The Road to Roller Derby

I considered trying roller derby a few years ago, but my non-agressive personality and the fact I bruise like a peach made me abandon the thought. Fast forward to a couple months ago when I met my friend, Gabrielle, who mentioned she was interested in having a go at derby. (Her sister also happens to play for the Terminal City Roller Girls).
So I put my reservations aside and saved up to purchase a "Raw Meat Package" consisting of a helmet, mouth guard, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and of course: derby skates.


Ooh! Pretty!

This past Friday we had our first "practice", which was basically trying to stay upright and get used to skating again (it's been ages for both of us) and managing to make a few laps around the lacrosse box without bailing. We skated for about an hour before it got too dark. A successful first time out! ^_^



This week: Derby Drills care of Gabrielle's sister. They sound intense. Wish me luck!

The Umbrella: A Deadly Weapon

Ever wish you could use your umbrella to fend off Rapscallions and Ruffians? I did. So last weekend I took the Umbrella Self-Defense workshop at Academie Duello with my friend Stacey. We learned art of self-defense with an umbrella, based on the Bartitsu system developed in turn of the century Victorian England. Some techniques were the same ones taught to Suffragettes to defend themselves during violent protests. The workshop was a lot of fun and really informative. I'm quite certain I could now ward off a Ne'er-do-well if need be. I'm hoping to take the Intro to Bartisu workshop next - it's important for a lady to know how to fight like a gentleman.

Baby, It's Cold Outside.

It's the end of February, -8°C, and snowing?! It's unseasonably frosty for Vancouver so after running errands in the cold all morning, I'm curling up by the fire with my new favourite tea: Harney & Sons Paris. It's a "blend reminiscent of one of the most popular blends in Paris. It is a fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors, and a hint of lemony Bergamot." Fragrant, delicious, and perfect for a snowy Saturday afternoon at home.

Oh, right... I have a blog

Well, It's been a while. Do I have an excuse? Not really. I kinda forgot I started this thing until Cassandra kindly reminded me in a tweet: "You have a blog. Can you blog some more?" So here I am blogging some more. To catch you up, I was quite busy with freelance work this past Autumn, then it was Christmas, and now it's 2011. What's the new year been like so far, you ask? Well it's been pretty rad. I met Crispin Glover (McFly!) and I turned 30. (gasp!)
This year is going to be my year. I can feel it. Or maybe I'm just in a good mood tonight. I dunno.


He is my density.

Tofutti Cuties

I've recently re-discovered my love of these non-dairy ice cream sandwiches. So much yum! I've tried Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies n' Cream, & my favourite, Mint Chocolate Chip. According to the website there are loads of other flavours too: Strawberry Wave, Chocolate Wave, Peanut Butter, Coffee Break, Wild Berry, Blueberry Wave, Key Lime... Where are they? I must find them all!

So much awesome.

Not trying hard enough...

Obviously, because I've let this blog slide.... but now I'm back at it, and that's what counts... right?

Anyways, exciting news! Tuesday and Wednesday I will be basking in self-deprecating humour, as told by a Irish American giant with a shock of red hair. That's right - I'm going to see Conan O'Brien! Weee! :D

Slacker

I'm really terrible at keeping up with this blog. I should update more often... but not tonight.

That's some crazy shit.

I'm not sure what is more disturbing: The naked guy dressed as a unicorn or the fact that it's the same song used for the Buffalo Bill mangina dance scene from Silence of the Lambs.



WARNING: You cannot un-see this.

Dexter

I'm finally watching the series in order from the beginning. I've seen episodes here and there for the past couple years but I really got into it when I pulled a 9 hour marathon on New Years Day (starting the year off right!). I'm already a couple episodes into season 4, and although I know what's coming at the end, I have to wonder: Should I watch one a day and savour the next few episodes? Or should I just power through and become even more impatient for season 5? (Also, why is September so far away?)
*sigh* Oh, Dexter, how I love thee...

Dove Chocolates

I received a small box of Dove chocolates at work this week. When I opened the first one I noticed a message inside the wrapper: "Get A Manicure". Umm... OK. "Enjoy Some Retail Therapy". Really? "Read A Trashy Novel"... "A Push-Up Bra Is Not Cheating" Jeebus. Evidently these chocolate were designed with women in mind. (Hey, girl!) Thanks for the sassy words of inspiration, Dove.



OMG! MLISATC! (My Life Is Sex And The City) *barf*

All I want for Christmas...

is a Snuggie (or Wuggie) and this awesome Horror Movie Shower Curtain & Bath Mat:



*fingers crossed*

I heart Wes Anderson

I think I'd like to live inside his imagination. I just saw Fantastic Mr. Fox last night and it was... well, Fantastic! I love Wes Anderson's style - the dry humour, cinematography, use of colours and music - plus I've always had a soft spot in my heart for stop-motion animation.

"Don't cuss with me!"

My parents were awesome.

Afro + Mutton Chops = Bitchin'.

Freaks & Geeks

I recently started to watch Freaks and Geeks again. I had forgotten what a great show it was! Too bad the network execs at NBC didn't agree and decided to cancel it after airing only 12 episodes. (Total bunk!) I was so bummed when it ended, but I guess it was too much awesome for them to handle.



Bill Haverchuck has got to be my favourite character. :D

The first post is always awkward...

Well, I finally decided to start a proper blog. Not that I have anything of particular interest to say, but I am avoiding a shit-ton of work that's due this week. Plus, Lost Boys: The Tribe is on tv and isn't exactly grabbing my full attention, so I needed something else to do. So here it is - my first post. *awaits applause*