Paying it forward

To make a long story short.. my mother works in construction. Day in and day out she works in noisy, hot and rather irritating conditions (dealing with lousy drivers). She is also the type of gal who loves thrift stores. SO during one of her trips to Value Village she found a rather unusual item for sale. One I have never seen before in a thrift store..... a custom made wheel chair. The next day while working on the job, she see's a one legged man having a hard time trying to get through the gravel with his wheel chair. SO naturally after watching long enough, she went to help him. As she reached him, he got up out of his chair with his one leg, and picked up his chair and through it up on to the curb. He then got up in it and wheeled away...... Can you guess what happened next? She got on the phone and called the thrift store to see if they still had the wheel chair... yes they did. She said "hold it for me, I'm coming to pick it up". The following day she see's the man again. She walks up to him and say's "I have something for you"... She goes to her truck and pulls out the wheel chair and gives it to the man.... being quiet and stunned faced. He swiftly jumps up into the new chair and rides away.

All teary eyed,

- Blonde <3

Sleepless nights..

I do a lot of thinking at night. SO much so that I have a hard time winding down enough to feel sleep take over my thoughts. ... I think about the many events that have taken place that day, that changes I would have made *if I had thought of them at that very moment the event took place* I'm sure the best of us do. I think about the days to come.... the clothes I'll wear, the things I'll say, I'll even work out the different scenarios of conversations and the response I'll give. Then there are those nights when you think about the things you didn't say, or the things you wish you hadn't. A fight that may have taken place that day.... the one that keeps replaying in your head... and before you realize it, it's 4:00 in the morning and you still feel wide awake. You sit and stare around a dark room. Hear the humming of the fans * If you sleep with 2 like I do * The small quiet noises the house makes at night. The soft breathing of a another sleeping body beside you. I wonder what they dream about while they sleep..? ... or how they can fall asleep so fast. It's almost alien like how one falls asleep so quick.

Then when sleep finally takes over.... you don't even remember how or when, it just happened. Then the alarm goes off and you feel as if you just fell asleep 10 minutes ago. This is a daily occurrence for me, one I painfully wish to stop... and because of all this, I have a partner who thinks I was born a grouch. * I promise I wasn't *

But for the most part some individuals don't understand the effects of a sleepless night and what it can have on one person.... because my partner can fall asleep NO PROBLEM, so what does he care...? Instead I get "your just a grouchy person"... "why are you such a grouch" ... grouch grouch grouch GROUCH..... 

I'm tired, I need to sleep for maybe even a day or 2.... maybe a week. Sleep is important. You would be surprised what a good nights sleep can do for the human body. 

"The benefits of sleep impact nearly every area of daily life. While it may be obvious that sleep is beneficial, most people don’t realize how much sleep they need and why it is so important. According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, your body manages and requires sleep in much the same way that it regulates the need for eating, drinking, and breathing. Extensive research has been done on the effects of sleep. These studies have consistently shown that sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being. 

This explains why, after a good night's sleep, you feel better, your thoughts are clearer, and your emotions are less fragile. Without adequate sleep, judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information are weakened. Over time, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to an array of serious medical conditions including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even early mortality."

So you see... it is much better for everyone, mainly myself, that I get sleep. Don't call me a "grouch" or other stupid names... that only makes things more complicated, because then you have to deal with an angry woman who hasn't had any sleep...... and no man wants that right.

Happy wife, happy life ... or so they say.

- A Sleepy Blonde <3

So it's almost back to school......

And your thinking, what am I going to wear, what should I do with my hair..... Well here is a cute video for that Back To School Hair.. quick and easy steps to fun and flirty hair ;)

Hope you enjoyed these videos! Happy Flirty hair <3

- Blonde xo

Shark Week

So It's shark week starting tomorrow my friends! Everything shark tomorrow at 9PM EP Time on The Discovery Channel. How will you be celebrating?

Here's a drinking game you might enjoy with you mates!

So I was trying to figure out what to type about Shark Week, when I cam across this very "Man thing to say" point of view when comparing Shark Week and a woman's ........* Clears throat* ..Monthly visit. Which is rather amusing I must say:

"The week during which a woman has her period. There will be blood, an uncomfortable sense of tension and a bad tempered, unpredictable beast.

Take heed during shark week. If you show signs of weakness or aggression, you will be attacked. If you get attacked, it will be all your fault, infinitely more traumatic for her and you'll never be allowed to forget it.

Man 1-"Why is your wife glaring at you from the window?"
Man 2-"Shark week. She's looking for an excuse to strike"

Man 1-"Pub?"
Man 2-"Hell yes."

 

HAPPY SHARK WEEK MATES!

-BlOnDe

 

Feels like forever ....

Once again I have slacked on the writing. I have been busy with work and trying to figure out how to get my life going, meaning getting my shit together! ha ha. So this past week and a bit, I have been trying to figure out what to write about and how to start. A little "writers block" you could say. Happens to the best of us, this I know. I have accumulated all sorts of beautiful images since I have found a new site that makes me smile and dream all at the same time! Fun right! SOOoo to start off I am going to post some of my favorites and promise to do so until I can get the new and improved site up and going and all the little lovely links working. I also plan to do some serious "Blogging For Dummies" research as I have some SERIOUS Blogger envy going on here! lol. 

1. I want a vintage cruiser bike with a basket so bad!! 

2. Such a wonderful tattoo <3

3. What a concept!

4. I wouldn't mind being alone in a forest like this <3

5. Words ... noting but LoVe

6. A voice lost but not forgotten R.I.P Amy Winehouse

7. One Day <3

8. This looks refreshing, I would totally do this.

9. Lights make the darkness shine beautifully.

10. Make a wish.

Good night world... till we meet again,

-Blonde <3

I've Learned...

 

I've Learned. . .

I've learned. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned. . . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned. . . that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned. . . that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned. . . that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned. . . that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned. . . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned. . . that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned. . . that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.

I've learned. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

I've also learned. . . that not living your life to the fullest and cherishing every moment that comes your way, ages you and breaks you. So live for the moment.

 

Learning can be fun.... and worth it <3

-Blonde xoxo

Happy Birthday Canada

Better Late than never <3 Happy 142nd Birthday My Dear Country xoxo

D.O.B: July 1st 1867

 "O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free !
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee."

- Blonde xoxo