Living Creatively, Living the Dream
I sat in the parking lot making every effort to hold back the tears. I’ve said many times that this is going to be good for me…that the program I picked is the right one…but the idea of my life Continue reading My return to school as a “mature” student…
The box containing my new Mac Book Pro has officially been cracked and loaded with software while various pictures with ridiculous effects have been taken using the “Photo Booth”. The damn thing sat on my table for two weeks taunting Continue reading Bite this…
Within days my kids will be finished school for the summer… beaches and lakes, Popsicles and sprinklers, adventure and fun await us!! Along with the excitement summer brings… my children will bury themselves in a couple of books where further adventures will find them. Next week, we’ll head to Continue reading A Giveaway from Oxford Learning!
A few weeks ago, while sitting with half a dozen girlfriends at the Canada Games Centre, an email arrived on my blackberry announcing that I’d been accepted into school this September. I read it aloud to the moms while sitting in the comfy chairs drinking coffee and watching our children Continue reading Super mom…
It’s hard to believe that one year ago today I started my dream of writing. I’d been filling the pages of my personal journals since I was a young girl and decided to put my daily ramblings into a blog…never dreaming it Continue reading Happy blogiversary…
I had quite an exciting email exchange with my good friend Debbie Travis. For the record, I’ve decided that once you’re into your fourth email…you’re officially “good friends.” My blog…my rules. I’ll paraphrase the conversation…and if Debbie reads this she’ll probably inform you Continue reading Debbie Travis’ Girls’ Getaway…
Lately a few of you have told me that you read my blog EVERY DAY. It has me feeling halfway between “pleasantly surprised” and “stalked”…but I’m leaning more towards “pleasantly surprised.” Ever since I started blogging I’ve discovered a whole new world. Continue reading Jenny jenny bo benny…
It’s mid January… the holidays are over and it’s time to put the old feet up and relax before the bills start rolling in! I’ve a ton of chores not yet finished and tree needles are still making their way into my home. It would Continue reading A Giveaway from Mudwraps to Manicures!!!
I could say a lot to sum up this year but rather than typing a big ol’ “What I did in 2010” post, I thought I’d say it through Facebook status updates (or at least a small portion of them!) The Continue reading It’s a new year….
Plan A… I didn’t have kids last night so I thought I’d find a friend to go out with but as it turns out everyone I know actually had stuff to do! Problem is a few of you don’t believe Thursday is Continue reading Plans for thursday night…
I know I’ve said it before. But I absolutely love it when you comment and send emails. It’s like opening a present… thrilling every single time (I really like presents too!) To this point… everyone has been kind and encouraging. Though Continue reading Why i write…
I once spent $2,712.16 on a lime! I was at the self-checkout at my local grocery store which normally works very well for me…except, every now and then I realize I have a piece of fruit or a veggie that needs Continue reading Tips for using the self-checkouts at the supermarket!