Goodbye My Love

Some random shots from fall and the early winter, in my beloved Toronto

from Natalie's balcony

the red balloon

China ride

had to give up my California drivers license to get my new Ontario one

runnin'

Poutini

Oops someone lost something

that dumpster is a long way from home.

iconic Toronto

view from my office

Rory

line chefs

I like the bartender

O you know just some meat

stuffing

holiday birds

My boyfriend

hey Santa

a walk along the waterfront

Jeeves the dog

Making the most of it...

Feeling a little "heavy" after Christmas, and knowing I wont get any other chances to ski this winter I decided to go up to Mount St. Louis on Sunday.

Heading up North on the bus. One of my favourite places Zehrs

I couldn't get close enough, but if you click the image you will notice that the tow truck is owned by a company called Terry and Marsh's Towing.

On the "hill," quite literally. Mount St Louis might be a bit of false advertising the Mount part is misleading. But conditions were perfect. The morning was sunny and the snow was better than anticipated.

panorama

chairlift view

The only way to take your own picture while skiing

Ah the cafeteria. I got some real winning shots in there.

wholesome nutritious meals for all!

this kids double poutine, nachos and fries was the winner for sure.

chairlift

The other nice thing about St Louis, was it was relatively quite and the chairs are quick.

back in the city with beef SB and LC.

Well who do we have here?!

boys can you settle down it has been so long, can't we just have a nice evening.

apparently not. It's always jokes with these two.

Tuesday night at my goodbye dinner at Mildred's

I've been working there all fall so it was nice to finally get to eat something other than bean wraps.

Ash and me.

Everyone looks so nice

My blonde bombshells

I'm not so blonde anymore, since I am going to India and don't anticipate a lot of hair appointments. I went more natural. You like?

And look what I found while packing. I am not bringing any other jewelry. Why would I? This is more than enough glamour.

Happy Holidays

Stockings!

Lauren got an US Weekly, a Coke 0 some nail polish etc. I got wine and Vogue

A Christmas Miracle, snow!

I will miss this

Lauren arrives for dinner with her gifts!

Dinner is served. Jerk ham, ginger kale and maple glazed carrots. Huh!? What do you think? Sounds good eh?

let's eat

well that was fast. Actually not. We had a lovely dinner. And look how Christmas(y) this shot is.

deconstructed truffles for dessert. More like chocolate mousse but whateves

digging in

time for stockings. Lauren also got vbatteries.

LC's stocking content

and mine

Christmas Eve spread

Christmas love boyfriend to boyfriend

We're not scrooges so we invited Malka the Jew. Ironically we played poker, with pennies. BTW Malka what are you looking at?

O I see the dance party

hooker

i like this one

hey lady. I'm gonna miss you

Lauren and Malka, moments before we kicked him out.

so we could have some romance.

Hey!
You lookin kinda cute

Christmas Day off to the beaches

on route, some people really know how to celebrate.

Yikes, not everyone though. Overkill much

Lauren got a present from Wendell

Bri and Cody

Connor stop that

presents, for me. Yippie

Nam and Cody. I got Cody a bone, but apparently he can't have raw hide. Whatever Boojie bitch

Sal with some new gear

nice face

cousins

Lauren, Cody is not Wendell

Lauren's big surprise gift.

It's a Mac Book. I knew she was getting it and i managed not to spill the beans. Another Christmas miracle.

Bri is so excited

Now back to what really matters. How Sal looks in his new vest.

Christmas tinsel ribbons

Cody you are so cute

aww come to give me snuggles

o no you want to wrassel

ready for movies

Lauren was really ready. She put on her new PJ's

Cody's pooped

LM and LC and CS

awww