Comments on: Seduced By Snowmen

By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:59:42 +0000

Hi Liara.
What a special moment that must have been! Deer are such beautiful animals. Thanks for sharing that experience — just reading about it transforms.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:10:35 +0000

I gaze out the window of where I am today and admire the sunshine that glistens on the top of the snow. Fewer snowmen in my neck of the woods, but a heavenly doe wandered by outside my window yesterday and took my breath away. Timeless moments transform us. Liara Covert’s last blog post..5 Ways negativity helps you

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:19:14 +0000

Hi Natural.
How did you sneak this comment in without me seeing it! I’m glad I discovered it now — 4 days later — better late than never. Thanks for the comment about my father — he’s my boyfriend’s father actually, and he’s hanging in there. He says he’s not ready to go yet.

LOL, I just emailed that lawyer today, funnily enough, to arrange a payment plan.

Happy New Year to you too Natural. I hope your “stuck” feeling gets less sticky and you feel inspired again. That’s a good and funny quote, that qualifies :-)

By: Natural

Natural — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:57:23 +0000

hope your father is doing well by now. take that bill from the lawyer and toss it out the window! well i guess that wouldn't be right but.... wishing you a great 09. i have to think of some quotes. i quote so many people that i no longer have to think, it's already been said. hey does that qualify? Natural’s last blog post..You Know It’s Time To Give Up Blogging When….

By: Davina

Davina — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:37:51 +0000

Hi Robin. It’s strange eh? They say Christmas is for families, and yet so many families would rather not. Wonder why the birthday celebration was different than the Christmas one… perhaps because the focus was only on one person.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:47:28 +0000

Hi Davina – I love the pics of the snowmen (a little different from mine!), and their stories! The cars buried under all that snow is something I’ve only seen on roads up to ski fields.

I think I let go of expectations for Christmas day a while ago, too, because my family goings on have always been a bit weird that day. We used to have a family birthday to celebrate a few days later, and everyone would be fine for that!

I’m glad you ended up feeling satisfied with the day – and Happy New Year!

Robin’s last blog post..What If? The Movie – Clip 4

By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:48:24 +0000

Hi Liara.
Ah, that walk you took with your siblings sounds wonderful. Those are the moments that live on. Glad you enjoyed the snowpeople of Kitsilano.

Hi Evelyn.
Oh, that’s too bad you were ill on both your birthday and your holiday to boot. But, you sure turned the situation around and made the best of it. Your vacation sounds like it was a perfect dream come true. Happy New Year and welcome home.

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:52:08 +0000

On all accounts, this year's Christmas "should" have been the best one for me. My birthday happens to be on Christmas Eve and a celebration is usually held at home. But somehow, plans got a little mixed up this year and we ended up booking a trip to Japan that fell on Christmas week. Anyone would have expected an extraordinary day on the 24th against the backdrop of powder snow in the ski slopes of Hokkaido, dining in a 5-star restaurant on a very expensive holiday and a celebration with friends and extended family. But I came down with high fever and had to stay in my hotel room for most part of the day. I did manage to get up from bed, however, in time to join in the festivities in the evening and to cut my cake. Yes, from the looks of it, I had a "dream" birthday and Christmas party all planned for me. But like you, I felt that nothing was more priceless than making the experience a meaningful one. I chose to feel well, even though it was a struggle to get up initially or to dress up specially either. It might not be all that awesome in the end, but the celebration had enough magic because I was in the company of loved ones. Evelyn Lim’s last blog post..Law of Attraction Blog Highlights 2008

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:02:14 +0000

To have a camera with you during a casual, winter stroll enables yo uto take advantage of the moment. I was out walking with siblings over the holidays and we came to a yacht club where the scenery was brath-taking under the ice and powdered snow. It was a photo opportunity. Thank you for the heart-warming glimpse of winter joy. Happiness is wherever and whenever you choose to find it, with or without a camera. Liara Covert’s last blog post..You cannot always explain what works

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:46:32 +0000

Hi Jannie.
It just goes to show, that when you question whether or not to bring your camera… you should. The snow was a lot of fun. I’ve never seen so many snowmen at one time. Our neighbour and his little boy made an igloo on the front lawn too.

Hi Tammy.
You’re welcome. I wonder if you can live in the moment of going back and going forward too? :-) I’ll ask Eckhart Tolle the next time I see him… Those snowmen will be around for a long time, even after they melt.

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:37:44 +0000

Hi Panther.
Well I’m glad this was a temporary fall out for the Lion and his brother. You showed em though… “can’t change others but you can change yourself” actually works! I’m glad I went back for the camera too, and more so now because it made you smile too :-) I just love these snowy people… especially the two sitting on the ground. I took a few of those.

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:04:17 +0000

Interestingly, I also had to let go of my expectations of what Christmas Day should be. Due to an unfortunate fall out (thankfully temporary) between the Lion and his brother, we ended up coming home from the family cottage at 5 a.m. Christmas morning. The Lion immediately went to bed and stayed there most of the day. I started to feel sorry for myself, but then completely changed my attitude. I ended up having a wonderfully quiet day just with myself, and it was really refreshing. I love the snowmen! I am so glad you went back for the camera. They all made me smile. Urban Panther’s last blog post..Snow angels

By: Cricket/A Day to Share with Tammy

Cricket/A Day to Share with Tammy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:54:05 +0000

I am a little late at getting over here but I want to say thank you for this post. Looking back and looking forward is something that most of us can't avoid. But living in the true moment is all that is needed. Stopping yourself before allowing yourself to go somewhere that usually ends up at a dead in street is wonderful. I am so happy your Christmas turned out so special. These are some "happy" pictures and the images will stick with you for the remainder of the year! Happy New Year to you! Cricket/A Day to Share with Tammy’s last blog post..Stand by me and I will stand by you...Happy New Year!

By: Jannie

Jannie — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:52:06 +0000

Davina, the times when I've gone back for the camera too have always been worth the extra mile. Bravo! Snow in Vancouver, what a treat. Jannie’s last blog post..2 poems, one with pansies

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:35:21 +0000

Hi Sharon.
Welcome, and thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoy my stories. I just popped over to see your blog and I’m subscribed.