Advent adventure: 2nd day. I realize my day begins with a tiny chocolate bite.

I woke up realizing that each morning for the next few weeks will start out with a tiny embossed chocolate square.

There you are Day #2. I see you.

I don't usually start my day like this. But would I save it for later?
 Would I delay opening the tiny portal to see what's hiding below??

Patrick decorates himself as a Christmas tree.

I think not. 

Truthfully, were I in sunnier climes, that chocolate would melt in a flash. You'd better just down it or it'll be a sticky-finger memory. It's really just a taste. Not even a bite.

Today's surprise is Mr. Eugene Krabs. I often make a Christmas Crab brooch. Sometimes earrings too. I am getting excited by these tiny forms left behind when the chocolate comes out.

2 down. 30 to go.

My Bob l'Eponge Advent Calendar Adventure!! Day One.

On a whim I purchased a SpongeBob Squarepants / Bob L'Eponge Advent calendar for $2 from the local dollar store. I've never had an advent calendar. Being one to try new things I am fully engaging with this calendar.

I'll post each day's special surprise.

Today we have Spongebob as a Christmas tree on the back of the piece I punched out to get at the small cheap chocolate square which has a raised Squidward design diagonally across its surface. It struck me that I now have a (flimsy) mold of a Squidward as well. I may get more out of this than chocolate and joyful surprises!

And the sun sets on another year

As the sun sets on this commemorative collector's edition Reese's Elvis Peanut Butter and Banana Creme chocolate cup candy bar, seen here against the backdrop of one of my favorite places on earth, Britannia Bay, so sets the sun on another year for me, and also on Elvis, long gone 30 years this past August, presumably the reason for this special edition candy bar.


Tomorrow I start school again. I'm in the second year of art school. Fall is indeed the unofficial New Year. I was looking over my course outlines and they seem daunting. My first year I was just happy happy happy to be going. This year I am happy, yes, but I have a clue as to how much work is involved. I welcome the challenge and hope I can continue to grow as an artist.

The proof is in the making, right? Right.


This one hasn't been eaten yet. It says you can instantly win an Elvis Tribute Car! I really should have an Elvis Tribute Car. I can't claim it though, it's for my American Friends only. Alas! I can only dream of such a dream machine...

Click here for the authentic Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich recipe the way Elvis' mama used to make 'em YuM!.