Eric the Cat

So yesterday was pretty great - I got two awesome wonderful things that are sure to enrich my life greatly.

The first one was expected - I got a new computer, which was VERY much needed - my old one took about 10 minutes to load Mozilla. SO - my Dad came over and got it all set up for me - thanks SO much to Dad and Ryan for all your generosity and help! Now I can watch videos for the first time on my computer :)

The second surprise was ..... ERIC!



My mom has a friend at work who had this lovely little specimen, and needed to find him a new home. I told my Mom that I wanted a kitten, but I didn't know she would bring him over so soon! The next thing I know my Mom is on her way with my new baby. He is amazing - such a cuddler! This two month old boy loves to sleep on, with, or against people. He has a sweet little mew, and very sharp little claws!

Sarah and I took him out for an adventure today to the local pet health food store where he met some new friends, and I got some advice on kitten food. I wound up choosing a kitten kibble that is local - made in Ontario! It is also human grade food - only the best for my little Eric.

He is named after Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid - my absolute favourite movie of all time. Some other names in the running were: Mew (the name of the cat toy in 'The Christmas Toy'), Weegee (the cat in 'The Christmas Toy'), and Rugby (the tiger in 'The Christmas Toy'). I settled on Eric because Mew would have to be grey, Weegee would have to be a tabby, and Rugby would have to be orange. If you have seen 'The Christmas Toy' you will know what I am talking about. Basically, he just looks like an Eric.

Buster hasn't quite accepted Eric yet - he is a little confused as to why Eric gets different food, and SO much attention. Though he hasn't accepted him yet, I know he will - Buster makes a great mother, and I can't wait until they become kissy kissy!

Multicultural Festival

Today my sister and I went to the Multicultural festival at Victoria Park in Kitchener. What a fun time!

The amount of adorable little singers and dancers on stage was awesome - we especially loved the african dancers and little african singing boy...I think he said his name was... oh shoot I forget. Well it started with a Z anyway...

Sarah got a bubble tea - asked for jellies but got tapioca AND jellies!

We shared this lovely drink from a booth where my friend Marwa was... we don't really know what the drink was exactly but it was delicious. It had lemon, lime, strawberry and blackberry. And when I say it had lemon and lime, I mean they were actually floating in the drink - and there was rind in it as well! Oh it was good. I am going to have to ask Marwa for the recipe... if there is one.

Sarah really wanted one of these really cool wrap dresses that we saw at a ton of booths. They are a pretty ingenious idea actually. They can be worn 5 different ways.... pretty sassy!

I really wanted some corn, but I had no more cash :(

Oh and I saw this girl at the Ten Thousand Villages booth and I SWEAR that I know her. It has been driving me nuts since then, and still is! I just can't pinpoint where I know her from.... don't you hate when that happens?

The martketplace section was interesting.... a lot of different finds! I think I am going to look into getting a booth for next year, because the turnout to this event was amazing - SO many people around. I could make a killing! :P

Before Sarah and I left my apartment I showed her how I put Buster in this funny position on a pillow on my bed - and when I got home at least 5 hours later he was STILL there! Hahaa...

Festival of Arts & Crafts

Hello All!
Well well, another show to announce.
Every summer the "prettiest town in Canada" has a craft show that takes over it's square for 3 days. I have been as a child with my grandparents, and now I get to be IN IT! Yay! So, if any of you feel like taking a trip to Goderich in July, come see me!

DEEETTTS!:
Festival of Arts & Crafts
Friday July 4th - Sunday July 6th
Friday: noon - 8pm, Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: noon - 4pm
Court House Park
Goderich, Ont.
Admission: FREE!
www.goderich.ca

oh p.s. I think I am in booth # 76. I will get back to y'all with confirmation on that.

Rare Funk

A new store has opened up in Kitchener, and I am very delighted and honoured to be a part of it. The store is called Rare Funk, owned and operated by a lovely lady named Tamara. The store features Canadian made craft, as well as gently loved items. I would encourage all of you to drop by and take a look - there really is some fabulous finds in there!

Here is where you can find it:

Rare Funk
8 Duke Street East
Kitchener, On
N2H 1A3
www.rarefunk.ca

Check it out ... I bought a super cool pair of 'the candi factory' underwear there today...

Sprout Art Show and Fair

I will be a vendor at the upcoming Sprout Art Show and Fair. Please come by if you can!

Should be good I think :)

Deeets:

Sprout Art Show and Fair
Sunday, June 15th 2008 1-5pm
St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club
843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto.
www.sproutartshow.com

Oh - and my VERY good friend Fiona will be a vendor there as well - another reason to come by!

Likan - the good and the bad

I wouldn't recommend drinking an entire tetra pack of Likan. At least not all to yourself within a span of 4 hours. Though it may taste delicious, it just makes the following day not so much fun.

I was able to make lots of crafts while under its spell that miraculously looked fine the next day. Makes you think, doesn't it?