I just watched a video of a camper that turns into a boat. I mean a real boat and it's a camper. Will miracles ever cease? I'd love a tiny camper but one that turns into a boat? Come on what's not to love?
Anyhow the rain has been coming which is awesome., but it is cold which is not do awesome. We went from the province is melting to we need a coat. It was 3 degrees this am. I'm just happy we aren't melting anymore!
Yesterday was my first day helping out at the Soup kitchen with a local church. I am hoping that the metaphysical center might take up the need. It was wonderful. It reminded me of my days as a counselor working at the drop in. It made me happy and tired. I got home and immediately crashed in my bed.
Doing for other people always makes me happy! I don't understand why other people don't volunteer. I suppose I've heard of too many people brought down to their knees by sickness or addiction. There by the grace of God go I.
And it was good! Really really good and oh how I missed it. You see many many months ago my fridge light burnt out (as they are apt to do) when it was replaced it didn't work. The fridge still made cold so it's not like I was very concerned. The fridge became the food hole. Things got shoved to the back. Lost in the darkness, only to be found by groping fingers in the fetid mess. Flashlights just do it justice.
Then the fridge was too cold then too warm. It was cranky. The repairman was called and by heavens grace it was fixed. The as a final act he fixed the light! I could see! I couldn't believe what a huge difference it made. I am so grateful! It's the little things!
I finally got the email notification from 23 and me that they have received my sample of saliva. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to process. This technology didn't even exist years ago. To think that it only takes 4 to 6 weeks is kinda incredible.
I thought I was a patient person. My friends would say I am, but apparently I am not. I have been stalking that poor site like a psychopathic ex for weeks now. I never thought that I would get answers to the questions I had and this incredible piece of technology potentially will provide some answers. Hell I've only waited 40 years what's the rush?
As patients is a virtue I am feeling less virtuous. Forgive me I am human. The good news is that it isn't hot out! It went from the province is melting to chilly. I'm confused but pleased!
You might think the title is a little odd, but give me a moment to explain. firstly, he is autistic (asbergers for those who are older). A little over a year ago my girlfriend's son was struggling. He was emotionally a wreck and was living in a very dark place in his head. He wouldn't leave the house unaccompanied, thoughts of hurting himself was a constant worry, and his sparkle was gone. Eventually it was so bad he landed in the hospital by choice. He realized that he wasn't well. This past year he has worked very hard to get himself to a better place. He made his first steps out of the house, to completely changing his eating habits for his health and even started going to the store of his own free will. Something he never thought he would do. A little over a month ago he even got a job all by himself. I didn't think I could be prouder, that is until he quit it. He started off during the day and was quickly sent to the night shift. His medication schedule went off, his eating schedule went through the window and his sleeping pattern went out the window. He tried so hard. He was so proud that he was working. His health started to slip and he back slid. He asked to be put on days realizing that it was having a negative impact on his mental health. When they couldn't accommodate him, he quit. I was very proud. He took steps to insure his own safety and by God that is huge! I couldn't be prouder of him! When he gets regulated again I'm sure that he will get another job! He can do it! I am also sure that he will find one that is good with his health. For a kid we were so terrified that he might not be around this year, by God he's knocking it out of the park! I can't wait to see what is next!
I wanted a yellow truck. I've wanted one for years. But I have an suv. Sometimes you can't get what you want, but you can get what you need! I needed a comfortable vehicle more than I needed a truck. Maybe one day. Or not who knows.
We wanted a down pour the other day, but got a good rainfall. It seemed to clear up the smoke for a little while and cool off the temperature. I'd still like a down pout, but I'm very very thankful for the rain Saturday. I stood in it and watched other people at the.market venture out in the rain. It was wonderful. Come again soon rain we missed you!
Since being diagnosed with MS, I have not had a pleasure nap. It losses it's fun when they become a requirement instead of an enjoyable pass time. Take for example yesterday. I forgot my afternoon meds. Perhaps it was the prospect of rain that made me so forgetful. Regardless I forgot them and remembered to late in the afternoon. So I laid down for a 5 hour have to nap. For a normal person that would have been enough to disturb their evening sleep. Not I. I went to bed early.
Today I've been exhausted. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have recovered some of my spoons.
Perhaps it is all the smoke in the air, but I can't shake this mornings dream. It was a lovely dream. I was in a house overlooking Skaha (my favourite of the two lakes) in a big picture window. There was a canvas half painted with something or other and my hands were splattered with paint. I had a long sip of my coffee. And put it down on the glass table. There was a picture frame and I couldn't see the picture but I could see the large room in behind me. It was lovely. There were bookshelves lining the walls and a piano and instruments in the back ground. I woke up smiling. It was a wonderful dream. It makes me smile.
With a lot of the province on fire and let's face it the western north America there is bound to be smoke! Some people joke that we are in the smokanagan! The smoke gives the sun and moon a creepy red glow and the constant grey is kinda nightmarish. I have hosed off my suv a few times and there is a layer of fine ash on it. It is now the worst fire season on record. It smacks of silent Hill without the creepy ghouls.
That being said I've noticed that some people around here are trying to get the focus back on the wild fires and off of the devastation in Texas. This is NOT as bad as a freaking hurricane. BC has lost 71 homes and a total off 300 buildings at last count. There has been no loss of life. Yes 12000 people are currently evacuated and I can't even fathom how scarey that is. It isn't as bad. The hurricane in Texas has claimed 100,000 homes either damaged or destroyed. I'm not sure how many businesses and 70 people have died. 70 people. It makes me sad that people are so selfish.
Anyhow here is a picture to compare last summer to today!
Today is my daughter's first day of High School. I suddenly have the urge to listen to Barenaked Ladies This is me in grade nine! She has carefully prepared her school supplies and out fits. There has been some teenage angst regarding her first day, but I am sure she will pull through with flying colours.
Speaking of colours her hair was lovingly dyed by my girlfriends son who does an amazing job of it! It really is a labour of love. She is growing up so quickly and I am so very proud of her. What a wonderful young woman she is becoming.
I went to a Board meeting last night and got a pleasant surprise afterwards. The person holding the board meeting had a peach tree in their front yard! I reached up and plucked a peach off the tree and ate it!! Peaches don't grow where I used to live in Ontario. (Or at least I never found any). The experience was new to me and met with giggles. I kept humming the John Prine song about moving to the country gonna eat a lot of peaches!
Such fun!
One of my favourite things in this world is my automatic coffee pot. You know the one with the clock on it that you can program to go off at what ever hour you choose? Yup that one. My girlfriend prefers her french press. I'm not so picky. I just love mine because I can set it to un holy o'clock so that it is ready for me when I wake. It never ceases to make me happy, that smell of coffee first thing as I wake up. It kinda reminds me of my dad (who likes his coffee black and lots of it please!) It makes me think of him every morning.
The other smell I think of with my Dad is fresh beef. This isn't as strange at it seems as he is a butcher. I get nostalgic every time I open a roast. Memories of my dog happily licking his shoes and hugs as he came through the door after a long day at work. It's a happy smell.
I miss my Dad and not just because I found a dead fish in the fish tank either!
Good morning world! I figured I'd blog early as I have 3 board of directors meetings this week.
So I've noticed that my hair is starting to go a little salt and pepper all over. It creeped up from my temples and has migrated. It shouldn't be surprising as I have had mutant white hair since I was a toddler. I mean long white completely colorless hair. My mother tried to pull them out, but there were too many of them. I suppose they stood out against the bright red hair when I was a kid. Now it's is a symbol of my age I suppose.
I was feeling a little poorly about myself of late. I have been unwell and frankly I put on a lot of weight since I moved. It's starting to finally cool off and I haven't been well enough to walk around. I've also made way too many excuses.
We ended up at the lake and just happened to run into an acquaintance of ours. She has an incredible soul and can see the beauty in anyone. I was expressing some concerns I have when she stopped me and said but you have the most beautiful soul. She informed me that I was an incredible person who has a beautiful soul and that was all that matters and I had nothing to worry about.
Instantly I felt like the most beautiful person in the world. It was the most genuine heartfelt edifying statement I have gotten in a long time. (Besides my girlfriend or family ect.)
I am still smiling. Also I'm keeping up on my blogging :)
When I lived in Ontario I never ventured up to the 4th parallel. I was never even close. If you look at a map of Ontario it does this weird dip south. Toronto is called the center of the universe not so jokingly by bc residents. I have to grudgingly admit that really southern Ontario believes it is so.
I guess the point I am trying to make is that it was kind of a shock realizing that we got an hour extra daylight here in the summer and unfortunately lost an hour of sunlight in the winter.
It's growing dark earlier and although I am glad the city will be quieter since the tourists I am dreading the missing sun. We have seen very little sun this summer. It has been covered in smoke and it's been stinking hot. I am looking forward to next year as I hope that the weather will be nicer.
It's good to look forward!
It kinda makes me awe-struck that such beauty can come from such devastation. The sun glows red periodically through the smoke. Sometimes the moon looks to be drenched in blood. The smell of campfires lingers in the air, except there has been a fire ban for months. You know that it is a forest being consumed. Sometimes the smell changes and I wonder if it is someone's home I am smelling.
Today 3 fires cropped up by the city I live in. I am concerned for the people a few towns over that have been evacuated. I am not worried for myself. There have been a few fires crop up around town and are dealt with swiftly. There is a fine layer of ash on my car. It will get washed away eventually.
Next week they are calling for rain and I'm praying that it does.
Almost everyone I know has stated that when it does rain they are dropping what ever they are doing and going outside to dance in the rain. Imagine a province full of people dancing in the rain. Welcome to BC.
