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I’m not being a Negative Nancy here. It’s not about turning a minor incident into a major catastrophe.
I’m talking about making a big deal out of nothing in a positive way; taking a mediocre event and turning into a really good time.
So I guess I’m being more of an Optimistic Olga or a Gratitude Gertrude.
Like when my daughter Michaela was little and I built up a trip to Shopper’s Drugmart to the equivalent of going to Disneyland.
One’s attitude can go a long way in determining how you experience things.
You choose:
Do you roll your eyes and just endure it? Or do you have the time of your life?
My daughter lives a 3 1/2 hour drive north of Calgary where I live, in a small town called Camrose, 45 minutes east of Edmonton. When I visit her or she visits me, which isn’t very often, it includes at least one sleepover, we DO have lots of fun. But it usually works out to only spending 5 or 6 hours together in a two-day period.
So we came up with a plan, one that took way too long for us to figure out, I might add.
This Saturday, we’re going to meet up in Red Deer to spend the day together and then both of us will drive back to our individual homes. You see, Red Deer is half way between Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta’s two major cities. Red Deer is small compared to these two metropolitans, in fact Red Deer only has a little over 10% of either city’s population.
But just like the long ago Shopper’s Drugmart adventures, we aim to spend a fun-filled time in Red Deer.
In preparation for this adventure, I needed to find out if Red Deer even has a downtown area and by golly they do, as seen in the promo video I found on YouTube below.
Trust me, you want to watch this video!
We plan to visit all the featured places in the above video and maybe even find some other hidden Red Deer gems!
I will share our adventure with you next week right here on TALKTODIANA
Stay tuned you don’t want to miss it! 😉
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
When’s the last time you made a big deal out of nothing?
Andrea Stephenson said:
Sounds like a good plan, I hope you have a great time!
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dianasschwenk said:
We had an awesome time, thank you very much Andrea! You can check it out here: https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/meeting-half-way/
❤
Diana xo
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Sheryl said:
Fun video – I can hardly wait to hear your take on Red Deer. Have a wonderful time with your daughter!
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, isn’t the video great? One more sleep and I get to see my girl! ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Enjoy your time in Red Deer, well enough benches to rest there under trees! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
haha yes it does seem that there are Ute – thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Too funny! I want to go there just because the name sounds so COOL! Thanks for the laughs and I am sure no matter where you go you will have wonderful moments with your daughter Diana
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome and thank you Kath! ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
May your time together in Red Deer be a great adventure and may your journeys home be safe, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Russ! ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
YEAH!!! 👩❤️💋👩
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
That video…a riot. I understand what you mean about making an event of those “smaller things”, which are never small at all. After a 4 day trip to Disneyworld, do you know what my kids remember ? They couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel, which had paddle boats on a man-made lake. It was the highlight of the trip…right after the fun they had picking out snacks at the vending machines ! ☺☺☺
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dianasschwenk said:
Love it Van! I don’t blame them paddle boats and vending machines – awesome! 😉 ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
JUST the kind of place I would go to and enjoy!!! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Because of the trees, Colleen? 🙂 ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
That helps, and I hear there a good many of them!!!! ;-D
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Jeri Sherban said:
Red Deer has a fabulous Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. People come from miles around. The early bird gets the best picks! And the parks are lovely. Hopefully the weather will co-operate for your visit.
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dianasschwenk said:
I did not know that Jeri! I think when you’re with people you love it doesn’t really matter where you are, it’s enjoyable! ❤
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Oh My! I took your word for it and watched! Hysterical.
Regardless, you will have an amazing time — hope you make a similarly insightful, educational and inspiring video. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Those guys are funny, eh Louise? I will take photos, maybe Michaela will do a video or two, they’re more her forte. ❤
Diana xo
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Amy Pantone said:
Have a great time with your daughter!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Amy, I can’t wait! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
You will have so much fun with Dennis and Tido? And you certainly won’t have any trouble finding a car park, and best of all there’s trees! Have fun Diana. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
But not in the alleys Karen – no trees in the alleys! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Okay good to know ha! 🤑
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David Kanigan said:
Ha!
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) ❤
Diana xo
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