Saturday, March 16, 2013

A nice cup of hot chocolate

M, K and I were in a restaurant recently and K ordered this nice cup of hot chocolate. We had $15 left on a gift card and wanted to use it up.  Are you good about using all your gift cards? We ended up ordering a calamari appetizer and a dessert platter to share. They gave us lots of delicious bread rolls to scoop up the calamari! K didn't want coffee so he asked for the hot chocolate.


I found this interesting book review in the local paper recently.  The book is 'Wave' by Sonali Deraniyagala.  'After losing her entire family in the 2004 tsunami, this mother finds her future by tenderly piecing together the past'.

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22 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 March, 2013 00:20

    I love calamari! Glad you had a good time, Christine. As for the book review, I found it incredibly sad and don't think I could bear to read the memoir.

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 22:55

      same here Gigi, the review was enough for me.

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  2. froebelsternchen16 March, 2013 01:01

    yummie!
    ANd the tsunami theme is in my mind too.. saw a great documentary last week in television..
    oh my gosh I can´t believe what people are able to suffer!
    xxx Susi
    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

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  3. Valerie-Jael16 March, 2013 03:28

    The book sounds very interesting, good that that lady is able to help herself by writing. Valerie

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:03

      Good point Valerie, writing is cathartic.

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  4. Icy BC16 March, 2013 05:52

    Glad you all had a great time sharing, and the book sounds like something I would love to read!

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:00

      Good for you Icy, like Gigi said, I don't think I could bear to read the memoir, so sad.

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  5. Melgie Campbell16 March, 2013 06:10

    Calamari and hot chocolate, sounds really good right now:) About the book its kinda sad, I can't imagine what they been through after the tsunami.

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:05

      This kind of tragedy really makes you think Melgie...why, why not.

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  6. Farida16 March, 2013 09:18

    That looks like a good one! The froth looks pretty tempting too and I'm sure you guys had fun :)

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:06

      Eating is always fun Farida (unfortunately sometimes!)

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  7. Optimistic Existentialist16 March, 2013 09:29

    You had me at hot chocolate :)

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  8. Adam16 March, 2013 09:32

    I never use gift cards anymore. I get about 2 on xmas at most, I told my mom to stop getting me them for Christmas. I always like to have something to open on my birthday and christmas that's a total surprise.

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 22:54

      Good to know this Adam as some people prefer gift cards. And I actually love giving personal gifts.

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  9. Gloria Baker16 March, 2013 11:31

    I love hot chocolate, really love!!(is good for soul LOL)

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:01

      It's got that magic word 'chocolate' Gloria!

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  10. Art From The heart16 March, 2013 19:08

    I like gift cards and always use them.
    That hot chocolate looks awesome !!
    Hugs

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    1. Christine16 March, 2013 23:05

      I keep track of my gift cards too Amy. In Canada, they never expire anymore by law.

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  11. Maria Medeiros16 March, 2013 23:10

    omg I Love calamari! YUMMY! I love hot chocolate too! As for gift cards, when I do receive them I totally use them! :D lovely blog and thank you for your visit to my blog and your wonderful comment! :D omg i feel like having a hot chocolate right now! hehe

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  12. Kay17 March, 2013 01:42

    I have the hardest time keeping track of my gift cards, but I do try to use it up when I can. The hot chocolate looks really amazing. YUMMMM! I love calamari!

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