The Ring

i discoverd that taking pics of a ring is not easy nor do they do it justice, but for those of you who cant see the real thing yet - here it is. it is a citrine stone, set in tiny engravings/diamonds all around and on the band - it is very vintage yet modern. i competely didnt want a ring, especially since the size i would want would make people think i am a j-lo wanna be, so, i decided for a second marriage a neclace or something would be very special. however, once we saw this stone and setting we both loved it and it is really me - I LOVE IT!!

It's Official!!

Well . . . YES, I am engaged! Mike (and all the kids) proposed to me on Friday night. It was very sweet and fun and everyone seems excited - including me!! My ring is a big CITRINE stone and quite vintage looking, I love it! The date is 07-07-07 - at 7pm and there will be 7 of us blending together - fun stuff! I'll keep you posted as the details come together.

PS. I am down 10lbs - yeah!

THE DIET: DAY 2

HELP!

I hate this so much and can't even believe I am going to write on the blog about this MOST PERSONAL and EMBARRASSING subject, but HERE GOES . . .

OK, I need to lose like 90lbs HOWEVER, that seems like too overwhelming amount for my lame brain to comprehend. So, I am going to lose 25lbs before July. I know it shouldn't be a huge deal, but for a pathetic emotional eater like me, it feels overwhelming . . . that's where all my friends come in.

Please, if you have any suggestions, tips, advice, prayers or recipes to share with me, it would be much appreciated.

THERE, I've said it, now I'm accountable, I expect all of you to be hounding me, pushing me and supporting me!

I MUST I MUST, I MUST DECREASE MY BUST (and butt, and gut)!!

Being Flexible

Last Sunday, Mike and I and the kids all went skating at Hawrelak Park. The ice was so aweful, really soft and extremely bumpy. I fell on my big old butt 2x in about 5min and one would think that with all this padding it wouldnt hurt - well, WRONG!! and both mine and Mike's feet hurt so bad in the skates that we couldnt stand it.

The day was actaully quite stressful (mostly me being stressed) and a gong show!! However, the kids are troopers and had an fun time.

Sometimes I have this idea of how things should look, what kind of a day I expect it to be and when that doesnt go right - I stress - there are lots of things I need to learn, and not being able to control everything would be a challenge for me, so, here's to relaxing, chillin, going with the flow and being flexible!! A good resolution for me in 2007!

Call from an Old Friend

I got an unexpected call from on old friend tonight - it had been about 3.5 years since we last talked and our connection during the 6 years I lived in Brampton were infrequent. I have thought about her litterally hundreds of times over the years and have so many good memories with her. She was the maid of honor at my wedding, we have been through some crap together, and we have had ALOT of fun and laughs together.

So, hopefully you are reading this tonight TANIA (aka Tumbleweed) as you hold down the fort at the hotel . . . it was GREAT connecting with you, let's not let so much time go by this time . . . much love,


Vaness

2007

You know, one would think that with the year 2007 having a #7 in it that it would be the most fantastic year - you know, God's # and all . . . however, only 6 days into 2007 and all i can say is ARGHH . . . SHEEEESHHH . . . SIGHHH . . . and even a few # $ @ ! % @ # !!!!!

. . . sorry, just been one of those weeks.