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About Diana

Canadian-Vermonter, Texas transplant. Cowboy boot wearing, maple syrup connoisseur, music lovin', wine and micro-brew drinkin', two-steppin' traveler who loves finding all the hidden gems the world has to offer. Come join me on the ride!

Being Thankful, Week 3

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I’ve been posting these on Sundays and I was a little busy yesterday so I wasn’t able to post – definitely not less thankful though!

This weeks thanks:

  • Yesterday, I played in a benefit softball tournament at softball world for a little baby who is about to have heart surgery. I’m thankful for being able to contribute to such a good cause, the baby is absolutely adorable. Send some prayers their way – I can’t even imagine. I’m also thankful for my friends who invited me to play with them – loved it!
  • I’m thankful for good listeners, even though I may drive some of them nuts. I’ve found some great friends in this world. I’m pretty lucky.
  • I’m thankful for yoga again. I think this is going to become a great weekly ritual.
  • I’m thankful for new recipes. Who doesn’t love a good new recipe?!
  • I’m thankful for considerate customer service when you call in and have an issue with something. It goes a long way.
  • I’m thankful for receiving “Rudy” as a gift this week. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without watching it!
  • I’m thankful for a four day work week and being able to celebrate Thanksgiving this week with some great people! I’m so excited!
  • I’m thankful for the little things in life. Sometimes that’s all the most important. A hug, holding a door open, letting someone get in front of you in traffic or just smiling hello. Then again there are grilled cheese sandwiches on cold evenings, flannel sheets and good music that you can just dance around to like no one is watching – those are all good too!

Have a good Thanksgiving week ya’ll!

Garden Update

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Well it’s been a little while since I’ve posted about my garden. Last February, I decided to try out gardening on the patio. At first, I was scared and thought that nothing would grow considering I had no idea what I was doing. Now I’m pretty happy with what’s become of it all! I guess my Memere was right, gardening must be in my genes. I love it so I thought I would share!
For a while all I was getting was mini vegetables. I had tomatoes the size of your pinky nails and green peppers the size of your thumbs. I was growing the mini version of the mini. Times have changed! Must be the weather helped out a bit.
My aloe plant. This little guy mass produced creating thirteen other plants I now need to find homes for. It’s like a bunny this guy.
A couple weeks ago, I attended a wedding and the gift for the guests were succulents. Well they are so pretty and I’ll be happy if these mass produce, unlike the aloe plants, haha.
Hello herbs! Parsley and Oregano!
Tomato Plants
I think the onions have seen better days. I’m not sure what the issue is with these guys.
Strawberry Plant
I guess the vines have grown new plants which I could replant or give away if anyone wants to try them out. I only got a couple strawberries though during the spring. They too were little.
Now to my favorite veggie – Green Peppers. I think I have nine plants total. All of different sizes and shapes.
For a little while I thought these guys were jalapenos. Wrong. We bit into one. It’s a green pepper. The most bitter green pepper I have ever tasted.
Here are a couple that look a little more like a green pepper. Hopefully they’re a bit tastier!
This is my pride a joy! My champion! My jolly green giant!
If you have any great tips for my garden – please let me know! I’d love to hear them!
To check out previous posts about this garden extravaganza – check them out here and here.

Movember

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I’m not sure how many of you have heard about this cause. I will admit this year was a first for me.

Each year during November, thousands of men around the world will grow a mustache in honor of raising funds and promoting awareness to men’s health. On November 1st, these men will register with a clean shaven face and throughout the rest of the month they will try their best to grow the best ‘stache they can.

One of my cousins had lost her dad to prostate cancer. Her husband is part of the team that is raising funds in his memory. You can check out his personal and team website as well as his growing mustache, here.

Movember Canada Site – The funds raised in Canada support prostate cancer (the #1 cancer in men).
Movember US Site – The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

Now ladies, you too can be part of this as a Mo Sista. Encourage the men in your life to participant. You know the mustache is sexy!

Please check out the above sites listed on this page if you are interested in donating or participating yourself. The month isn’t over folks – it’s not too late to join and help bring awareness to this cause!