Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
To those who were so concerned in the comments on Sunday – thanks 🙂 I’m 99% better now. The last 1% is the fact that I’m waiting for the dehydration zits to go away. Water is the only thing that keeps my skin sane – and nearly 24 hours without any really wreaked some havoc … Continue reading I’m Super, Thanks for Asking!
Remind me to NEVER do that again. I went out with the work crew on Friday night (it is now Sunday morning) starting at about 4:00pm. Four bars and many, MANY drinks later, I landed in my bed at about 2:30am. I thought I was just hungover, but I got to contend with a migraine … Continue reading Speak vewwy vewwy softly!
Went out to 80’s night at Shine last night. Funky little club. Well-stocked and almost reasonably priced premium liquors. The DJs were decidedly unenthusiastic and seemed to have a lot of trouble matching beats and keeping the playlist flowing – but I don’t usually expect a lot from DJs in this city anyway. My major … Continue reading Babies of the 80’s
Yes, it is in poor taste to yell “TSUNAMI!” when 9 people dive in to destroy & devour a gingerbread house. Yes, we laughed anyway. Thanks Mel! Continue reading I’m Sorry.
Oh the sloth that I’ve been experiencing this week. It’s so glorious it’s almost unbearable. I’ve done nearly nothing in the past three days. In fact, I’ve done so little that I almost feel guilty about it. Almost – not quite. Saw The Life Aquatic on Sunday night. I loved it, though YMMV. It’s absolutely … Continue reading Three Toed Beastie
I don’t have a problem with the whole Boxing Day Week Shopping Extravaganza. I can choose to participate or not, as I see fit. But seriously people – do you have to run out and buy the stores out of EVERYTHING? All I wanted was a couple of basic dishcloths. Mine were lookin’ a little … Continue reading Take it Easy
Wanted: Three Two ONE!(get ’em while they’re hot people!) friends who wants to go see Santa vs. The Snowman in all its IMAX glory either Wednesday or Thursday night (7:00pm showtime). all gone! I won 4 tickets on the radio, and even though it’s cheezy, it could quite possibly be fun. Leave a comment if … Continue reading WANTED
I had a steak so good last night, I dreamt about it. Literally. I went to sleep and had a dream, and the steak was a prominent character. Then I woke up at about 3:30am and didn’t get back to sleep until 4:30am. And I still made it to work for 7:00am, because I must … Continue reading mmmmmmmmeat
Translink has just expanded their Night Bus service. Good news for those of us out in the ‘burbs who aren’t super keen on forking out $20 for a cab every time we party downtown a little past 1:00am. Unfortunately, and I only speak for myself here, those of us who are perhaps not as good … Continue reading Night Owl
Exactly one other person will get that title. Don’t try to figure it out, you’ll hurt yourself. Beer. Hockey. BERTUZZI. Hockey. Iginla. Beer. PEE. Giggles. Syncrhonized chair dancing. More Beer. Cutest baby. DID I MENTION BERTUZZI?!?!? Another beer. More Hockey. Not enough jumpin’ around. SPIT-ACTION!!! Greasy Meat. Home. Best. Sunday. Night. Ever. Continue reading My Bank Sucks… or Does it…
Gah. All the busy in the world happened to me this weekend. Thursday night; blogger meetup. Friday night; Jazz at the Cellar. Saturday afternoon; lunch date. Saturday night; birthday shindig (and much too much liquor – but so much fun). Sunday morning; hangover, housewarming brunch. Sunday night; hanging the outdoor Christmas lights. I just ask … Continue reading Please Sir, may I have another Weekend?
I live less than 2km from work. I love it. The biggest frustration – it makes it very hard for me to justify adding the expense of owning a vehicle onto my already significant debtload. Also, I get good exercise etc. by walking to work. When the weather gets nicer (and I gain a bit … Continue reading Driving Miss Daisy
I was out on a coffee date yesterday, and happened to see a guy I went to High School with. And when I say “see” I really mean just “see.” I didn’t want to be rude and interrupt my date, and high school guy also seemed to be accompanied by a lovely lady that may … Continue reading What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
Today felt like I was wrapped up completely in the perfect shade of Autumn. After having way too much to drink last night at a couple different halloween parties, I was extremely grateful for that extra hour of sleep. Then I dashed downtown for a lovely brunch (that I could unfortunately only pick at – … Continue reading Shades of Grey
Woot. I just bought 2 tickets to the Brad May & Friends Hockey Challenge (scroll down). I suggest you go get yours now, before they’re all gone. It’s likely the only chance to see any of our Boys in Blue on the ice this winter. And when else are you going to see the Canucks … Continue reading HOCKEY TIME