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I've decided that I need to get in better shape.
I currently have a shape that seems to be efficient - it gets me from point A to point B. Nothing is rusty or falling apart. No leaks or weird noises. However, it's not of the 'lazing by the pool' caliber. And that seems to have taken on more importance as The Boy and I will be going on a cruise with the Rents-In-Law next April. So, that gives me 10 months to work towards a pass on my next 'lazing by the pool' inspection.
Knowing myself as well as I do, I've decided that my best option for getting in better shape is to do a few different things and to not join some gym I'm not going to attend. I'm thinking that a combination of activities might be best, such as skipping for cardio; yoga for strength, balance and flexibility; walking to work; and perhaps try to get myself into swimming again.
So last night I did a half hour of yoga. It was pretty interesting and I'm glad there are trees between our patio doors and the road. I apparently have no strength, balance and flexibility.
The above images tell the story of how the position should look and how it looked when I performed it.
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 Super cute kitchen! I love the retro fridge and stove.
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 I could watch Johnny Depp silently standing in an empty room on his most 'un-polished' day and still love him. And the weird little idiosyncrasies he has just adds to his appeal.
I also tend to love the movies he makes with his weird little buddy Tim Burton.
However, I don't know that I was originally too excited when I heard Tim and Johnny were re-making Alice In Wonderland. I have to admit I wasn't too impressed with Tim's re-make of Willy Wonka. So I was a bit hesitant on this project.
That being said, get a load of these pictures of Johnny and Helena Bonham Carter! They look absolutely brilliant. Now I can't wait to check it out.
Tim, don't let me down again!
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I just found this article about Guitar Teacher's band's new CD on www.thecoast.ca. Check it out!
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Just a quick note to also say that Gypsophilia is having a cd release party for their new album Sa-ba-da-OW! at Whet Café on June 19 and 20 at 10pm ($13 at ticketpro.ca).
I think I may have to put this one on my TO DO list! :)
(Taken from The Coast)
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 It looks like there will be a lunar eclipse right here on Earth in Halifax this June 13th. During Halifax Bike Week, and in association with World Naked Bike Ride, many will ride through town in their birthday suits wearing slogans like "Less Gas, More Ass" and "Stop Indecent Exposure to Vehicle Emissions."
"The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and is a protest against car culture," says the WNBR website. The protest is for issues like the environment and body image. "Some people just like the artistic idea of doing something a little off kilter in a large group of bicycles," says MacDonald (event organizer).
For those interested in participating or supporting (or ogling), the bike ride convenes at 2. p.m. at the North Common water fountain.
For more info, go to wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org. There's more information on Halifax Bike Week events at halifax.ca/bikeweek.
(Taken from The Coast) Note: One point of interest stated on Wikipedia,...there is always a full-moon the night of a lunar eclipse. :)
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 I just got an email that the new Sookie book is in at the Library for me. I'm so very excited. Just in time for season two of True Blood. However, I'm not sure I'll get this one read before next Sunday as I have many, many books out from the Library that will have to be read first.
I thought about reading the second Sookie book before the new season started. I'm not sure how I feel about the whole book versus move/tv show thing.
On one hand I like to see the show without having read the book so that I'm not bias on how the characters are suppose to look, or any changes they make to plot development. On the other hand I cannot read a book after watching it because all I see is the movie playing in my head. I probably lean towards the 'read book prior to watching it' preference. Which do you prefer?
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 Well, if there was ever any doubt that the nice girl will most often finish last, it has been established as true today. It has been announced that Archie, in his infinite wisdom, will propose to Veronica. From the cover shot, it looks like Veronica will be in a favourable mood and will accept his proposal.
I grew up reading Archie comics. Even as a small child I held the hope that one day Archie, having had an opportunity to see the world and grow up a bit, would eventually realize that Betty is the girl for him. Not that I truly understood what the heck Betty saw in Archie. But the girl was in love and I supported her in this.
Now you might be thinking, "why then are you not supporting Archie in his choice?" And to you I say "plllhhhh!" Let's face it. Veronica is not a very nice girl. Not only does she manipulate everyone to her own wishes, but I'm not totally convinced that she doesn't only want Archie because Betty loves him.
It's not only Veronica's attitude that makes this relationship doomed. Veronica's dad hates Archie. What kind of foundation does that give a relationship? Archie's never going to be good enough for Veronica in her father's eyes. I can see it now....every fight they have, Veronica will run home to daddy (if they're not living with him because Veronica won't give up the luxurious life) and tell him how awful Archie is and that will put another log on the fire - fueling his already burning hate for his red-headed son-in-law. Nope. No good shall come of this.
I can't help but want to go back in time, become a fictional character, and go tell Betty what a wise friend of mine told me. "Stop being there!" Betty was far too accessible to Archie. Last minute dates, help with homework, doing crap Archie didn't want to do cause he wanted to go on a date with Veronica. No way should she have been doing all those things for him! I can't help but feel that Archie might have proposed to Betty if she had just been a little less available to him. It's worked before. It definitely couldn't have hurt her any.
I do hold a grain of hope that this is just a story idea to improve sales. Perhaps Archie will figure it out before it's too late. Perhaps Veronica will decide Archie is kind of a dork and break the engagement. Who knows. I guess I still harbour the sentiments of a 10 year old girl who wants the nice girl to finish first.
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 So It's been almost a month of picture taking and posting on my Facebook group. The last group of shots I posted we mostly taken at my parent's place in New Brunswick. As you look at this tree, if you turn around quickly you will see my parent's little log house back in the woods. :)
The weekend was kind of overcast and I didn't get out to play with the camera until later in the day. Therefore most of my pictures were a bit washed out. Notice the sky is almost white/grey rather than blue.
However, I have received a few positive comments on my other photos and nobody has mentioned anything about my poor old tree. Which is weird because it was my favourite shot. It just proves the point of different strokes for different folks. (How old is that saying?)
Overall I had a really great weekend of parent visiting and picture taking. I was even laying on the ground in the middle of the road and driveway for a few shots. Got attacked by a teeny, tiny spider too - which cause big, big screams. Yes I am that squeamish.
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I just received this message from Dre: Hey gang, I'm starting to set up my patio Tiki Bar this weekend. I have the name down to two selections. Tell me which one you like more: Uli Uhi or Polu Pani They both mean "Anse Bleue" or "Blue Cove". I'm just torn on what to paint on the sign. Dre (73 days until Survivor Weekend!)
If you recall from previous postings, we attend an annual 'Survivor Weekend' in Anse Bleue hosted by our friend Dre and his family. Dre is getting ready for the summer season by getting his backyard tiki bar setup.
The responses Dre received from this question were kind of interesting.
First compelling argument:
On the one hand, Uli Uhi is something I might say if I were to walk in the dog “leavings” scattered in my backyard. On the other hand, Polu Pani is something I’d say as I sidled up to a tiki bar while wearing a white sports coat and a pair of Corinthian leather pants -- all Mr. Roarke style. I’d say, “Aloha, Tattoo, polu pani a margarita with me?” He would then reply with the wink and gun, as if to say, “You are a freaky bastard with whom I shall drink many margaritas”.
Second compelling argument:
Um....I personally was leaning towards Uli Uhi; however, I have been convinced by [first compelling argument]. Deceptively Evil
p.s. Aloha, Dre, polu pani a margarita with me?
p.s.s. I'm totally not wearing Corinthian leather pants.
In response to second compelling argument:
Woo hoo! Deceptively Evil's not wearing pants! That's the spirit! Dre
Third compelling argument: I've heard people say "Polu Pani" before. Here, in Hong Kong. When they're at an outdoor event and want to know where the toilet is: "Polu Pani." Yes. "Porta-Potty." When I think of your patio, Dre, I don't want to think about holding my breath and stepping ever-so-delicately.
All very persuasive arguments. I see a bathroom theme building in our responses. I wonder what Dre will go with.
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 I talked a friend of mine (Roy) into doing a 365 photography project with me. I'm hoping it will help me get outside taking pictures, improve my skills and help me visualize new creative shots. I am currently using Facebook to post my photos; however, I may post my favourites here as well.
We began our project on May 1st and I have already had some fun/issues/challenges taking my pictures. On Sunday I went out with the mp3 on with my camera and lens in search of some great photos. I took pictures of mushrooms, ducks (I even knelt in duck-poop to get those shots), moss, mailboxes, swamps and a tree stump.
I was slightly disappointed when I got my film back from the printers (yes I still shoot film). This is the picture of the moss I shot. I had really high expectations for this photo. In real life the moss had a variety of different greens and blue-greens in it. It was so cool looking. I'm not sure if I didn't capture the colour details in my shot or if the printers colour-corrected the photo on me. I'll have to make sure to mention that I don't want them to colour-correct in the future.
Another thing I realized after my couple hours of shooting - all alone - in the woods - with headphones on so that I would never hear a big nasty approaching. I apparently need to be more careful when I go out shooting by myself. Hello! Not very smart of me at all.
Note: If you'll notice, I have a new user pic to showcase my interests in photography. Once again I have to mention that I love, love, love SHAG. And I have borrowed his images to use as my user pics until the time when I am told I'm not allowed to anymore. :)
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 I just learned that Anita Blake will be making her tv debut in 2010. I'm hoping this actually comes to fruition and it gets aired on a channel I have.
Anita will be featured in a made for tv movie extravaganza rather than a series (such as Sookie's True Blood). "The project will be adapted by Glen Morgan ("X-Files," "Final Destination"), who also serves as executive producer along with Courtney Solomon ("Dungeons and Dragons")."
The movie will focus on the themes from Ms. Hamilton's earliest books within the Anita Blake series.
Anita lives in a "parallel fantasy world where vampires, shape shifters, werewolves, faeries, etc. exist." She is a necromancer (one who can raise and control the dead) who is hired by people who have unfinished business with the dead. She is also a authorized vampire hunter, licensed to kill any vampires who have murdered humans. Anita also uses her talents to help the Regional Preternatural Investigation Team (cops) who "investigate supernatural crimes committed involving magic, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures." (Referenced from Wiki)
I can't wait! Get yer fangs on!
You can read more about this at James Hibberd's The Live Feed.
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The Boy's parents just called to tell us they bought themselves the Wii! They are very excited. I am glad somebody is.
Back to the drawing board. :(
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 I'm not saying I will get violent if Chuck gets canceled. But I'm not, not saying that either. I love Chuck!!!! Please don't cancel him!!!
Here's someone who agrees with me and has given 7 good reasons why Chuck should not be canceled: 'Chuck': Seven Reasons It Deserves a Third Season
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I'm not sure I mentioned before that the weekend we picked up The Boy's parents from Cuba they ended up hanging out with us for a couple of days. We talked them into playing the Wii and they loved it! So this weekend we went up to the parent's places to visit and have Easter dinners. (The benefit of going to both parent's places is double the dinners). We brought along the Wii figuring it would entertain us - especially since The Boy's Parents keep trying to make me play Up-Words....and I hate spelling games. That's one of the reasons I married The Boy - so he'll play Scrabble with my mother. :) We played hours of Wii bowling and golf. The parents especially loved the bowling. We now have an idea for future gifts.
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 First off, I will wish a happy April 6th Day to those in the know.
April 6th Day is a St. Thomas University holiday which originated in the 90s by a bunch of misfits (some of which I know personally) who decided studying for exams was really not the best use of their time. Not when they could be partying!
So, to all my fellow alum,....BOTTOMS UP!
I celebrated tonight by going to my first guitar lesson. There are four of us that make up the group lessons - coneycat being the ring leader in organizing our lessons. Our Guitar Teacher seems like he's going to be great. Not too demanding (as we are all full-time workin adults with disruptive lives), but will give us a boot to the butt if we start to slack off. He is a member of Gypsophilia, who I believe I've seen play during a battle of the bands a few years back (will have to ask coneycat). You can check them out on their myspace site (link above).
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 This weekend we picked up The Boy's Parents who just returned home from Jibacoa, Cuba.
A group of us have been to Jibacoa a couple of times and always seem to get on these 'Cuba-rants' whenever we get together. We absolutely loved it there! I guess we un-knowingly made a strong recommendation for the place because the parents told us a couple of months ago that they made plans to go too.
As soon as I learned they were going I got nervous. All of a sudden our recommendation was going to be put to the test. And I didn't want to hear about how much they hated it there if they didn't have a great time.
Fortunately,...we didn't have to worry about that at all. They also loved it there. It suited both the Dad-in-Law who is more of a 'relax around the pool' type of guy, and the Mom-in-Law who is the extreme 'must do everything they have available' type of lady.
They couldn't say enough about the food and the service they received while there. They were even able to change rooms once they arrived to a ground level room, so they wouldn't have to worry about too many stairs.
The interesting thing about their vacation, compared to ours, was that Mom-in-Law came home knowing who everyone was that worked on the resort AND their life stories. She'd tell us that 'Eric' that worked in the kitchen had two children, ages 6 and 4. And the landscaper's name was such-and-such. We knew the main recreation planner's name and our tour-guide's name - that was about it.
Mom-in-Law even decided to go for a little walk one day off of the resort and stopped by the closest home. I'm assuming the people who lived there were outside because she asked them if she could take pictures of their home. Well....next thing you know, Mom-in-Law is invited in the house and given a tour.
It seems the home owners had a friend staying with them - another Canadian - and it was his birthday. Mom-in-Law was invited to stay for birthday cake. I've seen the pictures - I believe everyone had a great time.
I wonder where Dad-in-Law was during this whole time, and when do you think he would have contacted missing persons?
Note: The picture is the outdoor portion of the main lobby where you go for meals. We ate our breakfast every morning out there. Here you will get the best fresh oj and best coffee EVER!
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This weekend The Boy and I hauled our buns to Amherst to see Evil Dee. Anyone who knows Amherst can tell you it's a nice little town with some beautiful old houses to drool over; however, there isn't too much to do for a young group of people such as ourselves. But....Dee had moved to this little haven and we hadn't been up to visit her yet, so we made the two hour trek.
Our weekend consisted of eating, beveraging, eating, going to check out Dee's library, eating, beveraging, etc. I'm sure you get the picture.
I have to make special mention of the Old Germany Restaurant where we had a fabulous dinner on our last day. Heidi & Holger Renner are the restaurant's owners and create amazing traditional German dishes. We were so excited to see a German restaurant as The Boy grew up in Germany and we're always looking for someone to feed us traditional meals. They definitely lived up to our expectations. Holger was even sweet enough to instruct The Boy on how to make homemade mayonnaise (traditional condiment of Pomme Frites).
For those of you making your way back and forth between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia - definitely stop off at 80 Church Street in Amherst and don't eat anything before you go. :)
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 Now that my Lifelong Learning course is almost complete, I've decided that I would like to take guitar lessons again.
I use to take lessons from my next-door neighbour for a pack of smokes a week. I thought that he never wanted to take any money for giving me lessons and that was the agreed-upon compromise. Now I think perhaps he wasn't suppose to be smoking and I was his dealer. Who would suspect the cute little 9th grader with her Sears model guitar of being a pusher. Definitely not his trusting wife.
At that time I was so shy I wouldn't even play the guitar in front of him, which made it very challenging to teach me anything. I did become quite efficient at playing 'Stay (just a little bit longer)' and I became enthralled with harmonics. Mostly because you don't actually have to know how to play the guitar to play with harmonics - you just have to know how to strum a string.
I just received word from coneycat that a group of us are all signed up to begin our guitar lessons on April 6. I'm looking forward to it - and nervous as heck. I hope I got over my stage-fright. :)
Note: Entry title came from a real guitar lesson book title. It made me giggle.
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