Happy Monday Tuesday, friendly faces!
I meant to get this recap up for you guys yesterday, but then I started studying and before I knew it, a handful of hours had gone by and my brain felt like mush so I played video games instead 😆 I also had a nasty bump on my head from where the ceiling attacked me, but I’ll get to that in a second.
So like I mentioned on Thursday, I spent the weekend up here…
… visiting this girl right here…
It was Sam’s birthday on Friday, so I made the drive out to Canmore to see her. I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that she’s a mere 4-hour drive away from me as opposed to a 4-hour flight, but I foresee many mountain adventures in our near future… especially once snowboarding season starts up. Speaking of which, it snowed here on Sunday and I got all sorts of excited. I know, I know… try not to hate me. But I get excited about perfect snowboarding weather just like runners get excited about perfect running weather. The only difference is that mine just happens to be a little less popular with the majority of the population. But I digress.
So I got to Canmore in the early afternoon, and after tackling Sam in a big hug, I had the pleasure of meeting being assaulted by this guy right here…
Atticus the Pug. And don’t let his calm and cool demeanour fool you — the little [big] guy is a whirlwind of in-your-face wiggles and snorts… at least he is for the 2 hours a day when he’s not being a lazy bum…
Love. So Sam and I spent the afternoon catching up while waiting for Jo to finish being a responsible adult and get home from work. Eventually she did, and our awkward little family of 4 was complete…
We spent some time chatting, eating, and beautifying before heading out to Banff for a crazy night on the town…
Kidding. Anyone who tells you that Banff nightlife is wild is lying. It’s better during the season, but in this in-betweeny time, it’s basically dead. I think the most happening place was some bar with a retro band made up of 3 older men in bad suits. But we made our own fun and still managed to have a great night… especially because it ended with cupcakes that I brought out from an awesome nut-free (!!!!!) bakery in Edmonton called Fuss Cupcakes…
Unfortunately, they ended the night in pretty bad shape…
… but I guess that’ what happens when you go with one of everything on the weekly menu and everyone wants to sample each flavour (Bliss is amazing, by the way).
So that was Friday, but Saturday started bright and early when I got in a fight with the ceiling… I had the pleasure of sleeping in the top bunk (it was just like camp as a kid!!!), and I guess I forgot to remember that meant the ceiling was a lot closer than normal, so I tried to head-butt it when I sat up and it didn’t end too well for me — I do believe some vulgar words escaped my mouth, and I still have a tender bump on my head.
Fortunately, the rest of the day played out much better, with the highlight being a hike to Troll Falls in Kananaskis…
Unfortunately, I had to cut my visit a day short because of a work-related issue, but I didn’t mind too much since I know it was only the first of many visits to come 😀
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Looks like you had fun in the mountains, loved the pictures! 🙂
Showed them to my wife, who was more interested in Atticus the pug……and now wants one!! Thanks! 😉
Well if it makes you feel any better, they -are- super cute dogs 😀
Looks like you had such a fun time!
I wish I could meet so many bloggers! But being in the UK a means I miss out on so much, blend etc. Maybe one day!
I definitely know how you feel to some extent! I didn’t know any bloggers in my neck of the woods for a really long time, and it was a couple of years before I Felt comfortable to go to any meet ups. Are there not many UK bloggers you could meet?
I have looked into it and everything seems to be in London – and simply ‘blogger’ related rather than the HLB sector! (ha love that we are a ‘sector’) – but will keep hunting for any Scottish HLB out there!
That hike looks beautiful! All of your mountainy pictures make me really want to make my way up to Canada! Hope you had fun.
Sorry to hear about your head. That sounds like something I would do! I’m such a clutz. I’ve fallen down the stairs in my house so many times. The good news is it sounds like you had a great time.
Bahaha! Whenever I get a cupcake selection, that is totally the aftermath I end up with.
Ugh sorry to hear you bumped your head. I completely understand and have had similar issues myself. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous though!
I hear you about Banff nightlife! I live in sylvan lake which has a reputation for being a party town but the truth is that there is nothing to do here in the evenings! It is even worse in the winter when tourist season is over. Looks like you had a great weekend!
How fun! I love when my Blends are only a short(-ish) drive away. Seeing them more really is the greatest thing! 🙂
Your weekend looks like it was so fun! All those cupcakes looked awesome (well, in the “before” picture anyway).
Beautiful pictures! Isn’t hiking the best? 🙂
hahahaha the guys in suits!! We should have stayed to listen to more than one song…or gotten a picture with them. Even if the town was dead, I still had a great time (I think…memory isn’t 100% clear).
And I can’t decide if I hate the bunk beds or love them. I mean, it is cozy…but reminiscent of of a university dorm room.
COME BACK FOR MORE ADVENTURES!
I WILL!!! 😛
Welllll… I started blogging basically because of Angela. Then I met Davida, Erin and Sam and loveeee all of them. Hope to add you and Jo to the list soon!!
I was hoping to see you when I went to TO and then you had to moooooooove 😥
Love the scenic pics, and that little pug is so adorable!
What a glorious weekend! So glad you gals could have a fun girls’ weekend together. That’s so great you all are a shorter drive away from one another now! Have a great week Girl!
And now I am all sorts of curious as to what you are studying for! I know you finished your IIN quite a while back…hmmmm. 😉
Also, a little unrelated, but I was just wondering if you are planning on doing a post about your updated exercise/workout situation? You’ve mentioned a few times that you started back up and I would love to know how the whole break/restarting thing played out. 🙂
I’m studying to become a holistic nutritionist through CSNN 😀 Aaaand I suppose I could do a post talking about my exercise routine, although it’s so random and all over the place that it would kind of be hard to put it into words 😆
Sorry if this is a dumb question – what’s the difference between IIN and CSNN?
Not a dumb question at all! IIN gave me a health coaching certification and was a lot more focused on coaching techniques and business building. CSNN will make me a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and has a much higher focus on biology and actual nutrition.
Oh dear…that pug. His tongue! I can’t handle the cute 😀
I’ve met a bunch of bloggers over time, although the vast majority of bloggers I’ve met don’t blog anymore. Haha. But they did blog at the time, and it’s always nice to connect in person!
First of all, I love the title of this post! So funny and clever! Second, Atticus. LOVE.
Third, Banff is freaking gorgeous. Fourth, I always thought Jo was taller. She looks so little! And fifth, I much rather eat cupcakes and hang out with bloggers than go clubbing/bar hopping. Looks like it was a perfect trip!
SO fun!! I’ve met gabriella from Une Vie Saine when she had it… but other than that no!
I’ve met Sam in person!! She’s wonderful. And Erin and Davs … you’re on the list soon hopefully 🙂
Hope your head feels okay soon! That’s no fun. I always manage to hit my head on the car door frame if that makes you feel any better.
You’re on my list too! I’ll be out east in less than 2 weeks and I’m kind of hoping (read: expecting) you’ll be there 😛
I first need to start off by saying that Atticus is the best dog name I’ve heard in a while hahah! Love it. Secondly, THOSE CUPCAKES. What a shame that they ended up in a squished (albeit delicious) mess 😉 . I would do the same though since I would need to taste test every flavor for… uh… quality assurance. Right. 😉 .
Glad you had such an amazing trip!
So much beauty! And I’m not just talking about the mountains 😉 It looks like you had an awesome time, you’re so lucky that you live fairly close to such incredible nature!
I’m all about sampling all.the.cupcakes too, so no shame!
That waterfall is so pretty!!! I haven’t been to Canada since high school and now I’m thinking that I really need to go back ASAP!!!
What a fun weekend! Those cupcakes look delish!! Sampling them all is definitely the way to go! Never met any bloggers in person, but would like to at some point!
I would love to join you in your next mountain adventure! Although, if it includes snowboarding I may be out because I am the WORST at snowboarding. I am however an excellent hot tubber!
You definitely need to come out some time! Neither Sam nor Jo know how to snowboard either, so you wouldn’t be alone on that one 🙂
OMG ATTICUS!!!
OMG THOSE CUPCAKES!!!
OMG YOUR FACE!!! I LOVE SEEING YOUR FACE!!!
So happy you had a great weekend, Amanda! Looks like such a beautiful place. I’m sorry about the bump on your head though. Hope it’s better today!!
What a stunning place!! That is going on my bucket list, I would love to go there! I had the chance of meeting a few of bloggers at the Cosmo blog awards & it was such a nice experience! Even bloggers I’d never read before felt like people I’d known, such a lovely community & bunch of people!
Yasmeen xx
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So much fun!
You need to come to NY for my birthday- June 5. Book your flight.
But that would mean heading east, and that just feels weird 😛 Meet you in the middle? Wait no. That would be like South Dakota or something…
Man those views are gorgeous! That is nice hike there! I HOPE I can meet some blogger friends some day! I feel like some of them could be great friends haha.
Happy Birthday Sam!!! How fun! NOw… come down here! 😉
Ouch – head butting a ceiling first thing in the morning is never a good idea!
So glad you gals got to spend the weekend together – yall look so happy! Btw – those are some gorgeous views! And also btw, if I had been there with y’all every little morsel of those cupcakes would have disappeared! 🙂
The name of the post is adorable! Looks like you guys had an awesome time. I’m always amazed by how beautiful Canada is, I need to make another trip out west soon. Ontario’s views just don’t compare!
Gorgeous photos and I’m glad to see you 3 had a good time 🙂 I have met Cassie and Angela (I think you knew that?) and Becky from ONW!
My birthday is TODAY!! Woo hoo! I think I may have to do some cupcake sampling as well!!
Eeee! Happy Birthday, Bridget! Hope you have an awesome one 😀
Ps. Next time, maybe you should sleep on the couch? Or rent your own unit? HAAHA
Aw, I love our nicknames. At first I thought this was going to be some weird salad/dessert recipe. Hahahaha.
Also. I just sat here for like 45 minutes thinking, “WHAT GUYS IN SUITS?” I’m so excited for more adventures! I know you hate that word, but deal with it.
Cupcake sampling is the way to go!! That’s exactly what I do- buy an array and have a bite of each (or two or entire cupcakes once you find your favorite 🙂 ) And aww you guys- your family of 4 is adorable!! Looks like such a fun visit, a great birthday for Sam and seriously those mountains make me swoon every time you post them. Enjoy your tuesday girlie 🙂
My birthday was this past weekend 🙂 I met Lisa (Running out of Wine) when we did our RRCA coaching cert course together and we’re also both running Philly coincidentally this year. I’d love to meet more bloggers since it’s strange to feel like I know some of them pretty well yet haven’t met them!
Looks like a beautiful, relaxing, and fun girl weekend!
Awwr! Well happy [belated] birthday, Michele!
Lovely photos! Sorry about your head. Feel better soon! Looks like you had a fun time and those cupcakes are adorable. 🙂
Hi Amanda! I love the name Atticus! Like in To Kill A Mockingbird?!? I think. Best name ever for a dog. Other that Tiberias, my other favorite name. We have Dashshunds so I’m into the small breed thing and am excited about Hallow-weiner coming up and dresses them up and all that.
I really liked how you posted several photo’s of yourself in this post with your friends….cute pics. Looks like fun. I like seeing what the “blogger” behind the scenes really looks like. Some people have no photos at all! And those cupcakes….nuff said. Stunning visual appeal.
Yup! Just like Atti from To Kill A Mockingbird 😀 And I totally agree with you about seeing pictures of bloggers — I should actually probably get better at posting pictures of myself more regularly 😯