Tuesdays, Treats & Truths & Happy New Year's Eve! Love Nelly Bellie

Happy Tuesday Nelly Bellier's!

Treats

It's New Year's Eve! Happy New Year to everyone in the world who is ahead of us, especially my favourite place, New Zealand. How is everyone celebrating? Going out? Staying in? Hanging with family and friends? I am still quite sick.... booooooh. So we will be staying in tonight with Nelly Bellie. A quiet family celebration. That's ok though, as long as I am with the ones I love then it's all good.

11 more days to enter my giveaway Christmas / New Year contest thingamabob so click here for for your chance to win free stuff! Who doesn't love free stuff? Don't forget you could also give the prizes to someone as a treat!

So I have a BIG treat to share with you today. I got my new camera yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! As you can see I'm very excited. After a ton of research, and seeing what my favourite bloggers use, I decided to go with the Canon PowerShot S120. Eventually, I will also get an DSLR but for now this this little camera is amaze-balls! I did a bit of testing it out last night, and I am so impressed! Not only does it take amazing photographs, but the video! Hello! It is truly a 180 from the quality of video that I have been putting up, which will also be a treat for you guys! 

I highly recommend this camera. Not only can you take RAW photographs, but you can also change the aperture, ISO, etc, like you would on a DSLR, and it also has some nifty features (like making a 'miniature type world') that users will actually use. Also, the viewing screen is a touch screen and the camera has wifi connectivity, which means you can transfer photographs to your computer, phone, tablets, without the need of a cord, or you can put photographs / video up on the fly if you are out and about, etc. I have put a few photographs down below for you of Nelly Bellie that I shot last night. Please keep in mind that I was very ill when I took these, and literally had spent about 10 minutes with the camera at this point. However, these were taken in a low-lit room, and I didn't even need to use the flash, very cool!

One last possible treat. If I'm feeling up to it, I'm going to try and shoot my 'What I Got for Christmas' video today on my new camera and upload today. Stay tuned!


Truths

I am not making any New Year's resolutions this year. I feel like it is much more meaningful to make positive and life-changing decisions when the time is right. We are all constantly changing, growing, reflecting, and trying out new paths in life, so while I have aspirations and things I want to accomplish this year, I am going to go with the 'flow of things' so to speak, and take things one step at a time (hopefully that makes sense?). I have nothing against anyone that does make resolutions, and in fact, I would love to hear what resolutions you have made, or any thoughts about New Year's resolutions that you have? Comment below :) Chris and I did officially join the gym, so I do plan on getting super buff and healthy :) but that is for many different reasons, which I will share with you when the time is right.

I thought I would also share a funny truth today called "You Know That You Are Sick When...". Yesterday was the first day I have left the house in a few days (due to this nasty bug) and poor Chris had to deal with my delirious state all day (hehe). So I thought I would share some of the things that I said, which I barely remember. You know when you are so sick that you can't even form proper sentences, and what you are saying makes no sense? Like you are almost in a dream-like fog? Well that was me. 

You Know That You Are Sick When: you see a man chopping up branches with a chainsaw (from our crazy ice storm) and you say to your boyfriend, "look, that man is making a forest". (Yes, I actually said that and thought it made perfectly sense, and no I'm not on drugs (say no to drugs) except for Extra Strength Tylenol Cold pills).

You Know That You Are Sick When: your boyfriend keeps pointing out the car we want to get, or the name of the car keeps coming up during conversation, and you say, "what's that? I'm not sure what you're talking about", even though he's explained it to you probably at least every hour (he probably felt like he was in Groundhog Day!)

You Know That You Are Sick When: you point out a very broken and poorly tree (again from our crazy ice storm) to your boyfriend and he says "sadly, the city doesn't care about that tree because it isn't close to any power lines" and you not only start waving at the tree, but you also try to speak to it "I care about you tree" (don't worry I won't be going out today :)).

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Sunday Supper Idea - Tuna Fish Cakes - Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Still a day of rest for me, but I did manage to cook us dinner tonight. I don't know about you but I find cooking relaxing and enjoyable, and I always know I am on the mend (for those of you who don't know I have been quite ill) when I can manage to stand in the kitchen that long. :)

I thought I would share with you what I made Chris and I for supper, because not only was it delicious but it was super easy and affordable. If you are under the weather, and you don't have someone to take care of you, or you are sick of lying around like me, then this would be a great thing to make because it doesn't take a ton of effort.

What you will need to make Tuna Fish Cakes:

• Potatoes (I used a 2 pound bag of small white potatoes)
• 3 cans of tuna (you could also substitute different types of fish if you don't like tuna)
• Parsley (2 tablespoons)
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper
• Regular white flour (1 tablespoon to mix in and then a bit to sprinkle on a board as you are forming the fish cakes, and then a bit to coat them)
• Olive oil

How to make Tuna Fish Cakes:

1. Peel potatoes (I didn't peel mine, but it really depends on the type of potatoes and whether you mind the peel - so I'll leave that up to you) and cut potatoes and put them in a pot. Put enough water in the pot so that it just covering the potatoes. Put the pot on the stove, add some salt to the pot, and boil potatoes until cooked.
2. Finely chop parsley while potatoes are boiling.
3. When the potatoes are cooked, strain them, and then put them back in the pot and mash.
4. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes.
5. Open your 3 cans of tuna and flake tuna in with the mashed potatoes. (i.e. break apart tuna into small pieces using your hands). Add 1 tablespoon of regular white flour. Add some salt and pepper. Mix it all up.
6. Add 1 egg and the parsley to the mixture and mix again.
7. Once mixed sprinkle some flour on a cutting board or flat surface. Form the tuna fish cake patties using your hands. Place each patty on the flour surface and lightly coat the other side that is facing up with flour as well (not too much).
8. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan fry the tuna patties until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes on each side.

This batch will make about 10 medium size patties.

Chris has his with baked beans on the side, but you could also make a nice light salad, or in my case just eat them on their own (however, I do recommend a nice dollop of HP Sauce on the side of your plate).

ENJOY :)

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This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like (but remember I will be checking that you are subscribed / following everything above, and that you have answered my 2 questions). Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up and ends on January 10, 2014. 
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Christmas Update & Sick As A Dog

Hello Nelly Belliers!

I hope you all had a wonderful and Merry Christmas! What fun things did you do and get for Christmas? Let me know in the comments area below this blog.

I wanted to write a quick blog today to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you, I have just caught a really nasty flu virus thing, so I'm a little out of action right now. I am hoping I will be a lot better tomorrow so that I can go get a new camera! Yes, that's right I will no longer look like a ghost or a dark blob on my vlogs! Yayyyyy! 

We had a fabulous Christmas (thankfully I got sick on boxing day) and I got very spoilt. I am hoping to film a "What I Got for Christmas" vlog soon. I have noticed a few floating around the world of YouTube and I think they are quite fun to watch, so hopefully you will too. I will also include what Nelly Bellie got for Christmas, minus one toy because she has already managed to destroy it. Does anyone know of any really durable dog toys that won't break the bank? If you do please write in the comments area below and let me know. It would be GREATLY appreciated.

I have been checking my YouTube intermittently, and am really enjoying all your 'favourite thing and least favourite thing about Christmas comments for my Giveaway Contest'! Keep them coming. Don't forget that you only have until January 10, 2014 to enter.

Also, I had a lovely comment about my shepherd's pie video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZVyW4g4xNE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUWqW8pYITGp3B8zekTb5t3A (the comment is on my Christmas Giveaway 2013 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApiaUOR5jE) and yes, I will definitely make more cooking videos. I really enjoyed making that video, and future cooking ones will be even better with my new camera! By the way I love when you guys suggest vlogs that you would like to see more of, or even if you have any new ideas, so please let me know. I check my comments etc, all the time.

Ok, this is fairly short and sweet because I need to go lie down again. Let me know what you did for Christmas, or what your favourite gift was down below, so that I can have something fun to read while I'm in a flu daze. :) :) :)

Also, don't forget to enter my Christmas Contest Giveaway Contest! It's super easy to enter and you could win some great stuff! Who doesn't like FREE stuff?

How to Enter This Contest:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2. Watch my video (here is the link, click here) and then post your answers to my 2 questions that I ask you in my video. Post your answers in the comments area below the video on YouTube, and don't forget to like the video (pretty please).
3. Follow my blog with Bloglovin (or Google Plus, etc)
4. Follow me on Twitter, and 
5. "Like" me on Facebook

This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like (but remember I will be checking that you are subscribed / following everything above, and that you have answered my 2 questions). Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up and ends on January 10, 2014. 
Good luck!

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I leave you with these pics from Christmas Day............

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Happy Christmas Eve! Christmas Contest Giveaway 2013 OPEN

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Well well well....... it is almost Christmas! yayyyyyyyy! Happy Christmas Eve everyone! (actually Merry Christmas to some of you in the world!)

We are officially now on holiday, and thankfully our power has been fully restored. As some of you may know the east coast has been hit by a crazy ice storm, which sadly will leave some without power even on Christmas. Our power was out most of Sunday, and just as we thought all had been restored that evening, it went out again in the middle of watching my favourite movie, LOVE ACTUALLY. How rude! There are lots of people that are in far worse scenarios though, so I feel quite lucky to be sitting in our heated home, safe and sound. 

To those of you who are still weathering the storm, my thoughts are with you and I hope things are back to normal for you very soon. If you have no electricity please go to a friend or family members home, or if you can't do that, please head to a local church or community type shelter. I have heard lots of sad stories about carbon monoxide poisoning, so please do not use any appliance in the home that burns, whether it’s a barbecue, gas appliance or even candles if people are using a lot of them.

On a happier note.... I am making sausage rolls and white chocolate butterscotch cookies today! We will be taking them with us tomorrow for our family Christmas, and I think (I hope) I found a super duper delicious cookie recipe. I'm not a big fan of white chocolate but these look amazing, and I may do half white and half regular chocolate. Livin' on the edge!

We are all finished our Christmas shopping and Nelly's stocking is stuffed with toys (it sounds like we got her tons of toys but we actually only got her three toys, they are just quite large :)). I will try to video tape some of the festivities tomorrow so that I can share our Christmas Day celebrations with you all. Morning videotaping is never great though haha.


Don't forget to enter my Christmas Contest Giveaway Contest! It's super easy to enter and you could win some great stuff! Who doesn't like FREE stuff?

How to Enter This Contest:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2. Watch my video (here is the link, click here) and then post your answers to my 2 questions that I ask you in my video. Post your answers in the comments area below the video on YouTube, and don't forget to like the video (pretty please).
3. Follow my blog with Bloglovin (or Google Plus, etc)
4. Follow me on Twitter, and 
5. "Like" me on Facebook

This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like (but remember I will be checking that you are subscribed / following everything above, and that you have answered my 2 questions). Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up and ends on January 10, 2014. 
Good luck!

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Nelly Bellie 2013 / 2014 Christmas New Year's Holiday Giveaway Contest Starts NOW!

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Only 4 more sleeps until Christmas, but I thought that I would kick things off early….. so here is my Nelly Bellie 2013 / 2014 Christmas Holiday Giveaway Contest!

How to Enter This Contest:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2. Watch my video below and then post your answers to my 2 questions that I ask you in my video. Post your answers in the comments area below the video on YouTube, and don't forget to like the video (pretty please).
3. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
4. Follow me on Twitter, and 
5. "Like" me on Facebook

This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like (but remember I will be checking that you are subscribed / following everything above, and that you have answered my 2 questions). Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up and ends on January 10, 2014. Good luck!

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"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." ~ Samuel Butler

Fridays : Finals : Food : Festivities : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Fridays: 5 more sleeps until Christmas! Yayyyyyyyy

Finals: So turns out I did very well on my final exams and my overall course marks. I'm going to have a "pat my own back" moment because I honestly have never had such good marks. I ended up getting 82, 92, 93, and 96 for my final marks! Woot woot! Next semester (starting in January) I will only be going to school part time so that I can work at the same time. I'm looking forward to a little more balance in my life, and some casholla in my pocket.

Food: I made a delicious shrimp pesto pasta recipe last week, and also found a new way to make carrots (like a carrot mash). I will either post these recipes in an upcoming blog or possibly video them for you. Stay tuned.

Festivities: This week-end is low key for us. Last minute Christmas shopping, a haircut for Chris, and I definitely want to watch my favourite movie in the world, Love Actually. Last week-end we had a huge family Christmas get together with Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousins, etc, (it's so nice to have a new big family) so it is definitely time to take a little rest before the festivities start again this week!

Fashion: These are a few of my favourite things this week, and things that I am really hoping Father Christmas will be bringing me :) :) :) : 

• If you haven't heard of Sigma (cosmetics) then you are probably living under a rock. JK. Their make-up is the bomb diggity, and their brushes are ah-may-zing (I'm hoping Santa is bringing me some). They are on the pricier side, but worth spending the extra cash on because they last a long time, and make a huge difference to your make-up look: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/46.htm

• I'm sure a lot of you have heard about Urban Decay's new eye shadow palette Naked3. I have seen a lot of blogs and vlogs about this palette, and it is definitely getting rave reviews. Most of the shades are very pigmented, and the colours are very usable for every day looks, but can also be jazzed up. I highly recommend splurging for this palette, or any of their other palettes: http://www.sephora.com/naked3-P384099?om_mmc=esv103465-GG&om_kwpur=344024656&ppc_crid=30983892857&country_switch=ca&site=ca_search&esvcid=S1387596902_ADOGOe_AGI4055347_CRE30983892857_TID344024656_DVCc_RFDd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jYQ%3d%3d_RAWdXJiYW4lMjBkZWNheSUyMG5ha2VkJTIwMw%3d%3d

• I am absolutely in love with this dress (link below) from Next UK. I think it is stunning, and would be such a conversation piece at any holiday party. I showed this to someone and they said you would need to have a rockin' body to pull this off, but I disagree. Everyone should feel confident in their own skin, and we need to stop thinking that dresses like this are only for women who can wear a size 2. Confidence is sexy no matter what size or shape you are, and if you are confident then you should definitely buy this dress: http://www.next.co.uk/g4916s1#888319g49

Fur-daughter: I have picked up 3 new puppy toys for Nelly's Christmas stocking, and weirdly they are all in the same colour palette. I bought them completely separately and it looks like I purposely wanted all her toys to match… hehe. Three sleeps and Nelly is 7 months old! I can't believe she is now approaching 1 ….. it's sad looking back on all her first puppy pictures. She used to be the size of my running shoe (actually maybe smaller, I have big feet!).

For Tomorrow: Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on BlogLovin and Twitter, and to "Like" me on Facebook - because tomorrow you will have a chance to win my Nelly Bellie Christmas Holiday 2013 Contest. 

I will let you guys know once the video is up so you can see what you will win, and for specific instructions on how to enter the contest (you will need to post 2 answers below my YouTube video - both questions will be given tomorrow). This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like. Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up. Good luck!

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"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." ~ Samuel Butler

Yes! We Shall Make Shepherd's Pie! Nelly Bellie Recipe

Happy Thursday Nelly Bellier's!

Hi everyone. I thought I would share with you this easy and delicious Shepherd's Pie recipe. Not only is this a nice festive meal, but for those of you surrounded by snow, it is sure to warm the belly! 

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Tuesday's Treats & Truths - Nelly Bellie

Happy Tuesday Nelly Bellier's!

Treats

8 more sleeps until Christmas!

I will be uploading a new video (hopefully tomorrow… and hopefully this is a treat :)).

I am close to posting a giveaway Christmas / New Year contest thingamabob so stay tuned for your chance to win free stuff!

In the next couple of weeks I will be posting a blog about awesome people in the world (who have overcome huge obstacles or have a small business with a heartfelt story to tell) so please contact me asap if you would like to be included (or know of someone who should be). Tis the season to spread love and joy for those who truly deserve it.


Truths

We are trying to make some huge life decisions right now, mostly in regards to where we are going to live. 

Most of family (minus my brother) live on the west coast and Chris' family all live here (east coast-ish). We have talked about making a big move out west, but other days we (or one of us) leans more to staying here (we are both very close to our families). 

We have tried making pro and con lists, flipping coins, and even asking Nelly Bellie (yes, asking a puppy is the smartest way to make a life changing decision :)) - but in the end nothing works. We've tried listening for a "gut feeling" but either our guts are empty or they aren't working properly. We have had lots of conversations with friends and family, but still we end up here… stuck. 

Have any of you had to make a similar decision? What did you do? Please let me know (comment below or email me). Sometimes strangers have the best advice. 

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“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” ~ Doris Day

Our Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Was A Hit!

Hello Nelly Belliers!

First, my apologies for the delay in blog posts. We had a very busy, fun, and need to recuperate after the Christmas festivities weekend.

Chris and I made our own ugly Christmas sweaters this year and Nelly Bellie definitely gave us her input on what they should say. Basically she decided that she should be the main focal point of our sweaters (see pics below).

If you are going to be heading to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, or you just want to make one for the heck of it, then follow these easy steps. 

Find a cheap sweater (Walmart, Secondhand Store, etc) and buy some printable iron on transfers. Make sure that you buy the right ones for your material (i.e. for dark vs. light material). 

Print, iron, and let dry / cool for a couple of hours. Then get out the good old glue gun (Michael's has super cheap ones that work great (here's a link to one similar to ours). I recommend getting one per person, otherwise you'll be waiting around a while. Also, buy some ugly junk to glue on (Michael's also has this stuff) and glue, glue, glue (as long as your of age of course). Warning: glue guns can become quite addicting. Let everything dry and that's it, voila, a hand-made and affordable Ugly Christmas Sweater. It's fun to crank the Christmas tunes and pour yourself a drink or two while you're making them.

I'll be working on a vlog (video blog) tomorrow so stay tuned! Things are going to get very exciting.

Happy Monday everyone! Please let me know how your weekend was (post below), and don't forget if you know someone who has a great story (click here for details) pass along my blog information, or contact me to get featured! And please follow follow follow this blog (that's all I want for Christmas).

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"My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good." ~ Jennifer Skiff

Fridays : Finals : Food : Festivities : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Fridays: Tis the weekend to be jolly fa la la la laaaa la la la la.

Finals: My final exams are over and out. Not sure how I did. Is it just me or when you think you've done great you do terrible, and when you think you've done bad you do great, and when you think you've done bad you do bad, and when you think you've done great you do great? In other words, are your instincts every right about exams?

Food: I made some delicious shepherd's pie a few nights ago (which has lasted us until lunch today)! I am going to be putting up a vlog which will be a musical video (no talking) where you will make this delicious feast with me. Don't worry, I will put the recipe below the video in the description. Deee-li-cious!

Festivities: This weekend we are hosting our annual ugly Christmas sweater party. Get ready for some fabulous pics, and possibly some video (if our guests agree… don't worry, if they don't we'll just have to feed them extra alcohol).

Fashion: These are a few of my favourite things this week: 1. http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86674&vid=1&pid=748294033 (in Egyptian turquoise) 2. http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/new-york-minuet-dress (so gorgeous!) and 3. http://www.lightinthebox.com/yyj-christmas-gorgeous-jumpsuit-set-with-belt_p922324.html (tee hee)

Fur-daughter: Nelly is loving the selection of dog toys at HomeSense (slash Winners). Great value and great quality. This is her recent toy that she got tonight http://www.rosewoodpet.com/catalogue/detail.aspx?pid=45884&gid=42506&pg=EzU7GN0XFruSnbtxg%2fpoiSC466puG%2fON (sadly we had to send her lamb to the slaughter house). Her tip is skip the pet stores and head to HomeSense for all your Christmas gifts for Nelly Bellie (contact me if you need her address).

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Thursday is ALL Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

If you haven't been here before….welcome to Nelly Bellie! A blog inspired by my Westie puppy Nelly (Nelly Bellie), turning the big #-5, and taking life by the balls!

Sorry for the late post but as they say "better late than never" (who is "they" anyway?). As some of you know I am in the midst of final exams (click here to find out why), so things are weeeeeee bit hectic but I am committing to putting up a blog every day (I will prevail!). 

This weekend I will also be working on some more vlogs, including a recipe vlog & some more Christmas goodies (all I'm going to say is "possible Christmas giveaway…red alert red alert"). Since I will be done another semester towards my life as a teacher, I will be able to creep out of the darkness and have a normal amount of time on my hands (at last!)! Yabadadoooooo (yes I may need some sleep).

So I promised this blog would include some truths about owning a puppy, so here is a moment of honesty about today. Sometimes trying to focus on very important things (such as studying for final exams) and having a 6 month old puppy around, just don't go well together (it's sort of like baking a Chocolate and Baked Beans cake). I may have Googled "my puppy is driving me crazy" at some point today (there's my honest moment). 

Well everyone good news. The Google response land told me that "I'm Only Human!" and said, "understand that Rome was not built in a day and that it takes time to train a happy puppy. So if your feeling doubtful or a bit crazy, just remember that these bad feelings are perfectly normal and will pass in time". Phew…. the only part I have issue with is the happy puppy comment. Nelly Bellie is over the moon, it's me who's loosing the plot. Maybe it should say "it takes time to train a happy human"?

PS - I love today's dog quote (see wayyyyy below).
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PPPS - More pics to enjoy (see I still love Nelly Bellie!)

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"I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night." ~ Marie Corelli

Upcoming Christmas Feature - Calling all Amazing Stories

Hello Nelly Belliers,

Every day I hear such amazing stories of people doing remarkable things and overcoming huge obstacles in their lives. I thought Christmas would be a great time to start showcasing these stories, and reminding people that there a lot of people in the world who have very little, or who had nothing but made new paths for themselves. Let's reach out and support people that need it during this holiday season.

If you have an amazing story, or you want to showcase your small business (I would love to showcase some gift options for Christmas that are hand-crafted and have a great story behind them), then contact me at mynellybellie@gmail.com. 

This is going to be short and sweet today. Busy day. Sorry Nelly Belliers.

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~ Will Rogers

Tuesday's Treats & Truths Part II - Nelly Bellie

Happy Tuesday Nelly Bellier's!

I thought I would continue on with the list of 50 questions. If you don't remember last weeks answers here is the link http://nellybellie.blogspot.ca/2013/11/tuesdays-treats-truths_26.html.

What are some of your answers? Post your answers in the comments area below this blog.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? 
Nothing at all - just the sounds of the cars going by outside and some birds tweet tweeting. 

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? 
Robin Egg Blue

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? 
Bacon cooking, fresh flowers, grass scent candles, apple crumble. 

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? 
My mum. :) (interestingly to complain about the price of Marmite at the Brit Store (import store) - $20 for one squeeze bottle of Marmite - I don't think so!)

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE? 
Beach house. 

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? 
Rugby (but only the New Zealand All Blacks).

27. HAIR COLOR? 
Dark blonde with lighter blonde highlights. 

28. EYE COLOR? 
Brown.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? 
No, but I do sometimes wear glasses for distance.

30. FAVORITE FOOD? 
Anything that involves meat.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? 
Definitely Happy Endings. My boyfriend loves scary movies and I can't stand them because I am a chicken.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 
Flight (it was actually better than I thought it would be).

33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? 
Navy.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? 
Summer (however Fall / Autumn is my favourite).

35. HUGS OR KISSES? 
Depends on who is giving me one (or visa versa). Let's go with hugs.

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? 
Raspberry Pie or Creme Brûlée with raspberries in it. YUMMMMMMMMM

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO? 
Cardio (why isn't yoga an option?)

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION? 
Computer with the TV on in the background, but if I have to pick one I'm going with computer because they can now function as tv's as well. 

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? 
Sadly just textbooks for school.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? 
Don't have a mouse pad. 

42. FAVORITE SOUND? 
Waves at a beach or the birds in New Zealand.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? 
The Beatles (we did name our dog after one of their songs…)

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? 
New Zealand (lived there for almost 2 years).

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? 
I can touch my nose to my lip without using my hands.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 
England (Ipswich).

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW? 
Canada.

48. WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR HOUSE? 
Boring white apartment - we aren't going to paint until we move somewhere else.

49. WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR CAR? 
I don't have one but my boyfriend's truck is grey.

50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS? 
Love love love it.

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