We have been working down on the Victoria Harbour for about 3 weeks now. During that time:

- We have eaten out nearly every day for nearly every meal (except breakfast– eep!) And when we have cooked, it’s been hummus and crackers. With an occasional side of spring mix salad… Plain. Seriously, I have never had so many consecutive restaurant or cafe meals in my whole life, and that includes those 3 months when we were travelling in Europe. It’s very alarming.

- (Related to above) My fledgling biceps have become flaccid once again. There have been no sweaty home workouts since we’ve started at the Harbour. None. (Also: eating out every day = Not so calorie-wise.) My figure is beginning to pay the price.

- I have developed a noticeable flush on my cheeks and a golden tan on the rest of my face, despite being slathered in suntan lotion and working underneath a giant patio umbrella while I’m down there helping Marty. What can I say? Sunlight + Water = Lots and lots of reflection onto my vulnerable face. Everybody thinks I just came back from Mexico, and summer hasn’t even started yet.

But?

- Marty has become an international superstar in the blink of an eye! Why did we not think of this before? In a few short weeks, his artwork has ventured beyond the Canadian borders into the States, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Things are rolling. We (meaning: he) gets tons of positive feedback! This venue is perfect for him.

This gorgeous image comes courtesy of Benjamin Madison, who posted this shot of Marty on his photography blog, www.victoriadailyphoto.blogspot.com

Anyway, Marty was officially juried in by the Harbour Authority this past Friday, so now he’s officially licensed to be a vendor for the upcoming year. I’m secretly hoping he can eclipse my own earnings and buy me out as an employee (come on, salary bidding wars!). Then we can both live a dreamy existence together, making and selling artwork, working outside on beautiful days only, in a corner-ish office with the best view in town:

Another day working late at the office... le sigh.