Still Crazy

It's been a few months since I last blogged. Things are still fairly crazy in my life. But, although "things" may be crazy, that doesn't have to make me crazy. Well, not crazy 24/7 anyway!

My goodness, where did the summer go? Here it is, the first day back to school and the official end of summer. Summer never really got started in our neck of the woods, so we are hoping for long, sunny, warm fall.

Summer kicked off for us with a great wedding we attended. I love seeing my husband in a tux!



We spent some quality time with good friends and family at our cottage this summer...we'd like to do even more of that before the season ends.

There's lots keeping us busy these days - no end of things and people that need tending to...including us. I have a funny feeling some things that have been on the back burner are about to get moved to the front burner - but I don't want to get ahead of myself. Wait and see.

Todo bien. (It's all good.)

Before and After

Hints of fall are already in the air here on the west coast. I find my thoughts are heading south, well ahead of the rain and cooler temperatures that are in our near future.

I know I should be focused on being present where I am currently, but that's just not how my mind works. I like anticipating the future, especially when it's not anticipation tinged with worry.

What I am looking forward to is returning to our southern hide-away for the winter. In a little over two years (and five trips) we turned our plain "Neo-Gulag style" concrete shell of a condo into a cosy little haven. Check it out -



I still have a few changes I want to make, and other touches to add (like I am replacing the accent pillows on that leather sectional - those came with the couch and I do NOT like them, plus they're scratchy!), but we're comfortable and it feels like home.

Just this morning, John mentioned he's got Mexico on the brain and is starting to think about our return - so it's not just me. He's sensitive to the sun being lower in the sky and more shade on our deck at the cottage every day - signs that the Canadian summer is quickly waning.

Today is Thursday, which means $3.00 pints of beer at the Surf Pub for the guys working on our addition (a highlight of their work week!). I'm rarely here on Thursdays, but today I'll get to go to the Surf Pub with them - although I will be drinking sparkling water and being the designated driver.

Todo bien. (It's all good.)