I need a Putin shirt

The U.S.S.R. Is Back (on Clothing Racks), Natasha Singer, Published: November 27, 2007
Young and trendy Muscovites are in the throes of nostalgia for the staples of Soviet childhoods.

At a Loss for Words

A school I was supposed to sub for in Calgary is now without a math teacher. They've contacted me, asking if I'd be interested in the job (not offering it but asking me to apply for it). What? You've got to be kidding me. The first thing that popped into my head was "Why didn't this happen a month ago before I moved?" I politely replied that I just started a new job and am content with my decision to return to university.

The job is not the problem. I mentioned it to a friend who is very upset that I left. The question was asked "What's stopping you from coming back?" I know exactly what is stopping me from coming back. How do you tell a good friend that misses you that you have no desire to move back?

SNL Members Hit the YouTubes.

Studio Boss Roger A. Trevanti at the NY Picket Lines


The Mighty Pencil -- HOW TO SUPPORT THE WRITERS

The Gimme List 2007: Part 1 - DVD Edition

I've been thinking about what I want for Christmas. So far I've only thought of DVDs.

• Project Runway: The Complete Second Season (2005) - I've been recently rewatching the second season late at night. I can't tell you how many times I've seen the episodes but it never gets old. The designer "Walk Off"? (of course, Nick and Santino were the best). I could not stop squealing.* The designers dressed as figure skaters? I nearly peed myself. Zulema requesting a walk off then taking Nick's model? Outrageously fabulous backstabbing. I totally want to be BFF with Daniel V. I have an even greater desire to watch TV and be sarcastic with Santino.
• Veronica Mars: The Complete Seasons 1-3 (2004) - I know I have all the episodes on tape or downloaded. This has to be my favourite show of all time, I need the official.
• Help **- I've want this on DVD FOREVER. It has been on my Christmas list for at least three years. I'm serious people!
• Return of the King (Extended) - the only from the LOTR I don't have. It has been on my Christmas list since it was released. I'm stubborn and refuse to buy it for myself.

* This week on Season four they were designing for SJP. I had to pause until I could calm myself down enough so I could actually comprehend what was happening. Fred Flintstone was crying.
** FYI: Help is in limited release in Cineplex theatres next week. In Regina it is only showing once on Monday.

The Cat Hair Makes Me Want to Barf

Alternate title: Janny's First Full Day of Work
Yeah, I thought that would get your attention.

Today I started work at a call centre. I was hired for inbound tech support calls but I can't start training until next week. They ask if I'd come in this week and help with outbound customer care calls. I started my training last night with the expectation I'd be making my first calls today.

What a gong show. There were so many technical problems. One of the supervisors (a long time friend who got me the job) was supposed to listen to my calls and give me feed back but her phone setup wasn't working. She suggested we use another supervisor's phone. Sitting down in her chair, I immediately had an allergic reaction to the cat hair on her coat. Wow, I have never had that bad of an allergic reaction to animal hair (let alone that little of hair). Immediately my throat swelled up and my eyes started to hurt and water. Whenever my eyes hurt, it eventually gives me a migraine which makes me nauseated. Fortunately the other supervisor needed her desk and phone so we just had to wait around until the other phone setup was fixed. I was so glad to get away from that coat.

There were many technical problems through the whole network so I didn't get a lot done on my first full day. From what I was told, the calls I were able to make went well. I didn't think I did that well but then again all I could think about was not throwing up from the cat hair. Not pukey Janny will be a call centre superstar.

I showered and took an anti-histamine. My eyes and throat are better but anti-histamine doesn't help the nausea.

I Think a Couple of Us Need This Shirt...

Spilling a Secret...

Bronwyn likes football.

We Live in a Weird World...

'Virtual theft' leads to arrest, Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 14:37 GMT

Habbo Hotel users create a character and can buy furniture
A Dutch teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from "rooms" in Habbo Hotel, a 3D social networking website.

Wow, That's a Really Great Idea

With the current WGA strike, the casts of SNL and 30 Rock are running full benefit shows to help out their production staff. With the NY theatre crews on strike, I guess it is pretty easy to find space for it. I wish I could go.

SNL, with host Michael Cera and musical guest Yo La Tango, will run through an entire episode Saturday at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Manhattan, with the cast of 30 Rock to do the same on Monday. Proceeds from both already sold-out shows will go to each program's production staff.

"We are doing this to raise spirits, raise awareness and raise money for our hardworking production crews who will be having a hard holiday season if this strike continues," SNL player Amy Poehler said in a statement.

Source: Studio Applies Majeure Force to Office, 30 Rock, Natalie Finn, Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:20:07 PM PST

New Favourite Word

pooptuplets

PROJECT RUNWAY!

Although it is yet to be viewed by yours truly, Project Runway Season 4 premiered today! I watched a rerun of the season 2 premiere this evening and I was practicing my Heidi Klum impression.

My pre-season winner prediction is Daniel Franco. HHAHAHAHA, I'm hilarious. Unfortunately anyone who would get the joke does not read my blog. Sigh.

Lynnie and Janny's Day of Fun

I posted new pictures on Flickr. They are mostly of the day Lyn and I spent at the Science Centre.

So not fair

For the last week I've had, at times, extreme pain in my kidneys. I went to the doctor about it and she figured I'm not drinking enough water. Yeah, right. I know I drink enough water but whatever. I'll drink more water and hope I get better.

For the last couple days I was feeling better until last night. This morning I woke up in pain, it hurt to breathe deep. By this evening, my kidneys were feeling better but then my stomach was upset. When my stomach settled down, I got a migraine. I feel like I can't win.

Same Guy (or Generic Hot Guys)

They look the same to me but I'm not sure.

SpyDaddy

Victor Garber is precious. Look at him carrying the doll stroller! Squeal!

Horatio Sanz! Horatio Sanz! Horatio Sanz!

Horatio Sanz had a brief appearance on SNL and it made me happy inside.

Tonight SNL was actually pretty funny. Brian Williams was an awesome host. I loved his "new" Nightly News theme song 'cause that's how he rolls.*

*I realize you really had to see it to get the joke, I'll try to add a video link at a later date.

Some getting used to

Yesterday, for the first time, I let iTunes organize my music and as a result it made duplicate copies of all of my music files. I tried to delete all duplicated files and ended up opening a couple hundred music files and folders. Yikes. The good thing is that the song it started playing was an awesome song that I totally forgot about.

The biggest adjustment to the new computer is the lack of a left and right touchpad click. I'm addicted to the left click but there is only one button. I have some learning to do.

Apples for Apples

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! My new computer came today. I am the proud new owner of a MacBook. This is my first Mac and there is so much to learn. For being such a techie, I feel like a complete novice.