Category Archives: personal life

Four years ago today…..

Posted on August 26, 2012 by perlgurl

We arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska four years ago today. So I find it rather fitting that I finally finished cropping, resizing and posting all my photos from our trip on the AlCan today. This seems to start when we were … Continue reading →

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Bloodwork and allergy results are in

Posted on August 20, 2012 by perlgurl

I’m not diabetic as the Naturapath thought I could be, but I do have some food allergy issues and a major vitamin D deficiency. (not a surprise for the girl who hides from the sun) Gone from my diet for … Continue reading →

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Gardening Glutes, aka the Weeding Workout

Posted on August 20, 2012 by perlgurl

Full gallery of this year’s gardening here Finally got to spend some quality time in the garden yesterday. Since I don’t seem to do it on a regular basis, not even weekly, the days following my gardening seem to be … Continue reading →

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I’m an auntie!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by perlgurl

My little brother Keith and his wife Amber brought Penelope Jane into to the world on August 1 this year. She came a wee bit earlier, but was still a good weight. Waiting for them to send me pictures. I’m … Continue reading →

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A new potential favorite flick: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Posted on August 4, 2012 by perlgurl

“In India, we have a saying: ‘Everything will be alright in the end.’ So if it’s not alright, it is not yet the end.” This is repeated a few times in the movie and I think it is a good … Continue reading →

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Hooping is hard, but is a fun playtime

Posted on July 22, 2012 by perlgurl

Well, now, Heart Stream Yoga thanks for the Hooping Workshop! That was fun and though I still pretty much suck at waist hooping, I enjoyed the other things we learned. Looking forward to getting a hoop to practice that waist … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a labor-free day after a long weekend

Posted on July 9, 2012 by perlgurl

Started the day today again with coffee on the deck. I like this new habit of mine so much so that I stayed out there for about an hour to post pictures from the weekend. End Results: The whole story … Continue reading →

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Pretty sure this is Midnight Sun Madness

Posted on July 8, 2012 by perlgurl

Started the day with coffee on “the veranda” as Michael called it. Lovely. So much done today and I am pretty tired, but happy. Got two coats of paint on the walls and I am still smiling about it. Moved … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy me!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by perlgurl

Started the day with coffee and a coffeecake-like thing for breakfast on the deck. Lovely. Posted trooping pictures to outpost site and fan page. First thing crossed off the list! Then I started with gardening. I replanted three inside plants … Continue reading →

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The Force of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by perlgurl

The duality of my life: I am currently enjoying the warmth and comfort of my Starfleet Academy sweatshirt on a chilly evening after a day of trooping which was good other than it included wearing my old, bad boots that … Continue reading →

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