1. This chick. My bud Carolynne. She is a wild gypsy soul and I love her. So glad we were able to spend a few solid days together this summer—they were sheer awesomeness.
2. Those rare and fleeting moments when one actually feels like a writer. I tackled a daunting subject matter for next week’s Swerve magazine cover feature—much more serious and writerly than I normally go for. It’s an amazing feeling when you file a first draft that you really sunk your teeth into and worked on, though. Even though I know it will be ripped to shreds in the editorial process, I put myself on those pages and it’s something to be proud of.
3. Being G-ma’s plus one.
4. Getting up and working my arse off to much monetary gain the morning after being G-ma’s plus one. I impressed myself with my drive and determination on that one.
5. Figuring it out for myself. And shaking my fist at those who have dropped the ball.
6. Lady friend birthday parties. Ten days crammed full of work in between trips means I have actually earned my wine for one. And I feel truly privileged to have people in YYC who care enough to throw me a little celebratory soiree long after the actual day.
7. Firsts. In this instance, my very first television segment! Loved it, must do more immediately.
8. Manifestation. You never really expect it to happen so fast, but then BOOM! Problem solved. Love that.
9. Summer colds. I’m not happy about the cold, it sucks big time. I’m happy that it (hopefully) means I will have quickly gotten this out of my system and can be good for another year. Buckley’s to the rescue!
10. I’m leaving for Saint Lucia on Sunday morning. For work. Yah, I’m a brat…but a smiley one.
