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
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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
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
Monday, April 5, 2010
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
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
Sunday, April 4, 2010
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
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
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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
Friday, April 2, 2010
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
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
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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
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
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