Sunday, April 08, 2012

Springtime rambling


I'm still here! This pic was taken when we had that freak heat wave a couple weeks ago and broke the all time record high for March (80 degrees). Serge and I took the top down and drove up our little mountain in the middle of the city to have a look around. This particular day was the beginning of the heat wave and it got up to about 66. It was also the St-Patrick's day parade day. I can remember freezing my (I want to say tukus but don't know how to spell it) nards off at that parade once when it was 16 degrees and windy. Of course everything has gone back to normal since then with highs in the 40's. At least the snow has all gone. We may have a few flurries before it's all said and done, but doubt we'll see any accumulations.

See this is why I rarely blog. Talking about the weather, yawn. As usual, I've been super busy working every day all day and then working on my homework and lesson prep on the weekend. It just feels like I never have a day off just for me. I started reading the Hunger Games and then every down moment I had, I was glued to my little ipod touch (Kindle application) reading the three books in succession. I hate reading novels written in the present tense, but the story was compelling nonetheless, and I finished them in about a week. Then I dragged Serge to go see the movie, which he liked a lot. I thought the movie was better than the book because we didn't have to hear Katniss' constant, "I don't know how I feel," ruminations throughout the story.

As I was reading, I couldn't help thinking it was a metaphor for the world in which we live. There are those who contribute nothing to society, manipulating large sums of money to get richer, while the rest of us are essentially slaves, working our whole lives to stay alive. Sure we agree to the slavery since there is compensation, but, oh you know, the whole 99% thing.

They called me for that cooking show again and I went in for an on-camera interview. Ugh, just that was stressful. I kind of hope they don't pick me because I don't want to be stressed out for a week. Still, the possibility of winning two grand would be nice. I'm practicing my meal for the in-laws for Easter today. Maybe I'll instagram/facebook a pic or two.


Serge has been smoke-free for almost five months now. Awesome! Here you see Georgie asking for his evening walk. He loves his routine and makes sure we don't deviate from it.

Planned a couple of upcoming trips. First Washington DC, where we will finally get to meet Steven! I'm so excited to get to share boozy good times with him. It's gonna be a blast. Plus I got a great deal again bidding for a hotel on Priceline. $70 a night for the Marriot Residence Inn. Free internet! Free breakfast! Two blocks from the metro! And they have the bike sharing system from Montreal. I haven't been since I was a teen, so I'm excited and Serge has never been.

Next will be New York in August with the family. Then I'm hoping for a Vegas junket and finally a weekend in Provincetown before school/work goes back into high gear. I'm working full time this summer so when that contract is up in August, I'm going to party hard.

There's more I'm sure, always more, but you've been kind enough to read this far, so I'll let you go. See you next month if not sooner! Mouah!

10 comments:

vuboq said...

I, too, am looking forward to Boozy Good Times w/ you and Serge! YAYZ!

Rox said...

So good to see you've blogged! Congrats to Serge!

jaycoles@gmail.com said...

You are all looking good. I am so very proud of Serge. Having done that many years ago I know how difficult it is. There are times I still want one. Thanks for blogging. No matter how boring you think it may be it isn't I (and others) enjoy keeping up with your doings.

Dimitr said...

Just realized how much I've missed your blog posts, photos, & your wonderfully skewed perspective ("I couldn't help thinking it was a metaphor for the world in....")

Love the photos, and I'm echoing the congrats to Serge for having beaten the totally evil-empire-weed.

Kisses to Gorgeous Georgie!

Check in more often, please.

John Going Gently said...

a cracking photo that first one!

Anonymous, too said...

80 degrees in March is definitely blog-worthy anywhere north of Atlanta!

Congrats to Serge on 5 months smoke-free! Serge, you're definitely at the point at which it gets easier, and easier, and easier to abstain. (P.S.: You're looking good in that picture of a dog and his boy!)

Do try to visit one or more of the Smithsonian's various museums -- t they've got everything from Julia Child's kitchen (literally) to Kermit The Frog to Marie Antoinette's diamonds. My favorite piece in their collection is currently on display (but not for sale) in the Air and Space Museum's gift shop. (Hint to Serge: What is the French for "Live Long and Prosper"?)

Birdie said...

Congratulations to Serge! I don't know from personal experience, but I am close to someone who made it pretty clear just how hard that is. (You know too, of course.)

I need you to book my next trip. You get the best prices at the best places. I'm headed to $$NYC$$ myself but only for three days. I'm really looking forward to it. And in June there are all kinds of free things to enjoy.

Hang in there with us, Torn. We love reading your posts!

Blobby said...

Good for Serge. Good for you. and YAAYYY for Georgie.

I've stayed at that Residence Inn - and have used the 2nd floor restroom when in dire need and not staying there! Just an FYI.

DC is fun to bike in, but try their Segway tour - I think you'll love it.

Jeffrey C said...

tuchus:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tuchus

GayProf said...

I am jealous of the boozy good times.