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Cerebral Vomit

I don't really have a point to this blog except that over the past few weeks I've had many topics swirling around my brain. Reading books that aren't about the supernatural along with things happening in my life has caused me to think far more than I have in such a long time. Why is it that humanity is so caught up with every day life no one has the time to enjoy life's simple joys? When was the last time you woke up late on a Saturday morning, sat in the kitchen with a nice, warm cup of coffee and just enjoy the morning sunshine caressing your face? I did that this weekend and my goodness did it feel good. I felt like a cat all cozy in a spot of sunshine. Everyone is so busy with the hustle and bustle of getting to work/school, doing chores/homework, getting to their million-and-one activities that no one has the time to sit and enjoy their families and loved ones. Last month our best friends lost their father to a very difficult battle with health issues and it only strengthened my real 'want' in life - to be cherished by those I love while I'm still alive rather than wait until I'm dead. 

"It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked" 

- Khalil Gibran

Ok - that's it for my crazy bantering.. ha ha. I started a different book today which I got from my future sister-in-law, "The Time Traveler's Wife". After reading a few pages I'm so intrigued and excited to continue reading.

Enjoyed one of my last Hydro Monday's of the year.. ah! After dropping off July to school, I took my time grocery shopping then met up with some friends for lunch. Over lunch we were having a very adult conversation but didn't really think anything of it until Wesly says something like, "As if we're having a long conversation about home reno's and stuff about our homes..". It's funny because one day you're worrying about homework, the next you're married w/ a kid on the way worrying about when you're going to build the basement. HAHA. So I recalled what I was doing almost 9-10 years ago; I was chatting with my now fiance who was then just an online friend about how he was skipping a university class with Carlos to sit at Tim Horton's smoking and playing cards. And now, 9 years later we're planning our wedding. YIKES!

Anyway, I have a few things to do before going to sleep: finish designing our social tickets and reading so I'll end this here.

Good night everyone!

OOo!! One last thing! I'm super excited and giddy because I saw the cutest Telus commercial with one of my favorite holiday songs: Hippopotamuses with the song "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" - funny how little things can make me happy :)

Back from the land of the sick

This'll be a short update. As the title describes, I've been sick in bed for about three days last week. Was it H1N1? Nope. I just had a really mild fever, aches, pains, light headedness, lack of appetite, congestion.. you know, the good stuff. I got to catch up on my reading - finished "The Witch of Portobello" (which you MUST read) and "You Slay Me". As much as it's horrible to say, but I think I needed to get sick. It was the only thing that caused me to STOP and take care of my self. Wish I could continue to hide from the world - but I guess I have to come out of hiding and into the world of the living. Blah..

This weekend was a blockbuster/movie weekend. We rented (yes we still rent!) Angels & Demons and Funny People. Angels & Demons was much better than The Da Vinci Code and far closer to the book which, for a book worm, I could really appreciate it. Funny People was one of Adam Sandler's better movies in a long time. I was actually REALLY laughing throughout the movie. The only thing I'd complain about - TOO LONG! Saturday night we watched Ninja Assassin. Holy Blood! And LOTS of it. This was a high paced, high action movie that had great martial arts. While my fiance and I didn't agree, I felt the story line was a little lacking. I still enjoyed myself and would watch it again.

So there's my quick update.. I'm anxious to crawl into bed to begin my new book "The Thirteenth Tale" which I purchased for a cheaper price at one of those "Buy, Trade and Sell" used book stores. The book is still in GREAT condition and it sounds really interesting. Nope, no science fiction or paranormal stuff in this one.

Anyway, good night!

Manic Monday

What a horrible start to the week!! Woke up feeling like I was clobbered on the head with a baseball bat, couldn't find anything to wear and I missed BOTH my buses - ugh!

Last night I came to a part of my book where the main character was so frustrated and lost because she can't understand how she can have everything in life that would make a normal person very happy yet she felt like there was a void that couldn't be filled. She realized that she lived everyday of her life in search for that 'something' that would fill that void. How strange to be reading something that completely speaks to your truth; like a slap in the face that causes you anger, sadness than acceptance. Here I am with a wonderful fiancé planning my dream wedding, a daughter who adores and looks up to me, an amazing group of friends and a family who would bend over backwards to support me; yet there's a void. I'm left to consider whether this void is of substantial loss or is it a false void planted in my thoughts by society's constant programming of what you MUST have in order to be successful and happy. While I feel a sense of emptiness now and then, I'm no less grateful for the blessings that I've been fortunate enough to have received.

"The Witch of Portobello" (check out my book listings) has caused me to think so profoundly - something I have not done in quite a while. It's caused me to question the sense of loss I've felt all my life and reaffirm things I've already known. While I still have about ¼ of the book to go, I've read enough to know that it's a book that I will add to my collection; one that would be useful for me in the future. An idea brought forth in the book was that we are creatures of habit; always doing what we always do and carrying out a routine. Friday as I sat on the bus, I decided to change my routine by closing my book. I turned on my MP3 player and decided to just observe. The music soon became the background music to what I was experiencing which was merely enjoying the current moment. I sat enjoying the warmth of the sun of my face, watched my neighborhood whiz by outside. Have you ever just enjoyed a simple mundane moment? Just sat there and enjoyed the simplicity of riding the bus or driving to work? That one little act set the tone for the whole day; I was more laid back, less stressed and more welcoming of whatever the day brought. Try it out. Sit quietly during a normal day and just welcome the thoughts that wander through your mind. You'll be so relaxed that everything else becomes the background music to your day.

Kind of profound for a Monday huh? Well, who knows, maybe this will set a wonderful tone for my week to come - goodness knows I need it with the way I'm physically feeling.. haha. I feel battered and bruised for no reason.. muscles are sore and I'm freezing.. maybe I'm getting sick? Sure hope not.

Anyway, there's my cerebral spit-up for today. Intrigued by the book that sparked these thoughts? Pick up "The Witch of Portobello" by Paulo Cuelho.

New Moon Mania

Ok - so this is the third time I've written this blog and my review of the movie will now have to wait (something keeps happening and I keep getting an error when I try to save it - is it a vox issue or a chrome issue?). 

Anyway - my review will come tomorrow since I'm beat and my neck is killing me. For now, check out the yummy cup cakes that my future sister-in-laws friend made for all of us - Thanks Ivy!! They were de-lish! Well, not as de-lish as Jacob, but still de-lish.

Go see New Moon!!!

Cup Cake

Cup Cake

3rd time's a charm..

...I hope. he he.

So what am I referring to you might ask? My third blog; the second time I've moved. I'm hoping that this is the home for  good. After a few hours of research I came across Vox - no harm in trying it out.. again. hehe.

I'm still debating whether or not I copy and re-post previous posts.. but maybe I'll start fresh.

This first blog is just a mental regurgitation of things that are wandering aimlessly through my brain at this given moment... so don't be too surprised if it's a hodge-podge of topics. he he.

I'm looking forward to putting up book reviews as I'm always reading something. The book I'm currently reading suggests that a person who reads constantly is uncomfortable with moments of doing nothing, but I strongly disagree. I think it's a great way to momentarily live outside your life, even for a little bit. Anyway, I love reading and that's that.

So it's almost the end of November and I'm concerned yet happy that there isn't a single trace of snow. Happy because it's still warm and the sun makes its daily appearance without absence. Concerned because retailers are telling us that we should be celebrating the Christmas season yet it's hard to start celebrating when it doesn't feel like Christmas without snow. Such a dilemma! Maybe I'll put up my Christmas tree and force myself to feel "in the season".

That's it for now. Good night!