Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Celebrity New Hairdo-Rihanna Black Short Curly Haircuts

How hip Rihanna is like a chameleon. It is a gal is not afraid to try new styles and I commend him that.
Rihanna black short curly haircuts style
Rihanna black short curly hair styles
However, it seems that its most recent accounts this time no is not liked by many. What? I believe it is the music! No doubt refreshing differs from other stars and a vibe that 80 going on. Can you tell thriller?

knit one, fly too

Writing from over Nevada again…

I just finished the Liesl scarf. This was easily the most complicated knitting I’ve ever done, which meant reading a pattern for every row from what is now a softened and dog-eared piece of paper, but never while conversing, listening to music or while watching a movie. It was not knit on at either of my knitting groups, though I would show it off at said groups after sufficient progress had been made. When I’m crafting at home, I usually fall into one of two situations, either I’m listening to the radio and sewing or quilting, or I’m knitting while I have a movie on, so no knitting on this scarf then either. Working, eating and sleeping take up a goodly chunk of the rest of my time, which left one time group for complicated knitting: airplane time. I cast the project on while we were at Steamboat Springs in January (which is of meaningful coincidence, since the scarf recipient was born in Colorado). I’ve worked on it in the airspace of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Utah and Colorado. To round it all out, the yarn is by Mountain Colors of Wyoming.



Specs: Pattern is Liesl, by Mary Joy Gumayagay at Yummy Yarn. Yarn is Mountain Colors, Mountain Goat (name of the yarn, not the source of the fiber), in the Firestorm colorway.
never mind the woman modelling the wool scarf when it's 73 degrees F outside. she's crazy.

Brownish hues.

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It finally feels a little warmer around here, I don't get cold too easily when I'm outside so spring seems to be in the air. That being said, the official snow depth is still around half a meter (something I check every day as I'm so eager for it to disappear!), so unfortunately there's still a little bit left to go before it feels properly springy/summery.

I took these pictures yesterday while taking my dog out for a walk.

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Trench coat from Dahlia, dress, hair band and tights from H&M and shoes from a shoe shop in Munich.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

loss karma

Some people I've known are perennial misplacers. Sometimes it's important stuff like their keys or wallet, or maybe it's just their shopping list or a book. I've never been one of these people. I don't mean that I've never ever misplaced anything, but I do it so rarely that when I do lose something, I get a little wigged out about it. Which is why today, when I lost two things before I even got off the plane, I was rather put out about it, and began to believe that my entire trip was doomed. First, I lost my spork, which I carry in my bag to avoid using disposable cutlery. I used it to eat up my breakfast at SeaTac, then tucked it into a pocket so I would remember to wash it, and when I went to retrieve it (still at SeaTac), it was gone. I retraced my steps, but to no avail. I have another spork or two at home, so it's not a huge loss, but still. Dang! And then I managed to leave my handkerchief on the plane! (stop making that "ew" face -- it's not as gross as all that) I reached for it later and realized that I must've left it on my seat, where I had put it under my leg rather than wiggling about to get it back into my pocket whilst seated with my seat belt securely fastened. Dang, again! So there I am in Phoenix, sans spork and one handkerchief (turns out I had stashed a spare subconsciously in my bag), when I turn my attention to the radio in my rental car. I start cruising the stations when I notice that the display says "CD IN". What? The previous renter left their CD? That's something I've often been afraid of doing, so my initial feeling was that of sympathy. But then I got down to business to see what sort of CD I had just inherited. Assuming it was going to be something like MC Hammer's 1988 Christmas album I set my hopes low, which probably wasn't a bad idea. It's U2's new album, No Line on the Horizon. U2 has traditionally been my favorite band, but this particular album received pretty dismal reviews, so I hadn't lifted a finger in an attempt to procure it. I listened to it today when the radio stations petered out (I agree with the reviews: meh), and I'll probably listen again when I head back tomorrow, until the radio stations start to pick up again.
Whether or not I keep it though, will probably depend on how I am feeling about the loss of my spork and handkerchief.

catching up

Writing from somewhere over Nevada – on my way to Phoenix for a super quick field office visit.

I spent last weekend working, so I don’t feel bad for missing Sunday’s confessional. Working the weekend made Sunday feel like Tuesday, which makes today (Tuesday) feel like Thursday. I’ll get back to Seattle on a Wednesday that will feel like a Friday, take Thursday off (since that’ll be Saturday), then work on Friday (which will then feel like working on Sunday again). Then it’ll be the weekend again, at which point a little bit of my brain will melt and ooze out of my right ear, but I won’t complain because I’ll have the day off. Incidentally, I think this is how Finn gets so smart – he laps up my oozed brain bits while I’m asleep.

I dropped Finn off at Great Dog for some overnight play care while I'm away. He was there on Monday for day care so this will be an unusual three days straight of day care for him, which will certainly wear him out for the next several days. He’s no spring puppy anymore – he used to come home from day care and still be bounding with energy. Now he comes home, has a lagging burst that consists mostly of barking at passers by, then zonks out on the couch or bed until it’s… bedtime. Yesterday he slept even longer and deeper than usual – I think he’s going to be one exhausted pup when I get home.

The garden is nearly ready to be planted. I’ve turned the soil and amended it with four bags of Farmyard Blend compost. This Thursday (aforementioned day off), I’m volunteering at the Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sale (sale is actually on Saturday and Sunday, I’ll be on a plant set-up crew), which comes with the benefit of getting first dibs on the plants I want, so now I have to think about what and how much I want to plant. One of the only benefits of living alone is that this year, I get to plant whatever I want.

Tomatoes – a no-brainer. Last year we had nine plants, I think I’ll do about the same this year, but I might try some different varieties.
Peppers – I’m thinking about trying a mini plastic hoop setup to grow peppers. So far, our attempts at peppers have been lackluster, but at the same time, seemingly promising, if I could just get it right. Not sure if I’d want to try sweet or hot. Both?
Broccoli – these have worked very well in the past
Beans – sugar snap, green and yellow
Spinach and lettuce – but only if I get to these soon… if I wait too long they bolt
Eggplant –I think I’ll try that instead of zucchini
Onions – especially since I didn’t get any garlic going this year
Potatoes – they’re already reestablishing themselves from last year, but they’re good all through the winter
Winter squash – of some variety, which makes me want to consider trying
Parsnips and/or beets – since I’ve enjoyed those over the winter

I think I will skip trying artichokes this year – the few I’ve grown have been the best artichokes I’ve ever had, but I’m just not sure they’re worth it. Same for carrots – these are a favorite of Eric’s, but we get tons from our CSA box, and they’re pretty demanding for such a basic plant.

As for herbs, Last year I swore off trying to grow cilantro and basil, but now I am waffling. Maybe this would be the year I get it right! I also have in mind a little lavender garden, with three or four different varieties. And if anyone knows the secret for getting thyme to thrive, I’m all ears.

What am I missing?

Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club Dog Show


This weekend Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club is hosting their annual dog show in Saskatoon. Conformation, rally-o, and obedience trials. Including a Shetland Sheepdog specialty and a Saluki specialty.

Conformation judging runs Friday May 1st to Sunday May 3rd, starting at 9:00am each day.
Rally-O trials are at 9:00am and 12:10pm Friday, and 9:00am Saturday.
Obedience trials are at 9:00am Saturday, and 9:00am Sunday.

Held at Prairieland Park, Hall A. Spectators are more than welcome, though only exhibiting dogs are allowed in the facility, so please leave pet dogs at home.

Obedience and conformation fun matches are being held Thursday evening, also at Prairieland Park. Registration at 6:00pm.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Mr. G!

Today my big boy turns 7 years old! Happy Birthday Geeber!

As is the tradition for the boys' birthdays, we head out to PetSmart with "grandma" and the birthday boy gets to pick out a new toy.

Gio check out everything in the store ...

Giraffes
Balls
All the rubber squeakers

Piggies

Camels

Finally, the winner was ...

A MOOSE ... what a Canadian, eh?

Then off to Dairy Queen where the boys got a small lick of ice cream.

GIOVANNI! I said "SMALL LICK"!

Romeo is much more dainty ... this time.

And then time to break in the new Moose.

Happy Birthday my Gio. My true heart-dog. You continue to teach me how to live.

Oscar Dee, Mario Sforza, Guiseppe Fagnano Malave -- Coyuco 2009




Artist : Oscar Dee, Mario Sforza, Guiseppe Fagnano Malave
Album : Coyuco 2009
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : House Work
URL : http://www.beatport.com
Date : 16-03-2009
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 2
Time : 15:45 min
Size : 36.09 MB

Tracklist :

1 Coyuco Cool (Original Mix) 7:40
2 Coyuco Hot (Original Mix) 8:05

http://www.sendspace.com/file/7tc0wd

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Vegetable muffins.

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This evening I have been making vegetable muffins, which taste quite scrumptious.
Here is how I made them in case any of you would like to give it a try!

I grated half a zucchini and two carrots until it looked like this:
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Then I added 300 grams of flour (I mixed spelt and whole grain wheat), a teaspoon of cinnamon, two teaspoons of baking soda, a bit of salt and mixed it together with the zucchini and carrots.
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Then I chopped a handful of pecan nuts which I added to the mixture.
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I also chopped some chives and added them too.
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Since I don't eat eggs (if you want to use eggs you're welcome to do so - use two) I used "no egg" as an egg replacer and added to the mixture.
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Then I added a spoon of oil, and 2 1/2 dl of water (I was out of soy milk - you're supposed to use milk actually, but water worked just fine!)
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I then mixed everything and put the dough into muffin molds (make sure you've applied some oil or butter to the molds before you put the dough in).
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Bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 200 degrees celcius, and voila!

The muffins, with hummus on them, make a nice evening meal together with a cup of tea.
Vegetable muffins with hummus and tea

Mario Garcia & Beatriz Sandoval -- Tribal Sound (REMIXES)




Artist : Mario Garcia & Beatriz Sandoval
Album : Tribal Sound
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : MAPAsounds
URL : http://www.beatport.com
Date : 03-04-2009
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 4
Time : 27:13 min
Size : 62.36 MB


Tracklist :


1 Tribal Sound (DJ Antro Fusion Remix) 7:53

http://www.sendspace.com/file/y4lzq3

2 Tribal Sound (Manolo Mix DJ Remix) 6:54

http://www.sendspace.com/file/sy43ga

3 Tribal Sound (Original Mix) 6:30

http://www.sendspace.com/file/og5zqd

4 Tribal Sound (Tribal Agent Remix) 5:56

http://www.sendspace.com/file/9jz0dl

Robson Barbosa - Feel The Bass / Samba Batucada-



Artist : Robson Barbosa
Album : Feel The Bass / Samba Batucada
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : Houzone Music
URL : http://www.junodownload.com
Date : 26-feb-2009
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 2
Time : 17:11 min
Size : 39.36 MB

Tracklist :

1 Feel The Bass (Original Mix) 9:45
2 Samba Batucada (Original Mix) 7:26

http://www.sendspace.com/file/qjs0tq

Saturday, April 25, 2009

DJ Danjer -- Human Emotion EP

Human Emotion EP by DJ Danjer mp3 downloads


Artist.....: DJ Danjer
Title......: Human Emotion
Year.......: 2009
Label......: DeepSou
Catalogue :: DSR0019
Genre......: House
Release Date..: Apr-24-2009
Quality....: 320 kbps
Size.......: 77,6 MB
Playtime...: 33:52 min


Traclist.....:



01. Cause - Original Mix 09:44

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wlvqp6

02. Effect - Original Mix 08:08

http://www.sendspace.com/file/j8sw8z

03. Result - Original Mix 08:18

http://www.sendspace.com/file/plyj79

04. Result - Midex Mix 07:42

http://www.sendspace.com/file/b510wv



Eric ft Truby -- Belissim@ (Original Mix)






album........ : Belissim@-(PAND018)
artist....... : Eric Ft Truby
genre........ : House
company...... : Pandora Digital Records
cat.......... : PAND018
url.......... : www.beatport.com

ripper....... : Team EMM
source....... : WEB
quality...... : 320 kbps / 44,1Hz / Stereo
size......... : 15,2 MB
playtime..... : 06:38 min


T r a c k s

01...Belissim@ (Original Mix) 06:38

http://www.sendspace.com/file/p55zdx

Friday, April 24, 2009

DJ Care -- They Want EP



Artist : DJ Care
Album : They Want EP
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : Hard Disko
URL : http://www.junodownload.com
Date : 27-03-2009
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 4
Time : 27:24 min
Size : 62.82 MB


Tracklist


1 DJ Care & DJ Keish - Shipuka (Original Mix) 6:57

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ra81zu

2 DJ Care - Baila (Original Mix) 6:35

http://www.sendspace.com/file/v0fqdz

3 DJ Care - They Want (Milton Channels Mix) 7:01

http://www.sendspace.com/file/7zrvxh

4 DJ Care - They Want (Original Mix) 6:51

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8dzzz6


Wordless

No, maybe "speechless" would be more accurate. Because I can think of a lot of WORDS that I could say right now.

In my non-blog life, I have the mouth of a trucker ... who used to be a sailor ... and might have had some head trauma that results in him blurting out obscenities. I try to keep that reined in on the blog, though, as I realize that some Sheltie-loving children may be browsing through. However, today is deserving of some serious expletives!

It's been a long week. The only time that I have sat down in a somewhat relaxing fashion since last Sunday (when I played hookie from agility class) has been on the toilet. I am home only to sleep and shower it seems. So after this very long week, in which the world has tried its damnedest to be irritating, we finally reach Friday. Aahhh, a lovely Friday at the end of April ...

AND IT IS SNOWING!!





WTF, YO!? REALLY!

Yes, this is Canada, more precisely Saskatchewan, so snow isn't totally uncommon here. But at the end of April? Honestly? You're kidding right?

Okay, okay ... *deep breath* ... it does melt as soon as the sun comes out, it isn't really sticking on the ground much. Nothing that won't be gone by tomorrow, anyways. But the whole concept makes me shudder. It's actually quite pretty ... IN DECEMBER!

Good thing my dogs calm me down. I spent the afternoon away from work at a therapy dog visit with Romeo (have I mentioned I have the best boss ever?!). That always brings my blood pressure down a notch or two. And tomorrow I am helping to evaluate a St. John Ambulance therapy dog test, so hopefully we will have another dozen wonderful therapy dog teams to go out and spread the joy very soon! Then, this Sunday is our first weekend NOT having to teach rally-o classes in what seems like forever. The club I am with (Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club - of which I am also webmaster-extraordinaire*) usually takes a bit of a break in the spring/summer to allow our trainers to train their own dogs and travel to trials. Last week all of our classes graduated and now we are off to enjoy our break. What do dog trainers do on a break, you might ask. Well ... they train dogs! Yes, on Sunday, at the regular time we would normally be teaching classes, we are all getting together to go tracking with our dogs. And who says we don't have a life? Huh?!



* So, maybe I just made that name up for myself right now. Maybe I'm not REALLY an extraordinary webmaster. Maybe "web minion" would be more accurate.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Spring, where are you?

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Because I live so incredibly far north (many of you probably couldn't imagine how far north it is), spring tends to be very slow. I am not a girl who likes winter, so inevitably this is really not the place for me... but, in order to try to hurry spring up a little bit (which has perhaps shown small signs of its arrival the last few days), I decided to dress very spring like today in hope of that maybe helping a little bit!
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Everything is from H&M, except the shoes from Bronx, and the hair band from Six.

Tamer Fouda -- Tribal Will Be Back EP




1.Tamer Fouda__This Is Tribal (Original Mix)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/2g3hqv

2.Tamer Fouda__Groovy Sounds (Original Mix)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0sqr5z

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

DJ John Garcia -- Montana EP


Artist : DJ John Garcia
Album : Montana EP
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : Ritmosonic
URL : http://www.junodownload.com
Date : 13-03-2009
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 3
Time : 22:37 min
Size : 51.82 MB

Tracklis

1 Electronic Holiday (Original Mix) 7:12
2 Montana (Original Mix) 7:40
3 You & Me (Original Mix) 7:45

http://www.sendspace.com/file/lv32u1

Miley Cyrus Hairstyles

Miley Cyrus is a Disney superstar,Critic’s Choice Award- nominated American singer, actress, and best-selling author.Miley is already achieving kind of style icon status atlast among the teenagers.One must admit she has gorgeous long brown hair with locks, which she generally wears casually curled for public appearings. Miley usually wears her hair with allots of motion,volume and down close to her shoulders. She frequently switches the texture between long and silky with allots of soft waving waves.

Miley Cyrus's Wavy Long Hairstyle



Miley Cyrus's
Curly Long Hairstyle


Miley Cyrus's
Straight Long Hairstyle

Monday, April 20, 2009

Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

Les chansons d'amour

Les Chansons d'amour Nina Ricci
Yesterday I watched a wonderful French film called Les Chansons d'Amour, which was completely lovely. I have a weakness for French films, and this one turned out to be no exception. It's a musical, it's about love, the images are beautiful and so filled with emotions. It also doesn't hurt that the ever so handsome Louis Garrel is in it.
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If you haven't seen it, please do.