POM Friday . 19

Alfie-looking-upHere I was yesterday photographing some beauty products at the top of the stairs with my perfect little set up with the best kinda sunlight coming in through the window. Mr. Man over here decided he wanted none of that, and all the attention on him. So he got right involved with getting in the way, pawing at me, and making whimpering noises. I couldn’t ignore that cuteness. So yea, he’s a little more than spoiled, but he’s our little buds!

Alfie-cuddleThe lighting is a bit off (and pic is pixelated) because the front facing camera on the Blackberry isn’t as good as the regular side. But I had to capture this shot of my little puppa cuddlin’ me. He was craving attention since I was focused on snapping pictures for the blog and instagram. Funny little fella hey. The people that know Alfie in person find it so hard to believe he’s actually affectionate and cute. Because out in public he’s a wild beast!

Alfie-laying-downAll nonchalant like he doesn’t even know I am there trying to work on my beauty pictures.

Alfie-sitting-on-stairs

Alfie-neck-rubs

Alfie-gets-belly-rubs

Alfie-cuddlesHe’s actually smiling! HAHAHAHAHAA.

Makeup-pic-for-blogOh, and here’s the instagram picture I was trying to snap while he was getting right up in my face. :) I was testing out the new YSL mascara that was sent to me in an Influenster Vox Box for testing purposes. Side note: why do all YSL products SMELL so good?! I’ve used this mascara before, and it’s great for both volume and lengthening, but it’s really pricey so I’ve only bought it once. You know, you can sign up for Influenster for free too if you use social media. You get all sorts of free goodies in the mail to test out. Here is my referral link. I have no idea what I get out of it if you sign up, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to use it. Or not. Lol.

Have a great weekend! What are your plans?

Disclaimer: I received these products (YSL Mascara) complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

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Pom Friday . 18

Our little man has some manners. He’s so gentle when he accepts treats, or bones from us and always does tricks to try and butter us up to get another one.

Roll over. Down. Dance. Sit. Paw. Come. Around (circle around my legs). Get in (sit by my side). Over! (to jump over something) Stay. Wait. Ok (means he can leave)

Those are a few of his tricks. But the best part is he’s just as laid back as the rest of us, in the comfort of his own home. Get him outside with our neighbour’s pup, Penelope and he’ll viscously go after her, barking uncontrollably for around 2 minutes. Then they go about their ways, and walk side by side completely ignoring one another.

Have you seen this Instagram video of him in the galvanized tub (aka the beer tub?) He wouldn’t get out of it! So I took him for a wheely around the apartment, hah!

Enjoy the few photos I took of him late last week (since I still am in Yosemite!).

Alfie-giving-paw

Alfie-with-stick

Alfie-in-tub-again

Alfie-staring-at-me-in-tub

Alfie-with-bone

Alfie-in-Tub

See you next week :)

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Explore California: Saratoga Village

I can’t believe we’re on week 16 of featuring Alfie on the blog! Time has flown.

Last week I took Alfie out for a little car ride to the downtown core of historic Saratoga Village. We weren’t there too long as I only had one bag to pick up his dung, and of course as soon as we existed the car he took the messiest one of all time. Probably worse than last time at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve with him. Luckily there was a garbage next to us. I swear, he must get excited-nervous about where I’m taking him on these little adventures.

Regardless of that, I’m sure you don’t want visuals of what I’m talking about. Instead, some visuals of this beautiful little town! I’ve been here a couple of times before, but primarily on weekends. Going on a weekday in between lunch time and rush hour was dead silent and perfect for sight-seeing and snapping all the pictures I wanted.

Alfie-and-pink-flowers

14550-Big-Basin-Way

Saratoga-village

Saratoga-downtown

Saratoga-Village-Flowers

Big-Basin

Hongs-Gourmet-Saratoga

La-Fondue-Restaurant

Alfie-in-Saratoga-Village

Daisys-in-Saratoga

Trattoria-Saratoga

Flowers-and-Alfie

Saratoga

La-Fondue-Saratoga

Alfie-in-doghouse

Village-Square

Alfie-in-Saratoga

Saratoga-restaurant

Alfie-in-Car

What are your plans for this weekend?
I’m excited because it’s Banff Mountain Film Festival time! I had to do a bit of research to make sure that it in fact played down in the USA and it sure does. We’re going to be watching some pretty incredible films this weekend. Stay tuned.

Next week I won’t be blogging. As I mentioned in a few other posts I’ll be driving to Yosemite with my first ever climbing partner (we started climbing together in 1995!). She will be flying down here to California from Newfoundland, Canada and we’re renting a car and maybe doing a guided multi-pitch climb if the weather keeps being nice! Cross your fingers :)

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