Sunday, April 26, 2009

Fated.


Aren't we painfully cute? Robyn makes me grateful for the little happys of the world, thank you my dear.

As most of you can probably tell, my blogging has slowed down substantially. There are several reasons for this and I can proudly tell you that ALL OF THEM ARE GOOD.

I have taken the lemons of winter sad times and squeezed them into the delicious summer lemonade which is right now. Happy happy.

It was kicking around twenty degrees today (in April, I know, global warming is awesome... for now) and I spent the day outside lying in the grass trouncing the boy at checkers and being silly with my little lady. I do love the curly haired folk.

I visited Mommy this afternoon and she graciously bestowed upon me a new burner for my oven (I might have put a Dollarama oven mitt on a hot burner, oops), a bag off potatoes (to use on the BBQ she gave me the week before, wow my mom is awesome) and a slice of apple pie.

I am surrounded by people who are more generous than you can possibly fathom, for this I'm grateful.

But as it breaks into summer, I'm reminded of the things that need doing. Not chores, for they're too fun to be chores! Scrapbooks that need filling with pictures that need taking. Letters to be written and posted. Books to be read. Paintings to be painted.

Can you feel it? Life is coming back to the city. The BBQ is going every night, stop by with a pack of wieners or a steak and we'll have a chat.

Friday, April 17, 2009

You move like a rolling wave.

I've been living! Spending my vacation with the special ones and loving my independence.


I can't explain it any better than these pictures can.

I lost a blonde snowman making girl this week, the Swedish princess as well. But I'm gaining back my scientist next month. Seeing off two of my boys to their new home a few roads down (yes! Joey is leaving my couch after four epic months, he will be missed).

Every morning this week I've woken late in bed, an unshakable smile on my face.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Pull your little arrows out.


Isn't my backyard enchanted?

So. My body took a step back this weekend and I found myself in the ER Sunday morning. Seems I pulled a muscle! This means my pill total is up to twelve a day. But they're muscle relaxers so I am only happy to take them. Mmmm, loopy goodness.

The doctor told me to take some time off work, but I went in yesterday morning with a loopy smile plastered to my face. Needless to say I'm off today as no one wants their children around a drugged up cripple.

To the people I was supposed to see this past weekend: how about next weekend please? I promise to make it extra special!

To the Metric fans: how golden is this new album? Fantasies is by far the best album to come out of 2009 (so far!). It is the best Metric album yet, so if you were considering becoming a fan DO IT NOW. The album hasn't actually been released yet, but you can listen for free on their Myspace (I'd recommend Blindness, Sick Muse, Satellite Mind and of course, their first single Help I'm Alive).

I think I'll soon need a Winting mix to go with my Wintumn one. Let's make it happen, Robyn!

Friday, March 20, 2009

With a purpose and a smirk.

I don't normally do survey type things... I thought this one was cute though. Plus it's a good way for you to see the not-so-commonly talked about songs I listen to!

The idea is you put your iTunes on shuffle and use the different song titles that come up as the answers to the questions. No skipping!

I have highlighted the good ones for your convenience, should you be inclined to skim.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "ARE YOU OKAY" YOU SAY?
Aching to Pupate by Regina Spektor

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
The Alchemy Between Us by Young Galaxy

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Wild Honey Pie by The Beatles

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Luvstory by Sigur Ros with Mogwai

WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
Indestructible by Matthew Good

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Better by Regina Spektor

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Get Home by Sarah Slean

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Dogs by Damien Rice

WHAT IS 2 + 2?
A Million Lights by Tree63

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Near to You by A Fine Frenzy

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Boyz by MIA

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Adagio in G Minor by Albinoni

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby by The Beatles

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Overture from Jesus Christ Superstar

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
In this Light by David Usher

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Get Fighted by Alexisonfire

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
My Life as a Circus Clown by Matthew Good

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Southern Girl by Incubus

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
Lights Out by Santogold

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Oh! Darling from Across the Universe (This one is true!)

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Status of the car wash.

So it has been the longest sixteen days of your life, I'm sure.

If you were wondering whether or not I had given up the blog, the answer is: NOT. My computer has been in the back room of Avalon Software for the past eight days, trying its hardest to become a normal laptop. It barely succeeded.

What have I been up to these past two weeks...

Not a whole lot. Working five days a week with my kiddies! Playdoh, story time, Spider-Man/Villain, hockey, space adventures, puzzles, Toopy and Binoo... This is how I spend my days.

My life is a blurry mess right now. I'm working really hard to fix it and so far my effort has helped. Not only did I stop blogging, but I ceased to scrap and paint and exist for far too long. IT IS GETTING BETTER!

I've been planning trips in order to get me through the day. For Easter break me and five of my best our spending a few nights in the luxurious Little Harbour! Yes, three nights in a town of fifty people and no stores. We are very excited. No computers, no television, no driving, no ANYTHING. Beers and Easter ham, yes please.

My health has been steadily improving through the magic of prescription drugs. Ten pills a day... try and beat it. The sinus infection is kaput as well! Sunny skies.

I hope to see you all very soon.