Some Blue Things for The Big Day
So themed weddings are huge these days; which we love.
And Geek Weddings are a pretty big deal in the world of themed weddings, just ask Pinterest (We LOVE this even more).
I am very biased towards the Geek Weddings, as my own wedding featured a Harry Potter Golden Snitch wedding band set and a very Doctor Who themed reception.
When Ashley and I started this website we wanted to build a community where people could find solace in the geek community and the many stories of surviving impending doom. Part of that requires some brutal honesty on our parts about those times when dreams of heros and a madman with a box are the only thing that allow you to function.
So recently my daughter turned 11. I was a little on edge because we see little cracks of teenager peeking through once and a while. Somewhere in the last few years gifts have become more electronic than whimsical. Thankfully reading has come naturally to my little lovely, and she enjoys it. So I have always been able to add some books into the mix for good measure. Graphic novels were an important part of early reading for her.
Baby Mouse, Jem and Holograms, and Adventure Time were favourites of hers.
Earlier this week Ashley posted A Brief Guide To The Sanity Saving Magic That Is A Bullet Journal. She writes excellently about the art of bullet journalling and how it can save the sanity of those of us who are still preferential to paper and pen instead of the tapping of a keyboard. And that is a skill I have actually been looking to learn so I personally found her post very helpful, and I am going to look into a moleskine journal.
However following the Christmas rush to get personal gifts done I have been feeling creatively drained. Organization and writing were coming well to me and my house cleaning was reaching a high point. The kids and I were enjoying each other’s company but painting and creating was difficult.
Dry Feb is a fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support the Canadian Cancer Society. It helps you get healthy and clear your head while also raising funds for an important cause.
Dry Feb takes a light-hearted approach to raising funds for a serious issue. You don’t often get the chance to raise money for charity by not doing something! It is a challenge of determination that rewards participants with a great sense of achievement and feeling of wellbeing.
Taking part in Dry Feb also gives you the chance to focus on yourself – notice your own drinking habits and the value of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The sobering news is that alcohol is one of the top three causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Last year, it is estimated that as many as 10,700 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer linked to their alcohol consumption. Dry Heroes are supported by an online community of other participants, providing advice, help and encouragement throughout the challenge. (from https://www.dryfeb.ca/about)
By now maybe you know The Canadian Cancer Society has started an initiative called DryFeb, if not it can be found here online.
And so far 2,476 participants are staying sober for a cause. In exchange for getting through Super Bowl without a pint of beer and Valentine’s day without a nice glass of red wine we are soliciting our friends and family for donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, so far totalling $98,029.
We are at the completion of our third week of being sober for a cause.
The Canadian Cancer Society has started an initiative called Dry Feb, which can be found here online.
And so far 2,473 participants are staying sober for a cause. In exchange for getting through Super Bowl without a pint of beer and Valentine’s day without a nice glass of red wine we are soliciting our friends and family for donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, so far totalling $85,722. Continue reading
Dry Feb is a fundraising initiative from/for The Canadian Cancer Society. Being sober for a cause.
I decided to participate for personal reasons and since I believe it’s a worthy cause which made me feel compiled to do my part. So far I have raised $200 which is 40% of my goal. A huge thank-you to everyone who has donated, shared the link or offered encouragement, please let’s keep it up !
So I am now one week in and offering my update. Continue reading
DryFeb Bottle Cap
I can’t think of anyone who’s heart has not been broken by the devil known as Cancer.
And I’m really not sure that anyone needs extra convincing that we need to make headway in our treatments so given the opportunity to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, who would turn that down?
Also I personally have had my life, family and friendships affected by alcoholism.
It’s a horrible thing to watch someone you love fall deeper in the bottle without a way to drag to them out.
A glimpse at my collection
So I recently have been trying to declutter our home.
And I have read so much about Marie Kondo’s Life Changing Magic of Tidying UP, in fact I am currently reading it. But my tee shirt drawer always made me feel so much grief when it came down to deciding if I love a shirt or not. Continue reading
