Back to Basics

Sometimes you realize how important the weekend really is. Like this past one, I learned that when I don't rush and I actually relax, I find myself rested and aware on Monday morning. Who knew?

Mum and Dad came to visit on Saturday, bringing my big Christmas present, so that I don't have to carry it on the train. Which was kind of them since it's really hard carrying a 24 inch TV on a train. We went for a walk in High Park, and the 'rents were assured that I live in good proximity to trees, birds and most importantly, the lake. I'm a very sad girl if I can't see Lake Ontario. After a fubu lunch in a chalet type restaurant smack dab in the middle of the park, we paid a visit to my sister and Andrew and I had one of those "My family is so awesome" moments. I don't even know why, but it was just that we were all chatting and everyone was relaxed and smiling. It was very cool.

The rest of the weekend was largely spent unconscious. I did manage to sneak in a viewing of The Two Towers extended edition with cast commentary. Only 3 commentary tracks left to go. M and I were also given free tickets to the Finger Eleven/Evanesence show last night. I was afraid we were going to be the oldest and lamest people there, but to my surprise there was a huge mix of people there (even aside from the parents chaperoning their kids. I like to think that when I'm a parent I'll be cool enough to take my kids to shows and not embarrass them). Finger Eleven was great, much like I'd expected them to be. It dawned on me that the last time I'd caught them live was the eventful "Edgefest" show where I was knocked out in the mosh pit. Good times, good times. They were known as "The Rainbow Butt Monkeys" then. Evanesence wasn't bad at all. Well thought out Goth-pop, well performed and very much loved by the crowd. Most importantly, free.

The biggest news of this weekend is that my parents brought my Double Bass up from Kingston. There aren't words for how happy I am to have it back. I can still play it, after 3 years. It feels like I never left it. Granted it needs a lot of work done on it, but it still sings like it used to and I still get that high from playing it.

Today's sing-a-long song: (you can't really sing today's song) "L'elephant" by Saint-Saens.

HRH