October 31, 2015

Shannon
I feel like I should be posting something Halloween-y, but what I got is just a pic of the nice view! It's weird to have things so clean and cleared away. Good weird. Likely unsettlingly good though because I tend to like have, ... a lot of stuff. Maybe heading into this new year after Samhain I will feel differently about that. We'll see! And btw, I know to a lot of people this would appear messy, but for me it's almost immaculate!

October 30, 2015

Shannon
After lots of help from Jamie and Justin we got all the glass cleaned up and a HUGE section of the room all packed up. It's amazing! I am so grateful to have such awesome help and support. *happy sigh*

Suzie

Despite getting little sleep, I had quite a wonderful day. The sun came out surprisingly (it is supposed to be rainy forever) so I got outside and walked to my community centre and signed up for an art class next week. It is just one workshop and might get cancelled because there are only two people signed up (including me) but I am literally putting myself out there. I hope you both had a much better day today. I was thinking about you two a lot.

October 29, 2015

Jamie

Yesterday was another challenging day. We had people come in to take a look at the drains and it turns out a root has busted through a pipe, which means it must be replaced. That means digging up the floor through the spare room and all down the driveway. It's a bit overwhelming. Moments of calm in the studio with the kittens yesterday was just what I needed for the jangled nerves. That and chocolate, which Shannon was kind enough to bring!

Shannon
So.... this is is what happens when glass shatters everywhere after the bookshelf falls again when I start packing and start from the bottom. You'd think after the 4 other times it's happened I would have not taking any more chances! Sigh.

Suzie

Yesterday was so dark and miserable and I was on my own. I stood in the kitchen and felt like everything was spinning around me. I felt like the universe was asking me, what the hell are you doing with your life Suzie? My answer was to make Reg cookies. Anna Olson cookies, to be exact. Life has been so chaotic, challenging and hard that to make cookies for someone you love is truly a powerful act.

October 28, 2015

Shannon
I am kicking myself a little for not taking a picture of myself kicking through autumn leaves yesterday, but I did get out and one of the things I did was get stamps! It had been on my to do list forever. The last set I got was dinosaurs, and since then I have always picked fun ones. This time I went with these creepy Haunted Canada ones, although the skullwoman might be a little too creepy for Christmas Cards, lol.

Suzie

I am really trying to ramp up my foodie game. You see that wooden board? I found one at a thrift store for $2 and went home and painted it. So many foodie photos that I love have a dark board like this so I made one and I am beyond thrilled with how it turned out. Also went out to a market and got fresh food so I could make this awesome Spicy Sausage Sauce for this pasta dish. I hope this means I have come around a corner with food because I really need to feel like something is happening there.

October 28, 2015

Jamie

We had a pretty tough day yesterday. The pipes backed up and instead of having a gentle, quiet day like I had hopped, I was moving, mopping and bleaching. I'm glad that Justin and I took a moment to get out for a walk in the evening. Some movement and fresh air always help dissipate the energy.

October 27, 2015

Jamie

Mondays are such busy days in the studio - working with clients, leading Circe's Circle. It's been a joy to have some kitten visitors (except for when they are into everything!) Yesterday Scout sat behind me for almost all of my calls in the morning and in the afternoon, Escher curled up on the grey chair and hung out. It's so nice to have cat energy all around.

Shannon
I feel like it's been a while since I've shared a Monday dinner pic, so here is one from spaghetti night!

Suzie

I continue to feel very conflicted about my art class. I still don't feel like I am learning a lot and it takes quite the emotional toll on me. Still, I do like going. It's weird.

October 26, 2015

Jamie

I've been looking for an opportunity to get bulbs in the ground this fall. Yesterday was sunny and the temperature not too bad so I got out there quick as I could! I've planted two kinds of white daffodils and one set of white tulips. Plus Botanus included a bunch of mini yellow daffodils. I was going to give them away but then I literally heard mom saying, "No, I want to see them. Plant them for me." It's amazing how that happens. I feel badly for ignoring the garden the latter half of the summer. Once the kittens came in, I just couldn't tear myself away to get outside! Hopefully this is the beginning of another beautiful season in the backyard.