One Whole Year

 

Over a year ago I decided to under take a 365 day project. In hindsight (such a beautiful thing isn't it?), I never would have anticipated it would have been such an undertaking.  I mean really, what is one picture a day ... pfft! Well let me tell you, it is definitely not as easy as it sounds. A few months in I noticed it was getting harder and harder to keep the photo's coming and interesting. I had to hunt out a good photo and try and come up with different angles and lighting to help keep things creative. But here it is, my entire life for one year, in little tiny photo's. wow. As silly as this may sound. I think this is one of my proudest moments. I stuck it out, I struggled through it, but I did it and I couldn't have been more glad I did. 

Without my knowledge in this one single year of my entire life so far, I improved my photography skills, got asked by my best friend to marry him, saw two dear friends have the most beautiful babies, travelled on a number of small trips, got my Finnish citizenship, won and award and bought a house. 

I plan to make a print out of this entire year and frame it. It's been one of the best years to date, and I am so glad I didn't miss a moment of it. Thank you to all my beloved friends, family and followers who checked in on a regular basis to follow in this adventure. On to the next project ...

Click here to see each photo in more detail! Also, check out the iPod music update on our player!

Dear Puffy Pancake

Dear puffy oh-so-delicious berry  pancakes, you don't even know it but you just made my day. I love me my pancakes and i'm not sure if that is because I used to devour the homemade Finnish crepes (as my Canadian friends called it) as a kid, but I love me these eats something crazy. With it being the kick-off to lent it's been a pancake fest around here here parts. A fantastic afternoon break with friends cooking, mouth watering, laughing, eating... oh ya, and more eating. omg. stuffed.   An excellent time. But now do i give up pancakes for lent? Pff.  I think not. 

ps. fresh lemonade or gingerale makes a wonderful paring with these!

pps. Check out the new ipod update in the player and enjoy!

How to make someone happy.

How to make someone happy. Choose any one of the follow items above for guaranteed smile on Valentines day. For as much as some people like to moan and complain that this day is just for girls or is all about consumer greed, I propose thinking of it as a day to remind myself to appreciate others. It's not about the gifts or anything to do with money, it about doing something nice for someone else. It's generous acts of kindness that on a day-to-day basis we forget because we are all overly busy. Let it be a day to put yourself and your actions in check. Any of the ideas listed above are more thought than the price tag. Make someone breakfast in bed before they get up, take the time to paint or design a homemade postcard for a friend. Create hearts out of felt and put in a fun coupon or fortune for kids, or dip cherries in chocolate and enjoy them with a friend. For the extra adventurous reader,  mix and match all the items you see. Or even just do a random act of kindness for someone in need. Voila! Watch smiles grow and make your guts feel good on the inside. 

xoxox.