Here’s a Polaroid tip: when shooting a selfie in full sun, look at the location of your arm/camera before shooting. Adjust accordingly.
So I am back in Vancouver and despite my big plans for blogging from Sydney, life turned out to be far too hectic and far too emotional. I spent lots of time with family and friends, drank many cappuccinos, wandered through all my favourite Sydney stores, saw the beach and had many meals out with friends.
Unfortunately, my dear grandad passed away a couple of days after I returned to Vancouver and I haven’t had words fit for Mocking Bird. I do however, want to thank all the lovely comments I have been getting here. I also want to say hi to all the new visitors whom have found Mocking Bird via Artful Blogging. I’m usually far more friendly and in touch, visitors!
Hopefully Mocking Bird can get back to scheduled programming this week. I will be sharing some more of my Sydney neighbourhoods with you via my film camera and I have to tell you about one of the best stationery stores in Sydney.
June should be an exciting month.
- I am meeting up with one of my absolute favourite people for the first time. I’ll tell you more about that in the next few weeks.
- We are travelling to Edmonton via awesome Canadian mountains/rivers/lakes for a family reunion.
- I was supposed to see U2 on my bday but Bono broke his back, so the tour has been postponed. Will have to find something else to do instead!
- Writing/photographing for the book!
- Taking one of Nicole Hill Gerulat’s online photo classes which I’m excited about.
How has your month been and what did you think of Lost?!
Welcome back!
I’m sorry to hear about your grandad… my husband’s passed away exactly a week before our wedding a couple months ago and it was bittersweet – thankful that he had such a full life but sad to see him go :(
What did I think of LOST? I *loved* it… I thought it was beautiful and deeply moving… yes, it left some questions but isn’t that part of the fun?
:)
i’m so sorry to hear about your grandfather and i’m sending warm thoughts and wishes for your.
u2 for a birthday whenever possible is the thing. we went once to see them in miami for my best friend’s birthday – it was quite perfect. i hope you find something equally as wonderful
Megan, thanks for the kind words. I’m sorry to hear that. My dad’s dad passed away the day after I was born so it would have been a similar feeling no doubt.
Lost…I loved it. Cried through every reunion, was a little confused by what the sideways was at first but after rewatching it, have got it clear. I was devastated over Jack but it had to be, right? And yes, I knew they wouldn’t answer all the questions and it should have been like that. It would have been too forced otherwise.
Charlane, thanks matey. :)
Yeah, it would have been good but it isn’t to be, so maybe I’ll go shopping in Seattle instead ;)
I found you through Artful Blogging and so glad I did! The pictures are beautiful and I’m eager to see/read more. Your time away allowed me to catch up…or at least dig in.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. There are no words.
I gave up on Lost somewhere in the first season after the giant polar bear dog snow thing. Turns out I want answers and I want them now. :)
Thank you Carmela. :)
It’s lovely to have you here.
LOL @ Lost. The whole thing is coming out on DVD in August. I can’t wait to go back and rewatch it all.
amanda, i’m sorry to hear about your granddad – please accept my condolences. it sounds like he was an important person to you and that you’ll have good memories of him! three of my grandparents passed away before i was born, the last one when i was four, so i never knew any of them.
your june sounds very exciting =) good luck, have fun with it all!
Amanda, xx
It was awesome to catch up with you (and lovely Kel!)
Lost, I thought it was good – I didn’t expect or want them to cram EVERYTHING into the last couple of episodes so it was good that they didn’t try to answer all questions. I said to Regan, that’s how life is sometimes – sometimes you don’t figure everything out, but at least at the end if you’re happy, then that’s enough for you to move on.
oh the month has been hectic! packing for london and trying to emotionally prepare for living in ‘real’ winter not sydney’s fake winter
Glad you made it safely back!
I’m very sorry to hear about your grandfather, though. Mine passed 2 years ago and I know it’s a tough thing. *hugs*
Looking forward to seeing more photos and hearing all about Sydney.
Very sorry for your loss.
Your positive outlook is refreshing.
Thank you for the kind words, beauty. Yes, he was very important to me- a huge part of my life, so he’s a great loss.
Tracey, it was so good seeing you again too, my dear. And so great to meet little Jovie and see Jasper again!
So true about Lost. I thought it was ultimately an emotional and spiritual show so the ending should have been that way too.
Liya, no matter what you prepare, you won’t be ready for it lol!
Thank you, Ashley and wilB.
I’m always glad to see the end of one month and the start of another. Just another opportunity to do more, do better, something. Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
I didn’t watch Lost… so I have no idea what happened. What did you think?
sending you lots of love, dearest.
Amanda, I am very sorry to hear about your grandad’s passing. It must be very hard living away from your family at times like these. Sending many kind thoughts your way.
You’re upcoming adventures sound wonderful, can’t wait to read all about them. I hope you find something just as fun for your birthday celebrations =)
So sad to hear about your grandma. Hope you feel better soon
Sorry about your grandpa. =(
Big bummer about U2 not playing for your birthday. We planned to go the end of June. I don’t know when they heck they’ll get here, considering there are only so many months they can perform outdoors in MN. Yikes!
LOST made me bawl so many times. I was an emotional wreck the next day. Thinking about it still blows my mind some. Haha, I’m a dork. =)
So very sorry about the granddad. Your sense of loss, both physical and communal, must be very sharp.
Glad to see you’re back to blogging. I just started a blog–it’s so very “grey” compared to yours, haha. But I already love doing it. It truly is good for the soul, and the spirit is truly lifted when you share.
I’m sending you best thoughts and wishes today. Take the best care.