PS - From Evergreen to LA Palm Trees!

Catching up on sleep does make the world a better place ;) So without further ado... As promised my ecoCool shots from Evergreen Brickwork's 2009 Season Opening... As a slideshow! Click on the little "HQ" icon to view in even better quality ;)

Please note: I have a limited music collection. Not to mention that while I love music, I am terrible at remembering names of songs, bands, artists, etc... So if you think there's a song much more appropriate for this selection of pics let me know... I could always use music advice ;D

xo,

ej

The Hollywood Sign 4
Originally uploaded by Dave Gorman

PS - From Evergreen to LA Palm Trees!

Crazy thing happened a couple weeks ago... I booked a whirlwind weekend trip to LA! I fly out tomorrow and am back on Sunday. A tad insane to be sure, but long and short of it is...

My dear cousin Giselle invited me to an exclusive VuQo (first and only premium vodka distilled from coconuts) party launch in Hollywood. As luck would serendipitously have it I happened to have Aeroplan miles that were otherwise going to expire. Plus who says no to an exclusive Hollywood party launching a premium vodka at CBS Studies being organized by family? ;)

Will try to squeeze in a post while I'm there... I've been to Cali loads of times, but never LA! It's just over 2 full days, but I'm an experienced whirlwind traveller... I'll make it work 0;D Just in case I don't make it online till Monday... Bon Weekend, can't wait to tell you all about the party when I'm back!

Oh joyful, beautiful sleep!

fast asleep 2
Originally uploaded by smeert

Ever feel like you've got so much to do and not enough hours in the day to complete it all...? Racing just the same to get it all done, only for it to catch up behind you...?

Yeah, I am beat to say the least... It's been an over-packed month of commitments and never-ending to-do lists that has flown by in the wink of an eye.

Yet thankfully in the midst of my mini-melt down this evening of the harsh reality that I need to perhaps bite less and chew more... I have my big brother G2 and his roommate, our good friend Tracy, to remind me to just go home and go to bed.

Sleep often is the best and only medicine.

Be back to blog on Wednesday with my ecoCool shots from Evergreen Brickwork's Saturday season opening.

Sweet dreams.

xo,
ej

"Say Cheese!" Oh and come out to Evergreen Brickworks this weekend too!

For full details on my May Flickr Contest, Evergreen or Doors Open Toronto visit:

Ecojotter's Flickr Photo Corner: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1086516@N20/
Evergreen Brickworks: http://www.evergreen.ca
Doors Open Toronto: http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/

"Sometimes the simplest idea can make the biggest difference."

We have all likely heard of the movie, book and/or concept "PAY IT FORWARD."

As the movie poster says, "Sometimes the simplest idea can make the biggest difference."

This afternoon, I unexpectedly sparked a series of forward payments which happen to not only be thoughtful and inspiring but in many ways green as well!

I recently enrolled in a continuing-education course for a French Proficiency Certificate at a local community college, where I happen to work part-time.

Having been back from living in France as an au pair for nearly as long as I was away, I was thrilled to be enrolled in French classes again to finally complete my goal of becoming officially bilingual!

The unexpected hurdle? The très cher (very expensive) required textbook.

At my current financial sitch, I hadn't budgeted 200 bucks for the textbook. With no used-books available. I didn't know what else to do but borrow the money...

But then a resourceful suggestion from a friend and fellow-college advisor...

Tracy suggested I check and see if there is a copy at the library on reserve. This resulted in my contacting the language con-ed coordinator, a lovely woman by the name of Helen because the library didn't have one.

Not only did Helen end up giving me an old spare textbook she happened to have, she even found a copy of a-near-empty exercise book that was otherwise just sitting in the lost-and-found for me too!

The best part is my $200 textbook saga did not end there... My contacting Helen to let her know the library didn't have a reserved copy, inspired her to give one of her other spare sets to the library! She had no idea until I'd called. In turn, I promised to pass along my set to a new student when I am done!

How's that for a series of awesome paying it forward?

Saved green I really didn't have, all thanks to a woman with a big heart who didn't just help me over my hurdle, but went one step further and donated a second set to the library... All thereby indirectly being green too!  After all, you can't get more eco-friendly than sharing and making use of library resources ;)

Have any great karma pay-it-forward stories? Please share.

Happy Wednesday! Bon Mercredi! 

Now off to do my homework before class tonight...

xo,
ecojotter

PS-- Was just about to publish post, when I came across the following video from HappySlip... Talk about happenstance!

Good Morning Sunshines! "Try to do!"

Good Morning Sunshines! Yup, plural, as I am hopeful, plural are coming across my blog this morning 0;)

Excitedly woke up in time to blog this morning. Can you tell I'm really trying to get back in to a morning routine? This time one that sticks! One can dream right? Hehe!

The thing is, sometimes, I have so many exciting things to say and share that I can hardly contain my excitement to start typing. Yes, I kid you not, it's just one of the many dorky traits that make me... me! Other times, well, I guess I'm still finding my blogging-rhythm ;D

Thankfully today, while it's not lots to say, it's one super cute thing to share. And it was even more auspiciously apropos when a squirrel bounced about climbing on the railing of my patio/fire escape right in front of my office window as I started typing this... Watch the video below to see why...

I came across this video on none other than Facebook... Gotta love the randomness of noticing someone posting something on someone else's wall. Props to my brother for originally posting this on a mutual friend's wall!

Bon Mardi! Happy Tuesday!

xo,

ej

PS - What did you think of my lil slideshow (from yesterday)? Am dying to know what sets you on fire... Please say and share ;D

I'm ECOpassionate... How about you?

On this brisk but very lovely sunny Victoria Day (it's a long weekend here in Canada!)  I ended up being inspired by my recent official Flickr Contest announcement and did a little photo slideshow... 

** Better to click twice on the video (to go directly to the YouTube link) or here to watch the full wide-screen version... Otherwise, it just comes out all cropped funny =/ **

Took a little longer to edit than I thought it would (hence the late afternoon post!)   I guess it's been a while since I was studying film production at Uni 0;)  Hopefully it inspires you to join my Ecojotter Flickr Group and take part in my special May Contest!

Happy Victoria Day!

xo, 

ej

Introducing my May Flickr Contest...

jotting away in pink ink and pink shades ;)
Originally uploaded by ecojotter

So it's official... And if you watched my vlog from yesterday, you'll know to which I'm referring...

I've created a Flickr group, and here's what the description says...

" Hello World. Welcome.

This group is for fellow Ecojot (ecojot.com) Fans.

As the first mandate for this newly founded group, I, Ecojotter (ecojotter.com) am pleased to announce my first (hopefully annual) Ecojotter Flickr Contest.

What do you have to do? Simply take a photograph displaying your favourite Ecojot... Be it a jumbo journal, notebook, workbook, ecoAgenda, ecoCalendar, ecoFolder, sketchbook... you name it and incorporate it into your shot somehow. That's it ;) [See sample shot above!] Oh and of course include it in the Flickr group's pool :D

First prize winner to be picked by the Ecojot Team wins $75 for him/herself PLUS $75 for the Green Cause of his/her choice! How ecoCOOL is that?

So take a picture and make some green while spreading some green!

Second prize winner, who receives the most votes via comments and faves, will receive a special Ecojot prize pack valued at over $50.

How's that for ecoAWESOME? So what are you waiting for...? Sign on or join Flickr and join my group and post pics to your hearts content. You are welcome to upload as many entries as you like!

xo,
ej

PS - My May Ecojotter Flickr Contest to run until the first day of summer (my birthday!) June 21st, 2009! Happy Flickring! "