September 7, 2017

Jamie

After a long hiatus, Tanya and I were back to co-working yesterday and it was awesome. So much feels like it is changing for me and it is great to have some friend time to talk things through! I was also going to have some awesome sister time with Suzie yesterday but unfortunately started feeling really rotten in the afternoon :( I hope we can get something on the calendar soon, Suzie!

Shannon
Had a day of a little-bit-of-evertyhing, including cleaning my desk where I found these little watercolour abstracts sitting in a pile. I think they are much bettwer suited to being on display.

I started off feeling pretty OK and even did an at-home workout but then as I started writing my Feast cookbook review I started to feel kind of crummy and not just because I ended up being totally disappointed in the book. I think I have been too busy and it has been too hot and smoky. Pushed myself too far and now I don't want to do anything. Ugh.

September 6, 2017

Shannon
Weather: 1 , Shannon: 0. It's rare that I don't check the weather before heading out, but it's been so nice lately I didn't bother. And I totally got stuck in the rain! Huge downpour this afternoon and I got caught in it, but thankfully I was able to seek reprieve under business tower awnings for the worst of it, and hopped from awning to awning until finally braved the open air and getting into the subway. What a day.

Suzie

Spent a lot of the day resting but when I had some energy I worked on my Etsy store. Almost ready for the launch. We also had a weird day here. I woke up not being able to hear out of my right ear very well and then the smoke from fires from the U.S. totally encased Vancouver. It even got super dark because it was so thick. Was a good day to stay inside and rest.
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September 5, 2017

Jamie

We had a bit of a rough weekend but yesterday was a bit better and quite gentle. We spent most of it doing some chores and also working on our project to get more of our art framed and put up. We measured everything and got that into a document on our phones so that we can pick up anything whenever we get the chance. It was interesting to see how much we have. I'm going to have to get some art with guys in it. Most things I referred to as Girl with Feather, Girl with Horse, Girl by the Ocean, LOL.

Shannon
Even though today was a holiday, it was actually a pretty regular Monday for me. Which is cool...I actually like Mondays. One thing I do on Mondays is: PLAN! Shocking, I know. This was me planning my reading for the week, I have been in the middle of tons of books recently but have made lots of progress on FINISHING stuff which makes it feel easier to start new books...like Jason's! I hope to start it sometime this week.

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Suzie

Went to the PNE on Labour Day which I think was also the hottest day of the year. When Reg complains about the heat, you know it's bad. Still, I am glad we managed to fit it in and look at that couple holding hands on the swing ride! I had no idea that was happening when I took this photo. So cute. It was awesome but rest day ahead. OMG... So tired and hot!

September 4, 2017

Shannon
I have a fun time stopping by next door chatting with folks, enjoying BBQ (on an open fire pit!) and even roasting marshmellow -- which is what this picture is trying to capture!

Suzie

Was so exciting getting to go to weirdo place Harrison Hot Springs where Sasquatch lives. Didn't have time to go hiking but we walked along the beach and had ice cream. Most epic drive out there. Long but totally worth it until Sasquatch ran us out of town!!!

September 1, 2017

Shannon
It's hard to believe it's September! But with it being September, I realized it was time to do my seasonal TV Grids to figure out what I want to watch this season! I wonder if I will jump ship on series (either on new ones or off old ones) depending on when they air. At least this year there is a 4-way conflict Wednesday at 8pm. And yes, I still remember things like that lol!

Suzie

Got so little sleep the night before it wasn't safe to do much exercise so I just walked over to the clinic for a walk-in-x-ray... I couldn't believe it. I was out my door and back in 20 minutes. I'm going to miss the convenience of this neighbourhood so much. Rest of the day was mostly a write-off. I did some photo editing and got my official foodie bucket Pad Thai post done. I guess that's something.
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August 31, 2017

Jamie

Despite Justin feeling a bit under the weather, we had a wonderful day celebrating his birthday. The weather was sublime and made it just perfect to go down to the beach for our traditional birthday breakfast! We relaxed all afternoon and then went out for a wonderful dinner at a restaurant we hadn't tried before. It was a great adventure! Then we went for a nice long walk and came home to the surprise of a cake! Shannon is an amazing cake fairy. It was the perfect way to end the perfect day!

Shannon
I know you both already saw this one Facebook, but I still wanted to share it here as it was a secret birthday bake! Apple Upside Down Cake! I totally thought I made it up, but turns out there are lots of recipes for it. It was fun to try something new, and I think it worked out okay. Fingers crossed!

Suzie

Was a busy day today. Went out and got more food and supplies and then instead of doing creative stuff like I told myself I would do I ended up washing the floors (not all of them) which wiped me out. I managed to do a little more photography for my jewelry launch next week (not a bad cell phone photo eh?) and make a couple more pieces. I also made bannock (wasn't stellar) from a cookbook I am reviewing. Resting tonight big time!

August 30, 2017

Shannon
It was so great to get together during stART! Thank you both for helping me talk through trying to figure out what I want to do for my TV re-watching, and I think I've realized I just want to do it. If it doesn't work out... too bad. But it won't work out if I don't even try! So I'm going to give it a go, stay focused on the fun and the opportunity to get articulate about stuff. Wish me luck!

Suzie

stART was awesome!!! I managed to run out of the house before hand and pick up ingredients at the market I could no longer live without including cumin. We haven't been grocery shopping in +3 weeks now and I needed to make my version of Rachael Ray's Veg-Head Three-Bean Chili. My nerves have been so bad I haven't been able to eat much meat and am so glad I made the chili. It was just perfect and I will have leftovers for dinner tomorrow which will be a nice break.