Random Ramblings
1. I've been obsessed with baking lately. Not obsessed enough to do any baking - just thinking about it. I've been thinking about cupcakes. Instead of a large wedding cake, we had three different kinds of cupcakes and a small cake that we ate a month later. Yum. There are loads of muffin shops everywhere but there are only two cupcake cafes in my vicinity... and I can't remember the name of one of them! I think the world needs more cupcakes.
2. Candy. Yum. I've been reading this blog. So far, she hasn't reviewed my favourite chocolates so I'm not certain if we share the same candy palate or not. Still, very interesting reading (to me anyways).
3. I came across this candy creation of the battle at Helm's Deep. The perfect mix of geek and candy!
4. I am trying to knit again. Right now, I'm just practicing - trying to get the hands to remember the rhythm prior to attempting any projects. I figure that it can be soothing and if I develop any proficiency, it would be easier to knit the perfect black cardigan rather than shop for it (18 years and counting!).
5. Valentine's Day is coming so I've been thinking about gifts. I bought something for Keith but I can't remember where I put it. And of course, there will be chocolate! I just have to wrestle with fair trade issues and the chocolate I want to eat.
6. We finally saw An Inconvenient Truth last night. Natasha was very pumped up about global warming by the end. I feel that the message is necessary but I have conflicting feelings about flying around the planet and having people gather in auditoriums to hear the message - not to mention the very glossy paper that the book is printed upon. The scenes that had Al flying somewheres or driving around contemplating global warming concerned me. I hope they were done in one take. The energy conservation material that was part of my school curriculum in grade 4 had more of an impact on me. At the end, we received colouring books that reminded us not to be gluts.
I wish there had been more concrete examples of things people should think about. For example, the environmental impact of fresh flowers or fresh fruit and vegetables.
Anyway, the movie is good for introducing neophytes to a global issue. If you already know the data, the movie isn't going to add anything to what you already know.
7. I am loving pilates - still. Now, I just have to shed a layer of fat.
2. Candy. Yum. I've been reading this blog. So far, she hasn't reviewed my favourite chocolates so I'm not certain if we share the same candy palate or not. Still, very interesting reading (to me anyways).
3. I came across this candy creation of the battle at Helm's Deep. The perfect mix of geek and candy!
4. I am trying to knit again. Right now, I'm just practicing - trying to get the hands to remember the rhythm prior to attempting any projects. I figure that it can be soothing and if I develop any proficiency, it would be easier to knit the perfect black cardigan rather than shop for it (18 years and counting!).
5. Valentine's Day is coming so I've been thinking about gifts. I bought something for Keith but I can't remember where I put it. And of course, there will be chocolate! I just have to wrestle with fair trade issues and the chocolate I want to eat.
6. We finally saw An Inconvenient Truth last night. Natasha was very pumped up about global warming by the end. I feel that the message is necessary but I have conflicting feelings about flying around the planet and having people gather in auditoriums to hear the message - not to mention the very glossy paper that the book is printed upon. The scenes that had Al flying somewheres or driving around contemplating global warming concerned me. I hope they were done in one take. The energy conservation material that was part of my school curriculum in grade 4 had more of an impact on me. At the end, we received colouring books that reminded us not to be gluts.
I wish there had been more concrete examples of things people should think about. For example, the environmental impact of fresh flowers or fresh fruit and vegetables.
Anyway, the movie is good for introducing neophytes to a global issue. If you already know the data, the movie isn't going to add anything to what you already know.
7. I am loving pilates - still. Now, I just have to shed a layer of fat.