I haven't given up my New Year's resolution of a happy thing a day or of blogging in general...I've just been in love with sleep.
Last week was an extremely busy week with the show which meant a lot of late nights and early mornings as we tried to find time to get everything done.
I usually blog in the evening, so needless to say I've been enjoying early to bed this week in order to catch up on my beloved sleep. And the extra sleep has compromised my blogging ability this week.
With a couple of extra minutes this morning I wanted to send out a quick FYI update and let you know that I'm still here and I plan on getting back on the blogging horse :) Neiiiiigh :)
Alrighty...have a fabulous day full of things that make you happy and I'll update you all here with mine :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Great Show!
I love the way a show comes together! :)
A week ago we knew our music, knew our staging, kind of knew our costumes, didn't know what lighting, orchestra, theatre or audience would be like. Then we officially opened last night and BAM...it all comes together like a jigsaw puzzle.
I have never had a show put together quite like this and I'll admit I was a little nervous, but I get nervous about anything where I'm not in control! ;). Yes, I like being in control...LOL.
Our invited dress on Thursday was our first full, start to finish everything (except lighting) show and even then there was stopping and starting.
Last night felt spectacular...and the quick assembly has made the show feel really fresh and keeps the cast on it's toes and constantly focused.
There are still two performances left and if you'd like to check out an interestingly fabulous contemporary opera, some wonderful and young local talent, and an entertaining evening or afternoon...contact me for tickets or get them at the door.
Lady of the Night
by Jose Hernandez
Kailash Mital Theatre
Carleton University
Tickets are $30 at the door (discounted if you go through me)
Tonight, Saturday March 26th @ 7:30pm
Tomorrow matinee, Sunday, March 27th @ 2:00pm
Email me for tickets:
princessdoubt at rogers dot com
With Love
~sarah~
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A week ago we knew our music, knew our staging, kind of knew our costumes, didn't know what lighting, orchestra, theatre or audience would be like. Then we officially opened last night and BAM...it all comes together like a jigsaw puzzle.
I have never had a show put together quite like this and I'll admit I was a little nervous, but I get nervous about anything where I'm not in control! ;). Yes, I like being in control...LOL.
Our invited dress on Thursday was our first full, start to finish everything (except lighting) show and even then there was stopping and starting.
Last night felt spectacular...and the quick assembly has made the show feel really fresh and keeps the cast on it's toes and constantly focused.
There are still two performances left and if you'd like to check out an interestingly fabulous contemporary opera, some wonderful and young local talent, and an entertaining evening or afternoon...contact me for tickets or get them at the door.
Lady of the Night
by Jose Hernandez
Kailash Mital Theatre
Carleton University
Tickets are $30 at the door (discounted if you go through me)
Tonight, Saturday March 26th @ 7:30pm
Tomorrow matinee, Sunday, March 27th @ 2:00pm
Email me for tickets:
princessdoubt at rogers dot com
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Iris St,Ottawa,Canada
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
My life as Liz
So I should have gone to bed by now, but I discovered this awesome little show on www.mtv.ca called My Life as Liz and I just can't stop watching it :)
I can't describe it but it's awesome and absolutely adorable. I wish there had been shows like this when I was in high school.
With Love
~sarah~
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I can't describe it but it's awesome and absolutely adorable. I wish there had been shows like this when I was in high school.
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Monday, March 21, 2011
Crumpets and Jammies
Need I say more?
But seriously, today was a pretty great day. I have so many things about which to be happy, so many fun and exciting things I could blog. Not to mention that it's good to be back at work, I feel really "right" when I'm there. And two rehearsals under my belt today too.
But how better to end my day than to crawl into bed wearing my coziest of jammies while eating a plate of delicious crumpets dripping in butter and jam. Why is my iPhone screen sticky you ask? Yup, my homemade blackberry jam, that's why! :)
Jamies are lovely. Warm, fuzzy, comfy and pink..,of course pink,...always pink. I just feel so snuggly and cuddly when I'm wearing jammies :)
And then there's the crumpets. They have to be one of THE most wondeful foods in the world. First you get them all toasted and warm. Then you smother them in butter so it gets all melty and drippy all through their little holes. Next you smother them in jam so that it fills all the holes. The crumpets slide around the plate because of the butter that has leaked down the holes and covered the plate in greasy buttery goodness, and the sweet jam is filling the holes and mixing with the salty delicious butter. The whole concoction all warm, crunchy outside, soft sweet and salty inside...Oh. My. Gawd. This is what I would order as part of my last meal for sure! :). Mmmmmmmm
And on that note G'night! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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But seriously, today was a pretty great day. I have so many things about which to be happy, so many fun and exciting things I could blog. Not to mention that it's good to be back at work, I feel really "right" when I'm there. And two rehearsals under my belt today too.
But how better to end my day than to crawl into bed wearing my coziest of jammies while eating a plate of delicious crumpets dripping in butter and jam. Why is my iPhone screen sticky you ask? Yup, my homemade blackberry jam, that's why! :)
Jamies are lovely. Warm, fuzzy, comfy and pink..,of course pink,...always pink. I just feel so snuggly and cuddly when I'm wearing jammies :)
And then there's the crumpets. They have to be one of THE most wondeful foods in the world. First you get them all toasted and warm. Then you smother them in butter so it gets all melty and drippy all through their little holes. Next you smother them in jam so that it fills all the holes. The crumpets slide around the plate because of the butter that has leaked down the holes and covered the plate in greasy buttery goodness, and the sweet jam is filling the holes and mixing with the salty delicious butter. The whole concoction all warm, crunchy outside, soft sweet and salty inside...Oh. My. Gawd. This is what I would order as part of my last meal for sure! :). Mmmmmmmm
And on that note G'night! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Prepping
I'm sorry the blog has been quiet this weekend...I kind of crashed after our short March Break Adventure and with my busy week ahead I kind of did absolutely nothing these past couple of days.
Today as I head to bed I'm happy about all of the prep work I've done for the week ahead. I have rehearsals and shows every night this week and into the weekend. I won't have time to head home after work each day, and some nights I won't get home until at least 11pm.
We have our contractor starting tomorrow and he'll be demolising our bathroom...YAY!
So we emptied the bathroom and will be using the basement bathroom for the next couple of weeks. So the basement bathroom is ready for getting ready.
Then I prepared lunch and dinners for the week. All of the food is lined up by day in the fridge ready for me to throw it in my lunch bag. I have enough munchies, snacks and meals to be well fed.
I'm looking forward to the week ahead. I haven't done a show in a while and it will good to be on stage again. :). I'm feeling very strong and very prepared. :)
Have a great week all!
With Love
~sarah~
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Today as I head to bed I'm happy about all of the prep work I've done for the week ahead. I have rehearsals and shows every night this week and into the weekend. I won't have time to head home after work each day, and some nights I won't get home until at least 11pm.
We have our contractor starting tomorrow and he'll be demolising our bathroom...YAY!
So we emptied the bathroom and will be using the basement bathroom for the next couple of weeks. So the basement bathroom is ready for getting ready.
Then I prepared lunch and dinners for the week. All of the food is lined up by day in the fridge ready for me to throw it in my lunch bag. I have enough munchies, snacks and meals to be well fed.
I'm looking forward to the week ahead. I haven't done a show in a while and it will good to be on stage again. :). I'm feeling very strong and very prepared. :)
Have a great week all!
With Love
~sarah~
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
My Own Bed
Home again, home again, jiggity-jig.
It's lovely to stay in hotels, to have other people make my bed, cook my meals, clear my plates. It's nice to be waited on, but no matter how nice the pampering, there is nothing quite like crawling into your own freshly made bed at home after having been away for a couple of days.
Your clean sheets and fluffy pillows, your purring cat at the foot of the bed.
Our cross-border adventures this week were a lot of fun, although tiring (lots of driving and walking), it's just wonderful to be back home, lying all cozy in my own bed, covers pulled up to my chin.
As we returned this afternoon I realized that I have so much beautiful luggage that we must travel more to get good use out of it all, while at the same time I am already looking forward to the coming home part.
As a little piece of advice...before you go away on your next vacation, make your bed just before you leave with new clean sheets...even pop a couple of dryer sheets in the bed so it smells extra fresh when you get home. Take the time to unpack everything and then crawl into your cozy bed with nothing else to do ahead of you...it's wonderful!
Off to dreamland now! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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It's lovely to stay in hotels, to have other people make my bed, cook my meals, clear my plates. It's nice to be waited on, but no matter how nice the pampering, there is nothing quite like crawling into your own freshly made bed at home after having been away for a couple of days.
Your clean sheets and fluffy pillows, your purring cat at the foot of the bed.
Our cross-border adventures this week were a lot of fun, although tiring (lots of driving and walking), it's just wonderful to be back home, lying all cozy in my own bed, covers pulled up to my chin.
As we returned this afternoon I realized that I have so much beautiful luggage that we must travel more to get good use out of it all, while at the same time I am already looking forward to the coming home part.
As a little piece of advice...before you go away on your next vacation, make your bed just before you leave with new clean sheets...even pop a couple of dryer sheets in the bed so it smells extra fresh when you get home. Take the time to unpack everything and then crawl into your cozy bed with nothing else to do ahead of you...it's wonderful!
Off to dreamland now! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Monday, March 14, 2011
Shopping
I love to shop!
We've been doing quite a bit of shopping while on this mini vacation. I loved the outlet mall in Pennsylvania. I love calculating how big a discount we're getting, how many dollars we've saved.
Two of my favourite purchases at the outlet mall, I have to say, are my Calvin Klein pink spring coat and my Coach carry-all bag, practical and very me (and a great deal to boot!)
We then did more shopping today at the Pier in Atlantic City. We started with It'sugar :) mmmmmmmmm we got a lot of fun and yummy candy.
Then I found a great accessory store where I bought a fantastic scarf which goes with my new jacket perfectly and the most adorable hairband. I've been wearing both all day.
Lastly, the shopping we did today was a blast. We went into the really high end shops and looked at stuff I'd never dream of actually buying. (I find uber-expensive stuff a waste of money...I don't care how fabulous and practical and comfortable a pair of shoes might be...$500 is a waste in my eyes). But I digress...
So we walked around these "fabulous" stores and tried stuff on and looked at different things. I discovered that I love Betsy Johnson's designs and that I look fantastic in Tiffany jewelry ;) none of which I ever plan to purchase, although I wouldn't turn down a gift of the $3k gold necklace I tried on, but tons of fun just the same! :)
Hitting the road back to home tomorrow :)
No karaoke for us tonight.
With Love
~sarah~
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We've been doing quite a bit of shopping while on this mini vacation. I loved the outlet mall in Pennsylvania. I love calculating how big a discount we're getting, how many dollars we've saved.
Two of my favourite purchases at the outlet mall, I have to say, are my Calvin Klein pink spring coat and my Coach carry-all bag, practical and very me (and a great deal to boot!)
We then did more shopping today at the Pier in Atlantic City. We started with It'sugar :) mmmmmmmmm we got a lot of fun and yummy candy.
Then I found a great accessory store where I bought a fantastic scarf which goes with my new jacket perfectly and the most adorable hairband. I've been wearing both all day.
Lastly, the shopping we did today was a blast. We went into the really high end shops and looked at stuff I'd never dream of actually buying. (I find uber-expensive stuff a waste of money...I don't care how fabulous and practical and comfortable a pair of shoes might be...$500 is a waste in my eyes). But I digress...
So we walked around these "fabulous" stores and tried stuff on and looked at different things. I discovered that I love Betsy Johnson's designs and that I look fantastic in Tiffany jewelry ;) none of which I ever plan to purchase, although I wouldn't turn down a gift of the $3k gold necklace I tried on, but tons of fun just the same! :)
Hitting the road back to home tomorrow :)
No karaoke for us tonight.
With Love
~sarah~
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The Things That Make a Girl Happy
So, this morning at breakfast when the woman bussing the table spoke Spanish to me, that made me happy and I started planning the blog I'd write about that little moment of joy.
That was until about 3 hours ago, when I discovered a Karaoke bar in Atlantic City. In. My. Hotel!
Needless to say, since the minute we learned this information, our goal was to reach this establishment. And reach it we did.
The name of this fantastic location is the Planet Rose. It's located at our Atlantic City hotel, the Tropicana. The staff there is awesome, you'd have to be to work at a karaoke bar. Some of the people who pick up the mic shouldn't be allowed out of the house, much less singing an amplified song in public.
Yes, of course I sang...and the best part...this bar has EVERYTHING! Seriously, musical theatre friends unite. We need to plan a group trip here and just hang out in this establishment for hours.
I started with my tried and true,I Will Survive, but finished with Defying Gravity (which I realized very quickly was the duet version...oops). Bu brought the roof down, none the less.
Ian has already realized that tomorrow night will also be spend going through some more of my repertoire :)
Ya, I love Atlantic City! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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That was until about 3 hours ago, when I discovered a Karaoke bar in Atlantic City. In. My. Hotel!
Needless to say, since the minute we learned this information, our goal was to reach this establishment. And reach it we did.
The name of this fantastic location is the Planet Rose. It's located at our Atlantic City hotel, the Tropicana. The staff there is awesome, you'd have to be to work at a karaoke bar. Some of the people who pick up the mic shouldn't be allowed out of the house, much less singing an amplified song in public.
Yes, of course I sang...and the best part...this bar has EVERYTHING! Seriously, musical theatre friends unite. We need to plan a group trip here and just hang out in this establishment for hours.
I started with my tried and true,I Will Survive, but finished with Defying Gravity (which I realized very quickly was the duet version...oops). Bu brought the roof down, none the less.
Ian has already realized that tomorrow night will also be spend going through some more of my repertoire :)
Ya, I love Atlantic City! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Day 1 - Part 2
Once we settled in to our holiday the little glitches fell away. The landscape along the I-81 is beautiful.
When we crossed the state-line into Pennsylvania we decided to stop at the Pennsylvania Welcome Centre. The woman who worked there was absolutely lovely. She was all smiles, asking us where we were from and where we were going. She provided us with lots of information including coupons for a free coupon booklet each for the outlet mall where we were headed, and a new map. :)
Then we drove for a couple more hours through Pennsylvania, to our first destination, Tannersville.
We checked in at the Days Inn, where we had a coupon from one of the flyers from the welcome centre. The staff at the reception was friendly and welcoming. This Pennsylvania place is lovely. Then we dropped our bags and headed for the outlet mall.
(Ian would like to point out that we didn't head straight out. That rather I chose to "dawdle" having been able to finally access WiFi and had to check my Facebook, Twitter and email accounts before going anywhere).
So then off we went to The Crossings, the outlet mall here in Tannersville.
And then there was shopping. Glorious, wonderful, fabulous shopping. We bought coats, and shoes, socks and underwear, accessories and shirts...and we're planning to head back again tomorrow! :) We're happy with our purchases and delighted by the savings. What a shopping adventure.
After shopping came dinner. If you are ever in the Tannersville area and you enjoy food Indian food, you MUST stop in at Tandoor Palace, next door to the Days Inn. The food, service and atmosphere are fabulous!
The server was both sympathetic and concerned by my dairy-free and gluten-free diet. He worked with me and the kitchen to ensure a safe and delicious meal. And what a meal! Ian and I are both stuffed! And the server made me promise that the minute I am able to introduce dairy into my diet once again, that I must come back for their gulab jamin (one of my my favourite desserts), which they make themselves in house.
All in all, a fabulous start to what will be an amazing adventure...makes me already want to not plan a trip again!
With Love
~sarah~
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When we crossed the state-line into Pennsylvania we decided to stop at the Pennsylvania Welcome Centre. The woman who worked there was absolutely lovely. She was all smiles, asking us where we were from and where we were going. She provided us with lots of information including coupons for a free coupon booklet each for the outlet mall where we were headed, and a new map. :)
Then we drove for a couple more hours through Pennsylvania, to our first destination, Tannersville.
We checked in at the Days Inn, where we had a coupon from one of the flyers from the welcome centre. The staff at the reception was friendly and welcoming. This Pennsylvania place is lovely. Then we dropped our bags and headed for the outlet mall.
(Ian would like to point out that we didn't head straight out. That rather I chose to "dawdle" having been able to finally access WiFi and had to check my Facebook, Twitter and email accounts before going anywhere).
So then off we went to The Crossings, the outlet mall here in Tannersville.
And then there was shopping. Glorious, wonderful, fabulous shopping. We bought coats, and shoes, socks and underwear, accessories and shirts...and we're planning to head back again tomorrow! :) We're happy with our purchases and delighted by the savings. What a shopping adventure.
After shopping came dinner. If you are ever in the Tannersville area and you enjoy food Indian food, you MUST stop in at Tandoor Palace, next door to the Days Inn. The food, service and atmosphere are fabulous!
The server was both sympathetic and concerned by my dairy-free and gluten-free diet. He worked with me and the kitchen to ensure a safe and delicious meal. And what a meal! Ian and I are both stuffed! And the server made me promise that the minute I am able to introduce dairy into my diet once again, that I must come back for their gulab jamin (one of my my favourite desserts), which they make themselves in house.
All in all, a fabulous start to what will be an amazing adventure...makes me already want to not plan a trip again!
With Love
~sarah~
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Day 1 - Part 1
Today was the first day of our March Break adventure! ;) Although there were quite a few Homer Simpson "d'oh" moments, they all made me smile. Here is how the first couple hours of our trip transpired!
- We're off to a GREAT start! A little confusion, I thought we were still on the 416, but really we were already on the 401. So instead of crossing at Ogdensburg we're crossing at Ivy Lea...my horoscope did say I'd be okay with complex things today, only the simple things would cause me confusion! ;)
- uh oh! The empty gas tank light came on before we reached customs where we sat idling for 30 minutes before crossing the border, I hope we have enough gas to find a gas station! How long do you have while idling on empty?
- Then we paid $7.50 for a $2.50 toll because the guy gave us the wrong change! (probably because we distracted him by asking how far the nearest gas station is to the border).
- oops!i realized at the gas station that I have no idea what my PIN is on my US MasterCard
- 12:45pm - 20 mins over the border, I realize...WE'RE GOING TO THE JERSEY SHORE BITCHES!
- I'm having trouble with the GPS. I didn't change the state from NY to PA...we could've ended up in the wrong place!
- we forgot some basic toiletries...oops
- I realized that the map we're using is at least 20 years old (if not older) and the city to where we're heading isn't even on the map!
- Ian is overly excited by the real BBQ sauce used at the US McDonalds...I look at the ingredients, first ingredient...high fructose corn syrup!
So although there were many little glitches this morning as we started our adventure, they all caused us to laugh hysterically. It was a ton of fun and enough to make me want to not plan a trip again! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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- We're off to a GREAT start! A little confusion, I thought we were still on the 416, but really we were already on the 401. So instead of crossing at Ogdensburg we're crossing at Ivy Lea...my horoscope did say I'd be okay with complex things today, only the simple things would cause me confusion! ;)
- uh oh! The empty gas tank light came on before we reached customs where we sat idling for 30 minutes before crossing the border, I hope we have enough gas to find a gas station! How long do you have while idling on empty?
- Then we paid $7.50 for a $2.50 toll because the guy gave us the wrong change! (probably because we distracted him by asking how far the nearest gas station is to the border).
- oops!i realized at the gas station that I have no idea what my PIN is on my US MasterCard
- 12:45pm - 20 mins over the border, I realize...WE'RE GOING TO THE JERSEY SHORE BITCHES!
- I'm having trouble with the GPS. I didn't change the state from NY to PA...we could've ended up in the wrong place!
- we forgot some basic toiletries...oops
- I realized that the map we're using is at least 20 years old (if not older) and the city to where we're heading isn't even on the map!
- Ian is overly excited by the real BBQ sauce used at the US McDonalds...I look at the ingredients, first ingredient...high fructose corn syrup!
So although there were many little glitches this morning as we started our adventure, they all caused us to laugh hysterically. It was a ton of fun and enough to make me want to not plan a trip again! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Last Minute
I'm a planner...I LOVE to plan. The 18 months leading up to my wedding was FANTASTIC! All I did was plan. Every time I go on a vacation I plan. Disney World in Florida was a great trip because I got to plan in high gear.
I research resorts, I look at pictures, I read reviews. I compare hotels. I plan, what to do, what not to do, where to go, how to get there what to see. It's fantastic.
Well...this time I planned for Cuba...and it fell through. So today we decided to drive south until the snow melted and the temperature went up to at least 10 degrees (Celsius). So at first we decided on Myrtle Beach. Then about 2 hours ago we changed our minds.
We're going to an outlet mall in Pennsylvania and staying there one night, then we're heading further south to Atlantic City for 2 or 3 nights. As a side note, Atlantic City during the week in off season is extremely inexpensive!
So we'll head out tomorrow morning and see where the road takes us...who knows...we might change our minds again! ;)
And no worries about the Fanny-cat while we're gone...Mum will come in and take care of her while we're gone...which works out well, she needs somewhere to stay while Phil is renovating their kitchen.
I'll try and blog while we're gone. :)
With Love
~sarah~
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I research resorts, I look at pictures, I read reviews. I compare hotels. I plan, what to do, what not to do, where to go, how to get there what to see. It's fantastic.
Well...this time I planned for Cuba...and it fell through. So today we decided to drive south until the snow melted and the temperature went up to at least 10 degrees (Celsius). So at first we decided on Myrtle Beach. Then about 2 hours ago we changed our minds.
We're going to an outlet mall in Pennsylvania and staying there one night, then we're heading further south to Atlantic City for 2 or 3 nights. As a side note, Atlantic City during the week in off season is extremely inexpensive!
So we'll head out tomorrow morning and see where the road takes us...who knows...we might change our minds again! ;)
And no worries about the Fanny-cat while we're gone...Mum will come in and take care of her while we're gone...which works out well, she needs somewhere to stay while Phil is renovating their kitchen.
I'll try and blog while we're gone. :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Grey clouds and cold toes
Some days it's harder than other days to find my "it made me happy" that day. It's not to say that nothing made me happy or that nothing stands out, but more that it's because something is standing in the way. Usually that something is bringing me down and is making it difficult for me to see anything.
Today is one of those days. I'm upset, over something that at the end of the day is pretty frivolous. I should really be focusing my gratitude and happiness on everything I have, on all the good that happens to me every day...but instead my brain is full of grey disappointment which is blocking out all possible sunshine. It's me that has the power over this, and me that is letting it spoil everything else right now.
So it's baby steps tonight for my "it made me happy". Tonight it's that my husband, as I type this, is letting me warm my frozen toes on his warm legs...and let me tell you...I have lousy circulation and when I say frozen toes...I mean frozen!
So not only does it make me happy that he allows me to do this tonight and every night, but also grateful for the little things that make him so awesome. And my toes are happy and grateful too. :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Today is one of those days. I'm upset, over something that at the end of the day is pretty frivolous. I should really be focusing my gratitude and happiness on everything I have, on all the good that happens to me every day...but instead my brain is full of grey disappointment which is blocking out all possible sunshine. It's me that has the power over this, and me that is letting it spoil everything else right now.
So it's baby steps tonight for my "it made me happy". Tonight it's that my husband, as I type this, is letting me warm my frozen toes on his warm legs...and let me tell you...I have lousy circulation and when I say frozen toes...I mean frozen!
So not only does it make me happy that he allows me to do this tonight and every night, but also grateful for the little things that make him so awesome. And my toes are happy and grateful too. :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Chocolate Bananas
Two weekends ago my in-laws were in town. Unfortunately Ian forgot to mention to his mother that I am no longer eating dairy (or at least until further notice), so I had to fend for myself for dinner as she had pre-prepared homemade mac'n'cheese. No worries...I made out with a giant salad full of tons of veggies and topped with homemade vinaigrette and lots of quinoa for protein.
But it was dessert that made me sad...a yummy looking concoction of chocolate and cream...what to do? I had nothing in the house for dessert...or did I?
I had some bananas and chocolate chips (semi-sweet with no milk)...surely I could make a dessert with this? And sure enough with a couple of taps on my epicurious app...I found a quick and easy recipe for chocolate covered bananas.
The reason this made me happy today? Because I still have some left...so I had one when we got in this evening and it was fabulously delicious! I can't believe how well they keep! :)
I still have a couple more and I also look forward to making them again in the future :)
With Love
~sarah~
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But it was dessert that made me sad...a yummy looking concoction of chocolate and cream...what to do? I had nothing in the house for dessert...or did I?
I had some bananas and chocolate chips (semi-sweet with no milk)...surely I could make a dessert with this? And sure enough with a couple of taps on my epicurious app...I found a quick and easy recipe for chocolate covered bananas.
The reason this made me happy today? Because I still have some left...so I had one when we got in this evening and it was fabulously delicious! I can't believe how well they keep! :)
I still have a couple more and I also look forward to making them again in the future :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Really Soft Pillows
When my back was acting up we invested in some super-duper-expensive-memory-foam pillows. They are great pillows, but now that my back is on the mend we've brought out the yummy-mushy-marshmallow-soft pillows.
They're wonderful and smooshy and they just feel fantastic, like a giant hug for my head.
These lovely pockets of fluff were a wedding present from my singing teacher. They were my guest pillows until tonight...Now they're my dream-makers.
G'night all...enjoy your pillows!
With Love
~sarah~
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They're wonderful and smooshy and they just feel fantastic, like a giant hug for my head.
These lovely pockets of fluff were a wedding present from my singing teacher. They were my guest pillows until tonight...Now they're my dream-makers.
G'night all...enjoy your pillows!
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Gettin'er Done!
We've had a hugely productive weekend and although I am quite tired, it feels good to have so much done.
We have so much going on right now and so much that we're preparing for and getting a chunk of things done makes the path ahead much smoother, not to mention the coming week.
We spent half of our time this weekend looking at tile and counters, bathroom fixtures and design ideas. We've picked out most of our choices with a couple more decisions yet to make. 2 hours on Friday night and then at least 5 hours on Saturday was spent going from stores to showrooms making decisions. And we love what we've chosen so far.
Friday night between running around and dinner (all u can eat sushi...yummy) I also had a 2 hour rehearsal.
Saturday night we went to a trivia night fundraiser with my family and had a blast (lots of wedding talk with my sister-in-law-to-be, between rounds....funnnnnnnnn) :)
Today was scrub the house day. We are hoping to book a last minute trip to leave next weekend and we didn't want to leave the house in the state it was this morning!
When we woke up this morning we also had a foot of snow to clear and a service call to put into our furnace guy because we had no heat. So in between cleaning and shoveling (done by my wonderful husband) we also kept a roaring fire going in the fireplace.
Great news the broken part has been replaced, covered by our service contract and we have heat again!
Then this afternoon Ian did his homework, while I finished up the 6 loads of laundry we were doing while also putting in a good 4 hours on the school newsletter. Then in the evening while I was still working on the newsletter, Ian cooked a wonderful meal.
This week we have to try and book a trip leaving Sarurday, purchase at least half of the renovation materials, get through a ton of work at work, go to a family dinner and a rehearsal...and I can't wait for it all!
With the weekend I've had I'm looking forward to this wonderful week ahead! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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We have so much going on right now and so much that we're preparing for and getting a chunk of things done makes the path ahead much smoother, not to mention the coming week.
We spent half of our time this weekend looking at tile and counters, bathroom fixtures and design ideas. We've picked out most of our choices with a couple more decisions yet to make. 2 hours on Friday night and then at least 5 hours on Saturday was spent going from stores to showrooms making decisions. And we love what we've chosen so far.
Friday night between running around and dinner (all u can eat sushi...yummy) I also had a 2 hour rehearsal.
Saturday night we went to a trivia night fundraiser with my family and had a blast (lots of wedding talk with my sister-in-law-to-be, between rounds....funnnnnnnnn) :)
Today was scrub the house day. We are hoping to book a last minute trip to leave next weekend and we didn't want to leave the house in the state it was this morning!
When we woke up this morning we also had a foot of snow to clear and a service call to put into our furnace guy because we had no heat. So in between cleaning and shoveling (done by my wonderful husband) we also kept a roaring fire going in the fireplace.
Great news the broken part has been replaced, covered by our service contract and we have heat again!
Then this afternoon Ian did his homework, while I finished up the 6 loads of laundry we were doing while also putting in a good 4 hours on the school newsletter. Then in the evening while I was still working on the newsletter, Ian cooked a wonderful meal.
This week we have to try and book a trip leaving Sarurday, purchase at least half of the renovation materials, get through a ton of work at work, go to a family dinner and a rehearsal...and I can't wait for it all!
With the weekend I've had I'm looking forward to this wonderful week ahead! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Yoga Cat
When I was at home all last summer (yay school board job), I took to doing quite a bit of yoga at home. I have a lovely shag carpet and a good amount of space in my living room, and I would do it there, in front of the huge windows in front of my garden and all of the wonderful natural light.
Occassionally my cat would see me on the floor and the usually standoffish lady would try and get all snuggly with me and stretch and roll around me on the carpet, like she too was doing her own kitty yoga,
Since I've started visiting my physiotherapist I have exercises to do at night. Tonight as I lay on the floor stretching and strengthening before bed, down she came to join me.
She makes me smile...my little yoga kitty. :)
This one's for you Fanny-cat! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Occassionally my cat would see me on the floor and the usually standoffish lady would try and get all snuggly with me and stretch and roll around me on the carpet, like she too was doing her own kitty yoga,
Since I've started visiting my physiotherapist I have exercises to do at night. Tonight as I lay on the floor stretching and strengthening before bed, down she came to join me.
She makes me smile...my little yoga kitty. :)
This one's for you Fanny-cat! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Chee Cha Puffs
So...in addition to the fabulous Pop Rocks yesterday I was really at the Bulk Barn to pick up my new most favourite and loved snacks! They are only 2 Weight Watchers PointPlus points for 2 cups...which is FANTASTIC. A whole bag is only 7 points (whereas 30 chips is way more than that!). AND...most exciting of exciting...they have Tomato Ketchup flavour.
I mean...Hellllllooooooo-oooooo? That's only my favourite flavour in the whole world. Yes...seriously! I LOVE Ketchup chips, popcorn and now Chee Cha Puffs. They're kind of fabulous.
I feel healthy just by eating them. I feel better because I know I'm not hunkering down with my hand in a bag of chips. They're lovely...and you can get gluten free too. :)
Anywho...I'm in love with my Chee Cha Puffs. So when you're wondering what I'm doing in the evenings (other than blogging of course)...just know that whatever I'm doing, I now have a bowl full of Chee Cha Puffs to munch on while I'm doing it!
With Love
~sarah~
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I mean...Hellllllooooooo-oooooo? That's only my favourite flavour in the whole world. Yes...seriously! I LOVE Ketchup chips, popcorn and now Chee Cha Puffs. They're kind of fabulous.
I feel healthy just by eating them. I feel better because I know I'm not hunkering down with my hand in a bag of chips. They're lovely...and you can get gluten free too. :)
Anywho...I'm in love with my Chee Cha Puffs. So when you're wondering what I'm doing in the evenings (other than blogging of course)...just know that whatever I'm doing, I now have a bowl full of Chee Cha Puffs to munch on while I'm doing it!
With Love
~sarah~
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Pop Rocks!
Yup! The 80s have returned...in Candy form...and it tastes...sparkly! :)
It was a long day today, which rolled into a longer evening. I was getting ready to go pick up Ian at the airport after my Weight Watchers meeting and stopped at the Bulk Barn on the way.
As I picked up a couple of things, at the cash I saw the colourful packages and I knew that it was just the thing to cheer me up, to brighten my day. So I found my favourite flavour (strawberry) and tossed them in with the rest of my packages.
I waited until Ian got in the car and I made him drive, so that I could shake some into my hand and lick them off.
AWESOME! All sparkly and poppy...like miniature fire crackers in my mouth.
They were exactly what I needed. Having a rough day? Feeling a little blue? Grab some Pop Rocks and you just can't feel down with a candy party in your mouth! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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It was a long day today, which rolled into a longer evening. I was getting ready to go pick up Ian at the airport after my Weight Watchers meeting and stopped at the Bulk Barn on the way.
As I picked up a couple of things, at the cash I saw the colourful packages and I knew that it was just the thing to cheer me up, to brighten my day. So I found my favourite flavour (strawberry) and tossed them in with the rest of my packages.
I waited until Ian got in the car and I made him drive, so that I could shake some into my hand and lick them off.
AWESOME! All sparkly and poppy...like miniature fire crackers in my mouth.
They were exactly what I needed. Having a rough day? Feeling a little blue? Grab some Pop Rocks and you just can't feel down with a candy party in your mouth! :)
With Love
~sarah~
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Location:Jackson Ct,Ottawa,Canada
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