hump day doodles - new doodles in hilldebrande's land

good morning muffin cups! it feels a bit like friday already but it's only the camel's hump of the week. i felt the need to write that, because three people now have inquired as to what "hump day doodles" means. "is that the day that you guys...do it?", a friend asked. to clarify:

'hump day' refers to wednesday as the middle of the working week; the top of a hill that you need only climb down. though my husband and i have certainly been known to 'do it' on a wednesday whenever we see fit, we most certainly do not do it exclusively on wednesdays, nor does the coming of wednesday require us to do it.

there. so. hump day doodles:

the first 8 pages of Hilldebrande's Land, vol. one are now available. please take a peak and feel free to comment!

xo

the rock pulpit

for today's travel tuesday entry, i'd like to take a wee break from tales of where i've been and turn to where i'd like to go. there are very few places on earth, if any, that i don't wish to see, but this particular morning i'm dreaming of somewhere clean and brisk, with dizzying views. check out this slide show of Preikestolen, Norway. it looks a little crowded for my liking, but it's easy to see why it would be. gorgeous.

Preikestolen En

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that'll do, pig.

my husband has often expressed his desire to someday own a pig.
in the house.
i thought it was a cockamamie idea.
until i saw this:

always play with your food

speeking of feeling like a kid again... i want these! now, these are technically for actual toddlers, not six foot tall big-boned adults with too much whimsy on the brain, but how awesome are they?! i am a strong believer in food-play.

loose leaf cows

go on, have a laugh.

t.g.i.video vendredi! i think i'd like schedule some serious laughter this weekend :)

you can always live on mittens and potatoes

look at this magnificent pair of homemade mittens my marvelous friend sent me from Nova Scotia! they're so warm and soft and i love the form of them! they make me feel like Bonhomme!

my Nova Scotian friend also turned me on to a most inspirational tune.  the artist is Old Man Leudeke and this song makes my eyes well and my smile so big it hurts a little.  do listen to the words.  listen to 'em good.

obligatory doggie portraits

i wouldn't be a dutiful dog owner if i didn't use at least one phursday to post some virtually edible portraits of my gorgeous little dog. world, meet Rudy. my husband took the lovely photo above, and the bottom two are mine. don't you just wanna eat her?!

Hilldebrande's Land

this hump day doodles day, as per #1 on my 33 things to do in my 33rd year list, i am happy to announce the unveiling of the Hilldebrande's Land blog!!  the previously self published first volume of my crummy little comic will be posted one page at a time here, followed by the second volume and so on...         

please have a peak :)

i hope you enjoy!

tobogganer lost

33 ways to feel like a little kid

1. run out in a thunder storm with your bathing suit on

2. sleep with your bum in the air
3. play 2 minutes in the closet with your husband
4. build a snow/bush fort (or better yet 2 and wage war between parties)

5. get drunk n play 'I never' with your friends (i know kids shouldn't get drunk, but as adults the game works much better this way)
6. go to goony attractions like the Science Centre and Pioneer Village
7. crank call somone you know
8. make a piñata, or a hobby horse
9. play pin the tail on the donkey, only make it a picture of something funnier like james vanderbeek or something
10. hide pennies in your cake
11. wear your hair in a side ponytail
12. climb out on your roof
13. lay on the grass and stare at the sky
14. put your shoes on the wrong feet
15. wear your pjs to a restaurant
16. start a food fight (try launching things with your spoon)
17. play truth or dare (even if you’ve no one around to play it with)
18. fake sick
19. climb trees and jump in puddles

20. eat pudding with your finger
21. make out with your pillow
22. make peanut butter balls for the birdies
23. cut n paste
24. go to your mom’s house n help her bake
25. spin around until you fall down
26. blow bubbles in your milk
27. take a bubble bath and make yourself a big bubble beehive

28. paint your nails with liquid paper
29. gulp a big glass of grape juice with both hands and don't wipe off the purple moustache

30. bowl between your legs
31. play hide n go seek in the woods (this one is actually really fun still)
32. draw on the walls
33. say "I can", then spell "cup" (tee hee hee)

wei yan

here is another artist who has a way of compelling and repelling at once. i had so much trouble choosing an image to post here because i love all of the images on her blog (which i can't read, unfortunately, but houses some incredible work).

hikari shimoda

hikari shimoda's precious little freaks are at once repulsive and adorable. i am captivated, yet mildly uncomfortable. you can see more of this japanese artist's paintings here (via phantasmaphile, which you should also check out).

travel tuesdee - the people under the rooftops of the world

... when we left off last tuesday, i was busy birthing myself in india at the tender age of 21. from there i travelled north into nepal, whose crisp air and stunning landscapes were a refreshing dip in the lake. though the scenery in nepal is some of the most striking i have ever layed eyes on, it was the people that captivated me most.

k, one more...

this is too precious not to post.

a video vendredi valentine

so tomorrow is v-day. not really my cup of tea. i'm a spread-the-love-all-year-'round kinda lady myself. but in the interest of appearing relevant, here is my video vendredi valentine to you:

1) otters. love em. here is a pair of them feelin the spirit of the day. you have to watch till the end because the sweetest part is when they drift apart and then reconnect. darling.


2) romantic traffic by the Spoons! here's a dollop of 80s cheesewiz, filmed in the subways of my hometown (toronto)


happy valentine's day!

venredi le 13th

bonjour mes amis. c'est friday the thirteenth. i've got moviepix on demand at home, cuz i watch a stinkload o' movies, and all the friday the 13th series is now available (given that it's friday the 13th). having never actually seen this series of films, my husband and i have decided to plow through 'em all just for sh_ts n giggles. last night we watched 1, 2 and the first half of 3 [we lead very exciting lives], and they were actually pretty fun! for me, most of the appeal is in the retro-cheese factor though, so i'm not sure i'll enjoy the more recent installments quite as much.
moving along... for today's vendredi vid: this is the first 5 minutes of Friday the 13th part III, with a Beverley Hillbillies laugh track added to it. funny stuff.

ph[oto]ursday - bein' bad tastes so good!

photos of nasty food that is sooo bloomin' good. followed by a nice healthy mickey mouse chaser!

pulled pork potato with bbq sauce and old cheddar - memphis, tennessee

fried whole squid on a stick - dou liu, taiwan

deep fried pickles - memphis, tennessee

bisquits n gravy for breakfast (!) - memphis, tennessee

all sorts of delicious good-for-you stuff - taipei, taiwan

wintry doodles

drawn by a girl who was living in taiwan at the time and missing winter for the first time.  

[...me].

some girls wander inside black apples

hump day doodles will have to wait until later this eve, as i don't have any doodles with me at work. in the meantime, i simply must tell you 'bout my new favourite blogger! a young woman whose sites have been a real inspiration to me. her name is Emily Martin and i'm sure many of you are already familiar with her, as she is one of the top etsy sellers and has two very successful blogs, among other things. i first came across her fashion blog some girls wander by mistake a few weeks ago and i've been checking it daily ever since. i adore her sense of style! and as if she weren't adorable enough, she's also a Smiths fan. much love. from there i came to her larger blog: inside the black apple, a gorgeous art/craft/fashion/life in Portland log of loveliness. both sites are bags of fun. you must visit.