January 2011
Today I fit into my favourite skinny jeans
They have the most awesome holes and tears and I’ve missed them so. It’s been over a year since I could button them up. Now I’m going to wear the $^@% outta them to make up for lost time. This whole “trying to find skirts and dresses to look pretty” thing isn’t working out anyway. Bring on the grunge. and over sized plaid shirts. and black lace up boots.
Which...
My creative process and things that stop it
I’ve had four canvases, paints, brushes, etc sitting out on my dining room table for four days now. Maybe longer. I so desperately want to create something. I more specifically want to paint something that my sister would like and enjoy (I’ve promised her artwork for over a year now). I don’t know what’s really holding me back. - Okay, I lie, I totally do… it’s...
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WatchYet another brilliant (and inspiring) talk by Sir Ken Robinson about education.
(from TED)
Songs my son will calm down to:
Edelweiss
Somewhere over the rainbow
(and sometimes) Moon River (but I can’t remember most of the words so it ends up being a half hummed tune)
but really, Edelweiss works like a charm. If he’s crying and nothing will soothe him, I just need to hold him, sing that in his ear and dance around slowly in a circle. I have a beautiful version of it from a Innocence Mission album of...
craptastic
that is the best word to describe how I currently feel. I put on some nice clothes this morning even though it was freezing rain outside, just hoping that they’d help lift my spirits- but alas. Im exhausted and feeling icky and like I could cry. Its been awhile since Ive had that lowly feeling. Cant seem to shake it. Id like to sleep for several days without interruption I think....
on a scale from 1 to 10
Woke up yesterday at 3am in major pain. We’re talking on a scale of 1 to 10, it was a 9. Not the nicest experience. Had to wait till 10 before my doctors office was open only to discover that they had no appointments available and referred me to a walk in clinic 20 mins awaay. Not being able to do much of anything I went and sat there for 2 and a halfish hours. (as much as Im thankful for...
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“Friendship is being with the other in joy and sorrow, even when we cannot...”
– Henri Nouwen (thanks, Margie)
Henri Nouwen was such a wise man. I really enjoy his writings.
Niagara Falls
I didnt end up seeing the Falls as it was crazy weather. I stayed holed up in my hotel while roads didn’t get shovelled and local buses & schools got cancelled. But hey, that was okay because you know what i did end up doing? Getting a massage and facial at the Aveda spa and then swimming in the glorious salt water pool and even spending a bit of time in the sauna. Oh yeah, it was...
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The Life of Kay: Goodreads →
dressesdancingandtv:
life-of-kay:
Goodreads is having a 2011 Reading Challenge. I’m challenging myself to read at least 50 books this year. So far I’ve read 2 1/2. But, since I have no job, it looks like I’ll be getting a lot of use out of my library card this year.
Any great books you can suggest?? Awesome, entertaining, chick…
I love the Southern Vampire books by Charlene Harris that True...
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Some memorable things from 2010:
Music
The National (I didn’t see many concerts this year, but theirs was spectacular at the very lovely Massey Hall)
Arcade Fire (Can’t stop listening to ‘Rococo’)
Beach House (oh so dreamy and glorious. perfect for all driving occasions)
Sufjan Stevens (two words: “Too Much”)
Books
The Hunger Games trilogy (enjoyed it so much that I asked for it for...
MuchMusic Resurrects The Wedge and Rap City →
rej0ice:
!!!!!!!!!!!!
“They have announced that they will be relaunching the video-focused formats of their classic shows The Wedge and Rap City. Not only that, but Much has tapped some top-notch talent for the programs, with Toronto hip-hop ambassador Tyrone “T-RexXx” Edwards hosting Rap City and Fucked Up frontman Damian Abraham taking over The Wedge”
I am so excited!
The...
On a different note...
I ordered some books for a class in May rather randomly yesterday. I haven’t even officially registered for it. Up until clicking the “buy what’s in your cart” button, I wasn’t even fully convinced if I would take it. But, well, there you go. I’m doing it. AND I’m going to read all the books before hand like some super student as it’s a one-week...
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Ya know what I’d really like? I’d like some items in my wardrobe that fit me properly, make me feel feminine and that are comfortable. Nothing too drastic. You’d think it’d be simple to find said articles of clothing, but NO. My post-pregnancy state does not mix well with the current trends/styles. I tried on a bajillion dresses the other day and was so disappointed every...
“I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.”
– Natalie Portman (via natalieenne)
i thought about this a lot today →
youroldarchenemycatwoman:
and i smiled.
bahah. I will now think of this every time I eat some leafy greens.
Vanilla Ice remodels homes.
rej0ice:
clarityunfiltered:
Who knew?
“Ice, ice, baby. All right, stop. Decorate and design. Ice is back with my brand new renovation. Something grabs a hold and remodels mightly. Flow like a paint brush daily and nightly Will it ever stop? Let’s go to Home Depot! Close the window and I’ll change the airflow!”
I feel a hit coming on..
(You know I’m procrastinating when I rewrite Ice, Ice...
One step closer to being educated
I think I’ve figured out a way to finish my Masters. All it would take is a slight change of program. Instead of needing 27 courses, I would only need 18. I’ve done 10 of them already. Then, I think I may just be crazy enough to tackle two or three courses during the summer semester (this summer!!!). If I just focus, I can complete everything within a YEAR, maybe a year and a half!!!...
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Before & After photos are like my crack...
I can’t get enough of them. I just find it so inspiring to see how a space can be transformed sometimes by the simplest thing (a coat of paint), and other times it takes a lot of work. anywho, they’re all over Apartment Therapy right now. ….
And now I officially want to redecorate my house. Or at least a room or two. but today I’m just on the search for a really good lamp.
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