I thought I was ready for this but I'm not.

It's more awkward than socks in sport sandles.

I watched Stardust last night and I really liked it. I don't think it will replace my love for the Princess Bride but I think I might have to add to my collection of must haves and rewatches!

"Evoking memories of Willow, Dark Crystal, and The Princess Bride, Stardust feels like a timeless fantasy tale. It is smart, intriguing, and creates a new world filled with visual wonders. I was caught off guard, in a good way. It is a nice feeling to walk in without a clue of what to expect and leave with a grin plastered on your face."

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/08/12/043930.php

I'm so jealous about this:

I took a quiz this morning out of curiousity because I feel that I don't have many hobbies...especially after being in Michael's last night looking at all the yarn going - "I can't knit, crochet, rug hook, cross stitch..." (I just find them all terribly boring and I'm not good at it!)

CREATIVE
You have a gift for expression. Whether it's writing, drawing, creating objets d'art or making music, you see the world in a unique way and are able to convey that to other people. No doubt you doodle on napkins and meeting notes, are always humming a new tune, have already read the latest fiction releases, and know all the local art galleries' schedules by heart. You might like hobbies like sketching, photography, sculpting, playing an instrument, singing, journaling, scrap-booking or designing clothing.

Quiz courtesy of: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/leisure/quiz/index.html

Education for the city folk:

















Picture 1: May 6
Picture 2: July 29
As my dad always said on hot humid days - "you can go outside and hear the corn grow".

I am going to miss the property something fierce. If only the trees could talk.

(More posts about my parents move coming soon....)

Lately I've been inspired to write poems and I have been posting them on "Contemplations r us" but tonight (I should say morning) I am changing that. Below are a couple poems that came to me randomly from walking home from the gym to sitting in front of my computer.

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I'm tired.
Take this burden from me.
Lift my spirits
because I'm feeling crushed.

I NEED you more than I need life.
carefree, wind swirling,
laughter bubbling out of my mouth like a stream.

Floating, tip toeing across the sky,
Soaring above the world, absent of thought.

Slowly dropping back to earth,
please catch me before I fall.

(written tonight)

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Inhale. Warm sweet summer air.
A hand reaches up palms facing the heavens.
Head tilts up, eyes close.

Jesus, my Saviour.
You pick me up out of this grave.
Your life breaths into me.
Beautiful, beautiful is my image of you.

You are everything.
What my heart longs for.
What my heart aches for.
Fill me Jesus with your love forever.

I will run to you with arms open wide
Sun beaming, breaking through the clouds.
(Written on July 17th, 2007)

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Gut wrenching sobs. Tears streaming down, soaking into her skin.
She cries.

Love so deep, unconditional, everlasting. More than compromising, it's a sacrifice.
She cries.

Longing to breath deep, reaching beyond just to grasp on to the edge.
She cries.

Forgiveness, acceptance and respect is all she longs for.
A place, safe and worthy to be warrant trust. To be herself, to feel a sense of belong. To be pushed, grow and mature. What must it take? How much must she give?

To hold her heart out and have it stomped on?

A rut she doesn't want, heartache she keeps feeling.
She cries.

Soft words and a gentle heart, a peace settles like leaves slowly falling from a tree.
She looks up.

Honesty, compassion and encouragement flow out. Soaking it all in.
She smiles.
(Written on May 29th, 2007)

I am going to go read some Harry Potter before I go to sleep. Yup, I'm aware of what the shows of my eternal salvation.

Never judge a book by it's wizards.

Spider pig, Spider pig.
Doing what a spider pig does.
Can he swing from a web,
no he can't he's a pig.

(Courtesy of the "Simpson's Movie" trailer)

Short end of it #1:

I finally realized why I miss a certain ex-coworker and friend so much lately and it has me thinking. Dang I miss the witty banter and jabs at each other. Comebacks? Ha, haven't had to use on in a while and that makes me sad.


Short end of it #2:

Never "rib" your pastor the night before church about something that can be brought up in his sermon. Oh gosh, talk about wanting to throw something at the pulpit. Revenge will be mine.
(Check this link to check out the recording - "Don't Look Back Part 2. About 6 minutes into the message)


Short end of it #3:

Want to make swimming a regular activity - I miss it so much.


Short end of it #4:

I feel guilty about not going to the gym. MUST. GO. TONITE.

and I feel out of sorts. Suddenly.

Why must my brain psycho-analyze everything?

Some people go out on a Friday night and some people stay home and work on redesigning their blogs.

Look what I did! It's not the awesome-est template and I'm not terribly fond of the pink flower but my collection of photos lacks just the perfect one right now. There is still some tweaks that need to be done and lists to add to the column but other than that all my blogs are now connected!

I've recently started a book blog and am going to start reviewing/listing the books I've read so far so if this turns your crank - check it out!

Random tidbits:

1. Currently my bedroom door stopper is a high heeled shoe, sad.

2. Tomato sandwiches are delicious

3. I can't seem to get over my chocolate craving

4. I love earrings

5. Seriously, who isn't getting married this summer?

6. My love for Switchfoot is back...but only the material before they were "discovered"

7. I've read 6,500 pages year to date, that's about 31 pages a day so far and I'm still behind my reading competition opponent!

8. The strawberry season is over and I frown.

9. I want rhubarb!

10. Another relaxing weekend ahead, I'm loving it!

Casino Royale - What can I say? Strangely alluring Bond and a couple of sweet cars.

The Engagment Ring - A movie you find highly amusing at 2am...it was like My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets a cheese harlequin movie (I could give you the plot but then it would be admiting the fact that I have actually watched such said movie)

Walk to Remember - One very simple question - why? I'm not sure what possessed me to pop in this DVD and I suffered the consequences....*sniffle*

Ratatouille - Very cute and amusing animated movie! I left the theatre wanting to go home and cook a gourmet meal since "anyone can cook!" Definitely a re-watch.

Blood Diamond - I just finished watching this tonite and it has left an impact. Just crazy insane what people are capable of doing for one diamond. We get caught up in such trivial matters in life when there are such more things in life to be concerned about...*sigh* I think this movie deserved Academy Awards for such outstanding performances and the reason alone that it's a movie about a social and economic issue.

I think I'm a little movie-d out for a while. Still so many to see this summer but I'm taking a break!

Seriously, I think I might be ill.
I got up by 9am-ish on a long weekend!! And especially on a day like today that I have absolutely no plans yet I'm ambitious enough to get up and shower, do two loads of laundry and make french toast before noon. For some reason lazying around in bed all morning has lost it's appeal to me.

I know, careful now, don't fall off your chair in shock.

The more I think about it's probably old age creeping up on me. :P

I finally have somewhere else to buy clothes in the city! Or I've just been slow and had no clue that Old Navy carried clothing in my size! They just build a new store at the local mall and I stopped by earlier this week and tried on a bunch of stuff! Of course I couldn't leave without buying anything....even something I normally would never wear (I hate not having sleeves and cap sleeves don't count!):

A good book.
Right now I have about 4 books on the go that I can't seem to get through yet I'll randomly grab a book and whip through it before I can get the other 4 done. Crazy. I'm also legging behind in my book reading competition...I like like 700+ pages and at this rate I'll need to read two books a week. So not happening. I still think work should allocate 1 full day of reading as a "product awareness" program. :P But I can dream.

Blended creme Tazo Chai Frappuccino. Soo darn good it should be illegal. :P

Photographing flowers:

Johnny Fresco's.
It's a new-ish restaurant in town the serves up mouth watering burgers, tasty pitas with many filling choices, crunchy onion rings and a bunch of other delicious good fast food choices.

My sisters and I frequent the place, probably too much but we go because it's different then fast food, healthier and generally on the regular route to and fro work. I've talked about this place many times with high praises! I took my Pastor there last week and he loved it! And today a couple co-workers went and gave it a two thumbs up!

Favourite menu item: BBQ Steak Pita and a side of onion rings

Check it out!
(You can't miss the place either - beside DQ on Weber/University)

Camping:














A beautiful picture I took while camping at the Elora Gorge - camping is definitely a favourite hobby for me. Can't wait to go to Port Burwell in August!