Clipper Chicks Rock! April 14, 2008

I can honestly say I have never worked with a nicer group of people.Last night, we got together at work to have a crop.For those of you that don’t scrapbook that is when a group gets together to scrapbook/craft:)The occasion was to welcome Amie back and to see her wedding pictures.Which were stunning.I have attached a couple of pictures that Eleonor insisted we take.

In the crazy picture we were all supposed to make a funny face–you will notice some did not join in the silliness which made the rest of us look even nuttier.No we do not drink at these get togethers;)

 

Random Randomness April 10, 2008

I find myself using this word a lot on the blog–random. I think it describes me well at times. This is going to be a CRAZY busy week ahead.

Checklist for the week:

• Tomorrow visit the Hospital for Pre-Admission stuff.I am having a partial hysterectomy on Wednesday and there is stuff to do tomorrow.Many question this decision at 31 but I am truly done having children and have constant pelvic pain.Good decision in my books.The recovery time will not be a huge deal.I have experienced 2 c-sections before, I am a pro:)
• Work tomorrow night.
• Finish some stuff for work.
• Finish some other scrappy related stuff I need completed.
• Evan has Picture Day at school tomorrow.We went tonight and he picked out a new outfit.Hopefully he smiles tomorrow.
• Saturday we are getting together after the store closes and having a Crop.One of our co-workers just got hitched in Australia and we need to see pictures,eat good eats and get crafty:)
• Sunday I work all day and Scott will be taking Evan to a Birthday Party.
• Monday and Tuesday I plan on cooking,freezing,cooking,freezing meal after meal.I figure this will be mucho handy after I get home from the Hospital.

Why do we watch Big Brother Live on Sho Time? Really it is such a waste of time. But yet we watch? Must be a voyeuristic thing?

Looking forward to getting some work done in the yard. We are having Demeter Construction come in and build a Cedar Arbor in the back patio area. I am so excited, it will add some privacy and some warmth back there. We are also thinking about having the company do some other projects. All in good time.

Already thinking about planning our next Vacation. Evan wants to go to North Carolina to visit Lowes Raceway. Yes, folks we are a family that likes Nascar and dang proud of it;) This rainy weather is driving me batty–rain rain go away…

Well enough randomness for now. Contemplating going to bed. Although Big Brother is still on?

when it rains it pours… April 5, 2008

but in a totally good way.For the longest time I had been short on ideas and figured the tap was turned off permanently.Lately, I have had so many ideas popping into my head.Not just scrapbooking inspiration but lots of good stuff.Now if I had unlimited time to play that would be awesome.

Busy weekend ahead for us. Today we need to figure out what we are doing with the 53 cedars we bought (long story), there is a birthday party @ 4p.m for the kids to go to.Scott wants to install a stone border along the plant bed out front and I work all day tomorrow.Tonight I also have to set aside time to finish off something for an upcoming class at work.

Oh and by the way–where in the heck is Spring? I am beginning to feel as though I was lured here under false pretenses.When I moved here 10+ years ago, this was Canada’s version of California weatherwise.Mild winters and great spring/summers.Yes, there was the rain/gloominess but it wasn’t a frigid miserable winter/spring like other parts of the Country.My how things have changed.Oh well things could always be worse.But I really do long for some sunshine and warm breezes.

Sweet March 21, 2008

It is official.This laundry detergent has stolen my heart.I cannot merely get by with Tide any longer.Nothing can compare to the sweet smell of Method Sweet Water Detergent.The scent of this soap is like a slice of heaven.I don’t care if I am paying a couple more dollars,true love is worth it.If you have a HE Washing Machine give this a try:)

Who would have thought I would be posting about laundry soap.

Yikes March 20, 2008

Am I ever going to regret this in the morning.Staying up until 2:40 a.m. that is.Some of you might be able to guess…I am scrapbooking again.It appears my mojo is back AND has insomnia.But it feels soooo good.I have really missed having that time in my craft room and just playing.It is so relaxing and just for me time.I really need to get to bed. A LOT to do tomorrow and I work in the evening.Which means not enough hours in the day.Nighty night all.

This,That and the Other Thing March 12, 2008

Today it finally felt like Spring is on our door step. Kids and I went for a walk to Costco Park.No, Costco didn’t build a Park.There is a park across the street from our local Costco and that is what the kids have named it.Costco Park.Just like Airplane Park–nope, no airplanes but it is across the street from the Langley Airport.We saw lots of bulbs popping up out of the soil.One thing I like about this neighbourhood is how easy it is to walk.We have shopping within walking distance and quite a few nice walking trails.The weather was also nice enough that the kids could play outside.There is nothing cuter than watching them play hide and seek.Taylor doesn’t know how to count so Evan has to really boot it to his hiding spot.Taylor also always sneaks peeks at where he is going, which makes her the winner most of the time.They are really becoming playmates and that is the sweetest thing.Well when they aren’t hitting each other.

Found a new song I like.Boy You Tube is addictive.Here it is..it is called "Shine" by Anna Nalick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F5j59fBytQ

I think I may have overcome my freaky aversion to crafting.I have decided my intense fear of making anything really comes from my intense feeling that I have no creativity or ability in this crafty biz.This lack of self esteem I think comes from the need to people please.I have made the decision to start pleasing me first.If I like it, that is the most important thing.I think this new ‘tude is helping.I actually sat down and worked on my next class submission with no panic attacks.Progress me thinks.

I have noticed that I use the "random ramblings" category a lot when labeling my posts.Hmmm, does that mean I ramble a lot?

Can we fast forward to Friday at around 7p.m.?I finally made an appt. for a Cut and Colour.Nothing crazy just need to add some shape to my hair and cover some Grey strands.OK, probably more like Grey patches.I love getting my hair done.So relaxing and I have actually found a girl I like.

I am officially old school.I tried to figure out what would be a good theme for a teen-oriented class and had to ask an actual teenager.I am out of the loop.I mean I think I know what they would like, but I am probably wrong.I guess at 31 I need to face facts, I am getting old.

Is it wrong I am looking forward to Lipstick Jungle tomorrow night? Come on, NYC, fashion and drama and good looking people.I can’t be that crazy.

Enough rambling I better get to bed. Busy,Busy,Busy tomorrow:)

I Love Spring March 8, 2008

I love this time of year.Not just because it means the end of consistent grey,damp weather.Not just because everywhere we look we will finally see colour,new leaves bursting forth,flowers blooming and good ‘ol sunshine.Spring also brings a chance for renewal in a personal sense.I can’t help but feel as though there are endless possibilities.The chance to improve our home,to learn and grow as an individual,finally achieve that goal weight, the possibilities are endless.

There are so many projects around the house to finish.Next week I need to get started on finishing the painting project I started.We also have so much work to do in the yard.It is a bare canvas and needs some life breathed into it.I get tired just thinking about all of this.

Taking the Plunge January 7, 2008

For quite awhile I have been toying with the idea of taking a creative writing class. Never had much luck finding a class that fit into my schedule and didn’t cost several hundred dollars. Today, for whatever reason I took a peek in the community paper. Inside the paper was the new Continuing Education brochure and inside it I found a class. The class is an Intro. to Creative Writing and starts at 7p.m. Perfect! Hopefully, the class will be well prepared and I learn a thing or two. I am sure I will. Everyone needs to start somewhere. Feels good to atleast be making a step towards learning more.

Tonight I reorganized our supply trolley at work. Oooh, I love organizing things. Especially taking something messy and making it more organized. How come this doesn’t apply to my own home;) There must be a career in there somewhere? Maybe I should be a professional organizer and tidy "other" people’s spaces. hehe

Sunday evening we were sitting down to dinner and TayTay started humming something. Guess what that something was? Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benetar. For those with Guitar Hero, you know this is a popular song. One that maybe we play too much? It was cute. That girl just loves music and dancing. Need to find a Tot Dance class, she would love it.

Well, I think I better stop blogging and start re-writing the info for the Stamp class I am teaching.

G’ night.

S.

Welcome 2008 January 1, 2008

Happy New Year! We had a quiet night last night. Listened to a "Rock Band" playing in our TV Room most of the evening. When I say Rock Band I mean non-professionals playing Xbox Rock Band–or trying to;) Evan stayed up until 9 p.m and we watched the Ball drop in Times Square, said Happy New Year’s and it was off to bed. Since I am an old timer now, I fell asleep with Evan for a brief time and then went to watch the Band play a bit more. Wow, super exciting huh? Little Miss TayTay, was asleep by 7p.m and up at Midnight. I think she sensed the occasion and needed to get up and party for a bit. Then it was bedtime for Mommy,Daddy and Taylor by 1a.m. The days of partying are truly behind me I think. I seem to have no desire to go out and fight the crowds. Maybe once the kids are older we will revisit our youth:)

No resolutions this year. They seem like a way to encourage beating yourself up and never seem to take anyways. I think this year I will take the Life List route. Sounds like a good way to identify your goals/hopes and put them out there.

Yikes. December 27, 2007

So today was a weird day.Taylor slept in until 9:30a.m and no pigs were not flying in the sky.Then Scott took the kids downstairs and I woke up at 10a.m!This is nothing short of miraculous.I rarely get to sleep in since the kids usually get up around 6:30a.m.Maybe one day I really will get to sleep past 6a.m.

My Playroom Project was in full swing today.I actually made some progress and purged A LOT of junk.I almost have both closets full of my scrapbooking stuff.I also cleaned out the closet in the room and threw some crap out.More importantly I found some things that I had been missing.Number 1 on that list was my wedding rings.Yes, you may be thinking that finding your wedding rings in a box full of junk is strange.Yes, it is strange and I do strange well.When we sold our last house, we actually had weeks before our new home was finished.We packed up everything and it went into storage.Due to some weight gain I had been unable to wear my wedding rings.I was afraid I was going to lose my rings and packed them away.Then promptly forgot where I packed them.Imagine my delight when I found these rings.Now I can get them resized and wear them again.

I also found the records of my Hospital stay in August 2005.Looking through those papers brings it all back.I can’t help but wonder when that feeling will fade.I must admit the frequency of those feelings are fading and that is a good thing.I think it is just the fact that I greeted my mortality and all that entails.Fear,anxiety,depression.But also a feeling of gratitude.

It is snowing and I love it.Hey, if I have to put up with grey,gloomy weather I better get some snow out of it.But it is yucky West Coast snow, wet and quick to melt.

Now the question arises,should I get back to my project upstairs or continue vegging on the couch?Hmm, I think this requires some further analysis;)