some pics from the last little while (obviously me and tara shouldn't be allowed to have a camera when we're together - we're a little camera happy you might say, especially when we get giddy)
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
part two of three
some pics from the last little while (obviously me and tara shouldn't be allowed to have a camera when we're together - we're a little camera happy you might say, especially when we get giddy)
Monday, September 26, 2005
She's got hearts on the soles of her shoes...
I’ve been meaning to blog for a while now…
Quite a bit has happened in the last week or so:
- My brother Jesse was in town visiting (his girlfriend actually cause she just moved here about a month ago, but I got to see him too J). We (me and Tara) went dancing with him and Maren (said girlfriend – very nice, and cute) at Hush on Friday night because there was a dj that Jesse really likes playing. It was fun to dance, but Tara and me didn’t last too long (it wasn’t entirely our scene…) we headed back to her place and crashed. On Saturday morning, we met Oona for breakfast at The Blue Fox (one of the many excellent bruncharaunts in town) and then we went shopping all day and had supper at the Lotus Pond (mmmm!!! But I swear I normally don’t eat out twice in one day!!! It’s usually more like once a week… )
- On Sunday me and Crystal and Jesse headed out to East Sooke Park, to bask in the sunshine, ocean air, and take a walk along the coast. It was lovely. We had sandwiches, and apples, and chips with some of Crystal’s delicious homemade salsa (with tomatoes from the garden!). But poor Jesse’s feet! He was wearing Birkenstocks, which aren’t the best for that kind of trail.
- Had a busy week of work (four days of closing in a row! Whew!)
- The Finale of Rockstar INXS! It was so intense (shut up all of you)! But J.D. won, and while I was rooting for Marty, I think J.D. actually fit with the band better, and that’s what matters in the end I guess.
- The O.C. on Thursday. Steph and Sarah and Tara came over. Oh the soap opera sinks it’s teeth in cleverly hidden behind the darling dimples of Adam Brody once again. Thursday night line up… (and Happy Birthday Jay! Finally 19)
- Friday night consists of a low fat cake, frozen yoghurt, some people from work over to celebrate Jay’s 19th (he makes it over, but is in fairly rough shape from the previous night of revelry) we chill, eat some cake, and then head down to Hugo’s. Only Hugo’s is packed, (with older people). So, we head to the Sticky Wicket (Roof top patio) and find a table large enough (there are 7 of us at this point) under the only table where the heater is broken. We shiver there for a little while, order a round of drinks (coke for Jay) and then as soon as we see an opening for another table, we grab it. Only to discover that there is one more broken heater. (Insert Sandeep making some amusing comment about telling the weather from his nipples) Sarah Mc finally arrives and we decide to head indoors. Only to find no seating… anywhere inside… so. We head out side and attempt to find a location with enough seating for the nine of us (yes I can count, Sarah has a friend with her) It’s getting a little ridiculous (we really should have planned it better) Sandeep decides to head out, taking Lisa and Will along, so it’s now six of us. We decide to check out the cactus club, and low and behold, they aren’t that busy! And it’s warm! Wahoo! We actually had a pretty good time there, the food was nice (a little pricey but what can you expect) and the martinis were on special. Poor jay went home to recuperate for his Sub Party on sat night, and me and Dave walked home (brrr! It was chilly!)
- Saturday, the Matthew Good concert!!! Sooooo good!!!!
To be continued… (sleep first)
Quite a bit has happened in the last week or so:
- My brother Jesse was in town visiting (his girlfriend actually cause she just moved here about a month ago, but I got to see him too J). We (me and Tara) went dancing with him and Maren (said girlfriend – very nice, and cute) at Hush on Friday night because there was a dj that Jesse really likes playing. It was fun to dance, but Tara and me didn’t last too long (it wasn’t entirely our scene…) we headed back to her place and crashed. On Saturday morning, we met Oona for breakfast at The Blue Fox (one of the many excellent bruncharaunts in town) and then we went shopping all day and had supper at the Lotus Pond (mmmm!!! But I swear I normally don’t eat out twice in one day!!! It’s usually more like once a week… )
- On Sunday me and Crystal and Jesse headed out to East Sooke Park, to bask in the sunshine, ocean air, and take a walk along the coast. It was lovely. We had sandwiches, and apples, and chips with some of Crystal’s delicious homemade salsa (with tomatoes from the garden!). But poor Jesse’s feet! He was wearing Birkenstocks, which aren’t the best for that kind of trail.
- Had a busy week of work (four days of closing in a row! Whew!)
- The Finale of Rockstar INXS! It was so intense (shut up all of you)! But J.D. won, and while I was rooting for Marty, I think J.D. actually fit with the band better, and that’s what matters in the end I guess.
- The O.C. on Thursday. Steph and Sarah and Tara came over. Oh the soap opera sinks it’s teeth in cleverly hidden behind the darling dimples of Adam Brody once again. Thursday night line up… (and Happy Birthday Jay! Finally 19)
- Friday night consists of a low fat cake, frozen yoghurt, some people from work over to celebrate Jay’s 19th (he makes it over, but is in fairly rough shape from the previous night of revelry) we chill, eat some cake, and then head down to Hugo’s. Only Hugo’s is packed, (with older people). So, we head to the Sticky Wicket (Roof top patio) and find a table large enough (there are 7 of us at this point) under the only table where the heater is broken. We shiver there for a little while, order a round of drinks (coke for Jay) and then as soon as we see an opening for another table, we grab it. Only to discover that there is one more broken heater. (Insert Sandeep making some amusing comment about telling the weather from his nipples) Sarah Mc finally arrives and we decide to head indoors. Only to find no seating… anywhere inside… so. We head out side and attempt to find a location with enough seating for the nine of us (yes I can count, Sarah has a friend with her) It’s getting a little ridiculous (we really should have planned it better) Sandeep decides to head out, taking Lisa and Will along, so it’s now six of us. We decide to check out the cactus club, and low and behold, they aren’t that busy! And it’s warm! Wahoo! We actually had a pretty good time there, the food was nice (a little pricey but what can you expect) and the martinis were on special. Poor jay went home to recuperate for his Sub Party on sat night, and me and Dave walked home (brrr! It was chilly!)
- Saturday, the Matthew Good concert!!! Sooooo good!!!!
To be continued… (sleep first)
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
ah the weekend...
I've just had my last tuesday/wednesday weekend before moving over to actual weekends off! wahoo! It's going to be nice actually getting to do stuff on the weekends with Crystal. 
It was a nice weekend though, on tuesday I got my hair cut by a very cute asian girl at Aveda (student of course, that way you get a haircut and can actually afford to by product!) Then I did a bit of shopping, well grocery shopping that is, and I made a roasted red pepper and feta dip for Ben and Micheal's 2nd year anniversary, which was fun. We chatted, ate yummy snacks (mmm roasted garlic bulbs!) listened to a very eclectic music selection, and I got to taste Amerello (sp?) a drink made from fermented fruit that has fallen off of trees (which apparently elephants then eat and get drunk and crash into villages and the like!) Tara was there for a bit with Biz and her doggy Pepper (whom I have now dubbed "Spepper") which was nice, and I always enjoy hanging out with Ben and Micheal. I like them, they're just so darn cute and loveable! I'm excited to go for brunch on sunday with them.
Then today, I slept in, lazed around for a bit, then showered and decided to go a little domestic. I tidied the kitchen, then made banana muffins (which didn't turn out so well, but my muffins never do, and I did manage to use up 4 of the 8 or so frozen bananas shoved into our shoebox freezer), and cookies (which turned out rather smashing if I do say so myself) and finally for supper I made carrot corriander soup with carrots and onions from the garden (and even some of the corriander was seeds I'd dried from the garden!) it was tasty (and so easy to make!). The me and the roomies settled in for and intense hour of Rock Star INXS which we are shamefully (or shamelessly) addicted to, to discover who would be going home of the 4 remaining hopefuls!!! To our immense sorrow, the dumb bastards sent the best singer, and the only female left home. I really don't understand what they see in Mig? (Mic?) I'm really hoping that Marty wins. I like his song "Trees" very catchy.
and tomorrow? work again. but it's the last late shift of the season! (till christmas anyway) I'll be glad when it's over (and even happier if Dave remembers to tape The O.C. for me! - I swear I have a real life...)
anyway, enough babbling.
It was a nice weekend though, on tuesday I got my hair cut by a very cute asian girl at Aveda (student of course, that way you get a haircut and can actually afford to by product!) Then I did a bit of shopping, well grocery shopping that is, and I made a roasted red pepper and feta dip for Ben and Micheal's 2nd year anniversary, which was fun. We chatted, ate yummy snacks (mmm roasted garlic bulbs!) listened to a very eclectic music selection, and I got to taste Amerello (sp?) a drink made from fermented fruit that has fallen off of trees (which apparently elephants then eat and get drunk and crash into villages and the like!) Tara was there for a bit with Biz and her doggy Pepper (whom I have now dubbed "Spepper") which was nice, and I always enjoy hanging out with Ben and Micheal. I like them, they're just so darn cute and loveable! I'm excited to go for brunch on sunday with them.
Then today, I slept in, lazed around for a bit, then showered and decided to go a little domestic. I tidied the kitchen, then made banana muffins (which didn't turn out so well, but my muffins never do, and I did manage to use up 4 of the 8 or so frozen bananas shoved into our shoebox freezer), and cookies (which turned out rather smashing if I do say so myself) and finally for supper I made carrot corriander soup with carrots and onions from the garden (and even some of the corriander was seeds I'd dried from the garden!) it was tasty (and so easy to make!). The me and the roomies settled in for and intense hour of Rock Star INXS which we are shamefully (or shamelessly) addicted to, to discover who would be going home of the 4 remaining hopefuls!!! To our immense sorrow, the dumb bastards sent the best singer, and the only female left home. I really don't understand what they see in Mig? (Mic?) I'm really hoping that Marty wins. I like his song "Trees" very catchy.
and tomorrow? work again. but it's the last late shift of the season! (till christmas anyway) I'll be glad when it's over (and even happier if Dave remembers to tape The O.C. for me! - I swear I have a real life...)
anyway, enough babbling.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
okay Ben, here you go...
7 x 7?
7 things I plan to do before I die:
1) Own and operate a bookstore and cafe.
2) write for a month in Brugge
3) publish a collection of poetry, a novel, and a children's book
4) have two children, a girl and a boy
5) build my own house
6) travel around great britain
7) rent a room beside Ben in the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris
7 things I can do:
1) make some mean pancakes
2) pun terribly
3) drive a standard
4) listen
5) get along with parents
6) use a blender
7) laugh
7 things I cannot do:
1) eat tomatoes
2) save money well
3) hurt people intentionally
4) keep my room clean for more than a week
5) confrontations
6) drink wine (eww)
7) burp intentionally
7 things that attract me to others:
1) a good (potentially quirky) sense of humour
2) beautiful eyes and smiles(and calves)
3) High intelligence.
4) likes to dance
5) Tastes in food, drink, literature and film.
6) Genuine warmth.
7) hugs
7 things that I say most often:
1) Halla
2) certainly
3) You have a break
4) yo momma
5) what's the word?
6) sweet
7) so basially
7 celebrity crushes:
1) Johnny Depp
2) Orlando Bloom
3) Dermot Mulroney
4) John Cusack
5) Dave Matthews
6) Diego Luna
7) Matthew Good
7 people I want to do this
1) Dave
2) Tara
3) Norann
4) Mika
5) Lindsay
6) Nadya
7) Jay
7 things I plan to do before I die:
1) Own and operate a bookstore and cafe.
2) write for a month in Brugge
3) publish a collection of poetry, a novel, and a children's book
4) have two children, a girl and a boy
5) build my own house
6) travel around great britain
7) rent a room beside Ben in the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris
7 things I can do:
1) make some mean pancakes
2) pun terribly
3) drive a standard
4) listen
5) get along with parents
6) use a blender
7) laugh
7 things I cannot do:
1) eat tomatoes
2) save money well
3) hurt people intentionally
4) keep my room clean for more than a week
5) confrontations
6) drink wine (eww)
7) burp intentionally
7 things that attract me to others:
1) a good (potentially quirky) sense of humour
2) beautiful eyes and smiles(and calves)
3) High intelligence.
4) likes to dance
5) Tastes in food, drink, literature and film.
6) Genuine warmth.
7) hugs
7 things that I say most often:
1) Halla
2) certainly
3) You have a break
4) yo momma
5) what's the word?
6) sweet
7) so basially
7 celebrity crushes:
1) Johnny Depp
2) Orlando Bloom
3) Dermot Mulroney
4) John Cusack
5) Dave Matthews
6) Diego Luna
7) Matthew Good
7 people I want to do this
1) Dave
2) Tara
3) Norann
4) Mika
5) Lindsay
6) Nadya
7) Jay
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Friday, August 19, 2005
a smorgasbord...
this last week has been a concoction of work, movies, good food, and hanging out a lot with people from work. On monday night a few of us went to dinner at 5th street fro Alana's birthday, then went for coffee and a walk by the water and a swing on some swings. Then on tuesday night, Dave's little brother, Matt, had a bbq which most of the same people came too (plus my roomie Crystal - the only non-TBG person there, but she got along great) - it was a little chilly outside, but we all warmed up under blankets and votive candles. :) Then on wedneaday morning I had them over for a pancake breakfast. mmmmm.... Then it was back to work again. This morning I'm helping Dave paint his room, and I must say it's a loverly colour! a very warm
sage green. Then it's back to work again! wahoo!
sage green. Then it's back to work again! wahoo!
Thursday, August 11, 2005
and grocery shopping it was...
yup, nothing too earthshattering over here. just some groceries, a book, and tp. I painted my toenails, attempted to water the garden (somehoe managing to get rather wet and muddy...), made supper for Tara, and went to see yet another movie. But this one was about the life of a guide dog named Quill. It was very cute, and a little sad too.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
basically all i'm going to say to sum up the last night is: DD (designated driver, of course), a gathering at a friends house, move to a small party on the beach, a driftwood fire started by some other guy(a safe one), the arrivalcops, no more beach party, waiting for someone's ride on the side of the road at 1:30am with four drunk girls and two drunk boys (one who kept trying to beat up trees...), having a cop car show up behind the friend, getting everyone in the right car, driving away only to turn the corner and have the cops follow and flash their lights, getting out of the car, and yes, breathing into a breathelizer (sp?). Me. it was rather surreal. then, of course, heading to Denny's to eat fries, driving everyone back to the friends (in two trips) and heading home to bed at 3am... weeha. if only i'd remembered to bring my camera. dang it! it was definately amusing most of the time.
tonight? i went to a movie by myself. Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith. I'm that cool.
tomorrow? The World!
or maybe just some grocery shopping. we'll see.
tonight? i went to a movie by myself. Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith. I'm that cool.
tomorrow? The World!
or maybe just some grocery shopping. we'll see.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Sunday, July 31, 2005
well, the car is finally up and running - minus a new stereo, plus a new starter, and plus one clipped wire creating a minus one old stereo, so what do we have? a car that starts but makes no music... you'd be surprised at the kind of songs you can get stuck in your head when there's nothing to drown out the sound of your own brain. "The Monster of Love" egad! the chicken/wedding dance, and often random children's songs, or even christmas songs! sigh. well, I could always listen to my discman with one earohone out... come on next paycheck!
That's my story for tonight.
That's my story for tonight.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
my car wont rarrrr...
i was planning this great post about all my recent fun adventures, but I'm too bummed out because my car is playing dead, and is being very stubborn about it. i had to cancel my appointment to get a new stereo put in (the cause of ticki too's problem/battery drain being the old one that's in there now), but she just wont start, not by jumping, charging, or plain ole splunking... i'm at my wit's end, well maybe 3/4 along the way. GAAA! that's all i have to say. I leave you with a selection of photos from luminara in lieu of my usual rambling... 
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Sunday, July 17, 2005
timbits
why does it always seem to take so long when you're waiting for something? Like an email, or phone call, or paycheck. sigh...
in other news... my car has issues. well one in particular. Something is draining the battery so that if I don't drive it every single day, it won't start. gaaa. it's frustrating. But I'm taking it in on tuesday so hopefully the nice mechanic man (or woman) can make it better, and do it in under an hour so I can afford it. here's hoping.
BEANS! We had beans from our garden tonight. lovely slender green bush beans, which were very tastey. mmmmm.... and salad too.... food is good.
My cousin Matt sawed off the tip of his thumb the other day. Ouch! and because it was above the joint they couldn't reattach it. poor guy. I hope he's doing okay. that's why I stay away from saws and fast moving sharp objects...
and lastly. of course. apicture of a rose from the garden...
in other news... my car has issues. well one in particular. Something is draining the battery so that if I don't drive it every single day, it won't start. gaaa. it's frustrating. But I'm taking it in on tuesday so hopefully the nice mechanic man (or woman) can make it better, and do it in under an hour so I can afford it. here's hoping.
BEANS! We had beans from our garden tonight. lovely slender green bush beans, which were very tastey. mmmmm.... and salad too.... food is good.
My cousin Matt sawed off the tip of his thumb the other day. Ouch! and because it was above the joint they couldn't reattach it. poor guy. I hope he's doing okay. that's why I stay away from saws and fast moving sharp objects...
and lastly. of course. apicture of a rose from the garden...
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
so I had a dream where I was laughing at some silly thing - a camera taking photos of three old ladies as it is dropped on the ground (don't ask) - and as i was laughing in the dream, I could actually feel myself physically chuckling, and i couldn't stop myself! it was very bizarre... i've never done that before. anyone else have weird dream experiences like that?
maybe i shouldn't have had a peice of toast before bed...
went home last week for 5 days to catch the tail end of my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary celebration, which was lots of fun. saw family I haven't seen in a couple of years, it was especially nice to hang out with my cousins. one night we played pool at Mike's Place
, and 
took over all three (yes 3, that's all of them) pool tables. (and man do I suck!) I even got to go to a belly dancing class with my momma (not so much dancing on my part more like awkward wiggling) ;) went out in the Dad's boat (which used to be my grandpa's) and cruised along the lake (well river acutally) tried to catch chips in our mouths. it was fun.
played alot of this cool game called Blokus, and played frisbee with the brothers .
then I got to fly back on thursday, and head to work. Oona picked me up at the airport, and so I had a couple of hours before I had to leave. When I got into my car and went to start it, nothing happened. the brake wouldn't press down, and when I turned the key nothing happened! So basically, i was going to be late for work. I phoned to let them know I'd be late, over and hour because of the stupid bus schedule. So I was sitting there waiting, staring blankly at the clock and cursing myself, when I heard the downstairs neighbours come home. eureka! I thought, I could get a boost. So I go downstairs to ask. (and I might add that they've managed to make it look quite nice down there, way better than me and crystal had it) Rena said no problem, but once we got outside we realized that neither of us had jumper cables... argh! So i was resigning myself back to the bus, but she offered to let me take her car! i just had to put gas in it. and I barely even know her! It was very sweet. I was only 45 minutes late, and the other supervisor didn't have to do overtime. whew!
on sunday, the last night of Folkfest, me and crystal and violet and allen went down to see Ladysmith Black Mombazo, and they were terrific! the ole back was aching with all the standing and neck craning, but they were fun, and the sound was amazing. a good end to folkfest. 
Last night, me and Crystal and Tara, made mini pizzas (sooo good!) and watched Bride and Predjudice... my mom asked whether it was and epic. an epic in cheesiness! I think we laughed more from how cheesy it was than the actual intentional funny parts in the movie. But that's not to say it was a bad film. but it was definately no Monsoon Wedding that's for sure. but during the film, someone knocked on the door, and it was our next door neighbour (not the old couple, the others) and he was like "I think our cat is locked in your shed." WHAT??? apparently the cat had snuck in there when crystal was mowing the lawn and hid in the back so she didn't notice when she closed it. the poor thing was in there for almost 2 days! I felt so cruel! but he was very nice about it. just happy to have his cat back.
spent all day downtown today (yuck) went shopping, got the hair cut, wandered for way too long. But I did get a cute black tank top from Jacob. Then I went to Tara's for supper (mmm. burritos!) and we went to the Vic Theater to watch Ladies in Lavender, a very sweet movie. (although Tara was so tired that she fell asleep a couple of times, poor dear)
Now it's bed time. Here's hoping that tomorrow is actually hot and sunny so I can go swimming for the first time this summer!
maybe i shouldn't have had a peice of toast before bed...
went home last week for 5 days to catch the tail end of my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary celebration, which was lots of fun. saw family I haven't seen in a couple of years, it was especially nice to hang out with my cousins. one night we played pool at Mike's Place
, and 
took over all three (yes 3, that's all of them) pool tables. (and man do I suck!) I even got to go to a belly dancing class with my momma (not so much dancing on my part more like awkward wiggling) ;) went out in the Dad's boat (which used to be my grandpa's) and cruised along the lake (well river acutally) tried to catch chips in our mouths. it was fun.played alot of this cool game called Blokus, and played frisbee with the brothers .
then I got to fly back on thursday, and head to work. Oona picked me up at the airport, and so I had a couple of hours before I had to leave. When I got into my car and went to start it, nothing happened. the brake wouldn't press down, and when I turned the key nothing happened! So basically, i was going to be late for work. I phoned to let them know I'd be late, over and hour because of the stupid bus schedule. So I was sitting there waiting, staring blankly at the clock and cursing myself, when I heard the downstairs neighbours come home. eureka! I thought, I could get a boost. So I go downstairs to ask. (and I might add that they've managed to make it look quite nice down there, way better than me and crystal had it) Rena said no problem, but once we got outside we realized that neither of us had jumper cables... argh! So i was resigning myself back to the bus, but she offered to let me take her car! i just had to put gas in it. and I barely even know her! It was very sweet. I was only 45 minutes late, and the other supervisor didn't have to do overtime. whew!
on sunday, the last night of Folkfest, me and crystal and violet and allen went down to see Ladysmith Black Mombazo, and they were terrific! the ole back was aching with all the standing and neck craning, but they were fun, and the sound was amazing. a good end to folkfest. 
Last night, me and Crystal and Tara, made mini pizzas (sooo good!) and watched Bride and Predjudice... my mom asked whether it was and epic. an epic in cheesiness! I think we laughed more from how cheesy it was than the actual intentional funny parts in the movie. But that's not to say it was a bad film. but it was definately no Monsoon Wedding that's for sure. but during the film, someone knocked on the door, and it was our next door neighbour (not the old couple, the others) and he was like "I think our cat is locked in your shed." WHAT??? apparently the cat had snuck in there when crystal was mowing the lawn and hid in the back so she didn't notice when she closed it. the poor thing was in there for almost 2 days! I felt so cruel! but he was very nice about it. just happy to have his cat back.
spent all day downtown today (yuck) went shopping, got the hair cut, wandered for way too long. But I did get a cute black tank top from Jacob. Then I went to Tara's for supper (mmm. burritos!) and we went to the Vic Theater to watch Ladies in Lavender, a very sweet movie. (although Tara was so tired that she fell asleep a couple of times, poor dear)
Now it's bed time. Here's hoping that tomorrow is actually hot and sunny so I can go swimming for the first time this summer!
Monday, July 11, 2005
Sunday, July 03, 2005
sweet sleep, that's all I need, a whole day of sleep to get caught up.
So I made it through the first "Fireworks" of the season yesterday. barely. I closed on friday til 12am and then had to open on saturday at 7:45am. Needless to say I didn't sleep much. BUT, what I did sleep through is my alarm clock, as it was set for 6:15pm! I woke up at 7:13am basically jumped out of bed, cursing oh shit oh shit as I threw on my work clothes, threw everything in to my bag, ran into the bathroom, brushed my teeth with shaky hands because the were still in sleep land, put my hair up pretty much how it was the night before, and ran out the door at 7:17am. I've never been out of the house so fast. (no I understand what crystal used to do when she had a morning shift at the deli) I made it to work with 5 minutes to spare! And while it wasn't pretty, I made it through my shift, managed to deal with the excess of staff and then got home and showered! And then my day got much better. Me and crystal had yummy rice wraps for dinner, then we rode our bikes down to the Inner Harbour for Folkfest, and met Violet and Tara there, and grooved to the beat of Marimba Mazuva, the victoria marimba band, and Oliver Mutikutzi a wicked musician from Zimbabewe. It was fabulous! And to top it off, we walked our bikes to Tara's new place and sipped hot chocolate (well I had lemonade) and chatted for a while. It was lovely. Her place is quite cute. I plan on hanging out there more ofter. (okay Tara?) :) and best of all. I got to come home and sleep!
It's getting better. In an hour or so, I'm getting a ride to the airport from Crystal and I'm flying home for a few days for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary! (well I've missed the ceremony which was yesterday, but all the family is still there and we're having a big dinner at my parents place tonight) Thanks to Sue, my sweet friend and co worker who is taking my shifts for me.
But I guess I should go pack!
So I made it through the first "Fireworks" of the season yesterday. barely. I closed on friday til 12am and then had to open on saturday at 7:45am. Needless to say I didn't sleep much. BUT, what I did sleep through is my alarm clock, as it was set for 6:15pm! I woke up at 7:13am basically jumped out of bed, cursing oh shit oh shit as I threw on my work clothes, threw everything in to my bag, ran into the bathroom, brushed my teeth with shaky hands because the were still in sleep land, put my hair up pretty much how it was the night before, and ran out the door at 7:17am. I've never been out of the house so fast. (no I understand what crystal used to do when she had a morning shift at the deli) I made it to work with 5 minutes to spare! And while it wasn't pretty, I made it through my shift, managed to deal with the excess of staff and then got home and showered! And then my day got much better. Me and crystal had yummy rice wraps for dinner, then we rode our bikes down to the Inner Harbour for Folkfest, and met Violet and Tara there, and grooved to the beat of Marimba Mazuva, the victoria marimba band, and Oliver Mutikutzi a wicked musician from Zimbabewe. It was fabulous! And to top it off, we walked our bikes to Tara's new place and sipped hot chocolate (well I had lemonade) and chatted for a while. It was lovely. Her place is quite cute. I plan on hanging out there more ofter. (okay Tara?) :) and best of all. I got to come home and sleep!
It's getting better. In an hour or so, I'm getting a ride to the airport from Crystal and I'm flying home for a few days for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary! (well I've missed the ceremony which was yesterday, but all the family is still there and we're having a big dinner at my parents place tonight) Thanks to Sue, my sweet friend and co worker who is taking my shifts for me.
But I guess I should go pack!
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