Monday, October 23, 2006

Annual Brupper, Pumpkin Carving and Work Less Party

The month has been good so far with the odd low points relating to calculus homework. On Friday, I went to Leanne's birthday party at the Yaletown Brew Company. After waiting for almost an hour for our reservation, we sat down. Almost everyone had thin-crust pizza. It was interesting being surrounded by people with Masters degrees in Psychology. It was also great meeting new people who I could engage in good conversation with other than the regular ho-hum topics.

Afterwards, we went over to dance and drink at the pub next door to the restaurant. This Samuel Jackson-type charming middle-aged man came over and tried to buy us drinks. I politely declined. He was with two other gentlemen from New York. He was taking them out for a night on the town and hoping to "get laid". Overall, a fun night.

On Saturday, my brother came into town with my cousin. We hung out with our cousins at the BC Lions street fair at Robson and Beatty Streets. After, we went to Bazaar Novelty to check out the Halloween costumes and decorations. For dinner, we went for Japanese at Clubhouse. It was great to see him and catch up. While our cousins went to the BC Lions football game, we went down to Trout Lake to watch people spin fire. The fog was heavy and we half expected zombies to come out of the trees chanting brains.

On Sunday, Leanne had her annual Brupper Day (brunch + supper). She cooked up a slab of pancakes. People brought various toppings including oreos, jelly bellys, strawberries, apples, bananas, whipped topping, jams and syrups. Surprisingly, every pancake was declicious (must have been made with *love*). I enjoyed the banana and cinnamon.

 

The previous weekend, I went to Katia's pumpkin carving party. Met some wonderful new folks and we sat on the folded out futon and chatted. The pumpkins turned out great.

On the Saturday, we went to the Work Less Party. Had a blast, lots of great costumes and a variety of fabulous entertainment including bands UFOMP, Carnival Band and Freeflow, belly dancing by Dance Bellys, body painted performance art, and the B:C:Clettes.

Now, if I can only get the momentum to work on my Safari Guide costume for next Saturday's Parade of Lost Souls. I will be providing fire tech safety for the fire show featuring Radiant Heat.

Listening to: K-Os - Love Song

 

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