Welcome May! My 14 Things May Means for Me List

It has arrived, beautiful May. 

This spring month is a time where it feels like things are finally coming together, there's loads to do, (well, there's always loads to do since becoming a grown-up) the weather is slowly sliding into summer, buds are poking through, and people seem to be smiling more as winters chill leaves our bones. It is fall, only inverted for me. Fall is when winter prep begins and all the foods and holiday work reflect that; but spring is lighter fare, cleaning/clearing out, getting back to basics, and focusing energy on the simpler things. 

It sounds strange perhaps, but I always feel stuck between February and April. It's like there is no forward movement no matter how hard I try. I start going bonkers trying to beat the winter blues, and keep myself as busy as possible with loads of tasks so I keep from going stir crazy. For anyone complaining that this is a long drawn out spring and that it is cold, allow me to remind you that this was reality just 2 weeks ago.

Yes, we had a snow storm and the snow did vanish quickly but it was a clear reminder that Quebec has a hard time letting go of Old Man Winter.

So all you complainers of cold, please hushies, we do not need a winter wrath reminder. Focus on some of this instead:

As it is May and I feel pretty chipper, I am doing a list of, things this month means for me. 

I like doing these to clear the cobwebs, refocus my energy, notice the good and wonderful blessings in my life, to remind myself to let go of stress, and to let my geekiness fly! 

What's your May list look like? 

Things May Means For Me:

1) I get to really look forward to going on beautiful walks out in nature when she's in full bloom! 

I am super excited for how good it's going to smell and how calmingly beautiful it is. 

2) I am majorly cleaning/organizing & getting rid of the old to make way for the new! From this, clear out my closet clutter:

To this tidy wonder: (and I had several bags I got to give to charity!)

3) My brain starts brimming with new ideas, I realize I must seize the day and ride the wave! 

4) I am on a serious homesteading kick and am enjoying all things earthy/gardening/food preparedness/bee keeping and survivalist. I am even considering a starting a second blog later this summer about minimalism/homesteading; more on that later. 

For now though, let's just say my mason jars and Excalibur dehydrator are getting a good run for their money.

5) I am hoping a special combination of the two in the next picture will be in my immediate future, God willing there will be some very positive things to come. 

I took this screenshot of an intstgram feed you should check out, it keeps me going when I am sad, have ants in my pants because I struggle with patience, and when I feel like God has forgotten. 

6) Summers blessed bounty is, thank God, soon to be upon us! This means I get to load up on my favouritest foods-fruits & vegetables! Plus I enjoy wandering markets and warm weather picnics, and there be canning in my future. Whoot whoot!

Cool dolphin banana idea with that platter.

I know, waiting for all those delicious things is hard but soon my lovelies, soon...

This canning/cold storage is my dream for homesteading right now. I get a thrill when I look at it. No questions, just feel it.

7) My birthday is coming up and I only make mention of it because it means I get to have something very special, which I only eat once a year. 

My favourite ice-cream ever!

This chocolate mousse royale is heavenly, I don't want cake I want this:

8) I get to go see this right near my birthday, best gift ever Marvel! 

9) I will be thinking of these though throughout the movie and think that maybe a comic reading binge is in my future, with an old friend:

I'm secretly wishing they do the Onslought series into movies but then again, they might really mess it up and that would be horribly sad. 

Did you enjoy this series as much as I did?

10) Japan has been in Sakura mode for a couple of weeks, I missed it but am still hoping that one day I will get to see it and purchase some Hello Kitty cuteness while there.

11) I get to test out and come up with some new recipes with loads of warm weather flavours!

These other blogger's have some tantalizing recipe suggestions. So much culinary fun to have, so little time...

12) I will finally be able to sit outside at the cafés and catch up on some reading. There is one of my favourite series' that I am way behind on. Read the one's below but I need the others that follow. Chaol and Celaena much anyone?

Is it weird that I want to know what happened to her furry friend just as much as the other characters?

13) I get to go on my annual pilgrimage to Monkland and get my yum scrum Cherry, Vanilla, Strawberry Basil, & Mojito Macarons. So good...

And yes, tea will definitely be a part of the excursion.

This brings us to the last one for today,

14) Sugar shack or Cabane à sucre, as we like to call it. Maple syrup season is upon us and it's so utterly delicious! I will be posting a recipe this week and it will be just in time for Mother's Day, so get you some REAL maple syrup. Ask Poppa Bear, life isn't the same without it once you have tried the real stuff.

Have a lovely and blessed day, leave your questions and comments down below. Oh, and happy Spring!

20 Things Things That Make My Inner Geek Happy (part 1), Day 22 Of The 30 Day Self-Love DetoxChallenge

        

Bonjour lovelies,

I know that this is probably not the post you were expecting today but my inner child needs this, as

I am feeling happy, blessed and just enjoying some fun fandom moments. 

I decided that adding a list of things that bring smiles, joy, fun, laughter, and make my inner geek sing; are actually great for the self-love department. 

If you need the juicing info, that was yesterday's day 21 post. If you have been following, you'll know that you needed to be a day ahead as today we are beginning our juice/liquid fast. 

Here goes my 20 things part 1 list, and I recommend you make your own, let loose, and enjoy yourself too!

1. When fandom meets another hobby I am passionate about:

                         

   Who makes these? Don't ever stop!

                      

   2. Fandom that mingles with tea anything!

                  

    I just can't handle the cuteness:

                   

   These need to be in mine & Poppa Bear's cupboard:

            

He won't get the reference yet but he's starting to watch, so we shall have fun practicing our high Valarian ;)

3. When my love of books & grammar geekdom becomes a visual/scented pleasure, wordplay, and    even better-wearable obnoxiousness!

             

         From tea to Hogwarts: (Who knew Dumbledore & I had so much in common?)

             

             I need these:

                   

                  Always...

                 

           4. When fandoms crossover & one can't help but giggle.

                               

Cheers to you if you get the original shot out for this next one:

                      

I need this hanging in my room somewhere:

                       

        5. When fandom has fun with stuff like this:

                                

Or this:

                               

6. That moment you discover things you never knew but deep down inside, were not surprised when you found out:

                  

Thank you for all the moments Studio Ghibli...

              

7. When you are happy to see things like this, that remind you that others out there recognize your earthly heroes too.

                  

                               

8. When books you read so many years ago become popular in the mainstream, and you get to enjoy your favourite phrases without as many quizzical looks.

                     

This too:

                   

9. When you discover SAO or any anime you adore has something like this:

                      

And you are shocked and big cheezin' to find out you got this: (link to do it yourself here-just do it!!!!)

http://www.playbuzz.com/emilym81/which-sword-art-online-character-are-you?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=ff 

                   

10. Then you find out SAO can be part of your wardrobe!

11. Then you get all wistful and think of moments you loved, like these:

Then that makes you think of this one from another fandom which still gives you all the feels:

                                 

12. When fandom meets function and you know every time you use it, secretly you'll feel like a bad-ass!

                 

Wait, it can be in two places at the same time!

                                

I know my booboo will wear his Batman one while I wear this:

               

This is what every laundry room needs:

                              

13. Knowing that writing would be so much more fun, with these waiting for me to use:

                              

And these should be with all writer's:

                   

                              

14. Favourite childhood characters that crossover.

                    

Firefly for always & these:

                      

          

Eeyoda! Too much awesome!

                      

I wish this was a real thing:

                                           

Speaking of Superman, no matter who plays the part, nobody comes close:

                           

15. Realizing how right the Marvel store got it.

                        

16. More fun stuff to wear:

             

Wouldn't it be amazing if a school uniform was regular pants but shirts that showcased your fav. fandoms? Why isn't this a thing?

                   

I need one:

                         

17. Knowing that you will be putting these on your walls of your home & that the permanent roommate will approve!

                                  

                         

                      

18. Wondering where these Lego's were when you were a kid:

                                     

The jet too? I still hear the cartoon theme song in my mind...

                 

Uhm, I know we all have time on our hands but not as much as this person who set the bar way too high for me to ever meet:

                      

Do you think it works?

                         

19. Finding anything Japanese that makes you smile and knowing that you're Otaku for life!

                                     

                  

Okay, Panda's are from China but I am sneaking them in because I freaking adore panda's! 

                             

20. Being able to admire parenting done right!

                                

That's my list, this is part 1 because my geekiness knows no bounds and there's plenty more to have fun with. If you make a list and some fool has the audacity to question your spread out geek loyalties, show them this: