My so-called anonymous life

We're famous!

2008-02-04T09:20:00.001-08:00

Well sorta...

A few weeks ago, I attended the (re)opening of In the Loop Cafe on St. Clair West. I can't tell you how happy I am that this great space is once again open. It's so bright, warm, friendly... and there are skor bars that are like.... tha bomb.

Snap Downtown Toronto came by and snapped some lovely photos of the event....

Recognize anyone?

It's me, with the glowing Sandi, and happy as a lark Nadia.

Full article here.

XXX (is that why they call it the dirty 30s?)

2008-01-31T08:14:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day of my 20s. At about 12:30 or so tonight I will become....

In honour of this momentous occasion, I present to you a list of "The top 30 moments in the life of Susan (so far...)".

In no particular order.

1. my birth
2. going to Ontario Rangers in 1995
3. learning how to tie my shoes
4. learning how to cast-on
5. family vacation to the Bahamas when I was really really young
6. adopting my cats (Carrie and Okee)
7. karaoke at my 29th birthday (One way or another....)
8. moving to Toronto
9. my 4 years at the University of Guelph
10. the 2 weeks I volunteered on the Queen Charlottes in BC
11. getting my driver's license
12. learning to do the bunny hop in high school gym class
13. leading the conga at many a school dance
14. trip to Scotland to visit close friends
15. the birth of my nephew Harry
16. the birth of my niece Hannah
17. snowshoeing with my parents
18. attending the TTC KAL and winning for best Knitticism ("Knit-load of streetcars")
19. visiting Kwissy in Vernon and going sailing (ie. sitting and looking pretty)
20. that feeling the moment I could ride a bike
21. selling rice krispie squares and beating out the competition (brother's lemonade stand)
22. seeing a painted bunting (it's a bird)
23. being given a magic bullet blender for christmas
24. successfully losing over 40 pounds (don't ask me how many of those I've put back on)
25. getting the "girls" taken down a notch
26. every moment I spent with our dog Lassie
27. the many laughing fits I've had with my many hilarious friends
28. getting my first real job (Marks & Spencer booth at the mall)
29. my first time eating at Sushi on Bloor
30. writing this list

Hannouk!

2008-01-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

Please to enjoy the finished Anouk dress for my recently 1 year old niece Hannah.

Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Cotton in Aubergine, Merlot, and Wintergreen
Needles: 2.75 mm (I know... argh!)

One word sums this up quite nicely: cute!

Toronto is Pretty

2008-01-24T10:55:00.000-08:00

Budapest Park in the early evening.

some "Hand"some projects

2007-12-24T10:31:00.001-08:00

Tis the season for some FO's.

My first pair of Arm warmers, for my good friend LP. (They are the same size, but yes, one does look a bit larger... gimme a break will ya??)

Yarn: Fleece Artist, Blue Face Leicester Aran

Mittens for my friend Jennay! (yes one looks bigger than the other, and that's because IT IS! I'm not sure how they will fit, so I'm making her 2 pairs. This is also my first time making mitts, just fyi).

Yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky

Say hello to my little friend....

2007-12-18T15:18:00.000-08:00

Bonjour mes amis, je m'appelle "le sock". Regardez-moi!!

My very first sock creature dude! (he's a Christmas gift). This funky little dude was inspired by the "Stupid Sock Creatures" book written by my sole mate (sole... get it?) Paul Murphy. Visit his website here: http://www.stupidcreatures.com/

Gratuitous Tongue

2007-12-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

This is what Okee has to say about her recent dentistry...

She's doing purrfectly!

meOW!

2007-12-12T07:51:00.001-08:00

(please note: this is *not* my cat)

meOW with an emphasis on the "Ow"! Poor Okee is in the middle of having some kitty dentistry, and I just got the call I didn't want to hear. "We have to extract some teeth". Not just minor teeth.. BOTH OF HER UPPER CANINES! :(

Such a bummer... I feel like a terrible cat mom.

An ode to the girls

2007-08-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

Farewell to my girls
it is soon our last month living life to the "fullest"
I admire how you hang there together
keeping each other company
whilst separated by wires

It really is for the better
you will see
Perky as you should be
Proportioned as you ought to be

I will cherish our last month together, and of course the jokes we share. You are both SO funny.

I will not miss:

-the back pain
-my poor posture
-always having to wear a camisole
-struggling with sports bras
-spending triple digits to hold you up
-taking the attention away from my fine fine booty (it's fine, damn fine)

I look forward to:

-shopping for new clothes!

Do you need to adopt a cat?

2007-07-22T16:43:00.001-07:00

I read this today and it breaks my heart....

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_13076.aspx

If you can, please adopt a wee kitty!

Gelato + Yarn = Love

2007-06-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

Just got back a few days ago from a 2 week trip to Italy where I:

- ate my weight in gelato
- took nearly 400 photos
- swam with jellyfish (ack!)
- went to a club with a special guest DJ from G-Unit (odd)
- confirmed that I do not like wine no matter how hard I try
- walked past "Sawyer" from Lost
- mastered the art of taking my own photo
- bought yarn!

The yarn I bought was from the Campolmi Filati store. I bought 10 balls of "Tweed" (5 each of two different colours) , and a cone of a burgundy sparkly mohair blend that I plan to use for my first lace garment (once I take care of a few pesky UFOs that is).

And now for a sampling of PHOTOS!

The yarn.....

The sights....

too many pictures.... I'll make sure to put them in an online album and post that link here at a later date.

Ciao!

7 random facts about yours truly

2007-05-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Jacquie like eons ago, so here is my list. I am now going to list 7 random facts about me. I'm am supposed to tag 7 other people, but I'm a cheater and I refuse. :D

1. I sometimes still count using my fingers
2. I think Louis Vutton handbags are hideous
3. I have deep love for Jim from "The Office"
4. My nickname in university was Jeffrey
5. I coined the phrase "Yellow purple monkey butt" (it's the answer to everything)
6. I work for the Vancouver Aquarium, but live in Toronto
7. my cat's breath smells like cat food

Shout out to Sandi!

Well duh

2007-05-03T21:09:00.000-07:00

Me Entrelikey!

2007-04-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

It seems I update this blog in bursts don't it? Voila, my latest work in progress. Nice colours yes?

(note the guest appearance by a few of my toes)

Round of Applause, zee Clap she is fini!

2007-04-22T15:40:00.000-07:00

By popular demand (**cough*Sandi*cough**) here are some photos of my finished Clapotis!

Capturing the true colour of my finished project was hard, but trust me, she's real purty.

Such a sexy beast she is....

grr baby grr .

Uma... Oprah....?

2007-02-26T17:36:00.000-08:00

Ellen.... Susan...?

It was the 79th Annual Academy Awards last night, and a few friends and I decided why not dress up as the stars, tape the night, and make the Oscars a little more watchable. Seriously, how long was the show last night? I am so very tired today.

I was Ellen... and.... I make a terrible blonde! Big thanks to Sandi for loaning me a wig. I love that I have friends who when I send out an emergency wig request email, can actually help me out.

My opening monologue went well, but I was cut-off by the actual show. Typical.

Other stars for the night included: Little Miss Sunshine, Rinko Kikuchi, Meryl Streep, and Kate Winslet... but here are some more shots of myself as Ellen, because let's be honest, this blog is all about ME! :)

Superstar

2007-02-06T16:43:00.000-08:00

Remember the SNL Superstar sketch (and movie)?

Check this out:

(In case you're wondering, that's "Time of my Life" from Dirty Dancing fame)

The following is a photo essay from my recent Karaoke Birthday Bash (Aka Birthday-Oke). I turned 29 this past February 1st, and to celebrate we decided to hit up a local Toronto Pub for some Saturday night Karaoke.

Me and some of the gals, with a delicious cake made by LP.

A little G&T to start things off....

LP and I would never go breaking YOUR heart.

Amy is moved by the performance...

Amy and Diana are then moved to dance backup (we don't know that guy, fyi).

Our bartender decided to surprise me on stage.

Singing "One Way Or Another", and as they say on American Idol, "I really gave it my all"

Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

2007-01-29T20:43:00.000-08:00

This seems to be making the blog circuit, and I'm jumping on the alphabet train, choochoo!

Rules: Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...They MUST be real places, names, things...NOTHING made up! If you can't think of anything, skip it. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question (don't even think about doing it...)

Your Name: Susan

1. Athlete: Shaquille O'Neal
2. 4 letter word: Spud
3. Street name: Simcoe
4. Color: Sky blue
5. Gifts/presents: socks
6. Vehicles: Sedan
7. Tropical Locations: Sunny Cuba!
8. College Majors: Social Science
9. Dairy Products: Smooth cream cheese
10. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Statues
11. Boy Name: Stewart
12. Girl Name: Sally
13. Movie Titles: Scooby Doo
14. Alcohol: Sangria
15. Occupations: Singer
16. Flowers: Sweet William
17. Celebrities: Sally Struthers (double S... aww yeah)
18. Magazines: Sandra (best knitting magazine EVAH!!)
19. CANADIAN Cities: Sarnia
20. Pro Sports Team: Seahawks

It's a girl!

2007-01-22T16:33:00.000-08:00

All together now... "awwww"

(Hannah's the name, being cute is the game)

It's for the seatbelt.

2007-01-15T17:59:00.000-08:00

Another finished item to flaunt! The following is for my future niece or nephew, who will be joining us on Wednesday January the 17th.

I present, the Peggy crochet hat and blanket set!

Before you ask what the hole in the middle of the blanket is for, please re-read the title of this post.

:)

Meowmer meow-mix

2007-01-11T18:15:00.000-08:00

These pictures are a few months old, but seriously, seriously??? Are my cats not the greatest!?

Carrie

Okee

(yes, put that together and you get Karaoke.... that's no coincidence)

Personal Trainer = Personal Pain

2007-01-09T19:46:00.000-08:00

Since moving to the city I have become quite broke. I can still live with a roof over my head and food in the fridge, so really not much to complain about, but can I for a moment please share the following with you?

owie ow ow ow!

I've started up at a gym again thanks to my Christmas gift of moula for a membership (refer to above statement of broke-ness). It's been just over a 6 month hiatus from regular exercise and weights, and wow did my body ever forget!!! I have a 6 session with a trainer package, and started this past Saturday.

Now, there is that good kind of pain where you know it's because you had a good workout, and then there is that next level of pain where you may have just overdone it a little! I think my pain is a mixture of both. I've been walking rather awkwardly these past few days, and much slower than normal. You should see me on stairs.. it's quite a sight. I feel sorry for anyone who has pulled a muscle, that must suck big time.

The next trainer session is this Thursday, and I hope to be back in working order by then.

I better be ripped by the end of this... that's all I'm sayin...

What's this? A finished project!!

2006-12-29T16:07:00.000-08:00

It's a Christmas miracle!! Not only do I have a finished object to share, I also seem to be back in the groove of updating this thing called a blog.

clap for me.

(do it)

Heeeere it is! The 2006 Christmas sweater I knitted for my oh so cute nephew.

Front:

Back:

And here is the oh so cute nephew. (He's captivated by a Dora DVD)

Be afraid, be very afraid

2006-12-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

I am leading a secret life, and I bet you never even realized it. It is now time, however, to reveal my true identity with everyone...

Shocking isn't it.

TAG, I'm it: 6 weird things about lil ole me

2006-12-19T15:27:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Sandi so that means I have to update my blog yet again.

Here's the dealyo: Tagged peeps make a list of 6 weird things about themselves and post in on their blogs. They must then describe the rules clearly with the post, select 6 new people to be tagged, and list them as well. You also gotsta leave them a comment so they know they have been tagged, with clear instructions to visit your blog for the game.

Without further adieu (and bear in mind, I am weird by nature, so I should really just put #1. myself).

1. I used to think pot-pourri was prounounced as written... "poht"poor-ee"
2. When I'm leaving a basement, I'll often run up the stairs (from fear of the Boogie Man)
3. I do silly dances when nobody is around (and often when they are!)
4. I used to think people who changed billboards never died because they HAD to be there each month to change the ad.
5. I used to think the CN Tower was a rocket ship that had been grounded.
6. I can't walk in high heels (I guess that's not TOO weird is it...)

TAG you're it to: Laserone, Peggy, Lisa, Dawners , and David (I cheated, and only went with 5... but I'm cute so I can get away with it.)

CUPCAKES

2006-12-14T14:53:00.000-08:00

This was the goal:

This was the result:

(Not quite as pretty as the original.... but probably MORE delicious.)

House Centipede HELL!

2006-06-12T17:27:00.000-07:00

I think I'm being punished for the vicious murder...

MORE HOUSE CENTIPEDES...

Not only do they totally wig me out to look at, but they just appear out of nowhere. This morning? One crawled out of a MOP! I dropped the mop, screamed like a little girl, and ran from the scene. I left for the day and hoped it would just vanish, but no, there he/she was just sitting there (well, not moving) in my bathroom sink.. so gross....

I'm not sure if I killed this one.. I like to distance myself as much as possible. I wadded up an old tank top, dropped it on the guy, and hit that repeatedly with the handle of my broom... well no sign of the bugger. It's either absorbed into the fabric of old junky shirt, or hiding.

I'm rambling.... rambling from fear. FEAR!

House Centipede MURDER!!

2006-05-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

Icky gross poo yucky house centipede disgusting creatures! ewwwwwwwwwwww

I am not a typically squeamish person, but these multi-legged fast moving crawly guys make me shriek, hop on one foot, cry, that sort of thing.

I hadn't encountered any yet in my semi-new apartment until tonight. Since my two cats were useless in capturing the intruder, I just dropped a large textbook on one... it did the trick. Does this make me a bad person?

A man after my own heart!

2006-05-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

He's got all the right moves.

SpF: GOD!

2006-05-07T16:42:00.000-07:00

There is a Baptist Church near where I live and they often have quite "interesting" tag lines on their sign as you drive past.

Today it read:

"Avoid burning, use your SON Block"

(groan!)

I am my own best valentine

2006-02-14T17:47:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day....

I don't really get excited for Valentine's, it seems like a bit of a silly day. What I don't like is the focus media places on this day being for couples. I always thought it was about love, and love is for everyone, whether you are in a relationship or not. But I guess any excuse to eat chocolate isn't a bad thing (was this holiday created by dentists?)

Today I was my own valentine, and I treat myself good!

Today I:

- bought myself flowers
- attended my weekly cardio kickbox class

My name is Soosan and I'm an informercial junky.

2006-02-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

Admit it... we all watch them, we all get caught up in them!

I have a few favourites:

-the REVO spinning hairbrush (it's REVOlutationary)
-Anything by Ron Pompeil (just set it.. and forget it!)

Numerous others which I can only visualize but not remember the product name.. such as one from aaages ago that was used on coarse thick hair to smoothen it and actually ended up making everyone bald.

What I love are the fake actor ones...

I *love* this one.. it makes me laugh like... well.. it's memorable.

The funniest part of this informercial ARE the actors! Has anyone seen this one? They have really peppy people in their mid-30s (or early 40s), but then they have this out of place spinster lady "Ethel" with a cigarette hanging from her mouth the entire infomercial. She is wearing one of those floral dresses, her hair is all mega-permed, she has cat eye glasses. She reminds me of a character that Rachel Dratch would play on SNL. Who exactly ARE they marketing to..

I want to find a picture of Ethel.. she's too funny. My favourite is how grossed out she is by garlic, and broccoli. weird weird weird

Happy Birthday To ME!

2006-02-01T16:42:00.000-08:00

Girly girl skin care tips

2006-01-27T16:10:00.000-08:00

#1: under the skin zits

Lavendar Essential Oil! Apply directly from the bottle the moment you notice, and they barely develop.

(works like a charm! I am forever grateful to my friend who passed along the news)

#2: dreamy bath

Pretty much any bath product from LUSH. Recently I used this... I really liked it, but then I'm a sucker for citrus. If you go the bath bomb route, beware of the term "glitter" anywhere in the description. Yeah... I left a trail everywhere I went.

#3: smell like a baby (you know what I mean)

Again... LUSH. Another friend opened my eyes to dusting powders...

We all love this one: Silky Underwear

Cuuuuuuuuuute!

2006-01-23T18:08:00.000-08:00

Looky looky what I made! It's for a co-worker's baby to be, and it's one of the patterns from Stitch 'n Bitch Nation. This was the "baby's first tattoo" cardigan, but since I am still fairly new to intarsia, I opted to leave the decals and instead make a more plain jane cardigan. Still... I think it turned out pretty cute! I love making things for people, it's so much fun.

Here are a few shots.... I'm quite proud! And look... snaps!

These boots aren't make for walking

2006-01-21T10:54:00.000-08:00

A letter to my fellow ladies,

Why is boot shopping so hard? Why are they always sold out of the style that make your heart a flutter? Why do sales clerks make you feel like a twat for not being used to the "feeling" of heels?
I'm sorry, but if the arch of your foot isn't hitting the base of the boot.. it's not because you are used to the "feeling" of flats, it's because the shoe doesn't fit. If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it.

Sincerely,

Soosan

I absolutely love...

2006-01-07T14:49:00.000-08:00

... these t-shirts!!

http://www.knitiot.com/

Pepe le Peu!

2006-01-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

Today at work I dissected a loon... she stank. she stank real bad.

In the beginning....

2006-01-05T19:10:00.000-08:00

...there was um... er... like... stuff.

First post at my 3rd or 4th of 5th... (who's keeping count anyway) attempt at this thing we call a "blog".

I won't bore you with the little things (like how awesome I am, or smart, funny, and incredibly beautiful, and how if you met me you would want to be me...).

Let's just start with the important stuff.

Take a look at these jeans! Who came up with this idea? Nothing against the worn in look, but you have to admit, this is a bit silly. What's next? Jeans that look like and feel as if you shrank them in the wash? riiiiiight.

On a more personal note, what's my new year's resolution? Learn how to crochet. (seriously)