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// 5 Things I Must Do to Stay 'Sane'...

... or at least as close to... As Ellen states, "It's always better to risk being rude than risk being beaten, or eaten." haha I agree! Last week, this funny yet oh-so-true article in the Ask Ellie - Advice Column made me quietly laugh as I was heading North on our subway. While the hilarious illustration spoke for itself, I couldn't help not thinking about our own unfettered and casual to the max days on the home front, spa days aside in our relaxed oversized mid-thigh tees, and the fact that we've learned many of these behind-the-scenes stretch n' chill habits from generations past (my Grandpa Strebs especially) who worked many a days from home, right on his veranda in Jamaica as a well-regarded and well-respected sports editor, clad in his long pjs, robe, and even second cup of coffee mid-afternoon, much to the dismay of many unexpected, arriving 'elites'...

// Some Things Are Just Written in the Stars.

{business mixed with a lot of pleasure; and as green as we got for St. Patty's Day; milk chocolate pistachio nut ice cream; combining my childhood favourite (chocolate ice cream) with my favourite adult nut (pistachios); #midlifecrisis? :) #housewifedays}

 

One of the things I loved during school days was the recurring element of choice, each and every semester. With this, many of our professors advised that we could opt out of doing the heavier, cumulative final, "grab our bags and make a run for it" if we were satisfied with our overall average grade of usually five tests, a tougher mid-term exam and five to six research projects. On knowing this from our very first day of class with our course layout, we immediately envisioned a few extra days at the end of such for things we revelled in: heading to the beach with a favourite cheeseburger and malt pick-up to go, checking out a new store that recently opened up, trying a recipe on our to-make-it list, an all-day book read cuddled up in bed, longer slumber days with saved movies and series catch-ups with maybe even a glass (or 2) of our favourite $2.99 bubbly (now $13.95 tyvm), already on chill mode, and a few others... It was an easy no-brainer as our mid-term covered just half of our full course load. Not much has changed since then with loading on the stretch-miles as early as possible in the day. And it still makes me smile whenever I say, "We're making a run for it." :) Music and a few more recent snaps to go after the jump. Have a fun first weekend of spring and thanks everyone!  ~xxx 

// Winter Survivors

FALL BOTANICALS LIVING ON

 

It's a well-known phenomenon, "do your best and the universe will take care of the rest." This season we sure experienced this. 'Because somehow, somewhere, some are determined to survive it all and help others thrive with grace... A few recent snaps from weekly travels in and out and around our beautiful city right here in Toronto. Welcome back (!) after a rollicking March Break holiday week for many of our younger and older in the North, and even for those now in packing mode to head on out. More captures after the jump for our new back to school and work week...

// Hello March: Spring Break Days Ahead.

{florals for spring; fabric fancy; Lufthansa on my mind :)}

 

And we're going to take them as often as we can, indulging in as much luxe and vanishing acts possible, in and out and around. I'm already hearing the dittos on the ditto with that. Laying in the sun with some sweet and salty natural sea air, water and waves, yes, at home and at the spa facials, yes and perhaps tip toeing back into the kitchen every now and again, maybe yes. It's been refreshing to step back and take a break and just hang, often chatting up a storm with family and friends and more in between work commitments and projects, and testing a whole bunch of new on the market products. It's our 'staying healthy on the healthy', especially mentally healthy, and in today's society that has become even more so of a necessity for both survival and wellness thriving. I believe in it. Here's wishing you little and longer pockets of everyday joy to maximize on all the treasures that make your world juicier. Cheers to your days away and happy weekend! ~xx

Saying hello to March... I've been waiting on you... music and more after the jump. 

// February 2018 On Rotation

FEBRUARY (ON ROTATION) PART I

 

Twice weekly, I'm usually bustling through this zone between two schools, and as it was a slower travelling day, decided to take a snap of what graced our larger outdoor window as seen in this capture above. Looks a bit haunting, but a beautiful sight nonetheless. Mother Nature and her magic. Seven days later was a totally different story (revealed after the jump), with way faster travels-- but I was still able to get a close enough snap of the same curve, just one week later. It's how I'll remember a lot of February 2018... things were always unexpectedly changing, and even our weatherman decided to raise a white flag at one point. I closed my kitchen (and it's still closed) and decided to stretch it out with easy works-for-us ready made eats for the most part, and just chilled when off the clock. And that has been working well, very well indeed. A few recent reads and finds from around the web...

// Liberating Ourselves Is the Best Revenge.

{slaughtered(!) winter vs. toronto}

 

How's your week been? I hope well, and with at least a good laugh tucked in there somewhere. It's been the talk all around the city, "Winter versus Toronto, and Winter is winning." And to that I say, here's to more escape moments and days--- chunk them in threes if you can and really, truly, indeed-y let it all hang out. In other words maximize (my fav. word) every chance to liberate thyself with the warmer and the soothing to float your boat. I believe in it! It keeps our spirits uplifted, cheery and optimistic. We are so grateful this side for our overnight snow plowing and street cleaning gents who are out clearing our sidewalks, roads, and then some for safe and super easy travels. It doesn't get any better than that with being able to click our heels, tune out, and cruise our hearts out with as much travelling music as we can handle. ~bliss~ 

Happy early (and long) weekend. P. A. Day tomorrow. :) Have a relaxing one! ~x

Music and more to go after the jump...