Day 262 - 103 Days to Go

Well the sun is shining and the snow is melting - but not fast enough to work in the garden this weekend, I'm sure.

Like Father, like daughter. They are getting to be more and more alike. The daughter and son went to the gym this morning (yes in my car) and then she dropped her brother off at school. She tried to inform me that she was doing me a favor because I wouldn't have to drive the son to school. Bulletin alert - I don't drive him to school on Friday's - he takes the bus. Anyway, the daughter shows up at home with my favorite drink from Starbucks. When you want to get out of the dog house - buy Stacey something!!!!! not!!!!! Yesterday a GPS system from Bill; today a hot drink from Starbucks. I give up!



I am in much better spirits today. It's funny what a good night sleep and a couple of drinks will do. (Just joking on the drinks - but maybe tonight) I did want to share a great product. I stopped at Costco yesterday and decided to buy some mascara. I usually don't buy make-up in bulk, but...yesterday it was a day to do it. So this morning I tried the new mascara. I really like it so far. It is by Loreal and it's called telescopic Explosion mascara. A very small applicator brush, but the results are amazing. Just thought I put something useful in the blog for a change.

The rest of the day just flew by. Got my bathroom scrubbed down - top to bottom - drawers cleaned out - plants pruned, the whole nine yards.

The son and daughter went shopping to the mall in Balzac. They had some money from Grandma's estate that they needed to spend on clothes. I don't think they had any difficulty with that. The son came home with 8 shirts; and no extra hangers.

Bill then took the kids shopping for new runners - there was a great sale somewhere.

BODY: In addition to the new mascara, I am also trying a new face cream. First day was today. I did a face mask and scrub first; toner and then this cream by Garnier. It feels really good.

MIND: Louise Hay "I open my heart to love, and I am safe."

Good Night
Stacey

Day 261- 104 Days to Go

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 - count backwards and slowly and you'll feel the tension, anger disapear!
I learned a very valuable lesson today. Actually I learned two. Lesson number one, never lend your car out while you're at work and hope that it will be back in time when your finished work. Yup, I lent my car to the daughter. She was supposed to have it back before I finished work. Now on a nice sunny spring day, waiting wouldn't have been such a big deal; but today was one of the worst snowstorms we've had in April in a very long time; lots of snow and cold. 15 minutes she text me; I'm running late. In that length of time (and I know she'll be later) I could be home. So by the time she phoned me to tell me she was on her way, I had already walked to the LRT; taken the LRT and was waiting for the bus to pick me up. Told her just to meet me at home. It was a good thing, because it gave me time to cool off before I said something I might regret later. Second lesson I learned - in the spring I could probably take the LRT and bus home if there was nothing urgent I needed to get done. I will definetly keep that in mind.

So made my way home in the blistering weather; didn't help my sore throat any. I climbed into the hot shower, then my PJ's and then my bed until I warmed up. The son and I watched an episode of Lost, but it wasn't enjoyable. There were things I should have been doing.

Once Bill got home I headed out to run a few errands and then met them at the restaraunt for a family dinner. 30 day party for baby Noah. I really wanted to hold him, but my sore throat held me back. I will be looking for cuddles next time I see him.

The daughter left with the truck and headed to meet friends and the son drove Bill and I home. I am so ready for bed.

BODY: I didn't wear my pedometer today (just as well because it would have gotten lost in a snow bank), but I'm pretty sure with all the walking I would have surpassed my 10,000 steps.

MIND: Louise Hay "Every day I open my mind and my heart, as a child does, and I discover new ways to understand what?s happening around me and within me."

Good night
Stacey Wee

Day 260 - 105 Days to go

I love Wednesdays. Wednesdays are the new Fridays for me. It's the only day where I don't seem to have something planned. I wonder if I can keep that for the entire spring and summer (I can dream)
So I did something really stupid today. I'm always telling the kids not to open files. Well I thought this was different. Not sure why. Ok, I do know why. I got an facebook email from a friend, whom I recently connected with. We went to junior high and senior high together. She's a fairly religous person. So when I get this email from her I thought it was some kind of farse. If the message it said something to the effect "stacey, you've got to see this." I have never received a message like that before, so I thought it was a good joke. Turns out it was a scam and the horrible part was it went to friends on my facebook page. I only heard back from De (sorry De) and I checked with a few other people and they never received anything. So now I'm curious how and who this scam picks. I tried to send a short message letting friends know of my stupidity. The sad part is, now I'm afraid to send anything to people - they will think I'm always sending "spam/scam" whatever you want to call it. The only consolation for me, "I've learned a lesson - I hope."

I finally got a call back from Clairvoyant kim's office with my next date. She is so busy (because she's good De) I can't get in until november. I should have booked way back when I first decided I was going to do this again. I'm going to start making a list of questions now!!!!

So I got a few things done today; I really didn't have much choice, the daughter went out to the barn to ride Mac so I was pretty much stuck at home. I finally got the son and Bill's chocolate chip cookies done. We were going to BBQ for supper, but this lovely Calgary weather made it a little cold. So we had hamburgers from the frying pan. When I say we, I mean everyone but me. Why? Because my daughter has given me a sore throat. She arrived with this cough and I caught that yesterday and today it has developed into a sore throat. Urrghhh.

I also got some scrapbooking done. I did up a page from when Bill and I went to Seattle. It turned out quite nice. I also got a couple of pictures frames for Bill and a friend. I got a great deal yeasterday on frames at Michaels. Regular price was 17.00 and I got the frames for 2.49. 8x10 frames with a mat for 5x7 picture. They were clearance items - cherry wood. I only bought two, but should have bought more. I almost got hosed because they rang in at the checkout at 7.99, and of course they had to run around the store to confirm the 2.49 price.

BODY: Oil of Oregano for the sore throat. Hopefully I took it soon enough.

MIND: Louise Hay "I have a special guardian angel."

Good night
Stacey

Day 259 - 106 Days to Go

My car was home when I needed to leave for work this morning. I knew the daughter was going to get up eary and go to the gym. Was hoping she'd be home in time and she was. So headed to work and after I stopped in at Costco to pick up some pictures and Michaels for a few crafty things.
Pitter patter in the afternoon and then the daughter and I headed off to pick up the son for a school soccer game. The weather started out dark and dreary, but by the end of the 3-1 loss, the sun was shining through somewhat.
We stopped at Y2K to pick up dinner and headed home in rush hour traffic. Bill was still golfing so it was just the kids and I at the dinner table.
What are the chances that the daughter would stay home for one evening - not great. She headed out to gymnastics and it was 2 episodes of Lost for the son and I. I really hope Kate appreciates what Sawyer did for her by jumping out of the helicopter. Off to bed and hopefully lose this slight headache that was started by standing out in the rain I think.

BODY: almost 9000 steps tonight. I really could make it to 10,000 if I wanted to do so.

MIND: Louise Hay "It is safe to look within. The inner creates the outer ? always."

Good night
Stacey

Day 258 - 107 Days to Go

Chaos is back in this house. Actually the daughter is back in the house and now the house is chaotic! No soon picked her up at the airport and she needed the car. So we headed home after the airport, she unpacked - I supervised. Just realized we need alot more hangers in this house. Between the daughter and the son and their clothes. The daughter dropped me of at my dentist appointment. It was here that I heard the most absurd questions ever asked - "So we're putting on the permanent crowns (2) today, would you like freezing?" I should have said, "No I like the feeling of total pain rushing through my body as you spend 30 minutues trying to remove temporary crowns and replace and fit new ones!" So I got my freezing - only it was a little too close to the nerve endings and I felt this shock go up the middle of my bottom lip. The dentist even knew what happened. She must have got her first indication when my entire body flinched and tensed right up. The good news was the freezing would take faster and last longer - yeah!!!
Of course all professionals like to admire their handy work and I was also asked for approval on the crown color. So I was given a mirror and told to have a look before they permanently attached them. I took the mirror, quickly held it up to my mouth; and just as quickly put it down and commented they were just fine. Both the dentist and her assistant started to laugh and asked why I didn't want to take a good look. My answer was quick simple, I thought "If the color is wrong and you have to take them out, send them back and redo this entire procedue (needles for freezing and all), the color was just right.
So I left the dentist office with a squinty eye, and a drooling mouth. It was actually refreshing to know the daughter would be driving home; even if it was only 5 minutes away.
Can you guess what I did next - yup rested the mouth on a pillow. Got up before the son got home from school and made supper. Only one home to eat was the daughter as I had to leave to pick up the son for soccer and Bill was going golfing. Guess there will be leftovers for tomorrow.

Took the son to apex training and ran and got a few groceries from Co-Op. I was feeling a little bad when I left the store. The gentleman who was pushing my cart looked like he was going on 91. I felt like I should be helping him - and so I did. Good on him for not wanting to sit around and be retired!!!

The rest of the evening went by fast - more soccer; put away groceries and cleaned up from supper for 1 (2 if you count the son who ate after he got home at 9:00 pm)

BODY: Sat down and enjoyed a nice cup of hot green tea. Needed to unwind.


MIND: Louise Hay "All is well in my world!"

Good night
Stacey

Day 257 - 108 Days to Go

I'm sorry did I fall asleep and dream it was December!!!! No, we just got the normal April weather for Calgary. Two feet of snow - wet, white, I'll melt by supper time snow! It was perfect snowman weather - but alas, people weren't in snowman making mode - more like "work in my garden" mode, so the weather wasn't very popular. I'm still blaming it on Bill and his golfing though.

The best part was the son's soccer practice got cancelled, and the son and Bill were able to come to Caylee's 1st birthday party. There were munchies and punch (sometimes google can be trustworthy), and a catepillar cup-cake - surprise. Alisa did such a good job on the cupcakes. They look and tasted just like the ones Ben and Karen had at their wedding! Hmmm, Alisa, maybe there is a home business in there somewhere!!!! Caylee's main priorities were the boys and the food - we must be related!!!

Came home after the party and got stuff ready for the BBQ. I tried a new recipe for the chicken that we had gotten from Seattle. It was good, but not worth saving (didn't cry out "wonderful") so will move on to new experiments. I did like the wet wood chips (fruit flavor) that we got from Seattle. They kept any flames that might have started on the meat. Will try those again. (gave everything a smoke flavor)

Watched an episode of Lost before supper. Then sat down as a family (it's getting more and more difficult). Held our family meeting to see what's going on this week - soccer and golf. Another two weeks, we'll throw in my line dancing and who knows when we'll see each other again!!!!!!!! Time to stock up on some ready made dinners for the revolving restaraunt.

The son wanted to watch another episode of Lost after supper and I wanted to play a game of cards. So we did what was only fair - we played ping pong and the winner of the best out of three got to pick. So let me tell you about the Lost episode. -----one word "confusing!"

The daughter arrives home tomorrow morning - must remember I'm the one picking her up!!!!

BODY: Ping pong with a purpose. We had some great rallies, but I haven't been able to beat the son in a long time.

MIND: Louise Hay "I?m glad to be alive and so grateful for the good that has come my way. "

Good Night
Stacey

Day 256 - 109 Days to Go

What started out as a 3 game school soccer tournament, turned into a five game tournament. Normally I don't go into all the soccer details, but I'm sure Miss S-H-A-U-N-A-N will appreciate it. So Friday night the boys won their game. What I then heard from the son was there would be two games this morning, this Saturday morning. So the boys played Western Canada first and it was tied at the end of the game 0-0 so they went to a shoot out and won. Then they played another game right away against E.P Scarlett and they won that game 2 - 0. That's when I found out there would be other games at other fields. So we popped into Tim Hortons for a quick bite and a quick pee!!! Then it was off to the third game of the day - against Abrehart. What a surprise to see some of the club boys. Had a nice chat with them and Cliff. The boys were tired by now, this was after all their third game in a row. Luckily they pulled it off and won 1 to 0. It was a tough one though. Then as the sky began to turn dark and darker, the boys were playing right away again against Fowler. The game wasn't nearly as exciting as the last three games; (maybe because we were sitting in the car to avoid getting wet from the lovely present from the sky!) The Fowler team, wasn't an exceptional team, but our boys played their kind of soccer and pretty much didn't seem to put much effort into it. It could have been a combination of a couple of things - 1 - they were tired and 2 - they had to wear different jersey's to avoid a white on white jersey game! Fowler got to keep the white jerseys. We could also blame it on the rain, but really, both teams had to play in it. (maybe it's because we the parents sat in the car - naw)
So that is how the soccer day ended - 4 hours longer than I had anticipated. The only bonus was the company for the day!
Stopped for pizza on the way home because I was pretty sure the BBQ wouldn't seem attractive in the snow tonight. Plus Bill had gone golfing and who knew what time he'd be home - yes even with the snow!
Bill came home shortly after us, and he and the son ate and I snoozed - all that fresh air.
Got up had a quick bite and then the son and I watched three (3) yes 3 episodes of Lost. I don't know who to route for again Ben - or Widmore. They are both good liars. At least Sawyer showed up in a couple of the episodes.

Two more days the daughter will be home.

Off to bed as the tiredness is setting in again.

BODY: Vitamin D - lots of it today.

MIND: Louise Hay "I can release the past and forgive everyone." I think Cheryle and I were talking about this very subject today!!! By the way, this is the second reminder missy! Thanks for the company today.

Good Night
Stacey

Day 255 - 110 Days to Go

Friday came very fast this week. Spent most of the morning doing paper work and soccer laundry. So far I've kept up on the smelly stuff this week (soccer not paper)
Worked this afternoon. Sam and I didn't have much to do. I had organized Sam's schedule so we would be finished everything. Turns out we had one more paper to do. Sorry Sam, we'll have to go back next week. Since this was supposed to be our last day, Sam and I kept with our schedule and visited Peter's. So I had supper at 3:00. It held me for the rest of the day. Shouldn't have finished the vanilla milkshake, but you just can't leave a Peter's milkshake. Back on my schedule tomorrow.
Met the son at his school soccer game. It's a tournament. The team played quite well. Sat with Cheryle and her mom. The weather seemed warm, but when the wind came up, it cooled right off. Thanks to Cheryle I got up the nerve to ask the coach if we could take a team picture. I didn't have my camera, so hopefully I can get a copy. The boys looked very "sick" (that's a good thing, really) in their new long sleeve jersey's. Ahh all white uniforms. Who ever invented white for grass sports must have maids to do their laundry. Had a difficult time not breaking into an ABBA song at the game. Cheryle knows why!!!!!

So came home after their win, and veged out. The son and I sat down to watch an episode of Lost. Sawyer was in for a little bit, but the best part was finding out why the people on the boat want Ben!!!! I'm am really rooting for Jack and Juilette. Just as we started watching, Bill came home from his curling tournament. Sounds like it was a great time - even Wonderwoman showed up to curl (when she could stand)

BODY: Did the steps at work today. I can finally get to the 5th floor without huffing and puffing.

MIND: Louise Hay "I always find time to be creative." Even if only I get it.

Good night
Stacey

Day 254 - 111 Days to Go

Ok, I am so excited about Caylee's birthday - she turns 1 tomorrow, but her party is Sunday. I can't wait to give her her birthday present!!!!!
Worked this morning. I love my job! I wasn't sure how I would feel after a few months, but it proves everything (one) needs a chance. I hope I can remember this for future references!!!!
I had my nap this afternoon - I must have been tired because I only woke up just before the son got home from school. Believe it or not we had no activities planned for the evening. Everyone got to relax. The son and I watched an episode of Lost. Not one reference to Sawyer!!!! It is really starting to get confusing. Desmond is jumping back and forth in time - but just in his mind. I can't even imagine those people that tried to start watching Lost during the 3rd season. It would have been impossible to get the drift of what is going on.
Got soccer laundry done for the son and paper work off my desk. Of course I added more paper work too.
Have been reading Life after Life. It's very interesting. I sure I would have enjoyed it more on CD, but it was unavailable.

BODY: 7000 steps today.

MIND: Louise Hay "The love in our loves begins with us."

Good Night
Stacey

Day 253 - 112 Days to Go

My nose tells me I got way too much sun today. But I'm certainly not complaining. I had short nap outside this afternoon, and then another couple of hours in the sun watching the son play soccer. Finally hooked up with a good friend C. Haven't seen her all winter. We tend to get busy with work and family, and then there's just the fact "its winter"; neither of us favorite time. The was the highlight of the day.
Also had a great visit with S-H-A-U-N-A-N. She and her son came to watch the school soccer game. Always entertaining - not the soccer, but the company. Visiting with friends brings the reality of the new soccer season - I won't be able to visit with these great friends. Won't be long and the son will have his license and I can stay home and relax!
I did get stuff accomplished around the house. Not as much as I had hoped, but enough to make a dent. Took Maya for her walk this morning. We visited with the cougar plus her old friend Piper. When Maya was much younger, her and Piper would walk together. Maya has become that bossy old friend who always has to have the last word. Poor Piper, she just wanted to get out of the sun!!!!!
That was pretty much the day. After the school soccer game, I drove like a mad man to get the son to her club soccer practice. He arrived right on time, but no doubt he was expected to be early. Dropped him off at the field and then I quickly ran to the library to pick up a book I had on hold! If I left it any longer, I would have had fees to pay - not a word we use in this household (out loud, around Bill anyways) The book is called Life and Life, just up my alley. Which reminds me, I made a payment to go and see Clairvoyant Kim. Just waiting to hear back on a date and time. Probably will be somewhere in September - she is soo booked in advance.

BODY: Got my ab workout in again this morning. Only 8000 steps, but I'll try and get that up to 10,000 before bed (I did say try)

MIND: Louise Hay "I?m a student of Life, and I love it!" I don't think one ever finishes learning.

Good night
Stacey

Day 252 - 113 Days to Go

It was a very interesting day today. A rollercoaster of emotions and information. The day started out pretty normal - get up, eat breakfast; shower; get ready for work. The son was a little slow this morning - and I couldn't convince him to drive to school. (might have something to do with the fact he slept in). At school, parents converged on the classroom. Apparently there was a nasty crow attacking a baby bunny in the front of the church. The kids all had to pass it into the building. One dad finally picked up the bunny (I've never seen a baby bunny that small before) and brought it into the school. He took it up to the secretary and she finally found a safe haven for it. Animal rescure services, near the jail was very helpful. Now I'm not sure if the bunny could be saved or not, but they would take care of it never the less. I'll try not to be so judgemental of those rabbits in my flower beds any more, but those crows I could do with out.
Came home after work and had lunch and puttered about. Tried to get my act together and go outside, but by the time I was ready, supper needed to be made. The son was coming home after school (forgot what that felt like) and eating a bite before having to go to soccer.
I couldn't get him to drive to practice - he seemed to be in a foul mood. We were just pulling up to the soccer field when he realized he forgot his shoes - now he was in an even fouler mood. So we came all the way home, he got his shoes and we headed back. He was about 15 minutes late, but never made a comment. I would later learn the reason for his disgruntleness (sp). Anyway I continued on my way to the mall; needed to deposit some cheques and pick up some cards. Luckily for me there was a purse and bag store in between. I seen a sign for 50% off. I knew the son needed a new wallet so I thought I would take a look. I found one that was identical to the worn out one he now carried around. Then I realized the sign said buy 1, get the 2nd at 50% off. Well, this was the perfect wallet, so I did what any good mother would do - I bought a new purse. Mine was still in working order, but I couldn't let a good deal pass me by. Actually if I hadn't found one I really liked, I would have just bought the wallet - but I found a new one. The best part is there is a zipper pouch on the outside of the purse that I can keep my phone in. So next time people phone me, I'll be able to find my phone before they hang up on me!!!!! (note to self - remember to use the zippered pouch on the outside for phone)
Got everything I needed and headed back to pick up the son. I grabbed my blanket (soccer sleeping bag) and sat on the grass in the gorgeous sun. I got one letter wrote before the kids were finished.
Bill had already eaten when we arrived home, so the son had a quick bite and then the shower. He was off to visit his girlfriend before she left for the weekend. I had a weird conversation with Bill. At first I thought he was joking, but he was serious so I was a little confused for a while. I asked him if he would like to share the driving regarding the son's visit to his girlfriends. Bill said "What you drive 1/2 way and I'll drive the other 1/2. Now maybe this sounds logical to most people. What I meant was he could drive one way and I'd drive the other. Maybe it's a male thing. So Bill took the son and I picked him up.
Didn't watch any Lost tonight. Let me rephrase that, I didn't watch any Lost tonight. The son watched the current season on TV. I on the other hand finally got to see Glee since it has been back on. I love the show. Music on shows just makes me smile. It was an episode on Madonna music. Very good. The sound track is for sale. Will have to take a listen to it late on line.

BODY: 10,000ish steps

MIND: I've learned that it might actually pay to be the squeaky wheel. Hopefully the son won't come away that impression - but will take away a more valuable lesson. When I figure out what that is, I'll try and run it by him!

Good Night
Stacey

Day 251 - 114 Days to Go

What a difference a day makes. Thankfully I think I am almost back to full throttle.
Had a few errands to run this morning, so Maya and I went for our walk before 10:00 am. Then it was off to Walmart and Costco for some soccer shopping - well prizes. It was stressful going with out a budget or ideas, but I think it all worked out in the end.
Came home for a quick bite to eat and Maya and I did some sitting out on the deck. What beautiful weather it was. Spring is in the air.
Then it was off to pick up the son from school and head to MVP - last class. It was hectic, but a lot of fun. Received some nice thank you from MVP - much to extravagant, but greatly appreciated. It was 7:30 before I got to the car. The son was having a snooze, but waiting patiently. Then he drove us to Wendy's for a quick bite to take home. I love their BLT chicken salads.
We finally were able to sneak in an episode of LOST. Kate has a baby - Aaron!!!!! Can't wait for the next episode - hopefully Sawyer will be showing up in his boxers again. Now I see why people fall for bad boys.

BODY: Got my ab workout in before 10:00 and over 15,000 steps. Add all the fresh air, and I'm going to sleep well tonight

MIND: Louise Hay "I am alive and vital." and i feel it today

Good Night
Stacey

Day 250 - 115 Days to Go

Another beautiful day, and I got a chance to enjoy a little of it.
Feeling much better thank you! So a slight flu bug it must have been. Ran and picked up a few groceries first thing this morning. Mom needed some stuff so thought I had better get those before the store got too busy. Came home, got the groceries put away, and it was nap time. Everyone in the house needed one. Maya was in heaven. After lunch, made a quick run up to mom's to drop off her much needed stuff. She too is fighting some type of bug. It was a short visit, but Maya had come with us and that seem to brighten up her long day just a little. The ladies down stairs in the manor couldn't get enough of Maya. Little did they know how much havoc she can cause.
The son got home just in time for supper. We weren't sure when he would be home, so frozen pizza was on the menu. The steaks will have to wait until this week. Bill rented Sherlock Holmes. It was a good movie. Very hard to understand. Not sure because of the accent or that Robert Downey Jr. talked so fast. There will be a sequel no doubt.

Anyway off to an early bed again. Have some more shopping for soccer tomorrow. I don't do well with last minute. Will see how it goes.

BODY: 10,00o steps and some beautiful sunshine

MIND: Louise Hay "I radiate success and I prosper wherever I turn." I certainly can't complain.

Good Night
Stacey

Day 249 - 116 Days to Go

I guess that's what happens when you cuddle a child who is not feeling well.
I was still not feeling up to par today. Spent most of the day in bed; feeling hot; then feeling a chill. What a beautiful day - wasted inside. Getting a little bit of energy back by this evening (enough to do some laundry)
Tomorrow comes with good intentions. Groceries for us and mom and maybe Bbq.
Off for an early bed (even though I have been sleeping for most of the day)

BODY; Lots of rest and liquids, and back on my juice (been too sporadic)

MIND: Louise Hay "I am very good at giving encouragement and compliments to others." Why is it much easier to give these, than to receive them.

Good night
Stacey

Day 248 - 117 Days to Go

Slow start to the Friday - I had great intentions Thursday night. I was just below 0 on the energy level again. According to google (and I know it's the gospel truth) there could be 348 reasons for my fatigue. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess pre,peri - menopausal and depression (more like blues this time) But it's really starting to piss me off! Having said that, compared to other more life threatening diseases, this really isn't bad, and I have alot of options to go for. As soon as I get the energy, I will.

Feeling as lazy as I do, it was nice to get a phone call from the daughter this morning. We must have talked for an hour (on her dime - which eventually is my dime) No emergencies, to troubles, just talks and plans for the summer. She hadn't heard that her dad bought a new car. Usually she's ahead of me on that news.

Stopped at the Sura's on the way to work. Had to drop off the son's golf clubs and clothes. He's off to Fairmont for the weekend with his second family. I think they are going to post celebrate his birthday while they are there.

Work was short as Sam and I are finishing up stuff. One more week I believe.

Stopped at the bakery on the way home to get Bill his favorite bread - sourdough. It was about this time I started to feel a little yucky. Had planned on stopping at the grocery store to pick up some soup to put in the bread, but thought it was best I went home. It was. I spent the rest of the evening in bed. Toss up between a flu bug or food poisining. I guess I'll know for sure in the morning.

BODY: Hot drinks and sleep. And when I had no energy this morning and was feeling blue, I kept thinking about all the stuff I needed to get done today. Then I told myself everything would just have to wait. It didn't get rid of the tiredness, but the blues sure lessoned.

MIND: Louise Hay "I now do work I love and I am well paid for it."

Good night
Stacey

Day 247 - 118 Days to Go

The teeth are feeling much better. A little sensitive, but nothing compared to what they were.

Busy day today. Worked this morning. Woke up around 5:30 and couldn't sleep, so got up and got ready for work. Dropped the son off at school and headed to the school. There was one little girl today who wasn't feeling well. She just needed to be cuddled. Hopefully she gets to stay home tomorrow and get better.
Got paper work done in the afternoon and then it was off to the driving frenzy. The son had school soccer practice til 4:30. Picked him up and dropped him off at APEX til 6:00; then he was off to MVP to help with evaluations til 9:00 pm. So after I dropped him off for evaluations, I headed home for a quick bite to eat; clean up; and then I was off again. He was at the field right across from Auntie Anne and Uncle Brian's so I stopped and picked up Jane from work; took her home and picked up the son. No use all of use having to be out driving all night.

That was the day in a nut shell. I did finish my book on tape of Howie Mandel. It was so good. He is crazy and funny for a reason. I love how he can laugh at himself. He's the first to admit he can sometimes be out of control. We had gone to see him last year, and he is very entertaining.

No Lost tonight, I'm ready for bed and hope to read a little.

BODY: 10,000 steps

MIND: Louise Hay "I love myself totally in the now."

Good night
Stacey

Day 246 - 119 Days to Go

Oww, Owww, Owwwww - did I mention Owwwwwwwwwwwww
Two things stand out for today.
1) Dentist appointment for me this morning. Lasted almost two hours. Went to get a couple of crowns replaced. The dentist asked me how I was today - my answer "nervous!" Why, she asked (doesn't everybody answer that to a dentist.) Because, I say, I'm afraid the freezing won't take and I'll feel everything. Well, she says, lets just give you some extra freezing right up front. She neglected to mention she's have to give me 100 extra needles (I stopped counting after two, but I'm pretty sure it was close to 100ish) I thought it would just be one and keep pumping in the juice. Well how ever much she gave me, it worked. Couldn't feel a thing. (at the time) but after the freezing came out, all the delayed pain came back. I did get a compliment from the dentist and her assistant though; I had could control over my saliva (good thing there were no pictures of Brad Pitt around) and I could control my tongue. (in the words of Shaunan, that's a good thing and hard to do for some of us). So by the time I got out of the dentist office, I looked and felt like I had been hit in the face by a ton of bricks; and it was no longer morning. What I wouldn't have done to have been able to climb back into bed and stayed there for the rest of the day. But, that darn laundry fairy took the day off again. If anyone sees her, tell her she is fired.
I did get a chance to lay on the bed with the intention of grabbing 1/2 hour. But seems we've got a newlywed pigeon couple moved in the back entrance and they were busy cooing. Even Maya was getting annoyed. So I got up, opened the back door, and slammed it shut. They both took off for a tour of the golf course. I'll probably be getting a nasty "surprise from management about the noise. I know what Bill will be doing this weekend - hosing off the roof!!!! When I told Bill about the visitors, he thought he should get the ladder out after supper and see what the birds are doing there!!! I tried to bite my tongue - didn't work. I asked if he wanted to see if it was a bungalow or a condo they were building? Maybe I should have suggested canned air to clean the roof!!!
So the second thing about today was the son's first school soccer game. Their school won 3 - 0. The son got the first goal in the first play of the game and the best part..............wait........................
"I seen it!" That doesn't happen very often - usually I'm chit chatting with another parent or off watching a less stressful game. But I seen it and I was pretty sure it was him. That was my day in a nut shell.

BODY: Advil, advil, and advil. If they hadn't finally kicked in, I was going to search for the lost Tylenol 3's.

MIND: Louise Hay "I am in the process of positive change." Yes I am.

Good night
Stacey

Day 245 - 120 Days to Go

First day back to work, and it was an exhausting day. Thank goodness there were a few kids away and so we only had 16 children; 3 girls and 13 boys. I rushed home after work so I could sneak a catch up nap. Didn't happen - just closed my eyes and the daughter called. It was an emergency - she had a blister on her foot arch. She wanted to know what would be causing it!!! Was she out running, I asked - Yes. Well, maybe that's how she got it. But it was on the arch of her foot - she questioned me. "Never mind, I'll call Dad!" her answer to everything. Now I know I didn't have much empathy - but her tone was one of "death sounding!" and of couse that was the emergency I expected. I talked to her later on Facebook and asked how her foot was and did she figure out the cause? "Yes," she replied "Dad says it was probably my shoes!" Now why didn't I think of that?
So now that I had to time for a nap, I quickly cleaned up the kitchen, made some rice and headed off to pick up the son for "soccer!" Not just any soccer though - school soccer has now started to it's filling in the blanks until outdoor league soccer finally gets organized! Thank goodness the practice was inside - because April weather in Calgary is similar to December weather in Calgary!!Snow, snow, snow and cold!
While we were in Seattle, we visited the Barnes and Noble store. Now with the Cdn dollar so close in value to the U.S. dollar, it only made sense to check out some books. I purchased the Howie Mandel biography on CD. I love listening to books in the car. This one explains alot of this funny man, and he is the narrator. He discusses his ADHD, OCD, color blindness and humour and how it impacted on who he is today. It's a great listen and no doubt a great read. If anyone wants to borrow it when I'm finished, just let me know. So I'm listening to that book in the car; reading another book before bed "The Horse Boy" - about a young boy with autisim and then listening to my hypnosis tape when I go to bed. My mind should be full of information. Too bad I can't retain a lot of it!!!! But if it was all played in a song, I'd have it memorized in a heart beat.

Came home from soccer, and had a nice family dinner. Bill arrived home on time; the son was showered and set the table and I had everything ready. Then it was time for a quick episode of Lost. I say quick because it was the same episode the son and I watched last night but apparently we both fell asleep during the show because neither one of could tell the other what it was about. Tonight we both managed to stay awake.

BODY: 7000 steps. I feel like I am probably over from the walking on the weekend - but when it comes to steps, I don't think carrying over is allowed. Tomorrow I have great intentions of picking up the pace.

MIND: Louise Hay "I live and move in a safe and secure world." and I wish the same for everyone

Good night
Stacey

Day 244 - 121 Days to Go

We're home!!!! The day started out early. Woke up at 5:00 am to get a start on all that needed to be done. Enjoyed a hot relaxing bath before Bill woke up. Then we packed up the bags and headed to the airport. Seattle is an amazing city. One of the best things about our weekend, was the public transportation system. We were able to take the metro all the way from our hotel (within two block radius of our hotel) to the airport - and all for $2.50. There were great directions too. At the stations down town, there were security guards on either side of the platforms; the platforms were clean and no street people hanging around.
Once at the airport, we had a quick bite to eat and then headed through security. I almost peed my pants laughing at the mom and teenage(or young adult) in front of me. First the mom put her bag through the xray. They brought it back and asked if there was any airisol product. Yes and she took it out. They explained it couldn't go on the plane, but she could check her carry on bag if she wanted. No that was fine. She walks through the metal detector machine. Then it was the daughters turn. She has the same bag as her mother - different color. It goes through the xray and the man pulls it back and takes out a wate bottle - can't be brought in - it gets dumped. They the girl walks through the metal machine. It beeps wildly. The security lady tells her to go back and check for stuff in pockets - like a cell phone maybe. Yup it's there. So she walks through again and this time nothing beeps. They she gets to where her bag has gone through. The security person asks if she has airesol products. The daughter pulls out one, but two other hair products. She is told they can't go on the plane, but she can check her carry on bag if she wants. The mother is furious as the products are quite expensive. The daughter's response to the security people "I can't believe you can see all this stuff through that machine!!!!!" I'm going to give these people the benefit of the doubt that they have never flown before.
So we wait for our flight, board it, and we got first class. Technically it wasn't called first class, but it was the first row (there were only 48 people on the plane) The hour flight went fast and before we knew it, we had arrived in a snowy Calgary. Sort of the same way we left it.
Dad picked us up at the airport and we headed home. Got some stuff put away and then it was back to the routine - soccer. Just finished supper and I'm ready for bed. Will try to stay awake for one episode of Lost.

BODY: Got lots of walking in again today, but this time at the airport.

MIND: Louise Hay "Today the Universe fills my life with rich experiences"

Good Night
Stacey

Day 243 - 122 Days to Go

Well it's Sunday and the end of a great trip. I'm beginning to think I like these little short jaunts better than the long 2 week vacations.
The first part of the morning we took a tour of the underground city. It was very interesting. I was impressed you didn't see "rodents" around. We spent the day walking again. You can pretty much cover a lot of ground walking. Today we ventured into Chinatown. In and out of a lot of stores and markets. I did my best to avoid a lot of purchases in the Asian market. Jane would have been looking in that store for hours.
Then we walked to the shore and had lunch at the Sourdough Bakery. You know, Bill's all time favorite bread!!!!! Then we headed back to Pike's Market for a little gift shopping. Went down some alley's that we hadn't visited the day before. Then back to the water to sit and watch the water. (and the little kids chasing the pigeons. Let there, as I've been know to get droppings from pidgeons) The sun was so warm, one could have been in shorts, but as soon as we left the sun, the wind cools everything down.
So it's 5:00PM and we're back at the hotel. I'm gonna have a nice soak in the tub and then I believe we are trying out happy hour again. Home tomorrow.

BODY: Sore!!!!!!

MIND: Filled with wonderful memories!

Good night
Stacey

Day 242 -123 Days to Go

Well it's almost the end of a Saturday night. What an amazing day. I didn't wear my pedometer today (left it back in Calgary), but I'm pretty sure I got over 10,000 million steps in. Bill headed off to the hotel gym in the morning, so I was able to wake up slowly, have an energy bar and a leisurely shower. By the time Bill got back to the room, showered and ready to go, we were on the streets of Seattle by 10:00 am. We didn't return back to our hotel room until 4:00 pm. What did we see - everything - what didn't we see - nothing. We walked through Pike's Market for most of the time. Tried different food fares samples - honey in tubes (bought some for my tea), watched fish being thrown around (who would have ever thought this was entertainment). Visited the first ever Starbucks (steamed milk was delicious). Had a cup of steaming hot orange cinnamon tea. Listened to some gospel harmonizing. (They were so good, Bill even bought their CD) Bought an Alpaka poncho (wanted something with a Seattle logo, but this was to beautiful and warm to pass up) Accidentally found a sports store (who knew Seattle had a soccer team) Watched the ferries come and go (just like continuous rush hour). My biggest surprise of the day was to discover how hilly the streets are. Almost felt like we were in San Fransico (and I've never been to San Fransico) Before we knew it 6 hours had passed and we thought we'd better head back to the hotel.
Before the snow disaster back in Calgary, we had planned on being home Saturday night. But with all the booking and rebooking looks like it will be Monday before we can make it home. Looking forward to another adventerous day tomorrow.
Tried calling the son to see how he was doing, but caught him as he was leaving the house and he asked if we could just text him. No longer feeling guilty about leaving him alone.!!!!!

BODY: Like I said, over 10,000 million steps I'm pretty sure. Let's just say 6 hours of walking up hill and down.

MIND: Reminicing about 25 years of marriage with Bill over dinner. Learned a new fact about Bill. We went by a couple of bakeries and Bill considered stopping for some sour dough bread. He said it was his favorite - never knew - now I do!!!!

Good Night (especially from my tired walking legs)
Stacey

Day 241 - 124 Days to Go

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry. I am a little late on the blog. But with good reason.
We left the house around 7:00 for our 9:55 flight. Thanks for the pick up Ben. Boarded our plane bound for Seattle. No snow in sight - was I dreaming last night. I know there was ativan involved because I checked out the typing and spelling skills and they were pretty bad.

So we arrived in Seattle, got our bags and decided to try out the city transit. Pretty fast. So we got to hotel room and the Warwick, 18th floor. I flopped on the bed and when I woke up 2 hours later, Bill was no where to be found. Not a note, or clue. He finally arrives back in our room after he has toured around the hotel and surrounding area. Said he couldn't wake me. I must have been tired.

So we got ready for the Jazz Alley to see Mr. Peter White. What an amazing show. We were second in line so we were seated right in front, smack dab in front of Peter. Before the show he came over and had a little chat with us. Then we had our meal. Shortly after that, Peter and his band went on. Amazing - what a guitar player. I can see why Bill has all of this guys CD's. Third song into the set, Peter dedicates the next song to us for our 25th wedding anniversary and for coming all the way from Calgary. Spot light, applause (people are drunk by now) He played for a couple of hours. Then Bill bought his latest CD, had it autographed and then we took pictures. The jazz club was just a couple of blocks from our hotel, so it made for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. Even the 4 different drinks I tried from the menu were all really good!!!!

BODY: All the drinks I had at the Jazz club had fruit juices in them:

MIND: Don't know something, until you have tried it: Live jazz is amazing.

Early good morning
Stacey

Day 240- 125 Days to Go

I hadn't planned on writting a blog this evening because I didn't think I was going to have access to a computer. Why one might ask? Cause Bill and I are(were) going to Seattle for the weekend, to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
But there was a change of plans. A blizzard snuck up just before boarded our plane. IT was playing havor with the electrical system. Even the check in computers were down. And the cloc on the all was going crazy. It went through 30 mintues in 30 seconds. That was a little freaky So we all load on the plne nd we sit and we wait. We haven't even moved yet and I can already fell the turbulance. Best thins I can do is take all my drugs.They still let us on Man it was a small plane. So the flight attendants comes back and anounce that the flight is cancelld. So we head off the plane. Go through customs, because although we never tecnically left Canada; we hd intentions. By this time we are walking through customs and it's pretty dark. I'm thinking they opened up customs just for us. But, know, more power is out. So now we are stuck down in immigration with no lights, no luggage and no explantion. Fast forward to 2 hours. Still stuck in immigration, but the lights are on. Still no luggge and there have been many explantions. All of them are making execuses. Anyway, we finally get out to find Ben and Karen picking us up. So I guess we'll try again tomorrow morning. Now we won't be coming back until Monday!!!!

Healthy - I waslked around the airost security for two hours. I' m pretty sure I got my 10,000 steps .

MIND: Louise Hay "I have the power to make changes.
Later
Love Me

Day 239 - 126 Days to Go

Had a hard time sleeping last night. Woke up around 3:30 am and couldn't fall back to sleep. So, I came downstairs, figured out the remote control and tv and listened to the television. Finally went back to bed around 6:45 am after Bill and the son left. I needed that extra hour. Got some paper work done up and worked this afternoon. That was pretty much the extent of the day.

Stopped at Superstore on the way home from work. Picked up a couple of JOE shirts and a pair of flip flops. (In my day we called them thongs, but that is just so wrong now!)

The son and I watched a couple of episodes of Lost. I believe we are into the fourth season now. It's getting a little confusing, I'm not going to lie. I can't tell who is telling the truth, and who is just plain crazy. That Ben guy is still got me stumped as to who and what he is.

Now I might miss a couple of days of blogging, unless I come across a computer. Will explain later on.

BODY: 10,000 steps and a lovely home pedicure. Hats off to those ladies that do it in the salons. It takes a lot of work.

MIND: Louise Hay "I bless my current home with love." and all those in it.

Good night
Stacey

Day 238 - 127 Days to Go

Twenty Five Years! No, no my age - try being married!!!!! I recall a slight covering of snow on this day 25 years ago; 300 people at the reception; pictures in Devonian Gardens; Alisa and Michael flower girl and ring bearer; alarm going off in the restaraunt from the cooking smoke; changing from a white dress to a pink dress, back to a white dress; back to a pink dress; the tea ceremony; mom wee popping something in my mouth and I walked around with it in my mouth for about 30 minutes because I didn't know what it was, then I swallowed it without chewing it; turns out it was just a ball of dough.

It was back to work this morning. We got a copy of the class picture that was taken before the holidays. My gosh, those kids are cute. The kids were a little off today, but by the end of class they were back into the routine. Thursday will no doubt be a normal day.

On the way home from work I just about got hit by a car that was called "Driving Miss Daisy" of all things. I hope Miss Daisy didn't get whiplash when her driver had to stop.

The son was off of school for a PD day. I don't think he actually got up much before I got home from work. He may have some difficulty getting into the groove tomorrow.

Then tonight of course there were soccer try-outs. Hopefully this is the last of it and we can move forward. The son had a bit of a gash on his knee from getting cleated. He said there didn't seem to be any bruising, just the superficial wound. The young man (culprit) apparently apologized, but the son said it was an accident and totally unintentional.

While soccer wNo matter how others behave, I keep peace in my hearts going on I ran over to Safeway quickly. Ten percent Tuesday you know. Needed to stock up on a few groceries for the son. He might actually have to cook for himself for a day.

BODY: Did my ab exercises this morning, and 10,000 steps.

MIND: Louise Hay "No matter how others behave, I keep peace in my heart." This is a great quote and one that really hits home for me. There was a comment made awhile ago by someone, who although she said it in a joking fashion, you know it's exactly what she was thinking. And it wasn't even about me but about the son. People don't realize how transparent they can be.

Good night all
Stacey

Day 237 - 128 Days to Go

Happy Birthday Son. I can't believe it's been 17 years since you were this little bundle of baby. Your hair hasn't changed a bit........
The son got a nice book from his friend Logan for his birthday. The son and I have decided to read it together. (My suggestion, but he agreed) So last night we started it. We are half way through the second chapter. I read a couple of pages and then he reads a couple of pages. What a nice way to spend some time together (sort of an offset to watching Lost together.
Bill had to work today, but the son and I had the morning off, so after a little cleaning up we watched one of those episodes of Lost. In fact I think it was the season finalle of Season 3. It looks like they are getting rescued, and we have lost dear ol' Charlie.

This afternoon was MVP soccer. There were quite a few kids showing up despite it being the middle of school holidays.

We gave the son his birthday present (the one I had), a silver chain to wear with his Chinese pendant he got from his great grandma Wong when he was born. The orignial chain was too small to go around his neck.

BODY: 10,000 steps and counting

MIND: Louise Hay "Healing begins with love for myself and love for every part of my body." And thus the title of my blog!!!!

Night
Stacey

Day 236 - 129 Days to Go

Happy Easter - I just about missed it. If it wasn't for the son waking up this morning and saying " Morning Mom - Happy Easter - Where's my chocolate?" I might have missed the entire day. Thankfully the "Easter Bunny" had done some shopping a couple of weeks ago and happen to have a couple of Kinder Surprise Eggs lying around. The son came down with two and I mentioned that maybe one was for his sister. He was pretty sure they weren't, because no doub the Easter Bunny would have taken any chocolate straight to her down East. Good point.

Today was a very quiet day. It was too chilly to do yard work, so I got started on Mom's income tax. Darn, I think I'm missing a tax receipt. So next on my list. I am transcribing the tapes of the two of the physhic readings I had done. One of them was from 2006 at the Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival. At the time, I had tasted one too many spirits and seem to recall this physhic was off her rocker. Now as I play back the tape to transcribe, she did have a couple of things right on. Unfortunately she's no Clairvoyant Kim and was a little scatter brain. I guess if she hit 40% right that just makes her lucky.

The son and I watched a couple episodes of Lost. Still liking Sawyer; warming up to Juliette; Kate is not my favorite person right now; Ben is starting to seem a little more human; and Locke, well I don't think I'll ever know which side of the line he's on.

Tonight was dinner out with the Wee side of the family. Auntie Iris and Uncle Wing wanted to get the family together. Let's see if I can list people - (sort of a test for me) Wing,Iris,Harris,Lynn,Adrienne,Lauren,Brian,Anne,Jane,Susan,Mary,Bill,Stacey,Patrick,Yorkie,Paul, Al,Jean,Jeanette,Larry,Bryan,Kaitlyn,Linda,Nick,Jaryd,Devyn,Ryan,Victor,Zena,Tony,Kevin,Caiylee, Barney,Alice,Shayna,Lindsey.

It was a nice dinner and great get together. Mom was truly missed. Dad was quiet and didn't stay long after dinner. I think he was missing Mom too. I tried to organize for a big family picture. I can't wait to see the results. I don't we have done that in a very long time.

The son drove to and from the restaraunt. I was in the back seat. I can see why they call it a back seat driver. He was doing pretty good, but Bill was just letting him drive where ever. I got a little concerned on our way to Anne and Brian's. We had to drop some stuff off first so as we drove through Edgemont, the son asked if we had to turn yet. He has been to his cousin's place a million times (riding as a passenger) and he didn't know where to turn? What do these teenagers do when they are just sitting? I remember when he was 4 or 5 and we would drive to the Traynors and as soon as we got close to their turn, the son would say, "We're close to Jane's because my butt radar is going off." Obviously his butt radar is no longer working.



BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today and I'm pretty sure I didn't hit the 10,000 mark. Best thing I did was at dinner, I only had tapioca soup for desserts and no ice cream!!! Yeah



MIND: Louise Hay "I see clearly."



Good Night

Stacey

Day 235 - 130 Days to Go

It is official (although I have known it for a very long time) I hate ironing. And the reason is, I'm not very good at it. My lovely sister in law even bought me one of those miny shirt iron boards years ago and I still have wrinkles. I was almost going to call Shaunan and make her an offering. If she would do all my ironing (and I really don't have a lot), I would do all her mending and hemming. And then I remembered, I don't like mending or hemming either. Maybe if I offered to make her quiche's every week!!!!!!!

Maybe the skill isn't lacking in me, maybe I need a funky new iron that automatically gets the wrinkles out. Is there such a thing? As for the hemming, Bill has figured out that if he wants something done right away, and it looks professional, he takes it to his sister. The son has not figured that out yet. Although he really doesn't care what it looks like, and he's afraid to ask for it right away, in case I make a trade and ask him to clean his bedroom.

So I'm in the laundry room ironing, hemming and I open one of cupboard doors and I see some material that matches the umbrella on our patio set. I can't quite remember why I have extra material. I open it up only to discover 4 lovely placemats for the table. I better bring them up or they will never get used.

Got a chance to watch a couple of episodes of Lost this afternoon. It's sad to see Kate using Sawyer because she can't have Jack. (which I was Kate))))))))

In the evening, we head out for supper for the son's birthday. He invites three of his soccer friends and we go to Gaucho's. It was delicious. I'm pretty sure everyone left there with full stomachs. It was back to the house for desert and the guys are just heading into the hot tub now!

BODY: 10,000 steps

MIND: Louise Hay "Wherever I am, there is joy and laughter."

Good Night

Day 234 - 131 Days to Go

Good Friday - Really gives a meaning to the saying TGIF!!
Bill had the day of work, so it was a pretty lazy day around our house.
The son had a soccer practice/tryout/coach introduction/ etc this morning. It was a nice morning, but just enough of a chilly breeze to make me pull out the sleeping bag. Two hours later we headed for a bite to eat with soccer people. I was surprised how busy the restaraunt was for a friday. We headed home and the son and I got in a couple of episodes of Lost in. I fell asleep during the second episode (I had warned the son it might happen). I guess I missed the live burial of a couple of secondary characters. I gotta say, I was a little annoyed at Kate for butting in on Jack and his new life! She better make up her mind who she really wants!
By the time I woke up, the son was replaced by Bill, and he was wondering what we should have for supper. I guess I was more tired than I thought. Tacos is was, for Bill. The son and I were still full from lunch.
It was still nice enough after supper, that Bill and I went out to change the tires on my car. Note to everyone. I know it is still going to snow, but I don't think it will last long enough to warrant leaving the snow tires on any longer. That is my disclaimer so when it does snow, I won't get the blame. The son came out to help/learn the process. Bill was letting the son do most of the work, until about the last tire; than the son and I started chit chatting and Bill lost patience with us and took over. I forgot to mention that little detail to the son - work first, talk later. A job well done by all. Because it was a learning curve for the son, we didn't time ourselves. Bill and I can usually get the job done in 30 minutes with just the two of us.
Received a phone call from the daughter today. Apparently it is 20 degrees in Toronto. She had gone to a DJ concert (a rave I guess) the night before. And her and Ryan Hope were staying with a friend of Ryan's. By the sound of her facebook page, they were going to stay a little longer in Toronto and check out a Roughnecks game. I did warn her that one day it would be warmer here than down East.
So everyone is watching a movie now (except me because it is a scary one) Not sure what else I should get into. Don't want to iron, or hem. Maybe I'll just grab a good book and go relax in the zen room.
Was thinking about our 25th anniversary coming up. Just realized that March 1st would have been Bill's mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary. That means, when we got married, they had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. So when we got married, they were at the same point in their marriage that we are now. I know it's confusing, yet very interesting. I like all those little consistancies.
On a sad note, John Forsythe passed away. I can't believe he was 92. For those of us old enough to remember he will always be Blake Carrington on Dynasty, and the voice of Charlie on Charlie's Angels.

BODY: Hmm, tough one today, I guess sleep would be the best thing I did for my body today. I still have time to get another 2000 steps in to get me up to my 10,000. I guess that's how I'll spend my time.

MIND: Louise Hay "I relax and rejoice in the abundance that is here now."

Good night
Stacey

Day 233 - 132 Days to Go

Guess who is coming to town? Sylvia Brown. The psychic! I had a curious moment about going? Wondered if she would come across a little more intelligent in person, than on tape. Checked out the cost of the seats. $137.50 for 1. I'm not sure how long tickets have been on sale, but I could still get two seats in the second row. I seem to recall in her book, that she tended to go on tour when she needed money for her foundation. Then it mentioned that she was not going to do any individual readings. That lets me out. But wait! She is offering these small groups 35-40 people and it only cost $1000.00 per person. I think I just sign up for clairvoyant Kim.
Got alot accomplished today. Headed out early to do some shopping. Not my favorite past time. Got my printer ink from Staples. Have determined that they have the lowest regular price. Then got the son his silver chain for his birthday. Considered the white gold, but really, it's a 17 year old boy, who leaves his stuff all over the place. Kind of humourous in that it will be Bill and my 25 wedding anniversary, which is silver, and he gets golf balls (wrapped in silver paper) and the son gets a silver chain.
When it was time to leave the mall, I went to my vehicle, pressed the button and when I tried to open the door, it wouldn't open. Damn, the remote is messed up again. So I gave it another shot. Still nothing. Hey, when did I start hanging plastic feet in my window. Oops, not my vehicle. Mine was the cleaner one (obviously Bill has cleaned it for me) two rows over. I hope the owner wasn't snoozing inside.
When I was driving home, a song came on the radio (103 XL) It was the Live and Let Die. It still astounds me how a song can bring back such memories. I can still remember the exact moment. It was grade 9; King George; after school shag (different definition back then); the song came on "live and let die"; Darrell Proctor, a boy in grade 8, came and asked me to dance; it was so awkward because the song starts out slow - so you waltz - then the song speeds up and you separate with your dance partner - then it slows down again. I remember thinking I am not going to keep doing this slow, fast, slow, fast - so we just sat down. I felt so bad for Darrell. He has since passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident, but just thinking of the moment makes me know he is around!!!!! RIP Darrell.

BODY: Over 12,000 steps at 8:00 pm and still counting. It probably helped, the shopping and taking Maya for her walk.

MIND: "Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies." ~Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

Good Night
Stacey