Archive for February, 2007

The Fine Print Could Be A Liability

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
  

From time to time, for various occasions, Cam and I will treat ourselves to some beverages (aka booze). One of these times, we picked up a bottle of Asti and as we were leaving the store, Cameron spied a very inexpensive (aka cheap) bottle of “Passion Pop” which intrigued him, because it was lemon lime flavoured. I grimaced, but told him to put it in the cart and we’d try it for experimentation’s sake.

The Asti was lovely, as usual. The Passion Pop?

Hrmmm. So nasty that I didn’t finish one glass. THEN I read the label:

“LEMON LIME FLAVOURED WINE PRODUCT
Produced with the aid of milk, fish, egg & nut products and traces may remain.”

Eewwwwwwww…

So, that’s the difference between a good inexpensive wine and a cheap wine….

product.

Self Portrait by Camera

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
  
listening to: Regina Spektor (hey Mom..saw her on the very same clip of Conan that you told me about -on you tube)
9 moons ago: It was the 9th of February! 9 is my lucky no. in case you haven\'t already guessed!

Just because I haven’t done this in a while, and because I figured that my family wouldn’t mind seeing my mug after a couple of weeks off….
It was a fun photo shoot and there was nice light, even though the flash went off for some.

I bring you…… me:


Full Heart

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
  

Well, I’m finally getting over the jet lag. Sorry that I haven’t been very “vocal” online, but yes, I’m happy to be back. However, I managed to miss the snow that I was hoping for in Pennsylvania, by about a week! (Can’t wait to see those pics, Kathy!)

The weather has been pleasant. Still quite warm, sometimes hot, but in this house it’s nice and cool. Thick stone walls are a blessing in summer. We also have been making good use of of oscillating fans. Mmm.. very nice, especially with a cold ginger beer in hand.

The dogs are enjoying new toys from “Nanna”, and Gus and I have had one good walk so far… easing into the routine of things once more. Starting on job seeking, doing the grocery shopping with Cameron, and playing around on photoshop until I pick up the paintbrushes in my studio:

3 swing dresses
Cameron and I decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day the night before, just because we were in the mood to celebrate. We went out to an Italian restaurant, called “Sofia”, and had nice meals. I ordered the small ravioli and got a serving so big that I took more than half of it home and that was enough for lunch today, and a snack later on.Then came the tiramisu.

It was bigger than my head. (Well just about.)

And sooo goooood that I’m going to be dreaming about it for a week.

After dinner, we stopped at the store where Cam bought me the most lovely red tulips!! They are gorgeous:

tulips red 1

tulips red 2
So, it’s been a lovely Valentine’s Day. I hope you are having a lovely one too!
Much love to all my family and friends, near and far. Love you and miss you!
Heard that you called the other day, Mumsy…we were out running errands.
Kaffy, I’m wearing my “love” socks! Love ‘em!
:-D

HAPPY BIRFDAY, STOOGE!

Sunday, February 4th, 2007
  

A few days ago we asked Ike how old his Mother was going to be, and he answered, without any coaching,

“Too Much!”

Happiest of Happy Happies, little sis… may all your 29th birthdays be as wonderful as this first one!

Love,

Your big sis (age 29)