some days....

in one of my fav Dixie Chicks songs is a life lesson that i like to take to heart... "some days ya gotta dance, live it up when ya get the chance".... and then there are other days that you really just wish you had stayed in bed with the covers over your head. as if your world might have been a bit better had you not tripped 20 times that day and made a mess of things, you know the ones - where nothing will go right, no matter how hard you try. on those particular days i'm often reminded of a calvin and hobbes comic strip... he goes about his day, is not having a good one and keeps getting the snot beat out of him from every angle no matter how hard he tries. (i can sympathize) and at the end of the day comes to the conclusion that somedays even your lucky rocketship underwear just doesn't help...

and then there are other days where it doesn't matter under-roos you have on or what mood you walk out the door in, you just kick ass and nothing is gonna bring you down!!! not to the point of being arrogant but it's a damn good day and you like the way the wind is blowing. after having a chit chat with my cousin Joc i decided to share my love of calvin and hobbes (written by the very brilliant Bill Watterson) with the blog reading world.
so no matter what kind of day you're having - here's to you my friend!!!

+++ thoughts

most recent grateful/positiveness:

~~getting a cold and taking care of myself to the point of not doing anything, drank so much water yesterday my kidney's couldn't keep up! so being capable to do so as well as being smarter about my health
~~Tanya and all her wonderfulness, growing up with her as a friend has been a major blessing
~~my Mexi-family, whatever adventure you're on and wherever you have "kidnapped" my GMA to i know you're having fun and continue to inspire me on a daily basis
~~my sister and brother's for always keeping in touch with me and always being there, i don't always have to like them or the decisions they make -- i will ALWAYS love them
~~"two feet and a heartbeat!" - - these words go through my head as i lie on the couch with my snot rags, inspired me to go home and take care of myself more so i can go for that walk later on this week
~~my sister friend Stephy, great continuing convo's this week and awesome seeing all that you're doing with your life and yourself. very proud of you lil miss!
~~old friends
~~Betty Boop and all she represents, love you Gaggy :)
~~my Mexi-shoes ("party shoes") remind me of where i've been and where i'm going.... no matter what, it takes one step at a time.... and why not do it in style? (right Tia Cynthia?)
~~my family, no matter how big, how obnoxious, or how wonderful you all are - you're always there
~~cousins, both near and far
~~my quest for knowledge
~~finding out more for my upgrading to continue on with my long term BIG girl goals
~~FB, even tho you take up too much of my time and are addicting i appreciate that you keep me in contact with friends and family
~~breathing in and out and seeing another day
~~the rain's back!!!!! YAY!!!!
~~my Odo family, thanx again for having me and letting me house sit, the doggies and cats kept me in great company over the holidays

that was a few more than i'm sure usual, a lot to be grateful for in this ol' life.... what can i say? i'm putting more of a positive spin on things these days. and if i can't be merry f-ing sunshine all the time well at least i'm me!!!!
big love
JL

sibling's are home!!!! yaya!!!

so you pretty much can't wipe the smile off my face! i just made lunch for my "little" brother's... they're outside making 2 forts in the snow. taylor has been out there for over an hour, christian just came in to eat his grub.... settled in on the couch, happily sniffling and even happier to be home.

my sister is on her way back to uni, after waiting for the malahat to open back up. safe travels and we'll see ya soon dare dare!!


i know that my life has been an everchanging-ness of mess and fun and for some reason i'm used to this and have learned to be quite adaptable, not such a bad thing. i know that i've had many, many, many a holiday season (not just xmas) without many family members BUT for whatever reason this year i sure did miss my sibling's!!!! SOOOO HAPPY to have them home, i stood at the bottom of the driveway bouncing with excitement and pretty much haven't stopped hugging them! so this is my encouragement for the day... hug someone, just cause ya can, no reason... just give a great big hug!!! turns out well for you cause you get one in return!
and there's a hockey game on haha.... boys are home :)
sending you some happy vibes cause according to some, that's what i do!
JL

i love this part

so i showed up (with permission) on my friend's doorstep, we talked, we cried, we laughed A LOT, we talked, indulged and had a good night.... woke up on her couch pretty much in heaven. she left to go to work this morning and i can honestly say that i don't think the smile has left my face since the phone started ringing!!! so things can change, don't give up when it's bad and ugly, there is a sunrise in the near future. the people you "collect" will indeed make their true selves known, you'll learn about yourself and the best you can do is your best - give it your all. love the people around you who are in your life and matter to you, who knows when that will change. tell them that they matter and make a difference in your life, you don't know what that can do to someone's day! encourage happy, wonderful things to happen. know your truths, stand your ground and always stay true to who you are. welcome in adventure.... just freaking do it!!!!

that's my story and i'm sticking to it. safe and happy new years celebration's for those who do so and for those who don't enjoy your day :) 2009 is going to be something, you'll see!

lotsa Purgavie love
Jaime

... can i turn my thoughts off?

i've wondered for years if I could possibly just shush the noise in my head, and I'm sure there's LOTS of ways to help do this....


sleep escapes me, gonna be a nice weekend of sleeping - staying up way late (or trying to) for New Years 2009 with my Jules - sleeping some more - going to visit Grandad and then sleeping a lil bit more.... oh, and at the end of my weekend i get to go to my home! so sleeping in my own bed by thursday baby!!! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

struggles but capable

had one heck of a day at work, but did it and did it semi-well! or so i think... anywayz, more sleep is needed but with new years tomorrow night don't so much see that happening... BUT it is my friday tomorrow so nap time here i come, weeee!!!

positive-ness for the moment:
~~driving my car again, it had been 5 days!
~~going to work 4 days in a row this week
~~my C-buddy commenting on the J-blog and joining in the positive fun
~~talking to pops for half hour finally, hadn't yet since leaving Mexico!
~~my friend Kim coming to rescue me, on her first day of holidays!!! amazing woman you are my love
~~having a shower when i got home from work and wearing normal clothes, sure scrubs are comfy but do you know how sexy i feel wearing them ALLLLL day everyday hahahahaaaa....
~~little less than a week and my siblings and mama bear will be home, YES!
~~handling situations at work with a responsible attitude, i can do it damn it!
~~my future wife Julie, she rocks my world more than words can explain
~~bringing in the new year for the second year in a row with the love of my life wifey muffin lady JULIE!!!!! 2009 is really going to change our lives missy, don't you ever doubt my love for you k?
~~great compliment at work today - "you'd make a great nurse!" he said with a smile on his face :)
~~making a big huge goal in my life that if all goes according to plan will begin in January 2009 and realllly begin September 2010 - - - see? it's not so scary being an adult! well.... that's debatable

hugs and what have you to all, hope everyone makes it to midnight tomorrow haha... i know i'm gonna struggle!


big love
JL

sooooo tired, but sooo worth it

so apparently holiday time means "no sleep and have too much fun time" for Jaime..... hmmm.... let's re-think that shall we haha. gooood times!

so i have another fan! well, unless she's not ACTUALLY reading it and just looked at the time i blog... not too sure there but who cares?!? hi georgeous!!! love ya cuz :)

positive spin"
~~old friends
~~ice caps at way late at night, tastes better if it's a random trip to town to get tasty treats!
~~drivin in the snow in Bri guy's lil truck lol
~~hearing from my sib's while away on vaca
~~the dark knight on the satelittle, yaya batman!!!
~~my Anderson family, i miss 'em every Christmas time... gee, wonder why? lol
~~waking up on the couch, loving the nap you just had

all in all, good couple of days! thank you Kim for coming to rescue me AND letting me visit with my dad while i'm supposed to watch the hockey :) sorry! abby rocks my world btw!!!!

big Purgavie love to all
JL