HELLO FRIENDS!!!!! I should really make this into a "vlog" so that you could see, via video, how excited I am when I greet you. Sorry it's been so long!
My life right now is basically stay-at-home-mom, but without kids. That's not really true. I'm still in school, but it's only two classes and they're in the evenings. During the day, I try not to mope and feel depressed about not having a job. Searching for a job is my full-time job right now. I also go to the gym SOMEtimes, try to clean up and do laundry, and make food. Plus I do crafty projects!
On Sunday is my dad's birthday, so my folks are coming to Toronto and we have to figure out where to take them for dinner. We want something within walking distance of our house, so we're currently debating between The Grand Hive and Bannock. Opinions?
I know I've talked about Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens before, but I have to mention it again because it's a place that I visit several times a week. Not only do they have every grocery item imaginable, but the potential for people-watching is almost as great as at the mall. I've started noticing the "regulars" though, and it's pretty hilarious. The best regular is this SUPER ANCIENT old man, who sits in one of the eating areas in the evenings with a full baguette (like one that's two feet long) and just chews away at it. He's very content just sitting and eating his bread and watching everyone pass by. My first thought is always - where did you hang out prior to November when this place opened? Did you have another spot where you sat and ate bread? Or was this the first time you really appreciated bread and now you just have to have a full baguette every day?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Meat.
Hey crew, hope your weekend was one of the best ever. Here's a little rundown for you: on Friday night, the gang and I went to Highway 61 Southern BBQ on Bayview for a whole lotta meat. We had to wait a pretty long time to get a table, but it ended up being worth it because this was one of the best meals I've had in an extremely long time. I ordered the baby back ribs with bourbon sauce, and shared with my sis Joy who had the beef brisket. Both were AMAZING. To the point where my sleeves were pretty much covered in sauce because I was yamming it in like a crazy person. Here's my friendo Will enjoying some meat (photo cred: TJ Goertz).
I think the enjoyment of all the meat was majorly enhanced by the music and the environment. It was this really hot upper room with low ceilings and wooden walls. The staff were all incredibly friendly and upbeat and awesome. When Mel ordered another pint of whatever beer she was drinking, they brought her a glass three-quarters full and said it was on the house because it was the end of the keg. Stuff like that is just nice, you know? Oh, and so there was this incredible folky band playing.... I can't remember what they were called and I really don't like that type of music generally. But it just fit the atmosphere and the food so well! The singer's voice was so amazing and we couldn't get over how good they were. I yelled out "We like you guys" between songs at one point, and that went over pretty well.
So Friday night was solid all-around. Saturday was really busy and ended with a great birthday party in the previously unexplored Long Branch neighborhood. I met this 4 year old named Maya there (the one kid at the party), and she was pretty hilarious. I told her I knew a baby named Maya, and she said, "So when that baby grows up, she'll have the same name as me." I told her she was right, but that the baby already does have the same name as her. I don't know if that really made sense to her though. Maybe in her mind babies are nameless until they get a little older.
And NOW I am dealing with a whole bunch of school idiocracy and trying to figure out what to do when you realize your group member is plagiarizing. Good times. Have a great Monday!
I think the enjoyment of all the meat was majorly enhanced by the music and the environment. It was this really hot upper room with low ceilings and wooden walls. The staff were all incredibly friendly and upbeat and awesome. When Mel ordered another pint of whatever beer she was drinking, they brought her a glass three-quarters full and said it was on the house because it was the end of the keg. Stuff like that is just nice, you know? Oh, and so there was this incredible folky band playing.... I can't remember what they were called and I really don't like that type of music generally. But it just fit the atmosphere and the food so well! The singer's voice was so amazing and we couldn't get over how good they were. I yelled out "We like you guys" between songs at one point, and that went over pretty well.
So Friday night was solid all-around. Saturday was really busy and ended with a great birthday party in the previously unexplored Long Branch neighborhood. I met this 4 year old named Maya there (the one kid at the party), and she was pretty hilarious. I told her I knew a baby named Maya, and she said, "So when that baby grows up, she'll have the same name as me." I told her she was right, but that the baby already does have the same name as her. I don't know if that really made sense to her though. Maybe in her mind babies are nameless until they get a little older.
And NOW I am dealing with a whole bunch of school idiocracy and trying to figure out what to do when you realize your group member is plagiarizing. Good times. Have a great Monday!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
I'M BACK!
Seriously, FOR REAL this time, I am back. I have so many opinions in my mind and so many experiences to write about on this WEB LOG, that I'm really cheating the general public if I don't blog on a regular basis.
Lately I've been attending the lovely University of Toronto, working towards my Certified Human Resources Professional degree. I haven't had any luck trying to break into the elusive world of HR yet. It's odd, because a lot of people in my classes are already working in HR, without having a solid knowledge base or any experience at all. I know that I'm a pretty quick learner and a really hard worker, so what do they have that I don't? Probably just luck.
ANYWAYS.
Today I went to the new Loblaw's at Maple Leaf Gardens. I probably stop in there about 3-4 times a week, since it's right across the street, and it's the best grocery store I've ever experienced. I had to get some of the usuals, like eggs and other boring things, but I also had a hankering for some earl grey tea WITH ROSES. After going with my lovely friend Erin to the Windsor Arms Hotel last week for high tea, I can't stop thinking about how incredibly tasty that tea was.
The great thing about the new Loblaw's is they have all these specialized little sections for anything you could possibly want, and one of them is a tea section. Aside from the disgusting-looking clump of what looks like manure that is always prominently displayed on the counter, the tea section is pretty delightful. They always have free samples and when you start asking about a certain type of tea, they'll take down a bunch for you to sniff. I love smelling things and usually my love of smelling things makes people look at me a little oddly. BUT, at the tea section you are ENCOURAGED to take a huge whiff, which is so fun. I discovered a little gem called "Blend 103", which smelled incredible, and promises to be a "delicate blend" of teas (including earl grey) along with rose petals. I haven't tried it yet but I'm really excited to see if it tastes as good as it smells!!!!
Now I have to finish my accounting homework and bake some banana bread. Sayonara.
Lately I've been attending the lovely University of Toronto, working towards my Certified Human Resources Professional degree. I haven't had any luck trying to break into the elusive world of HR yet. It's odd, because a lot of people in my classes are already working in HR, without having a solid knowledge base or any experience at all. I know that I'm a pretty quick learner and a really hard worker, so what do they have that I don't? Probably just luck.
ANYWAYS.
Today I went to the new Loblaw's at Maple Leaf Gardens. I probably stop in there about 3-4 times a week, since it's right across the street, and it's the best grocery store I've ever experienced. I had to get some of the usuals, like eggs and other boring things, but I also had a hankering for some earl grey tea WITH ROSES. After going with my lovely friend Erin to the Windsor Arms Hotel last week for high tea, I can't stop thinking about how incredibly tasty that tea was.
The great thing about the new Loblaw's is they have all these specialized little sections for anything you could possibly want, and one of them is a tea section. Aside from the disgusting-looking clump of what looks like manure that is always prominently displayed on the counter, the tea section is pretty delightful. They always have free samples and when you start asking about a certain type of tea, they'll take down a bunch for you to sniff. I love smelling things and usually my love of smelling things makes people look at me a little oddly. BUT, at the tea section you are ENCOURAGED to take a huge whiff, which is so fun. I discovered a little gem called "Blend 103", which smelled incredible, and promises to be a "delicate blend" of teas (including earl grey) along with rose petals. I haven't tried it yet but I'm really excited to see if it tastes as good as it smells!!!!
Now I have to finish my accounting homework and bake some banana bread. Sayonara.
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