SPRING = CHANGE

I don’t think anyone likes having to spend time in hospitals, especially when it’s for something serious. I came out of there exhausted, but nothing close to the shape my brother was in. He dozed nearly all the way home. Granted neither of us slept more than 3 hours the night before, and we were on the road at 5 AM, attempting to thwart the rush hour on the way into the city. At least this time, after already trying twice without success, they managed to complete the biopsy on his lung. They also discovered that he has a bad case of pneumonia again. Today we’ll be back in emergency at one of the local hospitals to get a prescription for the infection. The docs were all very busy yesterday, and my bro was too beat to wait. He just wanted to get back home and into bed. As for the cancer, within 6 to 7 days we shall know at what stage the tumor is now, and then decide on treatment.

The sky is clear blue over my mountain this morning, with a huge, warm sun to complete the picture. There is still too much snow to work in the yard outside, but Grump and I have been strolling around, planning where to put my garden this year. I know I’ll need to fence the area first, what with all the dogs running around loose. Scarecrows just don’t cut the mustard with the four-legged intruders. It should be quite the experience; I don’t have a green thumb, and have only ever been the helper, my friend being the expert on that kind of thing. We shall see what kind of veggies I can grow on my own. If nothing else, it will prove interesting.

When the smell of spring is in the air, I get itchy for change, for something new. While enjoying my Bubble Day last week, I decided to visit the hairdresser. In fact, I had just sat down on her swivel chair when the earthquake rolled through here. Was it the realization that unexpected events can quickly alter our lives? Whatever, I decided out of the blue to forego trim and streaks for drastic cut and color. I must admit that I am very pleased with the result. This effect can become a dangerous precedent; it may have awakened my latent desire for doing the unpredictable, something I was sure, and my family hoped, that I had outgrown. I can feel those old familiar stirrings…..LOL!

The new 'do' - whatddya think?

One thing we can depend on, that will never change, that will always rebound, is my SMILE! Life is not always easy, but I’m convinced that our SMILES do much to lighten the load. Hoping I’ve helped you shed a couple of pounds, folks – and wishing you a great fun-filled weekend!!

Luv from the Bush in Quebec

SATURDAY - OFF OR NOT?

Ahh...I’m a new woman! I do like my own hairdresser, but she is so far away from the city it was a hassle to keep my appointments. Line, my co-worker, had used the one downstairs from our office and, although the lady’s social graces leave a little to be desired, her work is fine. I decided to try her out, and yesterday slipped away for an hour to let her do her stuff. I have hardly any fashion sense at all, therefore usually depend on the eye and knowledgeof those with experience in the field. Hair should be darker for the autumn, she told me. So now I’m back to being a brunette (my original colour) instead of a redhead, and the hair is slightly shorter. I have had no comments other than “you’ve changed your hair?” from Yoshiko, but I think I like it. It always takes me a couple of days to absorb the change.

My puter doc will be repairing my own machine next week. This laptop is limited in its functions, and takes too much space on my home office desk. I’m looking forward to getting my own computer up and running again (damned Explorer 8!!!). There are stories and articles saved in there - my plans to stay home and make money with my writing – which I am unable to access and which still need alot of work before any attempt at publishing. Things are put on hold again. Ah well, everything happens for a reason. It must not be the right time for revision, or I will be needed for an extra year or two in the business, or I am going to win the loto and buy a small helicopter to overcome the drudgery of traffic...... Ya see? An imagination like mine should be used to good advantage, LOL!

I was planning on going into the office today to catch up on some work, but I can’t seem to get my mind in the proper set for it. It’s dreary, foggy weather out there...perfect for curling up with a good book (I’m reading “Roots” again) and doing the escape thing. Will I go? I know that once I start the work, I’ll get into it and time will fly past. I’ll end up feeling as if I’ve accomplished something, instead of the guilt for having spent all that time only reading. Maybe I’ll find a coin and flip “heads or tails”. Let Lady Luck make the decision. If I win, and get to stay home, I’ll flip again to determine if I do some badly needed housework, or let everything slide and dive into the book. An interesting way to cop out, don’t ya think? To be continued...

However you people are spending your day, I hope you’re enjoying it. If it helps any, I send you all a big SMILE. It’s difficult to stay bored or angry when we’re smiling, so let yours shine!

Luv from the Bush in Quebec.