100 Happy Days: Week 14

Week 14 - the pen-ultimate week! 

Next week really only has 2 days to go before I hit 100 but I might extend it to Friday just to end it on a nice round note. 

And look who's on time this week with her post!

Day 92: Friday.

My birthday loves. 

30 years & 1 year.

Day 93: Saturday.

She likes to bring us toys when we come home and recently she's figured out how to get two toys in her mouth. It was picture worthy that she managed to get THREE in her jaws to bring to the door (fox, a yellow pillow, and Doug the duck).

Day 94: Sunday.

Our garden. We went over to water it and put in the last of the herbs, as well as do a little trimming of the trees.

We're growing zucchini (the big mothers, the one's that grow to 10 x the size of supermarket zucchini), beets, carrots, 2 types of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, rhubarb, beans, .... 

Day 95: Monday.

One thing I'll miss about our current home is how close we are to the park. I know there's another park near our new home but Sherwood has come to be one of my all time favourite places. 

Reese and I have been taking extra long walks this week to enjoy every last moment of our neighbourhood.

Day 96: Tuesday.

Our soon-to-be new backyard. 

Look how perfect it is. I'm completely smitten. 

Not pictured is our storage shed just in behind the hedge on the left hand side and the BBQ which is further over to the left. Our garden is in the back right hand corner in a perfect patch of almost constant sunlight. 

Day 97: Wednesday.

John got us rhubarb to plant in the garden and he brought some home as well. That was all the inspiration needed to do some baking. 

Day 98: Thursday.

Another park shot. I don't know what percentage of my 100 days are park pictures but my guess would be high. A high percentage. It's hard not to be happy surrounded by lush greenery, warm sunshine, and a very happy dog. 

100 Happy Days: Week 13

Late again, although having been late with these the last few weeks I feel like it's become the standard and I don't need to apologize!

Busy weekend filled with birthdays and wedding celebrations and dog walks and gardening at our soon to be new place.

Day 85: Friday.

My best friend celebrated her 29th birthday with a bang - a murder mystery bang. We went to a dinner theater for good food, good company, and good entertainment.

Day 86: Saturday.

This guy.

Pictures of the dog have taken over so this guy needed some lovin' too. 

Day 87: Sunday.

I went to visit my parents and picked up a windmill for my dad - he was so happy you would have thought I had given him a winning lottery ticket. It was a nice reminder that the smallest things often mean the most.

Day 88: Monday.

Date night. John and I decided to go see 'Neighbors' and treated ourselves to some hotdogs and giant theatre drinks. The movie is hilarious and I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a good laugh. I had tears running down my face during the 'milking' scene.

Day 89: Tuesday.

I found ice cream for 99 cents at the grocery store.

Enough said.

Day 90: Wednesday.

In anticipation of John's 30th birthday I tried to do something nice for him everyday last week.

On Wednesday I brought him home a cinnabon. It worked out well for me because he's the kind of guy to share. 

Day 91: Thursday.

To celebrate his last day in his 20s we went out for dinner at Rodney's Oyster House. 

For someone who doesn't like seafood I give this place my endorsement. It was really good. 

John had oysters (of course) and the scallops (which were quite tasty) and I - being adventurous - ordered a lobster. We'll definitely be going back some day.

100 Happy Days: Week 12

Late, as per usual these days!

I had a busy weekend so I apologize for the tardiness. 

Friday was my best friend's birthday and we went out to a murder mystery dinner theatre. 

Saturday was filled with dog walks, bridal showers, and work.

Sunday was sleep, some shopping with my mom, and a movie date with John (Neighbors. So good, highly recommended). 

So here is week 12! 

Day 78: Friday

After a horrible migraine which sent me home from work early, caused me to throw up twice, and kept me bed bound for the better part of the afternoon and evening, I started to finally feel better around 7:30, 8 pm. Since my post migraine period reminds me a lot of a hangover, I figured I was owed my go-to hangover cure: Chinese food and coke. I rarely ever drink non-diet pop, and I've cut my pop intake to about one can a week in recent months, but this can of coke was the best thing. It made me feel happy after a really rough day.

Day 79: Saturday

Tim Horton's was celebrating it's 50th anniversary and giving out free donuts at certain locations. After scouting out a location I could score one from, I made a quick stop on my way into work for a delicious freebie.

Day 80: Sunday

This 50 lb snuggler who will always be my lap dog. 

Day 81: Monday

Walks through the park have gotten much more wonderful as everything has become green, green, green. These flowers sprouting up were a nice reminder that spring/summer has finally arrived for good.

Day 82: Tuesday

The park. The beautiful park.

It felt like overnight it just exploded into green.

Day 83: Wednesday

I won a contest hosted by the amazing Ginger Rose & Summer Fresh!

I'm excited to make use of the apron, spatula (already been used several times) and the free coupons! 

And if you don't already follow Ginger Rose I suggest you do!

Day 84: Thursday

Sometimes this bug is so cute it hurts. 

100 Happy Days: Week 11

 I apologize for being late again this week - yesterday at work I came down with the worst migraine I've had in a long time. I came home from work early and lay in bed from about 2:30 until almost 8 pm. I got up twice to throw up.Then I felt human again, kept some dinner down, then went to bed for the night.

Today, though, today I feel great. The 15 hours of sleep I got yesterday probably didn't hurt!

So here is week 11!

Day 71: Friday.

Trying to look at things glass-half-full, I was happy that this is the first show the dog has really destroyed. She's eaten the laces out of another one of my shoes but nothing this bad. Thankfully I'm in the process of culling my shoe collection before we move... although I'm not sure I was going to get rid of this pair.

Day 72: Saturday.

On my way into work I looked back before I crossed the street and thought to stop and capture the beautiful sunrise. It's a good thing I did because this was just about the peaceful part of my day. I spent the rest of the day running around, being verbally abused by several patients. 

But the quiet sunrise. No one could take 6:30 am away from me.

Day 73: Sunday.

Mother's Day!

My mom, flower child.

My hero.

Day 74: Monday.

This picture was actually taken on Sunday evening in my in-law's backyard but I really wanted to use it this week. John just gave me the perfect reason to use it for Monday - when I woke up on Monday morning, I could still smell the wonderful scent of camp fire smoke in my clothes. I love that smell. 

Day 75: Tuesday.

...and seemingly overnight the park erupted into life. 

Spring!

Day 76: Wednesday.

John's been making me lemonade to satisfy my sour cravings. It's 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and about 2 cups of water. It's delicious. 

Day 77: Thursday.

Spotted on our park walk: a trillium!

They seem sacred to me, I guess because it's illegal to pick them. I like spotting them for that reason.

100 Happy Days: Week 10

Getting week 10 in just under the wire!

Only 30 days left - one month! 

Crazy.

Day 64: Friday

Another overcast rain day spent in bed with the animals.

Day 65: Saturday.

I came home from a night shift to find this wonderful surprise gift waiting for me.

We're planning to start our garden so we can transplant it into the backyard of our new place ASAP.

Day 66: Sunday.

Came home from my second night shift to an excited dog who ran around the apartment for a bit then settled where she knew I was headed. 

Day 67: Monday.

Cinquo de Mayo!

We made salsa verde enchiladas (a recipe I meant to post and might still later this weekend) and had snack-de-mayo with a 7 layer dip before we both fell asleep on the couch before 7 pm.

Day 68: Tuesday.

This is actually from the weekend but I came across the photo in my phone and realized I had forgotten to use it! At 3 am on Saturday morning I started my first IV! My very first attempt was successful and the IV stayed in for 3 days without any problems!

I was pretty pumped. I think you know you're still a newbie nurse when you wake up from your sleep and the first thing you think about is, "I hope that IV didn't go interstitial. It's the first thing I'm going to ask about in report."

Day 69: Wednesday (yes, that's a link)

When seriously craving cold juice, a black cherry popsicle is just the thing.

Day 70: Thursday.

I have this pinterest quote find on my bedside table to remind me of what's important in the morning when I'm debating getting up and throwing on some mascara or sleeping for an extra 10 minutes.

And besides, happy is beautiful. 

100 Happy Days: Week 9

Week nine!

Hard to believe how quickly the days are flying by. 

For the most part these days have all been happy and some days it's hard to pick just one thing to feature each day.

Day 57: Friday.

My best friend's mom lived out a lifelong dream of hers and put on a one woman cabaret show. It was very well done and my hat goes off to anyone brave enough to sing and tell personal stories in front of a packed room. The night included laughs with friends and delicious burgers (with extra pickles, natch).

Day 58: Saturday.

I was up early with John to head out fishing with him and the dog. It was sort of a frustrating morning as the dog had limitless energy and nearly pulled my arm out of the socket on numerous occasions. Besides that, it was a lovely peaceful morning, including some car snacks on the way home.

Day 59: Sunday.

I spent the morning with my mom shopping and decided to try my hand at Project Life scrapbooking. All of the Project Life products are gorgeous. If you want great examples of how to do this right check out Big City Quiet's spreads. 

Day 61: Tuesday.

One of those days where I could have slept for a full 24 hours. I came home from a night shift (where I fell asleep in the early hours of the morning with my head in my arms on the desk), and promptly fell into an uninterrupted sleep. When I woke up at 3 to take the dog out for a quick play, I felt like I could have slept for another 12 hours. Can you call in 'tired' to work? 

Despite the sleepiness, I do enjoy a good rain day. The pup and I had a nice quick walk in the rain and I could see new life sprouting up through the mud. Days like today make you want to curl up with a hot drink. 

Day 62: Wednesday.

This is where we'll be living at the end of June! 

We signed the lease Wednesday night so all is a go (unless of course some unforeseen calamity happens but I don't expect anything to happen). We celebrated by coming home, having burritos, and cleaning the apartment. Slowly but surely we've started recycling/throwing out/donating things.

The less stuff we have to move the better.

Day 63: Thursday.

This little face. And her wet paw prints all over the elevator.

Thankfully she's a pro at her routine when we get back in: sit, paw, paw (for towelling off).

100 Happy Days: Week 8

Week 8 over already!

My apologies for posting late - I couldn't get the computer to connect to the internet yesterday to finish editing pictures and to post it... 

then today I realized I was turning off & on John's external hard-drive and not, in fact, the modem. 

Oops.

Day 50: Friday.

The half way point! John and I went out for dinner & a movie - to Milestone's and then to see The Grand Budapest Hotel (which is fantastic). A much needed and lovely date night.

Day 51: Saturday.

We went over to my parents' house for an Easter celebration with turkey and all the fixings. Plus loaded goody bags from my mom - I mean the Easter Bunny. It was lovely as always.

Day 52: Sunday.

I worked all day then made my way to John's family's Easter celebration. John was kind enough to save me a plate so I could feast when I arrived. I came home knowing I got to sleep in the next day and couldn't help but want to snuggle in with this big bug.

Day 53: Monday.

I'm in the process of getting back in shape. John and I took the dog for a run through the park on Saturday and it was the first run I've been on in I don't know how many years where I didn't time it or track it in any way. It was just a no-obligations jog. I did have to stop a few times as the trail is very hilly and I'm out of practice, having been on exactly 4 runs so far in 2014. I went back out on Monday to redo the route and finished it without stopping. I even ran back up the awful hill at the end. It was a slow, slow 5 k run but the weather was gorgeous and it felt good to get back into it.

Day 54: Tuesday

Watermelon.

Is there anything more refreshing?

Day 55: Wednesday

I had tested out a new recipe the night before so I brought the leftovers with me to work. It was nice to bring healthy foods and not just a bag full of snacks. Look for this recipe later this week.

Day 56: Thursday

After checking out a house to rent (pros: 3 bedrooms! Huge living room! Cons: not a great backyard, not connected to the house so we can't just let doggie out, also kind of far) we made our way back home to indulge in pizza and frozen yogurt (with all the toppings, I have a problem with limits) and Anchorman 2.

We're beyond the half way mark now in these 100 days - crazy how fast time flies by.