I'm Only a Guest*

Last night I went with Ryan to go see Putting it Together at the Cornerstone Theatre in Canmore. (It was a really good show; I left feeling like I need more Sondheim in my life). SSo it is also dinner theatre, but because of the set up, it's family-style. So we're sitting at a table with 6 other people; the 4 at the other end are all together so we're sitting across from a couple of women.

Now it's a bit clear from the outset that they're not interested in making small talk with us, which is fine. But due to the close proximity of our seating, it was kinda impossible to NOT pay attention to them a little bit. They seemed to be a bit awkward with eachother, like they were on a 2nd or 3rd date. (Driving to Canmore seems like a bit much for a 1st date - hence the 2nd or 3rd). The point - we were sitting close enough that we could get a sense of what their relationship might be, and you would think they would get the same idea about us...

So I go to use the restroom after dessert and before the show, and while I'm gone the server brought a carafe of coffee for the table. The ladies help themselves, offer some to Ryan and then ask him if his "guest" would like some coffee. His "guest"? Who says that? We aren't bf/gf obvs ;) but I think our conversation during dinner made it pretty clear that we are friends, and very good friends at that...

It was so weird. Who says that? And then they left at intermission without paying for their drinks (granted the tab was only about $7.50 - yes I looked - but still...) Weird.


*Bonus if you know the movie the title of the post is from

Road Trip!!

I'm glad it's a long weekend - granted every weekend for the past few months could qualify as such in my world - but I've only got two more so I must make the most of them...

On Sunday, Chantal and I are heading out on a mini-road-trip, down to Montana for some cross-border shopping. (fingers crossed that the dollar will climb a bit more before the end of the day). Mainly I'm looking for a few things for my new apartment, and the perfect back-to-work outfit. We of course will have the necessary road-trip supplies (cookies and beef jerky), passports in hand, a camera, and an iPod ready with tunes (and hats - roadtrippin' hats). I'm excited.

As an unrelated aside, I pretty much don't care who wins SYTYCD this season. Since Janette and Ade were voted off, I'm kinda meh on the rest of them. Plus I'm not sure that bringing back the Emmy-nominated routines from last season was a good idea. It just made it ever so aparent how lackluster Season 5 has been.

Have an enjoyable weekend!!

TGIT

It is so nice to have a short week. I'm looking forward to having tomorrow off and 3 days of sleeping in... My big plan for the weekend is to hit up stores for 1/2 price Easter candy - yay MiniEggs!! And since Lent is over (Saturday, 7:46 PM EDT) I can get back to my regularly scheduled snacking... Oh how I've missed you my deliciousness.

I'm such a slacker

I've been meaning to post since Sunday but daylight savings has left me feeling constantly behind.

It almost feels like a chinook today - just a bit too humid and not *quite* warm enough

I went out of town for the 3rd weekend in a row - this time to Waterloo. I had a fabulous time doing girly things with Tara (we went shopping). I found a super-cute dress (that I even tried on twice to make sure it fit), but somehow managed to give the good one back and bought the wrong size...

We went to go see the Watchmen, but it was sold out so we went for Vietnamese instead. I've had my fun - the next two weekends will find me home, writing papers - sucky, lame papers...

I watched American Idol last night for the first time in years (not counting finales). There was nothing else on my non-cable channels while I waited for Project Runway Canada... And I couldn't help but think:

What is Paula's deal? She is incomprehensible; moreso than usual. I know this isn't new news... Do the other judges even like her? I feel like they barely tolerate her. Because they're contractually obligated to.

Ryan Seacrest's head looks really tiny compared to the contestants, especially Megan.

I'm already sick of the crowd booing justifiable criticism.

Why is Gordon Ramsay there? Are we about to see an AI/HK crossover?

Why do they keep Paula on the show?!?! She ads nothing. I feel like the judges could actually give useful/better constructive criticism if she wasn't around... She's so bad, she makes me miss Mary Murphy's shriek (SYTYCD for those of you who don't know)

I'm not sure who I like best. Adam was probably the best singer but reaching down to touch screaming girls in the audience was a bit much - Really? You're doing that already? - its the first round. Get over yourself.

Well mes petit guimauves (the colourful ones of course) that's all I've got... Enjoy your Wednesday. I'm sure the owner of the red van who is getting a ticket as I look out my window is not...

Target or Bust!!

It's no secret that one of the things I miss about living in the States is the shopping... So when Sarah suggested a little trip to Watertown, who was I to say no?So we met up near the border, she hopped into Chloe, and we headed South. Its only about another 30 min. once we cross the border, which was surprisingly busy. (There was some event going - so many trucks parked on a dirt side road - what were they up to?!?!)

Crossing the border was fairly amusing. It starts with the typical questions - Where do you live, where are you going? He also asked us what we do for a living - and seriously - once you tell them you are a librarian they have nothing else to say. Because everyone knows that librarians can't be bad. I don't think one librarian would have phased him, but he didn't know what to do about two...

The shopping was good. I think we were both v. happy with our purchases. I had been eyeing a dress* on Target's website, but they did not have it in stock (and Target won't ship to Canada *shakes fist*) SO instead I got the best handbag ever. Its that awesome green colour (you know the one) and its big and slouchy, yet still professional looking...


loveslovesloveslovesloves.

*I have thought about buying the dress, shipping it to Bek and having her mail it to me, but I don't trust that I would see it anytime in the next 6 months. Sorry Bek, I love you but you know its true.

I also stocked up on my favourite salsa. Frankly I feel you just can't really buy good salsa in Canada. Another way the US ruined me. This stuff is just sososo good. *hearts* There is nothing comprable here.

Super-fun day. A good time was had by all. We are already talking about the next one - Syracuse maybe. Heather? Hint, hint.

Barb - 1, Canal - 0

Yeah that's right. I totally owned the Canal - basically that means I didn't fall down. Not even once. There were a few close calls but I managed to stay upright...

Headed up to Ottawa this weekend for those quintessentially Canadian activities of skating on the Rideau Canal and eating a BeaverTail. And let me say, neither disappointed.

Started out the afternoon wandering around a few shops in Ottawa where I finally found a small wall calendar for my office.

I really don't think we could have had a better day for skating. It was clear and not too cold. Some parts of the ice had divots and holes, but it wasn't terrible... (some people kept saying it wasn't very good, but they had been spoiled by excellent ice in previous outings - I really couldn't tell)

Really, what I wanted most (and had been promised) was one of those fabled BeaverTails that I have heard so much about. I was determined that even if it was poor skating conditions, I was still getting that delightfully sugary snack (yes Heather, I was going to ignore your rule and have one anyways but we skated so I got it legitimately).









All in all - a fabulous weekend. This sign pretty much says it all...

I'm going to have a horrible weekend...

A Dr. Horrible weekend that is...

Did I really just type that? Yeah I did.

Really, what is important is that after nearly a week of sitting on a shelf, mocking me, because I had to write my paper, I can finally watch it. And the musical commentary. Guilt free.

SuperWeekend

The weekend started out at a SuperConference and is ending with the SuperBowl.

I went to T.O. for the OLA SuperConference - for the Expo, since I have to write two papers for my class on various interactions with the vendors there. I was also able to catch up with quite a few people. I do wish I'd had some time to attend sessions - maybe next year if I have an employer who will pay for me to go ;)

I stayed with Monika (at her super-cute new house) - really a perfect plan since she was going to OLA too and it saved me from leaving K-town at about 5:00 AM on Friday. We ordered Thai on Friday night, as per usual, and I've found a new favourite - red curry beef. so so good.

Now I'm settling in with my Sunday morning coffee to get caught up on stuff before the SuperBowl. I think I'm going to cheer for the Steelers - mostly because I saw them live this summer when they played in Toronto, even though it was only preseason (don't worry, I didn't pay for those severly overpriced tickets - I won them by doing a survey).

I'm kinda excited to watch the SuperBowl - two stations I get are broadcasting the game - unlike with the Grey Cup when NONE were, so I couldn't watch it at all - in Canada - there is something wrong with that.