March 8, 2013

Jamie

Yesterday we had our first official guitar lesson and it completely exceeded our expectations! Sure, it's challenging. I feel like a goldfish. I forget what our instructor said the minute he said it. Changing chords feels impossible and my fingertips are killing me! But I had forgotten what a joy it is to make music. I forgot that I love it. I forgot. But when we sat there, me playing a bass line, Justin strumming and our teacher adding a melody, I remembered. It's overwhelming and wonderful.

Shannon
I started early this week on my SciFi Surprized series and caught up with this Japanese SciFi gem Warning from Space. Very kitsch, very enjoyable and pretty funny. I didn't always know what was going on, but that didn't mean it wasn't fun to watch :)

Suzie

Yesterday I got out the Gesso to work on an art project that I hope goes well. I don't want to share too much since it is good stART material. I also got out the clay which always makes me happy. And! I started on my flavoured tea experiment. Now I just have to wait for my nightgown to show and I will have completed my Monday meme! 

March 7, 2013

 

Jamie
Yesterday I took Jinx to the vet. She's had some more of those horrible scabs that she had before Christmas. This seems like a constant in poor Jinx-a-roo's life. They gave us some antibiotics and cleaned her ears and clipped her nails and though I tried to convince her this was like a spa visit, Jinx wasn't impressed at all.

 

 Shannon

Another step in my new TV set up is my lil computer for streaming. Still working out the kinks, but so far most stuff comes through well (oddly CBC is the hardest... but I should be able to watch that on TV-tv pretty clearly). It's a dark and fuzzy pic, but I figured that would be better than not having one at all today!

Suzie

Highlight yesterday was hanging out with Shannon recording Hexed! I love that you are getting cool items from Space Shannon and aren't you lucky to see Orphan Black ahead of time?! I just know it is going to be awesome and can't wait to hear about it.

March 6, 2013

Jamie

Justin and I have officially signed up for guitar lessons and guitar rental is included! Yesterday we went in and were able to try out several guitars and bring home the one that felt right to us. I tried this one and a beautiful black steel string. It was hard to let that other one go but the steel is so hard on the fingers! Plus, I just love the sound of the classical guitar - though so far with my little hands making a good sound has been a bit challenging. We had a great time sitting down last night just trying to learn a few chords.

Shannon
Oh the challenges of trying to organize, plan, journal at home. You get up to make a tea...and someone gets *all cozy* right where you are working. Sigh.

Suzie

I know you both probably saw this photo of my new hair cut and colour but it was the only photo I took yesterday. I did do a video of me drinking coconut water live for the first time as well but I like having this photo of me in my kitchen. I even used it to replace the "raw!" edgy profile I had been using. Mostly because I wanted to show off my new look. I am very happy with it, especially the cut. 

March 5, 2013

Jamie

Mondays are my heavy client days and also when I lead Circe's Circle. I've been trying to get in the habit of much earlier mornings so that I can do some writing and some meditation before diving in. What I wish I had taken a picture of yesterday was the corn fritters we made, inspired by Gordon Ramsay's new cooking school show. Special thank you to Suzie for letting me know that you use 100 grams of flour. We made a mess of the kitchen and were clearly winging it with the recipe and though the fritters were only "okay" I think when we refine our approach they will be wonderful. Looking forward to trying them again!

Suzie

I did it! I made it to the dollar store yesterday! As you can see I really bundled up to get there. I had to. I woke up at 3 am with this idea that would not leave me alone. So I went to the dollar store and picked up those cardboard artist canvasses. I feel much better now. OMG, if I knew how I looked before I left the house, I might never leave, LOL. 

March 4, 2013

Jamie

This weekend Justin and I trekked over to Shannon's place to get her hooked up with a router. You can see by my knee here just how helpful I'm being, hehe. I did my tea-drinking, Gobo-petting job very well! It's always nice to have a visit - and now Shannon is hooked up in new and wonderful ways!

Shannon
The big awesomeness this weekend was Jamie & Justin swinging by, hanging out with me and the cat and making my BluRay player connect online...YAY! Now I can access Netflix and all kinds of fun online content (I'm digging Crackle, even though they show commercials...it's still free!) And then of course there was the surrealness of the moment above where I could see my own YouTube channel on my own TV!! WAY to big...one time I was thankful for it not to be HD!! hehehh

Suzie

Jen, Emily and I went out for a couple of adventures on the weekend while the guys played D&D. Here we are at the new location of The Works. Cool how their drinks are served in measuring cups eh? They also had the best mocha shake I have ever had. A recipe I myself have been working on for a long time. 

March 2, 2013

 

Jamie

Clearly Shannon and I found the sunny spot in the coffee shop. It was so great to sit and catch up on life and everything! And check out Shannon's new glasses. They look awesome!

Suzie

Well I just continued to follow your advice from stART and continue cleaning up and letting go stuff from my crafts room. There is still so much more to do but I have managed to give some things a home which gives me some breathing room. I had to be careful because of my neck and back but I just had to do it. I could no longer be creative in such a crazy space. It seems to be helping me get focused too, figuring out what crafting I want to continue doing and what I want to let go of which has been extremely helpful.

March 1, 2013

 

Jamie

Yesterday Justin and I had a great time going for a guitar consultation! We spent 30 minutes with Emilio who showed us the basics and talked to us about classes. My finger tips are still numb and I'm a bit distraught by how instantaneously I forgot information but it was still fun and good to do something that's new and a stretch - and together!

Suzie

Yesterday was kind of brutal. Somehow I hurt my neck while sleeping and then just by talking on the phone to Mom I threw out the left side of my back. To rest and recover I watched Stranded last night. It was spooky and I totally loved it. Doing a bit better today but am going to be extra careful. I see lots of TV and especially Netflix in my near future.