All Hallow's Eve

If history serves me correct, that is what this day used to be called. I actually don't remember any of the other history behind this date. What I do know is the present. And well - it goes a little something like this. On Halloween night, my house is all DARK. We leave virtually NO lights on. My dad even puts up a piece of cardboard to block any light that might escape through the window over our front door. I think my mom is preparing dinner in the kitchen in the dark right now. It's pure jokes. Yep - we are one of those families that just doesn't bother giving candies out to those little boys and girls in the neighbourhood. Oh, and speaking of those kids - there are hardly anymore these days. In the past few years (when we actually gave candy), we probably saw about 10 - 15 kids in the night. Then, we saw our fair share of older kids wearing No costume or some Ghetto mask saying TRICK OR TREAT. I ain't gonna give you sorry souls any candy! Get off my porch. And then, the tires get slashed! (well, it's never happened to us, knock on wood). Actually, we did get egged once. And another fun Halloween story was the time I got rolled for my candy back in like grade 6 or 7 or something. Oh good times for sure.

Weekend came and went and so did my brother. Man, that went quick. He was here for 8 days in total but it flew by for sure. One of the highlights of his trip had to have been when the two of us were drinking Johnny Walker Blue on Saturday night with our dad. We got it for him for father's day this year and he busted it out on Saturday night. I am not a scotch guy but dang, that stuff is smooth! It just rolls off your tongue and down your throat AND makes you feel all nice and warm inside. I don't think I'm converted or anything but it definitely was enjoyable. While my bro was around, we looked at a bunch of wedding venues for the reception next year. Man, that is proving to be more and more difficult a task. You end up liking X at one place, Y at another. Saying "I could live with ABC at this venue but can't live without 123 at that venue. In the end, $$$ will play heavily into the hall. Whatever is picked, the day will be beautiful and that's the most important thing. As a belated birthday gift, I got my bro a massage (and I figured I might as well treat myself to one as well). We went to the spa in the hotel at Warden and Hwy 7. I was not impressed at all. First off, it was the most expensive massage I've ever had. $95 for 50 minutes. What's up with that??? And second of all, the masseuse sucked. She was useless and didn't do much for me. I did fall asleep a couple times so I must have been relaxed but man, I was still stiff after. So, to make up for things I went all ghetto on them and took some extra cookies and bottled water as I was leaving. Also, when asked if I wanted to include any gratuities on my bill, I promptly said "No".

Here's a link to an ofoto site I created with various pictures from all the fun we had last week. Special thanks go out to everyone who hosted us and came out for various dinners. It was a blast!

Fantasy NBA has started. I think my roster is okay. I need to make some small tweaks here and there but I should have a decent team, anchored my Nowitzki. I didn't attend our draft last night so I got computer picks which for the most part, were fine. My Fantasy NHL teams are doing pretty well. I'm in first in one league and battling for 4th/5th in another. I was doing fine wrt injuries but then, got jacked in the last week. Hopefully, that'll turn around soon. I don't have any Leafs on my roster (probably a good thing - did anyone see the 8-0 pasting they took at the hands of Ottawa on Saturday night?) I'm a diehard Leaf fan but since day 1 of this season, I said that it would be a stretch to make the playoffs. They are just proving that these days. I'll be happy as long as the young guys play and they don't deal anymore away for the next Owen Nolan or Brian Leetch.

Today, I was sitting in a doctors office waiting room. As part of my job, that happens from time to time while I'm waiting around for customers, etc. Today, was hilarious because it was a complete array of all that society has to offer. Where do I begin? I heard at least 10 different languages and saw at least 5 different skin colours. I saw this uptight guy that was so pissed off that some lady "barged in" after him and got number 34 whereas he was sitting with 39 so she got served first. When he finally went up when it was his turn, he went on and on about being pissed off cause he couldn't eat and couldn't have his morning coffee because he had to fast for some bloodtest. Just cool it you idiot! Then, there was the crying baby. Man, that kid wouldn't stop. Anything and everything his mother tried just didn't work. Finally, the girl behind the desk went and asked what they were in for and promptly pushed her to the front of the line so that they could get treated and streeted (to use a term from ER). I'm sure no one minded the "two-tiered" nature of our healthcare in action in that instance. I also saw the 16 year old pimply, awkward couple who I overheard talking about sex and private parts and stuff. Were they there to discuss birth control? The list can go on and on. It was quite amusing to just sit and observe. Kinda like a zoo actually. Who knows what peeps were saying about me too cause there I am sitting in a chair in my suit looking all cool (or maybe that's "trying to look all cool").