Monthly Archive for March, 2007

It’s Just A Jump To The Left…

Published on March 31, 2007 in 2007 and Goin' Out. 1 Comment

Today Leah, Leah’s Mom, Auntie Lyn and I went to the Bluma Appel Theatre to see CanStage’s presentation of The Rocky Horror Show. This was my first Rocky Horror experience, and my first live theatre experience since 2003 (La Bohème at the Vienna State Opera…). I’d forgotten how much I enjoy it.

The show is fast paced and full of fun songs and bouncy dance numbers. The characters are great, and the actors really sold the story well. If you are looking for a fun afternoon, or evening at the theatre, without breaking the bank to do so – CanStage at Bluma Appel is the way to go!

The OLC Scam

Published on March 27, 2007 in Chris and Complaints. 0 Comments

I like playing 6/49 and Super 7 from time-to-time, but the situation that was revealed by André Marin this week is shocking. Why are the retailers not regulated or registered? How come the OLC do not know how many retailers they have? In just about every other contest/lottery employees, family of employees, friends of employees, people who work for agencies of the contest/lottery administrator are not eligible to win. But yet in a multi-billion dollar public lottery they can??? I have more faith in the local 50/50 draw at the arena than I do in the OLC right now.

So, a regular joe like me is going to have to win tonights $25 million dollar draw to start the process of fixing this problem.

Why is Anna Nicole Smith newsworthy?

Published on March 26, 2007 in Chris and Complaints. 0 Comments

Seriously.

I don’t get the fascination with the story. There is an election in Quebec that could change the make-up of Canada and the OLG review was released damning the agency and retailers yet most of the headlines relate to the death of a stripper/drug abuser.

She was a D-grade “star” who “married” a rich old guy on his death bed for his money.

End of rant. For today.

A Surprise Cake!

Published on March 25, 2007 in Chris and Leah, Friends, Goin' Out and Weddings. 0 Comments

Last night we went out to Carey Ann’s place for dinner with her, Jeff, Craig and Jenn. After a great helping of of Thai food, Carey Ann surprised us with a cake celebrating our engagement.

Thanks for a great evening, and a wonderful surprise.

One Year Anniversary

Published on March 23, 2007 in Chris and Condo. 0 Comments

It’s hard to believe that I’ve lived in the condo for a year already, but it’s true. On March 29, 2006 I took posession of my first home; a home that I now share with my wonderful fiancée Leah!

Sadly, when I bought this place I thought I was going to live the single guy in the city life for a few more years, and that this would be my bachelor ad in the sky!

My how things change…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Published on March 17, 2007 in 2007. 1 Comment

Kiss me, I'm Irish!We went out to the Madison Avenue Pub to celebrate the day with some friends… but my incredibly stuffed nose and pounding headache brought us home early. Now, mind you, we were at the pub at 2:30 this afternoon – we only managed to stick it out for about 3.5 hours.

Is it only me who thinks that sofas start to become more appealing with each passing day??? Or is it just me and my sofa?

Sparkles

Published on March 12, 2007 in Chris and Leah. 2 Comments

Fiancé…I got to say, “my fiancé” for the first time. It put this big goofy grin on my face just saying it…”my fiancé”. Hopefully I’ll start to focus more on work, and less on the sparkly ring, soon :-) Who am I kidding. It’s all about the sparkles for a while!

“Will you marry me?”

Published on March 11, 2007 in Chris and Leah. 2 Comments

Earlier tonight I asked Leah to marry me.

She said, “Yes. Of course sweetie! Yes, yes, yes!!”

More details to follow…

Hooray!!! Hooray!!!

Mr. and Mrs. K…

Published on March 8, 2007 in Chris and Leah. 0 Comments

No, this is not a wedding announcement; just a post about a letter we received today that was addressed to us – sharing my last name.

In the past this would have been cause for some laughter, but no emotional involvement.

This time, however, I really liked the look of our names. A lot.