Please forgive me...

Dear loyal blog readers,

I have officially sucked this month in all efforts to blog. Yes, it is true. I have lacked motivation and plain  ole energy. Truth be told, I was misdiagnosed for 2 weeks when I was sick, I landed in the hospital for a brief stint and finally after a gazillion tests, xrays, bloodwork, blah blah blah. i had (ok, so maybe I might still have... i am trying to talk myself into health once again) bronchitis. It literally wiped me out though. I guess it probaby didn't help that I was flying so much to teach, or that I do talk a lot, especially on teaching weekends. But officially to quote Barb, "God is telling me I used up my quota for words this month." So I got on the right medicine, a few different inhalers, and basically just kept shelling out cash (over $300 now in medicines...trying to find the right ones that work) and I slept more than I have ever thought possible.

This was a huge month for me too, and I just couldn't get well if I tried. Sask Scraps came and went, surprisingly without any serious hitches. I had lost my voice, only got out of the hospital days before, I was dreading a calamity. but my best gals pulled together miracles to help me in the last minutes. Yes, it wouldn't be a true "day in the Life of Leica" event if things went smoothly, so our biggest and saddest glitch was that the awesomest, dearest Cathie Allan just couldn't get that darn plane to land in Saskatoon. Not for lack of trying,she did a few fly bys, a few fly back to Calgary and then back again. Then our airport shut down for 2 days due to fog. So Saskatchewan never got the chance to get inky with this legend! And seriously with al the laughs I have with her, it probably would've put me back a few more weeks in recovery. :)) just kidding. so we will have to try again to bring her in. She is AMAZING! Vicki Boutin was definitely a highlight though. She always teaches the best classes. I myself bought all of them, and have now completed 4 trays, almost one carousel and will try to work on the tag class and layout class after I finish layouts for the kids in the hospital. I have to say though, after the event I totally relapsed and felt my worst, however the class Vicki was teaching at my house all day Sunday, just wouldn't allow me to sneak away to rest. I mean how could I miss out on giggling with these fantastic ladies. a house full of ladies there to have fun, and create! the jokes, the laughs, the food, of course our fairy cupcake goddess dropped by with cupcakes for us and she made me the most amazing charm necklace. I am in LOVE with it Saucy! Love you to bits!!!!! Seriously we need to hook up ASAP for our Salted Caramel Hot chocolates.  Anyways, Lynne Mizera, as always, such a great friend, I am pumped that you stayed an extra day to play with us! You came from the farthest, and since you are moving super duper far away I am especially grateful. But you know it girl, this chickie loves to travel. I will be at your art retreat one day!!! Once again, vicki you rock! as always, never a dull moment with you. see you in 2 months? Vicki is in the process of writing a book right now, so I will have to make sure I keep all of you local peeps on top of that news. It will definitely be something for all of our collections!

Well, I guess I avoided updating my blog cause I was sick, and also because I had to pay at the beginning of Nov. for a full year if I wanted to maintain it and I was hoping not to double up on costs. I really really was hoping for my website to go live. just not happening so I have committed to another year of typepad now, so I will be back on here. hopefully more often. I have created projects like crazy so it is just a matter of taking photos of them. Ironically I got a brand new camera for free today. perfect timing cause my purse camera has been on the fritz.

You know I want to end this blog post with a statement. Everyone needs a laugh.

Never again go bra shopping alone. Take a friend,(your better half is fine, but if you want a darn good time take your bosum buddie (hahaha) . but seriously this is the most fun you can have kinda with your clothes on. I don't care if you even buy a bra. grab 10, give her 10 and try them on in the stall next to your best friend. it is the best laugh ever. I may or may not have been refusing to try on anything bigger than a 38DD, yes I was under some great illusion, but my good friend set me straight. I am a 38 but in a letter farther down that damn alphabet line.a true friend will help you find the bra that puts cleavage where it belongs, one that doesn't have weird ripples in the material,one that will let you know if it looks jiggly wiggly, or ice and firm and then will be there to seriously laugh when we mockingly try on push up bras. yes, that was a laugh.seriously if you are already that far down the alphabet, what the heck do you need those thick foam inserts in the bra for? really? there is no need that they have to be high enough to rest my chin on them. Seriously. laughs, but then your laughs increase when you phone another friend to let her know how much we missed her and that we found some for her to try on too. and I recommend doing it at 8:30 at night, armed with your favourite Starbucks drink. the sales ladies don't know what hit them. (one bit of advice-if you can't take honesty, or be topless or in a bra in front of said friend, maybe you might not want to go bra shopping) however when a local store is selling them for $30, well, I went, and by biting my pride, listening to a friend, I found a bra that fit rather amazing.Lifted the girls to new heights. hahaha. 

yes I know I, I probably disgusted a few of you with that suggestion, but man, life just is not worth living if you can't laugh. Like i have always said, when I am old enough for a retirement home, I want my best girls there with me so I can relive our past moments of craziness.(or at least be reminded that there are ways to lift the girls up so the don't drag around my waist. lol. off to bed. I want to conquer the world tomorrow.
hugs. 

 

 

 

Comments

[Carol]

So glad you and "the girls" are back and up and at em!!!! ;o)
Seriously, and thanks for the laughs too.
Always great to have an out loud laugh like that!
Take care Leica!
Carol

[Linda Shewchuk]

awe, i would have stuck around longer for a girl lift!!!

I definately dont' need the extra padding and the liftness where my double chin finds a place to rest!

I am so thankful to have been around all this laughter and you ladies definately lifted my spirits and welcomed me so openly - Hugs and here's to all the A, B, C, DD, E, F... out there, big or small - rock them all!!!

oh ya, I have a nice red bra (perhaps you have seen it!! & my leopard print one - rawr!)

Thanks for being you and I can't wait to finally have Cathie with us!

[Cary]

Leica - you've had many good reasons to be absent from blogging this past month and certainly don't owe anyone an apology! But, it's sure great to have you back! I love your take on life - your crazy antics, brilliant creativity and ability to find fun everywhere. You've got me thinking about bra shopping ...

[Shannon T]

Leica,
It was great to hang with you during SK Scraps. It was an awesome event and I scrapped 3 pages while trying to stay warm. I really appreciate you putting Christy and I up at your brother's house even if I just sneaked out of a late night visitor. Take care of yourself. Rest up as Christmas is a month away!

p.s. isn't it amazing how far down the alphabet the girls can be when you are fitted correctly!!!

[Tiffany]

Glad to hear that you are on the mend Leica! And I'm sure that you are forgive by all! Take care and hope to see you soon! And if we don't see you on the 4th, then Happy Holidays to you and your family! Stay warm and safe!

Much love!