Being a Long Distance Family - Rant

Many families living in Victoria have to deal with an issue that not many talk about, and that is many families are separated because one of the spouses or family member have to leave to find work. Yes we hear about how there are jobs in Victoria, blah blah blah.. but unless you know someone who knows someone forget it. Or your promised a job if you get the right ticket, and once you get that ticket your completely ignored by the people that promised you the job in the first place ( which has happened to a friend of mine)

It's so frustrating to not know when I will see the love of my life again, it's hard on my daughter as well, all because no one would give him a chance, an opportunity to show what he can do. That he is a hard worker and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty.

I found it funny that it was a headhunter who tracked him down from a 3 year old resume that had all his old information on, and was determined to have him for this job.  I find it odd and frustrating that a company wanted him badly enough to fly him to Calgary yet no one here (cough cough engineering firms) wouldn't even look at his resume, even thou he helped restructure many well known buildings heck even our lovely Empress, when it was required to be updated in the electrical field. He has knowledge of many different fields including solar energy and diesel engines and how to integrate this technology. But do you think something like this would be useful for a company... I would have thought, but GUESS NOT.

Am I frustrated.. YOUR DAMN RIGHT, so now time is ticking down to when he has to get back on the plane in a few hours and head back to Calgary.  At least we know that my daughter and I will get to see him again at the end of July.  Right now he tries to fly back ( if plane ticket cost is low) about every 6 to 8 weeks, and only gets about 4 days ( if he comes on a long weekend) and then gone again. Saying good-bye doesn't get easier, if anything it's getting harder and harder.  I miss my best friend.

This is my rant, I had to get it off my chest... thanks for reading.. or more just letting me go off..

Coming soon.. me and my new vacuum

My vacuum has died.. after 10 years she could no longer suck dirt or pet hair out of the carpet. Last weekend and did the deed and bought a new vacuum.. soon to come.. my report.. the REPLACEMENT!!!

Hello world

What happens when life just takes off? It's been a crazy few months and I have been busying being a working single mom. 

With spring finally here it's time to let the hair down and get the motorcycle moving. She has a new heart ( battery ) installed in her!

There is nothing like two wheel therapy! I know there are people who don't understand why I ride, I ride because when I am on my bike it's just me and the wind. I feel freedom when I ride, like there are no chains of life. 

In the past month we have added a new member to our family. Her name is Dulce. She is a long haired dachshund. She is a real sweetheart, and feels like she has always been apart of our little family. She is a rescue dog and slowly we are teaching her how to be a dog.

Here she is  like one of the cats ;-)

Adele is growing up so fast, it's hard to believe that she is 6 1/2 years old.. I have asked her to stop growing, but she laughs at me. 

Our little skating adventure

and lastly on the creative side... I have been working with dragon scales.. yes that's right dragon scales!! I have taken up knitting and have been adding the scales to fingerless gloves. I am pretty happy with the outcome! My sister and her boyfriend will be selling my creations at the Calgary Comic Con in April.

I love wearing them, and the scales are so soft! I have been stopped a few times asking where can one get a pair, then explain I made them! I'm pretty proud of these.

So that is a very fast update of what has been going on.. I plan to do more blogging again, so much to share!!!

You can also follow my adventure on twitter @odinis  as well on instagram : odinis

Minion Hats

I have been working on making minion hats. It was an unexpected and but wonderful surprise to see that people like my creations. I have been a crocheting mad women, and loving it!

Each hat is unique, and there will never be another like the previous.. That's the beauty of handmade products. Each hat is special!

Crocheting is relaxing, and most are done with me sitting on the floor surround by yarn and papers and a good movie on the TV.

If you would like to have a minion hat for a family member or just for yourself, send me a message and I can send  pricing and options for your hat.

Goldstream Hatchery

I had the privilege threw work to take pictures of this amazing place. The dedication to keeping the variety of salmon species alive in our oceans is unbelievable. These amazing volunteers help year round with the nurturing of small fry until they are released into the wild.

I am looking forward to returning at the end of October to document with my camera, when the salmon are in the creek to spawn.

What happened....

Hi everyone.. an odd title indeed.. well to be honest I have somewhat disappeared to heal. My body decided that it wanted to shut down, and I guess reboot. In January I became very ill, and I haven't been the same since. I have gone threw the gamut of test, been poked and scanned, and still there are no answers. It's been a journey of strength and tolerance to say the least. I have amazing friends and support at home, but it's been a hard experience!

But while experiencing the turmoils of my health, there is one thing that helps me forget and that is my motorcycle. My amazing and best friend Deb decided to give me the most amazing gift, she customized my bike. She took what was a typical Honda Shadow, and turned it into what you see above. There is no other bike like it , it is truly a one of a kind!

The bike brings me joy and a senses of peace. Why do I ride, I ride because it gives me freedom, I ride to feel what it's like to fly without wings, I can because I can!

Do you have a motorcycle??? What do you ride, I encourage people to share with me...

Space Oddity