Mugshot Monday: Drink of Choice

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

Today’s prompt from “A Year in the Life of an Art Journal” was Drink of Choice.

So, what’s in my mug nowadays? Today was Major Dickason’s from Peet’s. But on any given day, I might have a Sumatra from Starbuck’s or a blend from an independent roaster. I’m a purist. Love my French press. Well, honestly, I’m only making a cup for myself and the hubby. No need to break out the coffee maker.

Last December we took a tour of Intelligentsia Coffee in Chicago. And we went home with like four bags of freshly roasted coffee! It was divine – so silky smooth. So now I’m spoiled.

But, I gotta say after the one cup of coffee, I really try to stick with tea if I want something hot to sip. And what better way than to have loose leaf tea from our favorite local tea shop, TeaLula.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Mugshot Monday: Oscar Night Hangover

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

Award shows are my “Super Bowl”. No parties necessary, just me and my family, rooting for our favorites. Don’t worry, I won’t go into a play-by-play review of the evening. There’s plenty of that going on. I totally missed the Red Carpet anyway. I will say this:

Twitter and Facebook make Award shows really interactive for me. So much humor out in the world.
The In Memoriam always chokes me up.
Wasn’t the music fun and inspiring last night?
I was really happy for Adele.
The ridiculous “boobs” song by Seth MacFarlane… Can’t tell you how many times I told the little one, “You cannot sing this in school! Do you understand? Do not sing this outside of this house.”

So, today I’m going to recover from the weekend: late Oscars night (I did start to drag, didn’t it?) and my daughter’s sleepover party. Fun times to share about her book exchange party.

Mugshot Monday: Favorite Quote

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

Hope you all had a nice President’s Day weekend… more fun this week with a birthday party coming up.

For today’s mugshot, I’m sharing chrysanthemum tea at dim sum and one of my favorite quotes.

Mugshot Monday: I Heart Mondays

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

I enjoy Mondays for a few reasons. Return to routines. A little quiet. Sometimes even enough time* to work on drawing or sewing projects.

And now sharing “mug” shots.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you, friends!

*We’re not talking hours. Anywhere from 30 mins. to 1-1/2 hrs. at most.

Mugshot Monday: Finally Snow

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

Overnight snow means shoveling before my husband leaves for work. I often joke about the idea of a snow plow attachment for his wheelchair. Probably not going to happen.

So this was yesterday morning, a hot cup after clearing 3″-4″ of powder along the walks and driveway.

By the way, I’ve added a link below to the website that started this Monday prompt… just in case you feel like joining along. 🙂

Mugshot Monday: Distractions

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Juliet Tiu

Weekend was good – hope yours was too. Sorry this mugshot comes late today. Definitely no crafting or creating was had. And sometimes you need those days. But…

Brought our car in for service. You hope it’s an easy fix, you think it’s a slam dunk-I’m gonna be out of here in an hour- sort of thing. Nope, nope, nope. *sigh* Money hemorrhage day. Life happens.

I think some therapeutic sewing or drawing is necessary.

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