work in progress + a productive morning at @sewlounge, listening to bizarre field trips and other awkward stories on this american life.
apple pie for lunch
spring flowers to combat the cold and snow outside
maple scones in the oven
and an angus, relaxing by the fire yet again (I’m posting this one for Nancy – see? He’s fine!)
hanging with angus
prepping dinner party food
folding dozens of dumplings
and dozens more. a great dinner party with friends, and a long, but worthwhile day in the kitchen.
It finally feels more like we live here, like life is a little more normal, or at least that Montreal is growing on me, and I’m growing on it.
Ridiculous case(s) in point:
Mastering the Metro
I spent three days in this city with a subway map, and then promptly threw it away (ok, let’s be honest, I recycled it and saved it in our “guests: welcome to montreal!” kit, who are we kidding, but I digress). Now I’m not only a pro, I even know which parts of particular cars to be in so I can exit the train without ever having to be stuck at the back of the crowd of people smooshing together towards the surface.
Knowing the Landscape
Brett and I watched Mr. Nobody the other night and in the middle of the movie I had a “hey! that’s a Montreal scene” epiphany in which I recognized a Mtl parking meter (nerd! yes, I know.), and then went on to pinpoint the EXACT spot in the city that shot took place in. Without the aid of google maps, I might add. I am a city-navigating landmark-finding rockstar.
Recommending Everything!
I no longer need the assistance of Chowhound and Yelp to know where to eat, what’s new, and who would like what when visitors are asking for recos. I just know! Since this was my *thing* when we were living in Ottawa, feeling like I have a handle on more than just “well, yelpers gave it 5 stars!” makes it feel, every day, like it’s a little closer to home. Almost.
Plus the Starbucks barista has stopped talking to me in English when I order in French. Celebrate the miniature victories!
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