Spring Flowers

TheDapperGentleman surprised me with these lovely flowers last week. 

Gerber daises are the perfect way to brighten up your house for spring :)

Rory Lately

Rory Lately is full of fur :)

It's her winter hobo look.

She will soon be trimmed down.

For now, we are enjoying her full figured fur-ness  ;)

Spring in the Patio Garden

Spring has come a little earlier here in Vancouver. We've had a very mild winter and now the plants have deemed it time to start the spring process.

Here are some lovely pictures from my patio garden...

This is the Silver Lavender that I planted late last year. It's looking mighty fine.

I definitely pruned it just enough...

Always the first to bloom, Bleeding Hearts. 

I combined the white and pink ones into a single pot last year. 

Tiny buds starting on the Azalea. I can't wait to see its pink blooms.

Blueberries! I was just telling TheDapperGentleman

that soon we will be able to harvest fresh fruit straight from our patio. 

This is most definitely the best thing about having your own garden.

Bob the Apple Tree. Looks like he's going strong. Hip Hip Hurrah 

for surviving the winter. 

These are the new blueberry plants I planted last year. 

Peach Sorbet and Jelly Bean variety. Looks like there are 

going to be some sweet treats this year.

Sailing Knots

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One of the most useful things I've learned while sailing are the nautical knots.

I love how I apply these knots to my daily life.

I was walking Rory the other day and didn't want to hold her leash.

Knots to the rescue! I just attached her to my coat button,

Problem solved :)

I've also used the 1. knot to tie my boots.

It works well to hide the laces.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I have! 

The Oddest Compliment

When most people get complimented it's on an amazingly awesome personality trait.

For me, I get complimented on how I'm really good at making awkward silences less awkward.

I guess sitting in front of me and not talking really works for my tea drinking companions. On multiple occasions I've been complimented on how being silent around me is so refreshing and comforting.

I'm glad I could help friends ;)

I love being silent with others. Their energy is all I need sometimes.

Here's a great article about how silent pauses are very much welcomed in Finland.

This is somewhere my tendencies would be well appreciated.

It's Tree Buying Season

Tree Keepers is having their annual Tree Sale.

You can purchase different kinds of trees for $10-15.

I purchased two last year and they are both still going strong :)

I Quit, Facebook...

A couple of weeks ago I deactivated my Facebook account. Have you ever done it?

It's extremely liberating. I'm definitely going to miss seeing my friends children grow up via FB pictures...

It's amazing how much my relationship with technology has changed since I stopped using Facebook. Often times I find myself opening my laptop or iPad, only to close it a second later because, without Facebook, the internet has no purpose.

I have to admit that the first couple of days there was a lot of withdrawal. After the third day, you get used to it and you spend your time catching up on TV and actually watching the show, instead of just listening as you peruse the internet ;)

Could you live without your Facebook?

Dreaming of Spring...

Lately I've been dreaming of Spring.

It's one of my favourite times to see spring bulbs popping up from the winter cold. The best part is when bulbs secretly multiply and surprise you with multiples.

Two years ago I started out with two Alliums, then last year I had three. It was the best surprise of a new gardening season. 

I can't wait to watch and see what surprises I get this year :)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone,

I can't believe how fast last year went by! It feels like just yesterday I was getting ready for 2014.

Have you made any New Year's Resolutions?

I normally abstain, but this year I've decided to live as positively as possible. Sometime I find this difficult because there are people who like to drag me down. This year I vow to ignore them and only allow positive people in my life.

2015 is going to be a huge year for me :) So many changes on the horizon... I can't wait.

Growing up can be extremely scary and nerve racking, but also incredibly exciting.

Here's to a wonderful 2015. Hip-hip-hurrah!

Love,

Bee

Keep Focused when Sailing

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The hardest part of sailing is being the person who steers.

Sailing is so peaceful and serene that sometimes I forget that I'm not just there to relax.

I often mind doze, which leads to instructors saying, "Watch Your Angles."

The sound of the waves, the rocking of the boat...

It's all so magical.