compliments

Just a quick post, I don't have a lot of time right now...

But I just wanted to say that compliments are lovely

I usually don't know how to accept them... I get kind of squirmy and awkward

But sometimes I'll get a casual compliment that really just makes my day.

And a good compliment can go a long way.

It can really brighten a not-so-great day and form a sincere smile on a person's face.

So, I just wanted to say a great big thank you to the people who have given me such nice compliments lately.

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Brace yourselves, cause here comes another redonkulously long post with a scramble of things that have little to no connection with each other.

I feel as though I've got a million things to say, and I keep putting off writing a blog because I can't organize my thoughts.

but here are a few things that have been on my mind lately...

first and foremost...

• Pushing Daisies. This show has been filling my thoughts for a long while now, and I finally finished watching all the episodes (thanks to the library for having the dvds, since I sadly don't own them...yet.) and now I am tremendously sad that it's over. It was such a fantastical show, full of imaginative plot lines, colours, characters and visual effects. It was quirky, quit witted and cute, a dangerous combination for me since those are some of my favourite characteristics in a show. It also combined elements of every type of entertainment I seem to enjoy, from fast paced dialogue, to a touch of the supernatural, a bit of detective/crime drama, the occasional burst of song, and a hint of a morbid quality. Plus a super cute, tall Pie Maker named Ned, who I just want to hug! Every character was unique and interesting and all the relationships were intriguing to watch. Especially The Pie Maker and the Girl Named Chuck, whose romance is breathtakingly, heartbreakingly sweet. Everything about the show is simply stunning (especially Chuck's wardrobe!) and I wish it had gotten a chance to fully develop. But sadly, it, like many other wonderful television programs, was cancelled before it's time. The finale episode left me happily satisfied, but also left a gaping hole full of unanswered questions and the desperate need for the adorable-ness that is Ned & Chuck.

• ALLCAPS. This band creates incredibly catchy songs about nerdy things like robots and World of Warcraft. I can't get their songs out of my head! And when I try to explain their music to other people, I get the strangest of looks. But really, I do advise listening to them because they are awesome.

  
  
  
  
  
• Necklace. I had this necklace, a small heart shaped locket, that I loved. I wore it nearly every day and had it since before I could remember. My mum had given it to me when I was a kid. But a while back, I lost it and I've been fruitlessly searching for it ever since. (Friends, if you happen to come across it at your house, please, please let me know. It looks like this) Then, about a week ago my mum and I were chatting and she went into her jewelry box and pulled out a necklace very similar to mine, only not a locket. She handed it to me and explained that when she was around my age, her sister had bought it for her, for no particular reason. She said it was such a nice and touching gesture, and joked that her sister hadn't done anything quite as nice since, and told me that I could have it, at least until we discover the whereabouts of my own. I've been wearing it ever since. I haven't taken it off to sleep, shower, nothing. I don't know why...
• Books. I had somehow forgotten the pure joy a book can bring. The feeling of being so wrapped up in a story, a whole 'nother world within your own imagination, that you lose track of time. But recently I rediscovered that sensation when I made a random trip to the library and borrowed a multitude of books. I've been reading a lot more lately than I have in ages. I had kind of just fallen out of the habit. And it's so nice to get back into it. Although, the pressure's on because the book I'm currently reading is due back at the library tomorrow and I'm definitely not finished with it yet.... "Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card!"
  
  
• Cute Outfits. Am I the only one who wears a cute outfit for a day and doesn't want to take it off? Because it's too damn cute?? Or who doesn't want to go to bed because my bangs look so perfect at two in the morning? Ughh. I'm such a girl sometimes.
• Negativity. Lately I've been getting very irritated by people who are constantly negative. If I'm happy and having fun and enjoying myself, I don't need Grouchy-Negativity-Pants to bring me down. If you're not going to be part of the fun, don't be a part of it at all. You're just ruining it. Uggggghh!!
  
  
• Spoilers. I have trained myself so well. I haven't looked at any Supernatural spoilers in months! I'm so proud ^.^
• Nerdyness. I am a nerd. I am. And I'm pretty happy about it. But sometimes I realize that I'm nerdy about things that most other people aren't nerdy about. I don't even fit in with the nerds! Where do I go from there? *sigh* ah well, as long as it makes me happy (and it does) I'll continue my nerdyness.
  
  

and lastly,

• Musical Theatre. I went and saw a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last night (one of my favourite shows) and it was phenomenal! Although, oddly enough, I didn't particularly like their Joseph. Or their Narrator. (two of the most pivotal roles in the production, probably the most important really) Just a preference thing, I wasn't fond of their voices or delivery. But the rest of the cast/show was amazing! Especially the brothers, they were so hilarious and had such presence on stage! And that Pharaoh!! So effing good! I developed little Musical Theatre Crushes on most of the cast. Especially that one guy with the crazy eyebrows who was in the last production of Joseph I saw. I just wanted to high five him! I could go on and on about the show, but instead I'll move on. I was just thinking last night, while I sat in the fifth row, that nothing makes me happier than seeing a live musical. It fills my heart and mind with such joy, I cannot express. I love singing along to all the songs, and watching each new interpretation of a favourite show of mine is just so fulfilling. Each time I see a show, I'm so happy I'm practically in tears, no word of a lie. The words that come to mind to explain are: Glee, Squee, nerdgasm and MTD (Musical Theatre Dork). I think I've found my happy place.

and I think that is all.

Sorry for the big wall 'o text. I tried to break it up with some pretty pictures though :)

interesting story...

yesterday, i was having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

at work and at life.

i was dropping things, spilling things, breaking things...

just one of those days.

i had a customer, an older lady probably around 40's-50's, who ordered a two scoop in a waffle cone, pistachio on the bottom and tiramisu on top.

not a particularly complicated order under normal circumstances, but because of my bad day, i made it rather complicated by breaking her cone. twice.

when a cone breaks with only one scoop in it,

it's easy to just flip it over onto a new cone.

but with two scoops, not so much.

especially when specifically ordered to have one certain flavor on the bottom.

so after breaking two cones, i flipped it into a cup

i told her i was very sorry and offered to put a new cone on top.

she huffed and said something along the lines of "don't bother" then picked off the last few pieces of broken cone, tossed them in the trash, took her cup of ice cream and left.

i felt a little angry, a little hurt, and very annoyed.

i was already having a bad day,

i didn't need some bitchy woman being huffy about her ice cream.

then, about an hour or so later,

i saw that very same woman approaching the counter.

i of course thought "oh shit, what's she going to complain about now?"

and braced myself for hurtful words.

instead, she came up to me and said

"excuse me? i just wanted to apologize for being so snarky with you earlier. i know you didn't mean to and that you're trying and i just wanted to say sorry."

i was shocked and confused and didn't know what to say so i just stared at her for a moment and fumbled with a "thanks for that"

before she nodded and walked away.

once the shock surpassed,

my surprised face turned to one of amused satisfaction.

"that was very nice." i said aloud, which prompted my coworker to ask what i was talking about, which led me to telling her the story (which i also retold to my sister and dad on the drive home and to my mum when i arrived)

normally, people wouldn't come back and apologize for something like that.

they'd just feel a little guilty, think "ah, fuck it, forget it."

and carry on their merry way.

but this lady came back.

and as surprising as it was it was mostly very nice.

the rest of the night, even though I was still having difficulties (I spilled an entire glass of freshly poured chocolate milk across my kitchen table, which seeped down the crack and onto the floor and had to be cleaned up with a mop and the table pulled apart so the milk wouldn't rot and smell)

I just kept thinking back to that lady...

and how even though the world is full of asshats and idiots, there are still people out there nice enough to come back and apologize to the ice cream girl they were snarky to.

deliciousness

we today was a day full of deliciousness.

my mum and i went to the most amazing cafe for lunch.

we were driving by and saw their little sign that read

"gluten free treats" so we decided to stop in.

not only was it gluten free, but all of it was vegetarian/vegan.

now normally, i'm not one for vegetables at the best of times, horribly unhealthy i know, (when I was a small child my mum would grate carrots on top of my potatoes or tacos and tell me it was cheese, or that the beans were actually "meat beans" just to get me to eat them)

but I cannot deny the pure deliciousness of the meal.

we had a gluten free, vegetarian pizza that was so incredible, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

and a fabulous salad with cardamom and various delicious fruits and veggies, and a cup of their fantastic dahl soup.

everything was so satisfying and wonderful, plus the service was great, the lady behind the counter was just so friendly.

we also ordered up a couple of muffins to take home because they were just s'dang good and gluten free, too!

and the deliciousness didn't stop there.

after that we travelled on down to the culinary school where the students sell off the days preparations.

we bought a couple desserts, which the two of us ate over perfectly cooled and creamed cups of coffee at starbucks.

it was such a lovely day.

i even managed to snag a cute skirt at Winners for only $9!

my taste buds have been sent atinglin' and i will most definitely be returning to that cute little cafe again!

How To Train Your Dragon

I just had to write about this.

I loved this movie more than I was expecting to.

I promise I'll be brief, and spoiler-free.

Ultimately, here's my review.

The characters were strong, quirky and really lovable. I cared very deeply about them and what happened to them throughout the story.

The dragons were great. Toothless was adorable. And all the others had their own interesting characteristics that I'd not seen or heard of before.

Never in my life have I wanted so badly to own a pet that could kill me.

The plot, though cheesy (I adore cheese), was unique and fresh and new, and not some chewed up and spit out remake or rip off.

And the best part about it?

None of it was forced, or fake or spoon fed to the audience.

All emotional aspects felt real and authentic.

There was tangible danger in the scary parts, the sad parts felt sincerely sad and the exciting, happy, adorable moments felt so good to be a part of.

And the ending wasn't some predictable, cookie cutter "good triumphs over evil" kind of thing, with no consequences from the inevitable epic battle.

The use of 3D was impressive (and as I've said before, I'm not normally a fan of 3D. But it's become a lot less corny and sideshow-y, and actually quite enjoyable in more recent films), as was the animation itself.

Everything about it just felt so real.

I wanted to be a part of their world and ride a dragon of my own.

Though I must admit, during that one flying scene with Toothless, Hiccup and Astrid, I couldn't help but think "A whole new world..."

ps: I found this on the internets.

Isn't it adorable? ^.^

new vlog

As much as I love seeing Jude Law's gorgeous face on the front page of my blog, alas, I must post a new entry.

Well, maybe not 'must' but want to, certainly.

For I have just posted a new vlog on YouTube and wanted to share this fact with you, my blog reader(s).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sK9MP63GJg

Oh, and one more thing...

I think I'm in love with Jude Law.

He's just s'damn sexy and british and smoldering...

and plus he's got that voice... that soothing, sexy voice.

gaahhh!

Just look at that jaw line and bone structure!

and those eyes!

I went and saw Repo Men with my pal,

and golly gee if Jude Law's character wasn't a total babe

and a smexy badass to boot!

It was actually a really great movie, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The relationships were interesting and the plot twists were neat.

Though, I totally called the ending... hah, I'm kinda proud of that, actually.

Anywhoo!

Enough about that!

here's another picture of the gorgeousness that is Jude Law.

Just a few things before bed

Hello blogger, it's been a while.

I suppose I've just been busy... but not really.

More like lazy... sorry about that.

So!

I'm moving... and starting this week, we'll be purging like mad and packing boxes.

I'm rather excited to go through old things and see what I can find.

When you move, you find all sorts of things you forgot you had.

Things you thought you'd lost and stopped looking for, things you truly don't remember ever owning, things from your childhood that you've held onto for years purely for the memories attached to them.

It should be good.

Therapeutic, really.

This week has been quite fabulous.

Particularly the past few days.

I spent time with most of my pals at various times, and it was so nice to catch up and have some fun, because I hardly get to see any of them anymore (particularly the three I spent four and a half hours with at metrotown on thursday.)

I miss all of these ladies, and certainly need to have more of them in my life.

Tomorrow there's going to be an enormous family gathering at my Morfar's place to celebrate his 80th birthday and his girlfriends 85th.

It's going to be huge.

Relatives (well, technically not related to me, since Yrsa isn't my grandmother.) from all over the place.

Good food, good company (Mostly... I'm anticipating a lot of awkward conversations and introductions to people I've never met) and good atmosphere.

My aunts and my mum are re-writing a song to honour Finn and Yrsa.

It's a Danish tradition for large gatherings and special occasions such as this.

I'm listening to songs from Joseph and getting rather excited (and antsy!) to see it at RCMT.

Deerrrrggg, I need to get those dang tickets from my cousin!

This post is rather ugly, and if I weren't so distracted, I'd probably do something about that.

But I can't seem to focus, on anything, and I'm very hungry.

So.... I guess your poor little eyes will just have to suffer.

Sorry.

(>.<)