• 20:07 I am SO frustrated with the Conservative Party's Action Plan signs. How many teacher/nurse/police salaries could their cost have covered? #
• 21:09 Interesting photos of a wandering ice berg -- tinyurl.com/yb7uzer #

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• 13:11 Muppets -- Ode To Joy bit.ly/84rEp
  Just because. #
• 13:24 tinyurl.com/yg7akty Free pdf download of the new Canadian citizenship study guide. The map on page 45: now with 100% less USA. #

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Last week mel_l took me along to Escents in Park Royal b/c they were having a big sale. I got a little bottle of their 'Tranquil' aroma blend. I've been heating it in an old burner I had. I haven't done the whole scented candle/ burning scented oil in a while, but I just love the subtlety of 'Tranquil'.

Unforch, it seems like my old burner has succumbed to age. It has some hair line cracks. I definitely need a new one. I promise not to buy one until after Christmas though! *wink nudge*

Glee: so good last night. It took me a while to come to that conclusion, but after thinking about it I decided that last night's theme of 'family' was really well done. Plus, the whole Down syndrome thing was really amazing for me. Brittany also needs more screen time.

• 00:53 Lady Gaga - Bad Romance bit.ly/1sWXOC #

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• 21:47 @alexsmyth I got a new coat too! $30 down from $99.50! #

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My Dad and I watched Easy Virtue (IMDb listing) last night. We're both fans of Kristen Scott Thomas. Add Ben Barnes, Jessica Biel, and Colin Firth to the mix, and I'm perfectly content. Kris Marshall, the odd Brit who flies to the US in Love, Actually is also in it. (PS-- It's almost Love, Actually season again!)

Easy Virtue had this interesting mix of kick-ass comedy of manners and noir romance/drama.

If there was ever a wardrobe to be envied, it would be Jessica Biel's in Easy Virtue. The movie is set in the inter-war jazz age and although I'm not generally a fan of formal womens' wear from that period, I do love the more casual wear. That being said, I've noticed Jessica Biel seems make everything look classic and glamorous!

So, see it.

• 00:33 Get too close to me in the dome and you get a good laser gun pistol-whipping! #

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Last night I made a recipe of Sablés au thé vert matcha from this recipe at a blog called 'Life as a H4'. I do love my little bag of authentic matcha powder to any chance I get to use it I am happy.

Here's how they turned out:



Not quite as green as the blogger's photos, but still quite charming I think. The flash kind of distorted the image.

Mom thought they tasted what she imagined dog biscuits would taste like. But she's not a matcha fan anyway. Dad thought they were fine. I think they are very addictive. I've had at least ten. :]

I think they could be improved with some vanilla extract.

I've got lots left this morning. Text me if you want to come over for hot chocolate and Sablés au thé vert matcha this afternoon!

• 17:30 Checking out the online HBC clothing store store.hbc.com. I want it all! The $10 Torchbearer Adults' Red Mittens may be my fav. #
• 19:13 lolTwilight moment over on lamebook --> tinyurl.com/y8nl9f7 #

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I love the smell in the air in North Vancouver right now. It's October and now that the fire hazard levels in BC have been lowered there are burn piles everywhere it seems. I do enjoy the smell of a good burn pile.

Making this pasta recipe tonight for supper: http://www.lafujimama.com/2009/10/vals-kale-chanterelle-pasta.html.