I found heaven! OK, maybe just a little taste of heaven but it was heavenly none the less. Oh, what might you ask am I talking about? My new fave latte from Starbucks -- enter the Peppermint Mocha Latte ... ooo, ah, oh!
Simply delicious! And so was the pumpkin scone I had with it. YUM!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I Have A Dream
Have you ever wished you could turn back time -- that you could go back and choose a different path, do it all over again, or maybe just change a few things?
I must admit, I have a pretty wonderful life surrounded by many beautiful things including my family and friends, but I wish I could go back and make a few changes here and there. I wish I would have applied myself more, pushed myself to work harder, traveled more, reached higher, volunteered more, been on school/community councils, and so many other things -- things that I never thought were important to me at the time and only realize now that I look back. And while I have added a few of these items to my life now, it's just not the same as if I would have started earlier in life. At least I still have the chance to do some catching up.
I was thinking the other day about what makes me happy. Happiness to me is watching joy rise on other peoples faces. The thought was sparked by recent articles in the newspaper called The Secret Life Of Girls and 2010's People to Watch. They talked about people following their dreams, their passion, about making a difference in the world. It made me think of my hopes and dreams for the future -- a vision of what I would love to be doing, a dream so big that it just seems so far fetched but I know not impossible. I wish so much that I could make that dream come true, but for now it's just a dream -- a dream that would help others, a dream to work together to make a change. A change that needs to happen. A change to better the lives of others and the world around them, around us.
I have known one of my dearest friends since she was born. I have a picture of me holding her when she came home from the hospital some 32 years ago. She is like a little sister to me, so much so that I even call her my little sister at times. She has a caring heart and a beautiful sole. The thing is, she has been battling health issues for more than half of her life. It has been a difficult road for her, her family, her friends, myself included, but a road that we will all travel with her until it's difficult no more.
I tear up every time I think about what she has to deal with, what she shouldn't have to deal with. I want to make her better but I know I can't, not on my own. It is a battle she has yet to win but not a battle that can't be won. It is something I will help her overcome -- a journey that I have been on with her (and will continue to take with her) every step of the way. I have been there since day one and will always be by her side.
My dear friend is the inspiration for my dream, my vision -- a hope for change that I know others hope for too.
I must admit, I have a pretty wonderful life surrounded by many beautiful things including my family and friends, but I wish I could go back and make a few changes here and there. I wish I would have applied myself more, pushed myself to work harder, traveled more, reached higher, volunteered more, been on school/community councils, and so many other things -- things that I never thought were important to me at the time and only realize now that I look back. And while I have added a few of these items to my life now, it's just not the same as if I would have started earlier in life. At least I still have the chance to do some catching up.
I was thinking the other day about what makes me happy. Happiness to me is watching joy rise on other peoples faces. The thought was sparked by recent articles in the newspaper called The Secret Life Of Girls and 2010's People to Watch. They talked about people following their dreams, their passion, about making a difference in the world. It made me think of my hopes and dreams for the future -- a vision of what I would love to be doing, a dream so big that it just seems so far fetched but I know not impossible. I wish so much that I could make that dream come true, but for now it's just a dream -- a dream that would help others, a dream to work together to make a change. A change that needs to happen. A change to better the lives of others and the world around them, around us.
I have known one of my dearest friends since she was born. I have a picture of me holding her when she came home from the hospital some 32 years ago. She is like a little sister to me, so much so that I even call her my little sister at times. She has a caring heart and a beautiful sole. The thing is, she has been battling health issues for more than half of her life. It has been a difficult road for her, her family, her friends, myself included, but a road that we will all travel with her until it's difficult no more.
I tear up every time I think about what she has to deal with, what she shouldn't have to deal with. I want to make her better but I know I can't, not on my own. It is a battle she has yet to win but not a battle that can't be won. It is something I will help her overcome -- a journey that I have been on with her (and will continue to take with her) every step of the way. I have been there since day one and will always be by her side.
My dear friend is the inspiration for my dream, my vision -- a hope for change that I know others hope for too.
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
-Mahatma Gandhi
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Project 52 [week 1]
Have you heard of Project 365? It's been the latest buzz around the blogosphere these days. I've heard so many people say that they're going to give it a try and I think I will too.
I love taking pictures and always have my camera close by. Last year I took almost 2000 pictures with my camera so, aside from my Blurb books, I think this is another great way to do something with all those pictures -- only I'm calling it Project 52. I'm not sure I would be able to keep up with a picture a day but I sure can try to do at least a picture (or a few) a week. It's also an excuse to use my new Canon Rebel T1i, my fist DSLR camera!
So starts Project 52 [week 1]:
I love taking pictures and always have my camera close by. Last year I took almost 2000 pictures with my camera so, aside from my Blurb books, I think this is another great way to do something with all those pictures -- only I'm calling it Project 52. I'm not sure I would be able to keep up with a picture a day but I sure can try to do at least a picture (or a few) a week. It's also an excuse to use my new Canon Rebel T1i, my fist DSLR camera!
So starts Project 52 [week 1]:
Ringing in the New Year: 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009
I am...
thinking how can I still be hungry after eating enough for an entire month over the last two weeks! I better grab a snack before bed.
I'm also sitting here thinking that I have missed the blogosphere and really need to get back into the swing of things. I hope all is well with everyone and that you have been enjoying the holidays as much as I have. I've been trying to keep up to date with all of your blogs and wonderful writings. Reading your blogs gives me the down time my body needs.
But for now I better go eat something before my grumbling tummy really starts getting pissed at me. I think it just grumbled a swear word, is that possible? Off to the kitchen I go!
I'm also sitting here thinking that I have missed the blogosphere and really need to get back into the swing of things. I hope all is well with everyone and that you have been enjoying the holidays as much as I have. I've been trying to keep up to date with all of your blogs and wonderful writings. Reading your blogs gives me the down time my body needs.
But for now I better go eat something before my grumbling tummy really starts getting pissed at me. I think it just grumbled a swear word, is that possible? Off to the kitchen I go!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
My Very First Blog Award
I just opened my email and what did I see? My very first blog award! Thank you, Herrad! I needed a little pick me up today and this sure put a smile on my face!
I have been so busy and tired these days that I've been slacking on blogging. But, don't you worry. Once the chaos of the holidays subside, I'm sure things will be back to usual around here.
Chanukah is done (well, with the family anyway), Christmas to go! And might I add, I got some wonderful cozy warm slippers and fantabulous leather gloves for Chanukah! I'll have to show them off soon.
I have been so busy and tired these days that I've been slacking on blogging. But, don't you worry. Once the chaos of the holidays subside, I'm sure things will be back to usual around here.
Chanukah is done (well, with the family anyway), Christmas to go! And might I add, I got some wonderful cozy warm slippers and fantabulous leather gloves for Chanukah! I'll have to show them off soon.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Flower Ring
I popped into Pier 1 the other day in search of a rattan lamp. My friend has one that I love. She thinks she got it from Pier 1, Bombay Company or Bowring but that was awhile ago and, of course, no where to be found now. Anyway, I was at the Pier 1 counter purchasing some wonderfully smelling apple cinnamon candles when I glanced over and saw this flower ring. The sparkle caught my eye. So did the price -- only $6! Score!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Family Photos by Alana McClure
In October we spent a wonderful morning on the shores of Lake Ontario with Alana McClure, a very talented lifestyle photographer in the Durham Region area. She has a way of capturing each moment so perfectly -- moments we will cherish forever.
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