Stole this from the lovely Clotilde Dusoulier's blog, Chocolate & Zucchini, of which I am an avid reader. She stole it from another foodie's blog. The following list includes 100 things that, according to Other Foodie, every omnivore should try. If you feel like playing, bold everything you've had and place asterix beside everything you ( Read more... )

I still haven't managed to write myself about Heath Ledger's death, despite the fact that, as an actor, it quaked me. I will, someday soon, but for now, here's someone else's analysis of his stunning portrayal of the Joker in TDK.

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The following is an editorial written by my former Canadian Theatre professor:

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Seriously, how is it that I can manage to hike up and down the stairs to Wreck Beach in the middle of the night, while incredibly intoxicated, with no problem ... and when I try to walk down the stairs on a Sunday afternoon, while totally sober, I sprain my ankle ( Read more... )

Fell in love with the new Robert Plan/Alison Krauss album last night, when my brother popped it into the stereo in my dad's car on the way home. Made me realize that I haven't fallen in love with any new albums or artists in a while, and my music collection is badly in need of some new material. What's your latest favourite CD, or song, or artist ( Read more... )

I have my first theatre school audition this morning. National Theatre School. They only take 12 people from across the country, so I know my chances aren't exactly good (/existent?) which may be a good thing because I might just be able to go in and have fun and not stress out. I was freaking out yesterday, but today I feel less terrified. ( Read more... )

I'm going on vacation this weekend. I am so unbelievably excited.

I think watching Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova win Best Original Song tonight has made the top of my list of favourite Academy Award moments. Once was such a beautiful movie, simple and truthful and lovely, and "Falling Slowly" had heaps more heart than all the other nominated songs put together. Seeing those two win was absolutely delightful ( Read more... )

Someone in Ontario just drained my entire bank account.
This week is turning out to be fanfuckingtastic.

I didn't think that the West End could get more beautiful than I'd already seen it this year: bathed in summer sunshine or in the soft shadows of summer twilight, overflowing with autumn's splendour under clear October skies, cosy and grey on drizzling mornings ... but I must say, that this morning the West End looks spectacular, with the sidewalks ( Read more... )