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Male Fantasy?

hmmm...did I tell you about the moment I had a month or so ago at 6 am, standing in line to get coffee at Tim Hortons? Perhaps it was today's  lunchtime conversation about "naturally" improving men's libido's  (with boss man) that made me recall one of the most uncomfortable 10 minutes of my life.

Picture this....6 am. walking into Timmies. Blissfully unaware of anything except the smell of bad coffee and my undeniable need to chug a vat of it. Standing in line. hmmmm...why is it so quiet in this room full of early morning men....Starting to feel like I forgot something...Did I tuck my skirt into my undies?? Did I forget to take off my slippers again? A quick sideways glance tells me that indeed...it is definitely something wrong with me.

My turn. Coffee is ordered. Another uncomfortable wait. Am feeling too many eyes. Coffee arrives. Still a silent room as I walk away. No one is meeting my eyes. I quickly get into my car and get to work as quick as I can.

Get into the office to discover the male mind goes places mine just does not go....

Shame on you hard hatted, orange vested worker dudes.

sigh....I needed that coffee...

Light.

When I got up at the crack of 5 am this morning it was dark. When I left the house at 6:15 it was Grey. Arriving at work it was raining. All good while you are stuck at work. Even better when you open the door to leave the office....beams of light. Everywhere.

I took a quick side trip to Wild Earth Cafe and grabbed a bowl of soup and a loaf of bread. Oh and cake. Peanut butter cake. OMG.

My intention was to feed my face then tackle the box of zuchini and bake. Instead I sat and counted sunbeams.

Lola knows what a sunbeam is for. I wish I was Lola.

Happy 20th Anniversary

 

Despite the best efforts of a past hairdresser -turned Real Estate Agent. Dwayne and I are still happily co-existing. So this post is largely for her.

Dear JM,

I have no idea why you decided to make my husband and I the topic of so many of your conversations this past Spring. The last time I actually even spoke to you was in the halls of our children's elementary school. 4 or 5 years ago. It's ok that we were on your mind. I have that effect on people.

I just wanted you to know that Dwayne and I are doing just fine. In fact, we are better than fine and thanks so much for asking! We love our new house and are so grateful to all our friends and family that helped us get here.

 

Funny thing about that friend thing. The great ones are so darn loyal and really were puzzled when you told them we had been separated for years and had sold our house due to financial issues. Some even came to our home and were surprised to see Dwayne and I working side by side. Surprised I guess cause word on the street was that he has been living full time in Fort Mac for the last 7 or so years ...and has so little to do with his family. Thank goodness the children are so well adjusted.

I wish you absolutely no ill will JM and I hope that you continue on in your quest for drama and infamy. The sad reality is that you had all the wrong information and thank goodness you felt the right thing was to keep on talking.

I wonder if your clients know how much you like to share ? I like to share too.

All the best on the eve of our 20th Anniversary,

 

Laurie and Dwayne

Studio Reveal!

It has taken the entire 4 months we've been in the new house to figure this room out.

This was the room when I first saw the house. Dark and full of large cabinets and aquariums. Gawd...this house was full of freaking fish when I first viewed it.. 5 tanks in total~

   

First thing I did was have Dwayne help me take down the cabinets. Then I filled every single hole, chip and crack I could find. Took days I tell ya.

 

 

Then I had my lovely friend Eva who is an Interior Decorator and Colourist, help me pick some colours for the house. Benjamin Moore the whole way baby! The studio, hallway, entranceways and some of the living room is a colour called Venetian Plaster.

Dwayne, with Anams help ...put up some new white wood blinds. But I can't figure out how to make them come down.....sigh...anyway...

Lots of recycled furniture from the old space but it does look like it all fits nicely.

Check this out...

Took the doors off the closet. Installed some sturdy galvanized shelving and then.....had Omnilectric come in and retro fit an outlet right inside the closet. My printer, scanner and all my office equipment is now plugged in ready to work INSIDE THE CLOSET!!! So happy with this arrangement!

  

In unpacking all the studio supplies I came across this wall stencil I must have meant to use somewhere and forgot about. So presto chango...I used it on my old bulletin board and painted a quote. I'm in love with it again.

There are a few more things I want to figure out yet. For now I will live and work in it until I decide what it needs. Toying with the idea of a red bookcase...that would fit under the canvas's.

September Speed Round

Trying to get back on track....get it? I know. I kill me.

Lots of stuff going on.  So welcome back bullet points!

• Studio is painted and is looking like a creative mind may one day soon sit in her chair again!
• Rest of house is being slowly painted. Kitchen is done and the hallway is taped and ready to go whenever the mood hits.
• Boy wonder is now in High School and is being closely watched by the older sister and her friends for signs of degeneracy.
• Made mushroom barley risotto for supper. May be a do-over for Thanksgiving.
• Work is aggravating and seems like work. People are uber moody...including me.
• Christmas online shopping has begun.
• Am addicted to Groupon Edmonton.
• Lola is still losing teeth...worries me..
• Am designing 2 classes to run October 24th weekend. Stay tuned. There are domino's, glass and wood involved. Band aids on hand.
• Forgoing the Farmers Market tomorrow for good old fashioned Grocery shopping. The "littles" are insisting.
• Am putting out a request for slippers. Mes pieds et froid baby.
• Ordered about my winter supply of Autumn Harvest.
• Heard some killer "gossip" about Dwayne and I. Am planning a rant...good times!
• My hairdresser moved and I think may be charging too much. May need to rethink her...

 

In other news...say it with me...Honey Crisp....