TP's Big 3-0

My friend Tarah turned 30 last Saturday, and her husband threw her a big bash at the Big Picture movie theater. I'd never been there, but it's a very cool venue, and I can't believe Tim and I haven't been there, as we lived literally across the street from the place. Where else (other than your house) can you drink alcohol and watch your fave flick?

She posted some pics from her bday here.

She is the second one in a long line of "almost 30" hip and happening people. There were Ben, Lauren, Tarah. There'll be more of us (yes, Diesel and I will be 30 as well this year) coming...

Sweet Tooth

Our friends Dawniel and Cyrill came over for dinner tonight. We celebrated Cyrill's promotion and their brand new place.

The best part of the meal was the warm chocolate cake, which although a bit cumbersome to make, are delish! Melt-in-your-mouth top and warm and gooey on the inside.

Kelly Almost Takes Down the Old Man

There was a little screaming and some remorse, but when you got MAD skills like me, you can't always quite control where you go...

OMG, NKOTB

Another FABULOUS thing I discovered on YouTube: several videos of the BEST boy band ever!

From the classic "Step by Step" to a more recent and likewise more shocking "Hollywood True Story - New Kids on the Block," true fans can delight themselves in a plethora of NKOTB videos. I'm still not sure white boys break-dancing or wearing denim overalls were ever a good idea, but the videos are still YUMMY!

Shopping Marathon

What do you get when you get five girls and 75% off sales? SIX STRAIGHT HOURS OF SHOPPING, that's what!

For my friend Erica's 30th bday, we decided to surprise her and take her for up to Vancouver (or HongKouver, as some people refer to the Hong Kongnese-filled city) for a girls weekend.

It was a marvelous time of girl talk, shopping, laid-back dinner and a nice stroll through the Granville Market.

A few pics from the weekend:

http://www.flickr.com/gp/14628299@N00/dIv214

Sehnsucht nach Deutschland

I miss Germany. As I'm browsing YouTube (for my daily dose of random and useless videos), I run into a video by Sportfreund Stiller, a band who put out a song that became Germany's World Cup hymn. The video itself is pretty cheesy and low budget, but it brings back good memories. For a recap on Diesel's and my journey to Germany to see the World Cup, check out some previous posts.

I'm Losing

Last night I had book club. The food was good, but not diet-friendly: creamy potato soup, bread and CAKE!

food: 1
Kelly: 0

RESOLUTIONS

So with the end of the year comes resolutions. Most of them have to do with being fat and being old (or both) and how to counteract the effects of good food and mother nature.

Diesel and I are getting old, no doubt about it. This year, both of us turn THIRTY.

Most of all, Diesel and I are FAT. I know, I know, you'll say I have nothing to worry about, but since I met my current husband, my weight has escalated to astronimical new heights (it's all relative). Not only that, my cholesteral has shot up almost 50% since my last physical exam 2 years ago...When gluttony meets gluttony, restraint becomes non-existent, and here is what you end up with: an overweight married couple.

So Diesel and I did get on the weight loss bandwagon this year, and we will be eating more healthy. It will be a torturous journey for this pair of food lovers, but it'll hopefully get us in shape for our Mexico trip (to celebrate the big 3-0).

We took "before" pictures last night. They will only be posted after we reach our goals. My goal: 5 pounds, and back to my pre-fatness 100 cholesteral index. Wish me good luck.