Queen Elizabeth

Last night was my final 'farewell' evening with my friend Elizabeth. She and her husband Mike are moving to Noblesville, Indiana to be closer to Elizabeth's family. I met Elizabeth at work 2 1/2 years ago and our friendship has grown into one that we both hold very dear. We both have an affinity for England and all things British. We both share a love for 'romance' and talk endlessly about having known each other in a past life. Elizabeth is a 'lady' through and through and I will miss her greatly.
Thankfully, she already has a visit back to Ontario planned for the end of July and I plan to go south and visit her in the late summer, early fall. Let the countdown begin~

To quote Richard Bach...“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.”

Love you Lizzy....safe journey to Indiana!

The Hardest Part

And the hardest part
Was letting go, not taking part
Was the hardest part

And the strangest thing
Was waiting for that bell to ring
It was the strangest start

I could feel it go down
Bittersweet, I could taste in my mouth
Silver lining the cloud
Oh and I
I wish that I could work it out

And the hardest part
Was letting go, not taking part
You really broke my heart

And I tried to sing
But I couldn’t think of anything
And that was the hardest part

I could feel it go down
You left the sweetest taste in my mouth
You're a silver lining the clouds
Oh and I
Oh and I
I wonder what it’s all about
I wonder what it’s all about

Everything I know is wrong
Everything I do, it's just comes undone
And everything is torn apart

Oh and it’s the hardest part
That’s the hardest part
Yeah that’s the hardest part
That’s the hardest part

2006 ING Ottawa Half Marathon

This past weekend we packed up the car and took a road trip to the Nations capital....Ottawa. The purpose of the trip was to run my first "Half Marathon" on Sunday May 28, 2006. We spent the day Saturday walking around the beautiful city, enjoying the sights and sounds. The weather was spectacular, and the outdoor patios were plentiful.

Sunday was race day. I was admittedly a little nervous, as it was my first "Half Marathon". Would I be able to run the whole route?, would I be able to finish? As the race participants gathered, the energy and spirit were literally palpable. I hate to sound 'cliche' but it was the great equalizer. As I observed the 'sea' of runners around me, there was no rich or poor, straight or gay, black or white, male or female, just a group of individuals out to do their very best. A race against themselves. A moment that I found profoundly moving.

I am proud to say that I did run the entire route, and crossed the finish line with a time of 2:22:58.3, not too bad for a first timer, if I do say so myself.
For many reasons personal to me, the triumph of crossing the finish line is not one that I will soon lose sight of. My thanks go out to all the men, women and children who's cheers of support and encouragement for "Bib#7005" kept me going to the finish line. I'm not always one to 'toot' my own horn, but I am really proud of this accomplishment...Look out Full Marathon!!!

Foggy London

I find myself strangely comforted by "grey" overcast days. It's the end of May and everyone around me is celebrating the approach of the sunny hot weather. I always attribute my affinity for the cloudy days to being born and raised for the first 6 years of my life in England.

Don't get me wrong, I love the sunny days, and catching some rays, but those days don't generate as many inner feelings and associations for me.

There is a romantic allure to the 'overcast' days for me. It speaks of stealing away with a loved one, and staying under the covers all day with a fire and wine in the backdrop. An element of mystery....as if the Universe is brooding or pensive about something.

Add a thunderstorm and rain and I'm even happier. I find the tumultuousness of a good thunder storm invigorating. The phrase "Something wicked this way comes" always comes to mind, and I relish every moment. There is no greater pleasure than drifting off to sleep at night, listening to the sound of rain falling outside my bedroom window.

As I enter summer, I secretly look forward to the cool evenings, and blustery days of autumn. I know.....I'm a bit odd......

Still, the hot sunny days will come, and I will enjoy! So here's to a good tan, and drinks on the patio this summer.....Cheers!

Come What May

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
I want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I'm loving you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Oh, come what may, come what may
I will love you, I will love you
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

A New Blogger

So....Many of my friends have started blogs. Sometimes, I resist what everyone else is doing, just to be different. I wonder though, if this might be an opportunity to get some thoughts out of my head and out into the universe. I'm going to give it a go~