The Importance of Friends

Over the weekend, I learned the importance of friends.  I had a rough week and went home to get away from the madness.  Usually I stay in my room all weekend but this weekend, I met up with Larry (Polkaroo) and Corrie (BHS - bigheadedshrimpie) on two separate occasions.

On Saturday night, it was dudes' night out with Polkaroo.  I have to say .. I haven't had that much fun in a very, very long time.  I so needed that.  We traded stories on where we've had the best food in Toronto and Ottawa.  I learned that there is a place called Harlem's on Queen Street West(?) that I am going to have to try.  I mentioned that I wanted to try the famous chicken and waffles combination and Harlem's is the place to be.  The only place I knew that served this great combination was Mildred Pierce's but they've changed the menu to something a bit more upscale.  :(

All this food talk took place at the Silician Sidewalk Cafe.  I think Polkaroo's goal was to fatten me up - the belgium waffles were so good.  My waffle was topped with fresh strawberries, brownies and a large scoop of ice cream.  I ate 90% of my dessert and I wasn't hungry.  It was too good to go to waste.

When we weren't talking about food, we were talking about our cameras.  I'm so jealous that Larry got the Nikon D90.  I wanted that camera too!!  But I ended up getting the Canon XSI instead.  Next time I am in town, we are going on a photography walk in the Distillery district.

On Sunday, I met up with the BHS (bigheadedshrimpie) bright and early.  We stopped in at Dickens' for a breakfast of "champions" and then we went to Vaughan Mills mall to do some power shopping.  BHS was a great sport and she tried on everything I asked her to try on - including a really expensive pair of jeans.  I love styling others - male or female.  But I am terrible at styling myself.  I'm not sure why.  :)  It was a successful shopping trip as we both walked out with a purchase or two.  BHS didn't buy the jeans but she couldn't stop talking about them for hours after we left the store.

That night, I had dinner with SP (sleep pilot, Ka) and BHS.  We went to a japanese restaurant for dinner and it was the first time I had chirachi.  I love sashimi and I love sushi rice.  I don't know why I've never ordered it before.  Oh wait, I do know why.  Even the best japanese restaurant in Ottawa doesn't have it on the menu.  >(

I drove home on Monday and I felt pretty sad to leave that fun behind.  Next time I'm in town, we'll have to do it again.

Thanks ...

Pudgy