Vacation is Over! :(

Thats right...vacation has come to an end and its back to work for me! I can't complain (well I could but I won't haha)...I had a great time! Spent a lot of time with some great friends, got some stitching in, relaxed..it was just what I needed! I think I may need to take more time off in the next few weeks...just to relax again haha

So I've been doing lots of thinking lately and have come to some conclusions...I'm definetly not happy with the way things are going in my life and I know the only person that can do something about that is me...so thats what I'm going to do! I have a plan or at least a draft of a plan and now I need to make it a reality! I didn't put any unrealistic goals on myself because that would just set me up for failure. So I made very real, realistic obtainable goals. I'm not ready to share them yet but I will soon. I know I won't do anything until after labour day for sure.

And what brought this on you might ask? Well its really quite simple...I'm not happy with the way my life is right not and need to make some good positive changes for ME! Thats not saying I am unhappy because I'm not. I have a nice life with great family, wonderful friends, a good job, an apartment I love and of course my cat haha...but there are just other things I want to have in my life and for my life.....so stay tuned!

I've worked a bit on my stitching project during the evenings. I really need to make more of a comittment to that. I'm trying to do an hour an evening on it as often as I can...so far so good! As soon as I figure how to put links in my post and post pics I will let you know and see my progress and where I got it from :)

Until next time..keep on smilin and stitchin :)

Its Been a Stitchin Couple of Days!

Yup I've been stitching up a storm the last couple of days! Yesterday I spent the day with a dear friend I haven't spent much time with over the last while. Life gets in the way sometimes and its easy to drift away from the people that are important. Anyway we had a great day yesterday stitching and talking...I'm working on a piece I just love..its from Ink Circles...so it was nice to put some stitches in on it!

Today I spent the afternoon with some of my stitching sistas. They are for all intents and purpose a sister to me..each and everyone of them holds a special place in my heart. I have never been around a group of women I can be so comfortable with. There is just something special about our group...I tried for a long time to figure out what it was and in the end decided I didn't care why it was the way it was...instead I am extremely grateful for these wonderful women in my life who can make me laugh like no one else and they put up with my craziness haha

The week is speeding along (I'm on vacation) but its been a great week...wonder what tomorrow will hold.......

Its Been Forever!

I'm back! A great friend of mine has started blogging and after reading hers it has inspired me a bit to get mine going again. Hopefully I can do a better job of keeping it up this time! :)

I had a great time this Friday night. I get together with a group of wonderful women to cross stitch but we have become so much more then cross stitching friends...we are truly sisters of the heart. One of the girls has a cottage not far from town so those that could make it went out there Friday for the night. I can't say the details (we embrace the "what happens at the gatherings stays at the gatherings policy) but I can tell you the laughs were a plenty! It was just what I needed to start my vacation...I couldn't think of a better way!

I have never in my life felt such a wonderful bond with a group of people as I do with the stitching sistas...it never ceases to surprise me. They are the best!

I'm not sure what I will be doing for vacation. I was supposed to go away for a few days with a friend but she hurt her back and is in too much pain to travel. I'm happy to just take each day as it comes and enjoy the time off from work. Maybe I'll pack a small cooler and head to a park with a good book and a blanket....maybe I'll go take in a matinee (I really want to see Eat Pray Love)...maybe I'll go spend the day with my grandkids (ok this is a for sure!).....the possibilities are open and I am looking forward to some much needed R&R.

Thats all for now...I have no clue what to write about at times so I feel like I'm rambling..but thats ok...hopefully I will keep it up and become more inspired with my writings!

Lets Try This Again!

My previous post published before I had time to type anything! I have a very touchy laptop or I wasn't paying attention...my vote is against the laptop! haha

This week sure flew by! I couldn't believe how fast it went. Usually after the holidays I find the time drags on and on and on but so far January if flying by. Not sure I like that since I always find February such a long depressing month. I do have some things planned over the next little bit so that will keep me busy and hopefully not let the winter blahs set it. I have issues with that in January/February. Hopefully by keeping busy I won't fall into that place!

Next week is dinner and a movie with some of my "fairy friends". I can't wait! I love going to movies as my friends know haha. We have a good time when we get together but how could you not....good food, good movie great friends! Its a winning combination! :)

The following week I am getting together for a games night...bring on the Supertok game!! It gets just a bit...hummmm lets say "competitive" by that I mean NASTY!!! haha but it is all in good fun and always good for stress relief and some laughs!

Then on that Saturday I have a spa day booked with friends from work! I can't wait for that...facial, pedicure and massage....I don't think I'll be able to drive home I'll be so relaxed haha


The first weekend in February I am going to Fredericton for the weekend with friends....we go every year and always have such a great time!

The towards the end of February its COTTAGE TIME!!! Over night, a group of girls, lots of food, laughs, food, food haha...I always have a fantasy about getting caught there for an extra night because of snow storm haha...wouldn't bother me in the least!

So as you can see I have a very busy few weeks ahead...but it is just what I need right now...because not only will it help me fight the winter blahs..but....I also quite smoking on Monday! So today is day 6 and so far I haven't hurt anyone haha... Hopefully this time will be the last time I have to quite! So its good I have all these events coming up...good friends is just what I need!

I have everything I need to start my cross stitch "Angel of Healing"...so tomorrow is our monthly stitchy get together and I'm going to get some help with getting that all organized and started.

I actually made a "list" of things I hoped to do/see/accomplish this year...not a resolution so much as a "to do" list. So far I have a few started (quit smoking, start angel, eat healthier). Now I am allowing myself one day a week as a "cheat day" for eating whatever I want. I may not always use it but its nice to know I have allowed myself that pleasure haha...I really want to watch what I eat because I know quitting smoking will be adding a few pounds on me...but I am going to try not to let that discourage me! :)

If anyone out there reads this whether I know your or not and you have words of wisdom/inspiration from quitting smoking yourself I would love to hear from you!

Well thats all my news for now! I have a great day!

Hectic Week

Survived Another Busy Holiday!

Well another Christmas has come and gone! PHEW!!!! I don't know about anyone else but I was happy to see it come and even happier to see it go! Every year I say the same thing "I'm not going to drive myself crazy" and every year I do..guess I'm a slow learner haha

We had a great time Christmas Eve and my son and daughter in law's house. Her family and mine all stayed over night! We were 11 people in all..it was a tad crazy on Christmas morning especially with my 18 month old grandson running around not knowing where to turn or what to do haha..he was hillarious!

Christmas Eve was a beautiful night weather wise so I thought I would surprise and treat everyone to a little something special...a limo ride around town to look at the pretty lights! I have a friend who owns a limo company and they very graciously offered to take all of us. It was a truly magical evening! Everyone really enjoyed it.

My sister and nephew joined the fun on Christmas Day. As some of you know I haven't spent much time or talked to my sister since my Mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago. I was a bit apprehensive about her being there but in the end it turned out great! She seemed genuinely happy to be included and everyone had a great time...so I will take that and hope for the best :)

Boxing Day it was off to Fredericton with my best friend for her family's Boxing Day Extravaganza...had a great time with my second family. My friend and I stayed over night in Fredericton and went shopping the next day! Are we nuts! It was crazy and all I bought was Kraft Dinner on sale at Wal-Mart haha...the drive home was a bit hairy...we ran into every type of possible bad weather there is! Snow, freezing rain, ice pellets, rain..it was awful. I was very happy to be home!

Sunday I was totally exhausted and not feeling that great..thought it was cause I was so tired...sadly I came down with the wonderful stomach flu that is making its way thru our office! Still not feeling all that great and have been home from work the last 2 days. Hopefully I will feel up to going in tomorrow

I have a few other things on my mind but will save those for another time...kind of feeling lost and alone lately..not sure why..maybe its just the holiday let down..

I wish all of you a very Happy New Year and good health, love, peace and happiness in the new year!

Yup I'm Still Here!!!!

It has been way to long since I last posted anything. I really don't know where the time goes or how it gets away from me some days but it does. I have great intentions of getting things done but then something else occupies my thoughts and off I go. Can you say "scatter brain"?! haha

sooooooooooo is anyone else as behind as I am in getting ready for the holidays? I can't believe one week from today is Christmas Eve!! How in the world did that happen?!!!!! I still have shopping to finish, I have to wrap the gifts, I have to get groceries and I have to bake and get stuff ready to bring for Christmas dinner (I'm not allowed to show up unless I have my veggie casserole, squash, cranberries and butter tarts). I did take next Monday off so I will have a long weekend to get my butt in gear...I just need to get motivated :(

And of course just to make things interesting my stupid car is sick and is now at the mechanics while I am waiting to see what the damage will be to my wallet! I am really hoping whatever it is will be covered by my warranty...and I really really really hope I get it back by Friday so I can go do the 10 million errands I have to do! Just one more thing to add to this wonderful time of the year!

I am looking forward to seeing my grandson open his presents this year. He is 18 months old now so will be a lot of fun to watch...and to spoil with presents of course! I plan on buying at least one really loud, noisy, obnoxious gift....it is after all my duty as a grandmother to do that! haha...not sure my son and daughter in law will agree but whatever....I get to go home after haha

I'm trying to think of what has happened or is new since I last posted but honestly my mind is such an empty place these days I can't think of one thing! I did get to cross stitch with my "fairy" friends a few weeks ago. We had a delicous pot luck lunch and stitched all day! It was absolutly fabulous and just what I needed.

I have reconnected with some friends that I hadn't been in touch with in a while (all for different various reasons which I won't bore you with). I'm very happy about that. I've also been speaking with my sister again after 2 years (we haven't spoken since mom passed away...again for reasons I won't bore you with). She still gets on my nerves and can be very negative which can be very exhausting but I'm trying to put that aside and not say anything to harsh...but let me tell you my tongue is bleeding sometimes after I hang up the phone! but I am trying to stay calm and not let it get to me but sometimes I hang up the phone and want to scream! I know patience is a virtue but really....those who know me know I'm not the virtuous type haha

Well I'm off to do one of the 10 million things I have to do...if I was smart I would at least wrap the gifts I have bought already....but no one has ever called me smart before! haha

Happy Holidays!