Weekend Watch: Toronto Alert

So, it's a tall order for this weekend -- there are TWO birthday bashes lined up and both are located in the heart of Toronto. This is the year where most of the kids I hang out with (including myself) are turning 24 which is quite a nerve-wracking revelation.

Regardless, these next two evenings are poised to be perfection:

• Friday, Jan. 15/2010: Set out on a mini book tour of The Annex area w/ The Advocate, partake in some cheesecake also; Drink a round or two in honour of Mr. Shirreff's 24th; Meet The Advocate's gentleman friend (who I will have to create a nickname for... at the moment, I only know him as "that awesome guy who owns a Thundercats t-shirt.")
• Saturday, Jan. 16/2010: Break out the Big Guns to celebrate Ship Sharp's 24th. It will no doubt be amazing. And I violated her "No Gift" policy, but I know it's something she will dig. She's been dared to spend the evening channeling the 51st-century, omnisexual vibe of Captain Jack Harkness which should be interesting. I have the feeling The Advocate will receive most of the advances as she was the one to challenge Ship Sharp to this brazen flirtation.

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I've spent this week as an extended vacation. Sent out a couple resumes, launched back into the ol' gym routine, dedicated myself to eating healthier on the home front.

I spent an hour yesterday walking through the suburban trails around the house and it was gorgeous. The temperature was up to 2C and there was a steady sunlight that made the last remnants of snow sparkle. I felt compelled to walk to my old elementary school which I did -- I'm not sure what it was tugging me in that direction, but I ceded free will to it. Despite the winter muck and the stark trees, it felt very much like The Wind in the Willows, which I appreciated.

On the way back, I came across this bizarre scene -- on one of the trails, huge swathes of the forested area have been gated off and are now private access...? I was surprised and confused all at once. Had someone else been there with me, I know I would have hopped the fence to explore some more. Hmm, I'm sensing a reckless adventure coming on....