Turbulance training, supergirl, and the need for love sanctuaries

After nine months of non-stop travel I am back in lovely New Brunswick and enjoying creating a happy sanctuary of love and highly vibrating spaces, as well as getting back to a healthy routine of exercise that will help my back feel great again. This is composed of turbulence training, yoga, skipping and boxing. The boxing is more for Debbie however, as she enjoys getting her angst out in that way. Even her mom helped out while she was visiting! I just love the pictures and laughed myself half to death at the scene of her mom in pink slippers and night dress doing her best to hold on to the heavy weight bag. lol.

Debbie has successfully purchased her first home and it is within walking distance of beautiful trails, woods and various nature spots.

We've converted the basement apartment into a fully functional kitchen for many yummy baked goods to share, the main room is a healing centre with massage/acupuncture/tx table, meeting area, sitting with your tea area and a mini boutique store area as well. There is also a large guest room that is being used on a frequent basis. lol. We have many friends and family who enjoy visiting...

I am very pleased to have both a gorgeous happy green room again and a lovely dedicated library for wonderful books to share.

Crutches? Perhaps, but a lovely, natural environment helps me feel really good. Plus, I like to be creative and make things "my own" as well as help others` find pleasing ways to express themselves too.

Here are some of the highlights from my first week back:

Snail time: the thing I love about the East Coast is the pace of life... slow and relaxed...
just right for down times in between crazy travel schedules.

Debbie likes her ladybug and it likes her.

Dear reader, you must view this in larger format and enjoy the explanations. Ha!
Debbie`s mom helping her `get it out!`

Part of my daily training routine; skipping like a boxer.
And let me just say... it`s not as easy as it looks. Took me about a solid week
to finally get the different variations down, learn to not get my rope tangled, not to mention
the cardiovascular improvements needed to keep going for 30 minutes.

I love this SuperGirl shirt and CAPE combo!
I got one for Debbie and another one for my friend Denise.
They both needed one for different reasons.
I found this at Geek Sheek here in town. What a great shop.
Check it out if you`re in Fredericton.

Debbie enjoying her `costume.`
She even wore it to school... of course all the guys
thought she was the coolest thing ever.
(Not that they didn`t already think that though... lol)

More fun superhero buttons!

Putting on the first coat of paint.
This turned out to be a very rich and happy green by the time I finished painting.
I`m completely pleased with my little green room radiating love and healing vibes.

...tools of the trade...

Looks like grass growing doesn`t it?

I've written mantras up around all the doors embedding further positive light focused energy in to the house.





My poor, poor computer. He is on his last legs... after my MacBook was stolen, I had just enough money
to purchase this little guy. Unfortunately he simply does not have enough "juice" to handle the enormous
amounts of processing I put him through. I have about an hour max of work before he shuts down. I
then have to put him in the fridge to cool off. No, I'm not kidding. We now have a space in the fridge
for my computer to cool off in between work loads.

One of the trails I go through in my morning walks. Lovely isn't it?



Iai do, alpacas, knitting, yellow peppers and acupuncture in New Brunswick

Good news! The ministry of health - NB gov. got back to me and gave me the go ahead to practice acupuncture. Isn't that just superb?  I almost can't believe it. I love this province. I finally got my full drivers licence as well.  Have I told you how much I am loving living here? lol  Now to go for the motorcycle licence finally... and eventually learn to ride a horse.  I've already located a farm and trainer so things are coming together.

I've also found a fantastic dojo where they teach the same style of iai-do as I had been studying previously. I LOVE the classes. So grounding and soothing for me. God I missed my sword.  I am so happy.  I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be getting back into "the swing of things." Ha! Yes, that was a deliberate play on words people! lol.  I hadn't realized how much I missed the training, and how powerful a tool it is for me... helping me stay grounded and balanced.

Turns out I still remember how to crotchet, and I've begun an earnest attempt to learn how to knit patterns. I spent some time at a local farm that specializes in spinning and processing yarn. Learned quite a bit about the alpacas, goats, sheep and cashmere rabbits. I also had a chance to try my hand at spinning. Not easy to get it even... but very interesting to learn more about the entire process.

Here is a small handful of some of the alpaca wool. Very, very soft.

To view more photos of this workshop, click here.

I haven't crotcheted since I was about 10.

There is definitely something to be said for muscle memory.

Shireen showed me how to use a cable needle. I've been unstoppable since! Ha!

Here is a simple cable scarf I made for my mom to go with the hat I made earlier.

My first attempt at lace. This is NOT T.V knitting. Actually, I don't even own a T.V.  Lace is for those who like complicated, time consuming projects that require 100% attention. In other words, a domestic masochist.

I've decided that since I now have a growing number of knitting supplies, I should endeavor to keep them neatly tucked away (and brilliantly categorized) all in one place. Thus, I decided to design and sew my own "knitting bag." It is made of fine Chinese silk broccade and is comprised of several pockets, large and small as well as little folds in which to place smaller items like a cable needle.  The ends fold in, which then allow you to "roll" it together. Voila! A lovely and practical knitting needle bag.

My daily walks out in the beautiful sunshine has been doing my spirit a lot of good, as has the fresh, fresh air.  Next week I teach my first private yoga class. All in all, a good week.

Gosh... there is nothing like lying in the grass, letting all your tensions seep out of your body and feel totally relaxed. Ahhhh... yesss... the earth is calling to me.

Ahhh.... good grounding tree qi.

All good Taoists should hang out near big fat old trees.

Interestingly, my body has been very attracted to yellow and orange foods. I've been eating yellow peppers EVERY single day! My family will never believe it because I have abhored peppers my entire life.  Until now...insane... I'm not pregnant so there should be no reason for such intense cravings. My vitamin content is fine... but yeah... yellow and orange. Must be working something out in my second and third chakras.

My daily dose these months!

My dad and Ernestine came to visit. It was a great visit... and tasty! We checked out Hopewell Rocks, the local areas and did a lot of baking and cooking. Coming off a two month cleanse was hard on my system with my dad cooking up a feast every day! Did I mention how tasty this trip was? lol.

My dad and I downtown.

My dad inspired me to start baking again. This is going to be blueberry ice cream. Technically not baking, true, but yummy nonetheless.

Hopewell Rocks in Moncton.

The community garden is coming along nicely. We are growing "monster beets." My favourite juice is beet/carrot/apple. Since Canada is undergoing a beet shortage, I decided to dedicate my entire plot to beets. I'm glad I did. They are beauties!  I even did a funny little video about how much I love this veggie combo. Honestly, it is THE best! Your liver will LOVE you for drinking this... that and Master Cleanse.

Debbie harvesting the bounty.

What did I tell you? Monster beets.

In my kitchen sink awaiting the juicer.

My favourite liver cleanse.

You have no idea how wonderful beet/carrot/apple juice is. Try it.

Here`s my `PSA` for both oganic community gardens, AND liver health.