50 more facts about me

First things first. I haven't blogged in a while. This past summer has been tough. I'm not exactly sure how I made it through but I did and I'm thankful.

So because I haven't blogged in a while I've decided to start back up again in a fun way. I get a few emails asking for more facts about me and it's one of my most popular posts so why not do another one. =) 

Let's get started!

1.  I love to dance. I'm just really bad at it.
2. I'm a social person but I love hanging out alone.
3. I love playing Hearthstone.
4. I'm in a long distant relationship!
   
5. I move WAY more than the average person.
6. I'm not quite sure who I'm suppose to be but I have an idea of who I want to be.
7. I love watching Joyce Meyer.
8. I'm learning to speak Spanish. Very slowly.
9. I'd love to move to Australia, The UK or South Africa
10. I watch reruns of Braceface when I get ready for work
11. I have purple hair.
12. My laptop is so broken it probably shouldn't even work.
13. I'd love to travel the world.
14. The first thing I do in a hotel room is smell the shampoo and conditioner.
15. I'm always singing.
16. I dislike being cold.
17. I want a big family.
18. My goal in life is to be happy.
19. Jeans are extremely uncomfortable.
20. Drinking coffee gives me mild anxiety.
21. Dresses are my favourite thing to wear. 
    
22. I have a wallet in my purse but it only has expired cards and receipts in it.
23. I often think about starting a Youtube channel.
24. Music can always cheer me up.
25. I could easily live off Ramen.
26. I could also live off of peppermint and green tea.
27. I am not materialistic. However, I am a sentimentalist.
28. Math eludes me. I just cant do it.
29. I love writing. Too bad I have poor sentence structure and punctuation skills.
30. I've always wanted a walk in closet with a dressing table.
31. My boyfriend is an artist and I genuinely love each piece he creates.
    
32. I love animals. I want them all as pets.
33. I remember almost every dream I have.
34. I'm a huge day dreamer.
35. I'm a procrastinator.
36.  I'm terrified of any noise I hear in the dark.
37. I love hugs.
38. I'm a messy person.
39. I love Christmas pajamas
40. I cry if I'm mad, happy, scared or excited.
41. I like really hot showers.
42. I'd like to move to Costa Rica before I'm 30.
43. I love all the foods that are bad for me and I have no problem getting a second helping of them.
44. I love to cook.
45. I didn't apply for my current job. I walked in and proved I could do it and I was hired.
46. I love when my hair is curled.
47. Two years ago I prayed for someone and I met him a few months later.
    
48. I love stories based on true events.
49. I'm a big fan of Animal Crossing.
50. I can't handle looking at bones and blood. They make me want to pass out.

Okay. there's 50. That was harder to do the second time around. Had to make sure I didn't repeat any from the first post! Hope you all enjoyed reading a few random things, if you have some of the same facts about yourself let me know down below!

                                      xxoo - Katie

Long Distance Relationships. Do's & Don'ts.

 

If there's anything I know a little bit about it's  LDR's. (Long distance relationship)
 Now, even though I'd like to be, I'm no expert. I do what I can and I do what works for me and Luis and he does the same.

So for those of you who don't know, I'm from Canada. Luis is from Costa Rica. 

Despite the direct flight to see each other being a little over 5 hours, were still pretty far apart. and depending on the the time of year I'm only ever 1 to 2 hours ahead of him. Luis and I are pretty blessed being so close in time. It allows us to have a normal day and it makes scheduling dates and phone calls much easier.

Like every relationship, we figure things out as we go, what keeps up close, builds our foundation and what each of us needs to be happy within the relationship. 

So today while I was thinking about the fundamentals of a LDR the first thing I thought of was communication. I think we can all agree that no matter what kind of relationship you have, if you don't have good communication, you really don't have anything at all. That thought branched out into a few other important things one needs to have  healthy relationships and I decided to start thinking about the specific things a long distance relationship needs or at least what Luis and I think it needs. So That brings us to right now. Luis told me a few things he thinks are great ideas and things he enjoys within our LDR and I'll be including those with my own. 


So here we go. =)

Long Distance Relationship : Do's & Don'ts According to Luis and Katie.

Luis

♊ Don't be passive aggressive 

♊ Do work towards visiting your LDR at least every 6 or so months

♊ Don't get upset when the other person can't dedicate their entire day to you

♊ Do keep communication alive

♊ Do keep things fresh with video chats or online games

♊ Do have crazy late night chats

♊ Do have fun projects you can do apart and complete when you come together, it'll be an extra layer of fun that will keep your SO on your mind as an exciting partner and friend

♊ Don't bog each other down with uncertainties, but do discuss future plans and ideas, and work towards early first steps

♊ Do send fun selfies and pictures that remind you of your love

♊ Don't fill your every interactions with stress and negativity (of course people are emotional. and have bad days, and that's ok to talk about, just make sure not all of your interactions are negative)

♊ Do try new things like watching movie genres you normally wouldn't together, or try new foods while skyping, maybe do arts and crafts or doodle and share your drawings

Katie

♓ Get used to communicating. It's going to be the most important part of your relationship

♓ Get used to having your dates interrupted

♓ Internet and phone bills will be high. Budget for that

♓ Don't forget reality. It's so easy to think about how perfect life will be together and that's fine but don't forget to be realistic too.

♓ Have an open mind

♓  Trust each other or go your separate ways

♓ Take lots of photos and videos when you're together

♓ Use the time apart to build a better you

♓ Take interest in the things they love. It could be one more thing you can enjoy together

♓ Family is important and so are friends. Get to know them as best you can.

♓ Find a series you can watch together online. Save the finale for when you're together!

♓ Work towards closing the distance

♓ Don't rush. Enjoy the distance even though its the hardest thing to appreciate.



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So those are just a few things we thought of this morning while talking. Hope some of you can apply these to your LDR or any relationship you may have.
 
Luis and I make a point of doing what we can to maintain our open communication and easy flowing relationship. But like every relationship, we have our faults and short comings but we work through them because we feel there are more important things to spend time our on and we value our relationship. We make a choice everyday to respect and understand one another and so far it's been great! =D

Do you have any do's and don'ts of your own? I'd love to read them and discuss them with you!

Happy Sunday, Everyone! Enjoy your week!



  Xxoo - Katie

Long Distance Relationships - Date Ideas

The very thought of a LDR can be quite scary and even seem ridiculous to many people. but with the right tools, this type of relationship can be just as successful as an ordinary one

So to keep you and your Love close I've gathered a few different date Ideas you can enjoy with the help of technology and some pretty awesome websites! Some of these ideas are plain and simple which makes for great and relaxed dates that you both will love! So lets get started! 

1. TogetherTube 
This website is pretty great you can watch YouTube videos with other people at the same time and even chat! Use TogetherTube  to watch movies, or to share your favourite Youtuber with your Sweetheart!

2. Online Gaming
PC Gaming, Xbox, WiiU, PS4 Whatever you have that can let you and Bae play together, do it, it's fun! Race to the finish line in Mario Kart, Fight to the death in super smash or annihilate some treasure trolls, spiders and the skeleton king in Diablo III. Theres a game and console out there for everyone, try a few! =)

3. Skype
This is an obvious one. Skype is made for communication and has a visual aspect, so just like FaceTime, it's popular. Set aside some time once in a while to Skype your Babe and just talk! Communication is crucial in any relationship, especially when it comes to long distance!

4. Phone Calls
Another obvious idea. Phone calls can be great if you can keep a conversation going. Talk about the highs and lows of your day and what your plans are tomorrow. This is a really simple date idea, one you can always make time for. just sit down relax and just talk!

5. FlockDraw
If you can draw on your laptop or if you can't, give FlockDraw a try. I personally can't even draw a straight line on Paint but isn't it cool knowing you and your Love can create a picture together? 

6. Sing! Karaoke by Smule
I've had this on my phone for a while now and I really like it! Try this app if you like to sing or if you want to try something different with your Sweetie. This app is available for Apple and android so you can always play together! 

7. Twiddla
This super cool site allows you and yours to share the same screen. Twiddla allows you to draw, upload images and look at web pages together. Another great thing about this site is you can message and listen to each other. I found this a bit confusing to use on my own but give it a try with someone and see how it works for you

Hopefully I've given you a few new date ideas to try out in your relationship! If you try any of these or have any ideas that I didn't mention, let me know as I'm always curious to see what you guys come up with! 


                                                    Xoxo - Katie