Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Blogtastic!
There was a link for Fabulous Girl's Boudoir on The Manolo's Shoe Blog. It is similar to Manolo's Shoe Blog but with more topics than fashion.
I mention Boy meets World way too often....
There was an actor on the show My Name is Earl that plays Randy that I could not think where else I knew him from. His name is Ethan Suplee. I had to look him up and he was a recurring character on Boy Meets World, in Remember the Titans and in various Kevin Smith films. (For those of you who have seen Mallrats, he was the guy trying to see the picture in the Magic Eye image.)
I am start to wonder what was the point those of you out there realize that I watch way too much TV and movies. Trust me I fully aware of my vices.
I am start to wonder what was the point those of you out there realize that I watch way too much TV and movies. Trust me I fully aware of my vices.
Not for the faint of heart
Then of course there will be some of you that are faint of heart and will be overcome by curiosity. Don't say I didn't warn you.
I had a pretty lousy night at work. I had went straight from tutoring to the university. When I arrived I had a little bit of a headache but it was no big deal. I knew it had been a busy day because when I arrived the store was a mess. The headache got worse quickly. Soon on top of a headache I became nauseated. I was going to try to tough it out and at least finish the top floor. I couldn't even do that. I told the cleaning crew I was leaving and left a note on my bosses desk.
I am trying to be thankful that I didn't throw up until I go home. I was praying I would not throw up in my car (I was on a busy street where there was no where to pull over). Even though I was not sleepy I laid very still in my bed until I fell asleep. That is the only thing I can do until the pain relievers take effect.
I woke up before 5 am and I was wide awake. The headache was mostly gone. My neck was still sore and felt like I was vibrating (a common thing for me after a bad headache). I showered and put on my Supergirl jammies. Supergirl jammies always make me feel better. I was still wide awake so I watched the shows I taped when I was out last night. I laughed so hard watching My Name is Earl, I almost threw up. You may think that is pretty gross but I think that is pretty funny. After watching all of my shows I went back to sleep.
I am better now but still very weak. I am going to try to go to work tonight. Since I didn't do the main floor yesterday it will be a disaster tonight. I try to go early so I am not there too late.
I had a pretty lousy night at work. I had went straight from tutoring to the university. When I arrived I had a little bit of a headache but it was no big deal. I knew it had been a busy day because when I arrived the store was a mess. The headache got worse quickly. Soon on top of a headache I became nauseated. I was going to try to tough it out and at least finish the top floor. I couldn't even do that. I told the cleaning crew I was leaving and left a note on my bosses desk.
I am trying to be thankful that I didn't throw up until I go home. I was praying I would not throw up in my car (I was on a busy street where there was no where to pull over). Even though I was not sleepy I laid very still in my bed until I fell asleep. That is the only thing I can do until the pain relievers take effect.
I woke up before 5 am and I was wide awake. The headache was mostly gone. My neck was still sore and felt like I was vibrating (a common thing for me after a bad headache). I showered and put on my Supergirl jammies. Supergirl jammies always make me feel better. I was still wide awake so I watched the shows I taped when I was out last night. I laughed so hard watching My Name is Earl, I almost threw up. You may think that is pretty gross but I think that is pretty funny. After watching all of my shows I went back to sleep.
I am better now but still very weak. I am going to try to go to work tonight. Since I didn't do the main floor yesterday it will be a disaster tonight. I try to go early so I am not there too late.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Thanksgiving Weekend
I spent the last weekend at my grandparents' farm for Thanksgiving. My parents picked me up on Friday afternoon and brought me home this afternoon.
It was a pretty easy going weekend. Most of it was spent visiting friends and family. On Sunday after our big thanksgiving meal, me and some of my cousins went to P.A. National Park. Some of drove, some other rode horses there. We played poohsticks. On our way back, my cousin/roommate Ang got the van stuck in the mud. Thankfully some relatives were in a nearby field and saw us so we weren't there for too long.
We played Sardines (a variant of hide and go seek)this afternoon. Honourable mention to my cousin Jaclyn's dedication to the game: she hid in a dark, damp and possibly mouse infested cellar.
My favourite sardine's memory is when my sister and cousin Corrine got stuck in a tree. If you knew either one of them, getting stuck in a tree would not be a surprise.
It was a pretty easy going weekend. Most of it was spent visiting friends and family. On Sunday after our big thanksgiving meal, me and some of my cousins went to P.A. National Park. Some of drove, some other rode horses there. We played poohsticks. On our way back, my cousin/roommate Ang got the van stuck in the mud. Thankfully some relatives were in a nearby field and saw us so we weren't there for too long.
We played Sardines (a variant of hide and go seek)this afternoon. Honourable mention to my cousin Jaclyn's dedication to the game: she hid in a dark, damp and possibly mouse infested cellar.
You too can play sardines with friends and family:
In the variant known as sardines, only one player hides while all the rest count. All the counting players then split up and each searches for the one player hiding. When a searcher find the hiding player, they join in hiding in the same hiding place. The game is over when the last player finds all the others. They are the loser of the game and generally the next one to hide (although sometimes this role is given to the first to have found the original hiding place). Often, "sardines" is played in the dark.
Hide and Seek from Wikipedia
My favourite sardine's memory is when my sister and cousin Corrine got stuck in a tree. If you knew either one of them, getting stuck in a tree would not be a surprise.
Friday, October 7, 2005
Bull in the Bowl
This picture was in the newspaper last week. The girl rode the Brahma bull to promote the Saskatoon Stampede. It just so happens that my cousins Ky and Saryn nearby when the picture was taken. My first reaction was "Classic Ky, she doesn't even noticed a bull 5 feet away."
A girl I tutor was tell me tonight she saw the bull at the university also. Her friend said to her "Look, the udders are leaking." She politely explained that it is a bull and they do not have udders. City kids. (You can't see it but I am shaking my head).
Thursday, October 6, 2005
DiG!
I was watching the latest episode of Gilmore Girls. Our beloved townie Kirk compared two sides of a sibling rivalry to The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre rivalry. Talk about an obscure reference. I am proud to say a reference I understood. Just thank my musically greedy brother.
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Big Surprise...
Even though the new contract has not been officially ratified there will be Hockey Night in Canada. Those who work on the broadcast will volunteer to do so.
Most CBC workers back by Tuesday, union says
Most CBC workers back by Tuesday, union says
Charles Schultz Philosophy
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just
read straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause
dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)
read straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause
dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
A terrible, no good day
I think I want to go to bed and forget this day. The whole day was not bad it was really the course of a couple hours.
First, I got tomato sauce all over my light pink shirt and I couldn't get it out. No amount of soaking helped.
Later, My roommate was having problems with her computer so she asked me to have a look at it. In the middle of the fix, the computer froze. When I tried to restart the computer the computer would not turn on. Oy. I was convinced that I had broke it.
I left the computer for awhile to deal with my laundry. I was running back upstairs to work on the computer again when my big feet tripped on a stair and I banged my knees hard. I went on my own computer to check so possible fixes for the other computer. I was sitting on my bed working for awhile. I felt something wet on the bottom of my foot which was on the floor. I realized my toe was bleeding all over the carpet (the carpet of my rented townhouse I may add). I rushed to clean the carpet while not spilling further blood. It cleaned up pretty well.
In tears, I called my Dad about the computer. He convinced me to call the manufacturer. I was hesitant because I did not know if it was still on warranty. It was and from my conversations with the tech and my roommate it sounds like it will be covered under the warranty. I am hoping it will be. I do not know where I would get the money if it wasn't.
For the sake of interest, my injured toe is on the same foot as the other two toes I injured. At least it wasn't one of them that already was injured. Those are stilled bruised (it takes toes forever to heal).
First, I got tomato sauce all over my light pink shirt and I couldn't get it out. No amount of soaking helped.
Later, My roommate was having problems with her computer so she asked me to have a look at it. In the middle of the fix, the computer froze. When I tried to restart the computer the computer would not turn on. Oy. I was convinced that I had broke it.
I left the computer for awhile to deal with my laundry. I was running back upstairs to work on the computer again when my big feet tripped on a stair and I banged my knees hard. I went on my own computer to check so possible fixes for the other computer. I was sitting on my bed working for awhile. I felt something wet on the bottom of my foot which was on the floor. I realized my toe was bleeding all over the carpet (the carpet of my rented townhouse I may add). I rushed to clean the carpet while not spilling further blood. It cleaned up pretty well.
In tears, I called my Dad about the computer. He convinced me to call the manufacturer. I was hesitant because I did not know if it was still on warranty. It was and from my conversations with the tech and my roommate it sounds like it will be covered under the warranty. I am hoping it will be. I do not know where I would get the money if it wasn't.
For the sake of interest, my injured toe is on the same foot as the other two toes I injured. At least it wasn't one of them that already was injured. Those are stilled bruised (it takes toes forever to heal).
Monday, October 3, 2005
Babies and books
Last night, I had supper with my best friend Laurel and her daughter Kayce. They were in town to pick up Laurel's husband from the airport.
After supper, we went back to their hotel room to visit. I was playing with Kayce on the bed, she pulled on my belt and undid it. I was rather amazed at the dexterity of this 7 month old. Later, I was giving her a hug good bye and Kayce starting laughing. Laurel realized that when I picked Kayce up to hug her, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. She saw herself and it made her glad. Silly little girl.
This is my little friend Kayce when she was 5 months old:
I beat my previous record of finishing cleaning the store last night by about 10 minutes. That is even including taking a break to write down from information for my sister from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan.
After supper, we went back to their hotel room to visit. I was playing with Kayce on the bed, she pulled on my belt and undid it. I was rather amazed at the dexterity of this 7 month old. Later, I was giving her a hug good bye and Kayce starting laughing. Laurel realized that when I picked Kayce up to hug her, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. She saw herself and it made her glad. Silly little girl.
This is my little friend Kayce when she was 5 months old:
I beat my previous record of finishing cleaning the store last night by about 10 minutes. That is even including taking a break to write down from information for my sister from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan.
Hope in sight?
CBC, union reach tentative agreement
The union still has to vote on it. With 2 days before the hockey season begins, I am hoping we will have Hockey Night in Canada. (I'm sure that now after 7 weeks of the strike hockey is the main reason a deal was final made. The two sides know if it starts effecting their hockey, there will be riots.)
The union still has to vote on it. With 2 days before the hockey season begins, I am hoping we will have Hockey Night in Canada. (I'm sure that now after 7 weeks of the strike hockey is the main reason a deal was final made. The two sides know if it starts effecting their hockey, there will be riots.)
Sunday, October 2, 2005
White November
We had our first snow fall last night. It was just starting to rain as I was getting home from work. It got colder and then turned to snow in the early morning. I'm glad I didn't have to be anywhere this morning. It is fairly pleasant outside so it is not a burden at all. I like winter.
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Numb3rs and other math related topics
I have come to the conclusion that the L.A. branch of the F.B.I. is incapable of solving any cases without the help of math. Its fact. Or maybe I shouldn't base my research on a TV show.
Another thing I learned tonight after watching Numb3rs: you CAN discuss math on the first date as long as it is consensual.
Speaking of math I met two new tutees this evening. It is two friends (a girl and a boy) that are in a stats class together and have a terrible prof. They are fun people and things went really well. The girl said in frustration, "I hate math." My response: "Math loves you but you just have to learn how to love it back." How true. Later she decided she was going become a "math genius" like me and make a killing tutoring.
Another thing I learned tonight after watching Numb3rs: you CAN discuss math on the first date as long as it is consensual.
Speaking of math I met two new tutees this evening. It is two friends (a girl and a boy) that are in a stats class together and have a terrible prof. They are fun people and things went really well. The girl said in frustration, "I hate math." My response: "Math loves you but you just have to learn how to love it back." How true. Later she decided she was going become a "math genius" like me and make a killing tutoring.
pae gah manni ah peun chuk haet ssuh yo.
Translation: I pretended that I had a serious stomach ache.
My friend Sharon is officially in Korea for a year. Everyone who knows her, make sure to write.
My friend Sharon is officially in Korea for a year. Everyone who knows her, make sure to write.
The Proust Questionnaire
As promised (albeit a long time ago),
Your most marked characteristic?
tenacity
The quality you most like in a man?
leadership
The quality you most like in a woman?
feminine wiles aka taking advantage of double standards
What do you most value in your friends?
Embracing their dorkiness
What is your principle defect?
procrastination and loving every minute of it.
What is your favourite occupation?
I am going to take this statement as my favourite way to occupy my time (not favourite job). I would have to say my favourite occupation is watching good TV and movies.
What is your dream of happiness?
Being at peace about where I am in life
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Being deceived especially in a religious sense
What would you like to be?
Movie director
In what country would you like to live?
Norway idyllically but Canada realistically
What is your favourite color?
red
What is your favourite flower?
Red lily
What is your favourite bird?
Hummingbirds are pretty awesome
Who are your favourite prose writers?
Chuck Klosterman
Who are your favourite poets?
Shakespeare
Who is your favourite hero of fiction?
Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits are awesome. For clarification The Hobbit has been one my favourite books since I read it in Grade 3. In university I even did a presentation for an English curriculum class on “My Favourite Fictional Character” on Bilbo. I don’t want people to think this opinion is just because of the recent movies.
Who are your favourite heroines of fiction?
I had a really hard time with this question since most of my reading over my life rarely has heroines. I will have to choose one from TV then it makes it easier. My favourite fictional heroine is Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Who are your favourite composers?
Usually classical music is associated with composers and songwriter or lyricist is associated with more “modern” music. My favourite classical music composer is Beethoven. If I had to choose from all the music I love one person who writes music professionally, I could not.
Who are your favourite painters?
Monet
Who are your heroes in real life?
Those people who make a difference in the lives of the people who other deem hopeless. They are making better lives for people by one small act of kindness at a time.
What is it you most dislike?
People who pretend to be someone they are not so people will “like” them. This is a fault particularly belonging to females. Some people cannot stand the thought of someone not liking them.
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
Sadly, I wish I was naturally gifted at everything. One irritating trait (?) of my brother is he is naturally gifted at so much. If he isn’t good at something the first time he tries it, he rarely tries it again. If I had to choose one I’d have to say writing.
How would you like to die?
Old and in my sleep.
What is your present state of mind?
Chaotic
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
once again procrastination
What is your motto?
"The saddest thing is if at the end of your life you say 'I wish I did' or 'Why didn't I?' You have to go after it with full gusto in life, whatever it is, go after the stupidest whim, because you pass by once." - Gene Simmons
Your most marked characteristic?
tenacity
The quality you most like in a man?
leadership
The quality you most like in a woman?
feminine wiles aka taking advantage of double standards
What do you most value in your friends?
Embracing their dorkiness
What is your principle defect?
procrastination and loving every minute of it.
What is your favourite occupation?
I am going to take this statement as my favourite way to occupy my time (not favourite job). I would have to say my favourite occupation is watching good TV and movies.
What is your dream of happiness?
Being at peace about where I am in life
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Being deceived especially in a religious sense
What would you like to be?
Movie director
In what country would you like to live?
Norway idyllically but Canada realistically
What is your favourite color?
red
What is your favourite flower?
Red lily
What is your favourite bird?
Hummingbirds are pretty awesome
Who are your favourite prose writers?
Chuck Klosterman
Who are your favourite poets?
Shakespeare
Who is your favourite hero of fiction?
Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits are awesome. For clarification The Hobbit has been one my favourite books since I read it in Grade 3. In university I even did a presentation for an English curriculum class on “My Favourite Fictional Character” on Bilbo. I don’t want people to think this opinion is just because of the recent movies.
Who are your favourite heroines of fiction?
I had a really hard time with this question since most of my reading over my life rarely has heroines. I will have to choose one from TV then it makes it easier. My favourite fictional heroine is Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Who are your favourite composers?
Usually classical music is associated with composers and songwriter or lyricist is associated with more “modern” music. My favourite classical music composer is Beethoven. If I had to choose from all the music I love one person who writes music professionally, I could not.
Who are your favourite painters?
Monet
Who are your heroes in real life?
Those people who make a difference in the lives of the people who other deem hopeless. They are making better lives for people by one small act of kindness at a time.
What is it you most dislike?
People who pretend to be someone they are not so people will “like” them. This is a fault particularly belonging to females. Some people cannot stand the thought of someone not liking them.
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
Sadly, I wish I was naturally gifted at everything. One irritating trait (?) of my brother is he is naturally gifted at so much. If he isn’t good at something the first time he tries it, he rarely tries it again. If I had to choose one I’d have to say writing.
How would you like to die?
Old and in my sleep.
What is your present state of mind?
Chaotic
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
once again procrastination
What is your motto?
"The saddest thing is if at the end of your life you say 'I wish I did' or 'Why didn't I?' You have to go after it with full gusto in life, whatever it is, go after the stupidest whim, because you pass by once." - Gene Simmons
I miss you, Alan Titchmarsh
I went to Serenity last night. Very entertaining but there were some inconsistencies with the show. I think (hope) these for changes made for the sake of people who have never seen the show. I am trying to have the attitude of thankfulness that there was a Firefly movie where some questions are answered.
Last night I came home very late to our neighbour playing his music very loudly. His one saving grace is he has excellent taste in music. Last night it was Van Morrison. If it was crappy music I might actually ask him it turn it down.
I don't know if I am just paranoid but I think I'm getting sick too. My tummy hurts a bit -- might be a case of the hypochondria.
I am watching Ground Force and it is making me sad. The original host had such a soothing voice and made very thing seem so pastoral. Now we have the minions as co-hosts -- Tommy with sexist comments like "So easy even a girl can do it..." and Charlie who is "Famed for her lack of supportive underwear". Put a bra on woman!
Last night I came home very late to our neighbour playing his music very loudly. His one saving grace is he has excellent taste in music. Last night it was Van Morrison. If it was crappy music I might actually ask him it turn it down.
I don't know if I am just paranoid but I think I'm getting sick too. My tummy hurts a bit -- might be a case of the hypochondria.
I am watching Ground Force and it is making me sad. The original host had such a soothing voice and made very thing seem so pastoral. Now we have the minions as co-hosts -- Tommy with sexist comments like "So easy even a girl can do it..." and Charlie who is "Famed for her lack of supportive underwear". Put a bra on woman!
Friday, September 30, 2005
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
My new favorite drink: London Fog
London Fog
Brew 2 cups of milk (we use skim) with 2 earl grey tea bags on high in microwave for 2 minutes. (Depending on your microwave you may need to do it for longer)
Take out tea bags, stir in 1/2 tsp of vanilla and 2-3 teaspoons of sugar. (You can use vanilla syrup if you have it).
Serves 2.
This London Fog recipe is not to be confused by the alcoholic London Fog. I had a difficult time trying to find the recipe since most of the results were for the alcoholic one.
Brew 2 cups of milk (we use skim) with 2 earl grey tea bags on high in microwave for 2 minutes. (Depending on your microwave you may need to do it for longer)
Take out tea bags, stir in 1/2 tsp of vanilla and 2-3 teaspoons of sugar. (You can use vanilla syrup if you have it).
Serves 2.
This London Fog recipe is not to be confused by the alcoholic London Fog. I had a difficult time trying to find the recipe since most of the results were for the alcoholic one.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
"No day is so bad it can't be fixed with a nap." ~Carrie Snow
My sleeping schedule is completely messed up. For every night I worked late last night, I had to sub the next morning. On top of that I have been having a terrible time getting to bed recently. I mostly just worked last week.
I got a call today from a private school in a different city. They asked me if I was moving and if I could be put on their sub list. I'd move for a job not to be put a single school's sub list.
I have been cleaning my room. I am happy to report I can see the floor. It had gotten beyond ridiculous.
I got a call today from a private school in a different city. They asked me if I was moving and if I could be put on their sub list. I'd move for a job not to be put a single school's sub list.
I have been cleaning my room. I am happy to report I can see the floor. It had gotten beyond ridiculous.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Tribond confusion
Yesterday there was some disagreement about an answer my team gave. The difference between a plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon is the amount of training the doctor has. To be called a plastic surgeon they must have 3 years experience as a general surgeon then followed by a plastic surgery fellowship. So in theory a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon can perform some of the same procedures. Plastic surgeons can do everything a cosmetic surgeon can do but more. Chemical peel is considered a cosmetic plastic surgery.
I did not go looking for the answers to this question. I just so happens in a weekly Q&A column I read on Eonline.com talked about it this week. I am just reassuring the other players my team won fair and square.
I did not go looking for the answers to this question. I just so happens in a weekly Q&A column I read on Eonline.com talked about it this week. I am just reassuring the other players my team won fair and square.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Joss LoVes Veronica
Joss Whedon on his blog proclaiming his love for Veronica Mars.
If you are not watching it, you should be. It has to be one of the best shows of all time (no joking at all).
This season Veronica Mars will be on at the same time as Lost. One of the writers/producers of the show, Damon Lindelof said
"[Veronica Mars] can have two million of our viewers. After seeing Kristen [Bell] perform 'Fame' at the Emmys, it's a small price to pay for such talent. She's incredible! I only have one request. Next year, I want Foxy [Matthew Fox] up there as...what's his name? Leroy? He can jump on a car and wear leg warmers. He's really good at that." Source: Watch with Kristin, September 22,2005
Good shows need support.
If you are not watching it, you should be. It has to be one of the best shows of all time (no joking at all).
This season Veronica Mars will be on at the same time as Lost. One of the writers/producers of the show, Damon Lindelof said
"[Veronica Mars] can have two million of our viewers. After seeing Kristen [Bell] perform 'Fame' at the Emmys, it's a small price to pay for such talent. She's incredible! I only have one request. Next year, I want Foxy [Matthew Fox] up there as...what's his name? Leroy? He can jump on a car and wear leg warmers. He's really good at that." Source: Watch with Kristin, September 22,2005
Good shows need support.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Solutions For The Box Office Slump from The Onion.com
Slumping Box Office from The Onion
I have a suggestion: how about not making movies that obviously suck.
Speaking about Charlie Kaufman's script for Being John Malkovich, Cameron Diaz said: "it's been said that in Hollywood there are only 14 different scripts. Well, this is number 15."
This got me thinking, "what are fourteen types of scripts?" I checked and sucky is not one of the types. I believe it is a sub-genre.
I have a suggestion: how about not making movies that obviously suck.
Speaking about Charlie Kaufman's script for Being John Malkovich, Cameron Diaz said: "it's been said that in Hollywood there are only 14 different scripts. Well, this is number 15."
This got me thinking, "what are fourteen types of scripts?" I checked and sucky is not one of the types. I believe it is a sub-genre.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
Emmy Fun
Pictures were taken at Emmy pre-parties, the show, the press room and after parties:
I hope I don't have to explain why this one is strange.
My girl Kristen Bell (aka Veronica Mars aka Mary Lane) singing the theme song to Fame
Kristen Bell apparently being carried by Cousin Larry Appleton
Here she is again
Macy Gray is a special kind of crazy.
No matter how hot girls think he is or how popular he gets, he will always be the boy with the goofy hair from Drive Me Crazy. (I have not seen the movie, I just know this kind of thing).
Show offs
Micky Dolenz has not aged well at all.
I heart the boys from Arrested Development (especially Will Arnett with club sauce)
You had to see S. Epatha Merkerson's speech to really get why this is funny.
Let me please declare my great and undying love for Jeremy Piven. To me, you're not just John Cusack's best friend.
Jeremy Piven and one lucky cougar. Meow!
I hope I don't have to explain why this one is strange.
My girl Kristen Bell (aka Veronica Mars aka Mary Lane) singing the theme song to Fame
Kristen Bell apparently being carried by Cousin Larry Appleton
Here she is again
Macy Gray is a special kind of crazy.
No matter how hot girls think he is or how popular he gets, he will always be the boy with the goofy hair from Drive Me Crazy. (I have not seen the movie, I just know this kind of thing).
Show offs
Micky Dolenz has not aged well at all.
I heart the boys from Arrested Development (especially Will Arnett with club sauce)
You had to see S. Epatha Merkerson's speech to really get why this is funny.
Let me please declare my great and undying love for Jeremy Piven. To me, you're not just John Cusack's best friend.
Jeremy Piven and one lucky cougar. Meow!
Friday, September 16, 2005
I get my kicks above the waistline, Sunshine
Anthony Head (aka Giles and Taster's choice dude) is the brother of the singer of "One Night in Bangkok". Trippy.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
stupid computer
I have repeatedly been getting the blue screen of death on my computer. I thought I had fixed it. After, at one point my computer took 15 minutes to load the desktop icons. It is better now but I still have more work to do.
(Side note: Yesterday, I threaten to throw my computer out the window three times, to throw it off a building once and go Office Space on it twice.)
(Side note: Yesterday, I threaten to throw my computer out the window three times, to throw it off a building once and go Office Space on it twice.)
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
How "Firefly" Became Serenity
Serenity Now!
This article claims: "Who are more dedicated than Trekkies? Browncoats. That's the nickname for fans of Firefly, the Wild West-inflected sci-fi melodrama that aired on Fox in 2002."
They fail to mention why fans of Firefly are more devoted. I think the reason why is obvious.
This article claims: "Who are more dedicated than Trekkies? Browncoats. That's the nickname for fans of Firefly, the Wild West-inflected sci-fi melodrama that aired on Fox in 2002."
They fail to mention why fans of Firefly are more devoted. I think the reason why is obvious.
Friday, September 9, 2005
Proust Questionnaire
Every month, Vanity Fair asks a celebrity the Proust Questionnaire. I thought this would make an interesting meme.
Here are Proust's answers to the questionnaire.
Who is Marcel Proust?
I will try to post my answers sometime next week.
The Questionnaire
Your most marked characteristic?
The quality you most like in a man?
The quality you most like in a woman?
What do you most value in your friends?
What is your principle defect?
What is your favorite occupation?
What is your dream of happiness?
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
What would you like to be?
In what country would you like to live?
What is your favorite color?
What is your favorite flower?
What is your favorite bird?
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Who are your favorite poets?
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
Who are your favorite composers?
Who are your favorite painters?
Who are your heroes in real life?
What is it you most dislike?
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
How would you like to die?
What is your present state of mind?
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
What is your motto?
Here are Proust's answers to the questionnaire.
Who is Marcel Proust?
I will try to post my answers sometime next week.
The Questionnaire
Your most marked characteristic?
The quality you most like in a man?
The quality you most like in a woman?
What do you most value in your friends?
What is your principle defect?
What is your favorite occupation?
What is your dream of happiness?
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
What would you like to be?
In what country would you like to live?
What is your favorite color?
What is your favorite flower?
What is your favorite bird?
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Who are your favorite poets?
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
Who are your favorite composers?
Who are your favorite painters?
Who are your heroes in real life?
What is it you most dislike?
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
How would you like to die?
What is your present state of mind?
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
What is your motto?
Got me thinking
Angela(voice over): Grownups like to tell you where they were when President Kennedy was shot which they all know to the exact second. Which makes me almost jealous. Like I should have something important enough to know where I was when it happened.
- "Guns and Gossip", My So-Called Life, 1994
When I saw this episode when it originally aired, I completely agreed with her. I heard my dad's story of finding out that J.F.K. had been shot as he was hanging up his coat. My Grade 10 English teacher was sitting in the same desk I had for geometry. Not that I wanted something horrible to happen just something to define my generation. (The Internet age doesn't make for much of a story).
Since the hurricane hit the Southern U.S. it made me think of this quote. We are living in some crazy times.
I know exactly where I was when I found out the World Trade Center had been hit. I came into school early to do some maintenance on the computers. The principal was the only other person there and he always listens to CBC before school. He told me that the World Trade Center had been hit by a plane. At this point everyone thought it was just an accident. We soon found out very differently. The high school students and teachers spent the morning watching the news in silence. In my short career so far as a teacher I have never seen a group of teenagers be so silent for so long.
Looking back at what I thought about when I was watching My So-Called Life all of those years ago I can't help but think "Be careful what you wish for".
"They don't call it a Quarter Pounder with cheese?"
She strikes again
I recognized another obscure actor, this time on The Rockford Files. The actor, William Daniels,played Principal Feeny on Boy Meets World. I checked him on IMDB and he was the voice of K.I.T.T. on Knight Rider. How did I miss that one? I recognized the voice from the main guy from Katts and Dog in several commercials. Please don't judge me for my choice (and great knowledge) of bad TV in my youth. I didn't know any better.
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Janny loves Chachi
Eonline announced yesterday that Scott Baio will be a reoccurring character on Arrested Development. He will be playing the Bluth family lawyer since Henry Winkler has his own show.
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Do you want some butter?
I got thinking about my favourite episode of The Wonder Years tonight. (I recognized the narrator's voice in a commercial). I thought it would be appropriate to share part of a scene from that favorite episode. Enjoy.
(Kevin is in French class on the first day of school. He noticed a new girl who is cute.)
NARRATOR: And suddenly I understood why French was the language of diplomacy, of poetry, of romance…
[KEVIN turns toward MADELINE, puts his eyes on her again and stands up.] [Swell of music.]
NARRATOR: ... of amore… [Editor's remark: "Amore" is not French but Italian.]
[A halo of light comes up behind KEVIN.]
NARRATOR: Suddenly I understood every single word..
[A halo of light glows behind MADELINE as she turns to KEVIN. She speaks directly to him.] ["French countryside " organ music starts.]
MADELINE: J'ai attendu toute ma vie pour toi.
[Subtitle: I've waited for you all my life.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
MADELINE: A l'instant je t'ai vu, je n'ai su qu'il etait personne d'autre.
[Subtitle: The moment I saw you I knew there was no one else.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
MADELINE: Mon coeur est toute pleine de toi.
[Subtitle: You fill my heart.] [MADELINE fingers her heart necklace.]
MADELINE: J'ai en pense a toi.
[Subtitle: .. You haunt my mind.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
NARRATOR: Hey, that was the only thing I knew in French.
MADELINE: Kevin! (With a French accent)
KEVIN: Madeline! (With an American accent) [Music ends.]
MRS. FALCINELLA: Kevin!!
[KEVIN turns around as the class laughs.]
MRS. FALCINELLA: En francais, s'il vous plait!
[The class laughs.]
I loved this scene so much I managed to work "voulez-vous de beurre?" into every single French dialogue assingment in grade 10. My teacher was very confused. The true genius was that my sister continued the tradition with the same teacher for grade 10 french.
(Kevin is in French class on the first day of school. He noticed a new girl who is cute.)
NARRATOR: And suddenly I understood why French was the language of diplomacy, of poetry, of romance…
[KEVIN turns toward MADELINE, puts his eyes on her again and stands up.] [Swell of music.]
NARRATOR: ... of amore… [Editor's remark: "Amore" is not French but Italian.]
[A halo of light comes up behind KEVIN.]
NARRATOR: Suddenly I understood every single word..
[A halo of light glows behind MADELINE as she turns to KEVIN. She speaks directly to him.] ["French countryside " organ music starts.]
MADELINE: J'ai attendu toute ma vie pour toi.
[Subtitle: I've waited for you all my life.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
MADELINE: A l'instant je t'ai vu, je n'ai su qu'il etait personne d'autre.
[Subtitle: The moment I saw you I knew there was no one else.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
MADELINE: Mon coeur est toute pleine de toi.
[Subtitle: You fill my heart.] [MADELINE fingers her heart necklace.]
MADELINE: J'ai en pense a toi.
[Subtitle: .. You haunt my mind.]
KEVIN: Voulez-vous de beurre?
[Subtitle: Do you want some butter?]
NARRATOR: Hey, that was the only thing I knew in French.
MADELINE: Kevin! (With a French accent)
KEVIN: Madeline! (With an American accent) [Music ends.]
MRS. FALCINELLA: Kevin!!
[KEVIN turns around as the class laughs.]
MRS. FALCINELLA: En francais, s'il vous plait!
[The class laughs.]
I loved this scene so much I managed to work "voulez-vous de beurre?" into every single French dialogue assingment in grade 10. My teacher was very confused. The true genius was that my sister continued the tradition with the same teacher for grade 10 french.
"Dance your cares away"
I am still sick. I had to call in sick to work. There was a birthday supper then movie for my cousin/roommate that I had to miss. I've only eaten half a bagel and a cereal bar today. Boo being sick.
Fraggle Rock: The Complete First Season comes out on DVD today.
I went to a family church camp this past weekend. It seemed so short. The meetings were really good. I felt sort of anti-social. I felt tired all weekend. All I wanted to do was read and sleep.
Fraggle Rock: The Complete First Season comes out on DVD today.
I went to a family church camp this past weekend. It seemed so short. The meetings were really good. I felt sort of anti-social. I felt tired all weekend. All I wanted to do was read and sleep.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Swimming pools, Movie stars.....
Amusing things I found on Eonline
Christopher Walken is always a good reason to see a movie. Also Brian (not Austin anymore) Green and Ian Ziering are playing themselves. I think they are the hosts of the reality show or something. Christopher Walken plays the producer. Good times.
Unfortunately they look like a strange version of the Beverly Hillbillies.
Christopher Walken is always a good reason to see a movie. Also Brian (not Austin anymore) Green and Ian Ziering are playing themselves. I think they are the hosts of the reality show or something. Christopher Walken plays the producer. Good times.
Unfortunately they look like a strange version of the Beverly Hillbillies.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Got to love Joey Pants
Once again proven my ability for recognizing actors (especially when they look very different now). This afternoon I caught some of The Goonies which Angela was watching. One of the bad guys totally looked like Joe Pantoliano but sometimes he didn't. I thought I was wrong but I was too curious so I had to look it up. I was completely right. I should never doubt myself when it comes to Joey Pants. My love for him runs just as deep as for The Jeff Goldblum. "Nobody touches the Goldblum."
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Star Phoenix Article about Dwayne Harms
An online inspiration to the end: Local pastor details experience while losing battle with cancer [missing link]
This is the blog they are referring to in the article:
Dwayne's Journey
This is the blog they are referring to in the article:
Dwayne's Journey
Friday, August 26, 2005
I couldn't resist
I know I said I wouldn't be posting for awhile but I could resist this one.
I was watching Card Sharks and I realized that one of the contestants was Greg Grunberg (from Alias). Freaky. It was somewhere around 1987 (so he was in his early 20s). He said his occupation was selling lingerie to college girls.
I was watching Card Sharks and I realized that one of the contestants was Greg Grunberg (from Alias). Freaky. It was somewhere around 1987 (so he was in his early 20s). He said his occupation was selling lingerie to college girls.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Last post for awhile
There have been multiple computer problems I have been having. None of them major but they bug me. I am going to format my hard drive and start over again. Reloading everything will take me awhile.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Problem Solved
I think we have figured out the whole pay situation. The problem was a 2 people training me separately and both of them forgot to show me how to log my hours. I was on the schedule for my hours and I thought that was that -- how confusing. At least I still remember how long it took me each night.
My parents and grandma are stopping by soon. They are on their way to North Battleford to clean my grandma's apartment and finish up some final details.
I might be getting a weeks worth of work at an office. I hope it works out. I am supposed to be emailed details in the next day or so.
Actor Jerry O'Connell is on Oprah -- it is so painful. I can't watch anymore. It is one of those cases of finding a guy attractive until he opens his mouth. Mary, you will recall the "scoring digits" story on Conan. I think Jerry O'Connell is one of the greatest actors or all time...from the parts he has played, he made me believe he was an intelligent, interesting person.
My parents and grandma are stopping by soon. They are on their way to North Battleford to clean my grandma's apartment and finish up some final details.
I might be getting a weeks worth of work at an office. I hope it works out. I am supposed to be emailed details in the next day or so.
Actor Jerry O'Connell is on Oprah -- it is so painful. I can't watch anymore. It is one of those cases of finding a guy attractive until he opens his mouth. Mary, you will recall the "scoring digits" story on Conan. I think Jerry O'Connell is one of the greatest actors or all time...from the parts he has played, he made me believe he was an intelligent, interesting person.
The Tao of Pooh
I got my first paper cut at work tonight. Surprised I didn't get one before now. I got a migraine while working. I still have it but it is easier to deal with at home. I felt like vomiting for most of the night. I really wanted to go home but there was no one there to tell I was leaving. I bore through the pain and finished my work. At least it is really quiet at the store.
Another work related item: I have not been paid yet. I was supposed to be paid on the 7th and the 21st. It is supposed to be direct deposit. I just realized it this past weekend but I wasn't sure when it was supposed to happen. I talked to the night manager before my shift tonight. He checked in the safe to see if there cheques for me. There were none. He told me to call the store manager tomorrow. Hopefully this can be straightened out soon.
I should go to bed.
Another work related item: I have not been paid yet. I was supposed to be paid on the 7th and the 21st. It is supposed to be direct deposit. I just realized it this past weekend but I wasn't sure when it was supposed to happen. I talked to the night manager before my shift tonight. He checked in the safe to see if there cheques for me. There were none. He told me to call the store manager tomorrow. Hopefully this can be straightened out soon.
I should go to bed.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Weird Talent
I rock. I discovered a new talent: identifying Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. Who is Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs you ask? He played Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter. I was watching Gilmore Girls and I thought to myself "Self, that looks like Washington from Mr. Kotter". I looked it up and was right. I think this talent must run in the family; my brother while watching Breakfast at Tiffany's said to my sister "Hey that looks like the guy from The A-Team." He was right, it was George Peppard.
On an unrelated note: I'm craving chocolate.
On an unrelated note: I'm craving chocolate.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Storm on the horizon
As I look towards the west the clouds are looming. I see lightning flash. It is too far away to hear the thunder. A storm is approaching. You can smell it in the air. Close the windows and get inside.
Do you ever get the feeling something big and bad is going to happen? I’m bracing myself for the storm. I'm not just being paranoid. All the signs are there. I may not get out of it unscathed.
Do you ever get the feeling something big and bad is going to happen? I’m bracing myself for the storm. I'm not just being paranoid. All the signs are there. I may not get out of it unscathed.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Friday, August 19, 2005
Famous (and not so famous) Janices
This morning I was bored so I procrastinated from housework by looking up other Janices on the Internet. I hope you find this as amusing as I did.
This is the Janice show. You may not be aware that all women's shoes have female names. I'm glad my shoe is strappy with a heel.
A British movie where the character's name is Janice Beard. It isn't about a bearded Janice.
A Janice dressed as a jellyfish.
A singer from the 80s named Janice.
A picture drawn by a university student for their prof named Janice.
Royal Doulton figurine named Janice
Last but not least, articles about Janice from The Muppet Show.
Janice is a member of the family
Janice, an intimate portrait
This is the Janice show. You may not be aware that all women's shoes have female names. I'm glad my shoe is strappy with a heel.
A British movie where the character's name is Janice Beard. It isn't about a bearded Janice.
A Janice dressed as a jellyfish.
A singer from the 80s named Janice.
A picture drawn by a university student for their prof named Janice.
Royal Doulton figurine named Janice
Last but not least, articles about Janice from The Muppet Show.
Janice is a member of the family
Janice, an intimate portrait
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wedding Photos!
My sister has started posting some wedding photos. there promises to be more in the future.
Mary's Wedding Photos
I might just post ones that she doesn't have.
Mary's Wedding Photos
I might just post ones that she doesn't have.
Last night at work I finished an hour early! I get paid for 3 hours no matter how long it takes. It was so exciting. It makes up for the hour extra the night before. It seemed like it had been pretty slow at the store. I'm still in a good mood about it. Hopefully things go quickly tonight too.
Strange but interesting fact: today is the birthday of Edward Norton, Patrick Swayze, Christian Slater and Robert Redford. Crazy.
Strange but interesting fact: today is the birthday of Edward Norton, Patrick Swayze, Christian Slater and Robert Redford. Crazy.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Random Sillies
Hey, I'm back. Well, I've actually been back for a couple days but I finally had a little time for blogging.
I regret to inform you that this is not an update of my recent adventures. I don't know when I'll have time for that. You just might have to call me if you need or want to know.
Things I have found in the last while:
Before I recount my tales of Pinelow, I am going to make a photo album for my blog from my sister's wedding. that will take some time. I still plan to post some stories too (even though it has been a month).
I regret to inform you that this is not an update of my recent adventures. I don't know when I'll have time for that. You just might have to call me if you need or want to know.
Things I have found in the last while:
Before I recount my tales of Pinelow, I am going to make a photo album for my blog from my sister's wedding. that will take some time. I still plan to post some stories too (even though it has been a month).
Thursday, August 4, 2005
All work and no play makes Jan a dull girl
I can't believe it is almost a week since I posted last.
Quick recap of the last week:
* Toes are better but still not great.
* Went to a family reunion on Monday. My grandma's cousin and her daughter are visiting from England.
* Had my first 2 days of work. It took me 4 hours the first night then half hour less last night. I hope eventually it will only take 3 hours.
* Went to my (great) Auntie Winnie's funeral yesterday in North Battleford. I got a ton of stuff from my grandma because she is moving in with my parents.
* Tonight one of my roommates come home.
* I have burned approximately 14 DVDs in the last week. I'm trying to free up computer space.
* I leave for Pinelow on Saturday morning.
I need to nap before supper. There may be more stories but all I can think about is sleeping. Going to bed after 2am does that to a girl.
Quick recap of the last week:
* Toes are better but still not great.
* Went to a family reunion on Monday. My grandma's cousin and her daughter are visiting from England.
* Had my first 2 days of work. It took me 4 hours the first night then half hour less last night. I hope eventually it will only take 3 hours.
* Went to my (great) Auntie Winnie's funeral yesterday in North Battleford. I got a ton of stuff from my grandma because she is moving in with my parents.
* Tonight one of my roommates come home.
* I have burned approximately 14 DVDs in the last week. I'm trying to free up computer space.
* I leave for Pinelow on Saturday morning.
I need to nap before supper. There may be more stories but all I can think about is sleeping. Going to bed after 2am does that to a girl.
Friday, July 29, 2005
When I was at the doctor today for my allergy shot, I asked about my toe. It was hurting last night and this morning. She said I had an abscess under my toenail. To quote Ky, quoting Mel's nephew "sgusting!" My doctor is still on vacation sot his other doctor told me a couple things I should be doing to make it better. I'm supposed to go back in if it does not get better in a couple days.
I got a part-time job at a bookstore. To start it is only 9 hours a week straightening books after the store closes. I had my interview yesterday and my training today. Stupid me I was supposed to hand in a bunch of forms today but forgot them at home. I will still get to go to Pinelow. (Did I mention I was going to Pinelow?) I explained to my new boss the situation: my grandparents asked me to drive them. He said he would be able to find someone else.
I'm having some people over tonight for fun and good times. Tomorrow I am driving some friends to the airport.
I got a part-time job at a bookstore. To start it is only 9 hours a week straightening books after the store closes. I had my interview yesterday and my training today. Stupid me I was supposed to hand in a bunch of forms today but forgot them at home. I will still get to go to Pinelow. (Did I mention I was going to Pinelow?) I explained to my new boss the situation: my grandparents asked me to drive them. He said he would be able to find someone else.
I'm having some people over tonight for fun and good times. Tomorrow I am driving some friends to the airport.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Oy with the poodles already!
This is so frustrating! I applied for a teaching job over a month ago. It was the end of the school year and they asked me to rush it in. I did not hear anything from them so I assumed I did not get an interview. I found out today that they haven't even done interviews yet! They re-posted the ad for the position today. It is getting to be the time when I need to let the school divisions know if I am available for next year for subbing.
There was another position that was advertised this week on the newspaper. It was a small ad that it was a high school teaching position and you were supposed to call for more details. I called on Monday and no one answered. I left a message. I had not heard from them yet so I called back today. No one answered so I left another message. What is the point of having an ad that says you have to call for more details if there is no one to answer the phone or return messages?
I dropped off some resumes yesterday. All went well now I just have to wait and see. This one place had the most bizarre application form ever. It was a small business and they had a lot of questions that were irrelevant. Still seems like a nice place to work.
There was another position that was advertised this week on the newspaper. It was a small ad that it was a high school teaching position and you were supposed to call for more details. I called on Monday and no one answered. I left a message. I had not heard from them yet so I called back today. No one answered so I left another message. What is the point of having an ad that says you have to call for more details if there is no one to answer the phone or return messages?
I dropped off some resumes yesterday. All went well now I just have to wait and see. This one place had the most bizarre application form ever. It was a small business and they had a lot of questions that were irrelevant. Still seems like a nice place to work.
Finally another one
Warning! It doesn't make much sense unless you have seen the movie. Of course that might be the beauty in it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
I plan to drop off some resumes today. I'm looking for a part-time job. I'm wondering if it is actually going to happen. I am never going to be satisfied with the cover letters. I really want them to stand out but I don't have forever to rewrite them. I think I need to get away from them for awhile.
I have the stupid "Max 5" chocolate bar jingle in my head. Argh. You know 5 is more than 4. I'm sure it is a wonderful product but Hershey, you need a better advertising campaign.
I have the stupid "Max 5" chocolate bar jingle in my head. Argh. You know 5 is more than 4. I'm sure it is a wonderful product but Hershey, you need a better advertising campaign.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Ouch again
My toe that was bleeding is now worse. I was looking for my keys in my bag when a cyclist whizzed by. I jumped out of the way and stubbed my toe on my tire. It started bleeding again and now it is bruised really badly too. Through this past couple days, I am amazed my language has not been profane at all. It is miracle in fact.
I had an excellent supper tonight. First a little back story: one of my roommates always buys too much fruit and vegetables when she shops. I get stuck trying to make sure the food does not go to waste. There were a couple of grapefruit, a bag of oranges and a lemon and a half. I made spinach salad with grapefruit, oranges and cucumbers. I even made a citrus vinaigrette. I also had salmon and rice. I rock. My hands are sore from squeezing juice of 2 lemons and 2 oranges.
I had an excellent supper tonight. First a little back story: one of my roommates always buys too much fruit and vegetables when she shops. I get stuck trying to make sure the food does not go to waste. There were a couple of grapefruit, a bag of oranges and a lemon and a half. I made spinach salad with grapefruit, oranges and cucumbers. I even made a citrus vinaigrette. I also had salmon and rice. I rock. My hands are sore from squeezing juice of 2 lemons and 2 oranges.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
poor, poor Janice
Last night I got injured playing football. After our Bible study last night, we played football at the park near the church. Graison and I ran into each other. We were on the same team. Stupid me, I was wearing sports sandals. It didn't really hurt but I was amused that I had grass under my toenails. When I took the grass out the one of them started bleeding. It wasn't much and I kept on playing. The more I ran the more it bled so I had to quit. I tried to walk so I would not put pressure on my toe because it was still bleeding.
After football we went out to a restaurant. Near the end of the meal my toe twinged with some serious pain. It was only these little flashes so it wasn't a big deal.
When I got home I removed my nail polish. My second toe is bruised and my third toe is the one that was bleeding. I'm scared I might lose my toe nails. I tired to put ice on them before bed because they were a little swollen.
5 am this morning I woke up in quite a bit of pain. I don't know if I did something to my foot while I was sleeping. All I know is that my toes are throbbing in pain. I am soaking my foot in cold water and took some Tylenol. I am so tired, I hope I can go back to sleep.
After football we went out to a restaurant. Near the end of the meal my toe twinged with some serious pain. It was only these little flashes so it wasn't a big deal.
When I got home I removed my nail polish. My second toe is bruised and my third toe is the one that was bleeding. I'm scared I might lose my toe nails. I tired to put ice on them before bed because they were a little swollen.
5 am this morning I woke up in quite a bit of pain. I don't know if I did something to my foot while I was sleeping. All I know is that my toes are throbbing in pain. I am soaking my foot in cold water and took some Tylenol. I am so tired, I hope I can go back to sleep.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Duh
I am such a moron. I got my laptop cooler to work. The problem: it was not turned on. I feel like an idiot. I emailed the company asking where I should send it to get it exchanged.
One of my most annoying experiences as network administrator was a teacher calling me into the computer lab for an "emergency". I was teaching P.E. when I was called away. The teacher needed his computer for the class he was teaching and it would not turn on. The problem was he had not turned on the monitor. A real emergency would have been the time a monitor started on fire (which did happen). Ironic that now I am guilty of the same stupidity I hate so much.
One of my most annoying experiences as network administrator was a teacher calling me into the computer lab for an "emergency". I was teaching P.E. when I was called away. The teacher needed his computer for the class he was teaching and it would not turn on. The problem was he had not turned on the monitor. A real emergency would have been the time a monitor started on fire (which did happen). Ironic that now I am guilty of the same stupidity I hate so much.
ouchie
I have heartburn from supper. I put too much onion in the frittatas I made.
I went and hung out with my friend Shannon tonight. we had a good visit and watched Romancing the Stone. Cute movie.
I'll have to give an update about my sister's wedding soon.
I went and hung out with my friend Shannon tonight. we had a good visit and watched Romancing the Stone. Cute movie.
I'll have to give an update about my sister's wedding soon.
Friday, July 22, 2005
Overcome by laziness
I have been sick since I got home from Regina. My sister was sick for her wedding last week and I caught a cold from her. The couple days I have had a sinus headache and it does not help my mom sent my nyquil and dayquil with my sister. Booooooooooo. I bought my sister Advil cold and sinus not nyquil.
I know I have not posted in awhile but I really have not felt like it. Not that my life is depressing or something, I just couldn't think about what to talk about.
Currently I am procrastinating from getting my allergy shots. I at least had an excuse the last couple days being sick (often doctors will not give you the shots if you are sick). Now I am better and don't have an excuse. I'm tired and do not feel up to waiting for over an hour. Today I made progress to make it out the door. I even got into street clothes. Maybe tomorrow I'll go.
I know I have not posted in awhile but I really have not felt like it. Not that my life is depressing or something, I just couldn't think about what to talk about.
Currently I am procrastinating from getting my allergy shots. I at least had an excuse the last couple days being sick (often doctors will not give you the shots if you are sick). Now I am better and don't have an excuse. I'm tired and do not feel up to waiting for over an hour. Today I made progress to make it out the door. I even got into street clothes. Maybe tomorrow I'll go.
Some changes to Janny's Blog
I changed it so anyone can post a comment on my blog without me reviewing it first. I can still delete any inappropriate comments or cryptic messages from terrorist cells.
Mike, I miss that you don't post anymore. See, I'm not ignoring you.
Mike, I miss that you don't post anymore. See, I'm not ignoring you.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
I can't make this stuff up...
Pacific Palisades' Current Honorary Mayor: Steve Guttenberg
In unrelated Steve Guttenberg news, he will be a recurring character on Veronica Mars next season.
In unrelated Steve Guttenberg news, he will be a recurring character on Veronica Mars next season.
Celebrity Psychos - The Summer They All Went Mad
Make sure to check out the Diagnostic Celebrity Manual!
Celebrity and Its Discontents: A Diagnosis
Celebrity and Its Discontents: A Diagnosis
Thursday, July 14, 2005
For once and for all, let's just drop this...
Ky, Jamiroquai is a band whose lead singer is JK. He is not Jamiroquai. Just like Gwen Stephani is not No Doubt just the lead singer.
If you don't believe me:
Bio from from The Funkin Website
I don't need to hear a rant about how I always have to prove myself right. This is something I knew and I had to prove to myself I was not going crazy.
If you don't believe me:
Bio from from The Funkin Website
I don't need to hear a rant about how I always have to prove myself right. This is something I knew and I had to prove to myself I was not going crazy.
The anatomy of a mustache
I was so right about what a handlebar mustache is:
How could I let anyone ever doubt myself?
Source: World Beard and Moustache Championships: Beard and Moustache Categories
Maryanne, this is not a handlebar mustache:
Although I do believe that it made you throw up a little bit in your throat.
How could I let anyone ever doubt myself?
Source: World Beard and Moustache Championships: Beard and Moustache Categories
Maryanne, this is not a handlebar mustache:
Although I do believe that it made you throw up a little bit in your throat.
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Some parting words...
I'm off to camp this week so no blogging for Janny.
To recap the last week for me:
* Was in Regina for my sister's bridal shower
* Bought lots of wedding related stuff
* It rained and rained and rained and rained...
* For Canada Day, walked to the Jazz Festival in the afternoon. Had an excellent meal at the Spadina Freehouse. I watched fireworks from the river in the evening. More rain.
I have to still have to pack and get my allergy shot before I can go. I hope to be there before supper time.
To recap the last week for me:
* Was in Regina for my sister's bridal shower
* Bought lots of wedding related stuff
* It rained and rained and rained and rained...
* For Canada Day, walked to the Jazz Festival in the afternoon. Had an excellent meal at the Spadina Freehouse. I watched fireworks from the river in the evening. More rain.
I have to still have to pack and get my allergy shot before I can go. I hope to be there before supper time.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
The Old Man is Snoring
I woke up this morning in Regina to a newscaster saying: "Don't complain about the amount of rain we got yesterday. Just be glad you don't live in Southeast Saskatoon." Just wait a minute, I live in southeast Saskatoon. There has been flooding and sewer back ups in our area. I called Ang but she said our place was ok. Environment Canada recorded over 70mm of rain in my part of the city.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Good for what ails you
This morning I was watching a rerun of Daily Planet. There was this story on laughter. The creepiest part was when he was talking about that humans may not be the only animals that laugh. Apparently rats make a squeaking noise when they are tickled. I would like to know who was the one that was tickling rats and discovered this.
Other interesting facts:
* The person speaking is more likely to laugh than the person listening
* Women laugh more than men
* Men are attracted to women who laugh a lot
* Laughing is the only form of communication that is truly spontaneous
Other interesting facts:
* The person speaking is more likely to laugh than the person listening
* Women laugh more than men
* Men are attracted to women who laugh a lot
* Laughing is the only form of communication that is truly spontaneous
Monday, June 27, 2005
Interesting facts about Janny
As of 6/27/2005 7:54:52 PM CDT
Janny is 27 years old.
Janny is 326 months old.
Janny is 1,418 weeks old.
Janny is 9,922 days old.
Janny is 238,147 hours old.
Janny is 14,288,874 minutes old.
Janny is 857,332,492 seconds old.
There are 305 days till my next birthday
on which my cake will have 28 candles on it.
Those 28 candles produce 28 BTU's,
or 7,056 calories of heat (that's only 7.0560 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.20 US ounces of water with that many candles.
My birth tree is Walnut Tree, the Passion
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.
The moon's phase on the day I was
born was waning gibbous.
Janny is 27 years old.
Janny is 326 months old.
Janny is 1,418 weeks old.
Janny is 9,922 days old.
Janny is 238,147 hours old.
Janny is 14,288,874 minutes old.
Janny is 857,332,492 seconds old.
There are 305 days till my next birthday
on which my cake will have 28 candles on it.
Those 28 candles produce 28 BTU's,
or 7,056 calories of heat (that's only 7.0560 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.20 US ounces of water with that many candles.
My birth tree is Walnut Tree, the Passion
Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.
The moon's phase on the day I was
born was waning gibbous.
Underpaid and Underappreciated?
I found an opinion piece in today's New York Times about the problems with teachers being underpaid. It is from an American perspective but still applicable to Canada.
Reading, Writing and Retailing By DAVE EGGERS, NINIVE CALEGARI and DANIEL MOULTHROP
Reading, Writing and Retailing By DAVE EGGERS, NINIVE CALEGARI and DANIEL MOULTHROP
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
I was checking out Manolo's Shoe Blog and found a link for In Souls. I was reminded of a story:
Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. "It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,'but you are making it a 'den of robbers.'" Matthew 21:12&13 (New International Version)
Children's Books Meme
My sister issued a challenge to list what books from the Teachers' Top 100 Books
I read about 33. I may have read more of them but these are the ones I remember reading. Which ones have you read?
1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (9-12 years)
3. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
4. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
5. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (4-8 years)
6. Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch (4-8 years)
8. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Baby-Preschool)
11. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown (Baby-Preschool)
13. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (9-12 years)
14. Where the Sidewalk Ends: the Poems and Drawing of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverstein (All ages)
17. Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
20. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin, Jr. (Baby-Preschool)
22. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (4-8 years)
25. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
26. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka (4-8 years)
28. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
30. The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne (4-8 years)
40. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
42. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Young Adult)
56. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (9-12 years)
57. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary (9-12 years)
62. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
67. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (4-8 years)
70. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (9-12 years)
73. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (4-8 years)
74. The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Young Adult)
75. Curious George by Hans Augusto Rey (4-8 years)
78. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (9-12 years)
80. Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
84. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (4-8 years)
85. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (9-12 years)
94. Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (4-8 years)
99. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney (Baby-Preschool)
100. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch (4-8 years)
I read about 33. I may have read more of them but these are the ones I remember reading. Which ones have you read?
1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (9-12 years)
3. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
4. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
5. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (4-8 years)
6. Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch (4-8 years)
8. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Baby-Preschool)
11. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown (Baby-Preschool)
13. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (9-12 years)
14. Where the Sidewalk Ends: the Poems and Drawing of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverstein (All ages)
17. Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
20. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin, Jr. (Baby-Preschool)
22. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (4-8 years)
25. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
26. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka (4-8 years)
28. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
30. The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne (4-8 years)
40. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
42. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Young Adult)
56. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (9-12 years)
57. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary (9-12 years)
62. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (4-8 years)
67. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (4-8 years)
70. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (9-12 years)
73. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (4-8 years)
74. The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Young Adult)
75. Curious George by Hans Augusto Rey (4-8 years)
78. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (9-12 years)
80. Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9-12 years)
84. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (4-8 years)
85. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (9-12 years)
94. Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (4-8 years)
99. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney (Baby-Preschool)
100. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch (4-8 years)
AFI 100 Years...100 Quotes
My favorite movie quote is from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Marilyn Monroe's character is trying to find out if a gentlemen is rich (and thus suitable to marry her friend).
What is your favorite movie quote? Discuss.
Lorelei Lee: I've been wondering, what's your line Mr. Malone?
Ernie Malone: My line? My most effective one is to tell a girl she has hair like a tortured midnight, lips like a red couch in an ivory palace that I'm lonely and starved for affection. Then, I generally burst into tears. It seldom works.
What is your favorite movie quote? Discuss.
How ya feelin'?
Hot, Hot, Hot
Supposed to be even hotter today than yesterday. I was so hot last night as I tried to fall asleep, I covered my feet in a cold, wet towel. At least it is supposed to be cooler the next two days. I plan to not turn on the oven today.
My job prospects are rather depressing. I have not had a teaching position to apply for in weeks. I have not had a single interview for any of teaching positions I have applied for. I have no idea what to do with my life. People tell me I need to get a full time job (like I am choosing subbing over a contract). What happened to this alleged math teacher shortage?
I read an interesting article about Nick Ray in the Vanity Fair Hollywood edition. He wrote and directed Rebel Without a Cause. It was interesting to find out the story that he wanted to make (which could never be made in the 50s). The resulting story still had parents freaking out.
Supposed to be even hotter today than yesterday. I was so hot last night as I tried to fall asleep, I covered my feet in a cold, wet towel. At least it is supposed to be cooler the next two days. I plan to not turn on the oven today.
My job prospects are rather depressing. I have not had a teaching position to apply for in weeks. I have not had a single interview for any of teaching positions I have applied for. I have no idea what to do with my life. People tell me I need to get a full time job (like I am choosing subbing over a contract). What happened to this alleged math teacher shortage?
I read an interesting article about Nick Ray in the Vanity Fair Hollywood edition. He wrote and directed Rebel Without a Cause. It was interesting to find out the story that he wanted to make (which could never be made in the 50s). The resulting story still had parents freaking out.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Silly Janny
So what is Janny doing on this first day of summer? Baking pies at 11pm, logically. I thought to myself, "Self, it is still 24C at 11pm, time to bake some pies." Actually the ladies where making pies at the church tonight. Ang and I promised to take some home, bake then freeze them. It just happens to be a bad day to be baking pies (on a hot day with no air conditioning). Ang's logic is "It can't get any hotter". I have all windows in the house open. There is a nice cross breeze so it isn't that bad. It is supposed to rain tonight. Hopefully it doesn't before I go to bed.
I might be in trouble...
They are updating the Canadian Copyright Act. First reading of the ammendments(pdf) happened yesterday.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Centrifugal Bumblepuppy anyone?
As if I was not freaking out enough that our society was getting closer to a Brave New World when I read this article: British Team grow sperm and eggs from stem cells. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I am freaking out!
Friday, June 17, 2005
Movies I want to see but have not gotten around to yet
Garden State: I own this movie but have not even taken it out of the package yet. I bought it about a month ago but misplaced it for awhile. I have not been in an emotional space to be able to watch it yet. Just ask my sister or Ky that I have to be in the right mood to watch certain movies. Hopefully I can watch it soon.
Coffee and Cigarettes: Ever since I saw the trailer for it, I wanted to see it. I keep on forgetting to look for it at the video store.
The United States of Leland: I promised my sister that we would watch it together and we have not got around to it yet.
Spiderman 2: Everyone I knew that wanted to see this movie, saw it without me. So I had no one to go to it with in the theatres. I have not gotten around to renting it. Since I have moved to Saskatoon I have viewed disproportionately less movies.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: I showed up late to see some of my friends watching this movie. I caught the end of it. I might just have to rent it myself.
Donnie Darko: Director's Cut: I have seen the version that was released in theatres. Apparently the directors cut is much longer and makes more sense. Recently I had someone highly recommend that I check out the director's cut.
Big Fish: I saw the beginning of this movie. Maryanne and Christopher rented it. I was so tired I could not stay awake. You know I must be pretty tired if I cannot stay awake to watch a good movie. It was due back the next day so I never did get to finish it.
The Big Lebowski I need to know what people are talking about. Besides, a movie about bowling? You can't go wrong. Oh, maybe you can.
I'm sure there are more that I cannot think of right now.
oh great, not again
As I was washing my hands with a bar of soap, it slipped out of my hands, hit the counter and slide into the garbage. I guess that is not as bad as in the toilet.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Book Meme
Last book I bought: That is a really tough one since I have had to get my book buying under control. I have so many partially finished books I decided I wasn't allowed to get any new ones until I finished them all. The most recent one I remember buying is The Information by Martin Amis. It was a replacement copy since I lost my original copy during university. I have received others more recently as presents.
Last book I read: the last book I finished reading was The Five Love Languages
by Dr. Gary Chapman. I finished it last week.
Book I am reading now:Brief History of Infinity: The Quest to Think the Unthinkable by Brian Clegg. It is a little mind-boggling so you can't read a lot at a time.
Next book I plan to read: There are a couple that I have started that I wanted to finish. I probably will finish reading The Golden Ratio : The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Number by Mario Livio.
Five books that mean a lot to me:
(in no particular order)
1. In School by Ken Dryden
2. I Want to Go Home! by Gordon Korman
3. The Bible (of course)
4. Introducing Fractal Geometry by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon. All I have to say is as John Archibald Wheeler, protege of Niels Bohr, friend of Albert Einstein and mentor of Richard Feynman has said, “No one will be consider scientifically literate tomorrow, who is not familiar with fractals.”
5. Breakfast at Tiffany's : A Short Novel and Three Stories by Truman Capote. I used to love the movie until I read the real story. The movie was accurate of the book except it left out the beginning and end (which changes everything). There was no happily ever after.
I want to hear from you now.
Last book I read: the last book I finished reading was The Five Love Languages
by Dr. Gary Chapman. I finished it last week.
Book I am reading now:Brief History of Infinity: The Quest to Think the Unthinkable by Brian Clegg. It is a little mind-boggling so you can't read a lot at a time.
Next book I plan to read: There are a couple that I have started that I wanted to finish. I probably will finish reading The Golden Ratio : The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Number by Mario Livio.
Five books that mean a lot to me:
(in no particular order)
1. In School by Ken Dryden
2. I Want to Go Home! by Gordon Korman
3. The Bible (of course)
4. Introducing Fractal Geometry by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon. All I have to say is as John Archibald Wheeler, protege of Niels Bohr, friend of Albert Einstein and mentor of Richard Feynman has said, “No one will be consider scientifically literate tomorrow, who is not familiar with fractals.”
5. Breakfast at Tiffany's : A Short Novel and Three Stories by Truman Capote. I used to love the movie until I read the real story. The movie was accurate of the book except it left out the beginning and end (which changes everything). There was no happily ever after.
I want to hear from you now.
I found a website that has video clips of Vince Vaughn you can download. I spent my morning downloading and watching select clips. Highlights include:
* Vince kissing Craig Kilbourn's hand
* Sketches from his SNL appearance (with him and Will Ferrel acting like cats)
* Late, Late Show promo with Janeane Garofalo
* Dwight Yoakham's video for "These Arms"
I think I need to go to the doctor about this cold of mine. It has gotten worse.
* Vince kissing Craig Kilbourn's hand
* Sketches from his SNL appearance (with him and Will Ferrel acting like cats)
* Late, Late Show promo with Janeane Garofalo
* Dwight Yoakham's video for "These Arms"
I think I need to go to the doctor about this cold of mine. It has gotten worse.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Try to keep up with me on this one...
Warning: There will be a lot of pop culture references in the blog. So amateurs try to keep up with me, you are going to get yourself an education.
My newest and greatest obsession is the TV show Veronica Mars. It is absolutely fabulous. It is clever, funny whodunit kind of show. Here is what you need to know.
1) Has been called "Twin Peaks for the teen set".
2) Great lines like "Go small blond one! Annoy like the wind". (Guess what my new favorite line for Angela will be?)
3) Surprising evidence that Harry Hamlin can act.
4) Great guest stars like Aaron Ashmore, Tina Majorino, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Joey Lauren Adams and Alyson Hannigan
5) Veronica and her father solve mysteries every week. Her father is a private detective. There are several big mysteries of the season. These will have you hooked.
6) It can current be seen on CTV on Monday nights at 8pm.
The entire season has already been shown on UPN but I don't have that channel anymore. I wish I did then I could watch Dance 360. It is so bad it is great. My only regret is I did not discover it sooner while I had the channel.
OK enough TV ranting, on with the stories of my life.
I am still sick. My throat is not as sore but now it is a head cold. I hope it goes away soon.
On Sunday morning as I was getting ready for church, I moved my Galileo's thermometer out of the sun. It must have slipped out of my hand because it hit the shelf it was on too hard. The bottom broke and the contents poured all over the shelf and the books on the shelf below. Of course I only keep my special books in my bedroom. A used to be perfect 76 year old copy of Homer's Odyssey now has water stains. Fortunately it only effect half the books on the shelf. It makes me sad. The thermometer was a present from my siblings. It was pretty cool. I had just moved it to my bedroom that week. Sigh.
I feel greatly misunderstood. We were playing the game True Colors. The last two times I have played that game I have done poorly. I really feel like everyone has this perception of me that is so far from the truth. Even people who think they know me can be like that. I think part of the problem is that I rarely hear the good things people think of me. It has been getting really hard to deal with lately.
My newest and greatest obsession is the TV show Veronica Mars. It is absolutely fabulous. It is clever, funny whodunit kind of show. Here is what you need to know.
1) Has been called "Twin Peaks for the teen set".
2) Great lines like "Go small blond one! Annoy like the wind". (Guess what my new favorite line for Angela will be?)
3) Surprising evidence that Harry Hamlin can act.
4) Great guest stars like Aaron Ashmore, Tina Majorino, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Joey Lauren Adams and Alyson Hannigan
5) Veronica and her father solve mysteries every week. Her father is a private detective. There are several big mysteries of the season. These will have you hooked.
6) It can current be seen on CTV on Monday nights at 8pm.
The entire season has already been shown on UPN but I don't have that channel anymore. I wish I did then I could watch Dance 360. It is so bad it is great. My only regret is I did not discover it sooner while I had the channel.
OK enough TV ranting, on with the stories of my life.
I am still sick. My throat is not as sore but now it is a head cold. I hope it goes away soon.
On Sunday morning as I was getting ready for church, I moved my Galileo's thermometer out of the sun. It must have slipped out of my hand because it hit the shelf it was on too hard. The bottom broke and the contents poured all over the shelf and the books on the shelf below. Of course I only keep my special books in my bedroom. A used to be perfect 76 year old copy of Homer's Odyssey now has water stains. Fortunately it only effect half the books on the shelf. It makes me sad. The thermometer was a present from my siblings. It was pretty cool. I had just moved it to my bedroom that week. Sigh.
I feel greatly misunderstood. We were playing the game True Colors. The last two times I have played that game I have done poorly. I really feel like everyone has this perception of me that is so far from the truth. Even people who think they know me can be like that. I think part of the problem is that I rarely hear the good things people think of me. It has been getting really hard to deal with lately.
Thursday, June 9, 2005
I bought a scanner today. My friend Isaac lent me his scanner in September and I still had it. I offered to day to buy it since he just bought a printer/scanner combo.
My tutoring session for tonight was rescheduled for Sunday. Ang and I invited some friends over to play games. I rule at Quick Scrabble!
My throat hurts. I think Ang is a cold carrier. Lots of people at her work are sick but she is not. I really have only have been at home so I think she made me sick.
My tutoring session for tonight was rescheduled for Sunday. Ang and I invited some friends over to play games. I rule at Quick Scrabble!
My throat hurts. I think Ang is a cold carrier. Lots of people at her work are sick but she is not. I really have only have been at home so I think she made me sick.
Sixteen Candles
Real Men Can't Hold a Match to Jake Ryan of 'Sixteen Candles' - Hank Stuever, Washington Post Staff Writer, February 14, 2004
Mosaic Review
Since neither my sister nor Ky and Lyn did not right a review on Mosaic, I guess I will. Maryanne even promised to do one. For shame!
Last weekend, Regina's multicultural festival Mosaic occurred. Unfortunately, we only went for part of one day and with a large group so it was like Fast Forwarded Mosaic. It is difficult to go to all the pavilions that people want to visit. I wish I could have spent more time at each place. I am disappointed that I did not get to see the candle dancers at the Philippine pavilion or the fire eater at the Caribbean pavilion. I had the impression that some people in our group wanted to go to spend the least amount of time at all the pavilions that people in our group wanted to go to. They just wanted to go home (which is OK).
Some general comments and stories about Mosaic:
* Kara almost made herself sick with the goal of eating something at each pavilion.
* It was nice that there was an Irish pavilion this year. They had been shut down a couple years ago due to some rowdiness. Everyone was very well behaved. I enjoyed the Prairie Gaela dancers. We got to see a little bit of the band Crofter's Revenge. They were pretty good. The funniest sign at the Irish pavilion: "If you're smoking you must be on fire".
*Ran into an old friend who used to live across the street from my parents' house. I had not seen her since high school.
*Like always, it was very hot and humid in a lot of the pavilions.
*I accidentally "flashed" some passersby outside the Caribbean pavilion. I had two shirts on and was taking one off. Oops.
*The Scottish pavilion was a blast. We arrived just in time to see the highland dancers. It just so happened that where we were standing was the perfect spot to listen to the Celtic band Celtae. We were right at the front. Of course, we were right in the middle of the rowdies but they were hard to avoid there. The finale with the police, all the dancers and the pipe band was cool as always.
One of the reasons we wanted to stay for the band was because of two cute guys in the band. While they performed, the cute drummer kept on looking at Shannon and the cute lead singer/guitarist kept on looking at Lyn. And who was looking at Janice you ask? Well, the overweight security guard with the handlebar mustache of course. Story of my life.
An unfortunate side note about the Scottish pavilion: only Lyn, Shannon and I were there. Bronwyn, Lyn and I arrived there first. Shannon got in but the others did not because there were too many people already in the building. Shannon, Lyn and I wanted to stay but Bronwyn wanted to go home. She left her car with us and was going to catch a ride with the girls waiting outside. Or we thought were waiting outside. The pavilion was so noisy I did not hear my cell phone ringing. After we left, I noticed that I had voice mail. The first message was my sister calling to say that they were leaving. The second one was Bronwyn wondering what happened to the other girls. She eventually called her brother for a ride home.
My apologizes for not updating my blog in awhile. All I had really done lately is work and look for work.
Last weekend, Regina's multicultural festival Mosaic occurred. Unfortunately, we only went for part of one day and with a large group so it was like Fast Forwarded Mosaic. It is difficult to go to all the pavilions that people want to visit. I wish I could have spent more time at each place. I am disappointed that I did not get to see the candle dancers at the Philippine pavilion or the fire eater at the Caribbean pavilion. I had the impression that some people in our group wanted to go to spend the least amount of time at all the pavilions that people in our group wanted to go to. They just wanted to go home (which is OK).
Some general comments and stories about Mosaic:
* Kara almost made herself sick with the goal of eating something at each pavilion.
* It was nice that there was an Irish pavilion this year. They had been shut down a couple years ago due to some rowdiness. Everyone was very well behaved. I enjoyed the Prairie Gaela dancers. We got to see a little bit of the band Crofter's Revenge. They were pretty good. The funniest sign at the Irish pavilion: "If you're smoking you must be on fire".
*Ran into an old friend who used to live across the street from my parents' house. I had not seen her since high school.
*Like always, it was very hot and humid in a lot of the pavilions.
*I accidentally "flashed" some passersby outside the Caribbean pavilion. I had two shirts on and was taking one off. Oops.
*The Scottish pavilion was a blast. We arrived just in time to see the highland dancers. It just so happened that where we were standing was the perfect spot to listen to the Celtic band Celtae. We were right at the front. Of course, we were right in the middle of the rowdies but they were hard to avoid there. The finale with the police, all the dancers and the pipe band was cool as always.
One of the reasons we wanted to stay for the band was because of two cute guys in the band. While they performed, the cute drummer kept on looking at Shannon and the cute lead singer/guitarist kept on looking at Lyn. And who was looking at Janice you ask? Well, the overweight security guard with the handlebar mustache of course. Story of my life.
An unfortunate side note about the Scottish pavilion: only Lyn, Shannon and I were there. Bronwyn, Lyn and I arrived there first. Shannon got in but the others did not because there were too many people already in the building. Shannon, Lyn and I wanted to stay but Bronwyn wanted to go home. She left her car with us and was going to catch a ride with the girls waiting outside. Or we thought were waiting outside. The pavilion was so noisy I did not hear my cell phone ringing. After we left, I noticed that I had voice mail. The first message was my sister calling to say that they were leaving. The second one was Bronwyn wondering what happened to the other girls. She eventually called her brother for a ride home.
My apologizes for not updating my blog in awhile. All I had really done lately is work and look for work.
Wednesday, June 8, 2005
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