i'm finally back into a bit of a routine, so i spent my friday off FINALLY getting a haircut (i even took before and after photos, as a reminder to myself that i need haircuts more often. the before is what i imagine che guevara looked like before he was captured), and exploring my 'new' hood. it was nice to have time to explore a bit and see where things are in relation to our place - as well as get into some shops, and FINALLY have a bit of money (don't tell my bank) to get some nice things. something about goal setting that's easier when you have a nice notebook to write said goals in.
my weekend posts may as well all be photos of tea. because it's all i do; the sunsets never cease to amaze me - the view from our apartment (sometimes) makes the homesickness better; finally got a small patio set because it was on clearance at shoppers. a strange place for a patio set purchase, but it's cute, it fits, and we needed one to eat outside. sooooo.... we're not picky; the best salad i've ever eaten (recipe from real simple - i used nectarines instead of peaches and just sort of threw all the ingredients together instead of measuring); lunches are like the perfect oasis - i've found the most awesome and hidden little space for when i'm working; i drooled over these herbs for a long time. i'm talking, 35 minutes or so; i've discovered the best way to avert teasing for wearing denim on denim is to mask said denim in prints. works like a charm; the night market in chinatown. filled to the brim with people; had dinner at bestie on friday night - though i'm not sure i was entirely ok with their wait system (we got bumped when we weren't back in time, and essentially had to wait all over again), when we finally sat down (almost) all was forgotten. would go back only if i knew it wasn't going to be crazy busy - or if i was alone, and could sit at the bar. beer was awesome, sausage was awesome, service was entirely accomodating. lovely experience once the wait was done!; so. much. sausage; vintage finds. FINALLY; making wedding jewelry for a september wedding friend; after finally getting a bbq, we bought some amazing trout and salmon, and did ourselves in; that (obviously) includes champagne.
happy monday all!