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Christmas Letter*

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Shop Girl| Leave a comment

So. The Hubs and I wrote this a while back, but we just mailed them this week and wanted to give it a few days so people could receive them by mail before I posted it here. So, without any further ado, I give you our 2007 Christmas Letter:

Adventures of the Hubster & Wifester*

2007 Edition

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! …and all words of cheer—

We can hardly believe that Christmas is here.

We’re writing to you so that you may know,

That we’re still alive here in [insert town name here].

For more than 2 years we’ve enjoyed married bliss,

Though our families and friends we do love and miss.

We decided that now we are “married” enough,

To write Christmas letters and send you our love.

The Hubster (that’s *******) is still busy in school,

And The Wifester (that’s me) is still ever, so cool.

In Business and Computers the Hubs has learned to excel,

He loves what he’s doing, and he’s doing so well.

[The University] obviously noticed his excellent skills,

And offered him a job (so that we can pay bills!)

He works right on campus, so it isn’t too tough,

And he’s working with MACs and other cool stuff.

I am finally in my 4^th year,

And that’s probably the root of my holiday cheer!

Studying English and History has been no easy ride,

But the thought of the end keeps me glowing inside.

I’m working 2 jobs so I stay rather busy,

Between school, work and life, I sometimes get dizzy.

But the Hubster is waiting when I get in late,

With a hug and a smile to keep my head on straight.

Aside from the work, our lives are still grand,

We still go for date nights and walk hand in hand.

The Hubs makes me dinner, and I clean his tub,

It’s sure safe to say that we’re still deep in love.

But now it is time to come to end;

All of our love and best wishes we send!

And so, to conclude, we just want to say:

Have a wonderful Christmas and a great holiday!!

Much Love,

Shop Girl & The Hubster

Posted in My Poetry*, Random Junk*

My Own Set of Wings*

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Shop Girl| Leave a comment

For my “Thoughtful Tuesday” entry this week, I’m going to use a poem I wrote for AKV when I was 14. I wrote it just after we’d left elementary school and had gone to different high schools and were beginning to grow apart. So, this is for her.

My Own Set of Wings*

We used to share a pair of wings,
Attached by a love for similar things.
We used to laugh and talk all day,
Even when there was nothing to say.
We’d eat popcorn and watch movies all night,
The next morning we’d be an awful sight!
I’ve cried on your shoulder, you’ve cried on mine too–
That’s probably what I miss most about you.
We’ve always shared an inseparable bond,
Since the beginning of “our” time had dawned.
But now you’re gone, and I’m still here.
Us growing apart is my greatest fear.
You’ve already grown your own set of wings,
I think I’ll wait and see what the future brings.
But if you’re ever lonely and have a minute to spare,
Just give me a call… I’ll always be there.
(For AKV, 2000)

Shop Girl*

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The End of the Dock*

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Shop Girl| Leave a comment

Okay, so I lied. I actually found my old poem book and there are two poems that I wrote that I actually think are half decent. Most of them are about the love of my life in grade nine… oh DB. What a dreamboat. haha

Anyway, I wrote this in 2003, my last summer as a camp counselor. I used to love the evenings when the kids were all entertained and I could steal a few minutes to go be by myself at the end of the dock and watch the sun set in perfect silence. This is what this poem is about.

The End of the Dock*

The evening felt cool and calm as I stood atop the stairs,
And again I didn’t know what it was that held me there.
It seemed as though nothing moved and the entire earth was still.

The sky was bathed in colours grand–in pink, orange and blue,
It was indeed a heav’nly sight that no hell could undo.
I felt as though I could stay forever and never get my fill.

A gentle breeze nudged me to begin my slow descent,
So I slowly walked toward the scene the highest heavens sent.
The sun softly disappeared as the day dipped into night.

Step by step I continued on, as constant as a clock,
Until I came to a rest at the end of the dock.
I gazed at what I saw in the fading evening light.

Clear blue water rippled and danced there beneath my feet,
And a million stars reflected there to make the scene complete.
The wind caressed my cheek and rustled through the trees.

The soft light of the moon shone down from the sky,
And somewhere in the distance I heard a lone loon cry.
A feeling of peace o’erwhelmed me and I fell to my knees.

I knew then that I’d been touched by an angel’s kiss,
And I felt blessed to be a witness to a night such as this. (2003)

Shop Girl*

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Poetry*

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Shop Girl| Leave a comment

I used to write a lot. Throughout high school writing was my creative outlet– my way of venting/expressing my emotions and feelings. I don’t know how or why, but I stopped writing and I really miss it. I haven’t really written much in the past 4 years, and many of what I have saved are just very.. high schoolish. There is only one poem I’ve ever written that I am VERY proud of, and once I find the book I put it in, I’ll post it.

Anyway, the point is, I’d like to get back into it, and where better to start than a journal. This is one I wrote this past summer one morning when I was awake to see the sun come up. I had a few hours to myself before The Hubster woke up, so this is what I came up with:

I wake to the sound of a gentle hum
The world stirs–a new day has begun.
The sun streams in to welcome a new morn,
Another day gone and another one born.
Life begins moving beyond my door,
And yet, I am still. I wait for more.
I can’t say I’ve ever really believed in destiny or fate,
And yet, here I am.
I sit.

I wait.

Shop Girl*