Eddie Izzard

I know what you're thinking: "Who the hell is Eddie Izzard." I asked myself the same thing when I agreed to go to his comedy show with a friend recently. Then I found out: he's a comedian that does his show in drag, and had a small part in Ocean's 11. Sounds... interesting.

We went for dinner first across the street at Library Square pub. I got a cajun chicken sandwich, which left more than a little to be desired. My friend ordered a beef dip, and the au jus was amazeballs. It even made my shitty-ass sammy a little better. We also got multiple shooters. It's what you have to do before a comedy show.

As we were leaving the restaurant we were about to enter the theatre when our waiter ran up to me with my VISA card. I was impressed. (And of course in my letter-writer nature wrote a thank-you email to his manager.)

The show wasn't bad. He wasn't in full drag, but he was wearing tight jeans and high heels. Just like me! It wasn't a typical comedy show. He pretty much went through time from the dark ages until the present making jokes all the way. It was what I'd refer to as an "intellectual comedy." Kind of like Jon Stewart... but not as funny.

Also impeding our enjoyment of the show was who were were surrounded by: a two-finger-whitstler, and an always-laughing. I was basically deaf in one ear from the guy beside me, and the lady beside my friend did NOT shut up. She laughed at EVERYTHING... Even the jokes that weren't funny... Even the parts that weren't really jokes. If she was on something, I wanted to be on that something too.

After the show we drove around randomly for a while, stopping at the corner store for some Artficial Grape Flavoured Aquafina (my fave... tastes like Bubble Tape), and then we took some pics in front of what I can only refer to as a giant, white, lit-up person? It was quite a night.

At The Movies - The American

 

Don't see this movie.  It sucked...SLOWLY! 

I mean it.

It was a complete waste.  I want my $10 and 2 hours back.  

George Clooney plays a spy/assassin who is on his last mission while someone is trying to kill him.  His mission is to make a custom weapon for someone.  He befriends a priest, and a hooker.  Neither friendship is exciting.

First of all, this was the slowest movie I have ever seen.  Nothing happens.  Clooney spends half the movie driving up and down the hill to the village where he is staying, and the other half building a gun.  There is little dialogue.  It was BORING!  Sure, he built a nice weapon, but he's a terrible spy.  Terrible.  Someone is after him and he seems oblivious as to who is calling the shots and giving info about his whereabouts to the bad guys. 

Slowest movie ever.  Really.  

So save your money and pass on this one.  Don't even bother renting it.  Get the Ocean's Eleven movies instead if you need a Clooney fix.

This Is Getting Ridiculous ...

So apparently as the time for little man's arrival draws more near I become a horrible blogger.  I'm not super busy in any way shape or form, but I am realizing there are a lot of things to be done in the 10ish weeks I have left before we have another life here to care for.  EEK!  And also Wednesday mornings are now Bible Study mornings which means the blog is not getting done before lunch time which USUALLY means, it's not getting done.  There's really no excuse except to say I'm sorry and I'm TRYING I promise!  In the meantime y'all haven't missed out on much except that it torrential downpoured here all day yesterday (which is EXACTLY what we needed) and for the first time (since I was laid off) I got to just lay in bed and listen to the rain and SLEEP.  And was it ever glorious.  I may have even convinced the Mister to snooze a million few more times than he usually does and Koda didn't seem as urgent to get up and eat and go trotting outside in the rain (i.e., he's a wimp and HATES getting his feet wet or going outside in the rain, but LOVES the pool?  go figure.) like HE usually does.  We all thoroughly enjoyed the morning.  Last night we went to a fellow preggie friend's house and had the most amazing soup EVER.  It was pretty much queso in soup form.  That's how good it was.  With some yummy cornbread, not to mention just all around great company.  Today I have nothing to do whatsoever.  So, with that I'm going to start (REALLY late) ...

I wanted to show y'all the necklace I recently got to represent our little upcoming family.

{In case you can't tell, that's a big "M" & "K" for mommy and daddy and tiny "C" for little Caleb!  They're stackable strands, I LOVE them!!!}

I've been wanting something that represents the three of us for awhile but haven't found what I wanted until I saw these!  Now, for all you Koda fans (like myself) out there let me just tell you that I wrestled back and forth between getting a tiny "K" for Koda bear (my first child) but what it came down to was money.  I would've had to pay for another strand and just didn't want to have to do that.  But believe me, the fur baby is loved in more ways that any little furball should be.  And he will be until he's old and gray.  I had a talk with him and he's okay about not being on the necklace strand.  The treat I gave him seemed to suffice ...

And speaking of being thoughtless, just a fun little tidbit about pregnant me yesterday.  It was about that time to get some gas so I pulled into the closest gas station and went inside to pay for my gas (we're an all cash family, no credit cards so this is why I was doing it the old fashioned way) and came back outside after paying.  To do what?  Get in my car and drive off.  Thankfully I realized "Something's wrong with this picture." when my gas light was still going off AFTER I left the gas station and went back before anyone got in my spot.  Oh pregnant brain rears it's ugly head again.

And that's all from me today loves!  Thanks for hangin' in there with me as I've become a horrible blogger lately, now off to read what y'all have been up to!!!

(Also P dittle S - I read all your TT posts last week, my little Notebook computer I have wasn't/hasn't been letting me comment for some reason these days, but I just wanted to let y'all know I read them and to thank you for playing!!!)

Scarf Inspiration - How to Tie a Scarf

I have started getting into scarves.  They add that touch of color, and really complete an outfit.  I loved the way scarves look on other people, but when I got my first scarf I was at a bit of a loss.  How do I wear it?

There are lots of ways to tie a scarf.  Depends on the outfit and the scarf.  But here are some inspirations if you're a scarf newbie like me.  Or maybe just need some new looks.

What's your favorite way to wear a scarf?

 

I'm Going Back, Back , Back to School!

Sorry; sometimes Grease songs pop into my head. I am really working hard on my applications for Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design, Pratt and the Art Institute. I am working overtime since I am interested in early admission. I can't believe it's been years since I've been in school. I am determined to go to school for what I love and I have the opportunity now so I will grab life by the horns. I have to prepare an essay, portfolio and make sure my SAT scores and transcripts are mailed out. Keep me in prayer. I don't want to be the next anyone; I want to be me. I am inspired by certain designers but I would never want to be compared to them especially the greats.......well, we will see where God leads me.

...And We're Back!!!

Yes, I have been absent.  I spent some serious time unplugged.  Crazy but true. 

 First, I made some jam and tomato sauce.  Details and recipes will follow.

Then, we took full advantage of the the last days of warm weather by taking off for lots of hiking and swimming!

 What a great way to enjoy those last few hot lazy days.  And so great for my mental health!

Beer Party Woot Woot

At the beginning of summer my friend invited me to a party at the Granville Island Brewing Company for the release of their Hefeweizen (Note to all: before Googling the spelling I went with "Heifeweissen" and I'm kinda proud of myself for being so close.) Not being one to pass up free alcohol, or places that straight men frequent, I quickly accepted her offer.

The party wasn't too bad: we got two free drink tickets, and by the time I arrived there was a little bit of leftover pizza. My friend and her other friends had arrived earlier and had their buzz on already.

I parked my ass on a stool beside a cute guy, and we started to chat. He's attending UBC, but his parents live out in Langley, near me. He started seeming like a good prospect, then I found out he's only twenty years old. Honestly Danielle, ALWAYS! He was still cute so I threw caution to the wind and gave him my number anyway. He told me to call me when I'm in the city (A typical "city person" things to say, may I add... And of course I can add it, it's my damn blog.)

The party ended early and I was still hungry so my friend and I walked across the street to Sammy J's for some appies. Mmm lobster rolls.

Then we had a little bit of an adventure. Seems that I have no idea where I'm going in Vancouver so we had some trouble finding my car. My friend knows the area well... so I told her that I walked through a little park and we needed to go in a generally leftish-straight direction to get back to my car. Seems pretty clear to me! She told me I had to be wrong. Turns out I actually was kind of right but at that point all we cared about was that my car had a working heater.

I didn't hear from the twenty-year-old, until months later, when he randomly texted me that he was going to Kelowna for the weekend and that I should come. Crazy kids thse days!