Taking a moment to pause...

My summer has started, and actually already a month in. I have been busy working at the Garden Centre, and taking care of children that I haven't had the opportunity to fully realize that this is my summer, what do I want to do? What do I want to accomplish? What goals do I have (if any)? What are my commitments? What is it that I want to take away from my summer 2010?

I pondered all of theses questions, I opened my agenda, grabbed my phone and sat down looking at what I had planned, and what free time I would have and what do I wish to do?



I looked at the month of May-I am super busy. I looked at the month of June- I am super busy. I looked at the month of July-I am super busy, and finally I looked at the month of August- and guess what, I am super busy! After looking at my agenda, and then trying to plan what I want to do this summer, what my goals would be, and what I wished to accomplish, I realized that this task was nearly impossible.

Instead I closed the agenda, turned off my phone and sat down with myself asking "Summer 2010, what is in store?". All I could think of was work. My work as a nanny, as a cashier, and as a babysitter. My heart was beating happily knowing this would be my summer, but what else? I can't just say my summer 2010 was spent working. So I thought long and hard, and realized that this summer I am going to have 3 goals.

My first goal is to read. To sit down with me, myself and I, and enjoy a book or two. I enjoy reading lighthearted, fun, novels in the summer, when really my brain is on a sabbatical, and I can't process academic novels.
My second goal this summer was to be aware of the sun. Realizing the power of its rays and the harm it can cause. To always wear my sunglasses to protect my vision, and some sun tan lotion to protect my skin.
Lastly my goal for this summer was to drink. Maybe not the drinking that would normally happen at university, but rather to drink water, to always be hydrated, and to use a resusable water bottle at all times.



These three goals may seem so easy, and not challenging at all, however I am realizing it is the little things in life we need to do, that will help to make a difference in our lives.

I have the prettiest toes...

If there is one thing that makes me feel pretty, it is having pretty painted toe nails. There is such a feeling of joy when you look down on the ground and see shiny, colourful nails as I may walk through the toughest trails.

Our feet do a lot.

They hold our weight, and walk through the toughest of trails. They get shoved in a shoe all day, wrapped in a sock, and often, I am sure they just want to be free.



By taking care of my feet, I feel as though I am taking care of the journey life is leading me on. I soak, wrap, comfort and beautify my feet that allow me to walk, run, dance, and move in day to day life.

Plus there is nothing better then having a pedicure with a wonderful friend. As we relax and take care of ourselves, we also relax and get the opportunity to enjoy one another's company. With no kids running around, phones ringing, and dogs barking, we are allowed to fully engage in one another, and catch up and share what is on our minds.



I think it is important to take time for yourself, to look after your body, and to remember, that even the tiniest toes deserve some love and care. It is amazing how a friend by your side, 2 buckets of warm water and a wee bit of polish, sure puts a smile on my face.

I have arrived...

I have always said I would start a blog however I never got around to it. Now here I am sitting on my bed, listening to the birds sing, and writing...writing about my life's journey, and the small things that have opened my eyes. Do you care? Will this even interest you? Probably not, however I am at a point in my life where I have begun to realize that I need to be happy as well, and if writing can help create happiness, then I shall write away.
This summer I have never been so satisfied by the little things life has to offer. A splash in the pool, the sounds of birds chirping, the smile on a child's face, or dancing in the sprinkler. I never realized the amazement of potty training, or the wonder that comes with the human body. As a nanny and spending three days a week with one of the most amazing little guys ever, I have become so attached to him, and sometimes there are days I just don't want to leave. We have already spent one month together and I just don't know where the time has past. He puts a smile on my face when I walk in the door, and he fills my heart with love all throughout the day.
It's the little things I tell you, the tiniest things we need to remember, to not let them slip away and become unnoticed. The small things do make a difference. Alex thank you for showing me to celebrate the small and not let them slide through the cracks.