Weekend Wishlist: Here Comes the Sun
It's been a long, cold, lonely, winter!
And I haven't worn a jacket most of this week!
I'm ready for spring florals, lovely things, and sunny days!
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GratiTuesday #2
Finding the positives in every day.
Tuesday February 17, 2015 - A great mail day! Got some amazing goodies from The Tiny Hobo and the "Gamer Nouveau" t-shirt from TeeFury.
I spy my uniform for this year's Extra Life marathon!
Wednesday February 18, 2015 - One of my favourite artists, James Hance, had an insane sale. He would list an original piece of art on his Facebook page and the first person to message him would get it for $100. !!! The first thing he posted at 9am this morning was a framed 10x12 graphite/watercolour/watercolour pencil piece of Adam West's Batman. Since I'm posting about it right now, I think you can guess who nabbed it! I told him I'd love to have it if he was able to ship to Canada and he said yes- for $5! FIVE DOLLARS! For a FRAMED piece! $105 total for a framed original!!! Losing my mind!!!
I MEAN SERIOUSLY LOOK AT THIS!
Thursday February 19, 2015 - Had a great Steel Magnolias rehearsal at thr coffee shop. I'm working my way through all the specialty lattes, haha! The Great Northern (maple syrup latte) was SO GOOD. When I got home, I got myself completely caught up on Sailor Moon Crystal. I think it's the only show I am up to date on right now!
Friday February 20, 2015 - Game night! Is there anything better than having some drinks with friends and playing some games? Many, many laughs were had.
Saturday February 21, 2015 - Turkey pot pie. Enough said. (Thanks dad!)
Sunday February 22, 2015 - We had a "social night" for Steel Magnolias so the cast could get to know each other. Great ladies, great wine, great food, great rehearsal. I also caught the tail end of the Oscars, so I got to to see this...
Monday February 23, 2015 - I managed to secure the donation for a project that I was hoping for & found out that two of my favourite comedians, Debra DiGiovanni & Mark Forward, are coming to town!
Great week!
Play along by tweeting with #BestThingToday & be sure to follow Jim's posts at Positively Jim!
GratiTuesday #1
Last week on Twitter, my friend Jim made the following posts...
I thought this was the BEST IDEA EVER. So we committed to keeping each other accountable. Every day we would take notice of all the good things. He's posting his daily at his blog, while I decided to tweet them with the hashtag #BestThingToday and then post a weekly roundup here. Every Tuesday. Mostly so I could use that horribly cheeseball title. Because I am a cheeseball. I am okay with this.
These posts will usually cover the previous Tuesday to the Monday, but since we started this journey last Monday, this one's got an extra day. (Hopefully future posts will also include photos and videos, but for this week it'll be just a text dump. Sorry!)
Monday February 9, 2015 - Obviously - Jim & I committing to looking for the highlights in every day. I feel like this is the start of something big! Also, it was announced that Spider-Man is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Coincidence? I think not. Also, also? I won a free coffee.
Tuesday February 10, 2015 - I won a free donut! I'm on a roll (unintentional pun). Also, this afternoon I purchased an item of clothing I've always wanted to try but thought that, as a fat woman, I would never be able to pull off. I got myself an awesome jumpsuit! This is going to be perfect for summer concert season.
Wednesday February 11, 2015 - My sister offered to make me dinner tonight. I got some great food to eat and the absolute delight that is getting to hang out with my 4 year old niece. She is just the best.
Thursday February 12, 2015 - Had a great 'character study' discussion at a great local coffee shop with the director/the 2 actors playing my favourite characters for the play I am Assistant Directing (Steel Magnolias). I am so excited for this play. When I got home, after a struggle with my computer, I finally got a load of new albums loaded onto my phone. Yay new music!
Friday February 13, 2015 - The simple but pure pleasure from a good bubble bath. I used the magical blend of a Unicorn Horn bubble bar and Northern Lights bath bomb. PERFECTION. Afterwards, I used an extensive amount of different face products (aka magic potions) and it was just a delightful night.
Saturday February 14, 2015 - Valentine's Day! Even as a chronically single lady, I really love Valentine's Day. Mostly because I get to celebrate the one I love. ME. Got up early(ish) and went to the grocery store to get some ingredients to cook myself an awesome brunch. I had baby naan bread with mashed avocado, egg whites and sauteed crimini mushrooms. SO MUCH YUM. I spent the afternoon reading comic books in bed. Then, one of my bests picked me up so we could get some Heart-Shaped Pizzas for dinner. We headed back to her house where I brought out my surprise activity - FLAVOUR TRIPPING (blog post to come). Afterwards, two other fab ladies joined us and we watched some episodes of Sailor Moon Crystal and played the GameCube game Donky Konga (1&2) and then Mario Party 2 on N64. Best. Valentine's. Ever.
Sunday February 15, 2015 - There is something to be said for having an all day pajama day. Especially when you were up till 2 am the night before playing Mario Party...
Monday February 16, 2015 - Today was my dad's 60th birthday! We all went out for brunch at one of my favourite restaurants then spent the rest of the day at my parents house. We FaceTime'd my other sister in for cake & present time and it was just a lovely day. HBD Daddio.
And there you have it. My first week (and a bit) of taking note of my favourite part of every day. I challenge you to do the same. Let's see where this takes us.
Be sure to follow Jim's posts too, at Positively Jim!
Weekend Wishlist: Dreaming of a Nordic Holiday
I've spent a lot of time recently daydreaming of taking a vacation touring in Iceland, Norway, Finland and Denmark....
'Dreaming of a Nordic Holiday' by AnnieDroyd
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Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday: Mercury
If you know me at all you know how much I love dressing up, so it's no surprise that as I waited out the 2 1/2 hour process of getting my hair bleached and blued, my mind wandered to the glorious options now open to me for COSPLAYING.
I have a love/hate relationship with wigs. I LOVE them most of the time, but wearing them at conventions, especially in the summer, makes my head itchy and hot and makes me generally irritated.
I thought of how much my Ramona Flowers costume a few years back would have looked with my new hair.
Then I thought SAILOR MERCURY! I have recently started re-watching the Sailor Moon anime from the beginning and a few months ago I picked up my first Sailor Moon manga so the Sailor Scouts were fresh in my mind.
I like this little Disneybound-style outfit so much I may actually try to put it together for myself as a casual convention option for the future!
Weekend Wishlist: Birthday Wishes 2013
It's my birthday! Well, it's my birthday tomorrow, but I'm partying tonight.
This weekend's wishlist features items I've been lusting after for some time.
'Birthday Wishes 2013' by AnnieDroyd
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Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday- Superhero Soiree: Deadpool
The theme for my annual costume-mandatory birthday party this year is Superheroes.
It's safe to say I am VERY EXCITED.
There were so many amazing heroes that I considered dressing up as. I won't divulge yet who I ended up choosing but I can say that Deadpool was my runner-up.
Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday: One Day - Three Events
On Saturday I've got quite a full calendar. Geocaching, dinner reservations to EAT IN THE DARK, drive-in movie... (All items that will be crossed of my 27 before 27 list!)
I need an outfit that can easily transition between all three. A shirt with a pattern is a MUST when one can't see where the food is going. Shoes that can be worn to a casual dinner but also hold up to outdoor exploring. A bag that can hold essentials like lipstick, wet wipes, blotting paper and sunscreen. A cardigan *just in case* it gets chilly at night, or even in an overly air conditioned restaurant.
I think this outfit does the trick.
Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday: the grandest lady in the Easter parade
Weekend Wishlist - Kate Spade: Spring 2013
I'm ready for spring.
It technically started on Wednesday but it doesn't feel like it yet.
I'm ready for pastels. Ok, so I wore them all winter but I am ready to see them more often.
I'm ready for florals.
I'm ready for light jackets instead of heavy long coats that cover everything.
I'm ready for bare legs and no socks.
I am just so ready.
I love everything about what I see in this video for this collection. The colours, the bold prints, the cuts.
I'll take one of each item in size fat please!
Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday: Stage Manager Swag
I've been involved in community theatre in my town since I moved back here almost 4 years ago but for the most part I've been on the stage. This play is my first time delving into the production team aspect of it and I am nervous but mostly excited.
I searched high and low on Pinterest for tips and tricks about stage managing and after reading countless memes about the tech crew in their all black attire, I headed for Polyvore for a little fun.
