Ten on Tuesday

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!

Ten on Tuesday

1. If given the opportunity, would you choose a mediocre job that paid well or your dream job that paid poorly?

Currently, I’d probably take the mediocre job that paid well. I’m sick and tired of working two jobs, so I’d put up with being in an “okay” job if I meant I could have weekends off again.

2. What is your favourite thing about the 4th of July? (For the foreigners: What is your impression of the 4th of July?)

Yay for being a “foreigner”! My impression of July 4th celebrations is that they’re like our Canada Day ones but more patriotic. Maybe more fireworks too? I don’t know! But I get the feeling that Americans are HUGELY patriotic. (Not that I’m not proud to be Canadian – I just think we’re more subtle about being proud)

3. What’s the most random fact you know about American history?

The Mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock. Or something like that. Oh, and George Washington is the coolest man ever. Here’s why:

4. What is the best fireworks display you’ve ever seen?

Definitely the Symphony of Fire (Now called the Celebration of Light) in Vancouver. It’s an annual fireworks competition between several countries. They have a barge out in False Creek and the fireworks are choreographed to music. I think I was in Grade 6/7 when I watched them. Absolutely amazing!

5. Who taught you how to put on makeup?

No one. I figured out cover-up and mascara on my own, and that’s it. I don’t wear make-up otherwise!

6. Have you ever gone through a financial planning process? Tell us about it.

Yes. It’s hard seeing where all my money goes, especially if it’s wasted on things like random coffee dates and shopping trips. We’re really starting to crunch numbers since we’re in the process of house hunting. (More on this later on in the week!)

7. What was your favourite outfit as a kid? Bonus points for pictures.

I really don’t remember having a favourite outfit, but I know I did wear a lot of over-sized t-shirts for some reason:

I'm pretty sure this shirt goes to my knees. And the headband? Yeah, I'm rocking it!

8. Do you prefer a beach, lake, swimming pool, or no water?

A beach if it has nice sand, a lake if it has no leaches and a swimming pool if it’s clean and isn’t public.

9. Do you recycle? If not, why?

I do! Kamloops makes it easy with a curb-side recycling program. The garbage truck just comes long and picks up our trash and recycling all at once. (No worries, the truck has two separate sections that separates the trash from the recyclables!) I don’t even have to sort my recycling stuff!

10. What are your thoughts and feelings about the Twilight Saga?

Ridiculous. There’s already been a vampire/human love story and it’s called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Hell, they even threw in a werewolf in the TV show (Hello Oz!) AND a witch. I want to punch anyone who gushes over Robert Pattinson or Taylor Launter. Kristen Stewart needs a shower, Robert needs a haircut and Taylor needs to look less pouty! GAAAAH! VAMPIRES ARE NOT DREAMY, THEY WILL EAT YOUR BLOOD. You know what happened to Buffy when she slept with Angel? HE TRIED TO KILL HER. Okay, I’m done.

Happy Canada Day!

It’s Canada Day today, which means good times and celebrations! I didn’t really have a post lined up for today, but here’s a few little reasons why I love Canada:

  • For the most part, we’re ridiculously friendly
  • You just gotta love our scenery. I mean, if you drive across the country there’s oceans, mountains, glaciers, tundra’s, prairies and more. You can’t get more diverse than that!
  • HEALTHCARE! Thank you for re-locating my shoulder pro-bono!
  • Poutine. Cheese curds, gravy and fries – Oh my! So go!
  • Our freedom.
  • And this:

Image from We <3 It

Happy Canada Day!