I had the opportunity to get out with my girlfriend Natasha last night, which improved my outlook on life tremendously. Window shopping at the mall then coffee for a long chat, lots to catch up on as we had not been out together since before Christmas.
I do get out on a semi regular basis but usually only for coffee with the girls or a rare trip to downtown Toronto. A trip to mall was a little nerve racking, on "J's" advice I went with a black jacket with fur edging instead of the leopard so I would blend in as much as possible. Despite some initial butterflies I was OK, held my head up and walked with confidence.
It was a quiet night so we were waylayed by every salesperson in every store we went in. A surprising number knew Natasha!
None of the gourmet coffee places stay open late so we settled for the Canadian staple, Tim Hortons.
The GID had been very strong the last few days and the chance to just be me for an evening has left me considerably more relaxed. Is this how "normal" people feel all the time?
Hugs,
April
I think I featured Shakin Stevens the other week so how about another eighties Rockabilly cat, Robert Gordon. Here he is on the cult Canadian sketch comedy show, SCTV:
It's good to catch a moment of normality like that, isn't it. Which is kinda funny considering how we are doing it is anything but "normal" in most people's eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to see Tim Hortons are extending their reach into the UK.
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteLooking on line there seems to be a couple of locations in the mother land that sell only donuts but no coffee (?).
In the Great White North you can walk between locations and not get tired, I mean they are everywhere.
Hugs,
April
They're appearing in BP petrol stations.
ReplyDeleteI once gained a jeans size in 3 weeks, driving across Western Canada and stopping at Tims'.
Get thee behind me maple dip, walnut crunch and Boston cream...
ReplyDeleteAnd I haven't even started on those BC favourites: Joey's Only and White Spot. God's own driving country too, BC.
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