Hiking is my favorite thing to do

Thanks for the post from Sylvester Campbell.

Hiking is my favorite thing to do because it does not take a large amount of skill or prowess to participate. It is easy to simply pack my things into a backpack, stop by the store for some edibles, and embark for a few hours into my favorite Alaskan places to hike and trek. I have enjoyed doing this for countless years and will probably never stop. Taking my dog with me makes it even more fun because I can run around and play, knowing that I am safe from any animals that might try to attack.

Hiking is great because not only does it give good exercise, it allows a person to get out into the big world of nature and explore the lovely world around them. They will see many beautiful sights that are unable to be seen in the crowded cities, as well as learn about many things they had no clue about before.

I enjoy bringing a camera and a guidebook when I go hiking because there are always new types of animals and plants to see while doing so. Bringing a camera with you is great because you can cherish the moments you spent out alone, or with friends, in the wilderness. Setting my home security system and leaving my house was boring until I realized it protected my belongings while I was out having fun.

Monday Mass

So happy that me and my girl were able to attend the Holy Mass yesterday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. It felt sooo good. It has been weeks since I have been wanting to go but because of the rains since we will only walk going to church and we don't have umbrella then. However, yesterday the weather was so much nicer and cooler, too that me and my girl enjoyed our walk to and from the church. We also met my friend and her kids there, which was really nice. I really hope to make this a Monday routine and I hope I can always make it.

I also learned that since school has started, the church has Friday Mass every 8:30 in the morning. That's really awesome, right? I really hope I can also make it every Friday. Okay, I wish you all a blessed Tuesday. Take care all!

Redecorating

Contribution by Sandy Martin.

After dating for three years, I recently decided to move in my boyfriends house. While most people would be worried about the relationship changing, I was more focused on the appearance of the home changing. His decorations, furniture and accessories could not have been more fitting for a bachelor pad. One of the first things I said upon moving in was that just about everything had to be changed or thrown away. I was shocked to hear him agree with me. Even though I wanted to change just about everything in the home that we were now sharing, I still wanted to keep the home very modern and manly.

I decided that I was going to take the time to put together a plan for each room and get his input before actually painting or purchasing anything. I knew that he would in no way want to be involved in this process. I used my Clear Wireless Internet (more info) to come up with a few different design styles that I thought we would agree on. I kept his taste in mind as much as possible, and what we agreed on ending up being the perfect combination. Not only has it made the house look so much better, but it was a really fun project for us to get to work on together.

missing the snowy rockies

It was late November of 2004 when I got here in the United States and seen the snow in the Rocky Mountains. We lived in Colorado way back then. I was truly curious when all these trucks had to stop on the side before going through a steep pass. I asked my hubby why is that so? He said that the truck drivers had to put tire chains to prevent the truck tires from slipping on the slick snowy roads, thus avoiding accidents. I was like, “Oh, how cool is that!”

I really find it so interesting how these tire chains work. It is just amazing for me since I came from the tropics, where there is no snow and definitely no tire chains for vehicles. How much more, those easy to install ones where you can put them in less than 2 minutes per tire and cost less $100. How really cool is that!

Speaking of which, I truly miss Colorado and the snow but definitely not the cold. I miss the white fluffy stuff and the Winter Wonderland. Hopefully, we can visit my folks there this Christmas. Yeah, I miss White Christmas, too. And window shopping in Aspen, snow mobiling, tubing and sledding, the smell of pine cones, ski resorts hopping and of course, the tire chains marks on the snowy roads. Have a good one all!

it's raining and am feeling better!

Good Friday morning everyone! TGIF!

I am up so early today; and so happy because it is raining. Yay! It has been raining on and off here in San Antonio these days which makes me happy for I don't have to water our front and back yards. Thank you, Lord for this blessing!

Yes, I am feeling better now! Not really up to my 100% self yet but I am getting there. I have been sick with colds and fever and so glad that I am almost over it. Sheesh, I still can't believe I got sick for I am never sick. I am also thankful that my little girl is feeling better, too. Hopefully with the long weekend, we will be on our best.

Anyway, I just wish you all a wonderful Friday. Hope everyone will enjoy their long weekend, too. Have fun but please, be safe.