Back on Canadian soil

Well, I'm back home. Not sure if I should be posting a blog entry today since I'm lacking flair and energy...been unpacking and fitting in appointments in between. Suddenly, its Friday, a whole week gone by already! And there is so much more to do! I was hoping to get everything done by today so I could enjoy the weekend free and clear. Maybe I should just relax a little and not push myself to get it all done in such a hurry. Yep, that sounds like a good idea. Let it go Trace!

OMG, Leonard Nemo (Spock from Star Trek) is actually in Vulcan, Alberta today (per the radio broadcast I just heard). Apparently he's wearing his original ears from the 1950s. Love it.

Big appointment next Friday, my annual mammogram and ultrasound and I can't help but re-live the fear of hearing I have cancer all over again. I know there's no point in worrying but its tough not to. Cross your fingers for me and here's hoping I get another 'all clear'. Once that is over with, I can breath again. Its inhibiting me from feeling 100% right now...but I'm trying.

I start work on Monday so that will be a crazy week and will hopefully keep my mind off the ta-tas. Not thrilled about heading back to the same old job and same old low morale but its a stepping stone and a paycheck. If anything, I've learned not to settle for anything less than your hopes and dreams...so if it doesn't feel right, adios! But, it could be great too. No expectations.

Okay, that's all I have in me for now. Missing my peeps in New Mexico and thinking of you all. And happy to see familiar faces again and be home in C-town at the same time.

Oh, favorite quote of the day (stumbled upon it during my organizng and unpacking)"
"Alone, one cannot share life". I am definately not lacking and so grateful for that.

Wow...time flies

This time next week I'll be rolling down the highway and headed north again. Still so much to do that it really hasn't hit me yet. I wish I could move all of New Mexico with me. The people, the food, the landscape, the culture, the vibe...onward bound I guess. I love a good road trip and all the adventure it holds, and there is a lot to go home to and for. I'm torn between two places. Guess I always will be.

Still fighting this virus which sucks. Seriously, its like clockwork. Night hits and my throat hurts with every swallow, the coughing begins, as do the sleepless nights. I am now not so thrilled at the idea of getting a 'cold' as mentioned in my previous post. It sucks. I lull myself to sleep with honey/lemon water and Stephen King's new book "Under the Dome". Its gigantic and deserves a pat on the back after getting through it in my opinion. Sadly, I've barely broken into the first 100 pages and there are 1000 total. Tough to read when you are coughing constantly!

Still addicted to Emergency and have almost made it through season 4 online. After that, I'll have to buy the next 2-3 remaining seasons. NBC hasn't posted those episodes yet. And trust me, I will buy them.

Well, cheers to another sleepless night and wincing with every swallow. Here's hoping tomorrow is the day I start turning a corner!

Small town USA

I'm sure gonna miss this place and the people...such a relaxed and gentler way of life. I just spent an hour hanging out at a friend's hair salon as she cut hair, chatting with her and all the clients coming and going. Very 'Steel Magnolias' kind of feeling to it all. Everyone is interwined after you've been here for a while and you end up knowing lots about everyone, mostly in a good way too. You sure don't get to do stuff like that in the big city. Or at least I haven't been able to. Po-ke-no nights, neighbours helping neighbours, its a beautiful thing and I feel like I belong in this kind of world...small town USA. Everything and everyone is just REAL. You can let your hair down, nothing and nobody to keep up with, no rat race, just real life. Free and easy.