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Hey everyone,
I just wanted to fill you in on my fab mini-holiday to the lovely township of Langley! Yes, that's right good ole Langley. Ok, so the draw isn't Langley itself, but more the companionship of my wonderful sister and her newish husband. They let me come over for a few days to rest and hang out and shop!! Fun! My sister had some time off so we caught up and shopped up. I ended up with a few cool purchases of clothing, we both got a really neat retro wooden frame that holds several photos, a few books (yay, brand new books from my favourite author!), a couple movies and wouldn't you believe it...fish! Yes, I said fish. I went to my all time favourite aquarium store, Big Al's in Burnaby and walked back over on the ferry with a backpack full of fishy friends. Once they are all settled. I will take a photo or two. I got some really cool schooling fish that were way less expensive then what we can get here in Vic.
We also saw the movie "300"
Wow! What a decadent visual concoction of art, cinematography and CG effects!True, I agree with what other critics have stated, that there isn't much in the way of surprises in regards to the plot, but the comic book style and browned, vintage-like colouring totally elevates this film from a simple slashing battle movie to an artistic and keenly thought-out story that stimulates and awes the viewer. For me, it was like unraveling some old parchment to read a story that came alive into epic characters and sweeping mythic vistas. What I also found incredible and worth remembering and replaying was the fantastic skill and drive of the Spartan soldiers, as well as the immensity and elaborateness of Xerxes and his army of "Immortal" slaves. Oh! Also the scene of the Oracle is amazing! The photography and effects, though eerie and unsettling, are very out of this world!
A few interesting points - and if you don't want to read this to spoil a few things....don't read on.
- All though the Spartans managed to fight and kill almost every enemy before them....they never seemed to have any blood on their mostly naked bodies.....Hmmmm, perhaps a magic, blood-repellent oil they glisten up with? - The Queen should have known Theron, the would not quite live up to their bargain...."He said vs. She said" in the Greek parliament......I think the He's have it. (although I am glad she ended his part in the treachery!)- Get a new wig master - some are just sooo bad.
My 2 cents!
So, um, yes, I am so weirded out that Christmas is just over a week away! What happened to December?? Man oh man!
Anyway, I actually think all my shopping is pretty much complete....oh there are a few small bits and bobs I have to pick up but the main gifts are ready to go.
My brother arrives this Monday for 2 weeks and now my cousin and aunt are also come over for Christmas...along with my sister and her Tom. Yay! The more, the merrier! I love Christmas! I love the family all together (even if we do get a little on one another nerves by the end), I love the cookies, the lights! AND I looooove decorating!!
I have a lot of decorations up already at my house, but it kinds looks like Christmas burst all over my living room. I've got miniature villages set up but remnants of lights and shopping bags all over, boxes and extension cords litter the floor. Soon it will be ready, and this Friday or Saturday Shantala, my dear, dear friend, is taking me in her truck to get a TREE!! I cannot wait! I've purchased some new tree ornaments and balls, ooo and snoflakey shapes and fake icicles since I've never had my very own big, large, real tree before. I just love the smell of real trees, too! So sharp and crisp and wintery. I for sure will take some photos this weekend when it's all up.
As for the other major happenings around my life, I still have to move and I haven't found any place to go yet. I've checked out one suite but they were asking an arm and a leg for a tiny place! I mean, I can afford a decent suite, but I'm not paying that much for a tiny space!
I am selling some stuff on usedvictoria.com, you can go here:
http://www.usedvictoria.com/MyAdsById/2266169
to look at what I am currently selling. I also have a few more pieces of furniture to sell, too.
So long for now! All you friends who blog, keep it up! I love checking to see what's new in your world!
The minutes and days streak by when I'm busy and can't think of what to write.
I went to Skate Canada a week ago with my lovely mom. 
All the colours, costumes, sounds, tastes and experiences being part of that crowd were delightful! I couldn't have enjoyed an event more! Watching competitive skating live is so very different from watching it comfortably at home where you have commercials, you can loudly discuss the skaters' tight spandex and where you can put on any type of clothes and be comfy - sweats, pjs etc. Watching it in the area, in a packed crowd where every Ooo and Ahh and Awww is a shared emotion, where the clapping is contagious and the people in your row get to know who has weak bladders, is an extremely positive and wonderful experience! My palms felt raw just after the first of our two-day tickets as the enthusiastic and exuberant lady beside me started up applause for almost every move every skater either accomplished or attempted. She exclaimed an audible Yes! at big jumps and truly disappointed Awwws! at falls or trips. She forced me to up my ante and add just as much (but no more) excitement to my reactions. And, of course, the snacks were yummy! Fries, hot dog and popcorn, oh my! Kudos to the concession staff! The arena seats, though not too uncomfortable, are quite closely packed together but we found our neighbours considerate and non-annoying or smelly. Yay! Skating = fun times!
Other TTK World Events and Happenings include, but are not limited to:
- The Beginnings of (shock) Christmas Shopping!
- Visit from my sister and her husband
- Realization that I just don't fit anywhere at the moment (I mean within any social circles - I meander on the outskirts and scavenge what fun I can from the scraps of the vicious predatory creatures that keep consuming and regurgitating my...basically, I'm a relational hyena!)- and an Unsuccessful Showdown with a furry critter who should pay rent if he chooses to live in my house!!! Ug!!
We also saw the movie "300"
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