Toronto, Queen West Area

Yesterday was so beautiful. I went for a walk on my break and took a few pics to capture the mood of the city!

Arctic Monkeys, Toronto

Last night, I went to see the Arctic Monkeys. This is my third time seeing them, and the excitement of seeing them perform does not go away! I have to say I was not a huge fan of the venue they played at, Koolhaus. It was large and seemed industrial. Compared to seeing them in Montreal, where it was in a beautiful old theatre, well, there is no comparison. But, the show was incredible, and sadly, felt like it went too quickly. They played a few new songs off their new album as well as some older ones from all three albums. I cannot wait to buy their new album. And of course, they encored with Fluorescent Adolescent. I wish I was going to see them again tonight in Montreal!


I need a better quality camera to bring out with me to these events, but here are a few captured on my Android.

On another note, I am very excited to finally have some inspiration for my paintings. I begin tonight!

Work in progress...

Monday was so beautiful outside! We went to the park to lie on a blanket and read...took a few pics as well :)

Starting to gather some ideas for a new shoot. I went out the other day, it was sunny in the morning, but we had to wait until the afternoon to go out. Of course, by then it was overcast and a bit windy and chilly. Here are a couple of images from that shoot. I am going to be looking for a different location as I do not like the buildings in the background. And, also, a new outfit will be put together. Feels amazing to be out shooting though!

'Vote With Your Money'

Election Day!!!

Today is a very important day in Canada. Basically, I feel like this election is so important as to decide the fate of Canada as a country to us and to others. A bit extreme? I don't think so. I am not the best with politics, but I know what I don't like, and when something should be done to change it. I voted this morning, and for the first time, I actually voted according to my personal beliefs. As long as we all do the same, I think we will be fine :)


Here are some pictures of the green buds starting to come out of my tree in the back...I was so happy to see this...and a few pictures of when I went to lunch with a couple of friends, in Kensington's Market at a vegetarian place, King's Cafe. I will ad that it was delicious!!

More Toronto-ness

Not much to report on the exploration adventures just yet. The weather has been off; rain and snow with cold winds...not the ideal weather to explore a new city. But, the sun was out today so I am hopeful the winds will turn warm soon enough!

Tonight was a great evening for a bike ride, which we did...to the magazine store. Just a little  trip to get Laura used to biking in the city. 

Here is Laura in the crap weather, en route to the grocery store last night...

The good news is my camera is out and I am excited and ready to begin some photo shoots...here is a self portrait I took this evening, right after I cut my bangs!

More photos will come...especially now that Mallory is coming to visit from Montreal. Expect some fun photo shooting to happen :)

Tuesday Evening Adventures

Today, my roommate Laura and I walked all over the city, and I am not exaggerating.  We set out this morning on a mission to find her a second hand bicycle for the city. No success this morning, so when we finally arrived home in the late afternoon, we went on craigslist and searched for some bikes there. Luck! We found a great vintage bike for super cheap, and were set to go out and get it. The one problem...there was someone else who was going to see it as well. So, we left our place in hopes we would get there first. After taking the subway, hopping on a street car, we ended up back on Queen West, (where we had been earlier today), and as soon as we were about to go to the location of the bike, I received a text saying it had just been sold. Typical. We even walked past the girl testing the bike out. The bike was beautiful as well, but cannot dwell on it. We decided to document our way back home, turning this little outing into an 'adventure.' 

Optimistic about finding another fabulous bike!

 waiting at Osgoode station

it's coming...

not noticing we were going the wrong way home...whoops!

 showing our feelings about going the wrong way/not getting the bike

haha...