:(

The worst possible thing happened to me 2 weeks ago. like seriously, THE WORST.

This summer I bought a new external hard drive to back up everything on - which is smart. however, because I had SO many files on my computer I decided to just back up the weddings I had done and the photography I had done for others... but I hadn't had the time to back up all of my personal files ... and when I did have the time ... I put it off.

Well I am sure you can all see where this is going ... my hard drive failed. and I lost absolutely EVERYTHING.

I backed up other peoples memories but not my own. Its soooo sad.

Definitely an eye opener, and from now on I will be an avid time capsule user.

JAD

ps. theres no picture with this post - as I don't have any :(

feeedddinnng frennnzy

ive been suffering a bit fromm being jet lagged and from boredom since i dont have a car and im staying at my parents which is in the middle of the country ... 

wanna know whats been occupying my time?? (other than surfthechannel lol) --- this wicked awesome video game ... feeding frenzy (lol its basically the worst graphics and most old school game out there but its totally addicting and i would def. recommend it if you want to procrastinate ... kill time.. etc. 

lol this screen shot gives you an idea ... 

enjoyyy

JAD

hoooommmmeee

I arrived home earlllyyy monday morning (took the the red eye, which was SO exhausting!) It feels so strange being back - nothings changed, yet everything has. Alberta was stunning, the people were friendly and fun ... it just didnt have that 'homey' feeling which i love and need. So heres to starting the next chapter in my life - over again ... 

on a side note ...

i hope everyone had an awesome halloween weekend! i for sure did - my friend kathryn cameee from ontario to visit for the weekend (bad timing since i was coming home in just a few days -but it was soo fun!) some highlights from the weekend - climbing a mountain ... shooting a glock (sp?) being scared to death by little children in a haunted house lol ... it was really great :) 

JAD

banff

this one is from inside the car - but i just loveeeed the view




here are some images from banff ... I was the biggest tourist EVA, but it was super fun!
I apologize for the quality ... most were taken with my point and shoot, and some through the car window.. but there still lovelllly! and

ps. banff totally reminds me of the scene in dumb and dumber where the guys are in the town when they go to aspen ... this little village amongst the mountains <3

JAD

alberta = beautiful

This past month I have been in Lethbridge Alberta. It's absolutely stunning here... The landscape is so different than anywhere in Ontario, in Lethbridge the city is separated by these huge glacier spillways called coulees which are so interesting. I was so excited to be in Alberta because I have never seen mountains. I visited Waterton national park, which just took my breath away. After I thought it couldn't get any better I went to Banff - which is indescribable. Apparently the further north you travel, the nicer the mountains ...And there are deer EVERYWHERE. Today 4 deer walked down my street and stood in the front lawn - just chillen' ... The picture above is from waterton. They were insane there! they let you feed them and pet them! I named this one Doreen and she looooveeeeed a&w fries lol

JAD

fall=fun

I just want to start by saying I <3 fall. I know its just the beginning and the leaves havn't even changed yet - but I love how brisk the air feels in the evening, and the cornfields that are tall and ripe and hay all over the fields.
I'm spending some time with my family for the next couple of weeks and soaking in the colours and feelings of autumn in Ontario because I have decided to visit out west at the end of the month!
This is my sister Emma - we had some fun last night taking some picture up the road from our house.

JAD

Jen and Ryan - Married

I shot Jen and Ryan's wedding yesterday afternoon. The weather, although hot was gorgeous. Along with the couple. I absolutely loved their energy and the personalities of the wedding party - they were just so much fun :) and you could definitely tell they knew how to have a gooood time!

I wish them a long and happy life filled with as many laughs and kisses as possible :)

Here's a sneak peek ;)

JAD

I have a confession ...

I have officially realized that I am a shopaholic.

When I'm bored, I shop. When I'm sad, I shop. When I'm happy, I shop. When it's raining, I shop ... basically I shop all the time (granted lately it's been a lot of window shopping but still...)

I just love the feel of finding that amazing shirt, or those jeans that make your butt look INCREDIBLE. It's a thrill ... but my favourite kind of shopping --- SHOE SHOPPING!

I have an obsession with pretty shoes. Like when I see a fabulous pair of high heels I just can't resist, I have to have them.
I think the reason I love shoes so much is that you can never have a bad shoe shopping experience ... You never have to worry about those 'fat' days and avoid shopping, you can always count on a pair of black stilettos to make you feel your sexiest. And that exhilarating feeling when you see the two best words ever -- 'shoe sale'

Here are the two latest additions to my wardrobe...