Posted on April 1, 2016
Diary of a Diehard Sugar Lover!
Ok, this is no April fool’s joke. Starting April 1st, I am endeavouring to do a 30 day NO SUGAR challenge. I’ve read about people who have been successful with this challenge — fair dues to them!! In addition, I’ll consume one salad per day AND 30 mins. exercise (not housework!!). Daily walk would be best as I HATE the gym with a passion! I’m too sensitive to torture vibes around me and cannot abide fighting for exercise machines and sitting on sweaty bikes after some hairy man has moved on to the weight bearing machines — UGH!!
I’m a bit like the late Joan Rivers in the exercise department. As soon as I see a jogger with a smile on his face, I may take it up!!
During the month of April, I’ll be facing some sugar challenges, starting with my book launch on April 12th — I will be serving refreshments to folks with a sweet tooth. Then, of course, on April 19th, my beloved Kevin’s birthday…and then April 24th is another friend’s birthday… Sure, there will always be a good excuse to eat sugar. I consumed copious amounts of chocolate over the Easter and was as high as a kite. I enjoyed every single chocolate yummy, but felt guilty as hell afterwards because I know it isn’t good for me, and the weighing scales confirmed my worst fears!
Here goes…tomorrow, April Fool’s Day, I begin my 30 Day Challenge…
Join me, or tune in for some salad ideas.
Hugs,
Patricia xxx
Posted on March 20, 2016
Hail Glorious St. Patrick
As a child growing up in Ireland, St. Patrick’s day was always a very special day. We had the day off from school as it was a national holiday, and also, I got to celebrate my birthday. For many years, I actually thought March 17th was my birthday until my Mum informed me it was March 12th. Then, of course, my name is Patricia…so yes, St Patrick was my favourite Saint!
Naturally, now that I am all grown up (says who?) my devotion to St. Patrick has continued. I recall walking up to church on the day — bright spring sunshine and the sight of daffodils everywhere. In church, all the children would wear their special St. Patrick’s day badges with pride, and we would sing:
‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our Isle;
On us thy poor children, bestow a sweet smile.
And now thou art high in the mansions above
On Erin’s green valleys, look down in thy love’.
Then it was home and party time!! As you can see from my photos this year, I have continued with the St Patrick’s day celebrations. Hope you had fun!!
Hugs,
Patricia xxx
Updated on March 15, 2016
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword!
As an aspiring writer, one of the most important attributes to develop is a thick skin. If you don’t, you will never realize your dream. Having a book out there opens the sluice gates of your heart to the world, resulting in a deluge of criticism, resentment, and differing opinions. Some folk will love your work, and encourage and support you all the way. Others will not. What is important is that you are passionate about the message you want to get out there — and just do it no matter what!
You gotta write like nobody’s reading, dance with words until they take your breath away, fluff out your chest and your tutu, and dust off the begrudgers. Somebody out there will be happy to hear what you have to say.
Updated on March 10, 2016
Whatta Day!!
By 10.30 this morning I had enough excitement to last all day! Started off with a delightful comment from a reader who was loving my book. Next, a phone call from a friend in California to wish me a Happy Birthday. Sadly, I had to cut her off mid song because I was running late for a 9 am appointment to have daughter Victoria at the dentist to have four wisdom teeth removed. By then, the jackhammer symphony had arrived at my door waking us all up to start tearing my home apart. We’re doing a major job with the perimeter drains and sidewalk.
Raced past the jackhammers (was I glad to kiss those suckers goodbye!!) got Victoria to the dentist who did a fabulous job. Driving home, we got talking Disneyland and decided we would take a visit there in June when we’re in California. Vicky soon cheered up!!
Stopped off at the Vets to get Lulu’s special food and met with two delightful little pomeranians named Fantasia and Al Capone (what fun names!!). Then back home to get my little patient Victoria all cozy and happy again.
Now waiting on a call from our building contractor, and it’s only 10.50 am Phew!!
Thought you would enjoy this Peggy Lee song. Sums us up gals…right!!
Hugs,
BB xxx
Posted on March 3, 2016
Happy as a Clam…
That’s how I feel when I see the acclaimed writer Yann Martel’s handsome face just above mine on Bolen Books’ calendar of events. Is it for real? Apparently so — Bolen Books has agreed to sell my book. Friends are being invited to the book launch on Tuesday, April 12, and here I am wondering what to say. For those of you who think I never shut up, well now I am speechless! And for those of you who don’t know Bolen Books — they are regarded as one of the top bookstores in Canada! I am honoured and deeply happy. Each book I write is like a baby to me. Precious.
I have no illusions about being the next Maeve Binchy or Lorna Byrne for that matter. I am not a writer — certainly not in the league of the authors my baby will be sharing a shelf with. I consider myself more of a storyteller. I have had a lot of interesting experiences in my life. Maybe, by sharing my stories, it will give hope to hearts that are lonely, and looking for some form of spiritual connection. Angels are beacons of light and love. When you read my stories, you will see for yourself that God is Good. And in a nutshell, that’s why I wrote this book.
The book is available on Amazon — you can click here to view it and read an excerpt.
Enjoy!
Hugs,
Patricia
