...But first, coffee (with Jen)

What is this? WHAT IS THIS?!? Much thank's to the wonderful Heidi, of Living Humble Bee , for the Sunshine Blogger Nomination! This is not a notification that I was prepared for today. I'm appreciate the nomination, you are too kind Heidi. Being overcome with the heat (but not complaining about it!), I will certainly try to complete the tasks of this nomination. Hence, this additional post outside of my normal posting schedule. First, I'll go into what this award is. The Sunshine Blogger Award is a way for like-minded bloggers to get to know each other. This group of bloggers are positive, creative and inspiring. It is an honor to be included in this group of bloggers. And next, here are the rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you in your blog post and link back to her/his blog. Answer 11 questions that the blogger asked you. Nominate 11 new bloggers to receive the awards and write them 11 questions. List the rules and display the Sunshine blogger ...

Consider this a heads-up.  This is a Harry Potter related post.  I'm a fan, a late-to-the-party fan, but a fan all the same. I didn't grow-up reading the novels, or watching the movies.  All of my Harry Potter experience is from adulthood. (This post contains affiliated links.  Meaning that I may collect a share of the sales or other compensation from the Amazon links on this page.)   I'm since read all of the novels (bought the pretty box set to display on my bookshelf), watched the movies, collected some display items and puzzles, and visited Universal Studios in Florida. All of my Harry Potter, Universal Studios, park pictures have one thing in common - I'm holding a delicious, frozen butterbeer! **Teaser**  This trip will be featured in a future post. To start, which house have you been sorted into by the Pottermore website?  I'm a Slytherin . Although, I've retaken the quiz, because this sorting was from a few years ago, and I was sort...

My life is busy - well, I consider it to be that way.  I work full time (regular business hours), take a university course per semester (working towards my degree), help run a household/take care of pets, keep up with family/friends/hobbies, book club, and now I've started this blog.  And, that's just the scheduled things, not the pop-up events that appear throughout the year.  Keeping up with all of the demands can be daunting, but it can be done with a little organization. This post will note include my work schedule and meetings due to the confidential nature of my work duties. Only my "after regular business hours" life. My tools of the trade are as follows:  - Planner (this years planner is a Bando planner) - a fun notebook (Chapters) - the calendar app in my cell phone - an assortment of colorful pens (Chapters or Michaels Crafts?). Planner This is my first time both purchasing a planner, and using a planner, since high school. And, while I've...

Conception Bay South has been working on projects to benefit their town's health - getting them out and moving if you will. The new stadium has a free indoor walking track, most of the old rail bed has been converted to a graded walking trail, and the Kiwanis national peace park is currently being created/greatly updated.  The new walking trail is only part of the a memorial park, and it can be seen from Peace Keepers Way highway. The Telegram wrote an article of history of this land where the Kiwanis resides and it's importance back in March. The trail is nicely groomed and leashed pet friendly. So far, it is about 3.7 km (total length) with more trail being developed.  There are several signs and trash bins along to trail for use - and to encourage the lazy people (yes, I went there - L A Z Y) to actually pick up after their dogs to keep the trail nice for all users.  This is a nice touch, because I really don't like carrying my dogs 'presents' for longer ...

This.  This is an AMAZING site to see.  There is a poorly marked hike up the side of a mountain to get to the plane crash - but it is well worth it. Pictured here is the memorial for the lives lost when this plane crashed. Here is a link for more information.   This is the FIRST crash of stormy March day. I first found out about the Burgoynes Cove plane crash about 10 years ago. It was featured in a copy of the local newspaper (The Telegram - online article is no longer available), that was sitting on the lunchroom table. I nabbed the article for future use - because this was something that I needed to see and I knew that my hubby would be totally interested in a hike like this. The cockpit was burned into aluminum ash and is not present to view.  But, you can see where it hit further into the woods, and that area has been reclaimed by Mother Nature.  The rest of the plane - the cabin, wings, electrical panels, and wheels are all view-able and in a...

Road trip to the Trinity Train Loop. This is an abandoned family park that I had visited when I was a kid, and a few times as an adult after it closed. From my childhood I remember the train, the train tracks, the Ferris wheel, the mini golf, and the bummer boats (I was not allowed to go on the bummer boats). Trinity is about a 3 hour drive from St. John's. Now that you have a happy little image of the park, here is what it looks like now: The park took a huge hit with Hurricane Igor.  And a majority of the tracks, the parts that not have been reclaimed by nature, were washed out.  As in, I can stand under the track, put my arms in the air, and *just* reach the track above my head. The cabins, trains, petting zoo, and other buildings have all been destroyed but vandals. The copper has been pulled from the walls, and signs have been tossed into the pond.  How's that for a shot right to the childhood? The Ferris Wheel had a mean lean on it when we visite...

The sun is out, and I'm feeling good. How about you? With this post, I thought that I would give you a general idea of what to expect with this blog - to give you an idea of the type of content that I will be posting about. In the warmer months, you can expect to see: Travel (local and an international trip) DIY's that involve being outside/Summer projects Challenges Summer/Fall lifestyle topics that interest me Local events Food (light, Summery, quick, local food, etc).  Pack Ice, Belleview Beach, NL (2017) In the colder months, you can expect to see: Craft fairs Holiday/upcoming events DIY's that involve being inside Food (warm, hearty home-made meals, work lunch prep, etc.) Whatever I can post about that doesn't involve me going outside and experiencing the cold, Winter weather (lol).  In addition to all this, I do also have a few guest post features that are in the works of finalization that will be posted throughout this blog. I am...