12 Days of Christmas Begins!

Well hey there! I've gotten a few new readers/followers due to my giveaway (which is just fine)...so welcome everyone! A quick introduction (because my blog isn't all that organized)...

So, I'm Trudy! I've been blogging for...well it's getting close to 3 years now! I basically blog about my life, things I learn and things I'm thinking about. (So basically it's an online Journal, but that's what a lot of blogs are). I'm living in Canada and just got married this past summer{you can search tags about wedding help; wedding plans; wedding planning to see more on that} to Scott {who I also mention on the blog...you can search Strongbad, fine fellow, and Scott}, but he's also gone a lot. We got a kitten not long after getting married, his name is George and he's pretty ridiculous...but also pretty dang cute {he can also be searched under George of course}!
I don't really like the cold, I enjoy swimming and I love Kinder Eggs and Ice Cream :D
Right now I'm basically just working, living life, and looking forward to Christmas!
I'm pretty sure I didn't put any, let alone even one wedding picture up on here...I just realized. I could probably do that. If you want.

Now how about you tell me about you ;)

Feel free to comment or email me at trudyjohnson11@gmail.com!

Any other questions, let me know!

So back to everyday nothingness!
So today is the 13th and I really want to watch some dang Christmas movies! Scott and I don't have any. My parents have a few, so I'll just have to wait a little bit and then I can go crazy!
 
So recall how I didn't make banana bread this past weekend?
Well, last night I realized I needed it...so banana bread was made! Same as last time. Still just as delish!

Nummers~! Remember, I could still post the recipe if you want ;)

Oh! I also waxed my legs last night haha. I think I'm getting better...because it doesn't seem to take as long. It seems like I'm getting less and less hair growing back each time (which I like).

Now we're going to get Christmasy for the rest of this post, real Christmasy...

 

Here on the 13th, I'm supposed to share my favorite Christmas book. 

I'm going to be honest here...I don't remember the last time I read a Christmas book. 

I remember reading Christmas books when I was a wee lass...about the '12 Days of Christmas' and 'T'was the Night Before Christmas' and such. But I don't know if I've ever read any Christmas books as an adult. 

Is that normal??

Maybe you should give me some recommendations if you know of Christmas books!

Do share, what's your favorite Christmas book? Or do you have one??

And NOW it's time to start the 12 Days of Christmas! (I did this last year, you can search the tag, 12 days of christmas if you want to see it - or starts here). So, my "12 Days of Christmas" are basically things that I've really been liking lately (or for a long time), things that seem festive; and some things that I just personally relate to Christmas. ;) Basically, it's ridiculous and you'll think I'm odd...but that's alright :D

Here we goooo...

On the first day of Christmas a Trudy gave to you, a fuzzy kitten named Georgey.

He's not always running around like a psycho...just usually.

Aww~!

GAH! His addiction is getting worse!

Do you want to do your own 12 Day of Christmas? :D 

Do you want my kitten? ;)

Toodles for meow :)!

PS. Get on over and enter into the giveaway if you haven't! Chances of winning are pretty high! A couple things haven't been picked at all yet!

This Christmas song is one of my faves...(not necessarily sung by MC, just what I found first)

Sunday - that's my fun day!

Or rather my rest day. Ahhh ~ that's the stuff.

So how was the rest of your Saturday?

I actually got all readied up to go out for the work Christmas party! It's always a good time...what happens at the Christmas party, stays at the Christmas party.

On Friday, I went to the mall briefly and stopped by Sephora because I had a coupon. Although I probably didn't (really at all) need it, I ended up getting a Laura Mercier palette. The colors were just so pretty and the eyeshadows, so soft! Oh well. Merry Christmas to me?

So here we are at December 2nd. I haven't opened this little guy up yet...but I will!

This morning, I made another loaf of banana bread (I like to have a smoothie and slice of banana bread for breaky!) and guys...this one was good! The outside isn't too crispy, the inside is soft...moist and flavorful. Mmmm~!

Do you want me to share the recipe? Hmmm? It is scrumptious.  Even George wanted it.Though, he does want everything...

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you tomorrow!

Peace for meow :)!

Weekend fun and Sunday Blues

So, hey there. Happy Monday to you.

Ooo...sparkles...(google images)

Where did the weekend fly off to?
I even had an extended weekend. I made sure to get lots done Thursday so I could be gone Friday.
I had been meaning to go to a walk in clinic for a little bit (I don't have a family doctor...yet...) and I like to be there first thing in the morning (9 am...or in my case, 8:30 to ensure my first place in line). So that's where I (with my loyal Scotty) went; I needed to renew my prescription and get my order for my yearly bloodwork. I had been fasting for 12 hours, so I figured I should just try to get everything done that day...so we headed over to the walk in lab. Let me tell you, this place was packed; I could just imagine the illnesses floating around... ._.
Most people had appointments and then there were probably 20 'walk-ins'. I sat there for about an hour and they only took 2 'walk-ins' in. I was about 12th in the 'walk-in line' when they announced on the intercom that the wait time was probably about 2 hours - no thank you. I'll make an appointment and fast another day, thank you very much.
So Scott and I went home for another hour or so and then headed to the mall (Black Friday, y'know). We met up with Francesca (as Benifred was at work) and wandered about the mall for a few hours. We even got a few things! Scott got a few clothes (they're awesome), I got a Nativity (but not just any nativity...), and Scott and I got something else!

|First off, I'll show you THE Nativity...

PEANUTS NATIVTY!
I knew I needed it...

When I first opened it and took all of the characters out, I noticed something was missing. George had become fond of, and had run off with the Woodstock in a manger. Just wait, when he can jump up there, they're all doomed.

No pictures of Scott's new clothes yet.

And the other thing I mentioned...

Mini Kobo (or rather...Kobo Mini, I guess)! They were on sale at Chapters...so we decided to go for it! (Francesca also got one...and some new shoes and even took care of a couple Christmas presents - YAY for productive shopping!) Now I need some good books to get...or free ones. Any recommendations?? 

We then had a Jeffrey meet up with us and we headed for sushi...yay :D I know I only stick to my few faithfuls there...but I just love them!

Then we went to see the movie Lincoln. Good movie. I was tired by the end...but it was pretty well done including humor, seriousness, and history. I'll give it... ***.5/5 (3.5/5).

Saturday was a stay in kind of day...it was awesome. We had a productive morning including cleaning the house, laundry, and showering the kitten ... and then just relaxing at home :3

Sunday was the dreaded day...the Scott leaves day. We got up and he packed up while I made banana bread and pancakes. 
**SIDE NOTE**
These pancakes were so good! So fluffy... I got the recipe from Courtney here. 
Delish. (No pictures...sorry!)
**AND BACK**

Then it was go time. He wasn't even back for a full week...which is sad. But he'll be back...eventually. 

On Sunday, I even made a little video with a tour of our place...but I have no idea how to put it up here. I think the only way would be if I were to upload it to YouTube and then attach or have a link here. But that seems like a lot of work considering no one would likely watch it. Haha. But hey, if you're interested...let me know and we'll go from there ;).

Banana bread... I made a couple different ones. This one looks not too shabby , eh? :D

And ya, that's pretty well it. Your weekend! - How was it??

Have you seen any movies? Lincoln or Skyfall??

I was actually wanting to see Silver Linings Playbook... anyone seen it??


Bye for meow :)!

It's just another Monday

Well, if you recall from my last post...I had a small list of things to do for the weekend. And (although it wasn't overly difficult) I managed to complete it all!

The house was cleaned. 
(Imagine a picture of a decently clean home).

Groceries were gotten (I even went for a nice walk to get them).

I didn't get it...but I saw it. Boy, did I ever see it...

And my toesies got painted!

You can even see a sweet George in there...

Most of my time (after coming back from errands), was spent like this. :D I definitely got some relaxing in ^.^

I even got a visit from a little Scotty on Friday night! His rig was shut down for the night. He looks a little disheveled...

Heck I even made banana bread! My first time too! It turned out pretty alright...a little crispy, but delicious :D! You're probably thinking...'What the heck?! You were complaining about hating bananas!'
Allow me to explain...
*ahem*
I, Trudy, do not hate bananas. I do however, hate the texture of bananas (slimy/gross). I also dislike banana 'flavored' things (as in artificially flavored). I don't mind bananas in both smoothies, and bread.
Understand? Good. 

Nummers~!

Other than this....I went to church (as per ush), and then went out to Scott's aunt and uncles place for pizza! I don't recall if I've mentioned it before...but they have a pizza oven! So delish~! (You don't even know)... I should've taken pictures....but alas, I did not. So, I got to see some of Scott's cousins! I've mentioned Tyler and Holly and then there were also a few others ;).

And that's pretty well it! It was a good weekend...and I'm sad it's over. Only 5 (ok, 4.5) more days until the next one!
Anyone get up to anything exciting??

We can get through this Monday together. Hopefully.

Ta ta for meow :)!