It’s Friday!!!!
Time to relax, with no real agenda this weekend. Time to kick off the weekend with a little pizza making…
They were so delicious!
Bring on the weekend!
Author: Adventure For Two
I am from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada and I'm back from traveling with my husband on an expat assignment to foreign lands. 2011-2012 we were in Shenyang, China. Spring 2012- Spring 2013 we were in Resende,RJ Brazil then back to Shenyang, China in July 2013 until the end of July 2014. Expat life WAS amazing! Adventure abounds no matter where we travel to. We really enjoyed the amazing opportunity to live and experience culture and tradition in these places. BUT now we are finished and adjusting to life in our small town in Canada. Our days of travel and adventure are not over.
The World is watching
January 20, 2017
Are you watching?
It’s the beginning of a brand new world whether you were watching or not.
I was watching…
An important day in history for our neighbours to the south of Canada. The Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump. The World is watching…🇺🇸 🏛
In the words of the new American Leader President Trump, “January 20, 2017…Will be remembered as The day the people became the rulers of this nation once again. ”
I rest in the fact that No matter who is President ( or Prime Minister for that matter) there is ONE greater in control…
In God we Trust!
Here are a few pics I took as I watched…
Vice President Oath of Office. Mike Pence
Presidential Oath of Office. Donald J Trump
Inaugural Speech by President Trump
Reverend Franklin Graham praying for the new president.
Whether you were watching or not, whether he is your choice for President or not, he is your new President dear American friends…it’s time to get behind him, pray for and support him.
Cosmetic Snow ❄
Our local weather newscaster has a new term for a beautiful light fluffy snow day! It’s called cosmetic snow.
Today I enjoyed being cozy inside and watching the birds in my yard as the light “fluffies” were falling…
Wishing you a wonderful snow day! xo ❤
SOUP month
January 2017 is SOUP month! January seems like a perfect time to try all those new and interesting recipes as well as the comfort /goto recipes you enjoy. Our family LOVES soup so we have been enjoying some great flavours!
Wonton Soup
Leek & Potato soup
Turmeric- coconut Lentil soup 
Cold Fennel soup
Turkey Rice soup
Sweet potato/Pumpkin soup
Yum!!!! They are so good and there’s lots more to try!
Buckwheat pancakes and beach
It’s been almost a month since Christmas. January is going quickly! David’s parents spend their winter’s in the south, in Florida. I guess the older you get the appeal of snow and cold isn’t there.
I can see us doing something similar when David retires. I don’t mind the cold if I am wearing the right clothes. I remember before we went to live in Northern China not having the right winter clothes. I used to think our winters didn’t get cold enough. I had mitts, and a warm coat and boots for the days it snowed a lot and I needed to shovel BUT I never wore a hat, and most days I would wear shoes. Since living in China ( and also because I am older I guess) I have warm winter gear…and LOTS of it, for whatever occasion. I learned from the Chinese ladies that you can look great…even if you are wearing 3 layers of long underwear!!! haha. So I don’t mind the cold, I actually love it! It’s a chance to wear all my fun clothes!
But I also like the warmth and as we get older, so David & I will have to figure out what will work best for our family. David’s parents are in Florida from November to April, normally. That’s a along time and they miss celebrating Christmas with the family.( I’m not sure I would like that)
Sometimes it’s hard to think what might be a nice, useful gift to give his parents for Christmas since they are not right here with us. So for the last few years we have gone online and searched out interesting restaurants in the Bradenton/Cortez area. We call the restaurant that looks interesting and purchase a Gift Card and arrange to have the restaurant send it to his parents. It has worked out quite well!
We got an email yesterday saying they enjoyed their Christmas Gift! Brunch at a great little Crepe place ( with money left to go again) and walk on the beach…
NOW that sounds like a lovely Sunday and perfect way to enjoy the Winter! Ahh…
Baby it’s COLD outside!!!!
BRRRRR!!!!! What a HUGE difference a day makes!
Yesterday 10 degrees. Today -10 degrees.
So cold! Yesterday, the windows open and today I can’t get warm.
Hope you’re having a great weekend.
FRIDAY the 13th and FRIDAY a full moon
January 13, 2017… today falls on a Friday when there is a full moon ( officially the full moon was yesterday but it is still full)! It’s a beautiful day along the South Shore of Nova Scotia. All the rain the last couple days took most of the snow away and at 8:30 this morning it’s 10 degrees!
PS. I had my windows open all afternoon. There was such a nice breeze!
And … it’s Friday!!!
What to do this weekend? Tomorrow the temperatures are expected to drop so it’s gonna be a bit colder, ok a lot colder ( we’re talking drop to -20 degrees) and we have friends visiting from New Brunswick for a couple days. Maybe we will do a little sight seeing or maybe we will just stay cozy inside!
Whatever you do, enjoy your weekend!
Quotes you live by
We have so many resources at our fingertips! You need information on a certain topic? it’s just a google away…
I love my computer for tutorials, for recipes, for documentaries, for catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, to keeping track of my “life” in pictures and thoughts, for planning trips…and adding places to my bucket list…and SO MUCH MORE!!! There’s just so MUCH at your fingertips, a plethora of wealth and information. What did we ever do before the computer and internet? What did I ever do before I had my very own computer and we had to share ONE as a family. We are so spoiled. I have a phone, an iPad and a computer that I use very regularly depending on the situation. I feel blessed to have “information” at my fingertips”
As I am browsing and seeking information and learning…I come across little things that make me happy, things that put a smile on my face. For example today…catching up on social media, a friend posted a Bible verse for this week. I smiled because for years this was “my verse” my go to everyday as I woke up. It says so much!!
And then planning my winter getaway in March and looking ahead to summer vacation I found this …
I loved it! I love all the globes! I love to travel so any excuse will do!
And this!
And then reminders pop up…
A reminder to appreciate EACH day and opportunity… BECAUSE stuff happens!
I could go on and on with these little quotes that make me smile…
Leading up to Super Bowl time… who’s your team?
And finally another that a friend posted on social media that made me smile.
There are a few of us that are turning 50 this year. Maybe I should get the T-shirt? You know…” BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, GOT THE T-SHIRT” lol.
Well, I gotta get off my computer. It’s time to go put some information in to use and cook up a couple new recipes.
Have a great day my friends xo
TODAY is THE day!!!!!
Sometimes you just HAVE to do a post just for yourself! I’m very sorry. This post will not make sense to anyone but me. BUT, I needed to blog, to have it in writing so I can refer to it throughout the year. Because TODAY January 9, 2017 is THE DAY!
What day is it?
Wishing you a great Monday and start of a brand new week! xo
Digging out from all this white and dreaming of white…
sands! Ahh…yes. Caribbean white.
Yes, that’s right! I’m dreaming of white sands. I got an email today!
My, the folks at NCL are prompt! It’s still a few weeks away… 55 days to be exact.
Just after we got back from our 3 week Across Canada Trip in July we booked a cruise for March. David’s older brother and wife have never cruised and have been wanting to go on a cruise with us for awhile… We have done this exact cruise before BUT we love this particular ship and the ports.
And after this snow ( although VERY beautiful and wintery) I can’t wait to be on the ship cruising the beautiful Caribbean seas and relaxing on white sandy beaches!
So while we are digging out today ( ok David is digging out. He loves to use his snow blower the first few snowstorms, after that it gets OLD very fast), I’m checking in, and doing research on excursions.
Have a great Sunday! I LOVE planning vacations…
Time for brunch!
Just An East Coast Girl 