Wish I Had Blogger At Work :P

Its so much more effort to blog from home!

Monday, I got a bit lost trying to find Helene and I ended up an hour late. We ate at a restaurant on Prince Arthur - I finally had moussaka but it wasn't awesome and didn't quite satisfy the craving. We walked back home, and, after discovering a mutual enjoyment of dance movies, we watched Step Up instead.

Tuesday was St. Jean Baptiste Day here in Quebec so pretty much everything was closed. It was so surreal going to work. I felt like I was in 28 Days Later. Imagine being in downtown Montreal on a Tuesday morning and only seeing about 3 people and 2 cars. Rene-Levesque, one of the busiest streets in downtown was completely deserted. The work day went very quickly though, and afterwards I went to an early show of "The Happening." I enjoyed it - I didn't really know anything about it going in, no trailer to really ruin it. :-) I walked home to work off some of the popcorn (:P), using the time to call and have a good catch up chat with Sarah.

Wednesday I got home, had a bite to eat, and then met a couple guys from work. We went to House of Jazz to see my trainer from work, Mark, play. It was a lot of fun, but the prices were a little high. We shared 3 pitchers of sangria, which ended up being about $30 a pitcher. We probably won't go there very often! I got home around midnight and then crashed out.

Thursday I met Rosanne at a shop on Parc for a vintage shoe party. I didn't really see anything that I liked - all the really cute ones were size 6 - but she found a fun purse. We walked downtown and walked around the Jazz Fest to discover that there was a homage to Leonard Cohen at Place des Arts. It was jam packed full of people, and we stayed until about 10/10:30. The Jazz Fest is super cool - they've got free shows happening all day from noon on.

Yesterday I picked up cat food, got home in dire need of a shower thanks to the humidity and then went to Allan's. He was throwing a party for our training class to celebrate the end of our classroom training (ie: excuse to get drunk together). It was a good time - I got home about 3:30 or 4. I think I'm going to hang out with Greg this afternoon, I've an audition at 3:20, and then tonight its Roller Derby! Woot! :)

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Movies, Music, Stuff

posted by Lisa at 11:52 AM |

 
Long Weekend

It figures, we get a long weekend and the extra day off is rainy. I don't care though - I'm going to wander around town anyway! :P

Saturday night I met up with Jan and Dave at the Fringe stage for 'Wintersleep.' They've gotten better since the last time I saw them - they had a nice tight set. We wandered around St. Laurent for a bit (got some tasty and crazy cheap Phad Thai from a street vendor). I ended up going to Club Date for karaoke. It was packed and I only got to sing two songs before it was time to head home.

Sunday started out kind of miserable. I wasn't in the mood to run, but I did anyway, and it was brutally difficult! Niko and I watched a few episodes of a show called "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' which is wonderfully funny and irreverent. We went to Mont Royal later in the day once the weather cleared up for a bit and met up with Izy, Sean, Alex, Tanya, Frank and Hania. I had to leave a bit early though as I was meeting Greg at 7-ish to watch 'Bladerunner.' Which he did not have a copy of. :P Luckily, I'd brought along 'DOA'. :)

Today I did some laundry, and now I'm off to run a few errands, including finding a comic shop. Later I'm meeting Helene for some Greek food, and then we're going to watch some Firefly. Woot!

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Health, Movies, Music

posted by Lisa at 3:00 PM |

 
Hello Handsome!

It was a very busy weekend for me - it's actually a bit of a blur!

Thursday night Dre did my hair and make up before we headed to Dan's for a head shot photo shoot. It was fairly quick, and we dropped into Churchills to have a drink with Scott, Mare and Keith afterwards. I popped into Akhord on my way home to say hi to Aidan, and ended up being out a bit later than I'd intended since I was so tired.

Friday I slept in a bit, and did a bit of packing. Jason dropped by and we watched 'Pulp Fiction.' Aidan stopped in on his way to work, which was kind of nice. I made supper - a super easy hamburger pasta dish that I'd got from Sabine - and poked around the apartment until about 9:30. I headed down to Elwoods for Sunspeed and Iron Giant. They were not starting until late, so I went down to Akhord to discover that Keith Hallett was playing, and I ended up hanging out there, chatting with Aidan and the guys.

Saturday I was up earlish, and got a few things done around the apartment before heading to the Imperial to see 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' I took Aidan with me, and we met my cousin Anne-Marie in the lobby. She'd bought her ticket from someone on the street (:P) so I didn't end up seeing her again after the show started! Congrats again to everyone involved with the show - I really enjoyed it. After the show, Aidan and I went to Lemongrass with Sandra and David. Aidan couldn't stay because he was late for work, but it was nice to catch up with Sandra and David before I leave town.

I dropped backstage after dinner to pick up my hot rollers that I'd loaned Woody for the week, chatted a bit with the various players, and was treated to a tour of the new building by Brian. It's looking really good! :) I rushed home to drop off a few things and change before running back to the theatre to man the subscription table. Aidan got off early, and since I was beat, we didn't bother hitting the cast party. I was in bed pretty early for me actually, and I got a good night's sleep.

I spent Sunday afternoon packing to eps of Veronica Mars. I ran out of paper so went on a hunt for some. I dropped by Elwoods where Aidan was working to set up for the Matt Good show, and he took me down to Akhord where he had a pile of old 'here' magazines. I grabbed a bag full, and ran home in time to grab my D&D stuff. It was a good session - we got to kill a dragon! We got back into town about 10, and I headed back to Elwoods to see Matthew Good. He was great. It was all acoustic, just him, his guitar and the audience. It was a late night - I stayed until close, and hung out with my boy for a drink once they'd finished loading out.

I was up bright and early yesterday - okay just early - for a dentist appointment. I had one last filling to get replaced, which didn't take too long. I was uptown to have lunch with Dre by noon. I spent the afternoon packing. Aidan came over the 'help' but of course was a bit more distraction than help. :P He left at 5, and I had some supper and got ready to head to Freddy with Sarah for Sarah Slean. She picked me up a little after 6 and we hit the road. We made a pit stop in Nerepis to drop off props she'd borrowed from her family's cottage, and arrived at the Playhouse just in time.

The opening act, Royal Wood, played all depressing sad songs. I thought the opening act was supposed to warm up an audience, not send them into a depression. Because he was so depressing, Sarah and I were chatting quietly only to have the woman in front of turn around and say "Would you mind not talking during the songs?" It was quite amusing - I could barely hear Sarah over the music, I'm not sure how she could hear us. I think she just had the hots for ol' Royal. She was on the edge of her seat for his set and then watched Sarah Slean back in her seat with her arms folded. Sarah Slean, however, was awesome! She's absolutely riveting to watch, and just very quirky and fun. One of her new songs "Looking for Someone" brought tears to my eyes. We got home about quarter to twelve, and I was actually in bed by one.

In all, it was a very good weekend. Of course, I've done something very silly - I've gotten a bit attached to a certain awesome guy. Cause it's not going to be hard enough leaving on Friday. :)

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music

posted by Lisa at 9:36 AM |

 
I Need A New Super Power :P

After work I walked down to the grocery store to get a few things. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I'm really disappointed they don't seem to be making the PC Mousakka anymore. :( I had my iPod cranked and was a shopping whirlwind finishing in about a half hour.

Liz popped by about 7:30 or so to drop off some boxes, and she arrived just in time because Mike brought a stack of boxes as well. He fractured his leg just behind his knee so he can't do stairs at present so she helped me bring them up. We chatted for a bit, which was kind of nice - I so rarely get quality Liz time.

I headed down to Elwoods for the Mahones about 10 pm. The band didn't end up starting until almost 11, but that was fine, that gave me time to chat with the friend I'd gone with. The band was a lot of fun - especially once they got warmed up. There are an interesting combination of really heavy punk and Irish. I ended up heading home at 1:15, so by the time I got to bed, it was about 2 am. I'm a wee bit tired today.

Is it bad that I'm already counting down to beer o'clock? :P

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music

posted by Lisa at 8:42 AM |

 
Songs in my Head

I have two songs in my head at the moment.

Mistaken for Strangers - The National

You have to do it running but you do everything that they ask you to
cause you don’t mind seeing yourself in a picture
as long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed
showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters
showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters

You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends
when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights
arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under
oh you wouldn’t want an angel watching over
surprise, surprise they wouldn’t wannna watch
another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults

Make up something to believe in your heart of hearts
so you have something to wear on your sleeve of sleeves
so you swear you just saw a feathery woman
carry a blindfolded man through the trees
showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters
showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters

You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends
when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights
arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under
oh you wouldn’t want an angel watching over
surprise, surprise they wouldn’t wannna watch
another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults

You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends
when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights
arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under
oh you wouldn’t want an angel watching over
surprise, surprise they wouldn’t wannna watch
another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults

Succexy - Metric

Lonesome for no one when
the room was empty and
war as we knew it was obsolete
Nothing could beat complete denial

All we do is talk, sit, switch screens
as the homeland plans enemies

All we do is talk, static split screens
As the homeland plans enemies

Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy
Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy

Let’s drink to the military
The glass is empty
Faces to fill and cars to feed
Nothing could beat complete denial

All we do is talk, sit, switch screens
As the homeland plans enemies

All we do is talk, static split screens
As the homeland plans enemies

Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy (so succexxy so succexxy)
Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy (so succexxy so succexxy)
Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy (so succexxy so succexxy)
Invasion’s so succexxy so succexxy (so succexxy)

passive attraction, programmed reaction
passive attraction, programmed reaction
action distraction, more information
flesh saturation, lips on a napkin
ass ass ass

where does the time go?
we’re waking up so slowly
days are horizontal lately
out of body, watched from above
out of body, watched from above

passive attraction, programmed reaction
more information, cash masturbation
follow the pattern- the hemlines, the headlines
action distraction, faster than fashion
faster than fashion, faster than fashion

Lonesome for no one when
the room was empty and
war as we knew it was obsolete
Nothing could beat denial

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 2:49 PM |

 
Weekend Walking

Saturday morning I was up early and out by quarter after ten as my Concordia audition was at 11 am. I had my interview, did my two pieces, took some direction and did the pieces again. I think I did well, but it's hard to tell at these things. Then it was off to meet Izy to look at apartments.

Again, we were all over town. We did a little less walking as we were bouncing around all over town, but by supper time, I was beat! The last place we looked at for the day was in Mile End, so we had dinner at a Mexican place in Mile End and parted ways for the night.

I got home a little after 7:30 or so to find Sean and Kelly hanging out. We chatted for a bit, Alex got home a little after 8, and we all hung out until after 9. Alex, Sean and I headed into town for Buck 65 at Le National, which was a great show, and it's a cool venue. After the show, Alex and I hit the karaoke bar next to Le National and rocked the mic until close.

It was about 4 am by the time we got home. I crashed out hard, and let me tell you, getting up at 9:30 wasn't fun. :P I was out the door by 10:30 to meet Izy downtown for our first appointment at 11. I got on the Parc bus and was treated to a screaming match between the bus driver and a passenger because the lady brought her child's tiny bike on the bus with her. The two argued until the next bus came along at which point the bus driver kicked everyone off the bus. When the next bus pulled away, they were still yelling at each other. It was nuts! :)

The day was spent looking at places, but we really liked the second one of the day, and actually filled out the paperwork to see if we could take it. It's on the corner of Sherbrooke and Papineau, close to two Metro stops, on a main bus route and next to the beautiful Parc La Fontaine. The people living there, Penny and Adriano were awesome, and we actually ended up hanging out with them and chatting for an hour before we had to rush off for our next appointment. There was another one that we liked a lot and we may take it if we can't get Penny and Adriano's.

Izy and I were beat come supper time and we parted ways about 5:30. I met Sean and Alex on Mont Royal because the Tam Tams were still going on. The tam tams are crazy cool. On Sundays in the spring, summer and into the fall, all the hippies gather on the mountain and just bang on drums for hours. People come from all over the city to hang, listen to the drums, dance, drink beer or get high (or both) and enjoy the sun. We also took some time to watch what either Sean or Alex referred to as 'the duct tape wars.' There are dozens of boys and men, from age 8 or 10 and up, who do these mock battles with foam swords, axes, maces, etc. It's pretty entertaining to watch. :) Emily met us around 7 or so, and we all walked home, ordered pizza from this place around the corner and just hung out for the evening.

Again, I crashed pretty hard. I've got to find a cheap pot to make chili this afternoon, and then I'll probably head up to Parc Jeanne Mance or something with my book to just chill for the afternoon. I'm meeting Alain for dinner when he gets off work, and Izy and I may take a look at a few places when she gets off work at 6.

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music

posted by Lisa at 11:57 AM |

 
1 1/2 Sleeps!

I can hardly believe it's almost time to head back to Montreal! The last 7 weeks seemed to drag on and now it's in sight! Woot! I'm excited, and hoping everything will go smoothly in terms of finding a new home.

The weekend was very busy, but lots of fun. Friday night I met Jason at Churchills and we had a couple drinks before he had to head to band practice at 7:30. I dropped into Brunswick Square to run an errand and I also picked up 'House of Leaves.' I was in the mood to rock out, so I made some calls and sent some texts. Eric was working at Elwoods but he suggested that I come down to see Slowcoaster. I ended up hanging out with Al for the evening, and we went to Elwoods around midnight. The place was packed, but the band was great! I also think I should have some sort of thing that pops up on my phone if I try to text while drunk. :P

Saturday I woke up with a bit of a headache from a wee too much beer, but it was nothing a hot shower and extra strength Advil couldn't fix. I went down to Jave Moose around 3:30 with my book, curled up in one of the leather chairs in the window and before you know it, the girl was telling me that they closed in 15 minutes. I got completely wrapped up in the book! I got home a little after 5, and made a light supper. Jason texted at 6 to ask if I was up for a drink before 'Script Happens.' We went to Churchills, where we got in the wrong section. It was the young guy serving us - he brought our beer and then we didn't see him again for an hour, at which point it was way too late to get food. Jason walked me down to the museum and I chatted with folks before the show got started.

I really enjoyed the first two shows of the evening. Again, I've got to give Keith props for committing to the chair humping. :) I had tears in my eyes by the time he finished. The last script I thought still needed a lot of work. I had expressed concern about the playwrites directing their own scripts, and this one was an example of a script that would have benefited from the eye of someone not so close to the material. I headed back to Churchills with Brian but it was packed, so I called Matt, who was on route to meet us, and we went to Thandi instead. I got a really good bowl of seafood chowder (only $5 - my beer was $7) that really hit the spot.

We got to Elwoods a little after 11, just in time for the Penny Blacks set to start. I was so happy that they were able to play 3 of the 4 songs from the EP. I love 'Our Old Rooms' and enjoyed it with the full band. The Tom Fun Orchestra took the stage a little after midnight, and they were excellent. I danced pretty much the entire show. Afterwards, I chatted with the lead singer for a bit, and was pleased to hear that they'll be in Montreal this summer. If you haven't seen them play, you really should. :)

I was wired when I got home, and ended up until about 3:30, woke up at 4:45-ish, read for a bit, and then slept from 7 to 10. Tired and restless, I went to Tim's for an iced capp and again got wrapped up in my book and ended up there for about an hour and a half. When I got home, I curled up on the couch, only putting my book down long enough to eat quickly around 4. I got completely absorbed and was startled when Dre called at 5:30 to say she'd be there soon to pick me up for D&D. It was a good gaming session, plus Lisa had made some of her famous chocolate chocolate chip cookies. Dre dropped me off around 11:30, and I chatted with Skot until about midnight. I again made the mistake of picking up my book, and it was 1 am when I next looked at the clock.

I'm very tired today. I woke up again at around 4:45 and laid awake until about 6:30/6:45. I was particularly thrilled when my alarm went off at 7:45. *sigh*

Labels: Books, Daily Life, Friends, Gaming, Music, Theatre

posted by Lisa at 8:19 AM |

 
Tuesday Tuesday

After a very busy work day, I opted to enjoy the good weather by walking home. I stopped in at the Sobeys to grab a few things I needed on route. It was a lovely walk - I love weather like this.

The evening was spent pretty quietly with good company, movies followed by an intense music search for my latest musical obsession. I may have found it in the form of 'Art Brut.' I was in love the song "Good Weekend" about a minute in - we'll see how it goes after I listen to the rest of the album a few times. :)

It's been a wacky morning already. I'm trying to remain optimistic and not let Tuesday slap me around as it usually does. So even though I missed my bus, and the next bus was 5 minutes late and then waited at Metcalf for 10 minutes making me 20 minutes late for work, which was followed by a 20 minute system update, I'm still feeling rather cheerful. After all, I'm heading to Montreal again in 8 days (and I'm hoping someone will be crazy enough to get up at 5 am to take me to the airport :P), the sun is shining, and I'm having a good hair day. Woot!

Labels: Daily Life, Music

posted by Lisa at 9:02 AM |

 
Sigh

If the last 2 hours are any indication of how my day is going to be, it's going to be a long one.

After an uber long work day on Friday, Sarah picked me up and we met Matt at Churchills for a brief beer o'clock before heading to Liz's for her annual JCS viewing. I have to admit, it's not my favorite musical ever, but the company was great!

I had stayed up late, of course, and didn't end up getting up until late. I poked around the apartment, had a light lunch and then met Sarah and Matt at the Imperial to see "Tuesdays with Morrie." What an excellent show - Bob and Jeff were wonderful in it. Me being the sap that I am, cried pretty much the last 15/20 minutes. :P Good thing I brought tissue!

I had to rush off afterwards as Skot was picking me up for their gig is Sussex. It was a good time, despite the fact that it was all metal. :) The guys are actually very good. Skot is super entertaining to watch play - I've never seen a bass player get into it like he does.

After the gig, Skot and I had a drink at the Alehouse, then I made a pitstop at home to get my wine and throw some danceable tunes on my iPod for the 'Morrie' cast party. I'd been unsure if I wanted to go, and once I got there, I wasn't entirely sure I wanted to stay. I did though, and ended up having an awesome time.

I didn't end up in bed until 7 am - nobody went for breakfast - but I got up at noon. I didn't want to sleep all day and then end up awake all night. I probably should have just stayed in bed though - I was exhausted, a bit hung over, and feeling way down because of it. I went had breakfast at Churchills (Reggie's was closed - wtf!), and spent the rest of the afternoon hiding out in my apartment.

For supper, I got some Phad Thai from the Thai Hut (yum!) and rented a couple of movies. I watched "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," which is just delightful, while I ate. Skot came over and we watched "Hitman," which was okay, and "DOA" because I love it (it's my 'Roadhouse') and Skot had never seen it.

Labels: Friends, Movies, Music, Theatre

posted by Lisa at 8:34 AM |

 
Song in My Head

Your Ex-Lover is Dead

God that was strange to see you again
Introduced by a friend of a friend
Smiled and said 'yes I think we've met before'
In that instant it started to pour,
Captured a taxi despite all the rain
We drove in silence across point champlain
And all of the time you thought I was sad
I was trying to remember your name…

This scar is a fleck on my porcelain skin
Tried to reach deep but you couldn't get in
Now you're outside me
You see all the beauty
Repent all your sin

It's nothing but time and a face that you lose
I chose to feel it and you couldn't choose
I'll write you a postcard
I'll send you the news
From a house down the road from real love…

Live through this, and you won't look back…
Live through this, and you won't look back…
Live through this, and you won't look back…

There's one thing I want to say, so I'll be brave
You were what I wanted
I gave what I gave
I'm not sorry I met you
I'm not sorry it's over
I'm not sorry there's nothing to save

I'm not sorry there's nothing to save...

- The Stars

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 12:18 PM |

 
"You've Got My Heart Blinking Like An Old Nintendo

It's never gonna work again. It's never gonna work again.
And MegaMan 2 says "BA, what's wrong with you?
You've got a bad attitude
She's gotcha pretty screwed."
- BA Johnston

Yesterday was a good day. I woke up a little distracted, was a brat and shared my distraction with others. :) After work I ploughed into my lines. I realize I pretty much know all of my lines, just not the order they come in. As long as I get the correct cues, I should be fine. (No pressure Scott :P).

Scott swung by around 9 and we walked down to Elwoods. I was mostly there for BA, and he didn't disappoint. He is so much fun to watch, and his songs are equally entertaining. We didn't stay for all of Wax Mannequin's set though - by 12:40 I was fading. Thanks for lift home Scott and Mare! :)

I'm beat today though - I couldn't relax when I got home. Mare and Scott had given me their plan for the move to Montreal and it was on my mind. It was 1:45 am the last time I looked at my clock. But, it's Friday, so YAY! I'm going to try to get home tonight at a reasonable hour since we've got rehearsal tomorrow morning at 10 am.

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music, Theatre

posted by Lisa at 8:39 AM |

 
Powerlines in the Bloodlines

"I am a writer, a writer of fictions
I am the heart that you call home
And I've written pages upon pages
Trying to rid you from my bones
My bones.
My bones."

- The Engine Driver - The Decemberists

I've had the Decemberists on repeat on my iPod for the last couple of days (this song always gets played at least twice in a row). It's some of the music Alex sent me home with and it's my current musical obsession. Every song is a story and I'm loving it.

Rehearsal last night was very productive. I didn't call for line as much as I had worried I was going to (although the last few pages of Act 3 I didn't really get to Sunday and that was kind of a rough part to get through :P). It's the first rehearsal in a while that I've left feeling pretty good about. I don't like feeling unprepared and now that I've got the majority of my lines, I'm feeling much better about it.

I took an uber long shower last night to unwind (seriously, I love my apartment. Tons of hot water and great water pressure) and went to bed kind of early-ish. Unfortunately I was up a number of times through the night and am pretty tired today. The fog and gloom isn't helping lift the Tuesday blues I'm feeling. I'm so ready for winter to be over...

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music, Theatre

posted by Lisa at 8:19 AM |

 
Lundi, Lundi

It was a very, very busy weekend. :) Friday I met Sarah et al. at Churchills for beer o'clock. I had a salad and a couple of beer before Scott picked me up for rehearsal. It was a very productive rehearsal if a little stressful. :) We finished up around 10. I texted Sarah to see what she was up to, but ended up deciding to just go home.

Saturday I was up bright and early for rehearsal. I didn't feel great about the rehearsal - I was woefully unprepared and I hate that feeling. We finished up around 1. Scott dropped me at the grocery store. I was out of pretty much everything as I hadn't bought any groceries before going away. :P I spent the afternoon chilling before Scott Miller picked me up around 6-ish to go jam. We hung out for a bit before getting started. We went through the song that I learned our last session a couple of times, and nailed down the melody for the one we'd written. I've got about half the lyrics - ish - and it felt like a pretty productive evening. I headed over to Dre's around 11, and stayed there until 1 or so. Despite being tired, I was tipsy and my brain would not shut off. I ended up being up until about 3:30.

I slept in a bit Sunday, made lunch and then headed out to cram. I spent some time at Tim's (while lamenting the lack of real coffee shops in Saint John. Seriously.) and then moved to Churchills. I managed to cram all of act 2, and 95% of act 3 into my head before going to book club at 7. Book club was lots of fun. It's great to have an excuse to get together with the girls and chat. :) I left a little after 10, chatted on the phone for an hour or so, and then read my script for an hour because my brain, again, would not turn off.

Today has been weirdly busy. I haven't really been able to be productive at all because everything is in conflict with everything else. Boo-urns to Mondays. I did book my flight for April though, so that's something else to look forward to. :)

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music, Theatre

posted by Lisa at 2:13 PM |

 
Happy Friday!

I'm so glad it's Friday! I was ready for it to be Friday on Tuesday. :P

After work, I stopped in the drug store to get some Advil Cold & Sinus (only to realize this morning, that I actually need a decongestant. *sigh*) and then got Phad Thai for supper. I got it spicy and it was awesome! I cracked open some red wine, turned up the tunes, and got ready to go out.

I did end up in the red dress because it was Valentine's day and it's the last opportunity to wear it this year - it's too festive for regular wear. I headed to Em's around 8, stopping to chat with one of our neighbours (Colin - he's a cutie) for a few minutes on the way. Kizzy arrived about quarter to nine, and we hung out there until about 9:20 or so. We piled into Kizzy's car, stopped in at Churchills to pick up a tipsy Sarah, and headed to Elwoods.

When we arrived, there were only a handful of people there. By the time the show got started, there were a good number of folks there. It was a fun show. Jason's a great singer, and Adam is just plain fun to watch. Sarah and I stayed to the end, I picked up copies of the Penny Blacks cd for Alex and myself, and then headed home (thanks for the lift Sarah - it was cold!). I was wired when I got home, so I uploaded the cd to my iTunes, and the photos from my camera and posted them to Facebook. It was about 2 am by the time I got to bed.

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Health, Music

posted by Lisa at 11:26 AM |

 
Hit me from the back side. I am on the white side. You are on the black side.

We were sent home early due to the crazy weather yesterday, which included some crazy flooding in areas not prone to flooding (like in front of my apartment - I live on a hill!). Jay cancelled rehearsal because the roads were so bad, and there was literally 2 inches of water on the street at any given time.

I'd had plans to meet Suzy after rehearsal, so I called her, and she invited me to come down for supper. I bundled up and splashed my way down Duke. We had a tasty supper (thanks again friends!), caught up as it had been weeks since we last hung out, and watched "Superbad." Why don't I have a copy of that movie yet?

Despite the rain, the walk home was kind of nice. It was warm, and I totally wanted to go puddle jumping. If it hadn't been so late, I think I would have. ^_^ Instead, I spent some time chatting with friends on and offline, downloaded some new tunes (seriously, I think I need a new Nano - 2 gigs is not cutting it anymore!), and went to bed early because I was feeling cold-like symptoms.

Today I'm definitely stuffy, and I'm a bit congested. I'm hoping to skip out early to get to the drugstore to get some medication, and maybe take a nap before meeting the girls before Elwoods. I'm hoping this cold will run its course so that I'm not sick when I'm out of town next week. Thanks cold gods, your timing is impeccable. :P

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Health, Movies, Music

posted by Lisa at 11:48 AM |

 
I Wonder If It's A Condition

I think I may be physically incapable of not being busy. Seriously, you should see me schedule. :P I shouldn't complain because I go crazy when I have too much time on my hands. Not that it happens often, but I recall. I think it makes me appreciate my free time all the more when I don't have much. ^_^

So, I made out a list of things I want to do - It's on the left hand side bar of this blog. I am determined to do as much of it as possible. In that spirit, I met with Skot and Scott last night at the Alehouse (I will either refer to them henceforth as The Boys, cause they're a fair bit younger than I, or The Scotts) to discuss the possibility of me fronting their band. Now that I've talked to them, listened to some samples of the stuff they want to do, I'm kind of excited about it. It's something I've always wanted to do, so we're going to start out with a few songs they've already got written and then I'll get into the song writing process with them. We're meeting again next Monday to jam. ^_^

I got home a little after 11, chatted with a couple of friends and went to be around 1, per usual.

Tonight we're doing text work for Act 1 of 'Oleanna.' I'm looking forward to delving into the script. ^_^

Labels: Daily Life, Music

posted by Lisa at 1:21 PM |

 
Song in My Head

Again, I've been a music fiend. This song makes me laugh and I've had it in my head since I got up this morning. :P

"Good Day" - The Dresden Dolls

So you dont want to hear about my good song?
and you dont want to hear about how i am getting on
With all the things that i can get done
The sun is in the sky & i am by my lonesome
So you don't want to hear about my good day?
You have better things to do than to hear me say

God its been a lovely day! Everything is going my way
I took out the trash today and i'm on fire...

So you don't want to hear about my good friends?
You dont have the guts to take the truth or consequence
Success is in the eye of the beholder
and its looking even better over your cold shoulder

I'm not suggesting you up and line me up for questioning
but jesus think about the bridges you are burning
And i'm betting
that even though you knew it from the start
You'd rather be a bitch than be an ordinary broken heart

So go ahead and talk about your bad day...
I want all the details of the pain and misery
that you are inflicting on the others
I consider them my sisters and I'd like their numbers

God its been a lovely day! Everything is going my way
I took up croquet today and I'm on fire!

I picked up the pieces of my broken ego
I have finally made my peace as far as you and me go
But I'd love to have you up to see the place
& I'd like to do more than survive I'd like to rub it in your face!

Hey! Its been a lovely day! Everything is going my way
I had so much fun today and I'm on fire!
God it's been a lovely day! Everything's been going my way
Ever since you went away, hey I'm on fire!
I'm on fire
I'm on fire

So you dont want to hear about my good day?"

I was reading their blog, and I was pretty pleased to see that they're cutting a new album this week. Hopefully they'll come close enough to SJ that I can go see them when they're in Canada next. ^_^

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 7:40 AM |

 
Song in My Head

My current musical obsession is Susie Suh. She's wonderful. Today I've got the song "Won't You Come Again" in my head.

"What do I say
On this january day
When all my thoughts have gone astray
But I'm thinking 'bout you

And what do I do
When I'm black and I'm blue
And I'm still loving you
But I know it was meant to end

Oh, I'm missing you
Or maybe I'm just missing who I was
When I was with you

Oh love, oh love
Oh won't you come again
Take me in your arms and hold me
Make me feel new again

And how do I convey
All the words that I could never say
To you when you were around

Oh, I'm missing you
Or maybe I'm just missing how I felt
When I was with you

Oh love, oh love
Oh won't you come again
Take me in your arms and dance with me
Make me feel alive again

Oh love, oh love
Won't you come again
Take me in your arms and hold me
Make we want to laugh and sing
Make me want to love again"

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 12:00 PM |

 
Living

I woke up today feeling conflicted and a little down. Then I got into to work and chatted with my former cubemate whose husband is terminally ill and immediately realized I've no reason - no right! - to be down. I have so many people in my life who I care about and who care about me, a good job, a hobby I'm passionate about, and so many things to look forward to. There are two things weighing on my mind, but they are not things I should allow to get me down.

I had a very busy weekend. Friday night I headed to my mom's for lobster dinner with her and Richard. One can't go wrong with lobster, and I hung out there until about 11 pm - it was a good time. I was pretty beat and went home, read for a bit, and then hit the hay relatively early (for me).

Saturday I lounged around in bed until about 11:30 am to get a start on "Pillars of the Earth," our book club selection. I had lunch, and then hit the mall. I didn't really have the extra money, but I really needed jeans. I tried on at least 45 pairs, and ended up with 2. I got home around 6:30, ran to the liquor store, had supper and then got ready for whatever the evening was to hold. Sarah arrived around 8-ish, and we hung out until about 10 before heading to Churchills for a drink. She wasn't feeling great and went home around 11:30/12, and I headed to A Khord to check out the Tom Fun Orchestra. They were excellent - they're this cool folk/rock combo - and I picked up a copy of the cd for myself and one for Jay for his b-day. Dan and Keith were there and I ended up hanging out with them and going to breakfast at the Colonial. I haven't been there in ages! When did it become a breakfast buffet?! Of course, it ended up being way too late when I went to bed. :-P

Sunday I didn't wake up until a little after 11. I grabbed my book, went to Tim's for soup and spent an hour and a half reading. That was pretty much my entirely afternoon - reading. I was able to get through about 400 pages by 7 pm. I didn't finish it, but at least I was able to discuss the book. ^_^ I probably could have finished it, but I'm easily distracted. :-P

Also, new musical obsession: Susie Suh. Beautiful.

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music, Stuff

posted by Lisa at 8:31 AM |

 
Bits and Pieces

"You were on my mind at least nine tenths of yesterday
It seemed as if perhaps I'd gone insane.
What is it about you that has commandeered my brain?
Maybe it's your awesome songs or maybe it's the way
When I look at your face I can tell that you're not going to be stopping soon or even slowing down.

My rollercoaster's got the biggest ups and downs
as long as it keeps goin' round its unbelievable"
- From "My Rollercoaster" by Kimya Dawson

I had a lovely relaxing evening last night. We got let out of training a bit early again, so I was home by 5:30. I puttered around the apartment a bit and then headed to Brunswick Square to run a few errands. I also treated myself to two new tops at Suzy Shier (one was only $7 though, so it doesn't count. ^_^). On the way home, I met up with Scott who was heading down to improv. He helped me carry things home and gave me a spool of blank cd's that he realized he wasn't going to need (Thanks Scott!). I'm sure my neighbor must think I'm a hussy as there seems to have been a steady stream of guy friends in and out of my apartment in the past week. Ha ha! :-P I surfed on Facebook, burned a couple of cds for friends, and then curled up with Zedd and Kaylee to watch tv. I even got to bed before 12:30, which is kind of a record.

I'm pretty darn glad its Friday. I'm hanging out with Al tonight - we're playing Rock Band. I'm also pretty pumped to go dancing tomorrow night (I've a Facebook event created - I think I got all my girlfriends, but if you think you've been missed, message me, and I'll send you the details or add you to the invite list). I've had the boogie burn all week!

I'll probably have to spend Sunday afternoon doing training stuff - I've got about 6 e-learning courses that I need done by Wednesday and no access from work today, and limited time next week. *sigh* I wonder how well I can learn while drinking wine... ~_^

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Music

posted by Lisa at 9:46 AM |

 
Thanks for the Smile

I've been thinking about it all morning, and it makes me grin. You're awesome.

Yesterday we spent the entire day doing e-learning courses. My head was so full of information that I was experiencing a sensation that was not unlike having medicine head. ^_^ Our trainer was kind enough to let us go a little early, and I got a lift home from Rob. It was nice to have a bit of extra time - I was able to download the entire "Juno" soundtrack before Turtles. I'm totally in love with it.

Our Turtle adventure was, as usual, lots of fun. Hijinks ensued. ^_^ Afterwards, I walked down to the bank to make a deposit before heading home. It was windy and damp, but actually a pretty nice night. I love walking in the rain (when it's not cold). There is just something invigorating about having the wind whipping your hair around and rain on your face.

The rest of the evening was spent hunting down music. I'm not normally big into music, but I've been on a kick, and I've been finding lots of really fun and cool tunes by randomly clicking on friends' iLike music lists and various artists. I'm mad about a song called "Coin-Operated Boy" by 'The Dresden Dolls' (which apparently makes me Person of the Day ^_^), anything by The Dandy Warhols is making me happy, and how cool is Emilania Torrini?

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Gaming, Music

posted by Lisa at 9:15 AM |

 
Song in my Head

Ballad For Dead Friends - Dashboard Prophets

How are you feeling
Do you feel ok?
Cos I don't

It keeps me reelin'
Will I ever be the same?
No I won't

Its a cold day in a cruel world
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would save me from myself?
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones

Have you been dreaming?
I don't dream at all
I have nightmares
Memories careenin'
Have you come to kill what's left
Of my smile

Theres no vacancy in paradise
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would have saved me from myself
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain thats deep inside my bones
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would ahve saved me from myself

I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you

I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 3:26 PM |

 
So Much to Do!

Since my kitchen is still a disaster, I stopped at Quality for take out curry on the way home from work. I also rented "Grindhouse: Death Proof," which I'd been wanting to see.

I worked pretty steady from 7 until about 9:30-10:00, and feel like I barely made a dent in my boxes. I managed to get my food put away, found a home for my strainer, cutting board, slow cooker and steamer. There are a number of things I'm not going to be able to get put away until I get my two shelves mounted though. I did spend some time looking for studs and of course there is only one right smack in the middle of the wall where I want the shelves. Does anyone have a drill? I think I need a drill to put in the plastic plugs.

I also took some time trying to hook up the surround system and discovered that I was missing the wire that connects the main piece to the woofer(?) and two of the speaker wires. *sigh* I called Anthony to ask if he'd mind keeping an eye out for them while he was doing his own apartment arranging. I have a feeling they're in the office - there were a pile of cords in there. I finally found my bathroom stuff too. The bathroom looks much nicer now that I've got my mat, shower curtain and accessories up. ^_^

By this time it was 10, so I curled up on the couch and watched the movie. I enjoyed it a lot, but I loved the soundtrack. I actually downloaded a couple of the songs immediately. :) I don't know who Tarantino gets to do his music, but it's always excellent.

I did get to bed before midnight, but Zedd and Kaylee were wild all night. I could have killed them come 4:30 am and they woke me for the 5th time. >_< They were into everything and knocking stuff over, digging at boxes, climbing things and fighting. I've been happy to have them for company, but not last night! :-P

I was surprised to see how much it had snowed when I stepped outside this morning! We ended up being a bit late for work, but I guess that's to be expected when most of the streets uptown are bad and everyone forgets how to drive. :-P I was supposed to hang out with Kizzy tonight, but I think we're going to rain check - I've still got so much to do, and she says she didn't have a chance to shovel. Maybe tomorrow. ^_^

Labels: Daily Life, Movies, Music

posted by Lisa at 9:18 AM |

 
Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just save, save me
-Remy Zero

From myself. Please. I don't know what's wrong with me. I vow that I'm going to be tough and then the next thing you know, I go and do something stupid and end up feeling like a complete ass.

Today, I'm going to try harder. I'll try to stay strong, resist those impulses that just result in me hurting more and feeling stupid, and get through the day. If I can do it just once, then tomorrow won't be so hard, right?

Please Week, Just End

How is it possible that the week can be dragging and speeding by all at the same time? It's Thursday, I wish it was Friday. I don't want to move. I can't wait to move. I've been here an hour and I just want to leave. I don't want to go home to that empty apartment again. *sigh*

Last night I went to Dre's after work. We packed up all of my dishes, dried goods etc. on Tuesday, so she'd offered to feed me for the rest of the week. She's awesome. ^_^ We popped in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" for some entertainment while we ate. She also started to paint above her mantel, but we were interupted by the arrival of Richard McQueen (I think that's his last name anyway) and his friend. He's brought a copy of two of his short pieces for Dre because she had a small part in one as well as did hair/make up/wardrobe.

One was the short film "My Immortalit" starring Alex. He actually won best actor at the Silver Wave festival for it, and it really is well deserved. He was, of course, excellent in it.

After they left, Dre finished applying the first coat of paint and we finished the movie. It had been years and years since I'd seen it - I'd forgotten how fun it is. I headed home around quarter after 10. I should have done that last bit of packing, but I couldn't bear to. Tonight and tomorrow will be soon enough I guess.

Labels: Daily Life, Friends, Movies, Music, Stuff

posted by Lisa at 8:58 AM |

 
I'm a Mook

My plan to run home after work has been thwarted. By myself. I forgot my sports bra. Running is not the kind of activity to be entered into without proper support. Now I have to go home first. That's a half hour that I could be running. *sigh*

I also hate to admit that I rather like Britney's new song "Gimme More." It's catchy.

Labels: Daily Life, Music

posted by Lisa at 2:30 PM |

 
Song in my Head

You'd think after 8 weeks of rehearsals, I would be sick of the "Cabaret" songs. I've currently got "I Don't Care Much" in my head. This is one of my favorites in the show.

I don't care much,
Go or stay,
I don't care very much
Either way.

Hearts grow hard
On a windy street.
Lips grow cold
With the rent to meet.
So if you kiss me,
If we touch,
Warning's fair,
I don't care
Very much.

I don't care much,
Go or stay,
I don't care very much
Either way.

Words sound false
When your coat's too thin
Feet don't waltz
When the roof caves in
So if you kiss me,
If we touch,
Warning's fair,
I don't care very much.

Friday Feast

Appetizer
Name something you think is “the best.”
LOL. Improv. :-P

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today?
2 I guess. It's not a stressful day so far (but it's early :-P)

Salad
What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face?
I very rarely use cleanser on my face because I have very sensative skin. I tend to wash my face with just medium/hot water. If I have to use something, like during show a show when I'm piling on make up, I have Mary Kay cleanser and Dove face wipes. Every now and again, I'll buy one of those strawberry face masks.

Main Course
Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.”
Actually, in our part of the world, the full moon was last night. :-P In general though, life is full of surprises and many things only happen once in a 'blue moon.'

Dessert
When was the last time it rained where you live?
Ha! We should say what was the last time it didn't rain. Actually, it was only last week that it rained. We've had pretty good weather this past week. It's supposed to rain today though...

Labels: Music, Stuff

posted by Lisa at 9:35 AM |

 
Song In My Head
High - Sarah Slean

Always wondered why your eyes closed
Don't you want to see me closing mine?
Heaven, help me, I'll devour him
See me drawing out his spine

Hey, boy, come sleep
I will turn the ocean into sky
How do you keep....
When the love... is making you high
Out of sight, out of mind
High........

You're afraid of what I'll do to you
Recall the taste of something sweet
Between a thousand sheets of memory
I cannot be blamed because you're weak....

Hey, boy, come sleep
I will turn the ocean into sky
How do you keep....
When the love... is making you high
Out of sight, out of mind
High........

Labels: Music

posted by Lisa at 10:49 AM |