Category: random
Apparently I’m allergic to the antibiotic that the oral surgeon gave me. As evidenced by this nasty rash that appeared on my back and shoulders on Wednesday. Wednesday being the day I took the last dose of antibiotic. My doctor’s theory is that the glucocorticoid that I was also on was suppressing the allergic reaction […]
I suddenly remembered that training for a half marathon actually requires that I go out for a run once in a while. So I decided to head out for a good long run today. And about 7 k into my 10 k, I remembered that (a) my route would take me past Cheapskates, a sports […]
I love free stuff. The offer of free stuff appeals to both my pack rat tendencies and my cheapness gene. And this week was a banner week for free stuff. As previously mentioned, I got to see TWO free movies this weekend – Arctic Tale (my movie review: meh.) on Monday and Skinwalkers (my movie […]
My sister has been harassing me for the last decade to start an RRSP and my excuse of “I live on student loans below the freaking poverty line!” just doesn’t cut it anymore. Since I’ve been happy so far with my dealings with Vancity, and since I knew that they have options for “socially responsible […]
Me: My hair isn’t working today. It keeps doing this flipping out thing. Dani: That’s OK. Some people try to make their hair do that on purpose. Me: Really? Dani: Yes. In the 80s. Me: 🙁 Dani: It’s ok. Sometimes styles come back. You never know. Me: Hmm… I hope leg warmers come back. They […]
I’m listening to the Canuck game and my future husband, Marc Chouinard, has just gone to the dressing room partway through the 2nd period with what appears to be a leg injury of some sort. I hope it’s nothing serious! Never fear, Marc, I will kiss it better for you! In other news, apparently Condi […]