Survival

Keeping busy helps you from dwelling on things that would make you upset or angry.

What do our families think we do at McMillan?

Lessons Learned

Don't leave your cell phone in your back pocket when you go to the washroom.

3D Madness

Incredible life-like 3D art.

It was a break

Have you ever purposely slowed down your hectic life for a month, fully enjoyed it, really needed it, then at the end of the break felt that you were behind on everything and maybe you should have started getting back into the swing of things a week or two ago.

That's how I'm feeling now.

2011

BOOKS I COULDN'T PUT DOWN
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Mah
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton


COULDN'T WAIT A WEEK FOR THE NEXT EPISODE
Vampire Diaries


BEST MUSIC FINDS
Adele
Florence and the Machine
Young the Giant
The Joy Formidable


FAVOURITE FOOD DISCOVERIES
Cows Ice Cream
President's Choice Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream
Miss Vickie's Balsamic and Sweet Onion Chips


BEST NEW RECIPES I TRIED
Thai One On (sweet potato, coconut, and curry soup) from Eat, Shrink, and Be Merry
Garam Masala Devilled Eggs from Epicurious
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup from Epicurious
Beef and Avocado Fajitas from Epicurious
Diane's Six-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Epicurious
Potstickers from Epicurious
Lemon Layer Cake from Epicurious *bonus - it's gluten-free too!


SOMETHING I NEVER LIKED AS A KID BUT DISCOVERED I WILL EAT NOW THAT I'M AN ADULT
Celery sticks


COOL, INEXPENSIVE, CREATIVE IDEA I HAD
Frame patterned stationery, gift wrap, or scrapbooking paper like abstract art


SOMETHING I ADMIT I WILL NEVER BE GOOD AT
Go-karting. I'm too scared to go so fast that I lose control.


WHAT I WISH I HAD MORE TIME FOR
Volleyball
Travel and see the world
Sleep

Bliss

A quiet house, pyjamas, chocolate, tea, and Jane Austin.