Yeehaw!

Well, it was a whirlwind tour home but so great. Being away from my hometown definately makes me appreciate it even more...but I always appreciate it. I'm proud of where I come from. Kind of like the lyrics in one of Paul Brandt's songs 'Alberta Bound' where he says, "its a pride that's been passed down to me". I'm proud to be an Albertan. Thanks dad.

The city is so green and smells so good right now. And of course Stampede was a lot of fun! I spent a total of 3 days on the grounds and saw the rodeo twice. I think that's the most I've ever been to the Stampede in my life! But I wouldn't be a good Calgarian if I didn't go this year...it was the 100th anniversary. I ate my fill of warm mini donuts, smokies, corn dogs, and weird deep fried food. And of course I saw a girl wearing a pair of cowboy boots that I now NEED to have and can't find anywhere. I will keep searching!

I saw friends and family and can't wait to see more of them in August. I also got the craziest psychic reading on 17th Ave that felt exactly like one of the ones you see on TV and get goosebumps from! Not a word of a lie, this lady nailed numbers, dates, events, and other pieces of info that were spot on. It was awesome! I've never experienced that before, I had goosebumps the entire time. And it left me with such a good feeling.

I'm back home in the US now and prepping for my next trip to cowtown for surgery. Not a fan but at least this will be the last one and I'll have a boob again. No more stuffing my little insert into my bras and making sure it doesn't shift around, etc...thank goodness for that. Its a pain in the ass. Whatever the docs gave me in my IV right before my surgery was SO relaxing last time, I think I'll be OK once that kicks in. Ugh. I find it so scary.

The next month will be busy trying to get the back yard in shape...it's getting there but there's a lot more to go. I'm so excited to get a big outdoor table and start enjoying the yard...its a good size and has so much potential. It'll be a great space once its all done. Even in the fall. The goal is to spruce up the back in the summer and then focus on the inside of the house during the winter.

Other than that, my head has been bursting with ideas...I plan to do some creative stuff, and I've been blogging...I have a new idea that I'm really excited about it. Just something for me to feel good about. And I'm hoping to start my cancer workshop idea in October...and the web business planning this fall. Feels good to have all these ideas coming in! I'm on my way to finding my north star.