Feeling It

First 'real' snow of the season came last week, I'm talking actual stick to the ground snow for a few days snow, not a little dusting. The chocolate wonder was in heaven with the white stuff on the ground and happily searched for her ball in the snow.  Now we are back up to normal temperature for this time of year, rain in the forecast and dreary November skies. Amazing the difference a little sunshine can make to your day.

The town is all lit up as the River Lights were officially opened last weekend. It's so pretty walking down to the park and seeing all the displays as you wander through, every year they add new ones as it grows.  Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the pavilion turns into a life-sized gingerbread house that is open from 5:30-8:30. Inside you will find entries from the annual Gingerbread House Contest, kids crafts, and hot chocolate. Our little town certainly lights up for the season and I never get tired of visiting the displays. It's especially pretty when there is snow on the ground. This coming Saturday will be the Santa Claus Parade which mom and I will, of course, attend as we do every year. My favourite part is all the marching bands and I am hoping the Essex-Kent Scottish Regiment is there with their pipe and drum band.

To totally switch topics, but in a way, they kind of go together, I am feeling the need for change.  Not quite sure what the change is going to look like or when but I am struggling with feeling stuck. Only I can 'unstuck' myself and that I am aware of, but I know it needs to be done. A day of just me, no boy or chocolate wonder and a big purge would feel so wonderful and a great way to clear all the cobwebs I feel are holding me back.  The flip side to that is a kick in the pants to make that happen as I know a day without those two would also very easily find me on the couch binging Netflix and/or on my computer. Motivation where are you?!  I just need to get started and accomplish one thing or room and I will be on my way. Maybe I should write it down, plan, do the details, have some fun with it, DO NOT sit down and say in '10 minutes I will start' because I know that will not happen, lol. 

My little snow baby enjoying the weather, she always gives me a reason to smile.

Until I post again ♥

February is here

Not a very catchy title but I really couldn't think of anything else. . .unless of course the title has changed by the end of this post because I did come up with something catchier but I highly doubt it and if it is different then the possible one person who happens across my blog won't have any idea.

Weather is crazy, it was 52 one day last week and I was out in a hoodie and no socks but then the next it was full on winter coat and gloves. Wish winter would either arrive or just go away and stay in the 50's until spring.  I don't mind it cold as long as the sun is out but we've had some grey days which just make the cold worse.  There is absolutley no snow, none, nada and the only weather warnings were for possible heavy rain. Been a weird winter and hope summer doesn't end up being unbearably hot where you can't go outside at all.

So my 'believe in me' one little word (three in my case) is still on track, yay me!!  I am feeling good about me, my life and doing well at staying positive. My afghan project is progressing and I am proud of that with another project lined up when I get this one finished. Camera class is very enjoyable although I missed this past week due to illness. I might see if there is another one offered or something else of interest, I am enjoying getting out and learning something new.

Project update:

Miss Harlow is keeping me busy, as a puppy usually does. The self proclaimed king of the house, Mr Meow-man is adjusting quite well so far and I am hoping this continues.

Harlow at 9 weeks:

Plans for this weekend include exciting things like laundry and cleaning the bathroom. :)

Oh Boy!

Ever have one of those days where you wish you could crawl back in bed and put the covers over your head?  Or that you could pack a suitcase and run away to an island and be alone?  How about reinventing yourself, starting a new life in every aspect?  Yep, I have had one of those days!  Seems like it has been one of those weeks and it is only Wednesday, today was the worse though.

Having a hard time with this staying positive thing, am so on edge.  Angry, verge of crying the whole ball of wax.  I need to fight it and look inward, be positive and grateful, not look at the negatives but the positives.  My grateful items are; I have a comfortable home to live in, a job that I enjoy and I have a fantastic kid. OK, so now for the positives (self); I have been very good at taking Dash the Wonder Dog out for walks, until this week I have been good at not being negative (some improvement there) and I have thought ahead and had dinner prepared (love my crockpot).  Whew, not as hard as I thought :)

Dash the Wonder Dog is doing really well.  He now rings the bell when he wants outside, we just had to make the cord the bell is one shorter and away he went.  Granted he does ring it to go outside and then just sniff around or eat ice..............he liked getting a treat to ring the bell so figured it out.  He is also only in his crate when we are not home and will go in there when we say 'bed' as he knows he will get a 'cookie' and be told how awesome he is.  So me who wasn't going to let the dog on the furniture is presently curled up on an afghan next to me on the couch.  He is also sleeping at the end of my bed, lol.  

Trying to take pictures of general everyday things and even include a picture of me........not into this selfie thing, hard to get used to.  So here are a few snapshots from last week.

So Far So Good

I know we're only three days in but I am doing pretty good in some of the personal goals I have set for myself.  I want to work on 'self' as I stated in previous blog posts, and right now I am trying to work on positive self talk and just generally remaining positive.  No complaining or 'poor me' crap are the goals for January. 

My positives for today; windshield wiper flew off as I tried to bang the ice of it (I might add we were driving down the road when this happened).  I was able to laugh about it, not get stressed but actually laugh.  Looked over at B and we just started cracking up. So after dropping him off a trip to Canadian Tire to buy a new one was in order.  While I was in the parking lot trying to figure out how to put the stupid wiper on (they give you 18 different clips) a gentleman came over and offered to help me, I was so grateful.  It felt so good to smile and be happy. 

Took Dash the Wonder Dog to the groomers today for a bath and nails clipped.  Now he is a wash and wear dog (Boxer mix) but he still had a bit of what I call shelter smell on him and rid of that.  He did very well with the nails she said and also commented on what a sweetie he is, I seem to get that a lot from people who come in contact with him.  More proof of the love a rescue dog can give you, also that hidden beneath outside appearances is a gem waiting to shine.  My Dash is definitely shining, putting on some weight, fur growing back, shiny and soft and what a little ham.  If you're looking please consider a local shelter or rescue.  My PSA for the day.

The snow has stopped with a total accumulation of 35 cm (almost 14") in two days!  The sun was out today and that helped in not seeming as cold as the -12C it was (10F feels like -14F). No walks for us again today, hopefully tomorrow we can get out for at least a short one. 

My pics for today!

Happy New Year!!

A brand new year and we are celebrating with lots of snow.  I mean say WHAT?! It was snowing some last night when I went to bed but when I woke up and looked outside I couldn't believe it.  It has been nonstop all day and looks so pretty out. Granted I didn't have to drive far today only down the road to pick the boy up and that was our venture for the day.

Here I am, the first picture of the year.  One of my goals is to actually appear in more photos....as well as take photos.  I don't think I've used my camera in months and I need to get back in the habit of using it.  I have turned like everyone else, snap them with my phone.

From the DASH-board; our newest family is doing well.  Although he is a notorious counter surfer, proof was Saturday afternoon.  We left and I apparently didn't latch his crate and came home to find he had demolished a Terry's Chocolate Orange....thankfully I was only gone 5-10 minutes.  Let's just say things were a little explosive for a few days, and the one day it was both ends.  Yes I began question why I wanted a dog again.  We have all survived and the leftover Christmas chocolate is kept waaaay high.  Have to find a way to stop my little Dash the Wonder Dog from this behaviour, Dog Whisperer website here I come!

House is de-Christmassed, we watched the Winter Classic--Leafs won in a shoot out and I decided (begrudgingly) that maybe it was time I did some laundry.  Tomorrow is dentist and then dinner with some friends.