sometimes girls gossip: new or known..

last week i got a lovely comment from an amazing young blogger. she said she nominated me for the liebster award which is an award given out to bloggers with less than 200 followers. ive never heard of the award before but as im honoured to be nominated by michelle over at step by step i will gladly follow the rules.
so here are eleven facts about me:
1. i was in school for 20 years of my life, which is more than many. i took the usual junior kindergarten to grade 12 then i took four years of university to get my honours bachelor degree. on top of that i did a year of research in paediatric exercise, in which i had to write a thesis paper and following that i did i post grad college degree in human resource management. come september, it will be the first time in a long time that i will not be starting a new school year.
2. my dad had picked the name of a future dog years before i got my dog. i used the name he chose (even though guinness is my dog) because im almost positive my dad will never buy a dog for himself.
3. i lived away from home for four years during my undergrad and when i started my thesis course i moved back home.. its a hard transition.
4. i love big cities - at this age/point in my life i am still dying to live in toronto for a year or two just to experience living in the big city. a big city in which the subway system is the main form of travel and it seems like there is never nothing to do. i do not however have hopes of ever raising a family there.. i'd just love to live there while i am still young.
5. i appreciate the seasons we have in canada but i really do think winter is too cold, spring is too rainy and summer is too hot. my love is for the fall with its beautiful colours and perfectly tempered weather.
6. my favourite breakfast is homemade pancakes (made with anything from chocolate chips to oats, bananas to cinnamon).
7. i pretty much have a job that is a dream come true right now. the only thing that i hate is that it is only contract!
8. im starting to develop an obsession with winter jackets. i've bought one the past two years and i find myself already checking out the north face website frequently to see if the winter jackets are in stock.
9. i would much rather stay in with a good book or a movie any day than go out to a bar or party. i promise you i do mean any day.. even newyears eve! its not that i dont love people, id actually probably prefer having people with me on new years - its that i prefer the environment of being inside.
10. i always prefer whole wheat or whole grain to white bread (or pasta) with the exception of pizza crust. pizza just tastes better made with white dough.
11. i'd love to own a polaroid camera.. one day i will!

now to answer the questions michelle set for me :)

1. How many siblings do you have and where do you fall in the lineup? I have two sisters and I am the oldest

2. What is your job/what is your career goal? my goal.. any job in which i can use my education and experience. i'm working in a hospital right now and i love that the job requires me to use my background knowledge from both of the areas of educational experience i have, human resources and kinesiology

3. What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night? stay in and watch movies with my sisters, my friends or my boyfriend.. wine may be involved.. or maybe coffee.

4. Do you have any secret talents? i can't think of any.

5. What is your favorite TV show? criminal minds

6. Who is your favorite band/artist? snow patrol is my favourite.

6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? i cant answer that question because i haven't been everywhere i want to see in the world.

7. What is your favorite event to watch in the Olympics this year? the summer olympics.. there are too many to choose from. i love watching the gymnastics and the diving most i think

8. What is the number one thing on your bucket list? i've never made a bucket list but something i really want to do is travel to scotland or ireland. Oh and also i want to visit new york city around christmas time.

9. Is there anything you are deathly afraid of? no

10. Do you play any instruments? nope

11. What is one book you would recommend? white oleander by janet fitch

next up.. i need to ask 11 questions

1. what do you love most about the city you currently live in?

2. who inspired you to start a blog?

3. is there a recipe that you absolutely love to make and you make so often you are practically known for it?

4. what is your favourite movie?

5. why is the above mentioned movie your favourite?

6. do you have a favourite poet, artist or photographer?

7. do you get all four seasons where you live, if so, which is your favourite?

8. if you got to start from scratch and decorate your own bedroom.. where would most of your furniture/decorations/accessories come from?