Officially bought my first car a few weeks ago and so far she's been great to us! Heated seats (which since we're still getting snow storms is incredibly handy), heated mirrors, cloth seats (would of prefered leather by no big deal), 2.0L engine, 4 cyl, automatic. She's got a lot of pick up and go and handles great at the higher speeds. We've had her on the highway a few times and gotten it up to 180kms so far. And I'm really looking forward to hitting the highway with her as much as possible this summer.

So far my summer travel looks like
- early June - Vancouver with a pit stop in Kelowna.
- undetermined - Kansas City and likely Chicago as well.

So if you live in either city or along the route/nearby and want to shoot, let me know as soon as possible. I'll only be taking on enough shoots to cover the costs of the trips, so spots will be limited. If you have an idea and would like to book me but are scared you can't afford it, we can still negotiate as long as it's still a fair offer. Cause like I said I just need to make enough to cover the trip.

In other news since I had a few people ask on formspring... My grandpa is still in the hospital and he's not well enough to go home or even be transferred to a long term facility. Mostly right now we're all just playing the waiting game.. And I'm taking some courses at a local university. Week one is officially done today and I have a few more weeks to this part of the course. I'm enjoying it but it's eaten into my shooting/online chat time. But I figure a few weeks with lessened online activity is for the greater good if it can get me a kick ass job at the end of it.

Hope everyone enjoys there weekend!

I'm just checking in to say that yes I'm alright, and things are getting back on track. My trip to Montreal is slowly getting pieced together, but with the time difference it's taking some time. I'm really looking forward to getting away for a few days and being immersed in a culture other than what I'm accustomed too. It's been over a year since I've done any traveling and while it'll be a bit of a whirlwind trip, I'm really looking forward too it.

To add to my chaotic world, it looks like we'll be renting a car and driving to Kelowna friday night, returning to town by Sunday evening. Which leaves me Monday to pack for Montreal... I can be a bit of a control freak when it comes to planning trips, but more and more I'm having to let go and just roll with the punches a bit.

So, after such a great out pouring of support when I asked for web testers, I could use your help again. I need help finding new music to help facilitate all of the travel I'll be doing. Specifically:

What are your favorite chill out tunes?
Best epic roadtrip music?

I have a really broad taste in music, so don't hold back!

You can comment or email me your thoughts. aenux.model@gmail.com

I shall be out of town and away from the computer for the next 5 days! I'm headed to the Okanagan for some nicer weather, wine tours and hopefully some relaxing time by the pool. Then home for a few days mid week with a quick turn around for some camping debauchery the following weekend.

It all sounds like a lot of fun and it probably will be, but I'm really not so excited about packing everything tonight. So expect some silence on my behalf. Possibly some picture updates if I can remember. I think it'll be nice to have some well needed time away from renovations and staring endlessly into a computer screen.

It's times like this I wish I had a way to shoot myself in some of the great locations out there! I know it's possible, I just don't have the gear yet. Maybe at some point I'll be able to make that work. But for now I'll just have to enjoy taking snapshots like everyone else on vacation. haha

I will try and update with some candids during my escapades!

Speaking of escapades... I'm a spoiled little girl this week! My favoritest aunt has been m.i.a from our lives for a while due to personal issues, but this week she called and wanted to go shopping to 'catch up' for some missed birthday/christmas presents. hehehe And I love her and she really didn't need to get me anything but I am still a girl and a girl never refuses shoe shopping! So I got these killer heels, and the coolest pair of sneakers I've ever seen! No pictures of the sneakers yet, but it's all about the heels anyways. ;)




And yes I (nearly) always strip down to my undies and put on my favorite heels when I'm enjoying a brew after work.

I'm just a nudist at heart. <3