Is This The Joined Mentality of Canada? I’d really like to know.

Posted in Karma, No Regrets, Pondering, Questions, Sadness, World Issues with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on January 27, 2010 by npc23

In the end we are all the same. From dust to dust.I really do HOPE that this isn’t the same perception or mentality of the majority in Canada, because if it is…. Man, we’ve gone backwards instead of forward. I saw something posted on a contact on Facebook’s status. I commented. (The convo is at the bottom of this post.) These people are complete strangers to me, the person who posted this is a contact on Facebook who merely added me because we went to the same highschool. So neither friends, foes or acquaintances.

First off.

Racism, prejudice or un-acceptance  of a group as a whole bugs the shit out of me. I am Canadian but I am a “foreigner” as well. I have been taught acceptance of all races, creeds and lifestyles yet I still come across people who have been taught to hate. Just for the mere sake of it. Also, the fact that I am opiniated gets me in trouble at times. But, when people talk out of their ass it’s kind of hard to not state my opinion.

So what was argued was that foreigners come here and steal jobs from the Canadians, that according to these people, are ENTITLED to because they are born here. I kind of fall in both categories but in the end, I guess I am a foreigner since I wasn’t born here.  So, WE come here and get everything handed to us and use up all of this established country’s resources and then take what is rightfully owed to the Canadian born away from them. When my family came here, we came here legally, we were given help by the government to establish ourselves. Meaning a home, furniture and all that stuff. But, what happened when my parents got jobs? They were handed the hefty bill, including airfare and all. So, my parents worked their asses off, did what they had to, worked in places they never dreamt of working at back home and did it to get ahead in this country. The country that gives it’s residents privileges that are often taken advantage of as they are purposed to or abused.

Now, I don’t say that there are foreign people that come here and DON’T abuse these privileges because I am well aware that there are. But, to be as much as close-minded and ignorant to say that it’s only foreigners abusing the system is an uneducated assumption. But, never once do I criticize people who NEED the help of the government, welfare as it is called, but there are a lot of Canadians that were “born” here that are taking advantage of the system. Some people choose not to work and choose to NOT take advantage of the outlets provided by this country to advance in life. To hear that only foreigners are the only ones that can take advantage of education and assistance is not founded. EVERYONE has the opportunity to be someone in Canada.

I also understand that EVERYONE falls on to hard times and need to take advantage of these services offered by the government and it is frustrating that there are people who abuse it and take it away from people who actually need it. I also understand with this economy its hard to find work. I personally would do anything by any means to get my family ahead. I’ve done so without using the system and there are millions of others fighting that same battle.

Either way to point fingers just because of skin color is wrong. Just because some of us are suffering hard times presently doesn’t mean we should throw the responsibility to other countries. If you don’t want to help the people in Haiti. Don’t. Everyone has their reasons and know their monetary means. Our problems here are nothing compared to the problems suffered in third world countries nevertheless in abolished third world countries where they already had nothing to begin with.

Those are my two cents. Whether you agree with it or not, power to you. I don’t force my beliefs on anyone else I just state my opinion and respect those of others whether or not I agree with them or not.

NPC

Here’s the conversation had, you need to click on each to see them bigger:

Just a little update…

Posted in Excitement, Happiness, Peanut, Strength and Determination, The Amazing Hubby, The Love of My Life with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 26, 2010 by npc23

I can't wait to meet my little bundle of joy.

I am so close to meeting this little Jelly Bean within my womb and my heart could not be any more content! Everything is ready, I’m packing baby’s diaper bag today and in the next week or so I’ll pack mine for the hospital.

I have a feeling that labor this time around will be much easier. Considering I learned plenty the first time around. I’ve decided not to hire a doula this time either because last time she wasn’t very helpful. So I cannot wait to actually go into labor and meet the third part of my heart.

Other then that everything is as smooth as ever. I’m enjoying my pregnancy to the max and happy to have a healthy baby without any complications. I also lucked out to have another little girl which is a bonus. Everything is prepared for her arrival, it’s extremely exciting, especially knowing it’s down to the wire. Just time separates us. The Braxton-Hicks have started a bit more instensely as of late but I’m hanging in there, just preparation of what’s to come.

Apart from have a beautiful pregnancy so far, I’m very thankful for my blessings. Beyond words. I just wish that people around the world had the same luxury that we all have at this very moment.

I’m incredibly happy that other people out there care about the devastation that’s occurred in Haiti. So much has been raised towards this cause it’s a beautiful thing. I’ve heard people saying that why the Canadian government is so inclined to help a foreign country by raising millions, when we have poor people here in our very own backyard. A valid point. But, the people who need assistance here, get it. They have options. But, Haiti is already such a poor country that has been ravished by something beyond their control. Either way. To each their own but, I’m glad they are getting the help they desperately need.

Well, good day everyone!

NPC

Help Haiti. We are Needed!

Posted in Loss and Sadness, Sadness, World Issues with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 20, 2010 by npc23

There is hope within the despair. We CAN help.

If most of you know or have heard, (unless you have been under a rock for the past week and a half) a massive, catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti last Tuesday. A quake that registered at 7.2 on the Richter scale and has been said to be the worst quake in over 200 years. The damage, anguish, pain, death & suffering that has struck what is said to be one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere with 4/5ths of it’s 10 million citizens living in poverty, is a damage that is going to take years to rebuild. Today’s after shock of 6.0 on the Richter only made matters worse, making the existing rubble even more compact. The psychological damage that has inflicted Haiti is something that the Haitians may never recuperate from. 

When I first heard of the quake, in all honesty I wanted to avoid media coverage such as broadcasts and pictures. I could only imagine what devastation an earthquake of that magnitude could produce. 

And I was right. But, we NEED to see. NEED to experience exactly what these people are going through.

The few out of thousands who have perished.

Over 250, 000 people were hurt and 200, 000 people are estimated to have perished and the count continues to rise. There is no room for the dead, they are being poured by the truckload and dumped into makeshifts tombs. Dug out pits. Old crypts are being broken into and bodies being stuffed along with the already perished of years before. For the cost of $5 Haitians are paying for “caskets” to bury their loved ones and being placed in cemetaries. 

This to me is beyond belief. Completely unreal. Although most of us are quick to feel bad and go on about our day as if millions of people weren’t suffering, this stayed on my mind constantly. And yes, I did go about my daily life, guiltily, I did. But ,I realized how easy it is to desensitize or detach ourselves from suffering that isn’t directly affecting us. It’s normal. But, I wanted to help. I DO want to help and I pictured myself in the shoes of those people. People who survived a horrific and deadly ordeal and then had to wait 5 days to receive food or water, people who had absolutely no idea where their children were, where their family was and those thousands of children who no longer had parents. It’s heart-wrenching. To imagine if this were us, how different things would be. Being pregnant, to hear there is hundreds of pregnant ladies in the streets in fear that they may go into labor at any time and have no medical care or a sanitary place to give birth to their child hit home even harder. To see makeshift orphanages of babies, yes, INFANTS being taken care of by medical personnel because they no longer had parents broke my heart. Knowing that they were running out of formula to give them and instead were opting for the next best thing, powdered milk, which in turn gave them diarrhea and in turn caused the infants to be in risk of dehydration is something no child should ever endure. The hardest thing is imagining all the children that perished due to this absolutely horrific natural disaster is unfathomable. 

I’m affected. Deeply. 

I can only help as much as the next person and for the time being could only do so monetarily. If you’ve yet to do it you can easily text an amount and it will be reflected on your cell phone bill.  Everyone knows their monetary means so even if it’s only 5 dollars it helps. That’s only the amount of two Timmy coffees. For real. 

You can text YELE to 501 501 which is Wyclef’s organization and a $5 donation. You can text HAITI to 90999 for a $10 donation to the Red Cross. At the moment over $200 million has been raised via text. There are countless of foundations that are doing this so if you can or want to this is how you can. 

If you are concerned as to where your money is going to, according to the Red Cross: 

»$5 provides a water container to store clean drinking water. 

» $10 provides a blanket that is appropriate to the climate and culture of the disaster-affected area. 

» $25 provides a family of five with a kitchen set, giving them the ability to cook and serve food (a disaster can destroy even the most basic family possessions and restoring family’s self-sufficiency is essential). This includes two cooking pots, a frying pan, bowls, plates, cups, and utensils. 

» $30 provides essential hygiene materials to five people for one month (ensuring adequate hygiene after a disaster is essential in promoting the health of those affected). This includes items like a toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, body soap, laundry soap, toilet paper, sanitary pads, a razor and a towel. 

» $60 provides tools for a family of five to build a temporary shelter: two tarps, a rope, hoe, machete, tin snips, handsaw, roofing nails, shovel, long nails, tie wire, claw hammer. 

» $100 provides a cooking set, hygiene pack, blankets, and water containers for one family of five following a disaster. 

» $500 provides a family tent for a family of five. 

The devastation.

 For the moment, monies is needed in Haiti but in time they will need non-perishables. I just hope that we keep this in our minds for months to come because once the media train has moved onto the next big thing we are quick to forget that life doesn’t just go on for the Haitians. They will be suffering for years to come. So, I urge you to help in any way you can. If you can’t do so by physical or monetary means keep them in your prayers. In your thoughts if you aren’t spiritual. It helps. Put yourself in their shoes and imagine what you would do if this was you suffering at this very moment. Who knows, it could very well be soon. Guatemala, Venezuela and the Cayman Islands have suffered quakes too.

Keep hope.

NPC

*EDIT*

More places to donate, even just a $1!

Starbucks
In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort. Participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada will enable customers to make monetary donations at store registers, with no purchase necessary, to benefit the American and Canadian Red Cross organizations for a limited time. The Starbucks Foundation will also donate $1 million (U.S.) from The Starbucks Foundation to the American Red Cross efforts to help Haiti.

Visit your local STARBUCKS store to donate!

Doctors Without Borders/MSF
Doctors Without Borders/MSF has been working in Haiti for 19 years, most recently operating three emergency hospitals in Port-au-Prince, and is mobilizing a large emergency response to this disaster. They are currently reinforcing their teams on the ground in order to respond to the immediate medical needs and to assess the humanitarian needs that MSF will be addressing in the months ahead.
 
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ (click Donate to donate $1 or more)
 
CARE
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. They are deploying additional emergency team members to the devastated city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti.
 
http://www.care.org/ (click Donate Now and give as little as $1)

Good-Bye 2009 & Welcome 2010!

Posted in Excitement, Happiness, Humor, Judging, No Regrets, Peanut, Pondering, Strength and Determination, The Amazing Hubby, The Love of My Life, Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on January 7, 2010 by npc23

It was non-alcoholic this year!

2009 can be summed up as simply amazing.

A year full of blessings, happy times and moments that took our breath away. Tears of happiness were shed, meaningful conversations had and so much love that my heart could burst at the seams. There were times much anticipated and decisions and choices that were fully planned and made that would change life as we knew it.

Gratefully, the big guy upstairs is always looking down upon us. He has gifted me with not only this year of happiness but the last three years of my life have been the best years of my life to date. The good heavily and I mean HEAVILY outweighed the bad. I’ve learned so much this year, learned to have faith that every single thing that has occurred has its purpose. I even realized that my calling in vocation is even for a reason.

I never imagined working in health care. If I could go back in time, I’d do it right after high school and be doing it like I am now. Only earlier. I love helping people, enjoy making a difference in their lives and mostly being a wave of fresh air that maintains integrity on the behalf of those who cannot fend for themselves. I can see myself branching off into other areas in health care in the next few years as well.

Sometimes, out of the sake of curiosity, I wonder what it would be like if I was still doing that Entertainment show & still working in media if it would make me feel as rewarded as I do when working with people. I mean, it is something that I am still extremely passionate for but in another sense I have found a newfound fire. That’s why I believe I am blessed because I simply enjoy what I do & Hubby is just as blessed. I still have my freelance writing to quench my need for writing!

Another milestone this year was planning on the birth of my second daughter. It was the best decision I have made and I have enjoyed every single minute of it. I cannot wait to welcome her into the world this year. Being a mother is something that is absolutely irreplaceable. Everything you do is for their sake and the love that I feel cannot be described in words. Being a mother is sacrifice, being a mother is learning every step of the way and being a mother is changing whatever needs to be changed in order to make life better for your children.

I’m currently loving my second pregnancy. Words cannot describe the euphoria it gives me when I feel my baby move and kick. To know that very soon I will see this little baby become a her own little person just as I have seen my beautiful Peanut evolve into a talented, artistic and loving human being. This pregnancy is a lot like my first in the sense of the same symptoms and such. But, I have much more support this time around. I’ve been feeling great throughout most of it and for that I am blessed and thankful. I’m already so anxious to meet our little one! Not too long left! We purchased a gorgeous sleigh crib a few months back and we set it up and it’s already such a beautiful reminder of what’s to come. My life feels complete now that we decided to plan to have this little one, we planned it so that we would have Jelly Bean the same month as big sister Gabby! And it worked out perfectly! Can’t wait until we have both my little ones running around this big house! All the rooms will have a purpose now!

2009 also allowed us to travel a lot. It was a great year to discover and enjoy new places together as a family and hopefully this year won’t be any different since we will have a new addition to the family. I am more than positive the memories will be even greater. We have big things planned for our little girls and cannot wait to make their dreams a reality.

So every year it is easy to come up with a resolution but it is difficult to actually follow through. We are already into the first week of January and I have pondered as to what needs to be changed or can be changed in 2010.

I can honestly say nothing because every year of my life I try to live as I deem most proper and I avoid negativity. Although sometimes negativity seems to follow me everywhere I go. It is sometimes humorous to respond to it even though the never-ending poisonous tongues never move on in life. I have. So I can confidently say that I know that is the reason they spew their fruitless words. It is apparent that it happens so frequently, I just cannot help laugh, SMH and respond with a witty and snide remark. But, I am always aware that I have something to learn every single day because there is much to learn in life and we are nothing close to perfect.

So, my resolution this year is to keep living my life as I have been, no matter who or what tries to bring us down. The key word is try. They never succeed. I can just move forward, continue working hard, learning from my mistakes and those of others and keep being me. Apparently what I have been doing makes me memorable for years! LOL! On the real though, I can only keep moving up and trying to trek through life as best as I can even if I may falter on the way.

Here’s to 2010, I pray that it is filled with as much love, prosperity and success and can only extend those wishes to everyone. The harder you work at a goal the easier and the sooner you will achieve it.

Best Wishes,

NPC

Haters By Maya Angelou

Posted in Happiness, No Regrets, Pondering, Strength and Determination with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 15, 2009 by npc23

Sun always shines down on me. Life is beautiful.

A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall.

They are very negative people to say the least.  Nothing is ever good enough!

When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters…
That’s why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your dreams, because some folk can’t handle seeing you blessed…
It’s dangerous to be like somebody else… If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them!  Right?
You never know what people have gone through to get what they have…

The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don’t know my story…
If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too!
We’ve all got some haters among us!

Some people envy you because you can:
a) Have a relationship with God
b) Light up a room when you walk in
c) Start your own business
d) Tell a man/woman to hit the curb
(if he/she isn’t about the right thing)
e) you are a strong person and don’t let people run you over
f) you have a strong and loving marriage and they can’t get in-between spouses to spoil it

Haters can’t stand to see you happy.
Haters will never want to see you succeed.
Most of our haters are people who are supposed to be on our side (like some family and friends).
How do you handle your undercover haters?

You can handle these haters by:
1… Knowing who you are & who your true friends are *(VERY IMPORTANT!!)
2. Having a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unfulfilled..
A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be.
Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you.
3. By remembering that what you have is by divine prerogative and not human manipulation.
Fulfill your dreams!  You only have one life to live…when its your time to leave this earth, you want to be able to say, ‘I’ve lived my life and fulfilled my dreams, Now I’m ready to go HOME!
When God gives you favor, you can tell your haters, ‘Don’t look at me…Look at who is in charge of me….’


‘A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.’
Maya Angelou
 
–I couldn’t have said it in a more beautiful way than she did. Very true words.
 
NPC

OMG, Something For YOU to Think About!

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 4, 2009 by npc23

Must be pretty lonely in Loserville, you would know!

 

Just a note: 

(a) I’m used to negative and criticizing comments from readers. I’m also used to the good ones too. 

(b) If you plan to send me one of said negative comments make sure that: 

1. You actually read my content before sending me a completely useless and irrelevant mouthful of idiocy. 

2. Evaluate YOUR life and YOUR time that you supposedly spent reading my entire blog. That implies that you must be the sad and miserable person blaming others. Don’t hate on me because my life IS happy & yours  MUST NOT BE. I must be interesting if you keep coming back. 

(c) Before you continue to hide behind a computer screen, realize that I SEE your IP address and I know WHO you are and your LOCATION! LMAO! Perhaps become a little more computer savvy before sending your love notes. LOL. 

(d) Having this blog is more for a relaxed style of writing. To rant, rave and express!  Hence the reason why it is not JOURNALISTIC. If you want hard news written by active journalists. Go to http://www.cnn.com  just to name one of many sites.

And lastly, I love my readers and I most definitely love YOU, my haters. As always, I invite you to send me an email if you have something to say. I don’t beat around the bush or hide behind a screen. I’m more than open to your thoughts and would love to give you feedback. So provide a REAL email and I’ll get back to you if not you will henceforth be forwarded to my spam! And do you see that little X on the right side of your screen? Click it if you don’t like my blog. LOL!

Love Always, 

NPC

A Random November Babble.

Posted in Excitement, Peanut, Strength and Determination, The Amazing Hubby, The Love of My Life with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 29, 2009 by npc23

Our Christmas tree this year. We changed up the theme!

So, I’m sitting at my parent’s house on their PC while I enjoy my time off this week! And if you already don’t know, how absolutely uberly, insanely excited I am for the holidays. It’s not even about gifts. I mean, I absoloutely adore giving them but if I don’t recieve… Well, I’m perfectly content with that.

Although that is never the case.

To me, Christmas is about having everyone home for once and the bustle of everyday life almost slows down. Even if it’s just a few paces but we are able to spend relaxed times together and create many memories for years to come. I also love seeing the glow of the Christmas lights, the smell of Christmas cookies baking, that feeling you get Christmas morning when you see your child and loved ones open their gifts with excitement, surprise and happiness!

Can’t be beat.

Anyways, this year will be great. As every year with Hubby, Gabs and the fam has been. Preparation for baby is well under way, just yesterday Gabriella was super excited to buy a warm coat onesie thingie to bring baby home in. She was super proud and so was I. She is going to be a great big sister. I have been gifted with such a kind-hearted and well-behaved daughter. Truly, I can truly say that.

Anyways, I have been doing lots of shopping the last few weeks and I think this week I shall be done! Which is exciting. I also have my OB appointment coming up as well as my 3D/4D ultrasound. I can’t wait! This baby keeps me on my toes though, always kicking which although at times painful, a relief. I know the baby is doing well! I wonder if this baby will be as musical as Gabs is, considering my constant singing and surrounding of music 24/7 practically! One day soon, Gabs will be playing like Orianthi Panagaris! I have faith in her ability and in the patience that my dad has to teach her!

Well, I’m out. I had a bit of time to just babble! Have a good week people!

NPC

New Moon. {SPOILER ALERT}

Posted in Films with tags , , , , on November 24, 2009 by npc23

Tsk tsk Bella. Not nice.I gave in and went to watch New Moon yesterday. I didn’t watch Twilight in theatres might I add, rather I rented it and throughly enjoyed it. Some aspects like the sparkling part and Edward’s brooding was tolerable enough to stomach but all in all Twilight had a good love story.

I liked it.

Now, New Moon well it was something else. Half the time the story line was quite confusing and I couldn’t stand Bella’s character. Some may argue it is because I haven’t read the books and that is the reason why I don’t understand the story.

I mean I get it. Girl loves boy, boy leaves girl, girl gets involved with wolf boy then leaves wolf boy for the first boy.

But, film is film and I’m more than positive that directors aren’t exactly aiming at audiences that are all “Twihards” when they make a cover of a book they are telling the story for the first time for those that may have not read the books. I mean they do aim for all the obsessed fans of Twilight but also want to draw even more people. More people=more money. I just feel in this case, it wasn’t done well at all. One perfect example of pleasing both fans and new audiences from book to film is the Lord of The Ring Trilogy.

I also didn’t like the fact that Bella played both guys. I mean she lead poor wolfy on with all the heaving breathing and moaning going on. It was annoying. As soon as Edward showed up again she dropped Jacob like chopped liver. LOL.  You can tell it was rated PG-13 for a reason.  I thought a lot of the “serious” parts in the film were hilarious. Hence I was the only one laughing when Dakota Fanning was owning Edward! Or how ridiculous the High Vampires looked. I also couldn’t help laughing at all the older women, (yes older than me) swooning and whistling when Jacob took off his shirt on the big screen. I think Taylor is a whole 17 years-old! I must admit he sure doesn’t look like all the other “natives” in the film! I think he’s Dutch or German or something along those lines, that’d explain that! :S

Either way, I can’t say I hated it but I can say that Twilight was a much better film. I was disappointed in this one and would have much rather watched The Blindside!

So, these are my thoughts not yours! I’m not hating just merely sharing my opinion! I don’t want hate mail from all you Twihards!

NPC

Love Lives Forever. L O V E.

Posted in Excitement, Happiness, Legendary, My Michael, No Regrets, Strength and Determination with tags , , , , , , , , on November 1, 2009 by npc23
This Is It

I love you Michael, Always and Forever!

So, I watched the movie: This Is It. All I can say is that it was pure brilliance and genius and would have held its place in history for what it could have been. In fact what it was and what Micheal Jackson has always been. Most importantly what he would have given to the world if this tour would have realized.  In essence, they were rehearsal performances yet still breathtaking.  MJ in his age, still knew every move to every beat and perfected his craft.

This behind the scene look at how thought out and how much attention to detail entails when it came to his shows. He was extremely hands on and he hand-picked extreme talent to play and perform his songs and dances just EXACTLY like his records. He truly was a perfectionist and you can see his King of Pop persona yet the kindness of the man he was.

The dance sequences were spectacular and each song was perfect.  The short films that were included as intros for each song were amazing. The wardrobe would have been out of this world. There was so much trailblazing and never before seen technology that MJ would have brought to the stage.

I’m truly happy that this film was documented not only for his fans but for generations to come. To see that some people have a destiny and are here and meant to do what they do. MJ was one of these people. They say that every 100 years a genius like him comes along. Just saddens me that he was taken too soon.

So, I left theatre a bit shocked that I didn’t shed more tears than I did. I left entertained and in pure awe of a master of his craft.  The only disappointment was that he wasn’t able to really perform his last curtain call. I even recall telling my sister after having seen the press conference of  This Is It and hearing the announcement of his London shows, that after the 50 it might have gone to worldwide tour. I told her I would have paid ANYTHING to see him.

And I would have.

Michael couldn’t have said it any better than he did in this film. Love lives forever.

Even if he’s gone, he left his impact in my life. He left his message in his songs and he did it with Love.

L O V E.

Gone but forever in my heart.

NPC

P.S.- I made it onto the This Is It banner along with Gabs, not once but TWICE. I’m super geeked about that!

 

http://www.ThisIsIt-Fans.com?fanId=43527&language=en

 

Here’s one hit.

Happy Halloween!

Posted in Excitement, Happiness with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 26, 2009 by npc23
Have a Happy, Safe and Spooky Halloween!

Have a Happy, Safe and Spooky Halloween!

So, for those who know me, know my intense loathing of felines. Or how I refer to them as the devil’s servants.  But, as of late, Hubby and I have grown to feel some sympathy for these creatures.

Here’s the story.

Our neighbors own a few cats and for some non-apparent reason they decided to kick one of these tabbies out of the house. A house cat forced to become a street cat. For the months that have passed it seemed okay since the weather was nice, yet it would always be trying to get into our house. Or hide under our cars. But the other day when there was that cold Autumn drizzle, instead of curling underneath a ledge from the rain, it lay right in the open. Almost in defeat. I felt terrible and so did Hubby.  I felt like I wanted to do something for this cat and Hubby was gonna make a home for it or some kinda of shelter for it to stay out of the cold.  Just when we decided to do this, the cat disappeared.  I haven’t seen it for a few days. Either way, if it comes around again me and Hubby will have to do just that. I can’t take it in though. Remember my “immense” loathing? LOL.

Maybe not so immense anymore.

Anyway, this week is going to be super exciting! I’ve been working the last month or so full-time hours by choice since they were lacking a F/T  position and I am the P/T. But, they filled the position, for how long? Who knows? They ALWAYS call. But, happily I am back to my P/T and what I refer to Halloweek has begun! So many exciting things happening this week! For one we will find out the gender of Jelly Bean! Tres stoked! And tons of Halloween activities with Gabs! MJ movie and of course trick or treating! Gabriella already carved a pumpkin with Daddy, perhaps a bit early but, it turned out pretty wicked! And of course roasted the seeds… Yum!  I can’t wait to spend my time with my baby, as soon as I get off this PC I am going to be with her allll week.

So there is this huge hype on flu season. Maybe not so much of a hype since it is listed at Level 6. Pandemic. Yet it is still not a reality in terms of our location. I work in health care and I am adamant on not receiving the vaccines. But, to each their own. Everyone has their own convictions and I only wish everyone luck and highly encourage hand washing. It’s ultimately the number one way to avoid contraction and spread of infection. Avoid highly congested areas and avoid sneezing or coughing droplets. If you aren’t accepting “protection”, protect yourself.

I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Halloween!! I know I will with my beautiful family and loved ones! I can’t wait! I’m gonna dip into Gabby’s stash for sure!

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