oooohhhh johnnny

So it is finally warm in calgary which is so great. Hard to believe it snowed here 2 weeks ago and now it is plus 27 degrees out. Spent Friday afternoon working with t, which was fun, it was our first job together and then met up with our amazing neighbours for a picnic. I spent some time trying to figure out my new camera but, as I have never taken a photography class in my life, it is proving to be interesting.
Saturday was awesome, t and I wandered around the city and probably walked about 8 km just walking about the city. Calgarians do know how to make the most of the summer and there are festivals every weekend. There was a lot of dancing which I love! (most people who know me already know that I have a mad love of dance and according to my mom this started off when I danced to macho duck at the age of 2) the thing with dance performances is this....if you are not really sure of the steps you probably should not be dancing. I know I know harsh...but it is true, I have done my fair share of dance recitals and it is imperative that you know you part inside and out (thank you mr and mrs rothwell). And nothing is more noticeable that a dancer trying to sneak looks at another dancer’s feet. Anyhow I do give them a heartfelt good effort as it is never easy to perform in front of an audience.
Saturday evening we ate the most delicious indian food and then went to see “pirates of the carribbean 3”. It was ok....not the best one for sure but what girl could say no to seeing johnny depp. I still love that guy...loved him since 21 jump street. ha! you know you did too...

brighter

so it was a much better weekend. i decided to take saturday to myself even though i had things to do...like grocery shop, start a project for my jewellery class and laundry. but instead of rushing around and then proceeding to complain that i have no time i TOOK time for me. one thing i was told once that you cannot make time but you certainly can take time and i think everyone needs to do that sometimes. so i had a lovely day pottering around the house and even cleaned the house a bit. and to top off the day tom and i shared great coversation, guitar lessons and way too many drinks with our amazing neighbours.

sunday was nice too, even though i did have the dull throb of the infamous hangover headache of one too many drinks. i ate indian food with my family for a little belated birthday celebration. naan bread does wonders for a hangover! then i was treated to homemade cake by my lovely husband and many nice gifts. but i think my favourite was from tom. he presented to me a treasure chest box covered in carvings that he did by hand and then inside was a fancy, professional camera! It is a digital camera with the lenses that change out and all the gizmos that go along with that. needless to say i need to sit down with the instruction booklet so i can figure out all the functions and how to use it. but i hope to have some time this weekend and then i can begin to post photos.