It's been awhile....

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted anything. It's not like there's nothing going on around here, it's just that I haven't been in the mood for posting. Sometimes it's an effort.

So here's some random thoughts:

My Epicure venture is going very well so far - Dina and I hosted a Mexican Fiesta Night at the end of January, to celebrate our new business. There were 13 Deep Cove moms there and we had great fun... 2 blenders going full steam, serving up margaritas while we tasted yummy foods and chatted. It's in moments like these where I am just so grateful for our community - we have such an awesome school and I have met some wonderful friends through our kids. Anyway, Dina and I were happy with our sales so it was well worth it! Now the Spice Girls are the talk of the playground and word is getting out that we're "open for business"! We've met some new moms too, in the process.

This is a photo of some of the dip samples that Ruby and I mixed before the party.

I hosted my own party in my house at the beginning of February, and although the attendance was very poor, it gave me the opportunity to practice my little sales pitch (and I mean little... let's eat!) Professional salesperson I am not, but the product is so good that it really sells itself. Dina came over to help me sort the orders when they arrived.

Seeing a pile of boxes that high just makes me giddy!! It felt like Christmas.. and it wasn't even my stuff! :-)


But these are mine, and they also make me giddy. The most expensive pair of footwear I have ever purchased, and in the least amount of time. Wow, what an impulse. Aren't they gorgeous?? I had a lovely lunch out with my dear friends, Dina and Jan yesterday, and afterwards we strolled through some shops in Sidney. There are 2 shops that I have never been inside before... one was a gorgous shop called Atticus. They sell really funky European style clothes, for all ages... but not all budgets unfortunately. Really nice stuff but I didn't even tempt myself by trying something on. The other shop I've never been in before is Waterlily Shoes (but my nose & handprints are on the outside of their window quite regularly!). Anyway, these beautiful blue boots were calling to me and I made the mistake of trying them on... as soon as I put them on my heart started to flutter. Oh yeah, there was no going back. (I feebly protested with myself for a few brief minutes, but really, who was I kidding??) I thought I would be in the goathouse for sure, but Rodger was very gracious. Whew. (I should point out, they were 50% off and they were the only pair left.)