• visited 12 countries and learned a little of the language in each one• lived in 4 of those countries• made many good friends• learned more history that I ever did in high school• had amazing cultural experiences• milked goats• turned 30 in Paris• produced a ton of new work, more than I have ever produced before in a year• continued to develop my ...
Read More• the big one: decided to move forward with our plan to live in Europe in spite of the fact that it didn't seem like the best time (recession, no good job prospects, not a great time to sell a house...) It still ended up being the best time for us to do it in terms of where we are in our lives.• sold our house, our car and most of our furniture• q ...
Read MoreWe've spent most of our weekends up to this point, and any other free time, just trying to get stuff done before our big move. Since this was our last weekend in Calgary, we decided to take some time off from our 'to do' lists and just have some fun. It ended up being one of the best weekends ever.• my best friend was in town visiting and I hadn' ...
Read MoreToday was my 29th birthday, and for the most part it was a lovely day.• I had a laid back day at work (it's always nice when that happens)• wore my favorite gray dress for the first time this spring• came home to balloons, sparklers and a message written in chalk on the sidewalk and the street in front of our house• enjoyed a meal of sushi, miso so ...
Read More• I unexpectedly fell into a way of drawing that has been keeping me inspired and motivated. It also renewed my desire to illustrated for children.• got some new illustration clients (including another American one)• started teaching a class at the Alberta College of Art and design - which I love• learned how to cook Indian food - yum• started lea ...
Read More• attended a house party where where my hubby's band played• bought a cute new cardigan• enjoyed some sun, some music and some good conversation in a park downtown• went to the opening of the Old School show at Uppercase Gallery & bought the lovely book• enjoyed my second private lesson in silk screening (next time we'll actually be printing - very ...
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