just deal with it already!

5 facts:

1.
So I have this growing list of things to do. Lucky for me, most of the things don't need to be done for up to as far away as 8 months. But.... I really should be getting a head start. The list is in my notebook and in my pockets on random scraps. I am organized, really.

2.
I want to make paper. I can't explain this growing urge I have to just....make my own paper. I want to make the pulp, then dry it, then use it to do something crafty, or for gifts, or for just using as everyday paper. I want to make the paper from random newspapers I find lying around, and just random scraps that I have that shouldn't just be thrown in the garbage. I am trying to find a simple way to make the paper. These are the simplest instructions I could find. If you read this, please notice the title, "Making Handmade Paper in 10 Easy Steps"!!!!!!!! (I added the exclamation points because thats how imagine it in my mind). So I assume it will be easy....but read on....and it's not so easy. Whats this? I need a.... window screen, frame, large tub to immerse frame?? My room is probably the same size as the large tub....does that count!?!? I am going to try a web search: "how to make handmade paper if you are living in a room the size of a closet with no running water." Good luck coming up with something for that "Google".

3.
My place that is the size of a closet with no running water has also just become an ice box. Turn up the heat please!!!! Oh wait....this apartment building is over 200 years old, and there is no heat in the Chambre de Bonne! I am living in the tiny room that used the be the maids and servants many many years ago. I have an electric heater to keep me warm. It is only the first of October and I have the heat turned up to almost the highest temp. The heater started out on the other side of the room from me. (so, basically just out of arms reach....). And after 35 minutes of letting it heat up my room unsuccessfully I finally moved it directly beside me. I then discovered a draft coming from my window. Swell. Just peachy.

Now for one of the perks. If I leave my water beside the wall it stays at refrigerator temperature. Très frais!

4.
I am sad to have finished the novel Twilight. It was fantastic. I always feel a little bit sad and disappointed after completing a good book. My friend who lent it to me referred to it as a guilty pleasure. This is true, but would it still be considered that if I go out and buy the rest of the series?! At that point I think it would be more of an interest, hobby, obsession, or what have you. I would really like to meet a vampire now. The story is 2 high students that fall in love. Woah, epic. BUT, one is a normal gal, and the guy is an 80 year old vampire. (Vampires don't age). He wants to suck her blood, but loves her at the same time. He is gorgeous, and she can't resist. The book is unfortunately large in size, but it's an easy read and took me about a week, so you shouldn't have to cart it around for too long.

5.
I am now almost positive that it is impossible for me to go one day without tripping up or down the stairs. I have 7 flights to climb, usually about 10 times a day. For that reason, I am open to the fact that I am bound to trip once or twice on occasion. But every day? I am going to re-start taking yoga....maybe if I can connect with my inner balance it will bring me closer to my balance on the stairs.

This photo relates to nothing in this post.
I took the photo near Kensington Market in Toronto.