tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291062011-07-28T21:10:07.888-07:00"i disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" -Voltairepaulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.comBlogger7511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-52415447833151145602010-05-05T06:46:00.000-07:002010-05-05T06:55:28.659-07:00

UNIVERSAL AND ACCESSIBLE MY ASS!I am fed up with the health care system! If I am having this much trouble getting to see a doctor I can only imagine what homeless people/immigrants go through! This is impossible and I am about ready to give up!Here's my situation. With a four month wait-time to see my family doctor I decided I would follow up with my gynaecologist. They wouldn't book me an

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-87214268638452910542010-04-13T13:54:00.001-07:002010-04-13T13:54:35.024-07:00

5K RUN FOR THE RIDE SUNDAY APRIL 18thThe run/walk is only days away and I'm getting really pumped for it, being my first time organizing a running event and all! I've got some great sponsors on board as well!Curbside Cycle, MyNextRace.Com, and The Running Room have all donated door prizes, goodies and such. I'm still working on securing someone to donate food too. So if you haven't signed up yet

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NEW YEAR STATE OF MINDLet's hear it for 2009! woot! Here's the best of the best and the worst of the worst: (in the opinion of pdawg)READS: The best book I read all year was Yann Martel's Life of Pi. The worst news article I read all year was...that article stating cyclist are polluting Toronto's air by breathing too hard...I was going to link it for you, but couldn't find it anywhere on the net.

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-46685806020604714902009-12-09T20:34:00.000-08:002009-12-09T21:07:00.811-08:00

LIKE EATING GLASSJust a typical day in my life...Before my 5:30am breakfast, I managed to smear toothpaste through my hair (something I'm sure my older brother will find amusing) and burned my belly with my flat iron. ouchy. I looked outside to find a blizzard going on in what used to be a snow free Toronto. Having no subway tokens because the scroogy mcscroogy TTC dude would only issue me paper

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-16169639613105719222009-11-21T14:38:00.001-08:002009-11-21T14:39:02.789-08:00

MISSING BICYCLE REPORTMy commuter bike was stolen last night. Over 3 years living in TO and my first bike theft. I am sad. It especially sucked having to walk home from work this morning after my night shift :SAlthough I'm sure it's a lost cause, but if you happen to see a yellow/black Leader with large smooth tires and grip shift keep me posted. It's just me and Cervelo until I can get another

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OK, my faithful readers, yes all two of you, I would like to direct you to my latest blog. Check it out for exciting updates on my adventures training and fundraising for the Ride to Conquer Cancer Here's the link. Read it. Comment on it. Join it. Donate to it. Whatever you like. :)P-Dawg Rides to Conquer Cancer

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YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES AND HOPE THAT THIS IS JUST IMAGINATION, GIRL!BUT ALL THE WHILE YOU HEAR THE CREATURE CREEPING UP BEHINDThis halloween, the creature creeping up behind Paula Radcliffe is...WALDO! Halloween was fun as I ran circles around the party searching for my Waldo. Halloween Haunt at Wonderland was even awesomer! Behemoth. Drop Zone. Zombies. Haunted Houses. Sppppooooktacular. Definitely

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-62191936795921168792009-10-25T15:59:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:02:19.842-07:00

ISLAND HOSPITALITYlove it! check it out.http://peicanada.com/west_prince_graphic/publication/belgium_woman_enjoys_island_hospitality

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-89895297445389263542009-10-14T19:26:00.000-07:002009-10-14T19:33:34.437-07:00

WHO EATS LUNCH AT 6pm??Nurses. That's who. Sometimes I wonder how I manage to drag myself out of bed every morning at 4:48am and spend 13 hours in such an emotionally, physically and mentally exhauting job - and do it all with a smile in my face.

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CHRISSIE WELLINGTON! Today is the Kona Ford Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. My dream race. And what a race! The men turned out a real race on the bike and ultimately Chris Alexander dominated the run to finish first in 8 hours 20 minutes! Chrissie Wellington! OMFG! She is my HERO! She pedaled effortlessly on her pink and white Cannondale through the lava fields....and then ran a blistering

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-77335343959776514832009-08-24T21:44:00.000-07:002009-08-24T21:48:14.463-07:00

5 DAYS TO GO!Race #'s have been posted. I'm # 2065. Dad is # 1704.

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ZIPP ZIPPToday I got me some Zipps! My first pair of tubulars. Tres tres exciting!! :) I also sent my bike off to Penticton today and discovered that my neighbor is also doing IMC! Small world!

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RISIN' UP, BACK ON THE STREETDID MY TIME, TOOK MY CHANCESJust 2 weeks to go before Ironman #2 and this little iron-plette cannot wait. I can't wait to spend a week in beautiful Penticton, BC and take in all the Ironman Canada excitement. I've been training all year for this and I feel ready. Confident that I can finish, hopeful that I will set a new PB and seriously wishing to finish under 13

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-45613886927086519702009-08-06T06:03:00.000-07:002009-08-06T06:15:22.268-07:00

TORONTO STINKSThe only thing worst than a garbage strike in an already hot and crowded city, is the END of the garbage strike. Every meter along the side walks and curbs have spattered garbage puke and liquid run off from garbage that has been sitting there for weeks and has now been picked up. It's disgusting and has gotten to the point where I can't leave my windows open (even on the 11th floor

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-59721960256528237162009-08-03T07:31:00.000-07:002009-08-03T07:39:01.737-07:00

SUNRISE SUNRISE...IT'S LIKE MORNING IN YOUR EYESI thought about going to sleep after my night shift today, but the quiet streets and bright blue skies were just too tempting to pass up. While stopped at the yonge/mcpherson light I turned to the cyclist behind me and said good morning..."do you ever ride the Bayview extension hill?" "ohhh yes, but rarely""will this road take me there?" "sort of...

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-43373509711088296662009-07-29T00:08:00.001-07:002009-07-29T00:17:09.689-07:00

GIMME GIMME MOORELast weekend little cowwie and neileo said their vows in Miscouche. Despite all the pre wedding stresses their wedding day was a delight and I couldn't be happier for them. I especially loved the after party at the Heritage and late night chinese food in Summerside - Carrie was a superstar at the bar in her wedding dress! It was great reuniting with the boys boys, seeing my

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Back in TO again and getting ready for a weekend in Ottawa for the half Ironman. Since I've been back though I've been fighting some sniffles and even used a sick day from work, so i'm hoping all the OJ, zinc and sudafed will help me out. Anyways, I'm going to be blogging for sugoi brand champions as well. Check it out!Also did any see the Tour today!? OMFG! I was so sure Lance was stealing the

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HERE COMES THE SUNSpring has long since past and I'm well into summer racing, weddings, vacations, training...so who has time to blog? I've been keeping healthy, happy and busy since my last post. Liz and Nick celebrated their beautiful wedding this past weekend and I couldn't be happier for them both. And spending the weekend at Acadia in Residence with my old Acadia posey was the funnest time

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I RUN THE MARATHON TO THE VERY LAST MILEAnother successful Marathon under the fuel belt. My dad came from PEI again this year for the Mississauga Marathon, just a couple of weeks after tackling heart break hill in the Boston Marathon. T-Rex and I drove through torrential downpours and hail to pick him up at the airport and make our way to the expo! The expo was a lot of fun and we got tons of

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RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT Really long night at work. Although I shouldn't complain, I have a great student and great patients, but it makes for a sleepy pdawg.

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GET ON YOUR BOOTSMore like getting on your biking shoes! Yesterday was the most fabulous day for a bike ride. 27C, sun shining, beautiful. I could've stayed out for hours, although nature forced me to return home after 64K. The sun brings everyone out from hibernation. Joggers, runners, bladders, strollers, bikers, skaters, elders, youngsters...My dad always jokes that I'd be much faster on my

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-12708055291171165572009-03-17T15:23:00.000-07:002009-03-17T15:26:45.490-07:00

RIDING THROUGH THE CITY ON MY BIKE ALL DAY..."Reliable, low maintenance and helps you to look good - a girl's best friend has to be her bike!" I've just come across the cutest webpage with tons of useful and hot tips to keep you stylish while cycling and fresh as a daisy on arrival. What every woman needs to know to get out and about on 2 wheels. Check it out! :) http://www.bikebelles.org.uk/

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MADLY MADLY MADLY, TELL ME THAT YOU NEED MEHow do you find true love? ...if he's not calling you...if he's not marrying you...if he's not sleeping with you...in a world where facebook messages are code for booty calls and wanting to go to your place means avoiding showing you in public and missed phone calls means...urgh. umm. well...he's just not that into you... Drew Barrymore had it right

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-48957335082462504102009-03-03T09:42:00.000-08:002009-03-03T09:51:08.085-08:00

DO YOU THINK EVERYTHING, EVERYONE, IS GOING MENTAL..EVERYTHING'S JUST WONDERFUL, I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFEWatch this video. It's great. Very fitting since I've been doing a lot of research lately on up and coming research and scientific developments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk7nKjr9KeoI WANNA BE ABLE TO EAT SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE, AND NOT FEEL BAD ABOUT IT FOR DAYS AND DAYS AND DAYS.

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WINTER CYCLING...FUN FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES...Yesterday I decided to put all my new fun winter riding gear I got for Christmas to good use. It was about -10C with little wind, and since it had been warm the previous days with lots of rain, the snow had all cleared from the roads. Perfect. I dusted off Cervelo, pumped up my tires to 130 PSI, vaselined my feet, cycle socks, sports bra, LG arm

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-5522061526387442602009-02-20T19:43:00.000-08:002009-02-20T19:57:44.992-08:00

"You can have the guts and the courtesy to tell a woman to her face that you no longer want to see her. Call me crazy, but I think you can make a point of ending your relationship in a manner that does not include an email, a doorman or a missing persons report. I think you could all get over your fear of looking like the bad guy and actually have the uncomfortable break-up conversation because

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-58973285557159675702009-02-10T06:33:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:47:17.612-08:00

AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEN HEY FUCK YOUOK, people, if you are going to insist on swimming in the medium lane, at least make an effort to swim straight and in a forward motion. Now, if we could get that down, make we could even start with some common courtesy...when you're swimming so slow that the person behind you keeps hitting your feet, maybe you should let them pass, rather than getting to

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-75174836742160676702009-02-03T09:36:00.000-08:002009-02-03T10:17:47.139-08:00

MAKING A SPLASHFirst Triathlon of the season went down last week, with U of T's Swim Row Go. I showed a mild improvement from last year, but see a definite need for work on my swim. Might take part in some February runs, but still trying to find a balance between my injured foot and my training. I'm also looking into getting some sponsorship support for my racing season. So far on board is Cat

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-11466137316988891592009-01-12T13:25:00.000-08:002009-01-13T14:49:20.678-08:00

SUPERCALIFRAGISEXY YEARIt's really not New Year's Eve without SHINY DISCO BALLS, or better yet, stolen Shiny Disco Balls! This year we rang in the new year with some of my favorite people trudging through the snow to the North end of Halifax to Gus's Pub. New Year's morning I bundled up and dragged T-Rex out for my annual New Year's Day Run. Blizzard warnings don't stop me. Since 2008 my hair has

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FALALALALA LA LA LA LA Holiday party last night was lovely, complete with soy egg nog, yummy snacky snacks, christmas crackers, gingerbread decorating contest (I still say the girls won...) crackling fire place and burning of christmas socks. Definitely put me in the christmas spirits. Check soon for facebook photography.Also with the holiday celebrations this weekend, there's plenty of birthdays

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-1425746772431816342008-12-07T14:32:00.000-08:002008-12-07T14:43:42.164-08:00

LOULOU EN FRANCAISI took advantage of the recent Rogers Customer Appreciation event and snagged myself a free subscrition to LouLou magazine. Awesome. I thought. Until it came in the mail and I realized I accidentally ordered it in Francais. At first I was bummed, but then I realized this is an excellent way to practice my French! Joyeux Shopping! Also on my reading list this week is JKR's new

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-28205544841666361752008-12-01T19:18:00.000-08:002008-12-01T20:00:45.297-08:00

LIFE AFTER THE IRONMANNagging injuries, iron depletion, weakened immune system, 30 minute workouts after 13 hour shifts at the hospital seeming near impossible... yet I still manage to find myself after night shift, before bed, pedaling away at the gym. It's like a drug. Ironman is the drug. I'm already counting the days (well months) til next year's Ironman Canada...both in extreme excitation

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-21960053554130618172008-11-21T13:59:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:15:44.179-08:00

Winter has fallen. Last night the snow started, covering TO in a fresh white powder. From my window I can see dark snow clouds circling the CN Tower, the kind you see surrounding the bad guy's house in movies. It makes me want to curl up with a cup of tea and snuggle into bed and call it an early night.But instead, I'm using my blog as one last excuse to put off getting ready for work. I'm on

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-67001617809520987472008-10-18T18:07:00.000-07:002008-10-18T18:19:18.950-07:00

SING LIKE CREEK...RUN LIKE WHITFIELD?Between working 8 hours at the Nike Women's 1/2 Marathon for Lymphoma and a delicious gluten free flavanoid bursting bowl of pasta from Magic Oven with my cutie, I took some time to hang out with my good buddy and prep for my 9th marathon. Thanks for the pep talk today Simon :)

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-29385219369479693032008-10-14T17:22:00.000-07:002008-10-14T17:52:04.743-07:00

67 THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT ME UNTIL YOU READ THIS:1, what color is your toothbrush?Blue2, name one person that made you smile today?My friends from SATC3, what were you doing at 8 am this morning?sleeping4, what were you doing 45 minutes ago?Talking to T-Rex5, what is your favorite candy ?Jujubes6, have you ever been to a strip club?No7, what is the last thing you said aloud?"You don't want

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-50545510539212164432008-10-07T15:57:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:15:02.004-07:00

I'M HAVING TOO MUCH FUN. I REALIZED IT LAST NIGHT.Tomorrow morning I am writing the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam, along with all the other newbie nurse wannabes. As much fun is this is going to be...I might even be a little bit sad to be finished. I like exam week. Up before sunrise, early morning workout and giving myself permission to indulge in as many scones and soy chai lates and

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-12804636590790444092008-10-04T16:25:00.000-07:002008-10-04T16:50:31.102-07:00

"10 YEARS FROM NOW YOU WON'T REMEMBER THE GRADE YOU GOT ON THAT TEST...BUT YOU WILL REMEMBER THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING AN ACADIA VARSITY X-COUNTRY RUNNER"Can you believe it has been 6 years since my Dad dropped me off at Cutten House, in my large double room, all girls, 24 hour quiet, alcohol free section... Last night we had a mini Toronto Acadia reunion pub night. Fantastic time catching up with

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-54044466003631142882008-09-23T05:42:00.000-07:002008-09-24T21:31:43.489-07:00

DRUGS, ROCK AN' ROLL, BAD ASS, VEGAS HOES...lil t-rex turned 30 this past week, so when i wasn't busy writing essays, studying for the CNRE, working my two jobs, biking, running and swimmin...we got all snazzed up and let t-rex choose a restaurant...and despite the unsure face, i actually found some yummilicious foods chez le Keg Mansion!Saturday was Linnsmore's Ludicrously Luscious Liquid Lickup

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-35920641935475521712008-09-02T18:25:00.000-07:002008-09-02T18:32:31.906-07:00

"I HAVE ONE MORE THING TO SAY TO YOU...YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!"finally, the moment you've been waiting for...Don't pretend like you're not interested...Subaru Ironman Canada 2008 Race Report!!! The few days leading up to the Ironman were busy busy busy, checking out the athletes village, organizing our gear, dropping off our bikes and bags in the transition area and eating lots and lots of pasta :)

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WHAT IS LOVE? The other day my friend Ping's 5 year old son turned to her and said "Mummy, what is Love?" but you know in Chinese..."Just a kiss on the cheek is enough to tell me you love me". i thought that was super cute. AS A 20 something year old living in the city obsessed with SATC it's easy to get caught up in the meaning of love, and how many 'true loves' you get, and how to make love

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-25555002770863125492008-08-04T19:43:00.000-07:002008-08-04T20:14:46.156-07:00

"I WILL NEVER BE THE WOMAN WITH THE PERFECT HAIR, WHO CAN WEAR WHITE AND NOT SPILL ON IT"Long weekends are fantastic. Fantastic because when I get off work on a Sunday night after working a 40 hour weekend, my friends are eager to go out, and not tucking themselves into bed ready for the work week. This weekend I enjoyed a night out with the new boy, my long lost schools friends and my new work

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-16120299434728005582008-07-22T18:41:00.000-07:002008-07-22T19:30:44.970-07:00

KICK PUSH KICK PUSH KICK PUSH...With just a month until the IRONMAN I'm starting to get a lil anxious. I'll keep this short and sweet, mostly because those reading this are likely the same wonderful friends that have been tolerating me obsessing over it day and night for the past couple months. Just one month to go gang. And then you get to hear about the race in greattt detail over and over

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-41799799051970320482008-07-14T19:01:00.001-07:002008-07-15T15:11:22.148-07:00

MAGICALLY DELICIOUSThe past couple weeks have been all about happy endings, new beginnings and returning to a time when I wore a Tony the Tiger watch, drank lemonade and giggled into the wee hours of the night. A week spent with Kitty Cat, G-Unit, Scooter and T-Rex led to a lot of pints, pink flamingo puppet shows, late nights and early morning long runs, bubble blowing contests at trendy

paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15175124687559404596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729106.post-1022022709936327982008-06-27T11:09:00.001-07:002008-06-27T11:19:26.317-07:00

IT'S REALLY HARD TO WALK IN A SINGLE WOMAN'S SHOES -- THAT'S WHY YOU SOMETIMES NEED REALLY SPECIAL SHOES!Special shoes like the Time RXL Women's Road Shoe. True Love. Things are starting to get serious with me and Dino. 8am rides on the lakeshore never felt so good :)Tonight i'll be sportin a different kinda shoe chez le prom...

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LOVE FOOLOSOPHYToday I finished my second degree. 6 years of university, just call me pdiggity BSc., BSc.N. Has a nice ring to it I suppose. Although my actual cap & gown festivities don't kick off until November 11th, this week is all about graduating. Relief of being done, discussion on who's working where, drinking wine with the girls, meeting each other's families and significant others,

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IT'S NOT MINE BUT I DON'T CARE. I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF PLAYING FAIRSo the other day while leaving the police department getting my criminal record check I noticed a card on the steps outside. So I picked up and noticed it was a June Metro pass. I went inside to check to see if it belonged to anyone - no takers, so I kept it. The entire walk home I held it in my hand in case the owner would spot and

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NINTH STREET CHRONICLESThis little pdawg has been a busy bee scurrying around town, working two jobs, training for the ironman and getting ready to transition into my big person job. In the midst of all this there has been some mild adventures, trials and tribulations...Last Thursday I treated myself to a Paulette Day. It was lovely. Short bike ride in the am along the lakeshore with Dino. Then

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"Keep it light, Don't get too involved, Never get hurt" - Samantha JonesI broke these rules recently and today I got hurt. The late night phone calls, dozen long stem roses, fancy brunches...all very nice, but seriously, how does someone who works 80 hrs/week have time and energy for all this. It's overwhelming. These internal medicine boys...ick. So this morning while biking home from the

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SOO EXCITED!!An Ironman consist of a 2.4M open water swim, 112M bike, and 26.2M run. I just freakin won entry into the Penticton, BC IRONMAN CANADA!!! EEEEEK!!! My Dad paid $1000 to register for this race and had to register the exactly one year in advance. This is soo freakin amazing! And so freakin scary! 140 freakin miles! Do you know how long that is going to take me??? A LOT OF FREAKIN HOURS

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ROBYN IS HERE!The release of Robyn's 4th album (who knew she had FOUR!?) has got me bumblebee dancing all over my apt - she even dresses up as a bumble bee in the video for Konichiwa Bitches! With her new record label and funkier hair she is way cool! CH CH CHECK IT OUT!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4Su5qmf1o&feature=related

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OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVERSunday morning I woke up at 4:32am, showered, pulled on my new red & black sugoi shorts and red drifit shirt. I threw a couple other red shirts in my bag in case it got cold. My red #348 race bib was already attached to my race belt, packed away in my bag along with energy gels, luna bars, vaseline, extra socks, camera. I had my new nike plus red paceband and

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ROLLING ROLLING ROLLINGOMG. Just found these videos on YouTube. For your viewing pleasure here they are. -They are special to me because I was there to experience this free show at the Berkley Church on Queen St. Enjoy :) ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING NATURAL DISASTER

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BE GENTLE WITH MEGirl Talk Time... What else is there better to talk about on a rainy Wednesday afternoon than birth control...Sorry boys. So, I'm pretty sure I've now tried and trialled every method on and off the market, with no real success, well except the fact that they do seem to keep me baby free I suppose. Here's a re-cap of my forced infertile years.It began in high school where I

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LET ME SHOW YOU HOW I WORK WORK WORK WORK...My Life With A Nurse:(I stole this from Joy's Facebook note. Enjoy)Ah, such mysterious, wondrous creatures are nurses. What treasures lurkbeneath those crisp, white uniforms....What young man doesn't havefantasies of discovering those secrets for himself?SCREEEEEECH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reality check!I've been married to a nurse for a quarter of a century, and

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NO SLEEP TIL BROOKLYN!The 112th Boston Marathon was nothing short of excitement this year. Again this year I tracked the whole race from my computer and even got text message updates on my phone in case I missed anything. The elite women's race was phenomenal. With 400 meters to go, the women were still sprinting elbow to elbow and the Boylston Street crowd - which included the only previous

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GIMME MORE!ME: "OK, so we're gonna run 5K nice and easy today" ...make that 3.5K super slow pace :)Later in the day...BRYAN: "Hey P, I was thinking we should run to the bike store instead of TTC...it's like 11-ish K..."ME: "umm...ohhh...ahhh maybee..."BRYAN: "OK, i'm just gonna go out for a short run...see ya in a bit..."Later...ME: "Why don't we make it a 30+K and get in all 3 bike shops?!" Many

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SHE TASTE LIKE THE REAL THING...MY FAKE PLASTIC LOVE.I'm sure you've all heard the horror stories of what all those pretty colorful plastic bottles we've been chugging out water out of could be doing to us...Today Tony Clement announced that the government believes that BPA levels in items such as hockey helmets, CDs, electronic equipment and certain car parts are safe. As well, he said that

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THEY DON'T LOVE YOU LIKE I LOVE YOUI've blogged about men as socks, how about socks as men...Let's hear from the runners up (in no particular order)Mr. Holy Socks: This boy pays attention to looks only when it matters, gellin his hair for special nights out, but going to work with his fluffy, but oh so cute, bob of a hair cut. He wears dress shirts and gap khakis and his socks are of the old

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EMOTIONALLY SLUTTYSo at clinical today we were supposed to leave at 14:30 - my idea...At 14:25, however, I found myself standing in the hall, gloves on..."can I pleasssse get a hand in here??"My preceptor had promised to help me, but was nowhere to be found. My nurse I was working with was nowhere to be found. Finally I convinced another student to stay late with me to help roll my patient so I

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UNICORNS & BUTTERFLIES...(ohh bats & ninjas too)I love those nights where you go to a random pub with your wonderful friends and after a few pictures of Keith's it feels like home. The Unicorn this past Saturday was just that. Catch up on stories, a little table dancing, walk like an Egyptian, float like a butterfly (or bat), sting like a bee (or Jalapeno pepper)...all in a good night of fun.Work

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TRYIN TO CATCH ME RIDIN DIRTY...Let's take a break from the self absorbed sob stories I like to call my life and take a look at what has become of my quiet. peaceful. serene. island in my short absence...In my 23 (almost 24) years of existence, canned carbonated beverages has been legally BANNED from PEI. Instead of cans, we drink our beverages out of nice little glass bottles. This hasn't

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LAST THING THAT I HAD HEARD YOU WERE DOING JUST FINE..."...When I walked in there, into that room, I was totally taken aback by this patient's state. He was totally covered in blood, his face, dried blood, dripping from his nose, blood all over his hands, all over his sheets. I just went into a sudden state of shock. I almost wanted to cry. It was ridiculous. He was restrained...and I'm just

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LET IT OUT4 years ago I got a message from someone whom I hadn't talked to in a very long time. "Haven't you heard...." I didn't think I would ever stop crying. And when I did finally stop, I felt numb. Eventually, with time and understanding friends and family, I started to feel normal and happy again. Normally I like to pretend I'm hardcore and focused - I like to keep the fact that I cry

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LAST NIGHT I HAD THAT STRANGE DREAM...Last night was a weird one. From text messages at 1:30am telling me to expect drunken texts later in the night and sure enough texts at 4am telling me not to be afraid to lead the freak parade...Oh and I love the "good night" msn messages as I'm waking up. Those are wikkkid. I also dreamed I was getting up at the ungodly hour of 6am to go to work as a

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TWO STEP TWO STEPIt's nearing the end of February...well actually we've managed to leap right into the end of February, and you know what that means....RACE SEASON! Last Sunday I strutted my stuff, SEDUCTIVELY LUNGING all over the Peterborough 1/2 MARATHON, for a respectable (and apparently not calling home worthy) 1:50 finish. I was happy to be under that treacherous 2 hour MARK (not that

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TIMES SQUARE CAN'T SHINE AS BRIGHT AS YOU...My last night in the city was as lovely as I could have hoped. Dinner with my new new york friends at Fred's, surrounded by pictures of dogs. how cute. For desert we hit up a totally authentic NY experience with Cafe Lalo - "With our unique European design and open air atmosphere by floor-to-ceiling French windows, Cafe Lalo is the place to see and to

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WE'RE DOING FINE ON THE ONE AND NINE LINE...New York isn't as glamorous as I had expected. TV and Movies like to paint a pretty picture of reality, but don't get me wrong, NY is pretty fucking spectacular! Aside from the homeless people up the street selling their stolen crap and the dirty, initially confusing subway, I love everything. Day One in New York involved busing it across town with my

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NEW YORK YOU MAKE IT HAPPENI wrote this while flying over Toronto on the back of my boarding pass....It is 1844 on Sunday February 17th - just over an hour delayed. One one side of me a girl is wrapped up in a gaudy shiny pink blanket is sleeping while her pink Ipod blares Uninvited by Alanis Morrisett. On my left the dude is also sleeping. We've climbed high enough now that I can't se the pretty

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SPREADING LOVE LIKE A TERRORIST Early Valentines Day morning I found myself strolling along Queen St after seeing a local band at the Horseshoe Tavern. Dozens of people filled the downtown streets with red spray paint hearts in the snow. Tres Cute. I spent the rest of the day napping before joining the NTO running community for some heavy breathing and free wine and chocolate. Talk about true

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FREEZEPOPI woke up this morning wearing my bar shirt from the night before and nothing else, laying on top of the sheets. Why the hell is it so bloody hot in my apt? I wiped the drool from my face and reached for my phone to see what time it was...felt around on my desk...ohh frig, i must've left it at the bar. But then i noticed it in the garbage. problem solved. 6:30am...back to bed for another

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IT'S NOT THAT I DON'T LIKE YOUTonight while walking home from a long day at the hospital, when nearing the corner near my house, I came close to tripping over a guy laying on the sidewalk. My first initial reaction was to think, damn homeless people always in my way!. Then I did a double take and the dude didn't look so good. In fact he didn't even look alive. Eyes rolled back in his head, foam

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YOU'VE BEEN BITTEN BY TARANTULOVE...TORONTO HEALTH AUTHORITIES CONTINUE RABIES ALERTLast Updated: Monday, January 28, 2008 | 8:54 AM ETCBC NewsToronto public health authorities say at least 60 people have had to get rabies shots because they had contact with a dog that tested positive for rabies....(http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/01/28/rabid-puppy.html)Remind you of any recent movies

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IF YOU WANT MY BODY AND YOU THINK I'M SEXY...Top 10 reasons to date a nursing major :o* Note: I didn't make this up, I stole it from Michelle...but perhaps we could make up a top 10 reasons to date a dietician??10. White scrubs are see-through.9. We are clean.8. We don't gag.7. We know your body inside and out.6. We know mouth to mouth.5. Two words: sponge bath.4. We know how to penetrate things

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HARDER, STRONGER, FASTERYou run a marathon and all of a sudden you think you're in shape. Individual 'Sports' like yoga and team 'Sports' like frisbee are for people who just didn't make the cut for gymnastics, track, or soccer. And certainly not for marathon runners. It's for those non-athletes that still want the pretentious uniform of, be it, tight lululemons or an old faded team jersey. So,

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THE GOSSIPNot really sure why I feel the need to leave the apt to study. As if the public toilets aren't bad enough, I sat bundled up in the freezing cold coffee shop today beside a fidgety foul smelling homeless person who insisted on talking to themselves. I thought about suggesting they go sit and talk to the other person talking to themselves over by the window (a large black man talking to

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80 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME. [REMIX-EDIT]Whats your middle name?Jocelyn.How big is your bed?Small and cozy.What are you listening to right now?The Specialist - Interpol.What are the last 4 digits in your cellphone number?9115.What was the last thing you ate?Tofu Stir Fry and Cereal for Dessert.Last person you hugged?RGF.How is the weather right now?Cold and windy.Who was the last person

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SICK SICK SICKlast weekend was sick, this weekend is even sicker. Top moments from last weekend:**Juno**"What are you doing to that poor girl?"**Pole dancing at Duncan & Pearl**Mini Acadia Reunion drinkfest**Rockin out to Rockband**Shopping on Queen st...for markers, silly t-shirts and frozen yogurt (when we really needed hockey sticks and belly button rings)**55 Bloor st-ingIf you were partaking

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WARM BEER COLD WOMENFriday evening I hoped aboard a bus to Hammytown for a little Chaisson/Murray reunion. we made shore (which for you non Acadian folk is grated pataters pressed into a cake pan, usually with pork on the bottom...i was the weirdo with my own pork free pan,...more for me!) smothered in Heinz tomato ketchup. It brought back so many wonderful childhood memories and funny stories

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IF I TOLD YOU THINGS I DID BEFORE, TOLD YOU HOW I USED TO BE...Like last year, I found myself ringing in 2008 while chillin with an ex and getting stood up by a soon to be ex, on New Years day. Working on breaking this trend for 2009. In between the 2007 and 2008 countdowns there was a lot of living. I got to experience a little bit of TO culture and fun, having gone to see Lysistrata, visited

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GINGERBREAD HIZZAUSThis is soo intenseWe take our gingerbread hizzaus making so serious that we hired an engineer to help out..and by hired I mean forced into itCheck out those wicked shinglesIf you look closely you'll notice that it's actually a gingerbread health clinic (not a hizzaus)It turned out smashingly well...which is rather surprising considering the amount of egg nog consumed during

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CHRISTMAS ALL AROUND ME, COME ON AND LET IT SNOWMidnight mass at the Basilica last night with the Dalton's was really nice. And even though I did fall asleep for a minute, I really did enjoy the Christmas spirit and the choir was fantastic. And it's already 5pm and there has not been any yelling. Traditional Christmas run this morning was a slow, windy and icy 5K, but so much fun. Ricky joined

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CAN I GO NOWHERES WITH YOU?here's what a visit to grandma's is like..."Are you awake dear? Ohhh you're sleeping, sorry...I didn't want to wake you, oh but you're not sleeping anyways, it's 8:00""Can I have a cup of tea?""What are you BLOODY ENGLISH"waiting an hour and a half for a cab and when said cab driver finally arrives being informed he can be my next boyfriend and promises of 5000

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TIRED OF USING TECHNOLOGYSince I've been hanging out and doing most of my runs at the lounge lately I decided to try out the Nike+ Ipod System the other day. Most days I run with my super cute and tiny shuffle, but since I'd heard so much about Nike + I figured i'd give it a try.First off, I didn't have pockets to put the ginormous nano, so I had to borrow a shirt. A pink shirt. Which I layered

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I WOULDN'T TOUCH YOU WITH A 39 1/2" POLESaturday night Liz & Nick officially made me festive. I was invited to come help set up their new tree, with the promise of wine. It was a most delightful night and I love love loved all of it. The tree turned out spectacular, the multiple bottles of wine went splendidly with the delish cheese & crackers. Elf was great and my all time favorite...Dr. Seuss'

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VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STARThe latest addition to my resume, squished in between runner extrodinaire and sandwich artist, is movie star. The hospital is paying me the big bucks (well maybe not big bucks, but bucks non-the-less) to be in a hand hygiene video. I'll tell everyone and their barking turtle frogs when/where to watch it when it comes out. I think it's gonna be wicked - in an educational

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MEN AS SOCKS...?If men were as cool and exciting as socks, I wouldn't be writing about socks now would I?Socks might just be my favorite accessory. Shockingly enough, I think I like them even more than shopping at the panty bar. Yes, a functional part of my wardrobe, but an accessory non-the-less. Something so cute deserves a little upgrade. Today I purchased the latest addition to my collection.

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I will not be the first one to speak. And if he never calls me again, I'll always think of him fondly. As an asshole.gahh. it's exam time. usually i love this time of the year. 12-14 hour days with my bestest girls at the library. soy mocha dates. library pub scones. how could you not love it. U of T is another story. 5 hours of class and a presentation the morning before my exam - makes me

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DESTINATION OVERDRIVEIf the WHO's message that hospitals and other healthcare facilities will be overwhelmed if an influenza pandemic were to occur haven't convinced us yet, i'm sure this week's events have made the message loud and clear. There was a small outbreak of VRE on one of the units this week, resulting in most of the unit on isolation precautions, and then further spreading of the

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STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (take two)I just deleted my last draft...unless you're super keen on reading my blog it'll remain my FMEO. All I have to say is that mice should be reserved for scientific research and Disney Land.

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"Are you in training""Student Nurse...observing""You must find this pretty boring...""No way! I LOVE THIS!""You should scrub in"Big exciting work weekend! I spent the greater part of today in my Happy Place...the OR. I watched two hip surgeries and reconfirmed my thoughts that ortho surgery is unfortunately not an area I can see myself excelling in. I think it's wicked cool and hardcore, but like

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I WANT A PERFECT BODY...I WANT A PERFECT SOULI read this exert today on the webpage of a popular running magazine..What's Your Ideal Weight?The secret to knocking minutes off your race times could be as simple as losing just a few pounds. That’s right – recent studies linking reduced Body Mass Index (BMI) with increased aerobic capacity suggest runners can expect their marathon times to improve

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YOU STUCK OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB, MOST BEAUTIFUL SORE THUMB I'D EVER SEENI like running with the nike boys. they really take to the streets like a box full of kittens to a catnip curtain. This morning as we took over the sidewalks and assaulted traffic I noticed how wicked cool they all looked dressed identical - from the nike hats to the nike gloves down to their toes - we luv deeeze boyz...and

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HOPPIN ON ZACH BRAFF'S EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTERToday I was recruited for a job on Facebook (of all places). They were looking for high energy enthusiastic runners. I think I will fit in just splendidly :) I'm wicked pumped. and the free running clothes is just the oh so sweet and deliciously creamy icing on the cake. Like the corner piece with the real thick icing! Also today I had my first needle

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I CAN BE YOUR HERO BABY!Last week in Cancun, Mexico, Simon Whitfield claimed his 10th (3rd this year) World Cup at the Cancun BG Triathlon. Even with his new life as "pops" he is having an amazing triathlon season! Simon Whitfield, you amaze me! Cannot wait for the 2008 Beijing Olympics!!Also last weekend, Paula Radcliffe, fastest marathon woman in the world, shook off rival Gete Wami (who won

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I BELIEVE IN THE GOOD LIFE...Overall, I'm a happy effervescent gal. my life is, and has been, both good and bad. here's my self-absorbed top 6 list to sum up 11748 days in the life of pdawg (i like even numbers) The absolute best of the best (in no particular order)- finishing my first marathon and having my dad waiting for me at the finish line- jumping out of a flying plane - getting my first

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OVERHEARD AT AROMA"The relationship derailed but at least I got a cool plant out of it""He hasn't called in over a week; I just don't understand...I thought things were good""He's 3 years older than me, I thought he'd be more mature about theses things""He just doesn't know how to break up with someone""Have you called him?" "Well..he doesn't get reception at work, or at home, and I don't want to

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WEAR A CONDOM AND GET YOUR FLU SHOT I'm a supporter of preventative rather than curative treatment. Today I'm talking about viruses and the unnecessary spreading. I don't know about you, but when I touch someone , whether it be shaking hands, or gettin down and dirty, I personally don't want to be giving anythin away, or receiving anything. ya know!? While neither condoms or the flu shot are

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LOVE LOVE LOVEI love sleeping in. run club. meeting new runners. my new Tiffany's necklace. polka dots. wine and cheese parties. free wine and cheese parties. dancing. bikes. biscuits. frothy caffeinated soy beverages. sunshine. controlling infection. fresh out of the dryer bedsheets. red. sweating - but only when exercising. snowy. eliteness. brunch. giraffes. massages. exploring. learning new

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HOW TO LOOSE 5 LBS IN 2 HOURSbrought to you by interhealth, staring liz and pidiggity...I've been busy in my blog hiatus, saving the world from MRSA one hand hygiene bottle at a time, looking up hematocrit values at 7 in the morning, hanging out with robin, robin and robbie, strolling along bloor st inconspicuously, internet 'research', injections of unknown substances, supplements galore, rockin

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What City Should You Live In? You should live in Las Vegas. Why see the eiffel tower when you can see the fake eiffel tower? You have ethics, but you're not afraid to abandon them to have a good time. Gaudy Las Vegas may be just the city to satisfy your party itch.Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

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