OK so call me old fashioned but I don't understand the new desire to read things electronically. I don't have an e-reader, kindle or anything to read books on. Oh wait..... I do my blackberry thing has the ability to download books onto it. I have done it twice and I have had it for over a year.
I like books, I like taking them with me where ever I go, I like being able to say to a friend "hey I just finished this great book I think you'll like it" and giving it to them. I read every night and I enjoy reading. I also read everything if someone suggests it I will read it. Some books take me longer to get through than others but I will always finish the book. I also read cookbooks. I love reading cookbooks and hope I get a new one for mothers day.
I know books are heavy, books take up space etc....I've heard it all but I don't understand there is nothing like turning the page, skipping ahead a few chapters seeing what is happening and looking at the cover of the book. I also love the smell of books.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Friday, 26 April 2013
30 Things #6
If you could have 3 wishes, what would you wish for?
Truthfully it all depends on the day and time. However overall the 3 things I wish for regularly are:
1) a house with a big entrance way - this is very important to me and will happen one day
2) to be financially wealthy (originally I had secure there but that's wrong because we are secure now) I would love to have money in the bank so that we were only working because we wanted to work not because we have to pay bills, or save for a vacation, or for the girls school. I want that all taken care of and the money we are working for is mad money - I would then only work part-time and run a business or volunteer.
3) All the cliches are going through my head, health, happiness, no fighting, warm weather, cleaning lady - oh wait had that and hated it she didn't clean like I did, ....................hmm what is my 3rd wish, I am trying to think extravagant. Really I wish there was a cure for cancer and MS. These two diseases/illnesses are so prevalent in everyone I talk to lately that I wish there was cure.
Truthfully it all depends on the day and time. However overall the 3 things I wish for regularly are:
1) a house with a big entrance way - this is very important to me and will happen one day
2) to be financially wealthy (originally I had secure there but that's wrong because we are secure now) I would love to have money in the bank so that we were only working because we wanted to work not because we have to pay bills, or save for a vacation, or for the girls school. I want that all taken care of and the money we are working for is mad money - I would then only work part-time and run a business or volunteer.
3) All the cliches are going through my head, health, happiness, no fighting, warm weather, cleaning lady - oh wait had that and hated it she didn't clean like I did, ....................hmm what is my 3rd wish, I am trying to think extravagant. Really I wish there was a cure for cancer and MS. These two diseases/illnesses are so prevalent in everyone I talk to lately that I wish there was cure.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
What April is almost done?!?!?
It's been a while..... In fact so long that I don't remember what I last talked about so keep in mind you may hear some repetative news.
We have been living life to it's fullest :) Plans everyday, work commitments, school commitments, family commitments and friend commitments. When I look at our life I feel full. Sometimes I even feel too full like things are out of hand. My last post I'm sure was about the daycare dance and supper with a great friend. While that great friend made a comment "Our marriage is better when we actually have time for each other" this comment has stuck with me this week, because I don't think James and I have actually talked this month except in passing until yesterday.
So this month (in no particular order) we celebrated a 6 year old's birthday - she is a delightful little girl who has grown before our eyes. We both took some courses. Went to Winnipeg for a shopping day and so I could pick up my bridesmaid dress, I went to Winnipeg with A and visited with 2 great friends. Had a play date with another friend and her 3 girls, my in-laws came out for a day, went and saw the Manitou dance producation ( a very cute munchkin and monkey were the stars of the show if you ask me), finally spent time with a great set of friends whom we are lucky enough to call our neighbours, made 2 big batches of soup, celebrated our neices 13 birthday, attended a baby shower for a beautiful baby and Janessa and I were both lucky enough to have some snuggles, helped plan my dad's birthday party, helped James get ready to coach little kickers soccer, finished shake rattle and roll and registered for another one, did a little work from home and at the office. Finally registered for the MS Walk.
My dad has been diagnosed with MS we decided we would like to help be part of the team that brings awareness of MS and hopefully funds to continue to research.
Our next few weeks are just as busy, but I think I will be happier as the sun shines and we are able to get outdoors.
I am trying to organize a girls "Splurge Group" it's once a month a group of about 9 ladies get together and do something (trading books, cheese and wine, pedicures, etc) I think it will go along way in self perserving me. I have been reading a lot of health books and as much as it is important to eat right, exercise, it's important for your mind to be looked after. I am also looking into taking a mindfullness training - it helps to recognize stress. I've heard mixed reviews for those who have more of a spiritual belif they find it crap (my understanding is that it talks about meditation and many people don't belief in this), heard who has time, yet others have found it helpful and informative about their body cues.
Weightloss is progressing, exercise is going well, now with some more time with friends/family and the beautiful outdoors I will be at my ulitmate health - I think I was one of those people who was starting to feel the effects of the weather on my mental health so lets all cheer for warmer temps :)
We have been living life to it's fullest :) Plans everyday, work commitments, school commitments, family commitments and friend commitments. When I look at our life I feel full. Sometimes I even feel too full like things are out of hand. My last post I'm sure was about the daycare dance and supper with a great friend. While that great friend made a comment "Our marriage is better when we actually have time for each other" this comment has stuck with me this week, because I don't think James and I have actually talked this month except in passing until yesterday.
So this month (in no particular order) we celebrated a 6 year old's birthday - she is a delightful little girl who has grown before our eyes. We both took some courses. Went to Winnipeg for a shopping day and so I could pick up my bridesmaid dress, I went to Winnipeg with A and visited with 2 great friends. Had a play date with another friend and her 3 girls, my in-laws came out for a day, went and saw the Manitou dance producation ( a very cute munchkin and monkey were the stars of the show if you ask me), finally spent time with a great set of friends whom we are lucky enough to call our neighbours, made 2 big batches of soup, celebrated our neices 13 birthday, attended a baby shower for a beautiful baby and Janessa and I were both lucky enough to have some snuggles, helped plan my dad's birthday party, helped James get ready to coach little kickers soccer, finished shake rattle and roll and registered for another one, did a little work from home and at the office. Finally registered for the MS Walk.
My dad has been diagnosed with MS we decided we would like to help be part of the team that brings awareness of MS and hopefully funds to continue to research.
Our next few weeks are just as busy, but I think I will be happier as the sun shines and we are able to get outdoors.
I am trying to organize a girls "Splurge Group" it's once a month a group of about 9 ladies get together and do something (trading books, cheese and wine, pedicures, etc) I think it will go along way in self perserving me. I have been reading a lot of health books and as much as it is important to eat right, exercise, it's important for your mind to be looked after. I am also looking into taking a mindfullness training - it helps to recognize stress. I've heard mixed reviews for those who have more of a spiritual belif they find it crap (my understanding is that it talks about meditation and many people don't belief in this), heard who has time, yet others have found it helpful and informative about their body cues.
Weightloss is progressing, exercise is going well, now with some more time with friends/family and the beautiful outdoors I will be at my ulitmate health - I think I was one of those people who was starting to feel the effects of the weather on my mental health so lets all cheer for warmer temps :)
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Any day.......
I am waiting and waiting and waiting for spring to arrive. Last year at this time it was beautiful out this year we have snow and minus temperatures, it was -27 with the windchill this morning.....I am on maternity leave and I could be enjoying the time outside, but no I am inside still enjoying my time but inside :(
As I look at our calender I am amazed that I have time to think about the beautiful weather we should be having. Since Easter we've been on the go! Easter came and went, we had family gatherings - one was at a hall without running water....yes I used a whole bottle of hand sanitiser that day! We met two beautiful babies. Harper whom we look forward to having many tea parties and Rhett who was adopted into the most deserving family I know. Managed to go to a social and of course the bunny rabbit came!!! He even left a small amount of chocolate
This past weekend was the daycare dance! The staff at the daycare are amazing I am so happy that we choose the daycare to attend, then I was able to have supper with a great friend. Although I am very truthful with her she knows I love her.
Now for the rest of this week one or both of us have plans, the only night/day we have free is next Sunday and I think I just made plans for that day! Yikes!!! Oh well you only live once so you might as well fill the time up with enjoyable, educational, recreational activities!
As I look at our calender I am amazed that I have time to think about the beautiful weather we should be having. Since Easter we've been on the go! Easter came and went, we had family gatherings - one was at a hall without running water....yes I used a whole bottle of hand sanitiser that day! We met two beautiful babies. Harper whom we look forward to having many tea parties and Rhett who was adopted into the most deserving family I know. Managed to go to a social and of course the bunny rabbit came!!! He even left a small amount of chocolate
This past weekend was the daycare dance! The staff at the daycare are amazing I am so happy that we choose the daycare to attend, then I was able to have supper with a great friend. Although I am very truthful with her she knows I love her.
Now for the rest of this week one or both of us have plans, the only night/day we have free is next Sunday and I think I just made plans for that day! Yikes!!! Oh well you only live once so you might as well fill the time up with enjoyable, educational, recreational activities!
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