2021

Good Morning ALL! Well we had a pretty fair sleep. Went to bed about 9:20 upstairs, up at 2:00 and outside and then to the sofa and then up at 5:45. I could not believe my eyes and was blinking as though it were wrong. Despite the longer sleep, I did find it difficult to get up and get going. So I kept clicking on “SNOOZE” until finally it was after 7:00 and I knew that I had to get the old fanny farkle up off the sofa. Funny thing is I was not really tired, not sick, not achy, just simply wanted to remain on the sofa snuggled next to Alvin. Perhaps it was being toasty warm and comfy, I do not know but anyway here I am and it is after 7:30. I am washed and dressed and writing this post.

The sun is coming up and the southern sky boasts a lower white with hint of orange on the horizon while as you raise your eyes upward it becomes the most glorious blue with wisps of white clouds. So pretty. I am so grateful that we have such beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I do love seeing photos of them from all over the world because they are all amazing and unique. Considering it is the same sky! The trees are more colorful with each passing day.

Yesterday was a good productive day. In fact, the whole weekend was productive. I did not get anything done outside but inside, I rocked. The outside will be there next weekend.

We did not walk yesterday. We should have, I guess, I know. I finally took the hand held steamer that my kids gave me for Mother’s Day and was cleaning sinks and toilets with ease. I was upstairs cleaning when I heard a noise and turned around to see Alvin standing there and then realized when I carried the vacuum upstairs I had not completely blocked to upstairs. ARGH. He had climbed all the way up. I did not see him so have no idea if he struggled or not. He did not appear to be any worse for it but stairs and that many are not on his list. He can do a few and I let him do the ones outside but not in the house. I carried him upstairs to bed last night. I was so happy that he used the padded bench at the foot of our bed to get up and down plus I lifted him down once. Anyway, cannot beat myself up about it. He seemed to be happy as I think he is getting tired of being carried and lifted up and down from things. We both are actually “tired” of the whole thing and I am so grateful that he is doing so well. But in order to keep things going in that direction, I must be 100% diligent. The gate is up and he is downstairs. Not a peep. Sleeping?

This is going to be a strange week. Tomorrow I work the 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. shift (the last one before it is being cut from our schedule, thank goodness), Wednesday I took off as a vacation day as I am having the furnace and vents cleaned, Thursday we are off as it is the National Reconciliation Day and then I work on Friday. Kind of a nice work schedule this week.

I hope that you enjoyed the photos yesterday. Every time I look at my truck painting, I am feeling better about my artistic attempt. I suppose if I painted more often, I would get better. Likely, I suppose.

Well time to head back downstairs. Definitely need coffee this morning. I hope that you are doing great and that you had a productive, fun and relaxing weekend. Ours was wonderful. Even watched a couple of movies along the way. We walked as well.

Have a wonderful day.

Continuing to live this life with kindness, respect, compassion, patience, understanding, love, laughter and gratitude.

Always, Carol & Alvin

Thought for the day …..

Good Morning and Welcome to Thursday the 27th day of April, 2017.

The sky finally appears to have clear breaks ….. our morning sky has been pretty much been overcast for days now.

Some sunshine would be very welcome.

We have had enough moisture for a bit …… I would love some sunshine.

The weekend holds promise weather wise so that is good.

 

Last night my daughter gave me a ride home from work.

On our way to my house we stopped at COSTCO.

COSTCO was busy …… as always.

I love that ride with my daughter and our conversations.

Any time that I spend with my darling girl is most precious.

Picked up a few things before going home to Mr. Alvin.

He was VERY happy to see us both, for sure.

My TEA ORDER arrived as well …..

We had a busy evening ….. putting away groceries……walk with Alvin and sorting the tea orders.

Most of the tea orders goes to my co-workers and another co-worker graciously is giving me a ride to work as my usual ride is not going in that direction today.

So it all worked out.

Just a few minutes until my ride arrives.

I love the change going my car as opposed to the bus.

Public transportation is good however; nothing like a car ride to work, most especially in the morning.

 

So today I am hoping to have a quiet, super PRODUCTIVE day …..

Tonight is my ENERGY HEALING appointment.

I am looking forward to that ….. great way to end or almost end the work week.

I will be working on Friday.

 

Well I had better get my things together.

I hope that you all have an awesome Thursday.

Another great thing about today it is PAYDAY.

Gotta love a Thursday that is payday.

Alvin is patiently watching me from the comfort of the rug in the hallway.

 

Special Hello to: my sister ….. Sunday…… SKYPE…..YES.

Always, Carol & Alvin

Thought for the day ……

Good Morning and Welcome to Friday the 15th day of April, 2016.

YAY, today is Friday and the start of the weekend for me.

I think today is the day that my sister comes home from Hawaii.

Cannot wait to hear all about her trip.

That is one place I would love to see.

I cannot imagine the greenery and the flowers.

The beautiful turquoise blue water and the sand.

The palm trees…..the pineapple ….. oh my.

Possibly bump into the Hawaii-Five-O Team …… now that would be cool.

On this Friday I am just happy to be on the last day of the work week for the office.

I have a busy weekend ahead but that is okay.

Better to be busy than not.

Just as long as you have time to R-E-L-A-X.

 

Alvin and I are enjoying our walks after work and I am going to rearrange our mornings so that we can go for a walk in the morning, as well.

Often times in the summer it is too hot for us to walk after work and by the time it cools down it is bedtime.

So two walks somedays and others one but better than none.

 

It is so great to see the sunrise on my way to work.

The sky is afire in yellows, oranges and reds.

So pretty.

I have had to start wearing my sunglasses when I get onto the bus as it becomes so bright at one point during the ride.

 

Well almost time to hit the road.

Another day … another ….. you know..

 

I hope that you have an awesome Friday.

May your day be filled with brightness, joy and laughter.

 

Special Hello to: the world travellers …. home again.

Always, Carol and Alvin

Thought for the day…..

Good Morning and Welcome to Wednesday the 15th day of January, 2014.

Half way through the week and half way through the first month of the new year.

So how are you with CHANGE?

Do you embrace it?

Does it scare you?

Do you just go along with change?

How do you feel with change?

As always my life seems to be all about change and I am certain that is the case with most people.

At first when I heard about all the changes I was scared, then upset that things were changing, and now I feel like whatever happens will be great.

So I guess we go through a myriad of emotions.

On this mid day I am excited for the upcoming changes.

Something new is always good.

Well time to leave for work.

I hope that whatever changes come your way you find a way to make them work.

If you have to go through the “list” of emotions then do so but find a way to make things work.

I have made so many major life changes over the past five years and found that I have grown with them.

Special Hello to: all those folks who are making changes ….. you can do it.

Always, Carol and Alvin

 

Thought for the day…..

Good Morning and Welcome to Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 ….

The wind is howling outside and the temperature has dipped but inside we are happy and warm …. we being, Me and Mr. Alvin, who at this very moment is curled up on the end of “our” bed.

We had a great day yesterday …. Amanda and the puppies spent the day at our house.

Likely that is part of the reason that Alvin is back lying on the bed …. he is too pooped after all the playing.

I would like to join him as for some reason I spent most of the night … awake …. checking the clock.

I know that we are lucky in most parts of Canada to have had yesterday off to spend with our families.

If you live in Canada and were working we thank you for looking after us while we “played.”

Thank you.

The work week begins.

 

Well for this week I am going to be more active.

I have found that over the past several weeks I have been less physically active.

Definitely walks every night regardless of the weather.

I have a treadmill in the basement so I should make use of it.  “RIGHT!”

So thought for the day ……. BE ACTIVE …… TO STAY ACTIVE.

 

Special Hello to:  all those folks who exercise ….. thank you.

 

Always, Carol and Alvin from the foot of the bed…. ah

 

 

 

Thought for the day….

Good Morning and Welcome to Monday, January 14th, 2013 ….. the beginning of another week.

How are you today?  I am well ….

It is snowing here in Edmonton and the temperature has warmed up.

 

Yesterday at the store I saw this young man who looked very familiar.

So with confidence I approached him and asked him his name.

As soon as he said his name, I said from Regina, he smiled and said “yes.”

I continued, “You went to school with my daughter and said her name.”

He said “YES” …… I said Hello and gave him a hug.

We had a wonderful conversation and two hugs later he was on his way.

He is now a flight attendant and his co-pilot was with him …. they were on a layover.

It so made my day to see a familiar face from back home.

All of my co-workers were smiling as well as me.

It was a great reunion.

 

Last night I was inspired by “life” with an idea for a children’s book.

This near always happens just after my body hits the bed …. so as any good writer I grabbed the notebook & pen from my night table and jotted some notes.

This morning I wrote some more ….. I am taking my notebook to work and will work on it on my breaks.

When you are inspired ….. always take action.

You never know when the next great idea will hit.

 

Well it is time to finish getting ready for work.

I hope that you are inspired on this snowy Monday morning …. I guess it may not be snowing where you are but I hope you are inspired all the same.

Take care and have a great Monday.

 

Special Hello to: all those people who work in the air …… thank you.  Be safe today and everyday.

 

Always, Carol and Alvin ……