Winston

Since losing both of our family pets within the past year and a half, our home hasn't quite felt complete. B.J. and Bailey were little furry members of our family, that added to our family dynamic in a very special way. My parents thought it would be nice to have "no pets" for awhile. The only nice part was having zero responsibility– being able to come and go as you please, not having to clean up any messes. But, they've without a doubt missed the companionship.

There's something to be said about coming home from a long day, and having this four legged furball coming running to greet you at the door with the most excitement. So very happy to have their 'parents' come home to play. It always made my day, and I know my parents felt the same way.

When the puppy mill bust happened, we saw it as a sign to get a new pet. The Human Society would have an abundance of dogs needing homes. We called and they weren't quite ready to be adopted yet. We were fine waiting.... until we stumbled across an ad that caught my dad's eye.

He's always wanted a bulldog, so that's what we've been planning to get. We found an ad for a 5month old puppy, English Bulldog X... my mom thought we should just call to inquire. Turns out the man was going through a divorce, was working two jobs, pluss tattooing on the side just to help pay for his child. The puppy was locked up all day in a kennel, and again into the evening while the man went to his second job. Winnipeg's 'finest' kept calling about his pup, so he had kind of given up hope of giving his puppy a better home, until we came along.

Meet Winston!!

Such a handsome and loving boy!

The Adams clan has so much love to give and animals hold such a special space in our hearts, we are so pleased with our newest family member.

Tamara

Dandelion Wine

Enjoy...
falling asleep to this in 5.

Love.

What's A Girl To Do?

When I first started this blog, I thought I would write a blog that incorporated different wines that I drank – but in alphabetical order. This is proving to be a challenging task. I'd much rather drink the wines that I love, that I actually want to drink rather than being strapped to selecting a wine based on a particular alphabet letter.

I also find that I basically just write about whatever's going on in my life at that moment. I don't necessarily want to be restricted to always write about wine.

What do I do? Start a brand new blog? Or do I edit and delete a few posts and write up a new blog description?

Hmmph.

Happy Friday Folks!

Tamara

Yoga and Bogo

I followed through with parts of last weeks post and decided to check out Bikram's hot yoga this week. It was pretty amazing. I may have felt like puking at one point, but that hasn't deterred me. I will in fact be returning this weekend! It really made me feel so happy, relaxed and instantly healthy. I forgot how great it is for mind and body. I headed to Organza following the class to grab an organic fruit and vegetable shake. I had the mango with greens- don't let the deep shade of green fool you, it was beyond delicious.

Off topic..... Got to interview Winnipeg Jets Mark Stewart and Zach Bogosian one on one today! Ohh, how I love CreComm so very much. We get some pretty cool opportunities. Bogo is a little country boy at heart, he loves hunting and fishing, Budweiser, and lives in the middle of nowhere. It was pretty cool chatting with them. It may have been even more so cool of the Jets for being so helpful in setting up these interviews to help us with our magazine project. Thank you Jets- Christina, Scott and Andrew!

Pretty impressed today and feeling utterly positive. Sending good vibes to all!

Happy Weekend!

Tamara

Those Dang 2012 Reso's

Since the start of 2012, I made a slew of New Years Resolutions.....in my head. I may have shared one or two. I don't typically believe that setting such goals is necessarily a positive thing. Kinda think it sets you up for feeling guilty if things don't go "as planned".

With that said, I am feeling guilty.

I kept some of my resolutions a secret, they were just for me. Now I am understanding the importance of writing your goals and dreams down on paper. Apparently you are more likely to achieve success when they are written down? So I've been told in Psychology textbooks.

I was embarrassed to share some of my goals with loved one's– have no idea why. Perhaps, I thought they would think it was silly or lame. Or maybe they'd doubt me and I didn't want to hear it. Either way, I say screw it. It hasn't been happening so far, so I am officially writing some of my "resolutions" down. Judge me, laugh at me, love me.

Here, I will list a FEW of my goals- both silent and shared- for the start of 2012. I had like fifteen, you'd think 2011 was a bad year.

1.) Make time for all things peaceful. Whether it's yoga, meditation, writing, or a jog. Whatever I choose to be my therapy in that moment. Make time.
2.) Tamara, you are running the 1/2 marathon this year. Start up a regular training program. Buy those sweet Saucony's you're dying to run in. Update your iPod. Marathon- do it.
3.) BLOG- figure it out. Keep it current. Update it. Revamp if needed. A-Z of wine? Is my blog just all about me and my obsessions? or is it a combo of wine and me. Do it.
4.) Be present with family and friends. Sure my life may turn into a tornado, but remember to make some time to say "hi, how are you?"– at the very least. I miss them dearly.
5.) Nicolas Cringan.... thank you. Best thing in my life. I need and know this reso well.
7.) Love. With every ounce of my being.

I don't care if this cheesy, lame, or cliche. I am writing everything down from now on. This is my year. I will pour my little heart out if I have to.

Patience, calm, laughter and understanding, stay with me in 2012.

Laugh often and be kind.

Tamara

Keep u posted on my 7 hopes and dreams.

My New Addition

I apologize for the abundance of crazy cat lady posts lately...

But.... here's one more for you!!

As most people know, there has been a feline related void in my life lately. Last weekend, I went for what I thought was a "just for fun" visit to the Winnipeg Humane Society. Check out this little cutie pie that I was so lucky to go home with! (THANK YOU NICOLAS!! xx)

 I am a very proud mama!!

:D

Christian, my heart is happy

It doesn't matter how great or awful my day is going– Christian the Lion makes me  smile, laugh, and cry my eyes out every time I watch his story unfold. It really is one of the truest examples of how strong the bond of friendship and love can be.

His story journey is documented through a brilliant documentary and a book. Check youtube for more great versions of this beautiful boy.

xo