Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012 In Review


It seems as though as we get older, time goes by faster! On this date, exactly one year ago (already!), three resolutions were made... and for the most part, I'd say that they were met: 

1. Work out more seriously Though I didn't work out as much as I'd hoped, I pushed hard every time that I did, and even managed to run a 10km race in decent time. Thank you to my supportive family for being there to encourage me on race day (& Sybs for always pushing me)!

2. focus more on my artistic side I was forced to focus even more of my energy on work ever since my colleague left on maternity leave shortly after my anniversary; regardless, I feel like I lived creatively this year. I read a lot when I had some spare time, especially during my trip to Antigua, taken with papa to escape winter's cold. I experimented in the kitchen, indulged in a few fashion pieces (I really hope that counts), listened to a rich amount of music ... and isn't daydreaming a form of creativity?  

3. Make more of an effort to foster friendships Super crazy efforts were made to go out this year and I met some wonderful people in the process including Tza and MA. There was a friend I lost (miss you J), a friend I'm relieved to have lost, and for sure friends I lost touch with. So maybe I failed a little at this one... but I promise to carry it with me, always.


2012 also included a terrible week of evil sickness in the spring (thank you Mom for taking care of me), lots of playing with beautiful Ferial, a failed attempt to budget, and an unexpected happiness & warmth with Miko. Thank you for asking for a kiss and for not giving up on me...


For the year ahead, I look forward to my new resolution, that of staying true to my list of 30 things to accomplish. So bye bye 2012, I hope 2013 will be just as interesting, challenging, and amazing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

I love


love- daughter


So Soft


bested bones- thomas feiner & ulf jansson


fotago- nano


Love is Blindness

Another version


jack white


Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Monday, December 24, 2012

Weekend

- Getting lost then stuck in snow and ice... and panicking a little 
- Finding my way home
  

- Spinning to Lady Gaga

lovegame




Friday, December 21, 2012

I love X Mas Songs





i still believe in christmas trees- telstar ponies


o come, o come emmanuel- belle and sebastian


christmas eve- gorky's zygotic mynci


christmastime- the smashing pumpkins


xmas time is here again- my morning jacket


happy christmas- cranes


white christmas- bright eyes


christmas eve- teenage fanclub


christmas (baby please come home)- u2

Can't forget this classic

please come home for christmas- charles brown

Oh and of course, this one.





The sun sets at what time?! 
It's going to snow how much?!




Wednesday, December 19, 2012


marie noël- robert charlebois


Friday, December 14, 2012

Chained



the xx john talabot & pional blinded rmx


Thursday, December 13, 2012



Sick Day part 2

Left work early yesterday with chills, dizziness and a CRAZY really bad headache which finally started to feel better after midnight. Called in sick again today for some extra rest, despite the big boss being in town to visit our team today... 



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12/12/12


Today will be the last repetitive date that we'll see in our lifetime.


The next one will be in January of 2101!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Bonne Nuit


strings of rain- motohiko hirami

MMM

I've decided I need new intermediary boots (you know, not the -30 ones, but more everyday winter ones). The boots I currently have are worn (they are 6 seasons old!) and I feel the cold pavement with every step. It's time to update... so I saw these from Maison Martin Margiela. On sale for only $752!  







Sick Day


I've been feeling rather miserable these past couple of days! I have a mini cold, a big eye infection, a stomach ache, and I haven't worked out since last Monday... all of which are causing me to feel really uncomfortable in my own skin. Miko's sick too with the flu. Moka has been sick too, throwing up her meals for the past two days, so I've been giving her especially long soothing tummy rubs. I really hope we all start to feel better soon!



Sunday, December 9, 2012


Shit. Shit. Shitshitshitshitshit


A pool!
A chicken!

Want To Dance?


running to the sea- royksopp feat susanne sundfor


Saturday, December 8, 2012

Friday, December 7, 2012

Vacation

- Drive & yummy zucchini pancakes
- Passport renewal with the ugliest picture ever!
- A relaxing day at the spa: massage, manicure and pedicure
- Falling asleep in Miko's arms, a first for this creature of solitude
- New music :)


myd- evian christ

- Christmas decorating, gift wrapping, card writing
- A strong coffee with E
- Shopping with mom
- And much more music with dad


2810 lev tolstoj- micro

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Pad Trio


you don't give, you don't get

Full Set:



Wednesday, December 5, 2012

26 to 30 in 2013

26. Read all the newspapers that I've accumulated in my home office 
27. Plan a trip to India for 2014
28. Learn the names & geographical locations of all the countries (& their capitals) in the world by heart  
29. Cook a traditional Indian meal for my mom
30. Celebrate the end of 2013 surrounded by the people that I love 




Moonwatcher




jbm





If I Were a DJ: Transferable skills

If ever I lose my super corporate job in the finance industry, I wouldn't be scared, because I have a backup plan you see: become a DJ.

A good DJ needs to be organized, know how to research, and most importantly recognize soul- all of which are skills I use everyday at my current job (maybe minus the soul part). So when the time comes, I'll be ready, and one day make millions...



too close- alex clare (herr vogel edit)


Monday, December 3, 2012

Pop Mashup of 2012

This mashup, of 55 pop songs that came out this year, is pretty incredible... Apparently it took over 500 hours to put together!



Scary that I know all of the songs (lyrics and all), except for maybe one or two...


Vacation!



...






Saturday, December 1, 2012