May 14, 2012

 

Jamie

This isn't necessarily the most  obviously representative picture of being at The Louvre (or one of the best of me, for that matter) but it's one of my favourites. One of the things that blew us away again and again and again Paris was the scale. The Louvre is massive - and so is a lot of the art. Beside this herculean figure, I look so wee!

Shannon

Welcome to the glamourous behind the scenes of the Movie Moxie Podcast and Vlogs! I've decided to multi-purpose several of my content deliveries over at Movie Moxie combining vlogging, podcasting and written post. I've had a bunch of tech issues this week and felt pressed for time (always) so I'm hoping this lower-tech/higher value choice will smooth over both the issues. And, yes I make notes and yes I have props!

Suzie

Reg, me, Mike & Jen went to see the Avengers on the weekend. I mostly loved it but did have some issues. Overall though, it was so much fun to go out to the movies with friends and just be geeks.

Rewind: May 13

Jamie 

This is one of my favourite pictures of Mom. For Mother's Day years ago we went over and helped Mom get her entire garden prepped and planted. It was a wonderful way to spend the day and so rewarding to see the space get filled with beauty.

Suzie

Hard to believe this photograph was taken five years ago! I do love it, Mom was really in her element when she came to visit on Vancouver Island. We had such a good time and she got to see the giant rhododendrons that are all over the island. Happy Mother's Day Mom!!!

May 12, 2012

Jamie

One of the best things about being home is getting to hang out with Shannon! We had a regular Friday night this week over at her place, which meant I also got to hang out with Mr. Man! What a treat.

Shannon

A few days ago I ran across this omnibus of the Narnia books at the side road, and I was all excited because I actually really wanted and all-in-one but it had been a bit wet and raining and therefore the book was all ....wet and rainy! After a few days of proping it up in my window at different pages I think I've finally aired it all out. Now the big question will be will I read it all? And will it be worth all that effort? Did I dry it enough? I have no idea. But now I'm flattening it under a big box. Boy, that seems like oodles of effort (which I'm okay with) for something that felt like HEY! Free! Awesome! Interesting.

Suzie

Thanks to both of you I am feeling a bit better about crafting. Thank you so much. And yesterday when I went to the thrift store I got these giant bags of felt, fabric, yarn and buttons for around $8. You know, since I first bought yarn there months ago, they haven't had any crafting supplies at all. So this and your support make me feel like I do need this. Just for me. :)

May 11, 2012

 Jamie

The first gallery that we went to in Paris was the Rodin Museum. When we walked into the gardens, I cried. This was the moment I knew we were really here, in Paris, experiencing art that I had only read about. And this museum was truly special. I was captivated not only by the sculptures but also by their placement, each piece becoming a moment of theatre, a dance, a statement. I will never forget this experience.

By the way, the best advice we received was to buy the Paris Museum Pass. It's not just about adding up the sum of the admission fees. It's also the incredible time you save with bypassing the line (so worth it just for that - especially at the Louvre!) Add to that the increased chance that you'll pop into a museum you might have otherwise ski;;ed (we did that) and access to decent washrooms (yes, I think about these things) - it's well worth it!

Shannon

A regular scene at Shannon's computer: film listings and lists :)

Suzie

I have been getting very frustrated with crafting and should I do Etsy and am I ever going to make money... Blah blah blah. Then made a smooshed watermelon yesterday. Just feel like giving up on being crafty which makes me sad. Yet it's "sticky" for me. Maybe I should just do this fun and let go of trying to sell stuff on Etsy? Trying to sell is all about fear of poverty for me. Maybe letting go of Etsy would be the most fearless thing I could do? So complicated!

May 10, 2012

Jamie

I am back from France! It's been the weirdest thing to not blog through the experience. Now I'm a bit overwhelmed with how to share the journey. I'm so used to just bringing everyone along! Our first day of travel was very challenging with a delay in our flight, turbulence bringing out my fear of flying and landing to 6-degree pouring rain in Paris. It was overwhelming and difficult until we arrived at our Parisian Paradise - this apartment. The moment we walked in, we knew it was all worthwhile.

Suzie

Introducing my crocheted zombie bunny. It is the only photograph I remember taking yesterday. I personally adore him although I am sure others will find him quite weird.

May 9, 2012

Suzie

Did you know chia seeds, as in chia pets... are good for you? Not only that, when you let them soak in water they turn into a gel that can be used as a fat replacement. I know, sounds totally unappetizing but I tried this method for the first time and put it in my smoothie. It did not break down as much as I wanted but I will try baking with it soon.

May 8, 2012

Shannon

I started the week off with some planning and looking ahead and brainstorming and listing. I like starting the week off this way!

Suzie

Did not have a great day yesterday but I did make a grocery list for stuff I really want to make and finally got some artichokes! I've only had the marinated hearts and tonight I am going to try stuffing them with cheese and breadcrumbs. No idea if I am going to like them or not.