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This is Not Goodbye, More Like See You Later

Saying goodbye is never easy...but change is good. New things coming! "This is Not Goodbye, More Like See You Later" #mtlblogger #callmejonz #personal

Hey everyone!  As I’m sure you’ve noticed that I have been noticeable absent as of late. I apologize for not being able to update you on much that has been going on recently but there’s a reason for that. Since I have gotten married my ideas for what I wanted in the blog have changed. Andrea and I have a lot of interests in common and projects that are in the works and so we’ve decided that it…

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Reset

Never too late to hit that "Reset" button and learn new tips and tricks for leading a healthy lifestyle. More about what I've been up to on the blog today... #callmejonz #bookworm #adinagrigore #skincleanse #swbasics

Recently I have been making a real effort to take care of my skin. With the wedding fast approaching, I have been taking the time to make sure that I stay healthy. This includes keeping my body, mind and skin healthy. I have decided to break it down into categories and really take the time to understand what each of them means and how to meet my personal needs when it comes to these things. So…

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Marathon Runner

Sure it may sound cliché but life does have a way of running away from you. Trying to keep a steady pace and keep up with it all...in the meantime here's a couple playlists that I home make your day! :) "Marathon Runner" #callmejonz #newmusictuesday #inrotation

So I was hoping to keep you all up to date with wedding preparations and experiences, lessons learned etc.. But and a very big BUT at that…that hasn’t quite been possible. Having helped my sister and a number of friends plan their weddings I knew that there would be a lot involved in planning, but Whoo…there is a lot. I am enjoying the experience though. Making sure I maintain a good work to…

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Thai curry coconut squash soup 

Lunch on the brain? Or looking for a quick recipe to whip up for dinner? Sharing a new recipe on the blog today "Thai curry coconut squash soup"

When it’s cold out, all anyone really wants to do is warm up! The same can be expected in the kitchen. I don’t often make soups, as a matter of fact when I was a child I wasn’t too fond of them. As I matured, however, I grew to like them. Soups are pretty simple to make and don’t have to call for a long list of ingredients yet they can be very diverse. Sweet or spicy, hot or cold, thin or thick.…

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Over the hump

February is the shortest month but often seems to drag on...I've put together a playlist to help get you through that lull #callmejonz

“and 29 days in each leap year…” And on that note, we are officially in the home stretch, the 9th inning of winter. This winter was not particularly horrible, but I would say that the month of February, although being the shortest month, has proven to be quite long. It has also proven to be quite bipolar, undecided as to whether it wants to be spring, fall or winter. Rain, snow, freezing rain,…

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Barbie Expo

Unleash your inner child and relive precious moments of your childhood at the "Barbie Expo" #coursmontroyal #montreal #barbieexpo #fashion

Get ready to revive your inner child. In celebration of Barbie’s 55th year of being one of the most beloved and ageless dolls in history, Les Cours Mont-Royal brought to fruition an exhibit that took almost two years to put together. I’m talking about the Barbie Expo. Upon receiving an invitation to the opening night event from my friend Myriam, I had no idea what was in store. Originally created…

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Green Thumb

I love pets, always have, always will. I most especially have a fondness for cats, however, since the passing of my cat a couple of years ago, I have not brought myself to get another one. I’m not sure if I will or not. What I have never been, is a plant person. My mother love plants and has a large variety of indoor plants and outdoor plants and flowers (during the summer months). I just doubted…

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Nothing

When I've got "Nothing" to do, I search for new music. Currently in the mix...find out what I'm listening to these days. #callmejonz #inrotation

What do I do in my down time? When I’m not planning, working, studying or volunteering you mean? Plenty of things..I love reading, netflixing, sketching, researching random things and simply just creating. Something that has always brought me great joy is listening to music. When I was younger and had loads of free time, I used to search for new music, like on a daily basis. I was obsessed with…

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Sound In A Dark Room

Imagine for a moment that you lost your sight. How would you feel? O.Noir delivers a culinary experience like no other as guests are invited to dine in the dark. Read my experience on the blog today "Sound In A Dark Room" #callmejonz #mtlblogger #onoir #montreal

The concept of dining in the dark is not new, in fact it has been around here in Montreal for years, but began in Europe, Australia, L.A. and New York. I have always wanted to try the experience, and finally was able to this past weekend when Andrea surprised me with dinner plans there. Upon entry to O.Noir, Canada’s first “dine in the dark” restaurant, it looks like any other resto/bar. The…

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It's been a while since I shared some tunes...in light of the passing of David Bowie, I've decided to share some of my faves from the late musician. #callmejonz #linkinprofile #inrotation #davidbowie #spotify I awoke this week to sad news...David Bowie had passed away. Of course death is something that occurs and no one is immune to the effects of illness and old age, but I will admit that I was was feeling rather sad about it.

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Among other things...

Looking forward to what 2016 has in store...prioritizing and setting some goals. All about that on the blog today "Among other things..." #callmejonz

Another year has wrapped up and 2016 has begun. After a week and half of vacation it’s back to work for me. I have decided to start the year off by making some changes. I have cut back on the number of days that I’ll be working, from 5 to 4. While I enjoy my job, I have realized that I don’t want to be focused only on that but want to prioritize what’s really important to me. Top on the list is…

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Parliamo italiano

Stepping out of my comfort zone and learning a new language... "Parliamo italiano" #callmejonz

I’m all about trying new things and embracing new cultures. A couple of weekends ago I spent a lovely evening with my in-laws. It was my official welcome to the family. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten so much in one sitting haha. It was a lot of fun. My fiancé is italian and his mom speaks mostly italian and then french. I thought it would be such a great experience to learn the language and also…

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A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths

Officially off work til the new year. Catching up on some R&R during this time off as well as some reading. Taking a look at the history of The Smiths in this edition of Bookworm.."A Light That Never Goes Out:The Enduring Saga of The Smiths" #callmejonz #bookworm #thesmiths

So I’m officially done with work until 2016. I can now breathe a sigh of relief, and kick back and relax for a while. The past few weeks have been pretty crazy, I had been putting in long hours at work but getting in pretty early in the morning so as not to affect my schedule outside of work too much. Aside from wedding planning, which is coming along very well, I have decided to take up a bit of…

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Cayce Zavaglia: About-Face

"Cayce Zavaglia: About-Face" #callmejonz #artist #newyork #exhibition

It’s unfortunate that I won’t be able to attend this exhibition, however if I was in New York I would no doubt be front and centre to observe the works of Cayce Zavaglia. Her method is very intriguing and requires a double or triple take, as things are not as they appear upon first glance. Her works are created using thread but mimic the appearance of paint. The detail is remarkable. She often…

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A Movie Script Ending

"A Movie Script Ending" #callmejonz #engagement #soontobemrs #love

Something totally unexpected happened over the weekend…I got engaged! :D Well I guess you could say I would expect that it would be coming, but I was really surprised. My boyfriend pulled it off without a hitch. So many people have asked me what went down, so here is what happened. For the past month or so, Andrea told me that our friend Hans was planning a surprise for his fiancée, our friend…

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Obaku Denmark

Never one to wear watches but this season minimalist timepieces are making a comeback in my books. "Obaku Denmark" #callmejonz #accessories #fashion #mtlblogger #obakudenmark #brandlove

If anyone was to ask me, what is my least favourite accessory, I would without hesitation say: watches. Why you might ask? Since I am usually typing at a desk, having something on my wrist is a bit uncomfortable and I would feel it hitting the desk. The use of my cell phone made me less reliant on a watch or clock to tell the time, rendering them almost useless. I could not find a style that I…

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Pasta 101

Every day I'm reminded to take life slow and savour time well spent with family and friends. Talking a bit about that on the blog today as well as spending more time in the kitchen learning to make pasta. #callmejonz #inthekitchen #foodism #mtlblogger #pasta101

More and more these days I have begun embracing the slow living approach to life. Taking life one day at a time and having a more meaningful life are very important. Life can become so fast-paced, we go in a vicious cycle of Mondays-Fridays, 9-5’s anxiously awaiting the weekend with an unmatched zeal, only to arrive at the weekend and watch it fly by. Saturday and Sunday  go as quickly as they…

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