March 15, 2017

Jamie

Yesterday I had a lovely time writing morning pages with Journal Clubbers. It was so cozy with the snow outside and a blanket, chair and good company inside. It ended up being a very productive day though I am having a hard time finding my way to ease back in as opposed to overdoing it. Getting a good night's sleep will hopefully help.

Shannon
More reading goodness today! I finished off the kid's illustrated Beowulf (I had no idea there was more than just the Beowulf and Grendel bits), it was a lot of fun to read! So far I've read two books (one kids, one novella), made a replacement pick for the one I let go of, and than realized I need another replacement pick unless I want to read two Christmas set romance novella's. Haven't decided on that yet, but for now... on to The Chrysalids. Oh man, I hope that's not Christmasy!

Suzie

Drawing class today and we had a fun day of making silly surprise portraits and yes, I drew that cupcake Kawaii head! We also did some serious portrait work too and I continue to shock myself at my ability to draw people and do it quickly. Quite the juxtaposition to this drawing, LOL. Oh and everyone loved the lady fingers!!! Big hit. Made me very happy.

March 14, 2017

Shannon
I have a feeling all my pics this week will be for the readathon I'm doing! This was my first set of books that I dove into. I've already finished one (a romance novella described as Buffy-meets-Downton-Abbey which was okay), I'm about halfway through an illustrated retelling of Beowulf (kids books for the win!), and I the third I'm going to give a pass on. I'm feeling stronger about letting go of books I don't think I'll enjoy, especially with the restraints of a 1 week readathon! Let go and grab the next one. Here is hoping I find all winners to enjoy for Day 2!

Suzie

I made ladyfingers for the first time after we recorded stART. Couldn't find my piping bags anywhere and hurt myself in the process of tearing apart my kitchen and injured my... you guessed it, finger! I can tell you I was no lady when that happened. Ouch! Guess it's a good thing I ordered more bags recently with those new piping tips. I baked these for my drawing class tomorrow. Going to dip them in melted chocolate and add sprinkles. Fun! Had an awesome day chatting with you two today too. Thanks for all the support.

March 13, 2017

Shannon
I had a blast of a time making bookmarks for the books that I'm reading for the marathon I'm doing this week. It's been so long since I've made any, and this time I mostly used one full image per side whereas before I've done more collage. It's wild how even something you've done multiple times you can still take a new approach, and still enjoy the result! Now... back to reading for me!!

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Suzie

It was all about the brioche this weekend and what to do with it! Rich, eggy and delicious brioche bread that I used for Gordon Ramsay's first cooking class. I thought I might as well also learn how to make brioche as well so I taught myself. We also did an epic grocery shop so we finally have food again. A good foodie weekend.

March 11, 2017

Shannon
I decided to participate in a readathon next week, one... because coming up with what I wanted to read was so much fun... and two, because I realized I never had before. I do lots of listing, and working though lists, and projects, etc, but I haven't actually participated in a readathon before! I was a bit worried about overcommitting, but I realized it's just a week and if I don't last the whole time that's totally fun. Fingers crossed it's a good experience!

Suzie

I was in a bit of a rush today. I got my Campbell's Soup post done and posted, got out to the library, stopped by VV for a peak (no purchases), got food at Chong Lee and then picked up meds at London Drugs. I also worked on a brioche dough and did some painting for my book. Productive day and so glad I got some rays, we're in for rain for the next week. Thought about going to the studio but I heard there was no clay so I thought I would get more done at home and I did!
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March 10, 2017

Jamie

For the first time in weeks I feel a smidge better. It's a good thing too because I needed to film the next installment in the Junk Journal Journey class. Luckily Shannon came over and was a huge help with teaching how to bind the pages together. I couldn't be more in love with this process. I just wish I felt so much better!

Shannon
Had a great day hanging out with Jamie and helping out with a Junk Journal Journey video! Once I got home it was rest time ... with Gammera! I decided to find and watch the last 8 B-Movies that I never made it through in my SciFi Suprize series and this was the first one. It was awesome. HUGE turtle. Wacky impossible perspective. A model boat through icebergs that coulda been done in a bathtub. Sassy 60's hairdos. And did I mention the HUGE TURTLE?

Suzie

Getting to go out for coffee with Zorica who is here for a wedding was definitely the best part of my day! Showed up for a prescription that they were supposed to have ready and didn't even have a record of me stopping by IN PERSON to order it. Then my site got hacked. Yup, this was definitely the highlight of my day.

March 9, 2017

Shannon
It was a very moody weather day! Awesome winds throughout the day and the sky looked different every time I looked out the window. Pretty amazing!

Suzie

In honour of International Women's Day we went out for lunch and used a gift card I got for a post I did last year! We have $3 left on it so we did very well. Reg also picked up McD salads for dinner. It was very odd not doing any housework at all for a day but I am not complaining. Hope you both had a good day too!

March 8, 2017

Jamie

I think I'm turning into a cat. I feel like I have completely disappeared into a world of sleep and slow observation. I don't remember the last time that I was this sick. You can still hear the rumbling in my chest from all the congestion, even with a week of medication. I am trying to be at peace and gentle with myself. All of the good company from the kittens has certainly helped.

Shannon
It was an almost pictureless day, but I did take this snap of dinner which was just as I like to call it "food". Odd day, find a little out of sorts and didn't get much done but did flit from one thing to the other throughout. March has been a weird month!

Suzie

Busy day getting out to the library in the snow, picking up food to help us through the week and then off to drawing class. I almost didn't go, so tired, but I am glad I did. It actually energized me which surprised me. First day I felt like I didn't suck at drawing.