Quinpool Shoe Repiar

In Halifax everyone wears boots
Boots get lots of wear
So my boots had a tear

Hence I asked around and was told to go to Quinpool Shoe Repair. It was great. I have never gotten shoes repaired before and I was wary about how much it would cost. My boots were in ROUGH shape. I had also unearthed a pair of hot pink, patent leather, Steve Madden wedge sandals that I haven't worn in two summers because the strap was broke on both shoes, but I had only worn them a few times and they are amazing and I didn't want to get rid of them. So I took both pairs in (it is around the corner from the Oxford Theatre) and hoped that it would cost me less than $50.

The man who runs it is amazing. He is super cheerful and great to be around. A regular was dropping off egg salad for him when I showed up. It is a great place. I said I wasn't in a rush - he does same day service if you want - and was told to come back in two days. I showed up two days later and my shoes weren't ready, he was very apologetic and said he got behind, which was fine, I was in no rush, and he set to work right away. I got to admire the shoes waiting to get picked up and lusted HARD after a pair of Mary Janes. It took about fifteen minutes and he only charged me $12. I was thrilled!





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On a Darker Note

Here is a PSA:

NEVER TELL SOMEONE TO SMILE

It is singularly the most frustrating and insulting thing that happens to me on the reg. Listen, if people wanted to smile, they would. If they are not smiling, or look miserable, chances are they are fucking miserable and they don`t need strangers to point that shit out to them. Having someone tell me to smile infuriates me.

You have no idea what is going on with someone. I had a horrific evening and my coworker`s cousin died last night, so forgive us for not being overly joyous. I am so sorry that it is 6am and you feel the need to be a dick. Having you say that ``you should stay home if you are miserable`` does not fucking help anything. Don`t you think that if I could afford to stay at home I would (question mark) I can`t okay, I can`t afford to miss a day of work because I feel awful and just want to sleep. Fuck off. Thanks.

So the next time you see someone looking like they want to die, don`t fucking say anything that is not a simple niceitey (not a clue how to spell that) like, ``thank you``. You have no idea what is going on in a strangers life and telling them to smile is a dick move.

Photos of things I am too lazy to explain

I did my taxes!

half hour line up at the library sale

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Dragonette

A few weeks ago some peeps and I threw back some drinks on a Wednesday night and danced the night away at Pacifico. Verdict: Dragonette is awesome and I am too old to go dancing on a Wednesday night. Did I mention I had to be at work at 5:30am? I felt like I was hit by a truck.

I have a habit of stealing set lists - whoops

This is their latest single, not my favoutite at first, but then I became addicted. 

Their album Fixin' to Thrill is pure pop gold and you should buy it.

I Still Exist

Hey there, it has been an age, my apologies. Firstly, after my computer bit it I had to wait until my tax return came in to get a new one aka four month internet diet. Turns out that when you don't have a computer your addiction turns to your phone for the first two months, and my phone was not playing nice with blogger and ate everything I tried to post, therefore this place was a deadzone. Then your internet addiction is gone. You get a new computer and you go days without turning it on because you no loner NEED to be on it at all times. You end up reading like a mad woman and spend way too much cash on ebooks and you are a regular at the library renting seasons of TV and getting books like Helter Skelter out and spend your days thinking there is someone behind every door with a knife and your nights running from serial killers in your dreams... needless to say it has been a trying time. 


But, I have a computer, and I solemnly swear that I will give a solid half assed attempt at blogging on the reg again. 


I am sad that I missed my one year in Halifax anniversary on this blog, it was April 27th if anyone is interested. 


I have three days to decide if I am staying in my current apartment, and all signs point to yes, which is a surprise because well I adore my place, I have been dreaming of something with 400sq.ft., a bathtub, and an outdoor space for months now. But I have been searching for a while and nothing has the charm of this place (in my price range), and the cost of moving is depressing. 


I still loathe my job. It has been a week since I have been called a bitch though, so that is progress. 


I will try and get my phone to play nice later and post photos of my trip home and other ongoings. 


In the mean time I give you things TO DO:

The library’s annual book sale at the Alderney Gate Public Librarywill take place on 

Friday, May 11 from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  

There will be thousands of books for all ages. Please note that the book sale is cash only. 

Don’t forget to bring your own bags.

For more information, call 490-5753

Carbon Arc presents: Swing Kids

Sat., May 12, 7 p.m. @ the Kyhber

May-hem Massacre: 

Halifax Roller Derby season opener

Sat., May 12, 8 p.m. @ Shannon Park Rink

Fair Trade Bazaar

May 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ Victoria Park

The Clean Bin Project

Wed., May 16, 7:30 p.m. @ Museum of Natural History

Forensic Archaeological Dig

Sat., May 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. @ SMU
paffairs@smu.ca

New years dinner - Yes, in April

So for New Years a friend and I hit up Morris East for a classy dinner and drinks. The food was great, the drinks, not so much. I had a horrid wine and a strong ass Martini. I know this is months late, so I will keep it brief:

winter salad that was delish

lobster ravioli that was meh

Now the good stuff:

roasted veg and goat cheese salad

margareta pizza

this was on fire

from what I can remember this was something to do with bananas and pretty good. 

I will be back to Morris East for their pizzas because they are the shit.






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Saskatchewan Bound

Hey, I am in saskatchewan for the next ten days and I will be taking photos and drinking slurpies like its my job








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