QUOTE OF THE NOW

"Our life evokes our character. You find out more about yourself as you go on. That's why it's good to be able to put yourself in situations that will evoke your higher nature rather than your lower. 'Lead us not into temptation.'" Joseph Campbell

Monday, June 24, 2013

moving

We'll be in the new house by Thursday. Back in the land of Real Internet Connectiones! I find having bad internet I just waste MORE time, waiting for something to load etc. Though I did mostly give up on facebook, emailing people, reading blogs etc. Took movies out from the library instead, to watch on my computer. Luckily they have a great collection of Marx Brother and FredGinger movies.

Been painting my suite. The floor is done. Beadboard still to go up. I want to try open shelves, even though I'll have cats. Like this...

I picked up a 1930s style vanity from Mme Miroir (work pal) today. Needs a lot of work, but it' super cute. She also gave me an old typewriter, and paint, and a yarn bag.

Also scored this great sewing table, from work! In perfect condition...

In other news, I'll be going home for a visit in August. And Fernando's decided he might like me to bring both cats back with me. Yay! So I'm busy buying toys and dishes and thinking of ways to create indoor territory for them. Though I'll feel sad parting them from Fernando, I hope that me having left for a year, they'll have learned "Okay, sometimes these dudes disappear for a long while, but they come back."

In the meantime the neighbor has two cats, one of whom is a VERY friendly kitten. She always wants to come inside.

Alright, hope to visit you all soon in blogland!

 

Sunday, June 9, 2013

lobster love

Here's my latest amigurumi--I followed a pattern this time, from Toys to Crochet by Claire Garland.

I'm also making a sleeping bag for my mum's dog Rocky, but it'll take awhile.

In other news, painting has begun on the house. Flooring soon. Folks still trying to figure out the kitchen.

No paint etc in my room--we've just been removing crap wallpaper there. Then we might put up beadboard.

Nothing more exciting in my life at le moment.

 

Monday, June 3, 2013

Love Song: Cover of Grenade

Watching The Voice, my fave this year is Michelle Chamuel. Here's her cover of Bruno Mars' Grenade.

 

 

Reading

Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Les années douces : Volume 1
Back on the Rez
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Stupeur et tremblements
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