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Friday 28 February 2014

February 27th Beauty

Lunch at Bell and Whistle with my friend/co-worker.

Supper on Broadway with a friend. We discussed my novel and writing, and it was great getting new perspective and encouragement.

Then, as I left to go home, all I could see was a beautiful and gorgeous sky.

I also have a picture of a beer a drank yesterday. I ordered it because of the name.


 
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Thursday 27 February 2014

February 26 Life Is Grand.

I have a good life. Sometimes it feels like I don't need to pick one thing about my day because it was all good, and as always, I'm incredibly grateful for it.

So... it was Wednesday. I have a job. I like my job, I like my coworkers, my boyfriend is awesome, I got emails from my mom and sister, I have a pretty tuque that my mom made, Clint bought my yogurt and it was my favourite two kinds (blueberry and vanilla), we had a delicious supper, watched a movie, cuddled... The day was good. Nothing big happened, but nothing big needs to happen.

Ignore the weird look on my face. Just was trying to get a pic of the cute tuque.


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Wednesday 26 February 2014

February 25th: Summer hair

Yesterday was cold. As it has been - and continues to be - this entire week. The sun is out and the sky is blue, and yet with the windchill, it's been -44.

Lately I've been needing something to make me feel warmer. So I got my hair done. I usually like my hair darker, but decided yesterday to get some blond highlights. It was desperation to feel more summery (because my hair lightens in summer). It worked, and I quite like it. I really find that a change in hair style helps me out. I'm trying to grow it a bit longer, so I couldn't chop it off, but new colour is great!

I had a Groupon from Chrome Salon on Broadway.



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Monday 24 February 2014

February 24th Him

Came home to a big hug and supper. My head was pounding by the end of the day, and it was nice to come home and get a hug.

I am lucky.

Sunday 23 February 2014

February 23rd Mom's Birthday

We were home to celebrate Mom's birthday. I just love my family. I also like sharing them with Clint. I'm very lucky. My mom is one of my favourite people in the world. I'm so lucky to have her in my life.


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Saturday 22 February 2014

February 22nd Home Sweet Home

Clint and I are visiting my parents. My sister is also here. So far today, we've played games, had good food, and went down memory lane in the form of photos. All in all, good day. I took some pictures of old pictures. Because they're great.

Brain Strain. Old game that we pulled out of the basement. It really does strain your brain.

Mandala. We couldn't quite remember how to play it.

I had some rolls. My sister is behind me.

Hats. I still love hats.

 I actually like this picture quite a bit because most pictures of me as a baby involve me crying.
 Really really love this picture. My dad and I.
My Grandma and Grandpa M. Well before my time.

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Feb 20-21 Time well spent

I haven't been updating. Which is fine because I don't need to post every day. Since it is Daily Gratitude's though, I should try to keep up with it.

On Thursday, Clint and I went to look at a condo after I was done work. We are looking for a home for the two of us. I don't think we'll end up in the condo, but it was a start. It's also fun looking at houses, and dreaming about the future. 

On Friday, I picked him up after work, and we headed to a big bookstore so I could check out the local author section. (The Prairie section). I wanted to see where the books had been published. I also have a few more books on my reading list (to buy someday). I won't be buying any new books until we move though. I took some pictures to remember. We also had a delicious meal at the bookstore.





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Wednesday 19 February 2014

February 19 Friends

Had drinks with my best friend, K tonight. She reminded me of how lucky I am to not only have her as a best friend, but more than one 'bff'.

I am lucky. My friends are awesome. This is an old picture. I like to use old ones because I don't want my friends to be upset that I use recent pictures that they don't approve of. Nobody will really know who this is... except that we almost look exactly the same as we did about 15 years ago. Except... I was bald(ish).



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February 18h - A bit of a gratitude rant -and emails

I'm a day late with my blogging. More than a day late on my other blog.  http://erinisawriter.blogspot.ca/ I'm slowly working on catching up. I will.

So here's what I've been thinking about lately. All the negativity around. I can admit, I'm known for complaining myself, but I'm noticing in particular negativity about positive Facebook posts. Why let things that are so little get to you. If something makes somebody else happy that seems insignificant to you - who cares? I try to post things about my day with a positive spin. I let people know when I've accomplished something, and I am proud of. I'm not going to stop doing this. I'm not sure if I do it to let others know what I accomplished, or to show off... or maybe it's simply because I'm a blabber mouth and fb is easier than picking up a phone. Here is something else, I enjoy reading other people's posts about great things they have done. Possibly because I, admittedly, post too much, I understand that if you're excited about something, you may as well share. If you're proud of yourself for doing a tremendous amount of exercise, or you are going on a trip, or wrote a damn book, why not celebrate with people who are in most cases, your friend? Basically, I feel bad about having sharing this blog on facebook because I don't want to be excessively happy about how great my life is. It's not always great, but this isn't the 'complaining, stressed out' blog, it's the 'I'm happy with my life and want to appreciate it' blog. I'll continue sharing.

And here is what I'm happy about today (yesterday). I'm grateful for my sister. We email every single day (more than once), even though we live in the same city. It started as a way to keep in touch when we lived in separate cities/provinces/countries, but now we continue it, and are able to catch up through out the day. I guess it's kind of like texting, but email is just as convenient. So I am happy for my sister. Cause she's awesome and so it the technology that allows us to speak as much as we'd like. (unless she forgets her phone at work.)



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Monday 17 February 2014

February 17 ONE MORE DAY OFF

It's Family Day today. I spent it with my not related to me family. C and I met my friend (K), her husband and two sons for breakfast. We had good food and a nice catch up.

I got to spend a little more time with K watching Parenthood. 

AND THEN, Clint and I ate the lasagna I've been cooking all day in my crockpot. So good.

Back to work tomorrow.


 
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Sunday 16 February 2014

February 15 & 16 WEEKEND!

Saturday, C and I went out to Las Palapas. Fish tacos. All I needed. We went early to beat the late Valentine's rush. 

Today (Sunday), I'm editing my book, watching How I Met Your Mother and still in my footsie pajamas. Oh, and just poured myself a glass of wine because it's a three day holiday. 




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Saturday 15 February 2014

February 14th Valentine's Day

I know that Valentine's Day is a love to hate kind of day, but I like it. I've always liked it. Single or in a relationship. It's a day to love love. It's a day to show those people you love, be it a friend, family member, or significant other, how much you appreciate them. I get that you should show them everyday, but what's one extra day dedicated to those you love? I'm lucky that I have that all the time, but it's nice to see everybody so happy with what they have. I enjoyed seeing the facebook posts of all the people celebrating the day with their kids, loved ones or friends.

I got my flowers the day before, and came to work to treats and pizza to get me through the Friday. Came home and had crockpot ribs that had been cooking all day. Delicious. I gave Clint his V-day punned gummies before I went to work.



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Thursday 13 February 2014

February 13 - Flowers

C delivered flowers to work. Flowers and chocolate. Something to help me get through the week and an early V-day gift. He doesn't do flowers, so this is pretty big. It was pretty exciting. He gets his gifts tomorrow.



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February 12th Food Again

Experimenting with food.

I wanted to try cooking something with beer. For no other reason than to try it out. So I made up my own recipe: Pork (for stewing), mixed beans, mushrooms (pretty much a staple in my house), onions, red pepper, cream of celery soup (not made), Sriracha (I should have used more) and a bit over half of Guinness. Also any spices I felt would be good (rosemary, LOVE Rosemary). I'm writing this down for my own benefit, so I can remember my delicious meal and make it again. I put it all in the Crock Pot and cooked for 9 hours on low. Then we ate it in rice. Although, with the ingredients chopped up a little smaller and a tiny bit more liquid and it could be soup. I think the only really unhealthy ingredient is the creamy soup. (and the beer with gluten ).

Was the perfect meal to come home to after a dreary and snowy day at work. So my daily gratitude goes to beer and crock pots.




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Tuesday 11 February 2014

February 11th - I love food

Easy one today. Usually my buddy and I go out for a poutine and drinks once every two weeks at least to catch up. Today Hudson's also had Deep Fried Pickles. Do I need anything else to make me happy? Nope. That and poutine, and beer... made me very full.



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February 10th - Clothes

A bit materialistic, this post, but I really liked my outfit. It's my new shirt!

Update: for some reason the picture wasn't working, and I don't remember what the outfit was, so just know that I liked an outfit, and I'm sure it was nice.



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Sunday 9 February 2014

Feb 8th and 9th Overflowing of good stuff

All sorts of great!

Saturday: bummed around my house having a 'me' day. In other words watched a marathon of Party of Five (sorry, no Olympics, don't have TV channels), and editing my book. (half way done!) Pic of Claudia and Griffin (my favourites!) and of my dusty TV stand.

Sunday: Got my nails done at my Cousin's house. Great time to catch up AND get funky nails! Now I just have to figure out how to type with them.

Then my sister invited C and I to her house for delicious fajitas, wine and games! Fabulous Sunday. I also got to catch up with Rolo. Used to be my cat, but my sister graciously adopted him when I couldn't keep him.





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Friday 7 February 2014

February 7th Pedi's, Shopping, Food and friends

I got to hang out with one of my best friends after work today. Even though we live in the same city, we've both been busy lately. It was nice to catch up. We got pedicures, went to a super super sale for great downtown boutiques, and had a delicious meal at a Thai restaurant on Broadway with her husband. Now I'm home enjoying a glass of wine.

Clint's gone for the night, so that puts a damper on my night, but I'll focus on the great parts of my day! Plus: It's Friday! I've grouped my whole evening into one picture. 





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Thursday 6 February 2014

February 6th - soup and hi-liters

Before I left for work, I put many ingredients in my crockpot. (By the way, I'm ALWAYS grateful to have my slow cooker.) I didn't have a recipe, I just kind of through in things I thought would make a good soup. I made good decision because the soup was fantastic. Chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion broth, peppers, some cream cheese... so darn good. Perfect chilly day outside for it as well. And of course, gluten free cheese buns to dip. I love easy and delicious suppers. Way better than take out. I know I have a habit of putting pictures up of foods and drinks as my great day, but what can I say, simple things make me happy.



Second, I started reading the book C got me The Canadian Writer's Market. It didn't take long for me to decide I couldn't continue without a hi-liter. So MUCH useful information. I think this will really help me out, and I'm only on page 5 of my hi-liting adventure. 



I don't know if it's because of this blog, but I am feeling so light hearted and happy with what I have lately. I'm lucky to have what I do.

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Wednesday 5 February 2014

February 5th - Friends

Good things today? Well. It was really cold outside, and I park across a bridge. I work downtown, but park on the East side because there is free parking. It's really not a bad walk at all. Walking to work is usually against the wind, but it's slanting down, so an easier walk. Heading back to the car, while normally a bit better weather, is an uphill walk the entire walk.

I don't mind the walk because I know I need as much exercise as I can get. However because of the temperature out after work, I was very happy to accept a ride across the bridge from a coworker/good friend. 

So two pictures. First is the bridge on a cold day. (not this day). You can see the bridge behind me. That's heading towards downtown.


The second is a screenshot of the temperature. Now I know, -17 isn't actually that cold, but add the wind chill in there, and it is cold. Very cold. My phone doesn't tell me what it 'feels like' with the wind chill. Basically, I'm a big baby today.



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Tuesday 4 February 2014

February 4th Unhealthy food and Books

Well I actually thought the best part of today was going to be my Mozza burger and Poutine from A&W because I never have fast food (other than occasionally having Subway). So I treated myself to food that's bad for me, just for the day. It's been months since I've had any, and it will be  months again. Worth it.



And second, I came home to a book from Clint. Encouragement. That's one of the many things I love about him.



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February 3rd Puzzles

We finished the puzzle!!!

 
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Sunday 2 February 2014

February 1 & 2 Relaxing Saturdays and moving Sunday

Happy February.

Saturday C and I spent relaxing. We worked on a puzzle. Clint did most of the work because puzzles kind of frustrate me, I still enjoy them, but I move at a faster pace than him. We watched Game of Thrones, I worked on editing and we had delicious food for supper. It was a relaxing day. Also, I know I'm not supposed to say this, but it's days like this that I'm good with not having kids. The selfish days that I can spend being lazy, drinking coffee, writing, and everything else. I like sharing my day with C, but not having to worry about any little ones. If that makes me selfish, so be it. I'm grateful for my quiet days.


Sunday we helped Jodi move to her new place. Looks like a great new place, and I'm glad we helped her get things in. Out for delicious pizza after the move was done. She gets to do the unpacking now!




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