Fast & Slow

What a difference a day makes: yesterday I arrived at work, buried myself in a pile of work - mostly golf related, and before I knew it, it was the end of the day. Today? That's a different story. I have work to do. And I have other work to do, on top of the work I have to do, but I haven't been able to concentrate. The office has been very quiet today - I find background noise helps me concentrate. Really there is no reason, but today is dragging its heels.

At least tomorrow is Wednesday. But I wish it was Friday. I have a feeling this week is going to be a long, boring one. But, I know I will be wishing otherwise in a couple of weeks time, with the golf tournament just around the corner, and no doubt, lots of last minute running around. But compared to the gala, it's a cakewalk.

Laziness? Burnt Out? Or Just Getting Older?

Lately I haven't been doing a lot. I've been skipping Curves and dance classes. My apartment is a bona fide pigsty. I haven't been preparing meals. I've been avoiding my volunteer work, which basically includes our local alumnae chapter newsletter, and the overall organization alumnae association manual. I haven't been sleeping well, because I haven't been exercising as much, because I've been too tired after work, because I haven't been sleeping well...

So, I am beginning to wonder: I have just been to damn busy? Did the gala burn me out more than I care to admit or know? Have I suddenly become lazy? Or is it just that I'm getting older and don't quite have the energy to juggle a billion things anymore?

I don't know what the answer is - I did get a lot done over Spring Break, but now I seem to be back in a funk. Of course, I haven't had many weekends at home, which is a big time for getting stuff done. I was in Mission last weekend for a women's retreat, and am leaving tomorrow for Las Vegas, and won't be back till Sunday evening. And then... there's nothing on my calendar. And maybe that's a good thing. Sure, there's the odd party here and there. But that's it. I am not going away again until July, and by that time work will be at a standstill.

All I know is I have to get my butt back to dance class and curves next week. Tackle the messiness that is my apartment. And start making meals again. And then my world will be at peace and balance.

I'm Still Here

I'm sure I am writing for an audience of zero. But maybe there are people out there who check back here every now and then, on the off chance I have actually updated this thing.

I blame it on Facebook. There is definitely a direct correlation between my discovery of FB and the lack of blogging. I blame it on Thalia (in good humour). She's the one that sent me that fateful email last March inviting me to this entity known as Facebook.

Who needs to come here anymore? I'm sure the majority of people who read this thing are Facebook 'friends.' And visiting my FB profile will give them more insight into my life than I'm sure this blog ever could. Heck, I can even blog on FB - but I don't, and probably won't.

My other reason reason for lack of blogging. The inane business that was my life between December and February. I'm still not quite sure how I made it to March 8, but I did, relatively in tact too.

I have come to realize there is bad busy, and good busy: Bad busy is when there aren't enough hours in the day; it's when you are working so hard and in such a frenzy to get everything done you seem to loose sight of where you are going. By the time you get to your personal life you are so exhausted you can't even do anything with that. But, there's also good busy - my favourite kind of busy. This is when there's lots to do that time flies; you can take your time with each task, and if you don't finish it today, well, there's always tomorrow. And by the time you get home, you actually feel energized from your accomplishments, and not beaten down.

I am slowly returning to that latter state. Spring Break was enjoyable, and couldn't have come at a better time, but I'm still not quite over the craziness of the last four months. But I just think of all the things I can do, because of the career and job that I have, and that the last few months, no matter how trying at times, were completely worth it. I get to spend a long, long weekend in Las Vegas with girlfriends (in fact, two weeks from this exact moment I will be airborn). I received a grant for my convention in DC, and will be able to take extra time off beforehand to see the sights. Then there's the rest of my holiday time to take this summer. And so much more.

Now, I just wish this lousy weather would pick up. It is Spring. At least that's what the calendar says...

A New Year (... and a return to blogging)

I can't really tell you why I neglected my blog for so long - I haven't become a recluse or anything like that. Quite the opposite in fact. I don't no where November and December went. It's hard to believe Christmas 2007 is over and done with. Actually, it's hard to believe that 2007 - period - is over and done with.

So here we are - 2008. This is one of those years that always seemed oddly futuristic to me, mostly because I turn 30 this year. I'm not scared or upset about it, I just can't believe I'm already at this point in my life. I don't feel like 30, and apparently don't look it either (I was mistaken for 20 recently). But what exactly is a 30-year old supposed to feel like and look like? I believe it's all up to the individual and their state of mind. I have friends who are already mentally pushing 45, while others are still in high school. Me? I put myself somewhere in my mid-20's. Still have lots of energy, always up for a good social outing, but beginning to realize that I may not be invincible.

Besides turning 30, 2008 is looking like it will be a fun and interesting year: Two friends are having babies (one is adopting); I will be an aunt for the 4th time (but the first blood relative, on Colin's side); I am heading off on a retreat the first weekend of April with a couple of very good friends; and the second weekend of April I will be partying in Vegas with my sorority sisters! After a wedding-free year, I am back on that bandwagon, with one in May. I am crossing my fingers that I can get a convention grant and attend DPhiE convention in Washington DC. For summer vacation this year, we've talked about going to the UK (a long overdue trip for the both of us), or maybe over to Tofino to learn how to surf (my next foray into Polynesian culture). And that's just the stuff I know about... hopefully 2008 will be great.

Is it Really November?

I thought it was about the third week of September! But time does fly when you're extremely busy.

I have officially survived what I deemed at the end of the summer to be my two hell months. September was crazy due to all the rehearsals and costume fittings for my show; and October was nuts due to an annual event I was coordinating. And wouldn't you know it, I got sick the day before the event. But I had to be at work, so I sufferred through last Wednesday and Thursday, the latter being the event day, and the hardest one to get through. I was at work til 10 PM (started at 8 AM). By the end of the night I couldn't talk, couldn't breathe, couldn't hear, and, well, couldn't think. Needless to say, no one was surprised when I called in sick Friday morning. I haven't been sick like that like since my decision to leave PB over a year ago.

Taking Friday off was smart. It gave me the chance to relax, rest, and recover, and by Saturday (even though I still sounded sick) I was feeling 100% better.

I spent Saturday afternoon running around with Colin searching for his Halloween costume. Like Christmas shopping it was left till the 11th hour. He decided to go as the Swedish Chef. Let me tell you, it is nearly impossible to find a white apron, and even more impossible to find a chef's hat. After picking up a couple of things for me at Value Village (my Halloween costumes past have seemed to have disappeared into a black hole), we headed to Lansdowne Mall and had no luck finding anything in either Home Outfitters, Zellers, or Home Sense. As we were leaving the last store, I caught a Ming Wo out of the corner of my eye. Jackpot! We found a white apron, and a chef's hat. The chef's hat had a chili pepper design on it, but I had a tonne of white material at home.

We got home, made a mad dash to get ready, and headed out to our Halloween party on the North Shore. The party began at our friends' apartment, and then we all headed over to the Seymour Pub. I have never partied in North Van before - it was a tonne of fun.

The pub was holding a costume contest, and guess who won? Colin. His prize? A Naslund jersey - perfect for the Swedish Chef.

On Wednesday we went to my brother-in-law's for a potluck dinner and to watch a Halloween movie. I had been told that the crowd at the party couldn't really stomach a true horror movie, and judging by many of the scared reactions to Monster House, I don't think a true horror flick would have gone down well.

Halloween isn't over yet for me. I have one more party this Saturday: a Halloween/housewarming party. Before that Colin and I are attending DPhiE's Bowl-for-Breath, a bowl-a-thon to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. It should be a fun evening.

The next two weeks are short ones: Next Friday is midterm break, and the following Monday Remembrance Day. I plan to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies at WPGA this year. Hope no one thinks I'm on a covert mission ;).

Slowing Down?

Now that my big performance is over life is a little less hectic (but not by much). I spent most of my September weekends preparing for the show (which was last Sunday), but last weekend was my most insane yet.

I had no plans Friday evening. I intended to stay in, other than quickly popping into the Bay at Richmond Centre. But Thalia called me in the late afternoon inviting me over to the North Shore. I couldn’t resist, so I joined the long weekend traffic heading that way, and crawled over there (actually, it wasn’t that bad). Around Rupert & 1st Thalia called me to ask if we could go downtown to pick up Buddy (kind of long story, not going to get into it). So I pickup to Thalia’s and head downtown, get Buddy, and then head over to Park Royal Bay so I can pick up a couple of things. Afterwards Thalia took me out to dinner as a thanks for driving her downtown. It was a pretty crazy (but fun) night, all in all.

Saturday morning I had my final rehearsal before the big show. So I spent a good portion of my Saturday morning and afternoon out in Burnaby rehearsing. Then I pretty much spent my whole Sunday in Surrey at the show. It was a tonne of fun, and I’m looking forward to next year’s, but I am also glad it’s over. After the show Colin and I went to my parents’ for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a good night for a big meal – Polynesian dancing really works up an appetite.

I was very thankful it was the Thanksgiving long weekend, as I really needed a break on Monday: some time to sleep in and play catch up with my personal life.

This weekend is already shaping up to be a little crazy, but nothing like the past couple of weekends. Tonight Lisa and I are carrying on an annual tradition and heading to Value Village to find our Halloween costumes (I’ll come back to that in a moment). Tomorrow morning Thalia and I are heading to Richmond Centre for part two of our Clinique gift, and tomorrow evening is Thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws. Honestly, it’s better having the two dinners a week apart, versus 24-hours apart – I feel like less of a gluton that way.

Back to Halloween: The only person who actually knows what I am going as for Halloween is Colin. So here are some hints:
¨ It’s a superhero
¨ It’s a DC comics superhero
¨ I’m going as the female version of this superhero (who apparently made her first appearance in 1998 - I thought it was long before that)
¨ The quintessential part of my costume is a ring, which I have ordered from E-bay. Without that ring, there really is no point to the costume, or character

I don’t know why I’m being so cryptic about my costume this year…

TGIF

Original title, I know. But I really am glad it's Friday. Not that this has been a bad week, or slow week; just the opposite in fact. But I'm ready for a mini break, and some time to relax. I'm looking forward to lounging around the house this evening, watching my Friday night staple, What Not to Wear. I also may attempt some housework, but I'll see how I feel when I get home.

Tomorrow should be a fun day - a socializing day - which always puts me in a good mood. During the day I'm meeting the CHS girls for coffee and chit chat (ok gossip), and in the evening Colin and I are off to a friend's 30th birthday party. I have been itching to go to a house party for a while, so that will be a nice treat.

Sunday will be busy. I have a three hour dance rehearsal - the show is next weekend!! Ack!! And then I have book club that evening. I haven't quite finished the book yet, but I should be able to finish by Sunday evening. I am at the point where I am so close to the end, I don't want the ending ruined just because I didn't finish the book.

It's quite interesting how important the book we are reading became this week: Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan. It's about a group of friends who go on a trip to Burma (Myanmar), and as a background, explores the lives of the Burmese under present day military rule. With everything that has happened there this week, it should make for a very interesting discussion, and go beyond the characters, and plot of the novel.

What A Difference (Almost) a Year Makes

This time last year I was flailing. Every day I was becoming more despondent with my job at PB. It was roughly this time last year that I made my decision to leave that place. And what a difference between my old and current place of employment: last week I got a raise, and this week I got a parking spot. Things are good.

Over the funk

I'm not too sure what was up with me last week - the best way I can describe it was that I was in a funk, but that seems to be over now.

Last night I went shopping with Thalia - a little retail therapy always works. I spent way too much $$$ at the Clinique counter, but I was looking to pick up some new products, and the bonus was excellent.

I also dragged Thalia around the mall looking for a black cami or tank top with halter straps - no such luck. But I found one on the Sears website, thank god, as I need it for my performance next month. It's part of my Tahitian costume.

Time to pratice my poi balls...

Hard Time Concentrating

I don't know what's up today, but I'm having a very hard time concentrating. All week I've been busy at work, and it has gone by quickly; but today, everything seems to be at a stand still. All week I've been working hard, but today I feel like hardly working. I can't seem to focus on any one project, and am having a hard time figuring out what to do with myself today. How long until Christmas break?

But it's Thursday, and tomorrow is a jam packed day for me, so Friday afternoon should come quickly - I hope.

Where'd the Time Go?

I am actually shocked that my last entry was nearly 3 weeks ago! I thought I just updated this thing. To be honest though, I haven't be online that much lately.

Well it's back to school (for the students, not me). I do miss the quiet, lazy days of the office during the summer time. Shorter hours, casual ware, etc. But things were starting to slow down, so I'm glad it's back to school, and back to somewhat busy and crazy.

Last week I had my first dance class in two months. We spent the whole time rehearsing the Tahitian portion of the show. It went well, for me personally, and everyone. But I have been spending my time practicing the Tahitian dances, and have neglected anything and everything Maori. My poi ball skills have sadly declined over the summer, so it's time to get back to practicing that as well.

For a couple of weeks now I have been trying to hit my 300th workout at Curves, but I've been so busy lately that I've only made it in once or twice a week for the past few weeks. That's not to say I haven't been getting any exercise though. Between my dancing, swimming, and limited time at Curves, I'm feeling great.

After swimming last night, Colin and I were both starving. We usually have sushi after swimming, but decided last night to do something different. We had Thai food instead, and it was supper yummy. I'm salivating now, just thinking about how tasty it was... We'll definitely have to do that more often. And there are coupons for the Thai House in the Entertainment Book - even better!

Well, all this writing about food is making me hungry. Time to grab my mid-morning snack.

Where to Begin?

Well, I won’t begin with ‘boy, it sure has been a long time since my last entry,’ or ‘I can’t believe it’s been so long…’ Those statements are just a given, aren’t they? So I will just jump right in.

I was pretty busy the last couple of weeks of July. Busy running around and getting things together for our vacation; busy socially – trying to see everybody who arrived in town right before we left it; and busy with work.

Our vacation was amazing. I enjoyed experiencing Las Vegas for the first time, and will definitely return, perhaps with a group of friends next time. Among the highlights were seeing Jerry Seinfeld; walking the Strip and taking in the Vegas atmosphere; renting a car and driving to Hoover Dam; and hooking up with Devon and Steve, and bar-hopping with them till 5 AM. We were on a 9 AM flight the next morning to Orange County. Needless to say, as soon as we got to our hotel in Anaheim (a few hours prior to check-in), we stored our bags, and crashed by the pool. There is nothing like having a snooze in the California sun.

On our first full day in Anaheim we ventured over to Disneyland (one of my favourite places in the world). We got a lot of ground covered our first day in the Magic Kingdom: it was Sunday, so a good majority of people were at church, which meant little or no line-ups. By the end of our first day we had more or less ‘completed’ Disneyland and began working our way through California Adventure.

This was my first time in the new Disney park. I really enjoyed it, especially the rides – they were different from Disneyland. California Screamin’ is the most amazing coaster I have ever been on; the Maliboomer is the Hellivator on crack; and the ferris wheel was the scariest ride of all.

We saw a 3-D Muppets show where you actually sit in the Muppet theatre with what’s-their-faces jeering from the balcony. It was pretty cool. We also went to an animation studio where, after taking a photo and answering a few questions, the computer told you which Disney character you were most like: I must have been having bad day – I was Ursula, the creepy sea queen, and most diabolical of the Disney villains. Colin’s laughing didn’t help the situation any either…

On our second day in Disneyland, one of my co-workers from WPGA lined-up right behind us. We couldn’t believe the odds. Talking to someone whom you haven’t seen in a while helps the time pass while waiting in those line-ups.

Tuesday was far busier than Sunday, but we still got everything in. We decided to check out the re-vamped Subs, now the Finding Nemo Ride. So not worth the two-hour line up. Yes, I wasted two, precious hours of my life and time in Disneyland to find Nemo…

For our final meal in Disneyland we dined at the Blue Bayou, the restaurant that’s inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I have always wanted to eat there. It was expensive, but well worth it. It was a truly different dining experience.

Since I’ve been back from vacation life has been quiet, and the weather crap. I still have my precious California tan, but it is slowly fading thanks to a particularly crappy August.

Things are very quiet right now, almost boring. But I think it’s just the calm before the storm in both my personal and working life. The one thing I have been doing of late is meeting up with friends, especially ones I haven’t seen in a long time. Come September things are going to get hectic, so I am trying to appreciate the quiet in my life right now, which is something that is often hard for me to do.

TGI(my)F

Yes, in my world it's Friday. No, I'm not in denial that it's only Thursday - I get Fridays off in July. Every weekend a three-day weekend. And this week has been exceptionally short since I took Monday off. Due to the overtime I put in working on the golf tournament, I ended up with an extra vacation day, which needed to be used by August 31, (vacation time re-sets September 1). And since I'm away the first two weeks of August, this week made the most sense. Boy, I love my job: lots of time off and I actually enjoy being at work too.

I've spent the last week or so, finalizing last minute trip details. Just to give you some background: last June Colin and I attended a timeshare presentation, with the guaranteed promise of a free trip to Vegas. So what's a few hours of our life for that. Nothing! Initially we were just going to take the few day trip, but since I have vacation time that needs to be used , we have extended our stay in Vegas, and are also hopping over to Southern California.

Anyways, about a month again the company booking our Vegas trip offered us an upgrade - that didn't appeal to us. Since we were already extending our trip, it made no sense to shell out the extra cash. We'll just stay in a cheap motel off the strip and move onto the strip for our final day/night, but then...

Last week we were offered a buy out: our taxes back, plus an extra $300USD. So we checked hotel rates and flights down - long story short, we took the buy out. It's probably costing the company more to send us to Vegas, since we didn't take the upgrade. They're most likely saving money by buying us out.

We are now leaving Vancouver at a reasonable hour - not 10 PM; and get to stay on the strip the entire time - the Tropicana.

So we'll be in Vegas for four days, planning to gamble (well, duh...); rent a car and check out Hoover Dam, and maybe a bit more of Arizona; catch Jerry Seinfeld at Cesar's Palace; and definitely enjoy the bright lights and nightlife.

Then we're hopping over to Orange County - visiting Disneyland, and possibly Knotts and/or Universal too...

In short, I can't wait.

Tomorrow I am going down to Tulalip, Washington with one (possibly two) of my co-workers, to check out the sweet shopping situation at the outlet mall there.

Happy Friday... Err, I mean Thursday...

Movies

Since I've seen an unfounded number of movies since the beginning of the summer movie season, I thought I'd post a list of what I've seen, and what I want to see.

So, within a span of 6 weeks I have seen:

Spiderman 3
Shrek 3
Pirates 3
Ocean's 13
Surf's Up
Knocked Up
Evan Almighty
Blades of Glory

I really should think about pitching a tent at Richmond Centre 6...

And what's coming up...
This week: Ratatouille and Sicko. Next week: Transformers. The week after that: Harry Potter. The end of July: The Simpsons.

And nothing to do with movies, but something I'm looking forward to seeing: it just so happens that Jerry Seinfeld is performing in Vegas the same time Colin and I are down there, so we bought tickets to go see him perform. I can't wait.

School's Out

Well it is for the students at least. But things are slowing down at work. Even though I have lots of summer projects there is a notable change in pace, Summer has definitely arrived.

Starting July I will only be working 4-day weeks until mid-August, thanks to long-weekends, a no-Friday July and vacation.

Right now our vacation consists of 3 days in Vegas at the beginning of August - it'll be nice and scorching hot - just the way I like it. I have been working on the details of a California trip, but now the Yukon and Okanagan have been thrown into the mix. I figure since we're in Nevada we may as well pop over to Cali for a week. That would be ideal for me. But Colin doesn't seem to be sold on time in Disneyland...

So that's my life right now - trying figure out our vacation. My dance classes are wrapping up at the end of the month (next week) until September. And then we only have a month before the October show - yikes. I will definitely have to practice over the summer.

Here's hoping the summer weather gets going. It's the end of June and I've only been able to sit outside 4 or 5 times. It's driving me nuts.

The Calm AFTER the Storm

Well my crazy week was techincally over Wednesday night - I worked about a 16-hour day, and made it home just before 11PM. Of course, I can never just go right to sleep, so I watched TV til about 1 AM.

Gotta love Murphy's Law: I told Colin that I wouldn't be able to go to the Police concert on Wednesday if he got tickets - well he got tickets. He didn't know that I knew the concert didn't start till 9PM, and that I would be at UBC till at least 10... So I missed out on that moment in pop culture... In the end I'm glad Colin was able to go because he had been on about it for months.

Today is my birthday. The last stop on the 20-something line. It's strange to think I will be 30 next year (even though that's what generally comes after 29). I remember when 30 seemed so old, and now, not so much. Anyways, it's only as old as you feel. And I don't feel old, at all.

And Yet Again...

I think you know how this blog entry starts... I can't believe it's be so long since I've last written; I can't believe how busy I've been, blah, blah, blah... But it's all true - especially the busy part. Busy at work, busy in life...

The last two weekends were spent in Whistler, making up for lost time, I suppose. The last time I made it up there was March '06. Last weekend Colin and I spent the May 2-4 at his parents' place. We decided to bring the cats up - and they loved it. Well, Wellington didn't enjoy the ride up, but he certainly enjoyed the rest of the weekend. They seemed pretty bummed to back in Vancouver, so I think we will have to take them back up again some time soon.

We just arrived back from our second Whistler trip a couple of hours ago... This time we went with Andrew and Lisa and stayed at their place. Some of their friends, whom we didn't know, also came up for the weekend. It was fun times, playing lots of board games, mini pool, and, of course, drinking.

With the CHS Golf Tournament coming up on Wednesday, I think this will be my craziest week yet. As much as I am enjoying working on this event, I'm glad it's almost over, and am looking forward to moving on to new projects, including my summer task list, which I think will take me till December.

Colin and I are off to Las Vegas August 1st. Not sure what other vacation plans lay ahead, but for now it's Sin City. I'm hoping to add the land of Sun and Surf to our visit, but I'm not doing the best job of convincing Colin...

It looks like I will be doing a Tahitian dance in the October show; I have also signed up to do a couple of Maori dances - good for the stomach, thigh, and back muscles!

I turn 29 this week. Yikes! The Vancouver Giants won the Memorial Cup! Yeah! I ate to much junk this weekend and now feel like crap... Yuck!

Faster than the Speed of Light

I think last week was the fastest yet. By the time Friday evening rolled around I swore it was only Wednesday afternoon. I have never been in a position/job that has been so busy, but I love it. And, if today is any indicator, the long weekend will be here before I know it.

And that is good and bad. Good, because as much as I love my job, I need a 3-day weekend, a chance to breath and slow down for 5 minutes. On the other hand, I have no clue what I'm doing - next weekend's set though - the somewhat annual May trip to Whistler.

This past weekend was a lot of fun. Friday night I felt like I was back in university: Colin and I headed out to a party, but not until 10 PM. We met up with Colin's fraternity brothers, and saw some faces we hadn't seen in years. We felt like we were back in the Sig house, hanging out in a crowded stairwell, drinks in hand... it was great.

On Saturday we saw Blades of Glory. It was actually really funny. The best Will Ferrell comedy since Old School.

Salmon & Prawns vs. Book Club

Before heading over to the North Shore this evening for Book Club, I decided to drop in and visit a bit more with my rellies from England.

My parents are hosting a family dinner this evening, but I decided to pass since I loved this month's book choice (The Birth House by Ami McKay), and was looking forward to discussing it.

Of course, the second I walked in the house I eyed the salmon, prawns, Grandpa's homemade eclairs, and the giant, succulent California strawberries... Dilemma!

In the end, I have decided to stay. So now I am just waiting for the green light to dive into the big, juicy prawns...

I Haven't Fallen Off the Face of the Earth...

Wow, it has been a long time since I wrote my last blog entry. But that is my life lately - busy, busy, busy. For the last three weeks I have woken up Monday morning, and then, before I know it, it's already Friday afternoon. Apart from quickly checking emails and Facebook, I haven't spent much time on the computer at all. In fact, I think this is the first time in a couple of weeks that I've actually spent any time on it.

Last week was interesting - in the same day I found out that I owe the government money (first time ever), but Colin got a whopping refund, so it isn't that bad; and I got summoned for jury duty.

I was at a job for two years that I despised, and would have given anything to miss a day of work. Now that I'm at a job I absolutely love, I get summoned. The worst thing about this summons is the timing - it is the day before a major event in which I am one of the main planners. And anyone who has ever planned an event knows the day before the event is just as crazy and important as the actual event day. I don't have too many options though: I talked to the Sheriff and he told me to write a mushy, heartfelt letter as to why missing work on those days would affect me. Now I have to wait and see and hope my letter moves them enough that I get out of jury duty.

Tuesday was a much better day: I went to my first (and sadly last) Canucks game this season. I had a blast, even though we gave up a 2-0 lead. So frustrating. We were sitting beside a couple from Medicine Hat, who were extremely good friends of the Lindens. After talking with them though, we both got the feeling that they actually were the Lindens...

I didn't watch the game on Thursday: I figured if they won our Saturday night would be planned; and if they didn't win I wanted Tuesday night to be my last memory of the season. Plus I had my dance class that night, and I only have 8 weeks left till we break for summer, and have a show the first weekend of October, so I need all the practice I can get. I'm glad I went. Everyone was in a giggly mood, and we worked on our Tahitian dance, so I got an extremely good workout.

On Friday evening I went out for coffee with Lisa, Andrew, Darcy, Tina, Jen Wong, and Warren. And last night Colin did our usual movie and sushi night. We saw Spiderman 3. It was pretty good, but maybe too many villains for one movie. I thought Thomas Haden Church was awesome as the Sandman. But I've always been a fan of his, back to his days on Wings.

This morning I went out for brunch with family visiting from England. And tonight I'm off to Book Club.