Tags: condo, movies, pictures by me
Current Mood: accomplished

Remember how I wanted to walk up the stairs of the CN Tower - it's an annual fundraising event - as part of my To Do List?  First, finding stairs to practice on is harder than I thought.  I can't use the stairs in the office building or the condo building.  Second, I walked up a flight of stairs in the subway station (I'm trying to avoid escalators and take the stairs instead whenever I can) and I was out of breath.  One flight.  I am so out of shape.

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I have my own cubicle at work now.  Yay! 

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Ain't It Cool News has posted a review of the new Harry Potter movie.  Kinda spoilery in the way that you find out what's been included or not.

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TV tidbits --

Jack Bauer was looking mighty fine in that suit.  Love Jack's total disregard for other country's consulates -- first the Chinese, now the Russians.

A 6 week hiatus for Heroes??  Who's stupid idea was that?  Yay for the return of Ando and Nathan/Hiro.  Mama Petrelli working with the Haitian!  I immediately thought of Supernatural when they showed Mohinder at the end.  And Peter, poor Peter.  Milo finally gets his wish and loses his bangs.

The Amazing Race.  If you're afraid of fish, why do the fish task?  I just love Danny & Oswald.  They need to make it to the final 3.  Can't believe that the Beauty Queens screwed up, went back to find the clue and didn't even lose their standing.  Buh bye Kentucky, I won't be missing Mary's annoying voice.  Now, if we can only get rid of Mirna/Charla, my ears will be most thankful.

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Paid a visit to the condo this past weekend.  Measured the place, threw out some furniture and moved everything else to the centre of the room to get ready for next weekend's painting.  Even though these tenants were a pain in the ass, they did leave the place really clean so that was good.  The plan was to do as much as we can during the weekends over the next 2 months.  I talked to management and they informed me that there's a "no renovation work on weekend" rule.  WTF.  I guess it's the noise factor and people are home on the weekends but I can't take time off during the week in the middle of tax season.  Stupid condo management.

Tags: condo, harry potter, heroes, television, work
Current Mood: listless

Currently, it's -12C, but feels like -24C with the windchill.  I am booooooored.  And tired.  My firm has kicked into tax season mode which means we're up to a 45-hour work week.  It's depressing to go work before the sun rises and leave work after the sun has the set.  Ah, the life of a CA in public accounting.  Why am I in this profession again?  Oh yea, cause I don't know what else to do.

It's been released that David Beckham's North American debut will most likely occur in Toronto.  First, did y'all know Toronto had a MLS (major league soccer) team?  I didn't.  Reading the article, it looks like the MLS went through major scheduling changes to ensure that Beckham plays in every single MLS city.  The number of games that will be broadcasted has jumped as well.  All this for one guy.  Hope it's all worth it in the end.  OK, I admit it, I'm totally thinking about going to the game.  I've been to major league baseball, hockey and basketball games.  The only sports left are soccer and football.

I've been attempting to download S2 episodes of Dante's Cove but only have successfully seen episodes 3, 4 and 5.  I don't like the new location -- it's too bright and sunny.  The S1 locale had a more spooky/haunted look that worked better with the show's premise.  Not too fond of the new Adam or most of the new characters.  At least Kevin and Toby are still cute together.  Now, if I can only get the first 2 episodes to work -- I'm having codec and/or joining issues -- I'll be happy.

I had Renegade by Styx stuck in my head for days.  The Supernatural music department finally got me.

The preliminary planning for the condo renvoations has begun.  I've decided on the type of flooring I want.  Next step is my mom & I are gonna attend one of those Do It Yourself demostrations at Home Depot.  Decided to keep the current couch and loveseat but replace the cushions.  My parents & I also went tv shopping.  Why is it so friggin' difficult to buy a television nowadays?  The decisions -- LCD vs plasma?  HD-ready or not?  At least we agreed on the size -- 32".  Last thing, checked how much monthly parking is going to cost me if I park in the underground parking lot across the street -- $257/month.  That's $3,084/year.  Ugh.  I'm gonna check if there are spaces for rent in my actual building  *crosses fingers*  Unfortunately, the car is a necessary evil cause I need it for work.

Tags: condo, dante's cove, random, work
Current Mood: groggy