Salty Goodness

Ever gone swimming and left to pool with a cholrine scent that just doesn't go away?
Solution to this problem, go to a salt water pool.

Today I went to the salt water pool at The Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa and it was AMAZING! It's a bit pricey but well worth it. For just $15 (its an all day thing) you have access to the gym, the outdoor pool, the indoor pool, the indoor hot tub, the special hot tub in the change room, and the sauna. The salty water relaxed my muscles and I was floating along in bliss. I was only there for 2-3 hours today but I can't wait to spend a whole day there :)

Outdoor Pool, Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa

☼Charz

Work

Almost done! One more day left, it's kinda sad in a way, I guess. It'll mean no more waking up early for the next week, but no more time spent with coworkers and knowing that summer is drawing to a close. *sigh*

But I did hear a really funny line at work, its from a movie and relates to math. Get ready to bust a gut :)

A guy goes up to a girl at a party and says, "What up?"
She replies with "Not much"

He then goes on saying: "How about I add you with me, subtract the clothes, divide your legs, and let's multiply!"

I thought it was the funniest thing ever, obviously no one would say this in real life, but if anyone did, they won't be talking for a while!

☼Charz

It's going going going....into the suitcase

Its that time of year again, prepping for school. This year I've decided to live in rez, so this should be interesting! I never knew packing could be so hard! I have so much clothes (like WAY too much!) and I'm torn between what I need and what I want to bring! It's all going in one large suitcase and I just spent the last 4 hours with my friend packing, and unpacking until I've finally got the basics down. Shirts, and pants are done but there's still so much more left like bedding, textbooks, school supplies......and the list keeps on going! This is going to be one exhausting job!

Blog about it later!

♥Charz

Chicago!

Hey everyone :)

Let me share with you my summer vacation =D
It started last Sunday at the airport, flew on this tiny plane to Chicago and that's when all the fun started.
Getting off the plane I was greeted by buskers who were playing their saxophones and rapping to some unknown mix of techno and pop. I stayed at the Essex Inn, it was really nice with a pool and sauna :)
We went sightseeing all around Chicago. Some of the places we visited are: Millennium Park, Sear's Tower, The Magnificient Mile, China Town, the Field Museum, Navy Pier, Lakeshore and North Avenue Beach are just some of the places we saw around town.

Now I did mention a movie set, and that movie set was (drum roll please) TRANSFORMERS 3!!!!!!!
I didn't even realize that Transformers was shot in Chicago, but then again, I haven't watched Transofrmers 1 or 2 (Yes I know, it's a crime....don't yell at me!) I even tried sneaking over the caution tape to take better pictures but the security guard caught me and I was so scared that she was going to sit on me and I'd die. It's not fair! Even she (the security guard) was taking photos, talk about corrupt!

Well, enough about me talking so here are some photos I'd like to share with you:

Transformers 3:

Field Museum:

Millennium Park:

More photos and stuff to come!

♥Charz

I'm Baaaaaccccccckkkkkkk!

Did you miss me? Of course you did =P (joking!)
So I'm officially back from Chicago and I can't wait to tell you all about it! I'll drop some hints though:
It includes movie sets, shopping (of course) and getting lost in a wonderfully architectural city ( oh, and did i mention a movie set? ;D)

Charz! ♪

Busy as a Bee

WOW! I've neglected this blog for so long!

I've just been so busy with, well, life. Working this summer full-time really leaves no time to have much of a social life, but I think I'm managing. I saw Inception recently, and that was Amazing! Mind blowing! Literally, it went KA-POW! And just yesterday I saw Sharks 3D in IMAX, it was real cool especially since shark week was just here on discovery channel. It's really sad how all sharks are endangered yet feared. They are really interesting and important creatures in the underwater ecosystem, which our lives depend on. I've been to a few, well one, park social so far, which was Beach Volleyball day, and I dressed up for our theme (Dirty Sanchez). I've finally gotten my wish and went to the beach, where it did end up raining and thundering, but we survived. Have you ever realized that it's really hard to run in the sand, but is an extremely effective method of toning your legs? Anyways, Banquet and Boat Cruise is coming up for parks, and I'm super excited for the Banquet, since I'm probably skipping out on Boat Cruise.....

Work has just been extremely hectic and quite interesting, we would get these really slow days at the pool and then really busy days. But I'm glad that I'm going on vacation this coming week (a much deserved break). I'm heading off to Chicago for a week and will probably be living off deep-dish pizza for a while YUM! =D I'm hoping to get some back to school shopping done without breaking the bank considering next year is Uni and that just eats up everyone's money.

Tomorrow I'm off to my friend's 17th birthday party and Friday I'm hoping to be hitting up IKEA to pump up my room in rez. I'll blog the rest of my summer adventures later!

Ciao,

♫ Charz

Summer Lovin'

Any big plans for this summer?
No? Not really? Possibly?

I wish I was overseas and visiting some lovely foreign place... but I'm here... working. Fun stuff huh?

For everyone who is stuck at home this summer here's a list of some fun stuff to do by yourself or with friends (preferrably):

- Movie Night
- Rockband / Guitar Hero Party
- Late Night Swim
- Beach Day
- BBQ
- Shopping
- Exploring a New Place
- Water Fun (Slipe N' Slide/waterballoons/water guns)
- Water Park
- Nature Hikes
- Zip Lining
- White Water Rafting
- Girl's Night Out
- Dance Club
- TV Show Marathon (Big Bang Theory, Glee....)
- Etc...

♫Charz

Summer Trends

Summer is here as all of you know and fun, light colours are more popular than ever. Here are my top ten must-haves:

1. Bright and Fun Nails
Fun nails are a must this season! Show off your perfectly done manicures and pedicures in a nice rockin' pink or seafoam green. Be bold and go for a nice sunshine yellow, and spread the summer lovin'.

2. Sunglasses
Ladies and gents, go get a pair of statement sunglasses! Don't be afraid to get colourful rims, like red or green. If you are more conservative, why not a pair of aviators?

3. Beach Hat
I just simply love those huge floppy sun hats! They are great for the beach, out with your friends, you name it. The hat is comfortable, chic and oh so cute. The wide brim will prevent you from getting nasty sunburns on your neck and face, and it just looks fabulous when paired with a swimsuit.

4. The Messy Braid
So hot this season, a nice long braid on the side of your neck as seen on Alexander Wang Runway. So chic, it'll look like you just came back from the beach everytime, and you will be the envy of all girls. If your hair is too short, opt for messy beach waves, they never go out of style. This can be achieved with a wide barrel curling iron, braiding of a salt/water spray.

5. A Patterned Dress
A flowy, light, and easy to travel with patterned summer dress is the way to go about this season!  Floral patterns, graphic patterns, any pattern really, will make that summer dress all the more special and is great for those summer dates when it's just too hot to dress in your smokin' hot skinny jeans.

6. Sandals
The type of sandal doesn't matter, but personally I've been leaning toward gladiator sandals, considering i own a pair, and they look great with shorts, skirts and even dresses. they are really comfortable and easy to pack away for a vacation. a great alternative to the ol' flip flops. But don't go throwing out your flipflops now, they're still useful for the beach.

7. Swimsuit
I love shopping for swim suits! Patterned, plain, metal clasps, ties... etc. Make sure you have a great swim suit this summer, one that allows you to show off your assets to gain some attention.  However, try not to go overboard, bare it all, or wear bandaids. Be mindful of your body shape when shopping for swimsuits and go shopping with your friends, they'll be brutally honest with you and you won't end up looking like a bimbo.

8. Big Tote Bag
The big canvas bag, useful in many ways. It's a great staple for going to the beach, you can fit everything and anything in these! I love the ones from L. L. Bean and decorating them to suit my personality.

9. Denium
Whether it be a vest, shorts, skirt or jeans, denium is a staple to all teens and we all have this unique ability to wear denium in 40°C weather and not die of heat stroke. :)

10. Ahoy Matey (Nautical)
Any sailor trend clothing was big in spring, and now even bigger in summer. The six button front sailor shorts are really hot for the sumemr wardrobe as well as stripes. Navy blue and white stirped dresses can be seen in multiple stores all across Canada as well as the traditional red and white shirts. I'm still looking for a red and white crop top, let me know if you find one ;)

Well, that's my take on this years summer trends, dont' forget to leave a comment :)
If you have any questions, post them in the comment box too :)

♥Charz

HELLZ YA!

Its OFFICIALLY Summer !!!!!!!

say hi to the beaches,

the sand and surf.

the lazy days of sun and sleep,

chilling, some R and R

how bout those friends?

work and fun,

socials and hagouts

lets get on this!

tan and probably burn,

don't forget that sunscreen

ladies and gents

volleyball

and soccer

that great ol' world cup.

lets party it up :)

c u guys out there :)

♥ Charz