Quick Write- Smell and Taste

To describe the best meal/food I've ever tasted by smell and taste alone is quite difficult. One things that I really love would be roasted garlic red skin mashed potatoes! When you first receive the mashed potatoes on your plate, you can smell a light scent of garlic, but it's not spicy. Because it's roasted, the garlic has almost a sweet note to it. The potatoes are creamy, and fluffy, with some texture from the skins. The skins are a little crisp and chewy at the same time. Temperature wise, the potatoes are quite hot as you first begin to eat them, but they cool down over time. Since they're mashed and not whipped, the potatoes have some texture to them, rather than being gummy and strange. They're seasoned with salt and pepper to enhance the flavours.

Quick Write- Imaginary Eden

I honestly don't know what my Eden would be. It would probably be in a garden setting, such as the original.  I'd like to have greenery all around in a safe little place. Trees filled with fruit, flowers, etc. there would be a cabin around the middle in a little clearing. The cabin would be small and cozy, made of wood. Within the cabin would be a few windows, a bed, a table, and a kitchen. The kitchen would have to be a gas stovetop and oven, but with a good ventilation system to prevent fires. A fire extinguisher close by as well. In the garden, there would be friendly wild animals around. Rabbits, dogs, and I'd build a little place for the penguins because I love penguins. The temperature wouldn't be too hot, just warm enough to walk around without a sweater. It would range from about -10°C to 20°C. I chose -10°C because I'd still like it cold enough for it to snow out. As you walk further from the clearing you would come across a stream that flows down a bunch of rocks, almost looking like a tiny waterfall. Sunlight everywhere, reflecting off the water, but the shade from the trees keep you from getting burnt. That's about the way I see my imaginary Eden. 

Skype Reflection

What went well?
I think that the kids were somewhat interested with everything we were saying today.  It seemed like there are some things that were a little out of their range in terms of understanding, but for the most part it seemed as though they were having fun.

What was the value in collaborating with the grade 3 class?
The value I find in working with the grade 3`s are the different ways of learning the exact same thing.  The way we speak and learn is about the same way they speak and learn, just at a simpler level.  What I enjoy most about Skyping with the grade 3 class would be the nostalgic aspect of it all.  It reminds me of how I was in grade 3 and the things we learned.  How everything was simple and easy, yet difficult and frustrating at the same time.

Red Bananas

I was at the store with my mom and sister and we found this...

Because green, yellow, and mini bananas weren't enough...

Adventures with Jenna

Alright, about a week ago Jenna received these movie passes from her mom for the screening of Neighbours. She didn't have anyone to go with, so I went with her.

The movie was to play on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:30pm, so we arrived at about 6:50pm. Now, the screening for the movie was to be played at the old Cinema City, not sure what it's called now.  Long story short, it's now an 18+ theatre, but usually with screening anyone can enter.

What we didn't realize was the the movie was rated R, meaning you had to be 18 or older. So what happened when we got there, we tried to give them our pass, but apparently you have to go to the concession to retrieve your tickets, so we did that. Since he didn't mention anything about our age, we figured it was fine and got food as well. Of course once we go to the enter the theatre the man asks if any of us are 18, which we aren't, so our plans for the movies crashed.

I'd never been to IKEA, and I knew that it was nearby, so I asked Jenna if she'd like to go check that out, and she was up for it.

Thinking it was only about a 10 minute walk from the theatre, we began our journey. Turns out it was about a 50 minute walk for us... Oops!

So we walked along route 90, aka Kenaston. We also walked through this one parking lot to stay further away from the road, but that meant walking through this damp grass. After walking halfway through the grass, we realized that the rest was mud, so we walked through that. Now, if you've ever walked through mud, you'll know that it ruins your shoes and the longer you stand the more you sink. Safe to say, Jenna's not exactly the most stealthiest person around.

To the left would be Jenna's prints and the right would be mine.

Anyways, walking back along the road we saw many geese and a rope coming from the ground, and we even saw a mattress. It stank as well.

Eventually we arrived at IKEA and it was pretty cool. The set ups in the showrooms were too cute!  I basically loved anything that was kitchen related and all the kids rooms.

Look at this kitchen!  Is this not a nice kitchen?!  The one I liked most, I forgot to take a picture of, but that's alright. 

There was also this set on the table. If I have kids, they're definitely getting these tiny teacups! Heck, I'm getting these for myself!

Found these curtains as well in one of the bedrooms, creepy!  I wouldn't want one of these faces staring at me as I sleep!

This is a very nice study room that I'd love. Of course it wouldn't stay this clean, but that's okay.

And check out this funky light!

Moving on to the kids room, isn't this cute! I love it!

And then as you grow up, you can move into this!  I sat in that chair in the back of the room, it's not very comfortable. Either I was too heavy for it, or it just isn't a very ergonomics chair. Whichever shoe fits!

Found these kids chairs as well. Now you see me...

Now you don't!

And here's Jenna and me in a kids tent!  It was a little small for us, but still cute!

We stayed there until IKEA closed, the went to Sargent Sundae to call it a night. I got two scopes of the butter pecan and she got a medium twist cone.

We had a great adventure together and it was a lot of fun! 

Fun fact: That was the first time Jenna and I hung out as just the two of us outside of school!

When I Was Creative

I made this back in grade 10 for art class using water colours. Now it sits in my room on a shelf above my bed.

How to Work at McDonald`s

Procedural Writing: How to Work at McDonald`s

1) Lower your expectations

Photo Credit: Micayla McNaughtan

2) Wear a lame uniform

Photo Credit: Micayla McNaughtan

3) Learn to clean up spills, even if they`re not yours

Photo Credit: Shelby Graham

4) Change your sleep schedule

Photo Credit: Micayla McNaughtan

5) Practice your cheesy smile

Photo Credit: Alysha Cho

6) Be a burger master! ...or burrito master.

Photo Credit: Micayla McNaughtan

Photo Credit: Shelby Graham

7) Live a McHappy Life as a McLifer

Photo Credit: Shelby Graham

Puzzle Update!

Well, my sister bought a 1000 piece puzzle about a week ago, so we began working on it. In an earlier post, I showed a picture of my mother and sister working on the puzzle. Now we have finally finished it!  And by now I mean about 2 days ago.

Here's the final piece!

And check out the funky looking pieces! Not your ordinary looking puzzle pieces.

I would have to say that I matched about 20 of the 1000 pieces. My help was much appreciated! Sort of...