| Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
| Date Night With Dana! |
Tonight the one and only, lovely Fernie and I went on our date night... we've been talking about it for quite some time, and so tonight we decided to not put it off any longer. What did we do you might ask? Welp; we started off with Moxie's where I ate this mo fo burger. Seriously; so good. Then we went to Rucker's where I scored HUGE on the python game... and Dana scored huge on the "Flamin' Finger"... seriously, what type of name does that game have? Wowzas. It was good to relax. The stress-o-meter lately has been rather high. Not sure why, I simply always feel like I have this ball of pressure in the middle of my forehead. Relax you say... DON'T YOU THINK I WANT TO? I feel like I'm on this tight string that will break at any moment... like, hmm... what is an example? Oh, OK... this week at the YA meeting, the devo sharer talked about looking at life lightly, and even when there is stress, to remain calm and keep a passage from Philippians 4 in mind. Yeah. When I heard that I felt pinned to my chair type conviction. Geeeeeeeeeeez Scammell - let things go; that's what I gotta say. Anyhoiooiu - Tonight was sweet. I chilled, bought a book, hung with the Dane-ster... although CSI doesn't appear to be on tonight, which is disconcerting I must admit. Peace out everyone; and remember: Just let it go... just let it go... By the way... here's some more get to know me type q's:
1. FIRST NAME?
Erica.
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Ney.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
The last time Dana hit me... seriously; so abusive.
4. DO YOU KNOW YOUR OWN HANDWRITING?
Yes.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Deli cut turkey.
6. KIDS?
Yes. 4 - Either 3 boys with one girl, or 3 girls with one boy.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
No way - way too many issues.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL?
Yes; it's zebra printed.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Never.
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Nope; I think my exclamation point would make quite an awkward impression as it splattered the ground below.
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POSITION IN BED?
Asleep.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
I am ripped.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Mint cookie.
I6. SHOE SIZE?
7
17. RED OR PINK?
Pink.
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
The issues that plague my brain.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
In a nutshell; the one and only Joan Godard... Ah Joanie; how I miss theeeeee.....
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO INCLUDE THIS IN THEIR BLOG TOO?
Meh; it's kinda long?
21. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
My ripped up, old jeans - so blue. And no shooes; white socks.
22. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Oh my word; this mother huge burger from Moxies, paired up with this DELICIOUS baked potatoe; but the potatoe was hollowed out, creamed with cream cheese, chives and bacon - HO MAMA!
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Dana talking on the phone - shocking...?
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Definitely a deep blue/turquoisey blue.
25. FAVORITE SMELLS?
1) Cut grass
2) My sheets
3) Tim's pit stick - it's weird I know. (Not the pit stick; the fact that I like it's smell)
4) Spicy food
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
A volunteer from Global Gathering Place.
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO?
Not gonna lie - their shoulders.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
She's alright I guess?
29. FAVORITE DRINK?
Gladiator - such a fun shot... Does this make me a heathen? Sorry guys... Scammell is not perfect?
30. FAVORITE SPORT?
Soccer.
31. HAIR COLOR?
Brown.
32. EYE COLOR?
Hazel- ish?
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No.
34. FAVORITE FOOD?
Tacos. Arroz con pollo. Shwarma. Stir Fry.
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING?
Happy Ending... all the way!
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED IN THEATER?
Marie Antoinette.
37. WHAT SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Fuschia undershirt; yellow overshirt.
38. SUMMER OR WINTER?
SUMMER!!!!
39. HUGS OR KISSES?
BOTH!!!
40. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Dana's mom's brownies; or apple crisp...
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
I just bought this really cool bartending book... (and let the heathen comments continue...?)
44. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Laptop = no mouse.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV?
No TV. I was on a date.... ooooohhh....
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS?
Rain, children laughing, a beautiful song that makes me feel gushy inside... I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sound of the wind... waves crashing, leaves rustling...
47. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
At the risk of persecution, all I have to say is... Zzzzzzzzz.....
48. THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Qatar probably...? Time I felt furthest from home? Abandoned in Bahrain or on that mountain in Velez. Not sure which. |
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| Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
| Let's Talk About Anne |
Anne of Green Gables that is...
I share with you all the following post as accompanied by photos;
I have this desire lately to go to school to study cooking
I want to study cooking because someday I want to open a restaurant; inspired by international cuisine and to support the refugee/immigrant population here in Canada, as well as educate the rest of us folk about refugee and immigrant issues...
As well as this restaurant idea; I also want to open another restaurant; it would be open weekends as a restaurant, where the WHOLE kitchen is visible along one length of the restaurant; not only would it be an experience in fine cuisine, but also an entertaining experience... during the week, the "restaurant" would become an institute of sorts; offering fun evening cooking classes and things of that sort... HOW AWESOME AN IDEA IS THIS!??!!?!?! PLEASE DON'T STEAL IT... IT IS WHAT MAKES MY HEART GO INTO OVERDRIVE THESE DAYS... I am soooo excited about this people!!! PS: If you have money and would consider becoming an investor one day; call me, we can talk.
Where do I want to achieve this beautiful dream of beoming a culinary whiz???
PEI. Prince Edward Island.
The picture of the funny man was just that - funny. When I searched "PEI" he showed up... is his name Pei or something?
Anyway; focus back on me and my dream. Why PEI you might ask? Well... because that is where Holland College or the Culinary Insitute of Canada is located.
Now, if only I can find the nutty tuition money, in September 2007 my dream could begin... don't get me wrong people; so many factors involved before I could even think of uprooting myself and my life to PEI; but man... the more I think about being one of these guys:
The more excited I get. Anyone out there want to sponsor a future world famous chef? What do y'all think of the ideas? Would you support something like that? Would you dine out at a restaurant like that? Does it intrigue you? Questions? Comments? Dime por favor! |
| posted by Erica @ 10:53 p.m. |
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| Monday, October 09, 2006 |
| MY TURN! |
Okey dokey people... thanks for the comments; I was going to leave that last blog as the top one for awhile longer, but seeing the unmoving 16 comments each day is slowly driving me INSANE!!!! Thanks for all the comments; it's good to get to know the little things about friends. I wish that some of the people who check this blog would leave a comment; even if I don't know them... HINT HINT. For instance; there is this girl in BC who's blog I check on a very regular basis. I'm considering leaving a comment but feel a bit like a stalker or creep of some kind. However, if you feel that way about commenting on mine; don't worry I don't think you're creepy or a stalker. That said; feel free to answer the last post still - OK?
My answers:
1)Arabic - without a doubt... I love MidEastern culture. I've actually taken one Arabic class; it was when I lived in Qatar and to graduate grade 12 I had to have 2 more language credits; so I took Spanish (sweet; cuz it's paid off) and I took Arabic with the middle school kids; so I was a grade 12 student with a bunch of grade 5 and 6 kids... seriously one of my favoritist classes ever!
2)Miami, followed by Guadalajara, Mexico for a week followed by Bogota Colombia for a couple days. Miami so I could see a MANATEE and chillax on the beach in South Beach style (I LOVE MIAMI!!!) then I'd go to Mexico so I could visit Jen and the Godards and perhaps take a couple days to do the beaches... Colombia so I could see my family there. Man I miss those Reyes and all my friends!!
3) PEPSI - Ruler of all things good and tasty!
4) BK: WHOPPER WITH CHEESE, FRIES WITH MAYO, COKE... oh the goodness of this meal. How my hips love thee!
5) Ok; so here we go on the MWS/Global Warming/Africa post: You see, Michael W. Smith is just so dang sexy that his sexiness is steaming up the earth's core temperature which then in turn is melting the ice caps causing fear and panic amongst the nations; but not in Africa where the earth's core temperature rise is having devastating effects on rain production - causing droughts and starvation... all because of Michale W. Smith's sexiness. The nerve. Am I stumbling? Oh yeah... JUST KIDDING!
6) Fave book of la Biblia; Samuel, Habakkuk, 2 Corinthians.
Fave non-ficiton book; Did you know that I can DE-VOUR a 300+ page book in one sitting? Seriously; it's like you put a good book in my hand, and I cannot put it down until it's finished. Throughout my life this has caused MANY MANY MANY sleepless nights. Anyhoo; anything by Kathy Reichs (kinda like CSI-like books but with a forensic-anthropologist twist), Safely Home by Randy Alcorn, anything by Sidney Sheldon, John Grisham, Maeve Binchy has had a FEW good ones... mmmm.... Cane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer... hoo doggy, I could go on and on and on.... OH YEAH: COOKBOOKS!!!!!!
Alright people; my turkey is in the oven, I have potatoes and yams to peel... the pie is setting nicely and I must say; I'm not nearly as panicked about putting on Thanksgiving Dinner as I was at 8 am this morning. Seriously; how does society figure us women can just turn out beautifully roasted turkeys and mountains of smooth, creamy potatoes simply because we're women? Ah well; time to prove my cooking abilities to the man; and 9 other guests. Geez Louise am I nuts or what!?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! |
| posted by Erica @ 2:29 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, October 03, 2006 |
| Light... |
Light hearted. This is what I desire to be.
Questions for commenting on:
1) If you could learn a language; which would it be?
2) The PERFECT week long vacation - what does it look like?
3) Coke or Pepsi?
4) What do you order at BK?
5) If you could have me post on one topic - what would it be?
6) Favorite book of the Bible/favorite non-fiction book - what is it and why?
I will answer all of these questions in my next post; but only if you all answer at least one of these questions in my comments. I want to know who you people who check my blog are!! Everyone can post comments - so you have NO excuses!!! |
| posted by Erica @ 6:47 p.m. |
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