Hello dear Friends. How are you today?

I went into my email today and there was a surprise. Joe Vitale wrote a book and you can get it for free. It’s called Attract Money Now.

I really like it. It’s simple and to the point.

So that’s it just a quick note to let you know about it so you can grab it and take some action on your finances.

Here’s the link Joe Vitale.

A quote from the book:

“You have no idea what wonderful good is coming your way.” Joe Vitale

God Bless you Joe. Keep up the good work.

Until we Meet Again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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Hello dear blog Friends. How are you this glorious day that the Universe  allowed us to share in.

I just got back from my annual three day reprieve with my dear pal Kal. We went to Port Huron and had such fun. It’s always great to get away even when spending  three days acting crazy running here and there and everywhere. It was totally exhausting but that’s ok. It was still very refreshing to have a change of scenery.

As you know I am going to a hypnotherapist for weight loss and I have to tell you whatever he did is certainly working. (It’s actually nothing short of a miracle the way it works. If you knew me at all you would say “yep” she’s right.)  Usually we spend three days stuffing ourselves at every restaurant that we don’t have in Canada. Shop, Eat, Shop, Eat, Sleep a bit, Shop, Eat. This time I’m thinking because of the hypnotherapy and because of my friend being on Weight Watchers  it was a completely different trip.

The first day we almost forgot to eat altogether and ran in for something at the last minute. (Yum Cracker Barrel. Their meatloaf is really good.) The next day we really did try to do our piggy fest and we went to Olive Garden for dinner. We ordered our usual which is a little bit of all the three pastas  but when it came we were stuffed from the salad and brought most of it back to the hotel for the fridge. We sure learned our lesson. From then on in it was ordering one meal and splitting it. More time to shop.

I do not want to go on and on about the hypnotherapy but I really have changed when it comes to food. Firstly I cannot and I mean cannot eat anything (including “one” lone candy) without putting it in my little book. I fill out all the calories I eat. It’s disturbingly odd behavior for me yet strangely empowering. We had a yogurt at the hotel for breakfast and I left my purse in the room and I couldn’t finish it until I went and got a pen and a piece of paper to write the calories  (again if you knew me you  again would say “Whoa now that’s downright peculiar are you sure we are talking about Sharon?”).

So I thought if I’m writing in a little book anyway why not write my affirmations right? So I set up my little book I carry everywhere with me (and I mean everywhere I’m naked without it) like this:

Date

A little about how I’m feeling today

Then I list my calories for the day

Then I write two affirmations I love (I’m not sure where they came from sorry): “Only good comes to me now.” And “I recognize my good when it comes.”

Serendipity Log (more on this later).

Things I’m Grateful for.

To do List – One thing must come off a day.

Let me explain a little more:

Serendipity List  – Now as you know from my blog where I talked about Victoria Moran’s book Living a Charmed Life it is important to have a Serendipity List. Victoria says to acknowledge the serendipity in your life invites much more and grows and grows. This is totally true as I can attest to below.

To Do List – In my to do list I take a couple of really important things from my to do list and transfer them over. One thing has to come off before the day is out. (Again miracle for me).

On our trip we had so much fun completing our Serendipity List. Here’s a list from our trip of all the Serendipitous events. Notice how they escalated.

(upgraded hotel for free, found exact plant holder I was looking for $1.99, found some amazing deals on clothes, found amazing pants and this little pattern coat for $4.00; Kal (who is in the fashion industry and just happens to be doing her bathroom) found the perfect bathroom set all about couture (didn’t buy then and went back next day and they were 20% off), Kmart had a blue dot special of 30% off already discounted clothing, hello, I got the best skirt that looked like a Monet painting  that I didn’t buy (even though it was only $7.00) and I wanted it so bad and I went back the next day and got it and I found a matching scarf for only $1.25 (oh ya), we got a parking spot right up front at the busiest rest stop on the way home, found a matching notebook for my binder…..)

Now this list went on and on and I won’t bore you but see how it grows when you start. It’s just so exciting.

Now the best thing that happened on our trip was looking over when we were parked at a light and there was a bright pink (OMG OMG wait….) Hummer and a lady was driving it. I was totally flipped out and was saying to Kal check it out check (I sound a bit like Hercules sidekick Newt) it out and then it pulled away and you won’t believe what was written across the back. “Living the Dream”. Is that not just the coolest thing you have ever heard? Mary Kay? I don’t know but I want one.

I was going to look up pink and hummer on the internet but I’m writing this one on my lunch at work and let’s just say if something else comes up it would cost me my job.

So that’s my trip for you. Such fun life is isn’t it? It’s always the small things that mean the most.

Quote for you:

“You meet a friend – your face brightens. You have struck gold.” Kassia

Be well my Friends and thanks Kaleigh and all my Family, Friends and Clients for being my Gold.

Until we meet again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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Hello Dear Blog Friends. How are you this glorious day that God gave us.

The Landlord where the Psychic Cottage resides is a lovely woman. She is very sweet. Sharing the space just works for us. She operates Advanced Nails in Bowmanville.

Recently I asked if there was anything she could do for my nails that were just awful. (I really think a psychic should have nice nails don’t you think?) Even though it’s totally disgusting and looks terrible I “had” a bad habit of chewing on them. I remember I used to go get fake nails (OMG they look beautiful but you are tied to getting them done on time or they look horrendous) done by another lovely lady (maybe it’s a prerequisite for nail ladies to be lovely)  and she would say they are not chew toys, lol. (OK I know I had way too many stories going on in this paragraph. My mind is everywhere today.)

So Heather, my Landlord, says to me that she was trying out a new product and if I wanted to try I could be her guinea pig. Sounds like fun! So she put this stuff on my nails. You know what? They are growing and I haven’t bitten them since.  It’s been a few weeks now and they look just lovely.

Now as I’m reading this I realize that I must be going through something as my life has been changing these last few weeks. Hey maybe it isn’t only Bobby that is going through a mid life crisis! It’s a family thing.

So now I have lovely nails. Ok they aren’t long like some peoples nails but they have white on the top and that’s good enough for me.

If you are a nail biter make sure you go to Advanced Nails in Bowmanville and let her help you out. Life is fun sometimes isn’t it.  It’s probably a good thing I’m not eating them because I would have to figure out the calories on them.

Quote for you :

(I couldn’t find a relevant nail quote so I thought this lovely hand quote would do.)

“To receive everything, one must open one’s hands and give.” Taisen Deshimaru

Until we  Meet Again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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Hello Dear Blog Friends. How are you out there? Crazy energy out there isn’t it. Do you feel it too?

I wanted to tell you about my new adventure. Oh yes it is fun to be me, lol.

I found out about a doctor who does Hypnotherapy and I thought why not? I had to wait forever for the appointment but it was cool it came before I knew it.

He is a lovely man. I was a little weirded out because the appointments were evening and you never know right? He was very kind though and it was such fun. Probably the best rest I had in a long time.

Before doing the hypnotherapy he discusses what you want to work on. Finally after listening to my many “woes” about what I would like to change we decided on weight.

It was probably the best thing. I’ve been heavy all my life (well life after 25) and I don’t really think about food. I eat when I want and I eat what I want. I did have a Vegan adventure where I was so skinny but then I got sick so we won’t count that one. I wasn’t good at being a Vegan. I couldn’t eat anything so I was living on broth in between cleanses. I know I know.

Back to my story. Before the hypnotherapy the Doc and I discussed the amount of calories I would eat (not less than and not more than a set amount)  and the length of exercise each day. I was thinking in the chair “ya right buddy” if you can do this you are a miracle worker. I just never had the inclination to do it ever. I did join with my husband (WW) but I couldn’t take it. Listening to every one’s adventures about weight loss. I always thought way too much attention towards something negative. I never lasted long there.

I have to tell you though after my hypnotherapy appointment all of a sudden everything mattered when it came to eating and exercising. I’m serious it was a total about face.

Now I find myself counting calories. Thank goodness I have an amazing husband who makes my breakfast and lunch but I can’t believe it matters to me now with absolutely no effort at all.

I went and got a little book at the dollar store and I’m writing down each calorie I eat and I won’t go above the daily calorie intake that we decided on. I won’t put anything in my mouth until I know the calories. I even had a sweettart today and I had to look at the calories. (Did you know one sweettart is 6.25 calories?)

The strange part is it’s not like normal dieting when its hard to do it it just is. Usually when I’m cutting back I’m dreaming about Lemon Meringue Pies and craving sugar in the worst way. I’m not.

I even moved the stand alone bicycle downstairs to watch my positive tapes while I do my exercise. Yes I said exercise.

Even as I’m writing this I’m thinking no way Sister but its true.

So that’s what I’m up to. I’ll keep you posted on the weight loss.

The weird part too is that I feel different. I’m walking different. I even made a “to do” list. I’ve never ever done that.  It’s very twilight zoney “Do do do do.”

I still have three appointments. I’m too excited!

I am a little nervous to hear a bell though. What if I hear one and cluck like a chicken?

Quote for you:

“Life is like a ten speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use!” Charles Schulz

Until we Meet Again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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Hello Everyone. How are you today? Isn’t it a weird day? Everyone is calling me saying all these odd things happened.

Not as weird as what happened to my husband though.

He was sitting on the couch happily playing some silly game on Xbox when there is a knock on the door. It’s the neighbour.

She says that “the other neighbour has hit his motorcycle on the street”. I hear “Sharon”. Yikes.

So we go out thinking what a little bang or something but she backed up right over it and knocked it over and then proceeded to drag it about 10 feet down the street.

Bobby flipped out as I probably would have too. He’s like “what if that was a kid or something”.

His motorcycle, his baby. It’s like 25 years old vintage and he drove it with such pride.

He did handle himself very well though and apologized if he was a bit angry with the lady. She’s kept saying to me “he’s angry isn’t he”. Hello? You just drove over his motorcycle.

So that’s my story for today. I guess everything is meant to be and that is just one more thing to add to the list of “what the h*ll?” in life.

Quote for you:

“What’s meant to be with always find a way.” Trisha Yearwood

Until we meet again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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Hello my dear blog Friends. I hope this blog finds you shining your light for all to see. I must tell family when reading this you might want a kleenex.

August 7th is the tenth year anniversary of my Mom’s passing. She was born in 1927 and died in 1999. I wanted to dedicate this blog to her. Doesn’t the last one look like there is a spirit beside her? I wonder who it was.

Below is a picture of my Mom’s Family. Her Mom and brothers and sisters.

Ten Years. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that our wonderful Mom decided it was time for her to go to the other side.  There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think of her. When I’m trying to make a decision I will always hear the song we played at her funeral “I will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan or I see a wonderful Monarch. (See Blog on Mom and Butterflies.) She always gives me an answer when I ask.

When I see my family I see how she lived on through them. Here we all are.

My older brother takes after my Mom in that he is extremely kind and family oriented. He is also the sensitive one out of all of us. My Mom was very sensitive. Being the oldest I think my Mom shared a lot with him. I think they endured the “hard” years together when times were tough. (Although my Mom is looking pretty happening in the picture below.)

They worked together for many years. My Mom was very proud of us all but I think she had a little extra pride in  my eldest brother. I think he got his respect for work and providing for his family from my Mom. We would always joke that he was her favorite. I don’t really think she had a favorite though as she could love us all differently as we were all so different.

My sister takes after my Mom in her need to travel and experience the wonderful adventures that the world has to offer. She also wears her heart on her sleeve like Mom and works hard in her job and is always there for others. My sister has a quick wit too. I’m not sure if that is as much from my Dad as my Mom although my Mom was funny but serious in her ways. My sister was probably her best friend. They were so close. Travel buddies. They went everywhere together. It’s strange though I never felt left out or second or anything when it came to the daughter department. It was more like they just were soul sisters somehow.

Here is a picture of my Mom and older Brother and Sister.

My other Brother was really close to my Mom. He lived in Peterborough with her while the others lived in Toronto. Losing our Dad was really hard on my Brother and it doubled when my Mom passed. He would be reminded every day of her not being there. My Brother takes after my Mom in that he would do anything for anyone. He just gives and gives and he does it from a special place in his heart like Mom.

Me I think I had an odd kinship with my Mom. She was always there for me and I knew as long as she was there I was never alone. She is still there I know but its not the same as having her a phone call away. I think my being sick when I was young and being the youngest gave me this bond of protection from my Mom. I was totally spoiled by her. I really believe when she passed over that she sent me my husband to be with me as I was alone many years after my divorce. I don’t think she wanted me to be alone without her. God is good.

I don’t have a picture of my Mom and my brother and I but I found this one of us. Too cute.

We did share one thing in common among us and that was our love for our Mom and when she left she took a little piece of each of our hearts with her.

She welcomed the “inlaws” like they were her own children and I know her passing was as much a loss to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law as it was to all us. Here’s a photo of them to share in this blog.

My Mom never tolerated a fighting family. If one of us even thought of turning on each other she would be in our face. I guess that’s why we all have a great respect for each other. Sure we are all different (me probably being the oddest) but we all get along and love each other. When I hear of families fighting with each other it freaks me out a bit. You only get one family why would you fight? Blood is much thicker than water.

We weren’t sure if Mom knew she was sick. She never told any of us until she was in extreme pain. My sister says there is no way she knew because of the 3P’s. When asked what the 3P’s were she said she ordered a new 5 year passport, got a perm and got her ears pierced. Maybe she knew maybe she didn’t. We will never know.

We always had tons of fun growing up. We weren’t rich and there were some tough times before I was born but we were always fishing or at a someone’s cottage. There was never a dull moment.

Mom was an amazing Grandmother. Here is some pictures of her gorgeous grandchildren. (Hmm check out my son top left pulling his brothers hair. Too funny.)

She never did get to be a Great Grandmother on Earth but I’m sure she is enjoying the privilege in Spirit. Here are her great grandchildren. How proud she must be.

Here’s a crazy picture of us all in the back yard of our house. See my blog for more details on why there was a boat in our back yard. Molly our family dog is right there in the action like always.

Mom left us quickly. We found out one day and two weeks later she was gone from us. One day she was planning a family wedding and then immediately in the hospital so they could maintain her pain. She died of ovarian cancer the night of the  wedding. I remember seeing Mom’s in spirit on the dance floor and I said “Mom passed over”. I knew she would show up if she passed over that night for the dancing she loved to dance and sing. She absolutely loved Patsy Cline.

Here’s a funny picture of when we were young of her dancing up a storm with my sister in the background my Grandma looking on wondering probably what is going on here and my Dad on the couch. Check out the furniture. Lots of other dancing photos too!

Her sister sat with her while we went to the wedding. My sister never left her side from the moment she found out except for that night.

I’m sure my Mom would have planned it that way. Sort of how Mother Teresa snuck out at the same time as Lady Diana and how Farrah Fawcett snuck out with Michael Jackson. She didn’t like a fuss and would have wanted it that way.

Mom was such a trooper. She really was. She loved my Dad through thick and thin. She was truly hardy stock my Mom. My Dad was quite a handsome rogue in his day wasn’t he.

My Mom made friends’ wherever she went as she always had a smile on her lovely face. She would help anyone. It was just who she was.

Below is when my Mom’s many friends threw her a shower when we moved into our new home. It was a great idea they all brought a different kind of china cup. I always remember them in their cabinet the different colours and each one different and beautiful in their own unique way.

My sister Diane is gifted in the Poem department and wrote the following for us to remember Mom. It’s funny it reminds me of a Monarch transformation the way it is written.

 

SOUL TO SOUL

Nineteen Twenty Seven to Nineteen Ninety Nine

I lived a life that was Divine.

 

From Soul to Soul

I did my best in each and every role.

 

Daughter

Sister

Wife

Mother

Aunt

Grandmother

Woman

Friend

Travel Companion

Neighbour

Angel

Quote for you:

“The death of a Mother is the first sorrow wept without her.” Author Unknown

God bless you Mom. We love you and Miss you.

Until we Meet again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

Butterfly Photo was given by my Nieces’ husband David. It’s beautiful isn’t it. Such Talent.

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Hi Everyone. How are you? The weather is so beautiful today its almost like its summer! Just kidding.

So my son and I are parked at a Timmies today and no one is there and I mean no one. The parking lot is empty. I ran in to pee because it just seems like I can’t wait as long as I used to. I ran in and my Son and I were thinking about where to go for lunch (Timmies was only used for a pit stop) when bam. This guy hits the driving side of Daisy.

I’m thinking the whole parking lot is empty he pulls in the one beside us and even though there is a huge handicapped spot empty beside him to maneuver he finds it necessary to smash his van into Daisy.

I looked at my Son and thought am I really understanding this to be true? Like? Hello?

To top it out the guy gets out and has an attitude. If he came out and said hey man I’m sorry here I would have just said ok you know what its just a scratch, Daisy is old, I’m cool. He acted like it was his right to smash into my car with me and my Son in it. To make matters worse he had kids in the car.

I said to the lady when she got out obvious to all this “you hit my car who does that?”. She’s like don’t look at me do I look like I’m driving?

Alrighty then. Then the guy acts like I inconvenienced him? I don’t even think I had my car even going? He didn’t notice we were even in the car and I noticed he tried to back out fast but I opened the door.

So we exchange stuff. He’s all attitude. He’s like so call the cops what do you want… ya I’m with TD insurance. Just call them. Ok then I’ll call and ask for your representative. I’m sure they will put me right through. After all you seem to believe you are the centre of the Universe here.

How crazy is that?

So they say you get in an accident when the universe wants to shove you in another direction so I guess my Son and I just needed a little shove to the right.

Daisy is fine and will recover and my Son and I had the best lunch at Nandos after. I’ve never been there and it was hot but good. We were both shaking our heads like it didn’t really happen.

So that was my day. Lots of action for sure.

Quote for you:

“If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” Unknown

Until we meet again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

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