In Da Hood This Morning

Chopper, Sirens, Coppers, and Yellow Tape.  West 10th is closed this morning between Ash and Cambie.  We had a shooting in our neighborhood this morning at 6:30am, so it's a beehive of activity.  Here's the link "Shooting" with more info.  The victim is in hospital and is okay.

And here's a photo from my window of the officer "standing guard" at the corner of W.10th and Ash St.

It's Monday Again?

I had a fun weekend and am feeling stunned that it's already Monday again. 

Friday night - **giggle** my GF Ann came over for a good ol' fashion sleep over PJ party.  We had a yummy dinner, I made Butter Chicken in the slow cooker and then we got into our PJ's for an entire evening of red wine, popcorn, movies and hilarity (I laughed so hard I almost pee'd myself!)

 Saturday - Ann and I had a nice morning visiting before she had to head out.  I had some chores and shopping to do.... I also had to take a nap! I grabbed about 90 minutes before I had to get ready to go out to DH's company party.  LHL don't have a Christmas work party, they have a New Year party.  They booked out Il Nido restaurant and we had a really lovely evening wining and dining with DH's co-workers.

Sunday - I made a couple of cards and had a relaxing day.  In the evening I went to the Dance House presentation of La La La Human Steps with Diane, Marnie and the whole Carter Clan.  We had a nice evening, the performance was "controverstial" from the point of view of our group, we all had pluses and minuses as we were all chattering away about it afterwards.  The dance and the music... amazing! the precision and the athletisism of these performers is beyond words....the lighting, could have been better and some of us just didn't "get" the point of the video imagery that was used.  I do have to say - I really did enjoy the dance and am looking forward to next months Dance House presentation.  This is a season of International Contemporary Dance and next month is Random Dance - Wayne McGregor - London, UK here's what's being said:
“A great sexy beast of a piece—it's like being licked by a panther's juicy, rasping tongue while you're revising maths”—The Sunday Times (London)

Maya Road sneek peeks and Prima Videos

Maya Road started their CHA sneek peeks :)

and the Prima videos ;)

More Wants, Needs and Desires from CHA

Here are my three CHA wants, needs and desires for today :)

Did you see the Prima Trinkets?

And have you seen the Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks.... Olde Curiosity Shoppe is at the top of the list!

Webster's Pages - Palm Beach is pretty freakin' awesome too!

This n' That

Cool new bag - my friend Carol went to Singapore for the holidays - look at this cool new bag she brought back for me!  I love the ribbon flowers on it!

Working downtown is dangerous to the wallet- whenever it is sunny out, I go for a walk on my lunch hour ( I take lunch to work usually and eat at my desk after my walk)  The only down side is that I've been "window shopping" for weeks - seeing all sorts of wonderful things and everywhere I look there's a SALE sign.  I've done well so far, I haven't broken down, until yesterday! I broke down and went into Chintz and Company - it's one of my favorite shops in Yaletown - and I wandered to my favorite section downstairs - I bought the most amazing ribbons! There should be a danger sign at the top of the stairs! 

My Horoscope for the Week

January 8 - 14
Your sign is having all the fun vibes right now. (Mom always liked you best.) Romance, love affairs, vacations, the Arts, sports and playful activities with children are just some of the ways you are enjoying yourself. And you are enjoying yourself! The only downside is, do remember that while Mars is in your sign, you are coming on pretty strong! (Be nice to the little people.) Something very gratifying connected to your job will materialize this week. It could be a warm friendship or romance with a co-worker; it could be a new job; it could be an opportunity to do volunteer work for those who need your help. Whatever happens will please you.

CHA Sneek Peeks

I'm loving the CHA sneek peeks, but it's killing me too! I want some of the new products right now.

I love Prima's En Francais,

And then there's My Minds Eye I'm really liking the Follow Your Heart lines Be Happy and Be Amazing

The Sneek Peeks for Graphic45 start tomorrow, can't wait to see what they'll do this year!

Have you started your CHA wish list yet?

Practice Photos

I thought I'd share some practice photos I took over the holidays with the new macro lens.  I've found that using it on manual works best for me, the photos taken on automatic just don't seem to have the right "feel" to me.  I'm going to be playing some more with the camera over the next few weeks and can't wait for spring to arrive.... there will be a lot of macro shots outdoors when the weather improves.

Christmas Cracker

Ah Nuts!

My embroidery

Mom's embroidery

Paper weight

Pin Cushion