The View From Here – Catching Up

Hello there!  It’s been a while.  Someone emailed me recently asking about where I’ve been.  I haven’t been sharing any heart to heart blogs with you recently.  I’m sorry.

I guess I got busy.  Maybe there wasn’t a lot to say.

There’s a lot going on right now!  Look at the Sarnia Sting!  How proud are we of this team?  No matter what happens – to make the playoffs and come this far is something to be celebrated.  I got my jersey on today and am excited about the game tonight. Yup. I jumped on the bandwagon too.  I’m not a sports girl but this moment is pretty special.  It’s a sold out crowd tonight at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena.  Lots of places to go and watch the game while sitting and having something to eat and drink. And you can always listen to the game on your radio or smart speaker – tune into our sister station CHOK (103.9 FM/1070 AM).  Whatever you do, be loud, cheer loud, and let’s show London how to play hockey and how a community shows up for their team.

The Coronation of King Charles III is this Saturday and while I haven’t heard of any events locally you can go to watch and celebrate – I know I will be watching in my house, even if that means getting up before the sun. If only because it’s a moment in time I will never get to witness again.  Queen Elizabeth II was always Queen as long as I can remember. This will be a piece of history.  Something to remember.  For those interested I found this special recipe online – an easy coronation chicken salad – I’ll probably just have a “spot of tea” and a crumpet.  Put on a hat and take in the festivities from my living room.

I watched Michelle Obama’s latest Netflix special “The Light We Carry”.  SO GOOD.  Oprah hosts the event. I love Michelle’s honesty and realness.  She talks about how hard marriage is, the importance of sticking with it when it’s hard, parenting, and even addresses menopause!  Oh how we need more open and real conversations in our lives.  Normally we see those in the spotlight, and it looks like they have it all together.   Michelle opens up on so much and it’s encouraging and refreshing.  If you haven’t watched yet, add it to your list.  It’s good.  I want to read her book but I’m still working my way through “Becoming” her last book, and I have “Spare to finish and a few others on the go.

I’m trying to make time for what matters and it feels like there is never enough time in the day to do it all.  It’s one of the things Michelle addresses in the special.  You CAN have it all.  Just not all at once. (smile)

Working on starting my day earlier.  Not hitting snooze.  (It’s amazing the difference in how you feel if you DON’T hit the snooze button!)  Mel Robbins talks about it in a book and so far, in the few weeks I’ve started doing it, I’m noticing I am not as tired, and I have more time in the morning to get things done.

Pretty sure this whole perimenopause I am “unofficially” in is getting a little easier to manage.  I’ve been introduced to “seed cycling” by a nutritionist (Cathy McRae/ Coming Alive Nutrition -if you’re interested).  And I’m trying to eat more veggies and less junk food.  Some days are easier than others.  This past weekend was not one of those days.  (smile)

I’m slightly obsessed with The Young and the Restless still.  I spend way too much of my time sweeping up dog hair – our dog sheds like crazy right now.  I’m doing an exercise program that I love (you could do it with me if you want too!  I’ve got a fun group and we’re doing it together!).  My home office/ craft room is a mess and it’s my goal to get it organized this month.  Wish me luck on that.

It’s incredibly sad to hear of the passing of the legend – Gordon Lightfoot.  He was often called Canada’s greatest songwriters and known worldwide as one of the founding fathers of folk rock has died at 84.  An artist I have always appreciated.  As long as I can remember music, there has always been Gordon Lightfoot. We studied his music in elementary school. I remember learning about The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and learning the song to sing in class. History and music all in one.  His music inspired many.  His music was performed by so many big names including Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash.  He was proud of his country, his community and his roots.  So many things to say about the man. A true inspiration to many.  He will be missed, but his legend will live on with his music.

One of my favourite songs “Sundown” – 

I hope your May is off to a wonderful start. I love starting a new month and having the excitement of things to come.

Let me know what you are up to!  What goals you have for the month ahead? Are you watching the Coronation?  Are you going to the Sting game?

Share anytime – reach out by email – cbuchanan@blackburnmedia.ca

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This post was written by Carrie Buchanan