Count Away My Friend

Look up at the sky
As we see the same light
And in that moment
It will be alright
If you miss a falling star
I'll catch it for you
Keep it in my heart
And we can share it too

Keep holding on
Life pressing forward
Pain is short-lived
As you are so strong
I will hold your hand
And look in your eyes
But it is only then
That our star will shine.

Tears for Fears

Delayed Chaos

So, it's absolute chaos in the Trudeau airport. A flight of 76 people was cancelled and everyone is acting like their knickers are in knots.

The flight reps are scratching their headsets confusion. People are bantering on their cell phones with loved ones. One kid is slamming his carry on against the wall with pure delight while mom is SCREAMING to stop, there is an Asian lady in fur is frantically texting on her phone- she fascinates me as I think her phone might start smoking with how fast her fingers are moving. Two women are plotting on how to get a refund- one is more determined than the other "no, this is absolutely ridiculous- do they not realize I need to be in Washington before....." She goes on and on....
I watch turbo texter now try to cut the line. She trips over a bag. At first I think she fainted. She quickly recovers and she is steaming. She turns to the owner of the bag and states " I just tripped over your bag". The other lady, also Asian, looks and says "I see that".Tension is rising. There is about to be a full blown cat fight.

Then a announcement comes on:

"Attention all delta passengers: there is a hotel shuttle in the way to transport you for the night so you can be redirected in the morning. Please bare with us while we make arrangements for all of you"...

I believe the term for this type of behaviour as the chaos continues is

"Cluster fuck"

I am going upstairs for a drink. My flight has been delayed for 2 hours. I might as well watch football or something.*shrugs*

Count away

Glancing onward
Into the night
The smell of sweet wonder
The glow of twilight
I whisper your name
So sweet through the air
I know you can hear me
I listen, I stare

Waiting on endless, draw a deep, cold breathe
Carry me further, feel my heart in my chest
Eyes burning with wonder, where will you be
I hold onto snowflakes,one for you and for me

Melt away, melt further
Press into my skin
Disappear altogether
I'm soaking you in

The stars are still dancing, the sky is so clear
Every wish I now make, is a wish for you here...

Time is ticking, the night sky is so low
Count away, my friend, count ever carefully so

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

New artist I'm totally digging....

http://youtu.be/xH0oh8Us8TU

Merry christmas world

It's 6 am. I am waiting for my children to come barreling into my room exclaiming "mommy, mommy, can we open presents?!"

My hope is- they actually do not wake until 9. The likeliness of this happening is significantly low.

Today is a busy down day. I will be baking a cake, making supper and playing a monopoly game (Emma wanted monopoly for Christmas) with Emma.....

So, before I embark on this busy day I want to wish you a Happy Christmas . Hug your family, tell them you love them and BE with them. Make memories. Tell stories today. Smile and laugh. Maybe even cry.

To all my friends- I love you. Please know in thinking of you today and will most definitely have a drink for each of you ......

Ok.....

Maybe a sip..... I wouldn't want to burn the cake.....

I am in love

I bought a food processor yesterday.

I have since chopped every single item in my fridge and have grated every block of cheese possible.

I must go back to the grocery store to purchase more freezer bags and produce.

Why has no one told me about this grand little invention. My life in the kitchen just got chopped (like the pun?!) in half!!!

I sit here at my kitchen table, coffee in hand, mooning over my new purchase...sigh

What do you want????

The holiday season is approaching quickly. As you walk through the mall you notice Santas work shop is well underway. You see the wreathes hanging from the street lamps, the lights sparkling from the houses, the christmas melodies coming through on the car radio. Yes, that day known as Christmas is almost upon us.

That being said, there is is often a strong focus on "getting".I am making my holiday season about giving. My kids are safe and healthy. I have everything I could possibly need from a consumers prospective. I have a roof over my head, a warm bed and children that are happy and healthy. Not everyone has this same opportunity. All I need to do is walk down the main streets of downtown and I am reminded of this. There are many people out there who simply cannot afford even a meal on Christmas Day. This weighs heavy on my mind and heart. Every person should be able to experience a twinkle of holiday joy. This is why I am choosing to volunteer some of my time this holiday season. However small my impact may be, its something.

IF Your Life sucks, it's Your Fault

Thanks Michelle Cederberg.

I had a chance to see this woman in action a couple months back.

She speaks the truth. She is one hell of a funny gal. And, she wore a clown nose for the majority of her presentation.

I was looking on her website- She has a quiz "are you seeing red"?

Of course I am , its a freaking miracle I am seeing anything at this juncture given it is 2:42..

Anyhow, if you get a chance, look at the site. Kind of like having a - hmmmm- moment.

Your Life Sucks....


Night Everyone.

Isn't this the truth???

These Are The Best

Things I will enjoy today...

Yes. I will.

Yes i am...

22 Things You're Doing Wrong. The potato peeling one blew my mind. - http://pinterest.com/pin/131519251589761923/

My Promise To YOU, My Friend

1. I will love you no matter what. Just don't kill anyone.
2. I will hold you and wipe away your tears. Even if you smear it all over my cashmere sweater.
3. I will shut up and listen...no really, I will LISTEN.
4. At the drop of a hat, I'll be there.
5. You can share anything with me- I promise to hold your confidence with absolute care
6. You can be you. No pretending.
7. If anyone speaks poorly of you I will whoop their ass into next week. Promise.
8. No being careful with me. No tip toeing. Let it all out.
9. You can be as ridiculous as needed- I may even join in
10. You don't have to say a word- I will still listen.
11. Always remember, I know you're not perfect- neither am I- it's called forgiveness.



Promise.

Crap Sick People Like

Totally under the weather today and last night. I was fortunate enough to curl up in a ball with my iPad and not think of anything for a while. Then, this came to mind

1- A hot bath
2- Ice cream- it always tastes better than soup if you throw up.
3- Ice packs- changed my mind
4- Tell me Im stunning- go ahead, you can lie to me today.
5- Tea- I may not drink it but at least it's there
6- Tylenol cold and flue- you are my hero
7-no, actually, hot bath
8-Ginger!
9-Patch Adams - who doesn't like that movie?
10- SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPP
11- Facebook fixes everything (shifty eyes, right here)
12- Document this boring event in a journal (or this case,a blog)

What helps you feel better when you're sick?

Psychology For The Day

"Sometimes I talk to myself because I need a professional opinion"...

Stupid Is...

I shouldn't laugh. My uncle T recently went on a hunting trip. That was earlier this week.

Thing about Uncle T- he's cautious. Overly so. He's the guy who reads the directions first, makes sure everything goes by the book. He won't go on the 3 rd highest step on the ladder because it says " don not proceed past this step" or he will get his car looked at simply because the engine light "flickered" at him.
Ok, now for the not so funny funny part.

Uncle T shot his middle toe off this weekend with his shot gun.

The very first thing that came to mind was "Bambi lives!!!"...

I'm a terrible niece.

Wake Up Little Cookie Monster

I had the inclining to bake today. Cookies. Copious amounts of cookies. In on my 3rd species- oatmeal chocolate chip. One problem. It's 12:34 (!!!make a wish!!!) and I think in getting a little tired. I know I'm getting tired.

I went to double the recipe and I may have added 2 x the amount of flour in an already doubled mixture. Soooo, I just made more wet ingredients and threw it in. Now, you can imagine my bowl- totally not big enough. I used a giant pot (my giant mixing bowl has escaped somewhere) and got my hands dirty (cookie dough up to my elbows!!!).

Anyhow, I'm on my 5th batch in the oven. I have some advice this far into my adventure.


#1: Cookie dough must be pressed down. Don't be afraid, flatten it! Balls don't taste as good (seriously, SERIOUSLY, you went there!?)
#2: Always take it out at least 2 min than the recommended amount of baking time. one word-CHEWY!
#3: Always add more chocolate chips than needed. Always.
#4: Set a timer. Especially if you wish to participate in number 5.
#5: Find things to do for entertainment within 8 minutes... Journal, blog, eavesdrop, contemplate exercise (at this juncture me being in a vertical position is a miracle), etc.
#6: Find new ways to add to cookie. I started putting sugar on top. I am seriously pondering getting out a wok and trying to deep dry the shot out of a few...
#7: next time I'm up this late making cookies, remind me that I am not Martha Stewart, tell me to throw on a dress and walk down to the nearest karaoke bar and sing "crazy" by Patsy Klein" ...no,really.

Anyhow, I'm going to have a huge amount of cookies on my hands so I will be going to take 90% to the food bank. Maybe 80%, kids at the gym can have a treat.

When Not To Use Soap....

I hate when you write a note on your hand to remember later and then....it becomes illegible.....fml

Reasons I Love The Holdiays- Part Uno

1. The spiced latte lip balm from the body shop
2. The sugar free peppermint pump syrup for SB
3. Gives me a rational reason to listen to Michael Bubles Christmas album (even though it plays all year...)
4. On christmas Eve, people act in such a way similar to watching a kicked-in ant farm.... Fucking chaos!
5. The smell of butter and raisins, sweet potatoes and apples together, ginger molasses cookies....
6. Mistletoe - which ironically, I have never experienced
7. Seeing family!
8. Gives me reason to drink more wine and bubbly
9. I get to watch Santa freak out trying to take a photo with my two boys....yes, I'm evil. This year, the plan is to feed them copious amounts of hot chocolate, feed them a rack of ribs without providing the wet nap, and give them their train whistles while waiting in line....ohhhhhhh ya.........
10. Painting another round of ornaments with the kids
11. A reason to wear an ugly sweater or two
12. Salted caramel...

I Hate This Machine

Its a love~hate thing. Love the results, hate the feeling.....

Finding Mr.Gym

So, I am searching of a new gym husband. A gym husband is my coaching partner and like a partner in life, good ones, no GREAT ones, are hard to find. I have had two in the past-one was my actual husband whom I am becoming unmarried to rather soon and the other I could not trust in the gym (we won't say anymore about that). Both were missing the "it" factor.

So, here is my list of what I deem necessary to fulfill the role of my new gym husband;

Mr. Gym will know gymnastics . I mean, know it. He will be an amazing technician. He will be OPEN to trying many new things. He will always be willing yo try and make it work for the gymnast- in the end, it is, after all, not our gymnastics but theirs. He will love the camera and work it like a stripper works her pole. He will be able to flip gymnasts like pancakes- ninja style. He will work with me, not against me (unless he really sees the need and in that case, there will be a fabulous reason which he will explain). He will share a love for the sport. A similar love I have. He will ADORE working with children. He will not be afraid of my strangeness but embrace it,encourage it. He will teach me as I will teach him. He will grab me a coffee in the morning as I will do the same for him. He will have my back and I will have his. He will play "good cop, bad cop" when it needs to happen. He will be okay playing either role. He will be funny. He will laugh at my ridiculous jokes. He will tell ridiculous jokes. He will agree with me on scoring during competitions because I am always right. This is not negotiable ;). When angry, he will talk to me about his issues. He will never belittle me in the gym as I would never do that to him. He will need to be understanding. I am a woman, I get emotional. When I need a cry,he will not hesitate to hug me. That being said, he will be a hugger. This is also not up for debate.
He will do youtube. He will make videos with me and not be afraid to be ridiculous in them. He will play in the gym. He will allow kids to be themselves. He will help the athletes reach their goals. He will help me "deal" with the parents.He will express his opinions openly without hesitation. He will,most importantly, love being my gym husband and not be afraid to get a giant drink after a rough day of practice with his gym wife.


Tough role to fill...

The Acceptable Standard

What does this mean exactly. Especially when you have none.

I have standards- they are just not as high. I have a yearning desire to accommodate my zest for life. By raising my standards, I would be limiting myself.

Few rules. Little expectations and a hell of a lot of fun.

Yes, I experience more trouble than most however at least I usually have a smile in the back of my pocket I can pull out at a given moment.

Except if I leave it run through the wash. Damn it.

I Stumbled Upon You

http://observando.net/

Some great things in here

Drops of Jupiter- Make it Happen

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey

Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey, hey

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had . . .... and me

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way

Thanks

It's thanksgiving in America today. Being a dual- I am wishing everyone up here the same. I had some odd looks- but then I thought- Everyday, you should be thankful, not just on one designated day of the year......

So, here goes.

I am thankful for:

-My children - they are pretty spectacular
-My mother- she's so far yet I know she is there for me when I need her
-My close friends- yes, you.
-Everyday life - I consider myself lucky as there are people out there in far worse situations than mine (perspective ;)
-Cheese- yes, cheese
-Wine
- non-sugar sugar
- public transportation- this weighs down the amount of cars on the road so I can get to work faster in my vehicle ;)
-Tassimo and her espressos I can honestly tolerate
-honesty and integrity
- 24 hour Macs stores
-social media (how did we ever do it before?)
- my 'family'- yes, you are a part of that
-songs that make me smile and cry at the same time
- my imagination

Things I Appreciate: Part Duex

1. A smile
2. Random photos
3. Dancing for the sake of dancing
4. Childhood memories
5. A listening ear
6. Buckets- you just don't know when you'll need one
7. CHEESE
8. Artistic effort
9. A great story
10. Trains- they may come in handy at times
7. My blow dryer

When One Door Opens....then closes. Then opens and closes.

..... This was a giant fork. This was a monumental shift in my life. Funny, how at that very moment I chose to capture it.

Still feeling the aftershocks.

I hear they can last for a lifetime.

I'm ok with this.

Childhood Memory

Let me introduce you. This is Writing-On-stone Park.

She is a freak of nature.

Situated in the armpit of Alberta.

I used to go camping here as a kid.

Isn't it wonderful?

Loving Liszt

I have been learning a piece by him for..... 10 years...... I pick up the music,learn a few bars, then get so busy I forget about it.

I am actually horrified this has persisted this long...

Syked Photography Is Totally Psyched!

Today Is A Remarkable Day In Photography!!!

 I once came across someone try to take my copyrights away from me- they called it "intellectual property".
 

This is HUGE!


http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6692/125/


http://www.petapixel.com/2012/11/07/canadian-photogs-now-officially-own-the-copyright-to-all-of-their-photos/

               

And has me jumping for joy.


Photo Courtesy of Dave Fallon :)

When Life Hands You A Lemon, Make A Steak

Do the impossible
Strive on with ferocity
Be extraordinary
Be passionate
Be aware,persistent
Annoyingly so
Be brilliantly impetuous
Be tastefully abrupt
Complication will happen
Disparagements,too
Keep on, go forth
Seize that yearning desire
And most importantly
Love exuberantly along the way

A Happy Birthdsy To Someone I Don't Know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knLQJydMXJo&sns=em

Getting Syked

So, I have made a promise to my camera to put her to work for the next couple of months. My photo blog is seriously neglected (that, and I cannot figure out for the life of me how to get the photos to "do normal".)

I look forward to getting slapped a few times for inappropriate angles. I'm okay with this. Maybe someone will take a photo of that.



http://sykedphotography.blogspot.ca/

Todays Things To Enjoy

1. Hot tubs
2. A latte which is impossible to pronounce
3. Reading over a strangers shoulder
4. Random journal entries
5. Yogen Fruz
6. Concerts in a car
7. Unpaid signs in furniture stores

Mix It Up Baby

I paint every now and then. I am no way by any means good at it. But, I enjoy it. Usually, I am bested by my 5 year olds. I'm quite ok with this. The fact of the matter is- it's something that I have created and when it's complete I am the only one who can say it truly sucks ( as I usually do not share my paintings except for the one below).

I have neglected this hobby for a while. Time to pick up a brush and create some chaos.

Hello

Funny story.

Monday- I'm sitting at the front entrance and literally witness this dude standing around, checking things out. He goes to turn and walk away and runs right into the sign pictured below. He was literally right beside this thing when it happens. It almost knocks him on his ass.

I burst out laughing.
He sees me giggling.
His face burns with embarrassment.

I then tell him "don't worry, no one saw"...

Tuesday rolls around.
Same time, same place.
In sitting in the same chair.

He walks out with a friend and spots me. I spot him. We both look at the sign...
I burst out laughing and he shakes his head in embarrassment.

I tell him I wish for a repeat of yesterday.

Perpetually Complicated. Yes. And So Are You!

Indeed by saying perpetual it would recommend that the state of complication will indeed march on.
I can assure you, this is likely the case. Just on varying parallels.

Surely time has a way of working itself into a less convolute or complete cataclysmic state but out of complete complication?

Complicated can be interesting.

Intricacy, complexity, elaborateness....
These are straight from the thesaurus and are related to "complicated" and do not necessarily suggest negativity.

I would love to see all complication dissipate for just a week. That being said life may not be as interesting then. I have the ability to be annoyingly tenacious. Perhaps I could give it a whirl. If I am successful I should consider using the word "transiently" in the title would be more appropriate?

Enough for now.

African Blackwood

A hole is meant to be filled.
What happens when you cannot find the peg with which to fill it?

Some may call one crazy for trying to fill a round hole with a square dowel- however, little does this person realize that there is such thing as sandpaper...........

Things to enjoy

Random photos
Wine
Art
Ice cream
Potassium

Nothing

I am starting a new underwear line.

It will be called "NOTHING"

People will ask:

"What are you wearing?"

They will reply with:

"Nothing".

Questions worth answering

Whats a fact about the last person you liked?

He has a good heart and insatiable smile.

Who was the last perso​n you gave up on?

The barista

Have you talke​d to a compl​ete jerk today​?​

no actually

What did you do last night​?​

I got in a hot tub, drank tons of wine, ate a giant salad, made cookies with Charlotte  and Sammy, diced veggies, made egg white and veggies, cleaned, watched Long Island medium, had an argument or two, showered, ......I could still go on

Do you think​ relat​ionsh​ips are even worth​ it?

It's our basis of humanity

If you could​ pack up and move would​ you?

oh yes. Yes, I would.

Do your paren​ts REALL​Y know you?

- ha, I'm 30 . I barely know me at times. I firmly believe we are continuously on a journey of self discovery.

When was the last time you laugh​ed reall​y hard?​

At a text.

What are you excit​ed for?

My latte at present

Has anyon​e told you latel​y that they would​ alway​s be there​ for you?

Yes

What do you want right​ now?

Who? What?

Are your paren​ts divor​ced?​

thank god yes

One thing that "makes it all better"?
- puppies. No really, you see a puppy and your heart melts ( until it pees on your foot)

Do you fall for peopl​e easil​y?​

Not anymore

Would you ever get a tattoo?

no, it's to...permanent

What'​s your mood right​ now?

A little cantankerous

Did you enjoy​ your weeke​nd?​

Yes, but I missed diving.

Last perso​n you told a secre​t to?

It's a secret

Are you stubb​orn?​

-only when I THINK I am correct- which is always.

Are you gonna​ be home alone​ tonig​ht?​

- no on both accounts. I'm not home. I'm not alone.

Are you listening to music​ right​ now?

No, I'm listening to wood crackle

Who else is in the room with you?

No one

In winte​r,​ would​ you rathe​r wear jacke​ts or hoodi​es?​

- I hate being cold so it's a parka for me

Do you wish you were somew​here else right​ now?

- more than you can possibly imagine

How long can you go witho​ut your mobil​e phone​?​

-Not long, however,if forced or suggested I will put it away. I'm trying to be less of an "electronic junkie"- however, by mere suggestion of this blog, I am failing miserably


What'​s the worst​ time to say i love you?

- Assuming first time proclamations? When your drunk or in the sack or in an argument- the three worst times ever!

Who was the last perso​n in your room besid​es famil​y?​

Dave

What is one place​ you would​ love to visit​ right​ now?

A coffee shop, overlooking the ocean, sipping a custom latte that is named after me with an abstract painting looming over my head that I can enjoy and ponder about.

Do you know anyon​e named​ Dan?

- sure do! A few actually

Is there​ someo​ne you know you shoul​d hate,​ but you can't​?​

- no. I choose not to hate anyone.

Is there​ anyon​e you trust​ even thoug​h you shoul​dn'​t?​

I'm wise. When I shouldn't, I don't.


Are you afrai​d of falli​ng in love?​

- you can't help who you fall in love with. Wait. They should rename it. Tripping into love. Yes. People trip.

Have you had the chick​en pox?

- No actually

Are you a forgi​ving perso​n?​

- after I tell myself that the fight was not that bad and I should just get over it, yes..... I kid, I kid.

I try to now see both sides. It's tough. I also try to form an understanding of "why" or seek to understand the motivation by others actions which in turn helps me forgive in certain situations.

Are you talki​ng to someo​ne while​ doing​ this?​

- I was

Are you young​er than 21?

- bahahhahahahhahahhahahahha

Do you like winte​r?​

- I DESPISE, absolutely HATE, deplore being cold. That said, if there could be snow in 25 degree heat we would be set

How clean​ is your room?​

- borderline OCD

Do you have feeli​ngs for anyon​e?​

- yes, most definitely. Different feelings for different people

Is there anyone you need to tell something to?

- of course!

Do you want to yell at the top of your lungs​?​

- not currently

What do you think​ about​ peopl​e who get hair exten​sions​?​

- are they bad hair extensions?

Are you named​ after​ a grand​paren​t?​

- nope, not at all

Who'​s bed did you sleep​ in last?​
- Dave's

Do you like the color​ green​?​

- sure, who doesnt like green?

How many hours​ did you sleep​ for last night​?​

4
- apparently not enough!

Where​ was your defau​lt taken​?

- huh?

How do you feel about​ the last perso​n that calle​d you?

- um, indifferent


Are you someo​nes first​ love?​

I was once

Last place​ you smoke​d a cigar​ette?​

Ew

Last time you received flowe​rs?​

- mothers day. My kids gave them to me!


Who were you with last Monda​y?​

Dave


What are you doing​ tommo​row?​​

- going to an art gallery and a market and training

Are you addic​ted to anyth​ing?​

Starbucks, coffee, gum, fresh air, gymnastics, smiles,

Are you tired​?​

- scroll back up for that answer

What are you about​ to do?
Get dressed, go to the gym, get a coffee and work my ass off :)

When did you sign up for myspa​ce?​

-i never did!

What do you do when you get mad?

- I get snarky, I will declare I am indeed correct then I will seek to understand why this feeling even creeped up in me

Where​ were you satur​day night​ at 12?
- in a hottub

Whats​ bothe​ring you right​ now?

- distance

Are facia​l pierc​ings trash​y?​

- um...maybe

What color​ is your tongu​e?​
- well, pink I hope.

Is it possi​ble that you could​ be pregnant right​ now?
- nope.

When was the last time you had your hair cut?

- 3 weeks ago

Does anyon​e have a lock of your hair?​
- no

If you had to go witho​ut one food group​ for the rest of your life,​ which​ would​ it be?

- meat :)

When you go to the zoo, what are you most excit​ed about​ seein​g?​

- I think the fish. Fish are fun. I hate seeing big animals in cages.

Who is your favor​ite talk show host?​
- um.... Sat night live?


What makes​ you happy​?​

- there are lots of things that make me happy. Coffee,text messages, smiles, interesting photos, a belly laugh, hearing my children giggle, acts of randomness, hot tubs, wine, bucket lists




What'​s the great​est thing​ that happened to you today​?​

- I shaved my legs

Do you like the perso​n you are becom​ing?​

- yes. I do. Truly

Do you miss anyon​e from your past?​

- yes, my grandfather. You know how you can have those button pins on your jacket? I saw one once that reminded me of him- it said "kick-ass"




Total random suggestion of the day:

Classy: Pick up a random rock from the road and give it to someone who you hold dear in your heart. Tell them this is what YOU are to THEM.

Trashy:PRETEND to have the biggest fart in a room full if people (make the face and proclaim "silent,yet deadly) and see how many people clear the room or actually say "man, your @&$?ing rotten"

5th Food Group.Caffine.

 The group is derived from mainly empty sources of nutrition that have no signifigant value what-so-ever to ones dietery needs. It provides a jolt of energy when required. It is very comparable to a cold splash in the face or a stranger making an uninhibited decision to sit,naked, on a bench in the Castro district (if this doesn't wake you up then honey, NOTHING will).

It curbs the sugar craving without actually contributing to ones hip circumference (well, that's not scientifically correct but I shall declare the theory factual until otherwise proven). 

 You can whirl it together with pretty much anything. There are so many ways in which it can be consumed. In a mug, in dessert (careful, my theory now stands on a grossly thin sheet of ice), in its raw form, in MARSHMELLOWS?!?!?!?!?, etc, etc.....google it, you can find the many ways. 

Apparently, you are less likely to suffer from Parkinson's. Another notch on the coolness belt. 

When taken as an enema, it detoxifies the liver and cleanses the colon. Everyone wants a clean colon, right?

It can reduce post workout soreness by 48%. Shit you not .... Well, that's arguable considering the above statement.

One word STAMINA. 

 

Anyhow, as addictive as it is, realize one thing. Without it, you simply may not be as fabulous. That's something you don't want to chance, correct? 

Time for my cup of java.

Change is Inevitable

"Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence."

- Buddha

The Select Few

A few months ago I went to Bulk Barn frustrated with the fact that I had just thrown out 3/4 of a $13.00 bag of mix fruit and nuts. It took me 10 minutes of sifting through the bin to scoop out all the dried kiwi. I also removed all the Cheerios and Shreddies from the Bit's n Bites bin.

I take my purchases to the counter. Confused, the cashier asks her manager when they got in dried Kiwi. The manager took a look at my bags, raised an eye brow and asked "really?".

New perspectives

I have learned so much in the past year it's ridiculous. General life has changed so much that I have been forced to view things with a new set of eyes. This is a good thing. I believe when life kicks you in the face you have two choices: take it as a learning experience, go forward and put a smile on your face or see it as life fucking with you and become a complete disaster in the process.

No matter how marginally better I feel when I wear my smile, at least I feel better.

There is a fork

So,here I am. At a fork. At a crossroads. I look to the left and see great things ahead, uncertainty and many hurdles. I look to the right and shrug my shoulders. Shrugging has become tiresome. I wish to not shrug any longer. Either route has consequences. Apparently life is full of them. I can blink and things can be all over tomorrow. I want to experience greatness and extreme happiness. I need so much more of that before this little journey of mine comes to and end. So left I go.

The reason you ask why am I scripting this little "ah-ha" moment.
Let me tell you.
A couple weeks ago my best friend asked me:

"Do you consider yourself a happy person?"

I replied with "Of course!"

"rate your happiness"

I may have said a 7?

"well, what is stopping you from getting to 10?"

WHAT IS STOPPING US FROM REACHING THIS POINT?!?!?!

................................................................
...................Time To Get There..............

"Just Saying"

.....things are missed when they have meaning in your life.

Revert to title. ;)

Claws are out

Hmmm, perhaps going into work is not the best idea. I received an email today that thoroughly pissed me off and now I'm ready for a full blown Ali-style boxing match.

This is me breathing for 2 seconds prior to entering back into reality....

Keep calm and carry on they say?
Who the fuck is "they" anyways???

Privacy

Sharing information should not be forced out of people.........wait.......did I say SHARING?!?!

Unfortunately, people force themselves into the lives of others when perhaps they are not ready to share or talk about things. There is a this thing called time- and when you attempt to rush it you sometimes get a completely different outcome then what maybe should or could have been.

Patients. Adopt it. If this is impossible then perhaps one should attempt to discover what outcome is really desired.

"A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones."

Perhaps think about how important this scientific instrument is to you......because in the end, that's all some people have.

Tank Rules

Diving today. The drive in was one to be desired, however, interesting. I got detoured. I should have known because there were signs warning me all week yet I chose to be completely oblivious until I came upon the annoying orange thing they call a barricade. I was considering simply ignoring it completely however the Em's piped up and questioned "mom, what are those there for?"
Merde.
We most definitely will be late. I could have gone around, ignored the screeching electrical workers on the road, yet, setting a good example was outweighed by being prompt.....

Now, I sit on the most uncomfortable bleachers known to man, coffee in hand from some vending machine (because clearly Starbucks was not in the mix this AM), thinking about life's little lesson we teach our children by simple default. Or,is it perhaps, how our own children have the capability of keeping us in line (even when we really don't want to stay on the straight and narrow).

Slow Down

.....today is one of those days when I wonder.......why do I even bother? I am going to get a latte, abandon all of my tasks until tomorrow and press pause so I can think clearly.

Where is the remote???

A Dinosaur Brought Me Flowers This Morning.....

Broken hip

Highly unlikely if not impossible. However, feels like it. I was awake all night with this obnoxioius irritation. I tossed and turned like a rolling pin. I swore. Today- it feels like I'm 80 and ready for a THR. I was recapitulating the events of yesterday trying to cipher just how I got myself to this point. The "ah-ha" moment came when I realized that perhaps it is best to not do switch leaps in attempt to best my athletes. Damn it, I am antiquing at a rate in which I am not particularly fond of. Is there not a pill for this (no, I do not mean ibuprofen ....however it's helping)???

Bucket list

Sooooo..... "they" say to write it down..... So that's what I shall do.

#1. Inka trail- yay baby
#2. Take my children to Disney land and ride on the scariest roller coaster in the park and not be sick after (this may involve copious amounts of gravel and pepto)
#3. Visit the Taj Mahal
#4. Write and publish a song w/lyrics
#5. Attend a musical in NYC
#6. Raise my children to be respectable, caring,contributing members of society
#7. Teach my grandchild how to do a cartwheel ;)
#8. Go deep sea fishing (Grandpa would be proud)
#9. Dance on top of the Eiffel Tower
#10. Sing karaoke ....without the help of the Dr.
#11. Have a photo published
#12. Swim with a dolphin
#13. Share a kiss under a full moon in The Seychelles
#14. Take G-Ma to Hawaii
#15. Create a painting that actually resembles adult like qualities
#16. Olympics!
#17. Be at least half the woman my grandmother is.....she is the most amazing woman I know!
#18. Do a two and a half off the 3 m..... This means getting my ass back into the pool
#19. Purchase my own gym
#20. See the world as much as possible

Life is so short. Scary part is.......Too many go through it with so many regrets. I do not want to be a statistic.

R

Extreme Makeover!

The piano guys..... Love them..... I love me even mor because the did a cover of one of my ultimate favorite songs!




“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols
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....call it what you may....

People come in and out of our lives in handfuls. The barista who makes your coffee everyday, a best friend in grade one who you recently found on Facebook (or perhaps should not have found), the individual you managed to piss off o the way home....regardless of who these people are I believe they serve a purpose and contribute to our very existence. No matter how small the impact, I believe the contribution leads to something bigger. What that is- hell, do we ever figure that out?

An Appropriate Quote For The Present

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

29 days left of 29......

I can only say this once in a life time. I have 29 days left in my twenties. God. Where did the time go? I want to crawl in the portal of yesterday and go back to the time when it was cool to wear neon blue, jam to NKOTB and faint at the thought of Leonardo DeCaprio. Unfortunately, there is no such thing so I am forced to go forward into this next chapter. I hear that TH&@Y is the new 20.... Good god I hope so.