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Here are a few of the things that are making me happy right now:

I finally bought myself these wedge sneakers I've been stalking for the last 3 months. I got a really good deal on them, and I absolutely love them. I get tons of compliments every time I wear them. A lady actually chased me down the street yesterday to find out where I got them, which is kind of ironic since I chased down a lady in the airport to find out where she got hers.

This recipe for Nanaimo Bar Cupcakes. If you've never had a Nanaimo bar, stop what you're doing and go visit my grandmother and get one, immediately. They are probably my favourite food, and the greatest things to come out of Canada since... well all the other great things that come out of Canada.

When I saw this recipe online I was so excited I almost burst into patriotic tears of joy. I immediately decided to make a big batch of these for my birthday this month. Just for me though. I don't know what everyone else is having.

Also, this pile of gold sequins for a project I am working on.

 And:

I bought myself flowers, just because.

all I want for Christmas...

aside from the obvious, like a puppy, an end to all global suffering, disease and hunger, and the ability to wear heels all day every day without excruciating pain. Here are a few things I would be very excited to find in my stocking.

Comeback Sweater from Tobi, $38
Raise the Bar Wedge Sneakers from Skechers, $89
The Amaranthine Headband from Anthropologie, $32
Calvin Klein Euphoria for Women Perfume, $57
Michael Kors Chronograph Watch in Rose Gold, $250
Nikon D40 Camera, $399

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I am dying over these shoes. I'm not really much of a sneakers girl, I tend to wear ballet flats or flip flops, and most of the time I would rather go barefoot.

I fell in love with a similar pair on Ashley Madekwe's blog, whom I've adored since she was in The Secret Diary of a Call Girl, but I knew I couldn't afford them, and also, they were sold out (I checked).

At the airport the other day, I saw a woman wearing these shoes and I literally stalked her through the bookstore. By the time I finished paying for my magazines and chocolate, she was already gone, and just as I was about to write her off, she reappeared 10 feet away. I knew it was meant to be.

She told me her shoes were Skechers, but she had taken all of the Skechers labels off, leaving her with super adorable kicks that were virtually indistinguishable from the pricey version I originally lusted after. Sometimes, things just work out.