Lunch with a Friend and What I Wore

I met my friend Alison for lunch yesterday. If the name sounds familiar it is because she is the same lady who introduced Nick and me, as written about here. What I didn't say when previously writing about her is that, while we met during our first jobs after university, she and I worked together again more recently. Meaning that an outing to meet her also meant a visit to my old previous place of employment. It was such a pleasure to see and chat with some of the sweeties I used to work with (I'm looking at you KR! :)

The offices are located on Bloor Street, and very close to the fanciest boutiques in town. And while I left some time to do a bit of shopping after our lunch, I did some window shopping but didn't end up buying a single thing. I notice that my tastes have changed since I've moved to the more casual lifestyle that I have been leading since leaving that job and the things in the swanky shops were just more dressy than I needed. Beautiful, yes, but necessary? No. Really what I need is a new pair of black jeans, but I didn't see anything that fit the bill. So I came home. Not that I'm usually a 'buying machine' but it must have been unexpected by Nick to see me come home empty handed because he actually commented on it!

Yesterday was gorgeous weather-wise, the one nice day of the week sandwiched between colder and windier days. This made it perfect for what is probably a final wearing of a skirt without tights, and a light eyelet blouse. These photos really highlight the fact that days are getting shorter. I took them at about 5pm and was already losing my light. In mid summer there wouldn't have been this much shadow out there until after 7pm!

Take Tuesday Photo Series : Hearts

Hello :) This week's prompt for the weekly photo series co-hosted by Shakti and Nicole (links removed because they no longer blog) is Hearts.I must admit that I didn't just go out in one afternoon and find all these images. I actually had some already tucked into a file because I've been collecting heart pictures all summer, and was quite delighted to see that was the theme for this week!Here we are ...

You Never Know When Your Life is About to Change

Here are some pictures I took recently of some art deco apartment buildings that were erected in the 30s, on a street called St. Clair Avenue West. At the time they were built they were Toronto's very first luxury highrise apartments. They have stood the test of time and are still gorgeous.

This part of town would be considered up-town, being 4 kilometers north of my usual stomping grounds on Queen Street West, and I get up there since my doctor's office is in the neighbourhood because I used to work nearby. She is so good that I've continued to see her, even though I have to take a streetcar and the subway. I'm fine with that since I love the area and always leave extra time to squeeze in a little walk.

Joining in on a New Weekly Picture Taking Challenge

Always one to enjoy a theme, I will be participating in a new weekly photo challenge and link-up hosted by Shakti Dove and Nicole Marie, called "Take Tuesday". Every week participants will interpret a prompt with photographs they take, then post their pictures every Tuesday and link-up over at Shakti's Blog. There anyone will be able to check out what all the other players shot to meet the theme. Sounds like fun, right? Join in if you'd like.

Getting in on it a bit late, I have missed the first two weeks, so here are my entries for those now.

Week One : Sunset

Cats: Takin’ it to the Streets II

Hello! Thought we'd take this week's 'Saturday is Caturday' to the streets. Here are some feline related images found around town lately.