..oh, and July's gone, like the gasoline it took...

...to make the circle again
Florida to Florida
by way of
Amer-ri-ka!

ah

so it's been a while since I've "blogged"

and here's my update...

I've just returned from Morris East where I was treated to a scrumptious meal by the ever dazzling Monique and her soon to be husband, Wylie, for designing their wedding invites.

Morris East is Halifamous for their wood fired specialty pizzas. Tonight we went with my favorite: peach, scallion, prosciutto and goat cheese. We preceded this with a tasty smoked salmon salad. The salad was built in layers - starting with an avocado/cilantro mix (very close in flavour & texture to my guacamole recipe) topped with a thick chunk of the sweetly smoked fish that was decorated with fennel and pickled red onions - TASTY!

Morris East's menu is nothing but tasty!

...so, I've been busy with many little things lately- helping to plan Mos' wedding, learning to drive, painting the new studio space... putting off packing up the old space. The count down is on - only 5 more weeks and I say goodbye to my cozy, city, dream studio apartment. Off to the country for me, and I couldn't be happier :)

BUT, in the meanwhile, It's a little sad to be saying goodbye so soon. It was my 14 year old minds dream to live up here. I drew floor plans and all... colour pencil on looseleaf... each room double its size, all my meager possessions spread throughout. My childhood toy box placed outside my bedroom on a ledge that didn't even exist. I dreamt about this for years, so really there was no way around it - I was destined to live in this apartment.

BUT - that time has come and is passing, and now it's time to move on to another childhood dream and take up life in the country! I've waited almost 26 years to move back to the country. I think that's enough time subjected to urbania. I'm really excited to move, everything I want in life is popping up all around me... and because of this I'm sure that all those other parts of life - the things we've made necessary in life - those will just fall into place and facilitate me getting the most out of this time 'round.

Now off to do something very important...

not pack as I should be doing...

but rather, maybe a one woman dance party?

Boy Man Love

Saturday night I dreamt I was Michael Jackson's personal assistant and best friend.

Michael surprised us with a visit during Sunday dinner at my Dad and Julie's - it was very urgent - he had just died and he needed to check in with me and see how the earth was going to receive it.

I ran and grabbed my schedules and a giant collage of photos put into a time-line. I told him not to worry, and pointed out a series of pictures of him smiling and interacting with people - everything was going to be A-OK!

Michael gave me a giant hug and filled me full with his love, then just as swiftly as he arrived he flu out the door into a limo and took off to his funeral.

and what a happy Canada Day it was

I had an incredibly productive Canada day yesterday, staying in the city and finishing off every project I could find that only needed ten more minutes.





After I'd put the finishing touches on all the critters I had started in the last few months, I moved on to the felt'n'feather accessories

I even got all my tags ready to print before heading out for the traditional Canada Day BBQ

I sure do love my home and native land

o'canada

happy birthday

may the next year bring you good health and prosperity
an over abundance of love and creative energy
and eternal longevity

bonne fete