I Fell for Fall.

September 21st.  The first day of fall.  Ahh FALL.  Big sweaters, cozy scarves, apple cider, my famous Guinness stew.  So much to look forward to!  Before I realized TODAY was the first day of fall, I came across this tree while driving to work on Wednesday!  It's as obvious as Waldo... lol... Can you spot the red tree?  It's amazing how quickly the leaves change!  I drive the same route to work everyday, and I swear that tree was NOT red yesterday! :) 

As a kid, I was none to pleased to see the leaves changing colour.  It meant "back to school", and I had to start wearing a coat. As I got older I traded in my gripe with coats for socks!  Which yes, happens to co-inside with leaves changing colour. For REAL, the only thing I don't like about the cold weather creeping up on me, is that I have to start wearing socks.  Sooner rather than later probably around mid October, preferably the end of November...LOL, the flats and flop's flip into retirement.  The sweaters and the scarves makes a come back, like bad 80's hair.   You would think that after 31 September 21st's, I would embrace the change in season.  I think I've always frowned upon Fall because as a Canuck....I am all too aware of just what's around the corner..... 

I'm not going to think about what's around the corner this year! "A man is what he thinks about all day long" ~Ralph Waldo Emerson.  Having said that I refuse, from September to December to be cold, bitter and grey!  :) 

It's a beauty of a day today!  Mid 70's, cool breeze, with bursts of sunshine, a perfect fall day!  I'm happy to report, on Semptember 21st, 2012 I fell for fall!   Happy First day of Fall y'all!  Let a smile be your style this season!  Enjoy your cozy's! Thanks for reading :) 

Happy Day! 

Lisa Guac xo

P.S. I heart snail mail

This week, I had the WORST Monday on record in a long time.  No reason really...just a bad day!  I stubbed my toe getting ready for work. I broke my coffee mug putting it in the sink.  I was all dressed up, and got toothpaste on my shirt.  I got to worked and spilt some coffee on my keyboard...not much, just enough to piss me off.  I backed up into a sign, while parking at the grocery store.   I couldn't find my debit card to pay for my groceries.  Bad day right?  I probably should have just gone back to bed after the toe incident...  So, little miss pissy pants (moi) was pleasantly surprised to see some snail mail on my counter when I got home. I LOVE MAIL (real mail...personal mail!) Probably because the only mail I get is bills.... only if I'm not electronically billed of course!   No new babies, engagements, or weddings prompting an event I would expect to be invited to, so I knew (assumed) it had to be good!   Funny, as soon as I see mail, I say (usually to my husband)  "who's it from"?  I love the suspense!  Who' it from? What could it be?...

It was a CARD!  I was SOOO Happy! It was from one of my dearest, longtime friends Brianne.  She lives in Alberta, so I don't see her often!  I don't really need to.  OH how I love Brianne. She's is one of "those" friends. The type of friend, that you may not have spoken to for a while, but it doesn't matter....  When you do get the chance to catch up, it feels like you never spent a day apart.  Always there, at all the right times!  Friends like Brianne make life worth living! Her heartfelt card, TOTALLY turn my frown upside down in a total of....  30 seconds!  

It might be blurry... so let me recap: SHE ADORE'S ME!!  :)  Fancy that...I adore her!  

Not only is she an amazing friend, she plug my jewellery too! www.cheekysisters.com 

Fairweather friends will come and go.  Good friends are so few and far between, cherish them, tell them you love them...Maybe take 5 minutes out of your day, to write them a beautiful little note. :)

Thanks Bri!  Lots o' Love to my homegirl! 

Cheers Kids!  :)

Lisa xo

Introducing...Lisa Guacamole

No big introductory needed really, I am [drum roll pls] Lisa Guacamole. Funny name right? My husband gave it to me. I make a mean guacamole. Here is the "about me" you should know to better appreciate my blog, and what's it's all about. I am a trained Pastry Chef, and self proclaimed Creative Engineer and Domestic Goddess...I can make, bake, cook, clean & organize anything and on a tight budget to bout! SURPRISE I'm also quite crafty! I am...pretty much Martha Stewart met Carrie Bradshaw (No Joke!). I have an exceptionally large collection of shoes, purses, coats, clothes topped with every accessory you could imagine.  I for some reason, feel THAT piece of information is relevant....  From left field, my full time gig: I run a trucking company  with my dad full time, and it's pretty frikken awesome! I LOVE love LOVE to sing and dance like no one is watching or listening...even when they are! I'm hell bent on cultivating myself and those around me a WONDERFUL life full of awesomenss, happiness, full of memories. No time for BS, or drama with this girl (BUT, let me be clear, gossip is gossip, that's totally different than drama... lol.) Oh yeah... and I also swear like a sailor.  Life is hard, and way too short, so I am going to enjoy it!

So. My blog.  A place for me to share. Document my life.  Maybe show you something new or cool along the way. That's it! Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice :).  Life can be shitty, it can also be great.  It is what it is, so i'm going to make the best of it, showing off all the way, my wicked silver lining.  Hope you follow me!

Peace. Love. Cheers

Lisa xo

A GOOD HARDY Laugh

What happens when frogs park illegally?  THEY GET TOWED..... lol... hahah! 

A good cheesy joke always gives me a good giggle!  My problem is I can never remember the punch lines when it comes time to tell the damn joke!  I had some friends over the other day, and I found it hilarious, that at 30 years old, we were all busting a gut at this.... "two peanuts walk into a forest, one of them gets assaulted".... lol.  Stupid right? But funny as hell! Laughing that hard felt good! You know, when you laugh so hard you're ugly? I was howling!  Shit like that is good for the soul!   It's good for my soul anyway.  I love to laugh.  I love to laugh loud and hardy. From the gut.  Jokes have become my "little something" lately to make people feel good... If I can remember one at the time, I get a good laugh telling a joke to someone who seem cranky or maybe a little Debbie downers. I just throw it out there...my corny, sometimes stupid joke, and I just WAIT  for hilarity to ensue! It seems to work.  I really think a good laugh, when you're having the crappiest of crappy days, can turn your whole day around! :)   I thought I would share a few funnies I heard today. I double dog dare you to read one of these, and not laugh!  At least giggle.  Like I said, it's good for the soul... Even if it is stupid, and something I probably heard on the school bus when I was seven.  LOL...

Why does Snoop Dogg carry an umbrella?  For Drizzle. 

How did the shrimp call the crab?  On his shell phone.

What do you call a fake noodle?  An Impasta. 

What happen when the thief stole the calendar? He got 12 months. 

LMAO!  Just a few...  I hope you like these.  I got a good laugh writing them down.  LOL. Fell free to share a joke, email me or comment below...  I feel like corny jokes, will be making regular appearances around here. :) Happy Monday Y'all.

Stay cool!  Peace

Lisa Guac xox