Snow anyone?

So although I love summer with a fiery passion because it's amazing in all it's sunny splendor in which I bask in daily. However I am desperately wanting some snow! I'm crazy, right?! I just really fell in love winter this last year. Well since it's not going to snow anytime soon I did the next best thing. Watched my fave show Gilmore Girls and snuggled up with my woobie and enjoyed them enjoying the first snow of the season. LOVE it! However it is nice knowing that I'll be laying out poolside for another several more weeks. xo

the whole world?

So who would win? Robots or werewolves?

My low of the day...

The bad taste physical therapy leaves in my mouth. But chase with some Gossip Girl and a Coke and I think StephMae will come out on top!

Did you watch?

I didn't neccesarily watch. I just made sure it was on my DVR for future reference and fast forwarding. Oh com'n, what? I'm sure most would agree they watch it for the fashion.

Gotta admit KStew was looking better than usual.

And I know I'm on TeamEdward but gotta say his competition always seems to clean up better.

SJP was not looking too hot. I don't think Carrie wouldv'e been proud {although most would dispute me}

When did Georgey get all gray!? I still drool...remember One Fine Day? Ooh love it!

I saw the most amazing shoes! Makes me want to validate wearing something other than flats. Oh wait, didn't I just have surgery on my ankles?

Love LOVE LOVED the diamonds on Cameron Diaz...especially this ring.

Did you see her makeup? I love her eyes!

Rachel McAdams may have looked like some window treatments off of 90210 from when I was watching it back in the 90's but no matter-she beams and the dress is beautiful. {i know contradiction} Let's go watch The Notebook!

J-Glow! You truly glow...but when it involves cut-outs all I say is "nuh-uh" {facepalm} Still love ya but next time don't skimp on the fabric...loves!

Lastly isn't Ryan Reynolds gorgeous?!

Love him, love The Proposal and of course love Sandy! So if you didn't catch the show, not to worry I just helped you out ;)








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"I work as a mortician."

Yes, I watch television and at times I even attempt to validate the amount I take in. No validation but last night I sure did get a laugh.

A new cycle of ANTM aired. Did you hear what I heard? Classic top model I tell you!

"your wig was your good luck charm"

"Girls? Is Megan Fox a supermodel?"

"These girls will be hatin on me, mmh hmm!"

I need to get out more! But until than a lil top model, or gossip girl won't hurt, eh? Love it!

Reality Bites

So I fell in love with a new show last fall while chillin in bed for those 7 wonderful weeks. Curious to know what show that may be? Okay well actually it was more than just one show but the one I'm talking about tonight is Dancing with the Stars. It sucked me in and I really liked the line up they had. Anyways, they announced the new line up during The Bachelor tonight. Umm Kate Gosselin?! Are you serious? I don't think she can handle the show. I mean she can't even handle the hideous extensions she adorned her head with, why does she think she should be in LA when she has 8 kids to be taking care of. Whatever. Ha ha but Jake {the Bachelor} is also in the lineup...I've seen his attempts at dancing. NOT pretty! Anyways it should be interesting.

Don't wanna miss this!

How have I managed to miss the amazingness of this commercial?! It may have been that it was much too early to be up and about on a Saturday but I laughed forever! I love it - didn't matter how many times I watched...I was still splitting a gut. Hope you enjoy-oh I know you'll enjoy!

Grab a coke and take a sit, because I just did

I went to 3 quilt stores in 3 days. Do you know what that means?! It means I got out of the house! I of course went to the Dr but that isn't an adventure that is doom! So of course I buried myself in my bed and didn't want to come out and my mum insisted I go for a drive. I did and you know what? I had fun! We even went to Costco. Umm not as fun as last time...but I still got to drive around and eat samples! So hello of course it was amazing! Every time we manage to go out I actually never get out of the car. {with the exception of Costco well because I would do anything to drive the lil cart around.} Each day I get in the car with my ice cold coke with lime and just enjoy the view. Every time I think, "Why is it I didn't bring a book/magazine/suduko?" Instead I sit for 20-30 minutes while mum shops around. Yet I am completely content with doing just that. Until one doesn't have it you forget the simple things you take for granted.

It just reminded me of a field trip I took I'd guess in the 2nd grade. We walked to Albertson's. Doesn't that sound incredible? Well at that time it was, and that is comparable to how I feel when I get to go out. It's just nice to go somewhere new. And we even got cookies from the bakery on that field trip. Umm simple and fun! That's how these adventures are for me today. Simple yet fun! So do something today that is just that! Unless you are doomed to a hectic schedule and than I don't pity you because I've been there and done that. And don't see myself going back to that. Instead these days I watch tv like it's my job. Should I be concerned? NAH it's normal, right?

"Can't you even IMAGINE you're in the depths of despair?"

For those that love Lucy Maud Montgomery than I'm sure you recognize where the title for my post came from...Anne had questioned Marilla. At times I ask myself what it would feel like, to despair. But Marilla comes up with the best response. "No I cannot. To despair is to turn your back on God." Well it's as simple as that. I trust my prayers are heard and my hearts desires are known...I don't walk this recovery alone. The best knowledge I have! Love to all!

I haven't had a really good nights sleep in so long...I can't even remember when that was. It's been just under a year since I began my physical therapy. I love my physical therapist because he opened my life up to an option I really had deemed off limits. I never once considered surgery as an option yet oddly enough I always knew the day would come. I just didn't know when...and after years of pain I finally knew it was a decision that would change my life. And oh how it has! I've begun to see the ways it is changing my life...and although I still battle pain it's different than any I've ever known before. I classify it as a good hurt. Because it's the road to recovery...it hurts. I hate it and I will at times wallow in my own self pity and cry for hours into the late hours of the night but I wouldn't ever take this decision back EVER! I think about the things I did want a year ago and where I wanted to be. Yeah I still want those things but I'm glad they got put on hold.

So here I am tonight...and my week has been not so wonderful...I hate the medicine but at times I feel it's my only escape. Even if just for a few hours. While waiting for the medicine to kick in I find myself reading. Several years back I began compiling a binder full of articles and talks I'd print up. So on the nights like tonight I open that up and read one. Tonight I chose one that I love for several reasons and I'd like to share just a small portion of it.

"As experiences accumulate in our lives, they add strength and support to each other. Just as the building blocks of our homes support the rest of the structure, so too do our personal life experiences become building blocks for our testimonies and add to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

 full aritcle here

I'm off to cry for a bit...afterall Anne says that "Tears don't hurt like the ache does." I believe it and practice it!

{colorado summer sunrise! LOVE it! Thought I'd share it with you!} 

Let's play what if with Ellen and Ali!

OH I can't get enough of it! Listen to this scenario that Ellen helps play out for Ali...

a true love in my days

Oh I love ELLEN! I pretty much watch it every day. Do you guys watch any show that much?? Ha ha I can't get enough of her dancing and her games and her monologues...you get the picture. Anyways she had the Jersey Shore peeps on today...do you guys watch that? I've never seen an episode but they sure do make appearances on a lot of shows so I've become familiar with them. Well here is a clip of them playing one of my fave Ellen games. 'Know or Go' Enjoy!

{trust me it's worth it}

What follows a Manic Monday?

Why that would be a Terrific Tuesday, Alex!
Ha ha who am I kidding? Today was disastrous - but only for a moment
because I decided what better to do with a day you know is already
going to be long...find something to eat up all the time with! So I
cook, and perhaps I am guilty of taking some frustration out on
spaghetti sauce but no matter because after walking away for a moments
time I came back refreshed.
So I am reading a book that I pretty much swore to myself I would
never pick up...it is irksome, it has some way too detailed play by
play moments and is all too creepy. But I just can't walk away from
it! Ahh what am I to do?
I discovered that I wish it were summer - wanna know how I came to
that realization? Because I am pasty white and pretty much glow in the
dark because I am such. UGH! Summer you can't come soon enough.
Now I've gotta go catch up on the Bachelor because I'm a lil behind
and I have my fingers crossed that Michelle had a freak out of some
sort and gets sent packin! One can only hope! I think it is safe to
bank on that though!

Vancouver or bust!

I am getting SO excited for the Olympics you guys! I love everything about them! It's kickoff is in February and it's never too early to remind ya'll of the amazingness to come. I came across this lil gem of a commercial from one of their sponsors. love it! Hope you do to-loves*

So much laughter

I found something amazing!! I was so excited to go to the gym last night. I love the gym and especially on Saturday nights - because I can watch SNL! Well did anyone else catch this? I was rolling on the floor laughing! I love Twilight but when they make fun of Twilight I love it even more!

Enjoy!

Ever watch the late show??

I love this and thanks to JanaBanana I am bustin at the seams!!! I love it!

Not better but still good

I used to watch SNL all the time when I was in high school and college. After a few years of not having done so I picked it back up this summer while at the gym late Saturday nights. Although not what it used to be and not better than past it still has its moments. Like the Obama segments ha they actually are pretty clever. And they've had some funny guest hosts over the past months. It holds it own still. Duh otherwise it wouldn't be on still.

This last weeks episode featured Gilly-I love these bits...they never get old.

Anyways Regina Spektor performed her new song Eet. I love her so much and so here's hoping you do too! I'm off to eat some turkey dinner in celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving!

Absolute JOY

Ha ha my joy-GLEE! I watch each episode not just once but more than enough to be borderline obsessive. But I can't get enough of the drama and the music and the dancing! I love it. Here is a lil sampling of some tunage! love ya guys!

Couldn't have asked for anything better!!

SO to those of you who aren't with the program you best be getting with it...The Office is one of my fave shows and this right here is just a lil glimpse into why. Enjoy! Hey and a shout out to the Millward's because if it hadn't been for them I wouldn't have been able to truly appreciate this show...just sayin it's been made possible because of them :)

Remember when we laughed?

I am in need of some laughs...the good kind you know? OH I wish that the best show ever were still on!! If it were I bet GOB would be putting in for an upgrade to this! (okay really who am I kidding, he'd never retire his trusty mode of transportation, but still)