Still Plugging Along!

Well its be a bit so thought I better keep up with my committment of updating my blog on a regular basis.

My son is still sleeping on my couch. He has been spending some time with the ex gf so I'm not sure what is going on......I'm trying very hard not to ask or comment! But those who know me know my tongue is severely bruised right about now! haha
I'm hoping he realizes that its best for him to move on and focus on himself. He is 22 almost 23 but I swear there are times my 3 year old grandson acts more mature then his uncle! He has been driving my car more then me and I'm going to have to start putting my foot down a bit with that. I don't mind when he uses it to go to work or even in the evening if he wants to go out...but at least ask me first! I think he is just so unsettled in his own mind that he can't seem to focus on anything these days. I'm going to try to very subtlely get him realize these things...either that or smack up side the head! I'll let you know which way it goes! haha

I had a busy weekend...but a good one. I am more of a homebody then I like to admit. So this weekend a friend and I went out Saturday to a Baby Boomer conference here in town. It was interesting to see all the booths with some interesing information and of course the chance to win some really great prized (including a cruise for 2 which would be awesome!). Then we went out to one of the newer bars downtown with a couple other girls. It was nice to get out and I must say the atmosphere at the bar was very nice. It was modern and new and very "Sex and the City" sort of haha I also discoverd my new favorite drink....Pink Paraise! OMG!! It was delicious! Sort of martini like but not as strong. It was so good! I had 2 and could have had a lot more haha It was nice to get out and I would most definetly go back again! Plus we had a driver...I figured if my son was going to drive my car so much I might as well get him to drive me around haha

Phase 1 of my "plan" is going ok...not great but I at least didn't give up! I am still plugging along and making some positive changes. Eating better is not my favorite thing but I'm doing better and better. I have been able to walk to work often so I'm getting some exercise in. I am also making some changes to get rid of some of the negative crap in my life...that seems to be the one giving me the most problem..because it means letting go of people in my life. Even tho I know they are not good for me they have been in my life for a long time...I know its the right thing to do but its not easy. I will continue to try tho :)

so thats it for now.....till next time!

Moving Forward!

So Phase 1 of my master plan has been going ok so far. I have been walking to work as often as I can and when the weather pemits. I am eating better...although not fantastic....but making much more of an effort. At the very least I try to stop eating when I feel full instead of continuing shoveling it in...which I usually do! But lets face it....I LOVE FOOD!!!!!!!! I like to eat....alot! One change I have made is I eat something for breakfast during the week days. Not so much on the weekend. I've allowed myself the weekend to do what I want as far as eating and being lazy...after all.....I can't be good all the time! haha

Now that Phase 1 is underway and going along ok I have been thinking of starting to move toward the second phase.....update coming soon on that one!

My youngest son is still sleeping on the couch. Which is fine. I am enjoying the company although I really don't see much of him (or my car!). He has been spending time with his buddies which is good but also spending a bit of time with the ex GF....not sure how I feel about that...I personally think it would be in his best interest to move on and some day meet someone else. He did tell me she is thinking of moving to Alberta in November with a couple of friends...he thinks she's crazy...of course my first response was "tell me your not going too" haha...he assures me is not....lets hope!

My oldest son has been looking for a more challenging job for quite some time now. Last week he went for an interview with a large company and they called him at the end of last week to tell him he made "the very short list" of applicants to come back for a second interview with the VP of the company. That interview took place yesterday and they told him they were very impressed and the next applicant had big shoes to fill....a pretty good compliment! Now....here is the bad news.....the job in in Nova Scotia!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is a small chance he could work from here but they may need to move. So you see my delima...on one hand I hope he gets it because it would be a wonderful opportunity career wise for him...on the other hand I wouldn't be able to see my grandsons near as much as I do now...and that makes me very sad :(
So he will know by the end of this week one way or another....I hope he gets the job and can work from here....how selfish is that haha

I'm still trying to figure out this blog thing cause I really want to put up a cross stitching gallery to update my progress on my WIP(s) but so far I haven't figured out how...any help is much appreciated! I really need to work harder at doing more stitching and I figure if I post progress once in awhile it will encourage me to get my butt in gear haha Our fall retreat is coming up in November and this year we are going up an extra day....OMG!!!! I am so excited! I can't wait to go and relax and stitch and laugh and talk and just be there! I really can't explain the feeling of being there...its like every good holiday and feeling I have all rolled into one! haha

So thats it for now...I have to go figure out how I'm going to watch 3 shows tonight at the same time! I would really like to know who's bright friggin idea it was to put Survivor on Wednesday night! They totally screwed up my TV schedule! I'm very excited about the season premier of the Tudors and Hell's Kitchen....thank God for time shifting on my satalite dish...its gonna be a late night!

What a Great Day!

So...today is my birthday and what a great day it was! Had a great day at work, supper with a friend, it was a lovely day! I feel very loved thats for sure!

So as promised a couple posts ago I am going to let you in on my Phase I of my plan to improve my life! As I said it may not seem like much to some....but to me it really is a big first step. A beginning if you will. Something good for me!

So the first 3 things I am going to work on are:
1. eat healthier...not 7 days a week but at least 5 and really make an effort too!
2. get some exercise 5 days a week...might only be walking to work but something to get me moving
3. cut out as much negativity as a I can! I really believe that if you put positve vibes out you will get postive vibes back! I

No all this to say I will more then likely have my share of bad day. I will bitch and whine and complain once in awhile.....and thats ok! But I am going to do my absolute best at really working at those 3 things....for the next littly while then slowing add to it. I really want to enhance my life and be healthy and more content. I was going to say happy but really I am happy...I just want to enhance the life I have.

So there you have it...in writing so I can't back out haha.....may not seem earth shattering to some but everything starts with a first step...and this is mine! I have other things I want to add but for now I will stick with these 3 and add to them as I go......now if you will excuse me I hear a big bag of chips and some dip callling my name!!! hahahaha kidding :)

What a Night!

I had the absolute best evening last night! My good friend Irene took me to see Randy Travis here at the Casino. OMG!!!!! Her husband even managed to get us tickets to the meet and greet...so yes I met Randy Travis and got my picture taken with him to boot! He is really very down to earth....gentelmanly is the best word to describe him I would say. He put on an amazing concert. It was an early birthday present for me...she is a great friend! I will remember this birthday thats for sure!

Another friend Sue met us at the Casino after for drinks and something to eat. It was great seeing her as she has been away for the last week. So we had lots of catching up to do. We enjoyed some great food, many laughs and wonderful friendship.....really what more could you ask for!

My youngest son is still here with me....I know he is holding out hope that things will work out with his girlfriend...however she asked him to bring more clothes here last night and early today I went to go in the trunk of my car to get something and it was loaded with stuff of his.....I may not be a relationship expert but that doesn't look like a way to say "maybe things will change". I am torn between staying completely out of it (not easy) or trying to talk to him and encourage him to move on....I feel bad for him cause I know he really wants things to work out but I have to be honest and say I don't think its in his best interest.....not offense to his ex girlfriend...she is sweet girl but just young and confused....much the same as I was at her age! So for now I will sit back, and be here if and/or when h needs me. He did get a new job which he seems happy about so that will be good for self esteem and keeping busy.

I'm hoping the weather is going to clear up tomorrow! Its been a rainy, cold few days...not that I'm complaining about the cool weather.....I could do without all this rain tho! My kids and grandkids and I are hoping to go to the balloon festival tomorrow. A family day that is long over due! None of us have ever been to the festival before so we were really looking forward to it....so lets hope the weather clears! If not we have a plan B.....bowling! That should be fun....I'm sure my 3 year old grandson will put me to shame! haha

So I have finally picked a date to begin Phase I of my plan to make things better in my life......this coming Monday! Which also happens to be my birthday :)
I figure what better way to start a new year then to do something good for me! So I am taking the steps necessary to put Phase I in place......so stay tuned for Monday....Phase I will be in place and revealed! Its nothing earth shattering but it is a step in the right direction...and everything starts with a first!

Well I'm off to enjoy the rest of my day....a good book is in my future I think!

What..or Should I say Who is on my Couch?!

Why that would be my youngest son....heartbroken after a break up with his gf of over 4 years :(

He is pretty down in the dumps and moping around for sure....and thats ok he is entitled...for a while at least! I'm trying to be encouraging and supportive without over smothering him...as a Mother its hard not to when you see you kids hurting. The fact is they are both young (he is 22 she is 19) and they both still have a lot of living to do. I know right now it probably doesn't feel like that to him (it was her idea to break up) with a little time I'm sure he will see life will go on.

I'm not too upset with the ex gf...I think she could have handled things a lot better but she is young so what can you do. So I will have some company for a while. Not sure how long but my small one bedroom apartment is going to feel pretty cramped for a bit! haha....it will be nice to have the company tho :)

I'm trying not to jump to far ahead but me being me I wondering if this means I will have to move to a bigger apartment! I sure hope not!!! I love my little apartment and really don't want to move! So I will take it one month at a time and see what happens...she did this before a year or so ago and after a couple weeks wanted him back. Personally I would like to see him get a bit of a backbone and tell her to go pound sand! but thats me.....he will have to do what he thinks is best for him.....

in the meantime my place will be crowded but thats ok...I'm glad he feels he can come home to Mom!

Planning the Plan!

Now isn't that a crazy title! Who plans a plan?!!! hmmmm I guess I do! haha

In a previous post I had said I wasn't very satified with some things in my life right now (notice I didn't use the word unhappy...I am happy..just not satified with things). So I am taking this week to figure out where I want to start, how I want to start and what I want to accomplish....ONE THING AT A TIME! I can not tackle everything at once. I know me and if I try that I will simply and very quickly give up. So I am going to reveiw my list of things I want to change and see where I can start and will give me the most satisfaction. Then I will move on to the next one and so on and so on and so on. It may not be the most impressive plan in the world but its mine. And with a good attitude, determination, and a bit of luck I can move ahead with the first part and move forward from there! So......stay tuned :)

I love not having to work on Mondays! There is just something about not having to get up and go to work on a Monday that makes me very happy haha...Trying to make up for the day off however does not make me happy :(

Work lately has been so crazy busy. I could work 12 hours a day I'm sure and not be caught up. It will be nice when things settle down a bit. I like being busy but this is a bit much! I guess it keeps me out of trouble tho haha

Spent a few hours yesterday doing one of my most favorite things....visiting the grandkids! OMG!!! I can't even begin to explain the feeling when I am just getting ready to walk in and I hear the 3 year old running and hollering "Nanny Nanny Nannnnnnyyyyyyy" and then when I open the door he practically knocks me on my ass haha.....the 15 month old is usually running behind his brother....I'm sure he is just chasing his older brother...but in my head he's running to me cause he is just happy to see me too :)

I had a great few hours with them and left when they were going for their nap. We are planning a family day for the weekend coming up including my youngest son as well. He is going thru a rough patch right now with his girlfriend...short version is I may have company on my couch for a bit :( Anyway we are planning on going to the balloon festival about 45 minutes from town. I have never been and either have my boys. So its something we can do as a family which I always enjoy (its actually an early birthday for me...best gift ever...spending the day with the family!).

If anyone can help me with some hints about adding things to my blog please do! I would like to have a sort of "gallery" section for my WIPs cross stitching and would like to post some pictures too....but I have no idea how to go about it! So all helpful hint are welcomed and appreciated!

Well thats it for now...have a great last day off to all the students and school workers out there! Tomorrow life will get back to normal.....or at least as close to normal as we can get! :)

Good Bye Earl!

Well all the hype for Earl was for nothing...at least here. There was some wind and some rain but really I've seen worse! I know Nova Scotia is getting hit harder and I hope all my family and friends there are keeping safe!

I don't know what it is about storms....I just like to hunker down with some provisions and wait it out...and by provisions I mean chips, dip, Canada Dry Gingerale and a good book or some stitching! And that is exactly my plan for the rest of the day and the evening...with maybe a movie later tonight thrown in there too :)

I am not sure where the time is going but man it sure seems to fly lately! Already into September...it won't be long and it will be time to start panicking about Christmas and the lack of time and money! I find that such a stress...every year I say it won't happen again but it always does! And yet it always works out!

The good thing tho is that fall retreat is coming up!! I am so excited about that! It is always so much fun to go and relax, eat, stitch, laugh...its like my own little version of Eat Pray Love! hahaha

If I'm being honest I was considering not going (for reasons I won't talk about here). But I thought about it and decided that that really wasn't the best thing for me to do. So I'm going and really looking forward to it! Nothing and no one will ruin it for me...if I don't let it happen..and I am most certainly NOT going to let it happen! We will be having our planning session soon at one of the girl's places...complete with supper and a bon fire after! Good times!

Well I seem to be jumping all over the place so I think I will go grab my book and maybe the chips and dip and settle in for the evening.....rest and relaxation....oh ya!