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Running Sushi? Mechanical Fortune Tellers…

caravision — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:08:51 +0000

The many wonders of the Prater….

Running Sushi = the best invention EVER! One price, ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI. You don’t even have to get up….it comes to you on a conveyer belt, hence the term “running”

Running Sushi Feast

Other things at Prater….well the sinister fairgrounds..where you might just run into a Mechanical Fortune Teller

foreseeable future?

makes you wanna go like this!!!

Ottawa, Birthdays, Cara Country Kidnappings, Winners, DVDs, WALMART and POUTINE! Oh my!

caravision — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:58:20 +0000

After KARAOKE…….

…..enter SEXY KIDNAPPING! And off I went to another countryside…this time of Greely, which I spent another night celebrating (a bday this time) and….again…the Camera was forgotten…..maybe a good thing this time ahem Twas very Sexy Times as well – YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE xoxo

Thanks again for literally sweeping me off my feet ( I know I’m so iccckkkkk factor riaagggght?) <3

Reference to 1990s movie Excess Baggage (yea I compare my life to nostalgic movies WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT?!)

In addition – Great memories & new friends & craziness. That is all. Thanks to all the good people in Greely, UNTIL NEXT TIME!

In between visiting w/friends ALWAYS and FOREVER comes FAMILY TIMES! So many things, my sister in laws bday, the kids first swimming lessons, trips to the GOODTIMES centre, and also sitting with my neice writing and illustrating our very own story book.

happy bday Barb!

My neice is crying b/c she can't play with me anymore....NEVER seen a kid not wanna eat cake so much! <3

Trip to the Goodtime Centre! adorable!

and after back home for a drive on my bros motobike!

like father...like son!

These kids are truly the most magical, bright, happy, and wonderful children I know. I love them more than anything! Yayyyyy to be an Auntie <3

I wrote a little story with my neice called “Cara and The Witch” a narrative that she made up. Where Cara with the purple hair gets put in a dungeon by a witch, but then she gives the witch a potion. The witch becomes beautiful….and transforms into a pretty red haired girl, aka “the new girl in town.” The last time I spoke with her she said next time we hang we will make chapter 2: “The New girl in Town” bahahahahaha i love it! How did she know thats my life?! A little blogger in progress i see

*****

i’m your biggest fan i’ll I’m your biggest fan, I’ll follow you until you love me
Papa, paparazzi
Baby, there’s no other superstar, you know that I’ll be
Your papa, paparazzi

*****

In between the partying & family time….was CANADIAN FOOD TIME! which means poutine & diners….ohhhhh my!! My arteries loved me this visit to Canada…so did my brain cells & liver teheee. Well what is a trip back home w/o great company & indulging in good ‘ol diner eats. ITS NOTHING!

see that? that is pure GOLD right there...left: poutine, right: bacon cheese burger, A REAL CANADIAN LUNCH!

CANADIAN DINER DELUXE -- BURGERS!

Extra Bacon, Poutine (right) and eggs...CANADIAN BREAKFAST - see that look? IT SPELLS SATISFACTION

there you have it…what else Canadian?

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Ah yessss my other bestie, KIMBERLY (aka the pink ranger…) took me on my first Winner’s Shoppping spree. Well…those of you who know me….know that I get really flustered and overwhelmed in these types of searching for fashion treasure stores…Kim’s solution to it:

“OMG you HAVE to try it…its sooooooooooo LADY GAGA”

“look at this its sooo LADY GAGA”

hehehee oh man! I wish I could spend halloween with her, she is one of the funniest, quirquist, silliest girls i know….but its totally encouraged, i don’t think we could be friends otherwise

yoooooooo lets get these chains. Me: THAT IS DEFINATELY LADY GAGA!

The winners couldn’t last forever….I am more of a DVD sale girl….and I kept talking over and over and over about how we should go to Walmart to Buy DVDS! Kim did not understand the urgency. So I finally explained the obsession with her.

see in Vienna we don’t get alot of North American Media…all I get is Austrian MTV and movie streaming, but its not the same as sifting through 5$ dvds at walmart, because then you don’t know what types of treasures and forgotten movies you may stumble upon! You CAN rent movies here….but its expensive and there is only ONE english rental store i know of.

We sifted through them…I ended up getting JURASSIC PARK trilogy (for 20$), My Girl, 007 Die another day, and wedding crashers, annnnd a Scanner Darkly. NON of which I would think of downloading or watching streaming…

It really sounds silly. BUT you have no idea how many hours i take sifting through movies online i COULD watch – there is just too much selection. NOTHING replaces digging through that 5$ bin at WalMart…NOTHING!

I know the WalMart corporation has sooo many negative implications for globalization, human rights, and the environment…but it is my extreme guilty pleasure (amongst other things!)

DVDs & ME! Notice my excitment...now THATS THE LOOK OF SATISFACTION RIGHT THERE (also notice another guilty pleasure....McDonalds) lol

next up GRIND WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

because really….what visit to Ottawa would be complete without making an outing to BABYLON?! NOT MINE!

My favourite love to hate it, but hate to love it around the corner hidden delight!

BOYAKASHA!

Copenhagen: The Aftermath

caravision — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:54:18 +0000

I DID IT! I completed the 13 day crazy diet! It was definitely a test of discipline, but its over! I lost on average ten pounds…so now am 2 lbs away from being what i was when i moved here. Now I can moved to phase 2 which is achieving my goal weight, this will be done by a) going to gym and b) balanced diet…the normal way.

Here is an after pic (head shot) not my best pic but you can tell some difference in my face than before

after 13 days (disregard the terrible hair)

The first week was tough, and the second week was easier. The hardest was afternoons from 3-5, and night time from 8:30-10. The rest of the time it was pretty good.

The results: I lost weight, I am less hungry, and I get full on smaller proportions.

My thoughts: Copenhagen is great to kick start your metabolism, it definitely works but requires GREAT determination.

Beige only matches with Beige.

caravision — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:47:54 +0000

Day 9 worked ok. Slightly cranky after work. However, have been on rant mode for months now. Must be something about my spirit which I need to find again.

p.s. I am so glad I found this site. I need to see some live DMC action/breakdancing SOMETHING! I miss it!

I feel like I’m stuck in a world of BEIGE, when really I need to be in a WORLD of MULTI COLOUR!

I am surrounded by carbon copies who all are clumped together like a heard. I have yet to meet some genuine characters with quirks. Well, Beige only matches Beige, with COLOUR you can mix it up.

It’s like getting a loaf of non-sliced white bread, when you could have the freakin PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY sandwhich. It’s like the disco, w/o the discostick. It’s like getting a frigggggin organic bran muffin, when you ordered bio chocolate cake!

What i’m trying to say is…..Things these days seem like an untouched colouring book, so much potential in one place….Once more colours are discouvered, the book can commence to shine…Staying in the lines is optional. If you catch my drift

CRAYOLA comes to mind…best company ever!

Day 8.

caravision — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:15:51 +0000

Almost over…half done the diet! Have lost 6 pounds already………YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t feel as hungry anymore either!
Will be joining a gym after the diet….gotta get back to feeling CARA and feeling the weight I was when I moved here…and maybe even less.

p.s. Am getting SO EXCITED for my visit to my hometime! Can’t wait to see all you lovelies <3 <3

I’m Abnormal….?

caravision — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:15:40 +0000

Beh stupid quiz results. Who to say what normal is? The majority? I love mainstream, however, I am who I am too.

You Are Totally Abnormal in Love

When it comes to love, you’re definitely on a whole other planet.You have your own unique ideas and points of view… and not many people share them.

You love as deeply and completely as other people. They just may have trouble recognizing it.Why You Aren’t Normal in Love

You are abnormal because you don’t believe a long distance relationship can work.

You are abnormal because you have been in love with two people at the same time.

Day 5 of the diet: going ok. Very tired today, and weak.

On a side note: After the realization that most of the funniest people i’ve met are no longer here, and that most of my close friends are moving back home, makes me very sad. Therefore, i’ve lost my spirit a little. I hope it comes back soon. <3

On the other hand another test says this:

You Are Skilled

You are balanced and competent. You value harmony.Other people see you as outgoing, hyper, and even a bit overwhelming.

Your ideal romantic relationship is unconventional, wild, and very public.

You do best in tasks that require you to be flexible, creative, and playful.

The Shape Test

As you can see. I am very intrigued while at work with the beauty of that is blog things….its a quite addicting website.

Day 4

caravision — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:14:27 +0000

What I thought would be the hardest day turned out ok. With only yogart & orange juice for lunch i thought I would surely die of hunger. Lunch was unappetizing. I was only really hungry for an hour in the afternoon and again right before dinner.Whenever I feel like breaking “the rules” I remind myself that its only 13 days, and I do another google search on the diet and read up on people’s reactions, which are positive on the most part.

Today for dinner, was the weirdest combination, i had cottage cheese, a shredded carrot, and a boiled egg. yuck! These combos BETTER be doing something for the metobolism after i’m done – in the meantime the scale is being quite friendly. I look forward to tomorrow, i get fish for lunch, and steak for dinner! Excellent….enough to eat to have energy to go out to JET LAG “the event for the international community”

13 days includes NO DRINKING! Hurrah! for going clubbing sober tomorrow This will be a first. Water water water!

xoxo wish me luck!

Day 3

caravision — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:12:06 +0000

Last night I dreamt of a cookie, a chocolate chip cookie. I then continued to eat peanut butter from the jar…mmmmm peanut butter. It tasted so real…BUT NO WHAT ABOUT MY GOAL? I woke up confused thinking i blew it all. but alas, it was only a dream.

feeling hungry and weak. at the moment my stomach is grumbling….i think i will have my serving of “fresh fruit” then retire to bed.

xox

CARAVISION’s 13 Days of ENDURANCE TESTING

caravision — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:35:21 +0000

After my vacation to Croatia, and many hours spent with my loving yet dysfunctional parents. I realized that maybe I have a short fuse….and for some reason this made me make a choice I had been debating for a few months now. I decided to take the plunge, and finally do the diet I have been thinking about for a long time: COPENHAGEN.

So this is the introduction to what I call: “CARAVISION’s 13 Days of ENDURANCE TESTING.”

My mind is set, and for many people who know me. I am STUBBORN! I choose to write about it so I may send people to my page whenever I get: “What ? Your not drinking tonight, why?” ”Just have one of these cookies, i brought them in for a special occasion” and I answer, “No sorry I’m on day XX of my 13 day cleanse/diet/Copenhagen/whatever i call it at the time.” and they go “WHAT?! but you don’t need to, your going to yo yo bla bla bla!!”

I know how to eat right and exercise, I’ve done it before. So this is why I will maintain whatever results may be. These days will be 13 proud days in which i will test my endurance, sanity, and discipline. For once and for all I’m going to put a stop to the growing consequences I have endured the last 6 months indulging in the new Euro-life to the max! No, I do not regret my indulgences – this is what it means to live! I will just use more moderation in the future when balancing big gourmet meals out vs. big nights out.

All I ask is for everyone’s positive support! I am very dedicated to making it to day 13!!

I am very excited to reach my goal, and feel that once I make it to day 13, I will feel like I can achieve ANYTHING! I believe this is a great way to practice “mind over matter” and see how disciplined I can be. So stay posted…. I will be updating my blog with a day to day synopsis of how it goes….uncut, uncensored and raw baby!

before picture:

June i think

Will do another Head Shot on Sunday the August 16at the dinner celebration at Akikiko (sushi restaurant) once i succeed.

In the meantime some reviews on the copenhagen experience:

Copenhagen Diet

Danish Diet for a Change in your metobolism

13 Day Diet

Diet for the metabolism’s change

I am currently on Day 3.

Yes. I realize I have reached a new level of crazy.

xoxo.

International Potluck Dinner Soiree/Going away party dedication to Vannessa, Sabine, & Steph xx

caravision — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:18:08 +0000

My parents went out of town on Monday & Tuesday, so naturally I decided to throw a little soiree! What a fun time! This entailed most of the my favourite people in Vienna, lots of food & cooking, alcoholic beverages, and lots of chatter!

Some of the highlights/shoutout to Caravision (as Taped by Noura):

We really made a feast (as you can see) My friend Andrea even made some meat filled pastries FROM SCRATCH!

Cooking @ Cara's

didn't you know? i'm the next martha stewart ^_^

Office Wife & Husband...lol work it!

ladies!

dining room

and tonight.........WE FEAST!

cue in Sex and the City music...

we found this baton in the elevator...

Ahhh yess the baton, it was GOING to be the next orange phone. It was sooo weird that I found one because Luis (fellow intern) is always saying how we should have a baton as the next mascot. The baton was used as a beacon to start speeches that night. I think this picture depicts round 2 of speeches…teee heee Apparently I think its cool to make a speech/toast amongst friends. It’s become one of my fav things to do….It was a great night though! I want to throw more dinner parties in the future