afternoon tea.

Went for afternoon tea at the Fairmont last weekend with my sister.  It's usually pretty expensive so it was really nice to have a Dealfind coupon to treat ourselves.  Was relaxing to be served well, drink good tea, and eat many tasty foods.  Didn't look like much at first, and we purposely didn't eat anything beforehand just in case... but we still had to concede and bring a few treats back home.  At one point it took us 25 minutes to get up the willpower to take a bite of lemon tart haha.

It's important to me to spend time with people that are precious in my life, and really get to enjoy quality moments like these.

story of my life.

A new favourite web comic.

tale as old as time.

Another great classic Disney movie watched in theatres over the weekend.  I think it is less about the effect of 3D, and more about the nostalgia for me.  Although the ballroom scene was definitely beautiful.

Love.

red wagon.

I love Red Wagon.  Went for the second time today, and the Croque Madame may have topped the Pulled Pork Eggs Benny I got there last time.

Soo yummy.  I will be eating a late dinner.

carved books.

These carved hard-bound books are amazing, on more than just the visual level.  Having just thought a lot about the future of information technology and libraries, I find the debates as to fate of the library & physical book especially of interest.

Why does there need to be so much black & white?

submit.

Why do they make that button so damn scary?!

It's in, so nothing I can do but wait... and make sure all my supporting documentation and references are received before the deadline.  *Then* nothing I can do but wait...

Ahh.

new year.

The koru (Māori for "loop") is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond, symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.

2011 was yet another year full of highs and lows.  It's crazy how a year can feel like it's gone by so quickly.  But when I reflect on what has happened during that time, it's strange how some moments seem so long ago.  

I hope 2012 is a year of growth for me - personally, professionally, and maybe even spiritually.