March 9th, 2010

Once Upon A Time… The Alchemist

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”ⁱ

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March 5th, 2010

Wonderland

After much anticipation, the day is finally upon us: today is, as I have decided to call it, Wonderland day! The day Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is released! To say I’m nothing less than bouncing off the walls would be an understatement. The Alice books were two of my childhood favourites growing up, and I always look forward to film interpretations of them. (I think my favourite thus far is the 1999 TV special starring Tina Majorino.) So I think it’s safe to say that I’m very much looking forward to Tim Burton’s film. I, unfortunately, won’t be going to see it this weekend or within the next few weeks as I’m moving into mid-semester projects, but as soon as I have the opportunity, you know I’ll be there squirming with anticipation for the opening credits to roll.

“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

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March 3rd, 2010

When I Think Of Winter

Sometimes around this time of year, when winter seems to be dragging on and on, we just need to be reminded of all the beauty that surrounds us. I know for where I am, we’re unlikely to see hints of spring poking its nose through for another 6 or 7 weeks. So why not embrace all the loveliness that winter has to offer us? Perhaps I’m blinded by my love of the season (I’ve never been one of those people who counts down the days until sunshiney weather) but I can’t help but swoon over icicles hanging off the porch, or snowflakes getting caught in the window screens. In those moments before they’re disturbed by snowploughs and passing cars, they hold such a pristine and almost angelic beauty.

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March 2nd, 2010

Things That Make Me Happy… In February 2010

Canada, and being Canadian. ♥

Surprise muffins baked by my mom.

Long, hot baths.

Colourful balloons.

Playing Tori Amos songs on the piano.

Silence.

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February 28th, 2010

This Moment… In February 2010

Anticipating… the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland in the next few days. The Alice books have been favourites of mine since childhood, so I’m quite excited to see Burton’s take on them.

Also anticipating… the release of the new Goldfrapp album, Head First, and She & Him’s album, Volume II, which are both out this month on March 23! So excited!

Trying… (to no avail) to clean out my feed reader. I have way too many blog subscriptions and I can’t keep up with them any more. How on earth do people decide which to unsubscribe from? This is too hard.

Re-watching… Skins series 1. Classic.

Puppysitting… my aunt and uncle’s dog. She’s so adorable!

Listening… to copious amounts of A Fine Frenzy and Tori Amos. I always go through strange phases with my music.

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