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Feb 5

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Following Daisies – Chapter Eight: Saying My Goodbyes

This is the ninth installment of a 17 part blog series launching my new book, Following Daisies – A True Story about One Woman’s Adventures Finding Happiness, Fulfilling Dreams and Becoming Herself. You’ll be able to enjoy and preview 16 of the 64 chapters here online.

If you’re looking to pursue some of your own life dreams, longing to learn how to follow your heart or just wanting a funspirational, adventure-filled read, then this book is for you!

If you are just joining us, you can catch up on reading by beginning at the Introduction and continue reading from there.

If you would like to order your copy of Following Daisies by clicking on the link on the right-hand side of this page.

Now, let’s continue Following Daisies!

© Copyright by Heather Pardon, 2012. All rights reserved.

I had never imagined leaving behind a comfortable life, friends and family to wander off into the sunset in a giant Daisymobile.

The funny thing about embracing our dreams is that we never know how they’re going to unfold. I had no idea that my childhood truck-driving dream would later morph into a cross-Canada, soul-searching journey. I also didn’t know that it would involve letting go of so much of my past and saying some difficult goodbyes. Read more

Jan 29

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Following Daisies – Chapter Seven: Look Mom, I Bought an RV!

This is the eighth installment of a 17 part blog series launching my new book, Following Daisies – A True Story about One Woman’s Adventures Finding Happiness, Fulfilling Dreams and Becoming Herself. You’ll be able to enjoy and preview 16 of the 64 chapters here online.

If you’re looking to pursue some of your own life dreams, longing to learn how to follow your heart or just wanting a funspirational, adventure-filled read, then this book is for you!

If you are just joining us, you can catch up on reading by beginning at the Introduction and continue reading from there.

If you’d like to order your copy of Following Daisies you may do so by clicking on the link on the right-hand side of this page.

Now, let’s continue Following Daisies!

© Copyright by Heather Pardon, 2012. All rights reserved.

She was sitting in the living room knitting when I walked in the front door that day. I’d just made the four-hour journey to my Mom’s house to show her my new rig. Miss Daisy was parked just out of sight of the front window for full surprise effect.

This wouldn’t be the first time that I’d surprised my Mom with a significant shift in my life. There was the time that I dyed my hair bleach blonde days before my cousin’s wedding, or the time I quit my job unexpectedly, or when I surprised her with the purchase of my new SUV or the time I suddenly informed her, “Hey, I’m moving to Ottawa.” As the person who birthed me into the world, I reasoned that it simply came with the territory for her to be able to flow with my moments of randomness. Read more

Jan 24

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

Peace, love and wild daisies.

Oh, and kayaks. Can’t forget the kayaks.

Jan 23

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

 Daisy Bob to Daisy Bill after Daisy Bob’s recent job interview:

“Then they asked me if I had a five-year plan!! And I’m like, Dude, I’m a wild daisy. I don’t make plans. I just dig the vibe and go with the flow.”

Jan 22

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Following Daisies – Chapter 6: On Finding Miss Daisy

This is the seventh installment of a 17 part blog series launching my new book, Following Daisies – A True Story about One Woman’s Adventures Finding Happiness, Fulfilling Dreams and Becoming Herself.  You’ll be able to enjoy and preview 16 of the 64 chapters here online.

If you’re looking to pursue some of your own life dreams, longing to learn how to follow your heart or just wanting a funspirational, adventure-filled read, then this book is for you!

If you are just joining us, you can catch up on reading by beginning at the Introduction and continue reading from there.

 If you would like to order your copy of Following Daisies you may do so by clicking on the link on the right-hand side of this page.

Now, let’s continue Following Daisies!

© Copyright by Heather Pardon, 2012. All rights reserved.

When you’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, then a traditional motor home will simply not do. Thus, I’d begun my search for a camper by looking for a Volkswagen Westphalia, the much-revered hippie camper of the ′60s and ′70s.

The Westphalia subculture is unique and even as a Birkenstock-wearing, environmentally conscious, peace-minded daisy lover, I quickly learned that I would not be granted immediate access.

“What would you be doing with the camper?” asked one owner, as I examined his used Westphalia. I suspected that he did not want to hear that I’d be heading to the nearest provincial park every weekend to bask in a comfortable camping experience.

“I’ve recently sold my house and got rid of my worldly possessions as I no longer wish to feed the capitalist machine. I intend to spend the rest of my days countering traditional cultural norms, fighting the establishment and eating a completely organic, granola-based diet. There is also a good chance I’ll be putting some daisy decals on the camper.”

He smiled, apparently pleased with my answer. Read more

Jan 22

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

Overhead in a later conversation between Daisy Mae and Daisy Jo:

Daisy Mae: “Did you hear that Fred and Crazy Daisy are having a baby?”

Daisy Jo: “No, I didn’t.”

Daisy Mae: “Yes, it started popping out of the ground last week and they hadn’t even planned on it. They were completely caught off guard.”

Daisy Jo: “Really!?”

Daisy Mae: “Yes, and they already have a name for it. They’re going to call it Whoopsie Daisy.”

Jan 21

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

Overhead in the meadow, from Daisy Mae to Daisy Jo:

“Things are getting quite serious between Bill and I. We’re both thinking about putting down some roots.”

Jan 20

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

“A rolling stone gathers no moss. A wild daisy wanders here, there and everywhere.

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind….”

Jan 19

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

Overheard at the garden centre, one wild daisy to another:

“So this guy comes into the garden centre the other day and he’s totally checking me out. I was looking really perky that day, I’ll admit, and was all ready for him to ask me out. Then I hear him turn to his friend and say that he’d like to take me home and put me right into his bed!! Who does he think he is!!?? I am NOT that kind of flower! Gee whiz, warm a girl up with bit a sunshine, water and a walk in the meadow first.”

Prince Uncharming

Jan 18

Sh*t Wild Daisies Say

Overheard, one wild daisy to another:

“So, like the other day some people are walking by and I hear one say to the other, you need to slow down and take time to stop and smell the roses. And I’m all like, WTF!? What the flower?! Roses?! Wild daisies are where the flower power is at baby. Take the time to check US out and we’ll show you a  groovy kind of flower love. “

Even dogs like checking out the daisy vibe

 

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