And sometimes it pays to be nice...

I just scored the perfect bag to take to Europe. It's a messenger bag that does up on top and has compartments inside and out. I went to Payless and got chatting with the girl that works there, and told her of my dilemma to find the perfect purse to take travelling. I usually carry the camera and water, money, glasses and the odds and ends one needs to be out for the day. I have a few messenger bags but none of them zipper up, so they are not good to be out, especially in crowd dense places where pick pocketing is still a real threat. They didn't have any in the store at that time, but this girl remembered that she had one at home that might just fit the bill. She felt a bit weird offering to sell me a used purse, but it came out before she could stop herself. I was unconvinced that it would be what I wanted. So I stopped in today and the purse was totally perfect! I'm happy and she's happy that her purse will be going to Europe to explore with me! I buy a lot off EBay and have no problems with used or hand me down items - and I saved on shipping and the dreaded search to find the perfect purse. Ahh, the simple things that can make me happy!

Things I didn't know

I've been going to the gym for 61/2 years and I've done a lot of work. I thought I was doing really well until I went to my first ever soccer practice. Yes, you read that right, I am playing soccer. My first practice was outdoors today, in the cold and the wind. My husbands outdoor practice got cancelled because it was cold, and yet there I was, playing outside. Wimps. Anyway, I ran, I did countless drills and I learned that my time in the gym did not prepare me for the grueling game of soccer or running outdoors. My whole body hurts, I am cold and sweaty, but the amazing thing is, I LOVED it!!! What an adrenaline rush! I am not saying I was great, or even all that good, but did it ever feel good to run and kick and work my a$$ off! I am on such a high right now and I can't understand why I never did this before. Oh, right, my husband only registered me behind my back just recently. He thought I'd like it, and he was right! So although I am aware that I am going to feel like I got hit by a truck tomorrow morning, right now, I feel great!! Who knew that competitive sports would become my thing? Next, a game!

Mucho Burrito

Ok, so now I am going to add restaurant reviews here too, why not? So I ate at Mucho Burrito today, over by Shawnessy Canadian Tire. The place looks nice, tables and booths to sit at. It's only been open for 3 months and I hadn't tried it until this week. I was pleasantly surprised! The food is good, lots of things to choose from, not menu choices, but toppings and fillings. The menu is not huge, but for Mexican fast food, it's decent. Burritos, quesadillas, taco's, soup, salad, nachos and a kids menu. We had a burrito and the quesadilla's and they were very tasty. The fillings were very fresh and lots to choose from. I had my burrito "smothered", so they put a spicy tomato and corn sauce on top with sour cream and cheese....mucho yummy. I like the medium salsa, not too hot, actually not very spicy at all, but really tasty. I would recommend the place if you like Mexican food. The best part really is how fresh everything is. Check it out online at http://www.muchoburrito.com/ or go in and eat. They do take out and dine in, it's child friendly, and inexpensive.