DWTS: Top 3 Halloween Dances of 2014

Hello lovelies!

In the spirit of Halloween, I thought that I would share some of my favourite DWTS performances from their Halloween special this year! They were all amazing, but these were my top 3 favourite performances of the night!

1) Derek and Bethany: Paso Doble

2) Team Itsybitsy's group dance: Free Style

3) Lea and Artem: Argentine Tango

Let me know which performances were your favourite, and if you haven't had a chance to watch this season of DWTS, you are missing out! 

Happy Halloween!

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A big BOOO to You!

Hello lovelies!

Today is Halloween!!!

I am super excited and I love getting into the Halloween Spirit with my family and friends. I have to admit that I probably eat way more candy than I should but it's Halloween! (I think we can all make the exception today! :p) I love dressing up and although I am not really into all the guts and gore of Halloween, I still have an amazing time!

I decided to go as Minnie Mouse this year and I am in love with my costume! Also, I go to an Arts school so everyone goes full out on costumes, and it is so nice to see everyone participating Halloween spirit!

Minnie Mouse 2014

My friend Tessa and I
(P.S. You should really check out her blog: http://www.tessa-tura.blogspot.ca/)

Which Minnie Mouse is cuter? ;) 

Stay tuned for more pics! I will be updating this post throughout the day! 

Have a very scary Halloween! 

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Pumpkin Carving With the Family!

Hello lovelies! 

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while! But I do have a fun blog post for you today, considering Halloween is just around the corner!

Last week my cousins and I got together to carve pumpkins. This has been a family tradition for about 16 years now, and it is a time when we eat food, play music, and get into the Halloween spirit. I love carving pumpkins (even though I'm not that good), and I thought that I would share with you the pumpkins we carved!

My pumpkin is the one in the upper left corner. I did a ghost and wrote "Boo" under it! I am going to let you know now, that I did use a template! We also did a social media pumpkin (top right), and bat pumpkin (upper left), and a scary tree pumpkin (bottom right).

Don't forget to be creative! I mean it is Halloween after all!

P.S., I am being Minnie Mouse for Halloween, and I am thinking of doing a makeup tutorial on my Minnie Mouse makeup, and costume.

Hope you carve some awesome pumpkins and Halloween costumes!

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Words to Live By

Hello lovelies!

Here is another one of my favourite quotes!

" Droit devant soi, on ne peut pas aller bien loin"
          - Antione de Saint-Exupéry

http://www.secretsofwellbeing.com/tag/fulfilment/

I recently discovered this quote from the book "Le Petit Prince", and I can't express how much I agree with it. In English it means: if we only choose the path that is right in front of us in life, we will not get very far. It is so important to leave doors open and don't rule out any options in life. I know that this is applicable to my life at the moment because I am deciding which university or college I want to attend. I want to make sure to keep my options open and look at all my paths. This quote is applicable to everyone, and it makes you reflect on what you want to do with your life. Take advantage of new opportunities and don't be afraid to try different paths! You never know what it could lead to! 

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My Big Fat Greek Thanksgiving!

Hello lovelies!

I love Thanksgiving! All the food, family, and friends is what makes this one of my favourite holidays! I celebrated this year with my entire family. This includes, my aunts, my uncles, my grandparents, my cousins, my parents, and my sister. There are too many of us to even count! I am so thankful for my big fat Greek family, and I am so lucky to have them in my life! Anyone who's Greek will understand me when I say that we had an insane amount of food! I guess Greeks go big or go home!

Here are some pictures from My Big Fat Greek Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

The Family! 

The cousins! 

Charlie's Angels

Nona and her girls

Just some of the amazing food we had. YUM!!

Nona and her girls

Nona and her grandchildren! 

OOTD: Navy and Light Denim

Hello lovelies!

I have another OOTD for you! Today went to the see the Gatineaus, and got some really nice pictures while I was there! Today's outfit is how to style Navy and light denim. It is pretty simple but very versatile as well. I decided to go with a cute pair of light denim jeans from the "Gap", and a Navy chiffon top from Zara. I love wearing loose fitting tops with skinny jeans, because I feel like they balance out each other. For shoes, I went with some nude Steve Madden flats because I felt that they didnt take away from the outfit! For jewelry, I went with my Pandora bracelet, and a cute little necklace with a small mint pendant. I felt that subtle jewelry was the way to go for this look!

Navy and light denim has to be one of my favourite pairings! 

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Family Trip to the Gatineaus

 Hello lovelies!

Today my family and I took a lovely trip to the Gatineaus! Gatineau Park is one of my favourite places to visit around this time of year, and there are so many beautiful lookouts. Autumn is by far my favourite season, and seeing all the leaves changing colours is my favourite part. I thought that I would share some photos from today. Hope you enjoy!

Pink Lake

My sister and I <3

Family Photo

Selfie taking

Sisters <3

OOTD

It was really cold today!

I have the cutest parents <3

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Easy Early Morning Hairstyles

Hey Lovelies!

I have had so many requests on how I do my hair for school. I usually don't have have a lot of time in the morning, so I decided to make this short video to show you my top five early morning hairstyles! These styles will work on many different hair types, and they can all be achieved within minutes!Just a quick disclaimer: I am not a professional and this is my first Youtube video I've ever made! (Please ignore the bad thumbnail, and I apologize for the bad quality!) I hope to improve on my videos in the future, but for right now, I hope you enjoy it!

Please let me know if you try any of these hairstyles!

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Good Eats in Ottawa

Hello lovelies!


I love food! Food is what brings people together and makes for a great night out! I love trying new restaurants to see different styles of cuisine, and to see which restaurants are worth going to again. Here are my top five restaurant choices in Ottawa!

1) Mongolian Village

The Mongolian Village has to be one of my all time favourite places to go with friends and family. This restaurant is unique in that it is almost like a buffet, but only for noodle dishes. You start by picking the type of noodle you want, and then you pick all your toppings, (i.e. broccoli, chicken, shrimp, etc.). Then you give your bowl of noodles and toppings to the cook and he or she cooks your dish! The flavours are always amazing, and the number one reason why I like this restaurant so much is that there is something for everyone. Even if you are picky eater, or a vegetarian for example, you will always be able to eat at the Mongolian Village! 

http://www.mongolianvillage.ca/

http://www.mongolianvillage.ca/

 2) Canal Ritz

The Canal Ritz is an amazing restaurant for all year round! It has an outdoor seating area right on the Canal which is perfect for the warmer months, and it has a cozy inside seating area which is perfect for those chilly winter days. It has modern Italian cuisine that is sure to knock your socks off! It sits right along side the Ottawa canal, and is the perfect restaurant for any kind of occasion. Personally, my favourite dish is the "Fettuccine Alfredo". It is so creamy and decadent, and is perfect for a cold Autumn or Winter night!

http://www.canalritz.com/gallery.htm

3) MLT DWN

MLT DWN (Melt Down) is a fairly new restaurant. It is located on 50 Rideau street in the Rideau Center, and offers a unique take on your classic grilled cheese! There are over 12 menu options for the grilled cheeses, including the Mac n' cheese grilled cheese, and the toasted smores sandwich dipped in a Crème Brulée French Toast Batter. If you are in the mood for something unique, definitely try MLT DWN. You won't regret it!

http://mltdwn.com/menu/

4) KS on the Keys

KS on the Keys is a restaurant with tons of variety! There is everything from Asian cuisine to Italian cuisine. It is a great family restaurant that also offers a private room if you want to have a large party of guests! KS on the Keys is known for their pizza, and let me tell you, it is to die for! Great food = a great time! It is located in South-keys and is a hot spot for family dinners, large groups, dates, or parties! 

http://www.ksrestaurant.ca/PhotoGal.html

5) EVOO Greek Kitchen 

Although I haven't had a chance to visit EVOO, I have heard amazing things about their authentic Greek cuisine. I am Greek, so I am always for good Greek Restaurants, and I know good Greek food when I see it! I have family friends who have visited EVOO and said it was amazing, and reminded them of traditional food their used to. I hope I have chance to experience this delicious Greek cuisine! I would Highly suggest you go and check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!  

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/

Hope you enjoy these restaurants as much as I do! 

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Words to Live By

Hello lovelies!

I thought that this would be a neat little segment to have! I love quotes, and I find they can make my day or even inspire me to be the best "me" I can possibly be. 

"Everyday is a new beginning. Take a breath and start again."

         - anonymous

http://www.vocus.com/invocus/pitch-an-event/sit-back-and-relax-in-august/

This is one of my favourite quotes because it is so true. I feel that many people, including myself get stressed over too many things that are going to happen in the future. This quote shows us how we should take life day by day and focus only about the present. Everyday is a new day and you can start each new day with a positive mindset. Don't dwell on the past and focus on the present. Each new day will bring it's obstacles and stresses, but don't forget that with each new day, you can start again.

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