Cinderella and those darn shoes

As a gal who loves a fierce new pair of shoes, this made me giggle when a friend sent it to me in an email.

Wii Fit Plus

The Wii gaming system has been out for quite a while now and I have to admit that I've never shown much interest in it before now. I thought it was just for kids to play games on and since I have no children.....no need to own one.

WRONG! haha

My nieces got a Wii as the "family" gift this holiday season and as they were here with it, I got my first lessons on just how fun it could really be. The next thing we all knew, my folks were getting their own Wii system and also splurged on WiiFit Plus.

I am officially addicted! Am well aware how silly it sounds but it really does make exercising fun to do.
I have been doing not too bad at getting on about every other day. Have made great strides in bettering my posture and core balance. A few new high scores have been created that make me smile :)
May even get to a point where I'd allow pictures to be taken......but thats still quite a ways down the road.

Just one of those kind of days

You know the kind of day that I'm talking about. Big plans are being made as soon as your eyes open in the morning but you see more of the day slipping by with not much being crossed off the list. Had the house to myself today and wanted to get cracking on a few things that needed my attention........ a small nap later and a few reruns of The Sopranos and poof....... its now evening.

So let me pour a cold drink and get ready to write thru the next few hours of the night.........

oh and I just thought this was a funny picture I caught of the cats the other day. Buttons Kitty was yawning as I snapped it from outside. heehee

Heart Shattered

My heart shattered into a million pieces in the wee morning hours of January 16,2010 when my Grandmother passed away. She and I didn't always see eye to eye on subjects. Many times over the years we butted heads with each other.
Never once did I ever doubt for a second of her love for me.
Each day my heart mends a bit more but the ache will never fully go away. I miss her so very much.

I love you Gram and forever am proud to to carry your strong willed spirit within.
xoxox

Autumn Field

Trying to get in the better habit of always having my camera with me when I go someplace. You never know when you might see something and think...oh how I wish I could take a picture of that.

Was walking down thru the abandoned field behind my friends home and the dried Queen Anne's Lace kept catching my eye.
The colors fading and blowing in the breeze.
Autumn's last grip on her season.

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Meet JasPurr

JasPurr came into my life when I was least expecting it but she sure has filled my life with laughter and joy.
Mom and I were heading into town and while driving past a house, I spotted a lady outside with kittens playing at her feet. Got mom to turn around so we could have a closer look.....and it was close enough we ended up taking one home!

The woman told us that the mother cat had been struck by a car a few days prior and we really don't know if we were scammed or not but it worked....we took the little black and one home with us. Buttons kitty was NOT thrilled at all the first few weeks but has since grown very close.
They make me laugh out loud every single day.
I adore my kitties.

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Facebook

My silly addiction to Facebook is still as strong as it was. Most mornings I can curb things to a quick peek to see status updates and the odd photo.
Then there are days that hours escape me and all I've been doing is writing on walls, making comments on photos of folks I've hardly seen in years and playing a zillion games of Lexulous.

I will say that it has managed to help me forge some incredible connections and rekindled friendships with a number of people. I love that aspect.......just wish I could add a few more hours to my day to play more Lexulous! heehee

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Haiti

My heart weeps for Haiti right now.
May they find strength and light thru this horrible time after the Earthquake

Lost Time

Time has a way of escaping and before you know it...wow.....just so much to catch up on.

Hangs head in shame.
Alright....enough on that emotion.... now to dusting myself off and moving forward.

A number of highs and a few lows will be written about the next while trying to get my readers back up to speed while starting 2010 off on the right (write) foot by dusting the blog off.

Are you comfy?? Did you pour yourself a large cup of something because ....well you might be here for a little while as I ramble away.

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Creative Writing Course

I've finally done it! I am in the midst of a Creative Writing course. I've managed to talk myself out of trying one for a while and finally just thought...enough is enough.

So I asked around and found http://www.ed2go.com/

I am taking Writeriffic:Creative Training for Writers.

So far...... loving it!

There were more folks that had a number of other courses already under their belts but I have a wonderful cheering team who keep pushing me when I stumble.

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Hurricane Bill hits Nova Scotia

My sister took these photos the day after Hurricane Bill came across Nova Scotia. The winds were still very high as you can see from the waves crashing against the rocks at the Cole Harbour Lighthouse

Summer Lupins

Took this photo out at my Exhusbands home...I am going to attempt to paint a watercolor version of this image.

Custom Dolls Created

Some quick pictures of a few custom primitive dolls that I have made. A family friend was visiting from BC and she was taking them back as gifts :)

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Bear River Nova Scotia

Bear River Nova Scotia ..... my hometown that still manages to take my breath away.

Bear River Visits

My sister and her family were down for a visit at the same time that my youngest cousin Loran was up from Virginia. He'd not been back home for 4 years.

This is Loran with my 2 nieces

Some neighbours up the road

They all looked so peaceful.....

Just standing out in the field...... Moooooooo

Summer Sunlight

Punch Needle Threads

SCORE! haha

Cindy handed me a brown paper bag and inside were all these spools of thread. OH how I jumped with joy! I have been drawing out a few new punchneedle patterns to create this Autumn once the weather cools down.

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Old mason jar

While shopping in one of the MANY antique shops that we went into, I stumbled upon this antique mason jar and it was filled with Scrabble tiles. I scooped it right up and am looking forward to creating a few new pendants in the Autumn.

The jar isn't full in this snapshot as I shared with Sherry....she pouted as I nabbed the jar first! haha

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Amish Basket

Wouldn't be right for me to return home from a Primmart Convention without another wonderful handmade Amish basket for my growing collection.

This sits next to my desk and holds important file folders. I just love it

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Homeward Bound

After the four days spent in PA, I was heading back home to Nova Scotia. Spending nearly the whole time laughing and not sleeping....wears a gal out, ya know ;)

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Amish Way of Life

I could fill the pages of my blog with the number of buggy photos I took. I find them to be such a calming image to take.

More photos from Primmart Convention 2009

This Amish man was plowing the field with his team of horses. The little horse was loose and was a sheer joy to watch as he jumped about in front of the team.

Retro Blogging

A bunch of wonderful primitive friends gathered in Lancaster PA for another fantastic Primmart Convention.

A weekend of laughter, crafting, eating and much more laughter. The memories always make me giggle and smile.

Dating is Hell.....a wicked funny blog!!!!!

Dating is Hell

I'm going to give you a few moments to go and BOOKMARK that blog.

SERIOUSLY!

Not even 100% sure how I managed to stumble across her blog that first time. Blog jumping I'm sure. (Its how I find most of the blogs I like to read on a regular basis now)

The style that she writes.....struck a cord with me.

I was laughing out loud for real.

I have been known to QUOTE her to friends! haha

I told my closest friends about her blog...... and now we all having this running joke amongst ourselves about a guy on a pony with chocolate cake and lots of vodka being drank.

Go read her blog....you'll understand ;)

Her blog is not for the faint of heart. She really shoots right from her hip and tells things straight up. She is even known to swear. If you are looking for some serious laughter though..... be ready....you will spend the whole evening reading every post she's ever made.