Eat A Doughnut To Help Alberta

Tim Hortons is doing its part to help out my beloved home province of Alberta and all those who have been affected by the flooding.

Starting THIS Friday (tomorrow), Timmy's will be selling the 'Alberta Rose' doughnut for a $1, with the money raised to going Red Cross flood relief efforts in southern Alberta.

((FYI: The wild rose is Alberta's provincial flower.))  

The rose-shaped disaster doughnut is vanilla dipped, has a yellow Venetian cream center and is topped with red, white and pink strawberry bark.

Yum.

Enjoy.

Besos,

CC.
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Alberta: 5 Things I forgot about living here.

1) The cold air cough. 
When you first walk outside, the air is so cold and dry that you cough. Sometimes, you even gag, and let me tell ya, nothing says 'Sexy' like a cold air gag. Nothing.


2) Plugging in your car in the winter. 

Maslow can turn on the lights in a room, just by walking in.

Older cars need to be plugged in or you can forget about starting them successfully.


3) Winter = Static. 
Static and static shocks. Even my dog has static. Poor booger. 


4) Dry skin. 
 It's everywhere and it's taking over your body. Nothing beats a good dry skin itch.Wanna take it to the next level? Pull up your pant leg. Hellooooooo leg dandruff.



5) How friendly people are. 
People smile and say hello. What's more (for the ladies), men actually approach you and try to strike up a conversation.
*Awkward Moment Alert* 
I was sitting in a mall food court, waiting for my cousin. A man came up to me and started talking to me.
Dude: Are you waiting for my boyfriend.
Me: Pardon me?
Dude: Ummm... I said, are you waiting for your boyfriend?
Me: What are you getting at?
Dude: I just want to know if you're waiting for your boyfriend to come.
Me: I don't understand. Do you want something?
Dude: *Awkwardly* No. I just wanted to know if you have a boyfriend. I was trying to strike up a conversation with you.
Me: *Finally clues in* Ooooohhh!!! Ummm... I actually don't live here. I'm visiting. So.... I'm sorry. I'm just not used to guys approaching me like that.
Dude: Ok. Have a nice day. *Practically runs away from me*

I'm seriously losing my social skills. Vancouver, what have you done to me?!?!?!?!

Back to the snow, the awesome sunshine and the AMAZING HST-free shopping here in Alberta. :)

Besos,

CC.
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The Best of the Olympics, Part Dos

So here's a list to help you with you last minute Olympic plans:

Best Canadian House to Party At:
1) Ontario House
2) Atlantic Canada House
3) Alberta House

Best International House to Party At:
1) Saxony (German) House
2) Holland Heineken House
3) Irish House


Best Cultural Experience:
1) Northern Canada House
2) Discover Calabria
3) Atlantic Canada House


Keep in mind that the Olympic fun doesn't have to end! A few houses will remain open during the Paralympics (March 12- 21st). Robson Square will also remain a party zone with free concerts and shows, free skating, free admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery (get there BEFORE 3PM!!!) and of course, my favourite, the Ziptrek Zipline remains open (and yes, FREE!!!). The Royal Canadian Mint will also keep it's doors open, but their new location is still up in the air.


Enjoy the Olympics and Be Safe Everyone!!!!!


Besos,

CC.