So being on holidays has definitely had some decent perks. I have managed to sleep quite a bit, imcluding naps yesterday afternoon and sleeping in until nearly 11:30 this morning! But besides that I just had some time to explore my musical interests. Most recently my love of the Beatles.
Now I've always been a fan of the Beatles but I downloaded the entire box set today, and as I sit here listening to all the songs I love and some I've never even heard before I'm struck by how much I truly adore much of the music that came out of the 50's, 60's, and 70's. It was just such a different time. In any case, since I have nothing better to do I thought I would share the lyrics to one of my all time favourite Beatles songs.
Blackbird
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
I just listen to this song and I fall in love with the Beatles all over again. The list of songs I love by them is long and it's been very interesting sitting here and simply enjoying the music.
Anyways, must be off.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
So this is Christmas...
And we have done not much! It's been blissful!
Except for today of course which involved Brad and I getting up at 5:30 to drive in to Red Deer to do some Boxing Day shopping. Let me tell you we got some great deals and none of the stores we went in to were really busy or packed. I got a new laptop, Brad got a nice surroundsound system, and between the two of us we got a few other things.
Overall though the holidays have been rather jolly so far. We came down to Three Hills on Christmas Eve Day and went straight over to Uncle Phil's for dinner and some family time. It was crazy fun and we played this amazing game called "Catch Phrase". Christmas Day saw us sleeping in more than we normally do when we celebrate with the Cottell side of the board. But we opened all our presents and were satisfied just before noon. Shortly thereafter we went over and spent Christmas night dinner with the Mackenzies. Brad attempted to teach me a little Rook and I may just play it again. It's got lots of confusing rules though.
I got several items I had been wanting for a while. Mainly I got IKEA gift cards (which may go toward the purchase of the matching dresser to our bedroom set) and some books. The most special of these being "Always Looking Up" which is the latest by Michael J. Fox who is my hero. I also got a very special gift from my amazing husband. He got me my very own Kitchen Aid! I just about fell off my chair. I had told him I wanted one when we were shopping a while back and I promised that if he got it for me I would make him cookies. So last night I mixed up a batch of Sugar cookies and I can't wait to play with the machine some more and create all sorts of wonderful goodies and meals!
I'd like to send a huge hug to all my family I couldn't be with over the holidays. It's been tough being away this year but we've still had a wonderful holiday.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year everyone. I love you!
Except for today of course which involved Brad and I getting up at 5:30 to drive in to Red Deer to do some Boxing Day shopping. Let me tell you we got some great deals and none of the stores we went in to were really busy or packed. I got a new laptop, Brad got a nice surroundsound system, and between the two of us we got a few other things.
Overall though the holidays have been rather jolly so far. We came down to Three Hills on Christmas Eve Day and went straight over to Uncle Phil's for dinner and some family time. It was crazy fun and we played this amazing game called "Catch Phrase". Christmas Day saw us sleeping in more than we normally do when we celebrate with the Cottell side of the board. But we opened all our presents and were satisfied just before noon. Shortly thereafter we went over and spent Christmas night dinner with the Mackenzies. Brad attempted to teach me a little Rook and I may just play it again. It's got lots of confusing rules though.
I got several items I had been wanting for a while. Mainly I got IKEA gift cards (which may go toward the purchase of the matching dresser to our bedroom set) and some books. The most special of these being "Always Looking Up" which is the latest by Michael J. Fox who is my hero. I also got a very special gift from my amazing husband. He got me my very own Kitchen Aid! I just about fell off my chair. I had told him I wanted one when we were shopping a while back and I promised that if he got it for me I would make him cookies. So last night I mixed up a batch of Sugar cookies and I can't wait to play with the machine some more and create all sorts of wonderful goodies and meals!
I'd like to send a huge hug to all my family I couldn't be with over the holidays. It's been tough being away this year but we've still had a wonderful holiday.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year everyone. I love you!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Escape into the night, everybody run now break into another time...
I suppose I should start with an update of general life. My last post was about problems with my co-worker. I must admit that things on that front are going not too bad. She just returned from a three week holiday in India and I have to admit that I was ready for her to come back. It's nothing like someone going away for you to really appreciate what they do.
It's not to say all the problems are gone but, I've learned there are worse co-workers! The one I was with was hired November 1st and fired by November 22nd! Who texts when they are supposed to be working with children?! SERIOUSLY!? Anyways, all in all I am glad she's back and I am going to try really hard to work things out with her so we can be a team. Not only for the two of us but for the children that we care for everyday.
Brad is doing well. He's been off for a while. Some poor grades in one of his classes meant he had to withdraw from the class as well as his six week field placement. Needless to say it was a very heavy blow. We've had time to adjust and he has now registered to re-take the class and his field placement in next semester. This means pushing all his other classes into next year, but we knew that this was a possibility when we moved to Edmonton. This means, however, that for the last few weeks he's been at home. This has given us a chance to bring his brother up and for him to make some money which is really nice, especially with the holidays coming.
Which brings me to my next topic. Christmas! I can't begin to explain how ecstatic I am that the holiday season is just around the corner. And it's not even that I am looking forward to presents and food or anything else. I am looking forward to SLEEPING! I don't know what it is but the last couple months have brought many difficulties having a decent nights sleep. I've also been warding off (feebly) a terrible cold/flu. I've been nauseous everyday, and before anyone goes down THAT road... I'm NOT pregnant! And yes, I've checked! Needless to say, sleep is a very exciting prospect. Also, I'm going to have a complete work-up done with my family doctor which is lovely.
We had Christmas with dad this past weekend... it was usual. I was very impressed with dad though. He has given both Amy and I money towards our trip next spring which I thought was very nice. It was a fairly generous amount too.... oh wait I forgot to tell everyone...
WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD IN MAY!!!! Yep, it's actually booked. We are going to Florida for 10 glorious day at the beginning of May. I finally get to fulfill my dream of meeting the princesses. Plus we get to spend a few days at Universal Studios and I am PSYCHED for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! (Yes I know I'm a geek!)
Well all, I must fly. I've been trying to get my butt in gear and do a few activities each week that get my lazy duff off the couch. Tonight's adventure is once again lane swim. I've really rediscovered my love of swimming in the last couple weeks and it helps that I have a free membership to the Y! I'm hoping to get my weight down and tone up before our trip so I don't shudder when I think about wearing a bathing suit.
Love to all that I won't see over the holidays. I miss you guys.
It's not to say all the problems are gone but, I've learned there are worse co-workers! The one I was with was hired November 1st and fired by November 22nd! Who texts when they are supposed to be working with children?! SERIOUSLY!? Anyways, all in all I am glad she's back and I am going to try really hard to work things out with her so we can be a team. Not only for the two of us but for the children that we care for everyday.
Brad is doing well. He's been off for a while. Some poor grades in one of his classes meant he had to withdraw from the class as well as his six week field placement. Needless to say it was a very heavy blow. We've had time to adjust and he has now registered to re-take the class and his field placement in next semester. This means pushing all his other classes into next year, but we knew that this was a possibility when we moved to Edmonton. This means, however, that for the last few weeks he's been at home. This has given us a chance to bring his brother up and for him to make some money which is really nice, especially with the holidays coming.
Which brings me to my next topic. Christmas! I can't begin to explain how ecstatic I am that the holiday season is just around the corner. And it's not even that I am looking forward to presents and food or anything else. I am looking forward to SLEEPING! I don't know what it is but the last couple months have brought many difficulties having a decent nights sleep. I've also been warding off (feebly) a terrible cold/flu. I've been nauseous everyday, and before anyone goes down THAT road... I'm NOT pregnant! And yes, I've checked! Needless to say, sleep is a very exciting prospect. Also, I'm going to have a complete work-up done with my family doctor which is lovely.
We had Christmas with dad this past weekend... it was usual. I was very impressed with dad though. He has given both Amy and I money towards our trip next spring which I thought was very nice. It was a fairly generous amount too.... oh wait I forgot to tell everyone...
WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD IN MAY!!!! Yep, it's actually booked. We are going to Florida for 10 glorious day at the beginning of May. I finally get to fulfill my dream of meeting the princesses. Plus we get to spend a few days at Universal Studios and I am PSYCHED for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! (Yes I know I'm a geek!)
Well all, I must fly. I've been trying to get my butt in gear and do a few activities each week that get my lazy duff off the couch. Tonight's adventure is once again lane swim. I've really rediscovered my love of swimming in the last couple weeks and it helps that I have a free membership to the Y! I'm hoping to get my weight down and tone up before our trip so I don't shudder when I think about wearing a bathing suit.
Love to all that I won't see over the holidays. I miss you guys.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Life as we know it!
Well what a week it has been. I thought I would take this opportunity not to rant about it but try and explain what has been happening that has made me go a little nutty this week.
For a while now, I've had some issues with my co-worker. Not major ones, but issues just the same. I have found that she is very unsupportive of change and new ideas being brought in to our room at the daycare. Plus she is just very negative. Whenever we have news of something we have to do, or more documentation to be done, she never stops complaining to anyone who will listen. Being the only other adult in the room, I get to hear most of it. I'm not saying she is a terrible person because she is not. But she is older, and from another culture. These things both add up to an unwillingness to change or to listen to a younger, albeit less experienced, worker. It's really frustrating and I find myself struggling to go in to work.
So I talked to my supervisor about it on Tuesday at a meeting just the two of us. She then asked my permission to discuss it with my partner. With the hopes that the issues may be resolved I said yes. However, after all of these things were revealed it only amplified the situation to a point where now she agrees to every suggestion or comment I make. Not only that she does it oozing with sarcasm and what I feel is derision. So now I feel like I'm being punished or belittled for having an opinion on how the room should be run or the activities that we should be providing.
In any case, it's been a tough week. But I'm still trying to stay positive. I'm not sure how long this goal will last, but I'm trying to be the optimist and not the pessimist. We have another meeting this week and I hope that I have the courage to express my feelings openly and with examples to back them up. Wish me luck on Tuesday as I go in to that.
Otherwise it hasn't been too bad of a week. Brad and I haven't had the chance to spend much time together as he has had exams and with his late classes.... we rarely see each other until after 7 at night. We eat and spend a few minutes together before heading to bed. But we are going to go and see a movie tonight which should be a lovely outing. We are going to go and see "Social Network".
We also went out to Sherwood Park last night and had the opportunity to watch my brother play volleyball. Granted it was junior high volleyball so it wasn't that exciting but we were there to support him anyways and it was a lovely evening out. It was followed by dinner and dessert at Kelsey's where we had a very nice chat with both my dad and my step-mom. Overall not a bad way to spend a Friday night.
Well that is about all from me for now. Our movie starts in less than an hour and I have yet to shower and get ready so I must be off.
For a while now, I've had some issues with my co-worker. Not major ones, but issues just the same. I have found that she is very unsupportive of change and new ideas being brought in to our room at the daycare. Plus she is just very negative. Whenever we have news of something we have to do, or more documentation to be done, she never stops complaining to anyone who will listen. Being the only other adult in the room, I get to hear most of it. I'm not saying she is a terrible person because she is not. But she is older, and from another culture. These things both add up to an unwillingness to change or to listen to a younger, albeit less experienced, worker. It's really frustrating and I find myself struggling to go in to work.
So I talked to my supervisor about it on Tuesday at a meeting just the two of us. She then asked my permission to discuss it with my partner. With the hopes that the issues may be resolved I said yes. However, after all of these things were revealed it only amplified the situation to a point where now she agrees to every suggestion or comment I make. Not only that she does it oozing with sarcasm and what I feel is derision. So now I feel like I'm being punished or belittled for having an opinion on how the room should be run or the activities that we should be providing.
In any case, it's been a tough week. But I'm still trying to stay positive. I'm not sure how long this goal will last, but I'm trying to be the optimist and not the pessimist. We have another meeting this week and I hope that I have the courage to express my feelings openly and with examples to back them up. Wish me luck on Tuesday as I go in to that.
Otherwise it hasn't been too bad of a week. Brad and I haven't had the chance to spend much time together as he has had exams and with his late classes.... we rarely see each other until after 7 at night. We eat and spend a few minutes together before heading to bed. But we are going to go and see a movie tonight which should be a lovely outing. We are going to go and see "Social Network".
We also went out to Sherwood Park last night and had the opportunity to watch my brother play volleyball. Granted it was junior high volleyball so it wasn't that exciting but we were there to support him anyways and it was a lovely evening out. It was followed by dinner and dessert at Kelsey's where we had a very nice chat with both my dad and my step-mom. Overall not a bad way to spend a Friday night.
Well that is about all from me for now. Our movie starts in less than an hour and I have yet to shower and get ready so I must be off.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
LONG time no post!
Well it has been a while. A lot has happened in the last month and a bit. Life has been pretty crazy with Brad heading back to school, and at the U of A no less. All I can really say is he's doing well even though he is stressed (with good reason). I want to go back so bad! I went to campus with him one day when he went to talk to one of his advisors. It was so beautiful and I just decided I really want to go back and finish what I started so many years ago. I always wanted to go back to school and get my BEd, but after my 3 years at RDC I was so burnt out. Now I'm determined and who knows when, but I'll go back.
Tomorrow of course is my birthday. Apparently it's a big one because I'm turning 24 on the 24th! WOOT for me. Almost 25!!!
Anyways, going home tomorrow to see mom and Amy. Hopefully, homework willing, Brad will be able to come with me. I don't want to go alone. It would suck to spend my birthday weekend without my hubby :(
Well that is all. I have to go pick up my wonderful hubby and start thinking about making him some dinner!
Tomorrow of course is my birthday. Apparently it's a big one because I'm turning 24 on the 24th! WOOT for me. Almost 25!!!
Anyways, going home tomorrow to see mom and Amy. Hopefully, homework willing, Brad will be able to come with me. I don't want to go alone. It would suck to spend my birthday weekend without my hubby :(
Well that is all. I have to go pick up my wonderful hubby and start thinking about making him some dinner!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Eeeeek! 4 Years?!
So, today is the 11th of August. For those of you counting (which I'm sure is no one but me), that means that today is my 4th anniversary being together with Brad! Next weekend on the 22nd is our 2 year wedding anniversary and I am so excited. I have some plans in the works that I need to put into action asap or I may never get everything done in time!
I did however purchase the gift... I won't put it on here since my husband has been known to prowl my blog on occassion but I will post with pictures and whatnot after next weekend!
YAY!
What a wonderful 4 years it's been.
I did however purchase the gift... I won't put it on here since my husband has been known to prowl my blog on occassion but I will post with pictures and whatnot after next weekend!
YAY!
What a wonderful 4 years it's been.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames... Just like Jesse James
So have you ever had one of those moments, where there are memories playing in your brain and you would do anything to relive it? I'm having one of those moments. There are so many but tonight there are a few that are sticking out in my brain.
1. The moment right before I walked down the aisle, when my dad looked at me and said "You're beautiful, I love you."
2. Dancing with Uncle Rick at Ryan and Cat's wedding, I can't remember the song but somehow that is one of my favourite memories.
3. Laying in Justin's bedroom with ALL the family in one room (it must have been around Christmas?!) talking about life and all the changes that were happening to all of us.
I don't know why these three things are sticking out to me right now but they are and I had the feeling I should express them. Maybe I'm feeling sentimental. Maybe I'm just emotional. I don't know but putting it down in words seems to clear the fog in my brain.
Is there anyone else out there that has a moment they'd like to relive and share with me?
1. The moment right before I walked down the aisle, when my dad looked at me and said "You're beautiful, I love you."
2. Dancing with Uncle Rick at Ryan and Cat's wedding, I can't remember the song but somehow that is one of my favourite memories.
3. Laying in Justin's bedroom with ALL the family in one room (it must have been around Christmas?!) talking about life and all the changes that were happening to all of us.
I don't know why these three things are sticking out to me right now but they are and I had the feeling I should express them. Maybe I'm feeling sentimental. Maybe I'm just emotional. I don't know but putting it down in words seems to clear the fog in my brain.
Is there anyone else out there that has a moment they'd like to relive and share with me?
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