Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Craft time
This is similar to the most recent craft activity I ran at the lodge. Was a ton of fun!
http://www.jellyfishjelly.com/?p=1041
Another craft I would like to share is for those who want feather hair extensions but are unsure of where they came from (as a meatatarian, I accidently stumbled upon the PETA site, don't hate y'all):
http://www.peta.org/living/fashion/diy-hair-feathers.aspx
if you are not very crafty, here is where you can get cruelty free ones:
http://hairroyalty.bigcartel.com/product/alternative-rooster-feathers-10-per-pack
Cheers to all,
Erica
http://www.jellyfishjelly.com/?p=1041
Another craft I would like to share is for those who want feather hair extensions but are unsure of where they came from (as a meatatarian, I accidently stumbled upon the PETA site, don't hate y'all):
http://www.peta.org/living/fashion/diy-hair-feathers.aspx
if you are not very crafty, here is where you can get cruelty free ones:
http://hairroyalty.bigcartel.com/product/alternative-rooster-feathers-10-per-pack
Cheers to all,
Erica
July...
So I have survived yet another river crest and everything is going well. Work and school are keeping things interesting.... so close to graduation I can feel it :).
Sunday, 19 June 2011
My top Netflix picks as of yet
Middle Men
This comedy is unexpectedly more awesome and makes more sense now then it did when it originally came out. One of my now favorite Luke Wilson roles. About mofias, internet billing and other R rated things... mainly manipulative business practices. Oh and a little bit about terrorism. Not a teary jerking emotional story, but a fun comedic entertaining mix of crime, documentary and mobster.
Intervention (A & E television series)
Most that have watched this show have some acknowledgement of how addictive it is to watch it. Two of my favorite episodes were Allison and Christy. Wow, these two were something else. The follow-up episode on Allison is amazing and inspiring.
The Business of Being Born
Wow, my husband even enjoyed this one. Ricki Lake (yes, her, remember her?) investigates birthing in the USA, which is very similar practices in Canada and how much of a business birth has become over the past century. There are some scary statistics on c-sections and just how often induction drugs are used (all the time). How we are making birth harder for most healthy women and destroying our natural abilities to deal with pain. Ricki's producer (?) has a baby in the movie.
Tapped
A documentary on bottled water which is more than what it sounds like. Explores how most bottled water is just tap water and how the bottles are destroying the environment and giving most of us cancer in the future due to the chemicals in the plastic.
Growing Op
An indie film about a home schooled high school student living in his hippie parents giant grow-op. Student wants a regular life and begins to attend regular high school. Unexpected funny comedy. Surprising ending.
My Flesh and Blood
A docu-drama on a single women who has adopted more than a dozen children with severe disabilities and terminal illnesses and their story.
The Union: The Business behind getting high
A Canadian documentary on the weed industry and history of in Canada. Sees both sides of the argument, however, unfortunately takes mostly a pro-approach and isn't that neutral. Though it is very imformative and often comedic.
Casa de los Babys
A group of women from different backgrounds attempting to adopt babies from Mexico in the indie drama. Dark comedic undertone with the hotel owners using these women for their money. Feels very true to reality and there is a lot of underlying social commentary.
Saved!, Sixteen Candles and Mallrats
Because most of us know 'em and love 'em as classics. There are others I am sure.
This comedy is unexpectedly more awesome and makes more sense now then it did when it originally came out. One of my now favorite Luke Wilson roles. About mofias, internet billing and other R rated things... mainly manipulative business practices. Oh and a little bit about terrorism. Not a teary jerking emotional story, but a fun comedic entertaining mix of crime, documentary and mobster.
Intervention (A & E television series)
Most that have watched this show have some acknowledgement of how addictive it is to watch it. Two of my favorite episodes were Allison and Christy. Wow, these two were something else. The follow-up episode on Allison is amazing and inspiring.
The Business of Being Born
Wow, my husband even enjoyed this one. Ricki Lake (yes, her, remember her?) investigates birthing in the USA, which is very similar practices in Canada and how much of a business birth has become over the past century. There are some scary statistics on c-sections and just how often induction drugs are used (all the time). How we are making birth harder for most healthy women and destroying our natural abilities to deal with pain. Ricki's producer (?) has a baby in the movie.
Tapped
A documentary on bottled water which is more than what it sounds like. Explores how most bottled water is just tap water and how the bottles are destroying the environment and giving most of us cancer in the future due to the chemicals in the plastic.
Growing Op
An indie film about a home schooled high school student living in his hippie parents giant grow-op. Student wants a regular life and begins to attend regular high school. Unexpected funny comedy. Surprising ending.
My Flesh and Blood
A docu-drama on a single women who has adopted more than a dozen children with severe disabilities and terminal illnesses and their story.
The Union: The Business behind getting high
A Canadian documentary on the weed industry and history of in Canada. Sees both sides of the argument, however, unfortunately takes mostly a pro-approach and isn't that neutral. Though it is very imformative and often comedic.
Casa de los Babys
A group of women from different backgrounds attempting to adopt babies from Mexico in the indie drama. Dark comedic undertone with the hotel owners using these women for their money. Feels very true to reality and there is a lot of underlying social commentary.
Saved!, Sixteen Candles and Mallrats
Because most of us know 'em and love 'em as classics. There are others I am sure.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Learnings of the past couple days.
So these past few days I have joined the masses and decided to go back to work for two weeks (to cover for someone with a family emergency). I have decided I am not meant to be a lunch lady, which I think most of us already knew. Things I have learned so far are that: mustard goes in homemade mac and cheese (but I am definitely cutting back next week), jello will spill before it sets, jello flavors should NEVER be mixed, and always count your buns. Popcorn is also the most athletic food I have ever seen. Apparently I "look calm and graceful" and I guess that's what matters.
Went into Brandon yesterday for dog food, Corral Centre (Walmart, Home Depot and strip malls) is now open, but wow is it hard to get in and out of there. The flooding has gone down but it is still scary high. Went down to Minot last Friday and same thing down there. Though I am amazed at how the US just adds foot after foot of mud, sand and asphault on the original highway so you can still drive on it, just way higher.
On the school front I am pulling out my hair, while staying on top of things. Taking a course on addictions, a disabilities course and a theories/communications course are keeping me busy. Distance education has proven to be my friend. While the dog continues to excavate the yard, I think I will plant the rose bush tonight... oh yeah the homework.
And yes I received my FREE pair of glasses from clearlycontacts.ca. Best $12 in shipping I ever paid.
Cheers,
-Erica
Monday, 23 May 2011
Makedy the popcorn...
I am proud to admit that I have rediscovered the Muppets! Seriously, I know this is an older video but I find their latest music videos awesome.
And so the blogging begins...
I decided to start a blog, partly out of boredom and partly in avoidance of the essays I should be writing...
stay tuned as there is more to come.
-Erica
stay tuned as there is more to come.
-Erica
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