Weekends are never long enough...

Is it just me, or are the weekends getting shorter? This past weekend was jam packed with a whole lot of everything and a little bit of nothing. I hit up the mall on Sat to run a few errands, one of which was to drop into Bell Mobility, where I wanted to check if I could sign up on this new plan (through APEGBC) to save me some cash, and get me a new phone - ummm...I've been eyeing that new Moto Razr! But my hopes were dashed when the lady explained to me that it only works for new activations, and I'd have to give up my phone number - which i was very adamant about keeping. Its NOT FAIR!! Here I am, willing to convert my month-to-month to a fixed-term contract (which equals guaranteed revenue). But they won't let me do it, unless i give up my phone number. Gosh, I can't wait when number portability (ability to keep phone number through different carriers) comes into effect.

The highlight of the weekend was probably Saturday night, when Nicole and I dropped by Casa De Raf to celebrate Rafael's 29th Birthday. After a few drinks and some good company, we made our way to Shine for some dancing (awesome music!)..and so more drinks. It was a memorable night...especially for Raf (read his blog for his account and some pics). Fortunately, he made it home in one piece. I have this feeling that he'll do something a little different for his 30th Birthday ;-) Perhaps we're getting too old for clubbing. You never know just what might happen. For example, I left Nicole for a few minutes to go to the washroom and when i came out, I saw this strange guy talking to Nicole, who had just moved to a table (because she said a fight had almost broken out where she had been). When this guy saw me, he quickly turned around, and just b-lined it back to the bar. Hmm..so impolite...now why wouldn't he want to stick around and be introduced to her soon-to-be-husband? ;-)

Sunday was Chinese New Year (Gung Hay Fat Choi!, everyone!). It was also MY birthday under the chinese calendar, but no one except my parents really care..and even then they just say the same thing every year "Did You know you were born on Chinese New Year?". OK..sure...now give me my red envelope! hahah. I went to lunch with my parents, after which Nicole had to go to a Baby Shower, which was women only, so i had to kill some time and cracked open my new book - Paris 1919, by Margaret Macmillan. The book came highly recommended, so if you're into 20th century history, this book is supposedly for you. I'll try to write a book review..might have to wait awhile though, its hefty 500+ pages.

I capped off the weekend by heading to Nicole's uncle's house for another Chinese New Year's celebration. I love Nicole's family. Other than the fact you'll always have a good time in good company, you never know quite what to expect. The most memorable part of the night was when all the "kids" - aka. The Twentysomethings were in the living room chatting and playing poker, while the "Adults" - the 50+ club, were downstairs line dancing to loud music videos. Us "kids" were tempted to march downstairs and tell them to settle down. Fun times, fun times.

Now its time to catch up on sleep, and finish this freakin' 10-page work experience summary for my P.Eng application.