Ok... so the weekend kinda got away from me, sorry :D
My FAV-OUR-ITE song, by my FAV-OUR-ITE music group! And totally Canadian, EH!
Ahead by a Century.... The Tragically Hip.... 'nuf said, enjoy :D
courtesy youtube
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ramblings of a crazy woman....
I don't know about you; but, when I'm putting on my make-up in the morning, I find that my mind wanders.... and not always in the same direction - it goes to places that I sometimes find really bizarre and sometimes it goes to what I'm making for dinner.
This morning I found myself thinking about how I got to where I am.... and I don't know, maybe it's because my hunny is a whole 7 hours away; but, I started wondering where I would be if I had never met him....
It's funny how life's roads can twist and turn.... When we met, we had both just turned 18.... I was the freaky new girl in grade 13 homeroom clad in white Doc Martin boots, black turtlenecks and hounds tooth minis; he was the quiet, tall guy with hockey-hair (a.k.a. mullet - totally acceptable in the early 90's, BTW).... And it seemed the moment I saw him, I knew we would be together; never mind that I was still dating someone else from my previous school for 2 years.... But, I knew it wasn't going anywhere; and not that I was looking for long-term commitment; I mean I was only 18. I think I was just ready for someone more mature and not into the EVERY weekend partying groove.... that got really old, really fast.
I was in a very vulnerable state at 18.... trying to make sense of a childhood that was lonely and uncertain; trying to make peace with things that had happened that were totally out of my control and ability to fix.... trying to forgive myself for wasting so many of my childhood years blaming myself for things I didn't even understand.... and on top of all of that, trying to decide what I wanted to be for THE. REST. OF. MY. LIFE.... phew...
And, here's this guy, who I was totally smitten with, and at every opportunity would sneak in to the arena to watch him play hockey and then leave before he could see me.... not that it would matter if he did, he didn't know who I was anyway. He didn't know that when it came down to it; I was stalking him.... I really was! People go to jail for that, ya know?! I mean, I wasn't psycho-stalker-girl; I didn't murder his bunny or anything.... But, when I did get up enough courage, I told his friend that I liked him. And the rest, as they say, is history.... well, after I ditched the other one anyway.... please don't judge me.... Literally, it was two days of talking to my husband on the phone before I let the other guy go.... and it was funny (well, to me anyway) but, the other guy was as emotional as a rock - hated anything sentimental; even threw out a bunch of flowers that I had given him, in front of all of our friends no less, then stomped away from me.... But, at the end, when I finally told him it was over, he cried.... What-the-XXXX!!!!! Are you serious?! I was speechless.... and truth be told, felt kinda good that I actually cracked that nut and caused him some pain.... *evil little laugh and wringing hands together*
But; aaaaanyway, here I am.... February 3rd marked 21 years together for my husband and I. Wow! He met me at my worst, and helped me to figure out the person I was meant to be. He helped me to see that I was a good person and that I deserved love and attention. I've embraced his love in this kung-fu grip ever since. He gave me three beautiful little versions of himself.... He makes me laugh every day.... And tests my patience too.... But in the end, we compliment one another.... I feel very rich.... See, for me, being rich doesn't involve money, it should never involve money....
Safe travels home hunny, we all miss you ;)
I'll be back later tonight with my Friday Night Video.... enjoy your day everyone ;)
photo courtesy of Microsoft
This morning I found myself thinking about how I got to where I am.... and I don't know, maybe it's because my hunny is a whole 7 hours away; but, I started wondering where I would be if I had never met him....
It's funny how life's roads can twist and turn.... When we met, we had both just turned 18.... I was the freaky new girl in grade 13 homeroom clad in white Doc Martin boots, black turtlenecks and hounds tooth minis; he was the quiet, tall guy with hockey-hair (a.k.a. mullet - totally acceptable in the early 90's, BTW).... And it seemed the moment I saw him, I knew we would be together; never mind that I was still dating someone else from my previous school for 2 years.... But, I knew it wasn't going anywhere; and not that I was looking for long-term commitment; I mean I was only 18. I think I was just ready for someone more mature and not into the EVERY weekend partying groove.... that got really old, really fast.
I was in a very vulnerable state at 18.... trying to make sense of a childhood that was lonely and uncertain; trying to make peace with things that had happened that were totally out of my control and ability to fix.... trying to forgive myself for wasting so many of my childhood years blaming myself for things I didn't even understand.... and on top of all of that, trying to decide what I wanted to be for THE. REST. OF. MY. LIFE.... phew...
And, here's this guy, who I was totally smitten with, and at every opportunity would sneak in to the arena to watch him play hockey and then leave before he could see me.... not that it would matter if he did, he didn't know who I was anyway. He didn't know that when it came down to it; I was stalking him.... I really was! People go to jail for that, ya know?! I mean, I wasn't psycho-stalker-girl; I didn't murder his bunny or anything.... But, when I did get up enough courage, I told his friend that I liked him. And the rest, as they say, is history.... well, after I ditched the other one anyway.... please don't judge me.... Literally, it was two days of talking to my husband on the phone before I let the other guy go.... and it was funny (well, to me anyway) but, the other guy was as emotional as a rock - hated anything sentimental; even threw out a bunch of flowers that I had given him, in front of all of our friends no less, then stomped away from me.... But, at the end, when I finally told him it was over, he cried.... What-the-XXXX!!!!! Are you serious?! I was speechless.... and truth be told, felt kinda good that I actually cracked that nut and caused him some pain.... *evil little laugh and wringing hands together*
But; aaaaanyway, here I am.... February 3rd marked 21 years together for my husband and I. Wow! He met me at my worst, and helped me to figure out the person I was meant to be. He helped me to see that I was a good person and that I deserved love and attention. I've embraced his love in this kung-fu grip ever since. He gave me three beautiful little versions of himself.... He makes me laugh every day.... And tests my patience too.... But in the end, we compliment one another.... I feel very rich.... See, for me, being rich doesn't involve money, it should never involve money....
Safe travels home hunny, we all miss you ;)
I'll be back later tonight with my Friday Night Video.... enjoy your day everyone ;)
photo courtesy of Microsoft
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ambient lighting made easy....
A while back, I saw these really neat candle holders in a home magazine.... and I know we've all said it, and I certainly say it all. the. time. "I can make that." But, do we ever really make what we see? Well, speaking for myself; No, I never really get around to making whatever it was.... Until now, that is! Me, being the queen of the quick craft; it was a project that fit right with my crafting criteria: fast and easy :)
Simply put, I took an empty salsa jar (for some VERY strange reason, unknown even to me, I have great difficulty letting go of empty jars.... weird or what? please say 'or what'). Aaaanyway, I grabbed my white cotton yarn and crocheted a light and airy 'sock' to slip the jar into; added a tea light candle; lit it up; and VOILA! Instant ambiance! I LOVE IT!!!! I'll definitely be doing a tutorial for these soon.... EDIT: Tutorial for this is available through my Etsy shop.
Now, to find more jars.... is it wrong to rifle through your neighbours recycle bins? .....What?
Have a SUPER-FANTASTICALLY-FUN Family Day ;)
Simply put, I took an empty salsa jar (for some VERY strange reason, unknown even to me, I have great difficulty letting go of empty jars.... weird or what? please say 'or what'). Aaaanyway, I grabbed my white cotton yarn and crocheted a light and airy 'sock' to slip the jar into; added a tea light candle; lit it up; and VOILA! Instant ambiance! I LOVE IT!!!! I'll definitely be doing a tutorial for these soon.... EDIT: Tutorial for this is available through my Etsy shop.
Now, to find more jars.... is it wrong to rifle through your neighbours recycle bins? .....What?
Have a SUPER-FANTASTICALLY-FUN Family Day ;)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday night video....
Such a sweet voice and a beautiful song.... Ingrid Michaelson singing Far Away.... hope you like it too.... Have a great weekend and a fun and happy family day on monday ;)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Bits and piecing....
I've been a busy little lady lately.... hat making; birthday party planning and hosting; valentine card production; surprise valentine decorations made and set-up before everyone arrived home yesterday; and then today.... when I really should have been doing laundry.... piecing together a Moda Lollipop Charm Pack....
To be honest.... it's kind of a cheater, it's really not quilting.... my sister is a quilter who cuts and pieces intricate shapes together to create one-of-a-kind beautiful blankets.... Me? I've made one quilt in my life, a denim square block quilt that fits a queen size bed and weighs a TON.... but I made it and I LOVE it.... and the best thing about it is that my boys love it (note to self: make another one because each of them says he wants it for his bed when he grows up.... dilemma)....
So, aaaanyway, back to the charmer.... It's not the Central Park Charm Pack that I ordered for my best little gal (still PATIENTLY waiting for that to arrive after ordering it on Jan 12.... *says through gritting teeth*.... but, I digress).... Here's what the Lollipop Charm Pack looked like pre-piecing....
And after....
Still much to be done to finish it off.... but the tedious part is complete, and I'm happy to report that I only messed up on one square, requiring the seam ripper and some adjustment.... but, all-in-all, easy-peasy!
And here's a peak at what the boys gave to their classmates for Valentine's Day yesterday....
I found these free printable You Rock Valentine cards over at Living Locurto.... TONS of fun and fantastic things to see over there! Check it out! We added our own twist to these cards by putting 2 individually wrapped Life Savers into small zipper lock baggies (from the dollar store) and stapling them to the backside.... the boys thought these were their best Valentines ever! Can't beat that.... or, I guess I'll have to try next year :O ....
Have a nice day everyone ;)
To be honest.... it's kind of a cheater, it's really not quilting.... my sister is a quilter who cuts and pieces intricate shapes together to create one-of-a-kind beautiful blankets.... Me? I've made one quilt in my life, a denim square block quilt that fits a queen size bed and weighs a TON.... but I made it and I LOVE it.... and the best thing about it is that my boys love it (note to self: make another one because each of them says he wants it for his bed when he grows up.... dilemma)....
So, aaaanyway, back to the charmer.... It's not the Central Park Charm Pack that I ordered for my best little gal (still PATIENTLY waiting for that to arrive after ordering it on Jan 12.... *says through gritting teeth*.... but, I digress).... Here's what the Lollipop Charm Pack looked like pre-piecing....
And after....
Still much to be done to finish it off.... but the tedious part is complete, and I'm happy to report that I only messed up on one square, requiring the seam ripper and some adjustment.... but, all-in-all, easy-peasy!
And here's a peak at what the boys gave to their classmates for Valentine's Day yesterday....
I found these free printable You Rock Valentine cards over at Living Locurto.... TONS of fun and fantastic things to see over there! Check it out! We added our own twist to these cards by putting 2 individually wrapped Life Savers into small zipper lock baggies (from the dollar store) and stapling them to the backside.... the boys thought these were their best Valentines ever! Can't beat that.... or, I guess I'll have to try next year :O ....
Have a nice day everyone ;)
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