Today’s moment was brought to me by a dear friend/colleague at work. It was his birthday over the weekend (Sunday actually) and the office had prepared a birthday card just for him. I was out of the office on Friday and unfortunately, my co-workers thought that I had stashed his card in my office. This meant that he didn’t receive the birthday love that was meant for him before his birthday arrived.
But, perhaps there was a reason for this. And sometimes I think the universe likes to have a giggle with us.
Today, once it became apparent that the card wasn’t in my office, it was realized that not everyone had signed it. Low and behold we took the time to completely fill that card full of birthday love.
I was in his office when it was brought to him. The lovely lady who dropped it off barely stopped to say Happy Birthday as she quickly kissed his cheek and gave him a half hug. It was a surprise to him. I think he thought we had forgotten. HA! Birthday love shared, check! Surprised to boot? Cherry. On. The. Top.
Moments sharing love.
Moments captured.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Moments D104: Luxuriously long lunches
Today’s moment was an incredibly long lunch. Spent outdoors. Watching the action on tennis courts across the street. Good food, good, deep conversation and not a care in the world what time it was.
Ah.
Moments of food.
Moments of relaxation.
Moments to focus on the NOW and nothing more.
Ah.
Moments of food.
Moments of relaxation.
Moments to focus on the NOW and nothing more.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Moments D103: Rain Days
Today was an early start than normal for me and I spent a lovely morning catching up with a dear friend of mine on the phone. As I sat on the balcony, I watched the clouds rolling past very quickly listening to her recent adventures I could see that it was definitely going to be a rain day as they had been calling for. It was the first time that there was a bit of a chill in the breeze too; summer’s first hint at retreat.
Little known fact. I love rain days. They invite me to take some down time and enjoy a slower pace. I welcomed the enticement. So the question became….what to do on this rain day.
First stop - my favourite Tim Burton movie Nightmare Before Christmas. As always, it was fun to revisit this classic!
Next stop - some shopping. Why not? It’s end of season. Zellars is closing its doors in many locations and there are great deals to be had at these locations. My friend & I found some great deals!
Okay, I’ll admit it, during a break in the rain I did play some tennis. I know, not really a slower pace, but still something out of the ordinary!
Final Stop - more TV and lounging. (See - I can slow down!)
Moments - rain days. Time to slow down.
Moments for favourite movies.
Moments for finding deals.
Moments to relax.
Little known fact. I love rain days. They invite me to take some down time and enjoy a slower pace. I welcomed the enticement. So the question became….what to do on this rain day.
First stop - my favourite Tim Burton movie Nightmare Before Christmas. As always, it was fun to revisit this classic!
Next stop - some shopping. Why not? It’s end of season. Zellars is closing its doors in many locations and there are great deals to be had at these locations. My friend & I found some great deals!
Okay, I’ll admit it, during a break in the rain I did play some tennis. I know, not really a slower pace, but still something out of the ordinary!
Final Stop - more TV and lounging. (See - I can slow down!)
Moments - rain days. Time to slow down.
Moments for favourite movies.
Moments for finding deals.
Moments to relax.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Moments D102: Cherry Oreo Blizzard
Yes. You read correctly.
Today was a day of Olympics and hiking. It was a hot day for a hike, but the water fight at the end was fun! But that’s not the moment of the day, though a very close second!
Today’s moment, yes, that’s right was a new food creation. I love cherries. I love Oreo Blizzards. Today I had the brainchild of combining the two! OMG - it was love at first bite.
My moment: Don’t be afraid to try something new. Combine two things. Hey, why not combine THREE if you dare.
Food moments. Yes, some of the best moments for me!
Today was a day of Olympics and hiking. It was a hot day for a hike, but the water fight at the end was fun! But that’s not the moment of the day, though a very close second!
Today’s moment, yes, that’s right was a new food creation. I love cherries. I love Oreo Blizzards. Today I had the brainchild of combining the two! OMG - it was love at first bite.
My moment: Don’t be afraid to try something new. Combine two things. Hey, why not combine THREE if you dare.
Food moments. Yes, some of the best moments for me!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Moments D101: Brunch
There is nothing like sleeping in on a weekday and then going for brunch.
Well, one of two ain’t bad! I had guests stay over post concert so I was up early, but doing so allowed me to prep for the rest of my weekend at a leisurely pace. That was followed with a leisurely brunch and stroll through High Park.
Yes. Brunch on a weekday. An awesome moment.
Well, one of two ain’t bad! I had guests stay over post concert so I was up early, but doing so allowed me to prep for the rest of my weekend at a leisurely pace. That was followed with a leisurely brunch and stroll through High Park.
Yes. Brunch on a weekday. An awesome moment.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Moments D100: New Music
This evening was filled with much fun, laughter (and great food!). First stop post work (and the beginning of my long, long weekend!) was Terroni. Delicious pizza and great service - a must if you haven’t visited them before. But tonight Terroni was not the moment of the day (but boy, was it a very close second!)
Today’s moment was the delightful discovery of a new band, one that I will now follow a little more closely. This band opened for the brilliant Florence + the Machine’s Ceremonial Concert tour. (And, for the record, Florence + was damn amazing!) The Walkmen have a great sound and I always love to stumble across new sounds. They actually prefer the sound of vintage musical instruments, so their sound does stand out from other bands.
So today’s moment - new music with old friends and dear family.
Moments to share.
Moments sing
Today’s moment was the delightful discovery of a new band, one that I will now follow a little more closely. This band opened for the brilliant Florence + the Machine’s Ceremonial Concert tour. (And, for the record, Florence + was damn amazing!) The Walkmen have a great sound and I always love to stumble across new sounds. They actually prefer the sound of vintage musical instruments, so their sound does stand out from other bands.
So today’s moment - new music with old friends and dear family.
Moments to share.
Moments sing
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Moments D99: Reflection
Originally I had another simple blog posting to share a special moment from today. I realized, however, after starting the title for the blog, that today is a momentous moment. (yes - momentous!) I’ve been blogging for 99 days straight now. (Give or take the pauses over weekends I am without a connection to the online world.)
It’s been an interesting process to find a special moment on each day. Not every day has an obvious choice. Not every day has an easy subject matter to share a special moment about. Some of my posts have been controversial. Some have had depth and peered into my soul and others have been simply silly. Many have offered either light and inspiration to others or words of comfort and support.
For me, it has been a process of determining what is most important to me on any given day. For on the best of days, I have many smiles and special moments with the people I surround myself with. On the darkest of days, the same applies in that there are really only specific special moments that can make me smile and shine as I should be.
After being in a cave (of my own making) for many years, it’s been an enlightening process. Who am I? What is it that I seek in life? Who in my life brings me joy, support and love in my darkest moments. Who, on the flip side, has faltered.
Over the 99 days of blogging, my quest for self has evolved and shifted. Where it was once about a simple moment, I felt the need to dig deeper and find out why that moment was important to share. It’s beyond the moment itself and why the moment inspires. During these past three plus months, the blog has also inspired many a conversation with my closest friends, co-workers, acquaintances, family and near strangers. Yes it has been interesting.
So tonight, as I turn over to D100, I ask you to reflect. Consider what it is in YOUR life that gives YOU the deepest pleasure in all that you do and all that you encounter. It’s not easy to strip away the material, the expectations and the emotional side of life to see this deep into your soul, but I challenge you to do it none-the-less. Dig deeper. Reflect upon why. Seek and find a clearer sense of self as I believe we should all keep looking and examining self. All too often we become complacent even when we are not fully satisfied. Dig deeper. You owe it to yourself.
Moments of reflection.
Moments of respecting opinions & insights.
Moments of sitting with self.
It’s been an interesting process to find a special moment on each day. Not every day has an obvious choice. Not every day has an easy subject matter to share a special moment about. Some of my posts have been controversial. Some have had depth and peered into my soul and others have been simply silly. Many have offered either light and inspiration to others or words of comfort and support.
For me, it has been a process of determining what is most important to me on any given day. For on the best of days, I have many smiles and special moments with the people I surround myself with. On the darkest of days, the same applies in that there are really only specific special moments that can make me smile and shine as I should be.
After being in a cave (of my own making) for many years, it’s been an enlightening process. Who am I? What is it that I seek in life? Who in my life brings me joy, support and love in my darkest moments. Who, on the flip side, has faltered.
Over the 99 days of blogging, my quest for self has evolved and shifted. Where it was once about a simple moment, I felt the need to dig deeper and find out why that moment was important to share. It’s beyond the moment itself and why the moment inspires. During these past three plus months, the blog has also inspired many a conversation with my closest friends, co-workers, acquaintances, family and near strangers. Yes it has been interesting.
So tonight, as I turn over to D100, I ask you to reflect. Consider what it is in YOUR life that gives YOU the deepest pleasure in all that you do and all that you encounter. It’s not easy to strip away the material, the expectations and the emotional side of life to see this deep into your soul, but I challenge you to do it none-the-less. Dig deeper. Reflect upon why. Seek and find a clearer sense of self as I believe we should all keep looking and examining self. All too often we become complacent even when we are not fully satisfied. Dig deeper. You owe it to yourself.
Moments of reflection.
Moments of respecting opinions & insights.
Moments of sitting with self.
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