my (long) weekend in summary

as i said, i had a friend visiting from out of town. so it was a good/full weekend...
Thursday: I drove home (to my parents) right after work, because I had a doctor’s appt with my family physician about my car accident. She checked me over, basically corroborated what my chiro had assessed, and said she would support me in whatever I needed – she thought I should take some time off, but if mentally staying at work was better, then so be it. Once done, I went home to my parents, and hung out with my sister and her friend. My sister just arrived back home/in Ontario from her first year in uni, so it was nice to get to hang out with her again. We watched ‘the switch’ and went to the grocery store – her and her friend got baking supplies, I got my drugs. Had dinner with my parents (first time I had eaten since the accident/resulting shock), and then made tie dye cake with glass mason jars. I drove home that night, as I had to work Friday.
Friday: off to work, knowing that my friend would be there when I arrived home. I got home in time for my friend’s arrival – with vegan cupcakes from OMG. we went grocery shopping for the visit (and anticipated meals), and then just spent the night hanging out. Made some dinner, watched some movies, and since we were both pretty exhausted, ended up in bed pretty early.
Saturday: didn’t do much, but enjoyed the sun outside. ventured to pick up my completed income taxes, pay the government a portion of what i owe them, and then checked out (for the first time) the shops at don mills... and more importantly, anthropologie. did manage to meet up with a couple of my cousins and one of their friends, and enjoy some glutton free vegan homemade pizza... and good conversation. as always.
cakes in mason jars with little sis; shopping at anthropologie
Sunday: we headed out on the rainy yucky day, and went to la merceria for americanos, and then urban outfitters  for some hipster shopping (their sales are amazing, but after finding out I owe almost $4,000 in back taxes, I had to return everything I bought. Shopping guilt). The only other thing I wanted to do all day was watch the Celtics/Miami basketball game, so we went to sneaky dees for $4 grolsch, vegan all day breakfast, and to watch the Celtics lose a cheap game to the heat.
Note: referees need to stop babying NBA all stars, and let players just play the game. If the Celtics are robbed of this series, on reffing and only reffing, they should lodge a formal complaint. And if the next games go anything like the last 2 (Sunday and last night’s)… then something needs to happen.
We then came home, made some baked spaghetti, and a cake deluxe, and watched winning time and million dollar baby.
the cake baking process. neon food colouring, sprinkles, marbled. heaven.
Monday: since my friend was going home on the Tuesday, it was our last full day. I got home from work to homemade chili, and we read sports highlights, election coverage, and the sopranos. Big night in Canada – election night. With (for me) a bittersweet outcome.
Hope everyone else had a fantastic weekend…. Despite the bittersweet election results, and the bittersweet weather. This calls for… the verve.

from slideshow on globe and mail
i just need to write something, as i was perusing the photos from the royal wedding (i know, i know...) and couldn't help but be struck by this photo. Amidst the enormous crowd that attended the royal wedding this morning, the prince looks sad.
i hope that this marriage has the chance that all other marriages have - free from an outstanding amount of scrutiny.

i am in love.
i know i say this a lot, but this time... man. i've been swept away. by a walrus.
i discovered walrus through a series of blog searches... and have never looked back.
i also have a great friend - tyler. and he listens to everything i say - AND lives in vancouver. lucky lucky me. so. combine my love of walrus, as well as my lovely friend tyler... and you get transcontinental goodies. and, after pining over these things for at least a month.... i get a lovely Christmas gift from my friend. and lo and behold. please. check out walrus. ah. maze. ing.

and i wonder if i ever cross your mind.

Lady Antebellum - Need You Now from Hung Tran on Vimeo.

Picture perfect memories | Scattered all around the floor | Reaching for the phone 'cause | I can't fight it anymore | And I wonder if I | Ever cross your mind | For me it happens all the time | It's a quarter after one | I'm all alone | And I need you now | Said I wouldn't call | But I've lost all control | And I need you now | And I don't know how | I can do without | I just need you now | Another shot of whiskey | Can't stop looking at the door | Wishing you'd come sweeping | In the way you did before | And I wonder if I | Ever cross your mind | For me it happens all the time | It's a quarter after one | I'm a little drunk | And I need you now | Said I wouldn't call | But I've lost all control | And I need you now | And I don't know how | I can do without | I just need you now | Whoa, whoa | Guess I'd rather hurt | Than feel nothing at all | It's a quarter after one | I'm all alone | And I need you now | And I said I wouldn't call | But I'm a little drunk | And I need you now | And I don't know how | I can do without | I just need you now | I just need you now | Oh baby, I need you now
i'm really excited for when i don't feel like this anymore....