Day 66:  Washroom or Garbage Can??

I know exactly what your thinking right now...Your thinking, Tasha now your taking pictures of your ugly garbage can.  Well, if you know me you know there is a story to go with it!

Last Saturday I went for a nap.  It was an excellent nap that ended up lasting 3hrs.  I had nothing planned so that was okay with me.  After my nap I gave my mom a quick call to see how her day was.  While I was chatting with her my doorbell rang.  If you know me and the year I have had, I am not about to just go answer it.  My friends and family know to text me first so then I expect them.  Needless to say I didn't rush to go get the door.  I finished talking with mom.  Got off the phone and the doorbell rang again.  I though I better go check it out.  I didn't rush down but went outside looked down the street and didn't see anything.  

As I was about to head inside my neighbour from across the street started to yell across at me pointing and trying to tell me something.  I look over and there comes someone walking from between my house.  Yep, one of those very annoying door to door security people.  I sneak inside.  Lock my door and call my mom back freaking out.  Mad that my neighbour was, what I thought, trying to tell the guy I was there now.

As I was talking to mom my neighbour came over from across the street to explain himself.  He apologised and realised he shouldn't have been drawing attention to me.  He said that guy had just gone to their house.  Watched him go over to mine and kept coming back.  Then they watched him go in between mine and my neighbours house.  His wife was wondering what the guys was up to.  She figured it out pretty fast....apparently, this garbage can makes a nice place to go to take a leak beside...yep...his own personal washroom.  It beyond grossed and creeped me out.  Really, ya can't hold it.  Either way, I won't have let him in my house so I guess that was a better alternative.  Guess I will be making sure to wear sandals or shoes out there until a good rain can wash all that away.  :)

Day 65: Pots, Soil, and Bulbs!

Well, it may be wind and not all that warm out but I couldn't wait any longer.  I bought these cool potter plants at costco three months ago.  And I have been itching to get my back deck set up and start using it.  Have I mentioned I WANT SUMMER?!?!?

This week I broke down and started planting some of my bulbs.  And I did take a check after our crazy windy day yesterday and my dirt is still in there!!!  Yippie!  Grow baby, grow!!!

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Day 64: Oh Shovel, Can I put you away?

What a long winter we have had here!  Snow since Oct 17th!!!  I hesitate to put this shovel away.  Seems like every time I think about putting it away...I wake up to more white stuff on the ground.  

However, today I am thinking that we have traded the snow in for wind, hail and a thunderstorm.  We just missed the sunny weather that normally comes up before that!

Tomorrow...I am going to risk it...I am putting the shovel away for the year!

Day 63: Half a Orange Bear?

On Monday I was walking from the parking lot to my place of employment...and this is what I seen.  They were unloading these bright orange bears.  Apparently there is a bear exhibit this month.  However, I would like to know why these bears are bright orange.  I would like to know the story behind these orange color bears.  And why they look like they are almost ghostish and can walk through walls.  I should maybe take a trip to the local library to see if there other half is inside the building.  

The one thing about it, if bears were actually that colour, I wouldn't miss them ever!!!  Let me tell you of a time I missed seeing a grizzly bear.  It was back in 2007...a beautiful summer day.  We were going houseboating to celebrate my friends 30th birthday.  I drove with my one friend 'N' down there.  We had another set of friends we will call 'J' and 'P' driving in another vehicle with us down to the Shuswap.  Our car, even though it was only filled with us two girls, was loud...full of laughter and stories.  Because of this laughter and stories we missed seeing a grizzly bear close to Grand Cache.  When we stopped in Jasper for lunch the two guys in the other vehicle were so excited about what they seen and talked to us like we had seen it.  We just looked at each other and said, "oh, it must have went into the trees after you drove by."  They informed us that we were right behind them and there should have been no way we should have missed it.  We however made up for it on the way home...we seen a grizzly, in what I would like to say, the same are as the first one that we missed.  I actually think it probably was the same one.  Had they been this bright to begin with...we wouldn't have ever missed it!!!

Day 62:  Choices...

I know what your thinking, that's a random blog picture.  And I have started and re-started this blog post a few times tonight.  When I turned 18, I would have never thought those kind of bottles would have such an effect on my life.  I didn't grow up in a house that seen these bottles often.  Sure, a drink at Christmas or New Years but nothing crazy.

But this past year, the content in the bottles has changed my life in so many ways.  I would have never thought two years ago I would fall in love with someone that had been an addict to alcohol.  I also won't have ever guessed the same person I had loved with all my heart would decide to choose the contents in the bottles over me.  He made a choice which in return made me make a choice.

One friend asked me if I wished I could rewind this past year.  My answer to that question is no, not at all. Even though there has been many tears this past year, I have seen God's hand of protection over me.  I have seen His blessings through the tears.  I have seen him answer my prayers...and sometimes not in the way I though He would but He still did answer them.  I have seen God give me more of a forgiving and loving heart.  And the craziest thing through this all, is daily I still pray that God protects my ex...because the guy that was sober was an amazing guy, full of dreams, wisdom and love.

Day 61: Easter Treat!

With Easter being at the end of March this year I found myself busy with work.  You see, our yearend is March 31st...which means long days and lots of numbers during those hours.  One evening, after a long day, I needed a creative outlet.  Out came my cricut, card stock and crafty idea I seen on pintrest and this is what I came up with.  

Red is for the blood He gave,

Green is for the grass He made,

Yellow is for the sun so bright,

Orange is for the edge of night,

Black is for the sins that were made,

White is for the grace He gave,

Purple is for the hour of sorrow,

Pink is for the new tomorrow.

A bag full of jelly beans,

Colorful and sweet,

Is a Prayer...Is a Promise...Is an Easter treat!!!!!

Day 60:  Oh Bother-In-Law!

So my sisters birthday was last week and we had an ice cream cake for her.  My brother in law was busy in my kitchen...hacking away at the cake.  I say hacking because look at what he did to my knife!  All of a sudden we hear an 'oh oh' and I go take a look.  And my kitchen is one knife down! My watermelon cutting knife!!!

On a side note, I think my brother in law thought he was Hercules, I didn't have the heart to tell him that it was just a cheap, old knife so it was only a matter of time!  lol

Day 59: Summer, when will you come?

Back in January, I got a bistro table for my birthday.  It required a little assembly which resulted in a few curse words on my part.  But once assembled it looked amazing on my front veranda.  Of course, since putting it together, I haven't been able to really enjoy a nice, sunny day out there.  

So, the other day even though it was a little cool out I got myself a Chai Tea made and had my book.  I didn't last long out there, but enjoyed every sip of that tea dreaming of the sun beaming down on me.

Hopefully this is one of our last lousy days out.  Where the cool, crisp wind can be substituted by sun rays and more coffees off the front veranda!

Day 58: Nerd Party Anyone??

Tonight after I went for a nice walk I decided to try some scrapbooking.  I have joined a scrapbooking club that meets once every two months.  I had this great set that was calling my name and the perfect pictures to make this up.  Of course I modified it a bit and made it my own but I was extremely happy with the end product.

On a side note...talk about amazing friends who made this night possible and had a good time doing so!  And props to my creative sister making a 'nerd' box!  She was right, I did just say Nerd Party...I did specify.

Day 57: Our New Calves!

It is spring time and that means new calves out in the coral at mom and dad's farm.  I was able to head out and snap some photos the other day when I was at mom and dad's.  

The little calves are so full of energy!  And just so cute.  Until, the mom's get snotty because I am snapping some pictures!!! Straw flying everywhere!  Mom's shaking their heads!  And the calves just running or sleeping...without a care in the world!

Day 56: 30 years!!

Today we were able to celebrate my sisters 30th birthday with her and her husband.  We went out for a nice supper and then back to my house for ice cream cake.  And, if you notice the cake in the pictures...and nice balmy 30 candles as well!  Those candles were letting off enough heat that no one could complain about how cold my house was...they were warming it up second by second!

My sister is truly a blessing to me.  I could make lists and list of memories of my sister...but I am going to narrow it down to 5 random tidbits.

1.  She is my bestfriend and will always be!  She is there for me whenever I have needed a good laugh, a shoulder to cry on or just a listening ear.  She is pretty amazing.  She must take after her older sister...lol

2.  I think of her wedding day.  The day she married her very bestfriend.  I was able to share in that day with her and N by being their maid of honor.  It was a privilege to be able to stand there and witness their union.  

3.  'We're leaving on a Jet Plane, don't know when we'll be back again'...your singing the song now too.  When we were younger I remember listening to that song in our basement...and L, my sister, running with her hands in a 'jet plane' kind of fashion.  And slamming into a door a little to hard.

4.  Living with L in town before I got my first house.  She was quite the caregiver.  She would make a mean meal.  Even if I wasn't always hungry.  And her Jello...always brought a smile and a chuckle to mine and our brothers face!

5.  She is kind, caring, and has grown into an amazing woman.  Her faith in our God is strong and ever growing.  Even though I maybe the older sister, my sister has been an amazing example for me.

I love you L!  

Day 55:  Memories

I am back!  It has been an eventful three weeks.  In all honest, it has been an event year.  

This past week, my good friends father was called to his eternal home.  We were able to celebrate his life today with family and friends.  Remembering with the family the man, the husband, the father, the friend that he was.  He always had a good story, a sparkle in his eye, and quick wit when needed.  He loved a good card game and always had a moment to say hi.  

We have moments in our lives where we have to say 'till we meet again' to those that we love.  At times this moment comes much sooner than we are ready for.  There is a void left in our lives and our hearts.  We will remember these people who have impacted our lives in various circumstances as we continue on with our lives.

This past year, I have really realised how important it is to appreciate life's moments and to not take these moments for granted.  To spend time with those that we love.  To appreciate our family and friends while they are still apart of our lives.  We have been called to accept them, to forgive them, to love them even when it isn't always easy to do.  

"Finally, brothers and sisters whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.  Whatever you have heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practise.  And the God of peace will be with you."    Philippians 4 8-9