Some of this and that...

On Friday evening I went to see a new dance series debut. and wow! it totally knocked off my socks! I've never seen anything like this before.

"bODY_rEMIX/gOLDBERG_vARIATIONS" by Marie Chouinard. It was a rich, wildly entertaining compilation of playful, sensual and erotic imagery and stunning dancing enhanced by a cleverly woven mesh of percussive sounds, music, recorded speech, breathy sighs, grunts, orgasmic gasps and squeals.

The props used really amazed me and the dancers used them with such grace and strength. They made it look easy but you could see the strength it took in each move they made. It was quiet acrobatic in some parts as well.

My friend and I were invited to a talk with the dancers afterwards and a private reception. Her daughter is a choreographer from Montreal and was working behind the scenes at the show. It was really interesting to learn more about the dance and choreography straight from the dancers themselves. A must see if this ever comes to your city. It's unusual in every way so be prepared to experience something very unique.

I also finished a very interesting book this weekend and it's a great read, especially for those who love books with a bit of mystery and intrigue. "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield. The reader meets a troubled family, right out of the pages of Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights, and a crumbling Gothic mansion called Anglefield. There is a secret garden, confused identities and tragedy. I won't give it away but it is one book you can't put down when you start!

I'm working on a couple of scrapbook swaps right now too! The Scrapaholics club Recipe Card swap this month is "Tropical Drinks". I have chose the Cuban Mojito... memories of this drink from Cuba will be included on my 8x8 recipe card. I'm also participating in a Match Book Card swap this month... the theme is friendship. I hope to get most of this done over the next two weeks... the deadline is the 30th of May.

Cuban Mojito

(pronounced moh-HEE-toh),

The original authentic recipe from Havana Cuba - the one Hemingway himself enjoyed at the Mojito's place of birth:

La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba.

1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Juice from 1 lime (2 ounces)
4 mint leaves

1 sprig of mint
Havana Club white Rum (2 ounces)
2 ounces club soda

Place the mint leaves into a long mojito glass (often called a "collins" glass) and squeeze the juice from a cut lime over it. You'll want about two ounces of lime juice, so it may not require all of the juice from a single lime. Add the powdered sugar, then gently smash the mint into the lime juice and sugar. Add ice (preferably crushed) then add the rum and stir, and top off with the club soda (you can also stir the club soda in as per your taste). Garnish with a mint sprig.

What are you waiting for, go put on some Perez Prado mambo music and start making mojitos!

Norbert and I are heading out of town for a few days next week. He's on countdown right now, five working days left before he finishes with his current company (May 9th) and then he's taking a break before he starts the new job on May 20th. We're heading down to Leavenworth, WA for 4 days/3 nights and staying at a B&B called "Inn Vienna Woods". We take off on Tuesday the 13th... I can't wait!

This week there's a few things in the daytimer that are keeping me busy.
Tonight - I will be online promptly at 7pm to register for the BC Scrapbooking Crop for Kids. It's in September this year and I don't want to miss out! This weekend crop is so popular and will sell out quickly!
Wednesday evening I have my Scrapaholics club meeting (we're planning our upcoming events and will also start to organize our 2 year anniversary Crop-A-Que)
Thursday I'm out for dinner with my friend Lisa.
and Friday night... I'll be going to Norbert's going away party with his co-workers.

Have a great week! I'll leave you with a photo of me at the Pan Pacific hotel on Wednesday night... celebrating Ann's birthday in the Cascades Lounge! We had a blast!