I like my rock...

...and I want to crawl right back under it.

What a TERRIBLE few days. Unhappiness is mine. In fact, I'm not sure if I have seen worse days...but onwards & upwards right?  The ONLY thing that kept me sane was the escape into a good book.

On Saturday, I started re-finishing some furniture finally, the weather tried its best to cooperate. But it felt...I dunno...not right. It wasn't peaceful & fun & tranquil. And you don't get any pics cuz it turned out terrible.  Today, I went to a new yoga studio, but again, no peace, no tranquility, it just didn't feel right. 

I think I'd like to just put the last 5 days behind me, maybe crawl out from under that rock, and stick those days under there instead.

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger right?

Finale

It's over, the book is over.

Eat, Pray, Love. By Elizabeth Gilbert.

What can I say?  This witty woman travels the globe stopping in three pre-determined places around the world.  Italy, India & Indonesia.  Each bringing her personal & spiritual journey closer to reality. 

That's all I can tell you.  A witty, easy read.  Poignant, thought-provoking & liberating.  If you have read it, I would love to hear your thoughts & views!

Anyone who knows me well, knows that AS SOON as I finish a book, I re-read it.  I get so excited when I read, that I read rather quickly...the 2nd time through, I seem to read things I didn't read the first time!

So I'm starting over, and cannot wait.  I thought this book was truly amazing.  They say "people" come into your life, at certain times, for certain reasons.  That is what this book was for me....

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Happy Reading!

Book Club Update...& a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

So here it is, my first & promised update on the new selection for Rocketgirl's Book Club;  Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.

OH, are you kidding me???? IT IS SO GOOOOOOOOOD! I can't get enough of it, if it weren't for being so tired from my last set at work, I'm sure I would have finished it by now...I'm expecting to on my set of days off.

So briefly, it's a true story, written by Liz herself.  It begins with her life unravelling...of course I can't do a full reveal or there is no point in you reading it...

I can tell you that this book speaks to me! WOW!  She is SO witty a writer! A fabulous sense of humour, wit wit wit all around.  It's just feels so relevant to me in my life right now...An easy read...

Ok, I just have to do this! My first ever giveaway!!!! Ta-daaaaaaaa!

I am giving away a brand new copy if this book to YOU! Well, to the lucky one of you...I want people to read this book, it is THAT fantastic!

To win a new copy, 2 things:

1. Become a follower of my humble little blog (if you already are a follower, just leave me a note!)
2. Leave a comment letting me know you are following and leave me your blog link so I can follow you too!

The winner will be chosen by Random Generator!  and you have until next week, Friday July 9th!

Stay tuned for more book updates!

Friday Pretties!

It's that time again! Friday Pretties! Thank you lovely host...Joyce of the lovely I Love Pretty Little Things hosts a wonderful Blog-hop...check her out for more pretties! This is my weekly contribution!

The other night, during a long night shift, all the patients asleep for once (woot!), my lovely co-worker J & I were talking dreamily about places to have High Tea!  Sigh.

We both agreed that Serendipitea in Abbotsford was THE place to be. But she said she has heard people tell tales of an English Tea House somewhere in Vancouver called The Secret Garden? (anyone? reviews?) and she says it apparently trumps Serendipitea like it ain't no thing! J gets this far away look in her eye and tells me that "they have those fancy sugar cubes that my Grandma used to serve." I say whaaaaaaaaa? Pretty, decorative cubes she says...

Never in my life have I heard of this.  Have you?  Rogers sugar cubes, in a box, that's what I know...so naturally I googled, and I am smitten! I SO need fancy sugar cubes!  I know of this great little confectionery company TLC...I wonder if I could talk the AMAZING ladies who run the show over there into a new range of goodies...

One lump or two! Bliss!

Happy Friday Pretties!

143 years young!

That's right! 143! Happy Birthday to our wonderful country!
Pleading & begging WHOMEVER is in charge of the weather to throw a little sun our way for the day....

Agenda; Canada Day Parade, head into the city to catch some fun & festivities, evening baseball game at the historic & famous Nat Bailey Stadium to cheer on our locals & future MLB stars! Fireworks! Shazaam!

Don't forget your Rocketgirl History lesson...you didn't think I would let you get away did you?  Nat Bailey...baseball fanatic, entrepreneur, started the White Spot chain of restaurants that we know & love.  Canada Day...1867, Queen Victoria signs the declaration that allows Canada to be an independent country of Great Britain.  Short but sweet, got it?

What are YOU doing to celebrate Canada Day?

The Lovely List

It's Wednesday already & here is what made my Lovely List this week ~

~ Hot Dogs ~ Pompeii Purple by OPI ~ Oil of Olay Scrub ~ Entourage ~

Pop over & see the ever lovely Ms. Cupcake of Cupcakes & Ruby Slippers, the lovely host of The Lovely List!  I promise you will find many other lovely things!

Have a LOVELY Wednesday! ;)

A new book!

It's time! A New Book!!!! Here it is...

 Another recommendation, & now officially a Rocketgirl's Book Club selection. 

And a gift from my lovely Mr. Rocketgirl.  (aaaw)

I will try to keep you posted this time...

as opposed to last time where I promised updates...

and then there I was, finished the book.

Have you read this? Comments?

Happy Reading!

it's happening! it's happening!

my tomato plant...at long last...

It seems like yesterday...

But it was one year ago today

that one of my besters married her absolute bester.

Much love to you both!

Happy 1st Anniversary "Cupcakes"

(sung to T-Pain's I'm On A Boat)

I made a dress!
I made a dress!
Take a good look at me I made a....well you get the point... ;)

McCall's M5425. Easiest summer dress ever! Well ok, I'm a novice seamstress, but I'd definitely categorize this as easy. It's basically the adult version of the pillowcase dress!

Material is a vibrant kelly green cotton and the accent/ties is a Michael Miller. 
Now we just need some sun so I can wear my frock!

PS. I made this! HA!