Moving Up- Comments (0)

I was watching an episode of "Moving Up" this afternoon, because I'm a lazy bum. The one couple installed some fiberglass columns in their living room that they were renovating. I really don't think I thought they added much at all. Decorating is certainly different depending on an individual's taste! I just thought the house wasn't near "grand" enough to pull off something as elegant as columns!

A Miracle- Comments (0)

Talk about a miracle drug! Leptovox claims to assist in weight loss, clear up acne, and even take away wrinkles! I wonder if it would also improve my eyesight so that I don't need progressive lenses anymore. Or perhaps tone up my out of shape body. Best of all, cure my high blood pressure so that I won't have to take so many meds! Then.... we could talk about hot flashes and mood swings!

Hiding the Bulges- Comments (0)

I know that you can wear body stockings to smooth and hold in your shape, but I can't imagine how hot and uncomfortable they would be! Never mind, how nearly impossible it would be to get into those things!! I have a horrendous time getting into control top panty hose! heh Unfortunately in Canada, the winters suck, so if you are required to wear a dress, there's no avoiding donning the panty hose, as much as I hate them!!

Good Idea- Comments (0)

Sarah had a great idea for a Christmas gift for her mother-in-law. She had one of those custom printed calendars made up for her with different pictures, taken throughout the year representing times and seasons. Pictures of Hawaii in January, wedding pics for the appropriate months, and harvest pictures in September. It turned out really great, and she was thrilled with it!

Ever Been Tempted?- Comments (0)

It's no secret that for the past 10 years, I've battled my weight. For many years, I was very good at exercising regularly and eating well most of the time. Then I just sort of gave up on everything. Got kind of depressed and feeling sorry for myself, and just quit caring! Needless to say, I'm at my all time highest weight. I often have considered lap band surgery, weight loss pills, or a program like Jenny Craig, but I just can't seem to make a commitment to anything!

Packing- Comments (0)

We're still waiting to talk to Sarah and Jay about what furniture they are leaving behind for Ben and Jess. Jay and Sarah will be listing their two condos for sale any day now, as they are hoping to move to the farm May 1. They will be living in the little old farm house, which is mostly furnished, until they build their own house. Consequently, they don't need to take most of their hand-me-down furniture which is currently in their condos. They have said Ben and Jess can have it, so we have to find out exactly what that entails, and then Ben and Jess will have to decide what they can fit in to move, and what they need the most. It's absolutely too expensive to rent a moving truck, so we're just going to haul down as much as we can, and send more every time one of their friends go down to visit. Then they'll have to visit the local furniture stores to get the rest.

Ben & Jess- Comments (0)

Well Ben and Jess have set the date. Not for their wedding, but for moving to B.C. They went down there last weekend, and found themselves and apartment, which they're very excited about. Ben has also got a job nailed down, and Jess is applying for jobs. They're going to move for April 1. I'm going to miss them being around all the time. I'm somewhat nervous about their decision, but it's not something I'm going to interfere in. If it doesn't work out, they can always move back and start again. I hope they remember to pack the Curcumin. LMAO

Home Tomorrow- Comments (0)

Well Sarah just spent her last day in Quito, Ecuador on her first medical mission. She's had a fabulous experience, and a wonderful time, but now that the end is near, she's getting homesick, big time. Really missing her hubby. He is also obviously very lonesome too, as he's going to pick her up at the Calgary airport tomorrow night, sparing her the bus ride back to Edmonton. They're going to come out for dinner, and to pick up Miles on Tuesday. When she's here, I'm going to ask her what mesothelioma is!

Assisted Living- Comments (0)

My uncle lost his foot when he was 12 years old in a farming accident with the thrashing machine. He has some quite good prosthetics over the years, but his stump always caused him a lot of pain through the years. Especially when he reached his latter years. That's why, when his wife was diagnosed with Parkinson's he had stair lifts installed in their condo, so that the two of them could remain at home for as long as possible.

Mental Pause- Comments (0)

As I find myself near 50, and going through mental pause, and hot flashes and every other charming thing that comes along with being an aging woman, I also find my memory failing badly! I'll go marching down to the office at work, only to get there with absolutely no idea why I went there in the first place! Of course as soon as I get back to where I started from, it comes back to me with a bang! Geesh! It's no fun to get old!

Fortunate- Comments (0)

We're very fortunate here in Canada to have fantastic health care coverage. We're having a provincial election here, and one of the campaign promises is to eliminate health care premiums within 4 years. That's unbelievable! For instance, to have a baby here, it costs you absolutely nothing out of pocket unless you upgrade to a private room and rent a TV! Something to definitely keep in mind in retirement years. A far cry from medicare part d!

Renos- Comments (0)

We did a really inexpensive fix up to our main bathroom this summer. Just paint, and a modernization of a few things. We have plans to do the ensuite this summer or next. We'll do similar things, in that we'll replace the light fixture, the mirror, and remove the old, dated shower door. We'll also replace the bathroom vanities and go for something much sleeker.

Change of Mind- Comments (0)

As I mentioned previously, we were considering a trip to Vegas in the Spring. We were even looking into Vegas hotels, to see what suited us the most. When we started calculating the cost of a 4 day trip to Vegas, as opposed to a 10 day trip to Mexico, staying in an all-inclusive resort, we decided the Winter get-away was a much better value for our buck for us!

Decisions- Comments (0)

Both Sarah and Jay are selling their condos within the next couple of months prior to moving down to the farm permanently. Depending on what the appraisals come in at, we're considering purchasing one of them as a rental property investment. Sarah's would be the more likely choice, as it's in a great building, with pool and hot tub, is immaculately maintained, and is in a primo location.