Lady Hath Returneth

One year ago I took a very expensive cab ride from my house to the other side of Victoria with a plan in mind.
There was a florist, and Lady Slippers she did have. So I bought one, and waited while it bloomed, and bloomed and bloomed. Then this year during its blooming period, I find my self in Prince George taking care of my leg, while my dear sweet husband was here taking care of our home.
So as you can imagine, when I got home to find this happening, I was over joyed! My Lady Slipper waited for me!!! The color of the bloom is so incredible (White with Lime Green stripes), so I will be updating this as there is growth.

Vancity Night

Seb Fontaine

Seb Fontaine on Friday night was so much fun!
The crowd was intimate and the people were great.

Haven't been dancing in a long time with good friends, so thanks for bringing me out Sam :)

Fabulous!

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/

This is a link to a site that is all about Panda's and the best part is that there is a link to a live cam and you can watch them!
Due to the high volume they only allow for 15 min watching periods, and I had to wait a few mins to be able to see anything, but was it ever worth it!
My mother-in-law sent me the link, and thank you thank you thank you!

Panda's are a fave thing of mine, as most of you know, and some day I will be able to clone a pocket size one and bring it with me everywhere.....

Photo Drop

How can such historic times come with so many backward measures?

Last night I sat in front of the television with my family.
In place of the usual "Dancing with the Stars" or "America's got Talent" was something so much more important, life changing. And we were not the only ones.

I am a Canadian born and raised, somewhat liberal through and through, and have become completely sadden, frightened and angry with the actions of our neighbouring country over the last 8 years.

I try so hard to think of the good that may have come, of the lives that may have been saved by the threats of war, by the occupation of the American, Canadian, French, Russian troops in Iraq,Afghanistan,Palestine..... I try to think that some good some where may have come from the crashing markets, the impending doom of our "Free World" and last night, I found a little piece.

We have hope, because with out the last 8 years of fallout, dismay and global disillusionment perhaps last night we would never have seen The Country of the United States make the necessary change.

I am proud to say that I was witness to an African American becoming the 44th President of the United States of America. I am proud for 2008 and people of my age, who knew a change needed to be made, and stood up for the selves and that change, but at the same time, I am severely dismayed.

In the state of California they are going back against their word, and becoming ridiculously hypocritical, and because of this, I have chosen to share my voice and speak my mind.

You can talk about equal rights, and the freedom of minority all you want, but it is all talk.

How is it then that the Gay and Lesbian rights have no say. How is it then that you can promise a select group of people that they too have rights and may express and celebrate their sacred love for one another in the same way that anyone else may ( in some cases even cousin's) and then take that away

I am ashamed for the people, and I am ashamed for humanity!

What a disgrace to our population that we now can say Yes there is an African American President, but no Jill and Lil you can not celebrate your love as I do with my husband, you cannot protect your rights and wishes when god forbid your life may come to an end, you have no right to be able to adopt children and make a safe home for some one, when you so desperately wish to.

How can we stand next to a nation that has such low standard for human rights.

I am a married woman, and to me, marriage is not something that can be defined by Adam and Eve. I married my husband because of who he is to me and my soul, because he is the missing link in this fucked up world that I am just trying to survive day to day in, and if he was a Woman, I am proud to say that being in Canada, we would have been married and still had our day!

There are Men in this world who can have more than one wife, and 65 children, but two men, that's just not gonna happen??

In Washington a Gay Man may now have the choice of assisted euthanization but can not stand before friends, family, and his own personal god to celebrate something so pure and honest and loving with his partner?

Grow up America! You claim you want change? Then make the change you claim you so decidedly need. Stand up for all Human Beings and stop letting the bible belt slap you across the hypocritical face!

Hallowe'en FUNTASTIC!

I had most of these posted on facebook, and then the uploader would load no more... so here is a more of a look at the wackiness that ensued! Good times!!

Needless to say, minus the fact that we were missing Sam, it was like the good old days... lol maybe because we're older it... was... better even :)

We dont have to say goodbye

I always feel a strange tinge in the pit of my stomach when I feel like I have to say good bye.

Its never been my thing, even though my life has always held a certain amount of polarity.

So this time round, its not goodbye, but more, I cant wait to see you soon.

Hello and Happy Sunday

Its not too often that I have such easy internet access these days,
so while the house is quite I thought I would take advantage.

Life up North is coming to an end, and strangely Im going to miss it.
When your home and its not a vacation you dont seem to get to see as many people, or do as many things as you had hoped. Or atleast I havent.

My leg is better, much better finally. I have one more epideral treatment and then Im heading back to the coast. Only thing to keep in mind is that if I need more treatments, I have to come back here.
So Sad? Hardly! Some how I have had a great time, and maybe some what more home sick then before I left.
The basis for this? Good family, Good friends, and Good times....

I wonder if there is a shot you can get to get rid of the Peter Pan sydrome... cause sometimes...
I just dont want to grow up!

Life however is just too short to let it pass me by, so all I can figure is that there will be some changes in the air, and we can only go from there.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Can you pass some knowledge along....
Its not about not wanting to be responsible, Im just a creature of habit, and form habits that I dont want to change.

Atleast Im not alone in this life, and I cant wait to get back to Trav and figure out where to go from here...
Some Say Children.... I dont speak to them any more..... *lol*
I just dont think Im ready to shape and form another life, when I have no idea what Im even doing with my own!

27 going on 16.
I wanted to grow up so fast, and now that Im here, I have no idea what I want, or where to go....
Damn you life, There should be a hand book!

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Animal Farm

My pg parents, and friends have some really cute pets,

this is a small example of the last couple months with them... pretty darn cute :)

Going home never sounded so sweet

upon over night thoughts, I have decided to remove the last post that was submitted under this title.
Its a good thing no one actually reads this, or I may have felt bad..... only a little bit mind you, but bad none the less

Older doesnt always mean wiser

Its been great here seeing my friends and catching up on lost time with my family....

But Ive come to realize that as we get older..... we haven't changed much, except that we can feel life quickly slipping buy with not much to show for......

 so I be depressed? No I still look 18 to those who matter, and my friends are still my fantastic friends.... 

 The only disappointment is this town no longer has any fun to offer. The parties that were thrown and the good time that were had could be described by many as LEG-EN (wait for it) DAIRY!

Last night we tried to evoke the fun monster, and we were beat down with boredom.

 At least I had a partner in fun who was willing to do what it took to have a great time.... Thanks B!

 For now, my duration here, Thursday will be my night of debauchery, No holds bar for real! *lol*

 As far as my one legged adventures.... I have many pictures that I cant wait to share. I was going to try and do this now, but the computer I am infiltrating doesnt seem to have a USB slot..... so I wont be able to. 

 

 With summer coming to a close, and my leg much improved, I have just to see the Orthopedic Surgeon, the Neurologist, and a Sports injury Specialist (cause walking to the pool is a huge sport where Im from..... ;P) and I will be on my way home!

 I cant wait to see my other better half, my plants, cats...and smell the sweet coastal air.

My mission ..... to rock this little town one last night so I dont feel like I miss it in the coming months quite so much. Some say this isnt possible, but with friends like these, its more than possible... IT IS

Learning how to suit up

This new adventure in life is teaching me some important things, I am learning patience, and compassion for my self. Which I find harder than learning how to be patient. Or a good patient.

I am glad to be where I am, with the people I am surrounded by, but I miss you Trav, and dont think for a second other wise.

Soon I will have pictures to show and stories to tell, now I pass to you my lesson.,....

Patience young Jedi

The way the summer winds carry

Im heading up North where the computer must fight with phone lines to try and dial up. Where my patience is thin, so do not expect me to battle the battle often.
I hope to return soon,
and when I do, there will be a gaggle of photos and plethora to talk about!

Have a good summer,
Be Safe

Opod? Oh Snap!

When we were in the fair city of Sing, we managed to score ourselves a wicked set of Ipod knock off's, which we fondly refer to as the Opod's (thank you Sam).

Such bliss this little machine is, I can watch video, listen to all of my fave songs, and even have some room for pics. There are games, my favorite of all, Tertris!

BUT


We can not access the file on our computer. They are a simple plug and play technology. Hook em up to the usb and BAM! click the media you want, drag it to the file, BAM music at your finger tips, BAM photos, right now!

Unless you are trying to do this on our computer. It works on my Dad's PC in Sing, it works on Sam's computer in Van, Trav's parents computer and Laptop.....

But everytime I plug it in to charge it up... nothing! The battery charges, and thats it. The USB doesnt register that it exists......

Any Ideas??? Im looking for some help!

So cute I go "blargh"

playing mouse before dinner
first night home after a long time away (3 months)
a very happy kitty sleeping with her monkey.....


I dont have children, I have kats. And I don't feel taking pictures of them when they are behaving so sickenly cute is a crime. Is it? Perhaps if I was single, Im not... I'm married, and we love our kats very much. They are a mainstay in our house hold. No matter how hard I try to dispose of the one, it always comes back. There is a song in there some where.

So who are these furry little beasts? Besides the softest scarf and mittens duo, Your looking at Malika ( a lovely Mocha color) and Jakarta (deep Black). They are mother and daughter, and keep us well entertained for the space we all share. note: Travis' cat lying on my greenhouse full of orchids...