Journey & Adventure

Today is my birthday and with birthdays come reflections - reflections of where I’m at in life and where I want to be in the next year or so.    Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way… I’ve learned – every day should be lived like it’s happy hour. I’ve learned – to laugh often, at both myself and others. I’ve learned – not to take things too personally because some people are just asses. I’ve learned – you should always follow through on a dare – at least once in your lifetime or until such time as you get caught. I’ve learned – some people won’t be there for you when you think they should be.  It’s these disappointments that make us stronger. I’ve learned – what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I’ve learned – swearing can be good for your mental health. I’ve learned – I’m my own best friend.  I have to be – my real friends are crazy. I've learned - if you lick a light pol

It’s a short week for most here in Canada – thanks to a holiday on Friday (aka Good Friday).  Thank goodness for small miracles. I really need to win the lottery.  I could do so much good with a lottery win and I might just help a few people along the way too… I took two books on holidays with me, but didn’t pick either of them up the whole time.  Instead, I chose to rot my mind with the latest editions of People, Us Weekly and The World Weekly News.  Don’t judge – everyone should know how to tell if they’ve been abducted by aliens… Spending 30 minutes on hold listening to muzak is enough to send even the sanest person over the edge.  I’m sure of it.  Last week while on holidays, I watched the new A&E series with Kirstie Alley – Kirstie Alley’s Big Life.  I liked it.  She is a funny lady.   I also watched Gene Simmons Family Jewels – also a very funny show.  I've been missing so much.  God Bless America and HBO… M

Why can’t every day feel like a holiday? Why can’t every day have a $2 happy hour? Why can’t every day - be a day spent at the beach? I’m back at work.  Am I happy about it?  No. On my commute into work this morning, I had an overwhelming urge to turn my car around and simply drive back home and go back to bed.  I was prepared to tempt fate.  I doubt I would be fired for one day of truancy, but secretly hoped that I would be.  Of course, I would be devastated to be unemployed, but it might just be the kick in the pants I need to motivate me to do something else with my life.   Don’t get me wrong, I don’t WANT it to happen but I’m just saying…if it did…it might not be such a bad thing.

Another great day in Puerto Rico.  I am destined to live on a  Caribbean Island and that is that.  So much sand, surf and sun, my senses are in overload.  Life is meant to be lived like it's happy hour... No whales were spotted on the beach today, but I did see another first....a woman in a thong with butt cheek implants.  Yes, ass implants.  I couldn't believe  it - it was like honey dew melons had been implanted in her ass cheeks.  J actually called her bubble butt...fitting I suppose. Just when you thought you've see it all - you see more...more than you can ever imagine.

It was a great first day.  The pictures will follow eventually...hopefully if J gets around to sharing them with me. We spent our first day at a beach called Domes here in Rincon.   Domes gets its name from the abandoned nuclear reactor dome that sits adjacent to the beach.  Who knew that getting a tan will most likely allow me to glow in the dark as well... Anyhow, Rincon is the surfing capital of the Caribbean, so needless to say the beach was a busy place for surfers and watchers alike.  It had a very bohemian, laid back, friendly feel to it.  It was nice and tranquil. We also had the opportunity to see 2 humpback whales surface not too far from shore.  We were able to watch them for over 30 minutes - swimming along, not a care in the world.  It was an AWESOME sight! Not so awesome are the drivers here in Puerto Rico.  To put it mildly - they are slightly insane.  I am not a timid driver by any means, but these people scare the shit out of me.  Within 5 minutes of l

Sorry for my absence as of late.  I've been too busy actually having to work that I haven't had time to participate in activities I want to do - like blogging and now, I'm getting ready to leave for holidays, so this will be a quickie. I'm taking my laptop with me, so I hope to be able write a few posts from Puerto Rico and perhaps J will share a few photos with me.  Until then, I leave you with this....  Happy Fryday...

I can’t believe Tuesday is here again already.  Where the hell did last week go?  I don’t really care since I’m going to be on holidays in 2.5 days. Puerto Rico here I come.  I’m pretty excited about visiting Puerto Rico – it will be my first time.  Ummm, well technically my second time in Puerto Rico, but this time I’ll actually be able to leave the airport.  So, I’m counting it as the first time.  The last time I was in the Puerto Rican airport, I purchased a hat and as a bonus, it came with two bottles of Cruzan rum!  I KNOW, most times it’s the other way around…but I swear the rum was the bonus gift.  I still have that hat.  The rum…well, not so much. If you haven’t experienced the wonders of Cruzan banana rum (or coconut rum or raspberry rum or orange rum) – you just haven’t lived life to the fullest.  It’s good with any type of juice, beverage, water or taken straight up…your choice.  May I suggest – Sunny D California flavor? I

It’s only 3.5 more days until I’m bound for a sunnier destination.  I’m pretty stoked about my upcoming week of sand and surf, but then again I’m always excited about going away.  I think I was a nomad in a previous life.  I love going places, seeing different things and experiencing different cultures.  I like the thrill of the unknown… I tend to get restless easily and despise winter.  I crave warmth and sunshine, so this vacation seems long overdue.   It’s not, but it seems that way.  Normally, I can only make it until early February before I snap and NEED to hop a plane to somewhere.   Seriously - normally, I would be in full meltdown mode by now, but this time it’s different – my Canadian winter has been more manageable than they have been in the past.  Thank you Mother Nature.  I thank you.  My boss and co-workers thank you and most of all - my family thanks you. On that note, I leave you with the lyrics from a song by Jimmy Buf

Thanks goodness today is Friday and the weekend is merely hours away.  It’s been an odd week on more than one front – at the beginning of the week, I was bored out of my tree and then yesterday, I had to work overtime.   I’m not complaining - it was nice to be busy for a change.  As I mentioned in an earlier post this week, I’ve been suffering from some sort of seasonal allergies.  When I wake up in the morning, my eyes feel like I’ve been drinking tequila the night before and once I’m able to pry them open, they start to water uncontrollably.  I haven’t been able to wear mascara for days…it’s that bad.  My co-workers seriously think I’m going through some sort of “marital” issue… Anyhow, the weeping and oozing usually lasts until the allergy meds kick in – usually a couple of hours.  As you can imagine this impairment is affecting my vision and I think the meds are starting to make me hallucinate.  This morning, I was about 10 minut

Today is an anniversary of sorts… Today marks my 2 nd anniversary at my current place of employment.   Over the last 2 years, I’ve had some  a lot of spare time to reflect upon the career path that I’ve chosen and what wrong turns have lead me to the cube where I sit today. I’m not happy with some of the choices I’ve made, but I’m not going to dwell on those – life’s too short .   Each wrong turn has led me to something different, some new experience.   I’ve met some great people, others that aren’t so great and those who should be forgotten, but sadly are etched upon my soul.  I’ve learned some things along the way and have laughed at myself and others while doing whatever it is that I do.   I question whether I should have become a sell out and an ass kisser, but realize that I just don’t have what it takes.  I like being able to hold my head high and know that I’ve gotten to where I am in life by being honest – with myself and others.

  Does anyone else think Dancing With The Stars is scraping the bottom of the barrel with their choices of “Stars” for this upcoming season?  Not that I watch the show to begin with, but now that Kate Gosselin and Pamela Anderson are appearing, I won’t be tuning in anytime soon – not even out of morbid curiosity to see which bimbo gets the boot first.   And what are they thinking putting Buzz Aldrin on the show?  I know he is a great American icon, but let’s leave it at that… I haven’t seen the movie Avatar, so I can’t speak with any great authority, but I’m glad it didn’t win any of the major Oscar awards.  James Cameron may be Canadian, so you’d think I would have been rooting for him, but he is also the same man that brought us Titanic and that I cannot EVER forgive him for. Work is extremely boring these days.  More so than usual.  Maybe it’s the in between seasonal weather or maybe it’s my co-workers that are boring me…either way – I’

I was busy catching up on some of my magazine subscription reading this weekend, when I happened upon these items featured in one of my scuba diving magazines.    The marketing scheme worked - not only did I gaffaw out loud, but now I have to buy some.   It's not like I'm attracted to anything in a Speedo or Will Ferrel for that matter.  No, it's for a good cause and I'm sure you'd agree, we all need sunscreen.  Go here if you are interested in purchasing some too... The proceeds from the sunblockers go to the Cancer for College’s Willpowered Scholarship Fund , and help pay for cancer survivors’ college educations.

I was cleaning up the hard drive from my old computer – trying to organize the zillions of photos that are stored in no particular order, when I came across this little gem. I remember the day it was taken - the peaceful calm of the early morning hour, the stillness of a 6 year old boy – my 6 year old in contemplation of what his life or day may hold.  This is the same young boy that successfully got his “big boy” driver’s license on Wednesday. Time may fly, but this memory will stand still forever…

I’m constantly baffled by horoscopes.  On one hand, I don’t know why I bother – it’s not like I totally believe them, but on the other hand, I’m drawn to them like a fly to wet paint.    It’s a bit of an obsession and as I’ve mentioned here before, I trawl through the numerous horoscope listings for one that I feel best suits my mood, likes and dislikes for the day.  They all have their merits and sometimes, I prefer to choose a few good points from each to adopt the final piece as my guiding light for the day.  Here are today’s pickings… Horoscope #1 Until you know the real reason why you haven't heard from someone that you placed so much faith in, try not to jump to conclusions. After all, being aware that things can occur unexpectedly, this person does deserve the benefit of the doubt. Pay more attention to your inner voice.  My Response:   I’m choosing to “pay more attention to my inner voice”.

  I have a lot to say, but not enough of any one thing to form a complete blog, so here's some of my thoughts... February is now behind us.  It's nice to welcome the month of March.  Somehow I feel like we've turned a corner and will soon be slamming the door in the face of winter. On the topic of semi-spring weather, the animals have emerged from their Winter slumber.  How do I know?  Well, my roadkill count this morning was 2 skunks, 2 raccoons and 4 rabbits.  Yep, Spring is in the air. My son went for his G-2 road test today and he passed!  Now, he is free to drive without adult supervision.  I'm not sure how my husband is coping with that thought since he'll be driving J's truck.  Thank goodness the boy doesn't know how to drive a standard or I might be the one concerned. I finished preparing my taxes yesterday.  I'm happy to be getting a minimal return, but considering the amount of income tax I've paid to the government, I believe I

  I would like to thank Greg @ Living My Life, Whatever for this pretty Sunshine Award.  I can always use a little sunshine in my life, especially since sunny days are one of my favorite things.  Thank you Greg, you made my day a lot brighter!    As with all awards, there are rules, but to be honest – I don’t feel like dealing with a lot of rules today, so I will do as Greg suggested and will provide you with a summary of the sunshine in my life.  I’ll warn you, it could be mushy, in a make-you-gag sort of way… My “sunshine” is my 17 year old son.  His outlook on life is refreshing and he can always find humor in everything that comes his way.  He can make me laugh, make me cry, make me angry and make me proud – all within the span of minutes.   He is the love of my life.  He is my sunshine. I know there are plenty of bloggers out there who deserve this award, so it’s yours for the taking…

It's been at least 6 years, but the dreaded "day" has finally arrived.  Today, I took a sick day.  Not one of those pretend sick days that I take in the middle of summer when I just want to lay around on my deck or head out for a day at the beach.  Nope, this one is the real deal.   I felt less than stellar when I hopped out of bed this morning, but attributed my assey feeling to it being a Monday.   Mondays do that to me.  It wasn't until I got the "bed spins" when I was standing vertical in the shower that I realized perhaps something was amiss.   Realizing I couldn't safely make the commute to work with my head spinning the way it was, I sent my boss an e-mail and crawled back into bed.   I don't really care if his first thoughts were that I was up late celebrating Canada's Olympic hockey win.  I wish that was the reason...I can deal with "hangover stupidity", but I can't deal with being sick.  I wasted a sick da