Dear Kirstie,
its been a bit of a long week. i've been sick the whole week.., it started Saturday night. I took to work this tea I got the last time I was ill from the Chinese market. This time I really drank a lot.. it is a clod and flu time tea... it really helped. I feel better.
Tuesday i pulled ST out of school dor a trip to Downey's market... my friend Mark was telling me about it and during the week its only $5 to get in. So, we went. We had a good time. No one was there. We fed goats, sheep and a Llama. They had a hay jump and a very cool maze. we found 6 of the 10 stations before we pooped out. Craig was laughing at us because I was using my phone to keep track of the route and was sending text messages "left.left/straight/ right" etc.
Did I tell you we are feeding Squirrels? Sheay named them... Nuts and Raisin. They come right to the door and take the peanuts right from your hand. They only like peanuts. We fed them almonds once when we ran out, but it did not go well... they accidentally bit Sheay's finger.
She is fine of course.
Peter is off to Barrie for Thanksgiving weekend. I am glad he is with family over the weekend. I wanted to invite him here, but I am on call and it would just figure I get called and have to leave. Craig and I are trying to be there for him as much as we can.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
peter sent me a text to tell me he is going back to bed. I offered him the same offer as you.. call me anytime... I am always there for a dear friend no matter the time. Joanna has taken me up on it.. and I am always grateful when someone thinks enough of me to reach out and accept the offer.
Last week Simon (co-worker) asked me in a quiet moment how I was... i could tell it was more than just a casual question. I asked him what he meant. he said that if he had just lost his best friend, he'd be in rough shape. it a was a hard question to answer, since he does not know the back-story with the Toad Queen.. and what it means.
I told him i was doing ok... but at work I am expected to come in and do my job and they have a business to run, so would not appreciate a basket case. He said he figured things bothered me more than they showed. i him he was right... that I cried everyday. just not at work. Simon has been the only person that has come right out and asked me or approached me up front about your loss. But i understand.. most people don't know what to say... they are perhaps afraid of saying the wrong thing.. it is uncomfortable for them. I get it. I found it very touching that Simon asked about me... he related a story of his loss too... grade 9 girlfriend work up one day with a headache... they found out she had 2 brain tumors and from summer to October 1st she died. Simon was devastated. I felt honored he shared that with me.
It just seems to illustrate the unfairness of it all.
Last week Simon (co-worker) asked me in a quiet moment how I was... i could tell it was more than just a casual question. I asked him what he meant. he said that if he had just lost his best friend, he'd be in rough shape. it a was a hard question to answer, since he does not know the back-story with the Toad Queen.. and what it means.
I told him i was doing ok... but at work I am expected to come in and do my job and they have a business to run, so would not appreciate a basket case. He said he figured things bothered me more than they showed. i him he was right... that I cried everyday. just not at work. Simon has been the only person that has come right out and asked me or approached me up front about your loss. But i understand.. most people don't know what to say... they are perhaps afraid of saying the wrong thing.. it is uncomfortable for them. I get it. I found it very touching that Simon asked about me... he related a story of his loss too... grade 9 girlfriend work up one day with a headache... they found out she had 2 brain tumors and from summer to October 1st she died. Simon was devastated. I felt honored he shared that with me.
It just seems to illustrate the unfairness of it all.
Dear Kirstie,
its been one week since the funeral... it was a very long week here.. much longer for Peter. i've tried to give him some space... i don't want to crowd him... I guess I'm just not sure what he needs right now... As always, i wish you guys were closer to me... or I you. Then i could pop over like I want to... just drop off some dinner for Peter, or just to say hi.
peter is having a rough go of it today... i am not sure what to do aside from offer support. I'm very worried. i miss more than ever your sound advice and insights to what people need or the best thing to do.
Craig and I are trying to help him... i wish I knew what to do. Were he closer I would drop it all and go over... but I know peter likes his privacy too.
I mean for this to be an outlet for me today, but I am twisted into a knot about Peter now. I think I will give him a call... I hope that is the right thing to do...
its been one week since the funeral... it was a very long week here.. much longer for Peter. i've tried to give him some space... i don't want to crowd him... I guess I'm just not sure what he needs right now... As always, i wish you guys were closer to me... or I you. Then i could pop over like I want to... just drop off some dinner for Peter, or just to say hi.
peter is having a rough go of it today... i am not sure what to do aside from offer support. I'm very worried. i miss more than ever your sound advice and insights to what people need or the best thing to do.
Craig and I are trying to help him... i wish I knew what to do. Were he closer I would drop it all and go over... but I know peter likes his privacy too.
I mean for this to be an outlet for me today, but I am twisted into a knot about Peter now. I think I will give him a call... I hope that is the right thing to do...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dear Kirstie
Yesterday was the funeral. I am sure you would have been very pleased.. it was beautiful. There were so many people there... which is not at all unexpected as far as I am concerned. It goes to show just how may lines you touched.
I almost did not go over to sprinkle sand on your ashes... but Craig wanted me to, knowing I would likely deeply regret it later on. i believe he thought it was a way to say good bye. Sheay came up with us.. but did not want to sprinkle the sand, which I can understand and would never make her do. Just as I walked away, the tears completely clouding my vision, I saw her wave. i thought she had spotted Peter, or your parents. When i asked her later who she waved to, she said 'the box". She was waving to you. I thought that was very touching... and it started me crying all over again. I was not really sure what Sheay thought, or how she was impacted.. she can be very quiet and not inclined to speak of such matters. This showed me that it is in her mind.. that she understood at least a little the weight of why were were there.
She also gave me a hug with no prompting. it sounds small... but it is not. She decided, on her own at the church, that I needed a hug. I thought it was again very touching.
yesterday was hard... very hard. But like Bev said, it will be most hard from now on. With no Kirsite to light up our lives.
Craig said he felt insignificant to all the many people who knew you longer, or better... I disagreed. I told him his value as a friend is no less diminished by the time you were friends... and you were friends in your own right... not just because he was my boyfriend.
today I have been thoughtful... I feel like I am taking for granted my health... my ability to just go for a walk, to do yoga. To eat right. I need to be mindful of that.... its not right for me to be taking those things for granted....
I wanted to let you know that I got a call from a good friend about an opportunity... I have to work to get it... but it is well worth it. Your words are always firm in my mind.... I know I can do this.
I almost did not go over to sprinkle sand on your ashes... but Craig wanted me to, knowing I would likely deeply regret it later on. i believe he thought it was a way to say good bye. Sheay came up with us.. but did not want to sprinkle the sand, which I can understand and would never make her do. Just as I walked away, the tears completely clouding my vision, I saw her wave. i thought she had spotted Peter, or your parents. When i asked her later who she waved to, she said 'the box". She was waving to you. I thought that was very touching... and it started me crying all over again. I was not really sure what Sheay thought, or how she was impacted.. she can be very quiet and not inclined to speak of such matters. This showed me that it is in her mind.. that she understood at least a little the weight of why were were there.
She also gave me a hug with no prompting. it sounds small... but it is not. She decided, on her own at the church, that I needed a hug. I thought it was again very touching.
yesterday was hard... very hard. But like Bev said, it will be most hard from now on. With no Kirsite to light up our lives.
Craig said he felt insignificant to all the many people who knew you longer, or better... I disagreed. I told him his value as a friend is no less diminished by the time you were friends... and you were friends in your own right... not just because he was my boyfriend.
today I have been thoughtful... I feel like I am taking for granted my health... my ability to just go for a walk, to do yoga. To eat right. I need to be mindful of that.... its not right for me to be taking those things for granted....
I wanted to let you know that I got a call from a good friend about an opportunity... I have to work to get it... but it is well worth it. Your words are always firm in my mind.... I know I can do this.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sept 26th
Dear Kirstie,
We got off to your usual slow start for a Saturday. Seems like if we do not have an appointment or time to keep, we tend to laze around. Craig needed a bit more sleep than the ST afforded us this morning with the 7.51am start, so he stayed in bed "for a few more minutes". I played Barbie's with Sheay... something we have not done in a while. I brushed hair, sorted outfits and propped them up against her door for display. I thought of you... of time being precious and the need to enjoy every moment we have at hand. Sheay was so pleased that I sat down on the floor with her... it was something we had not done in some time.
There were moments today where we shook of the pall of gloom that has hung over our heads since last Sunday when I got the text you had been once again admitted to hospital. We took Sheay to High Park downtown at my suggestion. I had just wanted to spend a family day together. Nothing elaborate... just time well spent. I do believe we were successful.
We hit up Michael's when done for Craig to buy another canvas. He seems to have found a niche with a theme he has been painting. Even he cannot gainsay the loveliness of the work, for once. Normally he frowns at it, makes faces. This time, he seems charmed by the work... as much as any artist can be charmed by their own brush strokes. As I type this, he is downstairs with his new canvas and the new green paint he bought.
Do you know what he said to me the other day? "she would want me to keep painting". I said "OF COURSE! She would be pissed if you stopped painting. " You were always quick to tell us "no negative self-speak" and Craig has often been reminded by me of your words, when he needs to be.
I keep saying the same phrase over and over in my mind. "This is confusing and weird". And it really is. I feel so hollow for the most part. Withdrawn. I could almost pretend that it is just a quiet period of time when you are napping and that is why I have not heard from you. And then all of a sudden I will start crying unbidden. I will think of something that I want to share with you... and then remember I cannot do that. You never got to see my new tattoo.... I never finished sending you the songs you asked me for ... your email is still sitting in the "IN" box so I would have your requests close at hand when I went to email you.
This is the first time in my life someone I was really close to has died. You never know how you are going to react to something until it finally comes to that moment where it becomes reality. I can see why people fall apart with grief. How they find it hard to find the joy in life again... when all they keep asking is WHY did this have to happen? WHY did Kirstie not get better? Why did someone so wonderful have to go through such hardships in her life?
We have been keeping in touch with Peter. We don't want to overwhelm him by texting too much, or calling too much. We know he has a lot on his plate... but that there are people who are helping him as well. I have offered to come and clean the house for you guys again. Tried to joke Tuesday night a bit that I come highly recommended. Peter said he'd take me up on my offer very soon. Don't worry Kirstie, I won't let Peter run naked.
Oh, I started to read a Charles de Lint book... Craig bought one after our talks and your recommendation that he was such an excellent writer. He finished "Memory and Dream" and I started it yesterday. So far i quite like it. Wish you were hear to share my thoughts on it. I can't recall if this was the one you said to buy or not. I figure if you liked it, I can't go far wrong. We have similar reading tastes. I will always be grateful to you and your dad for turning me onto CJ Cherryh.
I suppose I had best get some rest.. I working for a few hours this evening to make up some time at work... I'm out of sick/vacation days & I'm short hours.
We miss you like crazy. My friend Joanna, who mourns the fact she never got to meet you after all the times told her of how wonderful you are, said that she is sure if you had your cell with you, I'd be getting all sorts of text messages. I hope that wherever you are, its warm and comforting... surrounded by all those close to you that have gone before over the Rainbow Bridge. Love you. g'night.
We got off to your usual slow start for a Saturday. Seems like if we do not have an appointment or time to keep, we tend to laze around. Craig needed a bit more sleep than the ST afforded us this morning with the 7.51am start, so he stayed in bed "for a few more minutes". I played Barbie's with Sheay... something we have not done in a while. I brushed hair, sorted outfits and propped them up against her door for display. I thought of you... of time being precious and the need to enjoy every moment we have at hand. Sheay was so pleased that I sat down on the floor with her... it was something we had not done in some time.
There were moments today where we shook of the pall of gloom that has hung over our heads since last Sunday when I got the text you had been once again admitted to hospital. We took Sheay to High Park downtown at my suggestion. I had just wanted to spend a family day together. Nothing elaborate... just time well spent. I do believe we were successful.
We hit up Michael's when done for Craig to buy another canvas. He seems to have found a niche with a theme he has been painting. Even he cannot gainsay the loveliness of the work, for once. Normally he frowns at it, makes faces. This time, he seems charmed by the work... as much as any artist can be charmed by their own brush strokes. As I type this, he is downstairs with his new canvas and the new green paint he bought.
Do you know what he said to me the other day? "she would want me to keep painting". I said "OF COURSE! She would be pissed if you stopped painting. " You were always quick to tell us "no negative self-speak" and Craig has often been reminded by me of your words, when he needs to be.
I keep saying the same phrase over and over in my mind. "This is confusing and weird". And it really is. I feel so hollow for the most part. Withdrawn. I could almost pretend that it is just a quiet period of time when you are napping and that is why I have not heard from you. And then all of a sudden I will start crying unbidden. I will think of something that I want to share with you... and then remember I cannot do that. You never got to see my new tattoo.... I never finished sending you the songs you asked me for ... your email is still sitting in the "IN" box so I would have your requests close at hand when I went to email you.
This is the first time in my life someone I was really close to has died. You never know how you are going to react to something until it finally comes to that moment where it becomes reality. I can see why people fall apart with grief. How they find it hard to find the joy in life again... when all they keep asking is WHY did this have to happen? WHY did Kirstie not get better? Why did someone so wonderful have to go through such hardships in her life?
We have been keeping in touch with Peter. We don't want to overwhelm him by texting too much, or calling too much. We know he has a lot on his plate... but that there are people who are helping him as well. I have offered to come and clean the house for you guys again. Tried to joke Tuesday night a bit that I come highly recommended. Peter said he'd take me up on my offer very soon. Don't worry Kirstie, I won't let Peter run naked.
Oh, I started to read a Charles de Lint book... Craig bought one after our talks and your recommendation that he was such an excellent writer. He finished "Memory and Dream" and I started it yesterday. So far i quite like it. Wish you were hear to share my thoughts on it. I can't recall if this was the one you said to buy or not. I figure if you liked it, I can't go far wrong. We have similar reading tastes. I will always be grateful to you and your dad for turning me onto CJ Cherryh.
I suppose I had best get some rest.. I working for a few hours this evening to make up some time at work... I'm out of sick/vacation days & I'm short hours.
We miss you like crazy. My friend Joanna, who mourns the fact she never got to meet you after all the times told her of how wonderful you are, said that she is sure if you had your cell with you, I'd be getting all sorts of text messages. I hope that wherever you are, its warm and comforting... surrounded by all those close to you that have gone before over the Rainbow Bridge. Love you. g'night.
Dear Kirstie
We have decided to change the name of our Blog and post to it often.
With the loss of our dear friend Kirstie. we're no longer able to share our daily lives with her via texts. calls or at each others homes.
This way. she can still be a part of our lives and we can still share our days, our musings.
We love you Kirstie. We miss you.
Craig and Steff
With the loss of our dear friend Kirstie. we're no longer able to share our daily lives with her via texts. calls or at each others homes.
This way. she can still be a part of our lives and we can still share our days, our musings.
We love you Kirstie. We miss you.
Craig and Steff
Friday, September 25, 2009
We Miss You Terribly
Kirsten McKnight. We wish you were here with us.
A hole has opened, one that will take time to heal, but will leave a very big scar. The YBR is not a happy place right now. We all miss your texts, and blips, and tweets. Personally I'll miss the support and love you showed me in times of doubt. How you joined my inner circle of family, that continues to encourage me in my artistic endeavours. You believed in me. That means a lot. Just know that in those times when I get down on myself I'll remember your words, "That's a waste of spoons."
I'm battered and broken by the loss.
This was K's favourite painting of mine:
A hole has opened, one that will take time to heal, but will leave a very big scar. The YBR is not a happy place right now. We all miss your texts, and blips, and tweets. Personally I'll miss the support and love you showed me in times of doubt. How you joined my inner circle of family, that continues to encourage me in my artistic endeavours. You believed in me. That means a lot. Just know that in those times when I get down on myself I'll remember your words, "That's a waste of spoons."
I'm battered and broken by the loss.
This was K's favourite painting of mine:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
off to work soon.. I feel so horrible I can barely see straight... but alas, work is work and off I shall go.
I have pictures to post from Sheay... just been very lazy about posting... bad of me, I know. This week seems like a wash... I suddenly got ill Monday morning... woke up and BAM! there it was... I have no idea how I even got sick! (which is worse than know damn well what u did to deserve the misery)
I am off Friday for a vacation day... I think it is supposed to be warm. I can only hope I feel better by then... no wait, I hope too I can make it thru the night... I've been trying not to throw up for the last hour... :(
S
I have pictures to post from Sheay... just been very lazy about posting... bad of me, I know. This week seems like a wash... I suddenly got ill Monday morning... woke up and BAM! there it was... I have no idea how I even got sick! (which is worse than know damn well what u did to deserve the misery)
I am off Friday for a vacation day... I think it is supposed to be warm. I can only hope I feel better by then... no wait, I hope too I can make it thru the night... I've been trying not to throw up for the last hour... :(
S
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Yer Built Too Low Boy. The Jokes Pass Right Over Yer Head!
Okay, since I was unable to fit everything into the last post...here's the new stuff I'm working on:
Oh thank you Mr. Jones!
We were watching Bugs Bunny on the weekend, sheay and I. Today's title is from one of the cartoons. Your task to day is to find out which one...bwah hahahaha!
Well, life in the YBR has been pretty busy these past couple months. The studio is looking pretty good. Nothing sold yet. Can't bring myself to give up anything, I either keep stuff for myself or I give paintings to Steff. She's a very willing admirer. Silly fool that she is. :)
Well, anyways, time for some updates. Here's some of the pieces I've been working on lately...good or bad, you decide.
Well, life in the YBR has been pretty busy these past couple months. The studio is looking pretty good. Nothing sold yet. Can't bring myself to give up anything, I either keep stuff for myself or I give paintings to Steff. She's a very willing admirer. Silly fool that she is. :)
Well, anyways, time for some updates. Here's some of the pieces I've been working on lately...good or bad, you decide.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Its off to downtown today to visit Amanda and Daniel in their new flat. Amanda came back from England in November... I've not seen her in years. We got together a cpl times since then, but now they have their own place downtown. Easier for them to get jobs down their in their field - both Amanda and her husband work in theatre. Amanda has the most amazing voice. i believe she said she has a gig for summer already lined up.
I wish it was sunny like yesterday... but it is mild.
I'm just waiting for Sheay to arrive from her dads... since I am at work still this week, not off like Sheay, she still spends the night with him, as I am working. Then we are off.
yesterday was a pretty good day. i went for an hour walk, then came home and cleaned out the garage... which was overdue. I have some stuff in he trash for today that I hope they take. can you believe that the real estate agent that sold this place never took the for sale sign and signpost? Now i'm stuck with it. sigh. I have kept the sign post part that digs into he ground.. part of me wonders if I can use it for something here anyway... the rest is in the trash.
Yesterday my messy, messy neighbours did their once a year clean up the side of their house. For once, it does not look as though I walk out ,my door into the recycle dump. Wonder how long THAT will last.
I am pretty tired of looking at heaps of trash and recycling. But this far, l'd rather not start a war with my neighbours.
Sheay has arrived now... getting her some breakfast... we're are off for 240 Cosburn Ave!
s
I wish it was sunny like yesterday... but it is mild.
I'm just waiting for Sheay to arrive from her dads... since I am at work still this week, not off like Sheay, she still spends the night with him, as I am working. Then we are off.
yesterday was a pretty good day. i went for an hour walk, then came home and cleaned out the garage... which was overdue. I have some stuff in he trash for today that I hope they take. can you believe that the real estate agent that sold this place never took the for sale sign and signpost? Now i'm stuck with it. sigh. I have kept the sign post part that digs into he ground.. part of me wonders if I can use it for something here anyway... the rest is in the trash.
Yesterday my messy, messy neighbours did their once a year clean up the side of their house. For once, it does not look as though I walk out ,my door into the recycle dump. Wonder how long THAT will last.
I am pretty tired of looking at heaps of trash and recycling. But this far, l'd rather not start a war with my neighbours.
Sheay has arrived now... getting her some breakfast... we're are off for 240 Cosburn Ave!
s
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Whoo hoo! 15 today? Wow... I am going to get out there.
Sheay has turned into the Soccer Demon... over the weekend I bought her a ball for home... she's been wanting to go out every day for hours since. Its been great exercise... but you should see the bruise on my ankle from when I hit the ball the wrong way! I think I have a bit of sun too! Which can only help me.
The last while has been a challenge for me... my eczema got so bad... I left it longer than I should have, I know, but I just don't want to cave into drugs... But I had no choice. last Tuesday i went on Prednisone... that stuff works FAST. i am almost all cleared up. But I feel all uggy. For every plus, there is a minus. Sigh.
But at least I can move my hands again... and wear rings. Funny how such a simple thing as not being able to wear my rings can also get me down. I always envy people who have beautiful hands... it is something I will never be able to have. Oh well... it can be worse... I should not complain. my only worry now is... what IF it come back as bad once I am done with Prednisone? :(
So, Sheay is with her dad today for the day... It is march break and I suggested to him that he hang out with her for the day today. i will be seeing her tomorrow 9am, and then we are off to visit with Amanda and Daniel downtown. They are in their new flat and we want to visit.
No new pics right at the moment, but there has been some good painting happening down in Studio YBR... wait.. are you still calling it that Craig? lol
Ok -- I am getting ready for a walk... I have a hot date with a path, the sun and my iPod. mwahh haa haa
s
Sheay has turned into the Soccer Demon... over the weekend I bought her a ball for home... she's been wanting to go out every day for hours since. Its been great exercise... but you should see the bruise on my ankle from when I hit the ball the wrong way! I think I have a bit of sun too! Which can only help me.
The last while has been a challenge for me... my eczema got so bad... I left it longer than I should have, I know, but I just don't want to cave into drugs... But I had no choice. last Tuesday i went on Prednisone... that stuff works FAST. i am almost all cleared up. But I feel all uggy. For every plus, there is a minus. Sigh.
But at least I can move my hands again... and wear rings. Funny how such a simple thing as not being able to wear my rings can also get me down. I always envy people who have beautiful hands... it is something I will never be able to have. Oh well... it can be worse... I should not complain. my only worry now is... what IF it come back as bad once I am done with Prednisone? :(
So, Sheay is with her dad today for the day... It is march break and I suggested to him that he hang out with her for the day today. i will be seeing her tomorrow 9am, and then we are off to visit with Amanda and Daniel downtown. They are in their new flat and we want to visit.
No new pics right at the moment, but there has been some good painting happening down in Studio YBR... wait.. are you still calling it that Craig? lol
Ok -- I am getting ready for a walk... I have a hot date with a path, the sun and my iPod. mwahh haa haa
s
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
See the faces frozen still, against the wind
Ok, we have not posted anything... we suck... lol
Craig and Sheay started out being sick... now as I am writing this, I do wish that I had called in to work sick myself. I spent since noon in bed, and work up feeling worse.
But, I do have two fabulous new rings! tee hee.
Yesterday was my 39th birthday. It was a very good day. I got a call or text from Craig, Kirsten, my parents, e-card from Craig's mom & sister, my sister, Joanna in BC from a flight to Seattle, Kirk in Florida, Amanda from her new apartment... I felt so loved! So many people wished me well. Thanks to you all! it was great.
While I did have to do some housework (no one escapes that, even on a b-day) I did read some, I did my nails, then went for lunch at Mandarin with my parents and Sheay.
Craig came over at work and I got my new microwave from him and his mom (cool!). I've been without one for months... and while there is life after a busted microwave, it certainly is easier in many ways.
Craig and I went to Williams for dinner. it was lovely to sit and talk, just relax. We went home after that and reminisced over the Live-Aid DVD. Can you believe after 24 years, I finally got to see Duran Duran perform at Live-Aid? I missed it back in the day July 13th, 1985 as I was at Wonderland, waiting to see OMD in concert... man, THAT is back in the day... I was 15.
I think we are all ready for spring at the YBR... but the sun is a nice start.
Craig has been painting... slowed down a bit by the illness, but carries on none the less. We have a new paintting that for now, will hang on the wall here. I believe though that it will be the first painting to get placed on the Etsy site. Craig has been playing with the name on that site, but think we are solid with "Studio CSquared" now.
I want to send big hugs out to Kirstie. Despite your need for a sling (you know what I mean) I'm proud of you and think you're awesome! Love you!
i will be posting more in the future... promise.
Steff
Craig and Sheay started out being sick... now as I am writing this, I do wish that I had called in to work sick myself. I spent since noon in bed, and work up feeling worse.
But, I do have two fabulous new rings! tee hee.
Yesterday was my 39th birthday. It was a very good day. I got a call or text from Craig, Kirsten, my parents, e-card from Craig's mom & sister, my sister, Joanna in BC from a flight to Seattle, Kirk in Florida, Amanda from her new apartment... I felt so loved! So many people wished me well. Thanks to you all! it was great.
While I did have to do some housework (no one escapes that, even on a b-day) I did read some, I did my nails, then went for lunch at Mandarin with my parents and Sheay.
Craig came over at work and I got my new microwave from him and his mom (cool!). I've been without one for months... and while there is life after a busted microwave, it certainly is easier in many ways.
Craig and I went to Williams for dinner. it was lovely to sit and talk, just relax. We went home after that and reminisced over the Live-Aid DVD. Can you believe after 24 years, I finally got to see Duran Duran perform at Live-Aid? I missed it back in the day July 13th, 1985 as I was at Wonderland, waiting to see OMD in concert... man, THAT is back in the day... I was 15.
I think we are all ready for spring at the YBR... but the sun is a nice start.
Craig has been painting... slowed down a bit by the illness, but carries on none the less. We have a new paintting that for now, will hang on the wall here. I believe though that it will be the first painting to get placed on the Etsy site. Craig has been playing with the name on that site, but think we are solid with "Studio CSquared" now.
I want to send big hugs out to Kirstie. Despite your need for a sling (you know what I mean) I'm proud of you and think you're awesome! Love you!
i will be posting more in the future... promise.
Steff
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Studio YBR
How long has it been since I posted? Don't ask.
Anyway, life happens and stuff gets shoved to the side.
However, I have oodles of good posting to do today. Studio YBR is in full swing today, and though I was feeling apprehensive this afternoon, gorram it I'm having a blast! I have set up a shop on Etsy.com in the hopes of earning a little extra money. Nothing for sale yet and there's the rub. So, I'm pushing myself to produce some paintings to sell. I haven't been very confident in my abilities in the past and the thought of someone wanting to pay me for my work is hilarious. Tonight I think I could see it happening...if I may be confident for a change.
This first painting is one I finished on the weekend. Not my favourite, but Steffi loves it, so I gave it to her for the wall. It's not terrible but something about it just doesn't jive. Steffi thinks I've just got too high an expectation at the moment...she's probably right.
Okay now for the pieces I've been working on tonight! It's a triptych (if I can be snooty for a bit) I think I want to call them "The Strangers". I am so pleased with the two I've done tonight. Well, you can be the judge. I don't know if they're done, but I stopped before I buggered them up. I'll see what I think in a day or two. I like them a lot right now. Have a look and I'll talk to you soon.
Anyway, life happens and stuff gets shoved to the side.
However, I have oodles of good posting to do today. Studio YBR is in full swing today, and though I was feeling apprehensive this afternoon, gorram it I'm having a blast! I have set up a shop on Etsy.com in the hopes of earning a little extra money. Nothing for sale yet and there's the rub. So, I'm pushing myself to produce some paintings to sell. I haven't been very confident in my abilities in the past and the thought of someone wanting to pay me for my work is hilarious. Tonight I think I could see it happening...if I may be confident for a change.
This first painting is one I finished on the weekend. Not my favourite, but Steffi loves it, so I gave it to her for the wall. It's not terrible but something about it just doesn't jive. Steffi thinks I've just got too high an expectation at the moment...she's probably right.
Okay now for the pieces I've been working on tonight! It's a triptych (if I can be snooty for a bit) I think I want to call them "The Strangers". I am so pleased with the two I've done tonight. Well, you can be the judge. I don't know if they're done, but I stopped before I buggered them up. I'll see what I think in a day or two. I like them a lot right now. Have a look and I'll talk to you soon.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Jumping Super Rat - Ampersand in his Glory!
Finally got the video downloaded to the computer and now I am uploading it to the blog! Sorry for being so slow! The video has Steffi, Craig, Sheay, peter, Kirsten Remy, Roland and Ampersand of course and Chetters is hiding in peter's shirt! We had a ton of fun that night and of course the star of the show was Ampersand who jumped multiple times!! Unfortunately I had to settle for a smaller video as the one I wanted to upload was way too big! I will have to figure out an alternate way to get it onto the blog. Perhaps post to YouTube? I wonder if YouTube has limits...
We had lots of fun that night. Here are some more pics: Bogey staring at peter's belly because Chetters is hiding in p's shirt; Sheay posing and Steffi and her new scarf.
We had lots of fun that night. Here are some more pics: Bogey staring at peter's belly because Chetters is hiding in p's shirt; Sheay posing and Steffi and her new scarf.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Icebench
About 5 winters ago, walking Sheay to school, we came across this scene...someone's eavestrough had come apart. During a thaw, then a quick re-freeze, the melted water formed all over this bench. I thought it was fascinating.
Untitled
Craig asked me to post this for him... new painting idea
to hang on the wall... I will take a picture of the painting
I got to hang this weekend and post it soon.
I'm looking forward to seeing this one.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My dryer broke last week... I posted about it.
I've never really had to buy a big appliance before. But I went on line and checked out some of the usual suspects that would sell such items. Since I am not made of money, I wanted to check out the financing options.. I know those are offered as well. Seemed to be Leons had the best deal... and it is not far from home.
So, off we trotted Saturday to find that perfect "new" washer". Wow.. there's a lot of stuff out there... for tons of money too! YIKES! The one I chose was the bottom of the line cheapest one... but I wonder... was that the way to go? I was approached by one of the "piranhas". He was acutally pretty nice, for all that I thought he was just smelling "fresh meat" all over my demeanor. We set me up for their credit card, and for 0$ down, I had 6 months to pay. Since anything under $500 before tax does NOT have free delivery, I got the 2 year extra warranty.. might as well. So, all told, I charged $586.00 to this new card. Sigh. However... their deal is fair. I have 6 months to pay. Once we hit 6 months and there is a balance, I only pay interest on the amount left to pay, not for the initial amount. Sounds good to me. I got a bit of a nicer dryer, hoping it will have a longer basement life.
It comes today.. whoo hoo! No more draping my clothes all over the house, hoping they dry and don't smell funky... you all know what I mean... ugh!
Can anyone guess what I will be doing this afternoon?
I've never really had to buy a big appliance before. But I went on line and checked out some of the usual suspects that would sell such items. Since I am not made of money, I wanted to check out the financing options.. I know those are offered as well. Seemed to be Leons had the best deal... and it is not far from home.
So, off we trotted Saturday to find that perfect "new" washer". Wow.. there's a lot of stuff out there... for tons of money too! YIKES! The one I chose was the bottom of the line cheapest one... but I wonder... was that the way to go? I was approached by one of the "piranhas". He was acutally pretty nice, for all that I thought he was just smelling "fresh meat" all over my demeanor. We set me up for their credit card, and for 0$ down, I had 6 months to pay. Since anything under $500 before tax does NOT have free delivery, I got the 2 year extra warranty.. might as well. So, all told, I charged $586.00 to this new card. Sigh. However... their deal is fair. I have 6 months to pay. Once we hit 6 months and there is a balance, I only pay interest on the amount left to pay, not for the initial amount. Sounds good to me. I got a bit of a nicer dryer, hoping it will have a longer basement life.
It comes today.. whoo hoo! No more draping my clothes all over the house, hoping they dry and don't smell funky... you all know what I mean... ugh!
Can anyone guess what I will be doing this afternoon?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
All I Ever Wanted, All I Ever Needed
Well, the girls have made their picks so now it's my turn. They may be over 20 years as a band. They may have gone through drug addiction and bad tattoos. However, Depeche Mode still rock in my books.
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Sheay's Candid Camera
Kirsten trying to play a rat video on my ailing computer... we never did get to see it... :(
Peter, Kirsten and Chetters visit the YBR
January 17th, 2009This is Kirsen kissing Remy & Peter taking pictures of the event
Christmas Morning 2008
This is Sheay on her way down at 5.30 Christmas morning. No, that's not a typo. By 5.30am she had enough of waiting and came to get us.
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