20 ordinary things to do in 2013

Marissa got me started, based on a list posted on Fat Mum Slim

1. Start an inspiration board. Done!
2. Plan a holiday. We are going to Holland and Barcelona, although you could argue this is not an ordinary thing to do....
3. Keep in touch with those I love. I decided this last year and will continue to do this. It is one of my most rewarding things in life!!
4. Embrace simplicity. Life can be so complicated if we make it so. That must mean it be simple too if we make it so......
5. Stop dwelling on the negative. This is my life philosophy and in 2013 I am sticking to it!
6. Try a new recipe. Good one!
7. Dance to your favourite song. I love dancing.....
8. Go on dates with John. Well, that is a great one too.
9. Make time for my hobby. I graduate on May 4 and will have lots of time then. I like Marissa's idea to do something at least once a month.
10. Graduate. Otherwise I cannot do 9 :)
11. Go on girl's night out. Hey you, girls, want to come out with me?
12. Use my art and jewellery supplies. I have a lot.
13. Save 3 dollars every day. Marissa, we can go on a long girls event out that way ;)
14. Go for walks. Not difficult and with my audio books or company fun to do.
15. Stick to hot yoga. I started it and love it!
16. Keep clutter at bay.
17. Get the orchids that are finished blooming to bloom again. I must look up how...
18. Help someone. It is so easy to get caught up in your own stuff that you forget others.
19. Do more with photoshop elements. Fun! I will try once a week.
20. Clean up my garden. Spring is a good time.

Week 3

Week 3 of hot yoga and while it is still hot, I am loving it!!!! It is very strenuous but feels very relaxed and satisfied after. Go try it.......!

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year everyone. May 2013 be a great year and I hope to spend time with all of you!

Some new jewelry

I planned to make some jewelry over the holidays. Here are a few pieces.

The bracelet is made with my own viking knit, closure etc. The dangle is a heart by Thomas Mann, and a Thai sliver charm. The beads are handmade and unfortunatley I cannot remember who made them..... I bought them at Bead and Button. So pretty!

The earrings contain a silver flower that spins. I like them a lot!

Hot yoga

I have been wanting to try Hot yoga for a while. Today I decided to give it a go!
Well, it was definitely hot, 105 degrees Fahrenheit.... But it was good and so I am going to try it for a while. It is interesting how you can actually get a bit used to the heat. Two thirds into the class I thought it was too much and then managed to change my focus and finish it. It heats up your muscles while you stretch. I felt good when I came out. So, I survived, which was my goal! Now on to learning more yoga movements:)

Are you proud to be Canadian?

Well, makes you realize what a great country Canada is.....!!

Canada

True Christmas spirit

Here is a clip of a wonderful Christmas spirit event. It moved me to a few tears! Happy holidays everyone.

Christmas Spirit

Dutch cousins

Here is pretty much the whole group of Zoe's Dutch cousins! So cute!! They grow up so fast...

Senior sale.....

Today I was at Shoppers to buy some cough medicine. As I checked out the young girl behind the cash register asked me if I was a senior.... Because that meant I would get a discount! Now, honestly, I love a sale, but did she really think I was a senior?! I must have looked very tired. No, while my age does not bother me, this one was too much:)
It is just like congratulating someone with her pregnancy only to find out she is not pregnant! The poor girl, she didn't know how fast to retract her words........

Such great memories

Take a look at these pictures. Aren't they so cute?! Zoe with her Dutch cousin and my god child Celien, my brother's daughter. And the picture with both my brothers brings tears to my eyes, as it includes my brother Paul, who died in 2005. Time goes so fast, it seems like only yesterday. At least these are happy moments that remind me of him......

Christmas market distillery district

I came across an add for the Toronto Christmas Market in the distillery district, starting November 30th to December 16th.
It looks like a lot of fun. Has anyone been?

Keep your thoughts positive

Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words,

Keep your words positive, because your words become your behaviour,

Keep your behaviour positive because your behaviour becomes your habits,

Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values,

Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny.....

Mahatma Gandhi

Pinterest

I have been surfing Pinterest the past week or so. There is so much to see and so many beautiful, cool, weird, wonderful, funny and many more adjectives that describe the things and content I see. I think I am hooked. It is inspiring me and yet I am not producing anything myself. Oh well, it helps me to be a better possibilitarian.......

Paper by 53

This morning I was playing with my iPad and I found this neat app.
It is a drawing and colouring tool by "53". It won an award from Apple. Of course that could be because there are in- app purchases you have to have once you try it for free. A lot of fun though!

Paper by 53

Will he? Won't he?

Well, it looks like Obama will win! Not all the votes are in but it seems there is no way Mitt Romney will win. I am happy!
What a race.........