Thank you.

Well it's been a while again.

Honestly I do not even want to recap what has been going on in my life since the last post. There has been a mixture of positive and negative events. I have decided to move forward and not look back.

Having said that, I am glad to say that I truly believe that the changes I have made in my sons life have truly benefited him in every way. Jamie has grown so much in the last month, I have changed the school he attends, I have taken the professionals advice in his treatment of his diagnosis of ADHD inattentiveness, and have found a sport he truly enjoys as well as I do. Jiu-jitsu has given Jamie self-confidence, and the self-control that he needs to succeed in life. I have learned from his jiu-jitsu lessons, as a parent. I know it has only been a little over a month for all these changes but I truly believe Jamie and I are heading down the right path. But that’s just it, we are heading down a path, on this path there are many crossroads ahead.

Having stated that now I am moving forward in my life. I have been struggling with decisions, choices etc... And have come to the realization tonight that I have to live for myself and for my son. I need to make decisions based on what is good for us, instead of worrying what others want me to do or will think of me because of the choices I make.

I am making a decision to go down a path that I have been searching for, for a while and during this journey I will truly see who is there for me, and who will support me.

It is thanksgiving weekend right now and I have so much to be thankful for. My son, my family, my friends have always been there for me and I look forward to many more years together.

This may seem like a vague blog entry right now, but I am just getting back into it!

Love you all!

Natasha

The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.

Oprah Winfrey

Some pics from the last few months



Red Solo Cup! Julie, Shannon and I in Schumacher!

St-Hubert!

Go SENS go!

My new car!

MMMM Cake!

Shannon!!! What a great sport she was!

GO Sens GO! Thanks Shane

haha

Julie and I!! Good times!

Jenns Dauber!

New hair, bad pic...

Easter Bunny bread

Bahahahahahaha

Jamie falling asleep at La Chaumiere

ZOOM ZOOM

my ladies

Lately I have been missing some of my great friends alot. Perhaps that is due to the fact that I will see them in the near futur! I am looking forward to this long awaited double bachelorette in Toronto. To spend some time with the girls I grew up with means the world!

There are many events this summer that leads me back to them, the May run bachelorette, Holly's wedding in June! Jen's wedding in July and of course our annual August long weekend camping trip! I also get a chance to stop in at Ashley's place for a visit, get to see Ren's baby bump and sing some crazy songs with Kim as we road trip down!!!

I've missed you ladies and can't wait to make some new crazy silly memories, and quote papers!!

Love y'all

See you soon

Back!

I've had my head burried in a book, or in bed....or in my thoughts....

So it’s been awhile since I’ve posted and I have a couple friends that have been asking me to post something, so here goes.

Many things have happened in my life since the last postings. I have been through some up and downs in most aspects of my life.

·         Monday I start training for a new position within the YMCA, I will be supervising one of our satellite location before and after school programs in South Porcupine. I am looking forward to the adventures to be had at this school! I’ve been there a couple times in the last month, what a great bunch of kids. As much as I do enjoy the toddler room, I am looking forward to the school aged children. It’s basically going from one extreme to another in the services we offer.

·         I bought a car!!! Thanks to my sons grandparents I had a vehicle for the last 6 years which was theirs, a 1999 Ford Windstar, which was great, I am forever grateful to them for providing my son and I with transportation all these years. However the van was getting there in age and with the job in South End I needed a reliable vehicle. That’s when Nino the 2008 navy blue, Pontiac G5 came into my life. I can actually go out of town without worries with MY vehicle.

·         Jamie is having some difficulties at school, I am in the process of working with the school and many different agencies in the community to find a solution and help for him to succeed. This has taken a great toll on me stress wise. I am not the type of person to get stressed out, but this certainly has me. From attending many different meetings with various professionals and telling them over and over again Jamie’s struggles the stress is something I could never imagine.

 I feel alone in dealing with this on a day to day basis. I am alone actually. Yes I have great friends who have listened to me talk about everything, but no one knows like I do the feeling of having 5 people, his teacher, principle, agency worker, and other school staff sit in a room, with me, alone and tell me that we need to find out a way to help my son since he is struggling a great amount.

To everyone else, Jamie seems fine. But he is not at the level he should be in academics, shows no sign of interest in improving either. No one wants their child to struggle in anyway, it’s hard. I have to keep reminding myself that I am going through the motions of finding how to help him. I am actively trying to help him out instead of ignoring the issue and letting him slip through the cracks.

There are other moments that have happened since, some I would like to forget; some I can’t help but remember because of the impact they have had on my emotions, my heart or my life in general. I feel like right now I am in between highs and lows in life. Every day brings something different. For example today was a great day until a few words had an impact on me, in a negative way. I was shocked to realise how simple words can have such an impact on me. It made me realise the words I sometimes use and how they can affect someone. Not only do words affect you negatively at times but there are many times when words can affect you positively as well. Those are the ones I love!!!

Lesley, Jenn and Shane…There ya go…I posted!

Word!

Gonna get back into this!

Happy Friday the 13th!

I've been away from my blog for a while, alot has happened since. I plan on starting to blab again on here like before! Keep checking in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend

Saturday night

My best boys always there for me never disappoint! Love you xox

It's Friday...I'm at home...Boy do I feel old.

Wow, what a well deserved long weekend.

These past two weeks have been so draining in many ways. The fact that we had First aid and CPR training last weekend from 8:30-4:30 Saturday and Sunday made these two weeks seem like it would never end. During all this I was house sitting which wasn't draining at all, it was quite nice. Physically my body feels like I should sleep for the next three days, emotionally as well. Keeping up with the immaturity of some people I have in my life, combined with the craziness of my great friends and just the highs and lows of life has also made me that much more exhausted.

I am sitting here waiting for my dinner to arrive, I ordered in since my plans changed it's 8:13 I am starving. I had a nice relaxing bath while reading my book which I had set aside for the last two weeks. Baths, what a great way to just get away from life's problems and relax...and even better bringing a book along for even more relaxation. Let me tell you though getting out to find that the ninja turtles are blaring on the TV not so relaxing..

Another relaxing event I enjoy, getting my hair done! Tomorrow is the day and I can't wait. My hairdresser has changed locations and I am anxious to see this shop, you can get inked and get your hair done. After my hair appointment I have a mini road trip planned to go for dinner in Iroquois Falls with Lesley, and well maybe Courtney. Lesley had been talking about The Silver Grill and how yummy the burgers are. So, we are going for dinner.

What are you doing?

OK, I need a laugh

Alright, so anyways...as my man says so very often. As most of you know, I love to laugh. Here are some of the way that I have been laughing lately.

Puns:

Why you so crazy funny today? Because I had Cheeze Whiz! What? Cheeze Whiz, it adds personality!!!! That's cheesy..... Bahahahahah

• Puns have made me laugh so much lately it's the next best thing since sliced bread!
• There is one other person who likes puns as much as me and its my awesome co-worker Crudd. She gets a good giggle out of them as much as I do, and well Amanda J giggles to them too, god i love her laugh, lol. But I am not sure sometimes if shes laughing with me, at me or nervously cause she isn't sure what else to do and since I am laughing she thingks she should laugh also.
• Anyways... Fun Puns is a great app on my iPhone, Pun shine is fun as well

Lamebook:

• lamebook.com this is where all the failed facebook statuses go...checkitout!

DYAC:

• Damnyouautocorrect.com funny funny funny... This is where all the autocorrect fails go..funny stuff on there, and of course there's an app for that.. DYAC.

This is a little tid bit of where I get my daily laughs from. I also get some daily laughs from people

• Jamie, Ellen, Julie N, Lesley, Courtney B, Shannon, Shane, Cathy, Holly, Crudd, Amanda J, Julie Pooper, a lot of the children in the daycare and many many more.

Don't forget to laugh!

not a funny entry...

I sometimes wonder to myself, is this what I really want my life to be like?

I have never been the type of person that does not do what she wants. I am the type of person that thinks I deserve something and will usually never settle for less. But in the last little while I have felt like I am settling in many ways for different aspects of my life. Maybe not so much settling but letting myself be directed by other people instead of stepping up and leading my own life.

I am a single mom to a great child; I do not receive support for him, unless I ask which happens about twice a year for reasons such as glasses, dentist or necessities. Before I left his dad I was the type of person who would have said that every parent should support their child in any way possible, and now I sit back and do not fight for what I know my child deserves in order to tend to his basic needs. I moved in with my parents when I left his dad, I am still there this was not my plan whatsoever, but for now it's the place I have no choice but to be.

Recently my patience and emotions were pushed by a friend and I've been thinking about how I handle such situations. As much as I like to think that I can confront anyone at any time...I can't. This was not the Natasha from many years ago, I am kind of disappointed that she is lost somewhere and I need to find her. Part of my life seems like a secret and that just eats away at me, in moments where anyone should be able to just live free, I hide.

This past week has actually been quite nice; I have been house sitting for my amazing friends. They gave me full access to their house, hot tub and vehicles. It's been nice to get away from home, I discovered during this time the awesomeness of having my own place. Not only is it nice to be alone just Jamie and I, but it was awesome to see my friend come and visit ME. A lot went down during this week I became closer to some friends and distanced myself from others. I think I will be looking for my own place soon. Thanks Shannon and Jamie for reminding me how awesome it is to be on my own. Don't get me wrong staying with my parents has its advantages but it also has many disadvantages.

Well this isn’t the New Years Resolution or anything but I believe that I need a bit of change in my life now. I want to be treated like I should be and respected as well. So I am hoping you guys will support me and laugh alongside on this ride we call life. This may seem like a ramble blog, it is.. Maybe it’s the glass of wine I just had on Valentine’s Day while I watch all the Valentine TV special or perhaps it’s just me…rambling…lol

Well to all my special people out there I love you all!!!

What was that movie called again?

So as I talked to my man tonight about random stuff like dreams, blow up ski doos, politics and movies, I mentioned to him how I have a difficult time remembering movies. I can watch a great movie which I truly enjoy watching but ask me about it months later, or remind me of a part of the movie and well I have no clue. I have a plethora of movies that I can recite quotes from, no problem, but these movies are movies that I have watched at least ten times.

As we discussed this topic I came to realise that the movies that I have seen at least ten times some probably fifty times are funny movies. I love to laugh, and that’s probably why. I have seen my share of good movies, award winning movies but have a difficult time remembering them.

I like to think that the reason for this is that I have a brain full of information and memories and I have to pick and choose which ones I will remember forever and which ones I can enjoy for only that moment.

Did you see your shadow?

It's groundhog day.

Big deal, really does it matter if he does or doesn't see his shadow? However it works it's not like it actually changes anything.

Winter will be over when it's over that's all. But if thats what it takes to make you happy to find out he didn't see it so winter is almost done...if that's how it goes I am not even sure. Then that's good I guess cause if it brought you a smile or happy thoughts thats awesome!

Happy groundhog day!

Ps now I wanna watch that movie... Over and over again

I think I just peed!

Today I must say I had the best time during my lunch break ever. Now let me just clarify I've had some pretty awesome lunch craziness and this happens quite often.

But there is something to say about an hour filled with laughter and silliness . It started out as a simple lunch trip to pizza hut. The craziness started as we walked in and the one of us who does not understand French replied to the French waitress nothing that made sense to what she had asked us.

The whole restaurant was judging us and looking at us already. The rest to me is a blur filled with laughter, food and even some peeing in pants.

Seriously after that lunch break no matter how crappy any of our days were going they literally flipped upside down and followed by a great day and many giggles!

Don't forget to laugh!

Pack your flip flops!

Started seriously thinking about a hot vacation today. My friends don't wanna come so I'm going alone!

Some of the girls don't agree that I should go alone and they are afraid to find my face on the cover of the news paper stating something happened to a Timmins girl traveling alone. To that I say "not gonna happen".

I can just picture it now, me on the beach reading a book while I tan my cheeks! Then maybe participate in some evening entertainment and meet some people. Go to my room to bed and repeat!

I'm not gonna go roam the streets of Cuba alone I'm not that crazy... Relax! Maybe my man will come with me, that would be fun! We'll see if not too bad i'm still going. Well that's all for now I need to start swim suit shopping!

Peace, love and the beach!

Have some cake!

After a long night of tossing and turning mixed with a little sleep I made my way to work.

My coworkers thought I looked tired or sick, I brushed it off, and I guess I looked like crap. I thought it was going I be another of those meh! days I've been having lately.

That was until one of the child and family services workers came down with one of the kids with autism and a balloon. This was a big balloon and the child wanted it blown up. I offered to try; his worker said it goes as big as four feet. So I gave it my all and started to blow all my air into it. As it grew the child's eyes grew and his face was filled with excitement. He was so happy and so thankful that I got it blown up for him. At that moment I realized how truly rewarding my job can be! Maybe this isn't going to be a meh! day after all.

I was sitting in the office talking with Julie and Lesley, Julie was having a piece of cake from M&M's meat shop, Lesley was determined she was going to go and get one for herself after we went out for lunch. Then she remembered the cake would be frozen and she wouldn't be able to eat it right away. So she came up with the idea of going to Metro and buying a Chocolate birthday cake with chocolate icing. As a joke I told her she should ask them to write something random on it like "That's what she said!”

We went for lunch at one of our favorite restaurants La Chaumiere, and was it ever good. Lesley was so excited to go get her chocolate cake. We went to Metro she went in and got her cake. I went to Timmy's to get a coffee to go with this cake. Honestly I normally don't even like chocolate cake but the sound of it was like drops of happiness falling on my meh! day, and it tasted like it too. The sun was out and the air was warmer than it has been in days, we brought the kids outside to play and it was fun!

My meh! day turned out to be a good day!!! Thanks balloon and chocolate cake you truly are the small things in my life that make me happy.


TTYL!

Meh...

I think I have writers block?! I haven't blogged in a few days and I really don't know what to write about right now.

I've been busy lately basically busy thinking... Thinking about all kinds of random things going on.

I've been busy with the gym! Which I is working out Great so far I am down 6 pounds since the beginning of January! Yayy me!

Busy with life in general I guess. This past weekend I helped my friend celebrate her husbands 40th birthday. All I can say is what a fun night with some of the best people I know. Thanks ladies! A night to remember for sure.

Sorry this is kinda boring...

Au revoire!

Just for fun

A few pictures that make me giggle!

Ohhh friend of mine...

What can I say I am lucky to have some pretty cool friends who are there for me all the time.

One friend in particular stands out, probably cause she's so loud, Lesley. What can I say you are pretty awesome!

This girl has made me laugh at least once a day. Sometimes the laughter is so much I cry. I met Lesley at the YMCA she's the receptionist. Her title is something else that I can't remember at the moment and the sign says she will be happy to assist you that's bull, she'll help you but she may not be happy about it. Lol

She's good at her job though some people call her lazy Lesley but I don't agree with that. This girl can consume 1700 calories by 1 pm and not gain a pound.

But honestly she's a great friend that I can talk to about anything and by anything I mean ANYTHING! We do some pretty crazy, silly and funny things together that I don't care to mention to anyone because you would all judge us. Sometimes I look at her and say why are we doing this we aren't teenagers we are mothers... But whatever we have fun!

Anyways this is all I can think of writing right now Lesley hope you are happy with my blog entry about you that you requested. I'm not going to lie this blog kinda sounds like I have a crush on you.... Maybe I do! ;)

See you at work!

****blog entry requested by subject****

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to you!

Work...

I can honestly say, I love my job!

Every day I get to go to work at such a great place. I work at the Timmins Family YMCA, I am an ECE apprentice there and I am also the cook. What a rewarding job! When I started out at the Y in October of 2010 I was hired as the temporary cook and a teacher. A few months later I was in the classroom all day which is what I truly wanted to do. 

Recently I have gone back into the kitchen due to a lack of competent cooks. This time around I am truly enjoying it for some reason. I went to chef school so cooking comes easy to me. Creating meals for the children is great. The best part is sitting with the children while they enjoy their meal and hear them tell me how yummy it is, or seeing the picky eater of the class gobble it up and even better the stories the children tell me. For example the other day one little girl proceeded to tell me how “it’s dad that cooks at home and not mommy cause she’s not a good cook, mommy orders from the restaurant”.

The greetings I get as I enter each room to visit the children are heartwarming “Hi Tasha!” As a teacher in the toddler room simply hearing them say my name for the first time is awesome. I sometimes think about these kids and how I would love to know what kind of adult they will turn out to be in the future. For example one boy is so great at any physical activity or sport we play I am sure he will make it to the NHL one day. Hopefully he will be playing hockey for the Senators.

Teaching these children the platform for future learning in life is great. At circle time introducing a new subject to them like colors and then seeing them as they play say the color of an object properly is truly a rewarding moment. Watching as they grab a book we’ve read to them a bunch of times and hearing them repeat the book as they flip the pages pretending they are reading it to a doll or a friend is sooo cute. When the parents tell us that during the weekend their child pretended to call us to chat makes every moment spent in that building worth it.

I was talking to some of the girls at work today explaining how sometimes I feel like I am in the same position as a grandparent or aunt to these children; I get to have a fun time with them, sometimes spoiling them with candy..Shhh.. and then I send them home with their parents.

So even though I believe that everyone in my profession is severely underpaid, I do love getting up in the morning to go to work with all these awesome little people.

TaTa for Now

Love Tasha!

I wonder?

The other day at work I told my awesome partner Julie that I had to go pee before she left. I have been drinking more and more water each day. So I said to her "with all this water I've been drinking I need to pee like a race horse" I stopped to think about what I just said... Do racehorses pee more than a regular horse? We do we say I need to pee like a racehorse??

I was chatting with my man on the phone last night and I asked him the same question, we continued to chat about random stuff and then all of a sudden he says:

Racehorses are commonly given Lasix (aka Salix) which is a powerful diuretic. They pee a lot right before they race; we're talking gallons and gallons. The medication is thought to help prevent nasal bleeding, which sometimes happens when racehorses supremely over-exert themselves.

He googled it for me, what a sweetheart, even though I was a little miffed that he was busy googling while I was babbling about some other random thing. While on the house phone he googled it on his mobile so I would know the answer right away and also because he loves to know the answer to everything! ;) You may as well call him Tips!

Here are a few other sayings I find silly:

· Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!

· Are you working hard? Or hardly working?

· Cat got your tongue?

 

 

 

Some quotes..

None but ourselves can free our minds. ~Bob Marley redemption song

Sometimes you have to try not to care, no matter how much you do, because sometimes you can mean nothing to someone who means so much to you. It's not pride. It's self-respect. ~Found on Lessons Learned in Life on Facebook

Never let your past experiences harm your future. Your past can't be altered and your future doesn't deserve the punishment. ~Unknown

If you want to make the world a better place take a look at your life and make a change. ~ Micahel Jackson

One of the greatest mental freedoms is truly not caring what anyone else thinks of you. ~Unknown

Take care, because we care. ~ My mom, on every card she's ever sent

What have you read?

Well I have decided to share with you some other books I have enjoyed recently. The book of awesome series is great but so were these books:



Ellen`s books are such great reads and easy to read since it almost sounds as though she is reading to you. She is such a great woman who is extremely funny. What can I say I enjoyed all these three books!



This book is the story of Jaycee Dugard and how she was captured at such a young age and put through so much while living in a sick couples back yard. Many emotions went through my mind and body as I read this book. This is the first ever book that I read in less than 48 hours, I just couldn`t put it down.

Portia`s story of her life struggles was a good read, it made me more aware as a plus size girl what many skinny girls go through. I beleive all women should read this to open up to the fact that we are not alone with our personal issues.

I read this book years ago but I enjoyed every minute of it. Similar to Ellen it feels like Jerry is reading it to you, or like you are at one of his acts. I miss Seinfeld, thank god for reruns!

If anyone has a great book to share with me leave me a comment I am always looking for a new and interesting book to read and share with my friends. I am currently reading Tina Fey's Bossypants and so far it is good.

Happy Sunday!

Just a little love for my peeps!

I've been thinking a lot lately about how important the people in your life really are. You have your loved ones, your family, your friends, coworkers, acquaintances and your randoms...

All these people bring a little something to your life. It may be positive or negative but it does reflect how you are as a person.

Removing certain people from your life sometimes opens up a whole new world and brings change in your life. I experienced this a few years ago, I truly believe that this was when I became who I always was. I was set free in a way.

Since then my life has improved quite a bit. However I do not have many regrets from the life I lived before this change but I am glad it happened.

I have since met some great people who have brought such a great deal of positivity in my life and I am looking forward to much more.

I can't forget to give a high five to the people who have been with me since the beginning, my family! My family has been nothing but great influences and support systems in my life. Without them I definitely would not be anywhere I am today.

And there is always and always will be that one group... My sisters from other mothers. I've known these girls since grade 2 and what can I say.... I love them like family and they have been there for me like family.

I guess what I am really just babbling about right now is how happy I am to have the friends, family and loved ones in my life right now. You guys are great in many ways and some of you are crazy and I love it ( you know who you are).

Fo shizzle yo!

Jamaican me crazy!

So it's January, it's cold outside.... Everyday I convince myself a little more to book a trip somewhere warm! Who's in? I'll go alone if I have to I don't really care..
Doesn't have to be Jamaica since Jamaica can be pricey anywhere with a beach and some parasailing!

Tic tac toe!

iBlog

Ohh technology how I love it!

I am an iPhone girl, used to have a blackberry but made the switch and never looked back the only blackberry I like is the ones I put in my shakes! This being said there are so many apps out there on the iPhone... You need something, there’s and App for that! Scat!

Someone recently suggested an app to me that has ended up being my favorite app! My Fitness Pal is great it keeps track of everything. We all know that in weight loss and exercise they (whoever "they" is) suggest keeping a food diary. Well this app does just that it has an extensive list of foods and is easy to use. Not only do you keep track of what you eat but it also counts the calories for you....Awesome!

There is also a place to input your exercise as well and of course subtracts the calories you have burned...AWESOMER! It is a customized app that asks you a bunch of questions during the setup to help you maximize the benefits of the app. I love it!

Go download it RIGHT NOW!

A few other apps I have grown to love include

· Idiot test...a fun, frustrating app that will make you want to keep trying

· Bump... Share pictures and much more by bumping your phone to another iPhone users easily share information

· Shazam... Hmmm I wonder who sings this song? Wait a minute let me Shazam it...instant information with song title and artist

· Flixster... Great information about the movies playing at your selected theatre

· NHL Game Centre... Keeps my updated on the Senators games, updated information during the games

· Unblock me... A fun quick game of freeing the block

· Blogger... Quick access to my blog

· Royal Bank... Easy access to my everyday banking needs

For now these are probably my most used apps on my phone besides of course Facebook and twitter.

What is your favorite app???

Oh and some of you have commented in person to me and you got the wrong impression out there... I DO like gold...white gold, platinum! I was obviously being silly when I said I like books more than gold. They aren't even in the same category...

AWESOME BOOKS!

 This book was my gateway to reading a truly great book, buy it for yourself to enjoy or it makes a great gift to anyone from that teenager you just don't know what to buy for, or your parents, brother, sister, best friends, aunt, uncle, neighbour, teacher, and well basically EVERYONE should read it!

What can I say about The Book of (Even more) Awesome....just that it is well...EVEN MORE AWESOME! Give it to everyone from the list above! 

These extra awesome add ons are great too I rushed to Coles the day before it was set to be released and to my excitement they were already selling it. This one is not just about the Christmas Holidays but about all the holidays we have in a year. And the APP is truly well....AWESOME! I love getting my daily Awesome alert!

Number 4 - Books are Awesome!

In the last year I have taken quite the interest in reading. Don’t get me wrong I always enjoyed the thought of reading a good book. As a matter of fact I have a lovely collection of books on my shelves. I loved heading to Coles, Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drugmart or even a yard sale in search for a great book. I would get home sit down read a couple chapters in my new book put it down and never pick it up again. I found it hard to get into reading for the longest time.

Books to me are just as valuable as gold. You may say “Natasha gold is worth a lot more and is much more shinny and pretty than a book” to that I would say “You are right! Gold is pretty shinny!” What I mean is I would never throw away gold, even if it was my ring from my high school boyfriend which he probably paid $2 for in a machine at the mall, it’s still shinny! To me books are better than gold (don’t tell my man this..) and books should never be thrown out, they should be donated to local schools, daycares, or second hand stores.

Alrighty then back to my recent interest in reading. The book that made me get back into reading and love it was the Book of Awesome! I bought this book back in the summer of 2010right before attending my annual girls weekend with 5 other girls that I have known since I was 7. I won’t get into details of our annual girls weekends just yet as I am sure I can save a couple blog entries for some fun stories about these annual weekends.  Ok back to The Book of Awesome! I bought it before the weekend and as we were lounging trying to tan our cheeks, haha, I was reading the book. When I found some entries that I believed the girls would enjoy I read them out loud, we laughed about how truly awesome this book of awesome is!

This book was my gateway book to my addiction to reading! Since that book I have moved on to read some more. Luckily enough a few of the girls I work with are also avid readers so we sometimes exchange books with each other that we have enjoyed. There something truly awesome about taking time away from my busy life to sit and read a book. It’s a moment in my day where the TV is off, Jamie is in bed, and I cuddle up and read my book. And now when I place my books up on the shelf I have read it front to back! Now that is truly AWESOME!


Peace.

Number 3- Living the goodlife!

Most people go through life struggling in different ways, we have all had our ups and downs. I am happy to say that right now I truly believe I am on an UP! And I am happy!

OK so, Russia beat Canada 6-5. Sad but as I often say it is what it is! ;o)

Well today was my last day off for the holidays, it`s been a nice week and a half off full of  festivities, when I say full I mean full... everyday or night was busy with dinners here, dinners there, a great visit from my brother and his family which meant many trips to the mall, Walmart and Michael's, all followed by an impromptu new years eve party which turned out to be a great night. Although I am not going to lie my plans I had before this party happened would have been just as great if not better. But I got to ring in the New Years with some great friends, what a way to start the year!

I am happy to say I made it to the gym today! It was so nice to be back and I am looking forward to the many workouts that will follow. I pushed myself hard and I am glad I did, even though a few times I thought I may collapse I kept going. I also made a great purchase today that I have been wanting for a while. The great Magic Bullet! I tested it out tonight and made myself a great fruit smoothie although Jamie would disagree he didn`t like it.. He says he would rather a milkshake. If anyone has any suggestions on recipes to try in my magic bullet leave me a comment!


Over and out!

Number 2 - Who am I?

A little about me..in case you wanted to know

I am a mom, a 28 year old mother to an awesome 6 year old boy named Jamie. He is the most important person in my life and always will be! He keeps me on my toes with the many shenanigans he puts me through. As a single mom, with lots of help from my parents I am trying my best to provide and care for him.

He truly is the love of my life and I am sure I will keep you laughing and maybe even crying with a few stories about him and our life together!

I come from a small town named Smooth Rock Falls and wouldn't change growing up in that town for anything in the world. This town gave me some of the best memories and friends a girl could ask for and I feel blessed to have been able to grow up in such a great town.

I work as an ECE apprentice at the Timmins Family YMCA and I truly love my job. I love working with the children and I have met some pretty awesome coworkers that are now my best friends. Every morning I wake up excited to go to work! For now they have me cooking as well which is not my first choice but for now I am glad to do the job!


Well this is all I have for now.. I need to get back to watching the World Junior hockey game...Russia is kicking our butts...Seriously Canada???   Go CANADA Go!     I love hockey!

Number 1

Hey!

My first blog ever...would you look at that! I am unsure about what I will write about, but blogging has peaked an interest of mine lately and I decided to give it a go!

Today is January 3rd, 2012, the new year has arrived and like many of you I have been thinking of what I would like to do to better myself during this year. I have come up with a goal that consist of making better use of my goodlife gym membership. When the gym opened up last year I joined with full motivation and had a great partner alongside, we went to the gym everyday, come summer we stopped and haven't gone back since. Well tomorrow is our first day back and I am excited. I have set a weight loss goal that I promise to share with you at the end of this year if I come close or atain it.