Monday, January 28, 2013

Kittens will be Kittens

Jon and I shot this little video of my cat Catastrophe a few weeks ago. She is much bigger now and gets into way more trouble but I just couldn't imagine life without her anymore. Aren't kittens just the cutest? Please like and share the video and subscribe to Take only Memories TV on YouTube. Thanks!

 

Thirty Update

Monday might be my new favorite day of the week! It really gets a bad rep. Today I woke up excited to start my fun and busy week.

Getting Inspired: 

Last week I read Kris Carr's book Crazy Sexy Diet. It is full of fascinating facts about how bodies work and how food affects your system. I tried to get into drinking green juices but found them to be quite disgusting. Does anyone have any good recipes? 
Kris' story from cancer patient to health guru is crazy, sexy and inspiring. She was an aspiring actress, living in NYC, when she found out that she has a rare and basically incurable form of cancer. She turned her life upside down, went back to study nutrition, made a documentary about her story and became a best-selling author of several health books. Talking about making (sugar free) lemonade out of lives lemons!

Getting Started:

Take only Memories is in a desperate need of a make-over. I've been thinking a lot about how to improve it and what will suit me and the blog the most. Trying to figure out how to represent yourself is so fascinating! If all goes according to plan, the new design should be going up in the next couple of weeks.

Getting Creative:

Most of my creative time last week was devoted to editing our web series Blink. I am super excited about how it is turning out. It's taking a lot longer to finish it then anticipated (doesn't it always?!) but there is a light at the end of the editing tunnel and I can't wait to share the series with all of you!
On another note, I just joined the app Vine. It's like Instagram but with Videos. So much fun! You can find me under Vanessa Locke.

Hope you all have a fantastic week, 
Vanessa

16 comments:

  1. Your cat has the most beautiful markings .. what a beautiful animal.

    For green juices .. it's best to start with spinach vs. kale. I like to cheat a little with almond milk, a frozen banana, 1 kiwi, and a handful of spinach.

    The glowing green smoothy by Kimberly Snyder is good too .. I leave out the celery though -

    http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/ggs/


    Monica
    www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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  2. Ohhh the kitten is super adorable!!!! Great video, also love your illustrations!

    Elena

    http://dcinstyle.com/

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  3. I am actually dying over the cuteness!

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  4. I'm not a cat person at all, but this is quite sweet!! Good luck with the make-over, sounds great, I think it's good to have the page represent yourself and personality. Can't wait to see the new design :) Have a wonderful week xx

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  5. So sweet! Reminds me of my little kitty when he was so small like that :-) I'm hoping to pick up a nutra-bullet sometime within the next couple weeks so I can make proper green smoothies. I usually find putting blueberries in them - along with bananas makes the taste better - but I use spinach and not kale - which is way too strong for my taste-buds. Can't wait to see the new design! I really want to give my blog a little facelift too...but where to start? Have a lovely week Vanessa!


    Oh and to answer your question - I quit my job in 2011 in the summer right before we moved to a new town and just decided that I would do stuff from home instead. It's been a good change for me :) xo Marisa

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  6. I'm so happy it worked out well for you :)
    And thanks for the tip! I'll try adding berries.

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  7. can't wait to see the new makeover of the blog ;)

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  8. Derby & DuckyJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    You is a cute kitten Catastrophe!

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  9. Lovely little kitten. I've been dying to try this whole juice cleanse. I love greens mixed with carrots and fresh fruits.

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  10. This video is really well done ! And the kitty is the cuttest !

    http://selenite.weebly.com

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  11. Awwwww this is just super cute and beautiful videography xxx

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  12. your little calico kitty is adorable! I love the spot! Life is better with pets I think


    -Nico


    www.SatinandSalt.com

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  13. Cat-Cat!! What a cute kitty :-) Love the video, too!

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  14. I just saw the video ... and is one of the cutest things I've seen in recent times.

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  15. I just saw the video ... and is one of the cutest things I've seen in recent times!

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  16. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasMarch 6, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Vanessa, Thanks so much for popping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment. This video of Catastrophe is magical! I love it. Years ago I adopted a pregnant cat and kept two of her kittens. Ah, the memories of those three and the things they got up too.


    Sue xo

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