Snowvember!

Aren't I clever? Snowvember.. pff and you all thought you were clever with Movember! (and to those that have heard "snowvember" before because I'm sure someone somewhere has, lets just pretend it was my own original idea for once, alright?)

Ok seriously though, how exciting is it that there's snow in the actual Vancouver area? And how good does everyone feel that bought their snow tires and all their gear in advance? I mean come on Vancouverites, we had fair warning this year.

That being said- that all has nothing to do with what I want to write about today.
You see, something that has become very apparent in my life lately is being human. And you know, I really don't even know what that means. From the different dictionary meanings I perused it all has a very negative undertone. Something along the lines of being weak and giving in- essentially being less than perfect.

I suppose those things ring true. And God knows I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago if I had to be perfect- the second I'm under that kind of pressure I crack (figure skating competitions come to mind..)

I guess I wanted to bring this up because it's really just something for everyone to think about. I know I need constant reminders of what it is to be human (or at least that I don't have to be perfect because it's impossible!!!). Sometimes I feel like no one can touch my stupidity, or I just can't do something as exactly perfect as someone has asked, or I'm sure the most common: that I'm not pretty enough. On good days, I know these things are preposterous and that I always try my hardest to succeed or at least to please, and that I'm a pretty girl (even without make-up!). But sometimes, no matter what you do, there's really actually nothing you can do and I know sometimes it's hard to keep that in perspective.

So to all my fellow human readers: You're allowed to mess up. You're allowed to be less than perfect- whatever it is that perfect means. You're allowed to not care some days and by gosh you're allowed to eat a whole tub of ice cream! Just take care of yourself (mind, body, and soul). It's going to be ok. No, seriously, it is.

Thank you for your lovely eyes and support! Much love!

P.S. Did I mention everyone should be listening to Ray Lamontagne's music? It's glorious. Nothing human about it. ;)

What the beef?

Ok, ok. Here's the sad truth: I'm only two posts in to my exciting new blog and already I'm struggling for thoughts to write. In fact, it's not the thoughts that are missing, but the inspiring, happy, revolutionary thoughts. That's what I was setting out to do, right? Truth is, my laptop screen was brutally attacked by a shelf that committed suicide.. and the result? I am now using my boyfriend's tv as a computer screen.

When I set out to find the proper cords that would make this happen, I felt myself crawl inside my shell at the Simply Computing store that was filled with what I can only assume are cool new Mac products... not that I'd have any idea what to do with half of them... Anyway, I got what I needed, or at least what I extracted from the slightly unhelpful staff as to what I needed.. came home and cried. Ya, not the best day. And yes, it's also very weird reading my words off a big screen tv. It's also weird going on facebook. Everyone's pictures make them look like Gods on this giant tv. Doesn't quite feel right. And for all I know, the neighbors are probably reading my words off the screen as I type.

So dear followers, the moral of the story is that I am grumpy, and I dislike passing along a grumpy vibe. But what I find when I'm not the grumpy one, is that sometimes it helps to hear someone else's tales of woes and how they acted because it makes me feel more normal for acting in a similar way. I will also admit that just when I felt prepared to tackle one part of the man's world (my previous mechanic attempt), the male dominated technological world came and smacked me across the face. Ugh.

Honestly, it's going to be ok. One thing at time. Today checking oil. Tomorrow, who knows?
But I can promise you this, it will be good.

P.S. Can I also just say that I am thankful that you didn't stop reading? Thank you for listening.
Much love.

I can do it all...almost!

Friends, what a productive few days. I have to say I am extremely proud of what I have accomplished in my mere four days off- I (with my best friend) changed the headlights of an extremely old car, baked my first loaf of bread, cleaned my house (and it has remained so..), created my blog, traveled to Victoria and back, and just finished a good book. That may not sound like a lot, but to my normally exhausted full-time working self, it's more than I get done in a few weeks. And boy do I feel good! Like I've just rejuvenated a part of myself that's been down for the count. Can I get a aww yeah for days off?

So, this brings me to my thoughts- the book I just read was called Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. From what I hear it is a very popular series these days, and I can see why. I'm not sure if I'm buzzing on the same wine as everyone else as to WHY exactly it's popular, but I can definitely say that it involves a tough young lady, who is very smart. I could stop there, but there's more. 

She is a hunter and a provider and while I really can't say I can relate to her on either of those traits, I can say these are things I don't often think about but really should. If need be, could I provide food in a world without grocery stores? Do I know how to grow food, or where to find the food that grows? Probably not.

(This may be why I was so excited about the loaf of bread today) ..I may not be able to hunt, but I'm in the right direction... sort of! (And yes I know that's silly comparing hunting to baking bread.. but they land in the same category of skills foreign to me). And heck, if I can change the headlight of a grungy, plastic and metallic machine that seems to draw mostly men to its industry, then who says I can't do it all one day anyway. I am a determined woman after all, and multi tasking (as well as showing up men ;) ) are some of my talents to be reckoned with.

:)

Newb

Welcome to anyone that is reading this. I'm not really much of a blogger, or a writer for that matter, but I do have a voice, and I'm excited to share it. One Foot on the Ground is the way I am trying to approach life. I still want to dream as much as I possibly can, but I need to be grounded, too. My goal is to inspire, and to comfort.. and get whatever it is ticking away in my head out. So please, feel free to comment, I'm open to all suggestions in the way of accomplishing my goal.
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing where this will take us.