The last few weeks have been a tad overwhelming. Between work, volunteering, fundraising, helping plan for said fundraising, spring cleaning and teaching, my days and evenings have been pretty well overtaken with "stuff" to do. These are all things I choose to do, enjoy doing and make time for though, so I sure ain't complaining!
But boy oh boy, is this long weekend ever coming at just the right time. It's the first of the season of long weekends that stretch right through to Thanksgiving and I adore them.
It's not just about having a day off work; it's about having some time to recharge, spend some lazy time with B watching movies (The Hobbitt is on our list this weekend!), sleep in late, take a day trip to one of the many neighbouring towns and the restaurants we love and catch up with friends. Basically a little extra time to do whatever the heck we want and break out of the routine a bit!
So, this long weekend, take some time to break out of your routine! Have some fun, kick back and be lazy if that's what you want to do!
Whatever you do, just enjoy it and the extra time you might find yourself with; I know I will!
Namaste
Friday, March 29, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
5 of my favourite things (ok, maybe 6...)
These may sound utterly ridiculous, but are some of the little things (in no particular order) I have come to love that make life SO much easier!
- I will never wash merino wool sweaters in my sink with special soap ever again. The handwash cycle on my washer is a miracle; nothing has yet come out the size of clothing for a 5 year old
- Since I bought the monster bat-catching net 2 years ago, we have not had any bats in the house. Murphy's law, but I don't care since I'm no longer ducking out of the way of flying rodents.
- Crock pots. If you've used one, this requires no explanation. If you haven't, go get one. Now.
- Hot water, grated or minced fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey and cayenne pepper. A miracle for a cold or flu. Forget Neo-Citran, this is better (and cheap and 100% natural). Leave the cayenne out if you don't do spicy.
- My Roots boots. I wear them everywhere, except during the summer months. My feet are always warm and dry and salt stains are mysteriously non-existent. 2 years of use and I don't have to spray or clean them in any way, shape or form. Thank you Roots for making the best boots I have ever owned!
Oh, and my newest favourite - I just bought a food processor. Seriously, throw a few ingredients in, whiz it up for 5 minutes and ready-to-eat FOOD comes out; white bean rosemary dip and chocolate fudge protein bites are recent addictions.
What are your faves?
Sunday, March 10, 2013
catching up & kissing winter goodbye!
As usual, life takes over sometimes and I'm learning to be ok with that. I am finding myself not completely obsessed with my to do list and the usual feeling of defeat when it doesn't get done. It does mean my piles of laundry have grown substantially, but, whatever, I still have clothes to wear!
Though I haven't been diligent about setting weekly goals for each of my 3 commitments, I find myself naturally doing things that align with them (I'm guessing that's a good thing!). This past week, for example, I created time for lunch dates with 2 wonderful friends. I hadn't seen either of them in almost a year and it was SO nice to reconnect with both of them. It was a subtle reminder of how easily great friendships can take a backseat to less important things.
I also signed up for whole foods cleanse that kicked off yesterday for 2 weeks, which I intend to just carry on. When I learned of my food sensitivities 4 years ago, I did the same thing and, somewhere along the lines, fell off the wagon. A sandwich for lunch, some fresh bread at a restaurant and next thing you know I'm eating wheat all the time! No good, says the body (and it provides plenty of feedback through fatigue and headaches in particular).
The dogs? Well, they're awesome as always, though driving me a little batty now that spring is arriving. The winter doldrums are leaving them behind as well and they want to go, go, go! Really can't wait for that damn dog park to open so we can take them to run.
And me? Well, spring fever has hit here too. I can see my beloved plants more and more as the snow melts and am totally yearning to get into the garden. That's about a month off yet, but it fills me with such excitement for the coming spring and summer seasons, my favourites of the year!
How are you starting to shift out of winter and into the liveliness that spring brings?
Though I haven't been diligent about setting weekly goals for each of my 3 commitments, I find myself naturally doing things that align with them (I'm guessing that's a good thing!). This past week, for example, I created time for lunch dates with 2 wonderful friends. I hadn't seen either of them in almost a year and it was SO nice to reconnect with both of them. It was a subtle reminder of how easily great friendships can take a backseat to less important things.
I also signed up for whole foods cleanse that kicked off yesterday for 2 weeks, which I intend to just carry on. When I learned of my food sensitivities 4 years ago, I did the same thing and, somewhere along the lines, fell off the wagon. A sandwich for lunch, some fresh bread at a restaurant and next thing you know I'm eating wheat all the time! No good, says the body (and it provides plenty of feedback through fatigue and headaches in particular).
The dogs? Well, they're awesome as always, though driving me a little batty now that spring is arriving. The winter doldrums are leaving them behind as well and they want to go, go, go! Really can't wait for that damn dog park to open so we can take them to run.
And me? Well, spring fever has hit here too. I can see my beloved plants more and more as the snow melts and am totally yearning to get into the garden. That's about a month off yet, but it fills me with such excitement for the coming spring and summer seasons, my favourites of the year!
How are you starting to shift out of winter and into the liveliness that spring brings?
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