After living in the Toronto area for the past 9 years, I forgot how small my hometown is!
This is Main street in Moncton. No sky scrapers, no high rises- simple and to the point. You can get anywhere in the city in 10 minutes. Such a change from what we are used to!!!
I had another great workout on my dad’s exercise bike at Nubody’s today! Susan and I just missed each other by 10 minutes.
Funny quote from Eric today, "I don’t want you to get a NEW BODY."
He lays it on thick at times. ;)
I did another 45 min around the world workout:
- 20 mins. on stairmaster @ level 15
- 10 mins on elliptical @ incline 9-10, resistance 11-12
- 10 mins treadmill hill workout @ incline 15, speed 4-4.2 mph intervals (60 sec.)
- 5 mins cool down @ incline 10-5, speed 3.5-3 mph
I wanted to see what the hardest level on this stair master would be like (level 20) and it was HILARIOUS. I couldn’t even keep up! The steps kept hitting the ground and I was trying to keep up like a crazy person. I can only imagine what I looked like. I almost fell off!
This afternoon, we braved the mall to look for some Boxing Day sales. All of the stores were closed here on Boxing Day (Dec 26th).
I had a couple good finds. This summer dress for just $15. It needs a few alterations in the hips, but I really like it!
These red and green t-shirts were on sale too. I can’t imagine why! LOL ;)
I also used my gift card at La Senza and got some Victoria’s Secret perfumes:
and some other unmentionables… ;)
That was all she wrote! I only spent about $35. Eric didn’t find anything, he just waited on the bench in front of the stores mostly and played Sudoku on his Blackberry. Not the shopping type if you know what I mean!
We came home and visited with more family and also some long time friend’s of the family too. It was nice to catch up!
Tonight we had a last minute blogger meet-up at none other than Calactus Cafe! I knew in my heart I had to go back one last time before we leave for home tomorrow. ;)
Left to right: Eric, Chris, Susan. Chris is Susan’s boyfriend.
They are both super sweet and we had such a fun time getting to know each other!!! Susan grew up in my hometown, Riverview, and oddly enough we discovered that she lived in a house beside my BEST FRIEND Allison for years and years! I knew her name sounded familiar!!
Eric, Chris, and I decided on the Big Marc Burger. :D
Eric’s with Caesar salad and taters:
I had a large garden salad (subbed for Caesar) and a cheese less Big Marc burger:
I had to use FLASH because of the poor lighting (Gasp!) lol ;)
The burger was TO DIE FOR. I agree with those of you who said it was the best veggie burger you have ever had. Hands down the best, by far!!!!
Susan just got a new SLR camera for Christmas! I didn’t bother bringing mine along. I’m lazy ;) Susan had a burrito. It looked awesome.
We couldn’t pass up dessert this time!
Eric and I decided to split the vegan Banana Walnut Cake with raspberry glaze and tofu cream.
This whole tofu cream is so new to me, and I am determined to find out how to make it. It is a wonderful topper on a vegan dessert! :)
Words can’t explain my friends.
I only wished we had each ordered our own! Oh my. The glass dish was cold and frosty too. Wonderful touch.
Thank you to Susan and Chris for the wonderful company!
Eric and I are currently checking out the movie show times and trying to decide what we are going to see: Sherlock Holmes, It’s Complicated, or It’s Up In The Air. They have all received decent reviews so I don’t think we can go wrong with any! Has anyone seen any?
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Homeward Bound:
5pm tomorrow we fly home.
It will be interesting to see if the Canadian security process changes after the recent terrorist attempt. I got patted down on the way over. It is a running joke between Eric and I because I ALWAYS get searched at every security check we go through. I guess I look suspicious?!
Only 4 days until a NEW YEAR!!!
Are you doing anything fun for New Years?
Eric has to work on New Year’s Eve, so I think we will be laying low and watching the US vs. Canada Junior Hockey Game! Should be intense. PS- Canada beat Latvia 16-0 yesterday!!
Petite blondes are very dangerous, ya know!
Have a safe trip home!
Angela! I had to write to tell you I’m sitting here drinking my first green monster! I’ve been following your blog and been wanting to create one. The only problem I just bought a house and didn’t have a blender. Well Santa (aka Mom) took care of that and I got a blender for Christmas! I went and bought all kinds of stuff and just made my first one! I’m in LOVE! I know what my new go-to breakfast will be! I can’t wait to try different flavors!
Jennifer
So funny because I got my first blender for Christmas this year too, and the first (and only) thing I’m excited to make is a green monster! Can’t wait!!!
me too! i just bought a magic bullet and the first (and only thing) thing i made was a green monster! and i like it!!! i wasn’t sure i would, and i was so nervous upon taking my first sip, but i like it :)
Angela~ Love your blog. I’ve spent a couple of hours reading it and watching your great vid on YT. Jess of Trulyjess brought you to my attention. Do you know her?
Because of you two I got 30 day shred video. Did level 1 today…what a workout!
Want to try the cucumbers and bal vig snack. Sounds good. Will be ordering some Glo Bars soon…the variety pack. You do ship to the US now?
Til later.
Love~ Radha
I always wonder how they decide who to search and who not to. I can’t think of one time I’ve ever been searched. I guess I look too sweet and innocent (haha!) :)
I love the top part of that dress.
That light purple colour looks gorgeous on you! Nothing like a good bargain on boxing day :)
It seems like the cute and nice looking people always get searched…why is that haha?!?
I am intrigued by that tofu cream now, too! Glad you have a great day, girl! :)
Bahaha, that picture of Main St. makes me laugh. Moncton is a lot of things – including one ugly city! Had a wonderful time meeting you and Eric today! Can’t go wrong with good eats in the company of good people ;) I’ll have to go back for just dessert sometime – although my mom’s trifle was worth waiting for :) Good luck flying out tomorrow!
Ha, it always seems to be the most innocent looking people who get searched!
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Saw Sherlock Holmes Christmas Day and it was great! I love me some Jude Law and RObert Downey Jr.- But I also heard “It’s Complicated” was good as well!!
That dress is beautiful! Yay for blogger meet-ups :) I’m pretty sure tofu cream is just pureed silken tofu with sweetener? At least that’s what I do…with a little bit of vanilla
Travelers will like Up in the Air — I saw it last night with my family and we all really enjoyed it. George Clooney is great!
Glad you had a fun blogger meetup- for a small town, you are lucky to have found a vegan-friendly restaurant!
We saw Up in the Air tonight – loved it! Really fabulous movie and acting.
YOU MUST SEE Sherlock Holmes. Seriously, seriously, seriously. It is such an amazing movies!
*movie ;) enjoy!
I got in some great sales today too. I didn’t want to go out on Boxing Day even in the US because people are nuts.
New Years we are having a church party and then relaxing with my mom who will be visiting.
Looks like a great ending to your trip! And that lavender dress is gorgeous :)
I believe I’m going to be laying low this New Year’s Eve as well, all of my friends are headed to a bowl game which I was not up for, so I’ll just have to make an evening for myself!
Looks like such a fun time! I can’t believe 2010 is in just a few days!
we flew out to vegas on boxing the day and they did a 100% bag and bodysearch on EVERY passenger on the flight…it took forever…there were over 400 on our flight!!
We are celebrating NEW YEAR here in Vegas…woohoo
xxx
I hope you chose It’s Complicated. I saw it today, and it was knee-slapping hilarious!