It's hard to believe another year has come and gone. December was a rush of excitement at work which made the month seem to evaporate. I guess it's that time now to reflect on just what happened this year and absorb what lessons were learned. These are my top 10 for 2011.
1. Sharing my gifts are truly what make them gifts
2. Giving money away to the cable and satelite companies all these years was a total waste of money.
3. Long distance relationships can work and grow
4. Good friends are easy to find if you are one of them
5. I get what I think about the most so it's important to stay positive
6. Talking to your parents (grandparents) regularly is important
7. My health is important and I must listen to my body
8. Communication skills only work if both parties have the skills
9. My grass is just as green as everyone else's
10. Loving myself is paramount, loving and accepting love from others is a blessing.
So my friends, take care in the new year. May it bring you love and laughter, good health and a joyful heart.
Happy New Year!
Love
Peggy
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
By Hook or By Crook!
It appears I missed November altogether...sorry about that. I guess there was either not enough exciting to write about or too much going on to take the time for writing.
Work is going great...my coworkers and I have been doing some fun classes with the folks we support and we are all learning in the process. This month we are exploring Christmas around the world, a different country and their traditions everyday. So far I think I like Egypts customs the most as they are most focused on the true meaning of Christmas with very few gifts and more religion and family centered. Today we are going on a journey to Brazil where they boast the worlds largest Christmas tree!
I have also completed a course to become a reading tutor. A few folks that I support at work expressed a keen interest in learning how to read so my coworker and I took the two weekend course and have been busy starting the learning process with them. What a great feeling it is to help someone learn to do what most of us take for granted!
Now that things have settled down for me and I am down to one job I felt it was time to embrace the idea of getting a new puppy. I miss Maddie so much and the house is just to quiet living alone. I have had a dog my whole life and I really miss the companionship. So, Hook entered my life last Sunday. I was told he is a Malteese/Terrior mix but he's pretty big for 10 weeks old. We will see just how big he gets but he sure is a cutie and hooked my heart at first sight.
Steve and I are doing great. He is hoping to move down here by Christmas which we are both looking forward to. It has been a trying year of long distance relating but it has somehow worked out.
I did manage to get 4 cords of wood this year for the wood furnace and thanks to the High School Rugby team it all got stored and stacked down in my basement. A great thing about living in a small community is that you only need to ask for help and it is there! What a terrific bunch of young men and great coaches for rolemodels.
I think that is all the news for today...time to get ready for my last day of work this week. Happy Friday everyone!
Work is going great...my coworkers and I have been doing some fun classes with the folks we support and we are all learning in the process. This month we are exploring Christmas around the world, a different country and their traditions everyday. So far I think I like Egypts customs the most as they are most focused on the true meaning of Christmas with very few gifts and more religion and family centered. Today we are going on a journey to Brazil where they boast the worlds largest Christmas tree!
I have also completed a course to become a reading tutor. A few folks that I support at work expressed a keen interest in learning how to read so my coworker and I took the two weekend course and have been busy starting the learning process with them. What a great feeling it is to help someone learn to do what most of us take for granted!
Now that things have settled down for me and I am down to one job I felt it was time to embrace the idea of getting a new puppy. I miss Maddie so much and the house is just to quiet living alone. I have had a dog my whole life and I really miss the companionship. So, Hook entered my life last Sunday. I was told he is a Malteese/Terrior mix but he's pretty big for 10 weeks old. We will see just how big he gets but he sure is a cutie and hooked my heart at first sight.
Steve and I are doing great. He is hoping to move down here by Christmas which we are both looking forward to. It has been a trying year of long distance relating but it has somehow worked out.
I did manage to get 4 cords of wood this year for the wood furnace and thanks to the High School Rugby team it all got stored and stacked down in my basement. A great thing about living in a small community is that you only need to ask for help and it is there! What a terrific bunch of young men and great coaches for rolemodels.
I think that is all the news for today...time to get ready for my last day of work this week. Happy Friday everyone!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Still Smiling!
I'm happy to report that nothing much has changed in my life in the past month. I did take on a new venture but realized it wasn't my cup of tea and just let it go and have to admit I feel better for doing so.
I am still seeing Steve and enjoy whatever time we do get to spend together. He just purchased a 2012 Santa Fe so driving down here from Moncton won't be such a worry as it was with his old truck. My work is going great and I am really enjoying the teaching aspects of it as well as the great staff because we all work together as a team to better people's lives.
It's bird hunting season here so I have heard. I didn't know there was such a thing. I guess they shoot pheasants and maybe wild turkeys but can't say that for sure. I have never eaten wild birds with the exception of the few times in my life that I've had to eat crow but I guess that's different :o).
I had a little chuckle at the gas station tonight. While filling up I glanced up at the actual price of gas and it was a whopping $1.27.5/L!!!! The last time I got gas it was $1.22. I mentioned this to the boy working on cash and his reply was that there were changes in the budget and when that happens everything seems to go up. I was thrilled when he gave me this information and I told him I would be sure to pass it on to my boss tomorrow so she can raise my wages....I'm sure she is unaware of this budget stuff as well!!! Hahahaha!!!
I guess that's all I have to say for October, although it's not much...no news is good news in my books!! Happy Fall my friends..xoxo
I am still seeing Steve and enjoy whatever time we do get to spend together. He just purchased a 2012 Santa Fe so driving down here from Moncton won't be such a worry as it was with his old truck. My work is going great and I am really enjoying the teaching aspects of it as well as the great staff because we all work together as a team to better people's lives.
It's bird hunting season here so I have heard. I didn't know there was such a thing. I guess they shoot pheasants and maybe wild turkeys but can't say that for sure. I have never eaten wild birds with the exception of the few times in my life that I've had to eat crow but I guess that's different :o).
I had a little chuckle at the gas station tonight. While filling up I glanced up at the actual price of gas and it was a whopping $1.27.5/L!!!! The last time I got gas it was $1.22. I mentioned this to the boy working on cash and his reply was that there were changes in the budget and when that happens everything seems to go up. I was thrilled when he gave me this information and I told him I would be sure to pass it on to my boss tomorrow so she can raise my wages....I'm sure she is unaware of this budget stuff as well!!! Hahahaha!!!
I guess that's all I have to say for October, although it's not much...no news is good news in my books!! Happy Fall my friends..xoxo
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Alive and Kicking
Does anyone else feel like you went to bed one night and woke up to find you missed summer? I don't know how it can be September already...guess time flies when you are having fun or just plain busy.
I have had a fairly quiet and uneventful summer in comparison to the past two years. All my medical issues have been dealt with and I am back on track feeling better than ever. I am really enjoying my job at the Community Living and am actually now just taking a break from planning my lessons for the week. We are going to be covering the story Stone Soup and I want to break it into 4 lessons involving nutrition, science, art and community service...should be a fun and interesting week...hope the folks enjoy it. At the end of the week everyone will contribute something to the pot and we will all feast on our efforts while learning about teamwork : )
As for the weather...Hurricane Irene missed us. We had some strong winds and rain but definitely not a hurricane. Even my gazeebo survived it!!
The only real setback I had this summer was the water pump going on my car leaving me stranded for three weeks while I hunted down a mechanic to fix it for a decent price. Mission accomplished and I am mobile once again. Thanks must be mentioned to my friend Elsie for loaning me her car on occasion to get to work...where would we be without good friends when we are in need??
I guess that's it for now...I am here...happy and healthy. Alive and when necessary...kicking!!
I am dedicating this post to my cousin Colleen who passed away suddenly on August 30th. I know she enjoyed my blogs, so my friend....this one's for you! ...xoxo
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Pie That Takes Off Weight
I was happy Friday to be at a conference in Moncton. The speaker was John McKnight and he was going to talk about community, I knew I would be coming home with great information to share and some new ideas about how to connect people and make things happen. When the room suddenly started to tilt I put my head down and closed my eyes. I've had this feeling before and thought it would pass in a moment or two. It didn't. Dear God, don't let me faint or throw up here in front of all these people I don't know! I suddenly felt the need to get out, something was wrong and I had to leave. As discreetly as possible I slipped out of the crowd and went to the washroom, splashed water on my face and looked in the mirror. Nothing looked different but the feeling wouldn't go away. Get a grip!!, I told myself. Calm down and go back in, you will be fine. After returning to my table I realized this was not going to work. My hands began to shake, my face felt hot, heart was racing and the room was closing in. RUN!!! I left with my things and went to my car to wait for the feeling to pass so I could drive home. It was a 2 and 1/2 hour drive but I had a Dr.'s appointment on Monday and thought if I could get home and just sleep for the weekend I could get this straightened out Monday.
When I finally thought things were settled down enough, I started to drive, opened my window and turned up the music. Not far into the Mountain Road traffic it started all over again only worse. I wheeled into the Canadian Tire parking lot and knew I needed help. I was alone in a city where I didn't know anyone but a stranger appeared at my car door where I was bent over trying to breath and figure things out. I told her I needed a walk in clinic...I thought my blood pressure was spiking and was afraid I was going to have a stroke. She helped me into the Pharmacy where I took my BP...it was off the charts. They called an ambulance and I was saved from the humiliation of dying right there in the store. Looking back, it's funny what goes through your head when you are scared but at the time all I could think was that I needed to let someone know where I was so they could pick up my body should this happen. Thank goodness for cell phones and free texting.
I spent the day in Moncton Hospital, found out what I had was a full blown panic attack and at the end of the day it passed and I was able to get back to my car and drive home. (I'm tring to make a long story shorter) I never would have thought I was the type of person to have this happen. I like to think of myself as strong and determined to overcome what life throws at me. I'm the one that wants to help everyone else and doesn't like to take help from others...there are always people with bigger problems than me and my life is blessed in so many ways. Why would I be panicking?? Apparently my body wasn't believing the story my mind was telling it. You can't fool your nervous system.
Once back in the security of my home my friends here began to call. I wanted to be alone, just go to bed and not think or talk about anything. My neighbour showed up to check up on me and it wasn't long before the flood gates opened and everything pent up inside was released. I felt weak and embarrassed but at the same time it felt good to just let it out. She listened without judgement and tried to offer advice. Everything eventually settled down and with my fears out in the open they didn't seem as overwhelming. I spent the weekend with all my friends and realized that I'm not really as alone here as I thought when I was in the hospital.
Friends from work also sent me a nice gift that I'm sure they believe was a small gesture but in reality it changed my whole perspective.
Here's what happened. The gift of my friend's support showed me that perhaps I wasn't sent here to help people that needed me. I think I was sent here to be helped, to be taught that we all need to ask for help sometimes and if we can humble ourselves enough to ask for it when needed it can take the weight of the world off our shoulders. So there my friends, is the moral of my story.
Eating pie can take off weight when the type of pie is Humble.
PS....I also realize that I didn't need to go all the way to a conference in Moncton to learn about community. The lesson was right here at home.
Thank you all!! xoxo
When I finally thought things were settled down enough, I started to drive, opened my window and turned up the music. Not far into the Mountain Road traffic it started all over again only worse. I wheeled into the Canadian Tire parking lot and knew I needed help. I was alone in a city where I didn't know anyone but a stranger appeared at my car door where I was bent over trying to breath and figure things out. I told her I needed a walk in clinic...I thought my blood pressure was spiking and was afraid I was going to have a stroke. She helped me into the Pharmacy where I took my BP...it was off the charts. They called an ambulance and I was saved from the humiliation of dying right there in the store. Looking back, it's funny what goes through your head when you are scared but at the time all I could think was that I needed to let someone know where I was so they could pick up my body should this happen. Thank goodness for cell phones and free texting.
I spent the day in Moncton Hospital, found out what I had was a full blown panic attack and at the end of the day it passed and I was able to get back to my car and drive home. (I'm tring to make a long story shorter) I never would have thought I was the type of person to have this happen. I like to think of myself as strong and determined to overcome what life throws at me. I'm the one that wants to help everyone else and doesn't like to take help from others...there are always people with bigger problems than me and my life is blessed in so many ways. Why would I be panicking?? Apparently my body wasn't believing the story my mind was telling it. You can't fool your nervous system.
Once back in the security of my home my friends here began to call. I wanted to be alone, just go to bed and not think or talk about anything. My neighbour showed up to check up on me and it wasn't long before the flood gates opened and everything pent up inside was released. I felt weak and embarrassed but at the same time it felt good to just let it out. She listened without judgement and tried to offer advice. Everything eventually settled down and with my fears out in the open they didn't seem as overwhelming. I spent the weekend with all my friends and realized that I'm not really as alone here as I thought when I was in the hospital.
Friends from work also sent me a nice gift that I'm sure they believe was a small gesture but in reality it changed my whole perspective.
Here's what happened. The gift of my friend's support showed me that perhaps I wasn't sent here to help people that needed me. I think I was sent here to be helped, to be taught that we all need to ask for help sometimes and if we can humble ourselves enough to ask for it when needed it can take the weight of the world off our shoulders. So there my friends, is the moral of my story.
Eating pie can take off weight when the type of pie is Humble.
PS....I also realize that I didn't need to go all the way to a conference in Moncton to learn about community. The lesson was right here at home.
Thank you all!! xoxo
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy Canada Day Weekend
Kevin and Susan Walters arrived at my place on June 30th just in time for the Canada Day long weekend. The weather cooperated and they were able to venture out all over Charlotte County taking in the beautiful views and fun excursions. We enjoyed a nice private boat cruise all around the bay off of St. Andrews to Deer Island, Camp0bello Island and Eastport Maine with our new friend Paul on his boat. No whales were spotted but lots of wild life such as the seals, and a variety of birds on Horse Island which is a bird sanctuary. After the cruise Paul invited us back to his place to pick up a bag of scallops for supper which we enjoyed with some fresh lobsters! What a nice guy!
Kevin and Susan also made the most of their time here going to New River Beach, Lepreau Falls and also St. Andrews for the Canada fireworks. Another great time with some awesome friends. Life is good in New Brunswick!!!
Good Friends...Great Times!
Tawny and Katie
June 2011
What a great time I had with these two girls from Brantford, Ontario. After their event filled road trip to get here they kept me in stitches their entire stay with me. It's always fun spending time with young people...I learn a lot from them. Two specific lessons I got this trip were ways in which to try and talk yourself out of a speeding ticket and how to "Plank"!! To learn more about planking you can look it up on Youtube but I have to say, you have to try it to appreciate the hilarity of it first hand. I think the girls had a good time here in Charlotte County and hope they return again for more adventures.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Never a Dull Moment!
June 2nd already...so much has been going on I kind of forgot about my blog!!
Steve really enjoyed Ontario and says he would move there in a heartbeat if and when I ever move back. Unfortunately for him I still own a home and am just starting a job I am really enjoying so I don't see that move happening in the near future. Never say never though....that is a big lesson I have learned in the past year.
My trip home to Ontario with Steve in May was a great time as always, still never enough time to see everyone but I tried my best. Thanks Aunt Linda, Uncle Ken, Chrysann, Kevin, Susan, Amy and the boys (who are adorable!) and Paul for coming to Hagersville to visit. Thanks to Christy and Grant, Tim, Sherry and Mike for coming down for Chinese food with me too! What a lot of fun and a lot of laughs catching up with everyone!!! Thanks to Pat and Dan for the use of their trailer Thursday night as well! Steve sends a special thanks to Kristie and Greg for making him feel so much at home :o) and looks forward to you coming down for another visit here sometime! He also thought my parents and family are great people and enjoyed getting to know mom and dad and from what I hear the feelings are mutual. Whew!!! Hahaha! We had a great time in Dover the day before Friday the 13th...not into the crowd thing and also enjoyed lunch with the HBBS folks then a drive to Niagara Falls.
Steve really enjoyed Ontario and says he would move there in a heartbeat if and when I ever move back. Unfortunately for him I still own a home and am just starting a job I am really enjoying so I don't see that move happening in the near future. Never say never though....that is a big lesson I have learned in the past year.
Once I returned to New Brunswick it was back to work. I spent the first two days after the long weekend in Fredericton getting to know my coworkers there and attending a fundraiser and a staff appreciation night. How nice to be appreciated after only one week of work and was made to feel very welcomed! Had a great time there. Now that I am back to working full time in the new job and becoming familiar with what it entails I am really enjoying it.
Last Saturday night I attended my first party which was a 50th birthday bash for my friend Diane's sister. It was held at a camp out in the woods at an area called McDougal. There was lots of food, amazing talent by Trudy and Sharon on guitars and singing, Sally played the spoons so fast I couldn't see her hands and another lady on the mandolin! What a night of laughs and music...didn't get home til three in the morning but had an awesome time!!!
Soon my first visitors of the summer Tawny and Katie will be arriving and then Bev, Sandy and Angela. I can't wait to see them!!!
I think that's it for now....again thanks to all of my family and friends in Ontario...hope to see you again soon, my place next time!! :o) xoxoxoxoxox
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Here's What's Up
I booked my vacation home three weeks ago and thought...my goodness, such a long time to wait until the 8th of May! Now here it is April 10th, less than a month to go! April Fool's day was just that!!! An unexpected snow storm hit Friday, April 1st ...was this winter ever going to end??? Refusing to let mother nature get the better of me I kept my plans to spend the weekend in Moncton and had a great time at Steve's. This weekend he spent here in St. George even though I had to work. He says it's nice to get out of the noisy city and have time to just relax...can't help but do that in this town! Hahaha! I was glad that he finally got the chance to meet my neighbours Sandy and Lise and he agreed that they are very nice people :o) The house is cleaned and ready for viewings. What a difference it makes when you are the only person really living in the house...everything stays where it's supposed to be and cleaning up is a breeze which makes this process so much easier than the last time I went through the ordeal of selling a home. I am looking forward to visits from my nephew Stan and his wife Nicole this month, then Tawny and Katie in June as well as Sandy and Bev (and Bev's daughter). My new job should also start sometime this month so it's gearing up to be a busy and exciting spring and summer! That's it so far in April...starting to count down the days til we go home for our vacation..less than a month to go!
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Winds of Change are Blowing....Again!
The deed is done...I listed my house tonight. What a tough decision this has been but now that the wheels are in motion I am feeling very good about it. The last 6 months have had their stressful moments but there's nothing like having to walk through the fire to find out just what one is made of and what really matters.
Do I love my house? Absolutely!! Is it hard to give up on a dream? I thought it would be. However, after this winter and finally being able to spend time alone and think things through without having to take others lives into consideration, I realized that I am not giving up on the dream, the dream is just changing. The saying that the only thing that is sure in life is that it will change is so true! Every day seems to bring new opportunities for growth and learning and I am grabbing every one of them. I am hoping when the house sells I will be able to find somewhere here in St. George to rent for awhile rather than jumping right back into home ownership. I think renting will give me a bit of breathing space for awhile and less stress.
Ninety nine percent of the people in my life are cheering me on and for that I am so grateful. I feel so lucky to have lived in this house for the past three years, not sure when it will sell and am prepared to be here another winter if necessary but my life is changing even as I write this blog.
In the next 2 to 3 weeks I will be starting yet another new job, one I have been hoping to get since even before I moved here. I am very excited about it and looking forward to the new challenges it will surely bring but I can't deny leaving the nursing home is going to be difficult. The owners are such great people and have treated me like an old friend from day one and the residents there are just like family...lots of surrogate grandparents that have lots of advice and stories for me. I'm pretty sure there will be some tears when I have to leave but I know they will wish me well. I am hoping to stay on as a casual in case they need a weekend shift covered on occasion.
I had the opportunity to take in a boarder for a couple of weeks. His name is Roy and he is from Cape Breton and was here in St. George doing some insulating work at the paper mill. What a treat it was to have him stay here. Very respectful and very funny! He helped me put together a shelf unit in the bathroom and also helped Tyler get the washer and dryer hooked up in the bathroom as well before he had to leave. Yes, I made another friend and am pretty sure he will be back (hopefully bring his family) for a visit. Facebook can be a wonderful thing as is text messaging so I am sure we will keep in touch.
I am looking forward to going back to Ontario for a visit in May. I will be there from the 8th - 18th and my friend Steve is coming with me. He's pretty excited as he's never been on a plane before and I know my family is anxious to meet him as well. As always there will be so many people that I will want to visit with and not enough time so I will be posting a date for a get together for whoever can make it when the time gets closer. Maybe we will have time to do a Kelsey's night in Brantford and a dinner at the Chinese place in Hagersville as well!!!
So, when the listing for the house hits the net, I will post it on here. It's a beautiful house and some lucky family is going to love living here as much as me. It would also be a great summer home for anyone looking to vacation down east. A great opportunity and not as expensive as the Muskoka area!! Heehee!
So my friends, worry not for me. I am loving life and am happy just being me. Everyone and everything else good that comes my way is just icing on the cake!
Happy nite everyone :o)
Do I love my house? Absolutely!! Is it hard to give up on a dream? I thought it would be. However, after this winter and finally being able to spend time alone and think things through without having to take others lives into consideration, I realized that I am not giving up on the dream, the dream is just changing. The saying that the only thing that is sure in life is that it will change is so true! Every day seems to bring new opportunities for growth and learning and I am grabbing every one of them. I am hoping when the house sells I will be able to find somewhere here in St. George to rent for awhile rather than jumping right back into home ownership. I think renting will give me a bit of breathing space for awhile and less stress.
Ninety nine percent of the people in my life are cheering me on and for that I am so grateful. I feel so lucky to have lived in this house for the past three years, not sure when it will sell and am prepared to be here another winter if necessary but my life is changing even as I write this blog.
In the next 2 to 3 weeks I will be starting yet another new job, one I have been hoping to get since even before I moved here. I am very excited about it and looking forward to the new challenges it will surely bring but I can't deny leaving the nursing home is going to be difficult. The owners are such great people and have treated me like an old friend from day one and the residents there are just like family...lots of surrogate grandparents that have lots of advice and stories for me. I'm pretty sure there will be some tears when I have to leave but I know they will wish me well. I am hoping to stay on as a casual in case they need a weekend shift covered on occasion.
I had the opportunity to take in a boarder for a couple of weeks. His name is Roy and he is from Cape Breton and was here in St. George doing some insulating work at the paper mill. What a treat it was to have him stay here. Very respectful and very funny! He helped me put together a shelf unit in the bathroom and also helped Tyler get the washer and dryer hooked up in the bathroom as well before he had to leave. Yes, I made another friend and am pretty sure he will be back (hopefully bring his family) for a visit. Facebook can be a wonderful thing as is text messaging so I am sure we will keep in touch.
I am looking forward to going back to Ontario for a visit in May. I will be there from the 8th - 18th and my friend Steve is coming with me. He's pretty excited as he's never been on a plane before and I know my family is anxious to meet him as well. As always there will be so many people that I will want to visit with and not enough time so I will be posting a date for a get together for whoever can make it when the time gets closer. Maybe we will have time to do a Kelsey's night in Brantford and a dinner at the Chinese place in Hagersville as well!!!
So, when the listing for the house hits the net, I will post it on here. It's a beautiful house and some lucky family is going to love living here as much as me. It would also be a great summer home for anyone looking to vacation down east. A great opportunity and not as expensive as the Muskoka area!! Heehee!
So my friends, worry not for me. I am loving life and am happy just being me. Everyone and everything else good that comes my way is just icing on the cake!
Happy nite everyone :o)
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Good Things Come....
Every day it seems I find another reason to be a firm believer in positive thinking. I have been worrying about whether or not anyone would want to rent my rooms but have decided whatever will be will be and either way I will be fine.
Yesterday I received an email responding to my Rooms For Rent ad on Kijiji. A young man from Cape Breton was looking for a place to stay in St. George while he works at the mill for three weeks or so. I checked his reference and was happy to receive glowing reports about him. The exact words were "you will love having him around and will miss him when he is gone!" Now that's a good reference :o)
So after chatting with Roy on facebook for awhile and learning a bit more about him it was decided that he will be staying here for the duration of his job. I am looking forward to having someone in the house to bake for and since it's only for a short time it will be a good opportunity to see how renting out the rooms to strangers will go. So, it's a start and I am sure more good things will come from this experience.
I believe he arrives sometime tomorrow so I better get the rest of the rearranging done upstairs before I sleep today.
Happy Day :o)
Yesterday I received an email responding to my Rooms For Rent ad on Kijiji. A young man from Cape Breton was looking for a place to stay in St. George while he works at the mill for three weeks or so. I checked his reference and was happy to receive glowing reports about him. The exact words were "you will love having him around and will miss him when he is gone!" Now that's a good reference :o)
So after chatting with Roy on facebook for awhile and learning a bit more about him it was decided that he will be staying here for the duration of his job. I am looking forward to having someone in the house to bake for and since it's only for a short time it will be a good opportunity to see how renting out the rooms to strangers will go. So, it's a start and I am sure more good things will come from this experience.
I believe he arrives sometime tomorrow so I better get the rest of the rearranging done upstairs before I sleep today.
Happy Day :o)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
"March"ing to the Beat of My Own Drum!
Thank goodness February is behind me. I believe there has been some record breaking amounts of snow in this area and I know everyone here is just sick and tired of it. Last week the snow had really started to disappear only to have two more storms blow through burying us again. Ugh!!! One thing I will say about this area though, is that the men plowing the roads have done an amazing job! If you can shovel your way out of your dooryard after the plow has gone by, the roads are clear and ready to use. I remember it being days before a plow ever saw my street in Brantford after a snow storm leaving the road full of frozen ruts to maneuver!
As for what's going on with me personally this month...I have been having lots of fun and laughs with my friends at Tim Hortons where I have become a regular! I have met so many new people in the last bit of time and this in turn has opened up new doors so all is good. The electrician I have been hounding since August finally reported today that he will be dropping off supplies on Saturday and coming to do my work on Monday. I will update this post again if he doesn't show up which has been the norm in the past.
Work at the nursing home is going great. I work mainly nights, only one day shift in February but I do love the night shifts. It will be a real switch and a nice change though to one day have a Monday to Friday day job with weekends off. Who knows...I may get a social life!! Hahaha!!!!
My boss had some tickets to a live show at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John that she couldn't use so a coworker and I took advantage of her generosity and used the tickets. The show was The Piano Men II, a tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel. The music was mostly from their 70's albums as well as a few from the 80's. It was an awesome show and Sherry and I had a great time.
Overall, I am enjoying the single life and living on my own...doing my own thing!! I am looking at renting out the two bedrooms on the far side of the house for the summer but will more than likely be putting up the for sale sign on the house. This was a difficult decision to make and I really struggled with it. However the more I think of renting a nice apartment, just for me and Maddie, with no responsibilities of home ownership...the more I am warming up to it. It will be nice after this winter...to in the future be the one sitting inside nice and warm while someone else does the shovelling!! Hahaha!!!!
I am still continuing to lose weight...at this point I am down 60 lbs since Thanksgiving and feeling great. Looking forward to the nicer weather when walking is not so difficult outside.
Guess that wraps up February and opens up March for new adventures.
Cheers!!!!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sunny Days Long Drives
February can seem to be a depressing month, especially when there is so much snow in the forecast. I'm not much of a winter driver but have found that once the plows are out and the sun appears there is no need to be stuck inside so off I go for a nice long drive with my music cranked. It never seems to fail that where ever I end up I meet someone new that brings a smile to my face and makes the day out so much more worthwhile. I'm not one to just walk into Tim Horton's, stand in line and not speak to anyone. I enjoy striking up conversations with total strangers which is exactly what happened in Moncton yesterday.
Her name was Marilyn and she has never been outside of New Brunswick. Since the service at this particular Tim Horton's was beyond slow we had plenty of time to converse and she had lots of questions for me about Ontario and what it was that possessed me to land down here. She was just there to pick up a coffee for her dad so I ended the conversation by buying her coffee and thanking her for the chat. We both felt we had met another nice person and were better off for having the conversation.
The rest of the day was spent at the Champlain mall, watching a movie and sharing some laughs with Steve. I am so glad I decided not to cancel my weekend visit completely because of the snow in the forecast...it was a great day! I returned home just a few hours before the weather changed so it all ended well.
Although it snowed through the night, the sun is shining again today and I will soon have to head outdoors to first shovel a bit and then see what the world has to offer outside my door today.
Happy February everyone...Spring is just around the corner but let's not waste a day waiting for it :o)
Her name was Marilyn and she has never been outside of New Brunswick. Since the service at this particular Tim Horton's was beyond slow we had plenty of time to converse and she had lots of questions for me about Ontario and what it was that possessed me to land down here. She was just there to pick up a coffee for her dad so I ended the conversation by buying her coffee and thanking her for the chat. We both felt we had met another nice person and were better off for having the conversation.
The rest of the day was spent at the Champlain mall, watching a movie and sharing some laughs with Steve. I am so glad I decided not to cancel my weekend visit completely because of the snow in the forecast...it was a great day! I returned home just a few hours before the weather changed so it all ended well.
Although it snowed through the night, the sun is shining again today and I will soon have to head outdoors to first shovel a bit and then see what the world has to offer outside my door today.
Happy February everyone...Spring is just around the corner but let's not waste a day waiting for it :o)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Giggles
I was chatting with this guy last night from Fredericton and he asked me where in Ontario I am from. I told him born and raised in Haldimand County then moved to Brantford where I lived for about 15 years before moving here. As it turns out, he too is from Brantford and has lived here for 11 years now. It's a small world for sure, we both agreed.
The giggles actually started when I was reading this guys profile. It said all the things he likes to do...camping, fishing, long drives, etc. etc... Then his hobbies: hatchet catching and overhand bowling!!! So, he has a sense of humour..this is always good. Then I read further down..what he would like in a woman! Must have a good sense of humour, big heart, and her own fork truck (please send picture of fork truck)! Well....needless to say I was laughing so hard I could not respond to his message.
So after composing myself somewhat, a conversation ensued between the two of us for a bit, talked about music and his life driving campers from one end of the country to the other and how his truck was in the garage for a few days. He made the comment that he has 130,000 km on it so its time it needed work done to it. I just couldn't resist...I mean he set me up!! So I replied: Yeah I know what you mean, that's what my dr. said about my boobs!!! Apparently that comment sent his icetea through his nose!!
Well, that's about it for my giggles today. It's nice to meet new people, even if it is just chatting online and not really knowing who or what is on the other end. Still, it's harmless enough and good for a laugh!
For those who may be concerned for my safety...I would never meet anyone alone, at night or anywhere other than a public place!
Happy Day everyone!
The giggles actually started when I was reading this guys profile. It said all the things he likes to do...camping, fishing, long drives, etc. etc... Then his hobbies: hatchet catching and overhand bowling!!! So, he has a sense of humour..this is always good. Then I read further down..what he would like in a woman! Must have a good sense of humour, big heart, and her own fork truck (please send picture of fork truck)! Well....needless to say I was laughing so hard I could not respond to his message.
So after composing myself somewhat, a conversation ensued between the two of us for a bit, talked about music and his life driving campers from one end of the country to the other and how his truck was in the garage for a few days. He made the comment that he has 130,000 km on it so its time it needed work done to it. I just couldn't resist...I mean he set me up!! So I replied: Yeah I know what you mean, that's what my dr. said about my boobs!!! Apparently that comment sent his icetea through his nose!!
Well, that's about it for my giggles today. It's nice to meet new people, even if it is just chatting online and not really knowing who or what is on the other end. Still, it's harmless enough and good for a laugh!
For those who may be concerned for my safety...I would never meet anyone alone, at night or anywhere other than a public place!
Happy Day everyone!
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