Running and Breaking Dawn

So I went for a run yesterday, well I usually run for about 2 minutes then I walk a little before I start running again. It turned out to be 45 Minutes, not bad at all.

Last night I realized that my running endurance is getting a little bit better, I could run longer before resting and walking. That is quite good and I am quite proud of myself especially since I never have been much of a runner growing up and until just recently.

I must admit that it hurts my legs still but nonetheless feels pretty good. I also did some Wii active afterwards. Yes, I know I may be nuts. ;) I decided to try the 30 challenge thing and I am set to stick to this for the entire 30 days without missing a day. So far it is pretty good, getting better with the exercise.

I love Wii active, I believe it is better than the Wii fit since it feels as if you would go to a gym and have a personal trainer set up a workout program for you and the set of exercises changes every day to help you work every part of your body rather than simply doing just one type of exercise.

I love the fact that there is a journal and nutrition feature, where you can enter what you eat and it lets you know how much calories, I think since I have yet to explore this feature in depth.

Don't get me wrong Wii fit is still pretty awesome, and I will eventually get back to the yoga, I just prefer to spend as much time outside as possible especially since it has been raining so much, when I see the sun I want to enjoy every minute of it.

I came back and read more of the fourth novel of the twilight saga: Breaking dawn.
I have to say I do love the story, I wasn't entirely certain I loved it before since it is more about the love story and wished it was darker, but it is supposed to be a love story between vampire and human.

I think I have been trying to compare it to Harry Potter, which I should not, it is a totally different story and of course nothing to me will compare to Harry Potter but it doesn't mean other series are not well written. I still prefer JK Rowling's writting style but the twilight saga isn't so bad. The first movie however seemed too teenish but I have to admit it is after all a teen series. Who knows perhaps the next movie might have more of a darker feel to it.

I need to finish this book, there are so many books I want to read I don't even know where to start.

I am also reading a tiny little book I found at this old book store that rarely ever is open. Basically you have to pass by and check to see if it is open. It is called: the return of the little prince I believe. The sequel to "Le petit prince". I had no idea there was a sequel to this book so when I found it I absolutely had to get it, and so far I love this story, there is so much more to it than a kid's story.

As september approaches, the sequel to the Hunger Games should be out soon: Catching FIre. I cannot wait. This means another book I need to put on my list to read. And I believe Dan Brown will have a new book called the lost symbol if I am not mistaking coming out during september as well.

Also at the end of August, there is the gatineau balloon festival that I absolutely cannot miss since Eric Lapointe is back. I need my dose of his music, it is like a drug I tell you. lol. He was in rehab last summer and cancelled almost all his shows, I usually see him at least once in the summer and I could not last year so now I NEED to go. Can't wait for the end of august and at the same time it means summer is over, which is a little depressing especially since we had a pretty crappy one, with way too much rain. Hopefully fall could be a little better with less rain and a little sun, I need my dose of sunny days otherwise winter will seem longer.

I have an idea for a video, I wrote a little script as well, I just need to film and edit it. It has been a while since I uploaded anything on my youtube channel. Sadly. :(

Well I supposed that is it for this update.

See you soon I hope.

Nancy

BEDA 4: Lazy day , getting ready for party

Hello everyone

Fourth day of blog every day april.

As yesterday, it was again pouring rain, we woke up late as there is not so much to do when the weather is not cooperating. RAWR.

Where did the sunny warm weather of thursday go? I want spring and summer now!

We just basically lazed around and got ready for Nat's party, birthday party even if her birthday was on april 1st.

I don't know if I would be so happy to have my birthday on a day where people play pranks, that is just asking for trouble. But guess you cannot choose which day you are born so you get stuck with it. Yesterday we walked around downtown and went to exchange a bob marley hoodie that we realized we bought the same as last year, oups. :)

The party was great. We played this game called "Things". It basically consists in one person picks a card and reads what it asks us to write, like: things you shouldn't do at a party, things that would keep you out of heaven, etc.

Then everyone writes down his answer on a piece of paper, folds it and we put it in a hat or container. The person who picked the cared reads the answers out loud and each player, taking turn tries to guess, answer by answer, who wrote it. If the player guesses right he keeps guessing until he misses then the next player tries to guess.

It is a fantastic game especially when a lot of people are playing, the answers you get can be quite funny, it gets people talking, laughing and having fun. Awesome game. And great party.

Day four a BEDA down, so far so good.

Since I love art, I thought I would add a section to these blogs called Art tip of the day. Here is my first art tip, enjoy.

Art tip of the day

WHAT KIND OF PAPER?
There are many different kinds of paper that can be used in art. The texture of the paper can totally change the effect that a drawing might produce, so it is very important to familiarize yourself with the wide variety of paper available. Smooth paper is recommended for detailed work and for thin-line work. It's particularly suitable for pencil, pen and ink work. Textured paper is ideally used for charcoal and pastels. The textured groove on this type of paper makes it possible for the charcoal and pastels to grip the paper. Most art stores will allow you to try some samples. Just experiment and find out what works best for the effect you want.
- John Cleary