And sometimes it pays to be nice...

I just scored the perfect bag to take to Europe. It's a messenger bag that does up on top and has compartments inside and out. I went to Payless and got chatting with the girl that works there, and told her of my dilemma to find the perfect purse to take travelling. I usually carry the camera and water, money, glasses and the odds and ends one needs to be out for the day. I have a few messenger bags but none of them zipper up, so they are not good to be out, especially in crowd dense places where pick pocketing is still a real threat. They didn't have any in the store at that time, but this girl remembered that she had one at home that might just fit the bill. She felt a bit weird offering to sell me a used purse, but it came out before she could stop herself. I was unconvinced that it would be what I wanted. So I stopped in today and the purse was totally perfect! I'm happy and she's happy that her purse will be going to Europe to explore with me! I buy a lot off EBay and have no problems with used or hand me down items - and I saved on shipping and the dreaded search to find the perfect purse. Ahh, the simple things that can make me happy!

Things I didn't know

I've been going to the gym for 61/2 years and I've done a lot of work. I thought I was doing really well until I went to my first ever soccer practice. Yes, you read that right, I am playing soccer. My first practice was outdoors today, in the cold and the wind. My husbands outdoor practice got cancelled because it was cold, and yet there I was, playing outside. Wimps. Anyway, I ran, I did countless drills and I learned that my time in the gym did not prepare me for the grueling game of soccer or running outdoors. My whole body hurts, I am cold and sweaty, but the amazing thing is, I LOVED it!!! What an adrenaline rush! I am not saying I was great, or even all that good, but did it ever feel good to run and kick and work my a$$ off! I am on such a high right now and I can't understand why I never did this before. Oh, right, my husband only registered me behind my back just recently. He thought I'd like it, and he was right! So although I am aware that I am going to feel like I got hit by a truck tomorrow morning, right now, I feel great!! Who knew that competitive sports would become my thing? Next, a game!

Mucho Burrito

Ok, so now I am going to add restaurant reviews here too, why not? So I ate at Mucho Burrito today, over by Shawnessy Canadian Tire. The place looks nice, tables and booths to sit at. It's only been open for 3 months and I hadn't tried it until this week. I was pleasantly surprised! The food is good, lots of things to choose from, not menu choices, but toppings and fillings. The menu is not huge, but for Mexican fast food, it's decent. Burritos, quesadillas, taco's, soup, salad, nachos and a kids menu. We had a burrito and the quesadilla's and they were very tasty. The fillings were very fresh and lots to choose from. I had my burrito "smothered", so they put a spicy tomato and corn sauce on top with sour cream and cheese....mucho yummy. I like the medium salsa, not too hot, actually not very spicy at all, but really tasty. I would recommend the place if you like Mexican food. The best part really is how fresh everything is. Check it out online at http://www.muchoburrito.com/ or go in and eat. They do take out and dine in, it's child friendly, and inexpensive.

Not so smart

Some days I think I am just so smart and organized and then something happens and I come back to reality.

I've been trying to get on top of the family meals and get a bit ahead every day. We go through a lot of eggs, so I bought another 18 pack knowing full well I had 1 1/2 packs still at home. I decided to hard boil the last of the one pack and keep them in the fridge for breakfast or a quick snack. I cut a bunch in half and heated them up on toast with cheese for breakfast. Very yummy! My son didn't want that, he just wanted the eggs by themselves. So threw 2 in the microwave for him. DID YOU KNOW....that eggs will explode in the microwave when they are whole? Well I sure didn't! I mean, looking back at it now, it makes sense. But I didn't have time to think about that while I was patting myself on the back for being so gosh darn organized. Yes, the eggs blew up, well at first, just one of them. Then silly me opened the micro and stood in front of it. The second one blew up...in my face. So I had, quite literally, egg on my face. It hurt a lot!

I told some friends about this at school. One asked if I was doing experiments with the kids again. I should have said yes!

Where there's a will, there's a way

I've been venturing into the world of photography in order to learn some things. I've learned how to watermark my photo's, which I think is very important if you're going to put your pictures on the web. Did you know that you can take pretty much any picture off the web, copy it and use it for whatever you want? Well I know this because I have done just that - to see if it can be done. I don't want my pictures, that I've worked hard to get, to be used by just anybody. I have also looked into stock photography. I was challenged to do something about my desire to become an actual photographer and not just an everyday person that takes pictures. I'm not sure if stock photography will be something I pursue. But in looking at the sites, I've been able to admit out loud, that my photo's are fabulous. And I don't think it's just me that would think so. Saying out loud that I am good at something is not something I've been very good at. So I'll say it here again. My photo's are great! They may not be everyone's taste, but I love them and they are great! I'm working on creating a website designed to show off what I have done. Once they are watermarked and I find the right website venue, I'll put a link here. For now, I'll be happy knowing that I am good at something.

There is a feeling in the air that things are just going to get better

If you like to read..

I just found the coolest thing ever! I read a lot, have I mentioned that? I just found that I can borrow books from any library in the province!!! Yes that statement justifies three exclamation marks, maybe more! I am cheap, I like to read, this is the best news I've had in ages! (aside from 35 is the new 20) I love the library, they have all sorts of books for me to read, for free! But sometimes they don't have all the books I want. I find an author I like, and I like to read everything they have written. Sometimes my library doesn't carry older books, or even newer ones, for what ever reason. Me being the resourceful lassy I am, I typed what I wanted into google, and up popped TAL Online. And the literary gods smiled on me. This really is a thing of wonder and amazement. Imagine the things you can find if you just look. I was so happy, I had to share. I've requested a book, now lets see how long it takes to get to me. When the process has been completed, I'll probably share that too.