A Bright Spot in the morning Commute

Every time it snows, there is an unknown (to me anyway) person that writes I love San D, or that name in the middle of a big heart, on Macleod Trail by Canyon Meadows.

Well it snowed about a week ago, and I was saddened to see no heart. But yesterday I drove by, and there it was! I don't know who does this, I don't know who they do it for, but it makes my day just a little bit happier every time I see it.

What a proclamation of love! It makes me smile to know someone out there is very loved, and for so long they have been loved. It reminds me of the people that I love, and the people that love me. It reminds me to make sure that I show the people that I love, how much I love them. And really, it just makes my day a little bit brighter!

So all you people out there that know I love them, I love you more than you know. I love you for being a part of my life, and I love you for all the great things that you have brought to my life.

You know you are a Canadian when...

You stop at a red light and you don't think it's weird when a bunch of people around you hop out of their vehicles....with their brooms... to clear their windshields.

I admit I laughed, but only because I've done the same thing. Admit it - if you are a true Canadian, you've had a broom in your car at some point just for that purpose!

Have a winter wonderland day!

Men and Women are so different

It's my husband's birthday and he couldn't care less. I bought him a nice gift, got him a cake and that's about it. Does he want to go out for supper? No. Why not? Well let's see, he doesn't have to ever cook, so what difference does it make it we go out or not? Did he go out for lunch? No - because I made his lunch. He doesn't want presents, although he was eternally grateful for the heated blanket that I got him for his side of the bed. He just doesn't care about birthdays. I think I've finally figured out why.

Every day is special for him. Someone pays his bills, makes his coffee, makes his breakfast, lunch and supper. Someone makes sure he has toiletries, clean sheets, clean underwear, does his errands. EVERYDAY is his birthday.

Now he wonders why birthdays are such a big deal for me. All I ask is that I don't have to cook my own supper. Is that too much to ask? It's not like I'm making him wash my panties, fold them up nicely and put them away. He doesn't have to make my coffee, or do a bunch of errands for me or make sure my bed is made. Ok, so I don't have to work. But I did, you know, before. And I still have tons of stuff to do around the house. It's not like I sit on my butt all day.

But that really is the difference between us isn't it. We just want one day where someone else does something for us, something unexpected. I take damn good care of my husband, and all I ask is for one measly day where I don't have to make my own food. I think I'll remind him of that the next time I "pre-heat" his side of the bed for him! And I'm not complaining....just stating a simple fact. So there.

Oh...and Happy Birthday honey! You are officially one year older than me....for the next few months anyway!

Winter driving...

It snowed last night. That in itself is not that big of a deal. After all, this is Canada. But what surprises me, is that it has snowed in a "snow approved" month, and yet people out there still cannot drive!

Now I understand if you are a new immigrant and have never driven in snow before, but even then, wouldn't you get some help with how to drive in snow? Anyone else should be ashamed of themselves! I admit, most people out there today were really good! They went slow, didn't follow to close and were very courteous with merging. But those 2 people that I saw holding up the intersection because they kept gunning the gas, and shinning up the road, and NOT GOING ANYWHERE, well they should seek help.

Let me give them their first tip. ROLL TO START. It's easy, it works...so do it!

Luckily, I do know how to winter drive. I got my licence in the winter and learned. Also, my Dad smacked my if I didn't know what I was doing. It really isn't that hard. Sure there are still times when, even great drivers, will have an issue and slide, or can't get going because the roads are really just that bad. But if it's just you having the issue, and everyone else is going around you because they can, take that as a hint and take a winter driving class.

**Please note** Snow approved months are November, December, January and February. All other months that have snow will be fined....or will have a fist shaken at them at least.