The process of painting

I don't know why, but the thought of starting a painting has always been really intimidating for me. Perhaps it's because I usually don't start with a clear image of how it's going to turn out. I always end up putting off painting just because I don't want to start. When you're painting for someone else, however, you have to bite the bullet sooner or later.

I don't know what was so hard about starting this painting either - Claire did all the hard work for me when she told me exactly what she wanted me to paint. All I needed to do was paint it! In the end, it came out quite differently than I was expecting it to in terms of style and whatnot, but I was happy with the final product.

Biting the bullet:

Getting more confident:

Starting on words:

Finished!

I really like painting :)

Family, fun, food

The title says it all: Three words that sum up my weekend.

First of all, happy birthday mother dearest (a week late). Not that I forgot her birthday, this weekend was just a gathering of the Folster tribe to honour her. And oh, what a glorious time was had.

First of all: CLAIRE HAS NO BRACES!!
ProofLots of fun in the kitchen. Dad isn't so tall anymore ;D (as long as mum and I stay out of the picture...)


Erin: "Alice, show me your intense cooking face!"

Making choux (?) pastry.

It was a good time.

Over

Finally, it's all over. No more essays, no more tests... At least not for a whole month or so.

The weekend was fabulous - had a great time with mum and Claire doing many a crafty thing (and a bit of shopping too). Thanks for your time mum and Claire! :D Sorry Ryan and I don't have anything exciting to offer like board games (or pictionary ;D ), hopefully company was sufficient. I had a really great time.

Ryan and I have spent the last few days just relaxing.

And it feels good.

Thus not much to say really, but I thought I'd post a few meals we've had that I had stored on my camera. No recipes though - they needed some fine tuning before unleashing on the world.

First, open burgers with crispy onions and cheesy meat patty



Second, mushrooms stuffed with cottage cheese, spinach and bacon, served with fried polenta squares and chunky tomato sauce.

Happy holidays (well, for me anyway ;D )!