i was a sixth grade alien

And then we proceeded to The Rex on Queen West. Being in jazz bars always makes me feel like going back to playing saxophone. Maybe soon...

It was so nice to hang out with the guys. Lots and lots of laughs and I think too much beer for at least one of them by the end of the night.

So three of us decided to walk towards Spadina but soon after stepping out of the bar we realized just how pouring these Spring showers were. We stopped right outside New Tribe for cover to wait for the street car when one of our buddies just casually said he decided to walk to Spadina and Bloor!!! We looked at each other but yeap he was serious. We didn't really get a chance to decipher it and I think part of me thought he was just bluffing and would turn back but nope, he wasn't!

Funny thing when I got off to switch streetcars, he was now drenched and came onto the street car. [hehe]

Okay like that isn't random enough.

I was sitting right next to him and he bbmed me;

"there's a show about him being a purple alien in grade 6"

Then I was like what alien? Who?

Then he pointed to a guy and googled "I Was a Sixth Grade Alien"

What a bizarre night I tell you. Lots of fun. Needed the distraction that's for sure.

Simon, what happened?

Simon Sushi on Spadina Ave. and College St. in Chinatown has been one of our family's Friday favorites for years now. You know that feeling of you don't realize what you have until it's gone?

Well yesterday mum and I went there for lunch a late lunch. It was strange because we ordered the same things as we always do but this time, there staff have changed?!?!!! The ladies have all changed! You don't understand. It's not like the new ladies were horrible to us, but it was just that feeling of familiarity. Usually when we walk in there we're greeted by friends who know where we like to sit and what we like to eat.

Maybe we'll try going there one more time in hopes that our friends happen to be on vacation or something.

Coffee @ Jimmy's

A friend took me to this cool cafe in King West. I like the vibe and will definitely go back there again. Jimmy's Coffee is located by Portland and Adelaide streets. I had a trout wrap there but didn't quite enjoy it because of my strong dislike for raw bean sprouts. Other than that, I'd say definitely try it- it's worth checking out!

IKEA!

I had a tough night again last night. Ended up going to bed at 5:30 and having to wake up at 7am.

On the upside, the later part of my day was spent with my lovely mother. We went to one of my favorite places - IKEA! We had lunch there;

Stuffed Salmon, Fries, Mixed Veggies + Daim Tart

Tell me this isn't beautiful wall art?

Cutting Tradition through TIFF

I went to the Canteen once again this evening. It feels like I'm soon becoming a regular there :). I had the maple roasted squash served with mozzarella, balsamic, sage and a grilled lemon and herb chicken. So delicious.

It was my first time however to go for a film at the TIFF Bell Lightbox since it opened. My girlfriend asked me to check out the premiere of a friend's film. The Cutting Tradition narrated by Meryl Streep is a production of Safe Hands. This documentary is about the female genital mutilation in Africa. It had such powerful visual effects- very disturbing graphics, but powerful. Although I found it to be a well done film, it was definitely hard to watch. I chose to ask a provocative question and make a bold statement because I was upset by some of the ignorant comments that were being made throughout the Q & A. I dislike it when as people we create a "them" and an "us" especially when "they" aren't in the room to defend or speak for themselves.

Overall, such an exceptional evening and I really enjoyed spending time with my friend.

Pasta and Shoes

Courtesy of The Bi-Coastal Foodie

We went out for lunch at my lovely 7 West Cafe (someone needs to recommend a new eatery by Yonge and Bloor that's not Asian cuisine). Until then, my love for this hidden gem is undying.

We then proceeded to go shopping for Men's winter but summer shoes. The pair we got was from Browns Shoes because it had a zipper instead of laces and that's exactly what he wanted.

Lunch at Bar Mercurio

My girl and I went for brunch at Bar Mercurio. I love going here for any meals because it always feels like home! Service was slower than usual but as always, excellent food.

I'm so happy that this friend moved to Toronto. Such a good feeling to still be close to an old friend!

 

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