zaq diffuser

I love diffusers! They are such a great way to deodorize the air in your house, to fight against bacteria/viruses in your home, and its just so relaxing and peaceful smelling in your home. I had 3 diffusers from young living that I purchased. They were all home diffusers (plastic, portable and simple to use). I really liked my first diffuser, but the adapter cord and wiring on it ended up malfunctioning and it had to go.


I ordered a zaq diffuser last week and hopefully it's as good as the many many reviews that I've read online! I just really need one that will last. I am wanting to save up and purchase the young living Aria diffuser (glass dome, remote, more expensive but very durable). I need to diffuse in my home all the time as we have 7 in our home and sicknesses spread quite fast and I end up sick for weeks!


I will let you know when I get it and will use it for a while and then do a review!

sick again??

I feel like all I do is get sick lately. I just recovered from a bad virus from my kids and now I think I caught something else again!! So tired of getting sick and feeling stuffy and cold and hot and tired....I am really trying to get better..Hate being sick and feeling not up to doing things..I'm usually very active and energetic and happy, but lately..I feel distracted and not feeling up to doing much..


I am hoping to go to Woodstock and meeting up with my bf and want to go to Milton to see my other friends, too. Hopefully I get better so that I can see everyone and catch up!

Weight loss

After having my daughter Emi, I gained some weight that I really wanted to lose for some time. Just the initial getting off my butt or just making time to squeeze in some exercise was difficult. I wasn't feeling good for a while, so then I decided why not go for a walk to de-stress?! I went for a long walk in the woods and at night, I slept better! So I kept continuing walking (or going on treadmill if bad weather) and feeling good. At the same time my dr wanted me to do blood work for my blood sugar and, diabetes scares me. So, I started walking more and sleeping better and snacking more on veggies. Well, I've lost about 15 lbs now and feel better! I am continuing this forever as it is a lifestyle change for me and not a quick weight loss sort of thing. I do enjoy exercise and am planning on starting yoga too ! I'll keep updating on how my progress is! :)

blood pressure

In may I had some really bad chest pains and my blood pressure was so high! I don't eat much fatty/sweet/salty foods so I was really surprised! I checked my bp at home with my Omron blood pressure monitor. It showed 140/86 for a few days. I went to see my Dr in Pt Rowan and she told me that it might be from all the stress at home that i'm going through. She advised me to de-stress and take care of myself.  I felt okay about a week after that. And I've been feeling good until we came back from the "end of the year trip" with my kids to marineland. I felt sharp chest pains in my right side. I then felt my heartbeat going really fast. I took my blood pressure and it was about 147/88.

 I've been really confused with what's going on, but I am taking more time on myself.  I go out and do farm work every morning and then I make sure to go on the treadmill everyday about 30-45 mins and  get a really good sweat (good for blood sugar and blood pressure).  I listen to music on vevo youtube (Sia, Taylor Swift, Weeknd, etc.,..). I love music and need something upbeat.  If I feel tired and feel my heartbeating fast, I put on some YL marjoram essential oil. It has saved me so much! It helps immediately for me to lower bp.  I also like lavender and joy.  I noticed that if I eat some raw garlic with my meal it helps lower my bp for a couple of days, too. My normal has always been 110/70, but lately it's higher (due to stress? health issues?) and I'm not sure why. But, i'm really trying to normalize it. It's about 115/74 as of now.  But, I need to continue with exercising or else it slips higher.  Manny says it's because I take on so much and have so many stressful issues to deal with (farm, parents health, finances...).

Just wanted to share how i'm doing. It might end up helping someone else:)

i'm all PUFFED up!

This year is definitely not my year with bugs! they've never hated me so much before! Well this year was quite cool and with lots and lots of rain! Doctors telling me it's because of the wet weather that there are a lot of mosquitoes, horseflies, deer flies, etc.,... this year! Well, about a month and a half ago I got three bites from deer flies. My hand and arms puffed so much and it felt hot and prickly and was red all over.  I had to take Benadryl nonstop and it finally went down about 5-6 days after. I make sure to cover up and use sprays when I have to. But, then on Monday I was cleaning out chicken coop and I got a bite by my forehead close to my eye. That same night my forehead puffed right up. I took Benadryl that night and the next day it looked like someone punched me in the face! My eyes puffed up, my forehead puffy, and my cheeks and the bridge of my nose so puffy, too! My husband called me "Warf" from Star Trek TNG. I feel so swollen and uncomfortable. I have no pain or fever or anything, so that's good. But, feel awkward and puffy. I'm sure when I see Sharlene I'll still be puffy in my face. I had a really bad reaction. So, I've been at home trying not to scare people with my face! hehe..I have to go out today for grocery shopping, but i'll wear a hat and try not to scare anyone..:P

I need to wear a hat with a thin towel wrapped around, wear long sleeves, extra pants, gloves and put on bug spray every time I go out. I do not want to be bit again!

My favourites

My friends sent me an email asking about my favs and I thought it would be nice to post it here so you can get to know me better!

Favourites 

Color?    Blue
Food?      I have so many!! Greek food or pasta, watermelon and strawberries
Music?    I love so many kinds (pop, rock, etc)
Singer?     Taylor swift
Band/group? Weeknd, moist
Song?  Earned it by weeknd, love me like you do by Ellie goulding
Book?       Don't have one
Current book you read/reading?         Grey as told by Christian grey
Sport?     Badminton
Animal?       Cat
Fashion/clothes?     Comfortable clothes/casual, jeans
Short hair/long hair?  I like both! Currently have shorter hair but I do like long hair more
Movie?    Lord of the rings trilogy, lake house, pride and prejudice
Season?    Fall with all the changing leaves, and it's not too cold or hot
TV show? Once upon a time
Male crush?   Jamie dornan, kimura takuya
Female crush? Hmm? Maybe j lo?!
Vacation spot?    I want to go to Hawaii
Restaurant?    Don't have one..but in la it was bubba gumps
Car?     Lexus
Place?   Somewhere where it's got beautiful scenery of tree, grass and blue skies
Saying?    Hm..too many! I definitely believe in timing and things will come to those who wait



Thanks for sending me the email! Hope I answered them correctly:)

Friends Old and New

So, I've been keeping  in touch (at least trying) with some friends of mine from highschool and uni that I've lost touch with.  It's nice to hear how everyone is and catch up on old times.  I am quite shy and  sometimes I have to get out of my shell.  I am definitely married the longest out of my friends and it's funny to hear them ask me "wow, how do you make it work?"...I laugh because honestly, my life is so busy and things are happening all the time. I try to downplay it and I guess if I could give any advice I'd say "let things go and don't forget to laugh".  Hopefully we'll have many more years together!

I am happy that I can keep in touch with people that I've lost touch with. It was probably from moving, busy lifestyles, jobs, etc.,.. But, nice to know that we can pick up right where we left off.