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Tuesday 29 May 2012
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Saturday 5 May 2012
Saving Tweety
On April 24th we brought home a goose egg.
For a week, I tended to the egg making sure to keep it warm, and rotate it 3 times a day. Humidity had to be kept at 60% and the egg needed to be kept at 37.5*C (99*F).
I candled the egg everyday until I noticed a change, initially the egg had a dark mass at one end, and a space of clarity at the other. When we tried candling the egg on the 3rd day, this dark mass had taken up the entire shell and we could no longer see inside.
It was a waiting game. Would our gosling hatch or die?
On April 28th, we got an answer that brought hope. Our little gosling had pipped (made the first break in the shell). A gosling can take 24-48 hours after making the first pip to hatch, this is because the stomach of the gosling is still forming around the yolk. Only when it has finished, will it fully hatch.
We checked every few hours and watched for changes in the cracks, but nothing more happend.
This is where things got interesting. Our gosling was taking a long time to hatch, so we had to keep the area moist so the inner membranes didn't shrink wrap our bird. In the wild, the length of time this gosling was taking would have resulted in the mother goose leaving him behind.
April 30th. It was go time. Our gosling had started working really hard. Progress was slow, and assistance was needed but it had become a race against time. The gosling was now facing the very real possibility of dying of exhaustion, but if assistance was too early, the risk was just as lethal. I followed his cues, watched, and did what I could to keep the membranes from drying out. Hours went by and progress continued. 
Finally we were ready to make the final push. I watched as our gosling struggled to push out of the shell, but it was important he do it himself.
At 4:55pm, on Monday April 30th 2012, "Tweety" was born. He was cold and exhausted. I bundled him up in a warm towel and held him for a little to warm him up. Then placed him back inside his house. The first 24 hours after Tweetys hatch, he ate nothing and drank very little. I was a little bit nervous but not alarmed as the yolk would serve him well for the next 3 days and then he would have his full appetite. We went to the local farming store and bought a bag of starter chick feed. Then brought it home to make what I call "birdie oatmeal". He got the hang of eating on his own after the first 24 hours, and now at 5 days old, he's a pro.
Tweety swims daily in our bathtub, and eats lettuce as well as his starter food.
It will be sad to see him go, but today we are taking Tweety to his new "forever" home on a friend of the family's farm. There he will have a bunch of other goslings to play with as they are getting a bunch next week. I am very proud and happy to say this was a successful rescue!
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Finally! Something interesting!
This month has been rather dull. Deven and I have been taking Miles to Springbank park to feed the geese lately, but other then that, we really haven't been doing much else.
On Friday we decided to go feed the geese again. So we all piled into the car at just after 5 and headed off to Springbank park. It was cold out, and nobody else was in the park. It was kind of nice to have it all to ourselves like that. We parked in front of some benches, and began to rip up the 4 pieces of bread we had brought with us. We fed those silly geese until we had none left and then decided to take a walk.
At the foot of the parking lot there is a roundabout. We noticed a goose sitting in the garden in the center of the roundabout. We headed over and discovered she was sitting upon a nest. Miles wanted to say hello to her, so off he went. Shortly after saying hello, we left her alone and headed to the park. We played for a while, Deven hopped after Miles, and Miles would run to me and we'd both run yelling "Monster!!". When we were good and tired, we headed back to the car. Miles wanted to say goodbye to Mommy Goose and so we let him go over and say bye. We were lucky enough that she stood up and revealed 1 egg sitting in her warm nest. I shooed Miles away when she hissed, we didn't want to accidently disturb her any further.
We got in the car and drove away.
On Monday, we were planning to go to the Childrens Museum, unfortunately for us, it was closed. We decided we'd pick up a loaf of bread and feed the geese again, this time we'd make sure we had enough to leave some at Mommy Gooses nest for her. Again, it was cold and very windy. We had the park to ourselves. We parked in front of the benches and once again, began ripping up bread for our goose-friends.
We gave the hoard of geese about 4 pieces of bread before deciding that it really was pretty cold and we should just rip up a piece for Mommy Goose and leave it for her and then head out. But when we arrived at the nest.. Mommy Goose was gone. And so was her egg. There was nothing but a pile of dirt and feathers left where she once sat on her precious egg. I felt so bad for her.. Assuming some punk-ass kids thought it'd be fun to completely disturb her and take her egg. She was no where in sight.
Deven tried to make me feel better by suggesting that maybe the egg had hatched. But with no evidence of shells, I knew this couldn't be true... I decided to look around a little and found it at the base of the hill. I turned it over thinking the worst had happend.. but it was fine. No cracks. I picked it up and we brought it home.
The immediate thought was that it was probably dead. But being the animal lover I am, I had to try. The egg was cold, but we managed to warm it up again. I have been reading a lot online about caring for goose eggs, and found out that an egg can survive 5 days with no warmth. Since we had seen Mommy Goose just 2 days ago, we know the egg has only been out in the cold for 2 days at most. A sign that it's dead would be based on how well it holds it's warmth. A clear sign would be if it gets cold really quickly - we managed to keep it warm the entire evening since we'd come home, and the warmth lasted all night. So this little egg is holding it's warmth - Great sign!
We've tried candling the egg (where you hold it against a flashlight to see inside) but we don't have a flashlight and the light we did use, covered too much surface area. So unfortunately we couldn't see inside. However we'll probably try again when we have a better flashlight!
So that's our interesting story, and our current "project". I've let Miles know that there is a chance it won't hatch. But if everything goes well, we should have a gosling around May 16th.
On Friday we decided to go feed the geese again. So we all piled into the car at just after 5 and headed off to Springbank park. It was cold out, and nobody else was in the park. It was kind of nice to have it all to ourselves like that. We parked in front of some benches, and began to rip up the 4 pieces of bread we had brought with us. We fed those silly geese until we had none left and then decided to take a walk.
At the foot of the parking lot there is a roundabout. We noticed a goose sitting in the garden in the center of the roundabout. We headed over and discovered she was sitting upon a nest. Miles wanted to say hello to her, so off he went. Shortly after saying hello, we left her alone and headed to the park. We played for a while, Deven hopped after Miles, and Miles would run to me and we'd both run yelling "Monster!!". When we were good and tired, we headed back to the car. Miles wanted to say goodbye to Mommy Goose and so we let him go over and say bye. We were lucky enough that she stood up and revealed 1 egg sitting in her warm nest. I shooed Miles away when she hissed, we didn't want to accidently disturb her any further.
We got in the car and drove away.
On Monday, we were planning to go to the Childrens Museum, unfortunately for us, it was closed. We decided we'd pick up a loaf of bread and feed the geese again, this time we'd make sure we had enough to leave some at Mommy Gooses nest for her. Again, it was cold and very windy. We had the park to ourselves. We parked in front of the benches and once again, began ripping up bread for our goose-friends.
We gave the hoard of geese about 4 pieces of bread before deciding that it really was pretty cold and we should just rip up a piece for Mommy Goose and leave it for her and then head out. But when we arrived at the nest.. Mommy Goose was gone. And so was her egg. There was nothing but a pile of dirt and feathers left where she once sat on her precious egg. I felt so bad for her.. Assuming some punk-ass kids thought it'd be fun to completely disturb her and take her egg. She was no where in sight.
Deven tried to make me feel better by suggesting that maybe the egg had hatched. But with no evidence of shells, I knew this couldn't be true... I decided to look around a little and found it at the base of the hill. I turned it over thinking the worst had happend.. but it was fine. No cracks. I picked it up and we brought it home.
The immediate thought was that it was probably dead. But being the animal lover I am, I had to try. The egg was cold, but we managed to warm it up again. I have been reading a lot online about caring for goose eggs, and found out that an egg can survive 5 days with no warmth. Since we had seen Mommy Goose just 2 days ago, we know the egg has only been out in the cold for 2 days at most. A sign that it's dead would be based on how well it holds it's warmth. A clear sign would be if it gets cold really quickly - we managed to keep it warm the entire evening since we'd come home, and the warmth lasted all night. So this little egg is holding it's warmth - Great sign!
We've tried candling the egg (where you hold it against a flashlight to see inside) but we don't have a flashlight and the light we did use, covered too much surface area. So unfortunately we couldn't see inside. However we'll probably try again when we have a better flashlight!
So that's our interesting story, and our current "project". I've let Miles know that there is a chance it won't hatch. But if everything goes well, we should have a gosling around May 16th.
Monday 2 April 2012
*NEW* on Just Us Moms!
I created Just Us Moms in the hope of bringing Mothers together to give eachother advice, share in the little things, and offer a shoulder to lean on for those tougher moments.
During our public viewing, Guests of the forum were able to see all that Just Us Moms has to offer, and a suggestion was made to have a space on the forum dedicated to all those Dads out there. So I created "Just Us Dads" as it's own category and included sections which were suggested by the men on the site so they could have a space of their own.
We've held giveaways and hung signs up around the city.
I recently asked various people, what in their opinion would make a good forum for parents, even better. 1 particular suggestion stood out to me the most. A section for caregivers. Often times, caregivers go under-appreciated. Babysitters, daycare workers, and other workers in the field of child care don't always have children, but DO have experience with them, and therefore can share some advice here and there about things they've experienced.
SO.....
Now, on Just Us Moms, we have a section dedicated to all those wonderful people out there who give us the opportunity to take a break, go to work, or just get the shopping done! A section where we can say a big THANK YOU.
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During our public viewing, Guests of the forum were able to see all that Just Us Moms has to offer, and a suggestion was made to have a space on the forum dedicated to all those Dads out there. So I created "Just Us Dads" as it's own category and included sections which were suggested by the men on the site so they could have a space of their own.
We've held giveaways and hung signs up around the city.
I recently asked various people, what in their opinion would make a good forum for parents, even better. 1 particular suggestion stood out to me the most. A section for caregivers. Often times, caregivers go under-appreciated. Babysitters, daycare workers, and other workers in the field of child care don't always have children, but DO have experience with them, and therefore can share some advice here and there about things they've experienced.
SO.....
Now, on Just Us Moms, we have a section dedicated to all those wonderful people out there who give us the opportunity to take a break, go to work, or just get the shopping done! A section where we can say a big THANK YOU.
We have also added a Guest Chat section where Guests viewing the forum can Join The Discussion - a section where specific threads are chosen to be shared, or they can create their own threads and just chit chat, get to know the other members and more or less just dip their toes in the water before jumping in.
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Thursday 29 March 2012
Chocolate Child!
This morning for breakfast we had chocolate chip pancakes!
Miles really loves pancakes, he's eaten 3 and asked for more but I've cut him off because he's like a goldfish and will eat until he makes himself sick. Plus, only 3 hours ago he'd already eaten oatmeal and an apple.
Kiddo is covered in chocolate though!
Thought I'd share a picture.
Not the best picture in the world, but at least you can see what I mean!
Now I'm off to tidy the house!
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Whew!
Holy cow, am I ever excited to finally be off this computer!
I have now created a Twitter account (https://twitter.com/#!/IsisBaily) and will soon have an ad out on facebook for my forum. This is very time consuming!
Tomorrow... probably clean the house. It could use some tidying.
Now? Time to RELAX. Off to go lay on the couch, and play Oblivion for the next hour or 2 until my 'hubby' comes home, then bedtime.
Hope everyone had a great day!!
I have now created a Twitter account (https://twitter.com/#!/IsisBaily) and will soon have an ad out on facebook for my forum. This is very time consuming!
Tomorrow... probably clean the house. It could use some tidying.
Now? Time to RELAX. Off to go lay on the couch, and play Oblivion for the next hour or 2 until my 'hubby' comes home, then bedtime.
Hope everyone had a great day!!
Poor Little Man..
Miles was sick yesturday.
He seemed fine, and then suddenly.. there was vomit all over my couch. We spent the remainder of the day indoors and took it easy. I'd decided to put the little guy to bed early, and got him all tucked in. Of course this idea didn't go over well with him and he stood by the gate and cried for a little bit before going quiet.
I didn't want to risk waking him, so I didn't go check on him right away. But when I did... this is what I found;
He seemed fine, and then suddenly.. there was vomit all over my couch. We spent the remainder of the day indoors and took it easy. I'd decided to put the little guy to bed early, and got him all tucked in. Of course this idea didn't go over well with him and he stood by the gate and cried for a little bit before going quiet.
I didn't want to risk waking him, so I didn't go check on him right away. But when I did... this is what I found;
Tired pup.
He slept well the rest of the night, and was up this morning at his regular hours. We've been taking it easy today to just make sure he's feeling better, but now I've got a sore throat and I guess Deven nearly got sick a couple of times at work! Oh boy... looks like somethings going through the house...
Here's hoping for a well weekend!
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Monday 26 March 2012
Workin' Hard or Hardly Workin'?
Holy cow..
So I haven't updated in a while, and it probably seems as though I've really fallen off track. I can tell you this is all true. I have fallen very off track with my blogging, and it's because I am so busy with my forum (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/). I have been making fliers to put up around the city, I'll be putting an ad on facebook for it, and much more... busy busy busy!
I've also been trying to help my aunt out by spreading the word about Bethesda. Bethesda is a centre for teen Mothers to come to when they're pregnant or in need of some place to go. It housed many people through out the years, including myself for a short time, and now all those people are trying to keep it alive. Salvation army is trying to shut it down.. so far we've managed to raise a grand total of $42, 047. But that's not nearly enough. We have 66 days until the Salvation army closes Bethesda. We have 66 days to raise 1.5 million dollars and save Bethesda.
[ http://www.facebook.com/#!/savebethesda If you wish to donate to Save Bethesda, there are a few options:
By cheque: Please make payable to: “Salvation Army – Bethesda Centre”, with a note of “Donation 2012” on the cheque memo line. You then have the option to either mail or deliver in person to one of the following locations:
Bethesda Centre: 54 Riverview Avenue, London, ON N6J 1A2
OR
Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters: 371 ...King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4
Online donations: May be made through the Salvation Army website via pay pal or credit card:
http://tinyurl.com/6pncovp
Note that charitable receipts will be provided at time of donation. The Salvation Army has stated that they will be offering a full refund to any donor should the amount of $1.5 million dollars not be raised by May 31st, 2012. Cheques will be held in trust until that date.
On behalf of the Save Bethesda Committee we thank your for your assistance in helping to ensure that the doors to Bethesda remain open for years to come!]
There will be a BBQ held on April 20th, 2012 at the Covent Market, where hotdogs, veggie dogs, and hamburgers will be served, and all proceeds donated, in an effort to save Bethesda.
Just so ya know!
So yea.. pretty busy.
That'll be it for my blog post today.. I have to get Miles into bed now, but I will post soon about my life and try my best to get back into daily posting! I have some catching up to do!
So I haven't updated in a while, and it probably seems as though I've really fallen off track. I can tell you this is all true. I have fallen very off track with my blogging, and it's because I am so busy with my forum (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/). I have been making fliers to put up around the city, I'll be putting an ad on facebook for it, and much more... busy busy busy!
I've also been trying to help my aunt out by spreading the word about Bethesda. Bethesda is a centre for teen Mothers to come to when they're pregnant or in need of some place to go. It housed many people through out the years, including myself for a short time, and now all those people are trying to keep it alive. Salvation army is trying to shut it down.. so far we've managed to raise a grand total of $42, 047. But that's not nearly enough. We have 66 days until the Salvation army closes Bethesda. We have 66 days to raise 1.5 million dollars and save Bethesda.
[ http://www.facebook.com/#!/savebethesda If you wish to donate to Save Bethesda, there are a few options:
By cheque: Please make payable to: “Salvation Army – Bethesda Centre”, with a note of “Donation 2012” on the cheque memo line. You then have the option to either mail or deliver in person to one of the following locations:
Bethesda Centre: 54 Riverview Avenue, London, ON N6J 1A2
OR
Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters: 371 ...King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4
Online donations: May be made through the Salvation Army website via pay pal or credit card:
http://tinyurl.com/6pncovp
Note that charitable receipts will be provided at time of donation. The Salvation Army has stated that they will be offering a full refund to any donor should the amount of $1.5 million dollars not be raised by May 31st, 2012. Cheques will be held in trust until that date.
On behalf of the Save Bethesda Committee we thank your for your assistance in helping to ensure that the doors to Bethesda remain open for years to come!]
There will be a BBQ held on April 20th, 2012 at the Covent Market, where hotdogs, veggie dogs, and hamburgers will be served, and all proceeds donated, in an effort to save Bethesda.
Just so ya know!
So yea.. pretty busy.
That'll be it for my blog post today.. I have to get Miles into bed now, but I will post soon about my life and try my best to get back into daily posting! I have some catching up to do!
Monday 12 March 2012
Lots of News!
First off;
WAHOOO! Our PS3 has finally been fixed and I have been glued to the screen playing Oblivion. I cannot even express how much I love this darn game, it is just... amazing.
Secondly;
Bit of a rant....
So our dishwasher and our fridge aren't working! It's very frustrating because now all our food is going bad and the building supers said that an electrician will be out asap and that they'd let me know Monday just when that would be, and well it's Monday and I still haven't heard from them... debating calling them back because honestly.. I don't feel like living off dry cereal and TV dinners.
Third;
I'm feeling a little emotional today. I recieved news that very soon the judge will be putting the last stamp of approval on the adoption. I'm excited for the family but I think about this baby so often that I do feel a little saddened by this news. He'll be 8 months old this week. So big! I'll be able to visit him soon too and give him a little something I made not that long ago. I'm excited to see him and his family but I know this is going to be very emotional for me and that makes it a little bit of a hard pill to swallow. I guess I'll find out what I'm in for when I finally chat with the family and make arrangements.
And now?
I'm back to my game... Hopefully I'll have something interesting to blog about tomorrow now that the nice weather is coming in!
WAHOOO! Our PS3 has finally been fixed and I have been glued to the screen playing Oblivion. I cannot even express how much I love this darn game, it is just... amazing.
Secondly;
Bit of a rant....
So our dishwasher and our fridge aren't working! It's very frustrating because now all our food is going bad and the building supers said that an electrician will be out asap and that they'd let me know Monday just when that would be, and well it's Monday and I still haven't heard from them... debating calling them back because honestly.. I don't feel like living off dry cereal and TV dinners.
Third;
I'm feeling a little emotional today. I recieved news that very soon the judge will be putting the last stamp of approval on the adoption. I'm excited for the family but I think about this baby so often that I do feel a little saddened by this news. He'll be 8 months old this week. So big! I'll be able to visit him soon too and give him a little something I made not that long ago. I'm excited to see him and his family but I know this is going to be very emotional for me and that makes it a little bit of a hard pill to swallow. I guess I'll find out what I'm in for when I finally chat with the family and make arrangements.
And now?
I'm back to my game... Hopefully I'll have something interesting to blog about tomorrow now that the nice weather is coming in!
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Slowing Down.
It seems my posts here have been slowly down dramatically.
I went from posting every day to posting most of the time, and to now being a week into March with only 2 posts aside from this one.
Well I guess that means there is only 1 thing left to do... Do more things and post more often!
Luckily, with spring being right around the corner, this will be much easier to accomplish!
So recently; yknow how I posted about my whole.. I wanna lose weight, deal? Well I'm still on it. I've cut down junk food dramatically, and have made an effort to at the very least go for a walk. Deven is being supportive and has even suggested destinations for us to walk to. However, I'm still not as active as I would like to be.. I need a buddy. Someone who will, at the very least, walk with me each evening so that both myself and the little guy get some fresh air right before bed. So I think the next step I'll be taking in my journey to a thinner me, will be to get a walking buddy!
I went from posting every day to posting most of the time, and to now being a week into March with only 2 posts aside from this one.
Well I guess that means there is only 1 thing left to do... Do more things and post more often!
Luckily, with spring being right around the corner, this will be much easier to accomplish!
So recently; yknow how I posted about my whole.. I wanna lose weight, deal? Well I'm still on it. I've cut down junk food dramatically, and have made an effort to at the very least go for a walk. Deven is being supportive and has even suggested destinations for us to walk to. However, I'm still not as active as I would like to be.. I need a buddy. Someone who will, at the very least, walk with me each evening so that both myself and the little guy get some fresh air right before bed. So I think the next step I'll be taking in my journey to a thinner me, will be to get a walking buddy!
Monday 5 March 2012
Happy 6 Months!
Well, as of yesturday, Deven and I have been together 6 months! I'm very happy with the way everythings going, and we're doing wonderful! I still have no complaints!
Yesturday we walked over to Petsmart, bought crickets for the zards, and a food bucket for the cats since Honey is a dumba** and chews through all of the food bags.. lucky me. So now we have that and it's working out pretty good so far! It even has a lock on it so if she figures out how to open it (which wouldn't surprise me) we can lock it.
Honey's in heat right now too, which makes her extra annoying. My Dad suggested cross-breeding her with a rabbit to get the 'hybrid' Cabbit. Deven had no idea you could do that, and so off we went to google what they would look like, because we began seriously considering doing this. Upon our searching we discovered that the hybrid breed is actually a MYTH. Which yknow.. makes a whole lot more sense then a cat/rabbit breed. So unfortunately, we won't be having any cabbit babies.. Lol.
Anyways, that's pretty much all that's new with me!
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Yesturday we walked over to Petsmart, bought crickets for the zards, and a food bucket for the cats since Honey is a dumba** and chews through all of the food bags.. lucky me. So now we have that and it's working out pretty good so far! It even has a lock on it so if she figures out how to open it (which wouldn't surprise me) we can lock it.
Honey's in heat right now too, which makes her extra annoying. My Dad suggested cross-breeding her with a rabbit to get the 'hybrid' Cabbit. Deven had no idea you could do that, and so off we went to google what they would look like, because we began seriously considering doing this. Upon our searching we discovered that the hybrid breed is actually a MYTH. Which yknow.. makes a whole lot more sense then a cat/rabbit breed. So unfortunately, we won't be having any cabbit babies.. Lol.
Anyways, that's pretty much all that's new with me!
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Saturday 3 March 2012
March!
A lot will be changing for me this month.
I'm unhappy with my weight. I was pregnant 8 months ago, but since then I've not lost a pound but continued gaining. I'm at the heaviest I've ever been in my entire life, and it's time to change that. Pants that I bought only months ago, no longer fit and I'm back to wearing sweatpants pretty much all the time, or just staying in my PJs all day. So this month... Will be about taking steps to reach my goals. I want to lose about 40-45lbs.
My plan;
Change my diet to include more fruits and veggies and less take out and sweets.
Start going for evening walks on the warmer evenings (maybe I'll 'steal' my Moms dogs?)
On the cooler evenings, attempt 1 full episode from the Jillian Micheals workout DVD collection. (This will be done as I can, because doing the full episode all at once leaves me completely winded and feeling faint)
Take multi-vitamins daily
So that's the plan!
Today I weigh about 160lbs. (Don't have a scale so don't know for sure until I go to my Moms lol)
I'll weigh in at the end of the month and hopefully I'll be down a few!!
Wish me luck!
I'm unhappy with my weight. I was pregnant 8 months ago, but since then I've not lost a pound but continued gaining. I'm at the heaviest I've ever been in my entire life, and it's time to change that. Pants that I bought only months ago, no longer fit and I'm back to wearing sweatpants pretty much all the time, or just staying in my PJs all day. So this month... Will be about taking steps to reach my goals. I want to lose about 40-45lbs.
My plan;
Change my diet to include more fruits and veggies and less take out and sweets.
Start going for evening walks on the warmer evenings (maybe I'll 'steal' my Moms dogs?)
On the cooler evenings, attempt 1 full episode from the Jillian Micheals workout DVD collection. (This will be done as I can, because doing the full episode all at once leaves me completely winded and feeling faint)
Take multi-vitamins daily
So that's the plan!
Today I weigh about 160lbs. (Don't have a scale so don't know for sure until I go to my Moms lol)
I'll weigh in at the end of the month and hopefully I'll be down a few!!
Wish me luck!
Monday 27 February 2012
Dildo's and Cumcano's
This morning has been nothing short of interesting. Miles has certainly made my day.
We were all cuddled on the couch watching Toopy and Binou, when Miles suddenly shouted out "Mommy look! Cumcanos!" I burst out laughing, Miles repeated the word excitedly over and over again. Deven sat there with a funny expression on his face and said "Well, that'll be a great nickname for 'it' come highschool!". I laugh harder, Miles continues pointing excitedly and shouting "Cumcanos! Toopys in the cumcanos!!" I finally get it together and stop laughing long enough to help correct his pronounciation. "Yes Miles, they're VOL-canos".
Not long after our 'cumcano' incident, Deven and I were saying goodbye in the doorway before he left to go to work. Once again, Miles shouts out suddenly "Mommy Mommy Look!! Dildos!!" I spin around and say "What!?" He continues to excitedly shout, "Dildo's Mommy!! Dildos!!" I look at the screen and see the Cat in the Hat speaking to an armadillo. Once again I try to correct his pronounciation "Yes Miles, Armadillos!"
My day has been made. Lmfao.
We were all cuddled on the couch watching Toopy and Binou, when Miles suddenly shouted out "Mommy look! Cumcanos!" I burst out laughing, Miles repeated the word excitedly over and over again. Deven sat there with a funny expression on his face and said "Well, that'll be a great nickname for 'it' come highschool!". I laugh harder, Miles continues pointing excitedly and shouting "Cumcanos! Toopys in the cumcanos!!" I finally get it together and stop laughing long enough to help correct his pronounciation. "Yes Miles, they're VOL-canos".
Not long after our 'cumcano' incident, Deven and I were saying goodbye in the doorway before he left to go to work. Once again, Miles shouts out suddenly "Mommy Mommy Look!! Dildos!!" I spin around and say "What!?" He continues to excitedly shout, "Dildo's Mommy!! Dildos!!" I look at the screen and see the Cat in the Hat speaking to an armadillo. Once again I try to correct his pronounciation "Yes Miles, Armadillos!"
My day has been made. Lmfao.
Sunday 26 February 2012
Productive Day!
Whew! Today was pretty productive. My Mom came over and the 2 of us went through my storage closet finally throwing out Miles' crib, and getting rid of various other objects. Sent it all to Value Village! I'm pretty proud of myself. I have a bit of a 'problem'.. I hoard a little, I'm materialistic.. so when my Mom comes over to help me purge it's nice for me. Helps me with letting go. The house is looking much better and I feel like I can breath again! Even Miles got in on it and helped out a little.
I'm looking forward to going through even more stuff and getting rid of it. I'll be going through my shoes, clothes, Miles' clothes, toys, and lots more, so if you're reading this and thinking oooouu! I want dibs! Well.. I 'advertise' what I'm ridding myself of, on my forum; http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ - it's in the Moms who sell stuff section, however.. unless you're a member you won't be able to see the entire forum and therefore will not know what I'm ridding myself of... It's worth a look though! Got some great stuff going on, Scentsy Giveaways (next giveaway at 50 members) and R&R Contracting services.. Fun stuff!
Anyways, that's my post of the day, I know I've not been posting daily but with it being wintery-spring time I'm mostly just doing a lot of cleaning and ya'll don't wanna read posts about cleaning my house.. doesn't make for interesting reading.. Lol. Ciao for now!
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I'm looking forward to going through even more stuff and getting rid of it. I'll be going through my shoes, clothes, Miles' clothes, toys, and lots more, so if you're reading this and thinking oooouu! I want dibs! Well.. I 'advertise' what I'm ridding myself of, on my forum; http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ - it's in the Moms who sell stuff section, however.. unless you're a member you won't be able to see the entire forum and therefore will not know what I'm ridding myself of... It's worth a look though! Got some great stuff going on, Scentsy Giveaways (next giveaway at 50 members) and R&R Contracting services.. Fun stuff!
Anyways, that's my post of the day, I know I've not been posting daily but with it being wintery-spring time I'm mostly just doing a lot of cleaning and ya'll don't wanna read posts about cleaning my house.. doesn't make for interesting reading.. Lol. Ciao for now!
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Thursday 23 February 2012
Yay Miles!
Yesturday was pretty successful.
I'm so proud of my little guy!
Miles managed to make it to the potty every time he needed to go until about 3 when he restricted himself to it. That's when I noticed he was feeling a little uncomfortable and put a diaper back on him. He acted fine the rest of the night.
Today we started again. He's not been in a diaper yet and has been successful at using the potty each time he needs to go with only 1 accident so far. I'm aiming to make it past 3 today with no diapers. I think this goal will be met. Miles is acting much more himself and is playing and not acting like his butt is glued to the potty-seat. I'm so excited to stop spending 40 bucks a month on diapers!!
I'm so proud of my little guy!
Miles managed to make it to the potty every time he needed to go until about 3 when he restricted himself to it. That's when I noticed he was feeling a little uncomfortable and put a diaper back on him. He acted fine the rest of the night.
Today we started again. He's not been in a diaper yet and has been successful at using the potty each time he needs to go with only 1 accident so far. I'm aiming to make it past 3 today with no diapers. I think this goal will be met. Miles is acting much more himself and is playing and not acting like his butt is glued to the potty-seat. I'm so excited to stop spending 40 bucks a month on diapers!!
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Wish Me Luck!
Today should be interesting... After countless attempts at potty training Miles, it's finally come down to this... I've stuck him in his big boy underwear, put a movie on for him, and put the potty in the livingroom with him. I told him no peeing in his underwear, he repeated it, and just now he came over to me and got cuddly and said he was scared of the potty.. I think this means he has to go! So I've stuck him on the potty now and he's watching his movie... Heres hoping for some success today!
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Help Save Bethesda
When I first found out I was pregnant with Miles, I was sent to live in a shelter called Bethesda. My family had lived there before me and found it a wonderful experience that they really benefitted from. My experience differed from theres, but looking back I sometimes think I should have stuck it out. I had left after just 3 days of living there. I was scared, didn't like the thought of living on my own. I don't like change so the move stressed me out too. I didn't know anyone but had started to get to know a few people before leaving.
I felt singled out because nobody came to visit me. My family never came, DS's Father at the time never showed up to visit.. in fact he took it as the perfect opportunity to start cheating on me - great guy.. not.
But the staff were wonderful. Everyone was so kind hearted, and it was really like a family there. I was only there for 3 days, but I saw girls - no.. women coming together to help eachother through this transition into Motherhood.
Bethesda really is a wonderful place, even if it wasn't the right place for me.
I felt singled out because nobody came to visit me. My family never came, DS's Father at the time never showed up to visit.. in fact he took it as the perfect opportunity to start cheating on me - great guy.. not.
But the staff were wonderful. Everyone was so kind hearted, and it was really like a family there. I was only there for 3 days, but I saw girls - no.. women coming together to help eachother through this transition into Motherhood.
Bethesda really is a wonderful place, even if it wasn't the right place for me.
Now.. Bethesda is at risk of being shut down and closed for good. I feel this would be a huge loss to society because so many women did benefit from being in this shelter. Please help save Bethesda by liking this page;
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Save-Bethesda/252651091480734
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Save-Bethesda/252651091480734
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Monday 20 February 2012
It's Family Day!
What did you all do for family day?
My day began at 8 today. Well.. Kind of. I was exhausted this morning. No clue why, but I woke at 8, let Miles out of his room, got him breakfast, and found myself re-awakening every 20 minutes or so until nearly 11. I just couldn't keep my eyes open!
I told Miles to go jump on Deven and off he ran, excitedly, down the hall, burst through the bedroom door and lunged at him. Deven grabbed him and rolled over tossing Miles onto the bed, tickling him. The way the 2 of them play just warms my heart.
Once their tickle war was finished, Miles and I ventured back out to the livingroom. Deven came out shortly after and started breakfast. We had eggs, toast and bacon. Even though Miles had already eaten, he enjoyed a piece of toast as well.
After breakfast, Miles watched a movie while Deven and I went to the bedroom to put away the laundry and organise his side of the closet - okay so I didn't do much other then watch... lol.
We then took a moment to relax and Miles had a short nap on the couch. I took a bunch of pictures of him because the way he was sleeping he looked "dead". His eyes were half open, his mouth was open, he was just a mass of tired baby.
Once we'd managed to wake him, we headed out for our family day activity!
Betcha can't guess what we did!
We walked. And walked. And then walked some more until finally we arrived at Tim Hortons up by Petsmart. I was freezing because I was being macho and insisted that I didn't need a coat before we left and then once we were outside already I was too lazy to go back upstairs and get one.
Now we're home.. well Miles and I are.. Miles is in bed, out cold. My eyes are getting heavier and heavier as I type.. Deven is out collecting another batch of his things for us - okay him - to go through and find space for in this tiny apartment.. and that's that!
I can't wait to go to bed... Actually I may just head there now.
Hope everyone had a good Family Day!!
My day began at 8 today. Well.. Kind of. I was exhausted this morning. No clue why, but I woke at 8, let Miles out of his room, got him breakfast, and found myself re-awakening every 20 minutes or so until nearly 11. I just couldn't keep my eyes open!
I told Miles to go jump on Deven and off he ran, excitedly, down the hall, burst through the bedroom door and lunged at him. Deven grabbed him and rolled over tossing Miles onto the bed, tickling him. The way the 2 of them play just warms my heart.
Once their tickle war was finished, Miles and I ventured back out to the livingroom. Deven came out shortly after and started breakfast. We had eggs, toast and bacon. Even though Miles had already eaten, he enjoyed a piece of toast as well.
After breakfast, Miles watched a movie while Deven and I went to the bedroom to put away the laundry and organise his side of the closet - okay so I didn't do much other then watch... lol.
We then took a moment to relax and Miles had a short nap on the couch. I took a bunch of pictures of him because the way he was sleeping he looked "dead". His eyes were half open, his mouth was open, he was just a mass of tired baby.
Once we'd managed to wake him, we headed out for our family day activity!
Betcha can't guess what we did!
We walked. And walked. And then walked some more until finally we arrived at Tim Hortons up by Petsmart. I was freezing because I was being macho and insisted that I didn't need a coat before we left and then once we were outside already I was too lazy to go back upstairs and get one.
Now we're home.. well Miles and I are.. Miles is in bed, out cold. My eyes are getting heavier and heavier as I type.. Deven is out collecting another batch of his things for us - okay him - to go through and find space for in this tiny apartment.. and that's that!
I can't wait to go to bed... Actually I may just head there now.
Hope everyone had a good Family Day!!
Sunday 19 February 2012
Yay Sunday!
Couple of things I'm gunna talk about, boring? maybe, but I'm gunna talk about it anyways so ha!
Yesturday; Holy cow.. I finally finished it! (then you say.. finished what?) and I say.. my book for the child I put up for adoption! I decided I wanted to do something special for him. So I wrote a letter, that turned into 8 pages, front and back. So I took those 8 pages and decided that I needed to just get a notebook and make something special for this little one, and that's what I did! I re-wrote those 8 pages, and then followed them with a picture of myself and the birth Father, pictures of me during the pregnancy, and a few pictures of Miles. I'm hoping he likes it! He's 7 months now.. I can't believe how quickly time has passed.
On another note.... We went to my Moms for a family dinner and she did something that shocked me because she'd never done this with ANY boyfriends I've ever brought home so she must really like Deven. She brought out.. my baby photos. Insanity... lol.
Today; I gotta clean this house cuz Devens bringing more of his stuff over! I know... lame that he moved in forever ago and all his stuff still isn't here lol.
OH! Gotta let ya'll know too that Just Us Moms (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/) is public until the 25th! So nows your chance to go check out what it's all about, throw in suggestions to make it better, post, browse, stalk, whatever suits your fancy!
Yesturday; Holy cow.. I finally finished it! (then you say.. finished what?) and I say.. my book for the child I put up for adoption! I decided I wanted to do something special for him. So I wrote a letter, that turned into 8 pages, front and back. So I took those 8 pages and decided that I needed to just get a notebook and make something special for this little one, and that's what I did! I re-wrote those 8 pages, and then followed them with a picture of myself and the birth Father, pictures of me during the pregnancy, and a few pictures of Miles. I'm hoping he likes it! He's 7 months now.. I can't believe how quickly time has passed.
On another note.... We went to my Moms for a family dinner and she did something that shocked me because she'd never done this with ANY boyfriends I've ever brought home so she must really like Deven. She brought out.. my baby photos. Insanity... lol.
Today; I gotta clean this house cuz Devens bringing more of his stuff over! I know... lame that he moved in forever ago and all his stuff still isn't here lol.
OH! Gotta let ya'll know too that Just Us Moms (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/) is public until the 25th! So nows your chance to go check out what it's all about, throw in suggestions to make it better, post, browse, stalk, whatever suits your fancy!
Saturday 18 February 2012
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Thursday 16 February 2012
Facebook Hoax's
Last night, this status was making it's way around facebook;
URGENT!!! For all parents, Nestle is asking for everyone to return all GERBER BANANA BABY FOOD expiring 2012 because they may contain glass. Please copy and paste for all babies safety. Batch code 7613033089 73, even if you're not a parent please copy you could save a baby's lifeIt looks pretty believeable. They include the expiry date, batch code.. play on peoples feelings by saying that you could save a babies life.. I myself posted this, in multiple places. Moms forums online, my own forum online (deleted when I found out it was a hoax). I posted it as my status on 2 of my facebook accounts. I was genuinly concerned and trying to warn and help people.
And then I was told that this was all a hoax. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/facebook/ss/GerberBananaBabyFoodRecall.htm
Why do people do this? Honestly, by crying wolf over and over - because this isn't the first time something like this has circulated and been shown to be untrue - nobody is going to believe these things one day. Then what? Someone could get really hurt!
So to all you people out there (myself included), if you see something on your facebook that talks about a recall or missing person or whatever... Google it, look for the story on a news site before passing it along, because things like this would be on the news.
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Today is a good day.
Valentines Day was amazing! Deven is such a sweetheart! I have never been treated to something special for Valentines, but Deven got me a little vase of flowers and a heart shaped box of chocolates and a little teddy holding a heart. So cute! I love him so much <3
I hope everyone else had a great Valentines Day!
SURVIVOR NIGHT!
Survivor starts tonight - I'm excited - the 2 teams are on the same island this time... crazy!
Then on Thursday is Jersey Shore - yea I know.. but I just can't help myself! And last week was such a cliffhanger! Sorry folks, I gotta watch it.
PS; that makes me an orphan. LOL. Mom disowns me everytime I watch JS. Haha.
Anywho, short post today - I have to skidaddle cuz my 3 year old is throwing a fit about a race car... oh the things that seem important when you're 3.....
I hope everyone else had a great Valentines Day!
SURVIVOR NIGHT!
Survivor starts tonight - I'm excited - the 2 teams are on the same island this time... crazy!
Then on Thursday is Jersey Shore - yea I know.. but I just can't help myself! And last week was such a cliffhanger! Sorry folks, I gotta watch it.
PS; that makes me an orphan. LOL. Mom disowns me everytime I watch JS. Haha.
Anywho, short post today - I have to skidaddle cuz my 3 year old is throwing a fit about a race car... oh the things that seem important when you're 3.....
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Happy Valentines Day!!
Wow, I've missed a few days of posts! Sorry about that folks. I've been busy with my "addiction" to second life. Lol! The last 2 days haven't been super interesting. Miles had a horrible night on the 12th which left us all very drowsy the 13th. He was up pretty much every hour. Reminded me why I'm not having any babies anytime soon! lol.
Deven has joined in on my addiction as well, and so we were both playing SL until about 10:30 last night. We had to make a new rule... No SL when the laundry needs doing. Lol!
Now.. Today.. Is that wonderful day called Valentines day... The day to show your lover just how much you love them - and if your single, treat your best friend to something nice! But why do we celebrate Valentines day? We celebrate Easter because it's the day Christ became a zombie, rising from the grave and all - or if you're atheist - for the chocolate. We celebrate Christmas because it's supposed to be the celebration of Christ - his birthday - even though if memory serves me right, it isn't his birthday at all.. Halloween was originally a pagan holiday.. So whats Valentines day really about?
Well wikipedia says;
Saint Valentine's Day, often simply Valentine's Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentinus. It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI. It is celebrated in countries around the world, mostly in the West, although it remains a working day in all of them.
The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").
Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.
So there you have it!
If you're interested in reading more on this subject, I'd suggest heading over to wikipedia. The rest of this article includes historical facts, legends... I find it all very interesting!
If you're interested in reading more on this subject, I'd suggest heading over to wikipedia. The rest of this article includes historical facts, legends... I find it all very interesting!
Saturday 11 February 2012
Whitney Houston - Deceased
Quote from ABC News;
My thoughts go out to Whitneys friends, family and fans.
May she rest in peace.
Full Article Here; http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-15565063
Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.
My thoughts go out to Whitneys friends, family and fans.
May she rest in peace.
Full Article Here; http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-15565063
Friday 10 February 2012
Holy Tantrum Batman!
Deven was making our spaghetti dinner - which is absolutely delish - and Miles was playing with a laser pointer mouse that he had nicknamed "Squeek". He had it pointed at the floor and was howling with laughter as our cats chased it around him.
With Deven and I distracted, Miles ended up putting "Squeek" into a hole in our wall and was holding it by a chain in hopes of rescuing the mouse from the inner side of the wall... Well... The mouse didn't make it and is now forever trapped inside our wall. Miles was not okay with this, he cried, and screamed, and kicked, and whimpered, and screamed, and cried, and on.. and on... and on.... for what felt like hours.. but it was probably only about 30 minutes.
I ended up putting him in his room to cry it out after realising he was just unconsolable... once he'd calmed down a bit I freed him, and brought him 3 little mice (cat toys) and told him they were all "Squeeks" too.
That made him happy.. so now he's in bed, with his squeeks, laughing, and playing.
Time to break out the booze! lol - just kidding.
With Deven and I distracted, Miles ended up putting "Squeek" into a hole in our wall and was holding it by a chain in hopes of rescuing the mouse from the inner side of the wall... Well... The mouse didn't make it and is now forever trapped inside our wall. Miles was not okay with this, he cried, and screamed, and kicked, and whimpered, and screamed, and cried, and on.. and on... and on.... for what felt like hours.. but it was probably only about 30 minutes.
I ended up putting him in his room to cry it out after realising he was just unconsolable... once he'd calmed down a bit I freed him, and brought him 3 little mice (cat toys) and told him they were all "Squeeks" too.
That made him happy.. so now he's in bed, with his squeeks, laughing, and playing.
Time to break out the booze! lol - just kidding.
Thursday 9 February 2012
Dreams
Today I want to talk about a dream I had last night... cuz in all honesty it was flippin' weird!
It went like this:
Deven and I needed to do laundry, so we called up a friend (R) of mine and asked her if she was doing laundry so we could all just go together. Then the Cat in The Hat showed up and told us all to sit in garbage bags... so naturally... we all sat in garbage bags.... then I realised what a huge procrastination from doing laundry this was, and got out of my garbage bag.. Then we couldn't find the laundry because for some reason it had magically disappeared.. and then the cat in the hat was suddenly my brother... so.. we all went out the door and suddenly R was talking to another friend (AJ) who was trying to give her a wedding ring, another chick (C) pops outta nowhere and offers to take the ring off AJ's hands if he pays her $600... so naturally.. he agrees.
We step out the door and suddenly C is planning her faked death with R.. and has R laying on a coffin disguised as a table...
At this point I wander off and find myself looking at old historical objects.. mostly figurines of men, women and children. The table the objects were sitting on was so unique too because it appeared to have painted people on it, but then you looked closely and you could see the images had actually been burned into the wood.
I walk through a door just past the table, and come outside. The building we were in was red, and there is grass and young boys playing. Suddenly the boys get vicous, and begin to transform into partial wherewolves. However they were all afraid of this 1 person in particular.
Suddenly I was hiding, under a grey and red blanket. The man they were all afraid of had cleared the entire field of everyone but me. He came over to me and started tickling me. I turned around, shoved him away, and ran until suddenly I was on a beach. I felt safe there. I watched as a boat of men captured a sea creature, dragging it's giant, green, lifeless body out of the water. Then... I dove in. While I was swimming I could hear a man singing.. It sounded so real.. and the song was beautiful.. and then I woke up.
_________
So that was my dream.. one of the crazier ones I've had in a while. But I bet at this point you're thinking... well what does it mean?! And I'll tell ya!
This dream has deep meaning, but this is what my dream means:
Laundry - To dream that you are doing your laundry symbolizes your intentions to clean up your image. You are conscious about how others perceive you and you wish to adjust to earn their approval.
Cat in The Hat (Cartoon Character) - To dream that your real life is depicted in a cartoon world, signifies that you are perceiving the world in a comical and unserious manner. This dream may also serve as an escape from the stressful realities of your life. It is your way of obtaining moments of lightheartedness and fun. Additionally, you may need to learn to laugh at yourself and at your mistakes.
Garbage Bags - To dream of garbage bags may indicate a guilty mind inclined to point the finger at rather than recognize your personal responsibility for the events in your life.
Coffin - To see a body in a coffin implies that you will soon face hardship and a brief time of despair. Perhaps you will feel as if you have lost your individuality and liberty, or are not being permitted to express yourself. It's possible that some aspect of your life is coming to an end. You may need to sever the ties in a friendship or association.
History - To dream with historical themes suggests that you are subconsciously yearning to be in an earlier time. This may be related to past emotions or events, and may also indicate that you need to update your opinions and thinking. Enjoy living in the present.
Fear - To dream that you feel fear represents that the things you have accomplished in life will not mean as much in the end. You are fearful about certain events transpiring around you.
Running - To dream that you are running away from someone suggests that you are attempting to elude a certain situation. You refuse to admit accountability for something you have done. In particular, if you are running from an attacker or other danger, then it implies that you are reluctant to confrot hardship and obstacles.
Beach - To dream that you are on the beach and looking out toward the ocean represents unfamiliar and strange adaptations that you are experiencing. Pay attention to the condition of the ocean; is it serene, choppy, or stormy?
Boat - To dream that you are in or see a boat indicates that you are adept at handling your feelings and communicating them to others. Consider the appearance of the water you are sailing on. This can indicate your emotions. Is the water serene, choppy, or stormy? Is it opaque or cloudy? It may also represent your willingness to acknowledge your own personal characteristics and attributes.
Men - To see an old man in your dream symbolizes intelligence and the ability to offer absolution to those you have transgressed.
Swimming - To dream that you are swimming underwater indicates that you feel overwhelmed by your emotions. Perhaps you are pushing yourself too hard to confront these issues.
Singing - To hear someone sing in your dream implies that you feel inner satisfaction. You have been able to alter your perspective and disposition.
It went like this:
Deven and I needed to do laundry, so we called up a friend (R) of mine and asked her if she was doing laundry so we could all just go together. Then the Cat in The Hat showed up and told us all to sit in garbage bags... so naturally... we all sat in garbage bags.... then I realised what a huge procrastination from doing laundry this was, and got out of my garbage bag.. Then we couldn't find the laundry because for some reason it had magically disappeared.. and then the cat in the hat was suddenly my brother... so.. we all went out the door and suddenly R was talking to another friend (AJ) who was trying to give her a wedding ring, another chick (C) pops outta nowhere and offers to take the ring off AJ's hands if he pays her $600... so naturally.. he agrees.
We step out the door and suddenly C is planning her faked death with R.. and has R laying on a coffin disguised as a table...
At this point I wander off and find myself looking at old historical objects.. mostly figurines of men, women and children. The table the objects were sitting on was so unique too because it appeared to have painted people on it, but then you looked closely and you could see the images had actually been burned into the wood.
I walk through a door just past the table, and come outside. The building we were in was red, and there is grass and young boys playing. Suddenly the boys get vicous, and begin to transform into partial wherewolves. However they were all afraid of this 1 person in particular.
Suddenly I was hiding, under a grey and red blanket. The man they were all afraid of had cleared the entire field of everyone but me. He came over to me and started tickling me. I turned around, shoved him away, and ran until suddenly I was on a beach. I felt safe there. I watched as a boat of men captured a sea creature, dragging it's giant, green, lifeless body out of the water. Then... I dove in. While I was swimming I could hear a man singing.. It sounded so real.. and the song was beautiful.. and then I woke up.
_________
So that was my dream.. one of the crazier ones I've had in a while. But I bet at this point you're thinking... well what does it mean?! And I'll tell ya!
This dream has deep meaning, but this is what my dream means:
Laundry - To dream that you are doing your laundry symbolizes your intentions to clean up your image. You are conscious about how others perceive you and you wish to adjust to earn their approval.
Cat in The Hat (Cartoon Character) - To dream that your real life is depicted in a cartoon world, signifies that you are perceiving the world in a comical and unserious manner. This dream may also serve as an escape from the stressful realities of your life. It is your way of obtaining moments of lightheartedness and fun. Additionally, you may need to learn to laugh at yourself and at your mistakes.
Garbage Bags - To dream of garbage bags may indicate a guilty mind inclined to point the finger at rather than recognize your personal responsibility for the events in your life.
Coffin - To see a body in a coffin implies that you will soon face hardship and a brief time of despair. Perhaps you will feel as if you have lost your individuality and liberty, or are not being permitted to express yourself. It's possible that some aspect of your life is coming to an end. You may need to sever the ties in a friendship or association.
History - To dream with historical themes suggests that you are subconsciously yearning to be in an earlier time. This may be related to past emotions or events, and may also indicate that you need to update your opinions and thinking. Enjoy living in the present.
Fear - To dream that you feel fear represents that the things you have accomplished in life will not mean as much in the end. You are fearful about certain events transpiring around you.
Running - To dream that you are running away from someone suggests that you are attempting to elude a certain situation. You refuse to admit accountability for something you have done. In particular, if you are running from an attacker or other danger, then it implies that you are reluctant to confrot hardship and obstacles.
Beach - To dream that you are on the beach and looking out toward the ocean represents unfamiliar and strange adaptations that you are experiencing. Pay attention to the condition of the ocean; is it serene, choppy, or stormy?
Boat - To dream that you are in or see a boat indicates that you are adept at handling your feelings and communicating them to others. Consider the appearance of the water you are sailing on. This can indicate your emotions. Is the water serene, choppy, or stormy? Is it opaque or cloudy? It may also represent your willingness to acknowledge your own personal characteristics and attributes.
Men - To see an old man in your dream symbolizes intelligence and the ability to offer absolution to those you have transgressed.
Swimming - To dream that you are swimming underwater indicates that you feel overwhelmed by your emotions. Perhaps you are pushing yourself too hard to confront these issues.
Singing - To hear someone sing in your dream implies that you feel inner satisfaction. You have been able to alter your perspective and disposition.
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Today
The plan; ... yea I don't have one... No clue what to write about today, seriously folks, I'm speechless...
Hey have you played Second Life? It's an online game much like World of Warcraft, but like.. without the violence (I know.. Lame) and it's fun, ya go on, gamble a little - using linden, come on folks, I'm not a gambler. They've got strip clubs -which I spend a lot of time in, yknow.. dancing and such- OH did I mention you have your own little avatar guy that you create and dress up and, I dunno... I think it's fun..
If you're interested in actually learning about the game rather then read my brief and weird explanation that really doesn't do it much justice.. GO TOO......
>> http://www.secondlife.com/ <<
Hey have you played Second Life? It's an online game much like World of Warcraft, but like.. without the violence (I know.. Lame) and it's fun, ya go on, gamble a little - using linden, come on folks, I'm not a gambler. They've got strip clubs -which I spend a lot of time in, yknow.. dancing and such- OH did I mention you have your own little avatar guy that you create and dress up and, I dunno... I think it's fun..
If you're interested in actually learning about the game rather then read my brief and weird explanation that really doesn't do it much justice.. GO TOO......
>> http://www.secondlife.com/ <<
Seriously folks, go there, it's awesome.If you like the Sims you'll like SL... heck if you don't like real life.. you'll like second life...
This is me in my second life. I'm perrtty hott too. *wink*
Yea folks, effin neko, put that in your pipes and smoke it.
I'm just kiddin' folks, don't smoke, bad for your health!
Me again! This was at the Firehouse strip club before it shut down...
So yea.. that's life in the second form!
Oh and like.. you can be a dragon, or a furry, or a worm, or whatever the heck you want... vampires, wherewolves, rabbits, you could see what it's like to be a pencil for a day... being used and yet unappreciated.. Okay shit just got weird...
JOIN ME ON SECONDLIFE O_O
Oh and like.. you can be a dragon, or a furry, or a worm, or whatever the heck you want... vampires, wherewolves, rabbits, you could see what it's like to be a pencil for a day... being used and yet unappreciated.. Okay shit just got weird...
JOIN ME ON SECONDLIFE O_O
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Question For The Men!
Okay folks.. this time I have a question for all of you. Mostly it's directed at men, but I'm sure the women out there have interesting views on this as well..
I'm a stay home Mother of my little guy. I live with my boyfriend, and I'm very happy with him. But it seems that some men (not all) aren't put off by that... I'm loyal, I wouldn't dream of cheating on this man. And yet there are other men out there who are all... "hey baby, how you doin'?" and I'm all.... "fine thanks, you?" and they're all "oh I'm just.." and then they get totally inappropriate! So I either try to redirect the convo or throw out that I have a boyfriend in hopes that they'll just go away. But they don't?
Why the hell not?! It's as though they have no respect, whatsoever, for the fact that I am happy in my relationship and have absolutely no desire to hear about how "big" they are..
Little tip for you boys, if a girl point blank tells you that she has a boyfriend.... she's not interested. Period.
So why is it that some men seem to have no respect when a woman tells him she's not interested?
I'm a stay home Mother of my little guy. I live with my boyfriend, and I'm very happy with him. But it seems that some men (not all) aren't put off by that... I'm loyal, I wouldn't dream of cheating on this man. And yet there are other men out there who are all... "hey baby, how you doin'?" and I'm all.... "fine thanks, you?" and they're all "oh I'm just.." and then they get totally inappropriate! So I either try to redirect the convo or throw out that I have a boyfriend in hopes that they'll just go away. But they don't?
Why the hell not?! It's as though they have no respect, whatsoever, for the fact that I am happy in my relationship and have absolutely no desire to hear about how "big" they are..
Little tip for you boys, if a girl point blank tells you that she has a boyfriend.... she's not interested. Period.
So why is it that some men seem to have no respect when a woman tells him she's not interested?
Monday 6 February 2012
Hum Dee Dum...
So we've reached our members goal for the first draw on my forum! Yay! Draw will be taking place on February 10th! http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/
TODAY in my life;
Woot Woot, going off to the Love Shop today with none other then Miss Rachel <3 My lovely gal-pal. Not too sure what we're huntin' but we might just find out! Once we're finished there we'll be hittin up the mall for food, drink, and more lingerie stores.. then off to La Vie En Rose!
And all the while....
Miles will be spending time with Deven! YAY! Mommy gets girl time! ALONE!
TODAY in my life;
Woot Woot, going off to the Love Shop today with none other then Miss Rachel <3 My lovely gal-pal. Not too sure what we're huntin' but we might just find out! Once we're finished there we'll be hittin up the mall for food, drink, and more lingerie stores.. then off to La Vie En Rose!
And all the while....
Miles will be spending time with Deven! YAY! Mommy gets girl time! ALONE!
That is all.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Announcement on: www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca
Members & Guests;
Our very own SCENTsationalSteph has offered to donate the following Scentsy products to help promote the forum, as well as spread the word about just how scent-sational Scentsy really is!
The draw will be taking place when our member goals are met.
25 Members - Scent Circle
50 Members - Scent Circle
75 Members - Scent Pak
100 Members - Bar
150 Members - Bar
200 Members - Plug-In
How will the draw work?
I will be assigning each member a number - numbers will be chosen by join date. Your number will never change unless a member before you is banned and deleted. If your number is drawn and you do not wish to claim your prize, you can give it to another member, or ask that we draw again.
What is Scentsy?
All Scentsy information is in the "All About Scentsy" section of the forum - for members, this section is located in the category titled "Moms who sell stuff".
How do I enter the draw?
If you are a Guest and would like to have your name entered for a chance to win Scentsy prizes, it's as simple as becoming a member and being sure to post often. Inactive users (defined by a 30 day period of inactivity) will not have an equal chance as active members - that is to say, if you join but don't post, and your number is drawn - we will draw again.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
Visit my forum!
http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/
Our very own SCENTsationalSteph has offered to donate the following Scentsy products to help promote the forum, as well as spread the word about just how scent-sational Scentsy really is!
The draw will be taking place when our member goals are met.
25 Members - Scent Circle
50 Members - Scent Circle
75 Members - Scent Pak
100 Members - Bar
150 Members - Bar
200 Members - Plug-In
How will the draw work?
I will be assigning each member a number - numbers will be chosen by join date. Your number will never change unless a member before you is banned and deleted. If your number is drawn and you do not wish to claim your prize, you can give it to another member, or ask that we draw again.
What is Scentsy?
All Scentsy information is in the "All About Scentsy" section of the forum - for members, this section is located in the category titled "Moms who sell stuff".
How do I enter the draw?
If you are a Guest and would like to have your name entered for a chance to win Scentsy prizes, it's as simple as becoming a member and being sure to post often. Inactive users (defined by a 30 day period of inactivity) will not have an equal chance as active members - that is to say, if you join but don't post, and your number is drawn - we will draw again.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
Visit my forum!
http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/
Saturday 4 February 2012
Today in my world....
Today was a really nice day.
We got to sleep in a little this morning, and when we got up, we enjoyed a large breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast! Once we finished breakfast it was time to decide what we'd do today! Well, Miles was off playing with rocks from my bedroom, and Deven came up with a wonderful idea. We would take Miles 5 pin bowling.
Needless to say, he loved it!
It was adorable watching him roll the bowling ball down the laneway and watch excitedly as it slowly made it's way to the pins. He's not bad for a 3 year old either! We played 2 games. In the first he scored 74 and in the second he scored 76.
When we decided it was time to go, he threw such a fit! He was having so much fun, I'm really happy he enjoyed himself. I was a little worried that I'd be spending the afternoon chasing him around the bowling alley.
We got to sleep in a little this morning, and when we got up, we enjoyed a large breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast! Once we finished breakfast it was time to decide what we'd do today! Well, Miles was off playing with rocks from my bedroom, and Deven came up with a wonderful idea. We would take Miles 5 pin bowling.
Needless to say, he loved it!
It was adorable watching him roll the bowling ball down the laneway and watch excitedly as it slowly made it's way to the pins. He's not bad for a 3 year old either! We played 2 games. In the first he scored 74 and in the second he scored 76.
Friday 3 February 2012
Gettin' Personal
So today I wanted to blog about something that I think a lot of people go through at one point or another in their lives but don't often admit. It's one of the reasons girls seem to hate eachother, and probably the reason some people seem incredibly dramatic.
Our whole lives, we're basically raised to compete with one another - and this certainly takes its toll on a person eventually. We're always trying to be the better student, the hottest chick in school, the most popular.. the guys worry about the size of the pocket rocket (often bragging about it to make up for their true feelings about its size) and whether they're buff enough, tough enough.. The thing is.. we all worry at some point in our lives what other people think of us.
Well.. Why?
Why does it matter if you're an A+ student or a drop-out? Why does it matter what you look like? Why does it matter how many friends you have? Seriously, think about it.
Nobody likes to be alone. So that girl or boy who gets picked on everyday in school, or spends their time wandering around by themselves - they'd love it if someone reached out and said, hey let's be friends, or at the very least took the time to get to know them for who they are rather then pass judgement based on looks or popularity.
I have to admit, I struggle to push what other people think of me aside. If someone calls me dramatic, I run to my closest friend and look for the reassurance that no I'm not dramatic - meanwhile I'm totally being dramatic by looking for the reassurance that I'm not! If someone calls me selfish, I start rethinking every action I've done that day, second guessing my own opinion of myself or decisions I've made. If someone tells me I'm ugly, it hurts and I might spend a few minutes each time I pass my reflection, staring at myself and wondering what's wrong with me, focusing on all the negative people have said.
Growing up I've always had people talk down to me. I've had teachers tell me I'll never get anywhere in life because I'm a failure. I've had family laugh in my face when I've brought up an idea of what I'd like to do with my life. I've had people who I thought were my friends, tell me I'm selfish, worthless, ugly, a horrible person. And I know all these things aren't true. But they still get to me.
But why does it matter?
Why does it matter that these teachers think I'll never get anywhere. Why does it matter that family didn't think I could accomplish this or that. Why does it matter that someone thinks I'm selfish, worthless, ugly, a horrible person....
Why does it matter if you're an A+ student, or a drop out. Why does it matter what you look like. Why does it matter how many friends you have.
The answer is simple.
It doesn't.
Once you're able to fully accept that nobody elses opinions of you matter, you'll gain confidence and feel much more positively about yourself.
Our whole lives, we're basically raised to compete with one another - and this certainly takes its toll on a person eventually. We're always trying to be the better student, the hottest chick in school, the most popular.. the guys worry about the size of the pocket rocket (often bragging about it to make up for their true feelings about its size) and whether they're buff enough, tough enough.. The thing is.. we all worry at some point in our lives what other people think of us.
Well.. Why?
Why does it matter if you're an A+ student or a drop-out? Why does it matter what you look like? Why does it matter how many friends you have? Seriously, think about it.
Nobody likes to be alone. So that girl or boy who gets picked on everyday in school, or spends their time wandering around by themselves - they'd love it if someone reached out and said, hey let's be friends, or at the very least took the time to get to know them for who they are rather then pass judgement based on looks or popularity.
I have to admit, I struggle to push what other people think of me aside. If someone calls me dramatic, I run to my closest friend and look for the reassurance that no I'm not dramatic - meanwhile I'm totally being dramatic by looking for the reassurance that I'm not! If someone calls me selfish, I start rethinking every action I've done that day, second guessing my own opinion of myself or decisions I've made. If someone tells me I'm ugly, it hurts and I might spend a few minutes each time I pass my reflection, staring at myself and wondering what's wrong with me, focusing on all the negative people have said.
Growing up I've always had people talk down to me. I've had teachers tell me I'll never get anywhere in life because I'm a failure. I've had family laugh in my face when I've brought up an idea of what I'd like to do with my life. I've had people who I thought were my friends, tell me I'm selfish, worthless, ugly, a horrible person. And I know all these things aren't true. But they still get to me.
But why does it matter?
Why does it matter that these teachers think I'll never get anywhere. Why does it matter that family didn't think I could accomplish this or that. Why does it matter that someone thinks I'm selfish, worthless, ugly, a horrible person....
Why does it matter if you're an A+ student, or a drop out. Why does it matter what you look like. Why does it matter how many friends you have.
The answer is simple.
It doesn't.
Once you're able to fully accept that nobody elses opinions of you matter, you'll gain confidence and feel much more positively about yourself.
Thursday 2 February 2012
Reasons why YOU should give your man, what he's askin' for...
Yes ladies and gents, this blog post is all about fellatio.. blow jobs... giving head...
Whatever you call it, it's all the same. We all know how to do it, so I'm not giving you pointers, but letting you know why YOU should perform this act on your Mister!
Reason #1; Who am I kidding, they LOVE it!
Reason #2; Great way to initiate sexual interaction
Reason #3; Guys want it, and will do almost anything for it - inspire them to do a little chore-play around the house before they get the foreplay in the bedroom.
And lastly;
Performing fellatio and swallowing semen actually reduces the risk of breast cancer, by - get this - 40%! Insanity right!? Totally can't be true, right? Well you best start believin' it. I thought to myself "No way!" until I googled around and found this link; http://www.murdzplace.com/CNN.htm
What do you think??
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So it turns out... I'm gullible. Who'da thunk it!? LOL.
Which means... all of the above about 40% decrease in cancer.. yea, it's all false.
Just goes to show, don't believe everything you read on the net!
Whatever you call it, it's all the same. We all know how to do it, so I'm not giving you pointers, but letting you know why YOU should perform this act on your Mister!
Reason #1; Who am I kidding, they LOVE it!
Reason #2; Great way to initiate sexual interaction
Reason #3; Guys want it, and will do almost anything for it - inspire them to do a little chore-play around the house before they get the foreplay in the bedroom.
And lastly;
Performing fellatio and swallowing semen actually reduces the risk of breast cancer, by - get this - 40%! Insanity right!? Totally can't be true, right? Well you best start believin' it. I thought to myself "No way!" until I googled around and found this link; http://www.murdzplace.com/CNN.htm
What do you think??
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So it turns out... I'm gullible. Who'da thunk it!? LOL.
Which means... all of the above about 40% decrease in cancer.. yea, it's all false.
Just goes to show, don't believe everything you read on the net!
Wednesday 1 February 2012
It's February!!
Wow, a month has gone by already!
Today I'd like to reflect on January and post about what I've learned, what I've been dealing with, and where I am today.
January 2012 was deffinately a month of change.
Deven officially moved in - although we still have a few things to bring over from his old place. I lost a few friends, but reconnected with a few others I hadn't spoken to in years. Got to do something I've wanted to do for years - have a ghost hunt! I hope to continue doing hunts like that. In fact I'd love to check out the Donnelly house.
Aside from those few things. I also learned a few things about myself. I've figured out that I could very well have depression and while I have yet to make that first doctors appointment, I'm feeling confident that things will get better for me once we find out if there is in fact something wrong. - Keep in mind it could easily be seasonal due to the weather. With the weather being so indecisive (rain, snow, slush, snow, rain, slush.. etc) we've spent a lot of time indoors to avoid the muddy yard - and with Deven balancing work, placement, and school, we don't have a whole lot of free time to spend as a family and go somewhere like the Childrens Museum. Though it'd be nice, and maybe something we'll do this weekend.
I'm excited to see what February has in store for me.
I hope you'll continue to follow me on my journey through this year!
Today I'd like to reflect on January and post about what I've learned, what I've been dealing with, and where I am today.
January 2012 was deffinately a month of change.
Deven officially moved in - although we still have a few things to bring over from his old place. I lost a few friends, but reconnected with a few others I hadn't spoken to in years. Got to do something I've wanted to do for years - have a ghost hunt! I hope to continue doing hunts like that. In fact I'd love to check out the Donnelly house.
Aside from those few things. I also learned a few things about myself. I've figured out that I could very well have depression and while I have yet to make that first doctors appointment, I'm feeling confident that things will get better for me once we find out if there is in fact something wrong. - Keep in mind it could easily be seasonal due to the weather. With the weather being so indecisive (rain, snow, slush, snow, rain, slush.. etc) we've spent a lot of time indoors to avoid the muddy yard - and with Deven balancing work, placement, and school, we don't have a whole lot of free time to spend as a family and go somewhere like the Childrens Museum. Though it'd be nice, and maybe something we'll do this weekend.
I'm excited to see what February has in store for me.
I hope you'll continue to follow me on my journey through this year!
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Yesturday Was My Birthday!
So yesturday (January 30th) was my birthday!
I turned 21 years old. Had the day to myself and then in the evening once Deven was home, we headed over to Petsmart to buy another goldfish since Dot - our little calico goldfish, died earlier that morning. So we have Monstro and Cleo now. Deven pointed out to me that both fish have names from Pinochio, Monstro being the whale, and Cleo being Jepedo's goldfish.
After we purchased Cleo, we were told about the bill & body rule (oh that sounds awful..) basically Petsmart has a 14 day return policy where if your fish dies and you have the reciept, you bring the dead fish and the reciept with you to the store and they let you pick out a new one. Had we known this, Cleo would have been free.
We then piled back into the car and headed to Wendys for burgers, and stopped at Future Shop where Deven bought me my birthday present. A digital voice recorder, similar to the ones used in our ghost shows, so that when we go on hunts we can catch EVPs! I'm really excited, and want to check out the Donnally house next.
Once we arrived back home we ate and put the new fish in the tank - still in the bag to get the water temps the same - and headed back out the door to my Moms place. We had cake, got a new toaster, talked for a while, and then headed home.
The day deffinately didn't feel like my birthday in all honesty. It felt like just another day. We didn't go out drinking, or do what the average 21yr old does.. We just sat around and enjoyed eachothers company.
Now today... I'll be doing the chores I neglected yesturday... and with that I leave you.
I turned 21 years old. Had the day to myself and then in the evening once Deven was home, we headed over to Petsmart to buy another goldfish since Dot - our little calico goldfish, died earlier that morning. So we have Monstro and Cleo now. Deven pointed out to me that both fish have names from Pinochio, Monstro being the whale, and Cleo being Jepedo's goldfish.
After we purchased Cleo, we were told about the bill & body rule (oh that sounds awful..) basically Petsmart has a 14 day return policy where if your fish dies and you have the reciept, you bring the dead fish and the reciept with you to the store and they let you pick out a new one. Had we known this, Cleo would have been free.
We then piled back into the car and headed to Wendys for burgers, and stopped at Future Shop where Deven bought me my birthday present. A digital voice recorder, similar to the ones used in our ghost shows, so that when we go on hunts we can catch EVPs! I'm really excited, and want to check out the Donnally house next.
Once we arrived back home we ate and put the new fish in the tank - still in the bag to get the water temps the same - and headed back out the door to my Moms place. We had cake, got a new toaster, talked for a while, and then headed home.
The day deffinately didn't feel like my birthday in all honesty. It felt like just another day. We didn't go out drinking, or do what the average 21yr old does.. We just sat around and enjoyed eachothers company.
Now today... I'll be doing the chores I neglected yesturday... and with that I leave you.
Sunday 29 January 2012
Ghost Hunt Results!
I'm not a sheep.
I won't tell you what you want to hear, I'll tell you the truth.
I won't be who you want me to be, I'm better at being me.
I won't follow your lead, I have my own heart to guide me.
Take me as I am, or leave me.
-K. Robinson.
So we had our ghost hunt at my friends place and it went FANTASTIC! We mostly got photos of orbs - which can be passed off as dust or bugs - but we also got a photo of a face in an upstairs window, a curious looking orb on the homeowners leg, her dog is actually staring right at it. A mist figure in the pool room, and a small brown tabby cat under the pool table - the pool room is actually off limits to the household pets and the homeowners have 1 cat which is black and white, the only other cat they have that resembles the one in the picture, died last week. We also did an EVP session (using Devens cell phone) where we tried to communicate with the spirits and found a whisper saying "I want the basement" and then after another saying something along the lines of "why do you have to go".
The night was interesting to say the least and it'd be fun to explore further with better equipment. We plan on doing this again.
I won't tell you what you want to hear, I'll tell you the truth.
I won't be who you want me to be, I'm better at being me.
I won't follow your lead, I have my own heart to guide me.
Take me as I am, or leave me.
-K. Robinson.
So we had our ghost hunt at my friends place and it went FANTASTIC! We mostly got photos of orbs - which can be passed off as dust or bugs - but we also got a photo of a face in an upstairs window, a curious looking orb on the homeowners leg, her dog is actually staring right at it. A mist figure in the pool room, and a small brown tabby cat under the pool table - the pool room is actually off limits to the household pets and the homeowners have 1 cat which is black and white, the only other cat they have that resembles the one in the picture, died last week. We also did an EVP session (using Devens cell phone) where we tried to communicate with the spirits and found a whisper saying "I want the basement" and then after another saying something along the lines of "why do you have to go".
The night was interesting to say the least and it'd be fun to explore further with better equipment. We plan on doing this again.
Just 2 of the pictures we took last night.
Saturday 28 January 2012
It's Saturday!
Sorry I've skipped the last 2 days... Nothing super interesting happend though so you didn't miss anything.
Today, is Saturday. Thank goodness for that! I've been in a bit of a funk lately and completely lost myself in a game to escape the reality of how I've been feeling. - It didn't work. But perhaps this will... Tonight Deven is taking me to dinner for my birthday! My birthday isn't actually until Monday, but since people work through the week we're celebrating tonight. After dinner, we're heading to a friends house to play pool, have a few drinks, and..... Ghost Hunt!
My friend lives in a really old farm house so this will be really interesting and really fun! We're going to be using a video camera, digital cameras, and a few other pieces of equipment that I keep in a small chest.
I'll letcha know what we find!
Today, is Saturday. Thank goodness for that! I've been in a bit of a funk lately and completely lost myself in a game to escape the reality of how I've been feeling. - It didn't work. But perhaps this will... Tonight Deven is taking me to dinner for my birthday! My birthday isn't actually until Monday, but since people work through the week we're celebrating tonight. After dinner, we're heading to a friends house to play pool, have a few drinks, and..... Ghost Hunt!
My friend lives in a really old farm house so this will be really interesting and really fun! We're going to be using a video camera, digital cameras, and a few other pieces of equipment that I keep in a small chest.
I'll letcha know what we find!
Tuesday 24 January 2012
So.. Early!
Who informed my 3yr old that we need to be awake before the sun is up??
Miles usually sleeps a wonderfully long amount of time. Though he does still get up in the night, but usually we don't call it morning until about 9 at least. This morning however he woke up at the "regular" toddler time... boooo... LOL. He's been sleeping til between 9 and 11 since birth, so seeing 7 on the clock this morning was a huge surprise.
Not too sure what we're doing yet today. So far we've only had breakfast and made fishy faces at eachother.
Some Good News though!
Enough people reported the page, that it's now unavailable on facebook! YAY!
However the link on the post "Some peoples kids need a kick to the head" still works. I want to assure you though, the page is gone. I'm just not sure how to remove the link lol. Thanks everyone!
Also be sure to visit my forum (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/) and read the Global Announcement to find out how YOU can win free Scentsy Products!
Miles usually sleeps a wonderfully long amount of time. Though he does still get up in the night, but usually we don't call it morning until about 9 at least. This morning however he woke up at the "regular" toddler time... boooo... LOL. He's been sleeping til between 9 and 11 since birth, so seeing 7 on the clock this morning was a huge surprise.
Not too sure what we're doing yet today. So far we've only had breakfast and made fishy faces at eachother.
Some Good News though!
Enough people reported the page, that it's now unavailable on facebook! YAY!
However the link on the post "Some peoples kids need a kick to the head" still works. I want to assure you though, the page is gone. I'm just not sure how to remove the link lol. Thanks everyone!
Also be sure to visit my forum (http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/) and read the Global Announcement to find out how YOU can win free Scentsy Products!
Monday 23 January 2012
Some Peoples Kids Need A Good Kick In The Head!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Retard-McSwain/271313532934918
I didn't think I would have anything to share with you today... that is until I saw the webpage that the link takes you to.
I can honestly say I am disgusted! This page is offensive on so many levels! I am honestly so infuriated that I cannot begin to explain properly for a single moment, how this page makes me feel.
I'm saddened that there are people who are this ignorant and insensitive. I'm furious that there is someone out there taking joy from seeing their offensive page circle through and cause so much heated drama. I can't believe how sick these people are... I have nothing more to say other then I'm completely and utterly disgusted.
Click the link and report that page, and all the pictures on it.
I didn't think I would have anything to share with you today... that is until I saw the webpage that the link takes you to.
I can honestly say I am disgusted! This page is offensive on so many levels! I am honestly so infuriated that I cannot begin to explain properly for a single moment, how this page makes me feel.
I'm saddened that there are people who are this ignorant and insensitive. I'm furious that there is someone out there taking joy from seeing their offensive page circle through and cause so much heated drama. I can't believe how sick these people are... I have nothing more to say other then I'm completely and utterly disgusted.
Click the link and report that page, and all the pictures on it.
Sunday 22 January 2012
What to do.. What to do...
Sunday.. The end of the weekend -- for most.
For me? It's just another day. Another day of cleaning, another day of occupying my boy, another day of making numerous snacks and meals, chatting with friends online... Today there's really nothing new.
Oh except our DVD/VCR! Our other one finally crapped out on us on Wednesday. The VCR side had been dead a while, and when the DVD side crapped out, we looked into getting a new one.
We had to go to 3 seperate stores to find one! And for the record.. this was after we'd gone to multiple pawn shops and used items stores!
We finally found one at Future Shop.
At Best Buy one of the sales consultants asked if DVD/VCR's were still being manufactured. Apparently they are! Lucky for us!
So today will be spent with movies on the TV and the vaccum in hand!
On Another Note;
Have you heard?
http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ is drawing for scent-sational prizes!
For more information head to the site and look for the Global Announcement titled: Free Scentsy Giveaway!
OR
Go to the archives on the right hand side of this screen and click "Free Scentsy Giveaway!"
First draw is for Scent Circles by Scentsy, but prizes will be drawn for every 25 members up until we giveaway the Grand Prize of a Scentsy Warmer!
To get your hands on a chance to win one of these prizes, simply register as a member at http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ and get posting!
For me? It's just another day. Another day of cleaning, another day of occupying my boy, another day of making numerous snacks and meals, chatting with friends online... Today there's really nothing new.
Oh except our DVD/VCR! Our other one finally crapped out on us on Wednesday. The VCR side had been dead a while, and when the DVD side crapped out, we looked into getting a new one.
We had to go to 3 seperate stores to find one! And for the record.. this was after we'd gone to multiple pawn shops and used items stores!
We finally found one at Future Shop.
At Best Buy one of the sales consultants asked if DVD/VCR's were still being manufactured. Apparently they are! Lucky for us!
So today will be spent with movies on the TV and the vaccum in hand!
On Another Note;
Have you heard?
http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ is drawing for scent-sational prizes!
For more information head to the site and look for the Global Announcement titled: Free Scentsy Giveaway!
OR
Go to the archives on the right hand side of this screen and click "Free Scentsy Giveaway!"
First draw is for Scent Circles by Scentsy, but prizes will be drawn for every 25 members up until we giveaway the Grand Prize of a Scentsy Warmer!
To get your hands on a chance to win one of these prizes, simply register as a member at http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ and get posting!
Saturday 21 January 2012
FREE SCENTSY GIVEAWAY!!
What is Scentsy?
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•More than 80 Delicious Scents to choose from
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No Wick! No Flame! No Soot! No Worries!
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The only catch?
Register as a member at Just Us Moms, and post often!
It's really THAT easy!
First draw will be held February 1st for Scent Circles!
(assuming we reach our goal of 25 members, we're already at 23 so get your name in!)
Scentsy Warmers are a Unique Warming system that uses a 25 watt bulb to warm the wax slowly into a pool of melted wax that maximizes the strength and life of the scent. Scentsy bars last up to 80 hours and will never release the harmful chemicals that you can find in regular jarred candles.
Why Scentsy?
•Scentsy Warmers are Lead free, Wick free, sootless and Flameless
•More than 80 Delicious Scents to choose from
•Unique Scentsy Warmers for every Decor
•Each bar lasts 60 - 80 Hour
•Makes a Great Nightlight
•Scentsy warmers are SAFE to use around kids and pets.
No Wick! No Flame! No Soot! No Worries!
http://www.justusmoms.forumotion.ca/ is having a free Scentsy Giveaway to promote the forum! If you're trying to concieve, pregnant, or have children already, no matter what age, YOU could win!
The only catch?
Register as a member at Just Us Moms, and post often!
It's really THAT easy!
First draw will be held February 1st for Scent Circles!
(assuming we reach our goal of 25 members, we're already at 23 so get your name in!)
Friday 20 January 2012
I couldn't believe what I was reading....
I frequently browse various websites and forums, but today I came across this article: http://www.wolfhirschhorn.org/2012/01/amelia/brick-walls/
I found it particularily moving and decided that today it should be what I blog about.
The article is about a family who's daughter has a mental disability. The young girl needs a kidney transplant but the Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia has refused to allow this to happen.
They have said that the childs quality of life, and mental delays, void her eligibility and therefore she will never be allowed to get on the waiting list for a transplant. When the family told the doctor they had a large family and were willing to donate their own organs, the doctor repeated himself more slowly. In my opinion, hugely disrespecting the Mother of this young girl.
There were a few pieces of the article tha really stood out to me,
And this too
I haven't been able to find a petition for this, but there really should be!
This is the address for the main campus of the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (found via google). Maybe if they get enough letters in regards to this issue, they'll go through with the transplant!
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
http://www.chop.edu/contact-us/index.html
I found it particularily moving and decided that today it should be what I blog about.
The article is about a family who's daughter has a mental disability. The young girl needs a kidney transplant but the Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia has refused to allow this to happen.
They have said that the childs quality of life, and mental delays, void her eligibility and therefore she will never be allowed to get on the waiting list for a transplant. When the family told the doctor they had a large family and were willing to donate their own organs, the doctor repeated himself more slowly. In my opinion, hugely disrespecting the Mother of this young girl.
There were a few pieces of the article tha really stood out to me,
"So you mean to tell me that as a doctor, you are not recommending the transplant, and when her kidneys fail in six months to a year, you want me to let her die because she is mentally retarded? There is no other medical reason for her not to have this transplant other than she is MENTALLY RETARDED!”This little tidbit made me crazy.
“Yes. This is hard for me, you know"
And this too
Um.. damn right the family is involved.. that is their DAUGHTER!!!
He pauses as if he is choosing his words carefully. “I have been warned about you. About how involved you and your famliy are with Amelia.”
The devil himself could not have produced a more evil laugh. “Ha! Warned! That is funny! You have no idea…”
I haven't been able to find a petition for this, but there really should be!
This is the address for the main campus of the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (found via google). Maybe if they get enough letters in regards to this issue, they'll go through with the transplant!
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
http://www.chop.edu/contact-us/index.html
Thursday 19 January 2012
Keep An Eye On Your Teenagers!
I often browse different gaming websites for something to do during my spare time or as a "break" from real life. Today my site of choice was one I often visit; http://www.omgpop.com/
However I wouldn't recommend it as child friendly and would advise that you keep an eye on the kiddo's if they're playing these games!
The people on this website seem to have nothing on their minds but sex. Usually it's just men from different countries, such as Pakistan, Trinidad, Turkey, Egypt... but today while playing pool, I came across a young woman who claimed to be just 16 years old, and is from Nebraska.
She said hello, and asked what my asl (age, sex, location) was to which I did reply. She then asked my sexuality. I told her I am straight. She then asked if I'd ever been interested in women and told me she was bisexual. Thinking this conversation wouldn't turn out like those I've had with the men on this site (them being the dirty scoundrels they are!) I found no harm in telling the young lady that yes I'd experimented with women in the past. We then chit chatted about various things, but eventually she complimented me by saying I was very pretty. I told her thank you and she pushed for me to go see her profile. I told her I was playing a game. A few moments later the same thing.. and soon afterwards, she was telling me that she was taking pictures of herself with her digital camera. I said cool, thinking the girl was just bored and looking for conversation... well it turns out she wanted more then just that. She then asked if I wanted to see pictures of her breasts.
Um Hello!? You're 16 years old, I am 20. I have NO interest in seeing your girly bits and in all honesty, if I really wanted to see breasts, I would simply look down as I have a pair of my own!
Good grief...
However I wouldn't recommend it as child friendly and would advise that you keep an eye on the kiddo's if they're playing these games!
The people on this website seem to have nothing on their minds but sex. Usually it's just men from different countries, such as Pakistan, Trinidad, Turkey, Egypt... but today while playing pool, I came across a young woman who claimed to be just 16 years old, and is from Nebraska.
She said hello, and asked what my asl (age, sex, location) was to which I did reply. She then asked my sexuality. I told her I am straight. She then asked if I'd ever been interested in women and told me she was bisexual. Thinking this conversation wouldn't turn out like those I've had with the men on this site (them being the dirty scoundrels they are!) I found no harm in telling the young lady that yes I'd experimented with women in the past. We then chit chatted about various things, but eventually she complimented me by saying I was very pretty. I told her thank you and she pushed for me to go see her profile. I told her I was playing a game. A few moments later the same thing.. and soon afterwards, she was telling me that she was taking pictures of herself with her digital camera. I said cool, thinking the girl was just bored and looking for conversation... well it turns out she wanted more then just that. She then asked if I wanted to see pictures of her breasts.
Um Hello!? You're 16 years old, I am 20. I have NO interest in seeing your girly bits and in all honesty, if I really wanted to see breasts, I would simply look down as I have a pair of my own!
Good grief...
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Well.... Shit Happens..
Ah Man.. what a day.
The buildings power was cut from 9am until 2:30pm. To fill the time, Miles and I brought out playdoh and books and tried to keep busy. Unfortunately, the excitement my little man had about playdoh and I spy books, quickly ran out and once again he sat there looking as though he might die from boredom. We decided to play a game of hide and seek, but he was soon distracted by the sight of one of his favourite movies, left out from the day before. Madagascar.
Soon he was rushing to my side, asking to watch the movie. However, with the power being out I had to try and explain to him that he couldn't watch it just yet, but later. Of course he didn't quite understand and started crying.
After what seemed like ages of trying to distract my little munchkin from his dramatic display over his inability to watch a movie, the power was finally restored.
Miles was so excited to watch his movie. I got up and turned on the TV only to find that the power being out all day had totally screwed everything up. I ended up having to re-route everything just to get cable working again! And my DVD/VCR? Yea it's toast. Completely fried. It doesn't register when you push the buttons, and if you try turning it off, the DVD side still says "power-on".
Unfortunately, Madagascar is inside the player so I can't just chuck it... It will have to be taken apart or something...
So thats now the 3rd thing to crap out on us this month. Our toaster decided to be a little pickier then regular toasters and you now have to hold down the button in order for the toast to get toasted... My computer fried and is still out being fixed... and now the DVD/VCR is finished.
Originally I was pretty pissed, but now... well... shit happens.
On the plus side!
My friend Tia is here and we're totally going to make cake cookies and they are going to be amazingly awesome and stuffs. So Ha!
The buildings power was cut from 9am until 2:30pm. To fill the time, Miles and I brought out playdoh and books and tried to keep busy. Unfortunately, the excitement my little man had about playdoh and I spy books, quickly ran out and once again he sat there looking as though he might die from boredom. We decided to play a game of hide and seek, but he was soon distracted by the sight of one of his favourite movies, left out from the day before. Madagascar.
Soon he was rushing to my side, asking to watch the movie. However, with the power being out I had to try and explain to him that he couldn't watch it just yet, but later. Of course he didn't quite understand and started crying.
After what seemed like ages of trying to distract my little munchkin from his dramatic display over his inability to watch a movie, the power was finally restored.
Miles was so excited to watch his movie. I got up and turned on the TV only to find that the power being out all day had totally screwed everything up. I ended up having to re-route everything just to get cable working again! And my DVD/VCR? Yea it's toast. Completely fried. It doesn't register when you push the buttons, and if you try turning it off, the DVD side still says "power-on".
Unfortunately, Madagascar is inside the player so I can't just chuck it... It will have to be taken apart or something...
So thats now the 3rd thing to crap out on us this month. Our toaster decided to be a little pickier then regular toasters and you now have to hold down the button in order for the toast to get toasted... My computer fried and is still out being fixed... and now the DVD/VCR is finished.
Originally I was pretty pissed, but now... well... shit happens.
On the plus side!
My friend Tia is here and we're totally going to make cake cookies and they are going to be amazingly awesome and stuffs. So Ha!
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Such a lonely day... and it's mine.
All Mine! WAHOOOO!
I woke up this morning feeling a little sick. I've been having a hard time stomaching breakfast over the past week or so until the initial morning nausea goes away -- Don't even think it, I'm not pregnant.
So I ended up cancelling the plans I'd made today to visit with a friend. Instead I spent the day on Devens laptop working on my forum! I've added a whole bunch of new widgets and have made the forum look a little more unique! If you're a Mama or just want to see what I'd done to the forum, click "Just Us Moms" in the side bar. It's a direct link to my forum. However you won't be able to see everything as the forum itself has been set with the intentions of being a little more private and therefore only Members can view the forum entirely.
Either way it's what I spent my day doing and I'm excited about that!
If you have anything you'd like me to blog about, (and you have me on facebook or msn) send me a message and I'll blog about it!
I woke up this morning feeling a little sick. I've been having a hard time stomaching breakfast over the past week or so until the initial morning nausea goes away -- Don't even think it, I'm not pregnant.
So I ended up cancelling the plans I'd made today to visit with a friend. Instead I spent the day on Devens laptop working on my forum! I've added a whole bunch of new widgets and have made the forum look a little more unique! If you're a Mama or just want to see what I'd done to the forum, click "Just Us Moms" in the side bar. It's a direct link to my forum. However you won't be able to see everything as the forum itself has been set with the intentions of being a little more private and therefore only Members can view the forum entirely.
Either way it's what I spent my day doing and I'm excited about that!
If you have anything you'd like me to blog about, (and you have me on facebook or msn) send me a message and I'll blog about it!
Monday 16 January 2012
2 New Additions
So yesturday I recieved a text just as we were getting ready to leave for Denfield stating that my friends cat had passed away that morning. This was the friend we were going to be visiting, but she wasn't feeling like a visit after that mornings events. We texted back and forth for a while, I offered to bring her a new kitty or a fish or something, she asked for a Betta, so off to the pet store we went to get her a Crowntailed Betta fish.
Of course.. While we were at the pet store getting this fish, we decided to have a look at the goldfish they had. Miles loves fish so much and we had some before.. they were eaten by one of our cats though. I decided that if we were to get fish, we needed a tank with a lid, and a filter. So we found a start up tank that was on sale (with pet perks) for 50 bucks, got some gravel, shells, faux plants, and something for the fish to swim through, and went and picked out which fish to bring home. We decided on a bubble-eyed calico looking fish, and a goldfish with a black stripe on its head, a moustache and black tipped fins. Both are fan-tails. We then bought them and brought them home, where we set up their tank and placed them (in their bag) in the water so everything could adjust and settle. We then headed off to Denfield to bring my friend her fish and visit with her for the afternoon.
While we were there, we decided to let Miles play outside in the snow since he'd wanted to make "paw prints", but not long after we'd gone out, we were headed back inside with Miles bawling his little eyes out. We had been heading across the field toward a spring, with the ground frozen and the snow covering it, you couldn't see where the divets for the crops were. Miles stepped forward and tripped on a mound of dirt and soon discovered that snow is freezing cold. And with that.. we were headed back to the house.
We didn't stay super long, but the few hours we spent there were very nice.
When we came out to the car to head home, I looked to the sky. I had forgotten what it was like to be able to see the stars. It's been years since I had been in the country last. But to this day, the starry night sky, in the countrys wide open fields, is my favourite sight. I could lay under the stars for hours just watching.
I can't wait to have my own country home!
We packed up the car and were soon on our way. Once we'd gotten home, Miles was sent to bed. He'd fallen asleep in the car and wanted nothing to do with anything, so it wasn't a struggle to get him to sleep. Deven and I then made a chicken dinner for ourselves and sat in the livingroom watching the fish, pondering what to name the 2 little additions. We decided to call the calico looking fish Rufio, and the other MoMo.
And that's that! That was our day yesturday! My computer isn't home with us, but it's being fixed! The only unfortunate bit is that I'd forgotten to print an important letter so hopefully it's still there when we get the computer back. If not then I suppose that's my own fault and I'll just have to rewrite it.
Today; I'll be visiting with a friend of mine who lives practically next door. It'll be nice to see her, it's been too long since we last got together.
I hope you all enjoy your day!
Of course.. While we were at the pet store getting this fish, we decided to have a look at the goldfish they had. Miles loves fish so much and we had some before.. they were eaten by one of our cats though. I decided that if we were to get fish, we needed a tank with a lid, and a filter. So we found a start up tank that was on sale (with pet perks) for 50 bucks, got some gravel, shells, faux plants, and something for the fish to swim through, and went and picked out which fish to bring home. We decided on a bubble-eyed calico looking fish, and a goldfish with a black stripe on its head, a moustache and black tipped fins. Both are fan-tails. We then bought them and brought them home, where we set up their tank and placed them (in their bag) in the water so everything could adjust and settle. We then headed off to Denfield to bring my friend her fish and visit with her for the afternoon.
While we were there, we decided to let Miles play outside in the snow since he'd wanted to make "paw prints", but not long after we'd gone out, we were headed back inside with Miles bawling his little eyes out. We had been heading across the field toward a spring, with the ground frozen and the snow covering it, you couldn't see where the divets for the crops were. Miles stepped forward and tripped on a mound of dirt and soon discovered that snow is freezing cold. And with that.. we were headed back to the house.
We didn't stay super long, but the few hours we spent there were very nice.
When we came out to the car to head home, I looked to the sky. I had forgotten what it was like to be able to see the stars. It's been years since I had been in the country last. But to this day, the starry night sky, in the countrys wide open fields, is my favourite sight. I could lay under the stars for hours just watching.
I can't wait to have my own country home!
We packed up the car and were soon on our way. Once we'd gotten home, Miles was sent to bed. He'd fallen asleep in the car and wanted nothing to do with anything, so it wasn't a struggle to get him to sleep. Deven and I then made a chicken dinner for ourselves and sat in the livingroom watching the fish, pondering what to name the 2 little additions. We decided to call the calico looking fish Rufio, and the other MoMo.
And that's that! That was our day yesturday! My computer isn't home with us, but it's being fixed! The only unfortunate bit is that I'd forgotten to print an important letter so hopefully it's still there when we get the computer back. If not then I suppose that's my own fault and I'll just have to rewrite it.
Today; I'll be visiting with a friend of mine who lives practically next door. It'll be nice to see her, it's been too long since we last got together.
I hope you all enjoy your day!
Sunday 15 January 2012
Todays the day!
First off, I have to appologize for not updating yesturday. If you've read one of my previous blog posts you know that my computer has a virus and therefore I can't even get on it.
Today, however, is the day we take the thing apart, and bring it to Denfield so my friend can fix it! YAY! Unfortunately, I will probably remain computerless until sometime next week.
I know some of you may be thinking "weren't you supposed to be going Saturday?" Well yes, we were. Things came up and we had to delay our "trip". Besides we can stay longer if we go today AND the place is haunted so... yknow, who doesn't like ghosts? Maybe we'll ghost hunt a little.
I'll letcha know tomorrow!
Ciao
Today, however, is the day we take the thing apart, and bring it to Denfield so my friend can fix it! YAY! Unfortunately, I will probably remain computerless until sometime next week.
I know some of you may be thinking "weren't you supposed to be going Saturday?" Well yes, we were. Things came up and we had to delay our "trip". Besides we can stay longer if we go today AND the place is haunted so... yknow, who doesn't like ghosts? Maybe we'll ghost hunt a little.
I'll letcha know tomorrow!
Ciao
Friday 13 January 2012
Plus Sized Models....
Before I start, this is not a bash on the men and women who model, nor is it a bash on thin people in general. I appologise in advance if this post offends anyone, this is simply my opinion and nothing more then that.
Today I read an article online: Click here to view the article
It basically showed (in a bit of a sexual way) the differences in a "plus sized" model, and a "regular sized" model.
My issue? Well, it isn't that they're being a little sexual, it isn't that the women are thin, it's that the women featured as "plus sized" are about my size. I am 5'3 and about 150lbs. I wear size 11 or 12 pants, and medium shirts, but I am by no means "plus sized", so in a way this article actually offended me.
Now some of you may feel that maybe I'm over reacting to some degree and that the pictures are simply trying to change societies view and say "hey, isn't the "plus sized" models body, more beautiful to look at then the "regular sized" model?" And yes, I'd have to agree, I personally find the plus sized models featured in this article to be very beautiful. But the mere fact that they are considered plus sized in the modelling industry saddens me.
The reality is, most of society varies in weight, and height, and shape, and colour, and so on.. and therefore most of society isn't portrayed properly in the modelling industries. And I think that's unfortunate to be honest. I have a friend who looks like if the wind blew too hard she'd fly away and never been seen again, I have another friend who's on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. I think both of these women are gorgeous and wish that the rest of society could see that too. Maybe then, the modelling industries would change their ideas and let the men and women modelling their clothing, eat a doughnut!
Again, I appologise if this post offends anyone. Simply my opinion on the article read today.
Today I read an article online: Click here to view the article
It basically showed (in a bit of a sexual way) the differences in a "plus sized" model, and a "regular sized" model.
My issue? Well, it isn't that they're being a little sexual, it isn't that the women are thin, it's that the women featured as "plus sized" are about my size. I am 5'3 and about 150lbs. I wear size 11 or 12 pants, and medium shirts, but I am by no means "plus sized", so in a way this article actually offended me.
Now some of you may feel that maybe I'm over reacting to some degree and that the pictures are simply trying to change societies view and say "hey, isn't the "plus sized" models body, more beautiful to look at then the "regular sized" model?" And yes, I'd have to agree, I personally find the plus sized models featured in this article to be very beautiful. But the mere fact that they are considered plus sized in the modelling industry saddens me.
The reality is, most of society varies in weight, and height, and shape, and colour, and so on.. and therefore most of society isn't portrayed properly in the modelling industries. And I think that's unfortunate to be honest. I have a friend who looks like if the wind blew too hard she'd fly away and never been seen again, I have another friend who's on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. I think both of these women are gorgeous and wish that the rest of society could see that too. Maybe then, the modelling industries would change their ideas and let the men and women modelling their clothing, eat a doughnut!
Again, I appologise if this post offends anyone. Simply my opinion on the article read today.
Thursday 12 January 2012
Changing Things Up A Little.
So I decided today while looking at my over-crowded and cluttered bedroom, that I wanted to switch things up a little and maybe try to get more space out of it by moving things around. So I sat myself down on the bed and pondered just what to move, how to move it myself, and where to put it..
I decided to move my bed (which was againt the wall) out about a foot so the night stand could fit snuggly between the bed and the wall..
So I get that done and now I'm back to looking at my room and wondering where to move what and how. I'm also wondering whether I should have even moved anything at all. We had more space before. Hm... We managed to get Devens things into the closet too but now he's brought even more stuff over! Not that it's an issue, I just didn't realise how cramped the apartment was until everything started piling in. It'll be nice when we get a bigger place! Hopefully once we're all settled into our new budget, we'll be able to look into getting a larger place. Fingers Crossed!
I decided to move my bed (which was againt the wall) out about a foot so the night stand could fit snuggly between the bed and the wall..
So I get that done and now I'm back to looking at my room and wondering where to move what and how. I'm also wondering whether I should have even moved anything at all. We had more space before. Hm... We managed to get Devens things into the closet too but now he's brought even more stuff over! Not that it's an issue, I just didn't realise how cramped the apartment was until everything started piling in. It'll be nice when we get a bigger place! Hopefully once we're all settled into our new budget, we'll be able to look into getting a larger place. Fingers Crossed!
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Another day on the boyfriends laptop...
Well, here I am, another day computerless. Some of you may be thinking "Uh.. you're clearly not computerless if you're using your boyfriends laptop" and while that's obviously true, I feel really weird about using it.. lol. So I only get on quick to check emails or facebook or yknow... whatever needs checking.
I've been reading a book called "Dawn of the Dreadfuls" by Steve Hockensmith. It's the prequal to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I'm about halfway through it and finding it difficult to put down -- so difficult in fact, that my back and neck hurt from sitting and reading all day. I don't easily get sucked into books, but I'm really enjoying this one.
The back reads;
'Readers will witness the birth of a heroine in Dawn of the Dreafuls - a thrilling prequal set 4 years before the horrific events of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. As our story opens, the Bennet sisters are enjoying a peaceful life in the English countryside. They idle away the days reading, gardening, and day dreaming about future husbands - until a funeral at the local parish goes strangely and horribly awry.If you're a zombie fan, I'd check it out!
Suddenly corpses are springing from the soft earth - and only one family can stop them. As the bodies pile up, we watch Elizabeth Bennet evolve from a naive young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. Along the way, two men vie for her affections. Master Hawksworth is the powerful warrior who trains her to kill, while thoughtful Dr. Keckilpenny seeks to conquer the walking dead using science instead of strength. Will either man win the prize of Elizabeth's heart? Or will their hearts, be feasted upon by hordes of marauding zombies? Complete with romance, action, comedy, and an army of shambling corpses, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; Dawn of the Dreadfuls will have Jane Austen rolling in her grave - and just might inspire her to crawl out of it!
Tuesday 10 January 2012
BEWARE OF THIS VIRUS!
Hey followers.
Unfortunately, my computer has completely crashed. I logged on this morning to check facebook and various forums, and boom.. hit with a virus. I don't know how I got it, where it came from, but it's crashed my browser completely. The virus is called "XP Antivirus 2012" and cleverly designed to hide as an anti-virus software. Its undetectable by Avast, and if you click the link to get rid of it, it takes you to a page requesting your credit card number to pay for 1 year, 2 years, or lifetime virus protection software. Beware of this! The prices say they are a "pay once" type of deal.. well.. I dunno, but 80 bucks for a lifetime garuntee of anti-virus software is a little fishy to me... DO NOT FALL FOR THIS PEOPLE!
So I will be taking my computer to a friends house this Saturday (if they can't pick it up today) to have it rebuilt and fixed.
Keep checking back as I'll try to post when I can.
Unfortunately, my computer has completely crashed. I logged on this morning to check facebook and various forums, and boom.. hit with a virus. I don't know how I got it, where it came from, but it's crashed my browser completely. The virus is called "XP Antivirus 2012" and cleverly designed to hide as an anti-virus software. Its undetectable by Avast, and if you click the link to get rid of it, it takes you to a page requesting your credit card number to pay for 1 year, 2 years, or lifetime virus protection software. Beware of this! The prices say they are a "pay once" type of deal.. well.. I dunno, but 80 bucks for a lifetime garuntee of anti-virus software is a little fishy to me... DO NOT FALL FOR THIS PEOPLE!
So I will be taking my computer to a friends house this Saturday (if they can't pick it up today) to have it rebuilt and fixed.
Keep checking back as I'll try to post when I can.
Monday 9 January 2012
Update on Date Night - *Spoiler Alert*
I wasn't planning to update on how the night went, but decided I'd share my thoughts on the movie we'd gone to see.
The Sitter
While I found this movie to be funny, and overall did enjoy it. It doesn't send the best message. It kind of says "Guys will do anything for sex", which I really don't feel is true. Basically, the whole movie consists of Noah (played by Jonah Hill) running around town with 3 kids in a mini-van trying to get cocaine for his "girlfriend" because she invited him to a party and promised him sex if he came and brought the drug. He meets up with a guy named Karl, buys the coke, but lands himself in a heap of trouble when one of the children he's babysitting steals a dinosaur egg full of the drug. Noah then spends the rest of the movie getting into fights and stealing to pay back the drug lord.
Would I see it again? Probably not
Would I buy it? Maybe
Do I think it's totally awesome sauce!? No.. not really.
Would I see it again? Probably not
Would I buy it? Maybe
Do I think it's totally awesome sauce!? No.. not really.
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