Our fantasies realized…

Tonight Anna and I both had our fantasies realized.  I met Michael Cera!  Okay, so I really didn’t, but I was on the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Distillery District and I caught a glimpse of him between shoots.  Anna had to take me away before I executed my threat of shouting “I love you, Michael!” like a crazed fan.  Really cool.  This is the second time I’ve ever been on the set of a movie.  First time was Fantastic 4, when they were shooting the final scene.

Anna’s realized fantasy was having Dolce Gelato in Little Italy.  The warm night air was excellent and the patio was really happening!  Mmmm… Green Apple and Pink Grapefruit.  So refreshing!  I’m glad we skipped on the alcoholic beverages.  Frankly, my complexion can’t take anymore drinking binges.

3 days+nights to go.

My new love for vintage… anything!

The Toronto Archives are great sources of vintage photographs. I not only love them for their authenticity, but the pictures into the past invoke a feeling of awe. Things are so different now, I can only gawk. Here are a few pictures that I have picked out for a personal gallery.

Circa 190-, 192-.

Queen Street: 1, 2

Yonge Street: Streecar Strike, Grocers, Motorists Must Not Operate Cars Past Each Other On These Curves

On Sundays at the building north of the St. Lawrence Market, there is a Sunday (flea) market.  There is a man called Lincoln (if I remember correctly) that sells big prints of these photographs.  I spent the better part of my visit to the flea market at his booth.  He’s pretty knowledgeable and pointed me to the city archives for more goodies.  I bought two prints, exhausting all the cash I had on hand that day (and I even had to borrow to subsidize my purchase… I felt so guilty!)  I can’t wait to hang the prints!

Nation-wide Yard Sale Day? Wuhh??

I heart yard sales. The best is hitting a string of them within walking distance of each other. _Even_ better is buying to help raise funds for a good cause!

Yard Sale for the Cure http://www.yardsaleforthecure.com/

Map to find a yard sale near you: http://yardsaleforthecure.celestinetech.com/RESF/REGoogleMap.asp?cc=yardsaleforthecure

The Beaches this year is really representing! I’ll be on the hunt for some goodies out there.

Map: Best Patios in Toronto

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