As we round the corner on October, we can be pleased to know that I wrote a silly little blog post almost every day for the entire month. Or like, at least roughly two thirds of the time. Whatever! I’ve enjoyed it a lot of the time and it’s only felt like a chore some of the time.
I’ve written a couple goofy little stories and I’ve felt very inspired. Much more inspired that I’ve felt in a long time.
I’ve spent a lot of time with headaches this month. What’s up with that?
I have listened to the new Taylor Swift album and I will take great reputational risk right now by saying, for the world to see, that I did in fact like it. The Fate of Ophelia is particularly catchy.
I spent the majority of October on strike. We’re just back at work this week actually. We haven’t ratified a new agreement yet, but I’m expecting that it will pass.
Where am I going with this, you’re probably asking yourself. I’ll let you know when I know.
I’ve been vaccinated against COVID and the flu! Can you believe that while this is free in British Columbia, in Alberta not only do you have to pay for it, but they also make you sign a waiver? And they don’t even have enough for everyone! Crazy what’s happening in that province.
I went to a beautiful wedding, watching one of my oldest friends getting married.
I spoke French with a fellow BCGEU member on the picket line. It was choppy and rough, but I did my best!
I have made and subsequently eaten a ton of salad rolls. I’m getting really good at it actually. I make them with tofu and avocado, and I shave off thin pieces of carrot and cucumber with the peeler. I start by layering the carrot and cucumber down, and then I add some lettuce and vermicelli, and then roll it up with the tofu and avocado getting snuggly tucked in last.
Couple tricks:
- use cold water to soften the rice wraps
- roll on a clean tea towel, not a cutting board
- don’t overstuff
Cilantro is obviously optional, but I really like the taste, so I add it in when we have it.
Next week my partner and I are going on vacation and it could not come any quicker.
I’m so tired.
It’s been a really weird month and I don’t really feel like myself. It’ll come back, I know, but I was hoping it wouldn’t go on this long.
I’m not sure what I’m going to write about tomorrow. Maybe something spooky in honour of the day. Maybe I’ll be too busy! Maybe I’ll make something up. Maybe I’ll continue my space tailor story from the other day?
I think that one has legs! Did you read it?
All about the boys, Mac and JJ Shekoda running their dad’s tailor shop on Pluto. Classic science fiction. I feel like I left it at a really interesting point. Who is the mystery woman? What’s her connection to the main characters? What’s next for Mac Shekoda?
Stay tuned.