On Hiatus.

I'll be back....sometime :)

Lately I've Been...

Feeling: Completely out of sorts, lost, without purpose.  I experienced a bump in the road (understatement) in my happy, fulfilling, meaningful career life in 2003 and I have never truly fully recovered. I am still bitter and will always be.  If you love what you do, it's not work? Well now, I work.

Watching: I was watching a lot of nature and science shows during the free preview of Oasis HD and the Smithsonian channels.  Prehistoric Sharks are fascinating.  Sadly, the previews are over and I'm not too keen on adding $20 to an already too high cable bill.

Thinking About: Tiny Houses.  I really want to do this.  I want to build a tiny house. Park it on a piece of property. Grow vegetables.  Live simply. Click here to go to a site I love called Tiny House Blog.  I just have to figure out a way to get the Mr. on board.

Listening To: I changed the radio station in the kitchen after a December filled with Christmas music 24/7 to Q107 Classic Rock.  It has been a nice change and has reinforced my belief that, outside a few talented individuals, the 70's was the last decade that real music was created.

Laughing About: Mostly inappropriate jokes on The Daily Show.  I have said before that it is my sense of humor that has saved me.  It really has.

Reading:  The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.  I'm only 27 pages in and I'm enjoying it. My eyes have been a bit better lately and I've been able to read on my way to and from work.

Drinking: More tea, less Diet Coke.

Eating:  Red Velvet Muffins (cupcakes - who are they kidding) from Tim Horton's. This must stop.

Loving: That I've been getting good quality sleep lately, with some awesome dreams.

Missing:  Max. Why can't Dogs live forever?

My sweet boy Max.

Crockett and Friends

It isn't as cold today as it has been these last few days.  The wind is going to pick up later this afternoon so I took Crockett out with the hopes we'd be out for longer than 5 minutes.  It was Crockett's choice.

After he relieved himself, rather than turning back to the door, he walked towards the park. I was anxious he'd think twice & head back but no, he kept on walking.

Once in the park, the trees protected us from the light wind. It was snowing and it was perfect. Both Crockett & I were happy to be outside.

It was then I heard a loud low woof. The woof only a Basset Hound can emit.  Then, Crockett was surrounded by friends. He perked up, ran a few circles, became bouncy, and had a smile on his face.

On our way home, the Sun was trying to peek through the clouds.

The amount of salt on the sidewalk makes these boots mandatory.

Going back up the stairs was harder than sliding down them!

The perfect Canadian winter dog walking photo!

Friends!

Daisy - 6 months old. Pure joy!

Let the Sun shine!

Walking Crockett, being outside, and watching Dogs play heals my soul and makes me temporarily forget my woes. It was a perfect 30 minutes.

Cuddle Pug

It's a cold windy and sometimes snowing Sunday.  No better reason to have a Pug on my lap.  He lets me make a fuss of him. I'm lucky.

My New Scarf

Here is my most recent crochet creation that I finished yesterday.  It is my favorite color.

Now, if I could learn to read patterns, I could make so many more things!

Snowy Sunday

I haven't really had issue with the really cold weather this past week. As long as I was wrapped up well, it wasn't too bad.  Friday morning waiting for the bus at the station was the coldest I got on my cheeks and forehead, which were the only part of me exposed.  By the afternoon, the sun was shining, which always makes a difference.

Today, before the snow started, it was nice out.  I wish I had a really good winter coat, and snowpants because it's been so nice I've wanted to go for a walk.

Next winter, I want this, and in red:

Source

I'm still reading my Tapping book and looking forward to finishing it so I can put it into practice.  I haven't felt great since last night and I really want to just feel better. Although I am so happy I had time off at Christmas, what I'd really love is to have a proper holiday. Go somewhere.  Sit in front of a huge fireplace in a chalet looking out over the snow, or under an umbrella on a white sand beach, or sleeping in a castle in a room with a dark wood canopy bed and velvet drapes.

Back to reality....

As much as I'd like to hibernate and do nothing for the next 3 months, I know it's in my best interest to stay active. Keep moving. Keep my mind busy. Spring will arrive soon enough.

Crockett doesn't enjoy walking in his booties.  He likes it better than salt on his paws, but he just isn't all in yet.  Our walk today only lasted about 7 minutes.

Pretty. I like green & orange.

This is why we won't have a real tree. Crockett'd pee on it for sure!

Crockett makes me happy. He's so cute!