Pumpkin Picking and Carving

Found a deal on Groupon for a visit to a local Ontario farm that offered a corn maze, and free pumpkin picking. Even better, the original deal costing $10 was awarded to me free with a $10 promotion from Groupon. The corn maze was more difficult than I intended, it got tiring and a bit chilly. By the time the day was over, I had a quite enjoyable time exploring the farm, having some corn on the cob, squash soup, and hot dog to feed my appetite, and picking out a pumpkin.

The following week was time to carve the pumpkins. It was much more harder than anticipated, considering we didn't have the right cutting tools, so I just used a kitchen knife and a zapto knife. By the end of the carving and the taking out all the junk, I was impressed with myself for doing it. It was my first time too!

Nuit Blanche

Having an assignment regarding this one night event in the city of Toronto, it gave me the opportunity to experience it first hand. Made my way downtown around 12:30am to meet up with the best friend who was volunteering at one of the stations near Dufferin. The night was filled with drunk people who were high all over the streets. But it is something totally different to see so many people jam the streets of Toronto at night.

Our plan was simple: Start at Queen and University, then make our way west to Spadina, north on Dundas, east on Yonge, south to Queen. On route, there were some art displays along Queen St. Made our way inside the Art Gallery of Ontario where it appeared as if a sweatshop was present lol then towards Dundas Square for the festivities. Into the Eaton Centre for a display where the Swarovski Christmas tree usually is. Then outside into old City Hall, a building I had never been in, and then to the City Hall where they had a end of the world exhibit. Had to actually line up for it too. It was interesting to say the least. By the end of it all, we were exhausted and didn't get back til 4:30.

Quickie at The EX, CNE- Toronto, CA

The adventure to the Canadian National Exhibition, also known simply as The Ex or CNE was quick and efficient I would say. To spend only 2hours there and accomplish everything we wanted to was perfect.

Scoring discounted corporate rate tickets: Good, I like discounts.
Taking the TTC Bathurst streetcar there: Slow, but acceptable.
Watching Nick Carter perform on stage: Not my thing, but not terrible to say the least.
Paying $15 for two to ride one roller coaster: Crazy expensive but worth the 45 second thrill.
Didn't have to do any shopping there: Just my cup of tea.
Ending our night stuffing our mouth with deep fried butter: Health hazard, but so damn delicious.

With the CNE running, it really does only mean one thing is upon us, summer is soon ending; and living in Toronto, it means nothing but cold days ahead for the next nine months.