the perks

I got a coffee maker for Christmas from the roomie. I've never owned my own... the very best part of it? it's got a clock... and you can set it to turn on before you wake up. 

I think that's a big deal.

I can set it on work mornings, so that when I get home from work- before I dash out the door to the other job- I can grab a cuppa.... and not worry about waiting at the bean for someone to take my money.... and then end up being late... 

This makes me happy.

"Even happier" though - came at work while I was telling a co-worker about my new joy. As I was telling my story, one of the individuals we support (an older woman) clued into the conversation... sort of.

me: " so now, when I wake up... my coffee is ready for me! (sigh)" (well.. the sigh was more of a swoon)

she: "oh? you finally got the boyfriend trained?"

That's right. I'm taken.

not joking feet

I went to the store the other night. The air was like ice, and I just wanted to be where I was going. 

So I ran.

No big deal. It's not far.

I got to the store and that's when it hit me... 

6 months ago, that wouldn't have been possible. 

My legs don't call the shots anymore.

I wouldn't call myself a runner by any means, but up until 6 months ago, if I was in a hurry, I'd have run about 8 steps, then my body would have decided "enough of this joke" and slowed to a walk again.

sorry

I lied.
blogger gave me trouble while I was at home with the camera.

but I have all these lovely bunny shots and bunny things to share!!!!
poop.
(and not the type tied up with raffia)

Bunday Monday

Will return.

at some point today.

da da da daaaaaa!

and the winner is....

(thanks Crilly Sr.)

"slippery worms"

why didn't I think of that?

ideas

this year seems to be bringing with it new ideas.

this one's been brewing for a bit. stewing.

mmm, stew. 

I've been able to give away some worms to some people, helping them to get set up to do their own vermicomposting. Very exciting! I also harvested my first bin and a half of castings. lovely lovely dirt.

Dirt that I have no real use for.. because this year I had to admit that I'm the worst gardener ever. 

BUT. worms... worms I'm good with. They like it when they get ignored. neglected.

SO. I'd been playing around with the idea of doing something this coming summer with wormy things. starter kits possibly. (which means I have to start feeding those wormies so they muliply) and worm tea bags. tied up with raffia. people will buy anything tied up with raffia. even shit in a bag.

it's true.

and, I've become a little addicted to these slippers that I've been making- I made 7 pairs for Christmas gifts, and it's kind of all consuming now. soooo, maybe I could be selling them too. I'd only want to (only be able to) do the market every other weekend.. so it wouldn't be too crazy. Maybe I can share a booth with a friend. who knows.

mostly I'm in idea stages.

name ideas?

current favourites include :: worms and warm, wormns, dirty feet, growing toes

got any to add?

ideas

This NYE I spent the time with some dear friends creating art. PaSheff pulled us together and organized an evening of collage-ing. It sounds odd. But it was amazing. 

Spending the time creating with friends. 

taking pieces and making something beautiful.

There was so much going on around me- like another said, I'd have loved to be two people... so I could work on one thing, and be creating another.... or just walk around watch everyone else engaged in what they were doing. 

He of the great idea had another tonight.

I'd said that I wanted to try my hand even more at the collage thing. And that I wanted to blog. and about some amazing moments that have happened already this year... 

"collage that", he said.

"what would happen if you took those moments and collaged them for the year?"

I think I will.

Art art

a perfect moment.

a few tears of joy.

steam of coffee.

beautiful lyrics.

soft couch.

giggles from the other room.

laughter to the other side.

kind words.

heartfelt statement.

old friends.

new friends.

the sounds of creating.

the smell of cooking.

morning voice crooning.

In with the new

And so, what shall I do for 2009?

1) be more intentional, more present
2) eat more garlic
3) sign up for a 5km run
4) watch people smile

5) listen, not just hear- good music.

there are other things I'd like to do/see/be this year, but I learned to not stress myself with expectations this past year....

6) um... let's try it again.. why not? Blog every day.

starting the year off right.

come to think of it, I think I've spent the count down to the new year sitting right here in front of the screen... year after year.
o.
my.
that's sad.

Just saving my new year's eve kisses up I suppose.

so, starting the year off right. How did last year fare?
well, in the department of resolutions, quite well I think
there were 3.
I kept them.
mostly.

1) live up to my last name.... yes, I did drink more water.
2) eat more cheese... better believe it
3) blog every day... up, pretty good up until the end of October.

Work went well. I took on too much. But was able to save fairly well.
My friend circle means more... and is more.
I tried new things
I didn't go anywhere new...
I moved to a better living situation. healthier.
Took up running... getting healthier again.

well done 2008.

(also, no misspellings found after typing this post)