Today Jonathan, Aaliyah and I went out and did a few mystery shops through out Alberta. Some in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and also in Camrose too! Once we got all of that out of the way we went to Wal-mart and Shoppers and got our Christmas shopping out of the way FINALLY!! I didn't think we would get any of it done at all, but we did. I am so late this year with all things Christmas, we don't even have our tree up. I am usually one of those people who have it up in November. Gee Christmas is only four days away and we don't even have the turkey either. I guess I can some what blame my being behind on doing way too many mystery shops. That is all Jonathan and I do on our days off is do them, because for one they pay good if you're signed up with the right companies and two we do lots of hotel jobs which they fully reimburse and also pay you a fee for the job, along with travel fair if it is outside of Edmonton. What's cool about it too is we always look on the job board to see if there are other shops to be done for smoke shops or restaurant jobs in the city and we set as many up as we can, just so we aren't wasting our trip there.
So, that is to blame, because we keep putting off Christmas shopping and decorating just to make as much money as we can, but I don't want to complain either, because to a degree I like doing it, because if you saw what we have saved up in the bank just from shops we have done last month alone you'd be surprised. Now it is not lucrative to the point of making you a millionaire, but for a regular working family, what we have built up in the bank is AMAZING to us. Every dollar counts for us in the Morin house so any extra money we can save up is great.
Well I am going to go for now, because I need to get some moisturizer on my hands, because the winter weather is so drying on the skin and my knuckles are bleeding because of the weather.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wow! Can you believe that it is going to be 2014? I can't this year has gone by way too fast for me. Well have a good evening everyone.
Thursday 19 December 2013
Monday 16 December 2013
Under The Weather
Today I am home from work sick. UGH!! If only you all knew how bad it was. I won't go into extreme details, but I will say this much of the matter. I been up since 1:00 am running back and forth to the bathroom, being sick out of BOTH ends. The worst part is the fact that I can't trust a fart (if you know what I mean). Okay too much information on the fart topic, so I am sure you get the idea now.
So I am sitting here at my lap top on my couch, so tired, but can't get any rest now that the sun is up and keeping me awake. I just wish I could sleep, but no point, because Jonathan is asleep from working his over night shift and someone needs to be up with our daughter. As sick as I am, I certainly am enjoying my time with her. I have myself wrapped up in my blanket like you would wrap up a flatbread for a burrito. I am freezing at the moment, but that will change in about twenty minutes, then I will start to get very hot.
Since I am awake Aaliyah and I are sitting her at my lap top about the watch some documentaries. Then later on I am going to go make some homemade chicken soup (mainly for me cause I am sick) although Aaliyah will eat a bowl as well, because she just LOVES chicken.
I best be on my way offline now. I am off to spend some quality time with my little princess.
So I am sitting here at my lap top on my couch, so tired, but can't get any rest now that the sun is up and keeping me awake. I just wish I could sleep, but no point, because Jonathan is asleep from working his over night shift and someone needs to be up with our daughter. As sick as I am, I certainly am enjoying my time with her. I have myself wrapped up in my blanket like you would wrap up a flatbread for a burrito. I am freezing at the moment, but that will change in about twenty minutes, then I will start to get very hot.
Since I am awake Aaliyah and I are sitting her at my lap top about the watch some documentaries. Then later on I am going to go make some homemade chicken soup (mainly for me cause I am sick) although Aaliyah will eat a bowl as well, because she just LOVES chicken.
I best be on my way offline now. I am off to spend some quality time with my little princess.
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Facebook & My Birthday
So facebook is down for now. I don't know if it is just for me or for everyone, but when I went to sign in this morning I got a notice saying that the site is down for some maintenance. I really find stuff like this annoying, to be honest. Facebook is my main and pretty much only source of communication to my family that live so far away. Although, I guess I could use less facebook, because I am sometimes on it when there are no messages or posts on my wall and I just browse and browse for what seems only like a few simple minutes, but in reality a good hour passes by.
So yesterday was my 25th birthday and it was good. I may not have got to spend time with my family down home, but Jonathan, Aaliyah and myself went to Earls restaurant, because it is my all time favorite place to eat out to. Plus we have the best waiter in the world. His name is Matt, he's a pretty cool guy and very friendly, bubbly and he feels like family or like an old friend that you've grown up with. His service is great, he knows what we all choose for our meal, plus he knows our appetizer's and also knows how many refills of our pop to give us. So I couldn't see myself eating any where else for my birthday. I definitely haven't had great service like that at any other restaurant.
Near the last hour of my shift yesterday at work it came out about my birthday accidentally really only because I was bragging that Jonathan was taking me to Earls for my birthday. So, Jomilyn (my co-worker) had made a trip to target to buy her candles and some gum, then pulled out a box of Ferrero Rocher's. Which at first I just thought 'oh she is having a chocolate craving,' then she passed the box to me and wished me a happy birthday. Which was really nice, because no one had to do anything. I don't expect it from my co-worker's to buy me anything, but she did. Well it is nearing quarter to 9 her by my clock and I need to be at work for 9:30 and it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to drive and I am not dressed or have make-up on my face, so I better go now.
So yesterday was my 25th birthday and it was good. I may not have got to spend time with my family down home, but Jonathan, Aaliyah and myself went to Earls restaurant, because it is my all time favorite place to eat out to. Plus we have the best waiter in the world. His name is Matt, he's a pretty cool guy and very friendly, bubbly and he feels like family or like an old friend that you've grown up with. His service is great, he knows what we all choose for our meal, plus he knows our appetizer's and also knows how many refills of our pop to give us. So I couldn't see myself eating any where else for my birthday. I definitely haven't had great service like that at any other restaurant.
Near the last hour of my shift yesterday at work it came out about my birthday accidentally really only because I was bragging that Jonathan was taking me to Earls for my birthday. So, Jomilyn (my co-worker) had made a trip to target to buy her candles and some gum, then pulled out a box of Ferrero Rocher's. Which at first I just thought 'oh she is having a chocolate craving,' then she passed the box to me and wished me a happy birthday. Which was really nice, because no one had to do anything. I don't expect it from my co-worker's to buy me anything, but she did. Well it is nearing quarter to 9 her by my clock and I need to be at work for 9:30 and it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to drive and I am not dressed or have make-up on my face, so I better go now.
Monday 9 December 2013
Tassimo
I have nothing worth writing about lately so I have been avoiding my blogger. Sorry everyone. :(
What I will mention though is that I got a tassimo bosch brewer. It is an early birthday present (my b-day is tomorrow, in case you're all wondering) Oh and I will be quarter of a century old, in other words that means I'll be turning 25. So anyways the tassimo is great for me. Less mess, brews one cup at a time and don't have to wait for twenty minutes for a quarter of the pot to brew. I never usually brew a full pot, because I won't drink that much so I only brew about less than half which will give me about a good cup and a half, but even doing so, I have to wait for twenty minutes. The tassimo on the other hand only takes a whole minute!
I do wonder though if I got the right system, because when I mentioned that I got a tassimo for my birthday to the pastor's wife at church last night she said I should of got the $300 Nespresso. Well I don't know, they all taste great to me. I actually walked by a demo of the Nespresso and it tasted just as good as my tassimo, but anyways Debbie (my pastor's wife) kept talking up the quality of Nespresso. But she is only talking it up I feel, because she works the demo stand for one and she has been working it for a while and it also helped her pay her way to real estate school. So her main job is real estate and on the side she does the Nespresso demo at Home Outfitter's in Skyview. Her main spiel to me was 'you get what you pay for,' kind of thing, because tassimo was only about $59 and the more expensive something is the better the quality. Who knows really?
It is my first time with one of these things so I will try it out for myself and when the day comes that my tassimo needs to be replaced and doesn't work anymore, I might try the Nespresso, or I might not, I might try the Keurig. Anyways I only have a two more sips of my wonderfully made coffee left and I am going to finish it off and go put on my make-up for work.
Oh and as for my writing I have been working on something, but nothing ready to be shared with the world. Although, when it is ready it will likely be on wattpad.com
What I will mention though is that I got a tassimo bosch brewer. It is an early birthday present (my b-day is tomorrow, in case you're all wondering) Oh and I will be quarter of a century old, in other words that means I'll be turning 25. So anyways the tassimo is great for me. Less mess, brews one cup at a time and don't have to wait for twenty minutes for a quarter of the pot to brew. I never usually brew a full pot, because I won't drink that much so I only brew about less than half which will give me about a good cup and a half, but even doing so, I have to wait for twenty minutes. The tassimo on the other hand only takes a whole minute!
I do wonder though if I got the right system, because when I mentioned that I got a tassimo for my birthday to the pastor's wife at church last night she said I should of got the $300 Nespresso. Well I don't know, they all taste great to me. I actually walked by a demo of the Nespresso and it tasted just as good as my tassimo, but anyways Debbie (my pastor's wife) kept talking up the quality of Nespresso. But she is only talking it up I feel, because she works the demo stand for one and she has been working it for a while and it also helped her pay her way to real estate school. So her main job is real estate and on the side she does the Nespresso demo at Home Outfitter's in Skyview. Her main spiel to me was 'you get what you pay for,' kind of thing, because tassimo was only about $59 and the more expensive something is the better the quality. Who knows really?
It is my first time with one of these things so I will try it out for myself and when the day comes that my tassimo needs to be replaced and doesn't work anymore, I might try the Nespresso, or I might not, I might try the Keurig. Anyways I only have a two more sips of my wonderfully made coffee left and I am going to finish it off and go put on my make-up for work.
Oh and as for my writing I have been working on something, but nothing ready to be shared with the world. Although, when it is ready it will likely be on wattpad.com
Friday 11 October 2013
Halloween
Soon enough I am going to be having some scary people coming to my door at the end of the month and how to get rid of these people is shew them away with candy! So I was at the Super Store today getting my thanks giving turkey and my eyes fell upon these nice treat baggies only 20 for $2, so I grabbed three packages. Along my way of shopping I found candy corn. So I scooped about 4 or 5 giant scoops into a plastic baggy. I am getting all excited as memories from my childhood come back to me.
I've had some good treat years and bad treat years. One year all I got were suckers (which I hate the most, because they are hard on the teeth), I am more of gum chewing girl and chocolate bar girl and I love the old fashion kisses even though they are hard on the teeth, but I loved taking them and putting them in the microwave to soften them down a bit.
Oh gosh I spent most of my halloween years with my cousin Lori. I at one time lived in Oshawa Ontario when I was 8 until I was 11. So our first year together Lori, Megan (her friend) and myself were dressed up as cows (thanks aunt Rita... NOT). My aunt had an obsession with cow patterns and cow anything. And her whole kitchen had cow printed walls, cow patterned apron, cow clock (I think you get the picture, right?) So when she was shopping one day for costumes she stumbled upon cow costumes and bought them. When she got home she called my parents to tell them not to worry about the costumes this year and that she had it covered. Which erked all three of us, because we all had major plans of dressing up as the SPICE GIRLS.... Oh there I go now, flash back moment of all three of thinking we knew all the dance routine to each song.
As halloween drew near and we were all getting ready at my place and getting our pillow cases ready (in case some of you never used one, we did to put our candy in it was more durable then the other trick or treat bags). We were all embarrassed of our costumes and were very upset at the end of the night, because we all had crushes at the time. And they saw us and made 'moo-ing' noises at us. Oh how funny it is now that I am older thinking back on it.
The following year we did get the be the 'spice girls' I was ginger spice, Lori was baby spice and Megan was posh spice.
Now I have Aaliyah and she is a toddler and loves everything disney so every year she dresses up as a new character. She doesn't talk as much to be able to say trick or treat so she is my little treat distributor for when I have treaters at the door. Last year I dress her up as tinkerbell and the year before that she was a fairy princess. This year we got this cute little bat girl outfit (which has nothing whatsoever to do with disney, but she likes it). She may not be trick or treating yet, but I buy lots of candy which if I didn't have her will go to wastes anyways. So here's to hoping that we have some fun this year. I am also going to be picking up glow sticks at the $ store to pass out to every treater, just in case. It gets very dark this time of year. I am feeling in the mood for some Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas movies.
I've had some good treat years and bad treat years. One year all I got were suckers (which I hate the most, because they are hard on the teeth), I am more of gum chewing girl and chocolate bar girl and I love the old fashion kisses even though they are hard on the teeth, but I loved taking them and putting them in the microwave to soften them down a bit.
Oh gosh I spent most of my halloween years with my cousin Lori. I at one time lived in Oshawa Ontario when I was 8 until I was 11. So our first year together Lori, Megan (her friend) and myself were dressed up as cows (thanks aunt Rita... NOT). My aunt had an obsession with cow patterns and cow anything. And her whole kitchen had cow printed walls, cow patterned apron, cow clock (I think you get the picture, right?) So when she was shopping one day for costumes she stumbled upon cow costumes and bought them. When she got home she called my parents to tell them not to worry about the costumes this year and that she had it covered. Which erked all three of us, because we all had major plans of dressing up as the SPICE GIRLS.... Oh there I go now, flash back moment of all three of thinking we knew all the dance routine to each song.
As halloween drew near and we were all getting ready at my place and getting our pillow cases ready (in case some of you never used one, we did to put our candy in it was more durable then the other trick or treat bags). We were all embarrassed of our costumes and were very upset at the end of the night, because we all had crushes at the time. And they saw us and made 'moo-ing' noises at us. Oh how funny it is now that I am older thinking back on it.
The following year we did get the be the 'spice girls' I was ginger spice, Lori was baby spice and Megan was posh spice.
Now I have Aaliyah and she is a toddler and loves everything disney so every year she dresses up as a new character. She doesn't talk as much to be able to say trick or treat so she is my little treat distributor for when I have treaters at the door. Last year I dress her up as tinkerbell and the year before that she was a fairy princess. This year we got this cute little bat girl outfit (which has nothing whatsoever to do with disney, but she likes it). She may not be trick or treating yet, but I buy lots of candy which if I didn't have her will go to wastes anyways. So here's to hoping that we have some fun this year. I am also going to be picking up glow sticks at the $ store to pass out to every treater, just in case. It gets very dark this time of year. I am feeling in the mood for some Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas movies.
Sunday 22 September 2013
Home Sick
Home sick today from work. Definitely hate being at home sick on an actual work day. I'd much rather if I am going to be catching colds,flu's and sickness' etc I'd rather be getting them on my days off so I won't be losing any hours. Not that I wish it upon myself to catch anything at all, but we all know, that every now and then, that no matter how healthy we eat, we always catch something at least once or twice through out the year.
What really does suck about being sick today is the fact that all the usual things one usually has in their home for general sicknesses; I don't even have at all. No not one thing. Not even peptol bismal, soda crackers, chicken soup or gingerale. So I am really toughing this one out the cold turkey way. With no help. Well..... I did take some vitamin C's to help me a bit, but we all know that it takes more than a few vitamin c's to help cure sickness.
So, what I find at least helps take my attention away from the gut wrenching feeling of wanting to puke every few minutes is keeping busy. So I am just doing house work and tending to my wee one.
I find that allowing yourself to laze around on the couch all day letting myself get more weak then it already is will not help aid me in getting better quicker. Unless a sickness comes upon that just takes away my strength completely. Which happened to me last year. I was helpless, I couldn't even stand with out Jonathan helping me. He had to help me eat, a spoon felt too heavy for me. And bathing and sitting on the thrown required his help as well.
I am thankful that the sickness that I have now is not as bad as last year. At least I can be a bit productive. Although, I find my body is reacting to scents today and setting my body off, so certain foods and what not I need to stay away from.
Well I best be on my way and get some more things done. I am going to go boost Aaliyah and Jonathan immune system and give them some vitamin c's and some other things to at least try and prevent the sickness from spreading onto them.
What really does suck about being sick today is the fact that all the usual things one usually has in their home for general sicknesses; I don't even have at all. No not one thing. Not even peptol bismal, soda crackers, chicken soup or gingerale. So I am really toughing this one out the cold turkey way. With no help. Well..... I did take some vitamin C's to help me a bit, but we all know that it takes more than a few vitamin c's to help cure sickness.
So, what I find at least helps take my attention away from the gut wrenching feeling of wanting to puke every few minutes is keeping busy. So I am just doing house work and tending to my wee one.
I find that allowing yourself to laze around on the couch all day letting myself get more weak then it already is will not help aid me in getting better quicker. Unless a sickness comes upon that just takes away my strength completely. Which happened to me last year. I was helpless, I couldn't even stand with out Jonathan helping me. He had to help me eat, a spoon felt too heavy for me. And bathing and sitting on the thrown required his help as well.
I am thankful that the sickness that I have now is not as bad as last year. At least I can be a bit productive. Although, I find my body is reacting to scents today and setting my body off, so certain foods and what not I need to stay away from.
Well I best be on my way and get some more things done. I am going to go boost Aaliyah and Jonathan immune system and give them some vitamin c's and some other things to at least try and prevent the sickness from spreading onto them.
Saturday 21 September 2013
Clean Home
A clean home has been something I have been wanting for a while. It is always on my mind, when I am at work thinking about those breakfast dishes in the sink untouched and knowing that due to Jonathan's weird schedule of working from 10pm to 7am that he is likely to sleep through the day and wake up just when it's time to pick me up from work, it just bugs me. Although, I am the women in the household, the one who is to keep these things in check regardless of whether I work or not.
It is kind of funny that trying to maintain my home while also having a work life as well has been on my mind and one of my main focus'. And blog posts from everywhere's keep popping up. My third cousin Cory's wife Emily, she has a blog and recently posted about keeping the home clean and also as us being Christian's having a clean home not only reflects as good christian's, but it shows a form of respect to having it clean before company comes over and also that it is an obedience to God. I also came across other blogs, because of Emily I believe something called Fly Lady (not too sure). And it just hit me.
Just DO the house work, with out complaint. Whether there is a helping/lending hand in the matter or not. It is funny that in my own fight against it and not wanting to do it, that I have a blog I keep up to date on that always seems to be meant for me to read.
This is not the first time that Emily's blog posts has inspired me in someway. There were times of me wanting to eat healthier, already eat healthy, but mainly making things from soups, dips, pasta & pizza sauce and bread from scratch. I did not know where to begin, because it is obviously I big preparation to start changing how you are use to doing everything. But thanks to Emily it's like her blogs are unintentionally n'sync with mine, more so to motivate me.
I am grateful to read her posts, whenever she does post. She has been off for a whole year and recently updated, because she is a busy Mom of three. And I feel she puts me to shame that she does all of this already and it appears that it comes to her so easily and I complain and I only have one child. God bless her!
So if you're reading this Emily, thank you for your posts, even though I may not comment on all of them I do read them and you always end up having some great ideas on there and I take what you do and try to make it fit for my little household. And congrats on your third addition to the family.
Here is her blog post which has some good reason's as to why to clean the home and just be happy to do it anyways >>CLICK HERE<<
It is kind of funny that trying to maintain my home while also having a work life as well has been on my mind and one of my main focus'. And blog posts from everywhere's keep popping up. My third cousin Cory's wife Emily, she has a blog and recently posted about keeping the home clean and also as us being Christian's having a clean home not only reflects as good christian's, but it shows a form of respect to having it clean before company comes over and also that it is an obedience to God. I also came across other blogs, because of Emily I believe something called Fly Lady (not too sure). And it just hit me.
Just DO the house work, with out complaint. Whether there is a helping/lending hand in the matter or not. It is funny that in my own fight against it and not wanting to do it, that I have a blog I keep up to date on that always seems to be meant for me to read.
This is not the first time that Emily's blog posts has inspired me in someway. There were times of me wanting to eat healthier, already eat healthy, but mainly making things from soups, dips, pasta & pizza sauce and bread from scratch. I did not know where to begin, because it is obviously I big preparation to start changing how you are use to doing everything. But thanks to Emily it's like her blogs are unintentionally n'sync with mine, more so to motivate me.
I am grateful to read her posts, whenever she does post. She has been off for a whole year and recently updated, because she is a busy Mom of three. And I feel she puts me to shame that she does all of this already and it appears that it comes to her so easily and I complain and I only have one child. God bless her!
So if you're reading this Emily, thank you for your posts, even though I may not comment on all of them I do read them and you always end up having some great ideas on there and I take what you do and try to make it fit for my little household. And congrats on your third addition to the family.
Here is her blog post which has some good reason's as to why to clean the home and just be happy to do it anyways >>CLICK HERE<<
Saturday 31 August 2013
Donnie Snook Again
I am well aware that none of you care for Donnie and his actions and have a heart filled with hate for him. As I really feel upset about everything he has done. Now finally reading that he has owned up to the accusations and knowing that they are true it is really hurtful. As I somewhat got to know him when he started up kids zone at the church I not only attended, but attended the private christian school there as well. Here is a link to an older blog post about a time when I helped with kids zone and how it makes me feel. Click here
As I write this I want people to know that I do not condone this kind of behaviour as I have a little 2 and a half year old and wouldn't want this same kind of actions happen to my wee one.
What I don't understand is the hatred towards him, especially you christians out there. We are suppose to love and forgive one another, Jesus came for us all and especially people like Donnie and all the criminal's sitting their in their jail cell. He was once a young boy who has been taking advantage of in the same way as it was confessed in the post online I read today here... It's not like when he was a young child and when in grade 3 or 4 when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. It's not like he responded saying "Oh teacher I want to grow up and molest a bunch of children."
We got to remember that since this did happen to him as well that what do you think it made him feel? That no one took a stand for what was happening to him and that obviously whoever did so unto him as a child obviously didn't get put away for it like he is now being put away for those very same actions that were done to him.
Instead of wishing him dead and rotting and all those hateful posts, wouldn't you want to see him become a better person? I know I do, I don't wish him any ill will at all. That is not fair to do such a thing to a fellow christian, and yes it still makes him a christian, just because he chose a wrong thing to do doesn't mean that in God's eye that he has not forgiving him. It is so funny how perverse this world has become. Because we can forgive women out there that prostitute and also have organizations that go out and encourage it by passing out condoms. Also, we forgive thieves, murderer's, homosexuality etc more so than a pedophile. Just to be clear to you all God loves us all whether we have committed such crimes as mentioned above or if we haven't. All of this is considered sin in God's eyes, but the best part of it all is that if we recognize it as sin and don't want to displease him and fight against it and is truly sorry for it all, he will forgive you and already has before you even ask of it, because he loved us so much. Now don't think that because he has already forgiven us for it that it is okay to continue in it because 'hey he'll forgive me someday,' that is not quite how it works.
I wish more people would just want to show love and support towards people such as Donnie and want to help him seek therapy and same goes for all who have sinned, why can't we just show love towards one another? Tell people that their living a life full of sin and not be afraid to tell them and what they will think. I rather tell them the truth in hopes of saving their soul from the pits of hell, then to be silent and go to heaven being judged by God for not doing my rightful job and because of maybe something I could have said to someone, might have been the jump start of their walk with God. I'd rather spread the love in hopes of them walking into heaven's gates with me, then to see them going to a place where I wouldn't wish anyone not even Donnie Snook to be in.
I hope that maybe you all can just reach out a little more to people and show more love to one another. What's the use to of this whole pay it forward movement and the suspended coffee? If we can't be so forgiving? A coffee is a coffee, but taking time to talk to someone and hear their story and even forgiving such sins from someone like Donnie would be a great start to making the world a better place instead of being part of the hatred that is out there.
As I write this I want people to know that I do not condone this kind of behaviour as I have a little 2 and a half year old and wouldn't want this same kind of actions happen to my wee one.
What I don't understand is the hatred towards him, especially you christians out there. We are suppose to love and forgive one another, Jesus came for us all and especially people like Donnie and all the criminal's sitting their in their jail cell. He was once a young boy who has been taking advantage of in the same way as it was confessed in the post online I read today here... It's not like when he was a young child and when in grade 3 or 4 when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. It's not like he responded saying "Oh teacher I want to grow up and molest a bunch of children."
We got to remember that since this did happen to him as well that what do you think it made him feel? That no one took a stand for what was happening to him and that obviously whoever did so unto him as a child obviously didn't get put away for it like he is now being put away for those very same actions that were done to him.
Instead of wishing him dead and rotting and all those hateful posts, wouldn't you want to see him become a better person? I know I do, I don't wish him any ill will at all. That is not fair to do such a thing to a fellow christian, and yes it still makes him a christian, just because he chose a wrong thing to do doesn't mean that in God's eye that he has not forgiving him. It is so funny how perverse this world has become. Because we can forgive women out there that prostitute and also have organizations that go out and encourage it by passing out condoms. Also, we forgive thieves, murderer's, homosexuality etc more so than a pedophile. Just to be clear to you all God loves us all whether we have committed such crimes as mentioned above or if we haven't. All of this is considered sin in God's eyes, but the best part of it all is that if we recognize it as sin and don't want to displease him and fight against it and is truly sorry for it all, he will forgive you and already has before you even ask of it, because he loved us so much. Now don't think that because he has already forgiven us for it that it is okay to continue in it because 'hey he'll forgive me someday,' that is not quite how it works.
I wish more people would just want to show love and support towards people such as Donnie and want to help him seek therapy and same goes for all who have sinned, why can't we just show love towards one another? Tell people that their living a life full of sin and not be afraid to tell them and what they will think. I rather tell them the truth in hopes of saving their soul from the pits of hell, then to be silent and go to heaven being judged by God for not doing my rightful job and because of maybe something I could have said to someone, might have been the jump start of their walk with God. I'd rather spread the love in hopes of them walking into heaven's gates with me, then to see them going to a place where I wouldn't wish anyone not even Donnie Snook to be in.
I hope that maybe you all can just reach out a little more to people and show more love to one another. What's the use to of this whole pay it forward movement and the suspended coffee? If we can't be so forgiving? A coffee is a coffee, but taking time to talk to someone and hear their story and even forgiving such sins from someone like Donnie would be a great start to making the world a better place instead of being part of the hatred that is out there.
Monday 26 August 2013
My Birthday Man
Jonathan's 28th birthday is coming around the corner here soon on Sept 5th. He thinks that we're doing the usual minimal of just ordering a cake and buying him his one present, but I got something in store for him! He mentioned some things that he has tried while passing by certain stores here in the West Edmonton Mall. So I remember to jot down this tea he tried at teavana and also bought their rock sugar as well since it is much more healthy then regular sugar. Since he has a sweet tooth and Purdy's finally reopened next door to my store all renovated I went in to see what they had and found some delicious looking $1 chocolate bars (I bought him four bars, all of them being of a different flavor). He also mentioned that his diamond earring went missing/lost so my store is across the hall from Paris Jeweler's. I bought a single diamond earring for him as well. And since Alberta Estethics school is down the hall and they also teach massage and also charge $35/hr for a massage I am booking him for a massage on his birthday, because he has been complaining about sore back and neck muscles.
Last but definitely not least, since he complains about not getting any decent seafood and fish like we could down home, I am taking him out to dinner (possibly red lobster) or the T & T Supermarket where they sell live seafood and get him some expensive scallops (his favorite) and bring them home and cook them his favorite way.
I hope that he likes all of what I got him, I usually don't splurge out like for any birthday's, but I love my husband and all the things I am doing for his birthday he can definitely truly enjoy and I know he'll be thankful for it in the long run.
Well I am off for now, just getting home from work and want to spend time with my family.
Last but definitely not least, since he complains about not getting any decent seafood and fish like we could down home, I am taking him out to dinner (possibly red lobster) or the T & T Supermarket where they sell live seafood and get him some expensive scallops (his favorite) and bring them home and cook them his favorite way.
I hope that he likes all of what I got him, I usually don't splurge out like for any birthday's, but I love my husband and all the things I am doing for his birthday he can definitely truly enjoy and I know he'll be thankful for it in the long run.
Well I am off for now, just getting home from work and want to spend time with my family.
Saturday 24 August 2013
It's Been A While!
Oh my goodness!! When was the last time that I was on here and posted anything? I think it has been a month or a little bit longer perhaps. I think about blogging when at work when we have slow periods and then the first thing I do when I get home from work is get a drink of water and the throw myself at my couch for a good half an hour. Since my job is required to be standing at all times even if there are no customers in the store we're not allowed to sit on the chairs. So that means sore and tired feet for me. I feel like I am not myself lately since I haven't had the chance to be online here in a while. It is funny, because I will log on to see if some of the peoples blogs that I follow have posted, but just can't get motivated enough to write something down for myself.
There is not much to update really, my life is still the same old thing day in and day out. I work, come home and relax then make supper then eat, then spend time with the family and watch a show or read a book or just sometimes (MOST TIMES) I am online on facebook chatting with far away family member's. Thank God for telephones and internet! Where would we be without it? We'd be sending messenger's off to send messages for us riding a horse and buggy which would take too long.
I made a new best friend ever since I started working, this friend of mine has helped me a lot with cooking since I started work, and my friend's name is crock pot!! Yes, the lovely crock pot. I just have to throw it all together and then there you have it food is ready and no need to check in on it at all, by the time we get home from work supper is ready! It's better than nothing even though I've changed my eating habits and cut out most of the gluten, (well not flat breads) but everything I have cut out and I haven't had a meal that was microwavable or out of a package in a while now. I have been making a lot of home cooked meals. I love to easy way out on supper when I am tired, but am thankful for a tasty meal instead, along with feeling healthy about it all.
There is not much to update really, my life is still the same old thing day in and day out. I work, come home and relax then make supper then eat, then spend time with the family and watch a show or read a book or just sometimes (MOST TIMES) I am online on facebook chatting with far away family member's. Thank God for telephones and internet! Where would we be without it? We'd be sending messenger's off to send messages for us riding a horse and buggy which would take too long.
I made a new best friend ever since I started working, this friend of mine has helped me a lot with cooking since I started work, and my friend's name is crock pot!! Yes, the lovely crock pot. I just have to throw it all together and then there you have it food is ready and no need to check in on it at all, by the time we get home from work supper is ready! It's better than nothing even though I've changed my eating habits and cut out most of the gluten, (well not flat breads) but everything I have cut out and I haven't had a meal that was microwavable or out of a package in a while now. I have been making a lot of home cooked meals. I love to easy way out on supper when I am tired, but am thankful for a tasty meal instead, along with feeling healthy about it all.
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Grassy Toes & A Little Bit of Greece
I just got in from mowing the lawn. YUCK! Now I am all covered in bits and pieces of grass. I hate it so much. Today is my day off though and Jonathan works an over night tonight, so someone has to cut the tall grass.
Anyways I always want to come on here with something interesting to say, but I don't have anything interesting to share. As for work I am still working for Merle Norman. I love it just as much as I said I did in the last post when I talked about it. There is this new girl named Evelyne who joined Merle Norman staff, she just moved here from Greece. Isn't that amazing? Considering I love greek good. She is going to bring some greek food to work for me someday. I am so excited to see what she makes for me. We get along great! She can make baklava! Which is one of my favorite treats!
I am craving baklava right now, but don't feel like going downtown to get some. I have been focusing more so on refraining from my sweet tooth cravings and also foods that aren't so healthy. I've yet to BBQ this summer which kind of sucks, because I love the smell of food being cooked on the BBQ.
As for my writing side of me I haven't really gotten down in front of my laptop or book and write anything. I just draw a blank.
Well I can't bare being on here any longer with all this grass between my toes. Because YES I mowed the lawn with my flip flops on. A big no no for next time I have to do it. Plus, I only came on here to see if my fellow blogger buddy Dave, whom I talk about sometimes has recently posted anything. Just waiting and waiting.
Well I am going to clean my grassy feet now. Have a good day everyone :)
Anyways I always want to come on here with something interesting to say, but I don't have anything interesting to share. As for work I am still working for Merle Norman. I love it just as much as I said I did in the last post when I talked about it. There is this new girl named Evelyne who joined Merle Norman staff, she just moved here from Greece. Isn't that amazing? Considering I love greek good. She is going to bring some greek food to work for me someday. I am so excited to see what she makes for me. We get along great! She can make baklava! Which is one of my favorite treats!
I am craving baklava right now, but don't feel like going downtown to get some. I have been focusing more so on refraining from my sweet tooth cravings and also foods that aren't so healthy. I've yet to BBQ this summer which kind of sucks, because I love the smell of food being cooked on the BBQ.
As for my writing side of me I haven't really gotten down in front of my laptop or book and write anything. I just draw a blank.
Well I can't bare being on here any longer with all this grass between my toes. Because YES I mowed the lawn with my flip flops on. A big no no for next time I have to do it. Plus, I only came on here to see if my fellow blogger buddy Dave, whom I talk about sometimes has recently posted anything. Just waiting and waiting.
Well I am going to clean my grassy feet now. Have a good day everyone :)
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Working At Merle Norman
I've been working at Merle Norman for about two and a half weeks now. It is very nice and a comfortable atmosphere. I am learning so much! I never did know how to wax at all now I take care of a plethora of the customers walking into Merle Norman. I did get taught on some make-up application, although being trained on that breezed by once they realized I did not need much training as make-up is my main thing that I've always known to do. I do not need to know to cleanse, tone, moisturize then prime your face before a daily make-up application like most newbee's do. I have made it my business to know everything there is to know about make-up and skin care. I am really happy that even though I did not get a first pay yet, I am still kept in money as we do get tips, $2 here $3 there or after the charge $10.50 and then giving 3 $5 bills or a $20 bill we're often times to keep the change. It is nice to have those tips, because half the time I do not feel like making lunch the night before or even in the morning, because I am spending time with my daughter for the most part in my evenings, as for trying to make a lunch in the morning, I just can't. I feel sick first thing in the morning when I smell food. I never did eat breakfast right away. I had to wait until it was at least 10 or 11 am, so trying to be around food in the morning just for the sake of myself having a lunch wouldn't be good for my weak stomach.
I must say I don't mind the perks of working there as well, we get 50% off in the store, and I was willing to pay, but I got my co-worker Hisie to wax my brows as they have grown a lot in two weeks and I was not charged, because we did not take away from any customers as it was a slow period of the day. Now had I been on a day off and came in for a waxing, I'd most likely have to pay, but with my 50% off it is a win win. I must say of all the jobs I've ever had, I love this one the most. I know I was good in sales for call centres, but it was not my thing and neither was working in dollar stores, restaurants etc. I hated it all, even though I did well at it. I never loved it, like I love my job now. I am surrounded by the stuff I've always loved, MAKE-UP & SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.
I must say I don't mind the perks of working there as well, we get 50% off in the store, and I was willing to pay, but I got my co-worker Hisie to wax my brows as they have grown a lot in two weeks and I was not charged, because we did not take away from any customers as it was a slow period of the day. Now had I been on a day off and came in for a waxing, I'd most likely have to pay, but with my 50% off it is a win win. I must say of all the jobs I've ever had, I love this one the most. I know I was good in sales for call centres, but it was not my thing and neither was working in dollar stores, restaurants etc. I hated it all, even though I did well at it. I never loved it, like I love my job now. I am surrounded by the stuff I've always loved, MAKE-UP & SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.
Sunday 7 July 2013
Say No To Sex Before Marriage (Wish I Had)
If only time machines really existed, then I would turn back time just to undo the day when I gave up my purity for the sake of my 'first love.'
Yes I know people say not to regret anything you do, but when it comes to myself and faith in Jesus, especially since fornicating is a sin, and it hurts him when we disobey the commandments, but, yet we do it willingly it hurts me as well. Because just giving it up at all leads into temptation, because once you drink the kool-aid, you always end up wanting more. Once my purity was gone and I was no longer with the person whom I gave it to of being with off and on dating of 5 years. It breaks you when you think giving it up will keep you bound together, but then when you gave into it all and have the lustful cravings then it leads into possibly being rushed into another relationship out of convenience for the sake of sexual reasons. I am not proud of my actions and just from giving it all up and the amount of people I have been with is unspeakable and I will not post it on here.
I am just sad that I even gave it up to begin with, because not only did I pretty much disrespect my creator, but it also shows to him that I did not trust in him to provide for me the right person to marry, so I took actions into my own hands, and handled my own desires, instead of relying on him.
I am sorry for my actions from way back then and am very repentant about it all, but nothing can ever take the 'act,' itself away. I am just so very thankful that I have a forgiving God who washed all my sins away and loves me regardless of my sins and accepts me with open arms.
I beg of all you younger generation girls, and guys to not give into your 'feelings,' as much as it may seems right at the time. It makes it a whole lots different and better when you wait for the one that you are to marry. It has burdened me from the very day I chose to give it away like it was of little value. No matter how much your friends razz you and bug you to do it, just don't care what they think, because not all friends are there in about 5 years from that point. Life changes and all you should worry about what anyone thinks is Jesus, family and yourself.
Please stay away from lust. I wish I had, then maybe I wouldn't be so emotional all the time feeling bad about the things I have done. All I can be happy about it that through Jesus' forgiveness that with him I can all things through him and he strengthens me daily.
Yes I know people say not to regret anything you do, but when it comes to myself and faith in Jesus, especially since fornicating is a sin, and it hurts him when we disobey the commandments, but, yet we do it willingly it hurts me as well. Because just giving it up at all leads into temptation, because once you drink the kool-aid, you always end up wanting more. Once my purity was gone and I was no longer with the person whom I gave it to of being with off and on dating of 5 years. It breaks you when you think giving it up will keep you bound together, but then when you gave into it all and have the lustful cravings then it leads into possibly being rushed into another relationship out of convenience for the sake of sexual reasons. I am not proud of my actions and just from giving it all up and the amount of people I have been with is unspeakable and I will not post it on here.
I am just sad that I even gave it up to begin with, because not only did I pretty much disrespect my creator, but it also shows to him that I did not trust in him to provide for me the right person to marry, so I took actions into my own hands, and handled my own desires, instead of relying on him.
I am sorry for my actions from way back then and am very repentant about it all, but nothing can ever take the 'act,' itself away. I am just so very thankful that I have a forgiving God who washed all my sins away and loves me regardless of my sins and accepts me with open arms.
I beg of all you younger generation girls, and guys to not give into your 'feelings,' as much as it may seems right at the time. It makes it a whole lots different and better when you wait for the one that you are to marry. It has burdened me from the very day I chose to give it away like it was of little value. No matter how much your friends razz you and bug you to do it, just don't care what they think, because not all friends are there in about 5 years from that point. Life changes and all you should worry about what anyone thinks is Jesus, family and yourself.
Please stay away from lust. I wish I had, then maybe I wouldn't be so emotional all the time feeling bad about the things I have done. All I can be happy about it that through Jesus' forgiveness that with him I can all things through him and he strengthens me daily.
Sunday 23 June 2013
Restless
I have been suffering all my life off and on with sleeping disorder of some type. I never went to a doctor thinking that it was normal, because that's the way I am I guess. I am really messed up I can't sleep and I don't know why. I search online all the time all the things to do, being in a bed time routine of winding down and journaling my thoughts in case something may be on my mind, and even planning out my day for tomorrow to help me from thinking about it while trying to sleep. I even set the face of my digital alarm clock face down so the light doesn't interfere with the melatonins and what not, but it does not seem to help. Drinking herbal teas don't help either. Neither does yoga or meditation. And I didn't just try all of the above only for night and expect results I stuck with them all for longs periods of time and still nothing. I am beginning to get really ticked off with being too tired all the time.
I hope talking about it on here helps me, and I am going to bed now, good night.
I hope talking about it on here helps me, and I am going to bed now, good night.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Relieved
The past week or so I have been stressed out with some information told to me about someone close to me. And have not had the desire to write on my blog or even keep up with my current writing projects. My Mother's life was potentially on the line. There was a growth in her down below part, which the doctor said they were going to do some tests first before determining what it really was, but the doctor was certain that it was terminal cancer.
After a week for the results of this test to come in, I am relieved to say that it is all good news and no cancer is to be found in my Mom. Apparently the growth is a fibre growth which is normal and removable; Thank God! I have been in a rut of thinking 'I'm possibly going to be losing my Mom to cancer,'... What a relief it is to know that she is going to be fine.
I love my Mom so much and would not know what do with out her in my life especially her dying so early in life. She is only 47 years old, and I want to see her live well up into her 80's or 90's or heck maybe until she's 100! The sad part of all of this that was getting to me the most, was the fact that we live provinces away and would not have enough money saved up to come to a funeral if it all had lead to this and that is what really bothered me, because I want to be there with her through it all.
All I can say now is that I am so thankful that all my prayers and the prayers of others have been answered on behalf of my Mom. I hope that no one else has to go through this sort of a scare, because the thought of losing someone you love is heart wrenching and leaves you feeling hopeless.
After a week for the results of this test to come in, I am relieved to say that it is all good news and no cancer is to be found in my Mom. Apparently the growth is a fibre growth which is normal and removable; Thank God! I have been in a rut of thinking 'I'm possibly going to be losing my Mom to cancer,'... What a relief it is to know that she is going to be fine.
I love my Mom so much and would not know what do with out her in my life especially her dying so early in life. She is only 47 years old, and I want to see her live well up into her 80's or 90's or heck maybe until she's 100! The sad part of all of this that was getting to me the most, was the fact that we live provinces away and would not have enough money saved up to come to a funeral if it all had lead to this and that is what really bothered me, because I want to be there with her through it all.
All I can say now is that I am so thankful that all my prayers and the prayers of others have been answered on behalf of my Mom. I hope that no one else has to go through this sort of a scare, because the thought of losing someone you love is heart wrenching and leaves you feeling hopeless.
Monday 10 June 2013
My 3 Year Anniversary
Tomorrow is my 3 year anniversary and I am excited! Although, we already celebrated it this weekend by doing a mystery shop for the Ramada Inn. So we got the room for very cheap and plus they reimburse us after Jonathan sends in a report about the cleanliness, good customer service etc. It was an enjoyable time. We spent our evening in the pool swimming and also taking turns switching off from the hot tub to the pool. So whoever was in the pool took care of Aaliyah since the hot tub too hot for her little delicate skin. We both went down the slide a few times as well (which kind of sucked to be honest) only because the water was barely running down the slide and was hardly going fast at all.
At the end of our swim though we did bring Aaliyah to the edge of the hot tub and took little bits of water in our hands and lightly sprinkled and rubbed water on her to warm her up as she was starting to get some purple little lips. As she got use to the extreme warmness we did get her to sit at the very first step into the hot tub and not too long after that, she did warm up a bit!
We sat up and watched a movie before bed than I helped Jonathan type up some reports for a few Instaloans and Cashstore mystery shops that he did earlier this week, then I went to bed.
We had a morning wake up call for 7:30 am and not too long after that, about 20 minutes later all three of us walked downstairs for the continental breakfast. It was good, there was fresh fruit (which Aaliyah went to town on) I made a homemade waffled on the griddle waffle maker thing-a-ma-bob. I also had some fresh coffee and grilled cheese, while Jonathan went to town on the crispy bacon strips.
I actually liked this stay here, we actually got a little mini living room this time instead of a room with two huge beds which we have no use for, because we always take on one bed. Our room number this time around was 208. I told Jonathan sometime last night or was it this morning?? Hmm I don't know, but yeah anyways what I was telling him is that I wouldn't complain if he took on all the Ramada Inn assignments for his mystery shop company that he works for, because 1) It's free (well once they reimburse you 2) You get paid to go there and 3) It is so much fun for a night out of town!
This was nice way to celebrate our anniversary and I would do it again! I know some people would say to me that it was all ruined because we had our daughter come along, but to me I enjoy being with my family and I wouldn't have it any other way to be honest. Yes I will say I miss the days when I did not have to spend an hour later after wanting to go to bed myself, but I still rather have my own flesh and blood with me than pushed onto a baby sitter all the time and every time we go out.
Just recently about a week ago we had Aaliyah spend the night at her day care, due to myself working over night and also Jonathan having some work dodgeball tournament and when I got home I did not like it. I missed her so much, so I rather have her here with us instead of with her day care.
It wouldn't be much of an anniversary with out as her she completes our family.
At the end of our swim though we did bring Aaliyah to the edge of the hot tub and took little bits of water in our hands and lightly sprinkled and rubbed water on her to warm her up as she was starting to get some purple little lips. As she got use to the extreme warmness we did get her to sit at the very first step into the hot tub and not too long after that, she did warm up a bit!
We sat up and watched a movie before bed than I helped Jonathan type up some reports for a few Instaloans and Cashstore mystery shops that he did earlier this week, then I went to bed.
We had a morning wake up call for 7:30 am and not too long after that, about 20 minutes later all three of us walked downstairs for the continental breakfast. It was good, there was fresh fruit (which Aaliyah went to town on) I made a homemade waffled on the griddle waffle maker thing-a-ma-bob. I also had some fresh coffee and grilled cheese, while Jonathan went to town on the crispy bacon strips.
I actually liked this stay here, we actually got a little mini living room this time instead of a room with two huge beds which we have no use for, because we always take on one bed. Our room number this time around was 208. I told Jonathan sometime last night or was it this morning?? Hmm I don't know, but yeah anyways what I was telling him is that I wouldn't complain if he took on all the Ramada Inn assignments for his mystery shop company that he works for, because 1) It's free (well once they reimburse you 2) You get paid to go there and 3) It is so much fun for a night out of town!
This was nice way to celebrate our anniversary and I would do it again! I know some people would say to me that it was all ruined because we had our daughter come along, but to me I enjoy being with my family and I wouldn't have it any other way to be honest. Yes I will say I miss the days when I did not have to spend an hour later after wanting to go to bed myself, but I still rather have my own flesh and blood with me than pushed onto a baby sitter all the time and every time we go out.
Just recently about a week ago we had Aaliyah spend the night at her day care, due to myself working over night and also Jonathan having some work dodgeball tournament and when I got home I did not like it. I missed her so much, so I rather have her here with us instead of with her day care.
It wouldn't be much of an anniversary with out as her she completes our family.
Sunday 2 June 2013
I`m Up Early!
I am so happy today! I got up early at 5:00 am once my daughter had cried a little before 5:00 am. I brought her to bed with me, and just laid there unable to fall back asleep. So I got up got my coffee machine on the go, went to the little ladies room. Enjoyed myself a nice cup of java along-side me and my coffee was my bible. I sat down for maybe 45 minutes to an hour reading (which is something I rarely get to do with-out interference).
After my bible reading and a cup close to empty I went down stairs and put on a load of laundry then came back upstairs, to find my husband just walking in the door from an over-night shift. We spoke briefly and greeted each other and I know by the look on his face that he was shocked to see me up at all. Since it takes my daughters crying and whining to get me out of bed. After he went to bed I did a sink full of dishes, now all the greasy stuff like pots and pans are soaking to get all the hardened on food off.
So, now I sit here being able to have time to write on my blogger which is nice for a change. It is kind of convenient too that I am up early, because our land-lady (who lives right next door) is coming over today for our ``inspection,`` of the house which was suppose to be done the week after we got settled into the house, so we can bring to her attention possible problems and what not that we would like to be fixed while living there. And here it is now about 3 months away from our lease being up. Not to mention how she wanted to talk to us about if we were going to renew our lease with her for another year or not. So, being up this early is going to be of some good! I can make the house look like a tornado ``didn`t`` hit it.
So, by for now I`ve got some work to do!
After my bible reading and a cup close to empty I went down stairs and put on a load of laundry then came back upstairs, to find my husband just walking in the door from an over-night shift. We spoke briefly and greeted each other and I know by the look on his face that he was shocked to see me up at all. Since it takes my daughters crying and whining to get me out of bed. After he went to bed I did a sink full of dishes, now all the greasy stuff like pots and pans are soaking to get all the hardened on food off.
So, now I sit here being able to have time to write on my blogger which is nice for a change. It is kind of convenient too that I am up early, because our land-lady (who lives right next door) is coming over today for our ``inspection,`` of the house which was suppose to be done the week after we got settled into the house, so we can bring to her attention possible problems and what not that we would like to be fixed while living there. And here it is now about 3 months away from our lease being up. Not to mention how she wanted to talk to us about if we were going to renew our lease with her for another year or not. So, being up this early is going to be of some good! I can make the house look like a tornado ``didn`t`` hit it.
So, by for now I`ve got some work to do!
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Sunny Days
It doesn't seem fair to me that the days I go to work it is extremely sunny and beautiful out, then when my days off come I have to look outside at the rain. I just want to go outside on my back deck on my days off sipping on a cold smoothie or iced tea and soak up some sun. I can't though when my work days steal those nice beautiful days on me like that. I'm jealous of Jonathan too, because he is outdoors mostly with his job and he has this beautiful tan on his face, and when I look at myself, all I see is a ghostly figure in the mirror. That's how pale I am.
I am sitting here at the computer staring out the window I have two hours before I have to go to work and it is beautiful out. It is definitely not fair with the way the weather has been going lately. I have been whining like crazy about the snow and how it will never go away, and now that it is away the sun just hide on me.
Oh well! Nothing I can do about it I suppose. It is looking for Friday on my day off though, because it is suppose to be 18+ that day.
Well I best be on my way, got to go catch the next LRT train downtown to work, grab my coffee. So, until then lets hope that miraculously the weather changes in my favor. Have a good day everyone.
I am sitting here at the computer staring out the window I have two hours before I have to go to work and it is beautiful out. It is definitely not fair with the way the weather has been going lately. I have been whining like crazy about the snow and how it will never go away, and now that it is away the sun just hide on me.
Oh well! Nothing I can do about it I suppose. It is looking for Friday on my day off though, because it is suppose to be 18+ that day.
Well I best be on my way, got to go catch the next LRT train downtown to work, grab my coffee. So, until then lets hope that miraculously the weather changes in my favor. Have a good day everyone.
Fiji
I'm talking about the water; not the island country in Melanesia. I tried Fiji for the first time last night on shift doing security; and is it ever good! Better than tap water, that's for sure. I have to agree with what it says on the description on the back of the bottle about its soft mouth-feel. For something coming through a filter volcanic rock gathering in an ancient Artesian aquifer, and also deep into the earth; it tastes really good. I guess what give it it's soft mouth-feel is this actual process from being filtered the way it does adds the mineral 'silica,' which results in having that nice soft 'mouth-feel.'
I know it is kind of on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny I spent. I always find when drinking water from the tap (which I do often) it makes my stomach upset, unlike the Fiji water.
Now it's going to be a debate every-time Jonathan and I are out and end up buying bottled water, because he likes the 'smart' water and I like 'Fiji' water. I've tried the smart water, it's okay not my thing, and well I didn't get much more smart from drinking it! Haha I'm just kidding, I knew that calling it smart was not for them to make people think that from drinking it that we will become more smart. Although, if someone wanted to, they could sue them for false advertising, even if they didn't intend on it seeming that drinking their water will make them smart.
I heard that someone sue'd Redbull due to the whole 'redbull gives you wings,' phrase for so-called false advertising. At-least that's what Jonathan told me last night anyways.
I'm getting off topic here, forget redbull, I'm talking about Fiji water here.... Okay well I guess I said everything I wanted to say about it. If you haven't tried it yet, I suggest you do so now!
I know it is kind of on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny I spent. I always find when drinking water from the tap (which I do often) it makes my stomach upset, unlike the Fiji water.
Now it's going to be a debate every-time Jonathan and I are out and end up buying bottled water, because he likes the 'smart' water and I like 'Fiji' water. I've tried the smart water, it's okay not my thing, and well I didn't get much more smart from drinking it! Haha I'm just kidding, I knew that calling it smart was not for them to make people think that from drinking it that we will become more smart. Although, if someone wanted to, they could sue them for false advertising, even if they didn't intend on it seeming that drinking their water will make them smart.
I heard that someone sue'd Redbull due to the whole 'redbull gives you wings,' phrase for so-called false advertising. At-least that's what Jonathan told me last night anyways.
I'm getting off topic here, forget redbull, I'm talking about Fiji water here.... Okay well I guess I said everything I wanted to say about it. If you haven't tried it yet, I suggest you do so now!
Saturday 25 May 2013
Writing Update
It's been a little while since my last post, I know, but was just busy with applying every where's for job and making it in for interviews. The bills won't get paid off on their own. I finally got a new job, it is something I've done before in New Brunswick. I work for Palisade Security now, I'm actually excited since doing security beats sitting on your butt all day making calls to people who don't want you calling them anyways.
I have yet to write anything non blog related lately, although ideas have popped into my head for a new book. I even have a title well titles picked, see it is hard which one to choose, because they both go so well for what I am going to write. Although, it would be weird to use the both of them so I have to choose. I have a whole piece of computer paper full of thoughts scribbled long-ways, side-ways, and every which way you can think of. But I definitely have over 50 different ideas jotted down just on one side of this paper alone. Now time for me to make it into a web. I know it sounds so middle school with how they teach you to write essays, but it works for me to get things in place, then when I re-do the web again I will readjust things that I think needed changing, then make another one and another one until it seems perfect, then I will go about writing my first draft ( oops lets not forget that in the mean time I write up names for the 'types' or characters/people that will be in the book, than write down at least 10 names for each character until I find one that suits them. Then I will write a bit about them on their own page and see where it will take me with how they end up in the book) Well I better get going, it is time for bed now.
I will try to post again soon! Good night!
I have yet to write anything non blog related lately, although ideas have popped into my head for a new book. I even have a title well titles picked, see it is hard which one to choose, because they both go so well for what I am going to write. Although, it would be weird to use the both of them so I have to choose. I have a whole piece of computer paper full of thoughts scribbled long-ways, side-ways, and every which way you can think of. But I definitely have over 50 different ideas jotted down just on one side of this paper alone. Now time for me to make it into a web. I know it sounds so middle school with how they teach you to write essays, but it works for me to get things in place, then when I re-do the web again I will readjust things that I think needed changing, then make another one and another one until it seems perfect, then I will go about writing my first draft ( oops lets not forget that in the mean time I write up names for the 'types' or characters/people that will be in the book, than write down at least 10 names for each character until I find one that suits them. Then I will write a bit about them on their own page and see where it will take me with how they end up in the book) Well I better get going, it is time for bed now.
I will try to post again soon! Good night!
Sunday 19 May 2013
I Am Going To Be Tired Tonight!
I am so going to regret this, but I have let Aaliyah sleep for at least 2 or 3 hours now. Since about 3:00 pm and it is nearing 6:00 pm. I just needed the quiet time; I really do! I will be starting a new job next week and haven't had any time off as long as this since I started my old job on March 4th and before I go back to working again I want to feel relaxed.
So, since I got to relax what I was able to do was sit out back on my deck. I brought my art journal out and splattered paint all over 2 pages. That is only one step to the page, there is more I am going to do with it once it dries. I plan on drawing something amazing. I can't quite explain it, it is in my head and just needs to get out. Someday I will have to take some pictures of my art journal once it is done and share it on here.
I was able to enjoy a cup of coffee and search online and browse at stuff that I usually never get to do when she is awake. I am always cleaning up a mess, or cooking food for her, or changing a diaper, or she made a big mess to the point of needing a bath. Then there is also my everyday housework that needs to get done, which seems to be never-ending!
I am thinking of making a quick bite to eat for supper, wake her up now feed her, then head over to the park to get rid of any energy she may have. Hopefully that works somewhat, if not that I will just bring her in the back yard and chase her. Play hide and seek, but the sad part is I know I will tire out before she does. It always happens like this for me.
I am heading out for now. Done my little blog on here. I was on here mainly to check and see if my fellow blogger friend Dave had written anything lately. It has been THREE weeks since his last post. I like it when he posts stuff even though sometimes it is just about his day or ordinary things, somewhat diary style and sometimes about his writing. I just like the way he writes about his day. Something about the way he tells it on here is actually nice.
Anyways I am rambling as usual. I am going now, I promise. Have a good evening everyone.
So, since I got to relax what I was able to do was sit out back on my deck. I brought my art journal out and splattered paint all over 2 pages. That is only one step to the page, there is more I am going to do with it once it dries. I plan on drawing something amazing. I can't quite explain it, it is in my head and just needs to get out. Someday I will have to take some pictures of my art journal once it is done and share it on here.
I was able to enjoy a cup of coffee and search online and browse at stuff that I usually never get to do when she is awake. I am always cleaning up a mess, or cooking food for her, or changing a diaper, or she made a big mess to the point of needing a bath. Then there is also my everyday housework that needs to get done, which seems to be never-ending!
I am thinking of making a quick bite to eat for supper, wake her up now feed her, then head over to the park to get rid of any energy she may have. Hopefully that works somewhat, if not that I will just bring her in the back yard and chase her. Play hide and seek, but the sad part is I know I will tire out before she does. It always happens like this for me.
I am heading out for now. Done my little blog on here. I was on here mainly to check and see if my fellow blogger friend Dave had written anything lately. It has been THREE weeks since his last post. I like it when he posts stuff even though sometimes it is just about his day or ordinary things, somewhat diary style and sometimes about his writing. I just like the way he writes about his day. Something about the way he tells it on here is actually nice.
Anyways I am rambling as usual. I am going now, I promise. Have a good evening everyone.
Monday 13 May 2013
Relieved
So I got some amazing news about myself for you all..... I GOT FIRED!! Yay!! I am seriously that excited this is not sarcasm at all. I have been kind of unhappy working for SuperPro for a while. I did not like my boss much in the end. He really sold me on being able to make $15 per appointment that I set up, then next thing you know once I got my first commissions cheque it turned out to be me only being paid about $10 per appointment made for my account executive. And on another note, I was not getting so-called sales quota of 3 appointments a day and was getting 2 here and 1 there a day. And was ridiculed in-front of my fellow co-workers about my lack of 'effort,' which was so uncalled for, because I was giving it my 100%. I stopped giving my 100% after he accused me of it, because, well, I didn't want to make a liar out of him so I decide to do a half ass job.
I was accused of not following our so-called script that we are suppose to say on the phone in-which I did follow to a T. Then when I stood up for myself in the morning meeting and said that I do follow the script, then my boss came at me with the following 'Well, if you're following the script and so is Abe (the favorite employee) then what is it with your inflection of your voice that is not getting appointments?'
Like duh! Hello! I kept mentioning my concern of not getting appointments, because my leads have been called on 3 times already and majority of them have recently painted or rudely told me not to call again. And was asked to be put on a Do not call list, but Michael never listened to me. It mandatory so I have heard, that when calling a potential customer, that if they express themselves as wanting to be not on our list, that we have to do it. However, Michael insists on calling people over and over again. So, after receiving so many calls from me and I am re-calling all the people I have already called about 2 or 3 times, they don't want to hear from me and our company. So, therefore I am not getting appointments because of that reason, but now I am being penalized for not getting appointments with people we have already agitated and ticked off and don't want our service, so how in the heck can I keep up my quota, when the boss won't pay for another round of leads from Dunn and Brad street or whatever the heck that place here in Edmonton is called! I am fired and I couldn't be anymore happier, because the day I was accused of not 'trying' my best at my job I got up out of the board room meeting and cried, because in fact I was doing my job.
And when you speak up in the board room you get sworn at from Michael cursing and swearing saying 'Jesus Christ' and 'God Damn' as curse words when he knew from day one in my interview that I mentioned I was a christian, so I know for a fact he uses those as curse words to get at me.
Like what an idiot! Who disrespects people and their religion? Come on?
So, here I am, at home and fired. Looking for another job and I am not even upset that I got fired, because I am actually happy to not be in such an atmosphere like this.
Oh and did I mention that last week on Tuesday I took a panic/anxiety attack at work, because of all the stress he has put me under?
So, I know it is a stressful time not having a job and needing to pay bills, but I am so RELIEVED!
I was accused of not following our so-called script that we are suppose to say on the phone in-which I did follow to a T. Then when I stood up for myself in the morning meeting and said that I do follow the script, then my boss came at me with the following 'Well, if you're following the script and so is Abe (the favorite employee) then what is it with your inflection of your voice that is not getting appointments?'
Like duh! Hello! I kept mentioning my concern of not getting appointments, because my leads have been called on 3 times already and majority of them have recently painted or rudely told me not to call again. And was asked to be put on a Do not call list, but Michael never listened to me. It mandatory so I have heard, that when calling a potential customer, that if they express themselves as wanting to be not on our list, that we have to do it. However, Michael insists on calling people over and over again. So, after receiving so many calls from me and I am re-calling all the people I have already called about 2 or 3 times, they don't want to hear from me and our company. So, therefore I am not getting appointments because of that reason, but now I am being penalized for not getting appointments with people we have already agitated and ticked off and don't want our service, so how in the heck can I keep up my quota, when the boss won't pay for another round of leads from Dunn and Brad street or whatever the heck that place here in Edmonton is called! I am fired and I couldn't be anymore happier, because the day I was accused of not 'trying' my best at my job I got up out of the board room meeting and cried, because in fact I was doing my job.
And when you speak up in the board room you get sworn at from Michael cursing and swearing saying 'Jesus Christ' and 'God Damn' as curse words when he knew from day one in my interview that I mentioned I was a christian, so I know for a fact he uses those as curse words to get at me.
Like what an idiot! Who disrespects people and their religion? Come on?
So, here I am, at home and fired. Looking for another job and I am not even upset that I got fired, because I am actually happy to not be in such an atmosphere like this.
Oh and did I mention that last week on Tuesday I took a panic/anxiety attack at work, because of all the stress he has put me under?
So, I know it is a stressful time not having a job and needing to pay bills, but I am so RELIEVED!
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Scare
When I was about 14 or 15 around the time I was attending the private christian school that was run out of my own church I started taking these attacks. Which felt like sharp chest pains, heavy pressure on my chest along with shortness of breath and sometimes dizziness along with a very fast racing heart (and when that part happened I always started to hyperventilate). I suffered with it until I was about 17 years old then it just stopped! Thank God! It was a pain to deal with, because whenever I would have an attack I would have to take a pill which always made me feel too doped out. My doctor that I had at the time diagnosed it as Panic/Anxiety attack.
So it has been about 7 years since I have ever had an attack. Which is awesome, because I hate it I really do. Accept for yesterday May 7th. I was coming off of my break and then I had an attack! All of the above symptons I mentioned all took place. I left work after informing Marian the receptionist at my work to let our boss know that I had called my husband to come get me and take me to emerge.
That was a pain in itself! Even though I had suffered with these symptons before, I had to go through a series of tests since I haven't had this in years and is weird for it to come back ans stronger than the first time I ever got it. So they hooked me up to wires with these sticky like tabs on my body, then after that nothing was wrong with my heart they said. So the doctor sent me in for an x-ray to check out my lungs and rest of body and I was fine there. So, since nothing was really bad wrong with me they said it is just some stress related issues that made this arise and to just try all these different ways to calm myself down when another episode happens again. Deep breathing, closing eyes, go outside for some air away from my work desk at work. And if nothing happens after doing any of those then to procede with taking an adavan. And I am not too fond of drugs, I don't want to take them. I had an adavan for another situation one time at my doctors office which will be for another post some day.
So it has been about 7 years since I have ever had an attack. Which is awesome, because I hate it I really do. Accept for yesterday May 7th. I was coming off of my break and then I had an attack! All of the above symptons I mentioned all took place. I left work after informing Marian the receptionist at my work to let our boss know that I had called my husband to come get me and take me to emerge.
That was a pain in itself! Even though I had suffered with these symptons before, I had to go through a series of tests since I haven't had this in years and is weird for it to come back ans stronger than the first time I ever got it. So they hooked me up to wires with these sticky like tabs on my body, then after that nothing was wrong with my heart they said. So the doctor sent me in for an x-ray to check out my lungs and rest of body and I was fine there. So, since nothing was really bad wrong with me they said it is just some stress related issues that made this arise and to just try all these different ways to calm myself down when another episode happens again. Deep breathing, closing eyes, go outside for some air away from my work desk at work. And if nothing happens after doing any of those then to procede with taking an adavan. And I am not too fond of drugs, I don't want to take them. I had an adavan for another situation one time at my doctors office which will be for another post some day.
Friday 3 May 2013
Afraid Of The Dark
No I am not talking about myself in the title of this post. It is about Aaliyah, of course! I had a hard time getting her to go to bed Tuesday and Wednesday night this week, which was the first time ever to be honest. She loves going to bed, that is the only time she can have a bottle, since we don't give her a bottle of milk through out the day anymore, we give her juice, water etc to ween her off the bottle and soon enough won't need it for bed.
I never said aloud for her to hear me about being afraid of the dark, but I did mention it to Jonathan in front her, but I spelled it out, like most parents do when they don't want their kid to know what their parents are talking about.
So, to test my theory of her being afraid of the dark happened to be true, so when Thursday night came along, I tried putting her to bed, but she acted like she did the last few nights, which was as soon as we closed the door and turn off the light she started freaking out and crying. So, I laid her back down into her bed and left the light on while I read to her and sang to her along with massaging her forehead, temples, bridge of the nose and her scalp. She eventually fell asleep, so I left her room with the light on and door opened. And she slept through the night.
I never had this problem up until about 3 or 4 days ago. I just don't know where she would get the idea in her head to be scared. She always slept with the light off before. I am almost thinking this is something she might of heard kids from her day care talking about, because I never brought anything of the such to her attention, because I certainly don't want to have her sleeping with me. Don't get me wrong I love having her sleep in bed when she is sick, because I know when a child is sick they need their Mom, but when she is not sick and sleeping in bed with Jonathan and I, she is a squirmy worm! She can't decide who's side of the bed she is going to sleep on. By morning Jonathan and I are far apart with a good huge 2 foot gap between us, we are so close to the edge of the bed, that we could fall off!
Anyways, I wish this was not the case. I live next door to our landlord and I don't want him coming to the door after a while of noticing the light being on in her room, because he is pretty anal that way. Complains about everything.
Well I best be off to bed.
I never said aloud for her to hear me about being afraid of the dark, but I did mention it to Jonathan in front her, but I spelled it out, like most parents do when they don't want their kid to know what their parents are talking about.
So, to test my theory of her being afraid of the dark happened to be true, so when Thursday night came along, I tried putting her to bed, but she acted like she did the last few nights, which was as soon as we closed the door and turn off the light she started freaking out and crying. So, I laid her back down into her bed and left the light on while I read to her and sang to her along with massaging her forehead, temples, bridge of the nose and her scalp. She eventually fell asleep, so I left her room with the light on and door opened. And she slept through the night.
I never had this problem up until about 3 or 4 days ago. I just don't know where she would get the idea in her head to be scared. She always slept with the light off before. I am almost thinking this is something she might of heard kids from her day care talking about, because I never brought anything of the such to her attention, because I certainly don't want to have her sleeping with me. Don't get me wrong I love having her sleep in bed when she is sick, because I know when a child is sick they need their Mom, but when she is not sick and sleeping in bed with Jonathan and I, she is a squirmy worm! She can't decide who's side of the bed she is going to sleep on. By morning Jonathan and I are far apart with a good huge 2 foot gap between us, we are so close to the edge of the bed, that we could fall off!
Anyways, I wish this was not the case. I live next door to our landlord and I don't want him coming to the door after a while of noticing the light being on in her room, because he is pretty anal that way. Complains about everything.
Well I best be off to bed.
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Sickness
I arrive at work today at 6:55am walking down the hall to see a sick boss who can barely speak, he is that bad. Now even though I hate how I am treated by him at times and don't like his using curse words every other second. Along with using Jesus' name as curse. I am not gloating like most others would be about a boss of theirs that they were not fond of.
I actually feel for him to be honest! In general when he isn't going around acting miserable all the time and cursing he can be a nice guy. I never would wish any form of sickness on anyone. I know what it is like to feel like death and not want to be at work.
I feel so bad for him, because he is always in good spirits and smiling, but this sickness is taking a toll on him.
I am not saying that I like him to the point of caring for him like a daughter would or family member would to him, but I am not completely heartless.
I always thought about what I would think of when the time had come for him to miss a day of work due to sickness or show up to work being really sick, and I thought that I would be like any other typical employee and say he deserves it, but now that it is happening. I don't feel like he or anyone of that matter deserves such a thing. Sickness is not a good feeling, especially what has been going around here at work the past month. At the beginning of April, it was myself and Shelly, who were sick so badly, that you couldn't even trust a fart! LOL And then it has slowly spread from one person to another and I think my boss is the last one to catch it.
So, I know what he is feeling like right now. Your stomach feels like it is rotting from the inside out! Trying to eat anything at all or even having food in your mouth starts up your gag reflexes. Also, your temperature going up and down all the time, sweating then freezing like you have just came from outside of the snow. It is not a good feeling!
I look at my boss and just feel for him today. I do hope that he gets better. I almost want to leave work and go to the nearest Shoppers and pick up a can chicken soup and pepto bismal for him. But something tells me that he would not take it. He seems like one of those stubborn men that think you have to let your body go through it.
I actually feel for him to be honest! In general when he isn't going around acting miserable all the time and cursing he can be a nice guy. I never would wish any form of sickness on anyone. I know what it is like to feel like death and not want to be at work.
I feel so bad for him, because he is always in good spirits and smiling, but this sickness is taking a toll on him.
I am not saying that I like him to the point of caring for him like a daughter would or family member would to him, but I am not completely heartless.
I always thought about what I would think of when the time had come for him to miss a day of work due to sickness or show up to work being really sick, and I thought that I would be like any other typical employee and say he deserves it, but now that it is happening. I don't feel like he or anyone of that matter deserves such a thing. Sickness is not a good feeling, especially what has been going around here at work the past month. At the beginning of April, it was myself and Shelly, who were sick so badly, that you couldn't even trust a fart! LOL And then it has slowly spread from one person to another and I think my boss is the last one to catch it.
So, I know what he is feeling like right now. Your stomach feels like it is rotting from the inside out! Trying to eat anything at all or even having food in your mouth starts up your gag reflexes. Also, your temperature going up and down all the time, sweating then freezing like you have just came from outside of the snow. It is not a good feeling!
I look at my boss and just feel for him today. I do hope that he gets better. I almost want to leave work and go to the nearest Shoppers and pick up a can chicken soup and pepto bismal for him. But something tells me that he would not take it. He seems like one of those stubborn men that think you have to let your body go through it.
Sunday 28 April 2013
Bead
Kids are interesting! They see things in a different way. And get certain things in their diapers, like one time I came across while changing her diaper a full not eaten mini wheat in her diaper. She thinks it is cute to shove things up her nose and look at me and smile about it. Kids are the cutest!
Years ago I had moved away from Saint John NB when I was teen and had continued to write back and forth to my cousin and her friend Sarah like penpal's. They sent me a handmade key chain from a jewelry making kit. Which I had for a long time. It had all these beads on it.
Now about 2 weeks ago Aaliyah was digging through my purse and she some how broke the key chain, resulting in beads everywhere! I vacuumed them up; so I thought. Now just 2 days ago as I was changing Aaliyah's earrings since she lost one so I put 2 new ones in, as I put one in her right ear then put one in her left ear, I noticed something inside her left ear. At first I thought it was a big glob of ear wax. Until I pulled her hair back and looked more closely. It was one of those beads from the key chain!
I was kind of nervous for her, because I know that being at the emergency with in the next few minutes was going to be scary and I couldn't even be there with her. I had to work, so thank God, that Jonathan was able to go with her. Because I already had calling in sick twice at work since I started working there due to sicknesses going around. My poor little girl was apparently brave about the whole thing. They said they might have to sedate her so they tried taking the bead out first before sedating her to see if she will act up, but no she was totally fine!
I have a funny feeling that Aaliyah is going to be a lot like myself. I had a similar experience with a bead, but I put one up my nose trying to be silly and show my Mom and Dad. When my Mom tried to take it out, her chubby and stumpy fingers ended up pushing further up my nose, which resulted in going to the emergency as well.
Another hospitalized experience of mine was a result of halloweening! I came home from getting my treats with my cousins when we lived in Ontario. I had eaten a bunch of sticky candy, then saw a packet of peanuts in my sack. I broke open the peanut shell, but the little brown papery thing that is wrapped around the peanut itself got stuck to my sticky hands. Once I was done eating the peanuts, I felt tired out and yawned while rubbing my eyes. Then next thing you know, my eye was sore, itchy and irritated! I was freaking out, because it was so painful!
I am sure you know what happened, but I am going to say it anyways, yes the peanut shell paper was stuck in my eye right on the inner corner of my right eye. All I remember is freaking out at the hospital, they froze the whole area of my eye so it would not move around, but the worst part was being awake for them to put giant sized Q-tips in my eyes and other hospital tools in my eye to try and peel this papery thing off of my eye.
Years ago I had moved away from Saint John NB when I was teen and had continued to write back and forth to my cousin and her friend Sarah like penpal's. They sent me a handmade key chain from a jewelry making kit. Which I had for a long time. It had all these beads on it.
Now about 2 weeks ago Aaliyah was digging through my purse and she some how broke the key chain, resulting in beads everywhere! I vacuumed them up; so I thought. Now just 2 days ago as I was changing Aaliyah's earrings since she lost one so I put 2 new ones in, as I put one in her right ear then put one in her left ear, I noticed something inside her left ear. At first I thought it was a big glob of ear wax. Until I pulled her hair back and looked more closely. It was one of those beads from the key chain!
I was kind of nervous for her, because I know that being at the emergency with in the next few minutes was going to be scary and I couldn't even be there with her. I had to work, so thank God, that Jonathan was able to go with her. Because I already had calling in sick twice at work since I started working there due to sicknesses going around. My poor little girl was apparently brave about the whole thing. They said they might have to sedate her so they tried taking the bead out first before sedating her to see if she will act up, but no she was totally fine!
I have a funny feeling that Aaliyah is going to be a lot like myself. I had a similar experience with a bead, but I put one up my nose trying to be silly and show my Mom and Dad. When my Mom tried to take it out, her chubby and stumpy fingers ended up pushing further up my nose, which resulted in going to the emergency as well.
Another hospitalized experience of mine was a result of halloweening! I came home from getting my treats with my cousins when we lived in Ontario. I had eaten a bunch of sticky candy, then saw a packet of peanuts in my sack. I broke open the peanut shell, but the little brown papery thing that is wrapped around the peanut itself got stuck to my sticky hands. Once I was done eating the peanuts, I felt tired out and yawned while rubbing my eyes. Then next thing you know, my eye was sore, itchy and irritated! I was freaking out, because it was so painful!
I am sure you know what happened, but I am going to say it anyways, yes the peanut shell paper was stuck in my eye right on the inner corner of my right eye. All I remember is freaking out at the hospital, they froze the whole area of my eye so it would not move around, but the worst part was being awake for them to put giant sized Q-tips in my eyes and other hospital tools in my eye to try and peel this papery thing off of my eye.
No Name Blog- Don't Know What To Call This One
What to write? I log on here and always want to write something, but I have nothing of interest to put on here. So since I haven't given an update in a while I might as well. I am still working at SuperPro Painting Systems as one of their telemarketers. I don't like it as much as I did when I first worked there. My boss is always cursing and swearing and he is some what racist. He uses really inappropriate phrases which I wish not to put on here, because I would not use that phrase myself.
Aaliyah is enjoying daycare and there has been many improvements with her speech. She has been delayed for some time. She does not pronounce them right, but at least she attempting to speak.
On my leisurely time I have been taking into some reading. Not the usual book once in a while. I probably take home 3 or 4 books, to read by the end of the week. I started a site for my author part of myself, with some tips and hints on writing along with reviews on the various books that I do read.
I thought of this before and never stuck with it, and I am thinking of going back and getting the books that I had read and did not write a review on and re-read it and write a review.
Well this post was intended to be some what long, but due to a kid who loves to climb all over me when I am online, is getting in the way of me seeing the screen and the keyboard.
So until my next post, I hope you all have a nice day!
Aaliyah is enjoying daycare and there has been many improvements with her speech. She has been delayed for some time. She does not pronounce them right, but at least she attempting to speak.
On my leisurely time I have been taking into some reading. Not the usual book once in a while. I probably take home 3 or 4 books, to read by the end of the week. I started a site for my author part of myself, with some tips and hints on writing along with reviews on the various books that I do read.
I thought of this before and never stuck with it, and I am thinking of going back and getting the books that I had read and did not write a review on and re-read it and write a review.
Well this post was intended to be some what long, but due to a kid who loves to climb all over me when I am online, is getting in the way of me seeing the screen and the keyboard.
So until my next post, I hope you all have a nice day!
Thursday 25 April 2013
3 Fat Chicks
I've decided since I am trying to watch my voluptuous figure! LOL and want to drop some weight so I can be able to feel better about myself, that instead of trying to track my goals with weight loss and eating healthy, what better place to do it than a blogging site that is especially for the women of the curvier and bigger size.
Which is www.3fatchicks.com , they have all the support groups and forums on the site and you basically write what you've eaten, like a food journal in a way and also talks about what you've done from day to day with regards of exercise and physical activity!
There are womens testimonials on there for encouragement who have come along from being very large and went right down to their goal weight!
I already took a picture of myself maybe a month ago and will take one by November with the results.
I need to lose 29 pounds in order to get down to 135 pounds and realistically, I expect to lose 1 pound a week and by the time November comes I should be at my goal weight! I will share on 3fatchicks as well as here in November. I just don't want to bore people with my fatty posts on here so frequently.
Which is www.3fatchicks.com , they have all the support groups and forums on the site and you basically write what you've eaten, like a food journal in a way and also talks about what you've done from day to day with regards of exercise and physical activity!
There are womens testimonials on there for encouragement who have come along from being very large and went right down to their goal weight!
I already took a picture of myself maybe a month ago and will take one by November with the results.
I need to lose 29 pounds in order to get down to 135 pounds and realistically, I expect to lose 1 pound a week and by the time November comes I should be at my goal weight! I will share on 3fatchicks as well as here in November. I just don't want to bore people with my fatty posts on here so frequently.
Monday 22 April 2013
100th Post of My Fellow Blogger Response
So my writer friend David Smith that I have been talking about has finally revealed a bit about his book! So go check it out! NOW! Anyways I am impressed and really excited, but only thing that is annoying me right now has nothing to do with his post, it is this damn blogger. I tried to post a reply to that particular post and it is saying that only members or followers of this blog can post.
Which I don't get, because I follow his blog he is one of the main people I go to when I first sign onto blogger to go and check, so since I can't get my comment to post on his 100th post here is what my comment is for you David..
"I have been anticipating this post FOREVER! And no you may feel that you didn't put or give too much info, but I think this is enough. Kind of like a trailer teaser for movies. So was this. Now I have a better understanding on what to expect from your book! I am glad you shared with us. Now keep on writing so I can buy your book!"
There! I got to give my input on his post. I don't want him to think that I am not happy with what he posted, because it is quite the opposite, I am in love with his idea and can't wait to see his novel slowly unfold into something so astonishing!
Well I am at work now and the morning meeting will be taking place in the next few minutes so I must go for now. So have a good day everyone! And to you David, keep up the good work and keep writing and hurry up and publish that book!
Which I don't get, because I follow his blog he is one of the main people I go to when I first sign onto blogger to go and check, so since I can't get my comment to post on his 100th post here is what my comment is for you David..
"I have been anticipating this post FOREVER! And no you may feel that you didn't put or give too much info, but I think this is enough. Kind of like a trailer teaser for movies. So was this. Now I have a better understanding on what to expect from your book! I am glad you shared with us. Now keep on writing so I can buy your book!"
There! I got to give my input on his post. I don't want him to think that I am not happy with what he posted, because it is quite the opposite, I am in love with his idea and can't wait to see his novel slowly unfold into something so astonishing!
Well I am at work now and the morning meeting will be taking place in the next few minutes so I must go for now. So have a good day everyone! And to you David, keep up the good work and keep writing and hurry up and publish that book!
Saturday 20 April 2013
Update!
It has been well over two weeks since I have blogged, I know I am well aware of the fact. Just being busy with work it what kept me from blogging for the first week. Then my amazing co-worker had to catch the stomach fly from her children and pass it along to me.
So most of my second week since my last post which was on April 5th. I was pretty much bed ridden. I was dizzy and weak. I got so dizzy and weak to the point that as I filled my cup with water at the sink in my kitchen that I had fainted. I don't know how long I was there, but all I know is my father found me like that laying on the floor. With a worried little girl looking at me over the baby gate that keeps her from entering the kitchen. I guess she was crying and screaming and none of that woke me at all.
Another not so awesome part of the whole stomach flu was not only could I trust my stomach with holding food down, but I couldn't trust a fart either! I know disgusting, but hey it is true and a part of being sick. I hate being that sick. The last time that a stomach flu hit me that bad where farts could not be trusted was when I was back in grade school.
So, that is what I have been up to lately was being sick. And speaking of sick, apparently there is another flu going around here in Edmonton and my stomach does not feel the greatest. I am hoping and praying that it is not this other flu, because I don't think I could handle another sickness. Besides I am a baby I don't do pains in any way. Whether it be stomach cramps or head aches it does not take much to make me cry. My tolerance for pain is slim to none. Besides my father is back is NB trying to move the rest of my family back up here and is not here to help take care of me.
Well I best be going now. I finally got Aaliyah down for bed and I should get some rest. So good night to you all. And may you never catch the stomach flu that I just had. I would not wish it on my worse enemies. Well I don't have enemies. At least I think I don't, however if I do I don't wish it no them or anyone at all. May you all be full of health!
So most of my second week since my last post which was on April 5th. I was pretty much bed ridden. I was dizzy and weak. I got so dizzy and weak to the point that as I filled my cup with water at the sink in my kitchen that I had fainted. I don't know how long I was there, but all I know is my father found me like that laying on the floor. With a worried little girl looking at me over the baby gate that keeps her from entering the kitchen. I guess she was crying and screaming and none of that woke me at all.
Another not so awesome part of the whole stomach flu was not only could I trust my stomach with holding food down, but I couldn't trust a fart either! I know disgusting, but hey it is true and a part of being sick. I hate being that sick. The last time that a stomach flu hit me that bad where farts could not be trusted was when I was back in grade school.
So, that is what I have been up to lately was being sick. And speaking of sick, apparently there is another flu going around here in Edmonton and my stomach does not feel the greatest. I am hoping and praying that it is not this other flu, because I don't think I could handle another sickness. Besides I am a baby I don't do pains in any way. Whether it be stomach cramps or head aches it does not take much to make me cry. My tolerance for pain is slim to none. Besides my father is back is NB trying to move the rest of my family back up here and is not here to help take care of me.
Well I best be going now. I finally got Aaliyah down for bed and I should get some rest. So good night to you all. And may you never catch the stomach flu that I just had. I would not wish it on my worse enemies. Well I don't have enemies. At least I think I don't, however if I do I don't wish it no them or anyone at all. May you all be full of health!
Friday 5 April 2013
To Blog Or Not To Blog! LOL
Why do people bother even having a blog and not write in it for months which lead to one whole year? It baffles me really. I know I am not as frequent as others, but at least I am more frequent than some. I follow this one blog and this person hasn't even posted in one whole year as of just recently they finally hit their year mark since their last post.
I used and well still do enjoy reading their posts. I actually got some good ideas for being a Mommy and homemaker from this person. If you know you're not going to blog for a while well never again than at least delete the thing. It feels like a false hope, because I have 3 people out of my whole list who I put at my top regular people to view and I always refresh onto this particular blog to see if there is anything new, but nothing for a whole year.
Oh well, at least I still have David's blog. As most of you know I talk about him and his book all the time. He is getting close to the 100 post mark. Which means he will reveal some of his work from his book or maybe a synopsis or something. Whatever it is, we will have something interesting to read.
Well am out for now. Got some groceries to buy and since I just finished reading Dave's blog some ideas for some healthy foods and vitamins are running through my head. I have a juicer and never use it and want to start juicing again. Dave was talking about juicing and makes me want to do it.
So thanks for the reminder Dave that I have one myself. I forget since it sits in my cupboard half the time.
Bye everyone!
I used and well still do enjoy reading their posts. I actually got some good ideas for being a Mommy and homemaker from this person. If you know you're not going to blog for a while well never again than at least delete the thing. It feels like a false hope, because I have 3 people out of my whole list who I put at my top regular people to view and I always refresh onto this particular blog to see if there is anything new, but nothing for a whole year.
Oh well, at least I still have David's blog. As most of you know I talk about him and his book all the time. He is getting close to the 100 post mark. Which means he will reveal some of his work from his book or maybe a synopsis or something. Whatever it is, we will have something interesting to read.
Well am out for now. Got some groceries to buy and since I just finished reading Dave's blog some ideas for some healthy foods and vitamins are running through my head. I have a juicer and never use it and want to start juicing again. Dave was talking about juicing and makes me want to do it.
So thanks for the reminder Dave that I have one myself. I forget since it sits in my cupboard half the time.
Bye everyone!
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Still Mine
I want to see the movie that is coming out next month. It is based on a man that is from down home where I am from just an hour or so outside of Saint John called St.Martins. The guys name was Craig Morrison and he fought the government for a while on building his own home for his wife who was starting to lose her memory. I saw the video trailer for the movie on friends wall on facebook.
Kind of sucks, because the only thing that is not true to the movie is the fact that they decide not to film the movie in St.Martins which totally sucks. I feel that in honoring the man now that he is gone that just maybe they would of just filmed it in his home town.
The movie does look very promising! I can not wait to see it. I think the movie was called Still Mine. I will have to double check on that later.
Anyways I have to go to work now and slave all day getting a appointment for my guys at work.
Have a good day everyone!
Kind of sucks, because the only thing that is not true to the movie is the fact that they decide not to film the movie in St.Martins which totally sucks. I feel that in honoring the man now that he is gone that just maybe they would of just filmed it in his home town.
The movie does look very promising! I can not wait to see it. I think the movie was called Still Mine. I will have to double check on that later.
Anyways I have to go to work now and slave all day getting a appointment for my guys at work.
Have a good day everyone!
Friday 29 March 2013
Spring Is Here
In case you're wondering this video is sings about how spring is here. And the favorite pass time of poisoning pidgeons in the park. It just makes me laugh!
The ice is melting and I can hear the birds tweeting, so it is definitely a good sign. I thought that winter would never leave and just stay forever! I am glad to not have to bundle up in layers of clothes the last 2 days here in Edmonton. I can actually take Aaliyah out for a walk before bed and not have to worry if I had layered her up enough, or if I over layered her to suffocation.
My work week is over and have been suffering with this really bad burning type stomach ache and was miraculously healed! I asked my mother to pray for me over the phone, which she did and after she was down praying and I said good bye, the burning pain was gone. Thank you Lord!
I believe my feeling better is coming at a good time, because now that I am feeling better I am thinking of going out for a walk with Aaliyah and have been wanting to, but due to my off and on stomach burning thing going on it has been stopping me.
So, I got some chicken cooking in the oven for Aaliyah, Dad and myself. Once it is cooked and I finish eating I am going to go for a little walk. It will be nice to see sidewalks instead of ice and snow.
Well while I still have time before supper I am going to go read for now.
Hopefully this walk will be a start of a new beginning from myself being healed.
The ice is melting and I can hear the birds tweeting, so it is definitely a good sign. I thought that winter would never leave and just stay forever! I am glad to not have to bundle up in layers of clothes the last 2 days here in Edmonton. I can actually take Aaliyah out for a walk before bed and not have to worry if I had layered her up enough, or if I over layered her to suffocation.
My work week is over and have been suffering with this really bad burning type stomach ache and was miraculously healed! I asked my mother to pray for me over the phone, which she did and after she was down praying and I said good bye, the burning pain was gone. Thank you Lord!
I believe my feeling better is coming at a good time, because now that I am feeling better I am thinking of going out for a walk with Aaliyah and have been wanting to, but due to my off and on stomach burning thing going on it has been stopping me.
So, I got some chicken cooking in the oven for Aaliyah, Dad and myself. Once it is cooked and I finish eating I am going to go for a little walk. It will be nice to see sidewalks instead of ice and snow.
Well while I still have time before supper I am going to go read for now.
Hopefully this walk will be a start of a new beginning from myself being healed.
Thursday 28 March 2013
Quick Venting Post
Should I write something? Hmmm I not too sure if I will even post this and might just save this on draft since I am hardly awake and only had a sip of my morning cup. Now that we have been on the phone for three weeks the pressure is on. Our boss actually ragged the three of us telemarketers out for not have three sales a day done. Hello? News flash (insert swear word here) you're a new painting company which no one has even heard of and people don't want to make appointments over the phone with someone they are not too sure of about their painting for their business. It takes time to build up a reputation you Ukrainian old grump!
There I got that off my chest, so in case you're wondering yes my boss if officially the ultimate rude ass. It is easy to work at a call center that is huge in which the owner of the program you're on is most likely never going to be there. But working for a company just starting out when they pretty much swear at you and chastise you like a child it is a pain in the bum. Especially having your boss hovering over shoulders checking to make sure that you're doing you're job.
Thank God that we get Friday off due to easter. I need an extra day on my weekend, because I don't feel rested up enough when I get back to work on Monday. I really hate my job more so, because I am tired of telemarketing, but price is right for me for now. If I had it my way, I'd be in a hair school academy taking that. Which is something I have always wanted more than anything anyways. Well, I best be on my way. I need to drink my coffee, because my father is going to be here soon to pick me up and take me to work. Thank God for my dad he doesn't want to see me waiting in the cold catching the train.
There I got that off my chest, so in case you're wondering yes my boss if officially the ultimate rude ass. It is easy to work at a call center that is huge in which the owner of the program you're on is most likely never going to be there. But working for a company just starting out when they pretty much swear at you and chastise you like a child it is a pain in the bum. Especially having your boss hovering over shoulders checking to make sure that you're doing you're job.
Thank God that we get Friday off due to easter. I need an extra day on my weekend, because I don't feel rested up enough when I get back to work on Monday. I really hate my job more so, because I am tired of telemarketing, but price is right for me for now. If I had it my way, I'd be in a hair school academy taking that. Which is something I have always wanted more than anything anyways. Well, I best be on my way. I need to drink my coffee, because my father is going to be here soon to pick me up and take me to work. Thank God for my dad he doesn't want to see me waiting in the cold catching the train.
Monday 25 March 2013
Sick Day Today
Home today! Not so fun really it isn't a day off or anything. My wee one is sick and I had to stay home from work to take care of her. I hope that she will be better for tomorrow. I can't lose too many days of work. My boss seemed okay with everyone when I called and said my kid was sick. Besides, he was okay with my co-worker when she had to stay home with her wee one two weeks ago on Friday.
My poor little one is so sick though. Just looking at her makes me want to cry. She is so stuffed up and mouth wide open just to breath. Her nose is running with slimy little snots. Thank God for medicine though! It does take the clogged nose away for a couple of hours.
I just feel useless right now! All I can do is cuddle her and give her medicine. My being home with her is not working by any means. I wish I was the cure for her, because nothing makes me more sad than watching her struggle to breath.
Well I best be on my way for now. I got to get another dose of medicine into her system. Then call my landlord to come and fix my hot water knob from my kitchen sink. Water was squirting and spraying everywhere's last night.
Have a good day to you all, and here's to hoping that by my next post that my wee one is better.
My poor little one is so sick though. Just looking at her makes me want to cry. She is so stuffed up and mouth wide open just to breath. Her nose is running with slimy little snots. Thank God for medicine though! It does take the clogged nose away for a couple of hours.
I just feel useless right now! All I can do is cuddle her and give her medicine. My being home with her is not working by any means. I wish I was the cure for her, because nothing makes me more sad than watching her struggle to breath.
Well I best be on my way for now. I got to get another dose of medicine into her system. Then call my landlord to come and fix my hot water knob from my kitchen sink. Water was squirting and spraying everywhere's last night.
Have a good day to you all, and here's to hoping that by my next post that my wee one is better.
Sunday 24 March 2013
``1 My Kid and Myself.
Just sitting here with Aaliyah on my knee while she watches leap frog on netflix, as I write here. To be honest I don't have anything interesting to write about, but this is what I wanted to do right now. Is write on here.
Aaliyah has a cold right now, so it looks like I might have to call in and not go to work today, because they won't have her at day care as sick as she is. I am feeling under the weather anyways, so at least I can take a sick day and not be lying about it.
I come on blogger a lot! Mainly to see if a fellow writer friend of mine has posted anything lately. He is the one whom I will mention here and there in some of my posts. His latest post says, that once he hits 100 posts, that he may reveal what he is writing about and a possible excerpt from it! I am kind of excited, because he has shared with me two chapters already and his writing is just captivating. He writes so beautifully.
I am just checking every hour on the hour all weekend, just hoping he'll post 10 more posts in one day, because he is at the early 90's mark of his posts. Just so I can read his 100th post.
Well I can't write no more, because my kid is crawling all over me and keeping me from typing now. And she keeps making attempts at typing on the keyboard herself. LOL.
bn v vbvb........ <------- That was her. Thought at least if she is doing it and actually did hit something than I might as well share with you all. I guess she wants to be heard too!!
I am out for now, as for Dave, keep on posting I am anticipating your 100th post!
Aaliyah took the responsibility of putting the quotation mark and number 1 in my title in case you're wondering.
Aaliyah has a cold right now, so it looks like I might have to call in and not go to work today, because they won't have her at day care as sick as she is. I am feeling under the weather anyways, so at least I can take a sick day and not be lying about it.
I come on blogger a lot! Mainly to see if a fellow writer friend of mine has posted anything lately. He is the one whom I will mention here and there in some of my posts. His latest post says, that once he hits 100 posts, that he may reveal what he is writing about and a possible excerpt from it! I am kind of excited, because he has shared with me two chapters already and his writing is just captivating. He writes so beautifully.
I am just checking every hour on the hour all weekend, just hoping he'll post 10 more posts in one day, because he is at the early 90's mark of his posts. Just so I can read his 100th post.
Well I can't write no more, because my kid is crawling all over me and keeping me from typing now. And she keeps making attempts at typing on the keyboard herself. LOL.
bn v vbvb........ <------- That was her. Thought at least if she is doing it and actually did hit something than I might as well share with you all. I guess she wants to be heard too!!
I am out for now, as for Dave, keep on posting I am anticipating your 100th post!
Aaliyah took the responsibility of putting the quotation mark and number 1 in my title in case you're wondering.
Friday 22 March 2013
TGIF-Quick Post
YAY, I have been dreading everyday of work this week. And extremely angry feeling upon waking up before the sun rises in the morning just to be to work. For some reason it does not feel right. Plus, what wakes us up to begin with is the sun. I don't quite remember what it is in the sun that does it, but all I know is that is what wakes us up.
And to be up before the sun is hard. I go through a cup of coffee at home, then arrive at work go to the lunch room and put on a pot for the whole lot of coffee drinkers. And drink about half the pot and leave some for the two others that drink coffee and it still isn't enough to wake me.
So, now that is is friday I am so excited. I also don't have to keep saying every morning before I head to work to my father 'I don't want to go, I am too tired.'.... It was getting to the point my father could call when I was about to say it, the same few words every morning, but in a making of sort of mocking tone and then laugh at me then say 'yeah yeah, you say that every morning.'
So, for now I am going to drink the cup I have right now and then head off for work. Thank God for fridays really, because it is dress down day at work so into a pair of jeans I go!
Have a good day everyone! I know I will.
And to be up before the sun is hard. I go through a cup of coffee at home, then arrive at work go to the lunch room and put on a pot for the whole lot of coffee drinkers. And drink about half the pot and leave some for the two others that drink coffee and it still isn't enough to wake me.
So, now that is is friday I am so excited. I also don't have to keep saying every morning before I head to work to my father 'I don't want to go, I am too tired.'.... It was getting to the point my father could call when I was about to say it, the same few words every morning, but in a making of sort of mocking tone and then laugh at me then say 'yeah yeah, you say that every morning.'
So, for now I am going to drink the cup I have right now and then head off for work. Thank God for fridays really, because it is dress down day at work so into a pair of jeans I go!
Have a good day everyone! I know I will.
Saturday 16 March 2013
Venting and Ranting
It has certainly been a while since I have wrote on here. I have recently started a new job. So, my attention even on my days off go entirely to my husband and wee one. I feel bad for not being about to write and talk about my day. To be honest when it comes to my work. There is not a thing worth talking about. I am a telemarketer for a new company starting up and no one would care to read about that. As a lot of people don't like being bugged from us as it is anyways.
All I can say for now is, I am starting to not like it. I know I might have mention during my week of training that I was enjoying myself, but to be honest, when I was a little girl growing up. I have never dreamt that when I grew that I wanted to be a telemarketer. I always wanted to be a beautician. Take all the courses from hair, cosmetology, nails etc. And also take a business course and open up my own shop in my name. I always wanted to be known as Ashley Morin. That would be my shop.
I just don't have the time to go to do all the schooling I need now that I have my little one. I need a job paying decent money an hour to afford paying off the bills.
I do not regret having my daughter by any means.I just wish I waited, so that I was well off and able to bring her up according to how I always wanted to bring up any child I ever will have. I fill like I am depriving her from everything from not going to school. Not graduating. Being a high school drop out gets you no where's. That's for sure!
All I can do is pray and hope that she does not follow in my foot steps and when I tell her at an appropriate age of my mistakes that she doesn't hold it against me when she decides that because she is having a bad day that she wants to quit school. And when I scold her for it, I just hope she doesn't pull the whole 'well you quit school, so why can't I' saying.
I already been through this with my younger brother and he kept saying that all the time to my parents about me quitting school. I was not much of a role model for him, which is sad and I want to be for him and my daughter.
So, yes this all boils down to me not liking my job and the best thing to do is for me to wait until Aaliyah completes high school, then I will go to take all those beauty courses. It is never too late to start anything as long as you're living.
Sorry for my ranting and venting out on here. Have a good one.
Oh and if my friend Dave who is following me, if you are reading this please note that blogger is boring out your posts! I check regularly for updates from you.
All I can say for now is, I am starting to not like it. I know I might have mention during my week of training that I was enjoying myself, but to be honest, when I was a little girl growing up. I have never dreamt that when I grew that I wanted to be a telemarketer. I always wanted to be a beautician. Take all the courses from hair, cosmetology, nails etc. And also take a business course and open up my own shop in my name. I always wanted to be known as Ashley Morin. That would be my shop.
I just don't have the time to go to do all the schooling I need now that I have my little one. I need a job paying decent money an hour to afford paying off the bills.
I do not regret having my daughter by any means.I just wish I waited, so that I was well off and able to bring her up according to how I always wanted to bring up any child I ever will have. I fill like I am depriving her from everything from not going to school. Not graduating. Being a high school drop out gets you no where's. That's for sure!
All I can do is pray and hope that she does not follow in my foot steps and when I tell her at an appropriate age of my mistakes that she doesn't hold it against me when she decides that because she is having a bad day that she wants to quit school. And when I scold her for it, I just hope she doesn't pull the whole 'well you quit school, so why can't I' saying.
I already been through this with my younger brother and he kept saying that all the time to my parents about me quitting school. I was not much of a role model for him, which is sad and I want to be for him and my daughter.
So, yes this all boils down to me not liking my job and the best thing to do is for me to wait until Aaliyah completes high school, then I will go to take all those beauty courses. It is never too late to start anything as long as you're living.
Sorry for my ranting and venting out on here. Have a good one.
Oh and if my friend Dave who is following me, if you are reading this please note that blogger is boring out your posts! I check regularly for updates from you.
Saturday 9 March 2013
Blast From The Past
I had a good giggle just a few moments ago, while browsing for my very top 20 first blogs I wrote. I can honestly say that 1), my writing sucked hard core back then, 2). I tried too hard to have the perfect blog post so I could have traffic (which I also had a button made for donations on paypal 'LAME') and 3). I am happy that I started blogging at all, because if you look at my very first few posts, you will see a big difference between my recent posts and my very firs posts. I have improved on my writing so much!
Although, I am no professional writer, nor do I have a major in english, spelling & grammar, but I will boast in the fact that I am a lot better now.
I have come a long way. Especially when considering the fact that back then I thought I was the best writer in the world back then. And I am sure as time flies to another year from now. My posts that I am so proud of now I will see the silly and lame things in them that I don't see now.
Since I am trying to improve my writing I must go for now. I actually have some ideas for my current book I am in the process of writing to jot down before I forget.
Happy blogging everyone!
Although, I am no professional writer, nor do I have a major in english, spelling & grammar, but I will boast in the fact that I am a lot better now.
I have come a long way. Especially when considering the fact that back then I thought I was the best writer in the world back then. And I am sure as time flies to another year from now. My posts that I am so proud of now I will see the silly and lame things in them that I don't see now.
Since I am trying to improve my writing I must go for now. I actually have some ideas for my current book I am in the process of writing to jot down before I forget.
Happy blogging everyone!
Friday 8 March 2013
Missing Memories
So I got thinking of the many people who I have lost along this journey in life and are no longer with us in this race. I miss all the wonderful memories that I have made with all of the beautiful souls that I had the chance to be friends with and I am feeling a little sad about all the loved ones.
So, what I am going to do in the following part of this particular blog is mention the names of the lost ones along with some lyrics to a song which relates to how I am feeling along with the youtube video to the lyrics.
To all the friends that I have lost along the way: Grampy Gerry Amero, Great Grampy Alfred Vail, Great Grammy Greta Vail, Grampy Ernest, Alicia Little, Jimmy Sheehan, Randy Trott Sr, Al Cannon, Conrad Sommers & Donnie Perry.
I miss you all so much! This following song with lyrics is for you all.
One Sweet Day Lyrics: (Please Read these lyrics, they are so touching)
Sorry, I've never told you, all I wanted to sayAnd now it's too late to hold you'Cause you've flown awaySo far away
Never had I imaginedLiving without your smileFeelin' and knowing you, hear meIt keeps me alive, alive
And I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet dayEventually I'll see you in Heaven
Darling, I never showed youAssumed you'd always be thereI, I took your presence for grantedBut I always caredAnd I miss the love we shared
I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet dayPicture a little scene from Heaven
Although, the sun will never shine the sameI'll always look to a brighter dayYeah, Lord, I know, when I lay me down to sleepYou will always listen as I pray
And I know you're shining down on me from heavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet day
And I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet day
Sorry, I never told youAll I wanted to say
So, what I am going to do in the following part of this particular blog is mention the names of the lost ones along with some lyrics to a song which relates to how I am feeling along with the youtube video to the lyrics.
To all the friends that I have lost along the way: Grampy Gerry Amero, Great Grampy Alfred Vail, Great Grammy Greta Vail, Grampy Ernest, Alicia Little, Jimmy Sheehan, Randy Trott Sr, Al Cannon, Conrad Sommers & Donnie Perry.
I miss you all so much! This following song with lyrics is for you all.
One Sweet Day Lyrics: (Please Read these lyrics, they are so touching)
Sorry, I've never told you, all I wanted to sayAnd now it's too late to hold you'Cause you've flown awaySo far away
Never had I imaginedLiving without your smileFeelin' and knowing you, hear meIt keeps me alive, alive
And I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet dayEventually I'll see you in Heaven
Darling, I never showed youAssumed you'd always be thereI, I took your presence for grantedBut I always caredAnd I miss the love we shared
I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet dayPicture a little scene from Heaven
Although, the sun will never shine the sameI'll always look to a brighter dayYeah, Lord, I know, when I lay me down to sleepYou will always listen as I pray
And I know you're shining down on me from heavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet day
And I know you're shining down on me from HeavenLike so many friends we've lost along the wayAnd I know eventually we'll be togetherOne sweet day
Sorry, I never told youAll I wanted to say
Hired Then Fired
Just to be clear I am not talking about myself in this post. I did not get fired. However, today my boss let go a guy for whatever reasons and mentioned it to us in the board room that he let this particular guy go. It is just so sad really, because we all just started this Monday and now Friday is here and he let him go. I don't know why. I feel like our boss made a decision too quickly even though I don't know the actual reason, I am sure whatever it was there could have been some way of reasoning with him instead of just letting someone go.
I am kind of sad that this guy is gone, because of the fact that we all are so very comfortable with each other. It took us up until yesterday to really get comfortable and I was really finding myself the most comfortable around the guy who was let go. He and I had a lot of things in common we liked watching the same things and we are both 'fatties' and loved out food so we talked about recipes and things and laughed about a lot and he was the life the party so to speak (while in the board room).
What kind of sets me off now is the fact that I am not too sure if my job even secure especially not knowing the reason behind my fellow co-worker being fired, who knows now? Am I next? I sure hope not.
Anyways next week is a new week and I sure hope that the firing had nothing to do with any of the things he talked about in the boardroom, because he was very opinionated in a lot of ways. I guess I will never really know as to why he was let go.
I am just some what fearing for my position at SuperPro now that maybe none of us are safe. Well it is the weekend now and I must unwind from all things work.
Have a good weekend to all you hard workers and may your weekend be eventful and fun!
I am kind of sad that this guy is gone, because of the fact that we all are so very comfortable with each other. It took us up until yesterday to really get comfortable and I was really finding myself the most comfortable around the guy who was let go. He and I had a lot of things in common we liked watching the same things and we are both 'fatties' and loved out food so we talked about recipes and things and laughed about a lot and he was the life the party so to speak (while in the board room).
What kind of sets me off now is the fact that I am not too sure if my job even secure especially not knowing the reason behind my fellow co-worker being fired, who knows now? Am I next? I sure hope not.
Anyways next week is a new week and I sure hope that the firing had nothing to do with any of the things he talked about in the boardroom, because he was very opinionated in a lot of ways. I guess I will never really know as to why he was let go.
I am just some what fearing for my position at SuperPro now that maybe none of us are safe. Well it is the weekend now and I must unwind from all things work.
Have a good weekend to all you hard workers and may your weekend be eventful and fun!
Sunday 3 March 2013
A Post About A Fellow Writer
I did it!! YAY. I am so happy right now. I have a friend who is a writer and have kind of encouraged him to publish and showed him the site I used to self publish. From the time we have been talking about writing up until tonight, he has been hesitant of what his genre was and did not share any pieces of his work not even a sentence of his work until tonight.
We conversed through facebook chat and I shared with him where he could log onto a site where I had upload a novel I wrote which I am still working on. And by doing so I think he felt he could trust me enough to e-mail me the first two chapters of his book. Which are intriguing and delightful, but sad because his vision of what he wants the book to be now has changed some what and he won't be putting the first two chapters in that I have read due to reasons I do not have permission to disclose at this time.
However, if I ever have his full permission to discuss the genre in which he has chosen to write about and what all happens I will. All I can say is that I am glad to be one of the first to read it (well not one of the first to be correct, because from my understanding through his posts on blogger; he has his manager reading along and giving their input on it and such) so I am maybe the second or third or whatever, because I did not ask if he lets anyone else read his stuff besides his manager and myself.
So, until I know otherwise we will say I am about the 2nd or 3rd person to have the privilege of reading his work.
Dave is truly a talented writer and after reading his first 2 chapters, I was embarrassed of my own sloppy writing. If you want to keep updated on Dave and his progress with his book you can follow him on blogger at : Dave's Blog <<click me>> .
I hope that you all enjoy what you read on his blog. Well I must bow out for the night, because tomorrow is my first day of a new job and I need sleep. So good night to you all.
We conversed through facebook chat and I shared with him where he could log onto a site where I had upload a novel I wrote which I am still working on. And by doing so I think he felt he could trust me enough to e-mail me the first two chapters of his book. Which are intriguing and delightful, but sad because his vision of what he wants the book to be now has changed some what and he won't be putting the first two chapters in that I have read due to reasons I do not have permission to disclose at this time.
However, if I ever have his full permission to discuss the genre in which he has chosen to write about and what all happens I will. All I can say is that I am glad to be one of the first to read it (well not one of the first to be correct, because from my understanding through his posts on blogger; he has his manager reading along and giving their input on it and such) so I am maybe the second or third or whatever, because I did not ask if he lets anyone else read his stuff besides his manager and myself.
So, until I know otherwise we will say I am about the 2nd or 3rd person to have the privilege of reading his work.
Dave is truly a talented writer and after reading his first 2 chapters, I was embarrassed of my own sloppy writing. If you want to keep updated on Dave and his progress with his book you can follow him on blogger at : Dave's Blog <<click me>> .
I hope that you all enjoy what you read on his blog. Well I must bow out for the night, because tomorrow is my first day of a new job and I need sleep. So good night to you all.
Pre-First Day Jitters
I am a day away from my first day of my new job. I start tomorrow and I got the scared feeling in my stomach like the first day of school feeling. Not because of it being my first day of work, but more so for my daughter and it being her first day of day care. She will be around new people and kids (which she is not yet use to), although thank God my cousin Melodie is the one who owns this day care and Aaliyah will be with family. Because I can't see myself putting Aaliyah in any other day care. I remember when my aunt Rita use to watch me for my parents when they use to work, back when we all lived in Oshawa Ontario and I use to get scared as soon as my parents would leave. I always thought they would not come back for me, but at the end of the day it was a relief when they would walk in the door after work to come pick me up. It is funny, because I knew they would come, but that fear always crept in when they left every day.
I just don't want my Aaliyah to feel the same way. I hope that she knows that we will not leave her ever. And hopefully she will notice the pattern of us coming back at the end of the day.
I am kind of sad that I had to get a job, because it will take away from my writting and my daughter, but a regular pay cheque is what we need right now more than anything.
Lets hope that by this time next year that we will have things in a nice orderly fashion.
I just don't want my Aaliyah to feel the same way. I hope that she knows that we will not leave her ever. And hopefully she will notice the pattern of us coming back at the end of the day.
I am kind of sad that I had to get a job, because it will take away from my writting and my daughter, but a regular pay cheque is what we need right now more than anything.
Lets hope that by this time next year that we will have things in a nice orderly fashion.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Big Scare
Aaliyah gave me a huge scare today. See I was busy cleaning up the house and she was down for a nap and near the end when I was almost done and getting close to just taking a break before finishing off the last bit of housework she woke up and I could hear her in her room playing and what not so everything seemed fine from what I could hear of her in her room while doing housework.
Once I was done completing most of the housework I walk into her room to let her out and the first thing I see is her standing on top of her infant couch style chair for one scared me (the least once I tell you what happened next) she was smiling at me then puts her hands in her mouth and was some what gagging and then she pulls out a tack! Yes a tack that is used to pin things up on the wall. Then I freaked out and ran to her and took it from her and out of the fear running through me I smacked her behind then looked around on her walls to see what was on the walls that was no longer there which was mini string lights on the floor. Which I used tacks to hang them up on the wall. Part of the string was slightly hanging for the past week in reach for Aaliyah to grab, and she was grabbing at it all week and it seemed sturdy enough for her to pull on with out it budging.
However, this time obviously she tugged hard enough to yank it down along with the 3 other tacks that were holding it up in place. Fear running through me when I realized that the two other tacks that had helped hanging this mini string was no where's to be found. So, then I got to thinking that she swallowed the other 2 somehow. I was sticking my fingers down her throat, with no luck of getting anything. So, I watched out for signs for about 10 minutes, because if she started coughing at all then that would be a clear indication she might have the other 2 lodged in her throat. But thank God after waiting I really searched her room and found the 2 other tacks in one of her toy boxes.
So, to my relief she hasn't choked on or swallowed the other 2 at all. I am telling you I was so scared, I have never felt so scared about anything in my entire life. My greatest fears as a kid growing up does not compare to the fear of something harming your own child.
After I found the 2 other tacks I took into a hard deep heaved crying fest holding and hugging her and kissing her and thanking God she was going to be okay. I am sure I was sitting on the floor holding and hugging her for a good 30 minutes before I could compose myself. I am so thankful that I do not have to be calling 911 to bring her to the emergency to get a scan to see if she fully ingested the tacks or got any of the tacks lodged into her throat and possible surgery to have them taken out. That would have to be the worst thing ever in the world.
I have definitely discarded those damned lights along with the tacks. I am not hanging up anything in her room at all that requires a simple tack. Only cute little disney sticker art for her bedroom or tape. Other than that nothing will be going on her walls for a very long time.
I am so grateful to God for protecting her. Jonathan and I pray for her everyday for her safety and protection from him and I know that during my time of house cleaning he was there protecting her until the very moment I walked in her bedroom to get her.
Once I was done completing most of the housework I walk into her room to let her out and the first thing I see is her standing on top of her infant couch style chair for one scared me (the least once I tell you what happened next) she was smiling at me then puts her hands in her mouth and was some what gagging and then she pulls out a tack! Yes a tack that is used to pin things up on the wall. Then I freaked out and ran to her and took it from her and out of the fear running through me I smacked her behind then looked around on her walls to see what was on the walls that was no longer there which was mini string lights on the floor. Which I used tacks to hang them up on the wall. Part of the string was slightly hanging for the past week in reach for Aaliyah to grab, and she was grabbing at it all week and it seemed sturdy enough for her to pull on with out it budging.
However, this time obviously she tugged hard enough to yank it down along with the 3 other tacks that were holding it up in place. Fear running through me when I realized that the two other tacks that had helped hanging this mini string was no where's to be found. So, then I got to thinking that she swallowed the other 2 somehow. I was sticking my fingers down her throat, with no luck of getting anything. So, I watched out for signs for about 10 minutes, because if she started coughing at all then that would be a clear indication she might have the other 2 lodged in her throat. But thank God after waiting I really searched her room and found the 2 other tacks in one of her toy boxes.
So, to my relief she hasn't choked on or swallowed the other 2 at all. I am telling you I was so scared, I have never felt so scared about anything in my entire life. My greatest fears as a kid growing up does not compare to the fear of something harming your own child.
After I found the 2 other tacks I took into a hard deep heaved crying fest holding and hugging her and kissing her and thanking God she was going to be okay. I am sure I was sitting on the floor holding and hugging her for a good 30 minutes before I could compose myself. I am so thankful that I do not have to be calling 911 to bring her to the emergency to get a scan to see if she fully ingested the tacks or got any of the tacks lodged into her throat and possible surgery to have them taken out. That would have to be the worst thing ever in the world.
I have definitely discarded those damned lights along with the tacks. I am not hanging up anything in her room at all that requires a simple tack. Only cute little disney sticker art for her bedroom or tape. Other than that nothing will be going on her walls for a very long time.
I am so grateful to God for protecting her. Jonathan and I pray for her everyday for her safety and protection from him and I know that during my time of house cleaning he was there protecting her until the very moment I walked in her bedroom to get her.
Friday 22 February 2013
Trouble With Getting My Mind Onto Paper
I've been meaning to make more out of 2013 with my writing, but I always seem to get either distracted with the regular every day busy life with my toddler, that by the end of the day when she is in bed, I am not just physically drained, but mentally also. Or I get discouraged when I actually do get the time sit down and write, because I get in the habit of instead of writing while on my laptop I sit there and think of the minor free times I do get through out the day when I am not being kept busy by my toddler to jot down ideas that randomly came to me for another event to take place in my book. So I tell myself I will do it later, but then when later comes I forget that idea and then I get discouraged and starting silently bashing myself.
I've got some what of a good story, but the thing is I don't have writer's block I know what I want to write. Sometimes I just here as well playing it all in my head for the chapter I intend to write, but not even write it down. I already know how my books ends and I haven't even got to that part yet, I am only at the middle, plus on top if it all. I've got my poetry, which just comes flowing out of me and I always jotting down ideas on pieces of paper when I am in a place at the time where I really shouldn't be writing them down, mainly in church when I am suppose to be listening to my pastor I get a good start to a poem and then write it down and I not only feel bad for not giving my 100% undivided attention, but then my purse seems to eat everything I can't find that piece of paper with the ideas I've jotted down. Sometimes, things come to me when I am in the shower or taking a bath, so I always leave something to write on in there just in case.
Sometimes, I think it is useless writing stuff down. I've promised myself a millions times over that I will be myself a voice recorder and I always keep putting it off due to bills. I feel that if I had that instead of paper that it would be a lot easier to get out of me, because we all know that we can speak faster than we can write, type, jot down.
I even think it won't just help me with my poetry, but if I used it for my book as well it would be somewhat useful, because things come to me when I am driving and there is nothing I can do about that.
Anyways, my toddler is on the go and keeping me busy, and I should have been jotting ideas or doing something useful with my writing instead of being on here complaining. This is exactly what I am talking about. I get involved in other things that take away from my writing. 2013 is off to a bad start and I need to start to fix it now or else I will be going through this year like this forever!
I've got some what of a good story, but the thing is I don't have writer's block I know what I want to write. Sometimes I just here as well playing it all in my head for the chapter I intend to write, but not even write it down. I already know how my books ends and I haven't even got to that part yet, I am only at the middle, plus on top if it all. I've got my poetry, which just comes flowing out of me and I always jotting down ideas on pieces of paper when I am in a place at the time where I really shouldn't be writing them down, mainly in church when I am suppose to be listening to my pastor I get a good start to a poem and then write it down and I not only feel bad for not giving my 100% undivided attention, but then my purse seems to eat everything I can't find that piece of paper with the ideas I've jotted down. Sometimes, things come to me when I am in the shower or taking a bath, so I always leave something to write on in there just in case.
Sometimes, I think it is useless writing stuff down. I've promised myself a millions times over that I will be myself a voice recorder and I always keep putting it off due to bills. I feel that if I had that instead of paper that it would be a lot easier to get out of me, because we all know that we can speak faster than we can write, type, jot down.
I even think it won't just help me with my poetry, but if I used it for my book as well it would be somewhat useful, because things come to me when I am driving and there is nothing I can do about that.
Anyways, my toddler is on the go and keeping me busy, and I should have been jotting ideas or doing something useful with my writing instead of being on here complaining. This is exactly what I am talking about. I get involved in other things that take away from my writing. 2013 is off to a bad start and I need to start to fix it now or else I will be going through this year like this forever!
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