these two gals are freaking amazing...
I want one of them to win SYTYCD!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Fresh
So my blog got another face-lift. I really like it despite never being able to arrange everything on the page quite the way I want to *cough* damn you Blogger *cough*
It has always been my dream to live somewhere warmer by an ocean (with warm water I might add) with non-bipolar weather. I've always loved most of California with it's beautiful beaches, lifeguard towers, piers, and the little travelling carnivals that visit the piers. So I thought I would capture that dream here on the blog as best I can.
My goal is to attend Stanford or Berkeley Law School. However, not only is it difficult to get into one of these prestigious schools, it is also very costly. Plan B (no, not the prescription) is to go to Law School at perhaps UVic, U of T, or somewheres in the EU, and then go Stanford's 1 year Masters program that is specifically designed for people who obtained their law degree outside the States. So we will see. I know it's a few years away, but all my goals and dreams have been swirling in my mind lately resulting in much contemplation.
For now I'm content to dream about living in Cali, San Francisco in particular. Taking runs/walks along the beach every morning, going surfing every week, cheaper flights to elsewhere in the world, cheaper clothes and books, more things happening in the city (concerts, art, etc), fresh seafood... the list goes on...
Next Summer Gavin and I plan to take a road trip down to Cali. I'm very excited about it. I haven't been down there in years, and it will be Gavin's first time seeing it all.
in other news...
I'm going to look at a couple of places tomorrow morning. I'm really hoping that one of them will be the perfect new pad. Keep your fingers crossed!
Also, I was on the wait list for a Religious Studies course that I really wanted to take this Fall, and a spot opened up the other night so I'm in! Huzzah! Now I just have to wait until July 21st and hopefully I can secure a spot in the Psych course I want to take.
One more exciting thing: Steph is coming to visit at the beginning of Aug! I can't wait to see her, and go river rafting, etc. I hope the nice weather continues. I also hope that we are all moved in and mostly settled into the new pad by the time she arrives. If not, it will still be awesome, but it's always nice to get a new place feeling like home asap.
Ok well I'm working 7 days in a row at the moment, so I better get going with my 'to do list' before I have to get ready for work.
It has always been my dream to live somewhere warmer by an ocean (with warm water I might add) with non-bipolar weather. I've always loved most of California with it's beautiful beaches, lifeguard towers, piers, and the little travelling carnivals that visit the piers. So I thought I would capture that dream here on the blog as best I can.
My goal is to attend Stanford or Berkeley Law School. However, not only is it difficult to get into one of these prestigious schools, it is also very costly. Plan B (no, not the prescription) is to go to Law School at perhaps UVic, U of T, or somewheres in the EU, and then go Stanford's 1 year Masters program that is specifically designed for people who obtained their law degree outside the States. So we will see. I know it's a few years away, but all my goals and dreams have been swirling in my mind lately resulting in much contemplation.
For now I'm content to dream about living in Cali, San Francisco in particular. Taking runs/walks along the beach every morning, going surfing every week, cheaper flights to elsewhere in the world, cheaper clothes and books, more things happening in the city (concerts, art, etc), fresh seafood... the list goes on...
Next Summer Gavin and I plan to take a road trip down to Cali. I'm very excited about it. I haven't been down there in years, and it will be Gavin's first time seeing it all.
in other news...
I'm going to look at a couple of places tomorrow morning. I'm really hoping that one of them will be the perfect new pad. Keep your fingers crossed!
Also, I was on the wait list for a Religious Studies course that I really wanted to take this Fall, and a spot opened up the other night so I'm in! Huzzah! Now I just have to wait until July 21st and hopefully I can secure a spot in the Psych course I want to take.
One more exciting thing: Steph is coming to visit at the beginning of Aug! I can't wait to see her, and go river rafting, etc. I hope the nice weather continues. I also hope that we are all moved in and mostly settled into the new pad by the time she arrives. If not, it will still be awesome, but it's always nice to get a new place feeling like home asap.
Ok well I'm working 7 days in a row at the moment, so I better get going with my 'to do list' before I have to get ready for work.
One Year Anniversary card
This is the card Gavin made me:
I really like making cards, so he decided to give it a try. I think it's pretty darn cute, but Harlow is terrified of the balloons. Seeing as the card is basically the same size that she is, I don't blame her.
<3
P.S. I apologize for the bad quality of pictures. My apartment has terrible lighting for photos. And the night time one is blurry because we wanted to capture the pretty city lights. I need photography lessons... Especially considering how much I love photography.
Monday, June 27, 2011
So about that perfect schedule...
I have been ready to pull my hair out lately in regards to my class schedule for year two because every time I would log into my u of c another lecture or tutorial session would be closed. Dratted late enrolment appointment! Aaanyways... I managed to finally figure out some decent alternatives keeping to the times I wanted. I hate having long breaks between classes. I'd rather just go to school and have back to back classes and go home for lunch. In the Winter I will have a 2 hour break on MWF, but at least it will mean that I finally get to take the Astronomy class that I've been dying to take. And then it means I get a nice long lunch with friends, or a work out at the gym on campus, or whatever...
Also... Kirsten and I have been finding some cute apartments in Sunnyside. Originally I was hoping to be a little more NW than that, but I actually think that its a great location because it's halfway between school and work. Since I will most likely be working Mon-Fri evenings (teaching piano at a studio, privately, and keeping 2 shifts per week at Joeys) it will be easier if I am not on one extreme end of the city or the other. I'm getting so excited to move! As much as I like my current home... I'm anxious to be in a much better location. It will make life so much easier on so many levels. Plus... I've decided to redecorate my room. I haven't done that in years, so I'm excited! I have lots of ideas and can't wait to start putting them into action. I will definitely be doing a before and after blog post ;)
So... The actual classes that I will be taking this Fall and Winter as of right now are as follows:
Fall 2011:
Art History 359 - Northern Baroque and Rococo Art
Philosophy 325 - Law and Morality
Philosophy 201 - Mind, Matter, and God
Musical History and Literature 311 - Composers and Musical Cultures
Philosophy 315 - Philosophy in Literature
Winter 2012:
Anthropology 435 - Evolutionary Anthropology
Anthropology 451 - Conservation and Ecology
Archaeology 203 - Intro to Physical Anthropology
Astronomy 209 - The Cosmos
Law and Society 203 - Intro to Legal Knowledge
So that's that. I might be swapping a couple of classes in the Fall session if someone drops the Religious Experience class, and/or if there is space available in the Psychology class. Phew what a process! I was getting so irritated trying to find more and more back up classes. There is a limit on how many 200 level classes you can take, adding further to the difficulty of finding such back ups. But it's all done now... thank god!
The sun is shining and I'm on the patio tonight! Huzzah :)
Also... Kirsten and I have been finding some cute apartments in Sunnyside. Originally I was hoping to be a little more NW than that, but I actually think that its a great location because it's halfway between school and work. Since I will most likely be working Mon-Fri evenings (teaching piano at a studio, privately, and keeping 2 shifts per week at Joeys) it will be easier if I am not on one extreme end of the city or the other. I'm getting so excited to move! As much as I like my current home... I'm anxious to be in a much better location. It will make life so much easier on so many levels. Plus... I've decided to redecorate my room. I haven't done that in years, so I'm excited! I have lots of ideas and can't wait to start putting them into action. I will definitely be doing a before and after blog post ;)
So... The actual classes that I will be taking this Fall and Winter as of right now are as follows:
Fall 2011:
Art History 359 - Northern Baroque and Rococo Art
Philosophy 325 - Law and Morality
Philosophy 201 - Mind, Matter, and God
Musical History and Literature 311 - Composers and Musical Cultures
Philosophy 315 - Philosophy in Literature
Winter 2012:
Anthropology 435 - Evolutionary Anthropology
Anthropology 451 - Conservation and Ecology
Archaeology 203 - Intro to Physical Anthropology
Astronomy 209 - The Cosmos
Law and Society 203 - Intro to Legal Knowledge
So that's that. I might be swapping a couple of classes in the Fall session if someone drops the Religious Experience class, and/or if there is space available in the Psychology class. Phew what a process! I was getting so irritated trying to find more and more back up classes. There is a limit on how many 200 level classes you can take, adding further to the difficulty of finding such back ups. But it's all done now... thank god!
The sun is shining and I'm on the patio tonight! Huzzah :)
Monday, June 13, 2011
excited for year two!
So I have been pouring over course outlines and times for the past couple of weeks, and I have finally figured out my schedule for school next year :) I also wisely looked up all of the professors that I didn't know on ratemyprofessor.com so I feel quite confident that it will be a fantastic year.
I thought I'd share the courses I am planning to take because I am very excited about them. I almost can't wait for September to arrive. While it's been very nice making money again, I have decided that working is over-rated. I'm tuckered out from this full time restaurant gig of mine. Good thing I get a vacation in August at least. Ok without further ado...
Fall Courses:
Art History 359 - Northern Baroque and Rococo Art (with Bershad who is seriously one of my favourite professors)
Law and Society 201 - Introducton to Legal Studies
Philosophy 201 - Mind, Matter, and God
Religious Studies 309 - Religious Experience
Psychology 205 - Principles of Psychology
Winter Courses:
Anthropology 425 - Primate Cognition
Anthropology 435 - Evolutionary Anthropology (this course sounds super interesting, and it's being taught by the head of the department who is really nice and a great professor...eeeee!)
Anthropology 451 - Conservation and Ecology
Astronomy 209 - Cosmos
Philosophy 259 - Sex, Love, and Death
I. Am. So. Excited!!
I am also looking into doing two study abroad adventures. I want to do the Primatology Studies in Ghana or Belize for 4-6 weeks in Spring, and also a term abroad in Amsterdam. I just haven't decided which one to do in which year. They have to be in my 3rd and 4th years, but I have to figure out how the term abroad would work if I'm teaching piano... Hmmm... Some how, some way... It's a little scary to think about living in a whole different country across the world for 6 months, but it's also something I've always wanted to do so it's an exciting plan too!
Well I'm off to bed. I worked a lounge shift this evening until 12 midnight, and now get to open the patio at 9:30am tomorrow... *sigh* It's great to be getting better shifts and try out the lounge and patio, but dang... I'm going to need a darn good americano tomorrow morning.
night night.
I thought I'd share the courses I am planning to take because I am very excited about them. I almost can't wait for September to arrive. While it's been very nice making money again, I have decided that working is over-rated. I'm tuckered out from this full time restaurant gig of mine. Good thing I get a vacation in August at least. Ok without further ado...
Fall Courses:
Art History 359 - Northern Baroque and Rococo Art (with Bershad who is seriously one of my favourite professors)
Law and Society 201 - Introducton to Legal Studies
Philosophy 201 - Mind, Matter, and God
Religious Studies 309 - Religious Experience
Psychology 205 - Principles of Psychology
Winter Courses:
Anthropology 425 - Primate Cognition
Anthropology 435 - Evolutionary Anthropology (this course sounds super interesting, and it's being taught by the head of the department who is really nice and a great professor...eeeee!)
Anthropology 451 - Conservation and Ecology
Astronomy 209 - Cosmos
Philosophy 259 - Sex, Love, and Death
I. Am. So. Excited!!
I am also looking into doing two study abroad adventures. I want to do the Primatology Studies in Ghana or Belize for 4-6 weeks in Spring, and also a term abroad in Amsterdam. I just haven't decided which one to do in which year. They have to be in my 3rd and 4th years, but I have to figure out how the term abroad would work if I'm teaching piano... Hmmm... Some how, some way... It's a little scary to think about living in a whole different country across the world for 6 months, but it's also something I've always wanted to do so it's an exciting plan too!
Well I'm off to bed. I worked a lounge shift this evening until 12 midnight, and now get to open the patio at 9:30am tomorrow... *sigh* It's great to be getting better shifts and try out the lounge and patio, but dang... I'm going to need a darn good americano tomorrow morning.
night night.
Monday, June 6, 2011
One Year Anniversary Getaway to Canmore
Yesterday (aka June 5th) was Gavin and mine's one year anniversary. To celebrate, we headed to Canmore late Saturday afternoon and spent a lovely sunny night and day at Silver Creek Lodge. It was really nice to get out of the city, especially with the endless construction going on every where. And to finally have some time together since we have both had crazy schedules as of late. The weather was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed kicking up our feet and relaxing. We had a delicious dinner of steak, asparagus, mini bell peppers, and crab along with a tasty Pinot Grigio. Mmmm.... And we made good use of the amenities such as the hot tub, steam room, and huge bath tub (well I made use of that one at least lol). And now for some pictures :)
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Yes this is for one night... We like to be prepared... |
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Nice bedroom |
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A room with a view |
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Huge bath tub! It was SO deep! |
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The living room. I swear that's an Ikea couch haha |
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| Fireplace :) |
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| Our balcony, with G's bbq :) |
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| <3 |
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| Mmm steak and wine |
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| Such a good barbequitionist ;) |
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| Such a nice place! |
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| Hot tubs! |
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| Tasty breakfast :) |
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| A little foot mask pampering |
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| Cool vintage lunch boxes in the Candy Shop |
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