March 4, 2016

Jamie

Yesterday was both a big and gentle day. Justin started his new job and so far things are promising, which is awesome. I spent the afternoon packaging up journals to send around the world! I also signed up for Summer Pierre's comic class. Who knows where that will lead!

Shannon
It's been pretty much all-kitchen all-the-time this week, so it was nice to kick back and do some drawing with the most recent Y is for Yellow class which had an exercise featuring one of my favourite artists: Dali! I had so much fun doing Dali drawings, it was great to get back to creating.

Suzie

Glazed pinch pots are done! But I hurt my arm making a mug today and have a flare in my right shoulder. Just been too much lately.

March 3, 2016

Jamie 

Yesterday was Justin's last day at a job he's been at for almost as long as I've known him. It's a big move, a good move but also a scary move. Luckily Shannon had left a package of Pillsbury dough in the fridge because warm cookies on a cold and snowy day make everything just a little better.

Shannon
Yesterday I opened the *last* kitchen box, oddly named "Posters and Misc Kitchen". After I opened it, that felt less odd because it actually was exactly that! And it had my very tall plastic-bag holder which is something I totally needed. Now all the kitchen boxes have been unvielled, it's down to a few more choices on what to keep and then setting everything up. SO far, I've just cleaned everything and put it in a cupboard. It felt like putting it in the right cupboard would make more sense after I knew everything that I would be keeping.

Suzie

Reg and I went to Quiznos for lunch before going grocery shopping. We had no food in the house so we went to a spot that's in the parking lot of a Canadian Tire. There is also a Starbucks. It's very weird but there is lots of parking. This way we weren't starving when we got groceries and I stayed absolutely on budget and got $30 in free groceries for PC Points. That took all my energy but it's so nice to have food at home again. And in my tummy.

March 2, 2016

Jamie 

So, this was the highlight of my day yesterday, captured in my Fauxbonichi. I went out for an introduction to a gym near us and I was feeling so good about the experience. It was very welcoming and the director had already given me some great tips for supporting my health and well-being. I was walking home feeling optimistic about making a start. The snow had been going for a little while but there was just a thin film on the sidewalk. I slipped a little, caught myself, and then literally watched myself slip again and, out of control, land hard on my left hip, which is a sensitive spot for me. I spent pretty much the rest of the day in bed. I think I'm okay though I am a bit worried that I shook up my hip joint and did some damage in there.

Shannon
I'm almost done unpacking all my kitchen stuff, and for the most part it's been pretty easy about decisions but both bowls and plates got me stumped a bit. I thought about the choices from a lot of angles (what works together, whats in the best shape, what makes the most sense), but none of them spoke to me as true. In the end, I decided not to make all of the choices just yet. It's challenging, because I feel the pressure of the power of deciding now, but that gets me all torn up inside - a clear indicator that it's *not* the right choice. I choose time as my choice.

 

Suzie

My dear friend Mike sent me his old cell phone! Once I figure out how to use it (Shannon, I might need your help again) I can really be on Instagram which is awesome. No phone plan, just wifi but that's fine. So exciting!!!

March 1, 2016

Jamie

It was weird to have my day start without the BtS. I could see how much space that it opened up and that is so helpful to me right now, especially as I sincerely want to write a book. Plus, I'm pretty exhausted with everything that's been going on so taking at least this week to just sleep in a bit more is also nourishing. But I also noticed pretty quickly that it's been my creative practice, that it's been my channel for the unending surge of thoughts and ideas and it's important I keep that energy flowing out of me. I tried creating a blog post to hold the day and it was great. I could do it bit by bit throughout the day, it helped me bring closure to the day and gave me a tangible expression of what was swirling within. However I then did have a dream that was clearly about me being creative and charming but not listening to the Universe. Hmmm....

Shannon
It's been a fun process to open the boxes of kitchen stuff, especially when I have a box full of all keepers. I hope that keeps coming!

Suzie

I had one of the longest days ever going downtown to see a specialist and thought I found refuge at a lovely cafe which turned out to be so anti-social and they killed my sandwich with a panini press. So glad that day is OVER!!!!

February 29, 2016

Jamie

This weekend was a powerful pivot point! All sorts of preparation, waiting and anticipation has gone into getting the rental house ready for tenants, including Shannon getting a new home! This weekend, Shannon moved the last of her stuff in and another tenant moved into the downstairs apartment. Yay! I've been so inspired, Shannon, by how you've been making powerful decisions about what to keep and what to let go. When things moved in you could feel the lightness and the happiness of having your right things fill your home. I'm really motivated to do the same and I'm so excited to feel you making home. It's awesome!

Shannon
This weekend was all about the move of my stuff from storage, and I am so happy that it all went very smoothly. The movers even gave me this checklist to play "bingo" and check off everything as it came it. Shannon with a checklist...equals a happy Shannon! Thanks Jamie for catching this moment :)

Suzie

Pretty quiet weekend here which I needed between constant medical appointments. I did get out to the bank and saw this daffodil with some wild beautiful floral bush behind it and took a moment to get out my camera. Spent most of the weekend on the couch resting.

February 27, 2016

Shannon
I didn't take many pictures today as it was the final pre-move day and I was doing lots of shifting, cleaning and clearing in anticipation of the arrival of my stuff. I can't quite believe it. I should have taken more pictures of how spacious it is, because it will become very full, very fast. One to the next step in this adventure!!

Suzie

Friday was all about the ultrasound which was very long, painful but at least it was thorough. I have no idea what these are pictures of but I sneaked a photo in to capture the big event of the day. Very grateful my morning appointments are now over. Still have a lot ahead but no more fasting!!!!

Feb 26, 2016

Shannon
One of the many reasons I love my new apartment. Look at that sunset!! It literally stopped me in my tracks. For serious.

Suzie

I can not believe how much fun I am having in my clay class and getting along with people too. People even asked me how I was feeling because I was away sick last week. We did glazing which I wasn't very good at so I am glad I only started with my little pinch pots to learn how to do it.