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Ten on Tuesday

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1. What is the worst movie you have ever seen?

When I was maybe in Grade 6 my (then) BFF and I went and watched 7 Years in Tibet in theatre. I have no idea why. It was horrible because it was soooo boring (for a couple of 11-year-olds). Other than that mistake, I’d really like the 2 hours of my life back that I wasted watching Bruno. The Roommate and I were definitely sad to find out that it was nothing like Borat, at least in the humour department.

2. Do you have a favourite Disney/Pixar film?

The original Toy Story is amazing. I wish I had it on DVD so I could watch it, or even a VHS player so I could watch it that way!

3. Do you have a favourite movie from the 80′s?

We own quite a few 80’s action movies. I’ll go with First Blood, since it was filmed here in BC.

Isn't Stallone so beautiful? lol

4. Are there any movies you saw more than once in the theater?

Zombieland! I can’t remember why Kyle and I went the second time, but we didn’t mind. Love that movie!

5. What is one city/area of the US (or country you live in if you do not live in the US) that you have not seen but would like to see?

Would it be too typical if I said NYC? Probably, but I’d love to visit the East Coast.

6. What are your favourite toppings on an Ice Cream Sundae?

Jimmies!

Gimmie Jimmies!


7. How many proms did you go to? What colour was your prom dress? If you went to muliple proms, what colour was your favourite prom dress?

I’ve been to two proms, Kyle’s and my own. My dress for Kyle’s was a simple black dress and my own prom dress was blue. I definitely liked my own dress better!

8. Is there a sport or extra-curricular activity that you didn’t get to try as a child that you wish you would have? (e.g. gymnastics, piano lessons, ballet, etc.)

Hockey or dance. (Two sides of the extremes I suppose)

9. How many silblings do you have? Are you the oldest, middle, or youngest?

I have a younger brother, so I guess that makes me the oldest!

10. Do you feel like you fit in with your age group? Or do you feel younger/older than your age group?

I think I fit in quite nicely with the 20-somethings. I don’t feel older or younger. Ahh, to be average!

Happy Tuesday!

What to Wear (Or Not)

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About a month ago, Amber wrote this post about workplace attire and it made me think more about what is and isn’t acceptable to wear to work.

I’ve been at my new job for almost 3 months now, and I’m still trying to wrap my brain around the dress code! For example, they other day one of the gals in advertising was wearing a halter-style sundress and another gal was wearing a short skirt. Also? Shirts without sleeves seem to be acceptable. Before I started I asked my boss what the dress code was and he said, “Business casual. So basically no jeans” (With the exception of “Jeans Day Friday”) But isn’t a short skirt and halter dress a little TOO casual? I can’t figure it out!

I would never wear a skirt that goes more than a couple inched above my knees and I’ve never worked at a place that allows sleeveless shirts or halter-dresses or spaghetti-straps. Maybe I’m an old fuddy-duddy, but they don’t seem appropriate.

Generally, I stick to knee-length shorts/capris and shirts with sleeves, no matter how hot it is outside. (The building is FREEZING with the AC on anyway) I wouldn’t wear sleeveless shirts because having the tattoos on my calf showing is already enough. As far as skirts and dresses go – I have no idea. I’m not brave enough to wear a skirt or dress to work. Reason 1: I don’t have any that are appropriate in my eyes and 2) I’m deathly afraid of having my dress being accidentally tucked into my underwear and flashing the entire office. (AKA “How NOT to Climb the Corporate Ladder”)

So yeah, I’m still at a loss for what to wear to work. It’s more formal than my last job, but not pant-suit formal or “You better cover up your tattoos or the clients will ditch us” formal (Thank Jeebus). Ugh. I have no idea. Someone help me wrap my brain around this one!

Friday Food: Marinated Steak

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For today’s edition of Friday Food, I present to you the best freaking steak marinade you will ever try. I’m not even joking. It is A-MAZE-ING. Kyle made this for me when we first started dating and I knew I had to be with him for the rest of my life just so i could keep having delicious steak. Okay, not really, but still!

The recipe is actually brought to you by the fabulous Emril “BAM!” Lagasse, with a couple of tweaks:

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Mix everything together in a bowl until nicely combined and pour into your marinading dish! (I use a large lasagna pan) For the best flavour, let it marinade for at least 24 hours, flipping the steaks over at the half-way point.

Here’s mine after the flip:

The marinade is enough for at least 4 decent sized steaks.

BAM! Happy Friday!