Documentary I really liked

This is a movie I really enjoying watching. As the title says its called "The women how same with Killer whales" I found this movie, and I was excited. I think from what I remember she didn't do too much swimming by she explained a lot about what she was doing and why.  

There isn't just orcas in this movie, they also do show her going off and saving other whales too.  Its about a lady out in  New Zealand who is trying to save killer whales because there numbers are low. In the 200's. Which surpriselying enough isn't much higher than our count in my local area. Killer whales seem to be going down in numbers compared to up.  This is impart because they are huge animals so they don't need to breed as much as we do, or other animals we can think of that do. Their life cycle is suppose to be longer, and I think its also because these animals live in 'stress zones'.

Stress zones mean an animal can basically find food and do what they can, but they can't make babies.  A lot of things can make animals stressed out. Be it fishing, population or just another animal in the area that is also eating there food source. 

This is a wonderful movie. I'd suggest wanting it. Its really good. 

Update

Yesterday I had so much fun. I got to hang out with a local friend. She ended up buying gloves from me and suspenders. We went out for bubble tea, I got this strawberry bubble tea. It was really sweet. I think next time I going to try it with milk tea compared to green tea.  I've tried milk tea before and its yummy.

We also went window shopping, and it was fun. I've never really been able to show cute things to another girl and for both of us to get excited and happy together. So it was great.

I also saw a really cute pendent at a shop I want.

This is the pendant I want.  It's so cute, its a little humpback whale. The pedant in the shop was $80, but the same seller sells it for $55.  I think it would be nice to get seeing as I'm doing my course. I might change it with the idea of getting a tattoo. I could get this an a calico critter thingy. :3

I'm going on week three for my course too btw. Its exciting! I really do like it.

So far everything is really great. I know on thursday I was really overwhelmed by our first lab we had. But other than that its been a lot of fun. I like learning. And I've also really enjoyed our trips. I've learnt a bunch.

Sea Weed Art

In class today we made seaweed art. I made a bookmark. Its currently being pressed and next week I'll be getting it back. I'm excited because I've never done it before. But now that I've done it once, I'd like to do it more.

Sea weed art, for those that are wondering is like flower pressing. Its a neat way to keep specimens you find, and you also can do an artistic spin on it.

What you want to do is go to the beach, collect pieces of seaweed specimens, Try not to take a lot because other life do live off of sea weeds.  But collect what you can, find different ones you think are pretty or interesting. Pick up different samples and then you go home and you arrange them in a way on papers. When you are happy with the arrangement you grab some fabric. online I've seen people recommend weed block. You want to use cloth mesh. 

Than you put your finished work, under book or something heavy. Its really neat. I think during the summer I might do a bit more of it. Hang some stuff up. :3 

Here is a quick list of what you'll need:

1. seaweed

2. 140lb watercolor paper

3. paper towels

4. rectangular bucket, filled with several inches of water

5. weed screen, weed barrier cloth, or other cloth mesh

6. an artist's brush

7. toothpicks or tweezers

8. corrugated cardboard

10. bricks, heavy weights, books. You want something heavy

Here is a how to website I just grabbed. Its a good one:

http://www.gardendesign.com/how-to/how-to-create-seaweed-art?pnid=127201#gallery-content

Seven Months

Its been seven months of my boyfriend and I being together.

Seven months, I feel like we've been together for years, but it's only been seven months. but thats not bad. Thats not even a short time. Its a lot of time for us, and we've lived with each other since the start of our relationship.

Our relationship is great, and I'm so glad I meat him.  I feel strong with him, independent, I don't feel weak or scared of the world. I feel like I can go out and do things, power through my day, do what I want to do to, and know when I come home I know there are arms that'll wrap around me, and love me.  I'm not going to credit him for some of my recovery, because thats still something thats personal and I feel like is something only the personal with the issues can do. But he has helped me with my techniques and practices I've learnt.

Sure, there's stuff that can bug me, but honestly, its normal.  You're always going to have a beef with something the person you love does. It's the way it is. His not the same as me, and I wouldn't want him too. I love that he is different and thats what attracts me to him.

I just feel like I can be me with him. I can have my own interests and views on things without worrying about upsetting him.   There's just something about him that's really settling being with him.

:3 I just feel happy, and I felt like I wanted to share.

Whale watching trip.

Not my photo. But I now can knock this off my bucket list. 

I got back from my whale watching trip. It started at 9:30 this morning, I went with my marine biology class, and my trip was a blast. I had a lot of fun, There was a lot of talking about the local wildlife and stuff and we learnt some stuff.  We sadly didn't get to see any whales. Someday, I know I'm going to get my chance to go see them, and I will snap photos. But I still enjoyed going. Being in a boat, on the ocean was a lot of fun for me. I do really like the ocean, and I'm hoping thats where my course is going to take me.

(Mine)

The light house above, its called Race Rocks, its out here in BC.  The light house in the image, all the rocks to make it. The black and white ones came from Ireland. 

I got to go in the USA waters during this whale watching trip, Which was interesting, we got to see some powerful waves, and we also got to enjoy some the cooler water. The tide was out, so we got to see a lot of exposed rock out there too. 

(Mine)

On my trip we got to see some really cute animals, As I said I didn't get to see any whales, I also didn't get to see any proposes, or Dolphins. But I got to see some other critters! I got to see Steller sea lions and California sea lions.  

(Mine)

For those that don't know the different, look at my other post. California sea lions tend to be darker, while Steller ones are bigger, and there fur/coat is a softer brown color.   California sea lions are also the ones that bark and can be see at places like aquariums. They are the ones that do cute tricks, like bounce a ball on there nose. While the Steller ones roar, and they sound more like a lion.

(Mine)

I also got to see a sea otter, which made me feel really happy. I took a couple of photos.  :3 He was cute, he was just floating in his little kelp forest as you can see. Interestingly enough sea otters never go on land. They always stay in the water. We have River otters out here too. They stay near the docks. These guys however aren't found around there. And these guys are also rarer to see because of the massive killings that was done for there fur. So it was really exciting to see one up as close as we could get. 

(Mine)

I was really happy with my trip. I wish I could have taken more photos, but I took photos of what I liked. <3 So I hope you guys enjoy. 

I'm loving my class right now too.

Mammals in my local waters

Tomorrow I get to go whale watching. That also means I might see some sea lions and other cuties too. :3 

How To Build Your Own Moss Terrariums

Step One:  Choose a glass container. It can be anything from a clean, reused pickle jar to a vintage vase.  Just make sure the container is clear and not colored glass, which could hinder growth.  Also consider the size of the opening as well. Making a terrarium out of a vintage perfume bottle may seem like a creative idea, but the narrow opening may prove problematic when you go to place greenery inside. I used a glass jar.
Step Two:  Now that you have picked out your glass container. Its now time to get messy. Place a handful of rocks at the bottom of the container. This layer helps to shape the terrain while aiding drainage and aeration. You also can do a layer of dirt. I did one layer of dirt one layer of rocks and than a final small layer of dirt.  The greenery you’ll be planting will determine the type of soil you use. For moss, use a peat moss mixture, which is less likely to mold.The smaller the container, the thinner the rock layer. You’ll want to leave enough “head space” at the top of the terrarium when you’re finished that the setup doesn’t look cramped. 
Step Three: Place the slightly damp moss onto the rocks, patting it down so that it fills the entire surface area. 
Step Four: Give the plant some water to help prevent transplant shock, keeping in mind that the container doesn’t have drainage holes like a potted plant would. The rocks layer will aid with drainage. 

Maintenance: As for Maintenance Moss is a low Maintenance plant.  Keep it moist. Don’t let it sit out in harsh sunlight.