Side Project: AnnandaleArt.com

My parent's backyard and their dog Levi!

I have not posted in a little while because I have been so busy establishing myself in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. I've been trying new things like yoga and I have been super busy getting into a new routine balancing work and having a personal life. 

Even though I am trying to take a little more time for myself I have been busy working on a side project, curating and managing a website that showcases my mother's incredible art work. I have been working on the website since August and I am so happy with how well it is doing! Mom is painting away, busier than ever! If you have ever wondered where I get my crazy workaholic drive it is from Patricia Bruce! 

My lovely mother and some of her pieces. 

Her queue is filling up as Christmas approaches, if you are looking for a memorable custom gift for someone you know she can help you out with custom art! 

A wedding gift hung in a family friend's home. 

Check out her new website here: www.annandaleart.com

Another painting of our backyard! (sorry about the glare)

A Little Email From TripAdvisor That Put A Big Smile On My Face :)

I am weirdly proud of my recent status update on Tripadvisor. I’m not sure I why I pride myself on reviewing the random things that I do after I do them. I have been a little boring lately, but this email today made me smile. I am looking forward to continuing to rise in the ranks when the next segment of my life’s strange adventure begins. Helping even one person is awesome, I am so happy to have helped the people who have voted my comments helpful on Tripadvisor!

I think of myself as a very average lady, I like the fine things and can appreciate pretty much everything so it is fair to say that I am a pretty nice reviewer on Tripadvisor. I’m not sure that I have given any really bad reviews, but I love noting the amazing experiences I have while I am on my travels and on my highlight reel nights at home.

I cannot wait to continue seeing and doing the things that I love and sharing them with you! J  

I know in the grand scheme of things this is a relatively minor, silly blog but I am really trying to be happy about the small things in life right now and for some reason this email made me ridiculously happy today! 

How Long Would You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

I know you have thought about it, how long would you live in a Zombie apocalypse? 

Well my friend Megan Milne at 1035 The Bridge posed that question. My answer as per this pretty intricate little survey was 88 days.

That’s 88 long-ass days. I can’t imagine how much that would suck. I wish I would have lied about how far and how long I can run. Geesh…

How long would you survive? I am interested to know.Take the quiz here.

Proof

Would you want to survive?

I am impressed that the internet thinks I would live that long. I do have a relatively Zombie-proof apartment (I have blogged about those apartment precautions in the past). But, (and this is going to sound sick) I am not sure I would want to live. Maybe if there was a library in my building so I could be entertained with the books I never have time to read.

I have not explored this topic that much in the blog, but you should know that is something I think about frequently on a daily basis. Usually right before I fall asleep.

If you are interested in a hilarious challenge, checkout Season 1 Episode 7 of “Happy Endings”. It is an incredibly funny TV show and that episode centers on a “Zombie Olympics” between friends. Pick a friend and challenge them to a survival test and let me know what happens, this is a social experiment I can totally get behind (and that you should totally film). 

FYI: You can totally watch all three amazing seasons of  "Happy Endings" on Netflix.