Long Time No Write!

Well its been forever since I have done any blogging. Apparently I am not as deligent in keeping this up as I had hoped to be! Oh well....guess I will strive for progress and not perfection haha

So much has happened since I last blogged I can't even think where to begin. I said good bye to an old friend last week. She passed away from pancreatic cancer. It was very sad and so hard on the family. I will say it never ceases to amaze me the will of the human spirit! The doctors said she would have less then a week...she lasted over 3 weeks...she was not ready to go and fought it with everything she had..unfortunately she had a very painful exit from this life...I pray she is now at peace and her family can start healing....

I went to Fredericton on Thanksgiving weekend with my best friend and her family. Her sister was celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary...complete with renewal ceremony, dance, meal..the whole thing! I have to say it was one of the most heart touching ceromonies I have ever heard! Not a dry eye in the place! It was truely beautiful. All the family was there too..her parents from NS, brother and his wife from BC her sister fro Lithuania...it was wonderful...UNTIL...............after the ceremony and dance the food was getting ready to be brought out and the dancing going to start when someone behind said "did you hear a lady fell down the back steps".........oh yeah! It was their poor mom! Ambulance was called and we spent the remainder of the evening (until 3am) at the hospital...a broken left ankle and 3 broken bones on her right foot! Now get this...They put her broken ankle in a cast wrapped the other foot and said have a safe trip home get in touch with your doctor! Can you believe that! There was no way she could get home in their van....her husbans is in a wheelchair and the back of van is equipped to accomodate that...so they ended up having to pay $2400 out of their own pocket for an ambulance to come from NS to get her and bring her home! And less then a week later her own doctor determined she actually needs surgery to repair the ankle! I was furious! They are like my own parents to me! That is just plain inexcusable...not sure what will come of that but I will keep you posted...

My family celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend..a week late but still fun. Of course we all ate way to much and then all wanted a nap haha...it is always fun when the families get together. I am very blessed that my daughter in law's family includes me and my youngest son in everything..we celebrate all the holidays together, have family fun days...its great! You hear so many stories about "outlaws" and such..I'm happy to say that is not the case with us!

Now...I do have some exciting news to share but unfortunately I have been temporarily sworn to secrecy....so stay tuned! haha

I'll be back! haha

I'm Still Here! :)

Ok its been so long since I blogged that I forgot my login information! I really need to be more consistent with this it seems.

Not really much new...work has been so busy I haven't had much time to do anything else. I get home, have supper do the dishes and go for my walk and then its time for bed it seems. I need to factor in some "fun time" I think.

I've been in a definite "funk" lately. I know I'm in it and just can't for the life of me seem to shake it. I want to go out and do something but when it comes time to actualy get up and go I would just as soon stay hom...so thats what I do. I know its not good for me and I wish I could figure out why I'm feeling this way....it would certainly make it easier to fix the problem if I knew what the problem is...so in the meantime I am going to plug away and keep one foot moving in front of the other and hopefully this will pass.

I've started a computer course for the next 6 weeks. I have one week down and 5 more to go...the only problem is that it is on a Wednesday and that seems to be the night that I could take advantage and get out with friends..I would feel guilty missing a night to go out with friends I think..but I would probably spend the night in class thinking about all my friends out having supper and then going to the movie....guess I will just play that one by ear for now...man I hate being a responsible adult! It really sucks! haha

I spent a bit of time with my grandson this weekend. I can't believe how he is growing so fast! Almost 16 months old already! He is just the light in my eye I tell ya! He is just so funny and knows how to use his sense of humour to make you laugh at his antics...definetly has me wrapped around his finger already thats for sure...he had a runny nose and a bit of fever yesterday when I was over and you could tell he wasn't feeling good but he still liked to get us laughing. My son and his wife took him to the doctor today and they are sending him for an X-ray tomorrow to make sure he doesn't have pneumonia! Poor boogaloo (thats my name for him haha). Keep your fingers crossed he doesn't have pneumonia :(

I noticed when I was out yesterday the trees are already starting to change color! Its a bit early for that as far as I'm concerned...I hoping we still get out Indian Summer...but its not looking good I don't think. I do love this time of year..all the fall colors and the crisp air. It sure is great for sleeping! If only I could sleep thru the night without waking up 10000000 times! Not sure whats going on there either...maybe its part of my "funk" mood...

Well thats enough for now. Tonight is a good night for TV for me! The season premier of CSI Miami is on and Dancing with the Stars begins too...Then Survivor starts on Thursday and the Amazing Race on Sunday! I am in an Amazing Race pool at work...we'll see how that goes! haha

thats it thats all for now!

Tired!

I don't know if its the weather or what but man I am exhausted all the time lately!!!! I'm sure it has nothing to do with age however haha

I'm still trying to get the hang of this blog thing....slow and steady I guess I will figure it out. I'm never sure what I want to write but then I get going and crazy nonsense flows haha

I am looking forward to catching up with my stitching friends this weekend at our monthly stitchy get together. I was really disappointed I missed the BBQ but it was one of those unexpected things that really couldn't be helped.

I am in sort of a blah mood tonight. Reflecting on different things and people in my life. I sometimes thing life would be so much easier if I didnt feel anything! My feelings are hurt over a couple of things that have happened with a couple of friends lately (2 separate things, 2 separate friends). I don't know what to do really...So I will do what my mom always told me to....nothing until I have looked at things from both sides of the coin...sometimes when my feelings get hurt it can throw things out of poportion for sure...I'll write more about this eventually I'm sure but for now I will keep things closed.

I am looking forward to going to my son and wife's place Friday night for supper and games night! My youngest son and his gf are coming, my daughter in law's mom and of course my grandson will be there! Nothing puts a smile on my face like spending a bit of time with him...he is growing like a weed and is doing all these funny things..he makes me feel both young and old at the same time haha

well not much to say tonight really..just rambling on about nothing haha..so I will sign off for now and wish you all a good nights sleep..and I'll keep one for me too!

Another Day!

I don't know about you guys but I always find these short weeks to be terribly long! I am very happy its Friday tomorrow tho!

I have a very busy weekend ahead but one I am really looking forward to. Saturday I will be celebrating a good friend's birthday with a BBQ/gathering and then on Sunday I am getting together for anther BBQ with some great stitching friends! I'm am really looking forward to both events...I need some friendship time in a big way! I'm hoping the weather is going to remain nice for the weekend..although the weatherman is not being very hopeful. But we all know how reliable weather reports are right! haha

Not alot to write about at this point. I am going for a walk tonight. I have joined a walking group thru my work and tonight is "homework" night...which means a 3k walk. I don't mind going with other people. The time goes so fast since I like to talk and walk at the same time haha Hopefully the mosquitoes will be taking a break tonight. Not sure how far I will be able to walk tonight..I have a horrible pain in my heel...I've been told it could be "plantar fasciaitis"..not sure I spelled that right haha...I'm really hoping walking will work it out and not make it worse. When I got up this morning and put my foot on the floor I almost screamed in pain. Its been lessening as the day goes on so I'm hoping it is working its way out...

Gee I sure am hoping for a lot of things aren't I haha...nice weather this weekend, no mosquitoes on my walk, getting through my walk...well you know what they say....you should always have hope! So here's another...hope you all have a wonderful evening!

cheers!

Monday Blahs

Well first let me tell you I survived by aunt's 90th birthday party with my relatives haha....It was nice seeing some of the family that I usually only see at funnerals (which was mentioned more then once I might add). I was standing outside with my youngest son and nephew and we were looking around at all the other people outside in their little groups. I must say I can know totally understand the meaning of the term "feeling like a fish out of water". It was such an uncomfortable feeling. I really don't know the cousins that well and they certainly have their little "cliques". We pretty much sat by ourselves except for my nephew who joined us and my sister a few times as well. While we were standing outside I spoke my thoughts out loud "I feel totally out of place". My son and nephew both said they felt the same way and my nephew mentioned my sister had said something similar too. Its hard to look at people who are your family and really feel so disconected from them. In all honesty I have friends I am much closer to and feel more like a family with. Needless to say we made an early exit. On the plus side my aunt seemed to really enjoy herself. She looked so surprised that so many people were there! She is a lovely women and that was the reason we went...for her...and for my mom who would have loved to have been there. I was told there will be another party in November for my uncle who is turning 80...I'm not very close to him and really don't think I will put myself thru that awkwardness again. But I'll see when the time comes.

Now...what the heck is up with the weather! I am having a very lazy day thats for sure. I'm supposed to go walking tonight with the group from work....I don't think I'll be going to that in this weather.

I've started reading a really good book and am intrigued with the story line. Its by Nora Roberts called Blood Brothers...the first book in a trilogy..its very interesting and am having a hard time putting it down. I keep thinking I should get my stitching out too since I haven't done any in AGES!!! Maybe I will get some done later on.

Well thats it for now...have a great day everyone and stay dry! haha

Today's The Day

So today is the day I go celebrate my aunt's 90th Birthday. I only hope I have half the energy that lady does when I hit 90...actually I would like to have it now! :)
Maybe its the thought of spending time with my mom's family, but I am feeling very meloncholy today. I know Mom would love to be here....this kind of event was always her thing...she just loved being with people. It reminds me of the last family gathering I had with her....she was in the hospital and we had been told she wouldn't be coming home again. It was her wish that she have one last party with her family. So we made it happen! Everyone gathered, brough food and guitars (my mom could listen to her neices and nephews play guitar and sing for hours!) and had a wonderful day. It made her so happy which in turn made us happy. It was the last time my mom was with us. The party was on Saturday and by Sunday night she deteriorated very quickly and was gone by Thursday morning. I find some comfort in knowing we made her final wish come true for her but still can't help wishing she was here today. I know she will be there in spirit and that is some comfort at least.
There are cousins coming that I have never met and am looking forward to that. And some I haven't seen in a long time so there is some happy things to look forward to for sure. Everyone is quite excited to see my grandson...they haven't seen him since he was about a month old..he is know 15 months old..I have no doubt he will charm everyone..he usually does haha (not that I'm biased or anything haha). Some of the family have never even met my son Andrew's wife either so they are looking forward to that as well.
All in all I am looking forward to the evening...and the good news is when I've had enough I can make my escape! haha

chow for now! I'm sure I will have lots to share tomorrow!

BLAH!!!!

I don't know about anyone else but I am so sick of this crappy weather! I will be happy to see the sunshine..someday haha
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Tomorrow we are celebrating my aunt's 90th birthday. She is my mom's sister. There will be cousins there I have never even met! I have very mixed emotions about going. Since Mom passed away 2 years ago I really don't have much to do with that part of the family. I feel like an outsider when I'm with them and its not a very comfortable feeling. I really don't have anything in common with them....they are very different....and I'll leave it at that! haha...My son, his wife and my grandson are going as well as my other son and his girlfriends so it will be nice to have them there for sure.
Some of you that know me know I haven't spoken to my sister since shortly after mom passed away and she will be there tomorrow. I have very mixed emotions about that. On one hand I am curious to see her and on the other I'm a ball of nerves...especially if she is drinking. Should prove to be an interesting day and I'm sure I will have lots to share on Sunday.
I came home early from work today as I wasn't feeling that great. It just hit me after lunch like a ton of bricks. I'm still not feeling that great. Hopefully a good nights sleep will fix that. I'm hoping my crazy cat Billy will sleep tonight. I don't know what is up with him lately but he like to keep me awake and then fall asleep just before the alarm goes off for me to go to work! At least I can sleep in a bit tomorrow! I love to sleep in! hah
I've changed my background to penguins because I LOVE PENGUINS!! There is just something about them that makes me smile..and between the weather, tomorrow's party and not sleeping I could use something to make me smile :)
Well thats it for now. I'll be sure to have all kinds to share on Sunday!
take care everyone!