Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
Gah. All the busy in the world happened to me this weekend. Thursday night; blogger meetup. Friday night; Jazz at the Cellar. Saturday afternoon; lunch date. Saturday night; birthday shindig (and much too much liquor – but so much fun). Sunday morning; hangover, housewarming brunch. Sunday night; hanging the outdoor Christmas lights. I just ask … Continue reading Please Sir, may I have another Weekend?
I live less than 2km from work. I love it. The biggest frustration – it makes it very hard for me to justify adding the expense of owning a vehicle onto my already significant debtload. Also, I get good exercise etc. by walking to work. When the weather gets nicer (and I gain a bit … Continue reading Driving Miss Daisy
I was out on a coffee date yesterday, and happened to see a guy I went to High School with. And when I say “see” I really mean just “see.” I didn’t want to be rude and interrupt my date, and high school guy also seemed to be accompanied by a lovely lady that may … Continue reading What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
Today felt like I was wrapped up completely in the perfect shade of Autumn. After having way too much to drink last night at a couple different halloween parties, I was extremely grateful for that extra hour of sleep. Then I dashed downtown for a lovely brunch (that I could unfortunately only pick at – … Continue reading Shades of Grey
Woot. I just bought 2 tickets to the Brad May & Friends Hockey Challenge (scroll down). I suggest you go get yours now, before they’re all gone. It’s likely the only chance to see any of our Boys in Blue on the ice this winter. And when else are you going to see the Canucks … Continue reading HOCKEY TIME
Something I’ve been meaning to do for AGES and never have is to get all gussied up on Halloween and see the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I’ve never even seen the video version, so it should be a good time (for me at least). It’s showing at the Vogue on Sunday Oct. 31 at 8:00pm. … Continue reading Brad Major
Ok, I have apparrently been launched back into my teenaged years. Not only do I have a silly little crush, I also have zits. THREE of them. Of course, there is a reason for them, but it doesn’t make them any more fun. I suppose it’s fitting that I’m also going to a good ol’ … Continue reading Sweet 16