I have been looking through photos of mountains, European forest/tree, backpacks, biking, maps, lakes, etc. I have been good and keeping up with my German lessons, at least for 1 hr a day. Even if it's just listening to German dialogue. Still something. I tried to download some apps for my iPod but they don't seem to work. Have been cooking/baking a lot as well. Burgers, cupcakes, tomato soup, spinach salads, rice, pierogi (well frozen this doesn't count), etc.

Went over to M's for our weekly movie nights. We watched Boondock Saints II (horrible) and 50/50 (good). We have also started a movie list. I have started my own on IMDB as well. Moved my pink chair down to the living room so I have space now. No shifts at work, I did send my resume yesterday to 17 places (5 non-design jobs). Very productive, which is good. Didn't even get out of bed at 11:30 AM just kept sending things. We didn't end up going to mass yesterday because M came home late. He was doing a snowmobiling course that weekend too, pretty cool. My hair has been co-operating well after I was it and have actually kept it down. It's also easier to keep it down in winter because it's A. Cold B. You need to wear a hat. But I don't mind the length and this is after I bought that voucher for a hair cut haha.

The following photos are from some cupcakes I made last week. There was a box of cake mix sitting around and since the cooking/baking mood has kicked in. I practiced some German last night for an hour and have a lot of new vocabulary now. Once it gets to grammar I fall apart however. This week I have 2 meetings (Tuesday & Friday). Need to work today on two logos for tomorrow. And focus on photographing my work and updating my site. Also starting a facebook page or photography site for freelancing. It's time to get serious. J has also let me borrow her camera to do some HD filming which can get me started on Adobe After Effects. Need to clean off my computer from all these photos and other files from last year. Thank goodness I had done my bookmarks. The bookmarks are starting to collect again however this time organized at least in folders.

I have also come to a point where I realize it's ok if I don't have a design job at the moment. I realized I still want to try out so many things, like teaching English abroad, or doing missionary work in Guyana, things you can't do once you have a stable job. I can't go away for 4 months then. It's time to relax a little. Moving out though is still on the list. Mama and I were talking about one family friend who was 27 and wanting to move out and find a job, she found one an hour or so away from here and I hope she's happy. But there are so many other people still living at home. I'd be fine if it wasn't this neighbourhood. ;)

I was taking photos of purchases and gifts (yes still from Christmas) I received and as horrible as this sounds I can't remember what I received. Going to try to write it out:

Mama & Tata: Tin Tin DVD
E: IKEA clothes hanger
J: Hat
M: Franny & Zoeey
Mo: Broke Horses Book, Carpet bag purse
Mi: King Arthur/Pinocchio Vintage Book, Green Cardigan
Er: Scarf & Glove set
Su: Feather ornament, coconut bath set, Lindt chocolate
Mi: