Mood:  caffeinated

Hi there! Currently I am in Regina chillin at my sister's house, my son is in the bedroom ill suffering with a stomach flu, poor guy was up barfin last night... he should be ok by tonight as this same flu ran through my sister's kids and she said it's only a one day flu strain... I am feeling ok, so anyways... here's about my life in the RV...

So it's like this... I am no longer on line, I have come to rely on the good will of my familiy and friends who allow me to use their computers...  Also, I no longer have a cell phone so I cannot get any calls.  Sigh... working for ones self is not always lucrative... Feast and Famine in my biz... 

I have been working, though not steadily, and I have been spending my $$ on winterizing the RV... I'm not too sure if I will be able to pull this off successfully this winter, I am working on it, and hey time will tell! 

As it is we are currently plugged into my mama's house on the rez, I have enrolled in a Carpentry course and hope to make use of my new learned skills with doing a bit of a reno in the RV...

Though I am also considering selling the current RV and going with a Tow Model, rather then the Class C... for something more light weight and the possibility of installing a small wood burning stove within it... Thus I am not too sure what is going to happen... 

I am leary of putting a wood stove in a vehical that also has a gas tank... too scary... Therefore my logic is to get a towable RV and then install my wood stove, some solar panels and be virtually free of major expenses... don't know though... time will tell...

So far we've been in the RV using a small electric heater and costing extra on my ma's power bill... I believe that my son and I are now used to the space limitations, although I need to find suitable storage for some of my stuff!  I really wish my mom would "STOP PURCHASING THINGS FOR US!!!!" from Garage sales... I appreciate them and they are great finds... but I have limited storage... *L*

I am happy to be able to blog though, missed this and thanks to my sister for the use of the computer... Stay Joyful and if you get a chance to laugh today... Do it! Its good for the soul...*L*

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 7:44 AM MST

Updated: Thursday, 6 November 2008 8:58 AM MST

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Mood:  chillin'

Well Lucky and I have been RV living for the past month now!  I have finally got to a point yesterday where I beilieve  that I downsized enough and have gottten rid of all the things I need to.  I am around for the next few weeks then I will get on the road.  I have been waiting to take a brief course that will be offered through our local economic development program.  Then hopefully I can get off the ground and begin my adventures in travel.

My little one has adjusted quite well and happily hangs out in the RV whenever he has a chance.  Our Catzilla is also adjusting, she is very interested in birds out side, and has tried to go out only once, however she is still a bit nervous when the RV moves, and sounds as though she is in a yodelling contest when the RV begins to move.

I still have to figure out things like the furnace, water, and stove... because the bus is old (I've actually dated guys the same age) I want to get those things checked out professionally.  I did however have the engine and all that looked at before I purchased it, so I know it will keep running.

Anyways that's about it, I been planning a family reunion with my aunt and mom for this fall on the rez, any relatives reading this call aunt Mary, she'll fill you in!

Later! 

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 7:43 AM MDT

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Mood:  bright

So I am back home, briefly... attempting to fit my stuff into my little RV... should be fun, my son doesn't want to down size with any toys what so ever... I have been having truck problems and need some general  truck repairs... sigh... life and all it's twists...

But anyways I am excited and been doing ok, even thought I haven't been updating this blog thingy regularly... my bad... Thats' it I won't up date for a little bit again as I will be busy...

I am doing a Show on May 23 at 7 pm at the Regina Performing Arts Centre for anyone who would like to have a few laughs... Tickets are $35.00 

Thanks everyone!

later 

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 6:15 PM MDT

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Mood:  accident prone

2008-04-16

21:10:53

Well, I had myself what seemed like a productive day... until with the touch of one button it all went down the tubes!  I was working on a very important marketing letter to be sent out on a mass mail out.  Took me 5 days to design my letter and get all 100 addresses typed in and put into merge order! (not quite a technical whiz here)

Today my computer crashed, when it came back on line and i did some tweeking to my so called "saved" work and it went crash again... Next I got it back up and running then decided to go back to it once again... well I made some errors and decided to just close it without saving!  That's when it happened! There went all my work, except for an empty template.  

I took the rest of the night off! I am currently practicing being more patient with myself as I realize that I can choose to be my own worse critic or my own best friend.  I tend to become more impatient when I do not live up to the high standards that I set for myself.

Today my self esteem is a state of being, I know that in order for me to remain serene and teachable I need to remain humble and be thankful for any lessons that life presents. 

Anyways, Coga just came to me as I was typing this and declared that tomorrow is going to be a mama/son day... That means that he will have an opportunity to tell me what we do all day!  He and I have been practicing this for the last 3 years and he enjoys those days!  We ussually have some fun adventures.  We are definiately due for another mama/son day as our last one was about 2 months ago... so it should be fun! 

With that... good night ...

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 9:09 PM MDT

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Mood:  lazy

Well I am only learning about this being on top of the "blog" thingy... I have not been on here in a few days and thought it would be prudent to check in, not that anyone is reading this stuff... If you are "Thanks!" 

 I had the nicest few days in the last week, I have my young neice visiting us here and she is so helpful, she has helped me tackle the Darkness in the void... (In other words aka: plain english) My Store in the basement... What a monumentous task!  And talk about the filth, (kk (neice) told me to start a new paragraph or her teacher would mark this blog at a 4 out of 5)

Those who know me via real life know that last summer I took the show on the road with a summer vendorship and started my Pow-wow store called "From here 2 there".  Today I took the store out of the basement storage and gave it a spring cleaning and attempted to begin my inventory calculations etc... 

Then as life always takes it's own twists, company arrived... So I stopped my task and enjoyed the last 2 days having a great and invigorating visit with my lovely Auntie Grace!  Good conversations and cups of steaming Tea... sigh... that was rejuvenating...

so now I sit and blog... and I am about o embark on lifes sweetests gifts... A good nights sleep... take care all and if you see my buffalo tell me where it is...

yawn!!! G'night...

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 11:11 PM MDT

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Mood:  chillin'

2008-04-07

 16:57:50

 So Here I sit, once again impressed with The Creator and How if it's meant to be it will happen!  I am learning that this universe will let you take the path your meant to take, regardless of the road blocks. 

Enough with the Philisofical stuff...  Ok So lately Da Bear and I been spending the last few days at home just hangin out.  We have begun the down-sizing process, I am hating it!  My home seems cluttered and messy all the time every time I turn around I see piles of "stuff"  Most of which is either goin to my papa's or to be Garage Sale Stuff.

I woke up this morning in Fear that I would not be able to accomplish this, I have friends that are supportive, for that I'm grateful.  As for my family It seems like they are somewhat supportive, but it's like they are waiting for me to come to my senses or something?  I'm not sure...

My Current contract is coming to a close and with it, a rather healthy income... *L*  So I have been pushing out PR like 90, and doing some tweeking with my  Web site.  I know that the Creator will help me if I do the footwork, It's happened so much for me in my life I just need to keep my faith. 

I have been able to make some new connections with other On-line RV folks who also blog, I'm happy to hear from you and I hope that someday  perhaps out paths will cross and we can share some stories and get to know one another.  

Anyways, thats it, take care all 

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 4:54 PM MDT

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Mood:  hug me

March 30, 2008
6:34 pm
Today was my mom's Birthday!  65 years young!  My brother and sister
 and I all attended a quiet dinner celebration honoring her.  It went
 well!  I'm feeling a bit stressed right now, I am not sure how I will pull
 off the whole living in an RV I am wondering if I should give my notice
 tomorrow or if I should "just wait" for a bit, like maybe another
 month!

I suppose why I'm hedging is because: 

   The snow is not yet all gone!
   I still haven't fully paid for the RV
   I haven't done any reno's in the RV
   I don't even know if it's going to run long!  It is pretty old! 
Anyways I will sleep on it and pray to the Creator for some guidance.

Anyways, for those who participated in Earth hour,  well done!  My son
 and I sat in the dark for 1 hour with just 2 candles burning, and all
 the Power in the house was off, we actually turned off the breaker
 switch!  It was nice, My son actually said " Mommy this is nice and
 peaceful"... so much for his electronic addiction! *L*

Anyways thats it!

 Sidebar... I tried to email this via RSS and to no avail I now manually cut copy paste and post!

*L*  I'm still learning all this bloggin stuff 

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 7:38 PM MDT

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Mood:  bright

So I am about to sit in the dark here for 1 hour as I participate in Earth Hour!  I am however being met with Electronic Addiciton Resistance from Coga... *smiles*

 Oh well, I guess he'll adjust, I think I'm going to take him for a walk while we do this, that way he won't be too bored! 

Anywho time for lights out in 5 mins... I'll be back in 1 hour!

This is for you mama earth! 

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 7:52 PM MDT

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Mood:  hug me

2008-03-29

00:55:29

 So today was a full day!  I awoke to begin the monumentous task of sorting out my office, as an entrepreneure and pack rat, this task was undaunting!  I first got through the waves of paper, only to find my table beneath it all!  Yep I knew I put that some where!  *L*  So next it's attempting to create a filing system that will be light weight but somehow practical!  I decided that I will need a saftey deposit box!  For all that paper that is necessary, certificates, some memorabilia, etc... as I write this the Office is not even close to being done, however tomorrow is another day...

 This is going to be one heck of a garage sale!

 I am becoming excited!  I know that moving into an RV will have it's low points, but last night I was checking out some of the reno's that people do in their units, and I was able to get some cool ideas...

The Work I do...

For those who haven't made a visit to my web site to see what I do for a living check it out!  I am a busy lady! 

<----- Check out my link "Brass Enterprise" to see what I do!

I just hope that I will make enough cash this summer with FH2T to keep us afloat!  I must remain positive!  I'm still working on the Bent Tour posters also for the fall, and now that my web site is done it should all be good!   Yea I've been fortunate lately and have been asked to perform lately so that's helpful!

Anyways enough about "work"

Coga B Bear Brass, my baby son!  I love this person so much!  I feel very refreshed with all that I did today, I was still able to provide some much needed "family" time with my little boy!  We watched "Over the Hedge" and made hand puppets and cookies tonight!  Had a great time!  

I will thus post on a positive and contented note that all is well in Annie Brass Land and sign off for today!

Kee Ka Wapomin Meenowuh Wapung!

(translation:  I will see you again tomorrow)

Posted by laugh-out-loud-co at 1:15 AM MDT

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