Alice Valentine

Busy Bee.

On Friday night Jarod and I went out with a big group of people from my program. It was a ton of fun, and I had a few yummy martini's. On Saturday I slept in pretty late, and then Jarod took me to three different stores so I could hunt for Earth Balance (vegan margarine) with no soy. I know it exists since they have it on their website, but I can't seem to find it any stores. If you live in the Vancouver area and find it, please tell me!

Today Jarod and I headed to the Omega Gallery where my class has a show of some of our paintings, including my Steveston at Night. Jarod's parents stopped by, and then my parents came all the way from the island to see the show and go out for a bite with Jarod and me. We went to one of my favourite restaurants, The Naam, only for me to discover that not being able to eat soy or gluten really limits my choices there. Luckily I could still have my favourite salad and a bowl of soup.

Jarod and I also started watching the first season of Dexter this weekend. It has quite the interesting premise -- Dexter is a forensics expert and a serial killer who kills criminals who have escaped justice -- but I think I'm hooked. For a show about murder there hasn't been too many gory scenes which for me is a good thing. It's very entertaining so far, and quite funny at times. 

Tonight Jarod had a hockey game to play and I stayed home to bake cookies and do homework. He's actually just getting in the door now so I think it's time for some cuddling and some more Dexter! 

The Office

The Office Season 5 is out on DVD which makes me a very happy lady. Jarod and I bought it yesterday, but because of our opposite schedules we can't watch it together until the weekend! I've only caved and watched one episode alone so far.

We've attempted to stop purchasing seasons of TV shows and just rent them instead. However, I insist that we purchase all seasons of the Office because I actually do watch them many, many times over again. If you have never seen the Office I highly recommend it. Start with episode one, season one. It's a barrel of laughs!

Funny News Clip

Jarod and I both found this news story to be hilarious! 

Right Now.

Currently lying on the sofa listening to the radio. I love this radio station. 

Just finished sorting the laundry to get ready for tomorrow. Monday is our laundry day and since I don't get home until 6PM I like to sort it the day before so Jarod can throw a load or two in for me before he goes to work at 4. Sometimes he does almost all of it for me because he's just that awesome.

Before that I finished doing my share of the dishes. Jarod and I have a double sink so he gets the left side and I get the right. We've been battling over who's turn it is to do the dishes since we started living together five years or so ago. We've lived in four homes together and only had a dishwasher in one of them. We've tried taking turns doing all of the dishes but that didn't "pan" out. Having separate sinks seems to be working pretty well for us.

Before doing the dishes I made another book. This one has actual stitched binding and was pretty exciting to finish! I'll start posting pictures of my books after I make a few more practice ones.

About to read a new vegan cookbook, Vegan Lunch Box. Check out the blog here. Cookbooks make me happy. Vegan cookbooks make me even happier. I have a ton but can't resist getting new ones! 

After that I'm going to have a nice shower and give myself a manicure before Jarod gets home from hockey around 9:30PM. I think we'll then watch episode six of the first season of Mad Men.

Remember... tomorrow is Movie Monday with Jarod! Yay!

Mad Men

Last night Jarod come home sick from work, so we were able to spend the evening together. We went to the video store and ended up renting the first disk of the first season of Mad Men. I made us a pot of soup (veggie soup from scratch!) and we settled in to the sofa. Oh is it ever a good show. We've only seen a few episodes so far, but I'm hooked. The hubby and I both fell in love with the way people dressed in the 60's. He wishes men still dressed up like they did back then, and I wish I could wear big puffy dresses every day.

I especially wish I had this fun dress. 

Ultrasound

Tomorrow (technically today, since it's 2AM), I have an ultrasound. No, I'm not preggers, it's simply to check up on the girly issues I've been having for two years. The thing about ultrasounds, however, is that you have to have a full bladder. My appointment is at 11:45AM so I can't go to the bathroom past 8:45AM and at 9:45AM I have to drink four 8-ounce glasses of water. I've had ultrasounds before and it's never an easy task. The worst is during the actual ultrasound when you're bladder is about to burst and the technician pushes down on your belly with the thing-a-ma-jig. 

Today Jarod and I went to IKEA to pick up glass jars for all of our bulk food. We're pretty healthy eaters so we have lots of fresh nuts, beans, quinoa, rice, etc. that we keep in jars. I also made super yummy cookies (Cowgirl Cookies from Get it Ripe, my favourite cookbook) while Jarod and I watched most of the second season of Six Feet Under. My friend Chelsea recommended the show to me a long time ago and I recently saw seasons one and two on sale at the video store so I grabbed them. We only have one more episode of season two and then we're going to have to find season three on sale some where so I can find out what happens next! 

Typepad question of the day.

When I was logging in to typepad this question was on the sidebar. "If you could bring back a canceled tv series, which would you choose?" These are my picks: 

Tale Spin

Ducktails

The Newlywed Game

Supermarket Sweep

My so called life

Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?

Just like mom 

Project Runway!

The premier for Project Runway 5 is on tonight! I am super excited. I like having a show that I watch every week, and right now I don't have one :(

If I actually knew how to use a sewing machine without it getting jammed I think I may have headed in the direction to be a fashion designer. I am so inspired by this show. But sadly, sewing makes me want to scream so I'll stick to becoming a digital designer or designer of "stuff".

If any of my friends are addicted to Project (and live nearby) and want to come over and watch with me let me know! We can have a weekly date!

EDIT: It wasn't on in Canada! I was mislead by another blog. I forgot that Canada sometimes airs shows later than the US. Grrr. I hope it will start soon!