In a valentines Church service this was used:
True love was defined as finding your lover as gorgeous as Brad Pitt, as funny as Jay Leno, as pure as Pope John Paul, as athletic as Shaquille O'Neal, and as smart as Albert Einstein; only to soon discover that he is as gorgeous as Jay Leno, as funny as Pope John Paul, as smart as Shaquille O'Neal, and as athletic as Albert Einstein, and in no category resembling Brad Pitt, but you love him anyway!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
looking forward!
Well its not even Valentines day and I already received my present!
Dave got me "comfort".
How does that work you ask?
well we just painted and moved our office into the basement. The basement that is not heated very well. So sitting down here is very cold for long periods of time.
So Dave used this problem to buy me comfort. He bought a mini heater and a throw blanket for me :)
Im happy with it... he might get cold sitting at his desk over there ----->
I am also excited about so many other things right now as well!
On the 20th of this month Im off to see KC. She is the friend that I made in Belgium with 3 kids. Her husband is stationed there but is in the states (Norfolk, VA)for 3 months.
We arrive back home on the 22 and then Justin is coming here!!!!
Justin is Dave Best Man from our wedding. He will be our first friend coming to visit us :)
who knows what other exciting things will happen!
Keep an eye on the blog for any more exciting news...
(i may even have friends up for our thanksgiving in Nov)
Dave got me "comfort".
How does that work you ask?
well we just painted and moved our office into the basement. The basement that is not heated very well. So sitting down here is very cold for long periods of time.
So Dave used this problem to buy me comfort. He bought a mini heater and a throw blanket for me :)
Im happy with it... he might get cold sitting at his desk over there ----->
I am also excited about so many other things right now as well!
On the 20th of this month Im off to see KC. She is the friend that I made in Belgium with 3 kids. Her husband is stationed there but is in the states (Norfolk, VA)for 3 months.
We arrive back home on the 22 and then Justin is coming here!!!!
Justin is Dave Best Man from our wedding. He will be our first friend coming to visit us :)
who knows what other exciting things will happen!
Keep an eye on the blog for any more exciting news...
(i may even have friends up for our thanksgiving in Nov)
Monday, January 26, 2009
we bought it...
We did it. We bought the car that we have been driving for 5 weeks from the Rental company.
Did you know Enterprise sold cars? and if you buy from enterprise- let them know we told you to go there. (we get $200 for every referral!)
shameless plug aside- its a great way to do it. They offer a 7 day trial of the car, one year roadside assistance from AAA and other things. Oh and they sell under Kelley Blue Book Value so you dont have to deal with haggling. http://www.enterprisecarsales.com/carsales/home.do
We got our car almost $3000 under what similar cars were selling at car lots and dealers.
WE cannot complain about that!
So what did we buy?
its a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It has just over 25000 miles on it. Its Vanilla white. So its not pure white- it has a bit of colour in it.
we are very happy with it and look forward to much driving with it!
My dad asked for a car that traveled to Dunnville more often- Im not sure how that would work- but we are talking it over :P
Did you know Enterprise sold cars? and if you buy from enterprise- let them know we told you to go there. (we get $200 for every referral!)
shameless plug aside- its a great way to do it. They offer a 7 day trial of the car, one year roadside assistance from AAA and other things. Oh and they sell under Kelley Blue Book Value so you dont have to deal with haggling. http://www.enterprisecarsales.com/carsales/home.do
We got our car almost $3000 under what similar cars were selling at car lots and dealers.
WE cannot complain about that!
So what did we buy?
its a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It has just over 25000 miles on it. Its Vanilla white. So its not pure white- it has a bit of colour in it.
we are very happy with it and look forward to much driving with it!
My dad asked for a car that traveled to Dunnville more often- Im not sure how that would work- but we are talking it over :P
Sunday, January 18, 2009
cars, cars, cars, everywhere cars
Well we went looking for cars yesterday.
We saw so many that I almost cant remember where each one was at.
We came across only one sleazy car salesman and have decided to NOT buy from them. We didnt like the pushiness- so they lost a sale!
most of the car dealers just let us take the cars and most didnt take our licenses at all! We had two salesmen drive with us.
It was a good day overall and I think I could have gone a bit longer but Dave was done with it!
We were looking for used cars so we went to different lots and saw all kinds! So here is a list of cars that we looked at.
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Jeep Liberty
- Honda Element
- Honda 5
- Kia Rondo
- Jeep Compas
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chevrolet HHR
We ruled most of them out for a variety of reasons. I liked the bigger ones but Dave didnt. Some just felt weird to drive or uncomfortable.
I think we came up with the PT Cruiser in the end. We now have to wait for our insurance check as well as deciding where to get the one we want. Almost every dealer has a PT on the lot. We also will be calling Enterprise to see what they have available and the prices.
Dave kinda wants to buy the on we have been renting since we are familiar with it and so far so good.
wish us luck!
We saw so many that I almost cant remember where each one was at.
We came across only one sleazy car salesman and have decided to NOT buy from them. We didnt like the pushiness- so they lost a sale!
most of the car dealers just let us take the cars and most didnt take our licenses at all! We had two salesmen drive with us.
It was a good day overall and I think I could have gone a bit longer but Dave was done with it!
We were looking for used cars so we went to different lots and saw all kinds! So here is a list of cars that we looked at.
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Jeep Liberty
- Honda Element
- Honda 5
- Kia Rondo
- Jeep Compas
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chevrolet HHR
We ruled most of them out for a variety of reasons. I liked the bigger ones but Dave didnt. Some just felt weird to drive or uncomfortable.
I think we came up with the PT Cruiser in the end. We now have to wait for our insurance check as well as deciding where to get the one we want. Almost every dealer has a PT on the lot. We also will be calling Enterprise to see what they have available and the prices.
Dave kinda wants to buy the on we have been renting since we are familiar with it and so far so good.
wish us luck!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
well our car is a write off
I had posted about our car accident a month ago and the insurance company just wrote off our car this past week.
It turns out that Canadian airbags are much more expensive then American ones.
The insurance adjuster that came at the beginning was apparently new and did not leave enough room for error when he said go ahead and get it fixed.
The shop had gotten the car ALL fixed except for the airbags. Because the airbags are on a Canadian car they are different then American. They are also twice as much!
The difference pushed us over our cars wreckage limit.
So Dave and I on a mission to find a car.
We have had a rental for a month now and are at the end of the insurance coverage period.
Dave and I continued the rental. We have been driving a PT Cruiser. I think they are kind of an ugly car but the interior is really nice. I like the space in it.
So we are starting today to find one or something similar to it. We also found out that we could buy the car from Enterprise. Even the exact one we are driving.
We are going to search today to find different models we like etc today and buying sometime next week.
So thats our mission for today.
wish us luck!
It turns out that Canadian airbags are much more expensive then American ones.
The insurance adjuster that came at the beginning was apparently new and did not leave enough room for error when he said go ahead and get it fixed.
The shop had gotten the car ALL fixed except for the airbags. Because the airbags are on a Canadian car they are different then American. They are also twice as much!
The difference pushed us over our cars wreckage limit.
So Dave and I on a mission to find a car.
We have had a rental for a month now and are at the end of the insurance coverage period.
Dave and I continued the rental. We have been driving a PT Cruiser. I think they are kind of an ugly car but the interior is really nice. I like the space in it.
So we are starting today to find one or something similar to it. We also found out that we could buy the car from Enterprise. Even the exact one we are driving.
We are going to search today to find different models we like etc today and buying sometime next week.
So thats our mission for today.
wish us luck!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
first of 2009
well this is my first post of 2009.
so far it has been a good year.
Dave and I went on vacation to the coast of NC. It was just as cool as at home, but much warmer then my friends in Canada.
Mom and dad just stopped by on their way home from Florida. I gave mom a hat that i knitted to match the scarf I made her for Christmas.
The friends I have hang out with love to do crafts and we get together weekly to knit, crochet etc and chat. WE recently found a store that is changing inventory so we got A LOT of yarn for 50cents a skein. MC is getting me addicted to it i think.
Im working on 2 blankets right now. One is a baby blanket that i stated when i first started working at Shalom (7 years ago!) I haven't worked on it consistently. The other is a blanket that im making out of squares. If I get them done i will post the pics.
here is mom in her hat and scarf. The hat was made as a flat hat and sown together. This was my first time making a hat and i think it turned out well. I'm going to have to try making a hat in the round sometime too :)
so far it has been a good year.
Dave and I went on vacation to the coast of NC. It was just as cool as at home, but much warmer then my friends in Canada.
Mom and dad just stopped by on their way home from Florida. I gave mom a hat that i knitted to match the scarf I made her for Christmas.
The friends I have hang out with love to do crafts and we get together weekly to knit, crochet etc and chat. WE recently found a store that is changing inventory so we got A LOT of yarn for 50cents a skein. MC is getting me addicted to it i think.
Im working on 2 blankets right now. One is a baby blanket that i stated when i first started working at Shalom (7 years ago!) I haven't worked on it consistently. The other is a blanket that im making out of squares. If I get them done i will post the pics.
here is mom in her hat and scarf. The hat was made as a flat hat and sown together. This was my first time making a hat and i think it turned out well. I'm going to have to try making a hat in the round sometime too :)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Year in review
1. Have you had any relationships this year?
of course- im married! I have also made new friendships so that is also relationships
2. Have you had your birthday yet?
a couple weeks ago
3. Kissed two people in the same night ?
not that i recall
4. Been on a diet?
not really- im fine with me this way.
5. Pulled an all nighter?
I dont think i ever have
6. Drank Starbucks?
only if i have to
8. Bought something(s)?
Just bought a freezer today
9. Met someone special who changed your life?
Dave is always changing my life :)
10. Been out of the province?
yep- to Honduras, Europe and then moved to the states.
12. Hugged someone?
Yup quite a few ppl
13. Slept in someone else's bed?
not often
14. Got a job?
nope- left my job and now i cant work!
15. Loaned out money?
Nope but the bank loaned me some for our house
16. Gotten in a car accident ?
yep- hit a tire- air bags went off and everything
17. Gone over your mobile phone bill?
nope- but they didnt cancel it for me so i had to pay for 4 months i never used it!
18. Been called a bitch?
nope- not to my face anyways
19. Done something you regret?
Not that i can think of.... i try not to have those
20. Where did you begin 2008?
In Brampton with Friends
21. What was your status on Valentine's Day?
having fondue with dave
22. Were you in school (anytime this year)?
nope
23. Did you have to go to the hospital?
nope- thankfully
24. Did you know anybody who passed away?
not personally
25. Did you move anywhere
to North Carolina!
26. What concerts/shows did you go to?
to Corb Lund band and Bon Jovi
27. Describe your birthday:
Quiet day at home, dinner out
28. What has been your favorite moment(s)?
oh boy- ummm i donno.
29. What was your best month(s)?
I think Oct. - got house, got dog, ryan and christine got married
30. Overall, how would you rate this year?
Very good
31. Do you have a New Year's resolution?
nope
JANUARY 2008
1. Who did you kiss on new years? Dave
2. Did you have a new year's resolution this year? nope
3. Does it snow where you live? not here to much :(
4. Do you like hot chocolate? yes
5. Have you ever been to time square? nope- it would be fun though!
6. Do you ski or snowboard? i dont think so :P
FEBRUARY 2008
1. Who was your Valentine? Dave of course
2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class? yup
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not? i dont care but the whole thing is kinda funny.
4. What did you get for valentines? umm- flowers im sure
MARCH 2008
1. Are you Irish? nope
2. Do you wear green every year on St. Patrick's Day? If im working and sometimes even if im not.
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2008? nothing
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over? kinda sad but kinda glad
APRIL 2008
1. Do you like the rain? yep
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year? i generally dont
3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter? nah
4. Do you celebrate 4/20? never have
5. Do you "love" the month of April? sure- love spring
MAY 2008
1. What is your favorite flower? Love daisies, love the smell of lilacs as well
2. Finish the phrase "April showers": bring may flowers
3. Do you celebrate May 24th: I dont do much for it.
4. Is May anything special to you? well this year e left for Europe at the end of may
JUNE 2008
1. What did you do for Fathers Day? I was in Ireland- so nothing
2. Did you do anything fun during this month? well- Ireland for 3 weeks then off to Germany and then Holland
3. Have a favorite baseball team? nope
JULY 2008
1. What did you do on the 1st of July? I was in Amsterdam... so i wore my canadian necklace and earringd and did whatever
2. Did you go to the fireworks? nope
3. Do you tan in the day? nah
AUGUST 2008
1. Did you do anything special at the end of your summer? met new people in Belgium at a church
2. What was your favorite memory of summer? that there were too many memories.
3. Did you have a sunburn? i think so - but it was mostly cool
4. Did you go to the pool a lot? the pool in Belgium was too cool most of the time :(
SEPTEMBER 2008
1. Were you attending school? nope
2. Do you like fall better than summer? yeah- most of the time
3. Anything special about September to you? Came home from Europe and got ready to head to the states
OCTOBER 2008
1. What was your last Halloween costume? mexican
2. What is your favorite candy? umm- sweedish berries
3. What is your favorite thing about this month? the colours
NOVEMBER 2008
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving? first time with thanksgiving in the states- didnt do a thing- well went to a restaurant for turkey dinner
2. What is your favorite thing about November? umm- not sure
DECEMBER 2008
1. Do you celebrate Christmas? Yes! and the commercialism of it too a bit
2. What are you thankful for? Great friends and family
3. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?have i seen real mistletoe?
4. Get anything special last year? im sure i did
5. What do you want this year? more of the same!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
May it be a blessed one!
of course- im married! I have also made new friendships so that is also relationships
2. Have you had your birthday yet?
a couple weeks ago
3. Kissed two people in the same night ?
not that i recall
4. Been on a diet?
not really- im fine with me this way.
5. Pulled an all nighter?
I dont think i ever have
6. Drank Starbucks?
only if i have to
8. Bought something(s)?
Just bought a freezer today
9. Met someone special who changed your life?
Dave is always changing my life :)
10. Been out of the province?
yep- to Honduras, Europe and then moved to the states.
12. Hugged someone?
Yup quite a few ppl
13. Slept in someone else's bed?
not often
14. Got a job?
nope- left my job and now i cant work!
15. Loaned out money?
Nope but the bank loaned me some for our house
16. Gotten in a car accident ?
yep- hit a tire- air bags went off and everything
17. Gone over your mobile phone bill?
nope- but they didnt cancel it for me so i had to pay for 4 months i never used it!
18. Been called a bitch?
nope- not to my face anyways
19. Done something you regret?
Not that i can think of.... i try not to have those
20. Where did you begin 2008?
In Brampton with Friends
21. What was your status on Valentine's Day?
having fondue with dave
22. Were you in school (anytime this year)?
nope
23. Did you have to go to the hospital?
nope- thankfully
24. Did you know anybody who passed away?
not personally
25. Did you move anywhere
to North Carolina!
26. What concerts/shows did you go to?
to Corb Lund band and Bon Jovi
27. Describe your birthday:
Quiet day at home, dinner out
28. What has been your favorite moment(s)?
oh boy- ummm i donno.
29. What was your best month(s)?
I think Oct. - got house, got dog, ryan and christine got married
30. Overall, how would you rate this year?
Very good
31. Do you have a New Year's resolution?
nope
JANUARY 2008
1. Who did you kiss on new years? Dave
2. Did you have a new year's resolution this year? nope
3. Does it snow where you live? not here to much :(
4. Do you like hot chocolate? yes
5. Have you ever been to time square? nope- it would be fun though!
6. Do you ski or snowboard? i dont think so :P
FEBRUARY 2008
1. Who was your Valentine? Dave of course
2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class? yup
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not? i dont care but the whole thing is kinda funny.
4. What did you get for valentines? umm- flowers im sure
MARCH 2008
1. Are you Irish? nope
2. Do you wear green every year on St. Patrick's Day? If im working and sometimes even if im not.
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2008? nothing
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over? kinda sad but kinda glad
APRIL 2008
1. Do you like the rain? yep
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year? i generally dont
3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter? nah
4. Do you celebrate 4/20? never have
5. Do you "love" the month of April? sure- love spring
MAY 2008
1. What is your favorite flower? Love daisies, love the smell of lilacs as well
2. Finish the phrase "April showers": bring may flowers
3. Do you celebrate May 24th: I dont do much for it.
4. Is May anything special to you? well this year e left for Europe at the end of may
JUNE 2008
1. What did you do for Fathers Day? I was in Ireland- so nothing
2. Did you do anything fun during this month? well- Ireland for 3 weeks then off to Germany and then Holland
3. Have a favorite baseball team? nope
JULY 2008
1. What did you do on the 1st of July? I was in Amsterdam... so i wore my canadian necklace and earringd and did whatever
2. Did you go to the fireworks? nope
3. Do you tan in the day? nah
AUGUST 2008
1. Did you do anything special at the end of your summer? met new people in Belgium at a church
2. What was your favorite memory of summer? that there were too many memories.
3. Did you have a sunburn? i think so - but it was mostly cool
4. Did you go to the pool a lot? the pool in Belgium was too cool most of the time :(
SEPTEMBER 2008
1. Were you attending school? nope
2. Do you like fall better than summer? yeah- most of the time
3. Anything special about September to you? Came home from Europe and got ready to head to the states
OCTOBER 2008
1. What was your last Halloween costume? mexican
2. What is your favorite candy? umm- sweedish berries
3. What is your favorite thing about this month? the colours
NOVEMBER 2008
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving? first time with thanksgiving in the states- didnt do a thing- well went to a restaurant for turkey dinner
2. What is your favorite thing about November? umm- not sure
DECEMBER 2008
1. Do you celebrate Christmas? Yes! and the commercialism of it too a bit
2. What are you thankful for? Great friends and family
3. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?have i seen real mistletoe?
4. Get anything special last year? im sure i did
5. What do you want this year? more of the same!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
May it be a blessed one!
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