Passion Is a Gift

Passion is a gift, a venture, if we do not follow it to see where it may go we will never know what was truly yet to come. Do not be fearful of losing your tomorrow today for if you do then fear can overcome and your passion will never motivate you to change.  To release yourself from repetitive cycles in life you must first learn what causes them to repeat. Life is made from millions of aspects ideals and things, if we were to focus on one so wholly we could lose the others we struggle to grasp and hold. Edison was never scared of the possibilities of failure when creating the light bulb; he just knew that to continue was to be happy.  Edison knew every failure is a success that is almost complete, and to turn your failure into a success all you must do is refine the process. Behind every invention is an inventor and behind every inventor is passion.  The passion to pursue, renew and fulfill your dreams.

Distress

Distress

By: M.K. Wilke

Josh looked over at the graphic display of blood and gore that lay scattered across his drawing table. His half-finished graphic novel seemed to be following the same patterns as the world, death, loss and abandonment. His novels never used to be full of half-dismembered bodies, blood that ran off the page, torture and murder. But that seemed like decades ago instead of months; however, his novels did seem to be selling like hot cakes, I understood why too.  This was the stuff people could relate to everyone had lost a loved one, some abandoned and there were more than a few tortured souls out there... A soft snore from a clothing heap of dirty laundry near his bed let him know that Bordeaux was still breathing. Always a positive sign I thought.  Better, get up and go let Bordeaux do his business.  I grabbed the leash, my coat, my keys and headed for the elevator

I stood outside waiting while Bordeaux did his business, the bitter chill wind snapped at the collar of his coat.

“Come on Bordy I don’t got all day were going to see May.”

I looked up at the clouds grimly and with a mental check decided to make it a short walk to the store and back.  Turning right I plodded down the snow-covered path towards the store, May worked at about five blocks away from the apartment. I had lived here three full years now and knew the surrounding area like the back of my own novels. A lot had changed in the last few years, minor businesses sold out and commercial chain buildings had taken their place now that is what surrounded my apartment building. But one place was still open; three years ago, I had been lost and wandered in there to warm up from the cold. The place had quickly grown on me and now it was to the point where they know me by name and cared for me like a son.  Of course, the fact that I am dating their daughter certainly helps matters.   I liked May since the moment I met her, but at the time I had been dating my pea brain of an ex Paige. 

I stopped my walk down memory lane as I realized I was at the store.  I shook out my shoulders and tied up Bordeaux outside on a pole.  then opened the door of the store, the doorbell chimed softly as I crossed the threshold into the comfortable warmth of the store.

I saw to my dismay that May Li was busy at the front counter; she had looked up and given me a wave when I walked in but was otherwise ignoring me for the moment, and I shrugged and walked in differently down the aisles.  Her parents Ma and Ch’in were in the back of the store doing stock and her brother Huang came out of the back and passed me to head off on his lunch break.  Huang gave me a grin and a wave then pushed open the door and was gone. Someone came through the door right after and pushed into and almost knocked me over where I stood, it took everything I had not to go deck the person for being rude. Instead, I swallowed my pride and headed to the section I normally got stuff from, The frozen section, of course if May came over the selection was very different.

I immersed myself in the task of finding dinner and wondered if I should ask May over tonight...  May’s frantic slightly raised voice pulled me from my thoughts and back to the place I was standing, I did not have much of a view and really could not see anything.   But I knew if I leaned out a little bit that, there was a round mirror in just the right place in the next aisle.  I had used it at least a thousand times to check May out while she was working.

I looked into it and saw that the person was wearing a mask and talking to May angrily.  God May!  I have to go help her. I thought, But my body told me instinctively what my head was refusing to admit.  If I didn’t find a place to hide both of us would be dead real quick.  I ducked down to the ground and looked down to the end of the store to see if anyone else had noticed what was wrong.

 May was shaking and I could tell she was going to try something.  Oh May please don’t try anything stupid! I sent up the silent plea in hopes that she would just give the guy the money and he could go. Apparently, it was a slow day for god since May’s hand slowly inched towards the police help button they had installed two years ago in the store. "Well that’s genius," I thought if she can manage to press it without the guy noticing they would all be home free and all they would have to do is stall. Obviously, it wasn’t the guy’s first robbery he was paranoid and had an odd twitch.

 The robber was looking down at May’s hands as she stuffed the bag he had passed her full of the day’s bills. I looked up at May and realized she was chanting, or it looked like chanting.  Now is an odd time to be praying but hey whatever knocks your boat. I thought. That’s when I realized after a second of watching her mouth move that she was saying call for help repeatedly. I looked at May surprised at first then gave her a small wink and moved slowly backwards a few inches to where I would be completely covered by the end of aisle six. I could feel my adrenaline pumping and ears ringing and I was sweating lightly under my jacket.  I worked at shoving my fingers into my pocket at such a weird angle, getting my phone out of my jean pockets was proving difficult while bent over. A siren flared off in the distance and I heard the robber swear.

“You called the cops? How’d you call the cops? I can’t go down for this!” The robber screeched nervously.

“Please just calm down sir it was not me. They patrol this area every half hour.” May said.

I knew that wasn’t true but sent my heart out to her for being so brave. The robber was vibrating on the spot; I had a feeling that was not a good sign.

“What are you doing? What are you doing?” The robber yelled furiously.

“Sir I’m just trying to get another bag we keep them under the counter the one you brought is too small…” Another siren going off even closer to the outside of the store interrupted May.

I could barely see May in the mirror but saw in the mirrors reflection that she was reaching down under the counter for something. All of a sudden, I felt a little disoriented and my ears started to ring, May was not standing behind the counter anymore. All I could see was a delicate little foot sticking out in an awkward position where she had fallen to the floor, blood pooling around her soft delicate body. I sat there shocked, speechless; it was nothing like my books! I listened as her parents cried and knew I couldn’t sit by idly any longer. I looked out into the aisle slowly just in time to see the robber run my way.  I have to distract him while one of them goes to check on May.  From the slight whimpering in the corner, I could tell she wasn’t dead.  I blocked all my thoughts to go and run to May immediately I knew she would be fine for a few minutes and my whole world zoned in on catching the bastard who had hurt May.  I crouched back and placed my body right where the guy wouldn’t see me until it was too late.

Two sirens became excruciatingly loud and the robber tried to grab a few of the more valuable things before he had to bolt.  The sirens came to a halt outside the store and I heard a few car doors slam.  The robber couldn’t go out the front so he had to pelt out the back.  Good I thought he would come right at me sure enough the robber rounded the aisle corner at high speed and ran right into me.  I threw out his arms and grabbed the thief by the ankles causing him to fall to the floor and drop the gun.  May’s mother came charging at the scene with a broom in hand and yelling something in Japanese.  Seeing me struggle to hold the rather large man down on the floor and keep him from his gun, she came up to the robber and calmly beat him over the head with the broom.  That’s how the police found things when they came inside the store.

I left the thief who had ruined my day in the hands of the cops and May’s brother.  Huang had just gotten back from his break and was glaring at the robber, It was apparent he wanted to slaughter the thief for what he had done to his sister.  I walked slowly over to May who laid on the stretcher her eyes open and talking in Japanese with her parents.  They both flanked the stretcher on either side.  Her mom held her hand lovingly and for a moment, I thought better on interrupting what was going on.  May saw me and smiled eagerly both her parents looked up and waved me happily over simultaneously well if that wasn’t an invitation.  I trotted over to my new family happily and realized that despite all the loss I had endured over the past year I did not have to be alone anymore.

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A tired mom/frustrated baby.... Just figuring things out!

I finally have a free moment. This past week has been rough this last week has been so hard. My two week old Kalleigh has been spitting up, projectile vomiting and just overall fussy. It has made it very hands on I am with her 24/7 making sure she is okay and doesn't choke on anything. Our doctor says it may be re-flux so now we are going to be trying out a new medication for her to see if it helps stop whats going on. If it doesn't then we will have to go back to the drawing board.

I will have to try dieting and different breastfeeding techniques. Honestly, I am willing to try anything to make her less fussy. In the end all you want to see is a happy healthy baby and its hard watching them go through stuff like this.

I am not sure whats going on but I will keep you guys in the loop.

Signed
A mom figuring it out as she goes.

A Start In The Right Direction

Yesterday and Last night my daughter suffered from some very bad colic and like most moms it made me worried. I decided this morning that to help her out since she is too little to defend herself that I would step it up and eat healthier. So incase there is anyone else out there who wants to join me in my pledge to eat healthier here is a list of the healthiest foods for your diet.

World's healthiest foods

1. Eggs
2. Greek Yogurt
3. Fat Free Milk
4. Salmon
5. Lean Beef
6. Beans
7. Nuts
8. Edamame and Tofu
9. Oatmeal
10. Flaxseed
11. Olive Oil
12. Avocado
13. Broccoli
14. Spinach
15. Tomatoes
16. Sweet Potatoes
17. Garlic
18. Red Peppers
19. Figs
20. BlueBerries
21. Asian Pears
22. Lychee
23. Apples
24. Guava
25. Dark Chocolate

Thats what I found for the top 25 health foods. If anyone knows anymore don't hesitate to let me know. I am looking for any and all suggestions to reduce colic in babies and eat healthier.

Hello my significant readers how has the day been treating you today?

I have had one heck of a  morning and an even busier afternoon and it isn't even fully the afternoon yet!My daughter was refusing to eat her lunch today and frustrated beyond my grounds from lack of sleep with a new child. I did what any mother would do I made her a fun little lunch she could not only play with but eat without a mess. I cut little circles of bologna and cheese the size of Rits crackers and made her little stacks of mini sandwiches.  Used ketchup to be creative and ended up with a cute little lunch I snapped a shot of it here is what it looks like. Hope everyone elses lunch is fun and I hope I have helped some moms with a fun lunch for their kids. Its easy and fun for both of you!

In Good Spirits, Lets Warm Up!!!

Today is a total lax day, so I figured I will post a few little tidbits since the snow is finally melting outside and I'm in good spirits because its starting to not look like this outside my house.

This is not an exaggeration either our driveway is simply shoveled out, only difference. I think our snow actually might be higher in some places. saskatchewan is not a place for small outdoor dogs. In the winter you would lose them in little tunnels all through your yard.

Ya anywho my little rant on the weather is done and I think we need to warm up. Here is one of my favorite recipes it is a chocolate coffee rendition on hot chocolate. So make your basic hot chocolate.
 Creamy Hot Chocolate
Makes 4 servings

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water

• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Add the below for an extra spin or add some of your favorite coffee to this smooth drink.

After Dinner Irish Cream
Makes 6 servings

2 cups whipping cream
1 3/4 cups brandy
14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk(not evaporated)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons chocolate flavoured syrup (not absolutely necessary because of the hot cocoa but nice if you love chocolate like my family does)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
blend at low speed till frothy. Serve Immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to four weeks.