But my feet are so soft now.

Another update? What? It's almost like I'm getting the hang of this or something! No, not really. I'm just avoiding watching the Canucks forget how to play hockey again.

Is taking a bath update worthy? ...No? 'Cause that's all I've really done today other than work (training, which I will not talking about). It was a really great bath.

I also was reading some of a book that Glynnis left here with me over the summer, A Short History of Nearly Everything. I'm impressed, because the guy actually talks about astronomy in a way that doesn't make me want to pull off chunks of my own skin out of boredom. And it was one of those times were I was all 'Reading is the best thing ever! I'm having so much fun!!' I think because most of the reading I've been doing lately has been during breaks at work and reading in 5 or 10 min chunks is definitely not the best way to do things. Now I just have to try and not stay up all night reading.

So, I MAY have a secret love of certain angsty tv dramas and one such show had an episode a while back that I must have had to pause and walk away from a good 6 or 7 times and ended up making Dylan (or Pauly?) watch with me. Because it was about some crazy lady cutting out someone else's baby. And it freaked me right out. But.. BUT... most terrifying thing ever - it has actually happened! Some crazy lady from the States is currently in court facing murder charges for befriending a pregnant lady on facebook, taking her out to the woods, killing her and then cutting out her baby with a knife. Ahhhghhh! That has to be one of the most disturbing things I can think of. It just makes my stomach clench. The lady brought the baby to the hospital with the uterus and ovaries. Yah. Just thought I'd share.

Ok, back to hockey. Sigh.

Feast.

Good morning internets.

I'm a liar. I told Pauly I'd update yesterday and I didn't. I feel shamed.

What have I been up to? Well, work mostly. And watching hockey. But other than that, Clair and I have been continuing our efforts to get out there in the world and explore Montreal since the clock is ticking down. Yesterday we continued our quest to find good coffee and picked a place went out in Westmount. Which, upon further inspection, turned out to be really close the Atwater Market (the other big market in Montreal besides the Jean Talon Market), so we went and checked that out before coffee. The market was nice, probably smaller than Jean Talon and it seemed to have a much bigger focus on meat over vegetables. Maybe that's why it seemed smaller? Because I'm not really the type to walk through all of the 6 or so butcher shops, so they mostly got skipped over. There were also a billion cafes, which I thought was weird. I'm sure they were different in important ways. We did stop and split a spanakopita, which was definitely one of the best I've ever had.


Made our way down to coffee and had a yummy latte. And then we played chess. Should I be embarrassed that I taught Clair how to play and she beat me? 'Cause I am. I think Dylan and Jordan would have been in tears. As an indication of how bad I am, I very successfully managed to lose my Queen in three moves, maybe four.

Our plan was to go from there and walk around the neighbourhood and explore previously unexplored areas. But the hard balls of ice pelting us from the sky quickly convinced us otherwise. We just headed back to the Metro, made a slight detour to the grocery store (confusingly, also called Metro), and came home. Have I mentioned how grateful I am that Clair exists? Without her, I'm sure I would be eating Kraft Dinner every night. Instead, we have vegetables and scalloped potatoes and chicken. Woah.

Applesauce.

Ok, so less timely than part 3. But I promised Pauly that I'd upload this today. What better way to start my weekend?

Apparently I say, 'shocking!' too much.



Unfortunately, part 3 contains the least exciting questions, in our humble opinion.

In other news, really, Japan got another earthquake? Really?! For those of you not following the trip, Hubby is there now and was no where near where it was. So he's perfectly fine. But the poor country just can't seem to catch a break. Although their trip has so far raised almost half their goal, which is awesome! Especially since the bike trip itself doesn't start for another 4 days. I'm so proud of them for taking a really fun thing and turning it into a way to raise money for such a good cause. ...Because I'm just that kind of cheesy wife, apparently. Who knew?

And my fantastically wonderful coworker friend found another job, so today was our last day working together. Which is sad for me, but her new job sounds like it is a really good opportunity for her. And I'm determined to hang with her so we don't loose touch. We're having celebration sushi tomorrow.

Part 2

Apparently this is a good way to have me update in a much more timely manner. Who knew?

Today, Clair and I actually ventured out into the excitingness that is Montreal. We went to a cute sports cafe, Cafe Olypmico, that we had been to once last summer and had a surprisingly delicious latte (although the lineup should have given away the fact that they're good). Then we wandered around, exploring a some little home decorating stores, and enjoying the fact that Spring is actually coming. We didn't wear coats! Sure, we were kinda cold, but it was worth it. Had some quiche at a deli/bakery that we came across and ate it outside an adorable little church before coming home. All in all, a pretty awesome day. Living in Victoria, you don't really get the city-wide feeling of relief that comes with the onset of Spring. But man, do you get that feeling here! It is hilarious because all of a sudden everyone is just happy. The streets are suddenly filled with bikes, patio furniture is out and no one is in nearly as big of a hurry anymore.

Ok, video.



Tammy + Clair + free time = weird things. I feel like I should be embarrassed...

Woah.

What up? So, Hubby left. Not quite as expected, but it did happen eventually.

But, I have been keeping busy so it hasn't been too bad yet. Clair has been especially helpful with that. How so?



It turned out to be reaaaaalllllly long, so part 1 of 3. And sorry for the repeat there for you, Pauly.

Feel free to make fun of me starting now. But at least you get to see my face while doing it?