PEACE of mind
PEACE of spirit
PEACE with my body
30 December 2008
28 December 2008
Christmas 2008 in Review
I am exhausted. It has been a very VERY busy week. And I am sad too. Because it is all over. Stefi and Alessandro have come and gone. We enjoyed so much having them with us for Christmas. I have spoken before about the bond I feel with my cousins in Italy. Even though we have only met 3 or 4 times so far, we are all connected in a very deep way. It is hard to explain. But I love it. And my children now have that connection too. That is even better. Alessandro kept telling me that I was the spitting image of my dad's baby sister (Zia C) and her first daughter (M). How can that be - we don't live close to each other. We don't even speak to each other that often - a handful of times per year. Yet I sound like them. My mannerisms are the same. I look exactly like them. We are family. That is how it can be. I hope Stefi and Ale enjoyed themselves with us. The weather sure did not cooperate. We had snow. Lots and LOTS of snow. And it kept snowing. It NEVER does that here. And NEVER at Christmas time! So that was a challenge to overcome. Lots of getting stuck in snow drifts/banks, and shoveling, and pushing out cars... Not my idea of fun... And I was in a car accident last week - before Christmas. I am coping - my car is not... No one else was involved. It is all very miraculous. But that is all I can say. So the loaner car I have (piece of crap) was not good in the snow, and I just want my car back - all nice and new again, and workign in tip top condition... I wanted to be able to drive Stef and Ale around in my car, but alas - such was not the case. My Jetta would never have gotten stuck in the snow. We could have gone to so many more places... I feel a bit gyped - that I was not able to really show them how beautiful and alive Vancouver is... I told them they had to come back, in the Summer/Fall next time around - then we would really be able to get out and about.
I hope every had a wonderul Christmas. We sure did. Spoiled like usual. Tomorrow it is back to work but only for a few days, and then another 4 day long weekend for me. I need it.
Ciao all.
26 December 2008
17 December 2008
Snow...
Don't like it.
Don't want it.
Don't need it.
Oh, and the -17 degrees outside with wind chill, THAT can go too!!
Reminder - we live in Vancouver! You know, the West Coast! Where it is supposedly milder than the rest of the country!! I put up with the high cost of living and the bad traffic because we don't get winters here!! If I wanted winter, I would move to Regina where property is cheap and we could live like kings!
Go away snow. You bother me.
And to all you Vancouver drivers out there with your summer tires on, get a brain! And to the rest of you, slow down!!
Rant over.
Ciao all.
Don't want it.
Don't need it.
Oh, and the -17 degrees outside with wind chill, THAT can go too!!
Reminder - we live in Vancouver! You know, the West Coast! Where it is supposedly milder than the rest of the country!! I put up with the high cost of living and the bad traffic because we don't get winters here!! If I wanted winter, I would move to Regina where property is cheap and we could live like kings!
Go away snow. You bother me.
And to all you Vancouver drivers out there with your summer tires on, get a brain! And to the rest of you, slow down!!
Rant over.
Ciao all.
14 December 2008
Me...
I know I have expressed myself in my home decor. And I know people who know me now go out and say things like, "Oh, that is so Carmen". That makes me laugh. Especially when someone says to me, "Oh, I was in so and so's store and saw this and that and immediately thought of you". It's amusing. But I have to say I am tricky. Just because I like something does not mean that I would put it in my house. It has to be the right something. If it is off a hair, it won't work.
The same goes for my shoes. They have to speak to me. It is a fine line I walk. But to shed some light on the matter, I have chosen to display two sets of shoes that are ME.
The first pair is soooo me it isn't funny. The squared off toe, the buckle, the stitching. This shoes YELLS Carmen - functional and yet attractive; sensible but still fun. And shiny. I like shiny. It adds just the right oomph.
These boots - the combination of the patterns and textures make them fun. The heel is way too high - so impractical. Totally perfect for going out; for wearing with jeans! They make the statement that these shoes are for the love of shoes only. That is all. Oh ya. Soooo me!
I think if I could start over in life, I would like to design shoes. Yes. That would be the ultimate job/dream... A few days ago Marc's buddies sent around this You-Tube video entitled "Dog House". The gist of it was a husband gave his wife a vaccum for a gift and she put him in the dog house. The dog house transported the husband to this third dimension where other husbands were trapped doing laundry and other "chores". They all laughed at the new guy because he had given the wife a vaccum. It went on from there. Now, I would not put Marc in the dog house for giving me a vaccum. I love to clean. I would be quite happy with such a gift. BUT if Marc gave me crappy shoes, he would be out of here! Not kidding. That would offend me - if he brought shoes home that were hideous and he thought I would like them - he would have to run for his life. hee hee
So what do you all like? You have to tell me about your shoes. I really believe you can't truly know someone until you have seen their shoes! hee hee
Ciao all.
OH - PS - My cousin Stef arrives in a few days from Italy! I am over the moon. So I won't be checking in much. Have a good week. Hopefully I will remember to take pics while she is here and share them... Hopefully!!
The same goes for my shoes. They have to speak to me. It is a fine line I walk. But to shed some light on the matter, I have chosen to display two sets of shoes that are ME.
The first pair is soooo me it isn't funny. The squared off toe, the buckle, the stitching. This shoes YELLS Carmen - functional and yet attractive; sensible but still fun. And shiny. I like shiny. It adds just the right oomph.
These boots - the combination of the patterns and textures make them fun. The heel is way too high - so impractical. Totally perfect for going out; for wearing with jeans! They make the statement that these shoes are for the love of shoes only. That is all. Oh ya. Soooo me!
I think if I could start over in life, I would like to design shoes. Yes. That would be the ultimate job/dream... A few days ago Marc's buddies sent around this You-Tube video entitled "Dog House". The gist of it was a husband gave his wife a vaccum for a gift and she put him in the dog house. The dog house transported the husband to this third dimension where other husbands were trapped doing laundry and other "chores". They all laughed at the new guy because he had given the wife a vaccum. It went on from there. Now, I would not put Marc in the dog house for giving me a vaccum. I love to clean. I would be quite happy with such a gift. BUT if Marc gave me crappy shoes, he would be out of here! Not kidding. That would offend me - if he brought shoes home that were hideous and he thought I would like them - he would have to run for his life. hee hee
So what do you all like? You have to tell me about your shoes. I really believe you can't truly know someone until you have seen their shoes! hee hee
Ciao all.
OH - PS - My cousin Stef arrives in a few days from Italy! I am over the moon. So I won't be checking in much. Have a good week. Hopefully I will remember to take pics while she is here and share them... Hopefully!!
09 December 2008
Simplicity
That is the theme of my decorations this year. Nothing over board.
I found these cool glittery trees at Potters last week. I thought they would make a great addition to my forest. I like the pairing of rustic and uber modern.
This is my display on my cabinet in my front hall. This is it. My barn star and my three mercury glass ornaments that have the words "Peace", "Joy", and "Noel". They sit in my grandmother's antique punch bowl cups. Man, have these things come in handy over the years! I was wondering how I would stop these ornaments from rolling around and then one day while I was putting glasses away, I found the punch cups! Voila! Perfect. Love when that happens!
I hope you are surrounded by the things that make you happy - simplistic, over the top or inbetween! Just make sure it reflects YOU.
I found these cool glittery trees at Potters last week. I thought they would make a great addition to my forest. I like the pairing of rustic and uber modern.
This is one of the displays on my porch. Rusted jingle bells and a copper barn star with candles and glitter balls and evergreen. Like how it all comes together.
This is my display on my cabinet in my front hall. This is it. My barn star and my three mercury glass ornaments that have the words "Peace", "Joy", and "Noel". They sit in my grandmother's antique punch bowl cups. Man, have these things come in handy over the years! I was wondering how I would stop these ornaments from rolling around and then one day while I was putting glasses away, I found the punch cups! Voila! Perfect. Love when that happens!
I hope you are surrounded by the things that make you happy - simplistic, over the top or inbetween! Just make sure it reflects YOU.
Ciao all.
03 December 2008
MIA
Busy:
Decorating the house for Christmas - inside and out
Preparing for my firm's Christmas soiree
Baking
Cooking
Cleaning
Going to taekwondo - testing is very soon
Practicing for church plays
Practicing for school plays
Shopping
Wrapping
Reading
Maybe life will be normal in January. Maybe...
Decorating the house for Christmas - inside and out
Preparing for my firm's Christmas soiree
Baking
Cooking
Cleaning
Going to taekwondo - testing is very soon
Practicing for church plays
Practicing for school plays
Shopping
Wrapping
Reading
Maybe life will be normal in January. Maybe...
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