So got little sleep last night a combination for excitement, missing Sasha and maybe being over tired.
Well the dishwasher was noisy- note to self run it during the day and get the appliance man to look at it. Thinking maybe the pump is going as it continues to get noisier.
So up at the crack of yawn after tossing and turning most of the night. Pill, breakfast, dressing and make up and zipping up the carry on bag. Glad I had the online check in organized the night before- it does save time that is for sure.
I figure the waiting around the airport and the gate times on either end is more time that the actual time in the air we spent. apparently pilot says its 1 hour and 4o minutes! Wow and flight was to leave at 10 am and land about 12:15pm. am sure that we left later by the time we were boarded and Had the mandatory safety talk and demo.;)
OK love Westjet but......now you pay for bag 2- which is fine if you are on a shorter trip . One bag is fine. Plus pay for food and sandwiches or only on flights 3 hours or longer. so a 2 hour or less flight--bring your own or buy junk food. Not many options.
got my bag and then headed to a taxi...chatted with the driver about the usual things like weather and where I'm from and travel. And he asks me if I do a lot of travelling on my own....I think he was curious why I travel alone. Interesting as many people seem to be intrigued at the fact that I travel alone.
Well there are more women traveling alone nowadays that say even 10-15 years ago. And yes perhaps I am IN head of that aspect of travelling. On the other hand, Dave in South Australia for example did not seem to think it was a big deal as he travelled many places on his own. But he is a man- and that is still a difference. As men travelling their own was and has always been more accepted in anywhere In the world.
OK time for more travel on my own.
Just noticing the other day that the expiry date of my passport is March 17- I think its another sign that I Need to go to Ireland. IMHO
Now if I could just find a knowledgeable travel specialist to help me realize this dream!
While having dinner and drinks- kept thinking how well a Pina colada or a Blue hawaii can make the food go down better. for example brussel sprouts and Lima Beans can seem so much more palatable. ( no offense to those who love those veggies) But liquor does make it quicker.....(sad rhyme I know)
Friendship is a wonderful thing that often we can take for granted day to day.
But it sure is great to have friends to talk to, vent with, eat with, visit with, bond with over retail therapy or a glass of wine. I especially like to have friends that I can visit in different countries and cities.:)
I just wish I could see those friends more often and that the distance was much shorter.
So hoping to reconnect with some of these friends while I am here in San Francisco.
and some retail therapy and a spa treatment would be wonderful!
time to get some sleep before breakfast time.
xo
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
NEWS FLASH- Its Raining Again (yawn)
Wow guess what it's raining again! LOL
OK yes getting tired of it- but being grateful for not having worse weather like floods, tropical storms, hurricanes- or other natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunami's.
But seriously we all need some Vitamin D and the warmth of sunshine- so please send some now.
Looking forward to landing in San Francisco on Sunday- just in time for lunch time. :)
Will enjoy some sunshine of course.
Looking forward to flying Westjet once again- as I always find their staff entertaining and nice.:)
Planning sightseeing, retail therapy, spa time, photography and even a bit of rest and relaxation--and of course reconnecting with friends. :D
Going to have fun of course and continue on the healthy eating(yawn)--OK there will be some drinking.
(just a little) Oh yes and I must do some research and observation of the male Californian.;)
Though I doubt there will be room for a random pair of binoculars in my suitcase. lol
Today I enjoyed some much needed massage therapy for my back and neck and other body parts- it was great.
Now for the goal list for the next couple months. 1) Research Ireland and more Importantly a travel specialist that can help me book and put together a great trip.
2)find a travel specialist to help me plan another trip to Australia and New Zealand (north).
Plus continue my research on Breast Reduction surgery.
OK time for a snack and off to the Land of Nod :)
OK yes getting tired of it- but being grateful for not having worse weather like floods, tropical storms, hurricanes- or other natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunami's.
But seriously we all need some Vitamin D and the warmth of sunshine- so please send some now.
Looking forward to landing in San Francisco on Sunday- just in time for lunch time. :)
Will enjoy some sunshine of course.
Looking forward to flying Westjet once again- as I always find their staff entertaining and nice.:)
Planning sightseeing, retail therapy, spa time, photography and even a bit of rest and relaxation--and of course reconnecting with friends. :D
Going to have fun of course and continue on the healthy eating(yawn)--OK there will be some drinking.
(just a little) Oh yes and I must do some research and observation of the male Californian.;)
Though I doubt there will be room for a random pair of binoculars in my suitcase. lol
Today I enjoyed some much needed massage therapy for my back and neck and other body parts- it was great.
Now for the goal list for the next couple months. 1) Research Ireland and more Importantly a travel specialist that can help me book and put together a great trip.
2)find a travel specialist to help me plan another trip to Australia and New Zealand (north).
Plus continue my research on Breast Reduction surgery.
OK time for a snack and off to the Land of Nod :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Long drive, breast options and California
Last sunday had a drive out to Fort Langley to see my Intuitive reader. It had been quite sometime since I had seen her and had a reading. I always find it enlightning to say the least:)
Love, travel, career and health the usual subject matter. Of course, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the man surrounded by books, knowledgeable, well researched and that likes or enjoys travel. :)
For now, having fun will be important. Let the dating games begin! But should I be excited or afraid. LOL I suppose that is a normal reaction of the whole process, of a woman that was married close to 27 years and in a seriois relationship for a better part of 30 years. Let's get real that could scare anyone. yes, also there is a sense of relief and excitement of the New Life and Opportuities. But .....there is the "Unexpected".
There is always the Ying and the Yang of most any situation.
And what to do with my New Life. A new look body, clothes, etc. The Sky is the limit.
So I am leading up to, is my research for a Breast Reduction. It is something that I have thought about for at the very least a few years or more. Reduce back, neck, shoulder pain, look slimmer, easier to exercise, sleep in certain positions, clothes fit better, better self imagine the list goes on.
So saw a plastic surgeon today. My right breast looks like it had an arguement with a black marker! LOL
The long drive- what I had with the last couple of days driving about 250 kms in the last 2 days for work Audits for the bank. Looking forfward to my massage tomorrow. :)
and realizing that yes I need a full day od spa services to rejuvenate myself--part of a message from the reaidng I had on Sunday. yup feeling tired for a while. more than lack of sleep I am sure. feel like I have been dragging my butt some days more than others.
Spa meditation would be a very excellent perscription!
Getting slowly organized for my little trip to California. Can hardly wait its been just under 6 years since I have been there to spend time or vacation. It will be exicintg to catch up with many people- have fun!
one last thing...some advice I also got May 1st. Write more on your blog. And write more often period.
So going to have to make a conscious effort. Guess that means I need to tavel with my notebook and hope to have internet access the whole time I am away. :D
well until next time.....
Love, travel, career and health the usual subject matter. Of course, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the man surrounded by books, knowledgeable, well researched and that likes or enjoys travel. :)
For now, having fun will be important. Let the dating games begin! But should I be excited or afraid. LOL I suppose that is a normal reaction of the whole process, of a woman that was married close to 27 years and in a seriois relationship for a better part of 30 years. Let's get real that could scare anyone. yes, also there is a sense of relief and excitement of the New Life and Opportuities. But .....there is the "Unexpected".
There is always the Ying and the Yang of most any situation.
And what to do with my New Life. A new look body, clothes, etc. The Sky is the limit.
So I am leading up to, is my research for a Breast Reduction. It is something that I have thought about for at the very least a few years or more. Reduce back, neck, shoulder pain, look slimmer, easier to exercise, sleep in certain positions, clothes fit better, better self imagine the list goes on.
So saw a plastic surgeon today. My right breast looks like it had an arguement with a black marker! LOL
The long drive- what I had with the last couple of days driving about 250 kms in the last 2 days for work Audits for the bank. Looking forfward to my massage tomorrow. :)
and realizing that yes I need a full day od spa services to rejuvenate myself--part of a message from the reaidng I had on Sunday. yup feeling tired for a while. more than lack of sleep I am sure. feel like I have been dragging my butt some days more than others.
Spa meditation would be a very excellent perscription!
Getting slowly organized for my little trip to California. Can hardly wait its been just under 6 years since I have been there to spend time or vacation. It will be exicintg to catch up with many people- have fun!
one last thing...some advice I also got May 1st. Write more on your blog. And write more often period.
So going to have to make a conscious effort. Guess that means I need to tavel with my notebook and hope to have internet access the whole time I am away. :D
well until next time.....
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)