Friday, April 22, 2011
spring flowers, tax headache and preoccupation
OK yes its been awhile --for the few of you who are following this blog or read it.
Have been practising and experimenting more with the camera- have gotten some nice Spring flower shots. Will have to see about posting at least a couple on here.
I have always enjoyed admiring the cherry blossoms at this time of the year. But am amazed how it can look through a lens and the photo results. As never had the chance to really experiment in this area of photography. Now that I have no one nagging or questioning me, I can really do what I want! :D
It is funny how the simple things in life- become so much more important when you are given the gift of appreciating them. Like a second chance, after you have taken many things in life for granted.
And honestly I have done very well with no formal training in photography. Sure it was a hobby in high school, in graphics, photography club and other art classes. But that was mainly with the old traditional 35 mm camera and black and white film.
Digital is a whole new media - but practise has made a big difference. And thinking about it, perhaps it's also a form of therapy.:)
|More photo journeys to come!
And then yesterday I get a call- from the accountant apparently my receipt for taxes for RRSPs that were transferred from Al's estate are either made out incorrectly- or they forgot the send another very vital piece of paperwork. Thus it looks like income which = $$headache. Honestly, is is too much to ask of these companies to do it properly? After all, they make a good salary or commission off us all.
Anyways prayers and visualization of it be sorted out by Monday!
So my tax paperwork will be in order for filing sooner rather than later.
I will be happy with 'any' amount of refund- I am not greedy.:)
Then there was my morning at the lab- seemed to go well the tech found my vein on the first try. Better than being a pin cushion and it also didn't hurt like some visits in the past. Also asked about getting a copy of my results. Apparently you can sign up online, create a profile and then voila- retrieve your blood test results.
Thinking about it now, that can be a double edged sword. Some results are easy enough to translate- other less so. This way you can get the good or mediocre news faster. Hmmmmm
ok can hardly wait to see San Francisco again- explore the city on foot.
And of course, catch up my friends near the city and across the bay.
Another adventure with camera and friends in another city- what's not to like about that?
Now if only I can get my back to stop being a pain.
Going to have to stretch, get therapy and find something to make me relax I guess.:)
Have been practising and experimenting more with the camera- have gotten some nice Spring flower shots. Will have to see about posting at least a couple on here.
I have always enjoyed admiring the cherry blossoms at this time of the year. But am amazed how it can look through a lens and the photo results. As never had the chance to really experiment in this area of photography. Now that I have no one nagging or questioning me, I can really do what I want! :D
It is funny how the simple things in life- become so much more important when you are given the gift of appreciating them. Like a second chance, after you have taken many things in life for granted.
And honestly I have done very well with no formal training in photography. Sure it was a hobby in high school, in graphics, photography club and other art classes. But that was mainly with the old traditional 35 mm camera and black and white film.
Digital is a whole new media - but practise has made a big difference. And thinking about it, perhaps it's also a form of therapy.:)
|More photo journeys to come!
And then yesterday I get a call- from the accountant apparently my receipt for taxes for RRSPs that were transferred from Al's estate are either made out incorrectly- or they forgot the send another very vital piece of paperwork. Thus it looks like income which = $$headache. Honestly, is is too much to ask of these companies to do it properly? After all, they make a good salary or commission off us all.
Anyways prayers and visualization of it be sorted out by Monday!
So my tax paperwork will be in order for filing sooner rather than later.
I will be happy with 'any' amount of refund- I am not greedy.:)
Then there was my morning at the lab- seemed to go well the tech found my vein on the first try. Better than being a pin cushion and it also didn't hurt like some visits in the past. Also asked about getting a copy of my results. Apparently you can sign up online, create a profile and then voila- retrieve your blood test results.
Thinking about it now, that can be a double edged sword. Some results are easy enough to translate- other less so. This way you can get the good or mediocre news faster. Hmmmmm
ok can hardly wait to see San Francisco again- explore the city on foot.
And of course, catch up my friends near the city and across the bay.
Another adventure with camera and friends in another city- what's not to like about that?
Now if only I can get my back to stop being a pain.
Going to have to stretch, get therapy and find something to make me relax I guess.:)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
little interest free dinner and have you seen my table?
well looking at my latest online account statement I see that I actually earned 15 cents interest!!!! woohoo....gee how should I spend it?
tonight my sister and I returned to a greek restaurant in Coquitlam where we had a bad expereince with the food over a month ago. To make a long story short- we used a coupon for tapas and the owner picked up the rest of the bill- including our glass of wine. :)
My dining room table has been buried for sometime. Its tax season and I am sorting out my paperwork and Al's last return to take to the accountant. I have lots of receipts for expenses I claim- so its a bit ocmplicated.
I will just be glad when its done and filed! And a refund would be nice too!
Although I really do think the paper monster has consumed nearly all the tables in the living and dining rooms! and working on eaitng up other rooms as well!!! LOL
Had a good chat with one of my friends in California....working on dates to go down for a visit. Just working out dates with my points. If that does not work- will book hotel using them perhaps. :)
Sasha should be able to visit her friends while I am away too...to play and run that will make her happy, though she will miss me too.
I think I need a spa visit too! :D
Plus a trip to the hairdresser.....el pronto.
Hoping for sunny spring weather--have some bulbs to plant to bloom a bit later. In a planter--star gazer lilies.:)
have been shopping around for small patio sets for my front balcony. The resin wicker type- small lvoe seat and 2 small chairs little table no glass--to fit in a 7 by 9 space. and of course an outdoor rug to put it all on. :)
and does not cost a ton of $$.
Oh yes, news flash- decided the new freezer sat long enough to settle its liquids. I plugged it in! So lets see how well this one works---hope for a long long time. So I can use it and count on it to store my food well.
I think the wine is working, now I am off to the land of nod. And I am not planning on getting up at the crack of yawn. zzzzz
ciao
xx
tonight my sister and I returned to a greek restaurant in Coquitlam where we had a bad expereince with the food over a month ago. To make a long story short- we used a coupon for tapas and the owner picked up the rest of the bill- including our glass of wine. :)
My dining room table has been buried for sometime. Its tax season and I am sorting out my paperwork and Al's last return to take to the accountant. I have lots of receipts for expenses I claim- so its a bit ocmplicated.
I will just be glad when its done and filed! And a refund would be nice too!
Although I really do think the paper monster has consumed nearly all the tables in the living and dining rooms! and working on eaitng up other rooms as well!!! LOL
Had a good chat with one of my friends in California....working on dates to go down for a visit. Just working out dates with my points. If that does not work- will book hotel using them perhaps. :)
Sasha should be able to visit her friends while I am away too...to play and run that will make her happy, though she will miss me too.
I think I need a spa visit too! :D
Plus a trip to the hairdresser.....el pronto.
Hoping for sunny spring weather--have some bulbs to plant to bloom a bit later. In a planter--star gazer lilies.:)
have been shopping around for small patio sets for my front balcony. The resin wicker type- small lvoe seat and 2 small chairs little table no glass--to fit in a 7 by 9 space. and of course an outdoor rug to put it all on. :)
and does not cost a ton of $$.
Oh yes, news flash- decided the new freezer sat long enough to settle its liquids. I plugged it in! So lets see how well this one works---hope for a long long time. So I can use it and count on it to store my food well.
I think the wine is working, now I am off to the land of nod. And I am not planning on getting up at the crack of yawn. zzzzz
ciao
xx
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