March Update

It's rare that I blog more than once a month but there's been things going on that I thought I should include in my month of March.

Last week I decided to renovate my entryway room and give myself a new bedroom.  This is a large room that used to be a garage, and until now has been everything from an entryway room to a computer room and even my main living quarters for two years.  Since Brooke moved back in October I have been using it as my bedroom and as you can imagine, a bedroom in the main entryway offers no privacy.  I have had a wall built to provide a new small entryway/mudroom with a door now leading into my bedroom.  I can't believe how excited I am, the painter was in today to prime and tomorrow the new wood flooring goes in the bedroom and linoleum in the entryway.  Should be complete by Thursday when I will go shopping to furnish it.  I am trying not to feel guilty about this, it's been awhile since I've done anything just for me.  Everyone else in the house is well looked after and all their needs are met so having a little oasis for myself isn't over the top I suppose.

Charlie is really getting big...not much of a puppy anymore but still cute as a button.  He loves to ride on Brooke's shoulder in the van...not too comfortable for Brooke but he's a spoiled dog..what can I say?  Hahaha!!

That cool guy I met a few weeks ago is still in my life.  His name is Paul and we've been out a few times...such a nice man and has the approval of everyone in my house.  Those are some pretty high standards to meet!!  We were out for a drive on Saturday and these are a few of the pics from our adventure.  Such a great weekend with lots of laughter!!

 

Love and giggles to all :)

Farewell to Canadian Icon

Stompin' Tom Connors passed away today at the age of 77.

Tillsonburg....my back still aches when I hear that word.

Thanks for the memories Tom...R.I.P.

Welcome the Ides of March

Four more days until the clocks go ahead...and nine more til the Ides of March.  I didn't know that the Ides of March was the 15th of the month and there is actually an Ides of every month.  Ides just means the middle of the month so some months the Ides is on the 13th.  The Ides of March just sticks in my head as something to be feared...makes me think of evil Leprechauns but I have no idea why...LOL!  Now...putting the history lesson aside I want to welcome the Ides of March because it means longer days and that we are closer to Spring. 

I can't really say my life has changed too much over this winter which is a good thing I suppose since I have such a great life!!  However, I have been getting out quite a bit more than previous years meeting some really great people and having some good times with lots of laughter.  I made a very good friend that I went out with to play some pool...he taught me how to play 9 ball and I asked him if the cone shaped chalk on the wall was a salt lick...didn't want him to think I was uppity...  ..hahaha!  He then introduced me to a pub in St. John called Fish and Brews where we enjoyed a night of great live music, a few beverages and even some dancing...I now believe in miracles!!!  Just a great night overall spent with a really cool guy...fun times!!

Brooke has a new friend that is visiting for awhile.  Also she is enjoying her new job here in St. George.  Billy and Brit are anxiously awaiting the trip to Ontario..still no definite date yet but thinking it might be the end of June at the earliest. 

I guess I have a bit of Spring Fever because I had my living room and dining room painted and am now planning on building a bedroom downstairs so I can regain my privacy.  Hope to have that done by the end of the month if I can nail down a contractor!!

I think that's all the news in my little world.

See you back here in April :)