This past weekend my friend Julia and I headed to my hometown of Goderich for the annual Beer Tent. Julia had never been to Goderich before, but she is also from a small town and was keen to check it out. We arrived around 11:30am Saturday morning, made some lunch and then hit the pool. It was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon and I was so happy to be in the pool.
We had been told to get to the beer tent early to avoid the lineups. I haven't been in years, but do remember being stuck in those lineups and wanted to avoid that at all costs. But, we ended up being there too early. When we got there it was only us and a couple of other people. But, we chatted and had a couple of beers so it was not a problem. But, as the lineups started and the place started to fill in, we felt a little out of place. People kept staring at us and avoiding sitting at our table (I've been away from home for awhile, and most of the people I know went on Friday night). Finally this group sat with us and we chatted with them for a bit. The rest of the night is kind of crazy.
The dancing started before the rain and I was super happy to get up and dance on the grass. Then the rain started and that was awesome. I love being out in the rain. But, I kind of wish I hadn't of decided to wear white shorts :) Julia had to keep me from dancing on the wet picnic tables!
Around midnight we were done (an afternoon of drinking in the sun will do that). We walked home in the rain (a couple of other souls were also leaving at that time). I had to strip out of my wet clothes in the garage and grab a pool towel so that I didn't drip water all over the house!
Both of us woke up with hangovers the next morning and just lounged around watching a movie with Grandma until we felt we were well enough to get in the car. But, all in all a fun time was had.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Stupid Book
I finally finished 'Cryptinomicon'. It took ten years. Well, it sat on my shelf for 10 years. It took me at least 3 months to actually read it. It took forever. I skimmed a lot of it. I do not recommend it. Which is sad since I loved his 'Snow Crash' and 'Zodiac'.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Knitting Projects
I can finally post some pictures of my knitting projects. I just completed two pieces for my friend Tara's baby shower. A 'baby bib o'love' and a 'baby genius burping cloth'. They took me a little longer than I thought they would so I still want to knit one more baby bib.
Tara's baby shower was good. The day was beautiful and there was even time after for a swim in Christi's pool.
Julia has a knitting book that contains these two patterns and I liked the book so much that I bought it as well. This was my first foray into the purl stitch. Julia was very patient with me! I made a few mistakes, but I'm pretty happy with it. I can't wait to finish my next project.
Tara's baby shower was good. The day was beautiful and there was even time after for a swim in Christi's pool.
Julia has a knitting book that contains these two patterns and I liked the book so much that I bought it as well. This was my first foray into the purl stitch. Julia was very patient with me! I made a few mistakes, but I'm pretty happy with it. I can't wait to finish my next project.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Happy Canada Day
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather for Canada Day (at least those of us here in the GTA appear to be having a beautiful day today).
I'm currently sitting in my pjs, watching the last two episodes of season 7 of the X-Files. I only have a couple more weeks to finish watching the remaining two seasons before the movie comes out (Julia, Jana and I saw the trailer when we went to see Wanted on the weekend). Julia is a huge fan and can't wait for the movie.
So, we went to see 'Wanted', the new James McAvoy / Angelina Jolie movie. It was okay. I'm not sure what it was that put me off (I think there was a point where the suspension of disbelief was too much).
I can see an end in sight to reading 'Cryptinomicon'. I've been reading this book since March and can't wait to finish it. It should be really good, but it is too long.
I'm currently sitting in my pjs, watching the last two episodes of season 7 of the X-Files. I only have a couple more weeks to finish watching the remaining two seasons before the movie comes out (Julia, Jana and I saw the trailer when we went to see Wanted on the weekend). Julia is a huge fan and can't wait for the movie.
So, we went to see 'Wanted', the new James McAvoy / Angelina Jolie movie. It was okay. I'm not sure what it was that put me off (I think there was a point where the suspension of disbelief was too much).
I can see an end in sight to reading 'Cryptinomicon'. I've been reading this book since March and can't wait to finish it. It should be really good, but it is too long.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Blah
I'm so not in a good mood. I can't find my phone or a replacement phone. I'm so sick of going over to Rogers to try and get this worked out. I'm annoyed with my job and can't decide if I will sign the extension for my contract. And this morning I was even thinking that it really didn't matter if I go out to BC after Jason's baby is born. I can't even get excited about my birthday party this weekend.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Lost My Phone
This weekend I headed up to Peterborough (again) for my cousin Candice's wedding reception. Her and Sean were married in the Dominican a couple of months ago and this was the party for those of us that couldn't (and some that could) make it down to the Caribbean.
Sean's parents hosted the reception at their gorgeous property on the lake. It was a gorgeous day and it was great to see everyone. I had a great talk with Chris' mom about my mom and her family. Unfortunately, I found out that a number of my relatives have passed away. I received confirmation that my grandfather did pass away (it's nice the my aunt and uncle let my brother and I know these things). It was also confirmed that all of my mom's aunts and uncles have passed away. I think my grandmother is still out there somewhere, but I am quite okay if I never hear from her again (horrible woman). (Just to clarify I am not talking about my Grandma Woodall who I love.)
The bouncy fun castle that I bought for my brother's wedding was put to good use for the kids (and I did make it in there again). Nicole bought it from me for her kids and they love it. I'm happy to see that it is still in working order.
The group of us took a cab out to the site. The cab driver refused to listen to directions and we were so lost and late. We took a cab back as well and I fell asleep soon after getting back to the hotel. I was woken up by the power going out in my room, but went right back to sleep.
I had to leave Peterborough relatively early to get back to the city for golf with my dad. I woke up wondering what time it was and worried that the power being out would affect the clocks. I woke up and went searching for my phone as I figured it would have the correct time. I couldn't find it, it wasn't in my purse. I turned on the TV and found a weather station that told me it was 5:30 am (and the clock in my room was correct). I went back to sleep and dreamt of my missing phone.
At 8am I was awake and trying to figure out how I could locate my phone. I called out to Sean's parent's place and they were just heading down to the tent and would take a look. I called Nicole later (but forgot to ask for the name of the cab company) and asked if my phone was by any chance in her room and for her sister's cell phone number). I tried calling her back to get the name of the cab company, but no answer. I called back to the reception site, but no one answered the phone. I needed to leave town to make my golf game, but needed to know if there had been any luck. So, I packed up the car and drove out to the site (about 30 mins out of my way). They hadn't found it. Which is fine but why couldn't someone have called me to let me know? That would have been really helpful.
I made it back to Mississauga in time to look up the directions to the golf course and to drop into Rogers to find out about getting a new phone. I couldn't call my dad as I didn't have his number (everything is in my phone). Rogers computer system went down (of course) and I had to leave to make my tee time.
I made it in time and dad and I got right onto the course. Around the 8th hole the lightning started and everyone was asked to leave the course. We were given a free pass (18 holes) due to the weather. Sweet! Dad and I went for a great meal at the Miller Tavern and I was able to get back to Mississauga before Rogers closed.
Rogers was able to give me a loaner phone and check if anyone had used my phone yet. They hadn't and I do have access to my phone number (yay). I was quite happy with the Rogers service I received yesterday.
But, now I have to buy a new phone. That's going to cost me around $300. All in all a very expensive weekend. I really wish I had of gone with my first plan - no hotel room. I wouldn't have been drinking, my car would have been at the site and my phone probably wouldn't have gotten lost.
Sean's parents hosted the reception at their gorgeous property on the lake. It was a gorgeous day and it was great to see everyone. I had a great talk with Chris' mom about my mom and her family. Unfortunately, I found out that a number of my relatives have passed away. I received confirmation that my grandfather did pass away (it's nice the my aunt and uncle let my brother and I know these things). It was also confirmed that all of my mom's aunts and uncles have passed away. I think my grandmother is still out there somewhere, but I am quite okay if I never hear from her again (horrible woman). (Just to clarify I am not talking about my Grandma Woodall who I love.)
The bouncy fun castle that I bought for my brother's wedding was put to good use for the kids (and I did make it in there again). Nicole bought it from me for her kids and they love it. I'm happy to see that it is still in working order.
The group of us took a cab out to the site. The cab driver refused to listen to directions and we were so lost and late. We took a cab back as well and I fell asleep soon after getting back to the hotel. I was woken up by the power going out in my room, but went right back to sleep.
I had to leave Peterborough relatively early to get back to the city for golf with my dad. I woke up wondering what time it was and worried that the power being out would affect the clocks. I woke up and went searching for my phone as I figured it would have the correct time. I couldn't find it, it wasn't in my purse. I turned on the TV and found a weather station that told me it was 5:30 am (and the clock in my room was correct). I went back to sleep and dreamt of my missing phone.
At 8am I was awake and trying to figure out how I could locate my phone. I called out to Sean's parent's place and they were just heading down to the tent and would take a look. I called Nicole later (but forgot to ask for the name of the cab company) and asked if my phone was by any chance in her room and for her sister's cell phone number). I tried calling her back to get the name of the cab company, but no answer. I called back to the reception site, but no one answered the phone. I needed to leave town to make my golf game, but needed to know if there had been any luck. So, I packed up the car and drove out to the site (about 30 mins out of my way). They hadn't found it. Which is fine but why couldn't someone have called me to let me know? That would have been really helpful.
I made it back to Mississauga in time to look up the directions to the golf course and to drop into Rogers to find out about getting a new phone. I couldn't call my dad as I didn't have his number (everything is in my phone). Rogers computer system went down (of course) and I had to leave to make my tee time.
I made it in time and dad and I got right onto the course. Around the 8th hole the lightning started and everyone was asked to leave the course. We were given a free pass (18 holes) due to the weather. Sweet! Dad and I went for a great meal at the Miller Tavern and I was able to get back to Mississauga before Rogers closed.
Rogers was able to give me a loaner phone and check if anyone had used my phone yet. They hadn't and I do have access to my phone number (yay). I was quite happy with the Rogers service I received yesterday.
But, now I have to buy a new phone. That's going to cost me around $300. All in all a very expensive weekend. I really wish I had of gone with my first plan - no hotel room. I wouldn't have been drinking, my car would have been at the site and my phone probably wouldn't have gotten lost.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Happy Birthday to Me
It's my birthday and it started off great last night. I had a great time at hockey. Both Stef and Rob said I was reading the puck really well. Now, I just need to get faster (and resharpen my skates so that I can stop properly). The girls stayed after the game for a couple of beers to start the celebration week off right!
Tonight I'm off to dinner with the Waterloo gang (Lisa, Keith, Tim and I). I don't remember the last time we were together, but it may have been at Waterloo. Golf with Dad on Sunday and then the birthday bash next weekend at Christi's!
Tonight I'm off to dinner with the Waterloo gang (Lisa, Keith, Tim and I). I don't remember the last time we were together, but it may have been at Waterloo. Golf with Dad on Sunday and then the birthday bash next weekend at Christi's!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Stress
It's rare that I get stressed at work. I've been very good at separating work and home life for the past ten years. But, I think it may have crept up on me. I have developed an eye twitch and a back problem in the past two weeks.
I had to leave work early yesterday due to the back issue and the eye is driving me crazy daily. Who knows if it is just stress from work, or stress from trying to date a guy that is completely unavailable, or the inability for my stepmother and I to get along. Who knows, but I think the work stress is higher than it has been at any other place I've worked. It's not the deadlines, it's the lack of process. But, who knows. I do know that my back hurts and I have a wonky eye.
I had to leave work early yesterday due to the back issue and the eye is driving me crazy daily. Who knows if it is just stress from work, or stress from trying to date a guy that is completely unavailable, or the inability for my stepmother and I to get along. Who knows, but I think the work stress is higher than it has been at any other place I've worked. It's not the deadlines, it's the lack of process. But, who knows. I do know that my back hurts and I have a wonky eye.
Monday, June 09, 2008
The Wii
Last week I took my new Wii over to my friend Julia's. I hadn't even taken it out of the box yet. She knew what she was doing so I let her play the inaugural game, which of course was tennis. So, she played a match and then it was my turn. I kept missing everything. But, I finally got the swing of it and we had a lot of fun.
Friday night I finally hooked it up at home and played each of the games. Took out some aggression by boxing a couple of times.
On Sunday I headed over to my friend Karen's for a visit and to play wii with the boys. Nintendo annoyed me right off and I didn't want to play anymore. Brandon really wanted to play, but it had put me in a bad mood.
After about an hour I wasn't so annoyed and Mackenzie and I tried out the Wii Play. I may have to pick this game up. The pool was really good and I did have fun with the cow racing. I think the bubble one will be fun and help me to figure out how the controller works (or it could just be super frustrating). I wonder if you have to have a second player for that game.
I still can't find the Wii Fit anywhere! The more I hear about it the better it sounds. My dad is coming over tomorrow and I can't wait for us to try out the golf. I was amazed that the same mistakes I make out on the course I was making in the game. Maybe this will help me to improve my game (I can only hope).
Friday night I finally hooked it up at home and played each of the games. Took out some aggression by boxing a couple of times.
On Sunday I headed over to my friend Karen's for a visit and to play wii with the boys. Nintendo annoyed me right off and I didn't want to play anymore. Brandon really wanted to play, but it had put me in a bad mood.
After about an hour I wasn't so annoyed and Mackenzie and I tried out the Wii Play. I may have to pick this game up. The pool was really good and I did have fun with the cow racing. I think the bubble one will be fun and help me to figure out how the controller works (or it could just be super frustrating). I wonder if you have to have a second player for that game.
I still can't find the Wii Fit anywhere! The more I hear about it the better it sounds. My dad is coming over tomorrow and I can't wait for us to try out the golf. I was amazed that the same mistakes I make out on the course I was making in the game. Maybe this will help me to improve my game (I can only hope).
Friday, June 06, 2008
Late to the Ballet.... Again
Last night Lisa and I were finally able to get together. Now, it helped alot that we had tickets to the ballet. We were off to see Cinderella, the last ballet for us this season. This season we only purchased tickets to three ballets. The first had me laughing (West Side Story is just silly to begin with but, ballet dancers in a gang fight?); the second was the amazing Rooster (which I've written about previously). We were almost late the first night and just made it to our seats in time. Same with the second. We thought we had lots of time last night, but the fates were against us.
Lisa and I haven't seen each other in over a month. She had a crazy month of work travel. We were really happy to get together for dinner and a chat before the show. I made it to her place in pretty good time after work and so we walked over to an Italian place near where she lives. She'd never been so we thought we would check it out. We were really impressed with the menu as there were a lot of vegetarian options. Neither of us could decide there were so many options. She finally selected the tortellini and I went for the risotto (I always forget how long this takes). We ordered some red wine and were having a great chat.
Lisa kept getting distracted as there was a woman at the table beside us that started breast-feeding her child at the table. She apparently didn't feel the need to cover herself up.
Our food finally came to the table and we were starving. It all looked so good. I picked up one forkful and it was soo good. Then I noticed something odd on the plate. It really looked like bacon and fat. That's odd, I know there wasn't any mention of meat on the menu. I asked Lisa and she agreed that it looked like meat and started to check hers. Meat there as well. So, we called over our server and she was all indignant. Of course there is meat! I was rather upset because I knew I always look for that in the menu. She took both dishes away. She came back with a menu and low and behold - no mention of meat for my dish. There was mention of meat in Lisa's, though. The waitress did feel bad that the menu was incorrect for my dish. They offered us a half litre of wine and some brushetta while we waited. The brushetta was amazing!
Unfortunately, we were now cutting it really close to get to the ballet on time. Finally our food did arrive and it was excellent. Lisa and I both agreed that if we couldn't make it to the ballet that was fine because at least we were getting to visit.
When we were done, it was only 7:38 and the ballet had started at 7:30. We can probably catch the second act! So, we hopped in a cab and off we went. They told us they wouldn't be able to seat us until the first intermission (in about 15 mins), but we could watch on the screens.
The ballet was not that good. I'm sorry, but Cinderella should not be set in the roaring '20s. I didn't like the costumes (and Lisa kept saying that Cinderella looked like a Russian hooker in her coat). The one scene with the men dancing around the world was good (well, it was a weird scene, but the dancing was great). The crazy pumpkin headed men were the highlight. It was something out of 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. Unfortunately, I missed their big dance.
Next season they are bringing back Romeo and Juliet as well as performing Carmen. I have seen Romeo and Juliet twice (once by the Kirov Ballet) and will definitely be keen to go again. I'm really looking forward to Carmen. I suspect there will be at least one other that we'll pick and therefore we can get the subscription seats (cheaper).
I think I keep hoping that the corps of the ballet will get better and actually keep in step. I went to my first performance by the National Ballet when I was 12, I'm now 36. It hasn't happened yet, but I keep hoping it will :)
Lisa and I haven't seen each other in over a month. She had a crazy month of work travel. We were really happy to get together for dinner and a chat before the show. I made it to her place in pretty good time after work and so we walked over to an Italian place near where she lives. She'd never been so we thought we would check it out. We were really impressed with the menu as there were a lot of vegetarian options. Neither of us could decide there were so many options. She finally selected the tortellini and I went for the risotto (I always forget how long this takes). We ordered some red wine and were having a great chat.
Lisa kept getting distracted as there was a woman at the table beside us that started breast-feeding her child at the table. She apparently didn't feel the need to cover herself up.
Our food finally came to the table and we were starving. It all looked so good. I picked up one forkful and it was soo good. Then I noticed something odd on the plate. It really looked like bacon and fat. That's odd, I know there wasn't any mention of meat on the menu. I asked Lisa and she agreed that it looked like meat and started to check hers. Meat there as well. So, we called over our server and she was all indignant. Of course there is meat! I was rather upset because I knew I always look for that in the menu. She took both dishes away. She came back with a menu and low and behold - no mention of meat for my dish. There was mention of meat in Lisa's, though. The waitress did feel bad that the menu was incorrect for my dish. They offered us a half litre of wine and some brushetta while we waited. The brushetta was amazing!
Unfortunately, we were now cutting it really close to get to the ballet on time. Finally our food did arrive and it was excellent. Lisa and I both agreed that if we couldn't make it to the ballet that was fine because at least we were getting to visit.
When we were done, it was only 7:38 and the ballet had started at 7:30. We can probably catch the second act! So, we hopped in a cab and off we went. They told us they wouldn't be able to seat us until the first intermission (in about 15 mins), but we could watch on the screens.
The ballet was not that good. I'm sorry, but Cinderella should not be set in the roaring '20s. I didn't like the costumes (and Lisa kept saying that Cinderella looked like a Russian hooker in her coat). The one scene with the men dancing around the world was good (well, it was a weird scene, but the dancing was great). The crazy pumpkin headed men were the highlight. It was something out of 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. Unfortunately, I missed their big dance.
Next season they are bringing back Romeo and Juliet as well as performing Carmen. I have seen Romeo and Juliet twice (once by the Kirov Ballet) and will definitely be keen to go again. I'm really looking forward to Carmen. I suspect there will be at least one other that we'll pick and therefore we can get the subscription seats (cheaper).
I think I keep hoping that the corps of the ballet will get better and actually keep in step. I went to my first performance by the National Ballet when I was 12, I'm now 36. It hasn't happened yet, but I keep hoping it will :)
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Another Great Post
This one made me laugh outloud as I have thought most of the same things about movies not based in fact (so true!).
http://www.empireonline.com/empireblog/Post.asp?id=164
http://www.empireonline.com/empireblog/Post.asp?id=164
Awesome blog idea
I'm definitely going to think about this idea and will try to get my perfect day (comprised of movie scenes).
http://misfortune-cookie.blogspot.com/2008/06/perfect-day-comprised-of-movie-scenes.html
http://misfortune-cookie.blogspot.com/2008/06/perfect-day-comprised-of-movie-scenes.html
Friday, May 23, 2008
Television Craziness
I love my PVR, have I mentioned that before? When I got home from work last night (around 7pm) I noticed that the PVR was recording something. I thought that was odd because I had turned off the recording of The OC (I've watched each episode at least twice now, and that's enough). I turned on the TV to figure out what could be recording at 7pm on a Thursday night. 'So You Think You Can Dance'? Really, I thought I had turned off the recording from Much Music (because it only ever seemed to pick up the reruns of the result shows). But, no! It was the new season starting. I would have completely missed it, if it wasn't for my PVR remembering to record any episode at any time on CTV. I had almost forgot how much I love this show. I just finished watching 'Dancing with the Stars' this week and I do like it, but the dancing is not near as good as it is on SYTYCD. These are all professional dancers. Granted, the first few episodes are the auditons, so these are not all professional dancers. It still strikes me as strange how people will embarrass themselves to get on TV. If there is any chance I will be embarrassed I won't do something, so I have to give these people some kudos to be willing to take a chance. I am definitely excited about what we will get to see this season. I always end up with at least four new favourite songs after a season. I'm hoping we will also get to see some of the guys from the previous seasons. Last night already had Travis and Dominic make appearances. I'm hoping for Neil (and more Travis).
Last night was also the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. There was way too much drama for me last night. Too many people dying, or possibly dying. I could not handle it. Plus, I'm pretty sure something bad is going to happen to Derek at the beginning of next season. He said the kiss of death 'I'll be right back'. I know it normally heralds death in horror movies, but I'm pretty sure it still means bad things will happen on tv. I was happy that Meredith and Derek got back together at the end. I don't like them apart.
Last night was also the season finale of Grey's Anatomy. There was way too much drama for me last night. Too many people dying, or possibly dying. I could not handle it. Plus, I'm pretty sure something bad is going to happen to Derek at the beginning of next season. He said the kiss of death 'I'll be right back'. I know it normally heralds death in horror movies, but I'm pretty sure it still means bad things will happen on tv. I was happy that Meredith and Derek got back together at the end. I don't like them apart.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Bump
Here's the pic of the baby bump! Jason and Megan went for the first ultrasound this week. Pics of little baby feet! I'm so excited.
Tagged Sort Of
Julia has a list of 5 things about herself on her blog and sort of tagged me (I figure since I read it, I've been tagged).
1) What was I doing ten years ago? Probably on a plane for some work thing (I'll have to look it up). Working in Toronto for a software company.
2) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today (not in any particular order)? Finish off some IVR testing; polish the motorcycle for the BAD ride this weekend; pick up my books at the library; knit at least ten ridges on the blanket; get to bed early for once this week.
3) Snacks I enjoy: (I'm stealing two of Julia's here) the fresh guacamole from Max’s Market in Bloor West Village, edemame beans, spicy hummus with flat bread.
4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire: get myself a cottage for when I'm not travelling around the world; volunteer for greenpeace.
5) Places I have lived: (in order) Mississauga, Goderich, Waterloo, Burlington, Beijing (China), Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga
Those of you that read my blog: consider yourselves tagged :)
1) What was I doing ten years ago? Probably on a plane for some work thing (I'll have to look it up). Working in Toronto for a software company.
2) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today (not in any particular order)? Finish off some IVR testing; polish the motorcycle for the BAD ride this weekend; pick up my books at the library; knit at least ten ridges on the blanket; get to bed early for once this week.
3) Snacks I enjoy: (I'm stealing two of Julia's here) the fresh guacamole from Max’s Market in Bloor West Village, edemame beans, spicy hummus with flat bread.
4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire: get myself a cottage for when I'm not travelling around the world; volunteer for greenpeace.
5) Places I have lived: (in order) Mississauga, Goderich, Waterloo, Burlington, Beijing (China), Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga
Those of you that read my blog: consider yourselves tagged :)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Back
I feel I have been remiss in my blogging. I get home from work and really don't feel like doing anything on my computer. (My facebook games have suffered for this - as Sharon keeps reminding me.)
The job is good. I don't love it, I don't hate it. The drive isn't too bad and I've been able to listen to a ton of books on CD. I just finished 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway. Definitely had me really hating bull fighting (and thinking back to Lisa's post about the bull ring they went to in Spain).
Trivia has started up again. I'm back with the Mods (yay). We won our first game, but I think I was sitting in the wrong spot because I knew more answers in different seats than my own (I still didn't know very much, though).
I just returned from a quick visit out to BC. I spent the weekend with my brother Jason and his wife Megan. She's expecting in October and she looks great. My brother has grown a beard and I almost didn't recognize him at the airport (pictures, hopefully, to be posted tonight). The weather was amazing (Jason even had a sunburn after Saturday). We hung out with Megan's brother and his wife and a couple of their friends for a barbeque on Sunday. It was a really great weekend. But, I am paying for the time difference today! I am so tired.
The job is good. I don't love it, I don't hate it. The drive isn't too bad and I've been able to listen to a ton of books on CD. I just finished 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway. Definitely had me really hating bull fighting (and thinking back to Lisa's post about the bull ring they went to in Spain).
Trivia has started up again. I'm back with the Mods (yay). We won our first game, but I think I was sitting in the wrong spot because I knew more answers in different seats than my own (I still didn't know very much, though).
I just returned from a quick visit out to BC. I spent the weekend with my brother Jason and his wife Megan. She's expecting in October and she looks great. My brother has grown a beard and I almost didn't recognize him at the airport (pictures, hopefully, to be posted tonight). The weather was amazing (Jason even had a sunburn after Saturday). We hung out with Megan's brother and his wife and a couple of their friends for a barbeque on Sunday. It was a really great weekend. But, I am paying for the time difference today! I am so tired.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Stitch and Bitch
Julia and I had our first 'stitch and bitch' session last night. I taught myself how to knit a couple of years ago, but haven't really done much. Julia had found that she wasn't knitting as much as she would like so we decided to set aside time each week to get together and make a concerted effort to knit. I'm almost done the scarf I started last summer. I can't wait to be finished as Julia has me excited about starting work on a blanket. We are going to go looking at yarn to pick out colours and I can't wait.
Night and Fog
Last night I watched the 1955 documentary 'Night and Fog'. It is ranked #2 on the imdb.com documentary list. Very powerful depiction of the Nazi concentration camps. Stuff like this makes me wonder how we can think we are an intelligent race.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Crazy Weekend
With the warm weather comes even more plans for the ever busy me. This past weekend was no exception. On Friday night after a crazy day of writing test cases at work, I had to stop by Purolator and pick up the latest Creative Memories order for my customers. (I can not believe the guy who came in after me left his car idling outside the entire time he was in there.) Home to grab something quick to eat, pack up the orders and then head over to my friend Sue's for a Creative Memories Get Together. The night was a lot of fun and I ended up getting home at 11:30pm. So much for getting to the grocery store on my way home.
Friday morning I had to be up early to get to the grocery store so I could make up a batch of soup for the scrapbooking workshop Dorie and I were hosting (well, Dorie was hosting and I was helping out since none of my customers could attend). I had the soup all made and my car all packed by 9am (about 40 mins later than I had hoped, but Dorie didn't need as much setup help as we thought). As I was driving from my place to the 401 I had to stop at a stop light. It wasn't a quick stop or anything, but the crock pot of soup overturned on the floor of the passenger seat and it all spilled out. The car smelled great but it looked like someone had thrown up all over the floor (thai coconut and sweet potato soup - very orange). I gave Dorie a call and let her know the soup was not happening. I just had to laugh or I would cry.
I got to Dorie's and the place looked great (as always). Everyone was late getting there (so I didn't feel so bad about my 40 mins of lateness). As people started to arrive I took on the duty of helping out two of Dorie's friends with the digital scrapbooking. We were able to upload some options, and I was able to get them started on the basics. They are both pretty excited about getting their trip books completed. I was working on my Vegas book from when Jason and I went to Vegas. But, I wasn't really in the mood. I did not get a lot accomplished. Around 3pm I talked to Christi and she was having issues with her digital book so I needed to get back to Mississauga to help her out. Back into my soup car!
Who knows what is happening with Christi's internet, but we could not get the digital book uploaed to CM so I took it home with me and was able to upload it from there. Can't wait to see the printed version!
By this point it was 7pm and I was supposed to be over at my friend Karen's to watch the hockey game. I finally made it over there for 7:30 and really just wanted to crawl into my bed and sleep. The game did not end as we hoped (Montreal had so many chances and just couldn't deliver). It was great to hang out with Karen and Kevin and visit with their boys, but I was falling asleep so home I went.
Up early again on Sunday morning for a day with Christi and Alex (her 2 year old) at Wonderland. We spent most of the day in the kids park. We had a lot of fun and Alex went on his first roller coaster (he did not enjoy it). It was a gorgeous day. Around 2:30 I left Christi and Alex to check out the new coaster 'Behemoth'. The line was not at all long and I was on the ride in under 20 mins. Let's just say this ride is crazy and a tad scary. I love rides. For my 18th birthday my family took me to Cedar Point to try out the tallest, fastest, steepest coaster in the world (at the time).
After the craziness of wonderland I headed into Toronto to play some tennis with Julia. It was our first day out this season so we just hit the ball around for an hour. It did not start out promising. I was all over the place, I'm hoping I will improve over the summer (I only started playing last year). By the time I got home last night I was so tired. Work was tough today!
After the craziness of wonderland I headed into Toronto to play some tennis with Julia. It was our first day out this season so we just hit the ball around for an hour. It did not start out promising. I was all over the place, I'm hoping I will improve over the summer (I only started playing last year). By the time I got home last night I was so tired. Work was tough today!
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