36 things I've come to realize
Rules: Blah blah blah near chainletter bs blah.
1. I've come to realize that my...skin gets blotchy in the sun now. Yay aging! Thanks for that, very nice.
2. I've come to realize that my job...is what I always wanted to do, just in a different way.
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving ...I’m dreaming. No license yet in the waking hours. And normally, when I’m dreaming, it’s a train or some kind of space craft.
4. I've come to realize that I need ...to move about more, to speak less, to listen more attentively, and to learn to walk in heels.
5. I've come to realize that I have lost ...my denim hat, the one that sunk in the rapids when I fell of a cliff that second time. It’s pretty much gone.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when ...I'm late for anything.
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk ...I’m much, much, much better looking and so are you.
8. I've come to realize that money ...cannot buy happiness, but sometimes is an effective salve in alleviating pain.
9. I've come to realize that certain people ...will remain beyond my comprehension. Just gotta accept them the way they are.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always ...crave more sugar than I should have.
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s) ...are a pretty freaking diverse group of people who I’m fortunate to know.
12. I've come to realize that my mom ...taught me more than I appreciated earlier on.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone ...should really go to a recycling bin. Hasn’t been on in 11 years. Why do I still have it? And why did I put so many frog stickers on it?
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...I was glad to have written a to-do list in sharpie on my arm the night before, but would have remembered the stuff anyway. And later I realized that a kitchen scruby gets off sharpie marker pretty good.
15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...my cat’s breath smells like cat food.
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...I should be working.
17. I've come to realize that my dad...is a bloody funny person.
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...no one really looks like their profile photo.
19. I've come to realize that today...going back to the same yard sale latter will get you free stuff. Tin box. Top that, eh?
20. I've come to realize that tonight...I shouldn't pick movies based on scant knowledge of the books I think they might have been based on.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...has nothing booked yet and may be the day to go from three to one desks in my office. God how I wish that were code.
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...get published again.
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...is that something you can realize? I don’t think so. Nope.
24. I've come to realize that life...is precious and complex with notes of chocolate, blueberry and smoke, and gets better as it ages.
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...was the first time I’d introduced a young boy to pet worms. Yay bug fun!
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...has a consistent and calming pulse and flow, and that I try to use it to reset my brain.
27. I've come to realize that my friends...are perhaps the most patient people on the planet. Totally unintentional alliteration there.
28. I've come to realize that this year...is the last of the years to have two zero’s in the middle of it. Starting next year we’ll have a zero at the end and a one in the middle. Freaky. Was still dealing with it being not the 90’s, and the aughts will have gone.
29. I've come to realize that my ex...might be dead.
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...write every day.
31. I've come to realize that I love...excellent wine.
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...technical manuals. Which is unfortunate considering my career path.
33. I've come to realize my past...has so many black holes in it due to bad wine.
34. I've come to realize that parties...are things I should stay sober for.
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...of stuff I’m not telling you. Why would anyone put that online? It’s like tempting the fates.
36. I've come to realize that my life...is not perfect, but it’s pretty blessed and it might be perfect for me.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Venue Review: Enterprise 2000
A few years back I started to do weddings out on the lake, in an effort to get over my fear of water and also because the couples are irresistible. There's something so celebratory and fun about a cruise wedding, the couples who choose it are My Kind Of People.
This morning I was out on the Enterprise 2000. Awesomely named for a Trek party, it's aways away from the other boats dotting Queens Quay in Toronto. You have down Cherry St past some much larger, more purposeful ships and derelict looking buildings before you get to it. 100 people had plenty of room in this very nice boat. The original lay out of the ceremony site was on the prow but moved inside to the dance floor due to inclement weather. The dance floor is on the main level surrounded by a bar rails and booths. There are two bars, one on each level, and the second level is open above he dance floor so you can look down, the whole party connected. Above is an arched semi-clear ceiling which lets in light but not weather, which seems to be a very good thing for today. The DJ liked the space because he had room to spread out, the couple liked it because the venue had made it easy to plan a wedding from out of province and I liked it because they let the bride hang out in the wheelhouse, which overlooks the prow and has plenty of room. Also, the dealt with problems very well.
It didn't just rain this morning. It came down in a solid wall of water that made me wish I had gills. The end of the pier vanished into treacherous looking fog. Dangerous storm warnings, lightening, the works. Unable to go out on the lake due to safety concerns, the ceremony space was set up inside while the boat was tied to the dock. The clouds lifted a bit as the wedding went on and by the end, it had cleared enough that the boat was allowed out for its cruise following the receiving line. It takes a pro team to turn an unfortunate circumstance into a positive event, and the crew still stayed on top of the moment and provided great service to the couple. No idea how the rest of the cruise went, I skipped off home but the sun was shining right now and the couple in good hands.
Colours: orange and blue.
Personal touches: Jeweled initials hanging off all the bridesmaids bouquets, numbered ceramic lighthouse centerpieces.
Bride: Strapless sculpted white, long train, no veil/tiara, splash of stones on her belly. Intricate hair style, back from her face and up in the back just a bit, strands woven in together. Lush orange themed bouquet. Looked like beauty personified.
Groom: Sane. Finally, someone who ditches the suit in summer - groomsmen all in bright blue dress shirts, groom in white, ties all around but overall much more comfortable and better smelling than if they'd gone for suit jackets in this weather. Smart, handsome boys.
Rings: Hers was pretty and thin, row of claw set stones across, perfect for her slender hand. His I'd never seen the like of before, titanium comfort fit (good move) with an exterior that looked like a nut. You could have put a wrench beside this ring and got right confused about what to build. Gorgeous.
This morning I was out on the Enterprise 2000. Awesomely named for a Trek party, it's aways away from the other boats dotting Queens Quay in Toronto. You have down Cherry St past some much larger, more purposeful ships and derelict looking buildings before you get to it. 100 people had plenty of room in this very nice boat. The original lay out of the ceremony site was on the prow but moved inside to the dance floor due to inclement weather. The dance floor is on the main level surrounded by a bar rails and booths. There are two bars, one on each level, and the second level is open above he dance floor so you can look down, the whole party connected. Above is an arched semi-clear ceiling which lets in light but not weather, which seems to be a very good thing for today. The DJ liked the space because he had room to spread out, the couple liked it because the venue had made it easy to plan a wedding from out of province and I liked it because they let the bride hang out in the wheelhouse, which overlooks the prow and has plenty of room. Also, the dealt with problems very well.
It didn't just rain this morning. It came down in a solid wall of water that made me wish I had gills. The end of the pier vanished into treacherous looking fog. Dangerous storm warnings, lightening, the works. Unable to go out on the lake due to safety concerns, the ceremony space was set up inside while the boat was tied to the dock. The clouds lifted a bit as the wedding went on and by the end, it had cleared enough that the boat was allowed out for its cruise following the receiving line. It takes a pro team to turn an unfortunate circumstance into a positive event, and the crew still stayed on top of the moment and provided great service to the couple. No idea how the rest of the cruise went, I skipped off home but the sun was shining right now and the couple in good hands.
Colours: orange and blue.
Personal touches: Jeweled initials hanging off all the bridesmaids bouquets, numbered ceramic lighthouse centerpieces.
Bride: Strapless sculpted white, long train, no veil/tiara, splash of stones on her belly. Intricate hair style, back from her face and up in the back just a bit, strands woven in together. Lush orange themed bouquet. Looked like beauty personified.
Groom: Sane. Finally, someone who ditches the suit in summer - groomsmen all in bright blue dress shirts, groom in white, ties all around but overall much more comfortable and better smelling than if they'd gone for suit jackets in this weather. Smart, handsome boys.
Rings: Hers was pretty and thin, row of claw set stones across, perfect for her slender hand. His I'd never seen the like of before, titanium comfort fit (good move) with an exterior that looked like a nut. You could have put a wrench beside this ring and got right confused about what to build. Gorgeous.
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