What, you didn't now either? Ha ha! Art is the suggested blogging theme from the people at NaBloPoMo (aka National Blog Posting Month). I did their challenge back in November 2007--and made it through the entire month, blogging daily. I haven't since reentered, mind you. But, on a monthly basis, I do receive an email from them with their suggested theme.
Art. The best place to start? Dictionary.com of course. The definition is: the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or more than ordinary significance. Even the definition sound artful. Funny how a definition seems to be open ended and broad. By whose aesthetic principles am I to subject my art to? Makes you wonder.
Anyways, there you have it. We'll see how long I can last into September.
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Sweet
The NaBloPoMo people are encouraging year-round blogging. To help, they've named monthly themes to keep the creative juices flowing. Up until now, I haven't bothered. I've always seen the theme and then started dreaming up posts in my head. But, I'm trying to actually blog it this month, rather than just think it. So, May's theme--SWEET.
So much potential for this topic. Like, my sweet tooth (hello!! Found this delish brand of soy ice cream). Like, sunny days. Like, my family. Like, good books. The point is for my list to keep increasing over the month.
I took 169 pics today, mostly of the baby. For real...I set the timer option to take 6 consecutive shots, and then went trigger happy, since Jhyelle was happy! Here are a few shots. I literally do promise only a few...
Friday, November 30, 2007
Day 30: I Made It!
Hip hip...Hooray!! Yes, my loyal fans, we've reached the end of NaBloPoMo. Thanks for sticking with me. I had fun doing it, and will try it again next year. Maybe one year, I'll try my hands at the novel writing month too.
Well, Praise the Lord!! I paid off the last little bit of my student loan today. I started repaying my loan in 3 parts back in February 2002. According to the payment schedule, it was to take me 9.5 yrs to repay my loan, and oodles of interest on top of the roughly $16,000 I was lent for the course. Instead, I finished paying it today, November 2007. That's like what--5 yrs 9 months or so... I'm quite thankful this evening. That's definitely an answer to prayer!!
My sister-in-love came home from work wearing one of those now infamous coloured wrist bands. Hers is purple, signifying her commitment to living complaint free. The intent is to cease complaining, criticizing and/or gossiping. I think it's a wonderful idea, because you're pledging to improve your life. I don't have a wristband myself, but it doesn't mean that I can't use less negativity in my life. So, in order to encourage healthy living in this home, I'm going to work on curbing my negativity too.
Alrighty, time to read and snuggle with my Baby. Nitey nite, all!
Well, Praise the Lord!! I paid off the last little bit of my student loan today. I started repaying my loan in 3 parts back in February 2002. According to the payment schedule, it was to take me 9.5 yrs to repay my loan, and oodles of interest on top of the roughly $16,000 I was lent for the course. Instead, I finished paying it today, November 2007. That's like what--5 yrs 9 months or so... I'm quite thankful this evening. That's definitely an answer to prayer!!
My sister-in-love came home from work wearing one of those now infamous coloured wrist bands. Hers is purple, signifying her commitment to living complaint free. The intent is to cease complaining, criticizing and/or gossiping. I think it's a wonderful idea, because you're pledging to improve your life. I don't have a wristband myself, but it doesn't mean that I can't use less negativity in my life. So, in order to encourage healthy living in this home, I'm going to work on curbing my negativity too.
Alrighty, time to read and snuggle with my Baby. Nitey nite, all!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Day 29: Random Musings
Well, it's been a mixed bag of things here. Let's see...
Baby slept well last nite and we awoke after 9 am today :-). She was sitting on my lap as we were reading her Bible lesson together, and I felt something quite warm on my leg. Her butt wasn't on fire, then I realized that my leg was wet. Yes...her diaper was that soaked, that it could hold no more pee!
After changing Baby, we went upstairs for our morning cereal. As I was moving my hot bowl of cream of wheat, topped with cinnamon toast crunch from one room to another, the baby stuck her hand in my bowl. Well, she did not enjoy the sensation of hot porridge. I rushed her to the cold water tap and ran her hand under it for a bit. Thank God I was able to stay calm. I'm not a panicker by nature, but still, it was my baby who was a bit hurt.
My first shift got cut in half to 2 hrs tonite. It went pretty good. It was nice to get out, by myself. Actually, it was downright bizarre to be out by myself. Most times, I travel with Baby, since she loves to mainly nurse still and lack of childcare at the right moments. I'm a super shy person, so I don't really like to be on the spot. However, it's time to step out, hence this job. It'll be neat just interacting with different people and learning more about how a small business operates.
Hubby & Baby picked me up from work. And wouldn't you know it--Baby fell asleep on the ride home. Which meant what? That's right, a delayed bedtime. She originally went to bed at a decent time...but took a cat nap! LOL...Only my child, right?! After a few moments of weeping & gnashing of teeth, she went right back to sleep again. At least this means we get to sleep in tomorrow....
1 more day folks! It's also almost December...
Baby slept well last nite and we awoke after 9 am today :-). She was sitting on my lap as we were reading her Bible lesson together, and I felt something quite warm on my leg. Her butt wasn't on fire, then I realized that my leg was wet. Yes...her diaper was that soaked, that it could hold no more pee!
After changing Baby, we went upstairs for our morning cereal. As I was moving my hot bowl of cream of wheat, topped with cinnamon toast crunch from one room to another, the baby stuck her hand in my bowl. Well, she did not enjoy the sensation of hot porridge. I rushed her to the cold water tap and ran her hand under it for a bit. Thank God I was able to stay calm. I'm not a panicker by nature, but still, it was my baby who was a bit hurt.
My first shift got cut in half to 2 hrs tonite. It went pretty good. It was nice to get out, by myself. Actually, it was downright bizarre to be out by myself. Most times, I travel with Baby, since she loves to mainly nurse still and lack of childcare at the right moments. I'm a super shy person, so I don't really like to be on the spot. However, it's time to step out, hence this job. It'll be neat just interacting with different people and learning more about how a small business operates.
Hubby & Baby picked me up from work. And wouldn't you know it--Baby fell asleep on the ride home. Which meant what? That's right, a delayed bedtime. She originally went to bed at a decent time...but took a cat nap! LOL...Only my child, right?! After a few moments of weeping & gnashing of teeth, she went right back to sleep again. At least this means we get to sleep in tomorrow....
1 more day folks! It's also almost December...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Day 28: Brrrr....
Thank God for heat! So many people can't afford heat or proper clothes to layer & keep warm during the chilly days and nites. I should not take these things for granted--they're not a given in this world.
Well, tomorrow's my first day of work. It'll be fun. I haven't worked in about 17 months, which seems kinda odd for me. In the past, if I didn't have some little part time job, it was because I was in school. Once I graduated, I worked at the now defunct NexInnovations for just over 5 yrs, then went off on maternity leave. They laid me off during my mat leave (I know! The nerve...but I got the last laugh--they've since shut down! Ha ha!) and I've been home and jobless ever since. But I do have a bit of time and want to venture out and a great opportunity came up. I couldn't pass up this chance....
On that note, I'm out. Only a couple more days left for this daily blogging bit. I hesitate to say that I'll be taking a blogging pause, because I want to keep up and stay regular with my posting. It helps keep my mind fresh...
Well, tomorrow's my first day of work. It'll be fun. I haven't worked in about 17 months, which seems kinda odd for me. In the past, if I didn't have some little part time job, it was because I was in school. Once I graduated, I worked at the now defunct NexInnovations for just over 5 yrs, then went off on maternity leave. They laid me off during my mat leave (I know! The nerve...but I got the last laugh--they've since shut down! Ha ha!) and I've been home and jobless ever since. But I do have a bit of time and want to venture out and a great opportunity came up. I couldn't pass up this chance....
On that note, I'm out. Only a couple more days left for this daily blogging bit. I hesitate to say that I'll be taking a blogging pause, because I want to keep up and stay regular with my posting. It helps keep my mind fresh...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Day 27: When Topicless, Ask Someone For Ideas
You never know what they'll come up with. Just chatting with a couple people this evening. I asked my sister for blog suggestions, because my brain is on "pause" at the moment. Her first idea made me laugh:
Pads vs. tampons. I know, you're laughing too. I would, except that I haven't enough knowledge on either side to give a fair commentary. I've never used tampons--the idea is kinda freaky to me. I am told, however, that they're great. Some of my most trusted and valuable sources swear by them and highly recommend them. They claim you'll never go back to pads. But, Sabrina, you say, you've given birth; why would tampons freak you out? Because delivering a baby was traumatic enough for my brain. I had to work through the fact that some doctor and a few nurses would have to look and place their hands where no one needs to go on my body. Pain speaks volumes, as well as the morphine & epidural. But since I really wanted that baby out, without being cut open, I let the medical people do what needed to be done. But to think that I'd wanna use a product that has to be inserted into my body other than by ingestion takes a whole lot of working too. Maybe I'll be brave enough when I hit 50 yrs old...
Commitment. That was the other topic idea. More specifically, some thoughts on commitment based on the movie Something New. And again, I can't offer too much knowledgeable input here either--I haven't seen the movie. I do have my questions on commitment, though, that seem to always surface during the daily tv movie on the W Network. How is it that two uncommited people make the ultimate intimate commitment of consummating their relationship sexually, yet act awkward and straight up foolish (at times) afterwards?? I just want to understand. But you are watching a fictional movie, you argue. Yes, the movie and characters are fictional. However, those similar situations do occur in real life. Men and women meet up, start flirting, hem & haw over becoming a serious couple, yet engage in sexual activity, and then wonder why they never really connect on any other level that they should've tried connecting on first prior to the sex. My biggest thing is that in the movies, it never makes sense! The movie would be just as powerful and just as attractive if the characters would stop as a kiss or choose to preserve some level of purity and dignity.
3 days left of the daily blogging. It's been a slice. Can I please win a prize?? LOL
Pads vs. tampons. I know, you're laughing too. I would, except that I haven't enough knowledge on either side to give a fair commentary. I've never used tampons--the idea is kinda freaky to me. I am told, however, that they're great. Some of my most trusted and valuable sources swear by them and highly recommend them. They claim you'll never go back to pads. But, Sabrina, you say, you've given birth; why would tampons freak you out? Because delivering a baby was traumatic enough for my brain. I had to work through the fact that some doctor and a few nurses would have to look and place their hands where no one needs to go on my body. Pain speaks volumes, as well as the morphine & epidural. But since I really wanted that baby out, without being cut open, I let the medical people do what needed to be done. But to think that I'd wanna use a product that has to be inserted into my body other than by ingestion takes a whole lot of working too. Maybe I'll be brave enough when I hit 50 yrs old...
Commitment. That was the other topic idea. More specifically, some thoughts on commitment based on the movie Something New. And again, I can't offer too much knowledgeable input here either--I haven't seen the movie. I do have my questions on commitment, though, that seem to always surface during the daily tv movie on the W Network. How is it that two uncommited people make the ultimate intimate commitment of consummating their relationship sexually, yet act awkward and straight up foolish (at times) afterwards?? I just want to understand. But you are watching a fictional movie, you argue. Yes, the movie and characters are fictional. However, those similar situations do occur in real life. Men and women meet up, start flirting, hem & haw over becoming a serious couple, yet engage in sexual activity, and then wonder why they never really connect on any other level that they should've tried connecting on first prior to the sex. My biggest thing is that in the movies, it never makes sense! The movie would be just as powerful and just as attractive if the characters would stop as a kiss or choose to preserve some level of purity and dignity.
3 days left of the daily blogging. It's been a slice. Can I please win a prize?? LOL
Monday, November 26, 2007
Day 26: I'd Love To Be Rewarded
I just heard that the people that run NaBloPoMo scans all the blogs and enter your name for prizes at the end of the month. Dear people, I'd like to win a prize please. LOL. Hey, a girl can ask. The worst they can tell me is no.
I have an appt with a pediatric dietician for Jamayia next week. I also have to keep a food journal for 3 days between now and then, as specific as possible. In a way, I feel as though I'll be submitting a double journal. One entry for the food/portions I served, and another entry for the amounts she actually swallowed. **Sigh**. That's definitely the tough part. Today, she refused pretty much everything I offered her. She did gravitate towards some of my thai noodles, and shoved them in her mouth. But about 3 mins later, she was spitting them out and dropping them on the floor. Any child experts in the house?
I have an appt with a pediatric dietician for Jamayia next week. I also have to keep a food journal for 3 days between now and then, as specific as possible. In a way, I feel as though I'll be submitting a double journal. One entry for the food/portions I served, and another entry for the amounts she actually swallowed. **Sigh**. That's definitely the tough part. Today, she refused pretty much everything I offered her. She did gravitate towards some of my thai noodles, and shoved them in her mouth. But about 3 mins later, she was spitting them out and dropping them on the floor. Any child experts in the house?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Day 25: A Winning Day
For me at least. Let's just get this out of the way: the Bombers lost the Grey Cup. I think the score was 23-19. Ah well, at least it wasn't a landslide loss.
So, I didn't have to start working today. I made myself productive in other ways by shopping! Much fun. Haven't shopped like this in ages. I got a top and a handful of new & colourful sweaters. I also found some gay apparel to don for the Hubby's staff Christmas party on Saturday nite. At least I'll be nice and warm this year and won't have to worry about carrying a shawl. Hopefully the pants I wanna wear will zip up. Or else I predict my walking about 20 miles this week to help... I also found a comfy pair of flat shoes for casual/work purposes. The price was alright and the width will suffice, though not the best. So YAY for me!!! If only it was this easy to buy a house...LOL. Special thanks to my own "Stacy & Clinton", minus the sassy rudeness. Let's see, what to call you two...I know. Staci & Claire? LOL. Carolyn, I know you're laughing right now...
NaBloPoMo is nearly over. I'm secretly pleased with myself for making it through the entire month with daily posts. I guess it truly isn't so hard. Sure, there were a couple of dull days, but I refused to leave more than one post with a one-liner. I had fun and will probably try it again next year. Not sure if I'm up to the challenge of the novel writing month though. That would require that my creative juices be gushing, not only flowing.
5 days left....
So, I didn't have to start working today. I made myself productive in other ways by shopping! Much fun. Haven't shopped like this in ages. I got a top and a handful of new & colourful sweaters. I also found some gay apparel to don for the Hubby's staff Christmas party on Saturday nite. At least I'll be nice and warm this year and won't have to worry about carrying a shawl. Hopefully the pants I wanna wear will zip up. Or else I predict my walking about 20 miles this week to help... I also found a comfy pair of flat shoes for casual/work purposes. The price was alright and the width will suffice, though not the best. So YAY for me!!! If only it was this easy to buy a house...LOL. Special thanks to my own "Stacy & Clinton", minus the sassy rudeness. Let's see, what to call you two...I know. Staci & Claire? LOL. Carolyn, I know you're laughing right now...
NaBloPoMo is nearly over. I'm secretly pleased with myself for making it through the entire month with daily posts. I guess it truly isn't so hard. Sure, there were a couple of dull days, but I refused to leave more than one post with a one-liner. I had fun and will probably try it again next year. Not sure if I'm up to the challenge of the novel writing month though. That would require that my creative juices be gushing, not only flowing.
5 days left....
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Day 24: Time For Shopping
It's amazing to realize that I actually need clothes. I need clothes that fit me properly. I need clothes that make me look good, and not like a frumpy mommy. That's probably the one personal vow that I've been pretty good at keeping since pregnancy--no frumpiness here! I went to collect some of my winter turtlenecks from my mom's house tonite. I realized that some of them are quite old... time for a change. I've also got Hubby's staff Christmas party around the corner. Again, need some hot, semi-formal attired to attend that function.
Yeah...should be fun times. I'll have to see if anyone wants to come along and play personal stylist.
Yeah...should be fun times. I'll have to see if anyone wants to come along and play personal stylist.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Day 23: It Made Me Think
I just read an interesting comment in an article that made me stop and think. My first thought was that I was in agreement with the quote. My second thought was that this would make fantastic blogging material. My third thought was, do I really want to put that in the blog? I'll risk alienating some readers or worse yet, lose some.
The short answer to the third question: yes, I do want to put that in the blog. I'm allowed to share my inner thoughts on my own blog, n'est-ce pas?
Now for the thinker comment. Someone was quoted as saying "Sometimes I am so grateful to God, that I don't even ask Him for anything; all I can do is thank Him". Sometimes I too am so grateful to God that all I can and should do, is thank Him, but I don't always do that. I do stop and thank Him when I see answers to prayer or see ways that He's intervened in my life for the best. Yet, that's very easy and almost kinda basic to thank God for answering a request. But sadly, I don't just thank Him for His goodness and sovreignty and mercy and unconditional love often enough. I really should, though, because He's God and He truly has been so good to me, even without my requesting it and especially though I can't even do anything back to Him as repayment for what He does and will do and has done for me. I'm glad to have recognized this before though and am trying hard to just give thanks regardless of what went on in my day.
God's the only One I know that doesn't require a reason or day or special event in order for me to thank Him. He's just cool--that's enough for me to just do it.
And now a couple pics to end off, as we've tamed Jamayia's hair.
The short answer to the third question: yes, I do want to put that in the blog. I'm allowed to share my inner thoughts on my own blog, n'est-ce pas?
Now for the thinker comment. Someone was quoted as saying "Sometimes I am so grateful to God, that I don't even ask Him for anything; all I can do is thank Him". Sometimes I too am so grateful to God that all I can and should do, is thank Him, but I don't always do that. I do stop and thank Him when I see answers to prayer or see ways that He's intervened in my life for the best. Yet, that's very easy and almost kinda basic to thank God for answering a request. But sadly, I don't just thank Him for His goodness and sovreignty and mercy and unconditional love often enough. I really should, though, because He's God and He truly has been so good to me, even without my requesting it and especially though I can't even do anything back to Him as repayment for what He does and will do and has done for me. I'm glad to have recognized this before though and am trying hard to just give thanks regardless of what went on in my day.
God's the only One I know that doesn't require a reason or day or special event in order for me to thank Him. He's just cool--that's enough for me to just do it.
And now a couple pics to end off, as we've tamed Jamayia's hair.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Day 22: Random Musings
Wow, I actually can't think of much to say today. I have a few options to post about, but nothing uber exciting jumps out to mind. Maybe I'll just do a few one-liners like:
- The best time to shop at Superstore is late a nite...like after 8 pm :-)
- Baby was a bit whiny today, unsure why...maybe her teeth?
- I got new pajama/lounge pants!
- I have the chance to work a fun job, even if it's just temporary
- I found a new dessert recipe to try
- I left comments on a couple blogs I often read--something I rarely do, but I'm trying to "unshy" (nice word!) myself
- It's the weekend
- Bombers are playing for the Grey Cup!!!
Well, that's all for the moment folks. I'll catch y'all tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Day 21: Picture Day
Allow me to break out into song: I feel pretty, oh so pretty....
Okay, song's over. Back to life, back to reality, right? I must admit that I felt pretty hott after that appointment, like I needed to be taken out or something....LOL. So, here are a couple quick shots of the head after my visit with my stylist today:
Okay, song's over. Back to life, back to reality, right? I must admit that I felt pretty hott after that appointment, like I needed to be taken out or something....LOL. So, here are a couple quick shots of the head after my visit with my stylist today:
Hmm...turns out that it's not just me--but my hair's shedding again. This happened last November, post-natal. I had read that your hair can fall out during or after pregnancy. I thought I was all done with that horrid phase though. Now, I've got all sorts of peoples looking at me with a questioning eye. Sheeesh! So, I'll be going back to see my stylist in 2 wks for a treatment of some sort.
To close, here are a couple shots of Bébé enjoying her new space saver high chair.
Nighty nite, all!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Day 20: Hmmmm...
Tonite, we all piled into our car and took the sisters to see that gorgeous showhome from Sunday. They loved it too! I'm still loving it. If someone would love to just be a philanthropist and help a loving family, I'd say thank you in a heartbeat. **sigh**. Again, I had nothing critical to say about the house--except that I'm not the one living in it. At least they make a slightly smaller, yet similar version of the same house, floorplan and all. A girl can pray & dream, right??
I caught some of the Oprah Show today. I sorta wished I could've been in the audience today. It was her Favourite Things show for 2007. She had some neat items there. But, I've gotta be honest, some of the items just seems incredibly frivolous. For example, the most expensive gift. It was a side by side (because I'm lacking proper wordage right now) fridge, retailing at $3799 (making it the most expensive fave thing in the history of this annual listing process). The fridge had a built in lcd hd tv screen (than a screen should be at that price, if you ask me) with options for dvd & tv hookup. The other door had a radio and a digital picture frame. It also had a button to show your local 5 day forecast & display 100 recipes. The thing that got to me was that she didn't even open the actual fridge side! Up to now, I'm still wondering how much room is in the fridge and what kind of holding capacity it has. Will it hold my huge casserole dishes and my big pots? Do the shelves slide out? Are some of the compartments adjustable? Is the lighting bright? Pot lights, perhaps? Really, why would I need a tv screen in my fridge. Does this mean that for movie nites or after dinner or whenever, the family pulls up chairs into the kitchen to watch the fridge...I mean the tv?? That being said, I'm not knocking her favourites list. She's entitled to like and share whatever she chooses. But the audience was going n-u-t-s for this gift. I just didn't see the hype over it. It's totally one of those things that I'd have to receive from someone else as a gift.
I caught some of the "after rose" Batchelor show today. It just reconfirmed one thing for me--there truly is no need to watch that show. I'm glad that I haven't been following it religiously throughout the season. The concept just seems kind of silly to me. Put up your best impression for 6 weeks, in public (because this is not a private competition--in fact, you're living with your competitors!), and try to fall in love with a stranger, hoping that he'll ask you to marry him after 6 short weeks. But in real life, we tend to scoff at that kind of story. If I came and told people close to me that I met some stranger and we were kinda dating and then we were getting kinda physical and even looking as though we were having sex...and all this he's also doing with another handful of girls right in front your eyes....then told you that I think I'm in love with him, and then he proposed to me--- Would you not just tap me upside the head??? I did appreciate tonite, though, how this dude stood his ground. Even though he didn't elaborate much on his reasons for turning down both girls, he was firm on his choice and isn't acting all regretful about it. We won't ever be able to know or understand everything that happens to us this side of heaven, but things do happen that are beyond our control. I still think it's kinda funny that he chose neither girl.
Alrighty, on that note, there's lots to think about as I head to bed. I'm off to see that house in my dreams. It'd be neat to see how the Dream Sabrina decorates the place...LOL. But in thinking ahead to decorating a home, I'd have to evaluate which pieces of furniture are actual necessities and which I'd just choose for the sake of choosing to fill up space. Am I'm buying a piece because I need it and have realistic use for it or am I buying it for the name, or because it'd make that room look a certain way?
Oooh..I'm getting my hair done tomorrow--yay! Stay tuned for pics...
I caught some of the Oprah Show today. I sorta wished I could've been in the audience today. It was her Favourite Things show for 2007. She had some neat items there. But, I've gotta be honest, some of the items just seems incredibly frivolous. For example, the most expensive gift. It was a side by side (because I'm lacking proper wordage right now) fridge, retailing at $3799 (making it the most expensive fave thing in the history of this annual listing process). The fridge had a built in lcd hd tv screen (than a screen should be at that price, if you ask me) with options for dvd & tv hookup. The other door had a radio and a digital picture frame. It also had a button to show your local 5 day forecast & display 100 recipes. The thing that got to me was that she didn't even open the actual fridge side! Up to now, I'm still wondering how much room is in the fridge and what kind of holding capacity it has. Will it hold my huge casserole dishes and my big pots? Do the shelves slide out? Are some of the compartments adjustable? Is the lighting bright? Pot lights, perhaps? Really, why would I need a tv screen in my fridge. Does this mean that for movie nites or after dinner or whenever, the family pulls up chairs into the kitchen to watch the fridge...I mean the tv?? That being said, I'm not knocking her favourites list. She's entitled to like and share whatever she chooses. But the audience was going n-u-t-s for this gift. I just didn't see the hype over it. It's totally one of those things that I'd have to receive from someone else as a gift.
I caught some of the "after rose" Batchelor show today. It just reconfirmed one thing for me--there truly is no need to watch that show. I'm glad that I haven't been following it religiously throughout the season. The concept just seems kind of silly to me. Put up your best impression for 6 weeks, in public (because this is not a private competition--in fact, you're living with your competitors!), and try to fall in love with a stranger, hoping that he'll ask you to marry him after 6 short weeks. But in real life, we tend to scoff at that kind of story. If I came and told people close to me that I met some stranger and we were kinda dating and then we were getting kinda physical and even looking as though we were having sex...and all this he's also doing with another handful of girls right in front your eyes....then told you that I think I'm in love with him, and then he proposed to me--- Would you not just tap me upside the head??? I did appreciate tonite, though, how this dude stood his ground. Even though he didn't elaborate much on his reasons for turning down both girls, he was firm on his choice and isn't acting all regretful about it. We won't ever be able to know or understand everything that happens to us this side of heaven, but things do happen that are beyond our control. I still think it's kinda funny that he chose neither girl.
Alrighty, on that note, there's lots to think about as I head to bed. I'm off to see that house in my dreams. It'd be neat to see how the Dream Sabrina decorates the place...LOL. But in thinking ahead to decorating a home, I'd have to evaluate which pieces of furniture are actual necessities and which I'd just choose for the sake of choosing to fill up space. Am I'm buying a piece because I need it and have realistic use for it or am I buying it for the name, or because it'd make that room look a certain way?
Oooh..I'm getting my hair done tomorrow--yay! Stay tuned for pics...
Monday, November 19, 2007
Day 19: Sweet Dreams
I caught the tail end of The Batchelor tonite--he didn't choose either girl! LOL. That's kinda cool. Now I'm slightly disappointed that I hadn't been watching the show. I do hope that he chose neither because he wasn't seeing either as marriage material. For all we know, he fell in love with a camera girl instead.... Too bad for the girls who gave up so much of their integrity & dignity at a lottery's chance of getting this guy.
I'm so tired, I can barely put two thoughts together to make a proper post. So, the rest of it will be scattered.
I may have a teeny job lined up. Teeny because it'd be 8 hrs/week, and perhaps just seasonal? But it'd be neat to work there and just get out on my own for a few hours each week. I'll make my decision tomorrow. The owner would be quite excited to have me, which would be cool. This would also challenge me to break down the shy shell I tend to stay cozy in. Should be fun times.
Did I mention seeing a gorgeous show home yesterday afternoon? That was the first time I'd walked into a house and loved it! Oh wait, the 2nd time actually. The first time was during the more active house hunting phase. Jono was busy working late and so I went out to see a house with my agent. This home was very well done. Cute, small but functional for our needs. We tried to go back the next day for Jono to see it, but as we rang the doorbell, their realtor greeted us by saying that the owners had just literally signed an offer to purchase. It was sold while we were outside! (Yes, that's how insane the market has been here). Back to the big house--beautiful. It was just over 2300 sq ft, tons of windows, huge foyer & private... The layout was fantastic, 2.5 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms. If someone handed me the keys right now, we'd take it in a flash. They're building a slightly smaller version of this one in a different area in the city. Same floor plan, minus 1 bedroom and it'd be 1776 sq ft. So uh, if someone has a money tree in their backyard, can I please have a few leaves?
I'm reading an autobiography of E. E. Cleveland. I'd heard of the dude before, and enough people have massive respect for this man. But to read actual details of his life (I'm sorry the book is so tiny--this man had quite the life), I'd love to meet him. He was an evangelist preacher, meaning that he didn't settle in at a church, but rather preferred to travel around and preach. He also trained ministerial students and has done a lot of work to improve race relations in the church. Such good stories. I'm grateful for the pathways he helped to forge.
On that note, it's off to sleep. Going to dream about the home I desire...
I'm so tired, I can barely put two thoughts together to make a proper post. So, the rest of it will be scattered.
I may have a teeny job lined up. Teeny because it'd be 8 hrs/week, and perhaps just seasonal? But it'd be neat to work there and just get out on my own for a few hours each week. I'll make my decision tomorrow. The owner would be quite excited to have me, which would be cool. This would also challenge me to break down the shy shell I tend to stay cozy in. Should be fun times.
Did I mention seeing a gorgeous show home yesterday afternoon? That was the first time I'd walked into a house and loved it! Oh wait, the 2nd time actually. The first time was during the more active house hunting phase. Jono was busy working late and so I went out to see a house with my agent. This home was very well done. Cute, small but functional for our needs. We tried to go back the next day for Jono to see it, but as we rang the doorbell, their realtor greeted us by saying that the owners had just literally signed an offer to purchase. It was sold while we were outside! (Yes, that's how insane the market has been here). Back to the big house--beautiful. It was just over 2300 sq ft, tons of windows, huge foyer & private... The layout was fantastic, 2.5 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms. If someone handed me the keys right now, we'd take it in a flash. They're building a slightly smaller version of this one in a different area in the city. Same floor plan, minus 1 bedroom and it'd be 1776 sq ft. So uh, if someone has a money tree in their backyard, can I please have a few leaves?
I'm reading an autobiography of E. E. Cleveland. I'd heard of the dude before, and enough people have massive respect for this man. But to read actual details of his life (I'm sorry the book is so tiny--this man had quite the life), I'd love to meet him. He was an evangelist preacher, meaning that he didn't settle in at a church, but rather preferred to travel around and preach. He also trained ministerial students and has done a lot of work to improve race relations in the church. Such good stories. I'm grateful for the pathways he helped to forge.
On that note, it's off to sleep. Going to dream about the home I desire...
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Day 18: Of Snow & Grey Cup
Happy 16 months, Jamayia! Wow, she's just growing up so fast! She's enjoying her new high chair and we're installing her new car seat tomorrow. With winter approaching, she's getting a bit too bulky for the infant carrier/seat when she's decked out in all her gear.
We got a wee bit of snow this afternoon. There was a sickening wind gusting around too. It almost blew me away. I'm sure if I were thinner, I would've have a Mary Poppins experience, minus the umbrella. The wind did make a few of the roads and intersections quite slippery too. Hopefully that won't last for too long. I've gotta go out in the morning.
And the next best news of the day: the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are off to the Grey Cup game. They won their eastern conference final today, vs. Toronto in Toronto! Unfortunately, the QB broke his arm during the game, so they're gonna have to rely on the backup dude. But he's alright too. Go, Bombers, go! Should be good. What makes it even more interesting is their opponent--the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The two Prairie teams have such a rivalry going on. So, this match up pretty much means war. I hope the Blue hold out.
On that note, time for sleep. Maybe tomorrow I'll have something quite exciting to share?
We got a wee bit of snow this afternoon. There was a sickening wind gusting around too. It almost blew me away. I'm sure if I were thinner, I would've have a Mary Poppins experience, minus the umbrella. The wind did make a few of the roads and intersections quite slippery too. Hopefully that won't last for too long. I've gotta go out in the morning.
And the next best news of the day: the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are off to the Grey Cup game. They won their eastern conference final today, vs. Toronto in Toronto! Unfortunately, the QB broke his arm during the game, so they're gonna have to rely on the backup dude. But he's alright too. Go, Bombers, go! Should be good. What makes it even more interesting is their opponent--the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The two Prairie teams have such a rivalry going on. So, this match up pretty much means war. I hope the Blue hold out.
On that note, time for sleep. Maybe tomorrow I'll have something quite exciting to share?
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Day 17: You Are Already Sleeeepy
**Yawn**
Birthday shout-outs to start. Happy Birthday to the sisters-in-love, Carolyn & Dacia. (Yes, they're twins!) And go figure, they got no snow for their birthday this year. Apparently, they usually do. In fact, it was a gorgeous, bright & sunny day today.
Baby awoke at 1:15 am to eat...and proceeded to stay awake until 4 am. Thankfully, she rarely pulls this stunt. But that meant that I didn't get to sleep until 4 am myself, and had to be up by 8:30 am. I think that today was the first time I've ever kinda wanted the jolt from coffee...LOL. Only kinda though, because the thought of coffee is still yucky and those jolts are only temporary. I needed a full fix to get me through the entire day. I made the choice to stick with baby all nite, alone, because Hubby needed his sleep. He had to preach this morning, and was planning to wake up early to finish up his sermon prep. Being the loving & supportive wife that I am, of course I allowed him to sleep. Plus, he's not feeling well. There was no way that I, in good conscience, could allow Jamayia to disturb him to play at that unearthly hour of the morning. I didn't even bother making him sign an IOU. He steps up to the plate all the time, no need to keep track.
Baby started taking her iron drops tonite. Hopefully she'll steer clear of all possible gastro side effects. I really don't want that for her....
Birthday shout-outs to start. Happy Birthday to the sisters-in-love, Carolyn & Dacia. (Yes, they're twins!) And go figure, they got no snow for their birthday this year. Apparently, they usually do. In fact, it was a gorgeous, bright & sunny day today.
Baby awoke at 1:15 am to eat...and proceeded to stay awake until 4 am. Thankfully, she rarely pulls this stunt. But that meant that I didn't get to sleep until 4 am myself, and had to be up by 8:30 am. I think that today was the first time I've ever kinda wanted the jolt from coffee...LOL. Only kinda though, because the thought of coffee is still yucky and those jolts are only temporary. I needed a full fix to get me through the entire day. I made the choice to stick with baby all nite, alone, because Hubby needed his sleep. He had to preach this morning, and was planning to wake up early to finish up his sermon prep. Being the loving & supportive wife that I am, of course I allowed him to sleep. Plus, he's not feeling well. There was no way that I, in good conscience, could allow Jamayia to disturb him to play at that unearthly hour of the morning. I didn't even bother making him sign an IOU. He steps up to the plate all the time, no need to keep track.
Baby started taking her iron drops tonite. Hopefully she'll steer clear of all possible gastro side effects. I really don't want that for her....
Friday, November 16, 2007
Day 16: Just A Quickie
Not much time. Hubby's busy on the pc working on his sermon for tomorrow. More later...
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Day 15: Pardon The Fumes!
I wish I could tell you that the fumes are from car exhaust or burnt food or even bodily gasses at this point. But they're from the steam that was coming out of my ears after Jamayia's Dr's appt today. You see, the appt was for 1:15 pm. I arrived there on time, early even, if you will (like 1:10 pm). And then I sat in the waiting room, and sat and sat and sat and...well, you get the picture. At one point, another waiting mommy asked me how long I've been there--and that was at 2:30 pm. I finally got into the exam room at 2:54 pm....then proceeded to wait some more and more and more..... The Dr finally arrived at 3:45 pm. Yes, I'm not lying. She apologized for running behind and was even moreso apologetic because she noticed that I'd been bumped.
Me. They bumped me. Do those reception ladies know who they're messing with? Which, incidentally, they don't seem too friendly. I rarely get a good vibe from them. You'd think that ladies who happen to see children in their line of work would at least put up a friendly front. But back to the bumping. I was not impressed. So, it really wasn't my imagination to see that people who'd arrived after me were going in to see the Dr before I did. And I was fully on time! I'd be slightly more lenient had I been extrememly tardy. My Dr is part of a group, and each Dr has a different coloured folder system for their patients. So, whenever I saw a green folder, I knew for sure that my Dr was about to see that patient. Thankfully, my Feb appt is for 10 am--the first one of the day. And you can be sure that I'll be requesting early appts from now on!
The appt itself--not too good. Jamayia only gained like 4 ozs since Oct. She now weighs 17 lbs, 8 ozs. Her weight-gain curve has slowed to a crawl. Slow gainth (like my word?) can happen at times, but in Jamayia's case, her gaining is practically tapering off. Plus, she's got the food allergy, to milk, which is everywhere. So, we're being referred to a pediatric dietician too. Right now, the aim of the game is to load this kid up with calories. She needs to eat. I'll be buttering everything, in order to hide the fat in her food. At least at her age, she doesn't have to worry about fat content.
Does anyone know where to find dairy-free bread and/or bread recipe that's kid appropriate? I've found some dairy-free bread that's just too adultly healthy for a toddler. The 12 & 18 grain options are just too much for her to chew, literally. Why don't they make a white bread that is dairy-free or something? Because of the high sensitivity of her milk allergy, I have to refrain from products that "may have come in contact with milk".
Me. They bumped me. Do those reception ladies know who they're messing with? Which, incidentally, they don't seem too friendly. I rarely get a good vibe from them. You'd think that ladies who happen to see children in their line of work would at least put up a friendly front. But back to the bumping. I was not impressed. So, it really wasn't my imagination to see that people who'd arrived after me were going in to see the Dr before I did. And I was fully on time! I'd be slightly more lenient had I been extrememly tardy. My Dr is part of a group, and each Dr has a different coloured folder system for their patients. So, whenever I saw a green folder, I knew for sure that my Dr was about to see that patient. Thankfully, my Feb appt is for 10 am--the first one of the day. And you can be sure that I'll be requesting early appts from now on!
The appt itself--not too good. Jamayia only gained like 4 ozs since Oct. She now weighs 17 lbs, 8 ozs. Her weight-gain curve has slowed to a crawl. Slow gainth (like my word?) can happen at times, but in Jamayia's case, her gaining is practically tapering off. Plus, she's got the food allergy, to milk, which is everywhere. So, we're being referred to a pediatric dietician too. Right now, the aim of the game is to load this kid up with calories. She needs to eat. I'll be buttering everything, in order to hide the fat in her food. At least at her age, she doesn't have to worry about fat content.
Does anyone know where to find dairy-free bread and/or bread recipe that's kid appropriate? I've found some dairy-free bread that's just too adultly healthy for a toddler. The 12 & 18 grain options are just too much for her to chew, literally. Why don't they make a white bread that is dairy-free or something? Because of the high sensitivity of her milk allergy, I have to refrain from products that "may have come in contact with milk".
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Day 14: Ideal Finger Size?
Just squeezing in this post prior to midnite. Hubby was busy working, so the PC was tied up.
In other news, we get our phone hooked up tomorrow. Not thrilled about the 8 am-12 noon window that the cable company gave us. But Baby sees her Dr tomorrow afternoon, so we had to take that one. Hopefully they'll come around 10ish or later. It'll be nice to have a land line again. Although using the celly wasn't all that bad. It's not like I get a lot of phone calls.
Oh, I forgot one great daydream for my perfect world post yesterday. In a perfect world, I'd have the body that would look fabulous in nearly any style of clothing. The clothes would just fit every curve correctly and hang beautifully on my frame. I'd be such a hit, that retailers would be begging for me to be a live model in their store fronts. I must say that I had an experience similar to this when we were engagement ring hunting. My finger was the perfect size for all the trial rings. LOL. And many of them looked absolutely hot! on my hand. I had a few jewellers actually tell me that I had a great ring tryout finger. And yes, we often went in the evening, after work, so my hands would've been their full size by then...LOL.
Tomorrow is also W-day (weigh day). I'll be keeping you posted for sure. The trick is to gain weight at a rate that is within the charts, according to the Dr. Personally, I say she's doing alright. She's not any less playful or developmentally slower because her weight is lower than suggested. She was also just slightly under the curves on the chart, so nothing drastic. Her interest in food is slowly picking up and we're trying hard core to encourage her to eat. Just as long as she doesn't need anymore bloodwork tomorrow, I'll be good.
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In other news, we get our phone hooked up tomorrow. Not thrilled about the 8 am-12 noon window that the cable company gave us. But Baby sees her Dr tomorrow afternoon, so we had to take that one. Hopefully they'll come around 10ish or later. It'll be nice to have a land line again. Although using the celly wasn't all that bad. It's not like I get a lot of phone calls.
Oh, I forgot one great daydream for my perfect world post yesterday. In a perfect world, I'd have the body that would look fabulous in nearly any style of clothing. The clothes would just fit every curve correctly and hang beautifully on my frame. I'd be such a hit, that retailers would be begging for me to be a live model in their store fronts. I must say that I had an experience similar to this when we were engagement ring hunting. My finger was the perfect size for all the trial rings. LOL. And many of them looked absolutely hot! on my hand. I had a few jewellers actually tell me that I had a great ring tryout finger. And yes, we often went in the evening, after work, so my hands would've been their full size by then...LOL.
Tomorrow is also W-day (weigh day). I'll be keeping you posted for sure. The trick is to gain weight at a rate that is within the charts, according to the Dr. Personally, I say she's doing alright. She's not any less playful or developmentally slower because her weight is lower than suggested. She was also just slightly under the curves on the chart, so nothing drastic. Her interest in food is slowly picking up and we're trying hard core to encourage her to eat. Just as long as she doesn't need anymore bloodwork tomorrow, I'll be good.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Day 13: In A Perfect World, I'd...
I'd be some secretly sensational diva-voiced singer. I'd get discovered singing at church and all the gospel greats would be after me. People like Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, Darwin Hobbs, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, etc, etc would all be longing to sing with me. And Oprah would be calling me up left, right and center. It totally would have nothing to do with getting monetarily rich. Just the chance to sing all the time.
I'd have such culinary talents that I could whip up anything from whatever's in the fridge or cupboard, sans recipe book. The gourmet geniusness would just be oozing out of my pores. People would be practically begging for my suggestions and ideas. Again, nothing to do with fame or fortune. Just a chance to make healthy meals for all kinds of people.
I'd have the option of buying whatever I wanted. Notice that I didn't say that I'd actually buy whatever. Even in my daydreams, I don't want to get carried away. Rather, I'd just like to have enough cash at my disposal to not have to always hem and haw and bargain hunt for many things. I'd love to be able to call up an architect and say "build me a house", then call up a popular & creative designer and say "go ahead, it's your carte blanche". I'd love to be able to walk into any auto dealership and say "I'll take that one, please". I'd love to be able to take a honeymoon with my Honey annually. I'd love to be able to go clothes shopping at my leisure. Most of all, I'd love to be able to help out some young folks who are trying to get a leg up in the world. Sometimes you just need a meal, a room, some books, a hand of some kind. I could do that without condition of repayment. Sounds better than a student loan.
I'd be a freelance writer with all kinds of people clamouring for my words. It's not even about popularity or winning a Pulitzer Prize. But people would find my words inspiring or amusing (or both!) and just want to read what I have to say. Websites would be coming after to me to blog on their sites. Publications would want me to write articles for them. I wouldn't have to advertise "blogger for hire". Words would just flow as soon as I put pen to paper or keys to keybaord.
I'd be a fantastic preacher. I don't mean pastor or clergy member. I'd just want to literally preach--give a sermon. I'm not too interested in the rest of the job. I'd be so connected with God that He'd give me the ability to write the perfect sermon for the crowd before me. I would speak with a holy boldness, not pussyfooting around today's issues. Rather, I'd be unashamed to speak out against what's right and what's wrong.
Those were just a few of the things that popped into my head as I was putting Jamayia down tonite. Can ya tell that it took a hot minute for her to actually stay down in her crib? She fell asleep on my shoulder without problems. But for me to transfer her from shoulder to bed was a whole other story. Hmm...in a perfect world, I'd have a crib with automatically adjustable legs so that it'd be easy to transfer a sleeping baby from shoulder to bed.
Ahhhh, sometimes daydreaming can be quite fun.
I'd have such culinary talents that I could whip up anything from whatever's in the fridge or cupboard, sans recipe book. The gourmet geniusness would just be oozing out of my pores. People would be practically begging for my suggestions and ideas. Again, nothing to do with fame or fortune. Just a chance to make healthy meals for all kinds of people.
I'd have the option of buying whatever I wanted. Notice that I didn't say that I'd actually buy whatever. Even in my daydreams, I don't want to get carried away. Rather, I'd just like to have enough cash at my disposal to not have to always hem and haw and bargain hunt for many things. I'd love to be able to call up an architect and say "build me a house", then call up a popular & creative designer and say "go ahead, it's your carte blanche". I'd love to be able to walk into any auto dealership and say "I'll take that one, please". I'd love to be able to take a honeymoon with my Honey annually. I'd love to be able to go clothes shopping at my leisure. Most of all, I'd love to be able to help out some young folks who are trying to get a leg up in the world. Sometimes you just need a meal, a room, some books, a hand of some kind. I could do that without condition of repayment. Sounds better than a student loan.
I'd be a freelance writer with all kinds of people clamouring for my words. It's not even about popularity or winning a Pulitzer Prize. But people would find my words inspiring or amusing (or both!) and just want to read what I have to say. Websites would be coming after to me to blog on their sites. Publications would want me to write articles for them. I wouldn't have to advertise "blogger for hire". Words would just flow as soon as I put pen to paper or keys to keybaord.
I'd be a fantastic preacher. I don't mean pastor or clergy member. I'd just want to literally preach--give a sermon. I'm not too interested in the rest of the job. I'd be so connected with God that He'd give me the ability to write the perfect sermon for the crowd before me. I would speak with a holy boldness, not pussyfooting around today's issues. Rather, I'd be unashamed to speak out against what's right and what's wrong.
Those were just a few of the things that popped into my head as I was putting Jamayia down tonite. Can ya tell that it took a hot minute for her to actually stay down in her crib? She fell asleep on my shoulder without problems. But for me to transfer her from shoulder to bed was a whole other story. Hmm...in a perfect world, I'd have a crib with automatically adjustable legs so that it'd be easy to transfer a sleeping baby from shoulder to bed.
Ahhhh, sometimes daydreaming can be quite fun.
