Grace in Small Things #27

1. I found homemade beet borscht from my aunt in my freezer.

2. Eating that borscht for 3 meals in 1 day, was super awesome and fantastic.

3. It was so good in fact, that I thought I would make my own in the slow cooker.

4. I ate the last of my aunt's borscht at work tonight.

5. I came home at midnight, and was overjoyed that my borscht in the slow cooker, smelled the same as hers. Although I did put too much cabbage in mine.

6. I cannot stop farting. The smell is intense. A part of me wishes that someone were here to smell this rancid borscht gas. Someone that would think it was funny of course, not someone that would be disgusted and lecture me on my cabbage consumption.

7. But, I am alone, late at night, farting on my yoga ball while playing online Scrabble, and I am quite enjoying myself.

8. I can't wait to taste my borscht tomorrow!

Grace in Small Things #26 - Folk Festival Edition

1. Finding a parking spot at 7:00am before the Farmer's Market people come to steal them all.

2. The weather channel changing its mind and saying it will be 18C with only a splatter of rain, instead of the 15C with torrential downpours.

3. The guy across the path that sells me Hemp Coffee every year.

Grace in Small Things #25

1. Getting paid to sit at the Moose Jaw Spa for the afternoon.

2. Knowing that I have just one more shift of work, and then I'm camping for the weekend!

3. Knowing that after Folk Fest, I get to camp again...at two different provincial parks!

4. Having a big belly laugh with my mother-in-law.

5. Hugs from the father-in-law. He gives good hug.

6. A glass of wine before bed at the bistro table in the courtyard......

And This is How it Went.....

Well, the wedding and camping trip are over, and it's back to the daily grind in the Abigail-Smyrish household.

The wedding went well, although not without a few small bumps in the road along the way. We laughed, we cried, and we drank AJ's homemade wine. Now that I'm looking back, I didn't dance at all that night, which is a bit of a drag, but I had such insane cramps all day, that I am just happy that I made it through.

I wish I would have had time to visit more with all the family from out of town, and get to know some of my new family a bit better. But, all the guests I have talked to have said that they had a fabulous time, and they all agree that the ceremony on the beach was short, and sweet and lovely....and that makes me happy.

Our annual camping trip followed the wedding, and we had some new campers this year, which made it all the more fun. You know that you are growing up, when friends are bringing their children camping....

We had some issues with a yogurt addicted bear, but other than some stolen food, clawed up coolers, and a broken tent, we were okay. I figure, we were in the bears house, and he just felt he had the right to steal from his guests. Not necessarily a nice thing to do to your house guests, but hey, some people, and animals, are just jerks.

Coming back to the city was totally depressing. Going back to work made it even more so. I have been actually thinking really hard about what I want to do in life, for the first time in my life, and am preparing myself for some major changes in the next few months...and trying to convince myself that it is okay to make some changes, just for me. I am not exactly sure what those changes will be as of yet, but I'm working on it. Luckily, I have one hell of a husband, and all he wants for me is to be happy, and not stressed out....he's got my back.

Anyhow, my mothers-in-law are coming over soon to visit,and Smyrish is bringing home some lunch, so I should finish making this apartment look livable.

Have a good weekend!

5 More Days.....

The countdown to getting this wedding day over with is on. I thought everything was all peachy keen, but in the past week, I have learned that there is no such thing as a simple wedding, plans just don't work out sometimes, and a wedding has nothing to do with the bride and groom, it's all about pleasing the family and guests. We are trying to keep our cool, and stay relaxed, and thankfully, Smyrish and I are one hell of a team, and have each others backs.

Things are coming together nicely, for the most part. Everyone has a place to stay, the caterer is working on the meal as I type this, the playlist for the dinner and dance is done, the dress looks as good on me as it can, considering I gained weight, instead of losing the 40 pounds I've been trying to lose, and we have our rings. By this afternoon, I'll have the car packed, and be totally ready for camping and we'll have our marriage license, and the cake, and my new mother-in-law is buying us a table for the ceremony ( which will later look great in our courtyard!)

We just have to confirm with the photographer what we want done, and call the Marriage Commissioner to confirm a meeting place, and I need to get Pixx Axe to make time to put my hair extensions back in....which is a biggie, as that takes up a shitload of time, and if they don't get in, I'm going to have one ugly head of hair.

But, it'll all work out, as life always does, just not on my time I guess.

It's That Time of Year Again....

As per usual, the Arts Festival is but a few days away, and I am positive that I did not make enough "stock" over the winter.

I have a few bags left over from last year, and I have about six that are "almost done". I have not made any jewellery to sell, and never did get around to finishing the journals I was making, because I don't have a drill. I have 4 of my weird springy vase holders, and I actually did buy vases for them, and I should have about 6 summer dresses completed before the 23rd arrives.


I know that if I use all my extra time to make bags, I could pump out a shitload in the next week. However....

I think the reason that I don't have as many wares ready to sell this year, is not because I was lazy, but because I decided quality was better than quantity. But, now I am afraid that the few quality items that I do have, won't sell...and then what?

Due to my awesomeness (hehe), I am raising some of my prices this year, and am afraid that will turn some people away. Hopefully it won't, but that's the way I am, I worry about these things.

And on that note, I should really do some sewing before I have to head off to my real job for the night. I'm working on a crazy looking dress, that I hope someone will adore.