Thursday, January 31, 2008

Britney

Okay you mean and heartless people. Stop writing mean and nasty things about this poor lost soul.

Now I know that people can get lost and mixed up in drugs and drinking...sometimes it's just too hard to get out of alone. Especially being a celebrity, give the girl some space. Of course she thinks she doesn't have a problem, no addict or person suffering from depression does. And saying she's fat after two kids....come on people, I would die to have her body after two kids and prance around like her....I could do it now, but who knows what effect my rippling tummy would do to the universe.

I could only imagine what the papers would say about me if I was famous. What scandals they would uncover and lies they would fabricate. Even if there is some truth to her destruction doesn't mean that the media has the right to let the world know about it. I could hear the headlines now....

"Who's watching her kids, they are home alone", meanwhile it doesn't say that I live in a duplex and I am next door....practically the same house.

"Paula's kids starving", meanwhile they don't know is that I do cook, but we mainly eat take out. I am learning....plus if I was rich, I would have a cook...

"Home alone again", me over at the neighbors having coffee....

"Paula smokes pot again", okay, so maybe I was broke and needed to roll a cigarette...it could happen.

If my life was under a microscope, I am sure I would look just as scandalous. I am not saying she is not troubled, but man the media has lots to do with it. I hope that she does pull through this, get her kids back from that money hungry ass and proves that she can beat this. She needs to get some help, plant a garden, listen to some Bob Marley (Three Little Birds) take up a craft and drink some tea. You'll be better in no time...

Team Britney!!

Brrrrrrr, it's cold!

Well it was another cold and frosty day. My son was frozen when he came to pick me up, his car wouldn't start. So good thing he works at a gas station. I can't be bothered to ask for my electric blanket back cause I know he was freezing.

Cory and Vernessa came over to make some crafts. We sat had coffee and made some dreamcatchers and earrings.

It was late when they left, and so cold out....

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

I have ordered my Crisco hamper. I am so excited, and I haven't even made one payment yet. But come Christmas time and there is a knock on my door, with some delivery man standing there with boxes of pre-paid food, I will be happy. I stare at my hamper that I picked and I am honestly proud of my purchase. I know that it's probably a rip off, but hell, I have spent $100 on worse...that's a $100 a month, imagine the amount of food you'd get. Not to mention, the stuff I would never buy... I am excited. Oh yeah and did I ever mention that I hate shopping, any kind of shopping, so this is going to work out wonderfully.

http://www.chriscohampers.ca

So in this freezing weather (-50), my van still won't start. One good thing, the snowman we made is frozen solid. Really solid. I am thinking of making some ice candles...I thought that would be nice to decorate our yard....nice huh?? We shall see if I actually get around to making them...

Another Drew Barrymore quote:

"I don't want to be a stinky poo poo girl, I want to be happy flower child." I like this quote the best....

Found a nice song....here are the lyrics.

Boston - Augustana

In the light of the sun, is there anyone? oh it has begun...
Oh dear you look so lost, eyes are red and tears are shed,
This world you must've crossed...you said...
You don't know me, you don't even care,
You don't know me, you don't wear my chains...
Essential and appealed, carry all your thoughts across
An open field,
When flowers gaze at you... they're not the only ones who cry
When they see you
You said...
You don't know me, you don't even care,
You don't know me, you don't wear my chains...
She said I think I'll go to Boston...
I think I'll start a new life,
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name,
I'll get out of California, I'm tired of the weather,
I think I'll get a lover and fly em out to Spain...
I think I'll go to Boston,
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind...
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset,
I hear it's nice in the summer, some snow would be nice...
Boston...where no one knows my name

Peace Out!!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Blizzard Warnings!!

"Daisies are like sunshine to the ground" - Drew Barrymore

Geez, I like that quote.

Okay,, so it all comes flooding back to me, I now remember why I hate winter. I kinda forgot since it was like -2 on Sunday and I went sliding. So far it's been a pretty mild winter, forgetting there was only like 2 more months of it. Curses, how I wish I was rich enough to leave this country for the winter months. It was still so cold out today like -51 with the wind chill, that my van didn't start, but my son's little car did.

Not a lot happened last night, Joe and I went to pick up soup and sandwiches for supper, what were we doing out in that weather....seriously dense! The night was pretty laid back, went to visit Eric and Vernessa for a bit last night, and then from there it was home, snuggle down and lay back.....

My son picked up his uniform from Co-op, and his winter jacket. Oh he looks so grown up. I feel tears....subject change!

Monday, January 28, 2008

A mixed bag......

"You have to own your days, every one of them, or else the years go by and none of them belong to you."-herb gardner

Well this weekend was full of ups and downs....

I did finish like 4 pairs of earrings, two necklaces and started a pair of baby moccasins. I was home pretty much all weekend, home alone. Juhnea was gone to the farm, Karen stayed at Alexia's and Joey was in and out. He was still sick. Joe was at work.

Weird, when I am alone I am so bored and don't know what to do with myself. So that is why I was beading up a storm. Plus I cleaned and did some ugly chores that I was putting off forever.
Paulette came over for coffee with Vernessa and I. She brought goodies for us to snack on and it was good. It's always nice to have her come over.

Karen, Raedean, Rhett and I made a snowman and I did take pictures. We watched Charlie roam around the yard, Rhett noticed he had something, it was a mouse. The screen door was open and the window open just a crack. Charlie did one jump and he and the mouse were in the house. All I could do was scream and yell for Joe....Joe never came, I had to get Eric to chase Charlie out with the mouse. Charlie was sure vicious when he had the mouse...yuck and it was still alive when he was chased out.... So I won't be having the window open anymore.

Then we picked up Karen's Auntie Karry and went sliding. It was fun, Karen had her first wipe out, but she dusted off her knees and off she went again...

Other than that, my weekend was fine, I did get done a bunch of stuff I wanted to do. All the kids are home and it's back to routine for us...

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Ellen....lol

Oh my gosh I laughed so hard with Ellen on yesterday's show. She had this animal guy come on, and the owl flew into her head. It was hilarious and I love Ellen, she is funny. Everyday would be an adventure with that one. I still giggle thinking about it.

Got a call from an old friend, Mel a.k.a Gorkum...lol. Sounds good, she'll be back to visit again. Karen just thinks she is great and wonderful.

Also went to a funeral for an old friend and cousin of Joe's....Alphie Klyne. I will also be attending a funeral of another cousin, this time mine. Sad people make me cry, I don't even have to know them, but as soon as I see tears, I start to bawl...

Oh man, I was lazy last night. I don't think I did anything other than help with homework. I did finish a necklace that I made, only to realize that as I was finishing the necklace chain that I used a darker blue than the other side. It's not that noticeable, but I know it. So I watched American Idol and went to bed early.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Cupcakes anyone?

So I went home excited and eager to try a recipe I found on line. It's called Hamburger Cupcakes, I know, sounds really sick. Here is the recipe:

Hamburger Cupcakes

Ingredients
1 pounds Hamburger
1 can Mushroom soup
¼ cup Chopped onion
1 Egg, beaten
½ cup Grated cheese
½ cup Bread crumbs
Salt & pepper & seasonings to taste


Combine all ingredients and mix well. Trim crusts off 16 to 18 slices of buttered bread slices. Place buttered side down in muffin tins and shape in. Fill with meat mixture and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Freezes well.

Only I cooked the hamburger cause I haven't mastered how to tell when raw meat is cooked. And I am not taking the chance of eating raw animal. Ewww, I don't eat hamburger.

The kids really liked it, Geri came by and said it was good to. I took a picture, but it looks pretty gross. I'll probably make it again tho, and it's not too often I try to cook and they really like it. I am great!!

Other than that my night was pretty laid back, did some laundry, made a craft, cleaned the kitchen...

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

The sun is hidden...the snow is falling...

Oh, don't you love it when it snows? Snows those fat flakes that flutter to the ground...all day it's been like that. It's just lovely.

This was a sauce and cake mix, looks kinda funky, but I tell you it was tasty. It was apple and cinnamon flavor. Yummy!!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Happy B-Day Taylor!!

Happy 13th Birthday Taylor

My niece turned 13, wow huh? Karen and I went bowling with her on Saturday. It was fun, I won, got three strikes. Oh yeah.... It was nice, she got the prettiest cupcake-cake. I have pictures, and once again I will post them later. Afterwards we went to Paulette's and had pizza and cake. It was really fun. I totally dig the bowling shoes, I like the colors. Christian had the cutest pair on.

Afterwards I just drove my mom and Catherine home, Karen went to spend the night with Taylor at my mom's house. So it was a quiet night at home. I did some beading, watched a movie and off to bed I went.

Flea Market Table

Vernessa and I decided that we would have a table at a flea market thing, and well we didn't make a lot of money, we sure made some great contacts. Juhnea came too and had her candy kabobs ready. I paid $20 for the table and then only sold about $15.00 worth of stuff. But I did met the most interesting couple. We met this tiny little lady. She was from the Philippines, and talked fast and with so much emotion. She was a believer in religion and told us "not to take the lords name in vane", Oh goodness she was so cute. I wanted to keep her in a little bird cage, with a swing and just listen to her talk on all day long. She was a positive and happy person. Her husband Mike, came over and told me to take my stuff to this craft shop and the guy there would be interested. He stayed and talked for a while, very nice. They were owners of the old J&J Unisex store. I even remember going there. So as we were packing it up early, like the rest of the tables, I stopped by to give her a necklace, she turned around and gave me my first pipe. Yes a pipe, a small glass pipe. I thought the gesture was super nice.

Anyways we went to the craft shop and Derril looked at the stuff and decided that he wanted to buy a few pieces and he would give me a deal. So in return I traded him some bead work for some leather and he bought a few more pieces of bead work. Vernessa even made some deals. What a cute shop too. The amount of work in there was amazing, he sure is a talented man. He makes moccasins and buys crafts off local people. I did tell him I would be back and I am sure that I will be, cause he does have a good selection of beads. Plus he was so nice and I will definitely be dealing with him again.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Another day, another night....

Another beading night again, finally Eric got the hang of the edging part of his medallion. I didn't really get to do anything with mine, so tonight I think I will just try to finish it, plus I still have a necklace that needs to be finished. Here is a picture of the pen that I finished...Juhnea is nearly done hers and it's so pretty cause it's in greens.

It was so cold out this morning that my van wouldn't start, luckily Bob pulled up and he gave me a ride. How sweet it that? No cars in the ditch today on the way to work, yesterday there was a truck with snowmobiles laying across the road, something like 5 fell off. Crazy huh?

Check out how frozen these parking meters outside of my office where, notice that it's so dark out also. I hate coming to work in the dark.

Another picture of the tree outside my house. I love it with all the ice crystals all over it. How pretty is that? Sad thing is that the kids or even Joe never notice how pretty it is out there. Even if it's chilly, or more like freezing. Anyways, I like it.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Craft Night...Last Night

Well it was a good night last night, Geri came over and we went and picked up some supper and candies for Juhnea. We needed to see if I had enough "goods" to have a craft table at a flea market this weekend. And it looks good. Plus we packaged everything, labeled the bags and priced them out. I hate doing that part.

Juhnea made candy kabobs, she bought all the supplies herself, so she will get to keep all the money that she makes from it and I think she is going to be a good business lady. I am sure of it. I think she made something like 43. I hope she does good.

So Vernessa and Eric also came over cause Eric wants to learn how to make medallions...and guess what? He did a good job at starting it off. I am impressed. Vernessa stuck to earrings, Geri made some dragonflies, and I helped everyone. Karen, oh my goodness, Karen made to prettiest bracelets ever, I want them, she made three and I want all three. So since she wants to see her bracelets on the craft table, I am thinking I will just buy them from her right away on Saturday. I will have her stick to making bracelets cause she sure knows how to mix and match, they looked good.

Cory also came over and she brought some craft supplies that she picked up. They all looked pretty fun, so we decided next craft night that we will all make something of the same. That way there is no chaos and we can all have a finished project.

Next craft night we are going to have some beers and boy oh boy it shall be fun.

I did make a teeny tiny ladybug pin, it's a keeper and I have it on my flowered bag. Looks pretty!

So it ended up being a long night, I think by 11:00 Cory, Vernessa and Eric left and Geri spent the night. So I stayed up later to visit with Joe and then off to bed I went.

So needless to say, this morning, I am dragging. Brightened my day to get these cute little e-cards from my niece Taylor. They were so cute....hugs Tay.....

Brrrrrrr, it looks cold out to and the temp is suppose to drop. Curses cause I don't like the cold.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Misery loves company....

Oh today has started out miserably. I just can't seem to get away from crabby and mean people today. Plus it's pretty chilly out. Everybody wants something, and some of it is out of my hands. I am trying my hardest to let it go, and breathe.

Nevermind....

Anyways, last night Vernessa came over and we did some beading, her husband Eric wants to learn how to make a few things. I made sure to let him know that I can teach him, just don't have the patience of a saint, so he better learn quick...lol. No, I am pretty good at teaching.

We had a pretty good night last night, made supper, cleaned house and sat down and beaded a few things with the girls. Joey even came home early and he sat with us for a bit and off to bed early for him. We are getting excited for our craft sale in March, so far things are looking good. I do have quite a bit of stuff I have ready, and some stuff I know I have to get done. I really need to think of a way to set my table up and creative ways to display it.

Charlie is hurt. He came home a couple days ago, noticed he was limping and his foot is swollen. I wonder what happened to him?

Chicken

Okay, so I admit I am not a great cook, I don't like cooking raw meat at all. So the other night Juhnea shaked and baked chicken and I stuck it in the oven. Well we cooked it for 40 minutes like the package said and it just didn't look done. So as I was going to get Vernessa to come and have a look at my sick looking drumsticks, Geri happened to ring the doorbell. Thank goodness, and yes it was done. So she stayed for supper and we sat down to make some price lists for my things and get some stuff packaged. I even taught her how to make dragonflies....oh yeah!

I managed to somehow mess up sidekicks rice? I didn't' think it was possible, but yeah, it didn't turn out like the picture and the rice was soupy. I'll try a couple more times, just cause I have the packages, but if it doesn't work out, then I will stick to Uncle Ben's.

I haven't been doing any baking lately, or trying anything new. I think this week, we might just make some muffins or something.

I feel better already!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Crafts and Mugs....


Check out these necklaces, I had actually made them a while ago, the first one, I made for my daughter Juhnea. The second on is a Kurt Cobain necklace I made for Joe, and the third is a necklace I made for myself. It's a picture of my grandmother and my aunt.


These cool mugs I bought at a garage sale this summer, for 10 cents each. Awesome find huh? I just keep my trinkets in there. But I totally liked them.

I am already excited and can't wait for garage sale season to come.


My Son is 17!


My son Joey has turned 17 on January 11, and how it makes me so happy and yet so sad. I totally dread the day he is going to be moved out and on his own. I know I am suppose to be happy, but it makes me so sad.
Nevermind....I know he will do good and have fun on his own. I think I am just feeling sorry for myself cause I won't get the nightly hugs and I love u's.
Happy Birthday Son! I love you!!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

What a Nice Day!!


So Jack Frost must be in town cause it's frosty out there. Looks pretty, but it's pretty darn cool out there to. So beautiful cause that frost is just hanging onto the trees. Took pictures...

Then to add to that, I seen a co-worker that I worked with years ago. So nice to see her agian and that totally brightened up my day. :)

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

List of things to do before I die:


A list of things I'd like to do before I die...I know some I will do and some I can only hope that one day I can do. This list will grow as the days go on, and hopefully as I do get them done, I will totally brag and tell you of my adventures.

1. Get Married by Elvis Impersonator
2. Go on a Cruise
3. Go to Mexico
4. Pick a Lemon off a Lemon tree
5. See my kids Graduate
6. See my kids get married
7. Swim with dolphins
8. See the great wall of China
9. Go into a real cave
10. Find a pearl in an oyster
11. Walk on the sand by the ocean and pick sea shells
12. Hike in the mountains
13. Go to BC when the orchards are blossoming
14. Meet John Travolta and Drew Barrymore
15. Go snorkeling

Chimes

Okay if you know me, you'll know that I love chimes. I have chimes on almost every window in the house and some outside. Well this morning as I was getting ready for work, the chimes in the bathroom started to chime. There is a window in the bathroom, but there was no breeze. I even stuck my hand up there beside them to see where the breeze was coming from...no breeze. Kinda freaked me out for a second, even looked behind the shower doors. Nope no boogey man in there.

To Be Corny or Not to be.....

I was wondering last night if I am really as corny as some people think? I try my hardest to think that each new day is going to start out good and it's only as good as you make it. So last night as Joe was tucking me in, I happened to say "it's going to be a good day tomorrow", he say's "why", I said "well, it's a new day", he chuckled, mocked me and said I was gay. Kinda put a damper on my happy little mood. Oh well, no matter... Today is going to be a good day...so far so good.

Another thought is....who the hell cares if I am corny or not. I like me and I like that I look for the goodness and the pretty things in everything. I like listening to the birds and watching the squirrels. I like thinking that everyone just needs a little sunshine in there lives. So open your eyes, take it in, breathe and enjoy life. Pick a flower, smell it and be happy your here to do that.

Real Cute Dragonfly Pins


Oh I found a lovely pattern last night for these cute little dragonfly pins. Plus they are super easy to make, so tonight I am going to pick up some wire and teach my girls how to make them. I was pretty impressed with Juhnea last night. She stuck to her guns and almost finished her first beaded pen. I of course, finished. Looks nice and as usual, pictures to come...no lies!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

My Parsley plant is dead...


My plant has died...the only one I had left from my seeds that I planted last summer. I go away sick, unable to drag myself to work, and come back to find my plant sick and wilted from neglect. Did no one come by my cubicle and poke in to see if I was there? Did they not notice my plant gasping for some water...

I clipped the dead leaves and stems, hoping by some miracle that the water I did give it this morning will bring my little plant to life. I feel like a failure, I did try so hard to keep the little guy growing.

Shake my head and sigh***

Luckily, I still have some seeds and will try again to get it to grow. Cause it was so good to have a little sprig to chew on after lunch.

Happy Belated New Year!!!



The new year has come and so it seemed to bring some nice weather along with it. Plus a good dose of strep throat to begin the new year. I am finally back at work now and as I got into my Van, (yes my Van), to go to work this morning.

OMG, you should have seen the lovely frost covered trees. The neighbours have this tree out front with some kind of berries on it and those berries were covered in this thick coat of frost. Oh it was like calendar pretty, and the snow was sparkling. Plus there is this nice fog that is just hanging in the air. Oh it's lovely! I took a few pictures and hope to post them soon.

Now back to the van protion of my post. I got my van back last night...oh how nice it looked. I was so happy to jump in the drivers seat and pull away. Let me tell you I will not complain about my beautiful turqoise blue van, and it drove so nice. Felt like I was pulling away in a lovely stretch limo-van. How I will promise to always pick up the garbage and keep it clean!!

Since I have been sick I haven't been doing a whole lot. Just laying around trying to feel better, and not doing anything. I better have lost at least a few pounds due to my throat being so sore I couldn't even swallow water. I will call it my strep throat diet. Althought last night I was so hungry that I totally wolfed down half of a Mr. Sub sub (so I must be feeling better). One big bonus though is that I quit smoking.....agian. I hope this time, being new year and stuff that I can stick to my guns and not spark up another Number 7 Menthol smoke. Oh, how it does sound pretty huh?

I did make this awesome funky record bowl. Out of a Bryan Adams record....I heart Bryan....I really do! So it means a little extra cause I luv him. I have to find a cool craft to make out of the abum sleeve. I will post a pic when I get one. I know, I know, always promising pictures and so far I haven't delivered. But I have my brother-in-law helping me figure out my latest disk to computer disaster. Oh the turmoil......