Happy Thanksgiving All!

There are no words to describe how happy I am to have a nice 3 day weekend! I'm exhausted for some reason and just can't seem to catch up on my sleep no matter how much I get. So the plan for this weekend (besides eating lots of turkey) is to just plain relax and do as little as possible! Hopefully that will let me catch up on my rest and recharge my batteries.

Sunday I am going to my daughter in law's parents for Thanksgiving dinner with the rest of the crew. I have to bring a veggie dish, rolls and pop...I can certainly handle that! I always look forward to Thanksgiving dinner....the weather is cooler and I'm ready for a good old fashioned turkey dinner after all the BBQ and salads of summer. Its supposed to be a nice fall day and my DIL's parents live in the country so I'm hoping for some pretty scenery to take some pics of the grandkids and family. I'm sure it won't be a late evening since nothing makes me sleepier then eating a turkey supper haha

Next weekend I am leaving to go to a scrapbooking retreat. Now I know I'm not much into that but I will make a few cards and observe the others. I love watching how the pages come to life. And if I get to bored I will go for a swim in the pool at the hotel and then go do some stitching! I'm not gonna put any pressure on myself that I have to scrap or anything...I really am just going to relax and spend the weekend with 3 of my good friends...and really thats the most important part of the weekend for me :)

While I was out running errands today (yes I got to drive my new to me car today! haha) I made some decisions about the healthy living Phase of my plan I have discussed previously. So I went to a local gym and picked up information on cost, classes, etc and will make a decision on that this week. I also decided to go back to Weight Watchers. In the past it really is the only thing that has ever worked for me....when I follow it! So I thought I would just run up to the centre to see if there were any specials for joining and sure enough! Today was the last day for waiving the registration fee (a $30 saving)! So I wasn't planning on joining today but I couldn't pass up the deal so I joined! So here I go folks! I have decided I will allow myself one day a week as a "free day". If I want something I will have it on that day. It will give me somthing to look forward to and help me stick to the plan the rest of the week. So I guess I am moving forward slowly but surely...eventually I will be where I want to be...baby steps but steps non the less!

The other area of my life I have been giving a lot of thought to lately is my single status. I would truly love to meet someone and get married. BUT I am not in so much a rush that I will settle for something I don't want either. I think the bigh thing in that area (in my opinion and applies only to my feelings for me) is that until I can get my own life straightened around (mentally, physically, spiritually, etc) I really don't think I will meet the right guy for me. So I am making every effort to get myself in order so that I can open up my heart, mind and my life to let someone in. As the saying goes....good things come to those who wait......my problem (as you know) is I am probably the most IMPATIENT person on the planet! haha So it will be a learning experience for sure!

Well I guess I've spilled and rambled enough for today..sometimes I think if I put things here in writing I will follow thru more because I feel a responsiblity for sticking to it after knowing others will read my thoughts...might be crazy but thats ok!

So for now have a great and blessed Thanksgiving one and all...I'm on my way to a friends to stitch for the day! :)

Onward I go!

Not much going on these days...work, home, work, home work buy a new car, work......oh did that catch your attention! haha...Yup I broke down and bought a new car! Well not new new but new to me! Its a 2007 Hyundai Tucson...a small SUV....very pretty blue :)
My old car was a 2001 so it was time to let it retire and move on to something else..and who knows...I might actually get to drive it sometime!

Yes my son is still here on the couch! He works long hours then goes out with his friends so I dont' see him much. However, he is going to have to make some changes to his lifestyle. He is 22 and has managed to give himself an ulcer! He goes on 4 hours MAX of sleep, works 12 hours, doesn't eat much cause he would rather run the roads. So we are going to sit down and have a very serious chat about his lifestyle ways thats for sure! Can't wait for that haha

So a few things are coming up that I'm looking forward to. Next weekend I am going to a scrapbooking retreat for a weekend with some friends. Now we all know I'm not a scrapbooking fan...however...I am going to go and attempt to make some cards or something...and if it really drives me crazy I'm bringing my stitching hahaha......Then in November is our Stitchy Beach Retreat! OMG there are no words to describe how much I am looking forward to THAT! And we are going up an extra day this time because of Rememberance Day holiday. Not everyone is coming up the extra day...2 or 3 are not the rest of us are tho....I can't wait! I need that weekend away with my stitching sistas......to laugh, talk, eat, stitch, laugh, laugh and laugh some more! I always come back feeling so relaxed and energized...even tho we dont' get a lot of sleep haha

My eating healthy plan is going ok....just ok tho....I certainly am not being crazy about it but I am trying. I'm also getting some walking in and planning for the Phase II of my master plan...so stay tuned! An update is coming soon on that!

I think my friend and I are going to go to that bar I spoke about a couple blogs ago...I have been craving one of those delicious drinks ever since I had one a couple weeks ago....YUM!!!!!

Well thats it for now...until next time...stay out of trouble haha

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!