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