally I'd be inclined to go clean it, but today, not even the slightest urge comes over me. I rest quietly on the couch, legs intertwined with my husband. He's focused on the tv, and I find my gaze shifting to his face. He barely flinches, and yet he has so many subtle reactions to every passing moment. Eventually he turns and catches me starring. I don't look away. His lips curve, and his dimple shows deeper than ever. He kisses me through the air and turns back to the tv. This man, he is the best thing about me. </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-20193308539115545552018-05-05T23:28:00.000-07:002018-05-05T23:28:09.489-07:00Not Uncommon<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trust is not uncommonly lost. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's when you stop looking for it that you need to start worrying. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-63168570627816043132018-01-30T10:46:00.000-08:002018-01-30T10:46:13.843-08:00My My Love<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2muto1kBPFg">My My Love</a> by Joshua Radin - </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is the song that I walked down the aisle to. There are so many things I love about this song: the rhythm, the acoustics, the lyrics. But, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I couldn't tell you why in particular we chose this for my walk down the aisle song other than it just felt right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I've been running too fast to belong to anyone, but then you came along."</span><br />
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<br />Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-75608045355881618332018-01-26T22:25:00.002-08:002018-01-26T22:25:55.671-08:00What do you do when you doubt what you love?<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's not an uncommon thing for me to feel self-doubt. To be honest, it's something I've struggled with since I can remember - always <strike>wondering<i> </i></strike> worrying, what others think, and therefore second guessing what<i> I</i> think. I strive for approval from others and immediately judge myself if I under achieve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After weeks of being "pushed out" of serve receive line-ups, not regularly setting for teams, being asked not to block, and getting packed in the face, it's not surprise that l</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ately I've had a huge bout of self-doubt in relation to my volleyball life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been playing volleyball since 2001 - that's 17 years people. It's not new to me, yet compared to the last 17 years I have never felt more useless playing the sport I so desperately love, than in the last month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're new to my blog, I'll give you a brief history of my volleyball life:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was tall so most of my early years of volleyball were spent playing as a middle. In my grade 12 year of high school we got a new coach and he asked me to set because I was eager enough that I could always get to the ball (Let me be clear: IN NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM DID I HAVE SETTER HANDS...or even instincts). </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once I started playing drop-in and therefore co-ed volleyball, it quickly became clear that at not even 5'9" tall, I was not the most effective middle anymore. Now this didn't completely stop me from playing middle. In fact, for a couple seasons I did what I could to keep up with the high paced co-ed caliber play that I was engulfed in, but somewhere along the way, I started playing right side instead (a common place for an average girl playing co-ed 6s). Eventually, we started running a 6-2 system on a more regular basis and then, we realized there were a lot more girls out there that were even more effective than me on offense, so it was only a matter of convenience that I started setting on a pretty regular basis and letting everyone else swing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was coached in elementary school, high school, and club ball with a basic foundation in all volleyball skills but I was never coached specifically as a setter so I definitely feel like I'm lacking a lot of specific key factors that "true setters" have, and lately people seem to notice. That being said, I've spent probably a good 5 years or so setting on a regular basis that I've let a lot of my defense and offensive skills fall by the way side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Needless to say, I'm feeling a little lost these days. I don't have a solid enough foundation to be a "natural" sought after setter, but I've also spent so much time not having to serve-receive and not putting balls down that, no one sees me as the strong well-rounded player I once was. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, where do I go from here? Of course, I won't give up my love for the sport but I'm tired of coming home from volleyball every night feeling tense, frustrated, and useless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After some restless sleeps and a lot of self-reflection, I've realized it's time for me to refocus my attention. Instead of dwelling on what I lack, I've decided to put my energy into what I can control: improving. I've never been one to be the best, but I love the satisfaction of progress. So here's to making strides in the right direction. Here's to not letting my 17 years of experience make me become a stagnant player. Here's to starting fresh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-83269869489359357592018-01-14T08:00:00.000-08:002018-01-14T08:00:40.633-08:0030 before 30: Get a couples massage<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since I haven't yet turned 30, I decided it's still okay for me to continue with my <a href="http://myvballlife.blogspot.ca/2015/02/30-before-30.html">30 before 30 </a>endeavor where I left off. And, it turns out, before I ditched the whole blogging thing for the last almost year, I actually did check off one of my items. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In 2016 while Mark and I were in Mexico for the 2nd time ever, we decided to spoil ourselves with a couples massage from the spa at the resort we stayed at.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">IT WAS GLORIOUS! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I still cannot believe we waited as long as we did to have a couples massage, let alone our first massage ever. It was so calming, relaxing, and therapeutic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I thought the nudity, and being touched by a stranger was totally going to erk me, but to be honest I didn't even think about those things. The most displeasing thing about the whole experience was that I was a wee chilly in the room from time to time, but I think that's is just a "me" thing - I'm always cold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Anyway, happy to say I checked off another item from my 30 before 30 list, and can't wait for my next massage. </span><br />
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-40026952659342959162018-01-13T15:03:00.000-08:002018-01-13T15:04:09.721-08:00Flawless<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a batch full of cupcakes everyone seems to notice the one that kind of, sort of, just so happened to fall apart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Maybe you will be noticed for being flawed but, do not feel shame. Regardless of whether you are in the perfect form, or crumbling apart, we can all offer a delightful taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stop looking at your flaws as your downfalls. Let them be your guide and strength. Let them direct you in your journey of self reflection and growth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-66290667564481962018-01-11T09:15:00.000-08:002018-01-11T09:15:27.604-08:00I believe...<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">I believe in love, in all forms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Unconditional love, unrequited love, forever love, too much love, not enough love, temporary love, confused love, and all the other millions of types of love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my eyes all love is true love...even if you haven't figured it out yet. </span><br />
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-43850595148268907772018-01-09T17:49:00.004-08:002018-01-09T18:23:54.193-08:00Thunderstorm (2005)<div style="text-align: center;">
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The storm it follows me, I hear it close behind</div>
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I scream, I run</div>
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It catches up to me, and it tackles me down</div>
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I'm hurt, I'm alone</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-72039703580940534112018-01-09T17:45:00.005-08:002018-01-09T17:47:33.697-08:00Hello Again!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After almost a full year away from the blogging world I've realized I missed the writing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I would like to officially say hello again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although I don't have a particular direction that I plan to take this blog (did I ever really before?), I am eager to continue posting more regularly, even if only at the very least for my own therapy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-77592979182266912782017-03-26T16:34:00.000-07:002017-03-26T16:34:33.628-07:00Charming<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is just one of the many reasons why I love my husband: </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Mark snuck this on to my grocery list)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For us, it's always been the simple things, the little gestures - they go a long way to maintaining the love, respect, and sillyness in our marriage! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-50218618232611884012017-03-03T08:26:00.000-08:002017-03-03T08:26:06.617-08:00Goals<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It seems I took a brief hiatus from blogging. I'm not sure if it was lack of motivation from being sick for so long, or just a general unwillingness to share, but it seems the writing bug is trickling back so I thought I'd jump on it while the energy is here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today I would like to discuss my fitness goals for this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#1: Squat 160lbs (1 rep max)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#2: 20 full push-ups consecutively </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#3: 1 complete unassisted pull-up </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am also continuing with my no french fries (almost 2 full years, and still going strong), and have added no potato chips to the docket as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In addition, in order to maintain better body positivity, I have decided that I am only allowing myself to jump on the scale to weigh myself once a month (in an attempt to avoid negative feelings when I see the scale fluctuate a pound or two), and I will be taking progress pictures on the 1st of every month. Unfortunately, I missed January 1 (remember, I was sick for two months straight) however, here are my progress pictures for February and March 2017. I can honestly barely tell a difference, yet I am approx 4lbs heavier in the March 2017 photos. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(February 1, 2017)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(March 1, 2017) </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My fitness regime is currently following along with <a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/">Fitness Blender's </a><a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/plans/fb-fit-8-week-fat-loss-program-to-lose-weight-build-lean-muscle-and-tone-up">FBFit</a> program. I do 5 days a week of varying lower body, upper body, cardio, abs, stretching, etc. I also walk 5 days a week approx. 20-40 mins a day with my furry trainer (up and downhill), and I play volleyball 2 to 3 times per week for approx 2 hrs a day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am trying to stick with relatively "clean" eating habits, but this is the area I tend to struggle most with. I am however, choosing lots of chicken, veggies, and rice for dinner times, and a lot of veggies and hummus or fruit and yogurt for snack times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Where are you at in your fitness lifestyle?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-51533434162213979272017-03-02T02:41:00.004-08:002017-03-02T02:41:52.404-08:00Negativity<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can be a very negative person...and that's okay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But, I think it is finally time that I face this reality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It used to only be Mark that would point out the fact that I can have a very negative mind-set (usually in the middle of some sort of petty disagreement). However, lately I have had a few people "jokingly" comment on how pessimistic or defeated my attitude is. A couple times it has simply been in relation to my lack of feeling fufilled at work, or after a lousy night at volleyball, but other times it seems to just be a "vibe" I give off to people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everytime someone makes a comment, I can't help but feel a bit of a reality check. I used to think I was so good at keeping my internal struggles closed off from others so that I didn't seem weak or vulnerable, but it seems there are cracks in my armour. So I am summoning up the courage to say some things aloud - who says I must hide anyway? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do not always feel happy, but I'm definitely not always sad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know if I'm on the right career path, but I like my job...but it just feels like a job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes I feel worthless, yet no one has ever said those words to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I judge my body...and my mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes my highs are way to high - I hate arrogance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't make friends easily but, I wish I meant more to people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I believe jealousy is a positive quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are all tough things for me to say "out loud." I know that what I feel is okay to feel, because it's part of what makes me who I am. I am however, struggling to maintain trust and confidence in myself and others, and therefore I think it probably couldn't hurt to look for guidance/support.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-76028684308043322542017-01-05T11:41:00.000-08:002017-01-05T11:41:04.247-08:00Hockey Hockey Hockey <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A couple weeks ago we got spoiled with some tickets to a suite at the Canucks game with my family! Everything was already paid for for us so we literally got to eat and drink at our leisure while enjoying a great view of the game! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was a blast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What have you been spoiled with lately? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-62765039098354913622017-01-03T05:04:00.000-08:002017-01-03T17:34:06.900-08:00Is It Over Yet?<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am so completely over all this holiday/new year hoopla. I have been mildly sick since December 5, 2016, severely sick since December 24, 2016, and only just now on the mend...it's now January 3, 2017. I did not enjoy Christmas (although I don't usually), work is becoming busier and busier every night which is exhausting, and I did not make any New Year resolutions, and no, I don't feel like talking about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That is all....oh, and here are some puppy photos from the last couple weeks because, well, why not.</span><br />
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-45702710368215402002016-12-29T14:11:00.001-08:002016-12-29T14:11:25.664-08:00Mexico #2<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year we </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">had the pleasure of visiting Mexico not only once, but twice! This second time around we went away for our 3 year wedding anniversary (November 27 to December 4) and we went to the Riviera Nayarit (near Puerto Vallarta). We stayed at the Riu Vallarta and we're spoiled with a lovely vacation once again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall we had an amazing experience and are so grateful that we were able to save our money and treat ourselves! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Sunset the day we arrived -November 27, 2016)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Champagne for our 3 year wedding anniversary -November 30, 2016)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Friends we made from England: Alex and Ang-Harad Young) </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-29120800640378648172016-12-26T18:27:00.000-08:002016-12-26T18:27:23.540-08:00Bed Rest <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been meaning to do a post-Mexico blog post (we went away for our 3 year wedding anniversary) but honestly I've been sick since we got back, and it's taken all my energy/motivation away! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's now past Christmas and I realize I still haven't posted but it also seems my sickness has escalated even worse compared to earlier this month. I've spent the last three days bed/couch ridden, drenched in sweat or smothered in blankets to avoid the chills, fighting off spine and leg muscle spasms, and barely keeping my eyes open from such severe headaches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I generally tend to catch a little cold around this time of the year (working in a hospital around flu season has its downfalls), but this year is by far the worst it's been in a while! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That being said I am slowly starting to feel improvements in my overall state of being, so I hope to have my post mexico details up soon! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Captain keeping a watchful eye overy me as I suffered through sickness over this holiday season)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-50796076390585794852016-11-30T11:05:00.000-08:002016-11-30T11:05:00.141-08:00No Marriage Is All Sunshine<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"No marriage is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storms together."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you don't already know, Mark and I got married November 30, 2013, outdoors in the absolute pouring rain, with nothing but umbrellas to help keep us dry. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I chose this quote because it is something that I think holds true for us, but I suspect just about every other relationship (marriage, friendship, etc.) as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Deciding to spend the rest of your life with someone, you have to expect that you are not going to get along with each other 100% of the time. As individuals, and as couples, we have bad and good days, and sometimes you can even go for a stretch where things just feel a bit off. Also, life's circumstances are so unpredictable and frequently stressful, that it's only natural for it to sometimes feel like you have a dark grey stormy cloud hanging over you. But, what is most important, is that you remember you are both hanging on under that umbrella together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Every storm is beautiful in good company...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happy three year wedding anniversary to my most special man!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Linds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-6377025331256977662016-11-21T16:09:00.002-08:002016-11-21T16:09:24.914-08:00Human <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this song from watching a volleyball clip on instagram and I absolutely just love it so I have to share! Please please take a listen! </span><br />
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http://www.letssingit.com/rag-n-bone-man-lyrics-human-84t4w59<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It just makes me feel all the feels...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We're only human after all.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-61075720132339611662016-11-11T18:26:00.002-08:002016-11-11T18:26:58.783-08:00Snippets<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some snippets of my Women's 6s Rec Volleyball League this past Thursday (I'm the setter in the grey t-shirt and white knee high socks):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Big thanks to my hubby for capturing some great footage. I am also so grateful for the</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> opportunity to help volleyball run strong in the community! It gives me such pride! If only I could do more! More courts, more players, more competition, more fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds </span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476065687563222286.post-33051071401724038692016-11-01T08:04:00.002-07:002016-11-01T08:04:18.297-07:00Ordinary <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Pam Halpert (The Office) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Never underestimate the ordinary...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Linds</span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916687782354452239noreply@blogger.com0