On Saturday, I offered my fire tech safety skills for Radiant Heat for their two performances at the the Parade of Lost Souls at Granview Park. The show consisted of scafolding risers with poi spinners, stilters, fire breathers, hoopers, staffers, sword fights, and a headless horseman. The shows were fantastic!
Afterwards, we hung out at Todd and Fyrespryte's place to chill and relax. It had been a long day. They have a beautiful view of downtown Vancouver from their balcony. Then we all went over to Amanda and Geoff's spooky Halloween party. Their living room was decorated eerily with cobwebs, ghosts, limbs, and tombstones. We chilled for a bit before I headed home. I did not end up making the rounds to other house parties.
On Sunday, I met up with Fasty, Gia, and their friend Wanda for Indian buffet at Saffron in Burnaby. The food was delicious and not too spicy. A great deal for $10 bucks. We went back to Fasty & Gia's and watched their wedding video. It was so wonderful to see it because I was not there with them at the first wedding. We hung out and looked at pictures for a bit. Then we went to look at a two bedroom for sale near Central Park. It is amazing how much condos go for in the Greater Vancouver Area. Gia's sister just purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom townhouse near Cambridge for under $200k. Yeah, yeah you cannot compare the markets and prices, but one has to wonder how one will ever be able to afford a one bedroom condo in Vancouver with the prices escalating (highest prices in Canada).
In the evening, we chilled and watched American History X. This film had been on my rental list for years. I can see why so many film critics and fans say this movie is one of the best contemporary movies ever made. Not too mention Edward Norton looks great and lusty as a bad-ass testosterone alpha male skinhead.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Bill Maher
Oct 16, 2006 - nyc
bill maher might have his shortcomings, but his epistles are always really good.
-moby
Oct. 13, 2006 | If you think the worst thing Congress doesn't
protect young people from is Mark Foley, wake up and smell the
burning planet. The ice caps are cracking, the coral reefs are
bleaching, and we're losing two species an hour. The birds have
bird flu, the cows have mad cow, and our poisoned groundwater has
turned spinach into a side dish of mass destruction. Our schools
are shooting galleries, our beaches are cancer wards, and under
George W. Bush -- for the first time in 45 years -- our country's
infant mortality rate actually went up.
Read the labels on your food. It turns out the healthiest thing
you can put in your body is Mark Foley's penis. He was probably
the first fruit those pages ever came into contact with that
wasn't drenched in pesticide.
But that's America for you -- a red herring culture, always
scared of the wrong things. The fact is, there are a lot of
creepy middle-aged men out there lusting for your kids. They work
for MTV, the pharmaceutical industry, McDonald's, Marlboro and K
Street. And recently, there's been a rash of strangers making
their way onto school campuses and targeting our children for
death. They're called military recruiters.
More young Americans were crippled in Iraq last month than in any
month in the past three years. And the scandal is that Mark Foley
wants to show them a good time before they go? When will our
closeted gay congressmen learn? Our boys aren't for pleasure.
They're for cannon fodder. They shouldn't be another notch on
your bedpost. They should be a comma in Bush's war. If I hear a
zipper, it had better be on a body bag.
Why aren't Democrats and the media hammering away every day about
who we're supposed to be fighting for over there and what the
plan is. Yes, Mark Foley was wrong to ask teenagers how long
their penises were -- but at least someone on Capitol Hill was
asking questions. We're the predators. Because we have an entire
economy built on asking young people what they want, making the
cheapest, sleaziest form of it they'll accept, and selling it to
them until they choke on it and die.
You know who's grabbing your kids at too young an age? Merck,
Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline, by convincing you they're depressed,
hyperactive or suffering from attention-deficit disorder and so
they must all get medicated. The drug dealers hooking your kids
aren't in South America, they're in the halls of Congress handing
out campaign donations to your congressmen. Mark Foley says he
never slept with those kids, and I believe him, because American
children are so hopped up on pills I doubt any of them could get
it up.
From 1995 to 2002, the number of children prescribed
antipsychotic drugs increased by over 400 percent. Either our
children are going insane -- which we might look on as a problem
-- or, more likely, we have, for profit, created a nation of
little junkies. So stop already with the righteous moral
indignation about predators -- this whole country is trying to
get inside your kid's pants because that's where he keeps the
money Daddy gave him to stay out of his hair.
I don't care if Mark Foley had been asking boys to describe their
penises because I have some sad news for you: Your kid is so
larded out on Cheetos and Yoo-hoo, he can't even see his penis.
We live in a country where the ultimate consumer is an obese 16-
year-old hooked up at one end to a Big Gulp and at the other to a
PlayStation. So many of our kids today are fat drug addicts, it's
almost as if Rush Limbaugh had had puppies.
In conclusion, we can pretend that the biggest threat to "our
children" is some creep on the Internet, or we can admit it's Mom
and Dad. When your son can't find France on a map, or touch his
toes with his hands, or understand that the ads on TV are lying
-- including the one in which the Marine turns into Lancelot --
then the person fucking him is you.
-- By Bill Maher
From: Moby.com
bill maher might have his shortcomings, but his epistles are always really good.
-moby
Oct. 13, 2006 | If you think the worst thing Congress doesn't
protect young people from is Mark Foley, wake up and smell the
burning planet. The ice caps are cracking, the coral reefs are
bleaching, and we're losing two species an hour. The birds have
bird flu, the cows have mad cow, and our poisoned groundwater has
turned spinach into a side dish of mass destruction. Our schools
are shooting galleries, our beaches are cancer wards, and under
George W. Bush -- for the first time in 45 years -- our country's
infant mortality rate actually went up.
Read the labels on your food. It turns out the healthiest thing
you can put in your body is Mark Foley's penis. He was probably
the first fruit those pages ever came into contact with that
wasn't drenched in pesticide.
But that's America for you -- a red herring culture, always
scared of the wrong things. The fact is, there are a lot of
creepy middle-aged men out there lusting for your kids. They work
for MTV, the pharmaceutical industry, McDonald's, Marlboro and K
Street. And recently, there's been a rash of strangers making
their way onto school campuses and targeting our children for
death. They're called military recruiters.
More young Americans were crippled in Iraq last month than in any
month in the past three years. And the scandal is that Mark Foley
wants to show them a good time before they go? When will our
closeted gay congressmen learn? Our boys aren't for pleasure.
They're for cannon fodder. They shouldn't be another notch on
your bedpost. They should be a comma in Bush's war. If I hear a
zipper, it had better be on a body bag.
Why aren't Democrats and the media hammering away every day about
who we're supposed to be fighting for over there and what the
plan is. Yes, Mark Foley was wrong to ask teenagers how long
their penises were -- but at least someone on Capitol Hill was
asking questions. We're the predators. Because we have an entire
economy built on asking young people what they want, making the
cheapest, sleaziest form of it they'll accept, and selling it to
them until they choke on it and die.
You know who's grabbing your kids at too young an age? Merck,
Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline, by convincing you they're depressed,
hyperactive or suffering from attention-deficit disorder and so
they must all get medicated. The drug dealers hooking your kids
aren't in South America, they're in the halls of Congress handing
out campaign donations to your congressmen. Mark Foley says he
never slept with those kids, and I believe him, because American
children are so hopped up on pills I doubt any of them could get
it up.
From 1995 to 2002, the number of children prescribed
antipsychotic drugs increased by over 400 percent. Either our
children are going insane -- which we might look on as a problem
-- or, more likely, we have, for profit, created a nation of
little junkies. So stop already with the righteous moral
indignation about predators -- this whole country is trying to
get inside your kid's pants because that's where he keeps the
money Daddy gave him to stay out of his hair.
I don't care if Mark Foley had been asking boys to describe their
penises because I have some sad news for you: Your kid is so
larded out on Cheetos and Yoo-hoo, he can't even see his penis.
We live in a country where the ultimate consumer is an obese 16-
year-old hooked up at one end to a Big Gulp and at the other to a
PlayStation. So many of our kids today are fat drug addicts, it's
almost as if Rush Limbaugh had had puppies.
In conclusion, we can pretend that the biggest threat to "our
children" is some creep on the Internet, or we can admit it's Mom
and Dad. When your son can't find France on a map, or touch his
toes with his hands, or understand that the ads on TV are lying
-- including the one in which the Marine turns into Lancelot --
then the person fucking him is you.
-- By Bill Maher
From: Moby.com
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Eviction On the Horizon?
Less than a month ago, our low-rise building in Kitsilano was sold. A neighbour informed me the other day that the new owner let it slip that he is planning on renovating the building to charge higher rents. He can evict us with 2 months notice. I checked online at the Rental Tenancy Office and I think this is true. I would hope it would be 6 months (better vacancy options in April because of the students finishing), but it looks like the tenancy law in this area is weak.
I have lived in this building for 6 years and love the location and building itself. I half expected the rents to increase with the new owner, but I never expected I may be out on my ass in Christmas. I read all the time in the local newspapers how landlords are evicting people to renovate in order to charge higher rents because of the economic boom. Nonetheless, you never expect it will happen to you and you may be homeless. I hope I can find something in time. I think the earliest we will be out is February 2007, but one never knows.
Listening to: Barenaked Ladies - If I Had A $1,000,000
I have lived in this building for 6 years and love the location and building itself. I half expected the rents to increase with the new owner, but I never expected I may be out on my ass in Christmas. I read all the time in the local newspapers how landlords are evicting people to renovate in order to charge higher rents because of the economic boom. Nonetheless, you never expect it will happen to you and you may be homeless. I hope I can find something in time. I think the earliest we will be out is February 2007, but one never knows.
Listening to: Barenaked Ladies - If I Had A $1,000,000
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
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
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Cambridge, Ontario and Fasty & Gia's Wedding
I went to Cambridge, Ontario for Fasty & Gia's wedding on Thanksgiving weekend.
It was such a pleasure to attend the wedding and meet both of their families. I learned a lot about Portuguese culture and family spirit. There was plenty of feasting and festivities. I was officially adopted by Gia's father into his family.
The day of the wedding, Gia's sister rented a Rolls Royce limo and we rode around in it while we had our hair and makeup done. Fall is so beautiful in Ontario. The trees were brushed with reds, oranges, and yellows.
I was nervous about speaking at the wedding (first wedding speech ever). But it went over very well and I received compliments. Not only did I make Gia cry, but her father as well. I kept it all together during the ceremony and speeches, but I completely lost all composure during their first dance to Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes.
Being at the wedding and staying with Gia's family really encouraged me to find someone to spend the rest of my life with and build a relationship that is based on a foundation of committment, respect, loyalty, and communication.
All the couples on both sides near my age range never fought and you could feel the connection of love, support, and happiness between each. Lots of little ones too. I got to spend some memorable and fun moments with Fasty's niece.
Listening to: Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance
It was such a pleasure to attend the wedding and meet both of their families. I learned a lot about Portuguese culture and family spirit. There was plenty of feasting and festivities. I was officially adopted by Gia's father into his family.
The day of the wedding, Gia's sister rented a Rolls Royce limo and we rode around in it while we had our hair and makeup done. Fall is so beautiful in Ontario. The trees were brushed with reds, oranges, and yellows.
I was nervous about speaking at the wedding (first wedding speech ever). But it went over very well and I received compliments. Not only did I make Gia cry, but her father as well. I kept it all together during the ceremony and speeches, but I completely lost all composure during their first dance to Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes.
Being at the wedding and staying with Gia's family really encouraged me to find someone to spend the rest of my life with and build a relationship that is based on a foundation of committment, respect, loyalty, and communication.
All the couples on both sides near my age range never fought and you could feel the connection of love, support, and happiness between each. Lots of little ones too. I got to spend some memorable and fun moments with Fasty's niece.
Listening to: Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Tourism Vancouver Open House
After work, I went down to Tourism Vancouver for their annual Open House. The place was jammed packed with folks from hotels, restaurants, landmarks and various affiliates including our company. I put a few faces to names and got to sample tasty bites from Red Door Pan Asian Grill, Bridge House from Capilano Suspenion Bridge, and Canadian Maple Delights. I sampled another place that had delicious pumpkin cheesecake, but cannot remember the name of the establishment.
The wine and beer were flowing from Vintropolis, Doolin's Irish Pub, Steamworks Brewing Co., and other fine places. Unfortunately, I had to go home and pack for tomorrow's flight to Cambridge, Ontario for Fasty & Gia's wedding.
I very exhausted. Work is crazy and school is going full speed. I have one midterm out of three done. I am looking forward to the long weekend. I also get to spend Thanksgiving with Gia's family. I heard her mom is a very good cook. It is not often I get home cooking!
Tomorrow will be a very long day. I have corporate HR training downtown at a hotel, then work, night school, and then take a cab to the airport for my flight. Hopefully, I can sleep on the plane.
Have a great long weekend everyone. Thanks to Poiboy for cat sitting.
Listening to: Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
The wine and beer were flowing from Vintropolis, Doolin's Irish Pub, Steamworks Brewing Co., and other fine places. Unfortunately, I had to go home and pack for tomorrow's flight to Cambridge, Ontario for Fasty & Gia's wedding.
I very exhausted. Work is crazy and school is going full speed. I have one midterm out of three done. I am looking forward to the long weekend. I also get to spend Thanksgiving with Gia's family. I heard her mom is a very good cook. It is not often I get home cooking!
Tomorrow will be a very long day. I have corporate HR training downtown at a hotel, then work, night school, and then take a cab to the airport for my flight. Hopefully, I can sleep on the plane.
Have a great long weekend everyone. Thanks to Poiboy for cat sitting.
Listening to: Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
A la weekend
Another great weekend with great weather. Yay Indian summer! On Saturday, K8, Amanda and I organized a beautiful 50s-themed shower for Gia. It was such a blast! The boys crashed it afterwards for a Hanky Panky toy party. Then the party got into full swing with music, lights and brie.
The only thing that went wrong that day was my car got a flat tire. I almost did not make it to the shower. I had to stop and add air to my tire.
On Sunday, we went to Bon's for breakfast at Nanaimo and Broadway. We just beat the hungover lineup. I had the Western omlette which was decent. A older security guard went around filling up people's cups of coffee.
After that, BT, Geoff and I played Zigity while we waited for BCAA to come and put on the spare on my car. I have never played this card game before, but it was lots of fun. Great to find another person that likes to play cards and board games.
While some went to see Jackass II, the rest of us went to Memphis Blues on The Drive for dinner. I ordered the half order of ribs and ate only half of it. All is good though because I got to eat it for dinner the next day. Rolled home on my spare (thanks BT!) and proceeded to get horizontal with the cats and watched the Sunday lineup.
Listening to: Colin James - Just Came Back To Say Goodbye
The only thing that went wrong that day was my car got a flat tire. I almost did not make it to the shower. I had to stop and add air to my tire.
On Sunday, we went to Bon's for breakfast at Nanaimo and Broadway. We just beat the hungover lineup. I had the Western omlette which was decent. A older security guard went around filling up people's cups of coffee.
After that, BT, Geoff and I played Zigity while we waited for BCAA to come and put on the spare on my car. I have never played this card game before, but it was lots of fun. Great to find another person that likes to play cards and board games.
While some went to see Jackass II, the rest of us went to Memphis Blues on The Drive for dinner. I ordered the half order of ribs and ate only half of it. All is good though because I got to eat it for dinner the next day. Rolled home on my spare (thanks BT!) and proceeded to get horizontal with the cats and watched the Sunday lineup.
Listening to: Colin James - Just Came Back To Say Goodbye
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Duck Is Dead
A woman goes into the vets with a duck under her arm. The vet lifts the ducks head and it flops back down. "This duck is dead," says the vet. "I do not believe it", says the woman. "I want another opinion."
The vet opens the door and in comes a black Labrador. The dog sniffs the duck and shakes its head.
"There I told you," says the vet. "The duck is dead."
"I want another opinion," says the woman.
The vet calls and in comes a Siamese cat. The cat sniffs the duck and shakes its head.
"There I told you," says the vet. "The duck is dead."
"OK," says the woman. "I accept your diagnosis. Please give me your bill." (not part of the joke)
The vet gives her a bill for $2500 and the woman exclaims, "But you only said the duck was dead!"
"Yes," said the vet. "But I had to base my expert opinion on a lab report and a cat scan and they are expensive."
From: latenights in lotusland
The vet opens the door and in comes a black Labrador. The dog sniffs the duck and shakes its head.
"There I told you," says the vet. "The duck is dead."
"I want another opinion," says the woman.
The vet calls and in comes a Siamese cat. The cat sniffs the duck and shakes its head.
"There I told you," says the vet. "The duck is dead."
"OK," says the woman. "I accept your diagnosis. Please give me your bill." (not part of the joke)
The vet gives her a bill for $2500 and the woman exclaims, "But you only said the duck was dead!"
"Yes," said the vet. "But I had to base my expert opinion on a lab report and a cat scan and they are expensive."
From: latenights in lotusland
Monday, September 25, 2006
Margaret Cho, Last Kiss, and The Drive
Good weekend overall. I studied calculus, cleaned, and had lots of fun and sunshine. You think summer is officially over, but then you have a warm and sunny day like Sunday.
On Friday, Kelly and I went to see Margaret Cho at the Orpheum. I had only ever seen her stand-up comedy routines on DVD or video. I was so excited to see her live. We stopped at Doolin's Pub prior to the show for some drinks and eats.
Prior to Miss Cho taking the stage, the Gay Mafia from Los Angeles took the stage. MC Lisp and L Word took the stage and dropped dope rhymes about gay culture and lifestyle, including Take You Homo and Funky Fag Hag. They both were hilarious and got the crowd going.
Then Margaret Cho took the stage. She looked absolutely fabulous! She said she finally had accepted herself for who she was and what she looked like, and I guess the inner beauty finally came through.
Her comedy set was hilarious, as always. Plenty of jokes about all kinds of topics, including gay and lesbian culture, predjudice, ignorance, politics, US vs. Canada, pop culture, and personal stories. I love her mom impressions. We laughed non-stop.
After the show, we phoned up Omid; but he did not answer. We left a message stating we needed help and we could not find cake. We wanted to track him down to go for dessert. But I guess it was not in our destiny.
On Saturday, I got my hair trimmed up for Fasty & Gia's wedding. (Not the playa one, the Thanksgiving one.) Brandon flat-ironed it and it looked awesome. The red and caramel-blonde highlights really came back out. I purchased a flat-iron from a coworker, so I just have to start practicing myself.
I was so annoyed on Friday when I was heading downtown because I noticed a parking ticket on my windshield wiper. I went to Safeway after class Thursday night. I was exhausted and I ran across the street to Shopper's for hair product. Then I went to go to Safeway for cat litter. I guess the parking attendant was watching me and saw that I left the parking lot. He enforcer gave me a $50 parking ticket. That seems excessive and outrageous. I have to print out my bank statement and haggle Safeway management after work today to try and get it reduced or removed.
After studying for an hour, Poiboy called me up. We were going to see The Last Kiss with Zach Braff. The movie was great. Kind of an updated Swingers. The directing, editing and characters were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie about a lead character going through a half-life crisis and his friends' relationships collapsing around him.
I spent the evening studying more and then I watched Serenity by Joss Whedon. I am a huge Buffy and Angel fan. I have not seen Firefly, which this movie is based on. The movie was great, full of action, thrilleresqueness, and science fiction. Good special effects, and enjoyable and entertaining overall. I am definitely going to check out the tv show.
The last day of the weekend, Sunday, was beautiful. The sun was shining and it was warm. I did some more homework and some cleaning. I met up with K8 and we went to Commercial Drive to so some window shopping. We stopped in at Havana for lunch. I had the usual chicken salad and she had the crab salad. The place was packed throughout and the staff is awesome.
We checked out a few shops including Banshee, Beckwoman's, Ten Thousand Villages, and Womyn's Ware. Gia dropped by to meet up with us and things just got better and better! We walked back up the other side and stopped at Grandview Park. There is a new waterpark there with beautiful painted flowers and bugs all over it.
We continued back towards 1st Avenue. We stopped for Red Orange Gelato (yum!). We ran into Howler at another Gelato store while waiting for BT to meet up with us. We stopped at the Red Burrito for bites. The food smelled great, but I was not hungry. We continued towards Trout Lake, but ended up calling it an afternoon. I chilled and read Irvine Welsh's book Ecstasy while cuddling a cat. Finished the evening off with Simpsons, Family Guy, and The War At Home.
Listening to: Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
On Friday, Kelly and I went to see Margaret Cho at the Orpheum. I had only ever seen her stand-up comedy routines on DVD or video. I was so excited to see her live. We stopped at Doolin's Pub prior to the show for some drinks and eats.
Prior to Miss Cho taking the stage, the Gay Mafia from Los Angeles took the stage. MC Lisp and L Word took the stage and dropped dope rhymes about gay culture and lifestyle, including Take You Homo and Funky Fag Hag. They both were hilarious and got the crowd going.
Then Margaret Cho took the stage. She looked absolutely fabulous! She said she finally had accepted herself for who she was and what she looked like, and I guess the inner beauty finally came through.
Her comedy set was hilarious, as always. Plenty of jokes about all kinds of topics, including gay and lesbian culture, predjudice, ignorance, politics, US vs. Canada, pop culture, and personal stories. I love her mom impressions. We laughed non-stop.
After the show, we phoned up Omid; but he did not answer. We left a message stating we needed help and we could not find cake. We wanted to track him down to go for dessert. But I guess it was not in our destiny.
On Saturday, I got my hair trimmed up for Fasty & Gia's wedding. (Not the playa one, the Thanksgiving one.) Brandon flat-ironed it and it looked awesome. The red and caramel-blonde highlights really came back out. I purchased a flat-iron from a coworker, so I just have to start practicing myself.
I was so annoyed on Friday when I was heading downtown because I noticed a parking ticket on my windshield wiper. I went to Safeway after class Thursday night. I was exhausted and I ran across the street to Shopper's for hair product. Then I went to go to Safeway for cat litter. I guess the parking attendant was watching me and saw that I left the parking lot. He enforcer gave me a $50 parking ticket. That seems excessive and outrageous. I have to print out my bank statement and haggle Safeway management after work today to try and get it reduced or removed.
After studying for an hour, Poiboy called me up. We were going to see The Last Kiss with Zach Braff. The movie was great. Kind of an updated Swingers. The directing, editing and characters were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie about a lead character going through a half-life crisis and his friends' relationships collapsing around him.
I spent the evening studying more and then I watched Serenity by Joss Whedon. I am a huge Buffy and Angel fan. I have not seen Firefly, which this movie is based on. The movie was great, full of action, thrilleresqueness, and science fiction. Good special effects, and enjoyable and entertaining overall. I am definitely going to check out the tv show.
The last day of the weekend, Sunday, was beautiful. The sun was shining and it was warm. I did some more homework and some cleaning. I met up with K8 and we went to Commercial Drive to so some window shopping. We stopped in at Havana for lunch. I had the usual chicken salad and she had the crab salad. The place was packed throughout and the staff is awesome.
We checked out a few shops including Banshee, Beckwoman's, Ten Thousand Villages, and Womyn's Ware. Gia dropped by to meet up with us and things just got better and better! We walked back up the other side and stopped at Grandview Park. There is a new waterpark there with beautiful painted flowers and bugs all over it.
We continued back towards 1st Avenue. We stopped for Red Orange Gelato (yum!). We ran into Howler at another Gelato store while waiting for BT to meet up with us. We stopped at the Red Burrito for bites. The food smelled great, but I was not hungry. We continued towards Trout Lake, but ended up calling it an afternoon. I chilled and read Irvine Welsh's book Ecstasy while cuddling a cat. Finished the evening off with Simpsons, Family Guy, and The War At Home.
Listening to: Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
I Know That I Have Found Her
I Know That I Have Found Her
To proclaim that I love her
Is so easy to say
And for that, I will tell her
In my own special way
Through meaningful words
And the warmth of my touch
Through these nights of romance
She deserves o' so much
She's trapped in my heart
She's always on my mind
She gives me her love
Our hearts intertwine
For the woman I love
I have searched my whole life
But I know that I have found her
Because I made her my wife
- Jeff Kovich -
To proclaim that I love her
Is so easy to say
And for that, I will tell her
In my own special way
Through meaningful words
And the warmth of my touch
Through these nights of romance
She deserves o' so much
She's trapped in my heart
She's always on my mind
She gives me her love
Our hearts intertwine
For the woman I love
I have searched my whole life
But I know that I have found her
Because I made her my wife
- Jeff Kovich -
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Bo Kong, Burlesque and Hollywoodland
Last weekend, I enjoyed a variety of social events and entertainment with a little bit of chores and relaxation. On Friday, Neil and Jennifer were passing through Vancouver to London on their way back from Burning Man. A large group of us went to Bo Kong Vegetarian on Main & 14th to say hello, goodbye. I had never been to Bo Kong before, but it is always nominated as one of the best vegetarian places in town. Luckily, a frequent patron ordered most of the dishes for two tables of people to share.
I heartily enjoyed delicious dishes of spring rolls, deep-fried soy milk, sizzling steak, orange chicken cutlets, an eggplant dish, and a shiitake mushroom dish. This was hands-down some of the best vegetarian food I have ever tasted. Also, the service was excellent. Bo Kong is a Buddhist Chinese vegetarian restaurant. It is usually a close runner-up in the Best Vegetarian category of best restaurants in Vancouver.
On Saturday, I reviewed Precalculus in preparation for Calculus next week. I ran some errands and did some chores. In the evening, I met up with M-Files at Tinsletown to watch Hollywoodland at Cinemark Theatres. The movie was fantastic. I used to doubt Ben Affleck's acting capabilities, but he was superb in this movie. The whole cast was fanastic, including Adrien Brody, Diane Lane and Bob Hoskins. A great drama and oscar contender.
After the movie, we went to the Lamplighter in Gastown for Chaz Royal's Burlesque Social Club. This was my first experience viewing Burlesque and I was completely blown away. All the girls were fantastic, classy and talented. The crowd became saturated after an hour, so there was less whistling, hooting and hollering. I really enjoyed Via Rose and Farrah. Champagne Sparkles was delightful too.
After two intermissions, we decided to leave the show and head down Granville Street towards Davie to get something to eat. I wanted poutine from Fritz European Fry House on Davie Street, but the lineup was long and we did not want to wait. So, we settled for pizza next door. The pizza was good and not like other ghetto pizza places. After snacks and people watching, we parted ways and I went home to bed just before 2 am.
Listening to: The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
I heartily enjoyed delicious dishes of spring rolls, deep-fried soy milk, sizzling steak, orange chicken cutlets, an eggplant dish, and a shiitake mushroom dish. This was hands-down some of the best vegetarian food I have ever tasted. Also, the service was excellent. Bo Kong is a Buddhist Chinese vegetarian restaurant. It is usually a close runner-up in the Best Vegetarian category of best restaurants in Vancouver.
On Saturday, I reviewed Precalculus in preparation for Calculus next week. I ran some errands and did some chores. In the evening, I met up with M-Files at Tinsletown to watch Hollywoodland at Cinemark Theatres. The movie was fantastic. I used to doubt Ben Affleck's acting capabilities, but he was superb in this movie. The whole cast was fanastic, including Adrien Brody, Diane Lane and Bob Hoskins. A great drama and oscar contender.
After the movie, we went to the Lamplighter in Gastown for Chaz Royal's Burlesque Social Club. This was my first experience viewing Burlesque and I was completely blown away. All the girls were fantastic, classy and talented. The crowd became saturated after an hour, so there was less whistling, hooting and hollering. I really enjoyed Via Rose and Farrah. Champagne Sparkles was delightful too.
After two intermissions, we decided to leave the show and head down Granville Street towards Davie to get something to eat. I wanted poutine from Fritz European Fry House on Davie Street, but the lineup was long and we did not want to wait. So, we settled for pizza next door. The pizza was good and not like other ghetto pizza places. After snacks and people watching, we parted ways and I went home to bed just before 2 am.
Listening to: The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Thai Away Home
The other day, I was downtown running some errands. I went over to the West End to visit M_Files. She was washing the playa off her car. She lives in the same building as my cousin Kelly. It was great to see her and hear her tales from the playa. She expressed her amazement at the Belgian Waffle art structure. She said it was created by Belgians and it was burned at the end of the week. It was good to see her and briefly catch up. Hopefully, I will see her more often now that I have more dispoable time on my horizon.
On the way home, I stopped at Thai Away Home on Davie Street for delicious take-out. I ordered the Swimming Rama. They now service brown rice there and have many pre-made curries and sauces. I should try there pre-made take home frozen curries.
Finished the evening off eating my Thai food and watching Swimming Pool. An interesting movie about an English mystery authour who goes to France to work on her next book, only to unexpectedly share the house with her publisher's unusual French daughter.
Walked home from work and detoured to drop off some dresses to be dry cleaned. I have booked my flight for Fasty & Gia's wedding in Ontario next month. First time I will be flying Harmony Airlines. Miffed about not being able to bring water or juice on the flight. I like to stay hydrated. Worried the flight attendants will not come around often enough with fluids or I will have to pay $5 for a bottle of $0.18 tap water.
Walked up 4th Avenue and saw these cute Emk Clothing bags at Briers.
I bought my calculus text book and answer key. Both items were separate and together cost me just under $200. Sadly, I could not find a used set of books. Mind you, I should have started that task before the summer. An old classmate from precalculus is in my class; it is nice to see an old familiar face. I did start my review of precalculus (Chapter 1) today. Homework, *woo*. Listening to Ambient/Downtempo (Buddha Bar II and Alpha, and Deep Forest) does make it a bit more pleasant.
Listening to: Deep Forest - Sweet Lullaby
On the way home, I stopped at Thai Away Home on Davie Street for delicious take-out. I ordered the Swimming Rama. They now service brown rice there and have many pre-made curries and sauces. I should try there pre-made take home frozen curries.
Finished the evening off eating my Thai food and watching Swimming Pool. An interesting movie about an English mystery authour who goes to France to work on her next book, only to unexpectedly share the house with her publisher's unusual French daughter.
Walked home from work and detoured to drop off some dresses to be dry cleaned. I have booked my flight for Fasty & Gia's wedding in Ontario next month. First time I will be flying Harmony Airlines. Miffed about not being able to bring water or juice on the flight. I like to stay hydrated. Worried the flight attendants will not come around often enough with fluids or I will have to pay $5 for a bottle of $0.18 tap water.
Walked up 4th Avenue and saw these cute Emk Clothing bags at Briers.
I bought my calculus text book and answer key. Both items were separate and together cost me just under $200. Sadly, I could not find a used set of books. Mind you, I should have started that task before the summer. An old classmate from precalculus is in my class; it is nice to see an old familiar face. I did start my review of precalculus (Chapter 1) today. Homework, *woo*. Listening to Ambient/Downtempo (Buddha Bar II and Alpha, and Deep Forest) does make it a bit more pleasant.
Listening to: Deep Forest - Sweet Lullaby
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
It's Not Easy Being Green
Apparently, I am Kermit the Frog.
You Are Kermit
Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know.
You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems.
Don't worry - everyone know's it's not easy being green.
Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!
You Are Kermit
Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know.
You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems.
Don't worry - everyone know's it's not easy being green.
Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
A la weekend
Had a nice relaxing labour day weekend. First time in years I stayed in town. On Saturday, I went downtown to run some errands and check out the store sales. I got some potential Xmas gifts on sale. In the evening, PoiBoy and I went to Drew and Erin's barbecue. They own a lovely house off Main Street. It is the kind of house I dream of owning myself some day. It had a beautiful back yard behind a three level, three bedroom house. The house had the master bedroom in a loft, hardwood floors, and a clawfoot bathtub.
Last week, I was missing everyone on the playa terribly. We briefly checked out the burn via web cam before going over to the Hollywood to watch Adam Sandler's movie Click. Christopher Walken was brillant (as always). The movie was actually quite fun and enjoyable--much more than I anticipated.
On Sunday, I went out to my dad's girlfriend to see my niece. We were suppose to go fishing with my cousins, but never actually made it happen. Instead, we drove around the countryside (Sardis) and bought some produce. I love Chilliwack peaches and cream corn! They were a great compliment to salmon for dinner. I read and played Legos with my niece.
We also watched Austin Powers and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Difficult to sleep in the valley because it is so warm at night. Everyone has fans going 24/7 and the repetitive hum kept me awake.
On Monday, I took my niece swimming at the Abbotsford Recreational Centre. We peered at the dark ice rink. It does not open for another month. I wonder if I can teach her how to ice skate. The Centre has a nice childrens pool area. The hot tub faces a plasma tv. After the pool, we played Snakes and Ladders with Kevin. Then we all went to White Spot for lunch. We finished off the afternoon with an hour at Centennial Park on Mill Road.
She was sad to part afterwards. She said, "Don't go to Vancouver." Kelly told her that we had to go back to work so we can make money to visit again. I have not seen her in about a month. I missed her sixth birthday when I went on holiday. I gave her belated birthday presents. Her own pink Holey Soles and a pink water bottle. There was also a Dora colouring book, an Emily Train, and a pink butterfly shirt from Banff. Hopefully, I can see her again in two weeks.
Started Calculus I today at Vancouver Community College. First class is difficult to get the flow going after taking four months off for summer. I will get into the swing of things. Not looking forward to math homework and mid-terms. I still have another term of it in spring to finish up first year. Did not get my other class, Organizational Behaviour, because I did not make it into Jasper on time to register. Langara gives you a designated date and time to register. My registration date was a day when I was in Jasper on holiday. I ran late that day, so I did not get into the class. I think next term will be easier because work is going to flex around my morning classes.
Listening to: Chantal Kreviazuk - Leaving On A Jetplane
Last week, I was missing everyone on the playa terribly. We briefly checked out the burn via web cam before going over to the Hollywood to watch Adam Sandler's movie Click. Christopher Walken was brillant (as always). The movie was actually quite fun and enjoyable--much more than I anticipated.
On Sunday, I went out to my dad's girlfriend to see my niece. We were suppose to go fishing with my cousins, but never actually made it happen. Instead, we drove around the countryside (Sardis) and bought some produce. I love Chilliwack peaches and cream corn! They were a great compliment to salmon for dinner. I read and played Legos with my niece.
We also watched Austin Powers and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Difficult to sleep in the valley because it is so warm at night. Everyone has fans going 24/7 and the repetitive hum kept me awake.
On Monday, I took my niece swimming at the Abbotsford Recreational Centre. We peered at the dark ice rink. It does not open for another month. I wonder if I can teach her how to ice skate. The Centre has a nice childrens pool area. The hot tub faces a plasma tv. After the pool, we played Snakes and Ladders with Kevin. Then we all went to White Spot for lunch. We finished off the afternoon with an hour at Centennial Park on Mill Road.
She was sad to part afterwards. She said, "Don't go to Vancouver." Kelly told her that we had to go back to work so we can make money to visit again. I have not seen her in about a month. I missed her sixth birthday when I went on holiday. I gave her belated birthday presents. Her own pink Holey Soles and a pink water bottle. There was also a Dora colouring book, an Emily Train, and a pink butterfly shirt from Banff. Hopefully, I can see her again in two weeks.
Started Calculus I today at Vancouver Community College. First class is difficult to get the flow going after taking four months off for summer. I will get into the swing of things. Not looking forward to math homework and mid-terms. I still have another term of it in spring to finish up first year. Did not get my other class, Organizational Behaviour, because I did not make it into Jasper on time to register. Langara gives you a designated date and time to register. My registration date was a day when I was in Jasper on holiday. I ran late that day, so I did not get into the class. I think next term will be easier because work is going to flex around my morning classes.
Listening to: Chantal Kreviazuk - Leaving On A Jetplane
Thursday, August 31, 2006
LEGO: Secrets of the Pharaohs
This afternoon, I went to Science World to see the LEGO: Secrets of the Pharaohs exhibit.
Some of the Lego creations included Anibus, the Funerary Boat, Embalming, building the Pyramids, the Pharaohs treasures, the Funeral Chamber, and a Sphinx. I also got to trace my name in Hieroglyphs.
I also watched the Omnimax movie Greece: Secrets of the Past. A documentary about a Greek-American archeologist trying to uncover the history of an ancient Greeks living on Santorini from 1600 BC, the Bronze Era. The village was buried by a volcano in 1646 BC. There were no traces of survivors. I also got to see the Parthenon restored to its original state with CGI.
Listening to: The Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian
Some of the Lego creations included Anibus, the Funerary Boat, Embalming, building the Pyramids, the Pharaohs treasures, the Funeral Chamber, and a Sphinx. I also got to trace my name in Hieroglyphs.
I also watched the Omnimax movie Greece: Secrets of the Past. A documentary about a Greek-American archeologist trying to uncover the history of an ancient Greeks living on Santorini from 1600 BC, the Bronze Era. The village was buried by a volcano in 1646 BC. There were no traces of survivors. I also got to see the Parthenon restored to its original state with CGI.
Listening to: The Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
I've Got Sands In My Shoes
Today, Fasty & Gia exchanged vows of love, honour and committment on the playa. I wish I could have been there. She borrowed my blue Holey Soles to wear for the ceremony. So, I guess in some sense, I am there with them spiritualy. Congratulations to both of you! I am eagerly anticipating your wedding with your families in October.
Yesterday, I bought myself a couple of bunches of beautiful burnt orange flowers. Good thing I did this to add some colour to my day because it quickly deteoriated like a Shakespearean tragedy.
It is funny how you settle into your place in the world, a smile on your face and striding along happy in life--when something spins you right around and everything is turned upside down. Nothing is what it seems, people you thought you knew and were dear to you are gone.
No worries though, I have to suck it up and put on a brave face for school. Calculus waits for no one.
Listening to: Dido - Sand In My Shoes
Yesterday, I bought myself a couple of bunches of beautiful burnt orange flowers. Good thing I did this to add some colour to my day because it quickly deteoriated like a Shakespearean tragedy.
It is funny how you settle into your place in the world, a smile on your face and striding along happy in life--when something spins you right around and everything is turned upside down. Nothing is what it seems, people you thought you knew and were dear to you are gone.
No worries though, I have to suck it up and put on a brave face for school. Calculus waits for no one.
Listening to: Dido - Sand In My Shoes
Sunday, August 27, 2006
I Wanna Be With You Everywhere
Yesterday, Kelly and Omid came over to kidnap me for my birthday. Kelly brought me a loot bag that contained a birthday hat and horn, banana-smelling bubbles, silly glasses, a kaldescope, and many other silly things. I have not received a loot bag since I was a kid. Omid gave me a Shoop Sheep. He had put rocks in the box so it rattled when I shook it.
We went for brunch at Cafe Zen for eggs benny. Their eggs benny is the best in town. We drove towards Richmond along Burrard Street heading to our destination to play mini golf. Omid stopped the car and jumped out. We were perplexed trying to figure out where he went. He came back with balloons!. I got a pink balloon with Happy Birthday written on it and a golf balloon.
In the car, Omid threw confetti all over me. We stopped for lemonade and cookies at a stand on Arbutus between 3rd and 4th Avenue. A good deal for $3 for the three of us. The lemonade was actually very good.
We played mini golf at Harry's Golf Range in Richmond. The mini golf course was actually a real course with real grass (not astro turf). It was a lovely course. Thanks to Shirley for recommending it. We had a blast at the course. Some good shots, some not so good. Overall, it was the best birthday I have ever had. Mucho thanks to Kelly and Omid!
Listening to: Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
We went for brunch at Cafe Zen for eggs benny. Their eggs benny is the best in town. We drove towards Richmond along Burrard Street heading to our destination to play mini golf. Omid stopped the car and jumped out. We were perplexed trying to figure out where he went. He came back with balloons!. I got a pink balloon with Happy Birthday written on it and a golf balloon.
In the car, Omid threw confetti all over me. We stopped for lemonade and cookies at a stand on Arbutus between 3rd and 4th Avenue. A good deal for $3 for the three of us. The lemonade was actually very good.
We played mini golf at Harry's Golf Range in Richmond. The mini golf course was actually a real course with real grass (not astro turf). It was a lovely course. Thanks to Shirley for recommending it. We had a blast at the course. Some good shots, some not so good. Overall, it was the best birthday I have ever had. Mucho thanks to Kelly and Omid!
Listening to: Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
Friday, August 25, 2006
They say it's your birthday
I am now one year older than I was a year ago. It is weird when you think about how many years you have been alive on earth and how many years ago you exited your mother's womb.
Yesterday, my coworkers gave me a lovely card for my birthday. One of the sales reps brought me a colourful bouquet of flowers. Another sales rep got me creme brulee from Capers (I love their brulee).
Gia met me after work and we walked around Burrard and 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. We had dinner at Las Margaritas. I had the usually salmon burrito and a strawberry margarita. (I am such a lush.) Delicious as always!
Gia gave me a framed picture of us from SantaCon in a beautiful frame. It was such a lovely gift. I adore it!
On Friday in the afternoon, I went to see the current exhibits at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I had been waiting for a few months for someone to go with me to see the exhibits, but decided I should go by myself for the exhibits were closed. I was very excited to see the Arthur Erickson: Critical Works exhibit and the Some Assembly Required: Contemporary Prefabricated Houses exhibit.
Arthur Erickson is a world reknowned architect and is considered a Master in his field. He has designed many beautiful buildings, including Simon Fraser University, the Museum of Anthropology, Robson Square and Law Courts, the Waterfall Building, among others. The exhibit showcases his works, current projects and his life at large. (Additional Arthur Erickson link.)
The Prefabricated Houses exhibit is exciting to me because I am interested in sustainable living. Prefabricated design and philosophy focuses around using time efficiently, using renewable resources, and creating less waste.
I dream of some day living in a Dwell House designed by Resolution: 4 Architecture.
Equally desirable is a Sunset Breezehouse designed by Michelle Kauffman. Kauffman also designed the Glidehouse. I got an opportunity to tour the Glidehouse at last year's BC Home Show.
Both houses would reduce my impact on the earth and increase my health and wellness. Both houses are built and assembled in sections so that when the pieces are delivered, they can easily be assembled. The parts can be created and built on site within months. The Sunset Breezehouse can be built to accomodate future solar panels.
While I was standing on the corner of Robson and Burrard Streets, I heard some bike bells. I saw the Critical Mass riders ride down Robson Street towards Thurlow to promote cycling and transit riding in Vancouver. Drivers were just annoyed and honked
furiously. I chuckled a bit.
After visiting the VAG, I went to meet Kelly in the West End. We chatted and sat on her balcony for awhile. Soaking in the warm evening weather and catching up on life. For dinner, we went to Cafe Luxy. This Italian restaurant is one of our favourites. I choose the Pollo alla Luxy (my usual favourite) with chicken, penne, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers in a rose sauce. Kelly went for her favourite of seafood lasagna. We ended the evening with a walk along the seawall by Sunset Beach. Saw the innushuk for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Listening to: Texas - Inner Smile
Yesterday, my coworkers gave me a lovely card for my birthday. One of the sales reps brought me a colourful bouquet of flowers. Another sales rep got me creme brulee from Capers (I love their brulee).
Gia met me after work and we walked around Burrard and 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. We had dinner at Las Margaritas. I had the usually salmon burrito and a strawberry margarita. (I am such a lush.) Delicious as always!
Gia gave me a framed picture of us from SantaCon in a beautiful frame. It was such a lovely gift. I adore it!
On Friday in the afternoon, I went to see the current exhibits at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I had been waiting for a few months for someone to go with me to see the exhibits, but decided I should go by myself for the exhibits were closed. I was very excited to see the Arthur Erickson: Critical Works exhibit and the Some Assembly Required: Contemporary Prefabricated Houses exhibit.
Arthur Erickson is a world reknowned architect and is considered a Master in his field. He has designed many beautiful buildings, including Simon Fraser University, the Museum of Anthropology, Robson Square and Law Courts, the Waterfall Building, among others. The exhibit showcases his works, current projects and his life at large. (Additional Arthur Erickson link.)
The Prefabricated Houses exhibit is exciting to me because I am interested in sustainable living. Prefabricated design and philosophy focuses around using time efficiently, using renewable resources, and creating less waste.
I dream of some day living in a Dwell House designed by Resolution: 4 Architecture.
Equally desirable is a Sunset Breezehouse designed by Michelle Kauffman. Kauffman also designed the Glidehouse. I got an opportunity to tour the Glidehouse at last year's BC Home Show.
Both houses would reduce my impact on the earth and increase my health and wellness. Both houses are built and assembled in sections so that when the pieces are delivered, they can easily be assembled. The parts can be created and built on site within months. The Sunset Breezehouse can be built to accomodate future solar panels.
While I was standing on the corner of Robson and Burrard Streets, I heard some bike bells. I saw the Critical Mass riders ride down Robson Street towards Thurlow to promote cycling and transit riding in Vancouver. Drivers were just annoyed and honked
furiously. I chuckled a bit.
After visiting the VAG, I went to meet Kelly in the West End. We chatted and sat on her balcony for awhile. Soaking in the warm evening weather and catching up on life. For dinner, we went to Cafe Luxy. This Italian restaurant is one of our favourites. I choose the Pollo alla Luxy (my usual favourite) with chicken, penne, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers in a rose sauce. Kelly went for her favourite of seafood lasagna. We ended the evening with a walk along the seawall by Sunset Beach. Saw the innushuk for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Listening to: Texas - Inner Smile
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Lisa it's your birthday, happy birthday Lisa
I took the Which Simpsons character are you quiz and apparently I am Lisa Simpson.
I'm Lisa, who are you? by NoHomers.net
I'm Lisa, who are you? by NoHomers.net
Monday, August 21, 2006
A la weekend
Weekend was good. Friday, I took it easy and worked on Burning Man gift bags for Kamp GFY. The gift bags contain fun and silly dollar store items and lots of candy. Candy counts and goes a long way. I also made glow bead necklaces with Bonne Bell lip crack hanging off them.
On Saturday, I went to the PNE with K8 & BT, and Fasty & Gia. It was my birthday wish.
First item up for conquer was the gluttonous mini donut consumption. I had been looking forward to those little ones all year.
We spotted Santa and resisted the urge to chant, "Buy more stuff!" Visited the animal barns (one of my favourites as a kid). We saw a colt who loved to be scratched furiously on the neck. Reminded me of a cat.
Lots and lots of llamas. Including the llama Dating Game and the Super Llama. I loved the peace sheep.
We also went to a Thai rave on the beach. Grabbed lunch at the Central Barbecue and sat on the lawn before the Main Stage. Saw variety of talent contest finalists, including an all girl plus 1 drummer boy band. They sang a cute and catchy song called Forever.
No PNE experience is complete without FIYB Stewie. Lots of cool, hippie and psychedelic prizes in the gamble-your-money-away midway games.
The shooting gallery got upset because we took pictures. Apparently, the camera flash sets off all the motion-sensored animated objects. No PNE day is complete without the token shoe shot.
I love the PNE, but I miss the original food pavillion, Show Mart, and the building that had the three-dimensional map of BC in it.
That evening, I went to Abel's stagette. We started out together drinking, eating and being silly. Did the usual things (wink, wink). Then we went to Celebrities. The walk up was hiliarious. We ran into a guy in drag outside the Atlantic Trap and Gill.
Lots of yahoos stopped, gawked, or honked. At Celebrities, there were 3 or 4 other stagettes. We danced, drank and laughed all night. It was such a blast and a pleasure to help her party one last weeekend before the grim reapers take her to the married world. She was dressed as a sexy red devil. (Brillant idea Sophie!)
Listening to: Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
On Saturday, I went to the PNE with K8 & BT, and Fasty & Gia. It was my birthday wish.
First item up for conquer was the gluttonous mini donut consumption. I had been looking forward to those little ones all year.
We spotted Santa and resisted the urge to chant, "Buy more stuff!" Visited the animal barns (one of my favourites as a kid). We saw a colt who loved to be scratched furiously on the neck. Reminded me of a cat.
Lots and lots of llamas. Including the llama Dating Game and the Super Llama. I loved the peace sheep.
We also went to a Thai rave on the beach. Grabbed lunch at the Central Barbecue and sat on the lawn before the Main Stage. Saw variety of talent contest finalists, including an all girl plus 1 drummer boy band. They sang a cute and catchy song called Forever.
No PNE experience is complete without FIYB Stewie. Lots of cool, hippie and psychedelic prizes in the gamble-your-money-away midway games.
The shooting gallery got upset because we took pictures. Apparently, the camera flash sets off all the motion-sensored animated objects. No PNE day is complete without the token shoe shot.
I love the PNE, but I miss the original food pavillion, Show Mart, and the building that had the three-dimensional map of BC in it.
That evening, I went to Abel's stagette. We started out together drinking, eating and being silly. Did the usual things (wink, wink). Then we went to Celebrities. The walk up was hiliarious. We ran into a guy in drag outside the Atlantic Trap and Gill.
Lots of yahoos stopped, gawked, or honked. At Celebrities, there were 3 or 4 other stagettes. We danced, drank and laughed all night. It was such a blast and a pleasure to help her party one last weeekend before the grim reapers take her to the married world. She was dressed as a sexy red devil. (Brillant idea Sophie!)
Listening to: Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
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