I will not write about work

I will not write about work
I will not write about work
I will not write about work
I will not write about work
I will not write about work
I will not write about work
I will not write about work


So... how are you?

Have I mentioned how great the years of 2007 and 2008 were? Really great. And 2004-2006 too.

Yup.

I did have a very exciting phone call a couple days ago where someone (who I will keep anonymous so this person doesn't feel bad if they can't actually come after all) loosely said they may come for a visit in August. Which would be super amazing and I will be like the BEST host ever!!! We'll eat at tons of great restaurants, we can go see a baseball game or soccer or pro lacrosse or we could go to a cottage on a lake for a weekend or lots of other awesome things. But I'll try not to get my hopes up... =)

Last week, I did have a delicious dinner out with some peeps from work. We went to Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar, near work. It's tapas style - but not really Spanish influenced...maybe North American? International? Not really sure. But I do know that is was delicious! And I finally had some yummy poutine (official dish of Canada - not really). Basic poutine is french fries, with gravy (but thin not thick) an melted cheese curds. JKWB's version also had shredded corned beef on top. MMMmmmmm. But everything else we tried there was excellent too. Can't wait to go back. As their name suggests, they also have a pretty extensive wine list and recommend pairings for each dish. Even better, they offer small (3oz) glasses - in addition to 6oz, 500 ml and full bottles - so you could actually try the ones that were recommended for each plate and still walk out on your own two feet.

Also, on Sunday I got out of work before the shops closed and went for a little walk. There's this cool silver shop, The Devil's Workshop, where they actually offer silversmithing classes. I took a jewelry class in high school, which i loved (though i wasn't really very good) - but I'm thinking I might sign up for a course. Provided I can get permission to leave at 5:30 one night a week - what do we think the chances are?

Not much else to report, I'm afraid. Hard to believe I've been here 5 months and a couple baseball games, a few dinners and one day trip to Niagara Falls is all I have to show for it. Oh well.

xoxo