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Moments from the weekend

Monday, August 31st, 2009

This weekend was an absolute blur. Friday was my first day of training at work, and so far my verdict is I am high from human contact. The feeling of being around other people was overwhelming from the buzzing feeling after prolonged exposure to conversation I have concluded that being a lady of leisure is not [...]

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And then she everything, and then was gone

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

{One of my best friends, Jennifer}
If I told you that one of the most important girls in my life was beautiful, you would say “Sure, friendship is beautiful.” But you wouldn’t understand. You would have to know her to understand. But if you could  talk with her, have her smile at you, and know the [...]

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The Unemployment Report

Monday, August 24th, 2009

It’s been a strange summer, but having left my job (suddenly, in a puff of smoke!) at end of June, things have finally started to line up. I’ve printed up endless copies of my resume, met with recruiters, been badgered about going into HR, been advised to start my own business, ordered textbooks, made second [...]

Posted in Lists & Facts, The Summer of Starting Over | 58 Comments »

Friday is for…{teacups & thunderstorms}

Friday, August 21st, 2009

…sipping tea and espresso while watching thunderstorms roll over the prairies.
…attempting to emotionally regroup after watching The Last Kiss during one of said thunderstorms. You know what? The Virgin Suicides would have been a better choice for once!
…getting butterflies for being a second shooter on the first wedding I’ve worked on!
…guest posting for the brilliant [...]

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Makeover

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

I spent most of last week covered in paint, with drop cloths and drill bits at my feet. I would sip coffee with Mister in the morning, and as soon as he left  I would get down to business. Here is what I was working with:

(usually we have all the doors on…)

Let’s Review:

Huge 1940’s built [...]

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20SB Video Blogging Day

Monday, August 17th, 2009

I hope you guys can view this in your RSS feed, but if you can’t click through to see my 20 Something Blogger’s video blog on “What 20SB means to me”. Never heard of it? Check out the network here.
My weekend was hugely successful in that we have our kitchen back!! We can make food! [...]

Posted in Her Life, Vlogs | 54 Comments »

While the paint was drying

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

When we moved into our first house last year there were a number of things that became immediately clear. Mostly that it really was 100 years old, and in some places you could tell. Some of those 100 year old home things are beautiful- our huge front window is original to the house and, being [...]

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