365 - March 2014

It's so weird to think that this time last year I was getting ready to wrap up my two years at Loyalist College and head out on my internships.  Time has really flown by.

I'm starting to get used to the Wednesday to Sunday work week. I'm enjoying getting to sleep in on Monday morning :P

AND I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of my Canon work gear - especially since I now that have a new, non squealing flash.

Things to look forward to in March:
- Daylight Savings starting - more sunlight means MORE SUNLIGHT!! (& possibly the colour green)
- The Veronica Mars movie. Yes, I am one of the 91,585 backers that helped get this movie made.
- Earth Hour celebrations on the 29th

March 1, 2014 - Kids Animation workshop during the Kingston Canadian Film Festival

*EXTRA* March 1, 2014 - Kirsten Rhodes, owner of Cuppycakes by Kirsten, is a first time vendor at She Creates… One of a Kind Show and was amazed at the amount of people in attendance. She sold out of her cupcakes before the end of the day. The event kicks off Kingston's celebration of International Women's Week and was held at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on Mar. 1.

*EXTRA* March 1, 2014 - What you see when you look up

March 2, 2014 - Sunshine and snow clouds

*EXTRA* March 2, 2014 - Sophie Kiwala (centre), with her partner Chris Van DerVyer and current MPP John Gerretsen, has been voted as the next provincial Liberal candidate for Kingston and the Islands at the candidate nomination meeting held at the Four Points Sheraton on Sunday.

March 3, 2014 - Bubbles in my pop

March 4, 2014 - Time for an upgrade

March 5, 2014 - friendly critter made from nature

March 6, 2014 - Kingston Vees celebrating during Game 5 of the quarter-finals

March 7, 2014 - dappled night time light

March 8, 2014 - Light show at the Hedley concert

*EXTRA* March 8, 2014 - Sunset seen from the office

March 9, 2014 - Drilling for sap during Maple Madness at the Cataraqui Conservation Area sugar bush

*EXTRA* March 9, 2014 - Reid (from 98.9 The Drive) getting pelted with tennis balls during the KHS Pucks for Paws fundraiser

March 10, 2014 - looking up

March 11, 2014 - seen during a trip with mom to the Walmart in Evans Mills, NY

March 12, 2014 - Only in Canada - a line up for Beavertails in a snow storm

*EXTRA* March 12, 2014 - Pastels in a snow storm

March 13, 2014 - Amazing 10-year-old Dakota Spencer has spent the last two years growing his hair to go towards wigs for kids with cancer.

March 14, 2014 - Happy PI day - WATCHING the Veronica Mars movie (I'm one of the backers)  ....OMG that uniform

*EXTRA* March 14, 2014 - Happy PI day to me!!!!

March 15, 2014 - Tin whistle lessons from the Kingston Irish Folk Club in celebration of St. Patrick's Day

*EXTRA* March 15, 2014 - Happy Holi

March 16, 2014 - Celebrating St. Patrick's Week with a jig at the Tir Nan Og Irish Pub

March 17, 2014 - Can't decide between the mint or orange

March 18, 2014 - Something's caught Bellas eye

March 19, 2014 - Nothing like a handmade quilt from a loved one to make you feel better when you're home sick.

March 20, 2014 - Zebra stole my camera focus

March 21, 2014 - Christine Bruce, urban forest advocate, sitting at the base of the oldest black walnut tree in Ontario. It's located in the parking lot of Rona on upper Princess Street

*EXTRA* March 21, 2014 - One- year-old Assize Jones poses for a photo with local Olympian Jayna Hefford, after the youngster got her Olympic shirt signed.

March 22, 2014 - Spring time robin

March 23, 2014 - Young Frontenacs fans watching them warmup.

*EXTRA* March 23, 2014 - Busy scoreboard during Fronts vs Petes game

*EXTRA* March 23, 2014 - Local artist, Abby Stewart, singing the national anthem

March 24, 2014 - Air popped popping corn, mid-pop

March 25, 2014 - I know what I'm doing for the rest of the day

March 26, 2014 - Curling bandits at the Grandmothers and Great Aunts bonspiel.

March 27, 2014 - The return of a construction crane to site of the Williamsville fire

March 28, 2014 - Hopefully a sign of oncoming April showers

March 29, 2014 - Waiting their turn during the Bill Hackett Skills Competition at the 17th annual Kids For Kids Hockey Tournament.

*EXTRA* March 29, 2014 - Kaitelin Scott pours on the speed during the Bill Hackett Skills competition. She finished with a time of 20.44 seconds, putting her near the top of the Novice House League A category.

March 30, 2014 - The Eastern Ontario Chess Challenge saw over 140 grade one through twelve students competing to represent their school.

*EXTRA* March 30, 2014 - new streets lights

March 31, 2014 - Mystery bookshelf

to be continued in 365 - April 2014

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365 - February 2014

I can't believe that I've been a full time member of the Whig-Standard newsroom for over a month :D.  I've had the chance to cover a variety of local stories and events, including Frontenacs home games, Sir John A Macdonald Bday, visiting Blue Jays, Westbrook Church, Sydney Street Petition and much more.  I'm really looking forward to getting the hang of this job.

Things to look forward to in February:
- Hopefully a non-shadow happy groundhog
- Kingston's Feb Fest
- Visiting Loyalist and seeing friends
- Family Day
- Remembering Rosemary and Nan Vivian

February 1, 2014 - With help from her friends Ilinca Georgescu makes a donation to the Make a Wish 2014 HaiRaiser

*EXTRA* February 1, 2014 - BEFORE & AFTER - Chris Eliason got his head shaved and donated the hair to the Make a Wish 2014 HaiRaiser

February 2, 2014 - Happy Groundhog Day

*EXTRA* February 2, 2014 - The KRRA Twosome Run

February 3, 2014 - Micro shot of a burdock plant in the setting sun

*EXTRA* February 3, 2014 - A row of melting icicles

February 4, 2014 - A visit to Loyalist and saw the "trees"

February 5, 2014 - View from the top

February 6, 2014 - Carr-Harris Cup

February 7, 2014 - The lunch special

February 8, 2014 - FebFest 2014

February 9, 2014 - Frontenacs VS Sting

February 10, 2014 - Mom making angels

February 11, 2014 - Beautiful magnetic present

February 12, 2014 - Even the cloth ones look amazing in the afternoon sunshine

February 13, 2014 - Beautiful wooden sculpture wrapped in lights

*EXTRA* February 13, 2014 - One of the 'backyard rinks' I shot for an assignment

*EXTRA* February 13, 2014 - Another and more unusual one of the 'backyard rinks' I shot for an assignment

February 14, 2014 - Family playing on one of the 'backyard rinks' I shot for an assignment

* EXTRA* February 14, 2014 - A 'backyard rink' on an elevated back deck I shot for an assignment.

February 15, 2014 - Gold and sapphire lavalier appraisal

*EXTRA* February 15, 2014 - Valentine's Day sales

February 16, 2014 - Frontenac Falcons - KASSAA senior boys basketball champs

February 17, 2014 - Canadian beauty on ice

February 18, 2014 - Goo Goo Dolls at K-Rock

February 19, 2014 - Keeping an eye on me

February 20, 2014 - Local hockey fans erupt in cheers and applause as the Canadian women's ice hockey team scores the go ahead goal against the United States for Olympic gold in Sochi.

*EXTRA* February 20, 2014 - Family and friends of local hockey player Jayna Hefford celebrate Canada's gold medal win in ice hockey against the United States.

*EXTRA* February 20, 2014 - The go-ahead goal in overtime sent Canadians across the country into a frenzy of celebrations as Canada's women's ice hockey team wins gold against the United States.

February 21, 2014 - Fans at Fanatics Sports Lounge in downtown Kingston raise a glass to Team Canada after beating the United States in the semi final game in men's ice hockey. Team Canada now moves on to face Sweden in the gold medal game on Sunday.

p.s. - sorry about all the hockey game and celebration related shots but I live in Canada and hockey is a way of life here, so this has been my focus for the last few weeks :D

February 22, 2014 -The Artful Dodger, a two year old ruddy male Abyssian, reaches for a treat from owner Sheilagh Hall between showings at the 2014 Canadian Cat Show at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 22.

*EXTRA* February 22, 2014 - Shamal Arcadia, a seven month old female Foldex from the Chatterie Shamal in Quebec, stretches for judge Nicole Menweg at the 2014 Canadian Cat Show

*EXTRA* February 22, 2014 - Over 75 participants, including event director Danielle McIntosh (orange) took to the streets of downtown Kingston for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on Saturday, Feb 22. The event was held in over 65 communities across Canada and helps raise money for groups that work with the homeless.

February 23, 2014 - The crowd of more than 30 people got up at the crack of dawn to head to local sports bar Jakk Tuesdays, to cheering on Team Canada's mens ice hockey team. They erupted when the team scored their second goal of the game against Sweden in the second period. Canada shut out Sweden 3-0 to win their second consecutive Olympic gold.

February 24, 2014 - Making popcorn the classic way

February 25, 2014 - What you see when you take the time to look up.

February 26, 2014 - The final 'backyard rink' shoot, with a cool heated clubhouse, that I shot for an assignment.

February 27, 2014 - Voyagers vs Panthers in Game 1 of the OJHL North-East Conference quarter-final playoffs.

February 28, 2014 - It was Military Appreciation Night at the Kingston Frontenacs vs Belleville Bulls game at the Rogers KRock Centre

to be continued in 365 - March 2014

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