Look what I’ve got for you, kiddies!

I know, I know, it’s late. But whatever. I’ve had things to do, so just deal with it. ;) There’s already a list for March in the works, so hopefully I can get my act together in time next month!

Speaking of getting my act together, I haven’t forgotten you, Jen. I’m just enjoying the feeling of breathing since this week has finally ended (for me, at least).

I’m reading through the Harry Potter series again, and I’ve gotten to the Deathly Hallows. I’m almost done the book, which means I’m also almost done the series. No spoilers or anything, but I had forgotten how much I loved DH. It just…ties everything up so neatly. :)

Can’t really talk, because I’m going to the movies with Cassie in about half an hour and I’m still in my PJ’s. Enjoy the new mix! :D

This got deleted when I moved the site over to PN, so I’m just re-adding it. :) Goodies coming up when I have time to get them together!

• Listening to: Love As Laughter - Crosseyed Beautiful Youngunz

First of all, I’m just tickled pink that you guys are enjoying the new playlist. :D

Claire and I are conspiring. And it’s big. It’s really exciting. I can hardly contain my excitement, in fact. So I’ll let you guys know what it is when I can. ;)

I should be starting to work on the Easter Egg Hunt soon. That is, if I’m going to do it again this year. Though I suppose I should. Some years it’s been WAY more successful than it was last year, but then last year I’d only just re-opened the blends site after about 6 months of hiatus, so who can really blame people?

After the last post, I’m afraid this one is really quite boring, actually. Sorry, folks!

• Listening to: Florence + the Machine - Drumming Song

My blog, I mean. It’s been a while. haha.

As for an update, there’s been so much going on that I actually don’t know where to start. My house is warm again, Jordan is about 10 pounds heavier, and I’m succeeding relatively well with respect to my New Year’s resolutions. (I’ve developed a particular fondness for grapefruit juice.)

If I were going to give a music update in one word, it would be INDIE. And Florence + the Machine is seriously my new favourite. She’s just something else. If you haven’t heard her music, check her out immediately (if not sooner). You won’t be sorry you did.

Oh wait, you can check her out on the new playlist. Yes, that’s right, Jade finally got off her butt and put together a playlist for you guys, mostly of indie bands. It’s the best of the best. Really. Clickety-click below to listen and download:

Because I’m probably going to be in serious trouble if I don’t say this, keep in mind that I’m making these playlists to promote the bands featured, not just to “give you free music”. If you listen to the songs and love them, please buy them. :)

And just because it’s been so long since I’ve blogged, I’ve got lots more art for you guys. You know, in case you need some to look at. (..??) Enjoy! :)

Everyone go check out Claire’s site, Fiction to Film! And while you’re there, Follow them on Twitter, because there’s a contest going on for their Twitter followers! :)

• Listening to: Barks...if you can call them that yet

Meet Jordan. She’s 8 weeks old and enjoys chew toys and rolling around in the snow. Her profession is being cute.

My brother brought her home this evening and she’s all we can do, think or say.

PS: Ecko is jealous already.

• Listening to: Idlewild - A Ghost in the Arcade

I need a new layout for my blog. Big-time. I just haven’t had time to do it, considering I have 10 orders on the design site and the Emma site is also in serious need as well. Maybe by March? haha

So I had a wicked Christmas–thanks for asking! ;) How was everyone’s? Lots of yummy food and family time and presents, I hope. Christmas gets me so excited, but this isn’t news for anyone. And it was a really awesome Christmas, one where I got to hang out with my baby cousins, bigger cousins, amazing aunt and the rest of my family that I see all the time. It was really awesome, and my baby cousins are growing up so fast that soon they won’t be baby cousins…

And everyone who knows me knows that material possessions are about the last thing I have any use for (unless we’re talking about fashion magazines, that is). But I got seriously spoiled this Christmas in a way I totally wasn’t expecting. My Mom decided to get me my first iPod, sort of as a Christmas present and sort of as a graduation present. I’ve never had one before. Really. It’s one of the “touch” ones, which I have to say is very cool, I just don’t know what half of the stuff is for yet…

And magazines! haha…I’m the worst for posting pictures of every single magazine I get, but whatever. :)

In case you’ve been wondering what that weird background is on all the photos of magazines that I post, it’s the not-so-pretty but oh-so-warm-and-loveable blanket on my bed. :)

It’s about time for New Year’s resolutions as well, and here are a few of mine:

1. MAKE time to work on my book.
2. Get my driver’s license.
3. Get some actual exercise (because I’ve been a lazy bum and my body hates me right now).
4. Finish reading all of the books I’ve started before starting any more!
5. Eat more veggies.

I feel like those are good places to start, since I’ve been living on eggs, bread and clementines and sitting on my butt and doing a whole lot of nothing but designing. I think once I finish this lot of orders, I might take a break from designing for a month or so, because I’ve just had enough for now. Not that I don’t love it. I’ve just had enough. And it’s one of those things that takes up most of your waking hours if you’re currently doing it.

Comment with your New Year’s resolutions, yeah? They might give me (and the other readers) some ideas on how to fix our bad habits! ;)

• Listening to: Alanis Morissette - No Pressure Over Cappuccino

[EDIT] I lied. Merry Christmas! :) [/EDIT]

Love, Actually is one of the best movies ever. If you haven’t seen it, run to the video store and rent it immediately. Especially around Christmas.

Two sleeps till Christmas! (I’m going back to my kid days, when my friend used to measure time in “sleeps”.) Christmas is pretty wicked, so I’m all giddy like a schoolkid. :D

Did a whole lot of baking yesterday with my friend, who it was really good to see. We made a whack of cookies, and today I made stollen, which (for those who don’t know) is this amazing German Christmas bread with nuts and fruit in it. Mmm.

Tomorrow we need to make 3 pies, which will be pretty fun, since pies are one of those things we don’t get to do too often. It’s for the family Christmas thing, which we’re actually not doing at our place this year. It actually feels kind of strange, since we’ve done Christmas for about 9 of the past 10 years. But still, it’s one less thing to worry about, and I still get to do what I do best: bake. (I’m in charge of desserts!)

And just for Lucy & Jen, I’ve got the new round for FLR Blends in the works! It’s probably not going to make it up before Christmas, but I’ll get there sooner rather than later. ;)

Since I’ll be baking all day tomorrow and probably won’t blog, Merry Christmas!! :)

• Listening to: Josh Groban - You Are Loved

I’m feeling funny right now.

I’m really, truly, deeply in love. With everyone and everything. It’s really cool, actually. There may be some imbalance in my brain, since sometimes I’ll swing a little too widely for it to be entirely normal, but it’s moments like this that make me not mind.

Tomorrow morning I get to see my second best friend (as in…I have two of them) for the first time in two and a half months. We’re going to watch Love, Actually, bake the most amazing ginger cookies, exchange Christmas presents, and spend the vast majority of the day together. Life is good.

I almost want to say that I’d like to feel like this all the time, where I’m totally content and adore everyone around me. But then I’d be always–and never–happy, and at the end of the day, I suppose I need the downs. But I’m thoroughly enjoying this. And to think this high is totally natural would just rot someone like Derek’s socks off (and that tickles me pink).

Maybe it’s just Christmas. ‘Cause I’m just a big kid at Christmas.

Thanks for reading. :)