I know bad picture of White Cat. But right after I took this picture the camera started smoking and my eyes had a burning sensation. I couldn't see for an hour after. I think it is because he is evil. He looks way more mean in real life. He has really big fangs and large talons. I once saw him set a bush on fire with flaming death breath. He just laughed and walked away. Didn't care. How awful.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Frank vs. White Cat
I know bad picture of White Cat. But right after I took this picture the camera started smoking and my eyes had a burning sensation. I couldn't see for an hour after. I think it is because he is evil. He looks way more mean in real life. He has really big fangs and large talons. I once saw him set a bush on fire with flaming death breath. He just laughed and walked away. Didn't care. How awful.
Handsome Frank
Right? Right??!! RIGHT?!!! yes. he will.
Poor Frank!!
Happy Earth Day!!
I took this picture of one of the flowers in my garden. I am going to plant a vegetable/fruit garden in May. Trying to do my part. I watched ‘Food Inc.’ last night(well half of it) on PBS’ POV. I have been dying to see it. The part that I saw was about genetically modified seeds and lawsuits between Monsanto and farmers. It is pretty crazy how much we don’t know about the food we eat. I have always been on/off again vegetarian, eating meat is convenient. My family and my boyfriends family are all big meat eaters. They have all known me during my veggie phases, but it is still an effort. Day to day I never ate meat, except at restaurants. I have never felt very confident cooking meat. Since I moved in with my meat-loving boyfriend I have been experimenting with cooking meat. I still believe that I shouldn’t be eating meat. But, if I am going to eat meat then I want the best and I want to know where it comes from. It is scary when you look at the piece of beef on your plate and imagine its journey from “farm” to your plate. We need to be realistic about our food and stop pretending that everything is how we think it is or how we have grown up knowing it is. It’s not! Modern day farms are almost non-existent and steadily on the decline. People of my generation are living in cities, relying on big business to supply them their food. We need to take back the soil! If you want to live green then move to where it is green!
Now, keep in mind that this is my opinion on the morning of Earth Day, after watching ‘Food Inc.’, I have moved out of the city but I am not going to live on a farm. It would be nice to have more property and maybe raise something. But that isn’t really the plan just yet. Time will tell. But I do think that with everyday I am becoming more and more of an advocate.
BUT, most importantly, do what you can do. Wherever you are. Even if you do one ‘green’ thing a day at the end of the year you have done 365! That is a lot! We are all capable.
Okay, rant done!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Eat Pray Love Movie!?
I am really excited about this movie. I didn't even know that a movie was being made. Keep in mind that I have never read the book,I borrowed it and am about to start it. Julia Roberts is a really good actress in my opinion. I just recently rewatched 'Runaway Bride', I was pretty amazed at how dynamic she really is on screen. I like the idea of this movie. A woman that has never not been in a relationship and realizes that she needs to change her life. She has lost zest for life. I felt like this about 6 months ago. I took my year of being a single gal, was reckless and now I am in the next phase. Even though I am in a relationship, it feels as though this union is therapeutic. Something that I need in order to grow as a person. Okay, so watch the trailer. I think it is really inspirational. Makes me want to write!EatPrayLove Trailer *Watch it Now** <----click here!
Bodylicious Body Scrub
I am always looking for great gift ideas. I always want to be more crafty and then end up just buying things. But now I feel like I will be able to make it happen! I saw these home made body scrubs on the HGTV.ca website. The scrubs are in honeybear jars. I love that you are making your own scrub and reusing a jar! How cute! I will give you the recipe, but keep in mind you might recieve one of these one day!!Materials:
- Essential oils
- Food colouring
- 1 ¾ cup (414 ml.) of white sugar
- ¾ cup (177 ml.) grape seed oil
- large plastic produce bag from the grocery store
- plastic honey bear container
- scissors, large mixing bowl, large plastic mixing spoon
Directions:
- Measure the sugar and grape seed oil; pour into large mixing bowl.
- Add 2-3 drops of your choice of essential oil and food colouring
- Stir until well blended.
- Take a large plastic produce bag from the grocery store and spoon in the sugar scrub mixture. (It’s much easier if you have a friend to hold the bag open or use a cylinder vase to support it!)
- With the scissors, cut a small hole in one corner of the plastic bag, enabling you to squeeze the mixture into the honey bear container. This part can be a bit messy, so keep the plastic bag and bear over the mixing bowl.
- Squeeze the mixture from the plastic bag into the honey bear until it’s about ¾ full. Tap the honey bear to settle the mixture. This should create more room for more mixture.
- Put the cap on the honey bear, tie a cute ribbon around the neck and you’re ready to give, give, give!
Skid School racecar
James and his Dad are building a racecar. James Dad has a business, 'Skid School', which is a driving school that teaches you accident avoidance and car control. They have the Wingham highschool autoshop class working on the car. James designed this car on a video game. Pretty neat! I am excited about watching James race a car that they designed and built.