Confessions of a Storybook Bunny

This site needs to be revamped

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after school is finished.

For Jaqueline

2009-09-06T17:31:00.000-07:00

I love you.

PROPS...

2009-06-19T11:33:00.000-07:00

Today, some of my work was showcased at Penguin & Fish by the wonderful Alyssa and by Anything is Claire at Spokkia.

Thanks for the props, ladies!

Thirteen Reasons...

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to recycle.

1. It gives organized people who like to stand around all day, something to do.

2. It cuts down on pollution so birds can see where they are going and sea creatures can at least get a head start to avoid being prey.

3. All the bleach and peroxide saved from the recycling of paper products means more blondes in acid washed jeans. They really do have more fun.

4. The energy saved from recycling one aluminum can means we can watch educational programs like Canadian idol, Canada’s Next Top Model and the Nature of Things for up to three hours. Drink more beer out of a can. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer’s though so it’s kind of a catch twenty-two.

5. Garbage won’t take over the world because there is no more room at the landfills. Raaaaaaarrrrgggh! Garrrbaaaggggeeee!

6. It protects us from Global Warming. Well, not really. But I’m sure it will help. On a side note: Use sunscreen.

7. It helps to soften the ever impending doom for animals. We, as humans, tend to have no remorse when it comes to the destruction of their habitat, forests, wetlands and rivers. If you find this reason to be funny, there is seriously something wrong with you. No, really. Get some help.

8. The tooth fairy will leave you more money under your pillow. She won’t discriminate to those of you who have root canals, veneers, gum surgery or any dental work really.

9. We won’t cut down all of the trees. This way we can still breathe. Though sometimes an oxygen mask can look fantastic, with the right shoes.

10. You will win at every game of darts or badminton. Your choice.

11. Through the gift of re-gifting, people who refuse to buy a cell phone, can receive your old cell phone as a gift!! Watch their reaction…it’s priceless!

12. You can build your own guilt free pillow room.

13. You will receive your very own karaoke machine for fun family entertainment! You cannot ever get rid of it, however. None of the machines parts are recyclable.

I'll return later for Thursday's inspiration post.

Time to lighten things up...

2009-06-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

It's Wednesday; go outside!

The Umbilical String

2009-06-02T11:45:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy of the Royal Art Lodge Collective

Jean Francois Provost

2009-06-01T14:57:00.001-07:00

Plénitude du vide acte 2-14
Oil and mixed media on canvas, 2009, 24" X 30" (Stiegenhaus)

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unbearable cuteness of Hank

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What you are seeing in the above photograph is a boy who has knowingly won a battle in the infamous game of "let me out please for the love of god cruel, cruel world."

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the above mentioned game it begins a lot with the image you see here below:

What you see here is the adorable Hank, my sixteen year old cat, who recently survived an accident of which was near death. He survived, but half of his tail didn't. I like to call this move, "how many times do I need to tell you I cannot reach that far to open the door stupid!"

This is followed by hours of meowing, pacing, more meowing, rolling around, hanging from the screen door, meowing at different intervals, harsh stares, etc., until I finally give in.

He has trouble understanding that he probably won't be able to go out on his own again and I'm trying to find a balance. The fact that he's down 6 of his 9 lives, I just don't want to take the chance...

(Hankie after the accident)

He's too old to come back to Montreal with me (infinite sad face) and my mom has definitely expressed a disinterest in finding time to walk him.

It's so heartbreaking for me; there are no words to express it.

Did I mention that Hank is sixteen?

There is no greater joy for me that being able to give my Hank a nano-second of the unconditional love and lightness of being he has given to me. Always there, always loving, always purring...well, if not purring definitely meowing. I would do it all again, every day if only to see this...

Am I a crazy cat lady? No. I just love my baby. He's been a friend to me, longer than anyone and I love him, forever and ever.

For the birds

2009-05-26T20:35:00.000-07:00

© Emma Livingston, Untitled, from the series Tree Portraits, 2008

© Emma Livingston, Untitled, from the series Tree Portraits, 2008

I'm in love with Emma Livingston's 2008 series entitled Tree Portraits. Not only can one appreciate the juxtaposition of the imagery, repetetion and composition; but Livingston makes note of the diabolical underpinnings of what is to come; as we expand higher and wider.

via nihilsentimentalgia

Ofer Wolberger

2009-05-26T20:30:00.001-07:00

Don't you just love the movement and colour of this little world, created by Ofer Wolberger?
More at his site.

Away We Go

2009-04-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

I came across this trailer today via for me, for you.

The musical score, cinematography and cast is a recipe for brilliance...I cannot wait until it's release in June!

liz lemon

2009-03-26T18:32:00.001-07:00

where the wild things are

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I am so thrilled! I cannot wait to see Spike Jonze's adaptation of one of my favorite childhood books!

ANTLER Magazine

2009-03-25T12:32:00.001-07:00

I came across this brilliant Canadian carbon neutral publication today.

Go here!

Murray

2009-03-12T15:26:00.001-07:00

This is Murray. He's a stray that has adopted me...or so it seems. Murray is a cross between a dog, a cat and a tiger!

He eats, he naps and he leaves. He talks a lot; but mostly rolls around on his back; but don't you dare scratch his belly! So I dedicated Thursday to him. Thursdays with Murray...a far cry (I assure you) from Tuesdays with Morrie.

full of woe

2009-03-11T08:42:00.000-07:00

I've been in the darkroom now for 3 hours and, sadly, have only made one good quality print. I've had to take my computer into the PC medic, so I don't have access to the internets for a couple of days. Ack!

I'm off to make one more print, then home for the day!

Textured

2009-03-10T04:12:00.001-07:00

The sky was bright pink this morning at sunrise. I think we all know what that means.

-bunny

manic?

2009-03-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

well, not really.

I had a critique in photography for the birthday party series; man this one hour time difference is really affecting me! I was so tired when I awoke this morning and too wired now to sleep. It can't be all the chocolate I had this evening...right?

Tomorrow is Tuesday; who knows what that will bring.

Sweet Dreams.

-bunny

update

2009-03-08T14:23:00.000-07:00

I'm not ashamed to admit I polished off a plate of nachos last night for dinner and loved every moment of it. This was followed by a small bag of Cadbury's Mini-eggs of course.

It has been difficult to get caught up from spring break. You see, I actually decided to take a break instead of doing school work.

Anyways, back to the grindstone. I am currently working on applying for internships here in Halifax although everything in me is resistant to staying. I just want so much more. I can feel the opportunity at my finger tips...I can almost reach it.

In case you were wondering, I spent this weekend working mostly on these.
I also worked on my social commentary project for photography so I will likely be in the darkroom this week printing.

- love bunny

Uncommon Nonsense

2009-02-19T12:01:00.000-08:00

my site.

it's new.

I will still be posting here. of course. xx

Lola B's Boutique

2009-02-18T08:54:00.000-08:00

*image retrieved from http://www.lolabboutique.com/item_118/Antique-iron-twin-bed.htm

I came across the blog of Lola B's Boutique. She's got the most wonderful and amazing items located in her on-line boutique. A beautiful and delicate assortment of furniture, accessories and more!...you will not be disappointed!

Lost in the Forest

2008-12-07T12:28:00.000-08:00

It was such a pleasant surprise to find I've been tagged by the magnificent April today. And it's true, I've totally been slacking in the blogging department for the past few months...it's the only thing I am resolving to do a bit more of this new year.

So, here we go:
1. Link to the person who tagged you. (check)
2. Post the rules on your blog. (check)
3. Write six random things about yourself. (check)
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them. (I don't know six people, yet!)
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

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1. I've fallen inlove again. Sometimes we don't find love, love finds us.

C. My favorite things: photo road trips anytime, anywhere; the darkroom when no one is there; the library; these people and that .

H. I'm planning a road trip with my friends in April 2009.

8. Pop music is my guilty pleasure. When I listen to this music, I make up dance music videos in my head.

13. I love Colour and Colour Loves me.

Z. When I write papers, essays, or anything of the like, I hear a British accent in my head.

I'm tagging:
hmmmm....this task was more difficult than I thought...turns out I really don't know anyone to keep this whole chain blogging thing going...something to work towards!

Provinces, A Trilogy

2008-11-26T10:59:00.000-08:00

After school finishes on December 12th, I am moving again.

Sackville...

2008-09-29T05:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of the waterfowl park and my neighbourhood in Sackville...

Dear God?...

2008-09-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

...or Dear Science?

Of Montreal...

2008-09-13T12:03:00.001-07:00

Montreal is beautiful! The streets are filled with immense deciduous trees, as well as perfect little parks with fountains. The streets are also filled with many french speaking people, amenities and hippie fashion. Under the streets...many 'sauna-infused' metro stops, buskers and french speaking people. The energy of the city is vibrant, artistic, and overwhelming. A place that everyone, if given the opportunity should surely visit.

SIDE NOTE: Yves Saint Laurent Show was incredible...what a hot-couture genius. Seriously. Haute-Couture.
I want some of those pieces for my wardrobe!

A Case of the Mellow Yellows

2008-08-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

So, since I have an artist's blog now, I have decided that I will use this site to journal about my travel experiences across Canada; as well as settling into my new home in Smallville, Good Times.

Well...Sackville, New Brunswick actually.

Once I get settled, I'll be back to posting the regular old jazz.

I've purchased a typewriter in Moncton, that is waiting for me until the first week after my arrival. I cannot wait! No furniture, a Yellow kitchen and a typewriter.

NEW BEGINNINGS!

Be kind REWIND

2008-02-04T18:54:00.000-08:00

Michel Gondry's new film...

Number 13

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13 of 30:

Go Ice Skating.

Although the ice rink was a lot smaller than I remember, it was fun going about three times around the rink. I was, however, suddenly struck by bordom and disappointment. My childhood memory had deceived me.

I look forward to outdoor skating, as I head Eastbound, this Fall.

Number Seven

2008-02-02T22:09:00.000-08:00

Number 7 on the list of 30 things to do while 30:

See a movie with myself.

I chose this one. It was so moving; the cinematography was outstanding; and of course, it was French.

I can't wait to see this one!

House Cleaning: January 2008

2008-01-10T14:17:00.000-08:00

And so it begins.

In-house cleaning.

I know every year may feel like the same for some, but this year feels different. I feel as though I am finally embarking on something new.

30.

Comfort & Joy

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Procrastination...

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I've been working on a drawing series of mood studies for school. These are two out of twenty that I have completed. Boy, I have a lotta moods!

F.U.N...

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Today I made soup and fresh apple/ginger juice. This was actually the most extra-curricular activity I accomplished all weekend. I filmed my body extension project on Friday, worked on my essay for philosophy all day Saturday, and have been editing a manuscript on/off all day today.

Oh did, I forget to mention? We did laundry on Friday night.

Jealous? You should be!

I need a part-time work job. Any ideas?

Painting the Roses Red

2007-10-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

Today I made myself a yummy delectable drink of Carrot, Celery, Apple, Lemon, Beet and Ginger! A FLOOFIGHTER! It was so good! Thank you to my mother, not only for having me, but lending me her Champion Juicer.

I received my looming test results today from the diagnostic ultrasound I had done last week! No abnormalities found. I am fancy free, cancer free! Hooray!

Today, is a day to celebrate!

2001 Space Odessey

2007-10-28T21:33:00.001-07:00

I can feel myself developing an artistic complex. As in, a stagnant, complacent, whiny complex.

One more sleep until I get my test results. I have a feeling the impeding conclusion of life is having an effect on my abilities. Then again, maybe not...I need something to blame it on!

Mental Maquette...

2007-10-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

I spent the entire day today filing my steel sculpture for the upcoming dooms date of this coming Tuesday. Looks like I will be spending the rest of my days in the workshop this week. I'm tired. So this is all I could pretty much think to write.

The End of an Era...

2007-10-22T12:24:00.001-07:00

Well, this is it.
I have been consumed, for weeks, with Six Feet under the series.
I have watched Season 1, 2, 3, 4, and now 5 over the last two months. I have cried, laughed, rewound, fast forwarded through it all. The writing, cast, set design, cinematography, etc. is just brilliant.

Here is the opening sequence. I just l.o.v.e. the way it is shot.

As I am coming to the end of this delictable little show, I have a strict rule: only one episode a day. That means only 3 left!!!

I guess I'm going to have to get hooked on another series. I'm thinking Curb your enthusiasm...ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Mary & Rhoda

2007-10-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

I have decided tonight is the night. When I get home from sculpture class I am going to make Dahl Soup. YUM. We received a notice that our neighbours will be having a party tonight, so I may even be kept up late baking. I'm looking for some recipes that I can use chickpea flour in.

I found one for curried pancakes and one for shortbread that look pretty good. Here is an excellent recipe I found for this Indian lentil soup.

It is raining (sigh) so it looks like it's going to be another booty day!

Coo-Coo Catchoo

2007-10-18T16:54:00.000-07:00

I'm seriously procrastinating on my series paintings right now.

Rain, rain, go away!

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A Vintage Outing...

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I picked up this little treasure on the weekend for dirt cheap in a junk store.

The owner of the store was wasted and it was only 1100 in the morning! She kept saying how much she loved how my lady friend growled as she crawled over all the junk. We were on a mission for pyrex. We found our pyrex alright. But it came at a high price. That being, altruistic lesbianism.

In the night kitchen...

2007-09-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

finite sadness

2007-09-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

The doctor found a lump in my breast yesterday. I have to wait 5 weeks for a diagnostic ultrasound.

What is this world coming to?

birds nest...

2007-09-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

I haven't written in a while. Mostly because I've been busy with school. I have found my brain to be scrambled like that of eggs most of the time.

New thoughts:

I'm doing a series of a woman with cane for drawing. I hope it works out the way I envision in my tete.

I really wanted to do still life with taxedermy, but in my research I found it to be WAY TOO expensive!!! Wouldn't it look great though? fruit and dead animal? yes!

For my next sculpture project I have decided to abstract a ballet dancer. It is a metal project, so it should be pretty interesting. Its been done, but what hasn't. for serious. srsly. tell me.

I feel like baking lately. alot of cookies. and soups.

Well, off to research nanotechnology, marcel duchamp and of course, popular science for my painting series.

I think I just oopsed my pants.

Gorrilla's in the Mist...

2007-09-07T12:16:00.000-07:00

I leave for Victoria in a few minutes. This weekend, I hope to buy the camera I have been coveting for quite some time. I shall be away from "the blog" over the weekend, but should have many photos to follow for posting...

-b-

Dress you up in my love... all over, all over

2007-09-06T22:38:00.001-07:00

This is what I made tonite.

Get a rope cowboy.

Transitive Tree Tops

2007-08-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

So far, on my vacation I've been avoiding quite a bit of the things I said I was going to do when I was in Victoria.

As I sat outside this evening, alone, listening to the wind through the oak trees I closed my eyes and began letting my fingertips discover something new within the pages of my Dictionary of Philosophy. I then asked my question.

When I opened my eyes and looked down, my eyes focused upon the answer to my question: weak. weakness of will. See AKRASIA.

akrasia - n. weakness of will; lack of self-control. To fail to act although one judges that one has sufficient reason to act, is to be akratic.

"I see the better course and approve, and yet I follow the worse. It is well known to those who wish to give up a bad habit but yield to temptation." - Ovid

How fitting. Not too much more to write on the matter. As this seems a matter unfit to pontificate on at such an immature stage.

I shall sign off now, a french film awaits; "fauteuils d'orchestre avenue Montaigne" yes, that's right ladies and gents...an orchestra of armchairs..on Montaigne avenue. The film is yes, set in Paris.

Paris. I can still see it in my mind. I can recall the thickness of the air, the delectable aroma of Crepes available on nearly every corner; bakeries, cafes, architecture, Napoleon Bonaparte. so much history. my words do the experience, as well as the city, no justice.

It is with great hope, that one day, I will be able to capture even an atom of it's depth into my artwork.

-B-

Permiating Pirouettes

2007-08-22T19:47:00.000-07:00

I don't want to go back to school.

Dimspiration

2007-08-22T19:21:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, I went to the beach for inspiration and I found this delectable piece of kelp. K-dawg bought me some water colours to help with the preliminary drawings from the depths of my over-saturated mind.

We went to the Petting Zoo and watched a billy goat stampede (hilarious!)and so much more...

Anyways. Awesome.

With all of this said, I was supposed to be inspired to make some sort of art.

All I seem to be able to produce is preliminary drawings of absentmindedness, permiating with ink-driven mistakes.

hmpfff.

You Need A Little Finesse, Sometimes You Need A Lot!

2007-07-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

The past two weeks have been that which have been consumed by waves of emotion. Moving is very difficult, the packing, the actual moving and the state of your apartment upon moving day. To say the least, I have never experienced the filth, disgust or utter depression that I endured when I walked in to our new apartment.

Mice, meal moths and wasps...oh my! No hot water, light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and a nice thick film of dust, mold and crumbs was complacently co-existing with the previous tenants. Things are coming along now, and will over the next few weeks so that I may actually get my life back. By this I mean, I want to create a healthy place within my body both mentally, emotionally and physically.

Now...doesn't that look like fun?

What I am most excited about...besides being able to cook in my kitchen without cringing or feeling ill is ART. Making it, being inspired by it and believing in it again.

How can you not feel immediately inspired people? See guru Bob Ross, and see how instrinsically inspired he his just at the idea he can actually make money as an artist while still sporting a fro!

Rule #3: You must go one way, or the other. You can either go forward in working towards your dreams or just give up on them completely.

Ah, near Yodaisms; what a perfect Friday treat. This weekend brings forth much shopping a go-go.

-B-

Fat Bottom Girls

2007-06-26T08:49:00.001-07:00

Today I rode my bike to work.
Ridiculous!
It only took me 20 minutes.
Ridiculous!
I only had to get off and walk it up the hill once. Ridiculous!

Word of the Day: !

I used to wish Pee-Wee Herman was my Dad.
Didn't everyone?

Hey Mammie. Your beautiful.

2007-06-23T23:19:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to say that today was a day filled with a sense of purpose. A true sense of accomplishment.

Today, I bought my first fanny pack of my adult life. It is pretty and so 1990!
I am one happy mammajamma.

As a fanny pack is the one thing it seems NO ONE wants to bring back,hopefully, it will not be making a fashionable comeback.

That would, quite simply, defeat the purpose.
And let's be honest...no one likes a martyr.

Yes. Today was a good day.

Collapse. Of the Mind.

2007-06-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

I am moving; both at home and at work. I cannot sleep at night. I am consumed with worry in the mind and beats within my heart; boxes, organizing, cleaning and the new space I will be living in. Also, the idea of my S.O. trying to help me decorate stresses me out! It's like: Get your own hobby already, you know?

In other news, I was served my notice of layoff yesterday at the work job. I wish my job ended next week! I have loathed having to come here for 8 years!

Don't let it happen to you!

Acodophilis Bifidius

2007-06-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

I awoke from the strangest dream I've had in a long time. I almost beat a girl named Bianca to death. We were, at first, the best of friends. We met at a tree house party. Yes, for reals, a tree house.

I cannot remember why we began fighting but I feel like it was over boys and electronic equipment (so typical). The funny thing is, is that we were punching each other while still sitting in her car. It was like we were too lazy to get out. I don't know. I woke up feeling like it was so real it may have actually happened. Then I realized, thankfully, that I don't know anyone named Bianca with a black Camaro otherwise she might be dead from the furry of my steel-pipe
arms.

I think I may be working through some issues of anger...Deep down inside I am sweet as pie. I am also one angry broad.

All around the mulberry bush...

2007-03-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

Well, with the previous blogfanstica excecuted, I think it's pertinent to announce that my last entry was nothing more than a parliment of whimsicle moments. Shrubbery.

Or was it?

On the brighter side of such parodies, at least my last entry wasn't filled with popsicle moments or moments of popsicality.

Pop moments can be painful. For others. A popsical moment is just that; in which oneself finds they snap, crackle and pop at nothing and everything! Nothing. and Everything. Nothing. and Everything.

Unfortunately the direct affect of such discouraging behavior is it is just that. You effect yourself more than the one you quarrel or become angry with.

Rule #2: Popsical moments are bad.
Such moments are not recommended.

-Bunny-

morality and molasses: a nursery rhyme

2007-03-09T14:07:00.000-08:00

I awake one morning, early in the crux of the liminality; that is, the space between the transmission of understanding and thought. I awake; only to discover that my mind has fallen victim to the unfortunate incident of becoming the molasses of the masses. Such is the travesty that prevents oneself from determining the abstractions of thought from the reality of change.

My name is Bunny, and this is a space of great importance to me. You see, I am trapped between the mattress and box-spring of fictional and non-fictional life. Trapped in a book. A life you only read about and imagine, yet the more you imagine it the more it becomes tangible. You will experience it with every breath, every page that is turned, every picture that is coloured.

Rule #1: question everything. untie all of it. be on the pursuit of an ideal. if you don't, the unknown happiness will follow you down to the floor.

I will return.

-Bunny-