Fresh Snow.

There is absolutely nothing like walking on fresh snow :D

Winter is arriving :) Time to wrap-up!

The Sneezing Baby Panda

You've gotta love pandas:)

ATSA

For 12 years now, État d'urgence has held a large-scale artistic "manifestival" in Place Émilie-Gamelin, organized by Action Terroriste Socialement Acceptable (ATSA). The event takes place just before a long winter sets in, and is a multi-disciplinary artistic and community-building celebration that invites Montreal's homeless in from the cold. It also offers round-the-clock services, including food (a banquet by Pied du Cochon chef Martin Picard, no less), clothing and shelter to Montreal's poor.


This year, the theme of the event is "Tout Inclus!" (which translates to "all-inclusive" or "includes all"). From Nov. 25-28, Montreal's dark and uninviting Berri Square will be cheekily transformed into an all-inclusive beach get-away (see map), featuring "vacation activities" like mini putt and shuffleboard, as well as round-the-clock performances by local and international artists as well as endless cultural offerings (theater, circus, storytelling, lectures, poetry, slam) for free.


However, this year's organizers have been holid-azed, having to swallow a bitter-sweet cocktail (with a twist of irony) just prior to their anticipated event. On Nov. 16, only weeks prior to the event, Patrimoine Canada announced it won't fund the festival, leaving ATSA 43 000$ under budget from last year. The budget shortfall ensures ATSA will struggle with their financing. With no way to plan or predict for the bad news, it was unexpected. It's also likely to kill État D'Urgence for good.


Why has it become impossible for our current government to get these funding decisions out in a timely and respectful fashion? Or to respect the basic economic well-being and social health of long-standing festivals and community events?
Every year, État D'Urgence enlists the help of almost 300 artists, 400 volunteers, 20 community organizations and an eager general public. More than ever before, the event - and the people for whom it is intended, Montreal's homeless - will need your help. To see the very full list of activities, or to donate, visit www.atsa.qc.ca.


-source: community.hour.ca-

Your so-called abs.

Ready for an anatomy lesson?

Your abdominal wall is made up of 3 components:
1) 3 layers of flat muscles
2) the tendon aponeurosis
3) a vertically oriented muscle equally segmented into 2 by the linea alba.

Yes! did that without looking at my book. okay, enough distractions, back to the books!

Dua puluh enam.

Is it too early to pack? :) and the countdown continues. 26! That's less than 30 dude! 

This actually helps me during long days. Just a little update for you, more for myself to be honest. This is also a little break from reading about your bones and muscles that move and pull as you lift a knee, and etc.

Something to add to your playlist?
'All at sea' by Richard Walters


YOU, give me just a little smile :)  You smiled didn't you? I know you did. Even if it was a smirk, it's close enough.

the little things?

It never seems to end, but

It is Thursday tomorrow, which means a day before Friday, which also means a day before Saturday. And Saturday is the weekend! :) Got lots to catch up with, mostly work but it should be fine. I find that I'm more focused with my work when I'm out of the house. There are just too many distractions when you're at home; the bed, the kitchen, DVDs, the couch and other comfortable things. Wouldn't you agree?

If you've got a list of things to do, the best thing and the ONLY thing to do is to just get on with it. There really isn't anything else you can do. The list is gonna stay just the way it is unless you do something about it. Okay? This is a little note-to-self as well :)

Just remember that you're not the only one who is under piles of work. There are plenty of other people who are going through the exact same thing, so let that be part of your motivation and encouragement. 

A song to add to your playlist? 

'Beautiful Lord' by Leeland 

When the storm is raging all around me, You are the peace that calms my troubled sea.

Tamu!

Christmas Special #3  - Caramel Brulé 

and on this one it says:
'My sister and I would just stare up at the sky, trying to see where the snowflakes were born."

Have a "fantabulous" day and remember, YOU are special.

Operation christmas child

Surprised rat

hahahahahaha

Home

In the midst of destruction, Jesus is a place of safety.

The grassy area

Christmas Special #2.

Eggnog Latte :)

'I talked to a stranger once for an hour over coffee.
We're no longer strangers.'

The chain

That feeling is back again. That sick, ill feeling you get when you listen to a song that just gets your heart and your stomach. Stomach isn't really a nice sounding word ey, but still, it's the feeling that counts. It's always the feeling that counts.

The Mall

FORTY-THREE DAYS!


FORTY-THREE DAYS!

Christmas cups

First christmas special of the year :D

~ Moka á la menthe~ mmmm



'When I give gifts, I always get more in return.
Funny isn't it?'

DUDE

Sa c'est trés déroutant. Je ne comprend pas.