Wondering Gnome....

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I have been really bad about posting lately. I have been half writing it on post its and in my head though- so here it is. 

Lately I have been feeling a bit like the I am wondering in the fog....there is so much in my life that I feel is there on the edge. So many things just waiting to happen....lucky for me all these things are good- things I have been waiting very long to do....things that have been looming over me. It puts me at such a high- to have waited patiently (most the time) and I am almost there. 

SO I am saying there should be a lot more for me to write about this year ^o^

 I kind of feel like the baby ducks leaping from the only life they have know into their new life. It is unknown and scary at times- but also fun of excitement. (And this clip is super cute) And if you haven't watched Earth yet please do! 


I will be doing a series of posts on things that I want to accomplish this year- and then posting my versions once I finish them :) 


SO stay tuned for more fun stuff to come!

Happy New Year!

Well New Years Eve was fun for me- although I came home and feel asleep on the couch- I got to spend it with my loved one ^-^

Haven’t really made any New Year’s resolutions I really just making goals- and revamping my to-do list for the year. Still got a few things on my to-do list that I wanted to finish up last year, but most are started just not finished yet.

Another thing I have been thinking about is the supernatural. (Maybe because it is my current book genre of choice)

Even when I was younger I thought it would be so cool if I have telepathy- then I wouldn’t have to walk across the room to pick up that book I want. I think I even tried to see if I could do it a few times.

But I have been thinking how cool would it be if it was real- vampires, shape shifters, people with wings, and horses with wings…

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 I think I would be willing to give up the sunlight to be an immortal vampire.  V,..,V

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Or cope with having to cut all my clothes in the back to accommodate my wings. I wouldn’t even mind having to sit in a backless chair!

And come on a horse with wings- Pegasus! That would be amazing!

Sometimes I find myself fantasying that that it is all real- they are just hiding. Then the logical side of my brain fights with the part of my brain that still has an active imagination. Like when you are walking down a dark hall and you get this feeling someone or something is following you…

So for the record I am all for the supernatural =^o^=

Merry (Belated) Christmas!



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No this is not my house- but doesn’t it look cozy! Beautiful tree, fireplace, probably snow outside….

Merry Christmas! It is a few days late….Christmas was really great here. I really enjoyed the 4 day weekend.  

I spent the day with Nick- woke up early and opened our gifts. He got me one of the best gifts ever! Trail riding certificate for the LA equestrian center! I have been saying all year how I wish I could go riding again- so very sweet -I was so surprised! ^o^ Also some lotion and sugar scrub so I am extra soft now : P

Later in the day we enjoyed Christmas dinner- roast with mashed potatoes, biscuit and cornbread stuffing. Very yummy the roast was done perfect. : ) Then he made a yummy pear and ice cream dessert…yes, he is the best ever!

I was so proud- I got out all my Christmas cards before Christmas and just sent out my family’s Christmas gift package….so they get their gifts a few days late- but hey they are getting them : )

Here is a photo that we took when I was back for my visit in November.

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Major of course was not left out- he got some yummy Christmas treats. Although I am sure he would have settled for a piece of roast: P

It is back to work for me- but I have a three and a half day weekend! And I get to spend my New Years with Nick so I am excited!

Happy New Years everyone!

80 degrees winter?!



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I really like this photo- it makes me admit that I am missing some of the winter snow. At the same time I am enjoying the 80 degree weather we have been having the last three days in Los Angeles.

We spent the weekend with Nick’s father and his wife out in Laguna.  We enjoyed watching the sunset over the ocean while eating dinner, lying in bed extra long watching morning football, and walking Major around the quite neighborhood.

Major really enjoyed prancing around and kicking up the grass. He doesn’t get a lot of that here in downtown.

It has also been brought to my attention again that I could use a new camera. Right now it just leaves me wishing I could somehow download my mental snapshots ^o^

It was really a fun weekend. Like taking a mini vacation- it was so much fun we might have to make it a regular occurrence!

Until later…..

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving

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I have been meaning to post since my Thanksgiving holiday break. But time it seems just got away from me.

My Thanksgiving was wonderful- lots of cuddling and lots of food. Nick made his delicious Cornish game hens- stuffed and everything. It is like having your own personal turkey ^o^ So yummy! My cherry crisp turned out well too- if I do say so myself.

I didn’t get to make Major any “Thanksgiving” treats. But I think he enjoyed his raw beef bone just as much : )

I am so thankful for my family- both my family in Michigan and my little family here.

The weekend before Thanksgiving I got to go visit my family in Michigan. That was a lot of fun despite the red eye flight (that I never sleep on) and 2 hours of sleep over 24+ hours. At least it was “ warm” for a Michigan fall. I mean look how warm I am ^o^

All kidding aside it was great to see my family again. Makes me wish I could see them more often but also makes me thankful for all the time we get to spend together. If only California and Michigan where closer- or there was a transporter machine…..

I am already back to the work “grind” and missing my little “Vacation extravaganza” (5 work says off over 2 weeks). Already looking forward to the two three days weekends the end of December.

I have also come to the realization that the year is almost over! Where did the time go? It feels like I just made out my year to do list (which I think I have barely dented….) But I have been crossing a lot of my regular to do list- so at least I am getting something done! This year I really wanted to accomplish a lot- and I can’t say I have completed a lot…but I have been preparing and taking the steps to complete goals- so I am on my way!

Now I am just gearing up for the holiday season! I love the holidays!

I have almost completed the decorating- all I need are some command strips- which for some reason don’t seem to be sold as a refill pack- only if you want to buy more hooks….so more searching on that front.

Then this weekend I am hoping me and Nick can find our tree. We have not had a tree the last two years due to money or space issues. So I am really excited that this year (as long as we can find a small one) that we will be able to have it twinkling in the apartment.

Christmas cards are also almost completed. I really enjoy making handmade cards for Christmas- someday I am sure I will have a little craft station in the house to release all my craftiness ^o^

Also despite my usual last minute Christmas shopping- I have almost completed it for this year. I am one or two amazon.com orders away!

I think I am going to go have some hot chocolate- listen to Christmas music- and complete my Christmas cards…..