It's Official!

The Guys and I had our first OFFICIAL meeting concerning everything from the apartment search and moving in day, to rent splitting and washroom scheduling. We met in McDonalds at 7:30pm, buying food and snacks, preparing ourselves for a long heated discussion. I was honestly worried about how things were going to turn out. I expected debating, a little voice raising, and even a food fight. But it wasn’t like that at all. It went better than I could ever imagine.

Obviously Pat, Rob, and I have been friends since Grade 9 but high school sported a lot of drama. Uneasy tension and bad karma could still be floating around. But its times like these that make me believe we might actually be entering adulthood (Sort of). Let’s face it, our meeting took place in a McDonalds with a PlayPlace.

We started off with just casual conversation and a little bit of goofing off as Pat and Rob had dinner, but then we got down to business. And we were all on the same page!

We agreed on everything! We all wanted to same things in an apartment, and had already agreed on our budget. Three bedroom, laundry on site, all inclusive (which means that utilities are included in the rent), and working appliances. Oh and I added that cats have to be allowed. We all agreed on communal groceries, PVR with Rogers Cable, and no house phone. We agreed how the rent and the other bills were going to be split, and that we all want to stay in Whitby (Ontario), but North Ajax is an option. We’ve also decided we’re renting a truck to move all our crap.

We also made a list of what everyone has for communal use:

Mike: cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, and 3 couches.

Pat: bowls, plates, and cutlery.

Me (Kate): plates, bowls, mugs, toaster, dishwasher, kettle, fry pan, TV, serving dish, dining table, Crockpot, and $100 gift card to Home Sense.

Rob: 4 plastic blue cups.

(So we’re missing a Microwave and a vacuum if anyone has one.)
All in all I’m super stoked and CAN’T WAIT!

120 days to go! and counting. Ciao!
-Kate.

Chef at Home.

Hello Everyone!

I am looking for some answers to yet another dilemma. Cooking!

I LOVE cooking. I grew up with a father who spent his early career cooking in restaurants (before entering into a career in computers). Even without the title of "chef" you can still find him on a Sunday afternoon with a new recipe in his hand and the whole house smelling delicious. Between my mother and him you can imagine that the Food Network is on constantly.

Since I was young I was always excited to move out just so I could cook whatever I wanted. My mother bought me a new cookbook for Christmas and I've been flipping through it constantly making note of what recipes I want to try. The other night I also finally watched "Julie and Julia" (4 stars!). So my brain had been constantly on food and wanting to cook.

Well... How do you cook for THREE guys??

Patrick is allergic to peppers.
Rob is allergic to mushrooms.
And Mike has indigestion and is just plain picky.

I went into Coles Bookstore today to see if I can find anything that may have something like "cook for the guys while still keeping your waist down and enjoying the meal".

YA NO LUCK.

Now my mom just says that I should just not cook for them. But its not that I will be the only one cooking every meal (we will all be pulling our weight equally and it's A LOT cheaper to make one big meal rather then 3 small ones). Also, I enjoy cooking. And I enjoy cooking for others. So please all you feminists out there... don't take my head off. It's for enjoyment, not housework.

So I was wondering if anyone knows of any good recipes, sites, or books, that you would recommend to feed typical 20-year-old guys? (While off course, keeping me happy and away from a lot of greasy, fatty food).

Thanks!
-Kate.

(Picture from Kraft Kitchens)

Speak of the devil...

and he shall appear, its me (pat) honestly my opinion on the paint matter is the one that was presented, yes i know some people care what the color of the walls are in the place that they live, but most likely in an apartment, you get white, and since most of what I'm going to be doing inside the apartment is sleeping...or other things that don't require staring at the walls, I don't quite care if they are plain white. I mean yeah she can go ahead and spend said money..but don't look at me to spend some. Anyways that's just a guys opinion on the matter.


                                                                                                                                                         we out.

The Break is Over and Colour is in the Air.

Hello to all! I am sorry for having such a long break on a brand new blog. I promise I’m keeping this up December is just brutal for classes and exams and family stuff. After having assignment after assignment due, and then exams I just didn’t want to see a computer and spent my vacation with family and friend or just on my own with a good book in my hand (which was definitely missed after having to read all that crap school). But that’s not what this blog is about (per say)

I am still counting down the days till JUNE 1st, which is the date we are aiming for to move out. No real progress made on that front through this break because no apartments have been posted for June time yet. My aunt and uncle did give me a gift certificate to Home Sense so when June does finally come I have some money to put towards decorating. Which according to the guys is “redundant”. Well not decorating but one of my new roomies is against painting. I do see where he’s coming from on the fact that it’s money that can be used for more permanent and useful things. And also what if it doesn’t work out and we don’t stay there. But if I have the money (and it’s mine, not his), I would like to paint. As an artist and simply as someone who enjoys colour I wouldn’t be able to live in a dull space. And I think it would make it feel more like home, making it easier to adapt to living there.

What’s your thoughts? Painting? Not Painting?

Maybe if we’re lucky Patrick will post his opinion on the matter. ;)

Ciao, Kate.