My last night with the group, hard to believe that my time is done and that I am heading back to the southern hemisphere. I feel like I have stayed about two weeks too long. I am not as excited about going to fiji (my missing Stan over rides this initial feeling) and I am now starting to nest back into my old life, definitely time for me to go.
Monday, January 29, 2007
let it snow let it snow let it snow
I decided after all the cold weather we were having, I was going to bring Fiji to Canada and had a Polynesian Dinner. Unfortunately most of the pictures were fuzzy, martini's may be the cause.
I am back!!!!
Sorry for the delay, I have been busy visiting with my family, working and playing with friends. I have now left Vancouver and I am finishing my week in Wellington and getting ready to go to Auckland. But lets start with the Christmas photo's and we will take it from there.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Pottery Night
My first night back at pottery, I have to work quickly and be loose with my technique, which is good for me, I am a tight worker and have been trying to be more free.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Bowling Party
Our annual Christmas party, this year we went bowling then we went to Lily's for dinner and games.
family photos
Just some random photos of mom and Erick doing what moms and brothers do plus a Christmas tree.
Boats boats boats
It seems both my dad and I love boats, he likes to fix and build them and I love to make them in pottery.
Surprise dinner!
Only Debra knew I was back so I was the surprise for the Christmas movie and dinner. We had a great night, it was like I was never gone! I have my first time back into the studio this upcoming Monday night, I am so excited. I have no idea what I am going to make, I just know it will have to be small, ideas that I can begin and finish in one night that would be ideal.
Me arriving to snow
Well it seems I have to keep up with the blog while I am here. These are pictures of the snow and the skytrain going to the airport.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
The plantation
The farming that Stan does. Stan loves planting and weeding and growing root veggies and bananas and mango's and all sorts of things. This is our little plantation, when I get back I will be planting carrots and tomatoes and green peppers....
me departing Fiji
I woke up Monday morning thinking it was going to be a regular day, little did I know that I would be on a plane heading home by 4:30 that afternoon. Stan felt it was best for me to leave asap and be safe. I have been home a couple of days now and the coup still is a possibility. Only in Fiji, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he was going to take over the government on Friday but decided to watch the rugby game between the military and the police which was more important so he has now stated that he will overthrow the government Monday. The saga continues...
Our first attempt at a Polynesian Dinner
Josie and I decided to throw a dinner party! The day started early in the morning going to the market (the pictures I loaded earlier titled The Market). We then started cutting and preping for the dinner at 12 which was a good thing because we were still getting ready at 5:30 and the guests were arriving at 6:00. The food was great the company was fabulous and at the end we said we would not do it again, but by the next day we decided we would do it again and soon. We also made the decision to have Stan with us to help us cut all the veggies, he is a great sous chef.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Home
I have made it home and getting use to this time zone, and this freezing weather. I have been talking to Stan daily and we thought the government and the military leaders were making some headway towards solving their impasse. But tonight Stan called and let me know that tonight on the evening news Bainimarama announced that if his demands are not met tomorrow he will take over the government.
Fiji army chief's high noon deadline
Fiji army chief's high noon deadline
Monday, November 27, 2006
I am on my way home
After a lot of waiting and waiting, and talking of should we or shouldn't we go or wait it out; Stan and I talked about it and we decided it is time for me to go home. A very hard decision to leave Stan and dear friends behind. I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I got an email from Josie letting me know they are off to New Zealand. I am also disappointed that I will be not be going to Tonga for the much awaited and anticipated monumental event of Stan's brother being ordained as a Priest followed by a huge family reunion. I am saddened that I will not be able to attend and enjoy this huge family event and of course will greatly miss spending time with the kids and Brian. I am currently stuck in LA because of the snow in Vancouver my flight has be cancelled I should be on my way home tomorrow.
Love Jay
Thanks for the spell check Erick!
Love Jay
Thanks for the spell check Erick!
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Random photos 2
These are photos I like or things I want to share with you but don't really fit into an event, more like random occurrences.
Ok it's coup time again.
We here we are again folks and now Canada has issued a travel warning to Suva, Fiji. So I have packed my emergency bags and I am prepared to leave when the consulate tells me I have to. I am also looking into flights home on Monday just as a back up. Get the latest news at:
fiji times
stuff nz
fiji times
stuff nz
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
mold and fungus
How you know it is too humid:
1. It takes 3 days for your clothes to dry, and if they are not dry in 3 days best to re-wash them (starting to get mouldy) and hope for the best.
2. The bread you buy fresh that day has mould growing on it in two days
3. That you have to use “swimmers ears” ear drops after your shower or you will get fungal ear.
4. That you have a slight sore throat and the doctor informs you that you have thrush from eating to much pineapple and mango's and because of the humidity and you now have to suck on fungicide throat lozenges.
5. That you sweat during your 7th shower of the day
6. That your sweat sweats
7. That gold bond powder has become your best friend
8. That you don’t want your own skin touching your own skin let alone someone else’s skin touching you
9. That you didn’t think it was humanly possible to have that much sweat going down your back as you wash the dishes
10. That you pray for rain so it does not feel so humid.
11. That you have created a new dance called the bunch and roll, which is what your clothes do when you are trying to put them on, especially entertaining after going to the bathroom
I guess you can tell I feel a bit overwhelmed by the moisture right now. I went to the Doctor yesterday to have my ears and throat checked and it is confirmed I do have a very mild case of thrush. It seems that the Canadian bodies start to fall apart after about 6 months of living in Suva due to the climate and dietary changes. So no more pineapple and mango's for me, for a bit and I now religiously put drops in my ears after my shower(s). Thank god I have a mild case of thrush and I can treat it with fungilin lozenges, mass quantities of non-sugar vitamin C and probiotic friendly bacteria! As for the skin I put Gold bond in any place that skin touches skin it seems to be helping for the first 10-15 minutes!
The glories of living in a humid tropical country, the things you never have to experience on a 2-week vacation in Paradise.
1. It takes 3 days for your clothes to dry, and if they are not dry in 3 days best to re-wash them (starting to get mouldy) and hope for the best.
2. The bread you buy fresh that day has mould growing on it in two days
3. That you have to use “swimmers ears” ear drops after your shower or you will get fungal ear.
4. That you have a slight sore throat and the doctor informs you that you have thrush from eating to much pineapple and mango's and because of the humidity and you now have to suck on fungicide throat lozenges.
5. That you sweat during your 7th shower of the day
6. That your sweat sweats
7. That gold bond powder has become your best friend
8. That you don’t want your own skin touching your own skin let alone someone else’s skin touching you
9. That you didn’t think it was humanly possible to have that much sweat going down your back as you wash the dishes
10. That you pray for rain so it does not feel so humid.
11. That you have created a new dance called the bunch and roll, which is what your clothes do when you are trying to put them on, especially entertaining after going to the bathroom
I guess you can tell I feel a bit overwhelmed by the moisture right now. I went to the Doctor yesterday to have my ears and throat checked and it is confirmed I do have a very mild case of thrush. It seems that the Canadian bodies start to fall apart after about 6 months of living in Suva due to the climate and dietary changes. So no more pineapple and mango's for me, for a bit and I now religiously put drops in my ears after my shower(s). Thank god I have a mild case of thrush and I can treat it with fungilin lozenges, mass quantities of non-sugar vitamin C and probiotic friendly bacteria! As for the skin I put Gold bond in any place that skin touches skin it seems to be helping for the first 10-15 minutes!
The glories of living in a humid tropical country, the things you never have to experience on a 2-week vacation in Paradise.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
The market
Every Saturday it feels like all of Suva goes "marketing" This is just a taste of the beautiful sights at the market. Watch for upcoming pictures of the spice market.
Josie and I we hosting a dinner party on Sunday night, we had a lot of veggies to get at the market. We cooked all day Sunday creating some amazing master pieces (tbc with the pictures they are on Josie's camera) the dinner was was a success. A few bumps along the way, like forgetting veggies for the vegetable kabobs but at the end of the day we had tons of food and tons of fun.
Josie and I we hosting a dinner party on Sunday night, we had a lot of veggies to get at the market. We cooked all day Sunday creating some amazing master pieces (tbc with the pictures they are on Josie's camera) the dinner was was a success. A few bumps along the way, like forgetting veggies for the vegetable kabobs but at the end of the day we had tons of food and tons of fun.
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