Communication...

Ok, I am sorry I scared the hell out of everyone with my last post. I must remember not to post when I am feeling melancholy. Apparently that elicits phone calls and worried emails from friends and family.

I must remember to stay true to my nature, and communicate the way I know best....

You Communicate With Your Body

This isn't as bad as it sounds, it just means that you're a "touchy-feely" person.You need a lot of affection in your life. And for you, this means both giving and receiving little touches.Warm hearted, you bond with people easily. In fact, you often feel a little sad when you're not in the company of others.A little moody, you tend to be controlled by your emotions. But a bit hug always comforts you! How do YOU communicate?

http://www.blogthings.com/howdoyoucommunicatequiz/

Restless..................

I am restless. I am not sure what is wrong, I just don't feel like myself. I am wondering if too much of my identity is wrapped up in what I do for a living. Now that I have time away from it, I feel like I am not contributing, or giving anything of myself.

It's not that I am bored. I do lots with my days, and see lots of people. I have plans, I have a life. I am just...........restless. I feel like I am looking for something, and I don't know what it is.

Maybe because I am at the age that people typically have kids. We have had so many conversations about it lately. Neither one of us are sure, really sure that we do. I don't think it is responsible to bring a baby into the world just for the sake of reproducing. We have talked seriously about adoption. Both of us feel that may be a more feasible idea, to take care of a child who has no one else.

Sigh.

Still restless..........

Artsy Fartsy....

When I am not at work, my creativity at home surges. Working with children requires you to be creative, all the time. You need creative answers, creative strategies, creative solutions, creative projects and creative people skills. I am always on the go, multi-tasking and hyper-sensitive to the people and situations around me.

So what happens to a Child and Youth Care Worker when she is not working? She needs to find outlets for all of this energy! I have been doing lots so far this summer. Working on my fitness, experimenting and inventing new recipes, having BBQ's with neighbours and friends, purchasing, sanding and staining a kitchen island, shopping with friends, and getting back to my jewelry making.

Which brings me to something very important.

AHEM....

"You are all invited to the 33rd annual FESTIVAL OF ARTS show in South Surrey".

It will be a lot of fun, and there are so many unique and creative artists there. It takes approximately 2 hours to walk around and see everything, so it is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon! If you click on the link above, there is some info about the show, and a map about how to get there. It is on July 15,16, 22 and 23 from 10-6.

See you there!

The Battle of The Bulge

Every year during the school year, a bit of weight slowly creeps back on. Could it be the staff room treats, never ending celebrations, well meaning parents giving me chocolate, the candy jar on the counter, fundraising events at school and all the other cues to eat? Well, yes. But, I know that I am also a stress eater. As my job is on the stressful side, I eat when I feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, pissed off and happy. Basically, when I feel, I eat.

I worked really hard to lose over forty pounds the past few years. I can see it slowly starting to creep back on. I love my curves, they make me feel sexy and feminine. I don't want to be stick thin, just lose a little of my "pudge".

I have started 2 things this summer to help me get healthier, fit, and drop some pounds. First, I have started exercising again. I have started walking hills in my neighbourhood with Mattu. Who knew having a cute little face staring at you in the morning could make you excited about exercise? I have also started my yoga again, which always makes me feel good. Second, I re-joined Weight Watchers. I love this program. It is a very healthy way of eating, that does not make you feel like you are on a diet. It's how I lost my weight before, so I know it works.

My goal is to lose 15 lbs before I go back to work in September. I am really excited about this goal, and am determined to achieve it. I want to start off my school year healthy, happy and full of energy! Wish me luck:)

Long Weekend

Well, it has been an interesting long weekend to say the least. Friday was my last day of work until September (other than a 2 week drama program I am running with a co-worker in July). It felt strange to have all this vast amount of time ahead of me. I have lots planned throughout the summer, but it seems so long until we go back to work, and I really like my job!

We were supposed to spend the long weekend with my family, and Dusten was supposed to help his mom move. But, our truck had other plans for us. Like dying on the side of the highway. And costing us $120 to get it towed. Sigh......

In the middle of having it towed and dealing with that, a pipe burst in the townhouse next to us, and a big leak started happening in our kitchen ceiling.

I am so glad we were home when that happened, it could have been worse! I made a panicked call to one of our neighbours, and she and some others were here in a heartbeat to help us with advice and who to call. Our new property management people were on top of the situation, which was a relief. Not too much damage, and the rest will be fixed this week.

My friend and co-worker came by to see if he could get our truck up and running....with success! I was so happy, I was dreading a huge garage bill, which would be tough with me being off for the summer.

So, I guess I feel really fortunate to have people in my life I can rely on. I only hope that I can hope that I am as helpful to others as others have been to us.