Tuesday, January 17, 2012

January.

It's been a very busy week. I have read two books towards my 12 this year goal. Both books by Suzanne Collins. Catching Fire and The Mocking Jay. Both very good and highly recommendable.

I have gone to one interview and one tomorrow. I don't have much promise but I do keep trying. The Y posting clased on Friday and no call has been sent. :(

I am so very tired that I have actually thought of going back to SACC as a supply. I know it's a step back but these classes are simply killing me.

I made a promise to work to live and not the other way around. At this point I dont think it's going so well.

Rob and I have made a commitment. To kill the debt this year. I have cashed in some of my bonds to put against the gigantic mountain that we have incurred over the last five years. I hope we can continue to push forward and put money aside for the cause.

Life is strange.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Happy 2012

New Years came and went. Rob and I didn't even do the count down. We watched a movie until ten after midnight, looked at each other and grumbled a happy new year and went to bed.

Thank goodness I'm not a new years person or I would have been really offended.

I managed to wiggle out 4 lieu days from work. Robbie and I went on a two night love road trip to exciting Orillia for some fun and R&R. Just him and I for 48 hours. It was fun.

Krissy and Justin are back to school. Keri and Kate next week.

Rob is back to work but sicker than a dog.

I too am back to work and life is continuing just as it always has.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Years Resolution.

Alright here it is. The next year plan....

1. read 12 books this year.
2. save $1200.00
3. run 10k
4. loose those damn 5 pounds.
5. do one special thing each month without the use of money for someone else.
6. 12 months of Robbie
7. do a road trip
8. take a vacation
9. spend more time with my family
10. do dog sledding
11. take a course.
12. take care of me more often.

I'm back

Been awhile, how are ya?

So, got the great job I was fighting for, kids are getting bigger. Still love my husband...

Life is good.

How was your holidays?

Mine were good. Pretty bagged so that must say something. I also worked all through it so that must also say something. :)

I found a new favourite sone.

Ingrid Michaelson - Everybody.

Google it.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

eager for spring.

OK, so I have not been the most dedicated blogger on the planet. I am working on it. :)

Robbie and I are getting ready for another holiday. We are going to Cuba again as we have not been there in about a year. This time Santiago De Cuba.

The resort reviews are not fantastic but it was a cheap two weeks away from my life. I always go through the same wave of experience... I am excited to go, I get there and by the time only one week is over, I am miserable. Between buggie bites and my grumpy husband.. I just want to get back to my kids.

I am optimistic. They say the snorkeling is fantastic right off the beach, all rooms have an ocean view and it's apparently a very small and secluded resort. If I ever figure out how to add pictures on here, I'll post some for you.

I have taken on an assistant named Kyle. He is doing a cooperative placement and I am excited to have him help me out. I hope he meets my high expectations. I must confess he is my new protege. I hate that I do that with youth looking to get into rec and leisure, but one day maybe they will do great things and that I might have had some small part in their success.

I went for my first real massage yesterday. A registered massage therapist. Oh la la. I was not at all what I expected. I was thinking some sort of spa treatment experience... Not even close. At first it was all nice and relaxing and then there was pressure and elbows and more pressure! I thought I was going to break out into tears at one point and prayed that the hour would go by quickly. I have bruises along my IT band on my upper thighs, but after the session the rest of me felt great. My range of motion has increased a ton. I had no idea I was that tight in my muscles. I do hope the pain is worth it and she assures me that each time I go it does get easier. I have two weeks to heal before I go again. So this weekend it's just me and my frozen bag of peas!

I'm looking for a few new books to take with me on holiday. Anyone got any ideas/suggestions?

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

holidays

Robbie and I have booked another holiday. It was dirt cheap and that is what worries me. It doesn't have much of a beach but the snorkeling is apparently amazing. Cuba of coarse. I do so love Cuba but I do so hate the food. So it's a toss up.

The last few times we vacationed was to Mexico. I love Mexico. Real food, nice pools, a small hint of civilization. Robbie hates Mexico only because you can't find a good cup of coffee to save your life. In Cuba most resorts have a whole bar designated for coffee.

Work is great. Just doing my thing here.

I finished another book. Now I have two under my belt for this years total. The goal is twelve but through this resolution challenge I have found that I really enjoy reading. This two week holiday will help I'm sure. I envision lots of book reading, cribbage playing and snorkeling. I looks like a quiet holiday with very little to do. I fear it will be like a Caribbean version of the groundhog day movie.

Kids are good. Kate is really into her robotic events. She broke up with the new guy - Hallelujah - She has been spending a lot of time with the group and being 16. That makes me happy. Justin is working and schooling. Krissy is a s well. Keri shared with the kids that she may not come home after her Korean career. She may move and marry in the U.S. That will be interesting.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

February

Ah February! The month of love.

When I asked my wonderful husband what he wanted for valentines day he replied... you anyway I want. Yes I am quite scared actually. :)

My daughter has a boyfriend for valentines day for the first time. I hope he doesnt dissappoint her. In the end I dont think any girl has expectations for the first one. It's all so new and wonderful. I'd have been happy with a sock puppet for goodness sake.

I think February is a month to treasure. It's the only thing of value. The only thing worth living for or dying for. The only thing you can give everyday of your life and never go broke. It saves lives and heals the soul.

I am of coarse talking about love.