My week didn't begin very nicely last week. Since I started at my current job, I have experienced some disconcerting mood swings at the beginning of each month. Since the end of the month is so busy and hectic, I find it a bit difficult to readjust when I suddenly have a whole bunch of free time to myself. I was feeling pretty low. So I did some prayin'.
And God comforted me! On Wednesday, He reminded me how much I actually do love designing and drawing and making things. Just for fun, I spent the whole day designing some books covers for 'Anne of Green Gables', which, after reading for the first time last year in England, has become one of my favourite books. I think they're pretty great. What do you think? (these are just the front covers)
Then, on Thursday, I was further comforted and encouraged while enjoying a delicious dinner with my dear friend Laura. We donned our most jewel-toned dresses and red lipstick for a fancy meal at Sassafraz— it was Winterlicious, so the restaurant was offering a three-course supper for a great fixed price.
Friday, I drove up to Lindsay to visit my friends Tom and Kyle of See Design at their new studio— which is beautiful! Kyle was very patient with me as he walked me through the set-up of my very own portfolio website. Check it out: www.sarahpatterson.ca. I always have such a great time with those boys. They have such great taste in music and we definitely laughed a lot. We also did a bit of brainstorming together and without giving it away, Tom and Kyle may have just invented the best designerd product since the 'KERN' zip-up hoodie. Brilliant. In the evening, we joined by Tom's lovely wife, Alanna, for a drive into Peterborough. We had a some delicious pasta, pizza and free salad and bread at East Side Mario's, where we were served by Jake (but Alanna and I agreed that he looked more like a 'Brad' or a 'Sean').
— Actually Jake was pretty funny… but not 'ha ha' funny. When we ordered drinks, Alanna and I ordered rootbeer and Tom had a Fresca, but when Jake looked at Kyle, he said 'Tequila?' And when Kyle finally decided on a Fresca and Gin (a drink suggested to him by the last server he'd had at East Side Mario's), Jake said that it would be a nice drink to 'romanticize' himself with. He was an interesting character.
Anyway, after dinner, we went to see '127 Hours' [SPOILER ALERT…even though it's been all over the news for years]— a film about Aron Ralston. Ralston went climbing on his own in Blue John canyon in Utah in 2003. At one point, he slipped and fell… and unfortunately, he was closely followed by a large rock, which pinned his arm against the wall of the canyon. He survived for 5 days, on very little food and not much water, before he cut off his own arm with a blunt multi-tool. James Franco, who portrays Ralston, has been nominated for this role— and in my opinion, he deserves it! For much of the film, it's just Franco and the camera, and it remains intensely compelling throughout. Franco was able to depict Ralston's change of character, as he slowly adjusts his attitude from lone-wolf thrill-seeker to a man who desires more of a connection to his friends and family. I would say Franco's the Best Actor Winner hands down… if it weren't for Colin Firth's flawless representation of stammering King George VI… it's gonna be a close one!
Friday was really great— thanks so much, Tom, Alanna and Kyle, for having me!
Saturday, I had a pretty relaxing day. Later on, Kayla and I headed down to the city for dinner at Meg and Jay's. It was pretty delicious, especially the salad: spinach, goat's cheese and pears! We had a great evening catching up and chatting. I think we all really savour the times we spend together— I know I do. I guess we're slowly reconciling ourselves to adulthood and getting used to only seeing eachother a couple times a month. It's a bit tricky, since we used to see eachother every day… maybe that's why we get along so much better now (just kidding).
Sunday was pretty good, too! I joined my co-worker and friend, Natalie, and her husband Jeff for a drive up to Barrie to another of my coworker/friend's church, Connexus. I really liked it! The message was pretty challenging. It was taken from the book of Jonah, specifically the point where Jonah is in the belly of the fish and cries out to God to save him. It's the point when he stops running from God. The speaker encouraged us to stop running from God, too— to stop putting things before God and to start doing what He would have us do.
Afterwards, Jeff, Nat and I had pizza at 'Pie', a wood-fired pizza joint. It was the best pizza I've had in a long time. I would go to Barrie just for that pizza.
When I got home, I was able to chat to Aussie online about our upcoming trip. We had originally decided to go to Egypt, but due to recent political situations, we have obviously changed our plans. Don't know where we're going yet, but it will probably be either Italy, Croatia or Turkey… I'll have to do some research!
Well, it's off to bed for me!
Then, on Thursday, I was further comforted and encouraged while enjoying a delicious dinner with my dear friend Laura. We donned our most jewel-toned dresses and red lipstick for a fancy meal at Sassafraz— it was Winterlicious, so the restaurant was offering a three-course supper for a great fixed price.
Friday, I drove up to Lindsay to visit my friends Tom and Kyle of See Design at their new studio— which is beautiful! Kyle was very patient with me as he walked me through the set-up of my very own portfolio website. Check it out: www.sarahpatterson.ca. I always have such a great time with those boys. They have such great taste in music and we definitely laughed a lot. We also did a bit of brainstorming together and without giving it away, Tom and Kyle may have just invented the best designerd product since the 'KERN' zip-up hoodie. Brilliant. In the evening, we joined by Tom's lovely wife, Alanna, for a drive into Peterborough. We had a some delicious pasta, pizza and free salad and bread at East Side Mario's, where we were served by Jake (but Alanna and I agreed that he looked more like a 'Brad' or a 'Sean').
— Actually Jake was pretty funny… but not 'ha ha' funny. When we ordered drinks, Alanna and I ordered rootbeer and Tom had a Fresca, but when Jake looked at Kyle, he said 'Tequila?' And when Kyle finally decided on a Fresca and Gin (a drink suggested to him by the last server he'd had at East Side Mario's), Jake said that it would be a nice drink to 'romanticize' himself with. He was an interesting character.
Anyway, after dinner, we went to see '127 Hours' [SPOILER ALERT…even though it's been all over the news for years]— a film about Aron Ralston. Ralston went climbing on his own in Blue John canyon in Utah in 2003. At one point, he slipped and fell… and unfortunately, he was closely followed by a large rock, which pinned his arm against the wall of the canyon. He survived for 5 days, on very little food and not much water, before he cut off his own arm with a blunt multi-tool. James Franco, who portrays Ralston, has been nominated for this role— and in my opinion, he deserves it! For much of the film, it's just Franco and the camera, and it remains intensely compelling throughout. Franco was able to depict Ralston's change of character, as he slowly adjusts his attitude from lone-wolf thrill-seeker to a man who desires more of a connection to his friends and family. I would say Franco's the Best Actor Winner hands down… if it weren't for Colin Firth's flawless representation of stammering King George VI… it's gonna be a close one!
Friday was really great— thanks so much, Tom, Alanna and Kyle, for having me!
Saturday, I had a pretty relaxing day. Later on, Kayla and I headed down to the city for dinner at Meg and Jay's. It was pretty delicious, especially the salad: spinach, goat's cheese and pears! We had a great evening catching up and chatting. I think we all really savour the times we spend together— I know I do. I guess we're slowly reconciling ourselves to adulthood and getting used to only seeing eachother a couple times a month. It's a bit tricky, since we used to see eachother every day… maybe that's why we get along so much better now (just kidding).
Sunday was pretty good, too! I joined my co-worker and friend, Natalie, and her husband Jeff for a drive up to Barrie to another of my coworker/friend's church, Connexus. I really liked it! The message was pretty challenging. It was taken from the book of Jonah, specifically the point where Jonah is in the belly of the fish and cries out to God to save him. It's the point when he stops running from God. The speaker encouraged us to stop running from God, too— to stop putting things before God and to start doing what He would have us do.
Afterwards, Jeff, Nat and I had pizza at 'Pie', a wood-fired pizza joint. It was the best pizza I've had in a long time. I would go to Barrie just for that pizza.
When I got home, I was able to chat to Aussie online about our upcoming trip. We had originally decided to go to Egypt, but due to recent political situations, we have obviously changed our plans. Don't know where we're going yet, but it will probably be either Italy, Croatia or Turkey… I'll have to do some research!
Well, it's off to bed for me!
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