No Obligation Day 2006!

Well, not necessarily no obligation at all. I did have an early doctor's appointment. I got dumped by my other GP because he is focusing his HIV patients and then taking a leave of absence. Hmm. Anyway, I was referred to a young female doctor (yay!) who seems really nice. We talked about my seizures, and she was very stern about me not driving since I took myself off my meds last year. We also talked about some "female stuff" and my developing CTS. The best part was that she was not phased at all when I mentioned being vegan. She even said "Well, I'm not going to worry about your diet. You're vegan. You must be pretty healthy." I think she'll work out nicely.

I'll still miss my attractive gay male doctor, though.

The previous Smarties post might need a bit of explanation. Jennifer is one of my most favourite people in the world. To refer to her as a friend is a grave understatement. She is one of the most beautiful people I know, in every way. When we were crazy teenagers, Jennifer revealed a secret to me, and I hope she is okay with me sharing it. She had always wanted to eat a big bag of Smarties, pouring them into her mouth until it was full. One year for her birthday, I bought her a big bag. And we sat in her car, dumping huge, greedy quantities of Smarties in our mouths until we felt ill. It was so indulgently glorious. And one of my fondest memories of Jennifer... but only one of many.

Those were the pre-vegan days. Damn, I wish they made a dark chocolate version.

Jennifer was whisked away to Montreal when her partner got a job there. I miss you, Jen.

After my doctor's appointment, I made an overdue stop at Whole Foods and got a few things, and resisted many others. The vegan muffin was heavenly. Then I got my blood taken to check various things and headed over to Queen Street West for the Kit'n Kaboodle Show and Sale. Remember these dresses? Well guess what I saw the show. Yes. Seriously. At 25% off. My jaw dropped as I fondled the eyelets and crisp cotton. Sadly, even my horrible head-math skills told me that, even with 25%, the price was higher than I am able to spend on one dress. Le sigh. Momo's official website is here if you like to drool over these types of beauties.

I did allow myself a small purchase. I got these three awesomely Burtonesque handmade beads by Goblin & Crumb for $15 for all 3. I can't wait to make myself a necklace with the dolly head!



And, of course, passing by Toronto's Trinity Belwood Park, there was another Mr. Verg's Theatre of the Absurd sighting.