Cant wait to share my pictures with you! Have a great long weekend my Lovelies;)
31.8.12
Happy looooooong weekend!
What are your plans for the last long weekend of the Summer? I'm heading to the valley for some Camping:) we finally booked Keji! I'm so excited!!! Tomorrow night were heading to my friend Lori's for fireworks and a campfire and most likely a wee bit of wine...
Cant wait to share my pictures with you! Have a great long weekend my Lovelies;)
Cant wait to share my pictures with you! Have a great long weekend my Lovelies;)
30.8.12
Fall is in the air!
I'm feeling Fall in the air more and more every morning I take Cash out for her morning business. It's exciting because the nights are getting colder and the trees are starting to change:) it also means its hot tea time again!!! I'm trying to drink as much tea as I can because we have way too much- if that's possible! Today I'm drinking Ice Cream Cake. It's a black tea with freeze dried ice cream and chocolate in it! It's really yummy!
This is our David's Tea stash! Crazy eh?!? I have my work cut out for me!!!
This is our David's Tea stash! Crazy eh?!? I have my work cut out for me!!!
29.8.12
28.8.12
Forgive yourself
5 Tips to Finish Your Year Strong
I found this article on Mind Body Green and had to share it with you!
By Kim Shand
In football, the two-minute drill can be the most exciting part of the game. It’s in these last two minutes of the game that losing teams tap their steel and passion; and winning teams devise their best strategies to maintain their momentum. As we head toward the time of year when the kids go back to school and the seasons make another change, you have time to finish the year strong. Here’s your strategy to make the most of 2012’s two-minute drill.
1. Acknowledge. You’re not the same person you were in January and you are not yet the person you are going to be in December. Take a look at the goals, resolutions, or intentions you had in January. Make sure they are still a good fit for where your life is now, and where you are headed. Eliminate anything that you adopted to please someone else, or because you thought you should. The hardest goals to achieve are the one’s that were never really yours to begin with. Don’t hesitate to change course! I totally do not understand the social stigma associated with saying “I changed my mind”. To me, that statement means you’re thinking rather than blindly, numbingly staying the course.
2. Forgive yourself. In a two minute drill there’s no time for self- recrimination, or beating yourself up. Once you acknowledge where you are and what’s not working, you’re all about moving on. If your best friend approached you honestly and said, “I screwed up, can I get another chance?” more often than not you’d forgive and move on. If you haven’t made the progress you intended so far in 2012, admit to yourself that you screwed up, and then give yourself another shot. No drama.
3. Stop sitting on green and get going. At this point in the year, stay fully cognizant of Isaac Newton’s wisdom: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest, an object in motion tends to stay in motion.” As you reassess your year’s goals, do not get frozen into a state of analysis paralysis. It’s often more productive to make a move, in any direction, even a wrong one. Once you’re moving, you can decide it’s not the right path for you, and then change accordingly. However, the longer you sit on green without moving in any direction, the harder it is to get going. With your list paired down to the objectives that really mean something to you, and having dropped the unneeded bag of guilt over what hasn’t worked, you can start to move forward with renewed conviction.
4. Make a promise – to yourself. You make promises to other people and bend over backward to stay true to your word. Unfortunately, you probably don’t give yourself the same consideration. When you make a promise to yourself that you will work on something, you are making a commitment. Your promise is a vow you won’t break. Your word to yourself needs to be as meaningful a binder as giving your commitment to someone else. You have things you want to change/accomplish/achieve this year. The clock is ticking. It’s time to make yourself a priority and put a laser focus on what you need.
5. Create boundaries around your health and well being that no one is allowed to cross. We don’t always have an instinct to stand up for ourselves and, when we do, we often feel bad about it. Creating personal boundaries can be the single most transformational action you take this year. Implementing this strategy often means making difficult choices and saying “no.” It’s important to be clear with yourself and others as to where your boundaries are, and to resist the temptation to defend or apologize for enforcing these guidelines. “I’d help you fix your PC for the fifth time this month, but I’m not taking on extra projects right now.” “I agreed to organize that conference for you, but I realize I can’t give it the time it deserves, so I’ll find you someone else.” If you start to feel the guilt creep in, call it out for what it is. You’re feeling guilty about prioritizing your own well being! That’s not a good reason to change your strategy. Drop the guilt baggage on the side of the road. You are moving on to finish your year strong.
In Super Bowl XLII, the New York Giants executed a two-minute drill that resulted in the game winning touchdown against the New England Patriots. In 2 minutes and 7 seconds the Giants ran 12 plays, covered more than 80 yards (twice the norm), and finished strong securing the win. The steps in your 2012 two-minute drill may make you uneasy at first but as you begin to take care of yourself (for yourself), you will find a new sense of confidence in your ability to meet your challenges, and accomplish your objectives. You’ve got the playbook, it’s your year to finish strong.
I found this article on Mind Body Green and had to share it with you!
By Kim Shand
In football, the two-minute drill can be the most exciting part of the game. It’s in these last two minutes of the game that losing teams tap their steel and passion; and winning teams devise their best strategies to maintain their momentum. As we head toward the time of year when the kids go back to school and the seasons make another change, you have time to finish the year strong. Here’s your strategy to make the most of 2012’s two-minute drill.
1. Acknowledge. You’re not the same person you were in January and you are not yet the person you are going to be in December. Take a look at the goals, resolutions, or intentions you had in January. Make sure they are still a good fit for where your life is now, and where you are headed. Eliminate anything that you adopted to please someone else, or because you thought you should. The hardest goals to achieve are the one’s that were never really yours to begin with. Don’t hesitate to change course! I totally do not understand the social stigma associated with saying “I changed my mind”. To me, that statement means you’re thinking rather than blindly, numbingly staying the course.
2. Forgive yourself. In a two minute drill there’s no time for self- recrimination, or beating yourself up. Once you acknowledge where you are and what’s not working, you’re all about moving on. If your best friend approached you honestly and said, “I screwed up, can I get another chance?” more often than not you’d forgive and move on. If you haven’t made the progress you intended so far in 2012, admit to yourself that you screwed up, and then give yourself another shot. No drama.
3. Stop sitting on green and get going. At this point in the year, stay fully cognizant of Isaac Newton’s wisdom: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest, an object in motion tends to stay in motion.” As you reassess your year’s goals, do not get frozen into a state of analysis paralysis. It’s often more productive to make a move, in any direction, even a wrong one. Once you’re moving, you can decide it’s not the right path for you, and then change accordingly. However, the longer you sit on green without moving in any direction, the harder it is to get going. With your list paired down to the objectives that really mean something to you, and having dropped the unneeded bag of guilt over what hasn’t worked, you can start to move forward with renewed conviction.
4. Make a promise – to yourself. You make promises to other people and bend over backward to stay true to your word. Unfortunately, you probably don’t give yourself the same consideration. When you make a promise to yourself that you will work on something, you are making a commitment. Your promise is a vow you won’t break. Your word to yourself needs to be as meaningful a binder as giving your commitment to someone else. You have things you want to change/accomplish/achieve this year. The clock is ticking. It’s time to make yourself a priority and put a laser focus on what you need.
5. Create boundaries around your health and well being that no one is allowed to cross. We don’t always have an instinct to stand up for ourselves and, when we do, we often feel bad about it. Creating personal boundaries can be the single most transformational action you take this year. Implementing this strategy often means making difficult choices and saying “no.” It’s important to be clear with yourself and others as to where your boundaries are, and to resist the temptation to defend or apologize for enforcing these guidelines. “I’d help you fix your PC for the fifth time this month, but I’m not taking on extra projects right now.” “I agreed to organize that conference for you, but I realize I can’t give it the time it deserves, so I’ll find you someone else.” If you start to feel the guilt creep in, call it out for what it is. You’re feeling guilty about prioritizing your own well being! That’s not a good reason to change your strategy. Drop the guilt baggage on the side of the road. You are moving on to finish your year strong.
In Super Bowl XLII, the New York Giants executed a two-minute drill that resulted in the game winning touchdown against the New England Patriots. In 2 minutes and 7 seconds the Giants ran 12 plays, covered more than 80 yards (twice the norm), and finished strong securing the win. The steps in your 2012 two-minute drill may make you uneasy at first but as you begin to take care of yourself (for yourself), you will find a new sense of confidence in your ability to meet your challenges, and accomplish your objectives. You’ve got the playbook, it’s your year to finish strong.
27.8.12
Luckett's Winery
Here are some pics from the weekend! I had the pleasure of going to Lucketts winery and spending sometime by the pool! We had the cheese plate and blueberry and lavender cold soup... Both amazing! Using the iPhone app the pics go in whatever order they'd like. Sorry for that. Also, you can call anywhere in North America from the phone booth for free- and Bell pays, which makes it even better!
24.8.12
22.8.12
21.8.12
Funny Faces
Here is a picture of me right before crossing the finish line in the Navy 5k. When looking through the pictures it's funny to see people's faces. Just take a look at mine!
I don't know who to give the photo credit to. I found it on their Flicker site.
I don't know who to give the photo credit to. I found it on their Flicker site.
20.8.12
My weekend
I spent the weekend with many of my friends:) my friend G and I went to see a film on the waterfront with Cash. Sat morning I finally made if to the market. Sat night G drew me for her art class. Sunday was the Navy 10k- I only ran 5 with Carmen and Chuck. And Sunday might I want to see Keith Urban with my friend Michelle and her daughter. Such a fun weekend!
PS I now have a big crush on Keith Urban! I love his tattoos, they're sooooo hot!
PS I now have a big crush on Keith Urban! I love his tattoos, they're sooooo hot!
17.8.12
The PPP
Here are a few pictures of Cash and I at the PPP today while we were on our walk:)
I have a busy weekend planned! I'm headed to the Alfestofilmfesto tonight with my friend G to see What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Tomorrow I'm going to try hard to head to the Farmers Market in the AM and I'm supposed to spend the day with my friend Lise. I have a race Sunday morning. It's only a 5k- thank god! And Sunday night I'm going out for supper and to see Keith Urban! So exciting!!!
Have a great weekend my Lovelies;)
I have a busy weekend planned! I'm headed to the Alfestofilmfesto tonight with my friend G to see What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Tomorrow I'm going to try hard to head to the Farmers Market in the AM and I'm supposed to spend the day with my friend Lise. I have a race Sunday morning. It's only a 5k- thank god! And Sunday night I'm going out for supper and to see Keith Urban! So exciting!!!
Have a great weekend my Lovelies;)
16.8.12
Caramelo
Bought myself a treat today! Reminds me of the Summer road trip Tess and I took 3 Summers ago now... Wow, time goes by soooo quickly!
15.8.12
Love Often
I'm in love with this scarf from Lulu! I can't wait to see it at the store. The colour is sooooooo nice for Fall! I have have the Summer scarf that says You are an Inspiration in black and I wear it almost every day!
Answers
In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.
Krishnamurti
Krishnamurti
14.8.12
Fredrock
Here are some pics from our weekend in Fredericton. We had heaps of fun, and even got to meet Steve Earle... For the third time! And he remembered me! He played with the Dukes which was quite political and I knew maybe half the songs. The Trews were awesome! Even though I'd never heard of them before this weekend... And I bought a pair of awesome rain boots from Canadian Tire, just like the ones my dad wore when I was a kid! Just trying to keep it country;)
10.8.12
Follow the Butterflies
Road trip!!!
I'll be going to Fredericton this weekend to see Steve Earle and the Dukes. I've never seen him with the Dukes before so its kind of exciting! We're hoping to go canoeing and throw a few runs in and there too! Cash is even coming:) can't wait, my first road trip of the summer!!!
I'll be going to Fredericton this weekend to see Steve Earle and the Dukes. I've never seen him with the Dukes before so its kind of exciting! We're hoping to go canoeing and throw a few runs in and there too! Cash is even coming:) can't wait, my first road trip of the summer!!!
9.8.12
Last Weekend
I spent last weekend running a 1 mile bridge race, hiking with Ian and Cash, and enjoying some amazing food! As well as having my first gluten free beer...
Sorry the pictures are so late. It's been a busy week!
Sorry the pictures are so late. It's been a busy week!
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