tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77614745652363693982024-03-14T09:31:31.564-03:00A Coffee Break With BrittanyMy look at the worldBrittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.comBlogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-72387395757325921652019-01-02T09:30:00.000-04:002019-01-02T09:30:06.925-04:001/2 What's Happening Wednesday<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And we are back to regular scheduled programming. I hope it is regularly scheduled anyways. I'm back to work tomorrow and I'm happy to be back into a routine but already miss the holiday. It is such a happy time and the laziness I let myself get into between Christmas and New Year might be one of my favourite things. Alas, I do fully enjoy structure and routine so I won't be complaining all that much and I now get to dive into my planner for the year so bonus on that front.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is the season for New Year Resolutions, but you're not going to get a blog post about mine because I actually don't believe in them. I think goals are great but I always found when I made new years resolutions I failed at them. I much prefer setting monthly goals like I try and do on here and even weekly goals I much better at keeping. For me new years resolutions are too overwhelming and set you up to fail often. I will keep plugging away at my monthly goals instead thanks. So, now that leads me to my January Goals!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">get back on the meal prep train</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">try at least three new recipes, one in the slow cooker</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">read more</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">do more things that bring you joy (make plans with friends, watch your favorite movie, take a bath)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And there you go...there are some of goals for this month anyways, I haven't put a lot of thought into it them because I'm just getting out of my post holiday funk but I will probably add some more over the next week or so or I will just leave this list and maybe actually accomplish them all. Sadly, I think it is the recipes that will give me a run for my money just because I always tend to go back to old faithfuls instead of trying new ones even though I have a bunch I want to try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Are you a New Year Resolutioner? If you are what to do to help keep yourself on track? Also, any good recipes you're loving right now or what are some of your old faithfuls?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Linking up today with Jessie and Jen :)</span></div>
Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-7159570889208504472018-12-31T10:00:00.000-04:002018-12-31T10:00:36.410-04:0012/31 How We Celebrate...A Look at your holidays...<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And just like that the holidays are basically over. Tomorrow, will be the last of the big family gatherings and too much food. I have to say, it was a wonderful Christmas season but it always goes too fast. I do believe almost everyone feels the same. I actually had no plans on posting until into the new year but alas here I am because I noticed that the Blended Blog had one more December prompt for the month that I liked. The prompt is How We Celebrate...A Look at your holidays, figured it was the best time to actually write down some of the traditions and memories that made our Christmas another great one (I also get to write this up on my new Chromebook! Thanks Mom and Dad).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">One of my good friends was home for a quick visit over Christmas and I was luckily enough to catch him for a visit before he was off again. It was great to have a nice catch up with him since it had actually been a couple of years almost I feel like since he has been home. He says he is going to come home in the summer for a longer visit so I'm holding you too that Michael!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Christmas eve consists of my mom's side of family coming over for dinner/potluck. We now also include my best friend, her husband and daughter. It was great having everyone over, it was especially great this year having Quinn over because she is 6 and was just almost bouncing off the walls because she was so excited for Santa to come. The youngest in the family that was over was my cousin Charlie who is 16 (might be 17 I can't quite remember). So having a kid over was fun. She was so excited and is enamoured with my cousin Cole. Anyways, we always have a feast of food, drinks and great visit before everyone heads off to more holidays festivities with other family, friends or church. I normally get more pictures during Christmas Eve but I was more wrapped up in being present then I was making sure I got some pictures but I did get a couple of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The Wilson kids! I seem to look taller in this picture, I think it is because Erica is not standing up quite as tall as she is or I'm just pretending I'm taller than I am. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Christmas Day, Chase came over around 8:30 for opening presents and Christmas breakfast which Erica made some delicious breakfast sandwiches. Everyone gave and received wonderful gifts. This was the aftermath....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For Christmas Day dinner, we of course had a beautiful turkey dinner thanks to my mom. We have my great uncle Jerry over for dinner, it used to be more but sadly we have lost loved ones over the years. It was a lovely day though filled with family, good food, presents and lazing around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Boxing Day was a full on lazy day! I caught up on Criminal Minds, snacked most of the day and just laid around the house. On the 27th since the stores are closed in Nova Scotia on the 26th myself and Erica headed to Halifax to see what Boxing day sales were on. I headed up getting some stuff from Old Navy, MAC, La Senza and Winners. It was worth the quick trip up, Erica got even more than I did. I always love looking and seeing that you saved more than you spent. I got a great sports bra from Old Navy for $10! Can't complain about that.</span></div>
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<br />Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-11124440087988156072018-12-21T09:33:00.001-04:002018-12-21T09:33:25.647-04:00Friday Favorites: Merry Christmas<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And we have made it through another week! And now the best week of the year is about to begin. Well it is the best week for me. I have small list of things I have to get done this weekend since I was driving it this week, it won't be as crazy as some years. I'm hoping a get to see my friend Mike on Sunday since it only home for a few days...and this is his first time home in a couple of years so yay for visits.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">going shopping with my siblings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">getting the dogs groomed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">getting my holiday baking done</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">baking with Erica (getting some stuff done so mom doesn't have to make them)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My Christmas Wish for you is to find the joy in the season, spend time with your loved ones, remember the loved ones not with you and fill your heart with everything that brings you comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">isn't he cute? I think I love this one the most because it represents how our family started with my mom and dad. They are truly an example of what a happy couple should be, sure things over 40 years can't be perfect all the time but life isn't perfect and I think my parents are as perfect as you could get.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This past weekend myself and Erica (sister for those who may not know) headed up to Halifax to spend the night at my cousin Callee's and to get the bulk of what was left of our Christmas shopping done. The malls and stores were packed but everything was great for us since we didn't have to be anywhere at any certain time we just browsed and waited in the cash lines when it was time to check out. I have to say for the lines that were long in a few shops we were in they went pretty quick which was nice. The one thing that does annoy me is when you have a super long time 6 tills that could be open but you only have 2 open but 100 employee just milling around the store asking if they can help you. We also had a lovely dinner at Moxie's before Callee took us on a Christmas lights drive which I hadn't really ever done before because I'm normally not in the city a lot in the evening/night during the holiday so this was a real treat, and she showed us the BEST lights! There are two brothers who live almost beside each other and they compete with each other and it is a sight to see. If you're from the Halifax area or are going to be in the Halifax check out Connaught Street! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> </span>Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-88403573897879897102018-12-14T08:00:00.000-04:002018-12-14T10:08:29.789-04:00What Brings Me Joy....<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Since I did not get myself in gear on Monday and actually post I decided today I would link up with the Blended Blog and make a post on what brings me joy. I think it is rather fitting during the Christmas season even everything (more like everyone) I will be talking about bring me joy all year all....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My family of course would be the first people/dogs I have to mention because I don't know what I would be or do without them. I also don't want to post a thousand pictures on this post so know if you're a family member of mine reading this even if you don't see your pretty little face I love you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Now, I'm going to just bring it back into more of a Christmas mode...Christmas in all sense of word bring me joy. This time of year I get to look back on Christmas memories that I wouldn't change for the world, wish for new great ones to be made and hope for many more to come. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have one favor to ask everyone who is reading this post...let the holiday season bring you joy, don't let the crazy consumerism, rude shoppers, Christmas Scrooges take it away. Be in the moment, spend time with the ones you love, remember the ones you lost and make memories that will last a lifetime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Last night I finally started some of my Christmas baking which I can't believe how late I'm starting I normally have most of what I make by now done and just in the freezer. This might be a good thing since that means I haven't had Christmas baking around for the eating since the beginning of December. Last night I did decide to try a new recipe and I'm so happy I did because the cookies are just decadent. I made Caramel Pecan Thumbprint cookies and OMG they are so good! But really I don't know how they could not be anything but good I mean they are a chocolate cookies with pecans and caramels! I also have to say they were pretty easy to make and didn't even take that much time. Since the recipe does not make a ton of cookies I decided to hope for the best that they turned out and made a double batch. I'm glad I did because otherwise I would be making more and to be honest I probably will since I know these babies will go fast at any of the Christmas parties I bring them too. This is a Pinterest recipe from <a href="https://onesweetappetite.com/2013/12/caramel-pecan-thumbprint-cookies/" target="_blank">One Sweet Appetite</a> (click the link to see the orginal)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />1 egg<br />1 cup flour<br />1/3 cup cocoa powder<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup butter softened<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />2 tablespoons milk<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1/14 cup pecans diced<br />16 caramels unwrapped<br />3 tablespoons heavy cream<br /><br /><b>Instructions</b><br /><br />Start by separating you egg and lightly beating the white. Set the egg white to the side for later. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment.<br />Whisk together the flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.<br />In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients.<br />Shape dough into one inch balls. Roll into the egg white followed by the pecans. Place on a baking sheet and lightly press with your thumb or a measuring spoon. Bake 10 minutes or until the edges are firm.<br />While your cookies are cooling, heat the caramels and cream in a heavy saucepan until melted. Spoon filling into the indentation you made before with your thumb. Drizzle with chocolate if desired.</span><div>
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-82331063440948888632018-12-11T09:00:00.000-04:002018-12-11T09:00:04.513-04:00Weekending! <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Good T<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">uesday <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">morn<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ing to you all<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, can you believe that in two weeks it will be Christmas Day! I honestly cannot belie<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ve <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">how the time is flying!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The Christmas f<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">estivi<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ti<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">es are in full force over here. This weekend<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> was busy as usual and next weekend is shaping up to be <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">just as or even more busy. I love it all though. I love the bu<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">sy of the holiday season because for me it is always<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> busy with fun <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">stuff</span> at this time of the year. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">S<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">atur<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">day, I was able <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">to do some hair for friends and family who were g<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">oing to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a Christmas g<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ala which was great beca<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">use I ha<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">dn't seen them in too long and it was nice to catch up w<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">hile h<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">elping t<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">hem get ready f<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">or their event. Once I was done with them it was time to get myself ready for my <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">own office <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">party. The three local MLA offices decided to all g<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">et together for the evening to kick off the holidays together. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Pictou Lodge was having an <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">evening for those who maybe did<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">n't have an office big enough to rent out something to come down<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, have a n<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ice meal with your office <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">without having to plan too m<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">uch<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. I have to say it was a lovel<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">y night filled with laughs<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, good <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">food and the best company. The <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">only thing that <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">put a bit of a damper on the evening was <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">the fac<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t that the wind from the ocean was blowing onshore and it was freezing! 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If the wind had of been <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">blowing the<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> other way it would <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">have been better but the whole place was fre<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ezing, tha<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">nkfully we were <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">in by a fireplace<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">! <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So other then <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">being rather chilly we had a great evening together<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. 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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On Sunday, I s<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">pent most of the day help<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ing <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Erica<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> wi<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">th some <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">school work she was trying to get done so she has <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">less to get done over the Christmas br<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">eak. We got a good chunk done for her but I sa<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">so long over the whole day I had a literal p<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ain i<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">n my ass after I was done. Pla<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ying teacher isn't all fun a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">nd games. And on a <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">bummer note, I totally forgot <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">to DV<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">R SNL<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">! <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Jason M<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">amoa<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> was <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">h<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">osting and of <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">course I fo<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">rgot even after Erica reminded me! #firstworld<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">problems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Sadly, this didn't happen, I have been working on these but most aren't done and I have started new ones!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Check! This one has been happening! And lots more are coming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Nope, I didn't make my cards this year, I just found I didn't have enough time and I don't enjoy making cards that much unless I'm totally in the mood and I haven't been in the mood. But I did get some nice ones at Winners ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Check! Finished and the office is wonderful haha</span><br />
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-63469301979042897922018-12-04T10:13:00.002-04:002018-12-04T10:13:43.514-04:00TBB Asks: Holiday Edition<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Yup, I have been the worst blogger as of late but I have been busy and just haven't gotten my act together with the whole blogging thing but alas I think I can get back on the wagon since the house is decorated and I'm not spending my free time decorating now. We will see how this goes anyways, I do have some stuff planned for post so I will try my hardest to make them happen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Today to get back into the swing of Christmas posts The Blended Blog is doing another TBB Asks Christmas Edition. We did one in the fall so lets get on with this one for the Christmas season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Candy canes?</b> Yes! But just the peppermint ones...I have seen too many weird flavors coming out and I couldn't imagine a bacon flavored candy cane.<br /><br /><b>Christmas morning - early riser or sleep in?</b> Early riser! And I always have been, so much so my parents had to make a rule that we couldn't get out of bed until 6am and then when we got a bit older it was 7am. And to this day I'm still up early! I just love Christmas too much to sleep! haha</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><b>Black Friday shopping?</b> Not really because I don't think it is a big thing in Canada even though we do have the sales. I did go out on Black Friday but there was just as good sales the week before when I was out as well. It is like mid November pre Black Friday sales then week of Black Friday sales and then Cyber Monday turns into a whole week too so yeah I don't feel the need to get out and shop on the Friday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><b>Christmas tree in November?</b> Yes! I like to enjoy the decorations for as long as I can because I love the season so much I don't just want them from December 1 to Jan 1.<br /><br /><b>Holiday ideas from Pinterest?</b> Yes, I get lots of ideas from Pinterest for Christmas but honestly I can't think of a good one right now to tell you about. I also pin A LOT of Christmas ideas and then end up not doing any of them but that is the way of Pinterest isn't it?<br /><br /><b>Christmas glam or Ugly sweater? </b>I love a good ugly sweater but I'm way more of a Christmas glam kind of girl.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><b>Stockings stuffers - wrapped or unwrapped?</b> The last couple of years I have taken to wrapping everything that goes into my parents stocking but my mom never wrapped ours, the stocking was the wrapping.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><b>Traditional or Modern Christmas songs?</b> Mix of both for sure. I love the old ones but there is always room for some newer ones too.<br /><br /><b>Fruitcake?</b> Nope!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Christmas shopping - still going, or finished?</b> Still going! I hope to get some done tonight and over the weekend maybe if I have some time since I have a busy weekend ahead of me. Tis the season right?<br /><br /><b>Is there snow in December where you live?</b> Sometimes there is, the past couple of years it hasn't been a white Christmas. I'm hoping this year it is because winter has seemed to hit early!<br /><b><br />A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph? </b>I could never choose I love them both and are must watches for me over the holiday season!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So there you have it my thoughts on a few things Christmas. Right now I think I have time to prep a bit for another blog post tomorrow so I will leave you there folks and hope you have a wonderful day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Oh I'm doing a Christmas Photo a Day Challenge over on my Instagram (BrittanyLea) feel free to come and check it out and join in on the fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">xo</span>Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-6144295951864678472018-11-26T10:49:00.002-04:002018-11-26T10:49:58.586-04:00Weekening...Christmas Decorating Begins...<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Happy Monday Folks! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Mine was pretty low key but very nice. There was a few plans cancelled but what can you do sometimes it happens. I also cannot believe it is the last week of November. I feel like I definitely did not complete all of my November goals because I feel like it has been a week since I posted about them! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Anyways, lets chat about my weekend. On Friday, there was some snow squalls forecasted and it was bitterly cold, we had made plans to go down to Sherbrooke Village for their opening night of their Old fashioned Christmas but with the weather and how cold it was no one really wanted to go. Of course the weather forecasted didn't really come but it was freezing running from the house to the car so again no one really wanted to spend the evening walking around. I did find out it is open until January for walk arounds so maybe we will try and plan another night. Instead, I headed out to dinner with my mom and Erica. We had a lovely dinner before hitting up Walmart and the mall. I also watched the Christmas Chronicles with Kurt Russel and I loved it. I love it when you can watch a new Christmas movie and love it as much as some of the classic ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">On Saturday, it was full blown Christmas decoration time! It was basically that all weekend in all honesty but almost everything is finished now so bring on the rest of the holidays. I have one more tree to decorate for the landing on the stairs but I have the rest of the trees done. Yes, I said trees!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Now onto my most favorite part of the weekend, snuggling with my boy. When Gus was a puppy he would almost NEVER wants to snuggle up with you but now since his old age (he is 9, he will be 10 in April) he loves cuddling up with you. He actually snugged up with me two different times and I loved it. My sweet baby Gus</span></div>
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-14665904126377560542018-11-22T09:59:00.003-04:002018-11-22T09:59:57.941-04:00Christmas Bucket List!<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Firstly I would like to wish a happy thanksgiving to all my American friends. I hope you all have a great thanksgiving with lots of good food and company!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjH4x_4b1BqgcMpkhIxQP73VaaRKyR9rqEsN6tIlLwhqQc9-Kyent0qp1yA7MadmQK_RQyckwa2egk6cpU4sjyVAmzueyHZyxBP3aYsF70Evpk78enGZ3jCLCE5s_lTKh9mzaOKB-qs5Z7/s1600/itisalmostchristmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Now, lets talk about my Christmas bucket list. Each year I kind of plan one of these for myself but never really think about after I plan it out so maybe this year I will have better luck. Now, mind you I normally do most of what is on my bucket list without even thinking about it. Do you make any bucket lists for the holidays, things you really want to do or events to want to hit up?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>go on a sleigh ride (this one is pushing it but maybe sometime in the winter)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>see the Christmas lights around town</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>spend lots of time with family and friends</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>host a cookie baking party</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>read a Christmas themed book</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>go to some Christmas parties</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>make homemade hot cocoa</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>watch Christmas movies with the family</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I know I will probably end up going most of these without even having to think about it but it is nice to make a little list of things. We all know how much I love lists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Anyways, it is time to move on and get some work done. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday.</span><br />
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-42879214000133772612018-11-19T09:00:00.000-04:002018-11-19T09:00:08.472-04:00And so it begins....<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It is the start of my Christmas themed posts. I know some of you are thinking why not wait and start in December well I have been in the festive mood for weeks now so you're lucky they did not start sooner. For my Christmas lovers like me I'm sorry I waited so long to start!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">If you haven't figured it out yet I love Christmas and everything about it. For someone who normally hates crowds I even for the most part love the crowds at the malls (as long as I don't run into too many a**holes). I think my love of Christmas came from my mother who is probably the only person I know who loves Christmas more than I do. No, wait I know that it comes from my mom there is not doubt about that one. But this is topic for another day though because I have different plans for this post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This post is for the holiday movies are all love to cringe at but often can't help but watch them. Or you're like me and love them for how insanely cheesy they are. The Countdown to Christmas by Hallmark is on right now and I'm loving it. Yes, there are some of the movies that are so bad I can't watch but some of them are fantastic in the most cheesy ways. This meme basically sums up Hallmark movies...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>A December Bride:</b> <span>Aspiring interior designer Layla O'Reilly is dreading the
Christmastime wedding of her cousin who's marrying Layla's ex-fiancé.
Although Seth Murphy is the one responsible for introducing the bride
and groom, she begrudgingly accepts his offer to be her date as she's
out of options. Seth gets carried away at the reception and announces
they're engaged, forcing a mortified Layla to keep up the pretense. But
as the faux couple spends more time together they find themselves
feeling something very real.</span><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>I first saw this movie last Christmas season and as far as the Hallmark movie goes I did enjoy this one. Story line of course the same as most but I liked it. Easy to watch and the characters were pretty likeable from the get go. </i><b>Cheese Factor: 4.5 out of 5</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>Christmas Inheritance:</b> Before ambitious heiress Ellen Langford can inherit her father's gift
business, she must deliver a special Christmas card to her dad's former
partner in Snow Falls, the hometown she never knew. When a snowstorm
strands her at the town inn, she's forced to work for her keep, and in
the process, finds romance and discovers the true gift of Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>This one is actually a Netflix movie but it it fills the same need as a true Hallmark movie. The characters are easy to like and it is nice little Christmas movie that can be watched with the kids. It might even teach them a nice lesson about Christmas. </i><b>Cheese Factor: 3 out of 5</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>Christmas Next Door: </b><span>Eric Randall,
a famous author who writes about how to stay a bachelor is forced to
look after his niece and nephew over the holidays and, with the help of
his Christmas-loving neighbor, April Stewart, he learns to find love and the Christmas spirit.</span><span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>This is another one that I first saw last season and I really did like it. Eric Randall is a tad hard to take but by mid movie you do warm up to him. Cute movie for the holidays. </i><b>Cheese Factor: 4.5 out of 5</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>The Mistletoe Promise:</b> Elise meets Nick, a single and handsome attorney, they quickly bond over
their mutual dislike of the holidays. Nick shares that his law firm is
considering making him a partner, but has a history of choosing only
those who are married with a family. Realizing they're each about to
face a lonely holiday season - and that having a girlfriend would
increase his chances of being made a partner - Nick suggests the
"mistletoe promise" that he and Elise pretend to be a couple until
Christmas Eve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>Hallmark keeps their promise with a Mistletoe Promise of romance, Christmas and cheese! Again, another cute and easy to watch Christmas movie. The main characters are easy to like and Luke Macfarlane is pretty easy on the eyes. </i><b>Cheese Factor: 4 out of 5</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">As you're reading this I'm probably decorating for Christmas and watching a Hallmark movie. OH and probably drinking some coffee out of the wonderful mug my friend Nicole made me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">I know it sounds overly simple but honestly if you makes your lists, plan things out and keep a schedule it will make things easier for you! I personally start making my lists in September/October. This means I know come November who I'm sending Christmas cards too, what I want to bake, basic ideas of the presents I want to buy and who I'm going to buy them for. In November, when the Christmas invites start print out a calendar and mark them down. Also, add in Christmas craft fairs you might want to go to, sales at your favorite shops or your kids Christmas concerts/events. If you can color code them so you can at a glance know what is what and not just a busy mess of Christmas events. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">For those who know me you know I love being organized, it just makes life easier I think and around the holidays making life easier is always great because this is the one season you want to enjoy with your family and friends. Now, go and make some lists for Christmas! I swear you will like it but if not maybe I will come up with a better tip for next year!</span><br />
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-89938599945666430782018-11-12T09:05:00.000-04:002018-11-12T09:05:31.088-04:00Monday, Monday.....<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Okay, everyone please cross your fingers that my computer stays working. It has been good for the past two days so here is hoping it stays that way for the time being.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Did everyone have a good weekend? Did you attend a Remembrance Day ceremony? I did both well I attended a Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday at one of the local elementary schools which was very well done and I watch the live one from Ottawa each year. I think it is so important to remember the vets and soldiers serving now everyday but of course especially on Remembrance Day. On Friday, my cousin Callee was down to come to the ceremony as well because when she was young she found medals and things from a soldier in her attic so she donated them to her elementary after finding out the story behind the soldier John Ross. The school has adopted John as their soldier and continues to pay tribute to him each year. It was lovely to see how they still carry on this tradition of celebrating him after a time of year since Callee has left the school. </span><br />
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<br />Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-38602048365143984522018-11-07T11:26:00.001-04:002018-11-07T11:26:39.070-04:00Quick HelloI swear I'm not ignoring my blog on purpose! My computer is dying a slow death I do believe so sometimes it will turn on and sometimes it won't! Lets just say I probably be getting a new one within the next couple of months and if I'm lucky I might even get it from Santa ;)<br />
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Hope everyone is having a great week!Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-31214161500525164062018-11-02T08:30:00.000-03:002018-11-02T08:30:08.718-03:00November Goals and Friday Favorites<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And here we are into the month of November! It is coming to my most favorite time of year...yes Christmas! I love everything about it so get ready for a lot of Christmas-y posts over the next two months. I started out October talking about some goals I wanted to accomplish over the month and I decided to have that same idea for the beginning of this month. I think I should probably review my goals from October before moving onto November and see how I did...</span><br />
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Get my closets cleaned out and organized! Finish switching over the
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present this year! I know but it is a big one I have been working on for
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would like to start my shopping for it this month just to get a jump on
it or at least be on the look out for some ideas. I have my lists
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">I think I did pretty good! 4 out of 6 isn't bad! But I do really have to get on that Christmas craft train so I will actually have certain gifts done for people. Now for the November Goals...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">How was everyone's Halloween? Mine was great! On Tuesday for the last of my birthday celebrations my brother and his girlfriend Lindsay come over to carve pumpkins and have pizza which is always fun. Erica wasn't feeling well so I did her pumpkin this year. I was thinking about doing third one but I didn't this year maybe I will next year. On Halloween we had a good amount of treaters and of course they were all adorable well the ones I saw where.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> Friday, work day then some shopping even though I ended up getting nothing probably because I wanted to get some stuff! I always find when I want to pick up a few things I never find anything I want. But, what can you do I guess I saved some money. I spent the rest of the evening packing and watching the last speeches online for our PC leadership convention which is why I was packing since on Saturday myself and momma bear were heading up to the city for the day to be there for the results. And, I can confirm I even slightly over packed for a night away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Saturday, it was up early and headed off to the city. We didn't want to get there too early though because we had already sent in our votes but we wanted to be there for the tribute to our outgoing interim leader Karla MacFarlane who is a friend and the key note address from our federal leader Andrew Scheer. Both of which were great! I also enjoy getting hear to Andrew speak...he is a good speaker and the tribute to Karla was very well done. She did an excellent job and stepped up when our party really needed her. It was then time for the 1st ballot results, which I have to say I didn't realize how nervous I was going to be for them. My choice for leader Tim was in first but didn't quite have the majority so it was going to have to go for another voting but in a wonderful twist to show party unity the other candidates threw their support behind Tim and he won! It was wonderful and I could not have been more happy! It was long process but everyone did a great job and now we can move forward with our new leader.</span><br />
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-83571656942986489432018-10-19T09:00:00.000-03:002018-10-19T09:00:04.968-03:00Friday Favorites<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And just like that another week is over! One step closer to my birthday, Halloween and Christmas! All the good stuff right? With it being Friday we all know it is time for Friday Favorites! </span><br />
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Brittanylea02http://www.blogger.com/profile/06501966367538407061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761474565236369398.post-28810183596362547232018-10-17T11:12:00.001-03:002018-10-17T11:13:43.153-03:00WHW: Hair and Crafts<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Oh hey hi! This is week has gotten away from me and on top of that my computer was giving me grief but I'm here so lets get on with it. I'm linking up with Jen and Jessi today for What's Hap'pinning' Wednesday even though I'm not so sure I have anything from Pinterest to share...no that is kind of a lie but we will get to that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Over the past weekend, I had a wedding to help with which was great since I missed out on my weddings this summer season since I was down for most of it. The wedding party was sweet and I liked playing with hair again. I honestly would do updos everyday if I could since I love it. Here are a couple of shots from the hair I did, not great the sun was shining and I was by the window so could have been better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Again this week I'm linking up with the girls for Friday Favorites. For this week I did have more favorites then the past few weeks so lets get on it...</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXximlbhysLINbTZR4qtLq8h6aZjAJYn8bTWDFVRr_u_v9WITKDzrJQvkr4lRYGabh17yNdXBrXiqo7CD2DtCtPMZoi_uXfV4Ppa1DcPpWyBvHVtQVa-nrcFabUT_IkuKwVItQ1uwnxLQ/s1600/timhouston.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXximlbhysLINbTZR4qtLq8h6aZjAJYn8bTWDFVRr_u_v9WITKDzrJQvkr4lRYGabh17yNdXBrXiqo7CD2DtCtPMZoi_uXfV4Ppa1DcPpWyBvHVtQVa-nrcFabUT_IkuKwVItQ1uwnxLQ/s320/timhouston.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Courier New;">On Wednesday evening I headed over to the final debate for our leadership race for the PC Party of Nova Scotia. This is the one I really wanted to go to since it was the last one and the closest to home for me. Since it is coming down to the final weeks of a very long (too long to be honest) race for leader things have gotten somewhat nasty. I will not lie, I'm profoundly disappointed by one of the candidates who I know is a truly good man, but lets not get into that because we are here for my favorites of the week. The candidate I'm supporting Tim Houston, has anyways made me proud, I have watched him grow since coming onto the scene as MLA for Pictou East in 2013. Wednesday night at the debate I watched him take on petty/nasty bull (for lack of a better word), with the grace I want in my leader. My heart swelled with pride for him, happy knowing I call him a friend. Now, I'm even more excited for the leadership convention, even though I have already mailed in my ballot. Win, lose or draw he has done an amazing job and will continue to do great things.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J5Tn6rxtHlE_qW0tD8mjK7S3iXha347dyoWEXEfAO9vomPuDgtBsDV65L87AXSghb01DLvZGtvnGaCBWS-RuT_8Dd8MVvCU_DU3alSVCAjrnKoNVQcsxlebf4TUmzQmEqVbnKJ2NcM6D/s1600/carrie.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J5Tn6rxtHlE_qW0tD8mjK7S3iXha347dyoWEXEfAO9vomPuDgtBsDV65L87AXSghb01DLvZGtvnGaCBWS-RuT_8Dd8MVvCU_DU3alSVCAjrnKoNVQcsxlebf4TUmzQmEqVbnKJ2NcM6D/s1600/carrie.png" /></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Another one of my favorites which has been basically on repeat since it came it has been the Carrie Underwood album Cry Pretty. I love Carrie and this album is another great one. I actually love all the songs which is not always the norm for me because normally there is always one or two that I will skip over, not so with album. I think my top three songs from the album are Love Wins...because it just seems like something we all need to hear right now with all the issues going on around the world and how really we all just need to love each other and figure things out....Champion because it is just an awesome song, great to have on the work out playlist by the way....Ghosts on the Stereo, again just another great song. If you like Carrie and you haven't checked out this album yet I strongly suggest you go and listen to it soon! </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I started a new book on Monday, The Tattooist for Auschwitz by Heather Morris and it is so good so far. Here is the about section from Chapters on it to give you the idea of what is it about...</span><br />
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<span class="item-description__content"><em>The Tattooist of Auschwitz</em> is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews, who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. In that terrible place, Lale was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival—literally scratching numbers into his fellow victims’ arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust. Lale used the infinitesimal freedom of movement that this position awarded him to exchange jewels and money taken from murdered Jews for food to keep others alive. If he had been caught he would have been killed; many owed him their survival.<br />
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There have been many books about the Holocaust—and there will be many more. What makes this one so memorable is Lale Sokolov’s incredible zest for life. He understood exactly what was in store for him and his fellow prisoners and he was determined to survive—not just to survive, but to leave the camp with his dignity and integrity intact, to live his life to the full. Terrible though this story is, it is also a story of hope and of courage. It is also—almost unbelievably—a love story. Waiting in line to be tattooed, terrified and shaking, was a young girl. For Lale—a dandy, a jack-the-lad, a bit of a chancer—it was love at first sight and he determined not only to survive himself, but to ensure that Gita did, too. His story—their story—will make you weep, but you will also find it uplifting. It shows the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances.<br />
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Like many survivors, Lale and Gita told few people their story after the war. They eventually made their way to Australia, where they raised a son and had a successful life. But when Gita died, Lale felt he could no longer carry the burden of their past alone. He chose to tell his story.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">These stories of survivors of the Holocaust are some of my favorite stories to read because I can't imagine how they survived and the devastation they lived though. I haven't gotten too far into yet but I know already that it is going to be a great read that is for sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Alright, that is all from me this week. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I will be back on Monday with something great for you to read (fingers crossed). Happy Weekending!</span><br />
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