Haven’t really done much knitting over the weekend…in fact, haven’t done much of anything. Yannick went up north Thursday morning for a few days, so Thursday night I was on my own. I thought I’d get so much done, but I only get home from work at 8:30, and by the time I got into bed I had such a headache and have been so utterly bone-tired lately…I knit a few rows on my Homespun jacket and then did 1/2 an hour of puzzles over the phone with my brother Mike. You know I was close to a migraine when I called him after only 1/2 an hour to stop playing!

Friday night Yannick was still up north, so again I thought I’d get SO MUCH done. Hm. I don’t think I knit at ALL Friday night. I’ve been playing a video game called Beyond Good & Evil, and was so addicted that I worked on that all night.

Saturday I worked, then Yannick came home really late. We went for supper around 9pm at Oggi, the new place that replaced Spaggio’s. The food was good…but… Let’s see: the decor is almost exactly the same. The menu has less choices than before, but the prices are about the same (under 20$ for almost every main course, basic meals starting around $11). The main difference? The portions are tiny! Everyone knew that at Spaggio’s you’d be buying dinner and lunch for the next day ‘cus the portions were so huge. I ordered a calzone (kudos for having whole wheat pizza crust, although why no whole wheat pasta?) and the size was pretty big. I couldn’t finish it. Yannick’s pasta, however, didn’t even fill the center depression of his plate. Really small portion, so small that I was thisclose to saying something about it. The only consolation was the OHMYGODTHISISNOWMYFAVORITECAKEEVER slice of Reese’s Pieces cake. Oh my. dietdietdiet. After dinner we came home and started watching Mad TV. Since it was a repeat we switched to Saturday Night Live at 11:30 but were both so tired that we shut it off and went to sleep. I don’t know what’s up with me lately but I’m constantly tired and usually very cold.

This morning I was a good girl and went to Curves and worked off that slice of cake I shared with Yannick last night. After getting home and showering we went to try out that new breakfast place near us called CofeToast (their spelling error, not mine). It was good although my omelet was a bit watery, but my fault for not asking for “well done”. I came home after ‘cus Yannick had to go help a friend with car troubles, so I decided to tackle what was left of my video game. [insert drumroll here] I beat the game! I’m so proud of myself!!! I don’t usually play video games that aren’t on the PC ‘cus I’m not too good at the controls and I really don’t like fighting games, I prefer puzzles and strategy stuff. I like to walk into a room and have to figure out that if I move that block over here and jump on it then get the light to reflect in the mirror before the sun sets that I can get to the next room…etc. Well, not only did I play the entire game by myself (except for one boss I had Yannick beat ‘cus after dying 3 times I got fed up) I finished the whole thing, INCLUDING the Big Boss at the end. Who is absolutely evil. And annoying. But I DID IT!!! I keep switching between flying high with pride and being really sad that the game’s over. I don’t think I’ll find another game that I can handle like this one. There wasn’t too much fighting, and the game didn’t let you fall off ledges and stuff, which would be a problem for me anywhere else ‘cus I can’t handle the controls too well.

Yannick picked me up at supper time and we went to my parents’ house. My aunt Fran was over, as well as my other aunt Miriam who just got back from spending a month or so touring alone around China. She brought some stuff home for all of us, as did my parents from their cruise this holiday season. Wanna see what I got? See below!

Can you see what this is? I couldn’t believe it when I saw it…it’s a giant can of Red Bull Energy Drink! This pic is taken right at the corner of the street I work on. I was heading away from work to the closest nursery, ‘cus I’m having issues with a cactus garden. Anyways, I thought the car with the giant can was so cute that I took a picture. 🙂

This yarn is a gift from Auntie Mimi, brought all the way from Hong Kong! You’d be amazed to see how excited I was to get yarn, actually dancing around the kitchen and making everyone touch it. The pink ones have a texture similar to an extremely soft terry cloth, and the blue one is actually 3 strands, a thin pale blue, a slightly thicker dark blue, and an even thicker gray that together all feel like a polar sweat suit. Now I need to figure out how to gauge the yardage! I’m guessing I can take out a pre-measured amount, weigh it, then weigh the whole thing and do the math. If anyone has a better idea (short of me buying that $30 US gadget) let me know!

This yarn is a gift from Auntie Mimi, brought all the way from Hong Kong! You’d be amazed to see how excited I was to get yarn, actually dancing around the kitchen and making everyone touch it. The pink ones have a texture similar to an extremely soft terry cloth, and the blue one is actually 3 strands, a thin pale blue, a slightly thicker dark blue, and an even thicker gray that together all feel like a polar sweat suit. Now I need to figure out how to gauge the yardage! I’m guessing I can take out a pre-measured amount, weigh it, then weigh the whole thing and do the math. If anyone has a better idea (short of me buying that $30 US gadget) let me know!

This yarn is a gift from Auntie Mimi, brought all the way from Hong Kong! You’d be amazed to see how excited I was to get yarn, actually dancing around the kitchen and making everyone touch it. The pink ones have a texture similar to an extremely soft terry cloth, and the blue one is actually 3 strands, a thin pale blue, a slightly thicker dark blue, and an even thicker gray that together all feel like a polar sweat suit. Now I need to figure out how to gauge the yardage! I’m guessing I can take out a pre-measured amount, weigh it, then weigh the whole thing and do the math. If anyone has a better idea (short of me buying that $30 US gadget) let me know!

Up next are the gifts from my parents’ trip. Those who were following along knew that they took a cruise to the South Caribbean (sp?) over Christmas, and tonight they gave some of us our gifts. First there is a lovely blue shawl, really silky and very finely woven. My mom said it was so I could have one that I didn’t have to make for myself! 🙂 Next is a case for my cell phone with a “J” and a little mug on it, perfect reminder for me to go grab a cup of tea! The blue necklace is strung with shells of a really soft, pale blue that goes so nice with my eyes (if I do say so myself), and then the REALLY large black bag from Curacao that will be perfect for holding, guess what? Knitting! There was one other gift, shown below this pic.

Up next are the gifts from my parents’ trip. Those who were following along knew that they took a cruise to the South Caribbean (sp?) over Christmas, and tonight they gave some of us our gifts. First there is a lovely blue shawl, really silky and very finely woven. My mom said it was so I could have one that I didn’t have to make for myself! 🙂 Next is a case for my cell phone with a “J” and a little mug on it, perfect reminder for me to go grab a cup of tea! The blue necklace is strung with shells of a really soft, pale blue that goes so nice with my eyes (if I do say so myself), and then the REALLY large black bag from Curacao that will be perfect for holding, guess what? Knitting! There was one other gift, shown below this pic.

Up next are the gifts from my parents’ trip. Those who were following along knew that they took a cruise to the South Caribbean (sp?) over Christmas, and tonight they gave some of us our gifts. First there is a lovely blue shawl, really silky and very finely woven. My mom said it was so I could have one that I didn’t have to make for myself! 🙂 Next is a case for my cell phone with a “J” and a little mug on it, perfect reminder for me to go grab a cup of tea! The blue necklace is strung with shells of a really soft, pale blue that goes so nice with my eyes (if I do say so myself), and then the REALLY large black bag from Curacao that will be perfect for holding, guess what? Knitting! There was one other gift, shown below this pic.

Last but not least, a gorgeous pearl bracelet from Iles de la Marguerite or somewhere. They even come with a certificate proving their authenticity. Isn’t it gorgeous? 3 different shades. My sister and I both got the same bracelet (so we wouldn’t fight about whose was nicer!)

Last but not least, a gorgeous pearl bracelet from Iles de la Marguerite or somewhere. They even come with a certificate proving their authenticity. Isn’t it gorgeous? 3 different shades. My sister and I both got the same bracelet (so we wouldn’t fight about whose was nicer!)