Author Archives: Kara

Ten on Tuesday

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1. What do you order at Starbucks?

‘Tis the season to order Egg Nog Lattes! When they’re not in season though, I order vanilla lattes.

2. Where is your favourite place to eat breakfast?

There’s this place that Kyle’s uncle introduced to us called Scott’s. It’s attached to a local motel and the food is SO homemade and delicious! The portions are HUGE and I can never finish my breakfast!

3. Are you on Twitter? Why or why not?

I am. Mel suckered me into it a while ago, and I’ve been addicted ever since.  (Request to follow (@KaraChow!)

4. What is your favorite Christmas movie?

A Muppet Family Christmas! I’ve been trying SO hard to find it on DVD, but no luck! It’s the one where all the Muppets from all the different shows get snowed-in at Fozzie Bear’s Mom’s place. It’s seriously my favourite.

5. Are you a good gift giver?

I really try to be. I always try to give something that the person asked for as well as something meaningful and thoughtful.

6. Do you like your handwriting? Bonus points for posting a picture.

When I’m not rushing, I like my handwriting. No photos today since I’m typing this at work. Ha!

7. Is your signature legible? Bonus points for posting a picture.

Sort of. Again, no photos, but it kind of looks like it says “Ken Chu”. On a random sidenote: I’ve already been practicing my signature for when I change my name after getting married, lol.

8. Have you ever been to New York during Christmas season?

Being that I’m from the opposite side of the continent AND from Canada (with no passport), I’m going to say no. Would I want to? Maybe!

9. Are there any items that you are completely brand loyal?

Sharpie. They are the only way to go for permanent markers.

10. Who is your favourite public speaker?

I can’t say I have one … so I’ll say Morgan Freeman. I could listen to his voice all. day. long.

Seven Quick Takes

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~1~

Do you know how hard it is to not blog about wedding junk on any other day other than Wednesdays? But, a promise is a promise, and I won’t talk about wedding details until Wednesday. I’m trying to decide what topic to choose for next week’s Wedding Talk Wednesday post, so I’ll let you help me decide! Your choices are: A) The Dress, B) The Photographer or C) Budgeting. In the event of a tie, I’ll talk about both! (Or all three … whichever way it works out!)

~2~

I finally decided to pull out my Christmas decorations from underneath the basement stairs. And that’s about as far as I got, other than hanging my wreath on the front door. I don’t plan on getting my Christmas tree until maybe next Saturday. I’m pretty sure it would die a quick and painful death if I got it any sooner. And I really wish I had a mantle to hang our stockings on! I think that may be a must-have feature in the next house Kyle and I buy. Having stockings on the wall just looks silly to me.

~3~

At exactly 4:47 p.m. (according the the clock on my computer at work), the ventilation fan at work turns off and it’s so amazingly quiet in the office. I can actually hear the police scanner in the newsroom quite well, and it’s amusing.

~4~

I have no idea what I’d like for Christmas. Seriously. Kyle keeps asking me. My family keeps asking me. I. Don’t. Know. If anyone is willing to throw out a couple suggestions, I’ll happily consider putting them on my wishlist.

~5~

I’ve been trying to figure out what I’d like to get my bridesmaids as a gift for putting up with me. (Okay, I’ll put one wedding point in this post!) I’ve really been leaning towards these from Ritzy Misfit. They’re cute and fun and may be my first Etsy shop purchase!

~6~

I went to Job #2’s Christmas party last Saturday and it was a crunkin’ good time. My feet hurt for three days after wearing my 4″ stilettos for a couple hours too many. I won an amazingly soft and cozy faux mink blanket. I can’t wait to snuggle up with it on my couch with a book if I ever have enough spare time to pick up my book again! I’m still only about 1/3 of the way through the Girl Who Played With Fire and I bought it at the end of October! That’s a new record for the longest amount of time its taken me to get through a book.

~7~

I’ve really been craving yam fries lately. I may have to buy myself a yam and whip some up. I have the best recipe ever thanks to this post by the amazingly crafty Kyla Roma. Mmm … yammy goodness! Yum yum YAM! I yam what I yam.

Okay, I’m done. Have a fabulous weekend! :D


I need a personal shopper

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With all this wedding stuff going on, I have had no time to start my Christmas shopping! Yeah, I know it’s only December 2nd, but usually I have at least a general idea of what I’m going to get everyone! This year, not so much.

I’ve been contemplating getting this for Kyle:

What guy wouldn’t want a shiny new power tool!?

The lamest thing? I don’t even have a Christmas wishlist this year. Or at least a reasonable one. A Nikon D5000 is probably a little too pricey for anyone to give, although I could settle for a nice duvet.

So if anyone would like to go do my Christmas shopping for me, or compile a list of things that I may like for Christmas, feel free to v0lunteer! I am beyond lost.

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t make me jealous and say you’re all done!