The Standards

2009-09-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

So it has been four weeks since I post something. I guess life is kinda boring so nothing really to post. A couple of things happen since I last post. Blake and I did the 2009 paws for a cause recently. We didn't make our goal which was $400.00 however we still raised about $360.00 which was more than last year. Thank you to all who donated.

Last week I attended the Vancouver Spark festival. Basically the highlights for me was seeing Coraline presentation. I got to hold and touch some of the puppets that were used in the film. Still to this moment I can't believe I touched them. I would rank that momemt very high in great moments in my life. I forgot my camera but I took some pictures with my phone. The other day I also found out Henry Selick will be at Ottawa giving a presentation on Coraline. I don't think I never been so excited to see something in my life. Henry Selick, for those who don't know him, basically directed Coraline and Nightmare before Christams. He is big idol in my life, so you can bet that I am excited.

On a not so good note, my health has not been good lately. I have been feeling nausea and then vomit most mornings. Not only that I am feeling tired and sometimes light headed. (I am not pregnant ). The doctors still can't figure out what is wrong with me, however I am doing some ultrasounds in the next few weeks which could explain what is going on. Currently, I am on some medication that help with the sickness but makes me feel really tired so some days its hard to do stuff.

Blake is doing good. He's busy with work like usual but has also been working on his novel lately. I am proud of him and I hope he finishes it one day. He is a very good story teller so I think he will actually publish a book one day. A couple of weeks ago he was feeling dizzy again so he went to the doctor and found he has an inner ear thing. So when he gets dizzy he takes this medication and then it goes away. Thankfully he doesn't get dizzy very often. The doctor did some blood tests on him and we found out his Cholesterol is a little high, so now we are both eating even better plus he is working out four times a week. I am proud of him.

We saw some movies recently. We saw the movie "9" which was alright. Visually it was amazing however the story kinda lacked. But I admire the film still because the film was on a low budget and a short deadline. Yesterday we saw "Ponyo" which was amazing. The story was great and the animation took your breath away and it was so cute. I think "Ponyo" is my second favorite animation film this year. Coraline of coarse is my favorite film this year.

Blake and I entered a contest you can check it out at my other blog

Well that's all for now. In three weeks Blake and I will be in Ottawa so I will have lots to talk about until then talk to you later!

2009-08-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

This is a really cool video. Please Watch!! Anyone who has cat will understand!

In other news, well not much other news because life has been boring lately, I've been working on my film and Blake has been writing a lot. The other day, we hand in Blake's Permanent Residence papers which was a big day for us. I hope he gets it, I don't know what we will do if he didn't get excepted. Last Monday, my medical tests came back, all came negative, however I still feel sick so now I have to go in for a abdominal ultrasound. Last weekend Blake got a couple of days off so we hanged out. Thursday we saw District 9 which was a very good movie that made you think. I think those movies are the best. I love coming out of a theater and find you can't get the film out of your head because It meant something to you or was a great film. I recommend this film to many people. That day we also tried the new Canadian line. I have to admit its nice that it takes only 11mins to get downtown. We may go downtown more often now. Last Saturday, Blake and I and our mom took my dad out for dinner for his birthday. We went to the pub and then took him to this dessert place called Sweet revenge. He fell in love with the apple pie. It was funny seeing him enjoying it so much. It was like watching a kid eating apple pie for the first time. I'm pretty sure he enjoyed himself. On an excited note, 7 MORE WEEKS till OTTAWA!!!

Take care

Half way through August.

2009-08-17T12:17:00.001-07:00

Blake and I can't believe its half way to August all ready. Since our Anniversary, Blake and I been working and just hanging out. I have been sick a lot recently therefore I finally went to our family doctor. I had to do many blood and urine tests. I even did this breath test that I had to fast for four hours prior to it. The doctor put me on this medication that helps reduce acid in my stomach because the doctor thinks it could be ulcers. We will not know for sure until the test results come back. So until then I wait. Two Fridays ago we hanged out with Blake's old Friend from Germany. We had a good time just hanging out at Queen Elizabeth Park and discussing issues such as Health Care *Cough America Cough*. (Its bit of a sore spot because American's just don't understand. however I won't get into it on this blog.) The German friends are here for couple of months traveling in Canada. They were pretty cool people, I Hope they have fun on there trip. We might even meet up with them in Ottawa if we time it right. Last weekend, particular Sunday was cool. The day started by getting Blake a new Xbox 360 because his broke and we got one by trading in four games. It was an awesome deal!!! I bought a lotto ticket and won five bucks. So I gained a lonnie which was awesome. I spent the other four dollars on another lotto ticket. I hope we win heheh. We saw actor Tyler Labine getting off a bus on main street. We went downtown to get some art supplies and it was the same day as the zombie walk. We walked by the Cambie, for the people who don't live in Vancouver, its a cheap bar with a huge outside patio. Anyway, on the patio was several people in zombie outfits. It was funny and I wish I had my camera that day. In other news I am in the Canadian Animation Directory, you can check me out at Canadian Animation Directory website and search my name. Well this post is kinda boring, so I apologize. Blake and I have some days off soon together so hopefully we will do something cool and worth while talking about. I saw this pic and thought it was cool. Enjoy and have a good week!!!

Happy Anniversary and Other News

2009-08-06T15:55:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago, Blake and I celebrated our 1st wedding Anniversary in Whistler. We rented a room for a night and basically hanged out in the village and re-acted our honeymoon by having cheese, crackers, grapes, apples and wine in the hotel room. Blake smoked his first Cuban cigar. What can you say Blake is a bad boy! It was Blake's first time up there and I forgot how beautiful it was up there. It was a short but relaxing time.

Other news, Blake and I started a graphic novel. Basically Blake is writing the story and I am doing the illustrations. We are both excited for it. I won't get into details but I will update illustrations on my blog so check that out. Besides, the graphic novel, I have been working on my film as well. Its nice to be done school now because I have more time on my hand to work on stuff. Today, Blake and I purchased our plane tickets to Ottawa for the Ottawa International Film festival. I am so excited for that!!!!!! I've been wanting to go for years and I finally can go and with the one person I want to go with. All we have to do it find a hotel and we're set. The rest of the week seems to be boring. I start work tomorrow and is working all weekend. The only thing I'm hoping to do this weekend is to watch Coraline this weekend.

Wow, Its been a long time!!!!!!

2009-07-23T10:56:00.001-07:00

Hello, Its been really busy the last couple of months, so sorry for not posting. Where to start....... Well I graduated from vet assistant school and got hired where I did my practicum. So I am working at Cambie Animal Hospital now and I am really enjoying it. I am still working freelance animation as well. Actually, work has been flowing in, which is nice. Blake is still busy on his game at EA, however the team is close to finish so he has been less busy. We adopted a cat back in March, her name is silver and she is very cute. However she likes the outdoors and escaped last week. Blake came home early from work and we looked for her all day, finally 13hrs later we found her. Thank god!! Two weeks ago, Blake and I went to Kansas. Blake's father Ben, had a stroke a month previous and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. However, we both think he looks great and is walking good!! Therefore, to bring his spirits up we went to visit them.

We had a great time, it was nice and relaxing. We celebrated Blake's 30th birthday in Kansas, and was my first fourth of July celebration. That evening we watched fireworks. Besides Blake's birthday and the fourth of July celebration, Ben and Linda adopted a three legged dog named dutch. I found the dog online a week before we went to Kansas, and thankfully Dutch was still there. There was defiantly a connection between Dutch and Ben!

However, his name is Red dutch because they already have a dog named dutch. Red Dutch is a sweetheart and I already miss him. We saw Greensburg, for people who don't know, two years ago the town was hit by a tornado. It was weird being there, because we were there a year before the tornado and everything is different.

So basically they built the town up since but as a greener town. Even Discovery channel did a reality show on Greensburg. The town built a really cool art center that is called The 5.4.7 Arts Center (the number is the date of the tornado). The whole building was Eco-friendly. It would be cool to have an art show there one day. In all, it was good trip, we both wish we stayed longer but we both had jobs we needed to get back too. Maybe one summer we can stay for a month.

This Saturday is Blake's and I first wedding Anniversary. We both can't believe its been a year since the wedding. To celebrate we are going to Whistler. So I bet I will be talking about the trip. Well even though its been months, this is a good summary of what happen in the last couple of months.

Sorry it has been awhile.

2009-02-11T18:38:00.000-08:00

Life is pretty busy lately so we apologize for not posting anything. We barely have time to breath. As said before we are both busy, I'm busy with school and Blake is busy with work. In other words, Blake comes home late every night and I'm studying until bedtime. I am sure both of us are getting sick :( I will try to sum up what has been happening as best as I can.

To start things, Jake (our special dog) had an allergy reaction to something. It was either due to the biscuits my sister got the boys or some dog food we got over the Christmas break. I think its the biscuits but you really can't figure out the cause. So the vet asked us to give him ear and eye drops. Just to let you know, giving eye drops to a dog is very difficult. No matter what, you will struggle and he will be mad. Its been 10 days and he's looking way better. I think we need to take him to the vet this weekend and make sure the allergy reaction is all gone.

Last week I bought first and second season of the National geography show Dogtown. Oh my god....I want to work at a place like that. I can only dream. Basically the show is based on a no kill animal shelter and basically helps dogs and other animals and the problems they may have. Its a great show if anyone is interested. Well Blake and I love the show and can't wait to finish the DVDs. I think next we shall buy the dog whisper, even though I am currently reading one of his books right now called Cesar's Way.

Last weekend, Blake took me to see Coraline. The stop-motion film directed by
Henry Selik was awesome. I could talk for hours of all the things I love about the film, so I will just say it was great and we recommend it. It was unique and fresh. The animation was great and true to the stop-motion style. They weren't trying to be cg looking like Corpse Bride (even thought that is a good movie) The movie was pretty close to the book and when they changed something it didn't ruin it. I can't wait to see it again.

School is going well, I'm getting good marks. Generally I'm loving it even after some of those days you think you can't do it. I did a presentation last week on the Newfoundland and it went well. I would also like to thanks Ben and Blake for helping me with the grammar on my essay. Thanks Guys!!! Blake is doing good but busy with work. Really can't talk to much about what he is doing but just working hard. Thanks Hun for all your hard work :) On a final note, I got another animation contract in march. So I'm looking forward to that however life is going to get really busy.

Well Valentine's day is coming up and my Birthday so I think I will we will have stuff to talk about soon. The boys are doing good as well. Until then talk to you later

Married for 6 months today!!!!!!

2009-01-25T20:50:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile since we post but I just wanted to say Happy Anniversary. Blake and I have been married for 6 months. Six months ago Blake and I were getting our groove on, living some of our greatest moments. Blake bought me some flowers and we went out for lunch. It was a pleasant day.

Life is busy but I will try to update what is happening later this week.

take care,
the standards

2008 in Review

2009-01-01T21:38:00.000-08:00

Hi!! 2008 is finally coming to end and what a roller coaster it has been. 2008 has been way more eventful then 2007. If we had to describe 2008 in one world I think "change" would suit it.

Blake and I had several memorable events and some disappointments throughout this year. We started the year by falling asleep before midnight (yes we are nerds). January, Blake and I officially become vegetarians. In late January, I went to Victoria with Erin. Eating and Shopping would sum up the trip. Blake stayed home with the boys and played video games and ate stir-fry all weekend. February, I entered a bumper contest with a friend for Mytoons and was in the top 10 bumpers. The Spring was a disappointing time for me, because I seemed to almost get work and at the last moment would be cancelled. (It seemed like that all of the year). In March we moved into the basement suite in the house and had to put a lot of work into it. In May, I finally got my first contract work for the year, working on "Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant". We went to Washington State and even got in a car accident . In June, Blake and I helped at the first annual breath of animation festival in Ladner. Also in June, I had my wedding shower at Erin's parents house. June was also a stressful month because Blake's contract was ending and we were not sure if he was getting full time. We weren't sure if we were going to stay in Vancouver or have to move back to the states after the wedding. A couple weeks before his contract ended we got the great news of Blake getting full time. I even got another contract job until September. In July, Blake and I both lost a bit of weight. Blake and I both lost 25 pounds each. We also saw the best movie of 2008 Wall-e. On July 25th around 4:30, Blake and I got married. The wedding turned out great!!!!! It was the best moment of 2008!!!!! I saw my grandmother and uncle first time since 1998 and met Blake's aunt and cousin for the first time. It was also the fist time Blake's parents came up in the summer. Couple days later, Blake went to Victoria for the fist time. He really enjoyed the city and all the bookstores. Later that week, Blake and I went to our honeymoon to Harrison Hot spring. We had a relaxing trip. After the wedding my friend gave birth to adorable little girl named Annabelle Maeve Whitehead. In September, I went back to VanArts to take the 3D animation program but sadly it didn't work out so I had to drop out at the end of September. However, turned out to be a good thing because I rediscovered myself. I started volunteering at the BCSPCA shelter downtown and reconnected with a love of animals. I made a huge decision and is going to become a Veterinary Assistant. In January, I will be attending Granville Business College for five month course. However, I am not giving up on my art, just going to have two careers. The fall was full of historical events, Blake and I watched the first black man be voted into office. We watched the Canadian government almost crumble. We watched our world slip into recession. In December we celebrated our oldest dog, Jake's, fifth birthday. This Christmas was the first ,hopefully the last, Christmas that Blake and his parents didn't celebrate together. We also experienced some of the worst weather conditions snow snow snow!!!! We end the year by going to the the main for some drinks and food.

It has been a roller coaster of a year and we are looking forward to 2009. Happy News Year

Blake and Nicole Standard

Do it yourself MUNNY Christmas Ornaments

2008-12-30T11:25:00.000-08:00

Before Christmas, Blake and I bought mini MUNNY Christmas ornaments. Basically you can do whatever you want to it.

Blake did a Christmas Knight using paint and markers. I did a dog in a bear suit using clay and paints.

Christmas!!!!!!!!

2008-12-29T17:19:00.000-08:00

My parents came over on Christmas Eve for a deli-style buffet. After we played some Mario-kart on the wii.

My parents got our boys a big huge bone for jake and a cute sheep toy for Bleu

Christmas morning we had some breakfast and then started opening gifts. The boys got a puzzle cube where they try to find the ball in the box, a chuck-it that is more portable, an agility obstacle course and a new bed.

Blake got me an ipod touch and itunes gift card.

Blake got a special Edition fallout 3, Special Edition Fable 2, Overlord, Oblivion extension pack for the Xbox and Patapon for PSP. A lot of games :) I also got him Dead Space the movie.

Blake also got me a dog biscuit cookbook and dogfood cookbook. With a notebook for my future recipes. How sweet!!!

Blake and I both got Wall-e, Kungfu Panda, and Hellboy 2 from our boys. How did they know!!

Blake got me a cool necklace made of bronze. It has a "S" stamped in it (I'm officially a standard lol!!) He got it from Blue Ruby, the same place he got my necklace with the two dogs. They make pretty unique one jewelry

Ben and Linda got us a statue and a frame. Blake and I really love this statue. We think its appropriate for the vet assistant program I'm going into. The design is really cool as well. The frame is very nice and we can't wait to put a picture in it and hang it up.

My parents got us this cool Disney dish set. We got two mugs and four bowls. They are very neat because they have sketches of the mickey and mouse on them. They also bought us a frying pan, bed sheets, Shrek monopoly, and some wine. My dad bought Blake some tools and a tool box. So now we officially own a real toolbox instead of our purple box ha ha. I got some socks, a scarf and a new rad Tank top. We were spoiled by our parents for sure this year. Thanks guys!!!!!!

Jennifer got us two bottles of wine and the boys some gourmet dog treats.

Blake and I got our parents both a wedding book and donations to the BCSPCA. Ben and Linda got two games that Blake and I worked on (UEFA Euro08 and Crash Bandicoot: mind over mutant. My mother got a gift certificate to banana republic and my dad got a drawing from me. Blake and I gave my sister white towels and a gift certificate from HMV.

Christmas after Blake and I opened gifts, we went to my parents. We opened gifts there, Blake, Jennifer, and my dad played shrek monoply. We ate a delicious feast and then played cranium.

Blake and I would have to say it was a good Christmas!!! Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

snow snow snow!!!

2008-12-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

It's been snowing a lot lately. On Sunday, we took the boys to the park to play in the snow. Jake loves the snow so much that he's so excited to get up in the morning and go outside.

Today, I made dog biscuits. The boys love them. I did a simple cheese recipe and used Christmas cookie cutters.

Something really cool :)

2008-12-22T23:48:00.000-08:00

This puppet is really cool!!

BCSPCA Toy Drive

2008-12-15T18:42:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Blake and I participated in the 2008 BCSPCA Toy drive. We donated two big boxes of Milkbones treats for the dogs, a big box of temptations treats for the cats and two large leashes. I was emailed these pictures of how much stuff they got. The drive also served Tim Horton coffee and pancakes.

The rest of the weekend we just stayed home because it was snowing and I came down with a really bad cold.

2008 Christmas Card

2008-12-12T16:08:00.001-08:00

Blake and I made Christmas cards this year. We did a photo of the boys getting into the Christmas decorations. They are in the mail so the cards should be arriving soon. Happy Holidays!!!
On another note, One month until I start Vet assistant school. I'm excited but nervous at the same time

Happy Birthday Jake!!!!!!!

2008-12-09T13:16:00.000-08:00

Today is Jake's Birthday. Happy Birthday!!!! Our big boy is turning five. They grow up so fast.

Thanksgiving, cupcakes, christmas tree, and a cool date

2008-11-30T16:40:00.000-08:00

We actually have lots to talk about this week. First, we love to say Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all the Yankees. This year I made Blake Thanksgiving dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and yummy vegetarian gravy. I also baked cupcakes for a charity bake sale at Blake's work. We raised about 45 dollars ourselves.

The next day, Blake and I put up our Christmas tree. We found our reindeer antlers that we bought three years ago, and tried to get Jake wear them but it was hard to get a picture.

Last night, Blake and I went to the animation show at the Vancity. (Earlier that day, Blake played Dungeons and Dragons with his friends and I went out to breakfast with my dad and then had a fun afternoon with my mom shopping for Christmas).

The Animation show had lots of good films, but had a few bad ones as well. Generally the show was good and entertaining. Blake and I always love it because they are independent films. This year there were about 25 short films ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes.

After the show, Blake and I went to one of our favorite restaurants "the locus" on main street. I think they have the best veggie burger in town (if you like peppers).

It was a great end to a great day!

Bleu got a rain jacket.

2008-11-23T16:04:00.000-08:00

We got a jacket for Bleu today. He has been really cold at night when we go on our walks especially when it rains. So I bought a rain jacket with a fleece liner. The Jacket even has some reflectors, which is good because he's Black. The jacket will for sure keep him dry and warm. Jake ,in the other hand, doesn't need a jacket because his coat is suitable for the icy rainy weather.

p.s. Nicole's art blog is updated about the film Blake and I are working on

Nothing new but some funny pictures

2008-11-21T17:38:00.001-08:00

Life has been boring. Nothing really exciting besides Blake working and me studying during the weekdays and then working on a film on the weekend. Last Friday we went to the EA awards at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre downtown Vancouver. I'll try to get some photos and post them in the next week. The reason for this post is while I was studying I was looking at images of dogs and cats breeds and found these amusing pictures. Here is a English Mastiff with his owner

Here are three giant schnauzer dogs looking out the window

This one is a Great Dane taking a snooze on a love seat.

Here is a Turkish Van longhair cat in a sink. I read that this is one of the few cats that loves to play in the water and will join you in the tub for a dip or help you in the sink and are know as "the swimming cat from Turkey."

This picture was shown on a lot of t.v shows but actually this is a Maine Coon cat and is the largest cat breed. So it is actually normal for them to get his big.

A women who dosen't know the Prime minister of Canada?

2008-11-03T09:18:00.000-08:00

I had to put this on. The other day, two Montreal radio show hosts pranked Pallin This really shows the depths of Pallin's ignorance. While it is very funny to listen to but it is also very scary.

Halloween Party

2008-11-02T11:06:00.001-08:00

Happy Halloween!!! Blake and I celebrated Halloween by having a party at our house. We decorated our house with spider web and a some other cool decorations. We dressed up Jake as a clown and Bleu as a skeleton. We dressed ourselves as Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. For the party, we also asked people to donate food for the Vancouver Food Bank. Our friends did well and we filled a whole bag full of food. The winner of whoever brought the most food got to choice of a DVD or a Dunny toy. We even had a contest of the best Costume. It was a good time and can't wait for our annual Christmas party which seems to be a hit.

Thanks everyone again for donating food for the food bank

Fright Night at Playland

2008-10-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

Last night, Blake and I went to Fright Night at Playland. It was lots of fun and both of us screamed a couple of times. (sorry the picture are not the greatest, we didn't take the good camera) There was five haunting houses which all were really good. They had fire dancers, creepy displays all around, and a show with evil clowns. We even went on a couple of rides for free. It was a great night and I'm glad Blake finally got to experience fright night.

One more note, It's been three years today that Blake and I have been seeing each other. So after my volunteering, I think we'll do something small to celebrate.

Final Decision

2008-10-27T13:07:00.000-07:00

I have made my final decision. I decided to to to the veterinary assistant program in January. It was a long hard decision but I think in the long run this is a better choice for me. Don't worry though, I have not given up on my art and animation. Here is a link to the school Granville Business College

Purr-casso Art show 2008

2008-10-24T17:06:00.001-07:00

Last year, I did a painting for the Purr-casso Art show which is put on by the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society in California. They asked me again this year to do another one. Blake also decided to do something this year for the art show. It was the fist time they allow canine art into the show so Blake and I decided to do something with our boys. I painted Jake and Blake took a beautiful photograph of Bleu. I hope whoever buys the artwork enjoys them.

On another note, I'm in the middle of making a big decision. I got accepted into the Veterinary assistant program for January. However, a studio in Vancouver offered a job for February. I am not sure what to do but will make my final decision for Monday. I think I'm leaning towards Veterinary assistant program but I will let you guys know which one I decide. It's Friday, so I hope everyone has a great weekeend :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2008-10-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving everybody. Even though our long weekend isn't done yet it's going pretty well. Saturday, our car battery died so we had to get a new one from Canadian Tire. After my parents helped with our car we headed to the mall got some lunch and after bought Mario Kart for the Wii. The game is really fun!!

Yesterday, we started our day with brunch at ABC Country Restaurant with my parents and sister. For once, I didn't do the buffet and ate a yummy veggie Burger with delicious yam fries. Of coarse, Blake got the buffet because he wanted the mini doughnuts. After Brunch my parents came over and we went to the dog park. It was lots of fun, we threw the Frisbee and played soccer with a ball we found. The boys are very tired today from all that running around. I think my parents really enjoyed themselves. After the park my parents left and I started making a turkey-less Turkey dinner for Blake and my sister. Basically, we had stuffing, vegetables and veggie gravy. It was my first time making stuffing from scratch but it turned out really good, however made enough to feed an army. I think my mom would be proud of my skills in the stuffing department. We ate and drank some wine and after dinner played some Mario Kart.

Jen went home around 10ish so when I came out of the shower I see Blake and Bleu doing this. So cute!!! I guess they worked really hard today.

In an earlier post I mentioned we bought the game I worked on. Well we finally played enough to see my scene. It was pretty cool. The game itself has some things that were kinda annoying but in all an o.k game. Here is some still image from my sequence.

On the weekend, I bought a Shedder blade for Jake because he has been shedding a lot lately. It's great because It makes Jake coat very shinny and nice and less hair on the carpet.

It's rainy cold and dark today, so I think we are all hanging out and relaxing for he rest of the long weekend. On another note I was looking up some stuff about the Jack-a-poo and found this pic. Doesn't it look like Bleu a lot?

My Game Came Out

2008-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, the game I worked on came out. It's called Crash: Mind over Mutant. It comes out on x-box, Wii and PlayStation 2. We hope to pick it up this week sometime and see where my scenes are. I'll talk about it more when we buy it.

Also, I volunteered yesterday at the BCSPCA. My legs are sore because I walked fast up and down large hills for over two hours. However I really enjoyed my time. (the dogs were better walkers then Jake and Bleu but I still love my boys)

Update

2008-10-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

Not much is going on at the moment. We started immigration papers for Blake for his permanent resident. We pretty much have to write out our life story therefore will take time to finish them up.

Friday night Blake and I got new jackets for the rain season. Blake's jacket is bright blue and black with some cool designs and mine is the basic gray but fits really nice on me. Saturday, we walked down Main Street. We stopped by Voltage and Blake got a really cool new hoody. It's reversible so he can wear either design on any day.

After Voltage we continued our walk down Main street and at at a Restaurant called Foundation. It's a restaurant catered to Vegans, so we thought it would be our style. Man we were wrong. The service was horrible and the place it self was uncomfortable. The table made us feel so apart from each other and we didn't feel comfortable. The food was o.k but not worth going back. ( Well Blake really enjoyed his chili but was not impress that it took almost an hour to get our food) I don't think we will go back there again. After a great dinner experience it started to rain really hard so Blake and I had to walk 30 blocks back the car. We were really soaked.

Today, I went to my orientation at the BCSPCA to become a dog walker at the shelter. It was fun and I got to walk a very cute dog that look like Jake (except he didn't pull like Jake) I can't ever post pictures of the dogs that I walk and care for at the shelter due to policy. Which I understand they don't want angry people who got there animal seized finding out where the dog is located or who works with the dog. It makes employees and volunteers safer at the BCSPCA. I learned some new facts about dogs and some tricks on dealing with trouble ones.

Movies, Movies and Movies

2008-09-29T17:17:00.001-07:00

Saturday, Blake and I, watched a lot of movies. We saw Igor in theatre. It is a animated fable about a cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant who aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community. It was an independent movie therefore it was no Pixar or Dreamworks movie. However, I did enjoy it. They style was cool and the scamper and Brian characters were very funny. Blake did not enjoy the lighting until the sunshine came out but he liked the movie.

The second movie was Barnyard. It was about when the farmer's away, all the animals play ... and sing, and dance. Eventually, though, someone has to step in and run things, a responsibility that ends up going to Otis (James), a carefree cow. It was o.k. Better than we thought it was going to be. However the cow's utters kinda bothered us. I think what made this movie was the gags.

The last movie we saw was Valiant. The animated comedy tells the story of a lowly wood pigeon named Valiant, who overcomes his small size to become a hero in Great Britain's Royal Air Force Homing Pigeon Service during World War II. The RHPS advanced the Allied cause by flying vital messages about enemy movements across the English Channel, whilst evading brutal attacks by the enemy's Falcon Brigade. Sadly I fell a sleep before it ended so I don't know what happen at the end but Blake thought it was good.

Happy two Months!!!!!!

2008-09-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post. It's our two month wedding anniversary today. I can't believe its been two months. Sadly, we can't do anything really special because I get home late and then I have homework. We are hopefully going to see Igor this weekend and that will be our special anniversary date. I have to say July 25th was one of the best days of our lives and the love between us is even more greater since that day. I know for a fact that I did stole the best man in the world. I love you Blake Standard and thank you for being the best. I can't wait for many more years with you.

Glasses, toys and movies. Oh my!

2008-09-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

So, not too much is going on in our lives. Saturday, I got new glasses. So I can finally see now. (The picture below are the ones I have but minus the pink. It's clear instead. They are pretty stylish and cool.

While waiting for my glasses being made we stepped in Hallmark and saw these awesome ornaments.

We are trying to cut down on buying stuff but we couldn't resist but now we have this year's Christmas ornaments. The Jack one has the date on the bottom which is very important to having a ornament for each year. I can't wait until Christmas and put them on the tree.
That night, we hanged out with mom at Boston Pizza for her birthday that was on last Thursday. Happy Birthday!!!!!
We also watched Aristocats (Had to watch for homework), I couldn't remember what it was about but as I watched I remembered a lot more. It was very enjoyable.

Besides Saturday events, nothing else really happened besides me being super busy and Blake having a great time being the houseman and playing Xbox. Until next time, take care :)

BCSPCA Paws For A Cause

2008-09-14T19:35:00.000-07:00

Today, Blake and I attended the BCSPCA Paws for a Cause. We raised close to $400 and next year I think our goal will be $600 We did the walk around Vanier Park and then ate some veggie burgers and let the boys run around the park. It was great fun. I'm pretty happy with the pictures, however, I am still learning how to use the new camera so they aren't perfect yet.

Our Wedding Blog is Complete!!!!

2008-09-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally finished our wedding blog tonight. It only took one and half months. I'm glad the blog is done because I can maybe move on to printing some of the pictures and making a scrapbook. I might save that project for a long weekend or at Christmas break because school is taking 90 percent of my time. You can check it out here at Blake and Nicole's Wedding or you can check it out on the side under links.

Chrome Kisses On The First Date, Mercenaries 2, and Paws For A Cause

2008-09-11T21:50:00.000-07:00

So last time I posted I said that I would try to talk about Google Chrome in my next post. All I can say is its fast. Yes even faster than FireFox and it takes up less memory. It user functionalty also seems like the love child of FireFox and Opera, if you like either give it a try. What I am trying to say is, keep your FireFox for the few things that Chrome seems to have trouble doing (a few FaceBook things), but try out Chrome.
Next on list is Mercenaries 2: World In Flames go rent or buy it. If you like GTA and who doesn't (fundamentalists I'm looking at you) and you think comedy, violence and big explosions go hand and hand (fundmentalists I'm ....) OH nevermind, just some how play this game.

Saturday Team Standard will be taking part in BCSPCA Paws for a Cause. It still isn't to late to donate. Every little bit helps. So please if you can just go to this link:

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=1899279

New Toys From The Release Party

2008-09-08T21:43:00.000-07:00

We went to the Dunny Series 5 Release party at Voltage and scored us three new toys. It was lots of fun. We also received some awesome Release party shirts. (Crusty was not part of the Release but we thought he was cool anyway!

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I'm In this picture ( The guy in the red) Sorry I was blocking Nicole

Nothing else is going on besides Nicole being busy with school and I'm still having many dates with my xbox 360.

So what have we been up to...

2008-09-02T22:04:00.000-07:00

Sorry for not posting in a bit. We have been pretty busy though. Nicole started school, she is taking 3D animation at VanArts. Thanks to all of our parents support we are able to get her back into school to move into the realm I like to call Awesome - others call it "CG."

And me you ask? Well I have been working and being cute, the usual. Oh and my Xbox 360 and I kissed and made up so the Halo3 was happening in large quantities this weekend (twice last night and even once in the morning:p )! Uuuummmm whatelse... hmmmmm... Oh Wednesday there is a Dunny Party @Voltage and if you don't live in Vancouver than it doesn't matter.

Speaking of 360 Castle Crashers is out and it is incredibly cool. So much fun and great design, probably the best $15 you will ever spend. Head over to http://www.thebehemoth.com/ and check it out.

Also, a new web browser, Google Chrome Beta, is out. Supposedly its cool like Firefox and Opera, but even faster. I will be checking that after I hit the post button on this bad boy and will probably talk about it next time.
Later

Food From Afghanistan is Yum

2008-08-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, Blake and I went to Trista's going away dinner at the Afghan Horsemen Restaurant. It was our first time eating foods from Afghanistan. I have to say WOW!! some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. We had the Aush soup that was a special Afghan Noodle Soup, cooked in a mixture of onions, garlic, tomatoes, different herbs, mixed with yogurt & mint flakes and the Kabuli Palaw witch consist of Baked rice topped with Kabuli (sautéed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with spinach, cooked potato, cauliflower & Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip)

For a long time, the Afghan Horsemen was the only restaurant of its kind in Canada. Similar in style to Indian, and with dishes that resemble Greek salad and hummus, Afghan cuisine bears closest resemblance to Persian food with its milder flavours and wonderful use of rice.

It was delicious and wonderful and even got to use the traditional Afghan manner with low tables and cushions on the floor. We can't wait to go back and eat some more.

Correcting a Mistake

2008-08-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

So I mixed up some information about my recent post on a short film from Melodrama Pictures. They actually stated this on the comment section.

"While I love the film MIDDLE DOG GETS ANGRY, I'm afraid I can't take credit for it. It was made by English animator George Gendi who works with a company in the UK called Sherbet www.sherbet.co.uk/directors/georgeGendi/. You can check out the new film Adam Elliot and are are doing at www.maryandmax.com - should be live next week. best wishes Melanie of Melodrama Pictures

I'm sorry for the mix up and thank you Melodrama for giving me the right information. The film is still amazing and the creator George Gendi is amazing as well. I guess this is what happens when your tired and your looking at a website and assume the film on it was the company's film. Next time, I need to do better research for the posts.

Happy 1 month!!!!

2008-08-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

Today, it's me and Blake's 1 month anniversary. We can't believe its been one month already. We celebrated by having pasta and our wedding wine.

What also made this day more great was the fact that I am now going to school full time for 3D animation because I have the best in-laws in the world. They are going to pay for the schooling for me and I can't tell them how much it means to me and how excited I am to go learn 3D. Thanks Ben and Linda!!!!!!! So, I guess I have four great parents because I know my parents are awesome because they helped me out with my first couple of years of college and with anything else in Blake and I's life. We are very grateful and we hope to make them proud. We both love our parents.

Coraline Trailer (sneak Peak)

2008-08-20T22:40:00.000-07:00

Anyone who knows Nicole is that she loves Stop-motion. We have been counting down the months until Coraline comes out and Nicole found a new trailer for it.

Some things that are going on

2008-08-20T21:59:00.000-07:00

Today, I got my acceptance letter to the Part time 3D class at VanArts. Blake and I are very excited for that because I really want to learn 3D to advance my career and money doesn't allow me to do full time but this is a start.Blake and I also received our marriage certificate in the mail today, so we are officially married. No turning back now :)

My final point for today is I found a great little short about three characters making music. The style is cool and unique witch I enjoy. It was made at Melodrama Pictures in Australia who helped create the Academy Award winning short Harvie Krumpet You can check out the short here

Pets and Rentals

2008-08-19T14:30:00.000-07:00

I found this article about Pets and Renting in British Columbia. The BC SPCA believes that if landlords were aware of the significant benefits of pet-friendly housing, they would be more inclined to offer it. You can find a toolkit that may help you and your pet when looking for a new place as well.

Here is the link

Open Season

2008-08-18T12:54:00.000-07:00

Last night, Blake and I rented Open Season because I bought this Maya book with these characters in it. We enjoyed it :) We both thought the graphic look was cool and the film made us both laugh. We did feel sorry for the bunnies though :(

Wedding Video

2008-08-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a Wedding Video provided by Ken and Janet Priebe. Thanks guys!!! The dancing at the end is really funny :)

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

The Dark Knight

2008-08-11T22:25:00.000-07:00

Nicole and I went to the theater and watched The Dark Knight this weekend. I will go as far as saying it is THE best Batman movie of all time! Yes, Tim Burton's were good - you couldn't have this one without his contributions, but we really enjoyed this film. We recommend this film to everyone! Drop whatever you are doing right now and go see it!!!

The Beginning

2008-08-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

Its official, Blake and I got married on July 25th at the Town & Country Inn. This Blog is going to be about our lives from our art to our everyday encounters.

After our wedding, Blake and I went to Harrison Hot Springs for a couple of days for our honeymoon. We had lots of fun.

Even Spongebob came to the honeymoon.

Our Hotel at Harrison

We also saw The 3rd Annual Tournament of Sand Sculpture Champions Competition

Our spoons were touching. How romantic.

Our Room

Our wedding bands

Drinking some red wine on our balcony looking out to the lake.

There wasn't much vegetarian options at Harrison so me and Blake bought some delicious Havarti cheese, blue cheese, Brie cheese, Gouda cheese, red grapes, crackers, bread and green apples and ate that. It was so good!!! mmmmmmm!!!!

Goodbye Harrison

I also want to make a note and saying Thank you all for the wedding gifts. We used some of the money to buy a new camera after the honeymoon.

Canon EOS Rebel XSI

We will be using the rest of the money for Blake's immigration PR fees. Besides Cash we got some kitchen stuff such as plates, casserole dish, food processor, glasses, knifes and tea accessories. Which is great because we love to cook. Well, we are glad the wedding is done so we can move on and focus on our creative parts of our lives.