From the mouths of babes (part 2)

Khaala: "What's your favorite animal?"

Zaman: "The one that does not bite me."

Overwhelmingly underwhlemed

I couldn't get through a full work week after two weeks holiday and so I took Thursday off and went to Fiddler on the Roof. It was simple and cute and made me laugh. For $67 I got to sit third row from the stage, which beats paying $90 for crapppy second balcony seats if I went to the evening or weekend matinee performances. $90! What the what? That's crazy expensive and over priced for a show that's probably worth $50. Good seats, quaint show, afternoon off work, I can't compain, but I'm going to...

The 2009/2010 theatre season has been a little underwhleming so far. I haven't seen anything that's been been worth raving about. I'm looking forward to seeing Kawasaki Exit this week for a little twisted entertainment. It is One Yellow Rabbit's latest creation and they are usually a good bet if you're looking for something that's more creative than the status quo. It's nice to still have a less expensive option in Calgary because it seems like everyone else keeps increasing their prices but reducing the quality of their shows. Hopefully ATP's Play Rites has something worth seeing because it's getting harder to justify spending all this money for average entertainment. If I have a next life then wouldn't it be great to be a playwright and create the types of shows I expect from everyone else.

A terrific holiday

Today was a gloomy day as I came off a two week holiday high and preprared myself for heading back to work tomorrow. My brain resurected the battle between being grateful for having a job during these difficult economic times and my constant disdain for sitting behind a cubicle working towards something that's completely insignificant in the greater picture.

Fortunately, my holiday was fabulous! Didn't venture far from Calgary or my little northwest hood. The best thing about staying put when I am off work is getting to spend full days with Zaman and Jibraan. Got some stuff accomplished around my apartment, did a little writing, socialized just the right amount, and watched a few movies. Alice, the bearded dragon came for a visit which was lovely. When she is not spending time by herself deep in thought, she plays a ferocious game of tennis, enjoys reading, and partakes responsibly in a little recreational drug use. The perfect roomate.