Daytime ramble

There is so much snow outside, and for the first time this season, it feels like a real Canadian winter. Mind you, I hate the cold, but it has ensured that the ice on the canal is frozen which is awesome. Today is day 1 without Shelby. This was a strange day, with a quiet home, no need to block off stairs or doorways, or to rush home and let him out. Its a tad easier, but incredibly sad at the same time.

True to our Canadian climat, we have gone from -30 (with windchill) to about -10 in less than 24hrs. What a crazy piece of rock we live on. Hopefully tonight it doesn't freeze rain like predicted so that Jay, Jamie and I can go skating on the canal!! First time in years! Hopefully I don't fall down too often (alas, I am lego, and therefore it's inevitabe).

Well, I must continue on my busy day, as all days seem to be.
Just a snapshot of thought.
Enjoy

Haha, in the 30 seconds after I posted this, plans have changed. To celebrate the cold weather, I will be snuggling my hubby and remembering our passed friend. Hope your arm is better friend.

A true and old companion

An animal can become a person's dearest companion. I really am amazed by how attached I've become in the last 11 years to Shelby. The relationship people develope with animals is unike the kind of relationship people can ever develope with eachother. It can be the closest and even an intensly co-dependant relationship. I sometimes wonder what things would be like without pets, of any kind. Its interesting that people who say that they don't want children, have pets, including dogs and cats. Although cats are pretty independant animals, they can be incredibly affectionate and require a lot of attention and maintenance. Although some of these people don't want the responsiblity of a child, they want the responsiblity of taking care of an animal its entire life. There's no judgement in this observation, but an interesting one.

I'm saying goodbye to my dog on Monday, and it's not going to be easy. He'll be dearly missed. It truely is like losing a family member, an amazingly close friend. He knows my secrets, my fears and my joys. Love you Shelby.

Just a snapshot of thought.
Enjoy

Stop, Breath, Think

There are many things to think on in a day. When to wake up, what to eat, what to wear, how to do your hair. What we often forget to do is to stop and see how we're doing. Whether we're good or bad, or even just content with things how are or if there are some areas that need some drastic overhauling. This is something I forget to do on a regular basis. to just stop, and see how I'm doing. Often times, its easier to take on other's issues and address those issues than it is to address my own. Apparently, this is something I have to work on.

So I'm putting a challenge to myself, and to you, to stop at least once a day and see where you stand. Just to check in, make sure you don't forget yourself in the rush of every day life.

Just a snapshot of thought!
Enjoy :)

New Beginnings

So this is a new year, and I've decided to start a blog. My dear friend has inspired me to do so.

Not really sure what use this will come to those reading, or even to myself. Perhaps it will serve as a kathartic escape or a place to air my thoughts. Either way, this may be a way to open myself up to a new world of expression.

A few things I've decided to try this year. I'd like to lead a healthier lifestyle. So, I've started back at the gym, and eating better. Yes, I know, this is quite typical for most people in the new year, but alas, I'd like to start. Also, I'm trying really hard to impliment my Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Hopefully this will make daily encounters and my general way of thinking a little less anxiety ridden.

So this is the start of new beginnings, a snapshot of thought :)
Enjoy