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Accentuate the positive

So 2011 sucked. Not just for me, but a lot of people, from what I’ve heard. Mine sucked just as much, but it’s over and done with. The good things are that: a) it’s over; and b) I learned stuff. … Continue reading

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Two things have just occured to me: 1) I’m freezing, and 2) It’s later than I thought it was. The first is easily solved – throw some socks on and close the damn windows already. Last night I took the … Continue reading

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And then came the weekend

On some weekends, I am able to accomplish all sorts of productive things, especially if I have one or two planned events to go to. And on other weekends, when there are no events to attend, no important tasks to … Continue reading

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The one where I smack my forehead for falling back into old habits

Normally at this time of night, I’m ensconced on the couch with my knitting and the cat is all curled up in my lap. Then I realized it’s been a while since I updated, so I thought I’d post something. … Continue reading

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On Brass Monkeys and Witch’s Teats

Look, there’s no denying it – -14C in Toronto is terribly cold. It’s a damp cold that gets into your joints and makes them ache something fierce, and no matter how many layers you have on, you never seem to … Continue reading

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Days 12 thru 14

The original plan was that my parents were going to drive my sister to the airport (a 6-hour round trip) on the Monday and that my cousin and I would head back to Saint John on the day after the … Continue reading

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Days 9, 10 and 11

I feel like I’m in the middle of the Mackenzie Brother’s “12 Days of Christmas” song, around the time when they completely forget what day they’re on. Anyways, day 9 was Friday. After spending the morning marveling over The Neph’s … Continue reading

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Days 6, 7 and 8

Day 6 started at oh-my-god o’clock with a walk to the bus station. It was too early for anything to be open, so thankfully I had an oatcake and a bottle of water. The bus was full, and it took … Continue reading

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Day 5

(Clearly, when I said I’d finish writing about my vacation “by the end of the weekend“, I meant “at some unspecified point in the future.” Try and keep up, people!) Rain, rain, rain. Saturday had been damp and foggy in … Continue reading

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Day 3 and 4

Saturday was market day, where I went to find the vendors I once knew and loved. Got the coffee, the cinnamon roll, the chocolate croissant (for later), and the cranberry juice – didn’t find the Chinese food guy until after. … Continue reading

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