THE END OF THE TUNNEL
So, as most of the people who read my blog or Twitter know, these past few weeks have been really hard on me. This past week was spent as a recluse, a complete invalid… hoping my eczema would clear up. After numerous appointments at the doctor, several scares, restraints, supervision and all sorts of craziness I don’t even want to get into, we’ve finally found a solution that seems to be working. And it’s clearing up. It’s by no means healed or perfect yet, but there’s signs of progress for the first time in a long time. There really is a light at the end of the tunnel.
And you know what? I’m tired of wallowing in my own misery.
So while Friday and Saturday was mostly spent recovering still, I decided I NEEDED to get out of the house on Sunday.
First stop was the driving range. First time all year. In July… how sad is that? Nevertheless, we got out and hit some balls and boy, it felt GREAT to be out in the fresh air!
I’m really looking forward to getting to the range some more times this summer, getting out for pitch and putt and maybe a couple full courses later on in the summer. I’m also considering bringing my clubs to Costa Rica since the place I’m hoping to stay at is supposed to have a great golf course.
I don’t have a top of the line set, but for you golf heads, I’ve got a Callaway Big Bertha ladies iron graphite set, with a Big Berta 3 Wood, and a Rossi putter. No driver yet.
After the range we met up with my dad for Father’s Day for lunch at Earl’s (his choice). I had the Green Curry Chicken and it was delicious!
I can’t even tell you how much I love my dad. He’s been there for me my whole life, he’s held our family up through tough times with his amazing work ethic, and inspires me to be entrepreneurial. He works hard in construction 6 days a week and comes home late but he always seems to have time for his kids. He taught me how to ski, how to bike, how to play sports and love sports. He introduced me to the greatest sport of all time and my beloved team, the Vancouver Canucks… and he always encourages me to aim high in life. He’s extremely good-natured, kind, generous, God-fearing, and funny. I love you Dad! Happy Father’s Day!
After lunch, Allan and I headed down to Holt Renfrew to check out the shoes section. I’ve been doing so great with my budget over the past 3 months, sticking to it completely! And I’m so happy to be able to say that shoes are part of my budget. I haven’t bought any new clothes or shoes or anything in the past 6 months and new summer shoes were a real treat!
Holt Renfrew was having a big designer sale, so I tried on about a hundred shoes (including these cool Cole Haan heels) before deciding on some flip flops and a dressy wedge.
I love shoe boxes!
These shoes are TOTALLY me! First of all, I love Michael Kors. Second of all, they are my favourite colour (orange). And they will work well in the city, or on the beach! Love the comfortable, practical jelly. So stoked! And they are cheap too!
My big splurge was definitely these 2009 Prada Cutout Wedges. I completely fell in love with them. And they were on sale. Perfect for the city or walking around a resort in Costa Rica! They are very well constructed, made in Italy, with leather and cork. They are dressy but still summery, and REALLY comfortable! Love love love!
So… I think I’m back! Time to start updating the blog regularly again, and start living my life again. This week will be full of work, and then it’s off to Tofino on Friday for 9 days for the annual camping and surfing trip. And then a couple more days of work before Costa Rica. I hope my skin holds up. But even if it doesn’t, I’m determined to have a great time, get out there, and enjoy all the amazing things this world and life has to offer.
Hope you all are having a great summer so far!
Tags: Big Bertha, Callaway, Cutout, Dad, designer, driving range, Earl's, Father's Day, Golf, Green Chicken Curry, Holt Renfrew, jellies, Michael Kors, orange, Prada, shoes, Wedges
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June 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Haha, i haven’t been to the driving range in years! But it’s June, not July right now
And those shoes do look quite nice!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better !
June 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
“But even if it doesn’t, I’m determined to have a great time, get out there, and enjoy all the amazing things this world and life has to offer.”
That’s the best way to lift your spirits. There’s always something amazing or beautiful if you take the time to look.
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I’m glad you’re feeling better. You have such an amazing attitude about everything, I can’t help but think that must have some healing power of its own.
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Wow those are amazing shoes! How much were they?
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Flagrant foul, woops! You’re right. I meant June. Feels like the end of the summer already, but I guess it is only beginning eh
David, thanks for the words of encouragement! I am trying to think positive for sure.
Christine, love ya girl
I can’t wait to see you soon.
Payton, haha TOO much. Way too much.
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Wow, sorry to hear that you had health problems. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing much better now.
Enjoy your trip to Costa Rica! Too bad you aren’t going during mud season. That too-warm-for-snowboarding and too-cold-for-golf time of year is rather unpleasant.
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
You go girl!! Great shoes too!!!
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Great to have you back, Allie!
You took an awesome portrait-shot of your Dad there – and that burger he’s having looks delicious (how the heck do you manage to do that? I’m beginning to suspect you actually have a studio crew following you… 
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June 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Really good to see you again, Allie! The food looks fabulous, and the shoes even more so! Sounded like a lovely father’s day for you
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
Glad to see you are getting better Allie
As always awesome post!
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Your a fantastic photographer. What camera did you use ?
June 25th, 2009 at 4:31 am
love the shoes!!! i really like the cole haans, and they seem to go well with your outfit that day, which made the picture that much better
if you didn’t get them, can i have them??? the prada cut-outs are amazing – i think i will be checking out the sales at the holts here shortly!
June 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
OMG those Prada wedges are KILLER! they are so beautiful – i’m sure they’ll anchor any outfit and make you feel fierce no matter what occasion. definitely worth the splurge. the MK sandals are very cute.
Looks like you had a fantastic father’s day – what a great day.
I was inspired by your happiness post, btw, and wrote something of my own on my blog.
ttyl
June 29th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Aww…I feel your pain. I’ve had eczema since I was in 4th grade and it’s been an aweful process for me as well. I’m tired of steroids and the crap that I’ve done so I decided to see a Chinese herbalist and wow…what a difference. I’ve also been put on a wheat-free diet and it has helped loads! I hope thing get better for you.