200th post!

So this marks my 200th post, and I'm celebrating by announcing some awards that have piled up patiently on my computer. Before I begin, I would just like to thank everyone who was so supportive and encouraging when I announced my move back to Canada. It was such a difficult decision to return here temporarily for school, and for the longest time I refrained from mentioning it on my blog because, deep down, I didn't want it to be true. But complications with student visas, international loans, etc. brought about unexpected plans. I'm determined to make the most of my time here in Canada, and have chosen to look at the many positives in my life. Anyway, a big thank you to all of you who e-mailed and commented. Knowing that you all will stick with me even though I'm technically not living a "Life Abroad" at the moment means a great deal to me.

The first award was given to me months ago by the lovely Aubrey from Made You Blush. Her blog is full of fashion, family, and great Monday Muse posts!

She gave the award to two of us who inspire her to spread her wings, and I'd like to do the same. I'm passing this award onto:

Adele from Poptart
Bluefish from Destination Danmark
Vivian from Lost in Translation

The second award is from Nicole at my teacups in peony. If you haven't yet checked out her Love Story project, I highly suggest it. It's one of my favourite blog series and is always an interesting read!

I'd like to pass this award onto:

Kelly at Roed Book
Nicole at La Mia Vita
Iva at Iva Messy
Em and GC at Ciao Down

And finally, a great award from Margarita at Ramblings of a Fab Brunette!

For this award, the rules are to use ONLY one word to fill out the following list. Then copy and paste it into your blog and complete!

1. Where is your cell phone? Amsterdam

2. Your hair? bun

3. Your mother? creative

4. Your father? successful

5. Your favorite food? fruit

6. Your dream last night? confusing

7. Your favorite drink? coffee

8. Your dream/goal? travel

9. What room are you in? bedroom

10. Your hobby? photography

11. Your fear? disappointment

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? established

13. Where were you last night? home

14. Something that you aren’t? push-over

15. Muffins? carrot

16. Wish list item? vacation

17. Where did you grow up? Kentucky

18. Last thing you did? typed

19. What are you wearing? t-shirt

20. Your TV? Big Brother 11

21. Your pets? none

22. Friends? loyal

23. Your life? changing

24. Your mood? homesick

25. Missing someone? Gabriel

26. Vehicle? Nissan Maxima

27. Something you’re not wearing? contacts

28. Your favorite store? Hugo Boss

29. Your favorite color? yellow

30. When was the last time you laughed? gym

31. Last time you cried? yesterday

32. Your best friend? Gabriel

33. One place that I go to over and over? university

34. One person who emails me regularly? ex-roommates

35. Favorite place to eat? home

Ok, that was harder than I anticipated! I'd like to pass this award onto the following:

Tracy from Then I got to Thinking
Aubrey from Made You Blush
Amy from Defining Amy
The High-Heeled Wife