This weekend started hard and ended up restful and fun, homey and active. I put on my Maid of Honour game face and hit a wedding show with friends, had burgers with my pseudo extended step family, and studied up like a thing possessed. I had my bob sheared off, sent out love letters, and cuddled with The Brothers Grimm (aka. the puppies). And the food! I’ve been slowly bidding farewell to foods I won’t be eating in my vegan experiment next month, so it was buttery pasta, pie, and cheese for me.
It was a weekend of shoring myself up in what I know to be true about myself, and of choosing to focus on the things that make me happy and grateful. It was learning that by letting go of the periphery and focusing in on the little life we’re making for ourselves here in the frozen prairie, I can be happy and thankful no matter what.
This weekend, with a new sense of calm I just decided to get on with my life and decide to be happy instead of being overwhelmed by all the challenges that surfaced. So Mister and I stayed inside, laughing too hard and testing out new beers, while an amazing warm spell kissed the city and melted the icicles off our little house.
This weekend was me being thankful for moments of clarity where I can see what really matters.
How was yours?
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OMGOSH Kyla! You look ever PRETTIER with the new pixie cut (if that’s even possible)! :) Also, that apple pie looks so tempting. Mmmm.
.-= sleepyjane´s last blog ..Bye bye weekend =-.
The hair looks super cute! And the pie looks delish. Sounds like a great weekend. Mine was really nice too. Did a day trip with a friend to a nearby city I’d never been to, finally got to use my camera again, and Sunday was spent mostly in bed sleeping and reading. I just posted about my weekend on my blog – with pictures! Would love for you to check it out.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..A day of losts and founds =-.
Love love LOVE the pixie cut!!! My weekend was spent preparing for my next semester, and messing about with my WP theme – nothing far too exciting!!
I wish I liked apple pie because I’m sure yours would be sex on a plate ;)
.-= Lizzie´s last blog ..You have 995 days left =-.
Cute hair – you look fantastic!
Sounds like a wonderful weekend. I have definitely learned that happiness is sort of a choice – especially at times in my life when I am stressed/busy/etc. I have been trying to focus more on what makes me happy. :)
Hope your week is off to a great start!1
.-= Lisa from Lisa’s Yarns´s last blog ..Weekend Recap =-.
Your weekend looks amazing. Every bit of it. I know you’ve heard it a million times, but it never hurts to hear it again…you’re gorgeous! I love the new do!
Oh you look really beautiful Kyla – Bravo. Very very rockstar!
J. went away this weekend and I spent it raptures of ridiculousness with girlfriends, dancing and being very generally irresponsible. It was perfect!
.-= andrea´s last blog ..bon weekend =-.
You know how much I already love this hair!! The weekend was… challenging. And my arse looks big in that dress shot lol
.-= Emily Jane´s last blog ..Playing to your Strengths vs. Proving Yourself =-.
LOVE the new cut!
.-= Ben´s last blog ..Just a Moment =-.
I adore your new hair! Gorgeous.
I had thoughts of hitting the wedding show, but decided it might just make me jealous and bitter about my own lack of finger bling. ;)
.-= Vanessa (Last Night’s Leftovers)´s last blog ..It’s Good To Give(away) =-.
You are so gorgeous! I loved your old haircut, and have my own hair angst from a super awful short cut two years ago – so when you talked about cutting it, I couldn’t understand why you would fix what wasn’t broke. :) But your new haircut is just PERFECT!
Also – good for you on letting go and enjoying the weekend! I have such a hard time letting go of stress (especially in the winter) to take time for fun. But, it’s really important to.
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Did I forget to mention we live in the Arctic? =-.
You pull of that pixie haircut SO WELL!
My weekend was good, I spent some time with an old friend and had a fairly productive day yesterday!
Oooh, the new haircut is adorable!
I spent a lot of time knitting/crocheting this weekend; crafting a hat (with pom-pom) as per B’s request and making many colourful granny squares. It’s so relaxing!
.-= Elle Bee´s last blog ..Combating the winter blahs =-.
love the new haircut!
also…love the “letting go of the periphery”. so true.
.-= Libby´s last blog ..planks, mountain climbers, jogging, oh my! =-.
What a wonderfully, homey weekend! I need a weekend where I can curl up or get things done, whatever my heart chooses. Instead, I ran around like mad with my mom, who was visiting from Boston. In a different way, it was a lovely weekend.
And you, my dear, your new hair is fab!
.-= SoMi’s Nilsa´s last blog ..Connections =-.
Kyla love your new hair! It’s so cute! You’re so brave – maybe it’s easier to be hair-brave in Canada than it is in disgustingly humid Houston…where a hair-experiment can turn you into the top of a Q-tip…
.-= Taryn´s last blog ..A Tale of Paris. And Food. =-.
Kyla – you posted your new pixie cut on twitter and it has inspired me to finally cut bangs this weekend. If you can make a change, so can I.
Although I loved your bob with bangs, you look great with the pixie cut.
.-= Leesh´s last blog ..In need of a change =-.
I love your new hair cut!
.-= Angela´s last blog ..S’more Cupcakes & a Date =-.
I love that you call the puppies Brothers Grimm. Too cute.
And wow, I can’t even fathom what my life would be like without pasta and cheese. I think I’d curl up in the fetal position and die.
Aren’t wedding shows interesting? I’ve seen full-on screaming matches before. They can be a bit intense! I think all people should be required to wear a suit of armor before going :)
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Chocolat & A Journal: The Winners! =-.
Wish I had the balls to pull off a pixie cut. SO cute
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..Lazy Sunday =-.
Oh! The hair is great! Tinkerbell indeed. (Miss the bangs, though, which I loved!)
My weekend was full of relaxation & not much leaving the apartment. My roommates were out of town & I reveled in it. Delightful.
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..Living the Good (Double) Life =-.
that sounds like an absolutely marvelous weekend lovie. your hair looks amazingly adorable. it’s totally fueling my need to hack off my locks, but i’m trying to leave my hair alone til the wedding. ahhh!
I adore you, your hair, and those doe eyes on that puppy! I’m emailing you soon. <3
.-= Lauren From Texas´s last blog ..Q&A: Ask The Husband Edition =-.
I love the new cut! I want a weekend like yours…sweetness.
.-= Alexis´s last blog ..Under Construction =-.
Awwww, I’ve been having moments like that, too! It’s hard to slow down enough to notice them sometimes, but always worth it. Funny, I was on Maid of Honor patrol this weekend, too! Haha. We had a meeting with the lady at the venue, we figured out hair and make up, and put in the order for the flowers! Everything is coming together and it’s so exciting! :P Have a great week. :)
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Sometimes, a stranger’s just a friend you’ve never met before. =-.
Your weekend sounds lovely! I adore your new hair cut…I wish I could pull that off!
I had some fantastic and awesome blog friends over for a Glee marathon on Saturday. It was all kinds of wonderful
.-= Erin´s last blog ..New Year, New Plan =-.
My weekend was spent snowboarding with some of my best friends. I’m sore as all get out and pretty sure I pulled a muscle in my leg but I had a blast. Having a new apple cider recipe probably helps.
.-= Kendall´s last blog ..TMI Thursday: The Little Death. That Delicious Little Death. =-.
I simply love your new hair cut!
.-= Mel´s last blog ..Helianthus annuus, you make me ill. =-.
sigh
love this post
Monday is zapping my will to live. This post rejuvenated me. Especially the picture of the pie. Mmmm.
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Get On The Snake Where You Never Will Believe =-.
Your new cut looks so stunning on you!! I’m with a previous commenter and thought GASP! why is she cutting that perfect hair?!? But then you revealed the new cut & oh my goodness, it plays up your beauty EVEN MORE! who wouldve thot that was possible? You are stunning kyla!
Also? The food of your weekend is the food of my dreams…& now I think I need to make an apple pie on this rainy California day!!
.-= Jimaie´s last blog ..Oh sorry, am I rambling again? =-.
Sounds like a perfect weekend! I know I already told you on Twitter, but I love the new haircut (cuteness like that deserves two comments, in my opinion).
This weekend was my 23rd birthday! I had a party with girlfriends Friday night, celebration with my family on Saturday afternoon, and a romantic Saturday night with my hubby. Sunday I took a break from everyone, went to Starbucks and thought about the things I want to accomplish this year. 23′s going to be great!
:)
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..The One where I have a Plan. (be scared) =-.
<3 So sometimes, coming to your blog and reading your little bits of adorable gives me the same cheer-uppy goodness that a warm blanket and a good book bring. Considering my week, I think I needed your post more than you did Missy! ;-)
.-= Brittney´s last blog ..Rommy Update =-.
Pixie cut for sure. I love your photo posts, Kyla.
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..here’s the thing about dating =-.
Goodness, your hair is adorable.
Also? Staying in to test out new beers? That’s an excellent way to spend a weekend.
This weekend I painted my apartment and got a little crafty to bring in some cheer to my life! It made me feel very grown-up to paint all by myself. =)
.-= LovelyAnomaly´s last blog ..Project: Cheer is FINISHED. =-.
Lovely. :) Reading this post took the chill off the Chicago air and made me feel all snuggly in my over-stuffed chair.
Love your pixie cut! Quite suits you. :)
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..celebrity of the month. =-.
I too had a fabulous weekend. I also played out my Maid of Honour duties and took my sister to the wedding show; I’m all stickered out!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..It’s the little things that make me happy =-.
SUPER cute haircut!
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Music Monday: The Antlers =-.
Kyla, I love your new haircut. It’s beautiful. :]
.-= Ev`Yan || apricot tea.´s last blog ..apricot’s closet: acid & stripes. =-.
There is all KINDS of inspiration here. So. Cute.
I saw you said you used PhotoShop CS3 to do these photos but I’m reallly interested in learning how.
i love the canadapost mailboxes!
i think that it was a good marketing idea.
cover them completely in letters and then voila they won’t get vandalized!
ps. adorable photos.
I think I’ve already said this, but I just love! your new cut. I’m such a fan of short hair, on me, and you, and nearly everyone who tries it. I keep trying to convince my sister to cut hers short (she has the perfect face for it!), but she is less than convinced. Heh.
And you totally reminded me that I have letters to mail!
.-= Kerri Anne´s last blog ..Because My Brain Is Otherwise Occupied =-.
This sounds like an absolutely beautiful weekend…
And I totally adore your pixie hair cut!
.-= san´s last blog ..Work it out weekends: Take 1 =-.
You really have the most perfect features to pull off that haircut – not a lot of ladies do!
And I love the way you present your photos on here – someday I want to stop being lazy and try to do mine in something other than a straight line, right off the camera.
Mmmmm, apple goodness. I’ll be right over!
I love the pixie cut! It suits you well!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Golden Globes Hits and Misses =-.
Your haircut has got to be the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. :) I have a hair appointment on Wednesday but I won’t go short. It will just be a trim in preparation for my job interview. Yeehaw! :D
As for this weekend, we went to a toga party, had too many drinks but a ton of fun! :)
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Losing it: Week 3 =-.
your weekend sounds just lovely!
and your hair is so sassy and cute! if i featured chicks on my weekly HOH, you’d be the first gal i’d choose!
.-= brookem´s last blog ..perfection: to plan or not to plan? =-.
Love the haircut Kyla, and also your decision to stop stressing and enjoy life more. That’s exactly the kind of thing I need to do!
I love the haircut, it looks absolutely gorgeous!! Say this in a nona voice: You can see more of your beautiful face!
Anyway, my weekend was just relaxing, eating and having fun with the fam!
.-= Margarita´s last blog ..I See a Death in the Future. =-.
I love your new hair and am glad that you have decided to be happy. Making a decision like that is the best you can do for yourself. The rest will take care of itself. (Your pictures are awesome!)
that is one Norman Rockwell-looking apple pie!! I bet it tastes as good as it looks :)
….and now cue my craving for apple pie.
.-= thatShortChick´s last blog ..where in the world wednesday: new york city! =-.
Great post and great new haircut! :)
Awe! Your hair is really cute. I’ve been dying to cut mine. It seems like you had an awesome weekend! =)
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..Cheap Tricks =-.
Oooooh, does the Underground still have the swirly bread and the fabulous veggie-burger-on-a-bagel? And are the awesome murals still there?
.-= dw´s last blog ..You ready? You sure? =-.
I *love* the new ‘do. That sounds like a lovely weekend. :) I had a nice one as well, celebrating my birthday with my friends.
.-= Ally´s last blog ..Honeymoon Decisions =-.
Your haircut is SO CUTE that I want to rush over to my salon and get a pixie cut. I can’t stand how adorable it is.
.-= Stephany´s last blog ..Belief =-.
Sounds like you had a great weekend:) Mine was really good as well:)
Love the new haircut by the way. It really suits you:)
.-= Cecilie´s last blog ..I hear the pain in her voice. =-.
Even though I loved your last hair cut more than life, I am LOVING the pixie cut on you!!! It looks so great! Was it scary?
.-= Shop Girl*´s last blog ..Shop Girl Goes Hunting* =-.
LOVE the new hair. I don’t know if you got my tweet but I am LOVING IT. And apple pie makes me happy too :)
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Golden Globes fashion recap =-.
Sounds devine!!! I had an amazing weekend. Church was great. I had time today at Panera Bread, Starbucks, and Borders with some of my greatest friends and roommates. I also got my haircut, three inches off! I love it, and I love yours!
Glad you had a lovely weekend!
:)
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..Remember to Bring Your Bible to Church… Or Your Kindle. =-.
My weekend was fabulous! So fabulous that I don’t even remember what happened! ;)
.-= Rugged Fox´s last blog ..how to save a life – with a latte! =-.
I gave up red meat a couple months ago and I’m almost completely done with chicken and other white meat. Cheese is a different story. Best of luck with it! I love the use of the Polaroid program with these photos.
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..The Irony Got Lost On Me =-.
Isn’t that realization that you are in control of your own happiness wonderful? When you finally realize that you have the power to let it go and let it be, it can be a really beautiful thing.
I’m so glad you had such a fabulous weekend! :)
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Too Lazy Even to Title This =-.
the bob was cute but the pixie is even cuter! really shows off your eyes and opens up your face. i think it looks fabulous!
& i’m totally craving a slice of apple pie now!
.-= kay*´s last blog ..101 in 1001 updated =-.
Sounds wonderful. Way to embrace that positivity!
.-= The Maiden Metallurgist´s last blog ..My Gracious Hostess =-.
Hmmm nice weekend!
Well not sporadically but always my weekends goes awesome…so I always say thanks to GOD :)
.-= Anna Hayward´s last blog ..Gmail Accounts Hacked In China =-.
I LOVE the new haircut!! It’s perfect for you!!
I have an award for you on my blog! I feel like such a creep lately – but your blog definitely deserves love!
.-= Jen´s last blog ..I’d like to thank all my fans… =-.
Considering I worked, worked, worked, then watched football and drank a few beers, I wish I could swap weekends with you. Adore the haircut, by the way!
.-= MinD´s last blog ..Mork & Mindy. =-.
i know i already told you on twitter but i am in love with your new hair cut, it looks so so cute on you. seriously it’s amazing and fresh and ah, i wish i could pull off such short hair. loveeee it though.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Live from the Golden Globes. =-.
Love the haircut, and your attitude to life at the moment – you are amazing!
.-= Elly´s last blog ..Blogosphere, your words of advice, please. =-.
That haircut is great on you! It really complements your delicate features.
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..The One With The Digital Scale* =-.
Aww, I’m lovin’ your new hair!
What a lovely weekend! Your haircut looks great by the way!
.-= Susan´s last blog ..sam adams =-.
Like i said before, I love the hair. yaaaay you!
Also, 2 of my book necklaces already sold today! Hurry over and snatch yours up before it’s too late!
.-= Moorea Seal´s last blog ..New Items in the Shop! =-.
Your hair! Your hair! Your hair! LOVE LOVE LOVE
I love the hair! It is super cute!
I love, love, LOVE your haircut. And the looks of that apple pie. :)
.-= Erin´s last blog ..For Realsies? =-.
THE HAIR! So seriously cute! I was sick on the weekend – it doesn’t happen often so I’m not going to complain about it (at least not in your comments section).
Your hair is absolute beautiful! Yay!
.-= terra´s last blog ..Haiti, Blogger Love & Sharing is Caring =-.
Hi! You seem like a swell person! Your weekend sounds really pleasant, fun, and relaxing. Mine was pretty good, fairly busy with working, but had some time to have scrumptious food with friends. What do you listen to you listen your podcasts? Thanks for sharing about your weekend. :)
.-= Chris´s last blog ..Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires =-.
What a great way to spend the weekend – doing what makes you happy. And I LOVE your hair.
.-= Mandy´s last blog ..Love Harder =-.
KYLA! your new haircut is stunning! you look gorgeous!
it seems like you had a nice weekend!
i want to go over and eat apple pie with you!
Hi Kyla, Just discovered your blog – which by the way I love!
Wanted to ask, how do you create those cute polaroid pictures you use when displaying your photos?
There are a few ways to do it (I do mine in photoshop) but the iPhone app “ShakeIt” and the desktop app “Poladroid” are the most straight forward. Have fun!
-kr
You pull of that pixie haircut SO WELL!
My weekend was good, I spent some time with an old friend and had a fairly productive day yesterday!