The Girl Who Learned To Kneel

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10-16, 2010

WHAT I’M READING: Chapters of The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, and The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. A very nice combination of easy to absorb brain science and light but not too light romance.

WHAT ELSIE’S READING: She’s really into MY FIRST BOOK OF WORDS. That may or may not be the title. Regardless, she points, I speak: “That’s a giraffe. And that’s a zebra. And that’s a giraffe. And that’s a giraffe. And once again, that’s the giraffe.”

Have you ever wondered why children’s books are so replete with animals they never see? Perplexing isn’t it. Like how many of our city born and bred children have much contact with cows…pigs…giraffes? Why don’t we teach them about banks and concrete? Everyone ponder.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Well I think we covered that in my first post-Christmas post. Basically lots of movies. Now that Christmas season is done, I’m doing nothing but work. Oh, so much work. Just working myself to the bone. Workaholic is me. On sooooooo many exciting projects (I’m pumping myself up right now). Except I did manage to catch ten minutes of the new Kids In The Hall. Not immediately funny to me. But I would like to meet the people who find it hilarious. Maybe my friend Tim? Tim? Are you in the cyberspace? What say you Tim? Teach me to laugh.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Jian Ghomeshi. I really enjoy you, Jian. I’m sorry for saying you had no balls a couple months back. Would you like to have me on your show? Just wondering? We could talk about…my unidentified exciting projects. And maybe you could be awestruck by me. That’s all. It would do wonders for my self-esteem. Okay. Check in later.

WHAT I’M WEARING: I got a really great grey and white plaid shirt for Christmas which I like to wear. As often as possible. It’s called ‘THE SHIRT.’ Seriously. That’s what it’s called. In fact, they wanted it called that so bad, they sewed a huge ass label that says ‘THE SHIRT’ to the bottom of the shirt so everyone knows what they’re looking at? I decided to remove the eyesore in an obsessive moment without getting the proper equipment. Now I have a huge ass label dangling (instead of firmly attached) and a huge ass hole. Bollocks. Where is Simon when I need him? Why is he not at home taking care of all of our, and more importantly, my domestic needs? ‘Cause let me tell you, the man sews.

WHAT I’M EATING: Proteins with veggies and carbs with veggies. Apparently those combinations are easier on the digestive system. That means no eggs and toast, which is sad. Because you know how much I like toast, and then eggs and toast, well that’s just lovely.

So here’s a carbs and veggies recipe that you might enjoy:

In a soup pot sauté onion, garlic and fresh ginger with coconut oil. The coconut oil is key to a delicious flavour. Add a whole bunch of cabbage. Continue your sauté-ing. Then add water and a couple bouillon cubes (depending on the amount of water). I like organic veggie bouillon cubes if you were wondering. And probably if you’re bothering to read this wordy recipe, you care. Finally add a whole bunch of cooked quinoa.

It’s a very delicate but flavourful soup. And you will feel full.

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: Elsie crying herself into a frenzy because she’s over tired. NOT!!! It’s opposite day. And I’m channeling my grade four self. Not. Not. Not.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Elsie’s head which has a faint whiff of her grandma’s perfume. It’s nice. So much better than the smell of Frannie’s shit or bus fumes or moldy beans. I’m just sayin’.