A comedic visitor

It was great having Julie here performing in the Halifax Comedy Festival, as it meant I actually got to go to the festival! I had actually won tickets to the Thursday night show, but got home, Jason was asleep, didn't want to wake him, waited around, next thing I was asleep, and that was all she wrote. I am seriously pathetic and I know it (lol). Anyway, Saturday Jules was in the 3pm show at the Lower Deck, and it was fun times. The show was sold out (teenie tiny venue though) and was being taped by the CBC and silliness abounded. Since she was hosting the early show at YukYuk's we decided to check that one out as well - then we found out Sarah would be there with a group of friends, so we ended up being a table of 8 for the show.

Chillin at the lighthouse

Requisite Peggy's Cove shot

Jay 'n Jules

Me and the boy

Headed to the market this aft, and then to Peggy's Cove for Julie's last day in Halifax - it was a gorgeous sunny day after a week of seriously schizophrenic weather. I think we all had a good time...

Looks like we're about to burst into song.

Back to reality...

Having a '60s evening

Took my braids out today, and I hafta say, I'm diggin' my 'fro (and my glasses aren't bad either)!

A superhero goes to war

Whoohoo! I am SOOOOO excited tonight, settling in to watch Rashad Evans attempt to regain his title from his former training partner John "Bones" Jones. Now I don't know about anyone else, but my money's on the superhero, Bones Jones. What's not to like? The man is everything you would want in a fighter, and then some. Genetically he's a bit of a freak with abnormally long appendages (it's practically impossible to go inside with him; he strikes/kicks at will), but all that notwithstanding, the fun of watching him hone his craft as a fighter is unbeatable. He's like a dangerous big kid learning how to use new toys, and you see him playing with his opponents every time. There is no predicting where he's coming from next as he continues to have more and more of a complete game. His skills are amazing. Of course, I have to always remember that in MMA, all it takes is one lucky shot (right Brock?!). These are two well conditioned and skillful fighters, so I hope it comes down to these things and not "luck."

Two days in Victoria, British Columbia

So glad I built a visit to see Julie into my conference plans for BC, since heaven knows when next I will make it across the country!  We had an awesome time wandering around Victoria yesterday and today. The city graciously cooperated weather-wise and I have had two gloriously sunny days. It is absolutely stunning here - didn't get a chance to see much of the Pacific in Vancouver, but spent this afternoon on the beach with Julie and the dogs (this is such a dog-friendly town!).

She is so lucky to have this - it's  absolutely glorious. Being here makes me think "I'll have to get out every day when I get back since I don't know how much longer I will be in Nova Scotia." Now that school is all done, I should make that happen. I'm glad I've had this time here.

Victoria seems completely laid back, and I was surprised to discover it has one of the highest ratios of restaurants to people of all cities in North America. Cool. Seafood, pub fare and Korean this visit - not too shabby. I have always said I could move to BC without first visiting because everything I have heard about the province to date suggested it was my kind of place. Thoughts confirmed. The architecture is stunning. I get why homes are so expensive. Yet there's also tons of laid back, affordable living; there's tons of water; outdoorsy things to do; and I can hit Whistler if I miss snow. I remember again why I love to travel.

Also got a chance to see Jules honing her skills on the mike at Hecklers Bar and Grill where she was one of the featured comedians. She's getting ready to perform in  Halifax at the Comedy Festival, so she was trying out some new material - I seriously dig how she just goes out and takes  what she wants - her business, guys, a PhD, now comedy stardom. Once again, my kinda girl - hardcore.