For some reason I feel exhausted. A friend is coming over in a few minutes to go for a walk, maybe that will help. There is a festival on Main Street this weekend, we plan to walk through it quickly. I have my shorts and tank top on, as it already feels quite warm. I'm happy the forecast changed from rain to sun today as we are having a couple of friends over for a barbecue.
An actress cousin of mine called to say she's in town working for the next month. So we will have to get together with her. She lives in Jamaica and does Jamaican stage plays in patois, our pigeon English. I've only met her once, briefly, but it's interesting to meet close cousins that you don't know very well. You see the genetic similarities and all that.
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Sex and the City
We decided to go to the movies last night. K said he hadn't been out in months. M and K saw Indiana Jones and I went in to Sex and the City. They were both really good, and crowded. (L stayed home to study for an exam tomorrow). But I wouldn't take any kids under 18 to see Sex and the City, it is very risque. Some brief scenes leave nothing to the imagination. But the fashion conscious would love that movie, the ladies change fabulous outfits and shoes every 2 minutes. It is such a good story, I laughed so much in parts and felt teary eyed in some. Very good acting and well written. A few hunks in there too. Mostly older woman audience.
L is watching a French Open semifinal match Nadal vs. Djokovic, glued to the tv. I didn't realize the big players like Nadal wear copies of the same outfit throughout the tournament, like a trademark identifier.
It is like a tropical rainforest outside. I tried to do a bit of weeding and cleaning up and had to give up due to the ferocious mosquitos. They were actually following me around!
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L is watching a French Open semifinal match Nadal vs. Djokovic, glued to the tv. I didn't realize the big players like Nadal wear copies of the same outfit throughout the tournament, like a trademark identifier.
It is like a tropical rainforest outside. I tried to do a bit of weeding and cleaning up and had to give up due to the ferocious mosquitos. They were actually following me around!
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Fork type trowel
I learned from this garden show on tv that you should use a fork type trowel instead of a spade to tease the weeds out, because if you just break the root off, it just spreads. Most of my flowers and shrubs seem to be in bloom, so pretty.
K got a haircut after his last exam today. It seemed to have gone well. We've been getting so much McDonald's lately, next time we're going to try the Teriyaki place that recently opened in that plaza, now that he's pretty much done with school. He says he wants to see 'Ironman', the movie. His dad wants to see the new Indiana Jones. They can go to both together, I'd rather see 'Sex and the City'. Bring on the summer! We're preparing for a very muggy 31C type of weekend.
L is still in study mode, finishing on Monday.
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K got a haircut after his last exam today. It seemed to have gone well. We've been getting so much McDonald's lately, next time we're going to try the Teriyaki place that recently opened in that plaza, now that he's pretty much done with school. He says he wants to see 'Ironman', the movie. His dad wants to see the new Indiana Jones. They can go to both together, I'd rather see 'Sex and the City'. Bring on the summer! We're preparing for a very muggy 31C type of weekend.
L is still in study mode, finishing on Monday.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
History Lesson
The schedule is so different with the kids in school exams, I only realized at the last minute that I could make it to my regular Wednesday aerobics class. It was a great workout and I'm currently enjoying a feeling of well-being. The gym was playing 80's music in the background as well, it brought me back to my younger days. It's also quite the social event, quite a lot of us say hello to each other and exchange a few words.
A man in Best Buy was looking for the new WII Fit game without much luck, it is VERY popular and hard to get at the moment. Consumerism at its finest.
Last night L was telling me all about World War One right up to the Canadian Constitution events before I had to go to bed last night. I'm so much more informed today. It helps her study and she does a great job of explaining it all.
K has his last exam tomorrow, it's French, so that's what he'll be studying later. I asked him 'What's worse, studying, or the test itself?'. He didn't hesitate, he said 'studying'.
We have friends coming over for a BBQ on Saturday, to add to the weekend's events. There are so many bugs outside, maybe we can eat inside. I have a bite right in the middle of my forehead, just from briefly stepping out to pull some weeds.
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A man in Best Buy was looking for the new WII Fit game without much luck, it is VERY popular and hard to get at the moment. Consumerism at its finest.
Last night L was telling me all about World War One right up to the Canadian Constitution events before I had to go to bed last night. I'm so much more informed today. It helps her study and she does a great job of explaining it all.
K has his last exam tomorrow, it's French, so that's what he'll be studying later. I asked him 'What's worse, studying, or the test itself?'. He didn't hesitate, he said 'studying'.
We have friends coming over for a BBQ on Saturday, to add to the weekend's events. There are so many bugs outside, maybe we can eat inside. I have a bite right in the middle of my forehead, just from briefly stepping out to pull some weeds.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Her best shot
K is having a nap after a particularly gruelling Science exam this morning. L is studying for a few tough exams tomorrow. M is having lunch with a work friend downtown today.
I notice there is a 'no tag' garbage day coming up next week. Would love to dump some stuff, the problem is to identify what we can get rid of. M finds it impossible to throw stuff away, largely due to his upbringing I think. His mother is the same. We have so many large cardboard boxes that housed electronic equipment and he feels we might need them one day.
The weekend is already getting busy. On Friday night, K has a sleepover party, and the rest of us have a function to attend. M wants to see the new Indiana Jones movie one of these days.
L registered for an NLS Lifeguard training course this summer. She's going to give it her best shot.
A friend whose husband is suffering the effects of the shingles virus took a turn for the worse in the past week. It has apparently spread to his brain and he had 2 strokes, but is being put on anti viral medication and it is helping a lot. Hope he'll be ok, they seem to have got into the hospital quickly.
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I notice there is a 'no tag' garbage day coming up next week. Would love to dump some stuff, the problem is to identify what we can get rid of. M finds it impossible to throw stuff away, largely due to his upbringing I think. His mother is the same. We have so many large cardboard boxes that housed electronic equipment and he feels we might need them one day.
The weekend is already getting busy. On Friday night, K has a sleepover party, and the rest of us have a function to attend. M wants to see the new Indiana Jones movie one of these days.
L registered for an NLS Lifeguard training course this summer. She's going to give it her best shot.
A friend whose husband is suffering the effects of the shingles virus took a turn for the worse in the past week. It has apparently spread to his brain and he had 2 strokes, but is being put on anti viral medication and it is helping a lot. Hope he'll be ok, they seem to have got into the hospital quickly.
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Monday, June 2, 2008
Strolling hand in hand
I was able to go for a nice walk yesterday evening. Everyone was out, I saw a couple of geese flying over Main Street, a few young couples strolling hand in hand, parents with little kids and people walking with dogs. It's a great time of year.
It's a hot summery day today, the kind that makes my bones hurt. I took my car in for regular maintenance and also got some shopping done. I got a couple of birthday presents for the kids' upcoming parties among other things.
K seems to have survived his 2 exams today and is now studying for another one tomorrow. L is complaining about the poetry on her English exam this afternoon, she just couldn't get it. Poetry does that to you sometimes!
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It's a hot summery day today, the kind that makes my bones hurt. I took my car in for regular maintenance and also got some shopping done. I got a couple of birthday presents for the kids' upcoming parties among other things.
K seems to have survived his 2 exams today and is now studying for another one tomorrow. L is complaining about the poetry on her English exam this afternoon, she just couldn't get it. Poetry does that to you sometimes!
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Under stress
Wow, it's June already, time to flip the calendars!
K got a lot of studying done yesterday and we hope to repeat the process today. Can't wait for Thursday when we'll be free to pursue other challenges (move on)! Although, I always philosophically say it's good to have a purpose in life. Things seem extra funny to me when I'm under stress. I saw this M&M chocolate commercial on tv yesterday and I thought it was the funniest thing, the round little orange M&M guy looked so cute rolling around.
L is enjoying her job. She's playing in her first Ontario Tennis Association match today, mostly for the experience, as she's not really that good yet. Some people take this stuff very seriously.
M's shoulder has been acting up, they think it's an inflamed rotator cap (I think that's what he said) that needs rest and a possible x-ray. We middle-aged people have to slow down.
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K got a lot of studying done yesterday and we hope to repeat the process today. Can't wait for Thursday when we'll be free to pursue other challenges (move on)! Although, I always philosophically say it's good to have a purpose in life. Things seem extra funny to me when I'm under stress. I saw this M&M chocolate commercial on tv yesterday and I thought it was the funniest thing, the round little orange M&M guy looked so cute rolling around.
L is enjoying her job. She's playing in her first Ontario Tennis Association match today, mostly for the experience, as she's not really that good yet. Some people take this stuff very seriously.
M's shoulder has been acting up, they think it's an inflamed rotator cap (I think that's what he said) that needs rest and a possible x-ray. We middle-aged people have to slow down.
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