:I Mother Nature....

...I have a bone to pic with you!
How could you bring us slap-on-the-sunscreen-throw-on-the-bikini-have-a-BBQ-flowers-are blooming Easter weekend of Temps of 28C/82F. WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO TO ME????

I knew there was the possiblity of wet flurries. I read it in the forecast...all day yesterday...but, I wasn't believing what I was saying. Come on!!! Spring is here, the beautiful weather already hit us...and today...SLAP. Slap-in-the-face, Mother Nature. So what, if I live in Canada! This is just NOT fair!

Am I being a wimp? Maybe so. I always told my Mom that I should have been born in a nice warm climate zone. So, what happened Mom? Oh yeah....forgot...my Mom deserted me. Guess where she is right now? Florida!!!! She even phoned to let me know how beautiful & WARM it is. Humph!

Do the Generic...NOT!

You know, there are times when Generic should never be used. Like Ketchup, and make-up, and food. Those are staple No-No's. For instance...had to replace a toothbrush. You can't go wrong with a generic toothbrush, right? I love sales...this one was marked down - BONUS - and a pulsar brush - BONUS - and not some freakish color. Triple Bonus!

WRONG!!!!!!

The brush makes noise like a 747 or a cheap "steely dan" low on batteries. And, reality is...does not seem to be brushing my teeth that well. :( UGH! Generic Toothbrushes; yay or nay?! NAY!!!

NAY!!!

British....punk....my hair....

I don't know?!?! I'm feeling kind of British Punk today. Well, my hair is!

No water pressure this morning so I decided to flat iron my hair. Um, yes...grabbed the straightener and started to transform the whacked out curls on my head into ruler straight. Whatever! I can deal with the change...it's healthy, right?!

Besides, I auditioned for a TV Pilot and have another audition coming up soon. I need my natural color and it has to be straight. I can't have the "cute-sy" look. So, every-one-in-a-while I get this look. I was worried that my hair would be too short, but I kind of like the effect.

Funny thing is: the younger population have come up to me and mention that they really like the look. The older crew (like me) don't like it. As we get older, are we resistant to change moreso than what we thought? Not sure about you, but I like having change and the option to do so! Should I thank a Vet? I feel like I should...with a brit accent!

When you can't remember a name...

Oh boy! Ever have one of those days? Co-worker comes into studio, "Hey, did you see the good-looking guy in the Newsroom?" Well...I'm curious. I don't mind eye candy. I stroll out into the Newsroom to take in the "hot guy."

Oh crap....I totally know him,...um,...Peter, Jay, Brian, Michael....WTH is his name????? He is the guy who recorded my boobs. OK, I know what you are thinking and you are totally wrong!

So, in my best "Stephanie Plum" moment, I glance back and he sees me:

"Hi, Donna!" says Hot Guy in Newsroom.
[WTH??? How does he remember my name?]

"Oh, Hi!" says Donna-looks-like-a-deer-in-headlights.
[Back to the studio I go!]

Well, I find out his name is Chris...he later adds me on facebook. And, Chris recorded my boobs at the VON Chocolate Lover's Brunch. Huh? I was wearing the tee shirt and was kind of flat that day...so I was used for the recording of the event. Close up on "VON CLB" tee which my boobs just happened to be behind,...pan to crowd enjoying chocolates, etc...back to the boobs...I mean, tee. :) Not in my wildest dreams did I think I would run into him again.

The name is Chris! When I say boobs...I'll remember!

Oh boy! Ever have one of those days?

Easter Weekend, Part 2...

The weather = Beautiful - CHECK
New red bicycle = Fantastic - CHECK
Time with family = Priceless - CHECK

Did you know I secretly wanted a family of 6 (including parents)???? Even if I adopted...that was a family to me. Ha ha ha! Easter weekend was a joy...the youngest was over, then "the guys'" sons showed up...within minutes, my oldest arrived. What a joy! No,...seriously! I didn't know where to place myself. Everyone just fit in and did as they wanted. See, the guy & I are normally alone. And, to go from 2 to 6. :) Felt family-like. I was in my glory!

As the afternoon moved closer to evening: 6 dropped to 4. Time for our Easter Eve meal...no turkey, no ham, sorta. With the beautiful weather, we threw porkchops on the BBQ, cooked perogies & steamed green beans. Mmm! Our meal was non-traditional, our meal was delicious! Our time together: priceless! My Easter Eve Day was fantabulous!

Easter,...what a great Easter...

Well, technically it was Easter eve, and such a beautiful warm day! I even got a farmer's tan.

The guy & I went to the Farmer's Market. Always fun running into people you know, and the great produce, etc. Ah, Easter weekend was definitely a taste of summer!

So, had to run into the bike shop with the guy. He "had" a Road Bike. The owner of the shop asked me about bikes I liked, and sizing me. Whoa! I'm thinking, I can't afford this. How presumptuous of him is what I am thinking. Well...in the words of Nicki Payne: SURPRISE! The guy traded his Road Bike for mine. [Insert over-flowing love here] He, also bought a bike similar to mine so that we could ride the trails together. My Easter present...in red, my fav color.

I have NOT been on a bike since the 80's. Oh boy! But, as soon as my rear hit the seat, my feet hit the pedals, and wind blowing through my hair...all my teenage memories cycled back into my mind. Ah, so coolio! I'm back precious Mode of Transportation of my youth,...I'm back!

OMG! The 3-Day Work Week

This never, EVER happens to me. EVER! A 3-day work week...imagine. We already chatted about my Monday panic...Is this an April Fools joke? How did this happen? I could accomplish so much with 3 days! :)

Well, losing a co-worker to a sister station (down a man)...DH (the other dh) and I work opposite 6/4 shifts, this week being my Monday/Saturday off...and Good Friday. I thought, ...Oh S___! If my kids were bored by the end of March Break, imagine how I'll feel by Easter Monday????(Which, btw, I'll be working.)

For those of you who don't know me, I'll eplain: I love my boys tremendously, but they are older and like their time away from "Mom" and doing their own thing. That is why I throw myself into work (which, btw, I love.) I RARELY take a sick day, possibly 3 in 8 years. In my line of work, we throw in a lot of volunteer/after hours. When I actually have time off...I do get that moment of panic. Mostly, it's a twinge.

I enjoy people - love being around people. I love holidays - but - my family is in New Brunswick. And, like I said...for the most part, my kids are like me and embrace life & their friends. So, when a "Stat" holiday sneaks up on you [How the H - E - double hockey sticks (I am Canadian) did we get to Easter so fast] ...this 3-day work week has definitely thrown me for a loop. I am not ready. DID YOU HEAR ME, EASTER BUNNY??? I AM NOT READY!

OK! I'm over it! Bring it on! Eat fish for Good Friday (no meat - just fish) and HAPPY EASTER ~Be back Easter Monday!!! Enjoy the beautiful days ahead! :)