The Zoo!! (the full post is on its way!!)

I went to the Zoo last week! I've been wanting to post my photos, yet somehow life keeps getting in the way and other things have been taking priority!

Here's a teaser..... such a FACE!

More photos will come.... ASAP!

Softball!!

New/Used cleats.... stretching out the new glove..... guess who's playing Softball this year!!??

What a Way to Cure a Sweet Tooth!

I was craving something sweet last night. Hmmm.... that NEVER happens! I didn't want to go to the store, so I concocted a yummy experience with what I had at home... and it was DEE-lish!!

Cooked apples + mango, with some brown sugar + honey
Muesli + raisins
Topped with Greek yogurt

Mmmmm!!!

Ta-Da!!

Yay! Here's the book, in PRINT! There are some really great photos! Erin & Jason did an awesome job compiling and preparing this project! I'm so happy to have been a part of it!

You can buy your own copy online at:
http://www.cargoh.com/


You can check out the short video clip here on the TIEV website:
http://www.thisiseastvan.com/

Medicinal Purposes Only....

**Caution: Content in this post may be deemed inappropriate to some blog readers**

Hello Y'all....

For those of you that know me well.... you will understand this 'complex' and 'delicate' situation I've got.... related to... my bowels.

Hey, I'm an open individual. I can share my problems (and hopefully my solutions) with the world. If I can help ONE person to not have to go through what I go through on a regular basis (don't mind the pun) then my job here on Earth has maybe been fulfilled.

"Constipation"

This is the word of the day. And it's MY word of the day much too often. Ugh.

I like to say that "I have a hard time letting things go. I hold on to crap.... and.... literally.... I hold on to crap." Lovely.

If you weren't in the category of 'those that know me well' at the beginning of this post.... well, you are now!!

SO!? Why is today's post centred around this delightful topic? Coffee. I'm crossing my fingers that this simple, age-old remedy will rise above all other failed concoctions, massages, altered diets, and cleanses... and have me singing from the Porcelain Throne... daily... if not more!

I've never been a coffee drinker. I've always been proud to say I'm a morning person, and I can be quite cheerful in the AMs without needing to rely on a cuppa Black Magic. I detest the stuff. However, my sis graciously donated an adorable little 4cup coffee pot. I love it and I love making my coffee! With a dollop of cream and a spoonful (maybe 2) of sugar.... this experiment might be drinkable after all.

I'm on Day 2.

So far, so good! If you know what I mean!

Cats on CATNIP!

I'm like a mother who doesn't give her kids sugar. Rarely do I hand out the catnip. Auntie Stinky came over and thought it would be fun to 'treat' them with with some drunkenness. It was great, until 'birthday party tummy-ache' ensued. Luckily my swift, split-second response was able to direct Carly's puke to the floor, rather than the carpet.

Never a dull moment.

Make It! Show

This is where 'my' book 'This Is East Van' is going to be released. Check out the show... it looks pretty cool!

Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Dr
Fri, Apr 15: 4-9pm
Sat, Apr 16: 11-6pm
Sun, Apr 17: 11-5pm

$5 @ the door

Book Release!

The book with my FIRST published photo will be released to the public April 15th!


Here's how you can get your hands on a copy of your very own:

1 - The book's big premiere will be April 15-17 at the MAKE IT! Show being held at the Croatian Cultural Center, Vancouver

makeitproductions.com
2 - As of April 15th the book will be available for purchase online at cargoh.com

Copies of the book are $35.00 each. Proceeds from the book will be donated to an East Van arts organization voted on by the book's contributors. The chosen organization will be announced on the website on April 15th and at the MAKE IT! Show.

thisiseastvan.com

New Website!!

With the magnificent expertise of my friend Al, I've begun the beginnings of a new website! It'll be beautiful and interactive, with some cool bells n' whistles, etc!!

Stay tuned! I'm so excited to launch it. You'll have to hold your horses though, it'll be a few month until it's up and running!!

Git 'er DONE!

Ugh. Two things that are lingering... and I've been avoiding like the plague!


Taxes...



And this cupboard. (I could barely get the drawers open for this photo!)




One of my favourite thoughts on procrastination....

The good thing about procrastination is that all of a sudden every job you've been putting off suddenly seems important! (My house got a good cleaning tonight!!)

CUPCAKES!

My sister is such an amaaaazing baker!! She spent a large portion of the evening making these for our workmates and for my friend who's having a birthday. They're chocolate cupcakes filled with a delicious chocolate pudding and topped with a semi-sweet white frosting. Yuuuummmmmm!!!!

I was very happy to keep her company... and to lick the bowl!!

The sun shines from within...

This photo is so clever - I wish I could take credit for it!! I don't know who's creation it belongs to, but thank you, none the less! It was nice to have sunshine today, even though it's raining!

April showers bring May flowers.... we must remember this. May will be gorgeous! And then, soon it will be summer, and we'll be complaining that we're too hot!! Whah, whah! We're never happy!

Well, today, this photo makes me very HAPPY!!