K and I are heading off to church, we're starting to prepare for confirmation next year. He refuses to walk, though, so we'll drive. At least he's coming.
We're eating at a Chinese restaurant tonight. M's brother is treating, in honour of his birthday this past week.
L is glued to the TV and the wimbledon men's final. Nadal seems to have hurt his knee but is still playing...ooh.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Renovation
So yesterday we decided to finish our basement. We're ignoring the looming recession fears and going for it. It's exciting but there is a lot of work ahead in the next few months. The first thing is to clear the basement. No small task, especially as it's difficult for M to part with the least little thing. The reno guy was saying that when he got married his wife got rid of everything he owned except the clothes he was wearing. She's strict! It's also a bit stressful of course. We still have all the usual chores/activities to get done.
We're going to put a kitchenette (no oven) and a 3 piece bathroom down there. Lots of storage closets and then everything else will be generally open. We think it will look really nice. Our job is to buy the tiles and kitchen cabinets, so some research is required as we're clueless on these things. I'm leaning toward porcelain tiles.
We have a dinner invitation this evening, friends are having a barbecue. L has a tennis lesson and a ladder match before we rush off. It's difficult getting K to practice enough piano. The scales are the worst.
News
This is a good business article, I learned a lot from reading it -
The danger zones of 2008
Note to Self: Buy Less (Seriously)
We're going to put a kitchenette (no oven) and a 3 piece bathroom down there. Lots of storage closets and then everything else will be generally open. We think it will look really nice. Our job is to buy the tiles and kitchen cabinets, so some research is required as we're clueless on these things. I'm leaning toward porcelain tiles.
We have a dinner invitation this evening, friends are having a barbecue. L has a tennis lesson and a ladder match before we rush off. It's difficult getting K to practice enough piano. The scales are the worst.
News
This is a good business article, I learned a lot from reading it -
The danger zones of 2008
Note to Self: Buy Less (Seriously)
Friday, July 4, 2008
Focussed and mature
Glorious summer days as I keep saying. It's not something to take for granted as winter will be here soon enough! There is so much road construction going on.
I took L for a manicure this morning while I went to the gym, the timing worked out perfectly. Then we did a bit of shopping at the mall. She got a new top for the party she's attending tonight and I got a 'kitchen and bath' magazine to peruse. We grabbed a quick lunch at McDonald's. She liked their chicken wrap. Now she's glued to the Wimbledon tennis matches on TV.
K's in the process of trying different tennis rackets out, he's going to get a good racket as he is progressing in tennis. The teacher says he seems more focussed and mature as he plays which is good news...hope that translates into the piano and school work! (Wishful thinking?)
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I took L for a manicure this morning while I went to the gym, the timing worked out perfectly. Then we did a bit of shopping at the mall. She got a new top for the party she's attending tonight and I got a 'kitchen and bath' magazine to peruse. We grabbed a quick lunch at McDonald's. She liked their chicken wrap. Now she's glued to the Wimbledon tennis matches on TV.
K's in the process of trying different tennis rackets out, he's going to get a good racket as he is progressing in tennis. The teacher says he seems more focussed and mature as he plays which is good news...hope that translates into the piano and school work! (Wishful thinking?)
News
Game makers eye young girls with "Boogie SuperStar"
Is Your Sunscreen As Safe As You Think?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Quality of life
It's a cooler day today.
Yes, it's expensive to finish a basement. It's an exciting thought nonetheless, causing me a few sleepless nights. Wonder if we'll end up doing it? M and I are cautious when it comes to spending huge lumps of money on the house being frugal people. You have to balance quality of life with your other values. To be honest, I don't have a huge travel bug these days. We spend most of our money on the kids.
The weekend is looking busy with 2 dinner invitations. L is going to yet another sweet 16 party tomorrow. K loves tennis camp.
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Yes, it's expensive to finish a basement. It's an exciting thought nonetheless, causing me a few sleepless nights. Wonder if we'll end up doing it? M and I are cautious when it comes to spending huge lumps of money on the house being frugal people. You have to balance quality of life with your other values. To be honest, I don't have a huge travel bug these days. We spend most of our money on the kids.
The weekend is looking busy with 2 dinner invitations. L is going to yet another sweet 16 party tomorrow. K loves tennis camp.
News
Red wine ingredient may reduce signs of aging: study
Why You Shouldn't Hit Your Snooze Alarm
Watermelon Yields Viagra-Like Effects
Stroke leaves Canadian with new accent
Surprise economic contraction will be short-lived: RBC
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Stand up for yourself
I just found this on Hellen Buttigieg's latest ezine. I love what it says and can probably use this advice.
Quick Tips on Organizing Your Life:
Stand up for yourself
You can't please all the people all the time, so aim to at least please yourself. It's incredibly freeing once you consciously decide that everybody doesn't have to like you. You'll be able to say 'no' to things you don't want to do; as a result, you'll find more time for activities and relationships that nurture you and bring you joy. Your real friends will understand and may even have more respect for you.
© Copyright 2008 by Hellen Buttigieg, We Organize U. Reprinted with permission from the We Organize U Newsletter. Visit http://www.weorganizeu.com
Quick Tips on Organizing Your Life:
Stand up for yourself
You can't please all the people all the time, so aim to at least please yourself. It's incredibly freeing once you consciously decide that everybody doesn't have to like you. You'll be able to say 'no' to things you don't want to do; as a result, you'll find more time for activities and relationships that nurture you and bring you joy. Your real friends will understand and may even have more respect for you.
© Copyright 2008 by Hellen Buttigieg, We Organize U. Reprinted with permission from the We Organize U Newsletter. Visit http://www.weorganizeu.com
Free spending coming to an end
The step instructor told everyone today that she has been a gym member for 32 years and worked at a gym for 15 of those years. She's about 50 years old and must certainly be very fit.
I wasted a lot of time today getting K his own house key. The engraving place at the mall messed up both the new key and my own key if you can believe it. So I got a refund and finally ended up getting new sets from Home Depot. Apparently Walmart and Canadian Tire stores also do keys..who knew?
I'm totally exhausted for some reason, but getting through the day's routine just the same! M is out of town for the night so I have to get the garbage out tomorrow morning. He likes to put it out in the morning due to the animals, weather, whatever. Most people just put it out the night before. I considered doing that, but then if something happens I won't enjoy cleaning up the mess. Not to mention there is a thunderstorm watch tonight. The past few days have been so beautiful and perfect weatherwise. Sunny and warm with this light balmy breeze.
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I wasted a lot of time today getting K his own house key. The engraving place at the mall messed up both the new key and my own key if you can believe it. So I got a refund and finally ended up getting new sets from Home Depot. Apparently Walmart and Canadian Tire stores also do keys..who knew?
I'm totally exhausted for some reason, but getting through the day's routine just the same! M is out of town for the night so I have to get the garbage out tomorrow morning. He likes to put it out in the morning due to the animals, weather, whatever. Most people just put it out the night before. I considered doing that, but then if something happens I won't enjoy cleaning up the mess. Not to mention there is a thunderstorm watch tonight. The past few days have been so beautiful and perfect weatherwise. Sunny and warm with this light balmy breeze.
News
Free spending ways coming to an end: TD report
Green tea expands arteries, improves heart health
Solar system dented, not round, solar probe shows
Students write Wikipedia articles for UBC prof
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Happy Canada Day
It's Canada's 141st birthday today.
M went to the gym to celebrate his birthday. It's a gorgeous sunny one too.
I'm a bit excited thinking about finishing the basement. The guy that is giving us a costing seemed very professional but I have a feeling it's going to be too expensive...so wishful thinking? Sigh. It's better not to do anything than to do a cheap job I think.
News
Only crumbs remain of world's priciest burger
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Earth's Cries Recorded in Space
M went to the gym to celebrate his birthday. It's a gorgeous sunny one too.
I'm a bit excited thinking about finishing the basement. The guy that is giving us a costing seemed very professional but I have a feeling it's going to be too expensive...so wishful thinking? Sigh. It's better not to do anything than to do a cheap job I think.
News
Only crumbs remain of world's priciest burger
3-D mammograms may improve breast exam clarity
Study: World Gets Happier
Earth's Cries Recorded in Space
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