Colton Haynes

... that is all.

So, it's Summer

Nordic Giant is finished work for the summer.... Zig is out of preschool. And I... I am about to plunk my bum on a beach for 2 months. With family in tow, obviously.

My cottage awaits my love and attention for the next two months. I have a garden to tend to, a beach to supervise, and many many trees to enjoy.

This is good. It's a time of detox. No internet, no telephone.... just radio weather updates and friends. Quiet. Laughter. Bonfires.

My entire life will change when I come back... so... I'm viewing this summer as my time in a chrysalis. A time of restfulness and preparation for the next phase of my life; Life without Zig.

Not completely, of course... omg. No. I simply mean, my life as an at home mommy is going to change drastically because Ziggy is going to Kindergarten which, thanks to McGuinty, is now 5 days a week, and all day long. I will have an empty house (save for Darla) in September.

I've had lots of people ask if I'm going back to work... funny thing is, I never left it. I worked in daycare, caring for small people, for 15 years. I still care for small people... I just have longer hours, and the pay is horrid (unless you count the pictures on my fridge, the laughs, cuddles, kisses and general mommy-daughter mayhem). But when she's gone all day... that's when she'll need to know I'm still here. Mommy is home. Nothing has changed. I can go at the drop of a hat if she's sick or hurt. I can come along on field trips, and supervise lunches if need be. Mommy is there.

But what will I do, you ask? Well.... some of you know I've been writing novels... or at least, trying to when I get a spare couple of hours... but it's hard work when you've got constant interruptions. So that is my plan for September... Write. Complete. Push around. Fingers crossed.... Publish.

But that's all 2 months away. Right now, I'm packing. Packing every piece of summer clothing I have, Ziggy has, and everything the dog might need for 2 months. Tomorrow... My summer of rest begins.

♥

Ma Belle Evangeline

This song makes me cry. If you are unfamiliar with Disney's The Princess and The Frog, you MUST get your hands on it. Fantastic Jazz soundtrack, hilariously entertaining characters, amusing writing, and a wicked Voodoo man.

In other news, Darla has discovered a gopher hole beneath our deck and goes under to growl and bark relentlessly at the beast within. She's currently having a bath because, well, she gets FILTHY under there. Bath time for Darla:

Also, 2 days until summer vacation. 2 months of beach. Eat your hearts out, readers. Both of you.

Rock of Ages and other various randomnesses

So, Rock of Ages was... amazing. I adore Yvan, I adore Tristan, and seeing them rock their faces off yet again in a new and exciting musical set to 80's hair band rock and roll was epic. If you get the chance to go... GO!!! I plan on seeing it many times. I bought this shirt there:

So yeah, those are my boobies. Hooray!

I got my puppy, and she's adorable and beautiful and I love her to pieces. Best mother's day since my first one, really.

I have officially lost 10lbs now since quitting coffee/sugar/cream/wheat. Once I'm actively walking with Darla and not just the typical new puppy meander and sniff EVERYTHING in my path, I hope to shed some more of the weight and an inch or two off my hips and tummy.

Oh, and I STILL want this diamond ring... like... for my 6th anniversary, maybe? Pretty pls with diamonds on top?

Thank you, that is all :) ♥

I like Bees!

So, I sorta forgot about the Monkey Banana for a while... so sue me.

I have bangs, better than 20/20 vision, and I get my dog in 4 days.

I am currently eating a guacamole burger.

Lost is almost over and THAT is devastating news, lemme tell ya. I love Jack. I want to marry him. I mean, srsly. Look at the yum!

Sigh... I miss Desmond and Alpert, too... they had best be in the next episode.

I am seeing Rock of Ages in Toronto tonight... review to follow.

New Eyes

So, I'm on day 4 post op.. I have had no pain, no discomfort, nothing... I have no altered night vision or halos... I just have 20/20 vision. It's crazy!

Tomorrow I go for a hair cut, and will be getting bangs like these

I know... you're jealous.

Earth Day

She is our Mother. She is our Life. Honour her. Protect her.

Too many people have forgotten or ignored the fact that we were born out of this Earth. She bore us in her womb. She nursed us with her flowing rivers. She feeds us with her bounty. This Earth is the only one we have. Our Mother. Tread softly on her heart. ♥

Celebrate Earth Day /|\ Blessed be our Earth.