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So I got an iPhone recently - my first one. I'm usually late to get on these bandwagons. I was talking to someone yesterday about how I want to get on the bandwagon of tights and long sweaters.....I wonder if that trend is already on it's way out? Enlighten me.

We went to the Metric/Stars concert, this was the first time I've been to a concert with a camera. It felt so weird to whip it out and starting taking photos. I thought some bouncer was going to leap out of the darkness at any moment and take it away from me.

Anyway, I always thought apps were going to be over rated, and I still think most of them are. That was before I downloaded Instagram. 

The only downside (other than it being bought by Facebook which is now it's biggest downfall) is that it makes me feel like a big cheater.

You can take a photo of anything and make it look amazing - my bed in the morning above, a construction site below...seriously? But that's also part of the draw I guess.

I started following a bunch of popular people, but recently I've been thinking about paring down. I don't necessarily want crisp clean photos that have probably taken an hour to set up. I'd rather see photos from random moments in ordinary people's lives.

Much more interesting!

Book Review #14

Woah. How did that happen? Time flies when you...aren't busy and nothing is going on??? I'm going to get back into this. Here is a great way to start - another book post!

The Last Spike - Pierre Berton

I think every Canadian should read this. It's hard to imagine how they actually achieved the railroad in the late 1800's. After our train trip this year - it's even more admirable. Pierre Berton writes in an easy way - like my dad says 'the way he writes is like a conversation.' More of his books are in my future for sure.

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith

What a lovely book. Perfect summer reading - or reading at the cabin which I did this summer when we went to our favourite cabin on Mayne Island. Found it on the shelf and read it over the weekend.

The Girls - Lori Lansens

Christielli recommended this one when she visited this summer. It was a wonderful read. Hard to imagine the lives these women lead, and heartwarming to know the love and kindness of the couple that adopted and raised them.

Far from the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy

Ah, Thomas Hardy. I threw one of these in the mix because I had an itch for some devastation. I've read this before and it's fantastic. With a Hardy-style "happy ending" it delivers. Man, I love his writing. The. Best. Ever.

The Pact - Jodi Picoult

This was recommended by one friend and shunned by two others so I had to try her out. It was a page turner for sure. The story was definitely interesting. But it was frustrating throughout that the parents didn't take this kid aside and get the truth out of him - it was too unbelievable. At least in my world? The ending was also a little convenient and true to life. I'll give her another chance though.

The House of Velvet and Glass - Katherine Howe

Fantastic read. With an interesting twist. Great characters and the lure of Titanic makes it that much better. I would recommend for sure.


I've decided not to do a book challenge next year. I know, right? But I find that there are a few books I've avoided because they are either massive or classics and I fear I'm compromising my book challenge....not a way for an avid reader to be.

I hope everyone is well, I'm back baby! Happy Saturday!