a treat to come home to!

Okay, so it's not a fire and a pie, but I came home today, jumped into the jammies, and what was on tv? One of my most favourite movies of all time, and the one that made me fall in love with Paris: Sabrina. I have yet to see the original, with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, but I adore the remake with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond. On my first visit to Paris I seeked out the street where she was supposed to live in the movie - Rue des Beaux Arts - and it was even better than I had imagined it to be. As was the Eiffel Tower, lit up and shining just as it gets dark, as you approach from Trocadero. I really must replace my VHS copy with a DVD. The fact that it is now on tv in German (and I don't speak German) does little to detract from my enjoyment.

In light of a road not travelled on the Crunch Brunch scene yesterday I have decided to attempt the making of an omelette this evening; a suped-up healthier version of the massive (yet exceptionally delicious) brie delight that was enjoyed by many on last visit to our new favourite cafe. I do love it there, very reminiscent of Stella's in almost all manner of food and atmosphere, and I so enjoy sharing it with enjoyable people, just like Stella's back in The 'Peg. So, as my low-fat-low-cholesterol-egg-whites-only-light-on-the-brie-hold-the-butter-and-oil attempt will no doubt leave the palate yearning for the Crunch kitchen, I am optimistic I will arrive at a more than acceptable substitute.

It is also time to start considering the chore of packing for an overseas flight. I can't imagine the weather will be favourable enough in the geographical centre of North America to comfortably sport summer footware, so that leaves little to decide upon in that department. And not to mention the fact I fully intend to stock up on Fall essentials where I can purchase them at reasonable Canadian prices, necessitating ample room in the suitcase. AND of course the transfer of kitchen and barware from the storage boxes in Colleen's basement to my yet-found but soon-to-acquire new home in The Hague (appointment on Friday to look at places!)

Overall point: pack light, Myr.