The Wrongdoings of Tonee

Saturday, March 24, 2012

4004 and Nana

It was such a nice today for a leisure ride. On our random route, we decided to swing by my old stomping grounds. Was curious to see if our old house was still there. And to see what has changed in the neighbourhood. Turns out nothing has changed! I even got a chance to see Nana! Our longtime neighbour. Such good people, Sam and Nana. She was really the entire blocks "nana." She looks exactly how I remembered her... and that's 10+ years ago! And she even remembered me! Too bad Sam had a stroke and is now in a long-term care home.

We had a good long chat, updated me with all the blocks residents. She got a chance to me Lina and Persephanie too. Awesome. It really made my day.

A little bit of me is sad as I really hope this wasn't our last meeting.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Pure Joy

What you see here is pure joy. At its essence.

I'm convinced that 4 years old is the BEST age to be at. At least in a first world country. There simply is no better age then this. Just look at this pic. Simple things in life are so beautiful. 4 years old. Old enough to eat by yourself. Old enough to go to the washroom yourself. Old enough to learn adult concepts and apply them to the real world. Comprehension. School is the best at this age too. Preschool is all fun and games and snack times! Come next year, there's studying and homework. All of a sudden there's gonna be some responsibilities. I'm sure it'll come to her as a shock.

Just moments after this shot was taken... while I had my back turned for a minute.. Persephanie made a snow angel on the ground. No regard of the dirty ground nor the dirty snow that gets onto her jacket. That's the life!

New haircut.

Reminds me of:

Monday, February 27, 2012

Persephanie's Preschool class picture

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Mini Gundam

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Happy Birthday, Lili!

Earn your keep

There is no allowance. She has to earn her money. By helping out in the recycling!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

PROJECT: Gundam UMPG 2012 costume!

GUNDAM UMPG 2012 COSTUME

My new tutorial blog. Keeping that one public though. (Unlike this one) So, anything goes on that one. Thought I'd try to pick this project up again. Since I had failed miserably the last time I tried... like 10 years ago. I learned a lot since then. So, I'm going to test my skills on it the second time around.

Friday, January 06, 2012

Chicago Holidays: YuKids Island, Royal Buffet, Party City

Woodfield mall's Yu Kid's Island. An indoor playground/jungle gym. Superly-awesomely gym. Cleanest place on earth! Seriously, I'm watching the girls there walking behind the kids wiping the areas ALL THE TIME! The place is spotless. Not a scratch anywhere either! I need to hire these girls to clean our house.

Motorized merry-go-round

Motorized Tumbler

Spinning spiral

I have no idea where all the wind is coming from. The balls are always in motion.

Mountains of crab legs! Huge assortment of hibachi, sushi, and Chinese food. HUGE! With all sorts of desserts too. Royal Buffet

Last day with May, Joe & Ryan. Bon Voyage! [tear] Thanks to Nita/Howard for a great dinner!

Lina's favorite place in Chicago.. the Party City. Isle after isle of useless disposeable colorful crap. But, it's pretty for parties.

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Dinner with Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Chicago Holidays: Day #7 & #8: NYE & NY

New Year's Eve:
At Winterfest Wonderland in Navy Pier

Ended the family night with a nice display of fireworks

Last meal at Barnelli's Ribs! My favorite rib joint in the whole world. But, didn't get any Barnelli's ribs... as I missed the closing minute. (by 6 minutes actually)

Technically, I counted down to the new year with a couple rats running by me while I was parked in a dark alleyway.
BUT, started the New Years with my friends!!