Today, in the office we opened the last of the holiday treats. There was a box of calendars for 2014 and a couple of boxes of holiday treats. Panettone, Baci chocolates, another box of chocolates and yet another of Italian candies.
Just when we thought all the bad food influences of the season were behind us.
Not so much. Today's moment comes from the fact that Chica is now in full steam ahead mode to get herself in shape for her upcoming nuptials in June. She's not really dieting per se, but she is being very careful about what she's eating these days.
Enter the Baci chocolates, stage left. Enter Chica stage right.
Oh, the look on her face was priceless. It was obvious that she wanted one. It was more obvious that she wasn't going to have one.
Enter our Art Director stage left. Within seconds, he leaped at the opportunity to tease Chica and before anyone realized, he was in a full on hard sell of the Baci chocolates sitting in front of Chica. What a hilarious moment, watching her squirm and him finding ever more delightful adjectives about the chocolate or why she shouldn't pass up on this "last" opportunity to enjoy the chocolate.
In the end, he won. I think the fact that the Baci's have inspirational messages inside won Chica over. That said, she didn't go quietly! With a big huff and puff, she snagged a single Baci from it's nest and stomped out of our office and into hers. So much for saying "I love you the Italian way!"
We all had a good chuckle at the theatrics. That's a good moment!
Moments having too much fun in the office.
Moments enjoying the banter between co-workers.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Moments D630: Welcome Home
Today was the first day back in the office in some time. What a treat it was to be working side by side with my team. Working remotely, while effective and allowing me to get more done, was certainly lonely and without much entertainment throughout the day.
My moment today comes from this:
Who doesn't like to be welcomed home?
Moments feeling missed.
Moments knowing you were.
My moment today comes from this:
Who doesn't like to be welcomed home?
Moments feeling missed.
Moments knowing you were.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Moments D629: Christmas in January
Today it was Christmas all over again.
No, not all the crazy hubbub that comes with Christmas proper. No, this was an overdue Christmas gathering with my "sister" and her family. My parents, EQ and I met them at the restaurant they chose.
Shortly after we arrived, and pleasantries were shared, my "sister" explained that dinner was on them. This was our Christmas present this year because we were so darn hard to shop for.
I watched her as she spoke. She was a little nervous as she played with the bracelet on her wrist. I then notices that she was wearing both pieces of jewelry that I gave her for Christmas this year. (YES! That's right, I managed to have my act together and left presents for her and her family before I went to California for Christmas!) Too cute.
I was quick to share with her that this was the best Christmas present ever. I explained that we all have enough STUFF, that for me, it's much more important to spend quality time with those I love. Add in some delightful food and drink and voilà! Perfection.
In the end, we all felt that way and the hours spent together are a testament to that point. How so? We planned on having dinner early so EQ and I could get back into Toronto before it was too late. Four hours later, we were still very much enjoying deep discussions and laughter over a table of food and drink.
Laid back, full of love. What more do I need?
Maybe one extra hug before getting into the car and heading separate ways.
Yes, it was a perfect Christmas present.
Moments with family celebrating the holidays.
Moments recognizing what's most important.
No, not all the crazy hubbub that comes with Christmas proper. No, this was an overdue Christmas gathering with my "sister" and her family. My parents, EQ and I met them at the restaurant they chose.
Shortly after we arrived, and pleasantries were shared, my "sister" explained that dinner was on them. This was our Christmas present this year because we were so darn hard to shop for.
I watched her as she spoke. She was a little nervous as she played with the bracelet on her wrist. I then notices that she was wearing both pieces of jewelry that I gave her for Christmas this year. (YES! That's right, I managed to have my act together and left presents for her and her family before I went to California for Christmas!) Too cute.
I was quick to share with her that this was the best Christmas present ever. I explained that we all have enough STUFF, that for me, it's much more important to spend quality time with those I love. Add in some delightful food and drink and voilà! Perfection.
In the end, we all felt that way and the hours spent together are a testament to that point. How so? We planned on having dinner early so EQ and I could get back into Toronto before it was too late. Four hours later, we were still very much enjoying deep discussions and laughter over a table of food and drink.
Laid back, full of love. What more do I need?
Maybe one extra hug before getting into the car and heading separate ways.
Yes, it was a perfect Christmas present.
Moments with family celebrating the holidays.
Moments recognizing what's most important.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Moments D628: Coming and Going
Today was a very long travel day, but it's exciting to be back and starting the newest chapter of life here in Toronto and this time my love is with me.
To that point, and a total side bar to today's moment, the fact that EQ now in Toronto with me is amazing. Looking ahead, I'll do my best not to inundate you with "us" stories as our chapter unfolds as I know we'll be experiencing many firsts and exciting moments as the days pass. Only the most relevant that fall into my best "daily moments" will make the cut. I promise!
Back to today's moment.
Today's moment is very apropos to the fact that EQ and I are now travelling together. Not only are we travelling together on the plane (for only the third time in the same direction and not to different cities!), but we are travelling together in life. Metaphorical. Deep, and it had me pondering the bigger picture while watching something very simple.
My moment today came as we were just leaving Atlanta, GA where we were laid over for nearly 3 hours. Our plane was slow to make its way to our takeoff runway and as we waited on the tarmac for the final paperwork to leave, I had the opportunity to watch as other planes were landing.
The "a-ha" moment came, just as we were about to take off. Our engine revving, another plane landed on the runway beside us. As it was turning around to taxi back to the terminals, we began our takeoff.
As I watched, I reflected on the comings and goings of months passed. The places, the people, the food, the experiences. So much has happened. I've been able to spread my wings and fly more and as a result I've grown so much.
So many comings and goings. I found myself smiling because this time I wasn't looking at the other plane wondering how EQ was doing on his flight home. This time he was right beside me. Yes, beside me.
I don't know if he noticed, but I squeezed his hand a little tighter in that moment and then watched our takeoff with a big smile upon my face.
Goodbye Atlanta. Thanks for reminding me that I'm no longer travelling alone.
Moments reflecting upon the hustle and bustle of an airport.
Moments where the coming and going planes remind you of your life.
To that point, and a total side bar to today's moment, the fact that EQ now in Toronto with me is amazing. Looking ahead, I'll do my best not to inundate you with "us" stories as our chapter unfolds as I know we'll be experiencing many firsts and exciting moments as the days pass. Only the most relevant that fall into my best "daily moments" will make the cut. I promise!
Back to today's moment.
Today's moment is very apropos to the fact that EQ and I are now travelling together. Not only are we travelling together on the plane (for only the third time in the same direction and not to different cities!), but we are travelling together in life. Metaphorical. Deep, and it had me pondering the bigger picture while watching something very simple.
My moment today came as we were just leaving Atlanta, GA where we were laid over for nearly 3 hours. Our plane was slow to make its way to our takeoff runway and as we waited on the tarmac for the final paperwork to leave, I had the opportunity to watch as other planes were landing.
The "a-ha" moment came, just as we were about to take off. Our engine revving, another plane landed on the runway beside us. As it was turning around to taxi back to the terminals, we began our takeoff.
As I watched, I reflected on the comings and goings of months passed. The places, the people, the food, the experiences. So much has happened. I've been able to spread my wings and fly more and as a result I've grown so much.
So many comings and goings. I found myself smiling because this time I wasn't looking at the other plane wondering how EQ was doing on his flight home. This time he was right beside me. Yes, beside me.
I don't know if he noticed, but I squeezed his hand a little tighter in that moment and then watched our takeoff with a big smile upon my face.
Goodbye Atlanta. Thanks for reminding me that I'm no longer travelling alone.
Moments reflecting upon the hustle and bustle of an airport.
Moments where the coming and going planes remind you of your life.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Moments D627: Chaos to Calm
Today was a hectic day. Work was a buzz with many new contracts and new paths to investigate. It's like the rest of the world awoke and they all had questioins and opportunities to be discussed. And, of course, the year and push is on.
Ad to that the fact that today was our last day in California and by the time the end of the day rolled around it felt quite chaotic.
We had to head out and run some errands after work and we intended on grabbing dinner before 8pm. My only request: Mexican for dinner.
In the end, the fact that the restaurant we originally found to make that happen was terribly slow to seat us worked out to be a small favour to us because as we sat in the waiting area, we realized that we had forgotten one vital stop before we were ready to enjoy dinner.
In the end, not only did we get our errand checked off our list, we ended up closer to home in our well loved Mexican restaurant.
Sometimes a shifting chaotic swirl can create a new unique outcome.
I kinda love that.
Moments working with the chaotic energy and feeling it sort itself out.
Moments finding yourself in a familiar world because you did "go with the flow" of energy.
Ad to that the fact that today was our last day in California and by the time the end of the day rolled around it felt quite chaotic.
We had to head out and run some errands after work and we intended on grabbing dinner before 8pm. My only request: Mexican for dinner.
In the end, the fact that the restaurant we originally found to make that happen was terribly slow to seat us worked out to be a small favour to us because as we sat in the waiting area, we realized that we had forgotten one vital stop before we were ready to enjoy dinner.
In the end, not only did we get our errand checked off our list, we ended up closer to home in our well loved Mexican restaurant.
Sometimes a shifting chaotic swirl can create a new unique outcome.
I kinda love that.
Moments working with the chaotic energy and feeling it sort itself out.
Moments finding yourself in a familiar world because you did "go with the flow" of energy.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Moments D626: Hiking the Mojave Desert
On the way back from Vegas, EQ and I stopped to hike in the Mojave desert. Why not? It was near the end of my work day, it was gorgeous outside and we both love the outdoors.
So, with one last round of conversations with my team at work, EQ took this photo of me saying goodbye:
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The sun bright and low in the sky we hiked for about 40 minutes before I returned to work. (Ooh the joy of a hotspot in the car!) What a beautiful moment our hike was. The temperature was cool, but it was perfect for a hike. We stopped and enjoyed the fauna & flora. I picked up a couple of stones to take home with me, to add to my collection. EQ found one too. We picked up a piece of jumping cactus too. Carefully of course, after all, they bite!
The best part of the hike? The silence. We soaked in the sunny, cool silences, breathed in the dusty winter desert air.
Now that's what I call a "coffee" break.
Moments enjoying the world around you.
Moments at one with nature.
So, with one last round of conversations with my team at work, EQ took this photo of me saying goodbye:
The sun bright and low in the sky we hiked for about 40 minutes before I returned to work. (Ooh the joy of a hotspot in the car!) What a beautiful moment our hike was. The temperature was cool, but it was perfect for a hike. We stopped and enjoyed the fauna & flora. I picked up a couple of stones to take home with me, to add to my collection. EQ found one too. We picked up a piece of jumping cactus too. Carefully of course, after all, they bite!
The best part of the hike? The silence. We soaked in the sunny, cool silences, breathed in the dusty winter desert air.
Now that's what I call a "coffee" break.
Moments enjoying the world around you.
Moments at one with nature.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Moments D625: Fireplace
I nearly forgot how much I love fireplaces. Once upon a time, a lifetime ago, I lived in an apartment with a real, wood burning fireplace. What a treat that was on a cold winter night. With friends, with my boyfriend, solo with a good book and a glass of wine. I loved spending time in front of that fireplace.
Where I've been staying for the past two days, there is a fireplace in the corner. It isn't a "real" fireplace, but a gas fireplace. I know, it's more efficient. It's safer. It's cleaner. I get that. But I enjoy the smell and sound of a wood burning fireplace (or even a potbelly stove!). Even so, this fireplace has a lot of logs in it and the flames are higher than most gas fireplace flames. It even has embers to watch.
It was only 12-15 degrees (Celsius) today, so the fireplace was a nice touch. And so, today I decided to work from the floor in front of the fireplace (most of the day actually). I sat right in front of it. It was like doing Bikram yoga all day as I worked. It was incredible. (and boy do I feel well stretched out today!)
As I worked in front of those warm flames, I reminisced. And then I dreamed of my future fireplace(s?) and smiled.
Simple things sometimes. Simple things.
Moments enjoying a fire.
Moments spent stretching and dreaming with the leaping flames.
Where I've been staying for the past two days, there is a fireplace in the corner. It isn't a "real" fireplace, but a gas fireplace. I know, it's more efficient. It's safer. It's cleaner. I get that. But I enjoy the smell and sound of a wood burning fireplace (or even a potbelly stove!). Even so, this fireplace has a lot of logs in it and the flames are higher than most gas fireplace flames. It even has embers to watch.
It was only 12-15 degrees (Celsius) today, so the fireplace was a nice touch. And so, today I decided to work from the floor in front of the fireplace (most of the day actually). I sat right in front of it. It was like doing Bikram yoga all day as I worked. It was incredible. (and boy do I feel well stretched out today!)
As I worked in front of those warm flames, I reminisced. And then I dreamed of my future fireplace(s?) and smiled.
Simple things sometimes. Simple things.
Moments enjoying a fire.
Moments spent stretching and dreaming with the leaping flames.
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