I've reached 100 posts! Yay, for me this is a milestone!
There's not much going on! Christmas was great here, we spent it with my mom and Wade's family! Had a nice dinner, exchanged gifts, just chatted! It was what Christmas should be like.
Wade has the time off of work, he's had all week off, he has a day of work tomorrow and gets next week off as well, but might try and put a few hours in at the shop! I think he's getting bored...Doesn't surprise me, he's a busy body. I am enjoying having him home though, it's been fantastic. We sleep in together, it's not just me sleeping in while he gets up for work. We walk the dogs, work out, cook and bake together, we even clean the house together! It's so much better doing stuff together than it is apart (I have a short attention span)
On another note! I'm proud to announce that I've just launched my first website! You read that right! I've started working towards becoming a Wedding & Event Planner! I have 3 clients so far, and launched my website in hopes of building my company further. Click below to check it out!
www.lindsaypercy-weddingplanner.com
The dogs are being brats as per usual, keeping us on our toes! Keeping us up late and getting us up early - that's right 8am is sleeping in, in our household!
Hope all of my readers have had a wonderful Christmas! I truly hope that 2014 brings us ALL some fantastic new memories, stories, and SO much more than 2013 brought us!
Thursday, 26 December 2013
30 Things - Strengths
Describe 5 Strengths You Have.
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1. I am strong willed. I will fight for what I want, and I will get it in the end, no matter how hard the fight is.
2. I'm a rock. I can hide emotion, keep strong, and be there for people no matter how much I am hurting, someone will need you more than you need yourself at some point.
3. I'm a great listener. I can listen to your problems, ideas, inspirations, and I can encourage you!
4. I'm knowledgable in most aspects of life (this is coming from a friend). I've been through a lot in life and can offer guidance, advice and knowledge throughout almost anything you approach me with.
5. I like writing, not particularly by hand, but on the computer, blogs, text messaging or emails. I am a good person for keeping in contact with those who put the effort in as well!
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1. I am strong willed. I will fight for what I want, and I will get it in the end, no matter how hard the fight is.
2. I'm a rock. I can hide emotion, keep strong, and be there for people no matter how much I am hurting, someone will need you more than you need yourself at some point.
3. I'm a great listener. I can listen to your problems, ideas, inspirations, and I can encourage you!
4. I'm knowledgable in most aspects of life (this is coming from a friend). I've been through a lot in life and can offer guidance, advice and knowledge throughout almost anything you approach me with.
5. I like writing, not particularly by hand, but on the computer, blogs, text messaging or emails. I am a good person for keeping in contact with those who put the effort in as well!
Thursday, 19 December 2013
30 Things - Weaknesses
Describe 5 Weaknesses You Have.
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1. Trusting People. I can find a way to trust almost any person, whether said person should be someone who is trusted or not.
2. I'm finding out, more now than ever, that I'm that person that goes the extra mile for anyone and everyone. With this, I'm finding that I'm getting hurt, disappointed and let down, more now than ever. This is a weakness because no one goes that extra mile for me, so why should I go continue to go that extra mile and just end up hurt?
3. I'm too nice. I need to "grow a pair" and not be so nice to pretty well everyone I meet or talk to.
4. I over think and over analyze everything. I make things out to be almost 10 times worse than it actually is, except in a few cases. In a way this is a weakness, but to an extent it's also something good because half of the time, everything isn't as bad as I had thought it up to be.
5. I stress. I stress about almost everything in life. Finances, even though they're good. Family, friends, life, driving (especially in the winter), it's all so stressful, and I try to help myself, but a lot of the time I can't.
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1. Trusting People. I can find a way to trust almost any person, whether said person should be someone who is trusted or not.
2. I'm finding out, more now than ever, that I'm that person that goes the extra mile for anyone and everyone. With this, I'm finding that I'm getting hurt, disappointed and let down, more now than ever. This is a weakness because no one goes that extra mile for me, so why should I go continue to go that extra mile and just end up hurt?
3. I'm too nice. I need to "grow a pair" and not be so nice to pretty well everyone I meet or talk to.
4. I over think and over analyze everything. I make things out to be almost 10 times worse than it actually is, except in a few cases. In a way this is a weakness, but to an extent it's also something good because half of the time, everything isn't as bad as I had thought it up to be.
5. I stress. I stress about almost everything in life. Finances, even though they're good. Family, friends, life, driving (especially in the winter), it's all so stressful, and I try to help myself, but a lot of the time I can't.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
30 Things - Typical Day
Describe A Typical Day In Your Current Life.
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A typical day in the life of Lindsay. Not much happens in my days.
I get up with Wade almost every morning, help him with his lunch and make him breakfast, see him out the door, and depending on the day, I go back to sleep, or I stay up. We have a whole morning routine with the dogs, so my mornings are quiet if I stay up. Once I'm up for the day, I get ready, have breakfast and feed the dogs. Let them outside, get annoyed with their constant bickering over bones. (This is an ALL day thing)
I usually go into town 3-4 times a week to clean at my clients houses. The rest of my time I'm watching movies, doing stuff around the house, scrapbooking, reading, doing some online marketing for Organo Gold, Wedding Planning, or House Cleaning Services!
I start dinner when Wade says he's on his way, usually it takes him about an hour to get home, I feed the dogs, and they go outside again. When Wade gets home we eat, workout, shower, catch up on our PVR'd shows, clean up the kitchen and then head to bed to do it all over again :)
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A typical day in the life of Lindsay. Not much happens in my days.
I get up with Wade almost every morning, help him with his lunch and make him breakfast, see him out the door, and depending on the day, I go back to sleep, or I stay up. We have a whole morning routine with the dogs, so my mornings are quiet if I stay up. Once I'm up for the day, I get ready, have breakfast and feed the dogs. Let them outside, get annoyed with their constant bickering over bones. (This is an ALL day thing)
I usually go into town 3-4 times a week to clean at my clients houses. The rest of my time I'm watching movies, doing stuff around the house, scrapbooking, reading, doing some online marketing for Organo Gold, Wedding Planning, or House Cleaning Services!
I start dinner when Wade says he's on his way, usually it takes him about an hour to get home, I feed the dogs, and they go outside again. When Wade gets home we eat, workout, shower, catch up on our PVR'd shows, clean up the kitchen and then head to bed to do it all over again :)
30 Things - Pet Peeves
Describe 10 Pet Peeves
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1. People who chew with their mouth open - I feel like this is incredibly self explanatory!
2. Ladies or Gents who wear PJ pants, "lounge" pants or sweat pants out in public and feel that it is completely ok.
3. Drivers who fail to use a signal light for the drivers ahead of or behind them. This is just plain dumb, no wonder there are so many accidents.
4. Lovely people, who feel it is necessary to talk on the phone while at a cashier - whether it be a gas station, grocery store, clothing store, or whatever other kind of store - it is still rude!!
5. Lazy people in the winter who cannot A). Turn on their headlights when it's dusk, raining or snowing hard, B). Brush the snow OFF of their vehicle so that it can be seen (and I'm not just talking the windshield), there are fines for these people, and I wish they were handed out more!
6. When people don't use their manners and say the simple "please" or "thank you" when you do something nice for them, or they need you to do something nice for them.
7. People who don't cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze, and I mean it's REALLY easy!
8. When you're on a buy/sell site, arrange to meet with someone at said place at said time, and THEY don't show up, that really ticks you off!
9. People who can't clean up after themselves, whether it be they eat at your house (friends or family) and they can't put their dish anywhere near the sink, dishwasher, or counter...
10. When people ask you for a beverage at your house, alcohol, pop, juice, whatever it may be, insist on a large glass, then proceed to LEAVE half of it in said glass, and don't do anything with it...what a waste! Ask for a small glass, and have seconds if needed.
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1. People who chew with their mouth open - I feel like this is incredibly self explanatory!
2. Ladies or Gents who wear PJ pants, "lounge" pants or sweat pants out in public and feel that it is completely ok.
3. Drivers who fail to use a signal light for the drivers ahead of or behind them. This is just plain dumb, no wonder there are so many accidents.
4. Lovely people, who feel it is necessary to talk on the phone while at a cashier - whether it be a gas station, grocery store, clothing store, or whatever other kind of store - it is still rude!!
5. Lazy people in the winter who cannot A). Turn on their headlights when it's dusk, raining or snowing hard, B). Brush the snow OFF of their vehicle so that it can be seen (and I'm not just talking the windshield), there are fines for these people, and I wish they were handed out more!
6. When people don't use their manners and say the simple "please" or "thank you" when you do something nice for them, or they need you to do something nice for them.
7. People who don't cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze, and I mean it's REALLY easy!
8. When you're on a buy/sell site, arrange to meet with someone at said place at said time, and THEY don't show up, that really ticks you off!
9. People who can't clean up after themselves, whether it be they eat at your house (friends or family) and they can't put their dish anywhere near the sink, dishwasher, or counter...
10. When people ask you for a beverage at your house, alcohol, pop, juice, whatever it may be, insist on a large glass, then proceed to LEAVE half of it in said glass, and don't do anything with it...what a waste! Ask for a small glass, and have seconds if needed.
30 Things - Embarrassing Moment
Describe Your Most Embarrassing Moment
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Well well. I've pondered this post for a while, trying to think of my most embarrassing moment (that I'm willing to share) and well, I think yesterday's blood test takes the cake...
For whatever reason, whenever it comes to getting needles (my tattoos were different though), I come close to, or do faint. It's worse when it comes to having blood drawn, or having an IV put in my hand or my arm. It's not that I look at the needles, or the blood for that matter, but something about it just creeps me out, and really makes me dizzy.
Yesterday was by FAR the worst, so far in my 23 (almost 24) years. They had to take 10 vials, with me fasting for at least 8 hours because they were checking my blood glucose levels as well. I slept in late, until 9:30-9:45am, so I could get up, go and get my blood drawn and then go to my hair appointment. By this time, it had been about 14 hours since I had eaten, once I got to the lab. My stomach was rumbling, I don't like labs, or needles.
I sat down in the chair, went about playing games on my phone as a distraction and asked the lab tech about her Christmas plans and other easily distractive conversation topics. She then proceeded to say, "I just need to figure out what all of these are for" - talking about the 10 vials she was prepping and putting labels on. WELL, for one, you can't say that to someone who has a fear of needles, that's just asking them to faint in your chair! That was the tipping point, I had been good up until then. She tied off my left arm and couldn't find a vein, so she double tied my right arm and was able to find one. At 7 vials I started feeling dizzy, and asked her how many were left, and she said 2. That's the last thing I remember besides another lady lifting up my head, trying to wake me up. Now, my arm hurts, I'm assuming because I went limp and the lab tech had a hard time keeping my arm steady, so the needle was wiggled around in my arm! (Thankfully this wasn't while I was awake, because THAT hurts!) I had a cold glass of water, a cold cloth put on my neck, the stars went away, I got up (despite being asked 15 times if I was sure I was ok), and drove to my hair appointment. Then, inhaled a large container of left over stew, blueberry pecan clusters, and a massive handful of pecans. My hair dresser was impressed.
Hopefully, the blood tests are done for a while.
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Well well. I've pondered this post for a while, trying to think of my most embarrassing moment (that I'm willing to share) and well, I think yesterday's blood test takes the cake...
For whatever reason, whenever it comes to getting needles (my tattoos were different though), I come close to, or do faint. It's worse when it comes to having blood drawn, or having an IV put in my hand or my arm. It's not that I look at the needles, or the blood for that matter, but something about it just creeps me out, and really makes me dizzy.
Yesterday was by FAR the worst, so far in my 23 (almost 24) years. They had to take 10 vials, with me fasting for at least 8 hours because they were checking my blood glucose levels as well. I slept in late, until 9:30-9:45am, so I could get up, go and get my blood drawn and then go to my hair appointment. By this time, it had been about 14 hours since I had eaten, once I got to the lab. My stomach was rumbling, I don't like labs, or needles.
I sat down in the chair, went about playing games on my phone as a distraction and asked the lab tech about her Christmas plans and other easily distractive conversation topics. She then proceeded to say, "I just need to figure out what all of these are for" - talking about the 10 vials she was prepping and putting labels on. WELL, for one, you can't say that to someone who has a fear of needles, that's just asking them to faint in your chair! That was the tipping point, I had been good up until then. She tied off my left arm and couldn't find a vein, so she double tied my right arm and was able to find one. At 7 vials I started feeling dizzy, and asked her how many were left, and she said 2. That's the last thing I remember besides another lady lifting up my head, trying to wake me up. Now, my arm hurts, I'm assuming because I went limp and the lab tech had a hard time keeping my arm steady, so the needle was wiggled around in my arm! (Thankfully this wasn't while I was awake, because THAT hurts!) I had a cold glass of water, a cold cloth put on my neck, the stars went away, I got up (despite being asked 15 times if I was sure I was ok), and drove to my hair appointment. Then, inhaled a large container of left over stew, blueberry pecan clusters, and a massive handful of pecans. My hair dresser was impressed.
Hopefully, the blood tests are done for a while.
Ready Set Roll
It's been a while since I last posted. Still haven't given away a FREE box of our Organo Gold products :( That sucks.
Life has been busy here, and there always seems to be a lot going on. We've been having nice warm temperatures (+5), but now it's starting to get colder again and we're getting even more snow. I don't even know how much snow we have, but it's a lot! Over 2 feet for sure.
I've booked a few weddings, 3 day of coordinations, and one who needs day of coordination and help with some aspects of the planning as well! I meet with her this week! I'm really thrilled for this opportunity! I'm really hoping I can get a few more weddings or events going to add to my slowly getting busy summer!
I've been going through some fertility tests, everything is normal though :( Had 10 vials of blood drawn yesterday after 8+ hours of fasting, and lets just say that didn't go over so well, I ended up fainting in the chair. We have a "results" appointment with the specialist on December 31, and hopefully he will give us some insight, good news, and renew all hope. Crohn's Disease has been a little rough the last few weeks because we've been under a lot of stress and pressure with everything that's going on.
Wade's work is keeping him super busy, he's usually gone by 7, and home shortly before 7. So we eat, do our workouts, and go to bed. Which most nights is completely fine as we're both exhausted anyways :) sometimes we tough it out and watch a tv show or a movie.
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With it being Christmas time, all of our gifts are purchased, wrapped and under the tree. My mom is coming out on Friday, and then we all head to my mother in laws, Fay's, for Christmas with her, and my brother and sister in law this weekend. It'll be great to see my mom, she'll be out for a few days, the 20-24 anyways, so that will be great. We can probably get some shopping in and hang out for a while. My brother won't be coming out since he has pneumonia, and we don't want his germs to get us.
Life has been busy here, and there always seems to be a lot going on. We've been having nice warm temperatures (+5), but now it's starting to get colder again and we're getting even more snow. I don't even know how much snow we have, but it's a lot! Over 2 feet for sure.
I've booked a few weddings, 3 day of coordinations, and one who needs day of coordination and help with some aspects of the planning as well! I meet with her this week! I'm really thrilled for this opportunity! I'm really hoping I can get a few more weddings or events going to add to my slowly getting busy summer!
I've been going through some fertility tests, everything is normal though :( Had 10 vials of blood drawn yesterday after 8+ hours of fasting, and lets just say that didn't go over so well, I ended up fainting in the chair. We have a "results" appointment with the specialist on December 31, and hopefully he will give us some insight, good news, and renew all hope. Crohn's Disease has been a little rough the last few weeks because we've been under a lot of stress and pressure with everything that's going on.
Wade's work is keeping him super busy, he's usually gone by 7, and home shortly before 7. So we eat, do our workouts, and go to bed. Which most nights is completely fine as we're both exhausted anyways :) sometimes we tough it out and watch a tv show or a movie.
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Representing Wade's new company, with my snazzy new hat!!
Monday, 25 November 2013
FREE Product Giveaway!!
All right! With it being the Christmas season, why not giveaway a box of FREE PRODUCT!
Scroll on over to Facebook and like our product page (linked below)
Our target goal is to hit 50 likes. Like our page to have your chance to win a FREE product! When we hit 50 likes, I will do a random draw, and have the winner get in contact with me to let me know what product you would like!
We have the following:
Gourmet Black Coffee
Gourmet Mocha
Gourmet Latte
Gourmet Hot Chocolate
Organic Green Tea
Organic Red Tea
I will then mail the product to you and ask you to leave a product review on our Facebook page! There are SO MANY health benefits to these products, and you can EARN money by DRINKING coffee!
Monday, 4 November 2013
Update On Crohn's
So, it's been a long time since I've posted about how I'm doing with my Crohn's Disease, since starting the Organo Gold products back in April.
I'm still doing amazing! My health is incredible, and I've never felt more normal. I'm sleeping well, eating well, feeling well. Everything is all fine and dandy. It's amazing, I never thought I'd feel this great without pumping my body full of Crohn's medication.
We've gotten a foot of snow, in 24 hrs, and it's now snowing again. Not hard mind you, but it still makes me want to punch EVERY snowflake. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind winter, it takes a while, but I don't mind it. We had a good time outside with the pup on Saturday! She loves the snow, in every aspect. Rolling in it, digging in it, playing in it, burying her face! It's awesome. Here's a video!
Not much is going on today, the roads are too bad for me to venture off anywhere :( BOO! I've started selling Organo Gold Coffee/Tea Christmas or Gift Baskets though :) Hopefully it works out well!
I'm still doing amazing! My health is incredible, and I've never felt more normal. I'm sleeping well, eating well, feeling well. Everything is all fine and dandy. It's amazing, I never thought I'd feel this great without pumping my body full of Crohn's medication.
We've gotten a foot of snow, in 24 hrs, and it's now snowing again. Not hard mind you, but it still makes me want to punch EVERY snowflake. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind winter, it takes a while, but I don't mind it. We had a good time outside with the pup on Saturday! She loves the snow, in every aspect. Rolling in it, digging in it, playing in it, burying her face! It's awesome. Here's a video!
Not much is going on today, the roads are too bad for me to venture off anywhere :( BOO! I've started selling Organo Gold Coffee/Tea Christmas or Gift Baskets though :) Hopefully it works out well!
Thursday, 31 October 2013
30 Things - 10 People
List 10 People Who Have Influenced You And Describe How
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1. Wade.
He has been the most supportive and amazing husband. He has influenced me in so many ways, he's showed me a side of me I hadn't seen in forever, he's influenced me to be who I am, who I want to be, and who I should be. Wade has taught me to take everything with a grain of salt, move past it, and make the best of the past, present and future.
2. Fay - My Mother In Law
Fay is my second mother. She cheers me on through everything, and participated in a walk for Crohn's Disease awareness and fundraising this year. She influences me to do what I think is right for me, and for my husband. Fay does so much for us, to make our life easier, and to help us do what we want to do in our lives.
3. Andrea - High School Counsellor/Teacher
Andrea was a rock for me in high school. I had weekly counselling sessions with her, to talk about my future, things going on in my life. She helped me decide what I wanted to do with my future, what I was best at, told me what my strong suits are, and influenced me in every way possible. The best counsellor any one could ask for in high school!
4. Kaitlyn - Friend
Well, Kaitlyn and I go way back. We went to high school together, but weren't really friends in high school. About a year after Wade and I moved out here, we needed a volleyball player, and we got Kaitlyn as a permanent member :) Since then we've been friends, and she influences me to do everything, she's supportive, she's caring, a fantastic listener, but she's just there to support you through anything. It's like having a second spouse!
5. Renee - Mother
Parents always influence your life decisions. My mom influences and cheers me on in everything I look to achieve in life. She's there through text, phone call, and email to give me words of encouragement and support through everything. She inspires me to be a better person, each and every day.
6. Sarah - Friend
Sarah is a new friend, but in the short time we've known each other, she's been influencing me in so many aspects. Health aspects, and getting things under control, working out daily, being there for people who need me. Sarah is a great friend, and I like to think that we influence each other in all aspects of life.
7. Alexis - Best Friend/Sister
Alexis and I have been friends for as long as I can remember, she's practically my little sister. She has her little girl, who's adorable. She still finds time to discuss every day issues with me, and influence me in the ways that only siblings can do, showing me the other side of my problems, that the average person doesn't see.
8. Karl - Father
My father has influenced me in several ways as well. He's influenced me to try everything in life and expand my likes, my food preferences, and my cooking skills. He's always talking to me about the new foods he's been making or baking, or the new things he's found that make life easier. He's influenced my love of the outdoors.
9. Grandma's
My grandmother's are two of the strongest ladies I know. They go through so much, and have gone through so much in their lives, but they're still the happiest that they can be! They've influenced so much in my life, to find the happiness that I deserve is a big one.
10. Erin - Best Friend
Erin and I have known each other for almost 3 years, I'm her daughter's god mother. Erin has been through so much in her life, and still goes through so much, that everything she says is inspiring and influential. She is like a sister to me as well, she is so open and respectful in every aspect of life. She's influenced SO many of my decision with simple advice.
The Journey...
The title says it, it's just that. The Journey. The journey through so many things, and to so many new things.
Everything is changing, the leaves have turned orange, yellow and red, and they've all been blown off of the trees, we've even had our first snow fall. Mind you, the snow is almost gone now. Everything changes at some point in life.
Wade starts his new job soon, he's pretty excited. His new work truck is on order, and they're getting everything ready for him - the programs and computers and all that jazz. It will be good for him, and he's going to enjoy it a lot!
I've started a 30 day fitness challenge! Currently today is day 4. It's tough, I'm not going to lie. I'm really not physically fit by any means, so this is a tough challenge. Losing some weight and doing a lot to change my lifestyle, health, and fitness for the better could benefit Wade and I in so many ways, as far as trying to conceive and everything else.
Everything in life seems to come so hard, especially when you have so many things going wrong with you. I have Crohn's Disease, quite obviously (it's been really good since April though), PCOS, TMJ, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, and Scoliosis in my upper back between my shoulders. Everything comes difficult for me, everything is a challenge on a daily basis. Most days Crohn's and my back are good, only after volleyball is my back bad. TMJ is almost always bad unless I wear my night guard at night, mind you it hasn't been as bad as it could be.
I've started working on a scrapbook of mine and Wade's life. He helped me buy a ton of stuff for scrapbooking! So I'm asking any friends and family that have photos of us, to email them to me! Basically everything I have photos of, it's going to be scrapbooked, it's going to be awesome.
Everything is changing, the leaves have turned orange, yellow and red, and they've all been blown off of the trees, we've even had our first snow fall. Mind you, the snow is almost gone now. Everything changes at some point in life.
Wade starts his new job soon, he's pretty excited. His new work truck is on order, and they're getting everything ready for him - the programs and computers and all that jazz. It will be good for him, and he's going to enjoy it a lot!
I've started a 30 day fitness challenge! Currently today is day 4. It's tough, I'm not going to lie. I'm really not physically fit by any means, so this is a tough challenge. Losing some weight and doing a lot to change my lifestyle, health, and fitness for the better could benefit Wade and I in so many ways, as far as trying to conceive and everything else.
Everything in life seems to come so hard, especially when you have so many things going wrong with you. I have Crohn's Disease, quite obviously (it's been really good since April though), PCOS, TMJ, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, and Scoliosis in my upper back between my shoulders. Everything comes difficult for me, everything is a challenge on a daily basis. Most days Crohn's and my back are good, only after volleyball is my back bad. TMJ is almost always bad unless I wear my night guard at night, mind you it hasn't been as bad as it could be.
I've started working on a scrapbook of mine and Wade's life. He helped me buy a ton of stuff for scrapbooking! So I'm asking any friends and family that have photos of us, to email them to me! Basically everything I have photos of, it's going to be scrapbooked, it's going to be awesome.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Hard To Love
Well, it's been A LONG while. This song is based after the concert we're going to this weekend :) Yay!!
Things have been crazy here. I'm doing some cleaning for a lady about 8 minutes from my house. I generally go in anywhere from 3-5 days a week, and just do a little bit. I've applied for a part time job on top of this cleaning job. Fingers crossed. Wade was offered an amazing job, needless to say he's taken it. It offers so much more than a small company can offer, unfortunately. He's going to miss the small company vibe and everything, but this isn't something he can just pass up. He starts about November 20th.
My brother has moved out, so we've been busy organizing all of his stuff to go back with my mom after the weekend. He's moved back to BC and is working in a camp job. It's better for him, he's enjoying it.
I've not been up to much, just working on ideas of stuff to create. Paintings, scrapbook stuff, painting a dresser, that kind of stuff. There's been a cougar around, and I believe he's gotten one of our cats :( BOO. Needless to say I haven't really been going anywhere or doing anything, unless it involves my vehicle. I've had a nasty head cold lately too, and our volleyball season has started :) So things are going quite well right now, despite being sick.
Hope all of my readers are doing well too!
Things have been crazy here. I'm doing some cleaning for a lady about 8 minutes from my house. I generally go in anywhere from 3-5 days a week, and just do a little bit. I've applied for a part time job on top of this cleaning job. Fingers crossed. Wade was offered an amazing job, needless to say he's taken it. It offers so much more than a small company can offer, unfortunately. He's going to miss the small company vibe and everything, but this isn't something he can just pass up. He starts about November 20th.
My brother has moved out, so we've been busy organizing all of his stuff to go back with my mom after the weekend. He's moved back to BC and is working in a camp job. It's better for him, he's enjoying it.
I've not been up to much, just working on ideas of stuff to create. Paintings, scrapbook stuff, painting a dresser, that kind of stuff. There's been a cougar around, and I believe he's gotten one of our cats :( BOO. Needless to say I haven't really been going anywhere or doing anything, unless it involves my vehicle. I've had a nasty head cold lately too, and our volleyball season has started :) So things are going quite well right now, despite being sick.
Hope all of my readers are doing well too!
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
30 Things - 5 Passions
What Are 5 Passions You Have?
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1. Cooking. I enjoy cooking, making new food, building my own recipes, and experimenting of course. My only fall back is, sometimes I'm not so open to new food, I believe this is due to Crohn's Disease, and how limited it can be.
2. Art. In high school, I was put into an art class, which at the time I disliked. The more I learned and the more we did - painting, self portraits, drawing - I really began to enjoy it. I've kind of lost touch with my artsy side right now, but I'm slowly getting back in it. It just takes time.
3. Music. In grade 5-7 I was in band. I played the Clarinet. I dropped out of it because I was being kept back in my learning while in grade 5-7, and wasn't up to the same level as I should have been to take band in grade 8 and higher. Since then I've had a big passion for music. I listen to music almost all day every day.
4. Helping People. I went into health care, wanting and hoping to help people in their life's journey. I love helping elderly with their every day activities, and helping the young who have a physical or mental disability with their daily activities. It makes me feel important, and like I'm doing something great for someone else. Unfortunately, due to the night shifts usually involved in every position here, I cannot be involved in the health care field.
5. Reading. If I can get into a good book or a good series of books, I will read the entire series as fast as I possibly can. It takes certain books, but I could read a 5 book series in under a month if they were just that good :)
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1. Cooking. I enjoy cooking, making new food, building my own recipes, and experimenting of course. My only fall back is, sometimes I'm not so open to new food, I believe this is due to Crohn's Disease, and how limited it can be.
2. Art. In high school, I was put into an art class, which at the time I disliked. The more I learned and the more we did - painting, self portraits, drawing - I really began to enjoy it. I've kind of lost touch with my artsy side right now, but I'm slowly getting back in it. It just takes time.
3. Music. In grade 5-7 I was in band. I played the Clarinet. I dropped out of it because I was being kept back in my learning while in grade 5-7, and wasn't up to the same level as I should have been to take band in grade 8 and higher. Since then I've had a big passion for music. I listen to music almost all day every day.
4. Helping People. I went into health care, wanting and hoping to help people in their life's journey. I love helping elderly with their every day activities, and helping the young who have a physical or mental disability with their daily activities. It makes me feel important, and like I'm doing something great for someone else. Unfortunately, due to the night shifts usually involved in every position here, I cannot be involved in the health care field.
5. Reading. If I can get into a good book or a good series of books, I will read the entire series as fast as I possibly can. It takes certain books, but I could read a 5 book series in under a month if they were just that good :)
Thursday, 12 September 2013
We Run This Town
We're back in Canada! Actually we were back earlier than expected :( The manager of the mobile home park we live in was doing pressure testing in a bunch of the pipes, just before we left. Well on Wednesday, after being in Idaho for 4 days, I received an iMessage from our neighbour (we didn't have cell service, so just wifi at our hotel) with a picture and a text asking if we knew about the water leak, as there was a fair amount of water leaking out the back of our house. Stressed out, we got my friend who was looking after the cats to stop by and shut off our water and to check out the inside of the house to make sure the water wasn't in the house - which it wasn't, thankfully.
We drove home on Wednesday night, got home at 3am on Thursday morning. Wade went under the house to check it out, confirmed that there wasn't any water leaking from our house, and was annoyed that he was now wet and covered in mud. On Thursday we had the manager come over and check it out. Since then, we had the plumber in on Friday morning, to look at a few things, then all we've had is the guys who come and mark your gas lines and Telus lines. It's now been a week, I'm beyond annoyed and frustrated. We've lost water pressure, it's starting to stink outside because it's clay under our house, and there's a lot of water. Thusly, I have headaches through out the day :( I know it's not going to have time to dry out, so we'll be dealing with mold, which will make me sick. I don't understand what is taking so long and why no one has been here to get this issue fixed! There's up to 3 inches of water under our house!
We drove home on Wednesday night, got home at 3am on Thursday morning. Wade went under the house to check it out, confirmed that there wasn't any water leaking from our house, and was annoyed that he was now wet and covered in mud. On Thursday we had the manager come over and check it out. Since then, we had the plumber in on Friday morning, to look at a few things, then all we've had is the guys who come and mark your gas lines and Telus lines. It's now been a week, I'm beyond annoyed and frustrated. We've lost water pressure, it's starting to stink outside because it's clay under our house, and there's a lot of water. Thusly, I have headaches through out the day :( I know it's not going to have time to dry out, so we'll be dealing with mold, which will make me sick. I don't understand what is taking so long and why no one has been here to get this issue fixed! There's up to 3 inches of water under our house!
On a plus side, I got to see my cousin CD get married to his wonderful fiancé KY, who is now KD! They're off on their honeymoon enjoying themselves. Congratulations to them again :) I also met my cousin Cassy's boyfriend :) He's really nice, I like him.
I'll post details about our trip in the next day or two :)
Monday, 26 August 2013
Facebook Friends
Have you ever had that feeling that your friends could be your biggest let down yet? I have a few "friends" that fall into this category. The ones that are only there when its convenient for them, when they need someone to talk to or need advice. You know the kind of friends I'm talking about? They're the constantly disappointing friends, the ones who meet respond to you, even when they're clearly online, or have "seen" your messages. They're annoying, and when it boils down to it, are they worth keeping as a friend? Are they worth the hassle of knowing they've seen a message and are obviously ignoring it?
I'm finding now that the best friends one can have, is their husband and a bunch of random ladies on Facebook who are all in a secret group with you. They turn out to be better friends then people you've grown up with, people you've known your entire life, and that you know almost everything about them and they know almost everything about you. Those friends suck, 9 out of 10 times!
My posts are going to be few or nothing for the next two or so weeks as we leave on vacation on Saturday! We won't be back until September 9th! There will be pictures and some stories to follow!
My posts are going to be few or nothing for the next two or so weeks as we leave on vacation on Saturday! We won't be back until September 9th! There will be pictures and some stories to follow!
Have a good few weeks all!!
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
30 Things - Dream Job
What Is Your Dream Job, And Why?
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I love music. Country music is my favourite. I think it would be amazing to be on the set of music videos, and back stage making sure things are where they should be for concerts. That to me screams loads of excitement, and something that I could never get tired of. I would love all of it! Not to mention the autographed items I'd get!!
Not to mention the fact that I love planning. Anything involving music would be the best job for me. There is music on in my house every second that there isn't tv or a movie on. There is always music on in my vehicle, when I'm walking, biking, lawn mowing, doing yard work, cooking, it's always there.
I would love to help plan a big festival or something near Red Deer, it'd be an amazing opportunity, and incredible experience, not to mention the satisfaction of being involved in an event like that.
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I love music. Country music is my favourite. I think it would be amazing to be on the set of music videos, and back stage making sure things are where they should be for concerts. That to me screams loads of excitement, and something that I could never get tired of. I would love all of it! Not to mention the autographed items I'd get!!
Not to mention the fact that I love planning. Anything involving music would be the best job for me. There is music on in my house every second that there isn't tv or a movie on. There is always music on in my vehicle, when I'm walking, biking, lawn mowing, doing yard work, cooking, it's always there.
I would love to help plan a big festival or something near Red Deer, it'd be an amazing opportunity, and incredible experience, not to mention the satisfaction of being involved in an event like that.
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
30 Things - Hardest Thing
#6 - What Is The Hardest Thing You Have Ever Experienced?
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Sitting here thinking about what I consider to be the hardest thing that has ever happened to me, it draws me to June/July 2009. I was in nursing school, at practical exam time, my Granny had fallen very ill and was in the hospital, an hour away. I wanted to go and see her, and had to wait until after I finished my practical exam. My exam was approximately 30 minutes long, by the time I got out of it, I was on my way to the car, listening to my voicemails. I had one from my dad, and called him back immediately. He then told me that my Granny had passed away while I was in my exam, I went into shock and started crying my eyes out in the parking lot.
Two weeks later, I was back home visiting my parents and my mom and I went in to Vernon to visit my Nana. We took her out to the park by the beach for a lunch date. I wheeled her down there in her chair and my mom packed the food. She had a great day, we all did. It was great to see Nana that happy, and enjoying herself that much. Not much after that, July 24th, became another heartache of a day. I was at work, my phone kept buzzing, I couldn't answer it because I had a huge line up of customers. I called my mom back when I got home from work, and she told me that my Nana had passed. It kind of blind sided me because the last time I had seen her, she was doing quite well. I locked myself in the bathroom for an hour, crying.
Both of these lovely, amazing, caring ladies were my great grandmothers. So, not only did I lose both of my great grandmas within 6 weeks of each other, I was in a long term relationship at the time, and had to attend both funerals alone. Who lets their girlfriend of almost 6 years attend two funerals alone, when you know those two ladies were so important to her?? That's what makes this the hardest thing I have ever experienced.
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Sitting here thinking about what I consider to be the hardest thing that has ever happened to me, it draws me to June/July 2009. I was in nursing school, at practical exam time, my Granny had fallen very ill and was in the hospital, an hour away. I wanted to go and see her, and had to wait until after I finished my practical exam. My exam was approximately 30 minutes long, by the time I got out of it, I was on my way to the car, listening to my voicemails. I had one from my dad, and called him back immediately. He then told me that my Granny had passed away while I was in my exam, I went into shock and started crying my eyes out in the parking lot.
Two weeks later, I was back home visiting my parents and my mom and I went in to Vernon to visit my Nana. We took her out to the park by the beach for a lunch date. I wheeled her down there in her chair and my mom packed the food. She had a great day, we all did. It was great to see Nana that happy, and enjoying herself that much. Not much after that, July 24th, became another heartache of a day. I was at work, my phone kept buzzing, I couldn't answer it because I had a huge line up of customers. I called my mom back when I got home from work, and she told me that my Nana had passed. It kind of blind sided me because the last time I had seen her, she was doing quite well. I locked myself in the bathroom for an hour, crying.
Both of these lovely, amazing, caring ladies were my great grandmothers. So, not only did I lose both of my great grandmas within 6 weeks of each other, I was in a long term relationship at the time, and had to attend both funerals alone. Who lets their girlfriend of almost 6 years attend two funerals alone, when you know those two ladies were so important to her?? That's what makes this the hardest thing I have ever experienced.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
30 Things - Happy Thoughts
#5 - What Are The 5 Things That Make You Most Happy Right Now?
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1. The number one thing that makes me happy right now is Wade. He's amazing, so understanding, supportive, and he loves me unconditionally, no matter what. We go through a lot on a daily basis, but nothing seems to change between us. Our relationship is stronger than ever.
2. Our trip to Idaho, the planning part is making me extremely excited. We've found a few places that we have been told are must see's and restaurants that we need to visit! I'm getting more and more excited about the trip, it's only 17 days away and we embark on our road trip! No cell phone service!
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1. The number one thing that makes me happy right now is Wade. He's amazing, so understanding, supportive, and he loves me unconditionally, no matter what. We go through a lot on a daily basis, but nothing seems to change between us. Our relationship is stronger than ever.
2. Our trip to Idaho, the planning part is making me extremely excited. We've found a few places that we have been told are must see's and restaurants that we need to visit! I'm getting more and more excited about the trip, it's only 17 days away and we embark on our road trip! No cell phone service!
3. My friends. I only have a few close friends, but let me tell you, they are certainly the most amazing friends around.
4. My god daughter. I've never loved a little girl as much as I love my god daughter. She's adorable, and she's growing up so fast. I wish I could see her more and see more of the milestones she's reaching in life. She's a year and a half old already, and seeing pictures of her all the time, make me miss her more and more with each passing day. I'm blessed to have a god daughter.
5. Sunshine. We don't see much of it anymore, it's been mostly overcast or raining for what seems like the last 3 months - I know this is a tad bit dramatic - but sunshine makes everything better.
30 Things - 16 Year Old Self
#4 - List 10 Things You Would Tell Your 16 Year-Old Self, If You Could:
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1. You shouldn't wear sweatpants to school, they're an at home casual wear.
3. Study more for classes
4. Make the time for those friends that do matter to you.
5. Spend more time deciding what you want to do in life, rather than going to college 3 times, and earning two different degrees, to be doing neither!
6. Write more journals, keep track of good memories, and bad memories.
7. Don't let your teachers discourage you, keep pushing at sports and school classes. Teachers are there to teach, not belittle.
8. You've gone through a lot in life, make sure you take time to enjoy it before high school is over.
9. Keep seeing the school guidance counsellor, she'll help you more than you think she will. There's a lot of stuff they're knowledgeable about that you have no idea about. She'll help you more in your future too when you need her.
10. Act your age, have fun. Don't be too mature for your age, or with time, everything will slip away, and you'll be an adult.
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1. You shouldn't wear sweatpants to school, they're an at home casual wear.
2. I would tell my 16 year old self that I need to hang out more with my friends, and not just constantly my high school sweetheart, because now that I'm graduated, married (not to my high school
sweetheart), and moved on, I don't have many friends from high school.
sweetheart), and moved on, I don't have many friends from high school.
3. Study more for classes
4. Make the time for those friends that do matter to you.
5. Spend more time deciding what you want to do in life, rather than going to college 3 times, and earning two different degrees, to be doing neither!
6. Write more journals, keep track of good memories, and bad memories.
7. Don't let your teachers discourage you, keep pushing at sports and school classes. Teachers are there to teach, not belittle.
8. You've gone through a lot in life, make sure you take time to enjoy it before high school is over.
9. Keep seeing the school guidance counsellor, she'll help you more than you think she will. There's a lot of stuff they're knowledgeable about that you have no idea about. She'll help you more in your future too when you need her.
10. Act your age, have fun. Don't be too mature for your age, or with time, everything will slip away, and you'll be an adult.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Annie I Owe You A Dance
Not much is happening here. I'm drinking my coffee/teas, and taking my capsules, and I'm feeling great! I've truly never felt better! I've started the Green Coffee Bean Extract diet today. I'm keeping up with all of my other capsules and stuff as well. Ganoderma, vitamin C, prenatal, and a probiotic just to help keep things normal! I'll keep you all updated on my progress with the Green Coffee Bean!
Last week, I made a candlelit dinner for Wade. We had homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice, and caesar salad with home grown lettuce. Yum yum! It was great, we had the house to ourselves, locked the dogs up, put the candles out, had the table all set nicely, table cloth and all. It was really great. We had music on in the background, had a little bit of a slow dance after dinner.
This week, Thursday - Sunday, my cousin was here. We made Strawberry Rhubarb pie, a steak chef's pie, and sushi. We did well, we also went shopping, to the farmers market, and of course laser tagging! That was the high light of the weekend. It was really good and it was a ton of fun! It was a great visit, the weather held up, no rain, nice hot days!
Really not much has happened in the last week or two, we've been slowly planning our trip to Idaho, and marking out things to see, places to go, and everything! We're getting very excited, it's going to be great! Probably going on a little dinner cruise, it's also a site seeing cruise, so that is going to be absolutely amazing :) I cannot wait to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and have some time away from our pups and our busy lives here.
Last week, I made a candlelit dinner for Wade. We had homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice, and caesar salad with home grown lettuce. Yum yum! It was great, we had the house to ourselves, locked the dogs up, put the candles out, had the table all set nicely, table cloth and all. It was really great. We had music on in the background, had a little bit of a slow dance after dinner.
This week, Thursday - Sunday, my cousin was here. We made Strawberry Rhubarb pie, a steak chef's pie, and sushi. We did well, we also went shopping, to the farmers market, and of course laser tagging! That was the high light of the weekend. It was really good and it was a ton of fun! It was a great visit, the weather held up, no rain, nice hot days!
Really not much has happened in the last week or two, we've been slowly planning our trip to Idaho, and marking out things to see, places to go, and everything! We're getting very excited, it's going to be great! Probably going on a little dinner cruise, it's also a site seeing cruise, so that is going to be absolutely amazing :) I cannot wait to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and have some time away from our pups and our busy lives here.
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!
30 Things - Relationships With Parents
#3 - Describe Your Relationship With Your Parents.
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I want to start out by saying that I'm close with both of my parents, as well as my mother in law. My parents are separated, since 2010.
Mommyos - while this nickname was developed shortly after I moved out and started college, and Siri pronounces it Mommis, it's something I made for my mom. She's the mom that comes out for a weekend, and helps you paint your kitchen, move your shit out of the bedroom (along with a king size bed) She's been a friend, a parent, an advice giver. She's also been through a lot.
She recently broke her wrist, tumbling down 14 stairs (which was silly), I went out and helped her out, we had a good time. That's what everything is with mom, a good time. We played scrabble, shelled and ate peas in bed, watched movies, did loser laps around town. Went to the lake, got her out on the floatie, just had fun and relaxed.
Poppyos - much like mom's nickname, only developed for my dad. We're close too! We text and talk a lot. He helps Wade and I with huckleberry picking, mushroom picking, firewood getting and splitting. He comes out here and lays laminate flooring for us, fixes drawers and door handles, insulates our pipes better, he's an all around handyman. He even makes soups and stuff for us!
All in all I have a good relationship with both of my parents.
I also have a really good relationship with my mother in law. She's great too, she helps us with so much, and we see her a little more often than my parents, but that doesn't change anything. She's here to help us with our dogs, like when we head to Idaho, she's taking our dogs for the entire time we're gone. She's incredible, we talk about once a week, via phone or email! She participated in our first Gutsy Walk with us too!
All in all I have a good relationship with both of my parents.
I also have a really good relationship with my mother in law. She's great too, she helps us with so much, and we see her a little more often than my parents, but that doesn't change anything. She's here to help us with our dogs, like when we head to Idaho, she's taking our dogs for the entire time we're gone. She's incredible, we talk about once a week, via phone or email! She participated in our first Gutsy Walk with us too!
Friday, 9 August 2013
30 Things - 3 Fears
#2 - Describe 3 Fears You Have And Explain How They Became Fears.
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1. Being Alone -
So many things have happened in the past, where I was left alone while in a long term (almost 6 years) relationship, to grieve the losses of loved ones, to stay at home alone for all but 3 days a month. A lot of things, it made me stronger as a person, but I still have that fear of being alone.
2. Losing My Friends -
When I left high school, I didn't leave it with many friends because my boyfriend at the time wanted me to spend all of my time with him, and got annoyed when I didn't. The friends I have now, I couldn't live without, they're amazing for support, and they're so much fun to hang out with. There are few, but I don't want to lose them.
3. Losing My Marbles -
As someone who has worked in the health care industry, it scares me to lose my mind. I've seen it happen before me in family members, where they no longer remember who you are. It's horrible, and I am terrified to get to that point in life.
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1. Being Alone -
So many things have happened in the past, where I was left alone while in a long term (almost 6 years) relationship, to grieve the losses of loved ones, to stay at home alone for all but 3 days a month. A lot of things, it made me stronger as a person, but I still have that fear of being alone.
2. Losing My Friends -
When I left high school, I didn't leave it with many friends because my boyfriend at the time wanted me to spend all of my time with him, and got annoyed when I didn't. The friends I have now, I couldn't live without, they're amazing for support, and they're so much fun to hang out with. There are few, but I don't want to lose them.
3. Losing My Marbles -
As someone who has worked in the health care industry, it scares me to lose my mind. I've seen it happen before me in family members, where they no longer remember who you are. It's horrible, and I am terrified to get to that point in life.
Friday, 2 August 2013
30 Things - 20 Things
#1 - List 20 Random Facts About Yourself
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- I grew up in a small town, about 250-300 people, my grade 7 graduating class was 11 people. We went up to a bigger school after that!
- I love planning and organizing events, and helping people get their events put together. I organized a small music festival back home when I was in grade 10. It's so rewarding.
- I love cooking and baking. My favourite is Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice, mushrooms and asparagus.
- I have curly red hair and a lot of freckles.
- I am married to a red head.
- I love to go camping where there is no cell service, and no weeds or leeches in the water, where I can see the bottom.
- I absolutely love swimming, but only in fresh water lakes or the ocean - no pools.
- I have my Health Care Aide certificate and my Administrative Assistant diploma.
- I want to speak inspirationally to 13-18 year olds about what life may throw at you.
- I love crime shows - Hawaii Five-O, CSI, Rookie Blue, Longmire, The Glades.
- Everything big that I do has to be planned. Trips need to be planned, time spent there needs to be planned. I love being organized.
- I play video games, especially Call of Duty.
- I like reading, but I have a hard time sticking to just one book. I usually have 2-3 on the go at once.
- I like doing home renovations - painting, flooring, tiling.
- Yardwork! Lawn mowing, weed whacking, yard improvements.
- One of my personal favourite things is having campfires in the yard, under the night sky, making s'mores.
- Traveling to Italy would be a dream come true. It's unfortunate that it's so expensive but one day I would love for it to happen.
- My parents gave me my first vehicle, a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, in which I sold when I moved to Alberta because the winters were so harsh. I bought my first ever vehicle with Wade, a 2011 GMC Terrain. I must say I love it!
- My lucky number is 7
- I absolutely love country music!
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
30 Things To Blog About
I've been following a few blogs, and checking out what kind of stuff people are writing about. I've come across this "30 Things To Blog About" post. You write one post corresponding to the number on the list that you're working on. Below is the list! I'll start today or tomorrow :) Stay tuned!
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1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
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1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and
why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great
at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have
had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be
and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your
childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it
be an what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood
vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in
history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has
most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and
why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstand most
about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.
Where The Green Grass Grows
This morning started out with a 35 minute walk with my friend Kayla from Minnesota. She walked in Minnesota, I walked in Alberta! We sent texts back and forth to each other. Honestly, what better motivation? Someone to walk with, whether you're walking with them physically or not, it's still someone to walk with, and it went very well! I just need to get a good playlist together and I'll be set. I think tomorrow I'll do a 30 minute bike ride. Not really sure where to just yet, I'll decide that tomorrow.
To follow my walk this morning, I mowed the lawn and then proceeded to weed whack and trip all the "weeds" and grass I can't get with the mower. It was still a bit damp, but all in all, in the morning is the best way to go because it's cool out. It's only +9, so it really is the greatest time, you can work up a sweat still but nothing compared to when it's +15 or more!
The rest of my day will be sent catching up with Kayla via Xbox. We can play games and still talk! Bonus!! I'll also do a bit of tidying and such like that. I'm considering detailing my vehicle but I don't know that I'll feel like doing it.
I'm feeling great today, had a good night sleep, although it was short (6hrs), I woke up straight away and am still up, not exhausted or tired despite all of the exercise I've had so far today. I've been playing a lot of Scrabble and Song Pop Quiz.
To follow my walk this morning, I mowed the lawn and then proceeded to weed whack and trip all the "weeds" and grass I can't get with the mower. It was still a bit damp, but all in all, in the morning is the best way to go because it's cool out. It's only +9, so it really is the greatest time, you can work up a sweat still but nothing compared to when it's +15 or more!
The rest of my day will be sent catching up with Kayla via Xbox. We can play games and still talk! Bonus!! I'll also do a bit of tidying and such like that. I'm considering detailing my vehicle but I don't know that I'll feel like doing it.
I'm feeling great today, had a good night sleep, although it was short (6hrs), I woke up straight away and am still up, not exhausted or tired despite all of the exercise I've had so far today. I've been playing a lot of Scrabble and Song Pop Quiz.
Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Recipe Alert: Best Ever Banana Muffins
These are some of the best muffins!
Preheat Oven: 375°F
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Egg
1 & 1/2 c. Mashed Banana (3-4 large)
1/2 c. Melted Butter
1 & 1/2 c. Flour
3/4 c. Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 c. Fresh or Frozen Blueberries or 3/4 c. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1. Beat egg, banana, and melted butter in large bowl until thoroughly blended.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir just enough to moisten.
3. Add in your berries or chips
**In my muffins I used frozen Huckleberries**
Dayum, Baby
Things over here have been incredibly uneventful. We've had crappy weather, lows of +2, highs of +18. BOO! Not to mention if it's not sunny, it's storming and raining. We've been doing a bit of yard work, and yet again, more weed control. Thistles just keep coming up everywhere. On the plus side, the yard is looking really great, minus the deck (it needs a new paint job), the lawn is nice, we're working on the dog pen - making the posts more stable and fixing the chain link - mostly making it more presentable :)
Only one month until Wade and I hit the road for our big trip to Idaho. We've been saving like crazy, so we have some spending money for down there. I cannot wait, and I don't think Wade can either. We're going to do all kinds of stuff, shopping, amusement parks, the beach (assuming it will be nice), dinners out, a day trip to Spokane maybe, depending on how Coeur D'Alene is for shopping. It's going to be great. I've got a very nice tan going on, so I can't wait to get a little darker - assuming our weather smartens up soon. And I can't wait to lay on the beautiful beach where we're going.
On another note, my brother had strep throat last week, and didn't go in to the doctor, so I caught it. Or only a bit of it I guess. Once I felt a sore throat coming on, I was drinking 1-2 green teas, along with my Ganoderma Spore powder, vitamin C/D, and probiotics. In the green tea I'd put a bit of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and some honey, with a little cold water so I could drink it right away. Let me tell you! The tea helped sooth my throat incredibly, and I think that the combination of what I take on a daily basis and the tea really helped the sore throat from developing into strep throat. I've been feeling great, my throat is only sore in the morning - as I have been sleeping with my mouth open so it gets dry.
I'm finding it hard to believe that it's the middle of summer, yet we're having autumn weather. I'm hoping it will take off sometime soon, and return our hot summer weather back to us. I would almost rather be back in BC right now, they're getting +30 weather, makes me really jealous. I'd love to be back floating on the lake, enjoying the sunshine and the quiet surroundings.
Only one month until Wade and I hit the road for our big trip to Idaho. We've been saving like crazy, so we have some spending money for down there. I cannot wait, and I don't think Wade can either. We're going to do all kinds of stuff, shopping, amusement parks, the beach (assuming it will be nice), dinners out, a day trip to Spokane maybe, depending on how Coeur D'Alene is for shopping. It's going to be great. I've got a very nice tan going on, so I can't wait to get a little darker - assuming our weather smartens up soon. And I can't wait to lay on the beautiful beach where we're going.
On another note, my brother had strep throat last week, and didn't go in to the doctor, so I caught it. Or only a bit of it I guess. Once I felt a sore throat coming on, I was drinking 1-2 green teas, along with my Ganoderma Spore powder, vitamin C/D, and probiotics. In the green tea I'd put a bit of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and some honey, with a little cold water so I could drink it right away. Let me tell you! The tea helped sooth my throat incredibly, and I think that the combination of what I take on a daily basis and the tea really helped the sore throat from developing into strep throat. I've been feeling great, my throat is only sore in the morning - as I have been sleeping with my mouth open so it gets dry.
I'm finding it hard to believe that it's the middle of summer, yet we're having autumn weather. I'm hoping it will take off sometime soon, and return our hot summer weather back to us. I would almost rather be back in BC right now, they're getting +30 weather, makes me really jealous. I'd love to be back floating on the lake, enjoying the sunshine and the quiet surroundings.
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
When I'm Gone
I realize it's been about two weeks since I've written a post. I last wrote about my mom. I haven't written because well, I was helping my mom, and then we left internet and cell service for 8 days :)
Leaving cell service and such for 8 days was completely glorious. We got to go floating on the most beautiful lake around BC, swimming, tanning, huckleberry picking, and it was quiet. There was hardly anyone up at the lake, it was incredibly quiet, and very enjoyable. The weather was amazing, we hardly had any rain, we had some wind, but nothing extreme. We went kayaking, boating, and visited with a bit of family too.
We attended a close friends wedding this past weekend. It was incredible, I was so excited to see my friend get married! My first "friends" wedding that I've been to, any others I've been to have been when I was younger and it was all family weddings. It was outside, and it was sunny and nice. She looked stunning, and he looked handsome, just the way every bride and groom should look. I was honoured to be a part of their special day and make sure everything was set in place for the reception and dance. It was great, everything turned out!
I can honestly say that I am seriously missing the gorgeous weather that was in BC. We've had severe thunderstorm watches and warnings since we got back to Alberta. It's sunny here now, but who knows for how long, as there's severe thunderstorm watches on now :( The weather is ridiculously moody lately, it's completely annoying. On the plus side, all the rain and a bit of sun has made my garden massive! It's 3 times the size it was when I left for BC two weeks ago. My flowers are blooming well too! They're huge.
While camping, you don't eat properly, well you might, but not as well as you do when you're at home. I tried to remember to take my Ganoderma Spore Powder capsules every day, but when I missed a day or two, my stomach was completely fine. I have really never felt more "normal", stomach wise. It's been a long time since I didn't have to worry about where a bathroom was, or what foods I could and couldn't have. I had pepperoni while we were camping, that's usually an avoid, well my stomach tolerated it well. Things are looking up for my stomach and my life with Crohn's Disease. It's all changing, and I hope it continues changing and I can go to eating more and more foods.
I also want to put a Happy Birthday out there to my Minnesota friend!
Leaving cell service and such for 8 days was completely glorious. We got to go floating on the most beautiful lake around BC, swimming, tanning, huckleberry picking, and it was quiet. There was hardly anyone up at the lake, it was incredibly quiet, and very enjoyable. The weather was amazing, we hardly had any rain, we had some wind, but nothing extreme. We went kayaking, boating, and visited with a bit of family too.
We attended a close friends wedding this past weekend. It was incredible, I was so excited to see my friend get married! My first "friends" wedding that I've been to, any others I've been to have been when I was younger and it was all family weddings. It was outside, and it was sunny and nice. She looked stunning, and he looked handsome, just the way every bride and groom should look. I was honoured to be a part of their special day and make sure everything was set in place for the reception and dance. It was great, everything turned out!
I can honestly say that I am seriously missing the gorgeous weather that was in BC. We've had severe thunderstorm watches and warnings since we got back to Alberta. It's sunny here now, but who knows for how long, as there's severe thunderstorm watches on now :( The weather is ridiculously moody lately, it's completely annoying. On the plus side, all the rain and a bit of sun has made my garden massive! It's 3 times the size it was when I left for BC two weeks ago. My flowers are blooming well too! They're huge.
While camping, you don't eat properly, well you might, but not as well as you do when you're at home. I tried to remember to take my Ganoderma Spore Powder capsules every day, but when I missed a day or two, my stomach was completely fine. I have really never felt more "normal", stomach wise. It's been a long time since I didn't have to worry about where a bathroom was, or what foods I could and couldn't have. I had pepperoni while we were camping, that's usually an avoid, well my stomach tolerated it well. Things are looking up for my stomach and my life with Crohn's Disease. It's all changing, and I hope it continues changing and I can go to eating more and more foods.
I also want to put a Happy Birthday out there to my Minnesota friend!
Happy 21st Birthday Kayla!!
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
1980
Things have been busy in life lately. I came out to BC a week sooner than planned/expected. My mom took a fall down a 14 step flight of stairs and broke her dominant wrist pretty bad. She broke the joint, and needed to have surgery to secure the bones with pins and plates.
The pups and I made the drive out yesterday. It turned out to be a 8.5 hour drive, with the ferry waits and such, usually it's only about 7 hours, if traffic isn't too bad. The dogs were great, only stopped a few times to let them out, the rest of the time they slept. It was great. I was tired though, so it made the drive seem even longer than it was.
There's a lot of people that have been helping my mom out. A friend drove her home from Vernon, where she was staying at my cousins house. My aunt made her a little "care package", waterless shampoo, candy, magazines and such, stuff to keep her entertained. A few people want to come up and visit but she's still pretty tired and with being on pain killers she's a little out of it. I imagine in the next day or two people will be able to start visiting.
I miss Wade. Plain and simple. We haven't really spent much time apart, and I know the dogs miss him too. Dacia is a big suck, always has to be where I am, even in the bathroom!! Wade's taking the bus out on Saturday, and my dad and I will go and pick him up, then we'll start our week of camping and my friend's wedding! I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle and marry her best friend. We have inflatable kayaks, and a floatie for my mom so we can tow her around! No cell service, no internet, just conversations, swimming, kayaking and having fun. I cannot wait. I've not been sleeping well the last few nights due to stress, hopefully that will get better. I'm sure it will.
Just looked at the weather, it's supposed to rain a bit the next few days, and then get as hot as 40!!!! I honestly cannot wait for that, it's going to be hot, but so much fun, and so nice. I guess I should get outside and get my vehicle organized and ready to go to the beach with my sister Morgann, and throw the frisbee for the dog and such. We'll be heading to the lake tomorrow to get my mom's camper ready and such.
The pups and I made the drive out yesterday. It turned out to be a 8.5 hour drive, with the ferry waits and such, usually it's only about 7 hours, if traffic isn't too bad. The dogs were great, only stopped a few times to let them out, the rest of the time they slept. It was great. I was tired though, so it made the drive seem even longer than it was.
There's a lot of people that have been helping my mom out. A friend drove her home from Vernon, where she was staying at my cousins house. My aunt made her a little "care package", waterless shampoo, candy, magazines and such, stuff to keep her entertained. A few people want to come up and visit but she's still pretty tired and with being on pain killers she's a little out of it. I imagine in the next day or two people will be able to start visiting.
I miss Wade. Plain and simple. We haven't really spent much time apart, and I know the dogs miss him too. Dacia is a big suck, always has to be where I am, even in the bathroom!! Wade's taking the bus out on Saturday, and my dad and I will go and pick him up, then we'll start our week of camping and my friend's wedding! I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle and marry her best friend. We have inflatable kayaks, and a floatie for my mom so we can tow her around! No cell service, no internet, just conversations, swimming, kayaking and having fun. I cannot wait. I've not been sleeping well the last few nights due to stress, hopefully that will get better. I'm sure it will.
Just looked at the weather, it's supposed to rain a bit the next few days, and then get as hot as 40!!!! I honestly cannot wait for that, it's going to be hot, but so much fun, and so nice. I guess I should get outside and get my vehicle organized and ready to go to the beach with my sister Morgann, and throw the frisbee for the dog and such. We'll be heading to the lake tomorrow to get my mom's camper ready and such.
Hope everyone is having a great beginning to July!!
Friday, 5 July 2013
Party Like Cowboyz
As I lay in bed last night, watching the flashes of lightning, listening to the thunder and pounding rain. Every bit about it is soothing to no end. I don't know what it is about thunderstorms that is soothing, especially the ones we've been having lately.
We had a somewhat eventful weekend and week leading up to another eventful weekend. We went camping up in Northern Alberta with some of Wade's family. It was good, Dacia was incredibly behaved until some wind in the storm we had started blowing the tarp around, then she was freaking out. Needless to say, we sat in our tent during the storm with the dogs, they did well, they didn't act scared while we were there.
We came home to find our truck had been broken in to :( :( big downer. So, on Wednesday, I sat in the shop for 2 hours getting the window fixed. Boo! But what do you do? People are dumb and find any need possible to break into someone's vehicle or home, it's beyond ridiculous.
We also had a company BBQ on Wednesday night. Wade got a really nice gift! I'm super stoked about it!
We've got the Benalto Pro Rodeo in town this weekend, we'll be in attendance. This will be our first year, it should be good, I'm excited to see what it's like and how booming this small town can get :) Yay! We cannot wait!! YAY!!
We also got our new fridge today too! That's super exciting, ours leaks all over :( Major pain in the butt! I'm in love with the new fridge, it's great.
On another note, I haven't taken Ganoderma in the last two days to see how my stomach does off of it, and I'm doing GREAT!! Obviously besides being sick.
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Give Me A Sign
The one thing I like about the Blogger site, is that it shows you what people are searching on a weekly basis to find your blog. Most people are stumbling upon my blog with searches for information on Ganoderma and Crohn's Disease. As I see more searches that lead to my blog, I will continually update this post, or repost it at a later date or create new ones every month. Hope these help you!
I thought maybe it would be a little helpful to post a bit of a description about what everyone is searching, and how I've noticed it's helped me.
We'll start with;
Ganoderma and Sleep Deprivation - I've been known to have some insomnia, on a very regular basis. I can honestly say that I am sleeping 8 hours a night, and I am waking up feeling well rested. Definitely worth it for just this alone!
Ganoderma Powder - Does it reduce menstrual cramps? - I can honestly say that it does help with menstrual cramps, my back ache isn't as bad, and neither are my cramps! It's truly a pain saver in this sense.
Ganoderma and Crohn's Disease - Honestly, this stuff has also saved me with Crohn's Disease. I've never felt more "normal" in every aspect than I do now. It's been 5 years since I was diagnosed, and 7 since I got sick, and never in that time, until February 2013 did I feel normal, like I didn't need to watch everything I eat, or everything.
Ganoderma and Heart Disease - It is said that over the last 30 years, scientific data has showed that it may be beneficial to you to have take the Ganoderma capsules or beverages on a daily basis, it should prove to help you.
I thought maybe it would be a little helpful to post a bit of a description about what everyone is searching, and how I've noticed it's helped me.
We'll start with;
Ganoderma and Sleep Deprivation - I've been known to have some insomnia, on a very regular basis. I can honestly say that I am sleeping 8 hours a night, and I am waking up feeling well rested. Definitely worth it for just this alone!
Ganoderma Powder - Does it reduce menstrual cramps? - I can honestly say that it does help with menstrual cramps, my back ache isn't as bad, and neither are my cramps! It's truly a pain saver in this sense.
Ganoderma and Crohn's Disease - Honestly, this stuff has also saved me with Crohn's Disease. I've never felt more "normal" in every aspect than I do now. It's been 5 years since I was diagnosed, and 7 since I got sick, and never in that time, until February 2013 did I feel normal, like I didn't need to watch everything I eat, or everything.
Ganoderma and Heart Disease - It is said that over the last 30 years, scientific data has showed that it may be beneficial to you to have take the Ganoderma capsules or beverages on a daily basis, it should prove to help you.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Nothing But Summer
So, with all of this flooding that happened, that washed out every road almost to BC, without making the drive over 12 hours and 1200km, and potentially unsafe...We won't be going to my cousins graduation in Revelstoke :( :( This is extremely saddening for us as I couldn't wait to see my little cousin graduate this weekend. We feel completely terrible that we can't make it safely.
With our luck, we'd get stuck out there because we'd get more rain and the road closures would increase and we wouldn't be able to make it home. As sad as we are, I would rather be safe at home, than risk our safety and maybe lives by driving out there. I will say that we are SO PROUD of my darling cousin, she's incredible, smart, talented, and determined. She will do great things in her life. We're proud of her of accomplishments and cannot wait to see what she achieves in her future.
With our luck, we'd get stuck out there because we'd get more rain and the road closures would increase and we wouldn't be able to make it home. As sad as we are, I would rather be safe at home, than risk our safety and maybe lives by driving out there. I will say that we are SO PROUD of my darling cousin, she's incredible, smart, talented, and determined. She will do great things in her life. We're proud of her of accomplishments and cannot wait to see what she achieves in her future.
Happy Graduation Hunn!
On another note, I think we will just be camping in the yard this weekend, having a fire, using the new BBQ, sleeping in the tent. If we can't go camping in BC, we may as well camp in the yard considering everywhere around here is completely booked up :( Things will get better, once the roads aren't closed anymore, we have a trip booked to BC from July 13-21 and I cannot wait. One of my close friends is getting married, we will help my mom clean, organize, and throw stuff out at her house, and best of all we will be camping at the BEST place on earth. I will not disclose where. :) We got a sunburn on the weekend, it's turning into a tan, so we're getting that much more tanned and ready for summer. We sit outside in our chairs with the dogs, throw some frisbee for them, lay on a blanket and suntan, and apparently suntan with the small dog. She wanted to come and lay with me on the blanket on Saturday.
Friday, 21 June 2013
Red River Blue
Things are getting crazy here. Poor Calgary and Southern Alberta. They're saying there's a lot more people being reported missing. Houses are completely submerged, being taken away in the water, flooded, and basically just destroyed. There's a lot of flooding throughout the Kootenay's too, my home. Everywhere is flooding, it's insane and completely sad. My friend and I drove into Red Deer today, to check out the river, as it's supposed to be at it's maximum levels, and they're actually evacuating people that live close, or leaving them on an evacuation notice. It's sad to see the news, to see peoples houses rushing down this big river, damaging bridges, seeing people being rescued by helicopters because they can't get anywhere.
I really wish there was something more I could do to help people, but there's been ridiculous amounts of rain and flooding, and I really don't think that there's anything more that anyone can do to help them. Nothing that untrained people can do besides offer their homes to people who have been evacuated. There are 1200 Canadian troops on their way to Calgary now, to help evacuate and save stranded people.
Everyone, pray for the people of Southern Alberta and the people in the Kootenay's. I hope that everyone is getting to a safe place, and is staying where it's safe. Everything is crazy, have emergency kits available, and everything important ready to go in case something like this does happen. My thoughts are with everyone.
They're supposed to get more rain as well, that won't help, they have a rainfall warning for another 100mm of rain in the next day or two. I want to go and check out the Dickson Dam, they're supposed to be letting out more water than they currently are letting out.
I have our emergency kit ready to go, you never know what's going to happen, not at the rate things are going now. We're safe here for now, we don't have any streams, rivers or creeks close to our house, so we should be good, but I would rather be prepared than not.
I really wish there was something more I could do to help people, but there's been ridiculous amounts of rain and flooding, and I really don't think that there's anything more that anyone can do to help them. Nothing that untrained people can do besides offer their homes to people who have been evacuated. There are 1200 Canadian troops on their way to Calgary now, to help evacuate and save stranded people.
Everyone, pray for the people of Southern Alberta and the people in the Kootenay's. I hope that everyone is getting to a safe place, and is staying where it's safe. Everything is crazy, have emergency kits available, and everything important ready to go in case something like this does happen. My thoughts are with everyone.
They're supposed to get more rain as well, that won't help, they have a rainfall warning for another 100mm of rain in the next day or two. I want to go and check out the Dickson Dam, they're supposed to be letting out more water than they currently are letting out.
I have our emergency kit ready to go, you never know what's going to happen, not at the rate things are going now. We're safe here for now, we don't have any streams, rivers or creeks close to our house, so we should be good, but I would rather be prepared than not.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)
I'm not sure how many of you watch the news or look into Canada's weather but we're currently getting hit with a ton of rain! There are a bunch of small towns where people are being evacuated because there's so much rain that all creeks, streams, and rivers are getting so high that they're threatening peoples homes. It's not safe out there at all. Some places were to get 150mm of rain or more. It's unbelievable. It's scary too, because now there's missing people after their trailer was swept away in the river :( Every storm has to run out of rain sooner or later! People are being evacuated by helicopter and highways and bridges have washed out. It's getting serious out there.
That's the downside of this weather. On the plus side, it's going to hopefully help everyone's gardens and plants once it finally decides to be sunny and warm, which will hopefully be soon :)
We haven't really gotten a ton of rain, or it doesn't seem like it. It's raining, but it's more of a sprinkle than a downpour like some places south of us are getting. It's going to help my garden and flowers.
I don't know that we will be affected anymore than a bit of a swampy yard, as we don't really have any rivers, creeks, or streams right close to where we live. Our back yard dog pen gets really wet and horrible, to the point that our dogs refuse to go outside because basically, it's just a big muddy swamp! I don't blame them either, it's gross.
On the plus side, today makes for a great movie day/do nothing day. Although, despite the rain, I feel like I should be camping, with a tarp over head and a campfire going, having hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. That to me sounds like a great rainy day, not that I'm complaining about being able to have a simple stay inside and watch movies kind of day :) Either way, I have to go out to the deep freeze at some point and get some meat out of there for dinner tonight, it's out in our shed, FYI. It's not a long ways, but when it's raining, and slippery, and chilly, it takes FOREVER.
I hope that wherever you are as readers, you're not getting hammered by the rain as badly as we are, and that you're all staying safe if you are. Thanks for getting me up to 2500 page views from all over the world. It's appreciated. Is there anything anyone would like me to report on?
That's the downside of this weather. On the plus side, it's going to hopefully help everyone's gardens and plants once it finally decides to be sunny and warm, which will hopefully be soon :)
We haven't really gotten a ton of rain, or it doesn't seem like it. It's raining, but it's more of a sprinkle than a downpour like some places south of us are getting. It's going to help my garden and flowers.
I don't know that we will be affected anymore than a bit of a swampy yard, as we don't really have any rivers, creeks, or streams right close to where we live. Our back yard dog pen gets really wet and horrible, to the point that our dogs refuse to go outside because basically, it's just a big muddy swamp! I don't blame them either, it's gross.
On the plus side, today makes for a great movie day/do nothing day. Although, despite the rain, I feel like I should be camping, with a tarp over head and a campfire going, having hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. That to me sounds like a great rainy day, not that I'm complaining about being able to have a simple stay inside and watch movies kind of day :) Either way, I have to go out to the deep freeze at some point and get some meat out of there for dinner tonight, it's out in our shed, FYI. It's not a long ways, but when it's raining, and slippery, and chilly, it takes FOREVER.
I hope that wherever you are as readers, you're not getting hammered by the rain as badly as we are, and that you're all staying safe if you are. Thanks for getting me up to 2500 page views from all over the world. It's appreciated. Is there anything anyone would like me to report on?
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Ten Times Crazier
Did Ya Know??
In Canada there are 200,000 people affected by Crohn's Disease. There are also at least 9,000 new Crohn's Disease patients a year!
There's over $1.8 billion spent by individuals, families, and society for Crohn's treatment. This is insane, and is more than the USA
$753 million was spent by health care coverage - this includes; hospitalization, physician visits, medications, and surgeries.
And to top off those large amounts of money - IBD incures more than $1 billion a year in indirect costs. These costs include long and short term work absences, productivity losses, caregiver work absences and patient out-of-pocket expenses related to care, nutritional products, medication, and complementary therapies.
Trying to conceive is more difficult when your Crohn's is active. When it's in remission, you could be one of the lucky people who are just like the average person and conceive easily, or you still may have many issues with fertility due to Crohn's.
People with Crohn's are at a higher risk of Cancer, any cancer to do with the digestive track. Think about it, that's a lot.
So not only are you at risk for all of these kinds of things, or putting out large amounts of money, but your personal relationships and intimacy may be burden more than any significant other can tolerate. I guess, I shouldn't say tolerate, but more than what they bargain for, and for some people, they don't want to be involved with someone who has a disease like Crohn's. :( It's incredibly unfortunate when that happens.
Stress affects Crohn's, food affects it, illness affects it, hell, even scented products affect you! Anything and everything you do puts you at a higher risk to aggravate your disease. It changes you, your moods, your weight, obviously your health, your relationships - some grow stronger, some grow weaker and dissipate - you change. Everything about you, but the only way to make you stay as much of you as possible, is being positive, being around the people who love you and who want to be beside you, who want to comfort you and surround you with love and compassion, and care for you. Don't let those people leave your side.
In Canada there are 200,000 people affected by Crohn's Disease. There are also at least 9,000 new Crohn's Disease patients a year!
There's over $1.8 billion spent by individuals, families, and society for Crohn's treatment. This is insane, and is more than the USA
$753 million was spent by health care coverage - this includes; hospitalization, physician visits, medications, and surgeries.
And to top off those large amounts of money - IBD incures more than $1 billion a year in indirect costs. These costs include long and short term work absences, productivity losses, caregiver work absences and patient out-of-pocket expenses related to care, nutritional products, medication, and complementary therapies.
Trying to conceive is more difficult when your Crohn's is active. When it's in remission, you could be one of the lucky people who are just like the average person and conceive easily, or you still may have many issues with fertility due to Crohn's.
People with Crohn's are at a higher risk of Cancer, any cancer to do with the digestive track. Think about it, that's a lot.
So not only are you at risk for all of these kinds of things, or putting out large amounts of money, but your personal relationships and intimacy may be burden more than any significant other can tolerate. I guess, I shouldn't say tolerate, but more than what they bargain for, and for some people, they don't want to be involved with someone who has a disease like Crohn's. :( It's incredibly unfortunate when that happens.
Stress affects Crohn's, food affects it, illness affects it, hell, even scented products affect you! Anything and everything you do puts you at a higher risk to aggravate your disease. It changes you, your moods, your weight, obviously your health, your relationships - some grow stronger, some grow weaker and dissipate - you change. Everything about you, but the only way to make you stay as much of you as possible, is being positive, being around the people who love you and who want to be beside you, who want to comfort you and surround you with love and compassion, and care for you. Don't let those people leave your side.
Keep Your Head Up
It dawned on me this morning that I have a blog about Crohn's Disease, as I have Crohn's, and I hardly write about it - that being said, it's entirely because my Crohn's is under control. :) I figured it was time to write a big post on Crohn's Disease. Since I'm from Canada, my information will be off of Canadian websites.
The one thing I am noticing about anywhere I'm looking - medical websites or Crohn's Disease Foundation websites - I'm seeing that they never list diet as a way to manage your Crohn's.
I'm finding this information in an FAQ section;
- Does diet affect Crohn's or IBD?
Diet alone is not effective in treating Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. However, it is important that patients with IBD have a well-balanced diet. Calcium is important to protect bones. Fibre may not be tolerated during flare ups. Certain vitamins (for example, B12) may be required. Selected patients may sometimes be helped by a registered dietitian.
I'd like to put this out there - I've had Crohn's Disease since 2006, diagnosed in 2007 (for those of you who are just joining) - I have controlled my Crohn's strictly with...dun dun dun...DIET. I've only been on medications once, yes, you read that right, ONCE. I was on Prednisone and antibiotics for a total of 3 weeks in 2010 for a flare up. I took Acidopholus on a daily basis for about 2 years, well, almost right up until I started using the Ganoderma Products. That alone, with my diet was enough to control Crohn's.
Now, obviously not everyone can go off of their medications, or control their disease with diet and exercise. I also realize that controlling your disease by your diet, is not a medical way to control it, but ask yourself this, "Would I rather; pump my system full of drugs that deteriorate my cartilage and bones? Or try to control Crohn's with my diet first, then opt for medications?" I am not saying that you've never asked yourself this question, but doctors opt to giving you medication almost instantaneously. I told my doc flat out, "I don't want medication". He looked at me like I was crazy. Ultimately it's your decision to choose the way you manage your life and your disease.
I'm continually happy with my decision to control Crohn's by diet and exercise. I bike, jog, and walk throughout the week for my exercise. Anything that bugs my stomach joins the avoids list, and I don't eat it anymore. My list of avoids isn't actually as big as I thought it was initially, and it's only getting smaller since my trials of Ganoderma Lucidum products (as you can see in my last post, Invincible) I'm slowly introducing myself to food that I haven't been able to eat, in literally, years. The best part is, they no longer bug me. I'm hoping that with a few more months of the Ganoderma, I'll be able to eat almost everything I couldn't eat before. I can eat pepperoni on pizza now, I never could before. The only thing is, some of it, things that I used to love, after not eating them for years, I've never craved them. With the exception of oranges. I crave them all the time, they were one of my favourite fruits. Soon enough, I'm going to attempt eating them, and hope for the best.
I'm all for trial and error, I'd rather try something once than not try it at all. That's how I felt about starting Ganoderma. Trial and error, I didn't think it would have this amazing of an effect on my system. I've never felt more "regular" than I do now, and I'm not just talking bowel movements here. But I can actually go to a restaurant and not be picky about what I can and cannot have. I cannot wait for date night :)
Again, I circle back to how lucky I am to have Wade. I think it threw him off a bit when I told him I had a potentially debilitating disease, that could require multiple surgeries, a life full of hospitalizations, medications, bone deteriorations, all that kind of stuff, but I have to give him credit. He's here, he worries sometimes, not so much now mind you, but he's conscious of everything I do and eat. I thank him for that. I truly hope that the Ganoderma is going to cure my Crohn's, it feels like it's begun already. Your life changes in every aspect with a disease like Crohn's. Take what you can get, and control it the best you can without the damaging effects of everything else.
The one thing I am noticing about anywhere I'm looking - medical websites or Crohn's Disease Foundation websites - I'm seeing that they never list diet as a way to manage your Crohn's.
I'm finding this information in an FAQ section;
- Does diet affect Crohn's or IBD?
Diet alone is not effective in treating Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. However, it is important that patients with IBD have a well-balanced diet. Calcium is important to protect bones. Fibre may not be tolerated during flare ups. Certain vitamins (for example, B12) may be required. Selected patients may sometimes be helped by a registered dietitian.
I'd like to put this out there - I've had Crohn's Disease since 2006, diagnosed in 2007 (for those of you who are just joining) - I have controlled my Crohn's strictly with...dun dun dun...DIET. I've only been on medications once, yes, you read that right, ONCE. I was on Prednisone and antibiotics for a total of 3 weeks in 2010 for a flare up. I took Acidopholus on a daily basis for about 2 years, well, almost right up until I started using the Ganoderma Products. That alone, with my diet was enough to control Crohn's.
Now, obviously not everyone can go off of their medications, or control their disease with diet and exercise. I also realize that controlling your disease by your diet, is not a medical way to control it, but ask yourself this, "Would I rather; pump my system full of drugs that deteriorate my cartilage and bones? Or try to control Crohn's with my diet first, then opt for medications?" I am not saying that you've never asked yourself this question, but doctors opt to giving you medication almost instantaneously. I told my doc flat out, "I don't want medication". He looked at me like I was crazy. Ultimately it's your decision to choose the way you manage your life and your disease.
I'm continually happy with my decision to control Crohn's by diet and exercise. I bike, jog, and walk throughout the week for my exercise. Anything that bugs my stomach joins the avoids list, and I don't eat it anymore. My list of avoids isn't actually as big as I thought it was initially, and it's only getting smaller since my trials of Ganoderma Lucidum products (as you can see in my last post, Invincible) I'm slowly introducing myself to food that I haven't been able to eat, in literally, years. The best part is, they no longer bug me. I'm hoping that with a few more months of the Ganoderma, I'll be able to eat almost everything I couldn't eat before. I can eat pepperoni on pizza now, I never could before. The only thing is, some of it, things that I used to love, after not eating them for years, I've never craved them. With the exception of oranges. I crave them all the time, they were one of my favourite fruits. Soon enough, I'm going to attempt eating them, and hope for the best.
I'm all for trial and error, I'd rather try something once than not try it at all. That's how I felt about starting Ganoderma. Trial and error, I didn't think it would have this amazing of an effect on my system. I've never felt more "regular" than I do now, and I'm not just talking bowel movements here. But I can actually go to a restaurant and not be picky about what I can and cannot have. I cannot wait for date night :)
Again, I circle back to how lucky I am to have Wade. I think it threw him off a bit when I told him I had a potentially debilitating disease, that could require multiple surgeries, a life full of hospitalizations, medications, bone deteriorations, all that kind of stuff, but I have to give him credit. He's here, he worries sometimes, not so much now mind you, but he's conscious of everything I do and eat. I thank him for that. I truly hope that the Ganoderma is going to cure my Crohn's, it feels like it's begun already. Your life changes in every aspect with a disease like Crohn's. Take what you can get, and control it the best you can without the damaging effects of everything else.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Invincible
I figured it was time to update my eat/avoids list in a way that you don't have check previous posts. I can now eat a few more things that I wasn't able to eat before. All thanks to the Ganoderma capsules that I'm taking.
With taking the capsules, and the drinks, usually about one per day, sometimes two though. I'm really enjoying the Mocha, and making Iced Mocha. So delicious.
My avoids list has gotten a little smaller, as I can now have the following -
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Lettuce
- Aged and Old Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Normal Pasta
- Pepperoni
- Greasy food
- Some raw veggies - mushrooms, asparagus, peas, carrots in small amounts, cucumbers
**I probably won't try rice milk, soy products, or any other milk than 1%, as I don't like the taste of the products, and soy isn't healthy for you anyways**
Previous Avoids:
- spicy food
- cabbage, lettuce
- cauliflower
- raw tomatoes
- raw onions
- most raw vegetables
- rice milk
- soy products
- 3.25%, 2% milk products
- aged and old cheddar
- grapefruit, oranges
- avocados
- raw, fresh garlic
- bacon
- normal pasta
- pepperoni
- greasy foods - fast food
So, as you can tell, these products are helping me out 100% from where I was prior to taking the Ganoderma Lucidum products. I've been leading a regular life, almost as if I didn't have Crohn's Disease. I've been doing so much better, in every aspect, I've been sleeping better, eating better, feeling better. My stomach hasn't bugged me at all :) Wade and I have started exercising, I bought a new bike and we've been going for bike rides every night, we even did a 5km bike the other night with the dog. She enjoyed it a lot, and it really tuckered her out.
All in all, I'm very impressed with the way the products are treating me, I've never felt better, and I've never known that the next day will be as good as the previous day. It's an incredible feeling.
With taking the capsules, and the drinks, usually about one per day, sometimes two though. I'm really enjoying the Mocha, and making Iced Mocha. So delicious.
My avoids list has gotten a little smaller, as I can now have the following -
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Lettuce
- Aged and Old Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Normal Pasta
- Pepperoni
- Greasy food
- Some raw veggies - mushrooms, asparagus, peas, carrots in small amounts, cucumbers
**I probably won't try rice milk, soy products, or any other milk than 1%, as I don't like the taste of the products, and soy isn't healthy for you anyways**
Previous Avoids:
- spicy food
- cabbage, lettuce
- cauliflower
- raw tomatoes
- raw onions
- most raw vegetables
- rice milk
- soy products
- 3.25%, 2% milk products
- aged and old cheddar
- grapefruit, oranges
- avocados
- raw, fresh garlic
- bacon
- normal pasta
- pepperoni
- greasy foods - fast food
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So, as you can tell, these products are helping me out 100% from where I was prior to taking the Ganoderma Lucidum products. I've been leading a regular life, almost as if I didn't have Crohn's Disease. I've been doing so much better, in every aspect, I've been sleeping better, eating better, feeling better. My stomach hasn't bugged me at all :) Wade and I have started exercising, I bought a new bike and we've been going for bike rides every night, we even did a 5km bike the other night with the dog. She enjoyed it a lot, and it really tuckered her out.
All in all, I'm very impressed with the way the products are treating me, I've never felt better, and I've never known that the next day will be as good as the previous day. It's an incredible feeling.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Had Enough
Things have been pretty good the last few days. My stomach has been absolutely incredible. The Gutsy Walk was amazing, despite the small turn out. There was about 50 people, and with all of the 50 people, $18,000 was raised to support the research to a cure for Crohn's and Colitis. It felt great to raise almost $1000 as a team, and I truly cannot wait to do the walk again next year, and raise more money than that. It will be great.
Have you ever phased something out of your life because of life events? I've phased several bands or artists out of my life due to events that I have linked the band, songs, or artists to. Memories, life events, deaths, ended friendships, there's always something that can link to a band or song. I've had several, death of family, ended friendships, ended relationships, bad experiences and bad memories, and some have been linked to songs or bands. Recently I've decided to forget the reasons why, if they're bad, and revisit the songs or bands. There's one band I won't revisit AC/DC, I won't revisit them ever. Somethings are meant to be left behind.
This is going to be more of a rant than anything because I'm truly sick of seeing people close to me being treated like shit. This morning I received a phone call, while I was sleeping, with the person on the other end crying their eyes out because some stuck up bitch, told her to stop being a fool and that the man this person was seeing never really loved her in the first place. Now the only reason this was said is because this bitch is jealous that her ex moved out, and she's got it into her oldest boys head that he's to hate the other lady. It makes no sense as to why people have to be like this, or feel that they need to be that way to other people. None of it will ever make sense.
Have you ever phased something out of your life because of life events? I've phased several bands or artists out of my life due to events that I have linked the band, songs, or artists to. Memories, life events, deaths, ended friendships, there's always something that can link to a band or song. I've had several, death of family, ended friendships, ended relationships, bad experiences and bad memories, and some have been linked to songs or bands. Recently I've decided to forget the reasons why, if they're bad, and revisit the songs or bands. There's one band I won't revisit AC/DC, I won't revisit them ever. Somethings are meant to be left behind.
This is going to be more of a rant than anything because I'm truly sick of seeing people close to me being treated like shit. This morning I received a phone call, while I was sleeping, with the person on the other end crying their eyes out because some stuck up bitch, told her to stop being a fool and that the man this person was seeing never really loved her in the first place. Now the only reason this was said is because this bitch is jealous that her ex moved out, and she's got it into her oldest boys head that he's to hate the other lady. It makes no sense as to why people have to be like this, or feel that they need to be that way to other people. None of it will ever make sense.
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Sail
I haven't written in a while, not much has been going on. Mostly, it's been raining here, but now it's getting to be sunnier and warm :) YAY! The neighbour has been gone, so I haven't had anything to report there. I'm assuming he's been gone to work, and I'm hoping that he goes away again very soon. We have our Gutsy Walk this weekend, and we're celebrating Wade's birthday, along with my brother's as Fay, Wade's mom will be here.
I've been working on budgeting and getting everything sorted out for us as we're going to be gone from home for 3 weeks this summer, and Wade won't be getting paid for them. So, why not start budgeting, and stay on budget? It seems easy, I'm home throughout the day, and can keep track of everything. I'm super excited for our camping trips. I've got a binder put together, and I'm going to make some envelopes together that have us budgeted for groceries, shopping, nights out, farmers market, and any "extra" spending.
I've been sick the last few days. I've had a lymph node infection, which has infected the skin on my chin, and I've also got TMJ in my jaw. So I haven't been speaking much lately, well I've been trying to cut down on it. It's been great...NOT!
We had a nasty wind storm yesterday, which is what this post is titled after. Our neighbours, which Wade happens to know as he went to school with the one girl, anyways their trampoline with net and all went sailing out into the middle of the cul de sac yesterday in the wind! It was unbelievable. Had they not been paying attention and went running after it, it would have hit probably 4 vehicles if it went all the way across the cul de sac. We went out to help, it was tough to pull back to their yard and secure it to a tree so we weren't running after it yet again! Hopefully all things are well now, I need to bring my planters back out so they get some sun!
My Crohn's has been absolutely incredible, I've had no issues, even with being on antibiotics that are supposed to be hard on the stomach. I've been taking Mycelium and Spore Powder, one of each a day. I've never felt better. I've also started jogging, so I'm hoping that will help my energy levels :)
I've been working on budgeting and getting everything sorted out for us as we're going to be gone from home for 3 weeks this summer, and Wade won't be getting paid for them. So, why not start budgeting, and stay on budget? It seems easy, I'm home throughout the day, and can keep track of everything. I'm super excited for our camping trips. I've got a binder put together, and I'm going to make some envelopes together that have us budgeted for groceries, shopping, nights out, farmers market, and any "extra" spending.
I've been sick the last few days. I've had a lymph node infection, which has infected the skin on my chin, and I've also got TMJ in my jaw. So I haven't been speaking much lately, well I've been trying to cut down on it. It's been great...NOT!
We had a nasty wind storm yesterday, which is what this post is titled after. Our neighbours, which Wade happens to know as he went to school with the one girl, anyways their trampoline with net and all went sailing out into the middle of the cul de sac yesterday in the wind! It was unbelievable. Had they not been paying attention and went running after it, it would have hit probably 4 vehicles if it went all the way across the cul de sac. We went out to help, it was tough to pull back to their yard and secure it to a tree so we weren't running after it yet again! Hopefully all things are well now, I need to bring my planters back out so they get some sun!
My Crohn's has been absolutely incredible, I've had no issues, even with being on antibiotics that are supposed to be hard on the stomach. I've been taking Mycelium and Spore Powder, one of each a day. I've never felt better. I've also started jogging, so I'm hoping that will help my energy levels :)
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Then
I'm sitting here listening to "Then" by Brad Paisley, not only does it excite me to be going to his concert in October, but it reminds me of mine and Wade's "kinda first date"
Truthfully there are a lot of songs that make me remember certain events or things that have happened in life, or songs that I link to memories. It's something I've done for a long time, it's an easy way for me to remember life events, and associate a song that describes how I was feeling during that event.
Wade and I had only known each other for about two weeks, with a few days of constant conversation via text, Facebook or in person when he wasn't working. He asked me if I would go with him to pick up hay in Creston. I had the day off that he had to go, and totally wanted to go, it meant I got to spend time with the guy I was crushing big time on. He was beside himself when I said I would go with him, and I was so excited. There were two songs that we both sang to on the drive, something neither of us did with other people, Wade told me that on the drive back. Second Chance by Shinedown is the other song.
Anyways, Wade was so kind, he bought me Subway for lunch. He had a BLT with lots of ranch and mayo (two of his favourite things), and I had a turkey breast and ham, heavy on the cucumbers! We sang Second Chance quietly to each other on the way there, I am not a loud singer unless I'm alone, and Wade really wasn't a singer at all he had expressed to me. He was surprised with himself. On the way back, "Then" came on, the songs were on shuffle. I had only heard the song a few times, as I didn't listen to much country music at the time, but the lyrics came naturally. I'm not sure what it was that drew me into this song, and drew me into singing it with Wade, whether it was quietly or not. We were both singing, looking out the window, but the words, the tone it set, and where we were at in our friendship, made the song and the lyrics feel so right, and so totally true.
Every time this song comes on the radio, or through shuffle on iTunes, I think of this memory. Of the way I was feeling, the things I was thinking and feeling, the way Wade was with me, all of it into one. This drive was an extreme "get to know each other" kind of drive. Wade told me a lot about himself and I told him so much about myself. It was good to connect with someone like that, only knowing them for a short time period, but learning and feeling so much for one person so quickly, it's one feeling I'll never forget. It was overwhelming, but so incredibly comforting at the same time. So many things drew me to this amazing man, so many little things that now, make me smile and think about when I first met him. Things that make me have that rush of feelings and emotions again, it still overwhelms me, but comforts me at the same time, I know he's mine now, and I'm here to stay, I wouldn't trade anything in the world for what I have with him.
It's amazing when you find someone who does all of this for you.
Find My Peace Of Mind
It's been a while since my last post, so I figured it's about time I write another one.
We spent the weekend back in BC, visiting some family and my god daughter. It's hard to believe that she's already walking, and she's so adorable. I can't wait to have a child of my own. My little cousins are all getting really big too, running and walking, and oh the talking they're doing.
Everything has been fairly uneventful because it's been raining pretty much for a week! It's getting to be a bit ridiculous, we've had some breaks in rain and are able to get a few things done, mow the lawn on Sunday, get the yard all cleaned up, that kind of stuff. The yard truly is looking fantastic now that everything is cleaned up, we're getting the weeds under control, and making a few changes to the view of it. The only thing that needs done now, is paint! The deck needs resurfaced as well as the sheds!
Our neighbour is on his last leg. I went and talked to the Manager about his behaviour, as yet again he's mowing into our lawn. He was given a written notice this time, and the manager said next time, his file will be given to a lawyer and he'll more than likely be evicted. It's getting ridiculous the way this guy is. You shouldn't have to continually go to your manager or call the cops about your neighbours behaviour.
I may have a few more potential clients for coffee products. On top of that, the walk to raise money for Crohn's and Colitis research is coming up too! As well as Wade's 24th birthday, and my brother's 21st birthday, all within a week, so needless to say, our next week will be busy, plus Wade has been working long hours, yesterday he was gone from 7am-10:15pm :( BOOOOO!
We spent the weekend back in BC, visiting some family and my god daughter. It's hard to believe that she's already walking, and she's so adorable. I can't wait to have a child of my own. My little cousins are all getting really big too, running and walking, and oh the talking they're doing.
Everything has been fairly uneventful because it's been raining pretty much for a week! It's getting to be a bit ridiculous, we've had some breaks in rain and are able to get a few things done, mow the lawn on Sunday, get the yard all cleaned up, that kind of stuff. The yard truly is looking fantastic now that everything is cleaned up, we're getting the weeds under control, and making a few changes to the view of it. The only thing that needs done now, is paint! The deck needs resurfaced as well as the sheds!
Our neighbour is on his last leg. I went and talked to the Manager about his behaviour, as yet again he's mowing into our lawn. He was given a written notice this time, and the manager said next time, his file will be given to a lawyer and he'll more than likely be evicted. It's getting ridiculous the way this guy is. You shouldn't have to continually go to your manager or call the cops about your neighbours behaviour.
I may have a few more potential clients for coffee products. On top of that, the walk to raise money for Crohn's and Colitis research is coming up too! As well as Wade's 24th birthday, and my brother's 21st birthday, all within a week, so needless to say, our next week will be busy, plus Wade has been working long hours, yesterday he was gone from 7am-10:15pm :( BOOOOO!
Here's a picture of our beautiful dog, Dacia
Has anyone watched the TV show "Food Factory"? It's pretty neat, I enjoy learning how they make food like Jelly Bellys!
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Recipe Alert: Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
This is one of the recipes I've tried off of Pinterest. I tried them as bites (ice cube tray), and as popsicles. Personally I preferred the popsicle method better.
You'll need:
2 cups of fresh Blueberries - I used frozen Huckleberries
1/2 cup of Cream Cheese
6 tablespoons of Icing Sugar
2 cups of Cool Whip
Directions:
Puree the blueberries, icing sugar, and cream cheese in a blender or use an immersion blender. Gently fold in Cool Whip, and spoon into ice cube tray or popsicle molds and freeze. They turned out delicious!
You'll need:
2 cups of fresh Blueberries - I used frozen Huckleberries
1/2 cup of Cream Cheese
6 tablespoons of Icing Sugar
2 cups of Cool Whip
Directions:
Puree the blueberries, icing sugar, and cream cheese in a blender or use an immersion blender. Gently fold in Cool Whip, and spoon into ice cube tray or popsicle molds and freeze. They turned out delicious!
Enjoy!!
**I don't have a picture of them at this time, but I'll get some next time I make them**
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
I'll Be Waiting
We had a very eventful weekend, my brother was gone all weekend. Wade and I had the house to ourselves. We did some cleaning and organizing, did lots of yard work, got a lot of stuff in the yard done, and it's starting to look really great.
We took out all the ugly rocks that were between our deck and the walkway, and we've put in Cedar Mulch in place of it. We built up my garden so the dogs won't dig in it anymore, built a flower box to house all of my lily bulbs, filled up my nice big planters and bought some flowers for them as well. We ripped out a section of chain link fence with a gate attached to it that was remaining at the front of our deck beside the house, it had an ugly, dead bush between the fence and deck too, so we ripped that out. We've also done a lot of weed killing this weekend, trying to get everything looking great. I still can't wait to show it all off. There's still some work to do in the front, where the fence and bush were. We've got a few things to there, put up a board along the front to hold the mulch in, but we'll mulch it and put one of my planters there. It's going to look great!
We had yet another incident with the neighbour. He spent half the weekend going through the rocks on our side of his house, picking out all the garbage, grass, weeds, and whatever else he found and threw them in our yard! ALL WEEKEND! So annoyed. Then, he mowed his lawn, and half of ours while he was at it, and didn't turn the mower so it was facing his house, so it threw rocks at our house, not missing the window by much over a foot, and narrowly missing me by not much more, as I was heading out to start the BBQ. I was extremely mad, I slammed my drink down on the table, and started yelling at Wade, "That f***ing asshole just spat rocks at the house and barely missed me!" - Wade was at the front door keeping the dogs from running out while I was looking at where the rock hit. Our small dog went running away, so I bolted after her, and naturally our bigger dog went after the small one. Once I got our little one, I was on the way back to the house, our big dog ran around the back of the neighbours house and into his yard, that's when we heard the neighbour say "it'll kill you over here" while he chased our dog out of his yard. Later that night, he was chasing our cats and telling them to "F**k off and get" I'd had enough, I had Wade call the dispatch and talk to a cop. The cop ended up coming out and talking to the neighbour, telling him to stop being a dick.
Naturally, we're waiting for him to do something next. We'll be talking to the manager tonight, as the neighbour also took a picture of our vehicles (as there are 3 outside now rather than 4), which it's been cleared by the manager, and it's incredibly rude and personally, he knows what our vehicles are, and probably has pictures of our license plates too, which is completely unnecessary. Now it's just a waiting game.
We took out all the ugly rocks that were between our deck and the walkway, and we've put in Cedar Mulch in place of it. We built up my garden so the dogs won't dig in it anymore, built a flower box to house all of my lily bulbs, filled up my nice big planters and bought some flowers for them as well. We ripped out a section of chain link fence with a gate attached to it that was remaining at the front of our deck beside the house, it had an ugly, dead bush between the fence and deck too, so we ripped that out. We've also done a lot of weed killing this weekend, trying to get everything looking great. I still can't wait to show it all off. There's still some work to do in the front, where the fence and bush were. We've got a few things to there, put up a board along the front to hold the mulch in, but we'll mulch it and put one of my planters there. It's going to look great!
We had yet another incident with the neighbour. He spent half the weekend going through the rocks on our side of his house, picking out all the garbage, grass, weeds, and whatever else he found and threw them in our yard! ALL WEEKEND! So annoyed. Then, he mowed his lawn, and half of ours while he was at it, and didn't turn the mower so it was facing his house, so it threw rocks at our house, not missing the window by much over a foot, and narrowly missing me by not much more, as I was heading out to start the BBQ. I was extremely mad, I slammed my drink down on the table, and started yelling at Wade, "That f***ing asshole just spat rocks at the house and barely missed me!" - Wade was at the front door keeping the dogs from running out while I was looking at where the rock hit. Our small dog went running away, so I bolted after her, and naturally our bigger dog went after the small one. Once I got our little one, I was on the way back to the house, our big dog ran around the back of the neighbours house and into his yard, that's when we heard the neighbour say "it'll kill you over here" while he chased our dog out of his yard. Later that night, he was chasing our cats and telling them to "F**k off and get" I'd had enough, I had Wade call the dispatch and talk to a cop. The cop ended up coming out and talking to the neighbour, telling him to stop being a dick.
Naturally, we're waiting for him to do something next. We'll be talking to the manager tonight, as the neighbour also took a picture of our vehicles (as there are 3 outside now rather than 4), which it's been cleared by the manager, and it's incredibly rude and personally, he knows what our vehicles are, and probably has pictures of our license plates too, which is completely unnecessary. Now it's just a waiting game.
Monday, 20 May 2013
Creepin'
Originally Written and Posted on May 6th, 2013
So, the title to this post is really
self explanatory, it is going to be about just that, creepin'.
Over the past week or so, our
neighbour to our right, #215, has been making himself more "known"
around the area. It started last Friday night, Wade and I were in the shower,
and Wade had gotten out because Sadie was barking in the house, Dacia (the big
dog) was outside tied to her line. When Wade came down the hall there was a
knock on the door, and #215 was standing there and proceeded to tell Wade that
he had given Dacia POTATO SALAD and water because she had been
outside all day without any. Now, most of you know that bigger dogs,
particularly ones with Wolf and German Shepherd in them want to be
outside, so she whines, I let her out for periods of 20-30 minutes and bring
her in. Usually it's to go to the bathroom, play with the cats, or just get
some fresh air and roll in the grass, so no big deal. She comes in, gulps up
some water and lays down for a nap. Anyways, back to #215 at our door telling
us he fed our dog, he thought she was outside all day because every time he
left and came home she was outside, but he obviously didn't pay that much
attention to it...Thanks for making our dog sick for the whole 24-36 hours
after feeding her potato salad, we appreciate the throwing up and diarrhoea
greatly...NOT
Saturday morning, I got up with the
dogs and it was gorgeous out, so I took them outside and put them on the line,
came in to get them their breakfast, and when I went back out (maybe 4 minutes
later), guess who was outside, petting the dogs...YOU GUESSED IT...#215!!! He
also proceeded to stand there and talk to me, telling me how when he lived at
his last house, the neighbour abandoned the dog and what not. Ok, well I
understand that, but seriously, before you start feeding
other people's dogs, potato salad, when there is ALWAYS a vehicle
home, and if there's not, then no one is home and the dogs are in the house
with water, ASK the dogs owners! Plus, #215 wouldn't go away, I text
Wade as he was still in bed and asked him to come out because this guy was
lingering.
So with all of this, all week, every
time we went outside, guess who showed up to make small talk and be a little
judgemental. We live in a cul de sac in a trailer court, and we have 3 vehicles
plus my husband's company vehicle, so during the day, there's two here, and my
vehicle isn't parked in the parking spot in front of the house, it's parked out
in the cul de sac, and #215 asked us to move them out of the cul de sac because
there were kids riding their bikes in there, and it would be anyone's worst
nightmare if their children ran into someone else's parked
vehicle. Now, he doesn't run this trailer court, and quite frankly, I don't
give a rats ass what he thinks. Most of the children in the trailer court, ages
4-12 run around on foot or their bikes...without any adult supervision
at all, therefore it would be the parents fault.
This weekend, we observed #215 being
outside every time the neighbour lady on the other
side of him was outside, for the same amount of time she was outside, and he
made weird small talk with her too. She was painting their wooden garbage bin,
and #215 was outside "cleaning" his truck, which honestly, as an
observer, it didn't look like he was actually cleaning, maybe just taking out
some paper and stuff, but there was no vacuum or anything used.
This morning, I heard our garbage can
moving after the truck had been by and grabbed the garbage, I figured maybe
#215 just moved it over since he had put his sprinkler on. Nope, I was wrong
when I went outside, he brought it up to the stairs, I am not a lazy person, I
go and get it every day after I eat lunch, so WTF??? Then when my brother got
home from work and ran down to the post office to grab the mail. When he got
back, we were checking to see how cold the pool was (still quite cold by the
way), and I asked him if he could go around the back of the house and try to
find the turn on valve for the garden hose so I could put the sprinkler on the
lawn. #215 was outside, and proceed to follow my brother, from a distance
(behind our storage shed and wood shed) around the back of the house, while
remaining away from him, and as my brother came back, so did #215. Does that
make any sense to you? It was immediate too, I asked my brother, and #215 was
on his way as soon as my brother got down the stairs.
I have been purposely avoiding going outside over the past
week unless Wade is home, I don't think that #215 would do anything, but he's
creepin' me out. I'm not comfortable around him, and besides that, the last two
days, he's been outside in just BOXERS, now that really
creeps me out, and it creeps me out even more because there are so many small
kids that are around the cul de sac, riding bikes or running around. Not
to mention that this guy is in his 40's at least! What in ones right mind makes
them think it is OK to be walking around in boxers with small
kids around, and trying to make small talk with neighbouring ladies?????
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