Today is the day!
Depending on when you’re reading this, I’m either: at home waiting to go to the airport, at the airport, on a plane, or in Hawaii. Squee! I seriously can’t wait to see something other than snow and grit, and to be able to go outside without my eyelids trying to freeze together whenever I blink. A little sun wouldn’t hurt either — I’m pretty sure I’ve reached the point where I now glow in the dark.
Anywho, seeing as it’s a new month and all, and I like to use the blog to keep track of what’s going on in my life, I figured it would be a good day for a currently survey…
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Current book: Red Rising
Current music: Because I’m happyyyyyyyy #clapalong
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Current guilty pleasure: Still playing the occasional video game. And by occasional I mean whenever I have some spare time… and by video game I mean World of Warcraft. Whaaaaat? Gotta do something while I’m cooped up in the house thanks to the beautiful weather we’ve been having 🙄
Current nail colour: As is typical Amanda fashion, I’ve put off painting my nails until the very last minute. So while they’re naked right now, they’ll be rocking something along these lines soon…
Current drink: Water, water, and more water. Travelling dehydrates me like nobody’s business, and I end up looking haggard and feeling exhausted if I don’t pump myself full of fluids. Besides, it gives me more of a reason to get up multiple times to use the bathroom on the plane… although I have this secret fear that turbulence is gonna hit when I’m in there and… yeah… it’s not a pretty picture 😯
Current food: Travel snacks! Never leave home without ’em 😀 I’ll try to get a WIAW post up this Wednesday highlighting some of the ones that I’ve packed, but I haven’t written it yet and you guys know how bad I am with blogging on the go, so no promises…
Current obsession: Still chocolate. I’ve been craving the cocoa like nobody’s business, and the worst is when the craving hits at 9 AM because I just can’t say no…
Current wish: To have the power of teleportation. How awesome would it be to be able to blink and instantly be in some other place?!? No more waiting in airports; no more traffic jams; no more crazy expensive plane tickets. It would make the fact that all my blends are spread out across the globe so much more bearable.
Current need: Things to keep me occupied on the plane. I don’t know what it is, but nothing seems to hold my interest for long when I’m flying. Not reading, not gaming, not listening to music. Ugh. All I can say is that there’d better be a good in-flight movie (or two).
Current triumph: Not overpacking. I have a tendency to pack a lot of stuff, figuring that I would rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it, but no… I would rather not have it if I don’t need it. I would rather make-do with what I have and not cart around a bunch of extra stuff that I almost never end up using.
Current bane of my existence: Airports, long lay overs, and the thought of sitting on a bumpy plane for 6+ hours. I’m not afraid of flying, but 3 hours is pretty much my cutoff before I start going out of my mind from boredom. Also, Albertan weather… but that thankfully won’t be a problem in a couple of hours 😀
Current indulgence: This is going to sound a little ridiculous but… new luggage. I’ve been travelling with the same suitcase for the past 10+ years, and while there’s nothing exactly wrong with it, I originally bought it for a 5-week trip I took to Europe, so it’s a little big… and heavy. I was in the mall this weekend and just couldn’t say no to a smaller, lighter, and more stylish suitcase. In my defence, it was on sale 😉
Current procrastination: Erm… uhh… actually finishing packing aforementioned suitcase. I should probably get on that, seeing as I leave in a couple of hours. So typical.
Current blessing: I’m just kind of diggin’ life in general.
Current excitement: I may or may not have mentioned that I’m headed to Hawaii today? Yeah. Just a tad bit excited about that one…
Current mood: Scratch that… I’m freaking over the moon about that one 
Current link: Tripadvisor. Gotta make sure I check out all the best things to do in Kauai…
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And on that note, I should probably get going so that I can actually finish packing. I have a few posts planned for this week, but I’d really like to spend some time unplugged, so I won’t be checking in too, too often. I’ll most definitely see you guys on Thursday for Thinking Out Loud, and be sure to follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more regular updates.
If you could have any superpower, which one would you choose?
Give me your current:
1) … song.
2) … guilty pleasure.
3) … food.
4) … bane of existence.
5) … obsession.
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have an amazing trip!!
curent obsession: breakfast. Can’t get enough of it!
Omahhhhhhgoodness….Have so much fun in Hawaii! Greg and I miss it so much we talk about it like, once a week at least. Haha! And my current food is gluten free banana bread that I improv’d last night and it turned out amazing! It has cinnamon chips and dark choc chunks. 😀 And those nail colors are so purtttyyyy~! Take care and soak up the amazing weather! It’s the best there–moist yet cool+warm all simultaneously. 😀
Current song would have to be Team by Lorde.
Current guilty pleasure…… crashing in front of my couch not doing anything after a long day heh, already looking forward to it =D
Current food: pizza / quesadillas. melted cheese man.
Current bane of existence: school. lol.
Current obsession: working out shoulders.
I’d pick teleportation too. It would save me thousands of $ and I’m not a huge fan of 14-17-hour flights either.
Give me your current:
1) … song. -> Within temptation – End Of The World
2) … guilty pleasure. -> Lindor chocolates. Got a box for VD and have treated myself every single day since it arrived.
3) … food. -> dried apricots
4) … bane of existence. -> genotyping
5) … obsession. -> strange but none at the moment
Have fun under the palms!
17 hour flights? Ugh I couldn’t even imagine. That’s actually what’s been keeping me from going to Australia and New Zealand… the flights are just insane.
Kauai is a pretty spectacular place. Hope you have an absolute blast!!
Enjoy Every. Single. Second.
Can’t wait to see pictures!
Have fun in Hawaii!!! Bring some sun back to the mainland with you! I love packing, although I always over do it, but I am the worst at unpacking. I will leave a suitcase full of clothes on my floor until I wear all of the clothes out of it lol.
I’m also loving Happy right now. Hope you’re having a blast in Hawaii!
Enjoy Hawaii! I am so like that as well when it comes to flying…can’t read for more than a bit, can’t sleep, bored with the tv and music, etc.
Current song…Play It Again by Luke Bryan
Guilty pleasure AND food…birthday cake, can’t stop eating the cake from my son’s birthday on the weekend
Bane of my existence…the weather in SK, even worse than AB
Obsession…new yoga class. Wish I could get this into the rest of the workouts I should be doing
Wish I was getting on that plane to Hawaii with you! I’d do anything for a tropical vacation during this rude, never-ending winter. I’m just like you- no book, music, etc. can keep me occupied on a plane, so I need movies, always. I love those flights where you get your own screen. When I went to Australia, I watched 8 movies. True story.
song: City of Dreams by dirty south and alesso
guilty pleasure: Scandal
food: brussels sprouts, at LEAST 3 times a week!
bane of existance: winter. shocker, I know 😉
obsession: planning getaways!
Spoons, if you didn’t live in a different Country I would have suggested we start our own little book club. Hear me out. We would share books through the postage (maybe sneak some foodie snacks in there too) and talk about the latest and greatest reads. One condition. No page bending! 😉 I’ve been looking for a good read that isn’t a part of a earth shattering triology. At least not until I graduate this summer when I have more time to read for fun.
BTW, did you ever go watch The Book Theif?!
1)song: Flawless by Beyonce
2) Guilty pleasure: Rich Kids and Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of Atlanta. I digress, I know.
3) Food: Brussels. Lot’s and lotsa roasted (burnt) brussels.
4) Bane of existence: NARS blush that I just hit pan on and don’t want to dish out another $32 for a new one. Hitting pan is the worst yet most satisfying feeling, ever.
5) Obsession: Cawfee.
Red Rising is part of a trilogy, buuuuuut it’s the first book and it JUST came out, so you probably have a good amount of time before the next one hits the shelves. And nay on The Book Thief — I keep forgetting 🙁
i can keep you entertained for hours on the plane. Take me!!!
Have SO MUCH FUN on your Hawaiian getaway, jerk face! You are going to love Kauai so much. That chocolate – why haven’t I tried that yet. I legit just wrote it on my grocery list. Hahahaha. Canmore better have it or else….
Oh my goodness! Hawaii?! I’ve been out of the loop for far too long. Have the most amazing time, friend. Hopefully by the time you get back I’ll have forgiven you for not taking me ;).
Safe travels!!
I hope you have an amazing trip girl! You’re going with J, yes? You must be so excited to see him too! 🙂
Amen to wishing that teleportation could be real. I hate flying! Turbulence scares the heck outta me, especially after watching LOST.
Current song: I am obsessed with “Hey Brother” by Avicii! I can’t help but sing along everytime it comes on the radio.
Current guilty pleasure: Spending way too much time on Reddit. How did I not know about that site before??
Current food: pancakes for pancake Tuesday!
Current bane of my existence: My 9+ hour days at the hospital for my current rotation.
Current obsession: Oh She Glows’ cookbook – so amazing!
Yep! Here with J (minus the Zee 😉 ). And is it wrong that I’m kind of sad that I missed out on pancake Tuesday? Gonna have to make up for it next week…
Please don’t check in while you’re in Hawaii! ENJOY PARADISE 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 (Though we will miss you!)
Hey I talked about superpowers on my blog today…or I guess that was yesterday now, which means you ARE in Hawaii. I’m so jealous you’re out of the cold and snow, and I’m super thrilled you’re getting yo see J. You deserve it so have a great vacation.
I’m still reading A Feast for Crows…yes still, especially since I think I started it in December. Talk about abysmal. I have every intention of finishing it this month though. I’m trying to devote a little more time to book reading each week so cross those fingers for me…that is when you aren’t stretching them out in sunpatches while lounging on a beach or hiking up a volcano. You’re going to have so much fun!! Enjoy it!
I hope you are having an amazing time!! Nick seriously loved WOW too but he now loves Dota…maybe you should try it? I don’t get it but him and his friends spend hours.
Well done on the not over packing front!! I struggle with that. I love all those Essie nail colours 🙂
I’d love to fly.
Song: Daft Punk – Get Lucky (with your mate Pharrell)
Guilty pleasure: sleeping in
Food: cookie dough cereal
Bane of existence: having to do things one handed
Obsession: Pinterest – pin all the things!
Ummm…. Do you think I’ll fit in your bag!!! Please don’t let me alone in this Berta weather 🙁
Hope you have so much fun girl!! Can’t wait to see pics
Oh girl I don’t even wanna tell you how gorgeous it is over here. I completely forgot what it feels like to actually feel warm and be able to enjoy being outside. At least summer is coming soon!
Have fun in Hawaii! I feel ya on long trips…we drove to Phoenix for the weekend (6 hour drive), and it was fun the first 2 hours., haha. Why did road trips seem so fun as a child?!
Soooooo. freaking. jealous!! AHH I wanna go back to Hawaii!! I hope you’re having a blast my friend, you deserve it!
Have so much fun with the boy, missy! I know we share a deep adoration for Hawaii, so soak it up for me. 🙂
Gahh have a blast, girl! Eat some pineapple and delicious conch salad when you’re there 🙂
My current…
1) … song: Shake My Hand by The Jakes
2) … guilty pleasure: dancing to “Happy” 🙂
3) … food: quinoa + rice blend
4) … bane of existence: a bio test on Thursday
5) … obsession: figs and Greek yogurt per usual
Have fun, Amanda!!!
Currently, still loving chocolate and loving reading novels!!!
I bet you’re soaking up all of the sun in Hawaii! 😀
I love re-reading books, because I uncover new details and new “ahhh!” moments.
I have been lagging on painting my nails, but I think purple is in order.
I don’t see my sweet tooth going away any time soon. Oh well. 😀
Have fun on your trip!
I think that’s part of what I love about re-reading books — picking up on foreshadowing and details that I missed the first time around… and I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one 😀
Wow that is seriously so lovely. I’m glad you are having a great time and soak up every second of it. I’m really jealous because it’s too cold for me. I need to just live in the warmth seriously.
I just bought a rose gold polish from essie that I’m loving right now. Two emoji thumbs up.
I don’t know why your so excited, I mean it’s just Hawaii. Kidding, kidding!!! I’m so excited for you! Please promise to take lots of pictures so we can all pretend like we were there too :). I always try to sleep when I’m flying. I get so antsy on flights and typically a good nap is the best way to help time time fly by.
I LOVE the Jam Happy by pharell! 1-reminds me of despicable me 2 and I love animations and 2- It automatically makes me feel happy! 😀 ironic no?!
You probably don’t remember this because I’m sure you have TONS of blogging friends, but I used to have a blog a few years ago (which I was much better at keeping up with back then!) and we would frequently comment back and forth to each other. 🙂 I loved your blog back then, and I’m so glad to be following you again with my new blog! Have an amazing time in Hawaii. I’m super jeal. One thing I gotta say…I don’t know how you can read a book twice like that! You already know what’s going to happen! Doesn’t that take the fun out of it? My current read is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I feel like I could always use more spirituality in my life. As for novels, I recently finished The Night Film. It was pretty amazing.
Awwr hey girl! It’s always great to find people from back in the day <3 And I think I read books more so for the writing style than I do to really see what happens... That and I always pick up on a few details I missed the first time around.
I’m so excited for you!!!! Have an amazing time!!! I just painted my nails with Essie moments ago 😉
I think we went a solid
Safe travels! Hope you enjoy every moment of your trip!
teleportation – yes!!! So I could be there with you now!! Or you could join me on your way back here….
CUrrent obsession: Chocolate. It’s ridiculous – I could eat it form am to pm. Thank God the supermarkets stocked up on a ton of different Easter eggs…
Have a wonderful trip love!! Enjoy!
That would seriously be the best thing ever. Apple needs to get on that so I can hop over for some afternoon tea and chocolate <3
I think I would have the super power to not sleep so I could get stuff done! Or more hours in a day… is that a thing?? Have fun in Hawaii, SO SO SO jealous!
Have a great time in Hawaii Amanda! I can’t wait to read all about it!
You are going to have so much fun and I’m just slightly jealous! 😉 How long total is that flight for you? I bet that’s a long one. I absolutely hate flying, so if I’m able to sleep, I do that. Music or a movie does help a little.
I’ll be flying to Vancouver first (1.5 hours), and then to Hawaii from there (6.5 hours). I’m really hoping I’ll be able to sleep considering I don’t get there until like 1 or 2 AM my time 😯
My friend and I were just talking the other day how we want to go to Hawaii! I can’t wait to see your blog posts about it with all the beautiful pictures and great food!
1) … song: Bottoms Up by Brantley Gilbert
2) … guilty pleasure: Downton Abbey
3) … food: Samoa Girl Scout Cookies
4) … bane of existence: School. Greek Sing. Student Teaching Application due this week.
5) … obsession: My friends. The love I have for them and joy I find spending time with them has me obsessed haha
I got an advance copy of Red Rising a while back … I have no idea why, but it just didn’t grab me. Maybe I’m too superficial in my reading now, I like something quick and easy and entertaining. I was just struggling with Red Rising so I put it down for a while, I’m not sure if I’ll get back to it (maybe after your recommendation I’ll give it a try again). I say upfront the writing is good, it’s just not “easy” and quick …
omg, i’m going to kuaui in less than two weeks!! please please please send me your recommendations, i would so appreciate it 🙂
*kauai
I definitely will! For now I plan on checking out the Kalalau trail and kayaking the Wailua river. There’s also a cruise that goes around the Na Pali coast that I want to take. I’m not sure how quickly I’ll be able to get a recap up after I get back, so feel free to e-mail me before you leave and I’ll let you know!
Thank you! Have a blast 🙂
Have a great and safe flight to Hawaii! I’m happy you get to spend some time with J!
I just said to someone (Blend) the other day I wish teleportation was invented some time soon. I mean, no cars = no pollution… We really need to get on it! ;o)
Current guilty pleasure:
All limited edition food items. I’m such a freakin’ sucker.