In a Perfect World
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 11. Mar, 2010 | 2 Comments
While driving in the country, a phrase on the car radio popped out at me, “What kind of person do you want to become?” For fun, I tried to imagine my perfect future. I tried to imagine the kind of person I want to be become in ten or fifteen years.
I really couldn’t imagine my [...]
On Valentine’s Day
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 14. Feb, 2010 | 12 Comments
On Valentine’s day you’re supposed to be in love with someone who loves you back. On Valentine’s day you’re supposed to look fabulous, go out for a glamorous meal in high-heeled shoes, open up a sparkly gift that comes in a tiny box, and come home to candles and music turned low.
Kind of like how [...]
The Objectification of Love
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 11. Jan, 2010 | 22 Comments
As recently noted, we’ve been busy and have been doing a juggling act between businesses, home renovation, and real life.
It’s no secret that this has been a tough year for me. I have certainly alluded to some struggles: worrying about everything, not appreciating the ones we love, and general confusion about what I should be [...]
What’s Your Thing? Passions and Hobbies
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 05. Jan, 2010 | 21 Comments
I grew up in a musical household. My mother is a professional violinist who revels in playing music. She has played the violin since she was five years old, and it’s her thing. She loves to play. I think she would say that when she is playing her violin she “blisses out.” I think I [...]
Resolutions for the New Year
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 01. Jan, 2010 | 19 Comments
I’ve never been much of a resolution maker. I do decide to make changes throughout the year, but I don’t tend to make resolutions during a specific time, such as at the turn of the year.
The standard new year resolutions are to quit smoking, stop excessive drinking, lose weight, and get physically fit. Thankfully, I [...]
Cold Winter Morning
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Outdoors, Personal, Prince Edward Island on 31. Dec, 2009 | 27 Comments
Sometimes I have occasion to drive to Charlottetown, PEI’s capital, to do business. And sometimes I have to show up there for 8:30am. In the winter, an 8:30am appointment in Charlottetown sees my morning as follows. There’s no jaw-dropping twist to this story; the following is just a simple scene from my simple life.
I am [...]
Whimfield Christmas Wrap Up
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors, Personal, Prince Edward Island on 27. Dec, 2009 | 10 Comments
This Christmas season was an especially festive one, especially compared to last year.
Last year, we were pretty disorganized. We didn’t set up our Charlie Brown Christmas tree until Christmas Eve, and after Christmas was over we simply opened the front door and turfed the tree into the middle of the yard, where it sat until [...]
Christmas Traditions
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors, Personal, Prince Edward Island on 19. Dec, 2009 | 16 Comments
Cameron and I both seem to have a love/hate relationship with traditions. On the one hand, traditions are lovely: doing the same thing year after year because it’s enjoyable and because, well, you did it last year is perfectly fine. But, at the same time, we sometimes give each other a worried look when we [...]
Do Something Special
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Personal on 25. Nov, 2009 | 14 Comments
Cameron and I have been together for almost twelve years, and it’s easy to slip into patterns. As much as I hate to admit it, I am not perfect. Sometimes I take him for granted. And sometimes I forget that it’s the little things that matter. Like shaving your legs.
It’s the little things.
The little things, [...]
Some Peoples’ Idea of Relaxation
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Life Dream, Personal on 22. Nov, 2009 | 10 Comments
It’s late morning. Sunday. We’ve had breakfast, and we’re sitting in our home office, looking at each other from our desks.
I’m still wearing my pyjamas and big floppy white socks. We’re both splayed out on our office chairs, facing each other. My legs are sprawled out in front of me; my posture is atrocious.
“I’ve got [...]
