A DayDream in the Life...

SOUL RESTORATION

2011-03-29T03:37:00.000-07:00

Wow...last post dated April 06, 2008! WOW! Almost 3 years to the day.So much has happened in that time...SO MUCH!But, this post is NOT about filling in those gaps, not today! This post is about why I am back!

A few weeks ago I posted something on my Facebook (FB) page that I continue to read on a weekly basis to remind myself of the journey I have travelled, the journey that still lies ahead of me and knowing, feeling & BELIEVING that I will make it through...to the very end!

I am happy to see the backside of 2010...really...truly! Good Riddance! No joy, no direction, no contentment, no calm, no happiness. Only pain, suffering, loss, despair, sadness & turmoil. But, there was {LOVE}! And, because of that, I will take on 2011 with all that is left of me. I WILL give my BEST and I will TRY my hardest and I will 'DO IT ANYWAY!' I will CHOOSE! I will RESTORE. I will go where the PEACE is. And, I will be BRAVE!

BRAVE: 1. Strong in the face of fear; courageous 2. To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy 3.To overcome one's initial fear(s).

Back in October of 2010 I somehow fell upon Brave Girls Club. I signed up for the site’s Daily Truths. Little bits of encouragement, motivation, self empowerment & downright feel good about yourself & believe in yourself emails sent to you daily. Every single one of those emails, every single day, spoke to me...really spoke to ME! Soon after signing up for these emails, I also joined their FB page. I started seeing posts about Soul Restoration 6 week on-line course. I had to learn more about this.

These were the first words I read before I burst into tears and knew how broken I was and how much I needed to take part in this.

Imagine yourself as a house…a beautiful perfect house…starting out with fresh paint, beautiful windows, lovely carpets…filled with all of your favorite things and favorite music and everything that brings you comfort. This is the house where your soul lives. Things sometimes happen in life, sometimes quickly and sometimes over time, that kick our doors in, break our windows and destroys our walls. We stop making boundaries for ourselves and find that others are actually living in our soul house, leaving us nowhere to sleep, no food…moving our stuff around to their liking and putting up their own art.Some of us aren’t even living in our own soul houses anymore…feeling totally disconnected from our truest selves and beyond repair.

And so, on 01-11-11 at 11:00 am, I sat down in front of my computer and watched the very first video for this course. I met Melody Ross for the very first time. I listened to her speak and was quite literally mesmerized by the sound of her voice…the emotion she evoked and the profound truths in the words she spoke. And, then I cried…and cried…and cried.

Then I watched more videos and cried some more. Frankly, I cried all day and much of the night. I was so overwhelmed with emotion with what she was telling me…so REAL…so RAW…so INTENSE…so ME!I spent the better part of the next day or two just absorbing all the information and tried to figure out how Melody knew so much about me. How could she possibly know how difficult life has been for me, how challenging my every day had become…how weak, fragile and broken I was…how?

I was so inspired with how the lessons were captured & enforced in our art assignments and journaling. The lessons meant so much more once they were expressed on paper. So therapeutic & reaffirming…at least for me.I found myself eagerly waiting each Tuesday morning when a new lesson would begin. I knew after week #1 that the lessons would be very difficult emotionally, but, yet I so anxiously looked forward to each of them…except the last one. The last lesson meant the course would be finished…and, I wanted it to go on and on. I was RESTORING...I could sense it, feel it...LIVE it!

I was blown away by the whole thing…really! I learnt so many wonderful things about myself, my life, the people in my life, and the choices I have! I re-visited my past and the darkness that dwells there. I have looked into my future with new sight and much hope. I have realized truths out of lies. I have learned how to gaze upon the moon with a certain gleam in my eyes. I have learnt how to co-exist with my multiple personalities! I know! Crazy, huh! I even learnt some new math techniques…at my age…who knew? And, when things got tough and I found myself stuck…I did it anyway! And, if I still found myself stuck, I sought out all of my Brave Sisters and they helped me get back on track!

I have met the most wonderful, brave, beautiful, openhearted woman you could possibly imagine through this course. We converse, encourage, support and care for each other every day. We continue our journey together, apart and as individuals…but, we CONTINUE on our new journeys no matter what. I have never felt such acceptance, such warmth, such support, such belonging. One day I hope we will all meet face to face!

I look forward to my future with much optimism and mostly look forward to Soul Restoration 2 in June 2011!!!I encourage everyone who has read this post to visit Brave Girls Club and read about Soul Restoration. Session #1 is being offered again beginning April 5, 2011. While you are there why not sign up for the Daily Truths…you will not be disappointed!

And, one final thing…if you are on Facebook please visit The Brave Girls Club page and look for my posting of this actual blog post! Melody and Kathy are running a contest for us Grads of SR1…Here’s how it works –

Soul Restoration 1 Graduates have written blog entries about their experiences in Soul Restoration. Starting this morning, they will post links to their Soul Restoration blog posts on the Official Brave Girls Club Fan Page on Facebook. Once they’ve posted, they will need YOU to read their entries, and vote on the ones you like the best by clicking “like” on the link they put on Facebook. (Looks like you’ll have to become a “fan” before you can vote….so if the link to “like” doesn’t show up, that might be why.) The person with the most “likes” on Wednesday at 5pm (Mountain Time) will be our WINNER! She will win tuition to Soul Restoration 2 for her and a friend as well as an awesome prize package with Brave Girl Aprons and Sweatshirts and art supplies straight from our sweeeet new clubhouse!

So, if by chance I win…which one of you lovelies will be joining me? So, don't forget to click the 'like' button under my posting on Brave Girls Club FB page!Thank you so much for taking the time to read this posting. For those of you, who are close to me, please be patient with me a wee bit longer as I continue to restore. I promise I will be back here and get you all caught up to speed with all the happenings of my life.

I {LUV} you all much!

Heather

PS, Melody & Kathy...thank you for changing the world one Brave Girl at a time!

This LADY ROCKS!!!!!

2008-04-06T21:37:00.000-07:00

Well, SHE is surprising us all! She is doing soooooo well! She was walking and sitting in a chair both yesterday and today. She is so amazing! I wanted you to see for yourself so, here is a picture for you!

Check out the THUMBS UP! And yup, there is Neil on her shoulder, he insisted on coming to Victoria.

She loves you all! We thank EVERYONE for your prayers and well wishes.
I will keep everyone updated as time permits.

ROCK ON MAMA!!

Friday is the day.

2008-04-02T23:14:00.000-07:00

I leave Friday morning. My brother is flying with me. Mom's surgery is Friday as well.

Thanks ever so much for your prayers and well wishes! It's nice knowing people are in your corner! :)

2 of my sisters are there now and both my bros will be there too! Let's hope we don't get kicked out of the hotel?

Will keep in touch.

Someone nice gave me one of these today, and it helped soooooooo much;

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

So, I am passing it on.

Time to Fly!

2008-04-02T00:21:00.000-07:00

Darn that word! Well, it looks like I will be leaving for Victoria within the next day. It looks like Mom will leave tomorrow (Wednesday). The surgery will not be done for a day or so. It is getting tough now emotionally for me. I've been pretty tough the last week and stayed strong to take care of a multitude of things. But, it is taking it's tole now. It will be hard for me not to have Kurt at my side. He is my rock and I count on him so. I will post updates when I can.

Hug your Mama!

2008-03-27T21:05:00.000-07:00

I know Mom's Day is still over a month away, but, why wait? Hug you Mom today and tomorrow and every day. If you can't hug her, than call her and tell her you want to hug her!
I took my Mom to the Dr. this week as she was feeling out of breath for a few days. She didn't have a cold or the flu! Just couldn't catch her breath.
After 4 days in the hospital for some testing of sorts, it is NOT good!
Next week my Mom will have Triple By-Pass surgery!
No warnings, no typical signs of heart trouble, no chest pain, no real health issues of any kind as a matter of fact! She doesn't take medication for anything! Just multi vitamins. All she had was a few days of shortness of breath! And, yup, that is a sign of heart trouble. As a matter of fact, she actually experienced a mild heart attack!
So, HUG YOUR MAMA!
You never know what tomorrow brings. And while your at it, let everyone who is important to you, KNOW that they are important to you! It's really easy! Trust me, I have been doing it forever!

Luv you Mum!

Filling Space?

2008-03-18T12:28:00.000-07:00

Thank you Mrs. Dawn! Since I am trying to be a better Blogger, and most times I don't have much to say, I will play. People sometimes need stuff like this to fill in the empty space! 1. If your doctor told you today that you were pregnant, what would you say? Huh? Check again! 2. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Feb 18/08 3. What did the last text message you sent say? Don't text. 4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? Sense of humour, self confidence, honesty. 5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Learn Spanish & organize my house! 6. Shoe size? 8-8 1/2 7. Been to Mexico? You betcha! 8. When is the last time you had a massage? Don't recall, if ever? 9. What was the last TV show you watched? Medium 10. What are your plans for the weekend? Dinner at my Sister's and hanging out with Kurt. 11. If your significant other asked you to marry them today what would you say? ME? Really? Me? ABSOLUTELY! 12. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A back seat! Dog towel and cooler. 13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Sleeping. 14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be? Harrison Ford 15. Have you ever been to a strip club? Years ago. 16. What is the best ice cream flavor? I don't do ice-cream but, Tiger Tiger is good. 17. What is the last sporting event you watched? LIVE Rockets Hockey! GO ROCKETS!!! 18. Ever go camping? Sure. 19. Last phone call? To my Mom. 20. Are you allergic to anything? Yes, lots of fruit and hazel nuts! And some pollen issues too. 21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently? I have many friends! 22. What do you do at work? Book keeping. 23. What is your mom's name? Betty 24. Ever cried for no reason? Sure. 25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance? Um, I don't think so? 26. What is your favorite color to wear? Brown 27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? Feb. 17 & 18, 2008. 28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? Winnipeg to Rapid City and back. 29. What are your turn-offs? Rudeness, Negativity, bad manors, people who think they know it all! 30. What was your last alcoholic beverage? Rum - hello? 31. What are you craving right now? Chicken noodle soup. And, with that I tag Fern, Megs, Karen, Wen & Audrey! If you don't have a Blog, you can post your answers here under comments!

I know, I know! It's about TIME...

2008-03-12T22:38:00.000-07:00

...that I tended to my BLOG!
But, then again, doesn't everything revolve around TIME?

I think a lot about TIME! How to spend it...how to use it...am I using it wisely...am I wasting it...is there enough of it...will there be some tomorrow...what TIME is it...is it TIME for lunch...TIME for a snack...do others think of TIME like me...will I have some for this...will I have some for that...will others have some for me...will I have some for others...will I find some...will I make some...will it get the better of me...will I get the better of it?
That's a mighty thought, isn't it?
All I know is that I MUST consider TIME every moment of my LIFE. And, so far, I'm doing okay! Well, in most areas anyway! I am spending TIME, making TIME and sharing TIME with those that matter most to me.
That makes me happy!

I guess I will forgo snack time for now!

This is the kind of rambling that happens when you are sleep deprived! And I have been in this state for over a week now. Too much in my head right now and I can't seem to get it sorted out. Dawn, Cheryl, does your company have any experience with this kinda' thing?

Note to self: Probably not a good idea to update Blog when in this state of deprivation.

Okay, right, I was to update my Blog.
So way back in December (2007) Christmas happened! It was great! Lots of family, food, friends, booze, laughing & entertainment! You name it, we had it! I would have to say that the most memorable moment of Christmas 2007 (and, there were many!!!) would have to be when my Uncle gave everyone a very special gift;

What a wonderful way to commemorate this fabulous Christmas!

Then came New Year's! Also much family, friends, booze, food and just too much FUN!
Then shortly after, at the beginning of February Kurt & I went on our highly anticipated and much needed 2 week vacation in Playa del Carmen! It was glorious to say the least! We rented a luxury condo with our wonderful friends from 'Winter'peg. Needless to say that they needed this 'HOT' vacation more than us!
It was full of so many wonderful times, I can't begin to tell you! But, I must say the most exciting & exhilarating event for me was when I made my "BIG" baby step...I snorkeled! It was amazing on so many levels!

Long story short; I have a phobia about water. Big bodies of water! I can't, or rather couldn't put my face in water due to traumatic childhood experiences thanks to my loving siblings! And, well, I CAN'T swim!
So, this was a bigger than 'BIG', baby step for me! I am so proud of myself!
Next year's baby step; Learn to swim!

The day after we got home from Mexico, we had a house full of guests again! More friends from 'Winter'peg came with 3 teenage boys in tow for a week of skiing! We went to Mexico last year with them as well. As always too much FUN!

And that pretty much sums it up!

I am looking forward to a busy season with work right around the corner, a great evening of scrapbooking with friends this weekend, a trip back home in April for Kurt's sister's wedding, a superb scrapbooking weekend in May that can't come fast enough and then back home again in July for Kurt's other sister's wedding! Phew! It never seems to end.

I LOVE IT! ALL OF IT!

Thanks for tuning in. And, until next TIME (there it is again!), sleep tight! I wish I could! :{

2, Count 'em, 2 MORE SLEEPS!

2008-02-01T09:20:00.000-08:00

Okay, so, I have been neglecting my BLOG! I am a bad Blogger! But, hey, LIFE happens. This time Sunday we will be well on our way to

Playa del Carmen! For 2 glorious weeks!!! I am even gonna snorkel!!! Yup, you heard right, snorkel! See you all when we get home! Adios Amigas & Amigos!

TIME for ME!

2007-12-05T08:29:00.001-08:00

Yes, and now it's time for ME!

Shows are all done, some special orders need to be filled, and tons of clean-up around the house! Now it's time to trim my own tree!

Realistically speaking, I have been decorating, tree trimming and de-decorating since the beginning of November! So, it is sometimes hard for me to get into the decorating mode in my own home. But, I have started and little by little it will soon be Christmas at the Wallman Mountain Inn!

I have enjoyed helping my Mom with a wee bit of decorating at her new home too! It is all getting so exciting to have my Mom and Sister here permanently!

insert "BIG SIGH" here!

M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, I love the holidays! Lights - Food - Christmas Concerts (to remember the true meaning of it all) - Rum (to help me cope with the next item on my list!) - Family - Baking - Rum (just for fun!)- Snow - Warm Fires - Kurt - Puppies - Rum (more fun!) - FRIENDS - Christmas Eve and all the Finger Food you can eat - Rum - Turkey and all the Trimmings! - Art Knapps - Gingerbread Lattes - Gingerbread Lattes with my Mom and Sister and Friends - Rum and the occasional Monte Cristo! (Not the sandwich!)

I could go on and on and on, but you get the idea!

During it all I will try to remember to take some time out and post here and check up on all of you others who are taking some time out for yourselves!

MERRY MERRY!

Almost Done!

2007-11-22T10:19:00.000-08:00

Well, I am almost done! As always the Benvoulin Craft Show was a tremendous success! The early morning crowd was the start of a GREAT day!

I cannot express enough thanks to those of you who so generously and loyally supported this Fabulous Affair! But, from my heart;

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!

A special Thanks goes out to Kelli for putting together yet another outstanding show! I don't think people realize (fellow crafters) just how much effort and time Kelli puts into this show so that we can all benefit. But, I do! And I thank you again!

And, after much request from you faithful-die-hard-craft sale junkies, (you know of whom I speak!) I have decided to oblige you and do an open house!

I have joined up with a fellow crafter, Loretta to offer you one final showing of the season! And like every year past, there will be something new that just didn't make it to the other shows!

So without further ado;

Christmas Craft Open House

Saturday December 1 st.

9 am - 3 pm

Corner of Hwy #33 & Springfield Road

(Function Junction)

If you need more info; 765-6541.

Hope to see you then!

Never enough TIME!

2007-10-28T08:38:00.000-07:00

That is how I feel lately. It has been forever since I have posted and I do apologize. But, hey, LIFE happens! To all my faithful BLOG friends, thanks for always checking up on me!

I have thought of posting many times earlier but, didn't as I knew I would spend too much time doing so. And, TIME, is something that is stretched to the max right now. I need to use it wisely.

Fall time is the busiest time of year for me personally. I do several craft shows in November and my time is consumed with the preparation of my wares. And this year seems to be far more busier than others. Most likely due to several reasons.

I was not able to begin much of my work until my Mom and Sister were moved in and settled.

I had the honor of being invited to participate in a very well known local show; The LAUREL Art & Craft Sale. I am not sure what to expect. By my calculations, this show looks like it will be the equivalent of 2 shows! My workload to pull this off has doubled! YIKES!

I have cancelled one of my other shows so, I can focus on the Laurel and of course, BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH Show.

And to top it all off, I was asked to do a blurb on SHAW TV about my crafts!

That's right Gals, you may be able to add another name to your "Famous Friends" list! You can catch my TV appearance (and a glimpse of this year's projects)

MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2007

Channel 11 - SHAW, starting at 6 pm.

Apparently it will air until Tuesday 6 pm. and will run approx. 30 times! So, you don't have to tune in right at 6!

At this point I am feeling a little guilty as I have so much work to do and I must get off the computer. Below are the details of my upcoming shows. Hope to see you all there!

26 th. Annual Christmas Art & Craft Sale

LAUREL PACKING HOUSE

(corner Ellis & Cawston)

Saturday Nov. 03 & Sunday Nov. 4, 2007

AND

13 th. Annual

BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH SALE

2279 Benvoulin Rd.

Sunday Nov. 18, 2007

Where has the TIME gone?

2007-08-09T13:11:00.001-07:00

Well, the answer is sooooooooooo long that I will have to post another day. The BIGGEST reason I have not been around on the WWW is because my Mamma and my Sister are moving here to Kelowna. So, until my next post: Countdown To Arrival in KELOWNA!

YAH, BABY!

2007-06-27T23:21:00.000-07:00

The NEW STAMPIN' UP Idea Book & Catalogue came today! OMGosh! Kurt could hear the $$$ racking up! Scrappers rejoice! And to think, this is only Fall/Winter Catty! Life is simply - GOOD!

Real Men wear PINK!

2007-06-04T19:30:00.001-07:00

One day Jer & I went shopping. (VV Boutique) He buys this Pink T and girly wallet. This is the journaling:

(Mom)"You've got to be joking? It's PINK!"
(Jeremy)"Yah, I like it! It's cool!"
(M)"But it's PINK?"
(J)"Yah, I know. I like it!"
(M)"What happened to my 'Boarder Dude' Son?"
(J)"Nothing, I just don't dress like that anymore. It's not my 'style' now. I like those 'skinny' type jeans too! And the 'girls' really like 'em too!"
(M)"Oh, Yay!"

A little while later...

(M)"Jer, it's a 'girly' wallet!"
(J)"Yah, so?"
(M)"So? It has a 'rainbow' on it!"
(J)"Whatever! It's so perfect! It's better than any other wallet I've seen."
(M)"Okay! But, I'm taking pictures to scrapbook with!"
(J)"Yah, whatever!"

TIc tic tic tic...

2007-05-31T14:08:00.000-07:00

Wow! So, where has the time gone? Weeks have slipped by since I last truly updated this Blog. Well, what can I say other than LIFE happened! Some good, some hectic, some great and some bad, and now back to GREAT, so, on with the update.

Early on in the month I attended a weekend CROP to celebrate National Scrapbook Day. It was put on by none other than Memories & More & the Marvelous MM Gals, which by the way I am so grateful to call my friends! What a BLAST! I always have so much fun with this group. I can't wait until next year! What a pleasure to spend time together with so many ladies I already know and some new acquaintances too, doing what we all love; Scrapbooking! Much thanks to all of you special people!

It took me a few days to recoup from the crop and then back to reality. Work is very busy for both Kurt and myself this time of year so, there hasn't been a whole lot of time for fun and games. I did manage to get my planters planted and the yard is looking wonderful! The weather is taking a turn for the Fabulous and we are enjoying spending our evenings outside.

My 22 year old Son, Jeremy has recently moved back from Alberta. I am happy to say that the choice to move to Edmonton has changed his life. ALL for the best! I am truly enjoying having him home. Those of you who know us somewhat personally, know we have had many obstacles to overcome over the years. Perseverance, hope, commitment and LOVE have certainly prevailed. I am soooooooooooo proud of the Man he is becoming.

And then, truth be known, I was thrown a real curve ball over the last couple of weeks. It took me a few days to wrap my head around the whole situation. I didn't really think that much about it at first. But, strike 1, strike 2, and then a hit that sent it out of the ball park, really threw me! Sorry for the bad analogy! One amazing Husband, some serious soul searching, a lot of reflection and I am right as rain!

All in all, I have had a full month! Currently, Tyson is keeping us busy day and night! Oh yeah, we are puppy sitting for our good friends, Robyn & Dave, while they are in transition from one home to another. They are actually moving to a home just up the road from us. I am so happy we will be spending more time together. Even happier that they only asked that we look after Tyson instead of asking us to help them move! Sorry, Robyn, but, it's the truth!

Our summer looks to be filling up with guests galore too! I will be pretty busy for the next several weeks looking for homes for my Mom and Sister. I can't wait for them to get here! Before I know it, summer will be gone! YIKES!

All About US!

2007-05-28T10:16:00.000-07:00

I made this frame to match a clock I made at a class from our LSS.

Meet TYSON!

2007-05-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

So check out this BIG HAM! About 80 lbs, 30 in. high and ONLY 8 months old! LABRADOODLE. Um, seems more like a cross with a deer hound? None the less; Fill you in a bit more later!

One Word.

2007-05-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks Tara, for tagging me. I guess now I will have something to post on my Blog? One word answers only... no explanations. Yourself: Content Your Partner: Committed Your Hair: red Your Mother: Loving Your Father: Tough Your Favorite Item: Woobie Your Dream Last Night: nothing Your Favorite Drink: Rum Your Dream Car: Truck Dream Home: Lake The Room You Are In: Computer Your Fear: Widow Where You Want to be in Ten Years: here Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Jeremy You're Not: obsessive One of Your Wish List Items: Laptop The Last Thing You Did: relaxed You Are Wearing: clothes! Your Favorite Weather: Fall Your Favorite Book: Fantasy Last Thing You Ate: salad Your Life: Great Your Mood: relaxed Your Best Friend: Kurt What Are You Thinking About Right Now: weekend Your Car: Caravan What Are You Doing At The Moment: computer Relationship Status: married What Is On Your TV: nothing What Is The Weather Like: sunny When Is The Last Time You Laughed: today This is a new game of tag. Let me know your one word answers. So, now I challenge Debbie, Wendy, Megan & Fern. Remember, if you don't blog you can respond directly here or send me an email!

I've been TAGGED!

2007-04-30T08:01:00.000-07:00

YIKES! Thank you Yolanda for thinking of me! Here we go... Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to blog about their seven things and post the rules as well. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! 1 - I am a PROCRASTINATOR! I know, I know, it's hard to believe? Ha! I have always been one! I can't seem to break the habit, and, believe me I have tried! I leave most things to near the deadline and then I power blast through it! It always (most always) gets done. 2 - I am a TERRIBLE FRIEND! I rarely stay on top of correspondence, simple phone calls or a quick cup of coffee with my friends! Oh, sure I send the occasional funny through email to them. But, I don't give them that phone call, card or simple email that tells them 'I am thinking of YOU!' I must try harder! 3 - I am a CHICKEN! Bok-bok-bok! I don't take care of myself when it come to Doctors. I don't like the Dentist, although I have been going this last year. I need to go for a cleaning, but the PROCRASTINATOR in me will take over! I haven't even been for a check up (you know the one? And, don't start sending me threatening emails about it, either!) for a lot of years! I don't even have a regular Doctor. When I am really ill, I go to a Walk-in Clinic. Seriously, don't start harassing me about this! 4 - I am a HOARDER! Yah, who knew? If it's on sale, I won't just buy what I need, oh, no! I have to buy more and then just put it away. And there are no limits as to what I hoard; Fabric, Food, Scrapping supplies, toiletries etc. 5 - My HEART aches for my FAMILY! I have lived here for almost 14 years and, I didn't really give a whole lot of thought to the distance between us. I mean, I missed them and wished we were together for certain things, but, not like now. Now, I yearn for them to be closer, almost every day! I yearn to hang out with my Sister's, Deb & Wen. I CHERISH them! I appreciate their uniqueness, even if they don't!We have become such wonderful friends over the last few years. And, my MOM! Even though we cannot be together in close proximity for any length of time, I sooooooo miss her! And, I am very lucky because both Wendy and my Mom will be living here by then end of summer! Now to work on Debbie!!! 6 - I am a BITCH! For no apparent reason! Really, really! Especially with Kurt. We are not talking just a little bitchy, I mean FULL BLOWN angry eyes, loud yelling, possible tossing of items kinda BITCHY! And, no, I don't need PMS (pre or post) for an excuse! I am good at any day of the month! 7 - I FEAR being ALONE! All my life I have had misfortune along with good fortune! It has always been that way. I have a very REAL, very serious FEAR of loosing Kurt. Loosing him before we have had enough time together. I FEAR we will not grow old together. It is not just a thought once in a while, it is constant! And on that positive note, (kidding) I tag the following people to share; Wendy, Debbie, Megs, Kimba, Michelle, Robyn & Kathy. Even though none of you have Blogs, you can email them to me privately or you can post them right here in the response part of this post. Thanks for playing and have FUN!

One's Perspective?

2007-04-26T18:13:00.000-07:00

Came across this from another person's Blog:

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Happy CHOCOLATE eating weekend!

2007-04-05T18:47:00.000-07:00

I mean, really? CHOCOLATE is the only thing we, as adults, still get out of the event! OK, well, maybe not me. Still trying to be faithful to my WW goals. Unless, I make a secret trip to Kelli's to share in some of her stash? So, I wish you all a pleasant and 'springy' weekend! I my self, and my husband, will be frantically trying to finish up all the loose ends of the major renos we did in the fall. There is still one room to put flooring in and plenty of little painting jobs to do. Kitchen cabinets that need hardware. Molding and baseboards that need to be done... And, I still have Christmas decor on the front of the house! A bed in the basement that looks like a giant craft table, when actually it is the spare bed, in the spare room, that is supposed to be used when guests come to see us! Ha! My In-laws arrive next week! Do you think they would mind sleeping amongst paint brushes, strings of Christmas lights, some living room decor that never made it back onto the walls after the renos, magazines & some pieces of wood that at some point were supposed to be turned into beautiful pieces of art for my craft shows last November, and a whole lot of other stuff that I can't actually describe because it is buried under all of the above? Hmmmmmm? How much do they LOVE me? I'm not gonna push it. So, then I guess I will have to add all of that to the never ending lists of 'THINGS TO DO" this weekend! And, then there is the homely looking yard in which the snow has only recently just melted away that needs attention. Lot's of attention! You would never know I work for a Landscaping Company? Just thinking about all the stuff we need to do this weekend, totally justifies the little shopping frenzy I will have to partake in Saturday morning for CHOCOLATE! That is, right after my weigh-in at WW! Happy - Happy everyone!

Where Have I Been???

2007-04-04T09:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have not posted in such a long time? You must think I fell off the planet?
Actually, my LIFE has been rather full as of late!
Hmmmmmmmm, where to begin?
Well, for starters I had the GREAT pleasure of spending an entire weekend scrapping! That's right, the entire weekend!! March 23 - 25 for POTP 's on-line Crop!!!

I went over to Kelli's on Thursday for one reason or another, and like usual, we never run out of things to say or do! Next thing we knew, Yolanda showed up with girls in tow. It was like our own little tea-party!

A couple of hours of chit-chatting later and much ado about the on-line crop,we had ourselves a date at Yolanda's for Saturday night!

I have never participated in an on-line crop and was truly excited about the endeavor!

Kelli and I packed up as much scrappin' materials, embellishments and tools as I could carry up Yolanda's 'scary' staircase to the carriage house! And, yes, I had to carry it all, as Kelli needed both arms to secure her body to the side of the building as she ascended the stairs! For those of you who know the story about Kelli, the Okanagan Bridge and Sturgeon, this does not come as a surprise!

Luckily for me, Yo' was there to assist! My arms, legs and back thank you!

What a FAB time we had. Laughs, food, scrappin', chattin', food and some brief moments of hysteria. Got home about 3:30 am. Too much FUN! I can't wait to do it again!

I LOVE MY FRIENDS!

Past that, the rest is kinda' boring - WORK! Yup, I am back at work and it looks like we are going to be busier than ever!

Wonderful World?

2007-03-20T23:20:00.000-07:00

ABSITIVELY, POSOLUTELY!

(My Dad always said that!)

Okay, so...

I randomly met a woman (not in person) through Ebay. She was looking for 'something' and I happened to have 'something'! For a week or two we conversed through email ironing out all the details. We 'clicked' right away. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. I will probably never end up there? But, if I ever did, I would so look her up!

Once all was said and done, in her last email she sent along this quote:

"Friends are like STARS...you may not always see them... but they're ALWAYS there"...

All I can say is "What a WONDERFUL World it truly is when a complete stranger, whom you have never met face to face, considers you with the connotation of "FRIEND"!

Thanks!

What have YOU done?

2007-03-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

So, this is a little challenge that is making it's way through my Blogger friends. The Great Power of the Internet! So, I in turn challenge anyone who reads this to copy it to your own Blog and GO FOR IT! If you don't have a Blog just do it via email and send it to all your friends! The things I have actually done are highlighted! 1. Bought everyone in the bar a drink 2. Swam with dolphins 3. Climbed a mountain 4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive 5. Been inside the Great Pyramid 6. Held a tarantula 7. Taken a candle lit bath with someone 8. Said "I love you" and meant it 9. Hugged a tree 10. Bungee jumped 11. Visited Paris 12. Watched a lightning storm at sea 13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise 14. Seen the Northern Lights 15. Gone to a huge sports game 16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa 17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables 18. Touched an iceberg... does a glacier count??? 19. Slept under the stars 20. Changed a baby's diaper 21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon 22. Watched a meteor shower 23. Gotten drunk on champagne... well, cheap wine... 24. Given more than you can afford to charity 25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope 26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment 27. Had a food fight 28. Bet on a winning horse 29. Asked out a stranger 30. Had a snowball fight 31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can 32. Held a lamb 33. Seen a total eclipse 34. Ridden a roller coaster 35. Hit a home run 36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking 37. Adopted an accent for an entire day 38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment 39. Had two hard drives for your computer 40. Visited all 50 states 41. Taken care of someone who was shit faced 42. Had amazing friends STILL DO! 43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country 44. Watched wild whales 45. Stolen a sign 46. Backpacked in Europe 47. Taken a road-trip 48. Gone rock climbing 49. Midnight walk on the beach 50. Gone sky diving 51. Visited Ireland

52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love

53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them

54. Visited Japan

55. Milked a cow

56. Alphabetized your CDs

57. Pretended to be a superhero

58. Sung karaoke

59. Lounged around in bed all day... umm... and this is unusual, how???60. Posed nude in front of strangers

61. Gone scuba diving

62. Kissed in the rain

63. Played in the mud

64. Played in the rain

65. Gone to a drive-in theater

66. Visited the Great Wall of China

67. Started a business

68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken

69. Toured ancient sites

70. Taken a martial arts class

71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight

72. Gotten married

73. Been in a movie

74. Crashed a party

75. Gotten divorced

76. Gone without food for 5 days

77. Made cookies from scratch

78. Won first prize in a costume contest

79. Ridden a gondola in Venice

80. Gotten a tattoo

81. Rafted the Snake River

82. Been on television news programs as an expert

83. Got flowers for no reason

84. Performed on stage

85. Been to Las Vegas

86. Recorded music

87. Eaten shark

88. Eaten fugu (pufferfish)

89. Had a one-night stand

90. Gone to Thailand

91. Bought a house

92. Been in a combat zone

93. Buried one/both of your parents

94. Been on a cruise ship

95. Spoken more than one language fluently

96. Performed in Rocky Horror Picture Show

97. Raised children (raising still)

98. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour

99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country

100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over

101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge

102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking

103. Had plastic surgery

104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived

105. Wrote articles for a large publication(do letters to the editor count?)106. Lost over 100 pounds (45.5 kilograms)

107. Held someone while they were having a flashback

108. Piloted an airplane

109. Petted a stingray

110. Broken someone's heart

111. Ridden a bike

112. Won money on a T.V. game show

113. Broken a bone

114. Gone on an African photo safari

115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced

116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol

117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild

118. Ridden a horse

119. Had surgery

120. Had a snake as a pet

121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon

122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours

123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states

124. Visited all 7 continents

125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days... does whitewater rafting count???

126. Eaten kangaroo meat

127. Eaten sushi

128. Had your picture in the newspaper

129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about

130. Gone back to school

131. Para sailed

132. Petted a cockroach

133. Eaten fried green tomatoes

134. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey

135. Selected one important author who you missed in school, and read

136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating... do fish count???

137. Skipped all your school reunions... so far!

138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language

139. Been elected to public office

140. Written your own computer language

141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream

142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care

143. Built your own PC from parts

144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you

145. Had a booth at a street fair

146. Dyed your hair

147. Been a DJ

148. Shaved your head

149. Caused a car accident

150. Saved someone's life

WOW!

March Challenge: TODAY

2007-03-08T21:52:00.000-08:00

Our LSS put out this challenge this week;

Wherever you are, right now, reading this post, I challenge you to do a "TODAY" LO answering these questions

Here is my take on it;

Currently In My CD Player:

LED ZEPPELIN - TALKING HEADS & all things 70's

Last Movie{s} Watched:

Finding NEMO & The Illusionist

What I’m Wearing:

Smaller Clothes! Really! ...and Lots of Beautiful, Basic BROWN.

Favorite TV Show:

LOST

Last Time At a Restaurant & What I Ordered:

Hector's - Mexican Food

Book{s} I’m Reading:

Cut the CLUTTER and stow the STUFF. For Comic Relief, perhaps?

My Favorite Indulgence:

CHOCOLATE CAKE We're talking 2 layer, deep dark BLACK, not brown, super moist with fluffy chocolate butter icing. M.m.m.m.m

Latest Thing{s} That Made Me Happy:

My SON. He has called twice this month JUST to tell me he is doing OK! And that he LOVES me.

Latest Thing That Made Me Not-So-Happy:

JAKE. My Big BOY Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2007

What I Am Looking Forward To Most This Year:

EVERYTHING!

Gotta LOVE this Man!

2007-03-05T23:10:00.000-08:00

This was taken in Mexico.
What a GUY!

LOST

2007-03-01T13:22:00.000-08:00

On another note, LOST. I love this show. However, I must admit that this season has not captivated me like the first two seasons. I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat each & every episode. Each show ended with a great CLIFFHANGER. It was like that book that you just can't put down. This year I have been struggling to tune in each week. It's sorta been like flipping through a magazine. So far, this whole season has been, well, PREDICTABLE! UNTIL...Last night! Last night's episode made me exclaim out loud "Finally!" The ending was just what I have been waiting for!

Talk about MOOD swings!

2007-03-01T13:19:00.000-08:00

I mean MAMMA Nature is sure having some BIG mood swings these days! This is my view today. Quite the change from my earlier post.
M-m-m-m-m-m-m, SUN, beautiful, warm & glorious SUN!

When I woke up this mornin'...

2007-02-26T08:53:00.000-08:00

I certanly wasn't expecting this...
YIKES!

I Just Have To Share...

2007-02-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

I just have to share my great feeling this morning! I went to Weight Watchers (WW) this morning. Saturday is the day I like to go. It is early in the morning and I don't have to eat before I go. The last time I went was at the beginning of January, right before my holidays. When I was on holidays, WW never even entered the picture at any time! I ate what I wanted, definitely drank what I wanted and it was a LOT! Then I came home and had a couple of very difficult weeks and again was not focusing on WW. Even over the last couple of weeks I have not been too concerned with what I was eating. And I did not attend a single WW meeting until today. I totally feel like I have gained at least 5 or more lbs? But, NOT! So, you can imagine my elation at weigh in this morning when she told me I only gained 1.6 lbs! Yes, you read it right! 1.6 lbs.! I am soooooooooo happy right now. This is exactly what I needed to get me out of my emotional rut. And I had to share! Have a SUPER DAY! I know I will!

Things I Do to Pass My Days...

2007-02-16T10:38:00.000-08:00

Below are a few slide shows of things I have made. This is what I like to do to pass my days. When of course, I don't have to go to work, clean house, get groceries etc. I love to have time to myself. I thoroughly enjoy having an entire day dedicated to just me and whatever I decide to do. That being said, the things I decide to do for the day somehow never end up to be the things that actually get accomplished? Go figure? Anyway, I just wanted to share a wee bit of what I like to do. Enjoy!

Vintage Halloween Album

2007-02-16T10:35:00.001-08:00

Pocket Planner

2007-02-16T10:22:00.001-08:00

Easter Tin

2007-02-16T10:16:00.001-08:00

Vintage Easter Album

2007-02-16T10:11:00.001-08:00

2007-02-11T10:46:00.000-08:00

Blog: A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts. Hmmm? So, I already know the basics of the 'Blog'. I have friends that have blogs and I have been lurking around reading their blogs for some time now. Never really crossed my mind that I should consider having a blog of my own?But, the truth is, I think a lot! I have things to say. I have lots of things to say! I have things I want to share. There isn't always someone around to share with. I have thoughts that need a place other than in my head. Maybe my thoughts have become more important than they were when I was younger? Maybe, they just need some validation or affirmation? I don't know. But, I am ready to take the challenge of Blogging to find out!I already know that I will not blog every day. I mean really, here I am at 43 and all of a sudden I have decided to have a 'diary'? On-line no less? Out there for whoever wants to take a read. YIKES! Am I suffering from a mid-life crisis, empty nest syndrome, menopause, lonely, unhappy home life? I could go on and on. But, the fact is, none of the above even remotely apply to ME! I have a WONDERFUL LIFE! I LOVE my life! I have an unbelievable husband and a solid marriage. I have a son, pets, family, friends, love, fun, hobbies, health, a home, food & clothing, a job, and I am HERE! I AM alive! I don't want to miss a moment of my life! For me, it keeps getting better and better! Good or bad, I am so ready for more! Here I go...