The sun Shines we Shine

It's so very simple. Like we didn't know it but as it turns out the stats are in - when it is warm and sunny and all one has to don is the lightest of shifts and some flipflops - there are bound to be smiles!  How effortless! I remember my days in Florida walking into the local supermarket to smiling faces of, yes, even employees who kept eye contact and honestly asked, 'how you doing?" to which I got to flirtingly reply, "good, you?" all breathy like.  What happened to those days? Well, they're baaaaaaack.

It is sooooo easy to get people smiling now. One woman, in the woods on a dog walk of the most perfect of outdoor conditions by the side of a lovely, clean river, just couldn't wipe this silly grin off her face while passing me.  It is just too much happiness for us dog walkers. Finally! A chance to be outside all the time - when we want to!  Thank you very much. So we're all slap happity happy now and I can see it lasting for a long long time.  I will tell myself that for as long as I wish. So there.

Also, it feels pretty sexy to have some color too! No denying it. Thank you Lord!

Flattery will get me Everywhere

So, I decided that if men were not going to turn their heads to me, to catch my cool new earrings, then I would look at them. Screw it! A woman's gotta do what a woman's...ah, you get it. So, I decided to quit my whining and put my smile where my mouth is.  

As it were.

The negative brain speak is not getting me anywhere in changing the vibe I'm putting out there.  Here I was thinking I was all that - because I smile but really, it's not enough. It's what's under the smile that really matters and mine wasn't all so pure.  I'd be like. "who the eff is he to not even glance my way?" or "what is he wearing????" Or " check out that broigus (miserable) face." But no more - those days are gone.  

VPD

 Now, I am making eye contact,  smiling coyly (didn't think I had it in me in my ripe old age), and even speaking. Yes! Speaking.  So, a couple of cops pulled up beside the car when my friends and I were on the way to the beach.  I looked in and instantly got my flirt on. I mean, they were cops.  And in this town they are some of the hottest men.  So, I just twirled my finger in a little wave and said, "Hey, I like your hair." because honestly, you have never seen a cooler hairstyle on a cuter guy than this young man of the people.  He laughed and told me mine was nice too - great opportunity for me to practice the ancient flirting technique of the classic hair caress so I did and added a  "really? Oh.... well.. thank you." Then it got all funny when the other cop - truly hot, leaned forward - bald as a cueball to say, "thanks a lot." There was laughter. All were smiling.  And it got even more awesome when he got on his PA and said, "move along m'am".  Classic! Laughter, a drive off -  a successful flirt!

So now, a few days later, on my drive home, I take the opportunity to flirt with a young boy who passes in front of my car. I just couldn't stop myself, I connected eyes and smirked like I had a little secret.  Ooooo weee I like me some flirtin'!  

Les jeux sont fait and they will continue. Just need some serious summer heat to don minimal amounts of clothing.  Then it's a whole new game. And the flirting - or flattery, must continue. Doing my part Vancouver by using my feminine wiles to gain some grateful smiles.

Say cheese!

EVENT: Dig the 2 Day Pop-up Shop - Garage Style

 

The Two Day Pop-Up Shop – Garage Style   ∙ DigVancouver

When:   Saturday, June 9^th from^, 10-4 ~ Sunday, June 10^th from 10-4

Where:  Lane way access only – address: 1142  East 14^th Ave (between Glen and Clark)

Dig Vancouver presents the story of

The Two Day Garage Sale with Awesome Cool Stuff

 Once upon a time there were two friends who realized their similar obsession:   finding quality things. Treasure hunting, if you will. Yes, they did this as a hobby on their own and now they had a partner.  So, they created Dig Vancouver and collected and collected and stored fantastic furniture, funky household goods, and renowned art.  

Well, now these girls are ready to part with these horded items – items of incredible value and coolness.  Some things will require a little handiwork if you are into that sort of thing. But, rest assured whatever has been collected can be deemed valuable - they don't shlep for nothing. 

Yes, they will relax in the yard, in the sunshine (Fingers crossed. Either way, tents will be erected). “This will be a fun stop on Vancouverites’ weekend comings and goings!” exclaimed the ladies in unison. “We’ll play funky music!” One said, “We’ll socialize!” the other retorted. “People will buy things!” they both yelled. 

They are especially proud to be consigning some incredibly soulful and provocative works by internationally acclaimed local artist Jan Wade. Wade's work deploys the materials and symbols of the everyday to explore issues of post-colonial identity, ethnicity and spirituality. Drawing creative resources from her own cultural history, Wade’s work focuses on altars as vehicles of worship and memory, as vessels for African spirituality and to reconcile the painful past of the African Diaspora. (To view Jan’s works click:  http://www.janwade.com/.) 

Please come by and bring someone who needs some stuff - or doesn't but can't resist a bargain. There will be treats.  It will be fun.  You’ll be recycling – always good!  Bring the big vehicle – you just never know.  These ladies are wheeling, dealing, and ready to sell you what they’ve collected! They like to share!

Thanks and this story ends with, you guessed it, love. You see, at the end passersby end up falling in deep and desperate love with some of the pieces…so much so that they simply cannot go home without them. Because love is good right? What a wonderful story. See you there!

Please: no early birds or doorbell ringers – laneway access only

Full Moon Madness and Self Realization

Here I am still at my computer - writing inanities to whomever will read them on Facebook or what have you only to realize that I should just document said musings on my own blog. It's been a while. I always start with that - not too auspicious.  All the same, I have to say it because this is where it actually feels good and easy to write.  For this site, it pours out of me.  Sometimes it lands all messy and other times perfectly arranged.  You just never know, but you let it flow.

Okay, so what' s on the agenda? Well, it's chilly but gorgeous.  Sometimes the mountains just serve to remind me how insignificant I am.  How can I match such beauty? I guess I don't have to.

Started writing my comedy routine - because I've decided that I want to tour the world helping people become better versions of themselves while making them laugh. Not a tall order.  If you're gonna dream - well, dream big - as they say.

Working at so many things right now and sometimes just wonder if multi-tasking is a way of disconnecting myself from my truth. Or, is it me? Do I function better doing many jobs rather than just one? Is that what I need to stay interested?  I have no idea.  And here I am professing to help people, especially young people, find their paths in life.  But, that's it - that's what I can do for everyone else but for myself...well, I guess I then wind up finding my path too.  It's through service to others that I become my best self - one that really fills me up. The kind of work that has me all solid and grounded at night. Looking in the mirror is effortless.

We'll see.All I know is that I have to submit a bunch of stuff to a site that empowers women - I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...the little Jodi that could!