Showing posts with label Life and Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life and Love. Show all posts

Saturday, 1 February 2014

OCT 21, 2013 SHE IS LOVED

At night when the city slept,
A dreamer roamed  the sky,
Looking for one to catch his eye.
Some are dark, while some are fair,
While some have gorgeous long blonde hair,
Once found, he checked the great fit,
Of eye colour, politics, sex and good humour
(Green, close, yes! and smiling),
Of children, family philosophy and passing a true rumour
(6!, supportive and careful).

He says, I am lucky, I have found a beauty, a light
Of inspiration, of love.  One that keeps me focused,
And true to my previously hidden feelings.  She is
Strong and passionate, abiding no nonsense.  Gorgeous and
Devoted to her family and friends, she is quick to respond, and always there. 
A focus of many. 
She is loved.   

Thursday, 14 February 2013

MADISON

I really want to share a story about love today that touched me this week. While getting Euan's pictures taken. We were scheduled right after a precious new born baby girl, Madison and her Foster Mother who shared her story of being given up at birth and having her first weeks getting stronger in the NICU before being taken into foster care while they waited for an adoption. Some of these babies are never adopted because they are a product of substance abuse.

Every child that comes to stay with her has pictures done which are added to the family album. They may not be with her long (sometimes only a week) but everyone gets a picture.  This story opened my eyes and my heart. I was honored to meet this wonderful woman that has given so much time and love to these children. Her strength amazes me.

What a beautiful and inspiring thing to foster or adopt a precious child. This is love.

Happy Valentines Day Madison I hope you find adoptive parents soon that will give you so much love and happiness. xoxo

To find out more about becoming a foster parent go HERE.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

BLUE ENVELOPE


My Give Monday didn't go to the original plan.


Instead, we took the envelope to the grocery store yesterday afternoon. When I found this task online I thought it would be very easy but all of sudden I was feeling very anxious. Who would I give it to? The guy that drove up beside up in the Lexus? The lady that left as I entered? The man that left his wife to grab some laundry soap and landed in the same isle as us? The entire idea of giving a stranger the envelope brought out my shy side. We did most of our grocery shopping and I went off to look in the Joe section like usual with the envelope burning a hole in my handbag!  It was there that I saw a new Mom looking at the kid's clothes.  I knew instantly she was going to receive my Give Monday envelope. This is how it went for all who inquired... It was awkward!!!! I walked up, took the envelope out of my hand bag and said "Here you go." She gave me a funny look and said "What is it?!? I awkwardly said to open it and walked away at a very quick pace, wanting nothing more than to sink into the floor. I took off my hat hoping to look different. I was afraid of her reaction. At this point I'd wished I'd left it in an aisle. Is it so ridiculous to give a stranger 10 dollars?- YES! I texted Steve and told him to meet me at the cash.  With confusion, he asked what was going on and when I told him laughed with me again, confused over my sudden shyness. He was happy that I finally understood how hard it would have been for him to have done the same thing- Maybe next month it will be your turn Steve....


At the end of the day, I think it's a pretty darn cool thing to do and I hope one day to be lucky enough to be the random recipient of a Blue Give Monday envelope. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled!

Monday, 11 February 2013

GIVE MONDAYS

I came across this website in my online travels and loved the idea.  Today I gave Steve an envelope to gift someone on his morning commute. I'm giddy about this. I can't wait until he comes home to hear his story.


The note read- "TGIM, said nobody ever."

Looks like the start of a great week. Here's a little something to warm you up on this winter Monday.

Share your find on www.givemondays.com  Tweet #givemondays

DID YOU KNOW


Timing significantly influences love. Individuals are more likely to fall in love if they are looking for adventure, craving to leave home, lonely, displaced in a foreign country, passing into a new stage of life or financially and psychologically ready to share themselves or start a family.

Friday, 8 February 2013

THANK YOU HUSBAND

" A real man is a woman's best friend. He will never stand her up and never let her down. He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day. He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret. He will enable her to express her deepest emotions and give in to her most intimate desires. He will make sure she always feels as though she's the most beautiful woman in the room and will enable her to be the most confident,  sexy, seductive, and invincible person alive....." 



Wednesday, 23 November 2011

BOY NAMES

I bought this book in a second hand shop some time ago and it's been my bedtime reading since Monday! boy names, boy names! I had the names for a girl sorted but I'm not 100 percent on boys. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Monday, 21 November 2011

3D

This has to be top of my list of amazing things I've done in my life. I am bursting with love and joy. We went for our 3D scan this morning at the Spire. We are so excited. :)

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

BULLIED

My friends and family know me to be this... charismatic, secure, fun loving and clever. I'm an adventurer that will take any risk for the greater good of life (my life that is), a life that I really love.  There is another side to me one that is not as lovely for people sometimes; I'm strong willed, sensitive and for lack of a better word, manipulative and wildly passionate about people. For the most part, I am forgiving and I thank God for that part-I grew up in a church that I loved and always felt safe in.

As you may or may not know I'm currently in the city where I grew up - Victoria B.C. My husband is on a business trip and because my parents live here we felt that it was an important trip to take together. I love my family, but it's not the first place I would choose to holiday and I want to explain why. Yes, there is such a thing as "MEAN GIRLS"- it doesn't matter who you become, how much you bury it, or how happy you are, I was reminded yesterday that this hurt never goes away.

This is the third letter I've received via Facebook like this. Every-time is painful and I never knew how to respond, but this morning I knew sharing it would be the best way for me to move forward and let it go.

Hi Christy! I was 99% sure it was you when we ran into each other at Michelles today. I have been wanting to get in contact with you for years. Over the past 25 or so years you come up in my thoughts. I have never been able to forgive myself for how awfully I treated you in elementary school and I just want you to know how very sorry I am for my poor behavior. As a Mom to a 10 year girl who is just starting to learn about bullying and the importance of being a good friend it has especially been on my mind a lot lately. I can't give you any kind of valid reason why I was so cruel because you were in actual fact nothing but kind to me. Anyways I have wanted for many many years to apologize to you and I wish I could have face to face but who knows how long it'll be until I have that opportunity again. Lol. Congrats on your baby on the way! You are a glowing Mommy to be!

Tanya

Tanya was one of the students who bullied me from grades 3-7. Back then even the teachers contributed! Thank goodness, my parents moved me to a different district after that. There, I was able to come out of my shell, overcome the fear and become confident and happy. (That is how I remember it.)

Today, I have a very happy life. I'm loved, adored, blessed and I live life to the fullest sharing it with everyone around me.  However, and unfortunately for those I love, I can be a bit of a pain in the ass  :).

Try to stop me world!

Wednesday, 3 August 2011

AHOY MATEY!

We had a brilliant night out with Long John and the rest of the  Treasure Island cast last night at Bristol's Old Vic open air theater.

C loved it, just as I thought he might. I purchased the tickets for a steal at £7 pounds, we were side stage and that was fine for us.
A great play with plenty of pirate jargon!

Davy Jones' Locker: The bottom of o the sea, where the souls of dead men lie.

Fiddlers Green: The private heaven where pirates be goin' when they die.

Landlubber: Land-lover, someone not used to life on board a ship.

Me hearty: A friend or shipmate.

Scurvy Dog: A fine insult.

Scallyway: A bad person or scoundrel.

Thar: The opposite of "here"

Yo-ho-ho: Pirate laughter!


Tuesday, 12 July 2011

WHAT A SIN

Yesterday I had a technician come to the house to have a look at my 1975 Singer sewing machine. He told me it was ready for the skip. I had 3 broken gears and the price to fix it would be over £100.00.

The only time it was used was when I set it up for C to practice on toilet paper. I was pretty excited about this sewing machine; it was the same age as me, it was a Singer and we got it for a steal with the sewing table for £25.00. At the time, I thought it was the deal of the day, but clearly it was not. What a sin!

Monday, 11 July 2011

THE LOFT- MICHAEL MCINTYRE

I asked my Husband if we could go up to the loft (attic) yesterday to go through some of my clothes. His response made us break out in stitches of laughter both thinking of this Michael McIntyre video. He said, "why don't I  go up and pass things down to you". Over protective husband or, does he really have loft girls strolling around, that are wearing the clothes I'll never fit into again?!



We never did, get up to the loft!

Sunday, 10 July 2011

THE ROYALS VISIT CANADA

I was at the gym the other day and after my swim I caught the Royals visit to Canada on the news. I stood there in my bathing suit watching the entire half hour report amazed at how relaxed and comfortable they looked. It brought tears to my eyes.
(I'm a huge romantic and royalist). I've only seen the Royal family here once and it was more of a performance. I'm not sure we would ever see Will and Kate walking the parade lines in the UK. That being said, I've heard people were lucky enough to run into her on London's Oxford high street doing a bit of shopping for the honeymoon. Maybe this is how the new Monarchy will roll. Many of my friends have posted similar pictures to this on Facebook and it's wonderful to see. I believe I'm not the only one in love with this fairy-tale. xoxo

SECRETS

Ever had a secret that you wanted to tell so bad but you can't,
I've had a few of those this week. xoxo

Friday, 10 June 2011

TROOPING THE COLOUR

We are heading to London this weekend to see Queenie's birthday parade or Trooping the Colour. This will be my first time seeing it, it looks very impressive. I wonder what Queenie will wear?!
I will take plenty of pictures and post a few next week...

The Sovereign's birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour on a Saturday in June.

In 2011 Trooping the Colour will take place on 11 June.

The tradition of Trooping the Colour:
Although The Queen was born on 21 April, it has long been the tradition to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday publicly on a day in the summer, when good weather is more likely.
Trooping the Colour is carried out by fully trained and operational troops from the Household Division (Foot Guards and Household Cavalry) on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, watched by members of the Royal Family, invited guests and members of the public.



Happy Friday, have a great weekend! xoxo

Friday, 3 June 2011

GREAT ADVICE


1. Spring clean your life.
2. Make your home reflect who you are.
3. Be happy single. 
4. Know you can't "hot house" anything. 
5. Be honest in a relationship. 
6. Take control and find your voice. 
7. Eat less, move more. 
8. Challenge yourself to move forward.
9. Believe in cliches.
10. Know how to let loose.  

Cat Deeley is on the cover of RED for July.  I really enjoyed reading Beautiful, Successful, Stronger, 10 things the past few years have taught her. Here are her tips, but don't miss out on giving it a read through. Happy Friday! xoxo




Thursday, 2 June 2011

THE CHEESE BOARD


I am a huge fan of  GP's Goop and loved her latest post on cheese boards. My first cheese board was made for our Martini & Mistletoe party. I went to Sainsbury's and told them how much I wanted to spend. It was awesome!- for my first time.

A while back I got on the kick that a good hostess should always have cheese and delightful crackers in their home. It was just after our return from Paris where they serve lovely breads and cheeses at breakfast and I was quick to jump on the cheese bandwagon. To my husband's dismay, I stocked up on a few expensive cheeses at the grocery and was ready for any unexpected guest to pop over.  

Market deli's are a problem; German Christmas, London Burough & Paris's Les Puces have all emptied my wallet. I get so rared up over all the free sampling and always end up exceeding the lunch/treat, budget. Of course it's not always on cheese; what goes best with deli cheese? Deli olives!  Mmmm... I have a few favourites, both being soft. French Camembert and Dragons Breath Blue made in Upper Economy, Nova Scotia. I'm looking forward to checking out Goops London haunts and maybe adding a few more to my list. 

Saturday, 28 May 2011

6 MILE LUNCH

After a six mile walk in the pouring rain, we stopped at the Pump House and shared a ploughman's lunch - Westcombe vintage cheddar, Date + tomato chutney, pickled onion  MMmmm....

Sunday, 8 May 2011

MUM'S DAY


You are my Mum 
You are my chum
I may drive you crazy but I'm your baby
Happy Mother's Day! xox