Love through Deployment and Back

Love through
Deployment
and Back

A blog of stories and feelings,
while my soldier is deployed

Me & Him

tall, blonde, Canadian, dancer, world traveler, procrastinator, friend, nervous, awkward, self conscious, serious sweet tooth, scaredie cat, adrenaline junkie, mover and a shaker
always rushing, usually late

short hair, brown eyes, Canadian, smarty pants, adventurer, calm, collected, sharp shooter, serious sweet tooth, runner, adrenaline junkie, sci-fi-er
never rushing, always on time

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my dog, music, tea, scarves, travelling, driving, ukrainian dancing, sweaters, MUSE, red heads, raspberry drops, extreme sports, Coldplay, laughing, taking pictures, tattoos, the mountains, picnics, climbing trees, lip chap, my plaid backpack, Neapolitan ice cream, black pens, snowball fights, birds, mix tapes, Canada, marmalade, farming, clothes, bluebird days, Queens of the Stone Age, colouring, reading, Biology, velvet wallpaper, cupcakes, dressing up, fresh baked bread, pointe shoes, Pink Floyd, sunshine, swinging, running, Led Zeppelin, vintage anything, classical music, concerts, playing flute, snowboarding, dirt biking, history, hockey, dinners, winter, frost on the windows, motor X, my vans, skateboarding, star gazing, flying kites, BOYS, walking, hiking, watching clouds, soup, thunderstorms, when people smell good, pie, fresh fruit, seeing new places, cherries, the colour lime, orange juice with lots of pulp, the ocean, Baba’s food, horseback riding, hugs

The simple things in life

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date: Friday, September 26, 2008

title: 100 pieces every stylish woman should own

time: 2:24 pm

1. A-line dress (be bold in a bright pattern)
2. Animal print (try it in an accessory)
3. Ankle bootie (wear with pants or skirts)
4. Aviators (classic sunglasses)
5. Ballet flat (simple flat shoes)
6. Bangles (pile on these bracelets)
7. Belts (skinny or big, belts create form)
8. Bikini (keep it basic in solid colours)
9. BlackBerry (essential for girls on the go)
10. Black opaque tights (go as matte as possible)
11. Blazer (wear it with anything)
12. Boyfriend cardigan (big and slouchy sweater)
13. Brooch (use on hats, clothing or in hair)
14. Cable-knit Sweater (wear slim pants to balance the proportions)
15. Caftan (dress it up or wear it over a bikini)
16. Camel coat (a golden tan-coloured coat to give your black winter coat a break)
17. Cape (keep everything underneath tailored)
18. Cashmere sweater (invest in good quality)
19. Charm bracelet (document your life's milestones)
20. Clutch (perfect purse for a night out)
21. Cocktail ring (the louder, the better)
22. Converse (classic cool sneakers)
23. Cosmetics bag (keeps everything organized)
24. Cowboy boots (always wear jeans over the boots)
25. Cuff (a hefty bracelet)
26. Denim jacket (go super dark or super faded)
27. Diamond studs (fake or real, doesn't matter)
28. Driving shoe (a loafer with rubber grips on the soles)
29. Espadrilles (stacked shoes with twisted cord soles)
30. Evening gown (dark and neutral colours will never go out of style)
31. Exotic-skin bag (crocodile, snakeskin and ostrich are the staples)
32. Fishnets (the smaller the mesh, the better)
33. Frye harness boot (a classic boot from a solid company)
34. Fur (real or fake will do)
35. Gentleman's hat (try a fedora)
36. Gloves (leather driving gloves are edgy)
37. Havaianas (flip-flops from Brazil)
38. Hobo bag (a slouchy, hold-everything bag)
39. Hoop earrings (the bigger the hoop, the thinner it should be)
40. Investment bag (very pricey bags, ie. The Birkin)
41. iPod (fill it with fashion tunes, ie. Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart)
42. Jeans (stretch is key)
43. Jewelry pouches (essential for the traveler)
44. Khakis (dress these pants up or down)
45. Knee boots (should hit just below the knee)
46. Leather pants (buy tight -- they'll stretch)
47. Lingerie (a silk slip is essential)
48. Little black dress (accessorize to mix it up)
49. Little white dress (spice it up with bold jewelry)
50. L.L. Bean tote (sturdy bags to tote anything)
51. Luggage (have it monogrammed)
52. Mad money (an emergency $50 stashed deep in your purse)
53. Man's white shirt (must be a crisp button-down)
54. Mary Janes (a pointy toe and high heel add glamour)
55. Minnetonka moccasin (both ankle and boot versions work)
56. Missoni knit (invest in a wild knit dress from this designer)
57. Monogrammed stationery (denotes style and effort)
58. Motorcycle jacket (this beat-up staple is always in style)
59. Nail polish (go to extremes -- no midway colours)
60. Old concert T-shirt (authentic is best)
61. One-piece swimsuit (all-black is flattering)
62. Pyjamas (no old college T-shirts allowed)
63. Peacoat (buy authentic Army-Navy)
64. Pearl necklace (be creative and mix with other necklaces)
65. Pencil skirt (wear it snug, not too tight)
66. Perfume (find your signature scent)
67. Plain white tee (Hanes is the author's pick)
68. Polo shirt (layer them for a different look)
69. Pucci (evoke the '60s with a bright print)
70. Push-up bra (wear with caution)
71. Quality Champagne (always have a bottle in waiting)
72. Red lipstick (keep other makeup minimal)
73. Robe (loungewear for the stylish)
74. Safari jacket (don't buy authentic -- look for fashion-savvy takes)
75. Sandals (flats for day and night)
76. Sarong (great bikini cover-ups)
77. Signet ring (an inscribed ring for any finger)
78. Silk scarf (wear it however you please)
79. Slippers (pamper your feet)
80. Spanx (a genius brand of figure-forming panty hose)
81. Statement necklace (wear with a plain top)
82. Stilettos (invest in Manolos, Jimmy Choos or Christian Louboutins if you can)
83. Striped sailor shirt (a chic, horizontally striped homage to the French)
84. Suit (wear the pieces separately)
85. Sun hat (find this floppy hat at roadside stands)
86. Trench (khaki is classic)
87. Turquoise and coral jewelry (wear them year-round)
88. Tuxedo jacket (have it tailored for the perfect fit)
89. Umbrella (to keep you pretty in the rain)
90. Underwear (just because it's under doesn't mean it's not important)
91. Valid passport (just in case)
92. Vans (sneaker chic from California)
93. Vintage (vintage anything in mint condition adds personal style)
94. Watch (no longer required; it should be a statement piece)
95. Wayfarers (in black, these Ray-Bans are always cool)
96. Wellington Boot (rubber boots)
97. Wide-leg trousers (go fitted on top)
98. Wrap dress (forget plain and go for a print)
99. Yoga gear (to be worn in the gym only)
100. Zippered hoodie (fitted cashmere is the best)

http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=2c1de906-1345-4372-92ae-596d43f0f79b&p=2

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title: stickshifts and safetybelts

time: 11:12 am

Cake - Stickshifts and Safetybelts

stickshifts and safetybelts,
bucket seats have all got to go.
when we're driving in the car,
it makes my baby seem so far.
i need you here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.
i need you to be here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.

but when we're driving in my malibu,
it's easy to get right next to you.
i say, "baby, scoot over, please."
and then she's right there next to me.
i need you here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.
i need you to be here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.

well a lot of good cars are japanese.
but when we're driving far,
i need my baby,
i need my baby next to me.

well, stickshifts and safetybelts,
bucket seats have all got to go.
when we're driving in the car,
it makes my baby seem so far.
i need you here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.
i need you to be here with me,
not way over in a bucket seat.

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date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008

title: Mocktails anyone?

time: 1:47 pm

The Mango Lassie
Mango is the flavour of the season and your non-alcoholic cocktails can be just as tasty. Jamie Oliver swears by this recipe and claims it's even better than beer for cooling off your palate on a hot summer's day. Makes a great accompaniment for curries too.

2 large ripe mangoes
250g natural yogurt
2/3 cup milk
zest and juice of 1 lime
honey
sprigs of fresh mint for garnish

Dice the mango and add to blender or food processor, along with any left-over juice from your chopping board. Add yoghurt, milk and lime and give it a good blend. Sweeten to taste and chill in the fridge until serving. Garnish with mint leaves.

The Cranberry Crave

This mocktail is your answer to the cosmopolitan. Since some of us have apparently had just about enough of the Sex and the City girls and their cocktail of choice (truth be known, I'm not one of them!), here's a stylish and healthy berry alternative.

4 oz cranberry juice
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp grenadine
1 tsp honey
splash of soda
cranberries for garnish

Mix all of your ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour into a chilled martini glass. Add a little bit of crushed ice to keep things cool and garnish with a couple of cranberries.

The Pina Colada

Okay, so maybe this cocktail isn't quite as easy on the calories, but a quick survey among friends confirmed it's a drink we can't get through summer without. So grab a pack of those colourful corny umbrella garnishes and head for a blender. Because you can, and you should!

1 cup ice
4 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice
2 oz. cream of coconut (or 6 oz. pina colada mix)
pineapple for garnish

Blend all of your ingredients until slushy and pour into your drinking glass of choice. Garnish with an umbrella and a slice of pineapple

Luscious Lemonade

Sometimes there's nothing better than a glass of homemade lemonade. No chemicals and none of that artificial stuff. Here's a refreshing recipe to quench everyone's summer thirst. Tennis anyone?

1 litre water
1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
3-4 tbsp sugarsprigs of fresh mint
thinly sliced lemon slices

This is a great recipe to make beforehand and keep chilled in the refrigerator all day long. Boil the sugar and water for 2 minutes until dissolved and then let cool. Add lemon juice and pour into a large glass pitcher along with desired amount of lemon slices and mint.

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date: Wednesday, September 03, 2008

title: wait, wasn't it summer just a minute ago??

time: 12:20 pm

Back from the phenomenal camping trip and back in the office again, and already it feels like winter is coming our way (watch out felix, it might hit -40 C this time). I got off the bus this morning and had to pull my jacket closer around me to try and keep the cold out. It doesn't help that while we were Jasper it was -3 C at night... thats right, below freezing. That can only mean one thing, SNOW. Although winter is super long and gets old really quick, snow opens so many possibilities such as:

-snowball fights

-hockey

-skating

-sleding

-snow angels

-snowboarding

-skiing

-catching snow flakes on your tongue

-the use of my winter coats again

-and mittens

-and scarves

-and don't forget the all important toque

And now that it is right around the corner (perhaps even before halloween like it has been in the past) I CAN'T WAIT!!!

But before the snow starts to fall, i need to visit the corn maze but deffinatly not the "farm of fear" cause that wasn't fun the first time and deffinatly won't be the second time. Maybe i could covince a certain someone to come with me....hmmm. And maybe get one more golf game in before the courses close. When I mean golf, really I am just talking about pitch and putt... hehe.

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