Holy!! I haven't opened Blogger in 5 months. I have had good intentions but life got in the way here.

The week after I last blogged I lost my job. Came out of the blue but in hindsight they did me a favor as I don't have to put up with the office drama anymore. Good riddance. There was some trouble getting my Record of Employment from them but the government stepped in on my behalf and put pressure on them to supply the document so I could get Unemployment Insurance. That process took four months but at least now I can pay my bills.

In December I got hit with a nasty flu. That germ-fest lasted the entire month and just when I was starting to feel a bit better I got hit with a nasty cold. After a month, I went to the doctor and got some meds as the germs had morphed into a chest infection and sinus infection. I love that for me. LOL. Its only been the last two weeks that I have been feeling human.

I have been busy with mammogram appointments recently. They have found something so they are sending me for a biopsy in April to rule out anything scary. When they first called me I had a full on panic attack just out of fear I think. I'm more rational about it now but it was sure a shocker to get that call. Hubby is taking me to the appointment so I will have a calm head and some support. Wish me luck!

Last weekend me and a friend got out and went to the Royal Botanical Gardens to see the Wizard in Bloom exhibit. 

It was a cold and windy day but it was so nice to be inside enjoying all the color and whimsy. After the RBD, we went across the street to have a footlong hotdog at one of the cities landmarks, Easterbrooks. I don't know what I expected but I wasn't expecting a wee trailer. LOL. For dessert we headed up the mountain to grab some Krispy Kreme donuts. Those did not last long at all. All in all it was a fun day.

This weekend we are staying home and just trying to catch up on stuff we've been putting off for whatever reason.

Wishing everyone a lovely week!! 

 Today is pouring rain and if I wasn't at work, I'd be buried under a blanket with the dog. Perfect weather for that nonsense. 👍

On the upside of this dreary weather i was yakking with an old friend from South Africa, that I haven't talked to in ages. We were in digital scrap-booking groups together YEARS ago. Last time we had a really good yak was 12 years ago so it was nice to catch up a wee bit. Life got busy for both of us, and we both haven't had much time for anything, let alone scrapping. I'm sure I haven't touched Photoshop in 12 years or more. It made the husband mad as a hornet and I started working full time and was honestly just too damn tired. I miss it....I still have all the tools and the program...I just don't have time nor do I want to be glued to a computer at this point in my life. Maybe when I retire....🤷

It was so strange to me that years ago, the art of digi scrapping was HUGE. The forums were everywhere. Tons of designers and it was a thriving community. Now it seems after some googling that the community has drastically dwindled. Two thirds of the blogs have closed and there are hardly any more designers that have stuck around. I hope they are all well. It was a crazy fun bunch to be associated with. Some of my favorite people and friendships have come from the digi scrap community.

Well that is it for now. I have a few things to do this afternoon before I head home.

Chat soon.