Good Morning,

I really want to thank those of you who still pop in here, I know my posting has been somewhat erratic.  Sorry; sometimes life sucks and sometimes that suckiness tends to take precedence over anything and everything else going on.  But I am trying to push myself and get back at the stuff I enjoy, and blogging is one of those things. ‘Nuff said.

So, I am going to do my.very.best. to post at least once a week, like a ‘weekly whatever’ post and I’ll just spew whatever comes to mind.  Some weeks I might have 10 things to share, some weeks I might have one, but I’ll give it a darn good go, I promise!

OK, onto this week’s weekly whatevers:

1.       Emma is dressing as Katy Perry for Halloween and Rebecca is dressing as Kate Middelton – think both will look fantastic and I can’t wait to see them!

2.       I am tossing about class ideas for 2012 – it’s sooooo good to think about teaching again, I’ve missed it!

3.       I have a very sore lower back from lifting not one but 2 hardened 50lbs bags of cement on Sunday, from my garage to the curb for clean up day.  Oh the crap that came out of that garage – looks amazing now though!  Any sore lower back remedies?

4.   If you have emailed me or commented on my blog and I haven't gotten back to you, I'm so sorry.  I think it's incredibly ill mannered not to answer when people take the time to reach out or ask questions, and I am way behind in my emails.  No excuse, but I refer you to the suckiness referenced in my intro.

5.       My house sale fell through ten days before it was supposed to close.  I was absolutely devastated.  Some people just suck, and said people further add to the already existing suckiness as referenced above.  I am hoping another wonderful buyer will come along sooner than later.  If you pray or hope or send good vibes, think of me please :)

6.       I am really enjoying “Sarah’s House” on HGTV this season. 

She usually has amazing ideas and a clean, timeless classic style, although her budget is a bit unrealistic I think.

7.       Have you read HGTV’s brand new magazine!?  LOVED it! Thanks to my mom for picking it up for me.  Right up my alley, can’t wait for issue #2.  I actually had a question about the paint colour on page 50 and I emailed them and the editor emailed me back!

8.       Haven’t had a chance to talk up the SCT/PageMaps 2012 Calendar yet! 

I feel so very fortunate to have been included once again with this talented group and I am very happy to announce that my layout is going to open the calendar!!  American Crafts was my ever-generous sponsor, and I used my favourite photos from 2012 for my layout.  The calendars sold out quickly last year, so order yours here here! 

9.       We just finished Sarah's Key for book club.  Good book.  Sad book. 

I feel ignorant for not even knowing that that happened, a mere 60 years ago.  I am going to try and find the movie. Maybe it’s on Netflix?

10. Speaking of Netflix, I am thinking of signing up again now that Blockbuster has bitten the dust. 

I had it briefly, we ran it through our Wii, but it used to really struggle.  I’ve heard there’s a way to stream it through your iphone, so I may look into that.  Rogers on Demand just doesn't have a great selection, they need to step it up a bit!

OK, I made it to ten, not bad!  As always, thanks for stoppinb by - see you next week! 

Comments

[Lee Currie]

Yay, happy to see you back :) And about your back, I suppose if you can't find yourself a lovely chiropractor you can find a neighbour with a wheelbarrow to do the heavy lifting from now on! Maybe a hot tea, comfy couch and a good book is the remedy? I know how wonderful it is to clean out a garage :) So sorry about the deal falling through! That stinks, it really does. Sending SELL vibes your way ~~~

[Bobbi-Lynn]

Hi Kathy
Sorry your house sale fell through, I am sure that was stressful.
We had netflix, got rid of it, but then signed up again too. My kids like having it, so it's worth it. Besides, I give Rogers enough each month already, and their on demand price is crazy! LOL

Glad to see your in the calendar, I have to pick one up still.

Have a great weekend!

[Sabrina L]

I miss your posts! Love your scrapbook pages and love seeing work from a fellow Canadian! As for sore back remedies...I swear by Robax...I see a chiropractor but it's Robax that always works the quickest for me.

[Mary-Lou]

Kathy I wish I could write something either really inspiring or really amusing - um I think I just leave it at always glad to check in with your blog to see your updates. I like your scrapping style and your amazing photos. I will send good vibes your way.

[Michelle Dobbyn]

Glad to see you still blogging Kathy! I hear ya with the life suckiness getting in the way. Keep your chin up! :)

[melanie]

The good thing about a sale falling through is the next buyer may offer more, quicker. We had five sales fall through when we were selling my husband's parnets home in England, it got to the point that an offer was almost a joke, nice when it was finally over. Their system is bizaare! Hope you do some classes in 2012, you are awesome, don't ever forget it!!

[Heather M.]

I think about you often, KT and am always so happy when you update. :) Hugs!

[Marianne]

I'm happy to see your whatever posts too! Massage therapy... It is working for my bum shoulder.

[Lorelle]

Sorry for the suckiness ~ but I'm glad to see you back again :)
I am sure your girls will look fab in their costumes :)

I also LOVE Sarah's house & Design Inc ... but I agree about the budget :S I also love Candice Olson ~ she's fantastic too! My friend actually got to have her basement done on her show ~ lucky duck :)

As for your back, rest, heat (ice the first few days if needed for swelling, on for 15 mins 3-4 times/day), a muscle relaxant (if it is a pulled muscle), or acetaminophen/ibuprofen (if you're able to take those) ... and ease back into activity, a flare can happen easily with some back injuries :S This also makes for a great excuse to pamper yourself with a massage!! A chiropractor could help also, not necessarily manual adjustments, but they can massage the area that is affected :)
I am sure that you have your own Pharmacist (I am a Pharmacist), and I do recommend that you talk to them first before taking any meds (or taking advice from people on the internet!!) to make sure that they are okay for you ... this is just my opinion if you don't have any allergies/medical conditions :) I am on mat leave now so I am trying to find people to help form home :) haha
Sorry this is so long & feel better soon :)

[patti]

love the new magazine too
lots and lots of fun ideas..sorry life is tough right now,but i think of you often and here any time...are you working full time?take care of your back,rest rest rest(hard thing to do)and take care of yourself....

[Susan Mac Donald]

netflix is great, you just need to keep the patience, which I don't always have; Rogers...hhhmmm, Sarah's house, oh, yay, judging from this post I'm not the only one who likes it;2012 class....I'd love to be a student; keep your chin up & I'm glad you're back here spouting off some steam [hope it helps!!]