Give Me Back My Five Bucks

So Thursday evening is my 10-year high school reunion back home on the island. After debating about it for about a week, I decided that I would go with three of my girlfriends – leave the boyfriends/husbands at home. I’m actually really looking forward to it now. Even if it’s just at a local pub, it will be nice to see so many familiar faces and see what people are up to. I don’t really have a budget, but I’m thinking it will probably set me back $60-70? Dinner and drinks ($25), and then $45 for the pub. A little … Continue reading →

Confession time. I just spent $98 on a ticket (after Ticketbastard fees) for the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour Cirque du Soleil show that’s happening in November 2011. My friend had a pre-sale code, so we snagged the least expensive seats available (there were $65 tickets, but were sold out already). We both anticipate the show selling out immediately when the tickets are released for general sale. I can afford it, but I didn’t need to go. Still, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I know I would be very disappointed if I missed out. And just to show that I … Continue reading →

Today is my 28th birthday. I’ve been quite busy lately, so it sorta just sort of snuck up on me. I don’t have anything planned – not going home, because I was just there over the long weekend … and it’s too late to plan something here in Vancouver. BF said he’s going to bake me a cake and cook a delicious dinner tonight, so I’m pretty excited about that. Mostly about the cake part, because he always cooks me delicious dinners. We’ll probably rent a movie and just keep it super low key. He’s also going to come watch … Continue reading →

For the past 3 years, all I’ve been hearing about is that I HAVE to try Japadog. Well, before this past Saturday, BF and I had been downtown only once all year (when we went to Guu Gastown). So we don’t get very many chances to check out the popular spots around town. Anyway, here were my first impressions: 1) damn, that’s a long line-up, 2) the prices are more expensive than what’s on the website, and 3) it smells delicious. After talking to a few other people in line, apparently only 10 people in line was pretty good. And … Continue reading →

BF has convinced me to shell out $309 for an early bird ski pass to Mt. Seymour (that’s 60% off the regular price). At first, I was completely against the idea, but I know I’m going to be upset with myself and super jealous come the winter when BF goes off to ski 2-3x/week, and I can’t go. Cost-per-use for the pass will be completely worth it, because this year I won’t have to shell out any money for gear. I have everything that I need. Previously, we’ve split the cost of my pass since he gets his for free. … Continue reading →