Hmmmm

So, Isaak was finally voted off So You Think You Can Dance. It was a bitter sweet victory for me because he had really been improving and handled himself very well so I couldn't feel overly joyful. Though, of course I was relieved. And, Nathalie made it to the top four which is what I wanted but I felt so sorry for Lisa. However, she's going to do very well career-wise so that's good. Check out the latest clip:
http://watch.ctv.ca/so-you-think-you-can-dance-canada/top-6/show-highlights/
On a semi-personal note, I had a dog date today. I was asked to watch 1 of 3 dogs for a friend and due to my inability to say 'no' I am now committed to watch Millie for a week while her parents are away. Today I picked Millie up and brought her to my house to meet the pets. I took her for a walk first and HOLY F&$% am I out of shape. I might as well check myself in at the hospital now and be done with it...but I won't. Anyways, then I brought her in and Clyde woke up and barked at her which scared her a bit and then he went back to sleep. Typical Clyde. Then Hal came out of the room and saw Millie. He puffed himself out and looked like the Halloween cat model. Millie was really intimated which I thought was actually pretty funny. Then I coaxed Millie to come over and Clyde woke up and barked again and Millie went to sit in the bathroom. Hal was either intrigued or trying to be the house muscle because he sat by the bathroom and watched Millie. It wasn't until I went over and petted Hal and got him to move down the hall that Millie finally had the guts to move out of her haven. Then later she went into my bedroom and sat on the dirty laundry and Hal again sat there watching her and Millie was too intimidated to leave. I got Hal to move and then Millie went out and back to the bathroom. It wasn't exactly a successful introduction but no one got hurt. I just feel bad if Millie is going to spend a week in the bathroom. Hopefully it will get a bit more comfortable after a few days...I pick her up Tuesday so wish me, and her, well.

Recap

I am watching Pirates Of Penzance. It's ridiculous, but still fun to watch. It's been a while so thought I would post an update on my very exciting life. There was sarcasm there but I assume you wouldn't get that. Last weekend was fun though. It was my b-day weekend so I actually did stuff. Too much even. Luckily I had taken Monday off so had time to recover. Apparently Fireball and Jello Shooters are just too much for aged body. I finished the second book in the Twilight series. I love Jacob Black. I wish Edward would have stayed the hell away. I know this goes against popular opinion but that's how I feel. I ate a hell of a lot of Salad this week, which is good. Salad wraps to be exact. I also went for Vietnamese food and enjoyed their Salad wrap and of course Spring Rolls. Vietnamese without Spring Rolls is like Japanese without Gyoza. I guess I just really like fried food. I blame that on my Dad, the King of the Electric Fry Pan. This week's So You Think You Can Dance was equally frustrating - since Isaak is still there and Arassay got voted off. Of the four girls I didn't know who would go and wasn't sure who I would be more heartbroken about. Of course I voted for Nathalie but they're all so good. I have to give Isaak credit though - he is definitely getting better and I liked his solo. I just think it sucks total butt that Vincent got voted off. I voted for him like crazy on Wednesday but just like in the election my vote just doesn't seem to count. Democracy is a bitch. I do officially have a ticket for the Top 10's show in Vancouver though - well, I don't technically have it yet but it is purchased. I am SO EXCITED! If Francis was in the Top 10 I would be even more excited but the world is a brutal place. As for the Zoo, one of the Chinchillas jumped on my head - luckily he jumped right back into his enclosure and not OUT. It was hilarious. They're so light it felt like someone hit me with a toque or something. Other than that I need to clean up, as usual. I also bought new underwear - my newish bra's underwire snapped the other day and while I was at the zoo yesterday it started to poke into me. It was horrible so I whipped it off on the way home and went into the Bay to get an emergency bra. Unfortunately I couldn't find my usual style/brand so had to settle for a substitute but I got 2 this time in the hopes I can prolong their limited existence. I also got some undies 'cause they were on sale but being the mathematically challenged person I am I ended up paying for an extra one because I didn't get the concept 'Buy 2 and get 1 free'. Whatever. I did get Birthday money so that covered it either way. It feels weird being in public braless though. But, it's not as weird in Abby since the whole leisure suit/muffin top look is still so prominent anything goes really.
Later.

I was angry but now I am just very very sad

Well despite all my efforts (ie. voting repeatedly for 20 minutes) Isaak remains and Danny was voted off - DANNY! What the hell is wrong with this country? Who is voting for Isaak and why? I was so angry but as the dancers did their solos and then gave their parting words...I started to cry. It's a frickin' tragedy! Ok, a little anger remains. If Isaak makes it to the top 4 I am moving to Mexico. F&$@ Canada!
ps: this is NOT a promise, just a gesture

Remembrance Day

It's almost 11:00 so I am watching all the Remembrance Day stuff on T.V. and waiting for the the main service. I get VERY emotional despite the fact I have no personal ties to veterans. I do however feel extreme empathy for those that do. It's also interesting that they now cover the services in Kandahar and that the military brings families of soldiers that have died there to attend and see where their children died. Very moving and heartbreaking.
Anyways, on a lighter note after 3 solid days off I finally managed to clean my kitchen. It's like living in a different house.

Lazy, again

I have 5 days off, 1 1/2 down 3 1/2 to go. So, I may either have multiple blog posts out of boredom OR this may be my last as I enter into extreme laziness. I just don't know which way it will go. Little Car got some love yesterday at Toyota. I was having some steering issues so they fixed that, no charge which was awesome, but it was only a loose belt not something more serious. After that though it's been all about the couch. I started watching Twin Peaks finally and have gotten to the episode where Audrey's being held at One Eyed Jacks...I forgot how great the show really was. I know I loved it but all the little brilliant things about it had faded a bit. Like the scene where Andy steps on a board at Leo's place and hobbles side to side trying to stay upright. I laughed so hard. Or Bobby's Dad, and the Log Lady. Sheer genius. I am going to watch the rest this evening. I may also brush my teeth and shower, but that is optional. I think I will try to go out tomorrow, or maybe Monday, and I will have to attend to hygiene issues for sure before then. I figure since Clyde usually smells like poop and Hal likes his own butt I don't think either of them will mind if I slack off a bit, you know?

Broken hearted

Francis has been voted off. F&%$ing hell and BULL S&^%! Ahhhhhhh!

Waiting for the results

Ok, tonight will be the show where the final 10 dancers will be decided - yes So You Think You Can Dance, duh - and I am a bit nervous. The only couple I could do without is Izaak and Kaitlyn, though I would be sad to see them go as well. I just don' t think they're as strong as the other couples. Anyways, yesterday's show was great. Niko & Arassay kicked total ass, of course, but I voted heavily for Francis and Natalie because I think they deserve to be in the top 10 and are one of the underdogs as far as voting goes. I will find out in about an hour and may cry, regardless of who it is. If it's NOT Kaitlyn or Izaak I will be very very upset...One of my favourite routines was Lisa & Vincent's 'House' number, it was awesome and I love that song. Check it out for yourself:
http://watch.ctv.ca/so-you-think-you-can-dance-canada/top-12/show-highlights/
Oh, I'm biting my nails!

Nice day at the Zoo

I brought my camera AND I got some good photos at the Zoo yesterday - this is rare as I either forget my camera and or can't get decent pictures. My favourite is the soft shelled turtle pic - usually it takes off under the water if I walk by but was up for a photo yesterday and posed nicely. So cute! It was a nice day, a little overcast but not raining, so I think the animals were really enjoying the day too.