Stitchy and not so stitchy update

After fighting that strep throat another disaster struck me - my laptop died! And all the files with it. I've lost all my assignments and some of my precious HAED charts (six of them!). Once again I didn't follow the number one rule, I didn't do backups frequently. My last one was in February... I've lost over 2 months worth of data!

Well, last Thursday I bought a new one - this time I decided to go with a desktop and a 24" monitor. Gosh! It is so much work to set up everything again! First I had to upgrade my windows (PC came with Windows 7 home edition but I need the professional one) and download zillion updates, after that was McAfee and Microsoft Office. It was way past midnight when I decided to quit. Friday - I came home after work and same thing - reinstalling more software... I'm almost done...  I hope I can replace my lost HAED charts - I sent email to Michelle, will see what my options are.

Now the stitchy part!

With all the things going on I didn't stitch much... I was able to do a bookmark:

and I've started on the Cattitude:

Today I'm back to my assignments, finals are coming again... I decided to take Mondays off from work and work longer hours Tuesday to Friday. That way I'm saving a couple of hours by eliminating driving to work and I'm having an extra day to do my study and some stitching of course! I feel like is time to pay a little attention to my Guardian Angel - he was little neglected in April...

So long my friends,

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Blessing

God bless my mother and all mothers around the world.

We are all born out of the energy of Divine Love. Like a million tiny seeds blown across the earth, each of us takes root to grow into a unique expression of the one Love that created us.
Whether the seed of my being landed on a soft fertile place or a rocky path, I was created out of Love and I am an expression of Love. I give thanks for the womb that gave me life and the love that supported my growth. My eyes are opened to see anew all the love I have received. Strong and gentle, liberating and supportive, love has nurtured my growth. Whether the mother who gave me these gifts of love is with me now or not, I send a blessing of loving gratitude to her today.

 

So long my friends,

We did it!

Last night the history was made and I was a part of it. I am so very proud of the Canadian people, we have a majority conservative government. Even Yukoners vote conservative!  (The hard working, honest kid has won!) I can't wipe off smile of my face.

So long my friends,
Evalina

Election!

Well it is election day in Canada. We have three guys (four on the picture but the first to the right (Gilles Duceppe) knows that he doesn't have a chance) that want to be a Prime Minister of Canada.

A few more hours and the mystery will be solved... I voted for Stephen Harper and I hope that we have a majority conservative government.

Just by looking on these three when they were younger

Stephen, Jack and Michael... I can tell that Stephen from the young age was a hard working, honest kid. The other two didn't change much either... Jack - born politician (when I look in his eyes I can tell he will promise everything and deliver nothing) and Micheal - a space cadet living in a La La land.

Happy Friday!

The Royal Wedding was fantastic!!! If you did not see it, I'm sure it will be replayed again (and again). It was much different from the one I watched 30 years ago...

I saw William putting ring on Kate's finger but I didn't see her doing the same. Did I missed it or is that a royal custom?

I'm just getting over my strep throat. Gosh! I wasn't so sick since I remember. My throat is fine but I have sore ribs from coughing so hard.  I missed 4 days at work (and I do not have paid sick leave days at work) but well, my well being is the most important thing to me.

I finished my bunny before Easter! After having a backstitch makeover he was looking pretty good! Good hearted Marl answered my plea for help and sent to me a whole bunch of ribbons

I'd chose the pink one and here he is, in all his glory:

I also received a wonderful RAK (Random Act of Kindness) from Emily

And it looks like this weekend I'm gonna to stitch again!

So long friends,