10 Things I cannot Live Without!

There are some things in life that one cannot part with. I have several of these things. Its not that all hell will break loose or anything if I dont have them, but it just makes my life so much easier! And life is too short to get caught up in the little stuff. Thats why I alwasy say Laugh lots, love more, change the world. :) So without further ado…..

1.) I cannot live without my lip balm. I have a serious addiction to Blistex. My pet peeve is having dry, cracked lips. Especially when you live in Canada. It also helps if it has an SPF in it, so you dont burn your lips and get swollen like a bee stung you or you just got sucker punched in the mouth.. ( Yes one of my southern vacations was a nightmare!)

2.) My cell phone is attached at my hand. I am always on it, updating social media and connecting with you my fans! I even had it stolen recently at the Playboy Mansion which I was NOT happy about. I never found it so had to buy a brand new one (and the stolen one was only 3 days old to top it off!) Needless to say I cannot part with a phone!

3.) I Love CANDY! I have never been a huge chocolate person but if you put sour keys or fuzzy peaches in front of me, guaranteed I will eat them. Their just so sour and sweet.. what a perfect combination for a dessert, snack, breakfast…you get the idea!

4.) Red or White… That is the question. Well to me I prefer red wines…Malbec, Chianti etc but a good german Riesling will always do the trick! I quite frequently enjoy a glass or two with dinners. It just completes a meal if you ask me. It doesnt matter where its from Italy, Australia, California…

5.) My family. There are few people in my life that can make me laugh as hard as they do. I am extremely close with my parents and my brother and sis. We spend as much time as we can, cook and eat great meals and play boardgames or just sit around and talk!

6.) Baths. I love to have a nice big tub and relax and have a bath. I find it so relaxing and just melts away any pain or stress you may have going on in the world. Lavender epson salts do wonders!

7.) Jàdore my Yoga. I only started practicing 2 years ago and I have to say I`m addicted. Ive never felt a practice so good that made my mind and body feel great. I also became a JOGA (yoga for jocks) Instructor recently and I have to say its the best thing you can do for you body. So if you havent tried yet, get out there and try a class. You might surprise yourself! Namaste :)

8.) THe beach! I always love going away to tropical destinations…the sun, pools and of course THE BEACH! It relaxes me so much to be close to water. And the feel of the sun on my warm skin… nothing compares to that!

9.) Fresh flowers. I love to buy fresh flowers for my home almost every week for myself. I think they not only give off a beautiful aroma but also create beauty within your home. Everyone woman loves flowers. And they dont have to be the typical roses. I prefer hydrangeas and orchids or even tulips. So go buy your lady some… especially if shes your mama.

10.) Last but definitely not least is my beautiful and adorable puppy LADYBUG! She is a boston terrier and pug mix. Aka a BUG. She is so full of life and as Im sure you`ve all seen in my twitter pics, there isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about her. She is as cute and fun as they get. And i dont know what I would do if I didnt have her in my life. Dogs teach you great patience and the power of endless love.

Ten things that GRIND my GEARS!

We all have them. Those little annoying things that get under our skin. Could be brought on by friends, strangers or even ourselves. I try hard not to let the small stuff bother me, but here are some things that just GRIND my GEARS!!

1.) When you open the door for a stranger and they dont even say thank you! Especially men…im sorry, call me old school but this should be your job when in presence of a lady!

2.) S-L-O-W drivers. I understand there can be traffic on the roads or bad weather so its important to drive with caution. But honestly if your going to drive slow for no reason, get out of the FAST lane. Thank you. ;p

3.) I am a wee bit clumsy. And I hate when I bump into things…ie walls, doors, tables and they leave bruises on me. (Honestly I think they come into my way!)

4.) Procrastinating people. Listen if you really cant do something I ask, tell me straight up. Dont procrastinate…it will only get worst when you dont follow through with your objective!

5.) Not cleaning up after your dog or pet! I have a puppy and I know first hand that she goes to the bathroom alot but i ALWAYS carry a doggy bag for her… (umm hmmm.. cough..you know) so please people do the same. Its just plain rude!

6.) I hate thunderstorms. Dont get me wrong, some rain is nice but when its a torrential downpour and i have to walk home in it..thats a differnet story. Grinds my gears!

7.)Getting a million bills after travelling on a very nice relaxing vacation. Just gets me ansy and stressed out all over again!

8.) Running out of wine on the long weekends when all the liquor stores are closed. (yes in Ontario it is regulated and closed at certain times so it sucks!) Whats a girl to do to get a glass of wine around here?

9.) Bad music selections when your driving with someone but dont want to tell them how bad it really is. And then they start to sing… keep it to the professionals like me. HAHA

10.) Working out at the gym and someone using the equipment you want for WAY too long. Come on, some of us too like to work on our BOOTY’s too!

 

AND there you have it folks, a couple of things that GRIND my GEARS. Interesting to know if any of you feel the same way, let me know :)

My BESTEST friend Miss Peyton Priestly

As most of you probably know already, Miss Peyton Priestly aka Ashley Perry is my very dear and best friend in the world. We met years ago through a mutual photographer and it was then that we hit it off instantly. There are very few times in your life that you meet someone that you know will be there by your side to encourage, support and just have a good time with forever. We also have funny nicknames for eachother. She calls me Puffin, and i call her muffin (or Gramma). Peyton does have a tendency to go to bed early. Being a WILDE child myself, it is always great when you have a friend like her to keep me in line! If it werent for miss Peyton, I would never have posed for Playboy. But if it werent for me, she would have never joined Naked News! True Power Team. And now you know! ;)  These two pictures are from our first photoshoot, and our most recent spread. Very funny to see, before and after. Wow how much we have changed, grown and ohhhh the sweet memories over the years!