Wednesday, June 29, 2005
What the heck is with this gap?
So I'm trying to figure out what is with this gap I've got going on above my Montreal post. I'm hoping that just typing will fix it.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Montreal, a summation.
So this post got lost somewhere, I have managed to resurect it, it may be a little changed though. OH! Something I just remembered. Aurora has concerts in the park. The Black Board Blues Band is the star of one!
I aware that I haven't posted about Montreal, but what follows is a glorius summation of my experience.
Friday night we drove out to the airport. My Dad took pictures of everything. Photos of me on the moving sidewalk, photos of me walking the opposite way on the moving sidewalk. Securtiy was fast, things that would have made it faster:1. Me not wearing a belt with a metal buckle.2. My Dad not wearing cargo pants.In the terminal I saw a Watermark bookstore that was so beautiful. Waterfalls built into the walls, clean lighting, so many books. But those books weren't 5 for a dollar. Oh no they were not.
I ate pizza for dinner, from a place like Miss. Vannelis, where they have the pizza under the light then throw it in the oven after you order. Except they did not put this pizza in the oven. It was light warm. The bottom was a little doughy.
On the plane I got the winow seat, my Dad took many pictures. The takeoff was scary, I think my mom lost all feeling in her left hand. There were pretzles for snacks and drinks. They played that day's news as our inflight movie. The flight attendants were very nice. When my Dad told them it was my first flight I got to meet the pilots afterwards. They were also very nice. We flew up above the clouds, the sky was so blue, and it was so bright.
My cousin picked me up from my parent's hotel room. We drove to her place and she explained why my aunt hates her place. Her apartment is next to a piercing parlor, which is next to a tatoo parlour which is next to an 'adult video store'. Right across from my cousin's house is a goth store. But really, the piercing parlor and everything was high end. I bet all the rich kids in Montreal go to this tatoo parlor to get their navels pierced, it was classy.
Friday night we were going to go out but we were tired. One of my cousin's friends works at the best steakhouse in Montreal, he came over with steaks. We ate them and drank red wine. The steak was delicious, the red wine I did not finish.
The next morning we started our shopping spree. We walked pretty much everywhere, and went into any store that looked interesting. There was also a street sale and we walked that too.
In total I bought:
1. A white t-shirt
2. A blue t-shirt with buttons
3. A white halter top
4. A red sparkly halter for dancing and partaying in
5. A black fancy skirt
6. A blue skirt from American Apparel. You can see it here : http://www.americanapparelstore.com/rsa2301.html
7. White sandles (of death)
8. A bath bomb
9. Face mask stuff.
10. LipGlass
11. An eyeshadow stick
While I was in the dressing room of the store with the red shirt my cousin was handing me clothes to try on. From across the store my cousin said; "oooh this is slutty, you should try it on!" The whole store agreed. My shirt was ten dollars, they were having a promotional sale and apparently "all sparkly things are $10".
That night I had dinner at delicious restaurant. Then crepes, oh I was so full. We didn't go out that night either, a bunch of my cousin's friends came over and we sat around talking and drinking red wine. By the time we decided to go out half of us were asleep.
The Sunday morning we went to St. Viasomething for a bagle breakfast, Angus was right, they were delicious. We then went to Tam Tams. It's this party in a park that happens every Saturday morning. People, many people come to the park and play on bongos. Others dance, others watch. At the same time an elaborate sword fight occurs, with ducktape shields and plastic swords. None of this is controlled by anyone. There are no proffesional ring leaders for the drummers, they all just play. There was also a lot of pot. A person could get high just walking through the crowds.
We stopped by a museum but it was closing. We then met my parents for dinner. Then the flight home. I really enjoyed my stay in Montreal, apparently so did my luggage, so it didn't join us on our flight and stayed a little while longer. It arrived, with my Dad's suitcase, on the following Tuesday. My new halter top was worn shortly after.
That was my Montreal trip. Next entry will probably be about my trip to Mike's cottage.
I aware that I haven't posted about Montreal, but what follows is a glorius summation of my experience.
Friday night we drove out to the airport. My Dad took pictures of everything. Photos of me on the moving sidewalk, photos of me walking the opposite way on the moving sidewalk. Securtiy was fast, things that would have made it faster:1. Me not wearing a belt with a metal buckle.2. My Dad not wearing cargo pants.In the terminal I saw a Watermark bookstore that was so beautiful. Waterfalls built into the walls, clean lighting, so many books. But those books weren't 5 for a dollar. Oh no they were not.
I ate pizza for dinner, from a place like Miss. Vannelis, where they have the pizza under the light then throw it in the oven after you order. Except they did not put this pizza in the oven. It was light warm. The bottom was a little doughy.
On the plane I got the winow seat, my Dad took many pictures. The takeoff was scary, I think my mom lost all feeling in her left hand. There were pretzles for snacks and drinks. They played that day's news as our inflight movie. The flight attendants were very nice. When my Dad told them it was my first flight I got to meet the pilots afterwards. They were also very nice. We flew up above the clouds, the sky was so blue, and it was so bright.
My cousin picked me up from my parent's hotel room. We drove to her place and she explained why my aunt hates her place. Her apartment is next to a piercing parlor, which is next to a tatoo parlour which is next to an 'adult video store'. Right across from my cousin's house is a goth store. But really, the piercing parlor and everything was high end. I bet all the rich kids in Montreal go to this tatoo parlor to get their navels pierced, it was classy.
Friday night we were going to go out but we were tired. One of my cousin's friends works at the best steakhouse in Montreal, he came over with steaks. We ate them and drank red wine. The steak was delicious, the red wine I did not finish.
The next morning we started our shopping spree. We walked pretty much everywhere, and went into any store that looked interesting. There was also a street sale and we walked that too.
In total I bought:
1. A white t-shirt
2. A blue t-shirt with buttons
3. A white halter top
4. A red sparkly halter for dancing and partaying in
5. A black fancy skirt
6. A blue skirt from American Apparel. You can see it here : http://www.americanapparelstore.com/rsa2301.html
7. White sandles (of death)
8. A bath bomb
9. Face mask stuff.
10. LipGlass
11. An eyeshadow stick
While I was in the dressing room of the store with the red shirt my cousin was handing me clothes to try on. From across the store my cousin said; "oooh this is slutty, you should try it on!" The whole store agreed. My shirt was ten dollars, they were having a promotional sale and apparently "all sparkly things are $10".
That night I had dinner at delicious restaurant. Then crepes, oh I was so full. We didn't go out that night either, a bunch of my cousin's friends came over and we sat around talking and drinking red wine. By the time we decided to go out half of us were asleep.
The Sunday morning we went to St. Viasomething for a bagle breakfast, Angus was right, they were delicious. We then went to Tam Tams. It's this party in a park that happens every Saturday morning. People, many people come to the park and play on bongos. Others dance, others watch. At the same time an elaborate sword fight occurs, with ducktape shields and plastic swords. None of this is controlled by anyone. There are no proffesional ring leaders for the drummers, they all just play. There was also a lot of pot. A person could get high just walking through the crowds.
We stopped by a museum but it was closing. We then met my parents for dinner. Then the flight home. I really enjoyed my stay in Montreal, apparently so did my luggage, so it didn't join us on our flight and stayed a little while longer. It arrived, with my Dad's suitcase, on the following Tuesday. My new halter top was worn shortly after.
That was my Montreal trip. Next entry will probably be about my trip to Mike's cottage.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
oh my feet hurt
I am currently in Montreal. Just sitting for a minute. We walked EVERYWHERE. I went on what can only be described as a 'spree'. I am broke. Please no one remind me of all the money I have spent. I don't think anyone would believe how much money I am out, because I am usually quite a cheap-o person. No books though! Oh hell I spent a lot of money. Heather! I went to American Apparel!!! I bought a skirt. Oh I will find it online and perhaps link it here eventually. Oh what a good day. I will describe later all I bought. I may pass out though, at the thought of how much money I spent. Oh dear. All future outings with me must not involve money. Unless it involves people giving me money. OK so if anyone wants to hang out with me, we must do it while I am at work and getting paid. This rule will apply till oh, 5 years from now.
I am broke. But oh so happy
I am broke. But oh so happy
Friday, June 17, 2005
MONTREAL!!!! SOON
I leave today! YAY! Montreal! On an airplane! I will see my cousin! We will hang out and have fun. We will shop probably. And eat good food. Maybe find some of the bagels that Angus recommended. See the sights. MONTREAL! Yay.
Oh I hit a book sale today. Used books 25 cents, or 5 for a dollar. 15 books need to find a home in my room now.
I'm off for the weekend. I hope you all have fun.
Oh I hit a book sale today. Used books 25 cents, or 5 for a dollar. 15 books need to find a home in my room now.
I'm off for the weekend. I hope you all have fun.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
oh so much
I have a lot to blog about. Cause I haven't blogged in awhile. But I may not finish, cause I may leave to go somewhere so this may stop mid entry.
I went on a picnic! I went with Angus. A bird pooped on me. But other than the bird poop the picnic was excellent. Cookies and hamburgers and stuff. And Blueberrys. Oh and slushies. Oh! Am I wrong, or should batteries be stored in the fridge?
The picnic took place in a park in Newmarket, and there was this eco fest going on at the time, playing nice music. It was all quite fun.
Saturday night I went to Randeep's BD BBQ. I had a lot of fun. It was great hanging out with them, because they're all quite nice and friendly. Very... wonderful people to hang out with. I've been invited to hang out more, I think I will.
Sunday Mike was home!!! Yay! We went for coffee, except neither of us consumed coffee during the entire time, even though we ended up in Pickering.
OK so there is more to blog about, but my head really hurts.
I went on a picnic! I went with Angus. A bird pooped on me. But other than the bird poop the picnic was excellent. Cookies and hamburgers and stuff. And Blueberrys. Oh and slushies. Oh! Am I wrong, or should batteries be stored in the fridge?
The picnic took place in a park in Newmarket, and there was this eco fest going on at the time, playing nice music. It was all quite fun.
Saturday night I went to Randeep's BD BBQ. I had a lot of fun. It was great hanging out with them, because they're all quite nice and friendly. Very... wonderful people to hang out with. I've been invited to hang out more, I think I will.
Sunday Mike was home!!! Yay! We went for coffee, except neither of us consumed coffee during the entire time, even though we ended up in Pickering.
OK so there is more to blog about, but my head really hurts.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
I am a little surburnt and BOOKS!
OK so I put sunscreen all over my self. Except for the part of my back over the top of my bathing suit. So that part of my back is pink, the rest of me is not that tan. It kinda hurts when I sit in the car. But the burn came from a nice day of lazyness, so I will accept my Lobster Girl status.
I finished Wicked. It was very detailed. I really reccommend it. I think it's a summer read though. It would be a little intense to read while studying in school.
I went to the library!!! First up is The Devil Wears Prada. Then I have a book by Dave Berry. Then Anywhere But Here. A book called Running With Scissors, an autobiography about a man who overcame a horrendus youth. And then a book by Maya Angelou. Daley recommended a book to me. I don't remember what it is though. So I couldn't take it out.
I wasn't going to read The Da Vinci Code, but then Jocelyn really recommended it, so it has been added to my summer reading list.
Last Saturday was wine night at our house. My parents invite friends over and each couple brings a bottle of wine. then it's a blind taste test, and you rank the bottles and you see who wins. Some of the wine is home made, and surprisingly the home made wines win usually. Jocelyn and I helped and then we drove them home. For me it was a lot of fun.
I AM GOING ON AN AIRPLANE!!!!!
I have never been on a plane before!! I am going to Montreal to visit my cousin and I am going to ride in a plane!!!
I got free shoes. My manager looked at my shoes. He said they were all worn out. I said that he shouldn't talk that way, because the shoes could hear him. Just because there were wholes in the shoes and they were covered in bleach and paint did not mean that they were all worn out. So my manager gave me new shoes from the stores foot wear section. Today was my first day with my new shoes. They were heavier than my old ones. Maybe because my old ones were so worn out they weren't really shoes anymore, just the idea of shoes. So I clomp around now. This will take some getting used to.
I finished Wicked. It was very detailed. I really reccommend it. I think it's a summer read though. It would be a little intense to read while studying in school.
I went to the library!!! First up is The Devil Wears Prada. Then I have a book by Dave Berry. Then Anywhere But Here. A book called Running With Scissors, an autobiography about a man who overcame a horrendus youth. And then a book by Maya Angelou. Daley recommended a book to me. I don't remember what it is though. So I couldn't take it out.
I wasn't going to read The Da Vinci Code, but then Jocelyn really recommended it, so it has been added to my summer reading list.
Last Saturday was wine night at our house. My parents invite friends over and each couple brings a bottle of wine. then it's a blind taste test, and you rank the bottles and you see who wins. Some of the wine is home made, and surprisingly the home made wines win usually. Jocelyn and I helped and then we drove them home. For me it was a lot of fun.
I AM GOING ON AN AIRPLANE!!!!!
I have never been on a plane before!! I am going to Montreal to visit my cousin and I am going to ride in a plane!!!
I got free shoes. My manager looked at my shoes. He said they were all worn out. I said that he shouldn't talk that way, because the shoes could hear him. Just because there were wholes in the shoes and they were covered in bleach and paint did not mean that they were all worn out. So my manager gave me new shoes from the stores foot wear section. Today was my first day with my new shoes. They were heavier than my old ones. Maybe because my old ones were so worn out they weren't really shoes anymore, just the idea of shoes. So I clomp around now. This will take some getting used to.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Beautiful Day
I had coffee with Shashi yesterday. Except neither of us had coffee. I drove there all by myself, and that was fun. I was late, which annoyed me. I don't want to be late, because I don't like it when other people are late. I loved talking with Shashi. And her passion for yearbook is especially fun to watch. That is why I want to find a club or something to be insanely passionate about.
I spent today lounging around in the sun. I also deposited money in the bank. But other than that it was book reading and sun loving. After spending the school year worrying about essays and due dates it was nice to spend the day worrying about my tan.
Jocelyn came over and we watched Back to the Future. Man that movie was fantastic. I also know some stuff about Michael J. Fox's life at that point because of reading his autobiography.
I work tomorrow, and Friday and Saturday and Sunday, probably Monday too. I will have lots and lots of money then.
I guess that is all to this glorius post.
I spent today lounging around in the sun. I also deposited money in the bank. But other than that it was book reading and sun loving. After spending the school year worrying about essays and due dates it was nice to spend the day worrying about my tan.
Jocelyn came over and we watched Back to the Future. Man that movie was fantastic. I also know some stuff about Michael J. Fox's life at that point because of reading his autobiography.
I work tomorrow, and Friday and Saturday and Sunday, probably Monday too. I will have lots and lots of money then.
I guess that is all to this glorius post.
Friday, May 27, 2005
My New Financial Plan
Before I tell you my new financial plan let me explain my old financial plans. The goal of these financial plans is to earn money so that I can pay for school.
The plan that I have been following is to work many hours to earn money and spend very little on stuff that is not tuition.
My new plan is to go on the Price is Right. Some guy just won 3600. And that wasn't even the grand prize. He won it playing Plinko. Plus he still has a chance to spin the wheel. He may even make it to the Showcase Showdown. I will go to the Price is Right, and I will win lots of money. That is my new plan. It could be argued that this plan is faulty because it will cost me a lot to go there, and ontop of that I may not even make it to Contestants Row. Well stop stomping on my dreams is what I say! I would prefer if all ye naysayers would go and say your nays elsewhere.
I have this weekend off, I booked this weekend off so that I could volunteer backstage at my old dance recital. My Mom has organized backstage for years now. She is quite good at it. The fear this year is that she will over exert herself. I think I have the special job of making sure she does not over exert herself. My Mom, as usual, as the special job of making sure I do not under exert myself.
Wicked, will of course be joing me at my recital. Hopefully I don't finish it, because I will not have a chance to visit the Library till Tuesday.
The plan that I have been following is to work many hours to earn money and spend very little on stuff that is not tuition.
My new plan is to go on the Price is Right. Some guy just won 3600. And that wasn't even the grand prize. He won it playing Plinko. Plus he still has a chance to spin the wheel. He may even make it to the Showcase Showdown. I will go to the Price is Right, and I will win lots of money. That is my new plan. It could be argued that this plan is faulty because it will cost me a lot to go there, and ontop of that I may not even make it to Contestants Row. Well stop stomping on my dreams is what I say! I would prefer if all ye naysayers would go and say your nays elsewhere.
I have this weekend off, I booked this weekend off so that I could volunteer backstage at my old dance recital. My Mom has organized backstage for years now. She is quite good at it. The fear this year is that she will over exert herself. I think I have the special job of making sure she does not over exert herself. My Mom, as usual, as the special job of making sure I do not under exert myself.
Wicked, will of course be joing me at my recital. Hopefully I don't finish it, because I will not have a chance to visit the Library till Tuesday.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
book update
OK so I do not recall what I last posted about books. And I am too lazy to investigate so I'll just tell you what I think you don't already know.
I finished this book called Clara Callan. It was good. It was about this woman in the 30's. About her life and her sister. It's all journal entries and letters between her and other people. It took me a little while to finish it so it wasn't exactly a page turner.
Oh did I mention I read that Enron book? I think I did. Well it was great anyway.
I read Nanny Diaries after Enron. Nanny Diaries was very good. Not really a thinker. For some reason it had a British feel to it, like Bridget Jones' Diary. Except no one said Durrr. Oh one odd thing happened during my reading of it. So the child's name is Grayner. At least I thought it was. I thought this for over half of the book, then suddenly I realized there was no 'n' his name was just Grayer. That was traumatizing to say the least.
After Nanny Diaries was the Clara Callan book. After that was Ellen's book; "the funny thing is..." I recommend that book to everyone! it's hilarious! A very light read. Readable in a day. I actually laughed out loud. Which got to be quite embarrasing cause I read it in the staff room, and other people were there, and they stared at me.
I am now onto Wicked. Angus lent it to me. It is quite different from Ellen, but it's already good.
I have finnaly updated my reading journal to reflect all this. Janet do you still keep yours? I remember you had it in Physics.
I gave blood today. I love giving blood.
I also worked today, but there was no hilarity. Well there was some, in that a lady got fired yesterday (not funny), and they spent all today freaking out because no one could cover her shifts. ahhhh stupid people.
I finished this book called Clara Callan. It was good. It was about this woman in the 30's. About her life and her sister. It's all journal entries and letters between her and other people. It took me a little while to finish it so it wasn't exactly a page turner.
Oh did I mention I read that Enron book? I think I did. Well it was great anyway.
I read Nanny Diaries after Enron. Nanny Diaries was very good. Not really a thinker. For some reason it had a British feel to it, like Bridget Jones' Diary. Except no one said Durrr. Oh one odd thing happened during my reading of it. So the child's name is Grayner. At least I thought it was. I thought this for over half of the book, then suddenly I realized there was no 'n' his name was just Grayer. That was traumatizing to say the least.
After Nanny Diaries was the Clara Callan book. After that was Ellen's book; "the funny thing is..." I recommend that book to everyone! it's hilarious! A very light read. Readable in a day. I actually laughed out loud. Which got to be quite embarrasing cause I read it in the staff room, and other people were there, and they stared at me.
I am now onto Wicked. Angus lent it to me. It is quite different from Ellen, but it's already good.
I have finnaly updated my reading journal to reflect all this. Janet do you still keep yours? I remember you had it in Physics.
I gave blood today. I love giving blood.
I also worked today, but there was no hilarity. Well there was some, in that a lady got fired yesterday (not funny), and they spent all today freaking out because no one could cover her shifts. ahhhh stupid people.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Work thoughts
As much as I complain about work, some hilarity does happen.
For example today a man came in to return a hose. He was quite upset, because this was the second hose he had bought and they both had the same problem. He said; "I plug it in and it leaks from a hundred places!" I then explained to him that it was a sprinkler hose, that leaking is in fact what they do best (for the uninitiated a sprinkler hose is a hose made of porus material, you weave the hose through your garden, turn on the water, and it waters everything at once!) He opted to return the hose and buy a different kind.
Hey do you know what I realized? That story isn't so funny when you have to explain what a sprinkler hose is. Well you're just going to have to trust me, it was hilarious.
Another hilarious story. A man was returning a whole bunch of car parts. I asked if there was something wrong with them (so they do not get put back on the shelf), he said no, that he didn't need them anymore, because his car had exploded. EXPLODED! He had decided not to repair the car after that. There was one thing on the bill that he was not returning, I asked if he had forgotten it or something. He said no, that the part was on the car when it exploded. I secretly still wonder if maybe it was the part we sold him that made his car explode.
Anyway, news in my life; I am helping with my old ballet recital this weekend! Yay! Lots of fun (this is not sarcastic).
Big news! I am going to Montreal in June to visit my cousin for a weekend. I am quite excited. Who knows what we'll do!
For example today a man came in to return a hose. He was quite upset, because this was the second hose he had bought and they both had the same problem. He said; "I plug it in and it leaks from a hundred places!" I then explained to him that it was a sprinkler hose, that leaking is in fact what they do best (for the uninitiated a sprinkler hose is a hose made of porus material, you weave the hose through your garden, turn on the water, and it waters everything at once!) He opted to return the hose and buy a different kind.
Hey do you know what I realized? That story isn't so funny when you have to explain what a sprinkler hose is. Well you're just going to have to trust me, it was hilarious.
Another hilarious story. A man was returning a whole bunch of car parts. I asked if there was something wrong with them (so they do not get put back on the shelf), he said no, that he didn't need them anymore, because his car had exploded. EXPLODED! He had decided not to repair the car after that. There was one thing on the bill that he was not returning, I asked if he had forgotten it or something. He said no, that the part was on the car when it exploded. I secretly still wonder if maybe it was the part we sold him that made his car explode.
Anyway, news in my life; I am helping with my old ballet recital this weekend! Yay! Lots of fun (this is not sarcastic).
Big news! I am going to Montreal in June to visit my cousin for a weekend. I am quite excited. Who knows what we'll do!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Eve's survey thing
I was touched that Eve handed the baton off to me.
I also feel superior to Shashi because I beat her to posting this.
Total music files residing on my computer:
327 songs. Mostly Oldies. A lot of Melissa Etheridge
Last CD I bought:
Joss Jone's CD. For the song Right to be Wrong. Because it came right at a time that I needed it.
Song playing right now:
Um... nothing actually. Just a rerun of friends that is quite amusing.
Five songs I listen to a lot/mean a lot to me (in no particular order):
1. Breakfast at Tiffanys
2. Come To My Window, Melissa Etheridge
3. The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
4. Mack the Knife
5. Leeroy Brown
Four or Five People I'm Passing The Baton To:
1. Shashi (I know I know, that's cheating.... bite me)
2. Heather
3. Janet
4. Angus
5. Kelly
I also feel superior to Shashi because I beat her to posting this.
Total music files residing on my computer:
327 songs. Mostly Oldies. A lot of Melissa Etheridge
Last CD I bought:
Joss Jone's CD. For the song Right to be Wrong. Because it came right at a time that I needed it.
Song playing right now:
Um... nothing actually. Just a rerun of friends that is quite amusing.
Five songs I listen to a lot/mean a lot to me (in no particular order):
1. Breakfast at Tiffanys
2. Come To My Window, Melissa Etheridge
3. The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
4. Mack the Knife
5. Leeroy Brown
Four or Five People I'm Passing The Baton To:
1. Shashi (I know I know, that's cheating.... bite me)
2. Heather
3. Janet
4. Angus
5. Kelly
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Books and working
OK so an update on my book emergency.
I read Micahel J. Fox's autobiography. That book was fantastic. I read "Anatomy of Greed, the Unshredded truth about Enron" it was also fantastic. It was written by a guy who worked there when it all went to hell. There was a made for tv movie based on it, I had seen it a long time ago and had always wanted to read the book for it. I am now reading "The Nanny Diaries". It's quite good so far. I may finish today or I may actually get some stuff done.
Jon, I would love to take you up on your offer to lent me Eat, Shoots and Leaves. And Angus has offered me Wicked. So I just have to wait on... The Devil Wears Prada, and Ellen's new book.
I've been working a lot lately. Hence why there are very few blog enteries. and when I am not working I've been reading. I anxiously look forward to my pay stub on Thursday. Except I have to go over it carefully because where I work tends to short change people.
I am actually going to a concert this summer! Green Day. I should explain that the last concert I went to was Sharon Lois and Bram. Unless of course you include the Gold Band concerts.
I guess that is all my news for now. Enjoy your day!
I read Micahel J. Fox's autobiography. That book was fantastic. I read "Anatomy of Greed, the Unshredded truth about Enron" it was also fantastic. It was written by a guy who worked there when it all went to hell. There was a made for tv movie based on it, I had seen it a long time ago and had always wanted to read the book for it. I am now reading "The Nanny Diaries". It's quite good so far. I may finish today or I may actually get some stuff done.
Jon, I would love to take you up on your offer to lent me Eat, Shoots and Leaves. And Angus has offered me Wicked. So I just have to wait on... The Devil Wears Prada, and Ellen's new book.
I've been working a lot lately. Hence why there are very few blog enteries. and when I am not working I've been reading. I anxiously look forward to my pay stub on Thursday. Except I have to go over it carefully because where I work tends to short change people.
I am actually going to a concert this summer! Green Day. I should explain that the last concert I went to was Sharon Lois and Bram. Unless of course you include the Gold Band concerts.
I guess that is all my news for now. Enjoy your day!
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Books! and analog not going so well.
So I have an elaborate book tale to tell, but first I have a sad update. My learning to read an analog watch is apparently not going so well. During my book emergency (which is still in progress) my Dad asked me what time it was. I said about 7:40. I returned to watching tv and could not figure out why friends was wrapping. The fact was that hand was not brushing the 8 because it was almost 7:40 but because it was almost 8. I had confused the big hand and little hand.
OK so my book problem. My library has multiple holds on all the books I want to read! 5 People you Meet in Heaven, Wicked, Ellen's New Book, Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the Devil Wears Prada. All of them! The only one left is The book on Enron.
OK so my book problem. My library has multiple holds on all the books I want to read! 5 People you Meet in Heaven, Wicked, Ellen's New Book, Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the Devil Wears Prada. All of them! The only one left is The book on Enron.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
some random thoughts and news
I've had a few, I guess you could call them thought provoking moments. Now don't get all excited, this isn't Plato here, it's just some random stuff that made me smile.
First off Janet, cart before the horse is a saying that basically means you shouldn't get ahead of yourself. Putting the cart in front of the horse is no good, because instead of pulling the cart the horse would push it, but I don't think they would, I think they would trample all over it, and that would ruin the cart.
My mom planted tulips in our back garden. Squirrels took the bulbs and hid them elsewhere so they could eat them later. Now tulips are growing in the middle of our back lawn. My Dad now has to mow around them. It's quite a beautiful and random sight. The squirrels also planted flowers in my mom's front garden. They're purple and quite nice. Those crazy squirrels are great gardeners.
I have recently started wearing an analog watch instead of a digital one. I have obsereved that time seems to pass faster when you wear an analog watch. On a digital watch if 15 minutes have passed by you're not very impressed. But if 15 has passed on an analog watch I think; "Wow! the big hand went all the way over there!" It just seems like more time has passed. I tried explaining this to my friends at school and they looked at me like I was crazy. I stand by my theory.
There is more to post but I am off somewhere so another time.
First off Janet, cart before the horse is a saying that basically means you shouldn't get ahead of yourself. Putting the cart in front of the horse is no good, because instead of pulling the cart the horse would push it, but I don't think they would, I think they would trample all over it, and that would ruin the cart.
My mom planted tulips in our back garden. Squirrels took the bulbs and hid them elsewhere so they could eat them later. Now tulips are growing in the middle of our back lawn. My Dad now has to mow around them. It's quite a beautiful and random sight. The squirrels also planted flowers in my mom's front garden. They're purple and quite nice. Those crazy squirrels are great gardeners.
I have recently started wearing an analog watch instead of a digital one. I have obsereved that time seems to pass faster when you wear an analog watch. On a digital watch if 15 minutes have passed by you're not very impressed. But if 15 has passed on an analog watch I think; "Wow! the big hand went all the way over there!" It just seems like more time has passed. I tried explaining this to my friends at school and they looked at me like I was crazy. I stand by my theory.
There is more to post but I am off somewhere so another time.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Randomness before I sleep
I'm going to sleep, but I was thinking stuff.
There was an article in the paper today about some veterans from world war 2. One of them, who had fought on V-Day, came back from the war and was driving for the TTC. That made me sad. I will admit I don't know the whole story, maybe he wanted to drive for the TTC, but this seems sad.
So I am going to bed.
There was an article in the paper today about some veterans from world war 2. One of them, who had fought on V-Day, came back from the war and was driving for the TTC. That made me sad. I will admit I don't know the whole story, maybe he wanted to drive for the TTC, but this seems sad.
So I am going to bed.
The Job Hunt Continues
I dropped off a resume and cover letter with the Police Department, I hope to be a receptionist for them or someone in their office who types and files things. Except they're not looking for someone so who knows. I'm also applying at Banks.
I went to a job fair at Home Depot today, I had this short little interview thing, I'll know by the end of next week if I get another intereview. But there are so many problems! Like they won't let me work every other weekend during the school year like Canadian Tire does. Maybe I could get a job downtown then. Maybe a job with the school, like at the book store or something. Or at a library. That would be kinda nice, cause they're used to working with student's and their scheduals. And that would help me meet people on campus. Oh maybe this would lead to drinks after work.
My only issue is that my current job is safe. I think I would have to light something on fire there to be fired. So it will be hard for me to leave a job that's so safe. But I will never grow as a person if I don't take risks. And besides the pay is garbage and the managers aren't very nice. One of them is actually quite gross.
But I think that, as usuall, I am putting the cart before the horse. I don't even know if Home Depot is going to hire me. So this all may be a non issue. I really want to work at the police department but who knows.
I went to a job fair at Home Depot today, I had this short little interview thing, I'll know by the end of next week if I get another intereview. But there are so many problems! Like they won't let me work every other weekend during the school year like Canadian Tire does. Maybe I could get a job downtown then. Maybe a job with the school, like at the book store or something. Or at a library. That would be kinda nice, cause they're used to working with student's and their scheduals. And that would help me meet people on campus. Oh maybe this would lead to drinks after work.
My only issue is that my current job is safe. I think I would have to light something on fire there to be fired. So it will be hard for me to leave a job that's so safe. But I will never grow as a person if I don't take risks. And besides the pay is garbage and the managers aren't very nice. One of them is actually quite gross.
But I think that, as usuall, I am putting the cart before the horse. I don't even know if Home Depot is going to hire me. So this all may be a non issue. I really want to work at the police department but who knows.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Cover Letters and Day Time TV
I have to write cover letters today. And drop them off. Ugh.
I can write essays, and short answers, but I do not want to write these cover letters. Being an adult suuuuuuuuuuuuucks. I wish paper routes paid more, I can do those.
On a happier noter I have rediscovered daytime TV. Tony Danza and Ellen both have talk shows. I have to admit that I am partial to Ellen, because she is more fun.
I can write essays, and short answers, but I do not want to write these cover letters. Being an adult suuuuuuuuuuuuucks. I wish paper routes paid more, I can do those.
On a happier noter I have rediscovered daytime TV. Tony Danza and Ellen both have talk shows. I have to admit that I am partial to Ellen, because she is more fun.
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Facing your fears and growing as a person
So I've discovered that facing your fears is good. I know that this is common knowledge. I'm pretty sure that every guest who has ever been on Oprah has said it, in fact I think Ashton Kutcher even said it when he was on. But I've been discovering for myself just how good it can be. You discover that it wasn't as bad as you thought, or you discover that it was, but that you can live through it.
That is some of what I'm taking from this whole mess that has been the past couple of months.
I never thought I would live through breaking up with Rene, and I have. I mean it's not over yet, there's still a back load of emotional crap that will take a long time to rid myself of, but I've lived.
This mess with the girl-who-ignores-me has been especially helpful. She was my best friend at school, I met her the first week. We spent a lot of time together. I thought I would never survive at school without her. She even edited all of my essays. It got to the point that I felt like I couldn't do that without her. But I have survived school without her. My essays are just as good without her reading them, instead I have Heather and Steph and many others have offered. I've learned that I can live without her. It's been really good for me this weird thing with her.
So facing your fears can be good. Whenever I'm scared of something and I'm making myself crazy worrying about it, my mom always says; "The world won't end will it?" I never really listend before when she said that, cause come on, when you're freaking out over a final exam those words won't really help you. But now I think I understand those words better.
That is some of what I'm taking from this whole mess that has been the past couple of months.
I never thought I would live through breaking up with Rene, and I have. I mean it's not over yet, there's still a back load of emotional crap that will take a long time to rid myself of, but I've lived.
This mess with the girl-who-ignores-me has been especially helpful. She was my best friend at school, I met her the first week. We spent a lot of time together. I thought I would never survive at school without her. She even edited all of my essays. It got to the point that I felt like I couldn't do that without her. But I have survived school without her. My essays are just as good without her reading them, instead I have Heather and Steph and many others have offered. I've learned that I can live without her. It's been really good for me this weird thing with her.
So facing your fears can be good. Whenever I'm scared of something and I'm making myself crazy worrying about it, my mom always says; "The world won't end will it?" I never really listend before when she said that, cause come on, when you're freaking out over a final exam those words won't really help you. But now I think I understand those words better.
Courtesy Post
I haven't posted for awhile. So I figured I would. I'm done exams and I've moved home. Unfortunetly now I have to unpack. I've decided that own too much stuff, way too much stuff. I want to go through everything I own and get rid of absolutely everything. I also have too many books. I never thought that was possible, but I do. Does anyone know of a place where I can sell used books?
OK I must go unpack.
OK I must go unpack.
Monday, April 25, 2005
Tracker
OK I know I just posted but I had to write something.
So I was looking at my tracking system and I have many questions but first:
Shashi I share your uneasyness about the fact that we have tracking systems, it sort of reveals our tragic sadness as a group. I also think it's sad that I'm responding to a comment you made in a different blog. I think we all might need help. But the thing is I've decided that I like reading people's blogs. So I've decided to say this instead of seeking help; I will not horribly judge people if I note that they look at my blog 5 times a day (or more), I will love you all for who you are, even though we are all horribly addicted to blogs.
Anyway back to my tracker system. Janet that Texas person also found my blog. They stayed for over a minute, I have no idea who they are. There has also been a visitor from the UK (Eve, they found me through the word 'Casanova', I believe that is hilariously your doing), and someone from Singapore who found me through my brother. There is also someone in Hamilton Ontario frequently reading my blog. But I cannot think of who it would be... um.... so Hamilton person... who are you? And someone from Quebec, who might be my cousin, but hey I don't know. And a few from Kingston, and that's either Eve or Kelly, I can't tell which.
Oh and of course there are check ins from Daley, so; "Hi Daley!"
That's all the tracker thoughts I have.
So I was looking at my tracking system and I have many questions but first:
Shashi I share your uneasyness about the fact that we have tracking systems, it sort of reveals our tragic sadness as a group. I also think it's sad that I'm responding to a comment you made in a different blog. I think we all might need help. But the thing is I've decided that I like reading people's blogs. So I've decided to say this instead of seeking help; I will not horribly judge people if I note that they look at my blog 5 times a day (or more), I will love you all for who you are, even though we are all horribly addicted to blogs.
Anyway back to my tracker system. Janet that Texas person also found my blog. They stayed for over a minute, I have no idea who they are. There has also been a visitor from the UK (Eve, they found me through the word 'Casanova', I believe that is hilariously your doing), and someone from Singapore who found me through my brother. There is also someone in Hamilton Ontario frequently reading my blog. But I cannot think of who it would be... um.... so Hamilton person... who are you? And someone from Quebec, who might be my cousin, but hey I don't know. And a few from Kingston, and that's either Eve or Kelly, I can't tell which.
Oh and of course there are check ins from Daley, so; "Hi Daley!"
That's all the tracker thoughts I have.
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