ah yeeeeaaaaaah.
20.7.10
calderon break
its important to take a break from your day and embrace yourself in the calderon. (my grammar is AMAZING!)
ah yeeeeaaaaaah.
ah yeeeeaaaaaah.
18.7.10
mid July
and i'm already tired of summer. summer has never been a favorite time of mine. too hot, sleep deprived, bad humid hair days, sticky skin, HUGE air conditioning bills, bad tan lines, meh. i'll take fall or spring over summer any day.
I like that people come out of the wood work during the summer though. the ones that hide out in their homes all winter are finally the ones calling to see what you're up to.
busy week ahead of me. a booze tasting, the kittens go in for their pre check up before they're neutered, my 3rd book club meeting, the Black Mountain show, and dinner with our parents for the pre wedding chat session. eeeeek!
This month's book club book is The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
As usual I am way way way behind and still have 300 pages to read before Thursday (I bought it on Saturday, oh procrastination we are still great friends). But i am happy to report i LIKE this book. and so far it is an easy, interesting and entertaining read.
I haven't wrote about our food share yet have I? Here's a pic of what we got in week 3. snow peas, lettuce, carrots, beets, mixed greens, sage, another herb i can't remember the name of that both Hayley and I aren't fans of, garlic scapes, strawberries, and probably some eggs and bread.
so far so good. The lettuce we use almost immediately, the peas usually die a slow death, the beets sit around until someone can't take it anymore and then they get boiled and cut up for salads or smoothies. the garlic scapes are still a tricky one for me but Hayley tossed them in the frying pan a couple weeks ago with some coconut oil and garlic and said that they were great! The strawberries are an easy sell, and the herbs, hmmm i have no idea where those went.
I should also mention that this share has tons of amazing meat, eggs, bread and jarred goods like jams and relish, and pickles too! Joe and I made some steaks last week and they were DELICIOUS. Hayley - can you do me a solid and comment the link to the share for these peeps?
It's a nice feeling to know we're supporting local farmers and eating fresh, organic and pesticide free food, but I'm not gonna lie it requires a little bit of a lifestyle change to plan your meals in order to get the most out of what you get each week. we're also learning how to make use of the entire vegetable. for example, did you know you can eat beet leaves and stems and they actually taste pretty righteous?? just satay those suckers in a little bit of olive oil and garlic, add some sea salt and it's like eating spinach and rapini!
ok i gotta go Jogee wants me to watch the most epic part in star wars right now. byeeeeeeeee!
I like that people come out of the wood work during the summer though. the ones that hide out in their homes all winter are finally the ones calling to see what you're up to.
busy week ahead of me. a booze tasting, the kittens go in for their pre check up before they're neutered, my 3rd book club meeting, the Black Mountain show, and dinner with our parents for the pre wedding chat session. eeeeek!
This month's book club book is The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
As usual I am way way way behind and still have 300 pages to read before Thursday (I bought it on Saturday, oh procrastination we are still great friends). But i am happy to report i LIKE this book. and so far it is an easy, interesting and entertaining read.
I haven't wrote about our food share yet have I? Here's a pic of what we got in week 3. snow peas, lettuce, carrots, beets, mixed greens, sage, another herb i can't remember the name of that both Hayley and I aren't fans of, garlic scapes, strawberries, and probably some eggs and bread.
so far so good. The lettuce we use almost immediately, the peas usually die a slow death, the beets sit around until someone can't take it anymore and then they get boiled and cut up for salads or smoothies. the garlic scapes are still a tricky one for me but Hayley tossed them in the frying pan a couple weeks ago with some coconut oil and garlic and said that they were great! The strawberries are an easy sell, and the herbs, hmmm i have no idea where those went.
I should also mention that this share has tons of amazing meat, eggs, bread and jarred goods like jams and relish, and pickles too! Joe and I made some steaks last week and they were DELICIOUS. Hayley - can you do me a solid and comment the link to the share for these peeps?
It's a nice feeling to know we're supporting local farmers and eating fresh, organic and pesticide free food, but I'm not gonna lie it requires a little bit of a lifestyle change to plan your meals in order to get the most out of what you get each week. we're also learning how to make use of the entire vegetable. for example, did you know you can eat beet leaves and stems and they actually taste pretty righteous?? just satay those suckers in a little bit of olive oil and garlic, add some sea salt and it's like eating spinach and rapini!
ok i gotta go Jogee wants me to watch the most epic part in star wars right now. byeeeeeeeee!
17.7.10
EPIC
wooooooaaaaaahhhhhhh!
AMAZE
right down to the private dressing room.
Unbelievable. This girl knows where it's at.
blam!
LOVE YOU GUYS SOOO HAAAAAARD! CONGRATS!
AMAZE
right down to the private dressing room.
Unbelievable. This girl knows where it's at.
blam!
LOVE YOU GUYS SOOO HAAAAAARD! CONGRATS!
15.7.10
2005 revisited
remember these surveys??
i filled this thing out in 2005. not much has changed. IM STILL HILARIOUS. i've added some new comments in purple.
> 1) Last thing you burned while attempting to cook?
> the sauce for some caribbean chicken dish i made last week. I think I'm the
> only one that noticed though.
>
> 2) What is one thing that ALWAYS makes you mad?
> letting my guard down to the wrong people.
>
> 3) How long does it take you to get ready for your day?
> hmmm could be anywhere from 10 mins to an hour and half...
>
> 4) Favorite place to blow 50$
> walmart, planet aid, Kensington, my new found dealer, LCBO. Sorry guys no
> dirty comment here, even though it was so set up.
>
>
> 6) What is something that turns you off from the opposite sex?
> bad breath, selfishness, being overweight and unhealthy, laziness... i could
> really go on and on... im that picky.
>
> 7) Is anything on you fake ie...Breasts,Lips, nose...?
> my hair colour. and the leather in my boots.
>
> 8) What's in your CD player right now?
> a funk mix, wonderfully crafted by the extremely talented beat chemist.
> downloaded to an mp3 player. who the hell listens to cd players?
>
> 9) What celebrity would you have coffee with?
> I don't drink coffee. Could it be a beer instead? and probably Thom Yorke.
>
> 10) What celebrity would you NOT have coffee with?
> Why does it always have to be coffee? penelope cruz. i couldnt listen to
> that irriatating accent more then 30 seconds.
>
> 11) What kind of toothpaste do you use?
> What ever is on sale. currently aquafresh whitening from casey's work.
>
> 12) What time do you go to bed?
> between 10 and 2....
>
> 13) Last movie you saw?
> hopefully King Kong today... im so stoked... but last was i think love
> actually... for the 5th time.
>
> 14) Last TV show you watched?
> earl. it was a huge let down.
>
> 15) Who is your best friend?
> my mom
>
> 17) Who do you lust after?
> this is a tricky one. im gonna go with dessert, any and all desserts.
>
> 18) What time is it?
> 9:45am. i actually made it to work by 9:15 today. a pat on the back is
> definitly necessary
>
> 19) Are you planning a vacation?
> BC in exactly 10 days. It really couldn't have come at a better time. i am in
> need of some time away from clarkson rd.
>
> 20) When/Where was the last time you traveled?
> probably BC....and Mexico and LA... all proved to be the worst trips thus
> far.
>
>
> 22) How old will you be in 10 years?
> I have extreme hypocondria.... so if im here in 10 years ill be 33...
> hopefully with 2 kids
>
> 23) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
> tired, 10 pnds overweight, and living in BC, so my mom can babysit my
> kids... probably working some ridiculous job in the entertainment
> industry.... still searching for "the one".... driving the same car i have
> now. wow i was waaaaayyyyy off
>
> 24) Sinful snacking weakness?
> chocolate, cookies, and pretty much anything that constitutes as a dessert.
>
> 25) Rollercoasters?
> I was a hardcore. but then i went to wonderland last year and one ride on
> theminebuster.. and i had a headache for three days. pathetic. i know.
>
> 26) Ever run out of gas?
> No but i definitly come close pretty much every week.
>
> 27) Ever been on a train?
> many many many of them... even one that had barf sliding back and forth on
> the floor for 12 hours.
>
> 28) Ever been on a blind date?
> i dont think so... im much to vain to not know what the person looks like
> first.
>
> 29) Ever been to Europe?
> of course... i had to " find my self" when i was 18. it didn't work.
>
> 30) What would you do if you could be the opposite sex for one day?
> sleep with like 10 chicks... and eat tons of fatty food and play football
> with my buddies for a few hours.
>
> 31) Would you tell anyone it was you?
> What would be the fun in that?
>
> 32) Ever been arrested?
> surprisingly no. but im sure there will be the day... probably my
> bachelorette party. OMG!
>
>
> 34) What is something you believe in?
> astrology. that my hamster knows his name and that slippery is happy to see
> me in the morning.
>
> 35) What is something you fear?
> failure. cancer.
>
> 36) Big or small?
> this question is wack.
>
> 37) What is the worst pain you have ever experienced?
> love and bursting cysts.
>
> 38) What is your favorite television show?
> sex and the city. and 90210...
>
> 39) Ever photoshopped yourself to look better in a picture?
> perhaps if i took the time to learn photoshop or actually did my own
> assignments in college, i could do that.
>
>
> 41) What would it cost for you to flash the person next to you?
> probably nothing. oh man what a tart
>
> 42) Best time to catch you in a good mood?
> this is rare.... but probably the sunday afternoon that just passed. weird. im usually always in a pretty good mood
>
> 43) If you could be anything for one day, what would it be?
> a glass blower in venice.
>
> 44) Most prized possession?
> my teddy bear
>
> 45) Would you ever sell it/how much?
> never absolutely never.
>
> 46) What is one of your pet peeves?
> when people leave there dishes in the tv room or don't rinse them before
> they leave them there for hours. do you know how hard it is to scrape
> oatmeal or cereal from a bowl after 5 hours.
>
> 47) Favorite kind of ice cream?
> mint choco chip.
>
> 48) Coolest thing that happened today?
> slippery pressed his lips against the glass at the same time i kissed it.
>
> 56) What do you usually order from Starbucks?
> tall decaf soy milk latte with a hazelnut shot. thanks kyle. i owe you... still drinking this 5 years later
>
> 57) What is/was your biggest mistake?
> is: working in ad sales LOL was: being so homesick in europe.
>
> 58) Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
> me and my old best friend used to play fight club when we were drunk. those
> were good nights.
>
> 60) Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
> ashley simpson, rachel leigh cook, wynona ryder, natalie portman. probably
> an uglier version of all of them. ashley simpson, jesus. i gotta cut my
> hair.
>
> 61) Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
> hardly ever... but im sure if the classics were on i would tune it.
>
> 62) Did you have braces?
> for 6 f'in years.
>
> 63) Are you comfortable with your height?
> absolutely. really comfortable actually.
>
> 66. Do you speak other languages?
> girl language...
>
> 67) Have you ever been to a tanning salon?
> of course. i should probably go this entire week. i need the sun help.
>
> 68) What magazines do you read?
> Vice i was cool
>
> 69) Have you ever ridden in a limo?
> uh huh. back in the 80's my parents were in the money and my dad would get
> stretched ones to pick us up from school sometimes. it was crazy. also when
> i won the ben harper gradn prize from eye magazine.. and a few other
> times... sucks that its not really exciting anymore.
>
> 70) Has anyone you were really close with passed away?
> this question sucks.
>
> 71) Have you ever watched MTV?
> no.
>
> 72) What's something that really annoys you?
> i think this is a repeat question.
>
> 74) Do you like Michael Jackson?
> no but his earlier music is pretty rad.
>
> 75)WHERE DID NUMBER 75 GO?
> Not sure if I get this question.
>
> 76) What's the latest you've ever stayed up?
> 8am... im really not that hardcore at staying up.
>
> 77) Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die?
> one night in ibiza.
>
> 78) Have you ever been rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room?
> nope.
>
> 79) Do you actually read these when other people fill them out?
> if the person is somewhat interesting..
>
> 80) Who did you take this from?
> some dude from myspace. BAHAHAHAHAAH MYSPACE
>
> 82) If you had to pick another city to live in... but it was in the same
> country.
> toronto or maybe a small town in BC ugh this must have been before i lived in BC
>
> 83) Favorite place in the world?
> venice. so far. and my bed
>
> 85) Life goal or dream?
> to stop panicing about my life goal or dream.
>
numbers are missing i know. i can't give it all up yo. that shit is personal.
i filled this thing out in 2005. not much has changed. IM STILL HILARIOUS. i've added some new comments in purple.
> 1) Last thing you burned while attempting to cook?
> the sauce for some caribbean chicken dish i made last week. I think I'm the
> only one that noticed though.
>
> 2) What is one thing that ALWAYS makes you mad?
> letting my guard down to the wrong people.
>
> 3) How long does it take you to get ready for your day?
> hmmm could be anywhere from 10 mins to an hour and half...
>
> 4) Favorite place to blow 50$
> walmart, planet aid, Kensington, my new found dealer, LCBO. Sorry guys no
> dirty comment here, even though it was so set up.
>
>
> 6) What is something that turns you off from the opposite sex?
> bad breath, selfishness, being overweight and unhealthy, laziness... i could
> really go on and on... im that picky.
>
> 7) Is anything on you fake ie...Breasts,Lips, nose...?
> my hair colour. and the leather in my boots.
>
> 8) What's in your CD player right now?
> a funk mix, wonderfully crafted by the extremely talented beat chemist.
> downloaded to an mp3 player. who the hell listens to cd players?
>
> 9) What celebrity would you have coffee with?
> I don't drink coffee. Could it be a beer instead? and probably Thom Yorke.
>
> 10) What celebrity would you NOT have coffee with?
> Why does it always have to be coffee? penelope cruz. i couldnt listen to
> that irriatating accent more then 30 seconds.
>
> 11) What kind of toothpaste do you use?
> What ever is on sale. currently aquafresh whitening from casey's work.
>
> 12) What time do you go to bed?
> between 10 and 2....
>
> 13) Last movie you saw?
> hopefully King Kong today... im so stoked... but last was i think love
> actually... for the 5th time.
>
> 14) Last TV show you watched?
> earl. it was a huge let down.
>
> 15) Who is your best friend?
> my mom
>
> 17) Who do you lust after?
> this is a tricky one. im gonna go with dessert, any and all desserts.
>
> 18) What time is it?
> 9:45am. i actually made it to work by 9:15 today. a pat on the back is
> definitly necessary
>
> 19) Are you planning a vacation?
> BC in exactly 10 days. It really couldn't have come at a better time. i am in
> need of some time away from clarkson rd.
>
> 20) When/Where was the last time you traveled?
> probably BC....and Mexico and LA... all proved to be the worst trips thus
> far.
>
>
> 22) How old will you be in 10 years?
> I have extreme hypocondria.... so if im here in 10 years ill be 33...
> hopefully with 2 kids
>
> 23) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
> tired, 10 pnds overweight, and living in BC, so my mom can babysit my
> kids... probably working some ridiculous job in the entertainment
> industry.... still searching for "the one".... driving the same car i have
> now. wow i was waaaaayyyyy off
>
> 24) Sinful snacking weakness?
> chocolate, cookies, and pretty much anything that constitutes as a dessert.
>
> 25) Rollercoasters?
> I was a hardcore. but then i went to wonderland last year and one ride on
> theminebuster.. and i had a headache for three days. pathetic. i know.
>
> 26) Ever run out of gas?
> No but i definitly come close pretty much every week.
>
> 27) Ever been on a train?
> many many many of them... even one that had barf sliding back and forth on
> the floor for 12 hours.
>
> 28) Ever been on a blind date?
> i dont think so... im much to vain to not know what the person looks like
> first.
>
> 29) Ever been to Europe?
> of course... i had to " find my self" when i was 18. it didn't work.
>
> 30) What would you do if you could be the opposite sex for one day?
> sleep with like 10 chicks... and eat tons of fatty food and play football
> with my buddies for a few hours.
>
> 31) Would you tell anyone it was you?
> What would be the fun in that?
>
> 32) Ever been arrested?
> surprisingly no. but im sure there will be the day... probably my
> bachelorette party. OMG!
>
>
> 34) What is something you believe in?
> astrology. that my hamster knows his name and that slippery is happy to see
> me in the morning.
>
> 35) What is something you fear?
> failure. cancer.
>
> 36) Big or small?
> this question is wack.
>
> 37) What is the worst pain you have ever experienced?
> love and bursting cysts.
>
> 38) What is your favorite television show?
> sex and the city. and 90210...
>
> 39) Ever photoshopped yourself to look better in a picture?
> perhaps if i took the time to learn photoshop or actually did my own
> assignments in college, i could do that.
>
>
> 41) What would it cost for you to flash the person next to you?
> probably nothing. oh man what a tart
>
> 42) Best time to catch you in a good mood?
> this is rare.... but probably the sunday afternoon that just passed. weird. im usually always in a pretty good mood
>
> 43) If you could be anything for one day, what would it be?
> a glass blower in venice.
>
> 44) Most prized possession?
> my teddy bear
>
> 45) Would you ever sell it/how much?
> never absolutely never.
>
> 46) What is one of your pet peeves?
> when people leave there dishes in the tv room or don't rinse them before
> they leave them there for hours. do you know how hard it is to scrape
> oatmeal or cereal from a bowl after 5 hours.
>
> 47) Favorite kind of ice cream?
> mint choco chip.
>
> 48) Coolest thing that happened today?
> slippery pressed his lips against the glass at the same time i kissed it.
>
> 56) What do you usually order from Starbucks?
> tall decaf soy milk latte with a hazelnut shot. thanks kyle. i owe you... still drinking this 5 years later
>
> 57) What is/was your biggest mistake?
> is: working in ad sales LOL was: being so homesick in europe.
>
> 58) Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
> me and my old best friend used to play fight club when we were drunk. those
> were good nights.
>
> 60) Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
> ashley simpson, rachel leigh cook, wynona ryder, natalie portman. probably
> an uglier version of all of them. ashley simpson, jesus. i gotta cut my
> hair.
>
> 61) Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
> hardly ever... but im sure if the classics were on i would tune it.
>
> 62) Did you have braces?
> for 6 f'in years.
>
> 63) Are you comfortable with your height?
> absolutely. really comfortable actually.
>
> 66. Do you speak other languages?
> girl language...
>
> 67) Have you ever been to a tanning salon?
> of course. i should probably go this entire week. i need the sun help.
>
> 68) What magazines do you read?
> Vice i was cool
>
> 69) Have you ever ridden in a limo?
> uh huh. back in the 80's my parents were in the money and my dad would get
> stretched ones to pick us up from school sometimes. it was crazy. also when
> i won the ben harper gradn prize from eye magazine.. and a few other
> times... sucks that its not really exciting anymore.
>
> 70) Has anyone you were really close with passed away?
> this question sucks.
>
> 71) Have you ever watched MTV?
> no.
>
> 72) What's something that really annoys you?
> i think this is a repeat question.
>
> 74) Do you like Michael Jackson?
> no but his earlier music is pretty rad.
>
> 75)WHERE DID NUMBER 75 GO?
> Not sure if I get this question.
>
> 76) What's the latest you've ever stayed up?
> 8am... im really not that hardcore at staying up.
>
> 77) Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die?
> one night in ibiza.
>
> 78) Have you ever been rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room?
> nope.
>
> 79) Do you actually read these when other people fill them out?
> if the person is somewhat interesting..
>
> 80) Who did you take this from?
> some dude from myspace. BAHAHAHAHAAH MYSPACE
>
> 82) If you had to pick another city to live in... but it was in the same
> country.
> toronto or maybe a small town in BC ugh this must have been before i lived in BC
>
> 83) Favorite place in the world?
> venice. so far. and my bed
>
> 85) Life goal or dream?
> to stop panicing about my life goal or dream.
>
numbers are missing i know. i can't give it all up yo. that shit is personal.
14.7.10
planning
i bought my first wedding magazine yesterday. none of my friends bought me one yet. boom roasted! i opted for the cheapest one with Canadian content. BAD IDEA. no offense to Canada but they just don't do couture right, or they don't do enough of it, or im completely oblivious to this scene in this country. ANYWAYSS the magazine was lacking in the unique department. with over 600 pages of dresses i found 3 that i kind of liked. KIND OF. the shape was there and the material was close but it was missing that umph that i was looking for. It also didn't have much in regards of colours or decor or cakes, etc. I think it was called Canada's Bride. I should have known by the title and to be honest by the cover. point being: spend the extra 4 dollars and get a european mag that's less thick and has better content. quality over quantity ladies.
** update: it was today's bride
** update: it was today's bride
12.7.10
what the hell did i do?
do you ever get to work on Monday and then a co worker says to you "How was your weekend? what did you do?" and then you pause and think and you can't remember one frigging thing that you did the entire weekend? This happens to me on the regular. Am i distracted by the fact that it's Monday and I have a week ahead of me of work, and there's a list in front of me of the things I have to do that day which most likely contain only 3 things i'm excited about and about 10 that im not? I'm gonna go with that theory. although, im sitting at home now, monday is over and I still can't remember what I did on Friday. is this what happens as you get older? actually, don't answer that i don't want to know.
so friday... hmmmm... I finished work at noon, thank you summer hours i love you, and then got my ring fitted AGAIN, because the first time i went i was coming back from the PRIDE parade and my fingers were ridiculously swollen like summer sausages. Then I headed over to AJ's to watch LIFE while jogee went out with Bryan and Jimmy to see Predator. Met up with them afterwards for a couple drinks on the Done Right patio with the most adorable couple on the planet (HI Leiko!) and then headed home.
oo so far so good, keep working memory!
Saturday woke up late, did some laundry, cleaned the house (im lieing jogee did all of that) and then went to beats, breaks and culture at the harbourfront with an old friend, ate a burrito and some perogies and watched some breakdancing. I wanted to check out that Wu Tang documentary but I couldn't find the venue it was in. Did anyone hear about it or see it? The trailer looked pretty low budget so I wasn't too bummed that I didn't catch it.
Then back home to prep for my night out with Hayley while Jogee hosted a bachelor party at our digs.
Nirvana for dinner
drinks at Communist's Daughter, a quick stop at the baitshop (a much better experience this time then the last)
more drinks at the Rhino, a bike light show,
more drinks at Ronnies
and then rolled up to our front door to watch half of the bachelor party tumble out of cab and into the streets. i think it's safe to say they had good night. as did we. ;)
can't sleep, clown will eat me
it's only 10pm but I've been trying to sleep since 8pm. PMS does that to you. it drives you absolutely fucking mental. i give credit to bf's for keeping it real during their girl's emotional roller coaster of confusion, insanity, crying fits, break outs of anger, body delusions and so on and so on and so on, but they will never truly understand the craziness that happens inside us mentally and physically every fucking month. this isn't a cut to jogee at all. he does an amazing job keeping it calm during this week of hell. that's the other part of it. this shit can last a whole damn week.
I think today is the start of it, HELP ME.
I think today is the start of it, HELP ME.
9.7.10
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