It’s My Life


bill wilkinson art
February 26, 2008, 2:43 am
Filed under: art, favourites, home, pleasure

So I have to admit that I definitely don’t know much about art. And walking through an art gallery sometimes makes me think ??? I do know though, that some art is just so amazing & beautiful & is just instantly appealing. That is how I felt when I first saw the art of Bill Wilkinson. I love the colours and the texture of his pieces and I would just love to fill my house with them. Read more here

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New favourites from Free People
February 12, 2008, 11:14 pm
Filed under: clothes, favourites, free peolpe, pleasure, shopping, summer

Oooh, It feels like summer might be on its way soon!….I couldn’t be happier…unless maybe I had a few of these!

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Best soup ever!
February 6, 2008, 8:48 am
Filed under: food, pleasure, random, recipe, yum

FOODLAND ONTARIO’S MULLIGATAWNY SOUP

Serves 4 as main course

Preparation time: about 25 minutes

- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil

- 1 large onion, diced

- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) minced fresh gingerroot

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) curry powder

- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cayenne, or more to taste

- 3 cups (750 mL) chicken broth

- 1 can (14 ounces/398 mL) light coconut milk

- 2 large tomatoes, diced

- 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked chicken or turkey (optional)

- 2 cups (500 mL) torn spinach leaves

- 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh coriander leaves

- Salt and pepper

Optional garnishes:

- Shredded unsweetened coconut (brown over medium-low heat in a dry skillet)

- Fresh unpeeled apple, diced small (sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent apple from turning brown)

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and potatoes until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in ginger, garlic, curry powder and cayenne; cook 1 minute.

2. Add chicken broth and coconut milk; cover and bring to boil over high heat. Add tomatoes, and chicken or turkey (if using) and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

3. Stir in spinach just until wilted, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in coriander. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using garnishes, sprinkle on individual bowls and serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories: 195; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g.

Full article here



Hermannator Ice Bock
January 15, 2008, 7:05 am
Filed under: VI Brewery, beer, christmas, pleasure, random

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Originally uploaded by amakingma

My wonderful bro works at the Vancouver Island Brewery, and every Xmas time they release this wonderful beer. It is 9.5 % and tastes so delicious. I wish I had one right now…..



Knitting!
January 11, 2008, 7:31 am
Filed under: clothes, favourites, knitting, pleasure

I am really addicted to knitting, I don’t know what it is but I am like a little grandma. I am getting a bit bored with just making scarves so I am looking to try some new things. One book I came across which is filled with cute summer clothes is Sexy Little Knits, by Ashley Paige. Here are a few of my favourites from the book.

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Another book that looks good is Domiknitrix, by Jennifer Stafford. They also have an awesome turquoise and brown scarf but I can’t seem to find a picture!
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ZOE
December 18, 2007, 5:21 am
Filed under: cute, photography, pleasure, xoxo!, zoe

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I can’t wait to see my Zoe again!!!…xoxo



Vespa
December 15, 2007, 11:29 pm
Filed under: favourites, photography, pleasure, travel, vespa

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Oh, I have always wanted a Vespa myself, and this picture is just awesome. I would love to be cruising down the streets of Milan on one of these. Gah….but the digestive system is fun too……

I also really love this photo as well.

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And one more…

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Photos by confusedvision



Tazo Om
November 30, 2007, 2:36 am
Filed under: favourites, om, pleasure, random, tea, yum

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New favourite tea!…This stuff is so good, I am addicted….AHHH…tomorrow is moving day…better go pack…..



Ready and loaded!
November 23, 2007, 9:06 pm
Filed under: Diana+, photography, pleasure, random

Woohoo!….It is finally time to take some photos……I am hoping for some SUN tomorrow!!



Tranquility
November 20, 2007, 8:36 am
Filed under: beach, favourites, photography, pleasure, summer, travel


Tranquility
Originally uploaded by mohlat

Wow I just came across this photographer. All of his photos are exactly where I want to be. So beautiful



Sweet escape
November 20, 2007, 8:32 am
Filed under: bouganvilla, favourites, photography, pleasure, summer, travel


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Originally uploaded by mohlat

I just saw this picture and thought…aaaah….I am going to pass out now and dream I am in wherever this picture was taken…..zzzzzz.



late night fun!
November 20, 2007, 8:18 am
Filed under: cute, home, matt, photography, pleasure

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OMG…..I am soo tired I had to write 3 papers this weekend….and because I am me, I pretty much had to write the whole things this weekend….WHHHYYY do I always do this to myself….On the other hand….Matt is cute!



1 year!!
November 15, 2007, 7:48 am
Filed under: 1, love, matt, pleasure, xoxo!

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Love you!!



Cold
November 8, 2007, 5:54 am
Filed under: matt, photography, pleasure

Cold

Originally uploaded by mattsimpson.name

Wonderful photo by my wonderful boyfriend Matt <3

See you in 2 sleeps! xoxo




My Favourite Vancouver Shopping
November 7, 2007, 2:27 am
Filed under: clothes, favourites, miss coquette, pleasure, shopping

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Front and Co. is one of my favourite shops in Vancouver. I love how they have such a wide variety of clothing there, and I always find things I want. Living in Kelowna I sometimes dream of it…haha sad I know….but I am going to get to make a trip there this Saturday….WOO!! Jonathan and Olivia is another one of my favourites although it is pretty expensive. They do have some pretty awesome sample sales though! Miss Coquette is an awesome store and is owned by my friend Leanne Dunic. She just opened a new store as well called Tenth and Proper, hopefully I can check it out while I am in Van.



OOOOOHHH!!
November 4, 2007, 1:04 am
Filed under: escape, pleasure


Summer time!
Originally uploaded by muha…

This is sweet!
I like sweet summer pics like this, when it is 5:00pm and dark out.



New camera?
October 24, 2007, 6:21 am
Filed under: Diana+, pleasure

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I am thinking about buying a new, fun camera! Kelowna is so boring sometimes so I need a new hobby. I really love pictures, so I am going to try taking some of my own. If anyone actually reads this (?) and knows about this camera, let me know what you think of it. It is the Diana+.



Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
October 19, 2007, 3:56 pm
Filed under: beach, mexico, ocean, pleasure, travel


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Originally uploaded by RedCloud

I went down to Mexico with Cami and two other girls when I was about 19. We went for one of those week long all-inclusive deals. It was super fun, and pretty sweet to be able to go around and eat and drink whatever and whenever you want. I don’t know that I would do an all-inclusive trip again though, just because we spent so much time at our resort and didn’t see much of Puerto Vallarta itself. Haha, well actually I would do it again!



Seattle, Washington
October 19, 2007, 3:43 pm
Filed under: pleasure, seattle, space needle, travel


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Originally uploaded by CORDAN

Cami and I went to Seattle for my 24th birthday. We had so much fun staying at the Fairmont and drinking half price liquor at the hotel restaurant. Yay perks! After hotel drinking we went to a local comedy club and got harassed by the comedian. Haha it was awesome!



Rodeo Drive, California
October 17, 2007, 6:00 am
Filed under: california, pleasure, rodeo drive, shopping, travel


I drove down the coast to California with my family when I was about 13. It was fun, we went to Disneyland and they told about 100 people that they could stay an hour after closing. So we pretty much had all of Disneyland to ourselves and got to go on any ride with no lineup. It was awesome! I also loved walking down Rodeo Drive, the fashion was so amazing.

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Calgary, Alberta
October 17, 2007, 5:11 am
Filed under: cowtown, dancing, pleasure, travel

I went to Calgary with 4 of my best buddies. We had just turned 18, so we spent a week drinking and partying. It was so much fun, and we had a ton ofcrazy times. My favourite was line dancing at a hick bar and having the manager come over and ask us if we wanted to come back? We were all like “Oh no, we can’t we have to leave tomorrow, too bad we can’t be your bars line dancing entertainment” Only to have him be like “No, I am kicking you guys out for bringing your own booze into the bar” HAHA. I picked this photo because it reminded me of Lindzi…..Look it’s a plane!

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Mission Hill Winery, Kelowna
October 13, 2007, 8:22 am
Filed under: architecture, matt, mission hill, pleasure, wine, winery


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Last weekend Matt came to visit me and we went on the winery tour. It was really good, and the winery itself is so beautiful. I love the colors there…..good wine too!



Wreck beach, Vancouver
October 13, 2007, 6:59 am
Filed under: beach, beer, nude, pleasure, summer, wreck


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Originally uploaded by hendriko

In general it is a bad idea to bring cameras down to wreck, I have seen a few cameras end up in the ocean. And as much as I would love to take some photos of the beach, I enjoy the fact that they aren’t allowed. Ha, I think this one was okay though as there is snow on the beach!



Science World, Vancouver
October 13, 2007, 6:46 am
Filed under: nerd, pleasure, science, vancouver


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Science world itself isn’t as good as I thought it was when I was a kid. But when BodyWorlds came it was amazing. The exhibit was incredible, the only problem was that there were soo many people. Too bad it was only around for a short while.



Sea Otter, Vancouver Aquarium
October 13, 2007, 6:27 am
Filed under: cute, otter, pleasure, vancouver, xoxo!


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I love sea otters! At the aquarium there are two of them and they are usually together. I could just watch the otters for hours, they are so cute and so entertaining.