Saturday, November 23, 2013

Slowing Down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkL4FttgUC8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Its the calm before the storm. I literally have 15 min left of free time and I realized I have not updated my blog in over a month.

Life has been on a full forced ride to the moon and I'm just heading back.

The opera was incredible. I met some amazing people and experienced some amazing things.

The heart gallery wrapped up and was a huge sucess. I thought I understood the reasoning behind it but it wasn't until I heard a panel of teens talk about WHY the reasons they want a family and what it's like being in the care of the province. It was heart wrenching. I cried.
The photos turned out wonderful and at the mini launch I was presented with a plaque and a thank you gift.  To be honest- seeing the excitement in the kids eyes when they sae their picture on a giant canvas was the best reward. Now hopefully- it will find them a home...

http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=adf59457-3edf-459e-a80e-dd48deb5503e

http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/canada/edmonton/story/1.2435960

!!!Moving Day!!!

So I am finally moving out of the hood today!!! Im beyond elated.  Cannot wait to relax and really unpack. The kids are so excited as well (Alexander requested that his bed be placed in the closet (boys room has a walk in). Emma asked for blue walls (blue, really?) and Dominic wishes for a fort in the pantry. Sigh. I have my work cut out for me. :)

Pre School Photos

I was asked to do pre school photos for a primary school in Sherwood Park. There are over 60 kids in the program and I have been super busy with editing as of late.... I am super excited however with how they are turning out!

Tune into CTV next week! They are hosting a interview for the heart gallery and I eill be featured! So excited!

Sunday, November 03, 2013

What I want to do EVERY Sunday

So I got a tiny cut at Opera last week on the stage. Well.... Sir Flesh Wound got bigger. Then the swelling started. Now, I have a new friend 'Ivan' who will administer a strong dose of anitbiotics because I now have lymphagitis.

I could really use a chai at this moment.

Friday, November 01, 2013

Good Bye Salome

What an amazing production. I'm so sad it's over.  All in all it was said to be one of the most amazing opera's performed in Edmonton to date! I am so honored to be a part of it.