2011 is almost behind us, which always makes me want to take a breath a look back. The year was filled with ups and downs for our family...
Ups...
...we finally found a new family doctor
...our niece continues to have good test results from the IWK
...we had a wonderful family reunion with my husband's family, a complete surprise for my mother-in-law
Downs...
When I think back on the past twelve months, one thing sticks with me more than anything. We lost a piece of sunshine this year, my aunt passed away very suddenly in September. She is survived by her loving husband and two amazing kids who still needed their mom. She was 54 years old and left us way too soon.
Have fun celebrating.....tomorrow, some resolutions for the year ahead...
Christmastime's a Coming...
Wow - has it really been 8 months since I last posted? SLACKER! Since I have so many blogs that I LOVE to read on a daily basis, so perhaps in 2012 I will try to make this a daily thing as well.
The summer just flew right on by, as it always does. We kept ourselves busy with projects around the house, though it is nice to see that even those are starting to slow down. Our list of things we'd like to get done is getting smaller - which is great. Though oddly enough, my husband is now ready to move (actually he's been ready for a while but I'm holding him back).
One month from tomorrow is Christmas, I have one more present to buy and then I am all done. And I've even started to wrap some of them, which even as crafty am I am is my least favourite part.
'til next time....
The summer just flew right on by, as it always does. We kept ourselves busy with projects around the house, though it is nice to see that even those are starting to slow down. Our list of things we'd like to get done is getting smaller - which is great. Though oddly enough, my husband is now ready to move (actually he's been ready for a while but I'm holding him back).
One month from tomorrow is Christmas, I have one more present to buy and then I am all done. And I've even started to wrap some of them, which even as crafty am I am is my least favourite part.
'til next time....
Bad Blogger
Hi!
I sort of went missing for a while, but I'm back...it's been an incredibly busy and trying time at work but things have calmed down a little bit - for now...
So, here's what's new with me...
'night!
I sort of went missing for a while, but I'm back...it's been an incredibly busy and trying time at work but things have calmed down a little bit - for now...
So, here's what's new with me...
- I have lost almost 8lbs since I was last here, though I think my lunch at East Side Mario's today might have changed that slightly.
- I have been trying to get to the gym on a semi-regular basis...time to start actually using the membership instead of treating it more like a charitable donation!
- I FINALLY ordered some grad photos (Class of 2009)...I get them in three weeks. I shouldn't feel too bad, it took me almost as long to hang the degree up on the wall!
'night!
The Beginning...
Someone once said it takes a strong man to ask for help. Asking for help, or *even worse* admitting I need help is not something that comes easy to me. So today I took a very big step on the path to re-inventing myself. I decided to return to Simply for Life.
I've been a client before and let me tell you, I've not been one of their many success stories. But I guess you have to hit rock bottom (listen to me, full of quotes and sayings today) before you can pull yourself back up. So goodbye January and unhealthy lifestyle...I'm starting something new in February which will hopefully result in a whole new, and healthier me - and if I start to look and feel good in my jeans again - well, that'll just be the cherry on top!
But wait, I'm not done - February brings on another big challenge - my friend and I have signed up for a February LOAD (Lay Out A Day) which is being hosted by our local scrapbook store (A Pile of Scrap)...28 days means I SHOULD have 28 scrapbooking layouts completed by the time March 01 rolls around. Woohoo! We get our first challenge at around 11pm tonight. Bring.It.On
Tell me, what's new in your life?
I've been a client before and let me tell you, I've not been one of their many success stories. But I guess you have to hit rock bottom (listen to me, full of quotes and sayings today) before you can pull yourself back up. So goodbye January and unhealthy lifestyle...I'm starting something new in February which will hopefully result in a whole new, and healthier me - and if I start to look and feel good in my jeans again - well, that'll just be the cherry on top!
But wait, I'm not done - February brings on another big challenge - my friend and I have signed up for a February LOAD (Lay Out A Day) which is being hosted by our local scrapbook store (A Pile of Scrap)...28 days means I SHOULD have 28 scrapbooking layouts completed by the time March 01 rolls around. Woohoo! We get our first challenge at around 11pm tonight. Bring.It.On
Tell me, what's new in your life?
Inspiration
So I mentioned in my first post that I'm into a lot of crafts. One of them is scrapbooking and, as anyone who scraps can tell you: it requires a lot of stuff and it ain't cheap!
But somewhere along the way, I went from being a casual, fairly regular scrapbooker to a collector of scrapbooking supplies (in fact, I haven't done a single page since May 2010). I'm not sure how it happened, I guess I got busy, and just never really sat down to do anything...my stuff was a mess, all disorganized and scattered everywhere. But hubby bought me a Cricut Expression for Christmas and so now I REALLY need to get back into it.
When we got back from Christmas holidays, I was on a mission to get the craft room in order (this happens every so often, but I never seem to actually finish). I had been talking about doing an album for friends of ours (they eloped last summer and we were their witnesses so we had a two week vacation together!). Once the craft room was organized, I started sorting through some vacation pictures and getting them organized. I was feeling pretty good about my progress and was actually getting close to being ready to print pictures. But that's really about as far into the future as I was planning.
Last night I was flipping through a book I've had for quite a while (Clean and Simple Scrapbooking - The Sequel by Cathy Zielske, 2006) - and I gotta tell ya, I am feeling BEYOND.INSPIRED! My desire to scrapbook is back.
Like I said, I've had the book for years, and I've looked through it plenty of times before. But last night, something just clicked - I found myself studying and admiring each layout and just wanting to re-create them all! Seriously - if you don't have this book, you should check it out (it's available over at Amazon). I love her approach, the layouts are all so simple and are never overdone.
I definitely think I'll be creating again in the very near future...and I have something fun planned for February...stay tuned!
But somewhere along the way, I went from being a casual, fairly regular scrapbooker to a collector of scrapbooking supplies (in fact, I haven't done a single page since May 2010). I'm not sure how it happened, I guess I got busy, and just never really sat down to do anything...my stuff was a mess, all disorganized and scattered everywhere. But hubby bought me a Cricut Expression for Christmas and so now I REALLY need to get back into it.
When we got back from Christmas holidays, I was on a mission to get the craft room in order (this happens every so often, but I never seem to actually finish). I had been talking about doing an album for friends of ours (they eloped last summer and we were their witnesses so we had a two week vacation together!). Once the craft room was organized, I started sorting through some vacation pictures and getting them organized. I was feeling pretty good about my progress and was actually getting close to being ready to print pictures. But that's really about as far into the future as I was planning.
Last night I was flipping through a book I've had for quite a while (Clean and Simple Scrapbooking - The Sequel by Cathy Zielske, 2006) - and I gotta tell ya, I am feeling BEYOND.INSPIRED! My desire to scrapbook is back.
Like I said, I've had the book for years, and I've looked through it plenty of times before. But last night, something just clicked - I found myself studying and admiring each layout and just wanting to re-create them all! Seriously - if you don't have this book, you should check it out (it's available over at Amazon). I love her approach, the layouts are all so simple and are never overdone.
I definitely think I'll be creating again in the very near future...and I have something fun planned for February...stay tuned!
Welcome...
Hi!
I'm a 34 year old Canadian. My husband and I have been married for five years, no kids (...yet). We bought our first home a little over six years ago and we've been renovating it ever since!
I've created this little home on the internet as a place to share my thoughts and ideas...I love reading blogs and so of course it was only a matter of time before I decided to create my own!
What kinds of things do I plan to write about on this blog?
+ Crafty Ideas and Inspiration
+ Recipes
+ Weight Loss Tips - as I fight my own battle of the bulge
+ Home Renovation Projects
Thanks for stopping by!
Mrs. Stiles
I'm a 34 year old Canadian. My husband and I have been married for five years, no kids (...yet). We bought our first home a little over six years ago and we've been renovating it ever since!
I've created this little home on the internet as a place to share my thoughts and ideas...I love reading blogs and so of course it was only a matter of time before I decided to create my own!
What kinds of things do I plan to write about on this blog?
+ Crafty Ideas and Inspiration
+ Recipes
+ Weight Loss Tips - as I fight my own battle of the bulge
+ Home Renovation Projects
Thanks for stopping by!
Mrs. Stiles
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