Poverty Obliterating Pumas

A party at Miranda and John's apres Daniel Bolshoy. BTW, Daniel Bolshoy was amazing once again! The most magnifique guitar player. And I talked to him after his concert. He's an interesting guy: born in Moscow, raised in Jerusalem, teaches at Concordeia in Montreal. Ya, I'm a big fan.
Supper afterwards at M's was delicious. Curried cashew chicken/tofu, rice and stir fired boch choy/lima beans and brownies for dessert. I loved it all.
Bikrams this AM. I am actually starting to like it. While I'm doing it, it is grueling, but it is a great Friday morning way to stretch out completely, And it is the only workout I get where a teacher guides you through it with encouraging words. I feel a little spoiled.
Tonight I am taking Peter on a date. A hot date. He looked hot today in his suit and Black and white striped shirt. He'd better not change...you never know what I've got in store for him.
First he needs to proofread my paper that I finished yesterday. Today Pip stayed home with me because she has been not herself for a few days and only wants to stay home with Momma. We spent the day together and went for coffee at Starbucks--her favorite thing to do! I received many compliments from strangers today on what a dear sweet girl she is--so true!
Tonight MIst and her friend Sara have planned a marathon weekend of living in poverty. They created their own social justice group called POP (Poverty Obliterating Pumas)--their plan is to sleep outside all weekend and live on a dollar a day. I wasn't completely aware of their plans until 1/2 hour ago. I'll be in class all day Saturday, and Sunday Bark Busters has us in school for 4 hours! I hope it all works out--I'm thinking the weekend seems a little crazy as I write this!
Tabs is her terrific little self. She is so loving with Pip and a good buddy too. She joined choir at school and is happy about that. She also loves her musical theatre/jazz class.

Soggy Bottom Girls

I had a great morning. Despite having a restless night, I got up at 5:30 and went to the gym to lift weights and then I hurried home, grabbed Fernando and went for a 1/2 h run in the dark. It felt wonderful. It is mild again--only spitting a little rain. Should be in the high teens tomorrow. Needless to say, I feel so much better getting up early and working out even when I've had a poor sleep. I think my sleep is adversely effected by caffeine. So, no more caffeine apres noon.
The twins are playing Littlest Pet Shop on the carpet beside me as I type this. I finished my references this morning and will do another draft of my paper tonight. Tomorrow I have the thrill of seeing my favorite guitarist in the world! Daniel Bolshoy is coming to UBC tomorrow to play Latin guitar again. He is an archangel. Seriously, there is no explanation for the music that comes from his fingers and guitar. It is the most beautiful music.  I will go to the lobby of the Fipsky building at 5PM tomorrow to hear him play. This time I will buy his CD as there is very little of his music on Itunes.
So things are looking good for the rest of the week. Dinner party at Miranda's tonight, a great run/hike up Paul's Tomb tomorrow, Bikrams on Friday and most importantly Daniel Bolshoy! You'd never know I have a paper due Saturday--topic: online research ethics. I must say though, I feel like an expert on the subject now.