this weekend was CRAZY hectic. i knew it would be, but i honestly had no idea how little time i would have to myself. my poor little apartment must be feeling so neglected... i will spend tonight. alone. cleaning. tidying. packing
My sister and I at harry potter – just mackin’ celebs; my baby sister and I are more or less the same person; some last minute hair prep for the night out; the bride and the sisters – twin towers; the groom calling; bridesmaids with the bride.
friday: my friend dave and I did our favourite thing –
Mexican madness. We made hard shell tacos, and had margaritas, and just sat on his patio and talked. I forced him to help me make wedding necklaces as well – it was a great night! I cabbed home around 11:00, as I had to wake up early.
Saturday: met my sister and parents up at yorkdale mall’s movie theatre for a screening of
Harry Potter. My dad works with an insurance company who holds a screening every year, so we’ve been able to see harry potter without lines, the day after it comes out. After the movie – which was great – we shopped a bit for my cousin’s kids, as he and his wife were over from
Azerbaijan, and my cousin in law (?) always brings us goodies… my mom felt it would be polite. My sister and I then drove back to my place, where we chose outfits, painted our nails, and watched
sex and the city until mid afternoon – our attempt at getting in for mani/pedi’s at the super cheap place around the corner from me was thwarted since we didn’t have enough time.
We drove out to the hotel where the bachelorette was going to start, and checked in. I don’t even want to get started on Fairmont Hotel’s ineffectiveness in their booking – I booked 2 – 2 double beds rooms, and was told when I arrived that my reservation was for 2 rooms, and my bed choice was only a preference. Had I known this, I would have not booked at the Fairmont at all. Through some magical talking, and some very patient front desk staff who were required to manage these incomprehensible rules, we managed to get a suite for all of us, instead of 2 rooms. Thank goodness for my patience/firmness, and their understanding. However, Fairmont will be receiving a letter from me, and perhaps a phone call from a few others. Nevertheless, once all was said and done, we had a great night – ordered food into the hotel, got ready all together, and headed out to Club V for bottle service, skip the line, VIP, the whole nine yards. Had a great night out – despite a hard fall on the dance floor. Got back to the hotel late, after a full night of dancing.
Sunday: woke up fairly early, as my sister had to head out for work Sunday morning. Then went back to sleep for a bit. Once we woke up, cleaned up, and checked out, we headed out to eggspectation for breakfast. Before I could sit down, my friend msgd me to remind me that she was in town. I managed to meet up with her for lunch and we had a great chat. I love hanging out with Alex as she just puts things in perspective. She’s travelling to Ireland shortly, and wanted some input from me about places she should visit. Once she had to take off, I shopped for a few necessities for my trip to Vancouver, and then went home. Showered, cleaned up, and then went to simply hang out with friends. It was a later night than expected, but worth it.
I’m paying for the late nights this week, but how can I complain when it was spent with so many good friends??
How did you spend your weekend?
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