Happy Mew Year!

It has been an incredible 

2016 year in

My Fale.

We are reaping the harvest 

from seeds we have planted, 

years ago.

2016 was not even enough time to 

complete the harvest.

It seems 2017 will be another "year of plenty."

I wish you and yours an abundant 2017 year. 

#HappyMewYear

p.s. #Education is power.

The suspense continues...

Research Methods course. Do I need to explain any further?

By the way, I'm getting smarter. 

(I hope!)

To be continued...

I'll be back...

Keep Calm

After 4 of 5 members of our family

went back-to-school 

this month,

it felt like my daughter's 

new "meme"

was the perfect phrase 

to sum up our 

month of September...

"Why I'm Cooking So Good?"...

I've learned a few things about myself lately...

Cooking relaxes me,

Cooking de-stresses me,

Cooking bring me so much joy.

(which also, brings my family so much joy as well!)

I'm a pretty passionate person and I also enjoy passionate people.

I've enjoyed learning how to cook Italian food and many other foods from different cultures, via many passionate cooks on Foodtube and Youtube in general. I love it! I love everything about it - especially when it comes to tasting the results. 

If I can do it, anyone can.

Happy cooking!

My favourite cook? Gennaro Contaldo. I never thought that I could ever make risotto and Gennaro (Jamie Oliver's teacher) inspired me to give it a try. 

Mushroom risotto is now a family favourite.

The one when Jamie Oliver's son takes a tinkle..

in the middle of the cooking video... 

(btw, happy 5th baby Jamie & family. Bravo!)

p.s. "Why I'm cooking so good?!" That's a line from Gennaro. It's also a new family tradition now.

Better at 40...

My Mum gave me the best birthday card this year.

It's pretty much true...

More reflections to come...

Minding my own business...

My research is leading to a business idea.

I'll be back with more details.

Stay tuned...

Eye Candy

I have a thang for candy. Not just any kind of candy. Unique candy.

Carthage, Illinois seemed to have a thing for Lemon drops. 

I like them!

Also, as you know, I have a thang for lemons.

Check it out... #AnotherLemonSong

Leap into this...

Yvon officially joined his highschool rugby team today but still loves rock'n his cello.
I love this guy!

I'm doing so much writing in my Masters education work 

that I'm feeling like I'm running a little empty 

when I come to my blog.

I miss #MyFale and the discovery that I enjoy here.

I need to schedule time for a little more freedom here.

My brain's a little tired though, so, for now, a movie recommendation....

Boychoir, directed by Francois Girard 

and written by Ben Ripley

You know it's good if it has 

Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates in it.

(It's on Netflix right now! ~ Feb.2016)

Contains many topics under intense discussion within 

my Education journey.

Best movie that I've seen lately.

When you watch it, think Harry Potter but their magic is MUSIC! 

You're welcome.

Happy Leap Year!

Northern Falé VI

We reached three big milestones in our house this weekend:

1. André turned 40!

2. André celebrated his 1st birthday as an architect

3. We completed our 1st family design charrette!

The results?

Voilà!

Conceptual Front Elevations

Conceptual North Elevation

Conceptual South Elevation

We're not done.

Conceptual means nothing is concrete.

Meetings with the city are in our near future.

A progression of drawings are yet to be developed.

Children are anxious to further inspire via minecraft and

the right craftsmen have yet to be discovered.

In the meantime, there's much joy in the journey to behold...

Happy 40th my André!

What a memorable milestone.

Northern Falé's journey: I, II, III, IV & V