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Posted on January 7, 2013September 10, 2020 by Becky Gean

a little about my week – and a pic of my cat.

i’m learning how to take pictures. better.

there is life after the auto focus button.

tut posing ever so still for me as i try to figure out all the manual settings on my camera. ahem – my brothers camera.

went home to visit family we weren’t able to see during the holidays. we’re only in the first week of january! it still felt like christmas. and look at that ring! christmas bling!

Josh and i were able to find a home for our old sofa bed. it had taken up a good portion of space in our second bedroom and well – i need a craft room vs. having a guest bedroom. we have blow up mattresses for that. or the living room couch. whatever you prefer. all i know is – i now have a room to do stuff! organize my tax info! take photos! ~~somewhere to hide when Josh is annoying me.~~ ahem – what? i mean, scrapbook! read! you name it!

…and… one more of tut. because – why not.

happy sunday, at least, still to me. happy monday, for most of you – wherever you are.

Posted on July 29, 2012October 11, 2021 by Becky Gean — 1 Comment

a scary movie. a birthday. and a pic of my cat.

– the paper place on queen st west in toronto was hosting a letter-writing night. being a lover of all things crafty, especially paper, i had to go. it was a huge turn out! they had lemonade and macaroons (the way to my heart) as refreshments. i wrote a letter to each of my grandmas while i was there and popped them in the mail on my way home.

– josh is a lover of scary movies. me? not so much. we started what we call “Obscure Movie Night” – this can be held on any particular night of the week, but tend to be mondays. we flip-flop who gets to pick the movie. this time it was his turn.

paranormal activity 3. great. i thought i was in the clear after the first two. nope. and the fourth one is out this october – which i’m sure i’ll also be coaxed into watching. little does he know i’ve planned a fantastic feeler chick flick for us next week.

okay, i’m lying. i don’t have one planned. suggestions?

– OH! and i guess i should tell you! the actual physical mohawk got put into hibernation again. i have to say, it’s a little freaky waking up to what you think is a stranger next to you – you know that jolt out of your skin feeling.

then realize, no, wait – josh has just shaved his mohawk off.
that and, oh right becky – this is the reason you need corrective lenses.

– more macaroons!!! the perfect ending to my perfect birthday weekend of camping. i LOVE camping. we enjoyed delicious food cooked over the fire all weekend. i had a wonderful surprise show up straight to my campsite. two friends that i didn’t think were coming! what a lovely birthday present! i even got to blow out candles on some fantastic double chocolate white chocolate chunk brownies with ganache that my dear friend andy made.

– and for tut – he had his first veterinary visit this week. he’s not the happiest with me right now.

Posted on July 15, 2012September 8, 2020 by Becky Gean — Leave a comment

a little bbq – and a pic of my cat.

– i’m becoming a little obsessed with the fact that i have access to a barbecue. it’s wonderful. Josh and i made a feast… for just the two of us. it was delicious. not 20 min before we went to the rooftop it was pouring rain. we were lucky enough to have the rain stop for just the right amount of time to bbq, no umbrella required.

– aside from barbecuing, i’ve been itching to bake something in my new-to-me kitchen. specifically, this delectable looking strawberry rhubarb pie from smitten kitchen. but after carefully reading through the recipe, i think i’ll take Deb’s advice and try the improved version – one of the many reasons to love smitten kitchen. go check it out. you’ll fall in love too.

– had women (special awesome ones) over for refreshing cocktails and grilled veggies on the bbq. YUM! again, with the barbecue – i know.

– tut had friends over this weekend! two little munchkins, or rather, two tea-cup pomeranians – weezer and carmen are their names. can you guess who is who? Josh’s mother came down to visit and brought them with her. it was a relaxing weekend for me. for tut – not so much. the little ones kept him on his toes until they left. at which point he crashed and had a long needed nap.

happy sunday – wherever you are.

Posted on July 8, 2012September 8, 2020 by Becky Gean — Leave a comment

the St. Lawrence market – and a pic of my cat.

with moving comes a new neighbourhood. a new coffee shop. a new grocery store. a new route to work.

i like the new adventure. the change.

Josh and i awoke at noon on saturday, after a night of partying with work colleagues. i put the party together, so i was exhausted and felt well deserved of the extra sleep.

i coerced mohawk into walking with me to the St. Lawrence Market. walking is not his favourite thing to do. i would have hopped on the back of his bike if we knew where the bike lock went during the move. (one of the MANY things that have gone M.I.A – missing – in – apartment, over the course of the move)

since we woke up so late, we missed getting to the farmer’s market that closes at 3pm and is only open on saturdays. we had plenty of time to walk around the south market though, which is also open during the week. the next saturday to come that i have free, you better believe i’m waking up early! with or without mohawk!

other than one time with my dad that i can remember, well over 10 years ago, i haven’t stepped foot into the St. Lawrence Market. no idea why. now that i live so close, i have no excuse not to take advantage of one of the top 10 food markets in the world – that’s what National Geographic thinks anyways. i would have to agree with them.

don’t walk into the market hungry – you will want to buy EVERYTHING IN SIGHT! thank goodness i had only a tiny amount of cash in my wallet and i refuse to pay the ATM fee to take out cash, so i bought very little and looked only with my eyes.

below are a few shots that i took while strolling through the main floor of the south market – many of which i will be back to try! oh, and of course, a picture of tut. because it wouldn’t be a little bit about my week without a little bit of tut.

happy sunday – wherever you are.