I'm Sherlocked

Who knew revisiting Sherlock (BBC) could be so much fun! 2.1 - Scandal in Belgravia. Last night was season 1, tonight is season 2. The problem with a disguise is that it is always a self-portrait. Ms. Adler is always on topic. I must admit my fancy towards Benedict Cumberbatch, and while we're on the topic Tom Hiddleston. 

Today was an fancy meeting with my friend John, who studies at UBC - double major of Political Science & English. We met up for a lunch at MKT. It's an amazing restaurant that everyone should have a trip to. Very well done menu, and well-supplied draft. Today I had the pleasure of drinking La Fin Du Monde on tap as well as Chimay White. A 9% and 8% beer, both beautiful and flavorful. The Chimay has a different bite to it, the yeast is more tart & bitter than other beers. Once you get over the new taste, provided you have a low warning yield, it is very enjoyable. These nicer (and more expensive) beer taste much better when consumed slowly. As well, maybe when not full on carbs of pretzels and KD. I don't have much beer left at home, a few more Pepper Berry from Alley Kat. 

In the fronts of knitting, xski, & pointless buying, I'll be xski at home this holiday. Hopefully my father can strap on some ski's as well and have little pain from his knees. The new hobby includes oil painting, it's very difficult so far, and I feel way way way over my head. I might start another painting tonight, or add a layer to the rowing scene I started just under a week ago. Or I just might continue to drink beer, and maybe knit some. Oil Painting requires much attention and skill. To which I do not have. 

Oh, on the point of requiring skill - I also bought a Speedball Calligraphy pen with dip ink, Sepia colour. The Paint Spot has quite a few interesting toys. I must master them one at a time. Or maybe two or three at a time.. so when I feel defeated in one area I can try again in another. The calligraphy ink surprised me while I was using it the other day. It dries fairly quickly on the nib, but worst of all, it clumps. The contents of the ink is heavily sedimented. Once the ink is dry on the paper, you can feel the ink. When using the pen you need to wash the pen due to the sediment build up. A worthy excuse to stretch the legs I suppose. 

Hrm. probably should do a bit of cleaning and paper sorting. fun fun fun. Sherlock is still going. Yeah!