Tuesday, March 7, 2006
It Is About Time
The Habs finally traded Jose Theodore. He has wanted to be traded for months and you can tell. I adore him but you don't want someone who wants to be playing somewhere else.
Great Moments in TV History
How could I forget? Sebastian Bach singing "Hollaback Girl" on Gilmore Girls.
Watch with Kristin agrees:
"Best. TV. Moment. Of. The. Millenium. I nearly died. (And wondered if that's where the SNL writers got their motiviation for this week's bar mitzvah skit.)"
Watch with Kristin agrees:
"Best. TV. Moment. Of. The. Millenium. I nearly died. (And wondered if that's where the SNL writers got their motiviation for this week's bar mitzvah skit.)"
Monday, March 6, 2006
Oscar Time Fun
I remember a time when John Travolta was cool then he wasn't then he was again. Clearly his coolness has dissipated again.
Not even Boom-Boom Washington could save him now.
To loosely quote Dewey, "Bows ate her face!"
Jack Nicholson proves that males, no matter what age they are, never get tired of making farting noises with their mouths.
Heath Ledger chatting up an imaginary girl
Heath kissing an imaginary girl.
I assume it is a girl.
No one's mother should ever wear a dress like that. How is he not screaming in agonizing pain?
Reese Witherspoon shows us why she deserves her supporting actress award.
Sad Reese
Violent Reese
I do admit that I adore Reese Witherspoon and I think she is as cute as a button. I thought this was a pretty neat picture of when it was announced she had won.
Umm, tiny guitar as a formal accessory?
Hilary Swank felt safe knowing that Wyatt Earp is keeping an eye on her.
Words can not describe:
Not even Boom-Boom Washington could save him now.
To loosely quote Dewey, "Bows ate her face!"
Jack Nicholson proves that males, no matter what age they are, never get tired of making farting noises with their mouths.
Heath Ledger chatting up an imaginary girl
Heath kissing an imaginary girl.
I assume it is a girl.
No one's mother should ever wear a dress like that. How is he not screaming in agonizing pain?
Reese Witherspoon shows us why she deserves her supporting actress award.
Sad Reese
Violent Reese
I do admit that I adore Reese Witherspoon and I think she is as cute as a button. I thought this was a pretty neat picture of when it was announced she had won.
Umm, tiny guitar as a formal accessory?
Hilary Swank felt safe knowing that Wyatt Earp is keeping an eye on her.
Words can not describe:
Autistic Basketball Player Scores 20 points
A former university prof sent me this story today about an autistic boy, who normally is an equipment manager, was given the chance to play in a game.
It is really nice to hear about stories like this.
It is really nice to hear about stories like this.
Adventures with Rare Well Done Beef Soup
I didn't manage to get to bed until around 3am and then had church in the morning. I punched my snooze button 3 times. For those of you who know her, my cousin Stephanie had to WAIT FOR ME to go to church. She is the queen of lateness.
For lunch on Sunday, I had my first quasi-successful attempt using chopsticks. The reason I even tried using chopsticks because I was scared people would judge me for not using them. I finished my meal albeit slower than my dinner companions. My shirt was covered with tiny little spots of soup. I had much better teachers than in the past.
As a result of my lack of sleep on Saturday night. I had a huge nap Sunday afternoon. I slept way too long and I could not get to sleep last night until late. On the upside, I'm a 1/3 of the way through the book I started yesterday.
For lunch on Sunday, I had my first quasi-successful attempt using chopsticks. The reason I even tried using chopsticks because I was scared people would judge me for not using them. I finished my meal albeit slower than my dinner companions. My shirt was covered with tiny little spots of soup. I had much better teachers than in the past.
As a result of my lack of sleep on Saturday night. I had a huge nap Sunday afternoon. I slept way too long and I could not get to sleep last night until late. On the upside, I'm a 1/3 of the way through the book I started yesterday.
Friday, March 3, 2006
Strange Connections to Warren Beatty
This past week I came across a quote:
"If I can't dance, I don't want your revolution!" - Emma Goldman (there are many variations of this quote floating around)
I thought this was an interesting quote so I looked up Emma Goldman. I found out that she
(Side note: I always find it funny that anarchists are the kind of people that would never survive in the kind of world they strive for.)
This past week I was reading an article in Vanity Fair about the 1981 movie Reds. It a movie co-written, directed and starring Warren Beatty. It is the story of an American journalist in Russia during the Communist Revolution. This movie is based on a true story and Emma Goldman is one of the characters portrayed. Weird, I had never heard about her before in my life and I read about her twice in one week.
On to the next connection:
In said article, the writer states that no one could ever call Warren Beatty a political dilettante since he has been an active member of the Democrat party since the 60s. I was amused since I love the word dilettante and it is not common (at least in the circles I travel in). Low and behold, guess what Dictionary.com's word of the day is?
dilettante \DIL-uh-tont; dil-uh-TONT; dil-uh-TON-tee; -TANT; -TAN-tee\, noun:
1. An amateur or dabbler; especially, one who follows an art or a branch of knowledge sporadically, superficially, or for amusement only.
2. An admirer or lover of the fine arts.
adjective:
1. Of or characteristic of a dilettante; amateurish.
So to sum things up:
Dance quote -> Emma Goldman -> Reds -> Warren Beatty
Word of the Day -> dilettante -> not Warren Beatty
Some day I may have to post my theory about why some men don't marry until alter in life. I call it my "Warren Beatty Theory".
"If I can't dance, I don't want your revolution!" - Emma Goldman (there are many variations of this quote floating around)
I thought this was an interesting quote so I looked up Emma Goldman. I found out that she
was a Lithuanian-born anarcho-communist known for her anarchist writings and speeches. Adopted by First-wave feminists, she has been lionized as an iconic 'rebel woman' feminist. Goldman played a pivotal role in the development of anarchism in the US and Europe throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
(Side note: I always find it funny that anarchists are the kind of people that would never survive in the kind of world they strive for.)
This past week I was reading an article in Vanity Fair about the 1981 movie Reds. It a movie co-written, directed and starring Warren Beatty. It is the story of an American journalist in Russia during the Communist Revolution. This movie is based on a true story and Emma Goldman is one of the characters portrayed. Weird, I had never heard about her before in my life and I read about her twice in one week.
On to the next connection:
In said article, the writer states that no one could ever call Warren Beatty a political dilettante since he has been an active member of the Democrat party since the 60s. I was amused since I love the word dilettante and it is not common (at least in the circles I travel in). Low and behold, guess what Dictionary.com's word of the day is?
dilettante \DIL-uh-tont; dil-uh-TONT; dil-uh-TON-tee; -TANT; -TAN-tee\, noun:
1. An amateur or dabbler; especially, one who follows an art or a branch of knowledge sporadically, superficially, or for amusement only.
2. An admirer or lover of the fine arts.
adjective:
1. Of or characteristic of a dilettante; amateurish.
So to sum things up:
Dance quote -> Emma Goldman -> Reds -> Warren Beatty
Word of the Day -> dilettante -> not Warren Beatty
Some day I may have to post my theory about why some men don't marry until alter in life. I call it my "Warren Beatty Theory".
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Your Dreams Have Come True
MC Hammer has a blog. I thought it was a joke at first but it looks 2 legit 2 quit.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
bah
I'm surrounded by couples. Why can't they take their coupling ways elsewhere? Let celebrity "life coach" Star Jones lets you answer the question Is He the One? This only further proves my point that once people get married (women in particular) think that they are experts about love. Bah humbug.
Crossover Show
In the great tradition of TV cross overs like Magnum P.I. and Simon & Simon comes the new collaboration between Fox and CBS called 24 Numb3rs
What to say, what to say....
Last night my friend Shannon came over for a visit. She is in the city for work. We were told about this Saskatchewan pub that we wanted to check out. I had high hopes but it was nothing special. Both of us were expecting it to be packed but it was pretty dead. At least we know what it is like now.
My morning began at 2:30am after only 3 hours sleep. Waking at this time was not intentional, I just woke up and couldn't sleep. I didn't get back to sleep until around 4:30am. Other than that it was a pretty humdrum day.
My morning began at 2:30am after only 3 hours sleep. Waking at this time was not intentional, I just woke up and couldn't sleep. I didn't get back to sleep until around 4:30am. Other than that it was a pretty humdrum day.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
End of a Good Thing
26 February 2006 17:30 MST | Posted by janny
Today the people who I am boarding with are coming home from vacation. Boooo. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for somewhere to stay while I try to find my own place. I just need my own space where I don't feel like I'm intruding.
Today the people who I am boarding with are coming home from vacation. Boooo. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for somewhere to stay while I try to find my own place. I just need my own space where I don't feel like I'm intruding.
Friday, February 24, 2006
How true, how true.
There were elections called today in Thailand. He dissolved Parliament due to protests when some of his business dealings were revealed. One protester's sign read:
"When money talks, the truth is not heard."
"When money talks, the truth is not heard."
Booyakasha! Respek.
"I was kind of in shock. It was difficult. I was in a good place and I didn't feel nervous, but physically I just couldn't execute when I needed to."
- SASHA COHEN, after coming in second in women's figure skating at the Olympics.
I immediately thought to myself, "Isn't Sasha Cohen the guy who plays Ali G?" I had to check it out. His name is Sacha Baron Cohen. So despite first glance of the name, a 6'3" British man did not compete in women's figure skating.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wonkified
I finally am set up to have an RN give me my allergy shot. At the walk-in clinic near work has a policy that you have to see a doctor first a couple times before they will let you. Since I have been getting my shots for nearly 6 years and have no fatal allergies, they set me up after 2 visits. This is a huge relief since today I was there for two hours. Now I just have to wait until the RN is available so the longest i would be there is a half hour (they make me wait for 20 minutes to see if I am alright).
I felt wonky after my allergy shot today. In addition to that my back was spasming so I decided to take a bath and have a nap. I did not start working until 4pm. I only worked about 5 hours today so I will make up the rest of the time on Saturday.
I felt wonky after my allergy shot today. In addition to that my back was spasming so I decided to take a bath and have a nap. I did not start working until 4pm. I only worked about 5 hours today so I will make up the rest of the time on Saturday.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
What once was lost...
I went to Banff with some friends on Sunday. One of the friends I had not seen for over a year. It was pretty windy so we just stayed in the town of Banff.
I was a "view and run" and didn't even know it. When we first got to town one friend desperately had to go to the bathroom. He happened to park right by a museum. We looked around the gift shop then used the washrooms (we didn't want to seem like we were only there to pee). I decided I wanted to check out the art exhibit; strangely my friends did not come with me. After we left the building my friends told me I was supposed to pay to go in. It was a gallery owned by the government it never occurred to me I would have to pay to go in. I'm used to the ones in Saskatchewan that you make a donation if you like but no admission is charged. Oops. Apparently it was $6 for adults, it was hardly worth $6.
Yesterday, my cell phone was found. I was so sure that I left it in the loaner van I had while my car was being fixed. I called the place and it was loaned out again so I had to wait for the person who had it to contact the auto body shop. They called me back saying it wasn't in the van. I could not figure out where i could have left it. I remember where I left it and then I did not have it after. It left me very confused. Yesterday, they called me back and told me they found it. It was exactly where I left it. My cousin is picking it up tomorrow. I have no idea how it will get to me. I am mostly relieve no one was using it. (I did have service suspended on Thursday but that was after being missing for 4 days).
Today was back to the grind stone after a long weekend. The problem with full time employment, it seriously cuts into my procrastination time.
I was a "view and run" and didn't even know it. When we first got to town one friend desperately had to go to the bathroom. He happened to park right by a museum. We looked around the gift shop then used the washrooms (we didn't want to seem like we were only there to pee). I decided I wanted to check out the art exhibit; strangely my friends did not come with me. After we left the building my friends told me I was supposed to pay to go in. It was a gallery owned by the government it never occurred to me I would have to pay to go in. I'm used to the ones in Saskatchewan that you make a donation if you like but no admission is charged. Oops. Apparently it was $6 for adults, it was hardly worth $6.
Yesterday, my cell phone was found. I was so sure that I left it in the loaner van I had while my car was being fixed. I called the place and it was loaned out again so I had to wait for the person who had it to contact the auto body shop. They called me back saying it wasn't in the van. I could not figure out where i could have left it. I remember where I left it and then I did not have it after. It left me very confused. Yesterday, they called me back and told me they found it. It was exactly where I left it. My cousin is picking it up tomorrow. I have no idea how it will get to me. I am mostly relieve no one was using it. (I did have service suspended on Thursday but that was after being missing for 4 days).
Today was back to the grind stone after a long weekend. The problem with full time employment, it seriously cuts into my procrastination time.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Lost Parody
Weird Al created a parody of Bohemian Rhapsody about the show Lost called Lost Rhapsody.
I'm back...finally
I finally have Internet for my computer. Last night the tech guy came and made some changes so it would be allowed.
Moving was a bit of a gong show. It felt like I was never going to get out of Saskatoon. Some highlights of the move:
Until I find my own place, I am boarding with the family of my new employer. It just so happens my new employer is my cousin's husband. Currently I have the house to myself since they left on vacation yesterday. My cousin Saryn is another boarder here and she will return on Monday. Enough for now.
Moving was a bit of a gong show. It felt like I was never going to get out of Saskatoon. Some highlights of the move:
- one of the movers looked like Willem Dafoe
- My car was not ready until 4pm. I had been ready to go at noon so I had to wait. I went over to a friend's house and visited her for awhile.
- After my car was ready, I had to put on the new windshield wipers I had purchased. I couldn't figure how to put them on when I realized that I bought the wrong ones. I could not return since they were out of the package (I also lost the receipt). I bought new ones. I broke one of them trying to put them on in the Canadian Tire parking lot. I had to buy another one. To summarize: I had to buy 5 windshield wiper blades recently.
- I realized around Kindersley that I did not know were my cell phone was. I had so much stuff packed in my car, I was hoping it was somewhere. I had a sneaky feeling that it might be in the loaner vehicle from the auto body shop. I contacted everywhere I was on Monday and I could not track it down. I tried calling the phone, I could check messages but could not find it. I finally had to suspend service on Thursday.
Until I find my own place, I am boarding with the family of my new employer. It just so happens my new employer is my cousin's husband. Currently I have the house to myself since they left on vacation yesterday. My cousin Saryn is another boarder here and she will return on Monday. Enough for now.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Sunday, February 12, 2006
See ya in awhile
I woke up this morning feeling pretty lousy. My allergies have been pretty bad these last couple weeks. I think I have caught a cold. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between an allergic reaction and a cold.
This will be my last post for a little while. Tomorrow the movers come at 9am. My car is getting fixed and should be done tomorrow. They will call me tomorrow morning to let me know for sure. Once I have my car back, I will pack it up and go to Calgary.
This will be my last post for a little while. Tomorrow the movers come at 9am. My car is getting fixed and should be done tomorrow. They will call me tomorrow morning to let me know for sure. Once I have my car back, I will pack it up and go to Calgary.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Boxes Galore
11 February 2006 23:03 MST | Posted by janny
This week has flown by so fast. After I was finished my appointments in Regina, I got a ride back to Saskatoon with a friend. Thankfully she was able to spend some of her time here helping me pack.
Since Thursday afternoon all I have mostly done has packed. There has been little to no procrastination. Quick someone take my temperature: I must be running a fever because I'm feeling efficient.
One mildly amusing story about packing:
Today Ky was helping me finish packing some odds and ends. I have a TV stand/book shelf from the 70s that you can take apart and put back together again. We couldn't figure out how to get the legs off since my dad took it apart and put it together again in my last move. I was on the phone with my dad as Ky worked on it. The instructions were to twist the legs then pull them out but he didn't entirely remember how to do it. We had to pull pretty hard but some of them eventually came. One of them was really stuck so I helped Ky pull the leg out. We pulled so hard a chunk of particle board came with it. This is the point where we realized we had been doing it wrong the whole time. After closer examination there is a screw to turn by each leg that releases it from the shelf. Ky and I managed to completely destroy it. I was not upset at all. I actually find the whole thing to be rather funny.
This week has flown by so fast. After I was finished my appointments in Regina, I got a ride back to Saskatoon with a friend. Thankfully she was able to spend some of her time here helping me pack.
Since Thursday afternoon all I have mostly done has packed. There has been little to no procrastination. Quick someone take my temperature: I must be running a fever because I'm feeling efficient.
One mildly amusing story about packing:
Today Ky was helping me finish packing some odds and ends. I have a TV stand/book shelf from the 70s that you can take apart and put back together again. We couldn't figure out how to get the legs off since my dad took it apart and put it together again in my last move. I was on the phone with my dad as Ky worked on it. The instructions were to twist the legs then pull them out but he didn't entirely remember how to do it. We had to pull pretty hard but some of them eventually came. One of them was really stuck so I helped Ky pull the leg out. We pulled so hard a chunk of particle board came with it. This is the point where we realized we had been doing it wrong the whole time. After closer examination there is a screw to turn by each leg that releases it from the shelf. Ky and I managed to completely destroy it. I was not upset at all. I actually find the whole thing to be rather funny.
Friday, February 10, 2006
deus ex machina: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
Word of the Day for Thursday February 9, 2006
deus ex machina \DAY-uhs-eks-MAH-kuh-nuh; -nah; -MAK-uh-nuh\,
noun:
1. In ancient Greek and Roman drama, a god introduced by means of a crane to unravel and resolve the plot.
2. Any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an apparently insoluble difficulty.
deus ex machina \DAY-uhs-eks-MAH-kuh-nuh; -nah; -MAK-uh-nuh\,
noun:
1. In ancient Greek and Roman drama, a god introduced by means of a crane to unravel and resolve the plot.
2. Any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an apparently insoluble difficulty.
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Top TV Romances
The A.V. Club (a spin off website of The Onion) has an article on 10 TV Romances For The Ages.
Poll: Do you agree with their picks? Any blatant omissions?
Poll: Do you agree with their picks? Any blatant omissions?
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
I love technology but not as much as you, you see
MIRANDA
O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in't!
PROSPERO
'Tis new to thee.
(Shakespeare, The Tempest, V.i.203-27)
I thought of this quote a couple days ago when I was playing a game online with a friend from Charlotte, NC and a friend from Cranbrook, BC. I never dreamed this was possible when I first used the Internet about 10 years ago. I was reminded of it this morning when was I reading my sister's post about blogging. As I marvel at all these feats of technology, they will seem commonplace (or possibly antiquated) to younger generations.
O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in't!
PROSPERO
'Tis new to thee.
(Shakespeare, The Tempest, V.i.203-27)
I thought of this quote a couple days ago when I was playing a game online with a friend from Charlotte, NC and a friend from Cranbrook, BC. I never dreamed this was possible when I first used the Internet about 10 years ago. I was reminded of it this morning when was I reading my sister's post about blogging. As I marvel at all these feats of technology, they will seem commonplace (or possibly antiquated) to younger generations.
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
"long haired freaky people need not apply"
My allergy testing is done, however I still cannot take an antihistamine. This is the first time I have ever just had one day of testing. I didn't know I have to call them tomorrow with my reactions after 24 hours. Since I have only ever done 2 days of testing before, they always did it for me on the second day.
I have some good news regarding my move: I will not have to get a new allergist. Because my current allergist offers treatments that are not available in Alberta, I can keep the same doctor. The problem is that my doctor offers the newest testing and treatments and it is rare to find a doctor in western Canada that will. One of the nurses told me this morning that the government gives $62 to the doctor for everyone that they test. In the US, the doctor makes $1100 US for such treatments. So any doctor that is trained for these kind of treatments go the US. I can just arrange for appointments for times I know I will be Regina.
There was a guy who looked like Gary Oldman at the mall this morning.
I wanted to take a picture of a sign and post it on my blog. I saw it yesterday and I am very disappointed that the sign is gone now. The sign said "Hippies: Use the Back".
I have some good news regarding my move: I will not have to get a new allergist. Because my current allergist offers treatments that are not available in Alberta, I can keep the same doctor. The problem is that my doctor offers the newest testing and treatments and it is rare to find a doctor in western Canada that will. One of the nurses told me this morning that the government gives $62 to the doctor for everyone that they test. In the US, the doctor makes $1100 US for such treatments. So any doctor that is trained for these kind of treatments go the US. I can just arrange for appointments for times I know I will be Regina.
There was a guy who looked like Gary Oldman at the mall this morning.
I wanted to take a picture of a sign and post it on my blog. I saw it yesterday and I am very disappointed that the sign is gone now. The sign said "Hippies: Use the Back".
Monday, February 6, 2006
There are some seriously evil people out there
When Dogs Are Mules
I saw this story on the news a couple days ago. There were Colombians smuggling heroin in the stomachs of PUPPIES! I heard they were caught because in a particular shipment two puppies mysteriously died during transport into the US. The authorities wanted to check to make sure that they weren't carrying diseases. It turns out that the heroin packets burst and caused infections in the dogs.
Overkill
I am in Regina right now to run some errands before moving to Alberta. I had to take the bus because my car is in the shop for the next 5 days.
I dropped my car off at the auto body place this morning. I had called ahead of time so they could give me a ride to the bus station. The boss was going to drive me but then something came up and he asked one of the guys who work in the shop to drive me. He still drove the boss' vehicle which is a brand new Lexus SUV. It was a little strange being dropped off at the bus station in a Lexus.
I'm supposed to be spending time with my bro right now. Unfortunately he has spent the last hour helping my mom put up cabinets in the basement.
Early tomorrow morning I start my allergy testing. Boo.
I dropped my car off at the auto body place this morning. I had called ahead of time so they could give me a ride to the bus station. The boss was going to drive me but then something came up and he asked one of the guys who work in the shop to drive me. He still drove the boss' vehicle which is a brand new Lexus SUV. It was a little strange being dropped off at the bus station in a Lexus.
I'm supposed to be spending time with my bro right now. Unfortunately he has spent the last hour helping my mom put up cabinets in the basement.
Early tomorrow morning I start my allergy testing. Boo.
Of course, now I'm tired
Last night I got stuck in my parking lot. We had some snow on Saturday and we had a lot of snow drifting into the parking lot since we live at the edge of the city. I was coming home from a Superbowl party around 11:30 so there was no one around to help. I tried to get myself out for about 20 minutes then I had to wake up one of my roommate. I feel so bad that I had to wake her up but I didn't know what else to do.
I had a horrible time trying to get to sleep last night. I think it was well past 4am when I finally did. I occasionally suffer form insomnia but it was a lot more frequent when I was younger. The last time it was really bad was before I moved to Saskatoon. So I am hoping I will be able to sleep as soon as I am in Calgary or before then, not when I finally find an apartment.
I move in 7 days.
I had a horrible time trying to get to sleep last night. I think it was well past 4am when I finally did. I occasionally suffer form insomnia but it was a lot more frequent when I was younger. The last time it was really bad was before I moved to Saskatoon. So I am hoping I will be able to sleep as soon as I am in Calgary or before then, not when I finally find an apartment.
I move in 7 days.
Sunday, February 5, 2006
My apologies (AKA Cultures Behaving Badly Part 2)
My sister pointed out that the article I posted yesterday there is a time line. It shows that a Norwegian newspaper was the first to reprint the article. It does not surprise me. The problem with the attempt of an egalitarian society, like in the Scandinavian culture, racism often occurs. They embrace equality but reject what is different.
I know I normally don't talked about things like this but this situation really bugs me:
What we say and do is a reflection of what is inside of us (or our attitude). Jesus uses this analogy that if the fruit is diseased then the tree must be diseased. We need to change our attitudes before our words and actions will change.
I know I normally don't talked about things like this but this situation really bugs me:
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:4 (New International Version)
What we say and do is a reflection of what is inside of us (or our attitude). Jesus uses this analogy that if the fruit is diseased then the tree must be diseased. We need to change our attitudes before our words and actions will change.
The Vine and the Branches
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
John 15:1-8 (NIV)
Saturday, February 4, 2006
This Makes No Sense
Embassies burn in cartoon protest
The Norwegian and Danish Embassies were burned by protesters in Damascus. Ok normally I do not discuss politics but this is ridiculous. I understand why the Danish cartoons are offense. I do not agree with violent protests but I understand why there are people are protesting. I have no idea what the situation has to do with the Norwegians. They weren't even one of the countries that reprinted the cartoon. They have nothing to do with the situation. So they are being punished for being from Scandinavia? That is like someone being upset with the US and mixing Canada into the bunch as well.
The Norwegian and Danish Embassies were burned by protesters in Damascus. Ok normally I do not discuss politics but this is ridiculous. I understand why the Danish cartoons are offense. I do not agree with violent protests but I understand why there are people are protesting. I have no idea what the situation has to do with the Norwegians. They weren't even one of the countries that reprinted the cartoon. They have nothing to do with the situation. So they are being punished for being from Scandinavia? That is like someone being upset with the US and mixing Canada into the bunch as well.
Home for a Rest
I have zero energy and so much to do. I have been off my allergy shots for more than 3 weeks. One of the biggest side effects of my allergies is fatigue. This is not a help when I move in 9 days. Three of those days will be spent out of town. Why am I slowly getting the feeling that I am in big trouble?
Friday, February 3, 2006
The More You Know....
One of my daily routines includes checking the headlines on Google News and BBC News. I found some strange stories today.
Rat brain 'can smell in stereo'
One gene makes earwax wet or dry Ok, I need to stop procrastinating from housework.
Rat brain 'can smell in stereo'
One gene makes earwax wet or dry Ok, I need to stop procrastinating from housework.
Farewell
I had my last night of work at the bookstore tonight. Appropriately I finished in the record time of a hour and a half. That is a full 15 minutes faster than ever before. Even though I did not particularly like straightening books, I will miss working there.
Things I will miss about working at the bookstore:
* I always enjoyed visiting with the ladies from the kids' section. Most of them are substitute teachers too.
* My conversations with Girma (his cleaning company has a contract at the store). Girma, like me and my future boyfriend George Stroumboulopoulos, is a Habs fan. He was the only person I could talk to about hockey. I certainly won't have anyone in Calgary. The Calgary Flames beat my Habs in the Stanley Cup finals; they're dead to me.
* I was starting to make new friends for the first time since I moved here. I met a lot of people in the last month. It is sad that I was only starting to get to know them.
* The books -- Some times it is very distracting.
*My sweet, sweet employee discount of 30%. I am almost considering applying for a job at the store in Calgary because of it. Almost.
*Last but not least, cute boys to flirt with. There are quite a few there.
Only 10 days until I leave for Calgary...
Things I will miss about working at the bookstore:
* I always enjoyed visiting with the ladies from the kids' section. Most of them are substitute teachers too.
* My conversations with Girma (his cleaning company has a contract at the store). Girma, like me and my future boyfriend George Stroumboulopoulos, is a Habs fan. He was the only person I could talk to about hockey. I certainly won't have anyone in Calgary. The Calgary Flames beat my Habs in the Stanley Cup finals; they're dead to me.
* I was starting to make new friends for the first time since I moved here. I met a lot of people in the last month. It is sad that I was only starting to get to know them.
* The books -- Some times it is very distracting.
*My sweet, sweet employee discount of 30%. I am almost considering applying for a job at the store in Calgary because of it. Almost.
*Last but not least, cute boys to flirt with. There are quite a few there.
Only 10 days until I leave for Calgary...
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Wild and Crazy Kind of Guy
Saturday Night Live claims that they have a new show this week with host Steve Martin and musical guest Prince. I'm pretty sure they made a mistake and it is actually a repeat from 1987.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Come out from your hiding places!
It makes me sad that I seem to have hundreds of lurkers who check my blog everyday.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Slight Change in Plans
So as previously posted, I am moving to Calgary. The original plan was to leave Wed, Feb 8 for Calgary, find a place then come back in March and pack up the rest of my stuff. All of that has changed: my roommates decided that it is better for them to move out sooner. Now I have to postpone when I am going out to Calgary, find a moving and storage company and pack up all of my things. This move now is going to be way more expensive than originally planned. Not much I can do about it.
The word is spreading at the bookstore about this being my last week of work. I had to tell the big story a couple times this evening about my new job.
A week from today I get allergy testing. I have been off my allergy shots for over two weeks. Do you know what is not good for a girl who has not had an allergy shot in over two weeks? Construction going on at work that leaves sawdust everywhere. There are some maintenance work happening while the store is closed. One of the tasks is sanding and staining the doors. They will be back tomorrow night. I'll have to call the allergist offices to see what I am allowed to take so close to my testing.
The word is spreading at the bookstore about this being my last week of work. I had to tell the big story a couple times this evening about my new job.
A week from today I get allergy testing. I have been off my allergy shots for over two weeks. Do you know what is not good for a girl who has not had an allergy shot in over two weeks? Construction going on at work that leaves sawdust everywhere. There are some maintenance work happening while the store is closed. One of the tasks is sanding and staining the doors. They will be back tomorrow night. I'll have to call the allergist offices to see what I am allowed to take so close to my testing.
I love being hip and current
Last night on The Hour, my future boyfriend (and fellow Habs fan) George Stroumboulopoulos interviewed the head of the Nettwork Record Label in Canada. This is the company that is paying the legal bill for the man who is being sued for illegally downloading music story I posted a link to yesterday.
I wish The Hour website had posted a video of the interview. This music executive was saying that the music industry needs to rethink how they do business instead of alienating fans with lawsuits. One of the suggestions was releasing songs immediately instead of waiting for 12 songs for a CD. I guess that is kind of what Motown Records used to do. He also suggested that recording artists focus on revenue from live performances and merchandise. It makes sense to me.
I wish The Hour website had posted a video of the interview. This music executive was saying that the music industry needs to rethink how they do business instead of alienating fans with lawsuits. One of the suggestions was releasing songs immediately instead of waiting for 12 songs for a CD. I guess that is kind of what Motown Records used to do. He also suggested that recording artists focus on revenue from live performances and merchandise. It makes sense to me.
Five More Things
What were you doing 10 years ago? I was 17 yrs old and in my last couple months of Grade 12. I had already applied to U of R faculty of Education but had not yet written the essay yet. Most of my days were filled with many choir practices and trying to get my friends to procrastinate from homework.
What were you doing 1 year ago? I finally had got on the sub list in my area so the work was picking up.
Five snacks you enjoy:
London Fog
fries with sour cream and melted cheez whiz
Lindor chocolates
ketchup chips
fuzzy peaches.
Five songs to which you know all the lyrics: I can listen way more than 5 songs so I'll list ones I learned in choir
"Beginning to See the Light" - Bobby Darren
"Eli is Coming" - Three Dog Night
"Age of Aquarius" - Fifth Dimension
"Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis Presley
"The River" - Garth Brooks
Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
Pay off all debts
Build a house
Travel all over the world
Contribute to deserving charitable organizations
Invest
Five bad habits:
TV ( I know I watch lots of TV and I don't have a problem with it)
Procrastination on the Internet
I'm messy; I'd rather be doing anything else instead of cleaning
Underestimating how long a task will take me
Five things you like doing:
Cooking
Watching TV/movies
Hanging out with friends and being witty about stuff
Listening to music
Harmless flirting with cute boys
Five things you would never wear again:
short skirts
jeans that go above my waist
pants that are too short (it was hard to find pants that were long enough in high school. I had to start wearing men's pants)
large floral prints
neon anything
Five favourite toys:
Shasha, my doll from when I was 1 year old
Glow Cricket
Clever, my soft stuffed puppy I got from Kristin
My stuffed monkey but I don't remember what I named him (sister, do you remember?)
My "#1 Student" troll, given ironically from a friend in high school
Monday, January 30, 2006
Those Pretentious People Must Be Incensed
duet
Pronunciation: du-'et also dyu-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian duetto, diminutive of duo
: a composition for two performers
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
I saw an ad today for Il Divo's new album. It claims to have a "stunning duet with Celine Dion". I'm not sure how 5 people singing makes a duet. Unless the men from Il Divo combine like Transformers to make one super singing machine. I don't know for sure, I have never seen them perform live.
I can imagine it now...
Il Divo,
More than meets the eye!
Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard, Carlos Marin & David Miller wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Celine Dions
Il Divo,
Robots in disguise.
Il Divo,
More than meets the eye.
Il Divo!
Pronunciation: du-'et also dyu-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian duetto, diminutive of duo
: a composition for two performers
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
I saw an ad today for Il Divo's new album. It claims to have a "stunning duet with Celine Dion". I'm not sure how 5 people singing makes a duet. Unless the men from Il Divo combine like Transformers to make one super singing machine. I don't know for sure, I have never seen them perform live.
I can imagine it now...
Il Divo,
More than meets the eye!
Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard, Carlos Marin & David Miller wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Celine Dions
Il Divo,
Robots in disguise.
Il Divo,
More than meets the eye.
Il Divo!
Friday, January 27, 2006
I wish this moment would last forever
Have you ever had one of those moments where you step back and think how perfectly that moment was? You remember that moment for the rest of your life. Prepare for one of those moments.
David Hasselhoff's video for "Hooked on a Feeling". Enjoy such moments as:
* fist pumping
* a flying Hasselhoff
* Randomly appearing wiener dogs
* Little girls dressed as angels almost being blown away by a wind machine.
No wonder he is a star in Germany.
David Hasselhoff's video for "Hooked on a Feeling". Enjoy such moments as:
* fist pumping
* a flying Hasselhoff
* Randomly appearing wiener dogs
* Little girls dressed as angels almost being blown away by a wind machine.
No wonder he is a star in Germany.
Life of Janny
I finally got my hair trimmed two days ago. I really should have gone before Christmas. The hairdresser straightened my hair after. It took her such a long time. Oh well, it looked good in the end.
Last night I went to a reading by Yann Martel. He read a draft of a book about the holocaust sort of. You really had to be there to hear it to know what it was about. It was very interesting.
Before Yann Martel, there were two poetesses who read. The first one was trying to be shocking and original but really was completely boring. There was nothing clever or interesting about her. The next one was pretty neat -- I liked her poems. I guess she is a prof at the university.
Strange note of the evening: I am convinced that the woman sitting in front of me was wearing orangutan boots. They were orangish fur boots! Her hair matched her boots too. It was pretty bizarre.
Last night I went to a reading by Yann Martel. He read a draft of a book about the holocaust sort of. You really had to be there to hear it to know what it was about. It was very interesting.
Before Yann Martel, there were two poetesses who read. The first one was trying to be shocking and original but really was completely boring. There was nothing clever or interesting about her. The next one was pretty neat -- I liked her poems. I guess she is a prof at the university.
Strange note of the evening: I am convinced that the woman sitting in front of me was wearing orangutan boots. They were orangish fur boots! Her hair matched her boots too. It was pretty bizarre.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Five Oddities
I know I should have done this forever ago:
1. My ears are super-bendy. I have to position them before I lay on my side or my ears will be suctioned to the side of my head. It is habit for me so I don't even notice it. My sister pointed out to me one time.
2. I hate the feeling of my ankles and wrists being restricted. This is why I hate socks and don't wear a watch.
3. If I am planning to call someone I do not know well, I try to call at a seemingly random time. I would never call at time that ends in 5 or 0. I also would never call less than 11 minutes before or after the hour.
4. Every time I walk past the university map on Wiggins St, I get the song Radar Love by Golden Earring stuck in my head.
5. I have crushes on two Scandinavian poker players: Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen and Johnny "Batman" Backman.
1. My ears are super-bendy. I have to position them before I lay on my side or my ears will be suctioned to the side of my head. It is habit for me so I don't even notice it. My sister pointed out to me one time.
2. I hate the feeling of my ankles and wrists being restricted. This is why I hate socks and don't wear a watch.
3. If I am planning to call someone I do not know well, I try to call at a seemingly random time. I would never call at time that ends in 5 or 0. I also would never call less than 11 minutes before or after the hour.
4. Every time I walk past the university map on Wiggins St, I get the song Radar Love by Golden Earring stuck in my head.
5. I have crushes on two Scandinavian poker players: Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen and Johnny "Batman" Backman.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Minor Confusion
Every time I hear Pope Benedict XVI's real name Joseph Ratzinger, I think they are talking about the guy Cliff from Cheers.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Voter Turn Out
I have been looking for a story on this all morning.
Voter Turn Out Up
Nearly 64.9% of eligible voters turned out yesterday which is better than the record low of 60.9% of the last election. Sadly only 25% of "eligible youths" voted. I am not sure what they define as youths.
Voter Turn Out Up
Nearly 64.9% of eligible voters turned out yesterday which is better than the record low of 60.9% of the last election. Sadly only 25% of "eligible youths" voted. I am not sure what they define as youths.
Some Big News
There has been a specific reason why I have not posted an entry for a couple days. I got a full time job and I'm moving to Calgary. There were certain people in my life that I wanted to tell first before I posted it on my blog.
So let's start the story from the beginning:
In mid-November, a business man, who I know from church camp, approached me with the idea of coming to work for him. This wasn't a job offer at this time but a option to explore further. I sent him my non-teaching resume.
In about mid-December, we tried to set up a time for me to come to Calgary for a formal interview and weekend-long trial run working for him. Due to a death in the family, the weekend plan was canceled.
A week and a half ago, he paid for my plane ticket and I flew to Calgary. I stayed for about 4 days. We had out interview and I worked for him for a couple days. At the time, I was very unsure what I wanted to do. There was no option that seemed to be the best. He had not decided either since he still had two more interviews for the position.
After I arrived home, I spoke with my parents and my sister about the situation. They didn't tell me what to do but it helped me decide that I wanted to go to Calgary. I contacted him and told him of my interest in the position. Sunday night, he contacted me and told me I got the job. I have been making plans ever since.
Some details about the job and my new life:
* It mostly involves research and organizing
* There is the flexibility for me to take some university classes. His office is walking distance from the University of Calgary. I would work towards my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
* This would just be a pause from teaching. He is only making me commit to 6 months of employment. It gives me the option of going back to teaching in the fall. The plan is to receive my second degree then go back to teaching.
*His main business is electrical engineering but he is personally involved on many community committees. one big project he wants me to work on is for a charter high school. It would involve finding resources and developing a curriculum.
So let's start the story from the beginning:
In mid-November, a business man, who I know from church camp, approached me with the idea of coming to work for him. This wasn't a job offer at this time but a option to explore further. I sent him my non-teaching resume.
In about mid-December, we tried to set up a time for me to come to Calgary for a formal interview and weekend-long trial run working for him. Due to a death in the family, the weekend plan was canceled.
A week and a half ago, he paid for my plane ticket and I flew to Calgary. I stayed for about 4 days. We had out interview and I worked for him for a couple days. At the time, I was very unsure what I wanted to do. There was no option that seemed to be the best. He had not decided either since he still had two more interviews for the position.
After I arrived home, I spoke with my parents and my sister about the situation. They didn't tell me what to do but it helped me decide that I wanted to go to Calgary. I contacted him and told him of my interest in the position. Sunday night, he contacted me and told me I got the job. I have been making plans ever since.
Some details about the job and my new life:
* It mostly involves research and organizing
* There is the flexibility for me to take some university classes. His office is walking distance from the University of Calgary. I would work towards my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
* This would just be a pause from teaching. He is only making me commit to 6 months of employment. It gives me the option of going back to teaching in the fall. The plan is to receive my second degree then go back to teaching.
*His main business is electrical engineering but he is personally involved on many community committees. one big project he wants me to work on is for a charter high school. It would involve finding resources and developing a curriculum.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Warning: Bad Beatnik Poetry Ahead. Proceed with Extreme Caution.
The Falconer ponders his mortality.
The crowd waits.
The crowd waits for the bird to take flight.
The crowd waits for the Falconer's command.
“Fly Mortimer! Fly! Symbolize the acceptance of my inevitability!”
The bird disappears from view; the Falconer finds peace.
Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap, Snap
Early Morning Blues and Greens
I have to get up early tomorrow so I can turn on the slow cooker. Blah. I hate waking up early. It is so hard to go to bed early after 3 nights in a row of having to stay up late.
I forgot to tell a story about work last night. The cleaning crew was just finishing up when I past the boiler room when one them was changing his pants with the door wide open! I quickly averted my eyes and pretended I didn't see. Yikes!
I spoke with my friend who is teaching in Korea. I have not spoken with her since she moved there. We had a good talk.
I am slightly bitter. My roommate invited people over to watch a movie. They promised me they would save me chips but they never did. Boooo.
Tomorrow I will be working with the manager on returns. Booo again. No one will to chat with me with him around (keeping them from their work). It will make for a very boring day.
thissentenceisforKYiteasebecauseilovedontletgrammargethebestofyou
I forgot to tell a story about work last night. The cleaning crew was just finishing up when I past the boiler room when one them was changing his pants with the door wide open! I quickly averted my eyes and pretended I didn't see. Yikes!
I spoke with my friend who is teaching in Korea. I have not spoken with her since she moved there. We had a good talk.
I am slightly bitter. My roommate invited people over to watch a movie. They promised me they would save me chips but they never did. Boooo.
Tomorrow I will be working with the manager on returns. Booo again. No one will to chat with me with him around (keeping them from their work). It will make for a very boring day.
thissentenceisforKYiteasebecauseilovedontletgrammargethebestofyou
Friday, January 20, 2006
Election 2006
It is a shame how people in North America people don't realize how good our lives are. A couple nights ago I learned that one of the men from the cleaning crew is a refugee from Ethiopia and one of the cooks is from China. Both men have been in Canada for less than a decade. They got into a discussion with the head of security about the upcoming Canadian election. Both are very update on current events and were discussing the merits (or demerits) of the various political leaders. After they had left, the head of security told me that both of those men really love living in Canada -- they think it is the best place in the world to live. Last night as I was working I got thinking about their discussion again: no matter what party is elected next Monday, our lives will still be pretty good.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
More Award Show Fun! (Slightly Delayed)
"There was a young lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly; I guess she'll die."
The delightful Colin Firth and Emma Thompson entangled in a furry octopus.
A nightmare in aubergine. I am confused as to why people think Chloe Sevigny is a good dresser.
The delightful Colin Firth and Emma Thompson entangled in a furry octopus.
A nightmare in aubergine. I am confused as to why people think Chloe Sevigny is a good dresser.
"That's a paddling"
I had such a pleasant evening last night at work. There is this lady who normal works during the day who was in the back with me visiting. Work seems to go so much fast when I can visit while I work.
I think I am getting repetitive stress injury from taking off labels. I can't believe I have 3 more days this week doing it.
Tonight some child (I suspect it was only one), made a complete mess of the kids' section. I had to use a shopping basket to carry all of the books that were strewn all over the floor. I even found one book with sticky finger prints all over it. It was rather disgusting.
Despite the kids' section, the rest of the store was in excellent condition. Business at the store was very slow today. Business was so slow, the security guard spent about an hour in the back because there was no one in the store. I only worked for an hour and half at shelf straightening but I was visiting lots. I ended up leaving about the same time as usual.
I figured out that between now and inventory on the 29th I will only have two days off -- Sunday this week and Saturday next week.
I think I am getting repetitive stress injury from taking off labels. I can't believe I have 3 more days this week doing it.
Tonight some child (I suspect it was only one), made a complete mess of the kids' section. I had to use a shopping basket to carry all of the books that were strewn all over the floor. I even found one book with sticky finger prints all over it. It was rather disgusting.
Despite the kids' section, the rest of the store was in excellent condition. Business at the store was very slow today. Business was so slow, the security guard spent about an hour in the back because there was no one in the store. I only worked for an hour and half at shelf straightening but I was visiting lots. I ended up leaving about the same time as usual.
I figured out that between now and inventory on the 29th I will only have two days off -- Sunday this week and Saturday next week.
Face Recognition
So the newest craze apparently has been to see what celebrities we look like on myheritage.com
My first picture results:
Emma Watson (57%)
Renee Zellweger (56%)
Yasser Arafat (54%)
Stan Lee (49%)
Condolezza Rice (46%)
Kim Basinger (46%)
Bipashua Basu (43%)
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (42%)
Kofi Annan (42%)
Katie Holmes (42%)
Then my goal was to try to get higher percentage matches:
Annika Sorrenstam (48%)
Annette Benning (47%)
Natalie Portman (44%)
Margaret Thatcher (44%)
Andie MacDowell (42%)
Gillian Anderson (42%)
John Cleese (41%)
Elijah Wood (41%)
Pedro Almodovar (41%)
Grace Kelly (41%)
I finally put in a picture that gave me a little higher percentage match:
Katie Holmes (68%)
Christina Ricci (68%)
Andie MacDowell (65%)
Camilla Parker Bowles (64%)
Mario Vargas Llosa (63%)
Thomas Klestil (62%)
Naomi Watts (62%)
Brad Pitt (62%)
Pedro Santana Lopes (61%)
Yehuda Levi (60%)
Jeff Bridges (58%)
Not too shabby. There are some highly attractive people in the mix.
My first picture results:
Emma Watson (57%)
Renee Zellweger (56%)
Yasser Arafat (54%)
Stan Lee (49%)
Condolezza Rice (46%)
Kim Basinger (46%)
Bipashua Basu (43%)
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (42%)
Kofi Annan (42%)
Katie Holmes (42%)
Then my goal was to try to get higher percentage matches:
Annika Sorrenstam (48%)
Annette Benning (47%)
Natalie Portman (44%)
Margaret Thatcher (44%)
Andie MacDowell (42%)
Gillian Anderson (42%)
John Cleese (41%)
Elijah Wood (41%)
Pedro Almodovar (41%)
Grace Kelly (41%)
I finally put in a picture that gave me a little higher percentage match:
Katie Holmes (68%)
Christina Ricci (68%)
Andie MacDowell (65%)
Camilla Parker Bowles (64%)
Mario Vargas Llosa (63%)
Thomas Klestil (62%)
Naomi Watts (62%)
Brad Pitt (62%)
Pedro Santana Lopes (61%)
Yehuda Levi (60%)
Jeff Bridges (58%)
Not too shabby. There are some highly attractive people in the mix.
Monday, January 16, 2006
Friday, January 13, 2006
Further Proof that I am a Klutz
I worked approximately 14 hours yesterday. I subbed out of town plus I worked 7.5 hours at the bookstore. I have been told I can have as many hours as I can handle this month at the bookstore. Working so much and a lack of sleep might explain the following stories:
Yesterday while I was subbing I put a pencil in my back pocket. This is not unusual for me. What was unusual? The pencil broke without my knowledge and the next time I sat down I got a pencil lead right in the butt cheek. Ouch. It was still hurting when I went to bed last night. Unfortunately, I probably have not learned my lesson about putting pencils in my pocket.
Last night, I was once again working on returns at the bookstore. I set down the xacto knife and grab the book to stack it. I managed to jab the corner of the book into my finger near the nail bed and it bled like crazy. A co-worker had to show me where the first aid kit was. I have been using a sharp knife all week and I cut myself with a book. I was once again the laugh of the evening at work.
Yesterday while I was subbing I put a pencil in my back pocket. This is not unusual for me. What was unusual? The pencil broke without my knowledge and the next time I sat down I got a pencil lead right in the butt cheek. Ouch. It was still hurting when I went to bed last night. Unfortunately, I probably have not learned my lesson about putting pencils in my pocket.
Last night, I was once again working on returns at the bookstore. I set down the xacto knife and grab the book to stack it. I managed to jab the corner of the book into my finger near the nail bed and it bled like crazy. A co-worker had to show me where the first aid kit was. I have been using a sharp knife all week and I cut myself with a book. I was once again the laugh of the evening at work.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Fun with Fire Excellerant
I can't believe I have not updated since Sunday. I intended to on Monday.
Anyway, the past two days I put in extra hours at the bookstore helping prepare books to be returned to the vendors. Right now the job consists of me removing any stickers. That's right people, I am removing stickers. As it gets closer to the end of the month I will be working more with organizing the books by vendor.
Removing them quickly and efficiently is an art form. Sticker removal as performance art. It's the new thing. I mostly use an xacto knife to start and lighter fluid to remove any stickiness that may remain. As a result, my hands are all cut up (no blood drawn though) and I occasionally smell of gasoline. So overall it is a win-win situation. I actually am really good at removing the stickers now so I barely ever have to use the light fluid.
When I first started, someone who was waiting for a shipment to arrive and had nothing to do was helping me. When he tried using the lighter fluid nothing much happened. After much frustration, he joked that maybe the purpose of the lighter fluid was the burn the book whose sticker would not remove. He figured that would remove the sticker well enough.
So right now I am waiting to hear if they need me to come in for extra hours today. The lady in charge of returns today me that she probably will need me.
In other news, I had to wait nearly 2.5 hours at the doctor's office to get my allergy shot. It was a combination of problems. First there were lots of people there and then all of these people took soooo long seeing the doctor. Some of them you really can't blame why they took so long. There was a girl who came in and needed stitches. They understandably let her in right away. I have no idea why her mother did not take her to the emergency ward at a hospital. Walk-in clinics are mainly for non-emergencies. The girl needed stitches, it wasn't like they were going to turn her away.
The plan for yesterday afternoon was to visit a friend after my allergy shot. I approximated that I would be at the doctor's for about an hour. This would have given me a couple hours to visit. Instead of being done at around 3:30, I left a little after 5. By the time I got to her house, I was able to stay for about a half hour. Boooooooo.
Anyway, the past two days I put in extra hours at the bookstore helping prepare books to be returned to the vendors. Right now the job consists of me removing any stickers. That's right people, I am removing stickers. As it gets closer to the end of the month I will be working more with organizing the books by vendor.
Removing them quickly and efficiently is an art form. Sticker removal as performance art. It's the new thing. I mostly use an xacto knife to start and lighter fluid to remove any stickiness that may remain. As a result, my hands are all cut up (no blood drawn though) and I occasionally smell of gasoline. So overall it is a win-win situation. I actually am really good at removing the stickers now so I barely ever have to use the light fluid.
When I first started, someone who was waiting for a shipment to arrive and had nothing to do was helping me. When he tried using the lighter fluid nothing much happened. After much frustration, he joked that maybe the purpose of the lighter fluid was the burn the book whose sticker would not remove. He figured that would remove the sticker well enough.
So right now I am waiting to hear if they need me to come in for extra hours today. The lady in charge of returns today me that she probably will need me.
In other news, I had to wait nearly 2.5 hours at the doctor's office to get my allergy shot. It was a combination of problems. First there were lots of people there and then all of these people took soooo long seeing the doctor. Some of them you really can't blame why they took so long. There was a girl who came in and needed stitches. They understandably let her in right away. I have no idea why her mother did not take her to the emergency ward at a hospital. Walk-in clinics are mainly for non-emergencies. The girl needed stitches, it wasn't like they were going to turn her away.
The plan for yesterday afternoon was to visit a friend after my allergy shot. I approximated that I would be at the doctor's for about an hour. This would have given me a couple hours to visit. Instead of being done at around 3:30, I left a little after 5. By the time I got to her house, I was able to stay for about a half hour. Boooooooo.
Sunday, January 8, 2006
Vicki Loves Me, This I Know
It is 7:20 pm and I am struggling to stay awake. I stayed up way too late last night. When I did go to bed an electric heater in my room kept on making a buzzing noise and waking me up. At first I was too tired to be bother but then it was keeping me awake so I had to turn down the temperature.
I set up alarm to get up at 8:30 but I slept right through it. Mom woke me up for the first time at 9. I fell asleep again and I was awoken the second time at 9:20. I was out the door in less than 20 minutes.
I had a 2 hour nap in the afternoon before my brother and his girlfriend came over to visit. It was not enough, I need to go to bed early tonight. I was considering going back to Saskatoon tonight but I am too tired. I am going to try to go to bed at 10 and wake up early to go home.
So you are thinking to yourself, "why is Janny so tired?" Well I am very foolish. I stayed up way too late talking with Lyn.
I was in a really hyper mood last night. I spent most of the evening at Bronwyn's but we left her house was to get some groceries. This was quite a surprise that Bronwyn wanted Lyn and I to come along since we were so weird last time. Despite doing the Running Man several times last night, Bronwyn was not annoyed with us. Last time Lyn I went grocery shopping with Bron, she asked us to leave after we were giving high fives to a lady on a magazine.
Jen, your song about waiting for the bus reminded me that I wrote a new song last night about Uncle Al's dogs to the tune of Jesus love Me. (Lyn helped me with some of it).
Vicki loves me this I know
For the Lynnie tells me so
To Uncle Al they belong
Vicki's weak but Monty's strong
Yes, Vicki Loves me
Yes, Vicki loves me
Yes, Vicki loves me, the Lynnie tells me so.
I'll have to tell more about my weekend another time.
I set up alarm to get up at 8:30 but I slept right through it. Mom woke me up for the first time at 9. I fell asleep again and I was awoken the second time at 9:20. I was out the door in less than 20 minutes.
I had a 2 hour nap in the afternoon before my brother and his girlfriend came over to visit. It was not enough, I need to go to bed early tonight. I was considering going back to Saskatoon tonight but I am too tired. I am going to try to go to bed at 10 and wake up early to go home.
So you are thinking to yourself, "why is Janny so tired?" Well I am very foolish. I stayed up way too late talking with Lyn.
I was in a really hyper mood last night. I spent most of the evening at Bronwyn's but we left her house was to get some groceries. This was quite a surprise that Bronwyn wanted Lyn and I to come along since we were so weird last time. Despite doing the Running Man several times last night, Bronwyn was not annoyed with us. Last time Lyn I went grocery shopping with Bron, she asked us to leave after we were giving high fives to a lady on a magazine.
Jen, your song about waiting for the bus reminded me that I wrote a new song last night about Uncle Al's dogs to the tune of Jesus love Me. (Lyn helped me with some of it).
Vicki loves me this I know
For the Lynnie tells me so
To Uncle Al they belong
Vicki's weak but Monty's strong
Yes, Vicki Loves me
Yes, Vicki loves me
Yes, Vicki loves me, the Lynnie tells me so.
I'll have to tell more about my weekend another time.
Friday, January 6, 2006
The Light Bulb Incident of 2006
Last night I was again working a couple extra hours at the bookstore stocking shelves. Near closing time the store was pretty quiet. I was putting some tall hard cover books on the top shelf of the "Regional Interest" section when I hit a fluorescent light bulb with the books! It was one of those long tube ones placed at the top of the bookshelf. It didn't break but it wobbled. I was trying to be careful to get the books up there when I hit it again! This time it fell. Praise the Lord for quick reflexes. I caught the light as it fell with one hand and pushed the books into place with the other. I tried to get in back in but I was laughing too hard to figure it out. I had some strange looks from the other workers as I arrived at the checkout area red faced, laughing with fluorescent light.
After quite of bit of teasing, I figured out how to put the light back in. Stoic security dude even was teasing me about it. This guy never even looks me in the eye and he was laughing and joking with me -- it was a little surreal. He was telling me that is the janitor finds out life as I know it will end. Apparently there are only 2 people who are authorized to change light bulbs. I don't know if it is the truth or newbie teasing. He was threatening to show the janitor the security tapes.
It is so nice to be working while there are others are around! I have worked there since the end of July and I barely get to visit at all. Having other people around makes the time go faster. Although today I realized I was the only female working on the main floor last night. How could I have missed that? No wonder I was getting teased so much (not only about the light bulb).
After quite of bit of teasing, I figured out how to put the light back in. Stoic security dude even was teasing me about it. This guy never even looks me in the eye and he was laughing and joking with me -- it was a little surreal. He was telling me that is the janitor finds out life as I know it will end. Apparently there are only 2 people who are authorized to change light bulbs. I don't know if it is the truth or newbie teasing. He was threatening to show the janitor the security tapes.
It is so nice to be working while there are others are around! I have worked there since the end of July and I barely get to visit at all. Having other people around makes the time go faster. Although today I realized I was the only female working on the main floor last night. How could I have missed that? No wonder I was getting teased so much (not only about the light bulb).
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Welcome back to my life
As of yesterday I will be working some extra hours at the bookstore. They need someone to come in the store on an as need basis to stock the shelves. They person who was doing it before broke his elbow before Christmas and now requires surgery. He cannot do the work now. The other work they asked me to do is help prepare for inventory at the end of the month. I would help prepare the books to be returned to the publishers. I would not start until the middle of next week so they asked me to help with stocking in the mean time. This works very well for me since with the end of the semester coming up soon there will be very little substitute teaching.
The strangest thing happened to me this morning. I was sorting laundry in my room when I got a paper cut on the side of my baby toe. There was an unused gift box under my bed and my toe ran along it. It was worse than a paper cut; it was a cardboard cut. Man, did it bleed.
The strangest thing happened to me this morning. I was sorting laundry in my room when I got a paper cut on the side of my baby toe. There was an unused gift box under my bed and my toe ran along it. It was worse than a paper cut; it was a cardboard cut. Man, did it bleed.
When Beautiful People Look Bad with Mustaches
Actor Brandon Hillcock plays Deputy Sacks on Veronica Mars. Further proof that NO ONE looks good with a mustache.
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
A Gentle Reminder: Narnia is Not a Real Country
A financial new agency reported that Narnia representative Susan Aslan walked out of World Trade Organization talks. The story was picked up by several other news agencies.
The Lion, The Witch and The World Trade talks (from The Age)
The Lion, The Witch and The World Trade talks (from The Age)
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Ho hum
I am so tired. I suppose I could go back to bed, eventually I will.
Today I have an appointment to get my car checked out. I was in a small accident a couple weeks ago. I was also a witness in a hit and run accident (my vehicle was not involved). It is a bit of a pain dealing with the cops and SGI this time of year (or any time of year).
Yesterday, we had a Christmas gathering with my mom's side of the family. It was a fun time and I ate lots. Highlights include:
* We continued our game of Sardines from Thanksgiving. It was my turn to hide and the younger cousins bugged me all through dinner when we were going to begin. I told them to keep an eye on me because when they realize that I am gone, the game had begun. I snuck off while they were playing. We had a good time.
* My 2 year old cousin started to get undressed in the middle of the living room when she opened a present of Dora the Explorer clothes. This will not be so cute when she is older.
* I got an indoor strawberry growing kit.
* Some of us went skating at a nearby lake. My jeans were long and got so wet walking there and back. I went to work straight from my Aunt's house and my jeans were still wet. At least I didn't fall on my butt.
Today I have an appointment to get my car checked out. I was in a small accident a couple weeks ago. I was also a witness in a hit and run accident (my vehicle was not involved). It is a bit of a pain dealing with the cops and SGI this time of year (or any time of year).
Yesterday, we had a Christmas gathering with my mom's side of the family. It was a fun time and I ate lots. Highlights include:
* We continued our game of Sardines from Thanksgiving. It was my turn to hide and the younger cousins bugged me all through dinner when we were going to begin. I told them to keep an eye on me because when they realize that I am gone, the game had begun. I snuck off while they were playing. We had a good time.
* My 2 year old cousin started to get undressed in the middle of the living room when she opened a present of Dora the Explorer clothes. This will not be so cute when she is older.
* I got an indoor strawberry growing kit.
* Some of us went skating at a nearby lake. My jeans were long and got so wet walking there and back. I went to work straight from my Aunt's house and my jeans were still wet. At least I didn't fall on my butt.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Happy Boxing Day!
Hope everyone found some excellent post-Christmas bargains.
Just a warning: New Year's Day 2006: delayed by a second
Just a warning: New Year's Day 2006: delayed by a second
Friday, December 23, 2005
As recommended by George Stroumboulopoulos
Warning: Excellent yet funny geopolitical statement but there is some bad language.
The End of the World by Fluid
The End of the World by Fluid
God Jul
December 23rd: “Lille julaften” or “Little Christmas Eve”
For many Norwegians, the observance of Christmas begins on the evening of December 23. This is when most families decorate their Christmas trees and homes. It is traditional to decorate these trees with handmade Christmas baskets. These baskets are made out of red and green paper that is weaved together and then filled with fruits, candy, and nuts.
In my family we have a supper of rice porridge on Little Christmas Eve. At Christmas an almond hidden in the rice porridge. In my family, whoever finds the almond in their bowl will be the next to get married. I have no idea where this began because I cannot find anyone else who believes it.
Traditionally, the child who discovers it wins a prize of a marzipan pig. This is to remind people of the times when a peasant family’s wealth was determined by its pig.
December 24: “Julaften” or “Christmas Eve”
The next day is Christmas Eve, and the children of Norway often get up early and wait for the special Christmas programs to start on their televisions. Some people also go to church around 3 or 4 o'clock, and others visit the graves of friends and family. Also on this day, some families leave a bowl of porridge in their barns for the nisse, or gnome, who lives in and protects the barn and animals. For a long time, when most Norwegians were farmers, this “Nisse” was believed to be a secret helper in the barn. If the family on the farm was nice to him and left him a bowl of porridge every Christmas eve, he would be kind to them and help them the next year. If they didn’t, they could expect accidents, sick animals and mysterious noises.
A special Christmas meal is then served towards evening, and what is served at the meal varies depending up which part of Norway a family is from. Eastern Norwegians eat lye fish, or lutfisk, while western Norwegians enjoy steamed lamb ribs called pinnekjøtt. After the meal, it is time to open gifts. Sometimes Julenisse (similar to Santa Claus) even comes to the home to distribute the gifts himself.
After the opening of presents, all the brooms in the house are hidden. The Norwegians long ago believed that witches and mischievous spirits came out on Christmas Eve and would steal their brooms for riding.
December 25: “Første juledag” or “Christmas Day”
On Christmas Day, family Christmas parties are often held and some people attend church services. The next day there are more parties, but these are mostly parties with friends.
Sources:
Rick Steves' Europe: Norwegian Christmas
Norwegian Holidays
December 23rd: “Lille julaften” or “Little Christmas Eve”
For many Norwegians, the observance of Christmas begins on the evening of December 23. This is when most families decorate their Christmas trees and homes. It is traditional to decorate these trees with handmade Christmas baskets. These baskets are made out of red and green paper that is weaved together and then filled with fruits, candy, and nuts.
In my family we have a supper of rice porridge on Little Christmas Eve. At Christmas an almond hidden in the rice porridge. In my family, whoever finds the almond in their bowl will be the next to get married. I have no idea where this began because I cannot find anyone else who believes it.
Traditionally, the child who discovers it wins a prize of a marzipan pig. This is to remind people of the times when a peasant family’s wealth was determined by its pig.
December 24: “Julaften” or “Christmas Eve”
The next day is Christmas Eve, and the children of Norway often get up early and wait for the special Christmas programs to start on their televisions. Some people also go to church around 3 or 4 o'clock, and others visit the graves of friends and family. Also on this day, some families leave a bowl of porridge in their barns for the nisse, or gnome, who lives in and protects the barn and animals. For a long time, when most Norwegians were farmers, this “Nisse” was believed to be a secret helper in the barn. If the family on the farm was nice to him and left him a bowl of porridge every Christmas eve, he would be kind to them and help them the next year. If they didn’t, they could expect accidents, sick animals and mysterious noises.
A special Christmas meal is then served towards evening, and what is served at the meal varies depending up which part of Norway a family is from. Eastern Norwegians eat lye fish, or lutfisk, while western Norwegians enjoy steamed lamb ribs called pinnekjøtt. After the meal, it is time to open gifts. Sometimes Julenisse (similar to Santa Claus) even comes to the home to distribute the gifts himself.
After the opening of presents, all the brooms in the house are hidden. The Norwegians long ago believed that witches and mischievous spirits came out on Christmas Eve and would steal their brooms for riding.
December 25: “Første juledag” or “Christmas Day”
On Christmas Day, family Christmas parties are often held and some people attend church services. The next day there are more parties, but these are mostly parties with friends.
Sources:
Rick Steves' Europe: Norwegian Christmas
Norwegian Holidays
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Me sleepy
I subbed for a new teacher today. Things went very well considering I had a grade 9 class I had never met before on the last period before the Christmas break.
I did not fall asleep until after 4am last night. Then my alarm went off at 6:50. That's right folks, less than 3 hours of sleep. I had a consumed caffeinated tea in large quantities today just to stay awake. Now I shall sleep.
On a sad note, I lost my copy of Vinnie Jones' autobiography. I had it in my purse and I took it out when I went to the ATM. Later that night it was gone (the branch was closed). I asked today at the front desk if anyone had turned it in. Sadly, no one had. I'll have to track down another copy. Fortunately my work sells it (not sure if they have a copy though). Today when I was subbing I started to reread Marin Amis' The Information
I did not fall asleep until after 4am last night. Then my alarm went off at 6:50. That's right folks, less than 3 hours of sleep. I had a consumed caffeinated tea in large quantities today just to stay awake. Now I shall sleep.
On a sad note, I lost my copy of Vinnie Jones' autobiography. I had it in my purse and I took it out when I went to the ATM. Later that night it was gone (the branch was closed). I asked today at the front desk if anyone had turned it in. Sadly, no one had. I'll have to track down another copy. Fortunately my work sells it (not sure if they have a copy though). Today when I was subbing I started to reread Marin Amis' The Information
For the Rest of Us
Happy Festivus everyone!
Festivus: the website for the rest of us
Educational video on Festivus (I use educational loosely here).
Tomorrow: Little Christmas Eve
Festivus: the website for the rest of us
Educational video on Festivus (I use educational loosely here).
Tomorrow: Little Christmas Eve
Boooooooooo
I was at work for 4 hours this evening at the bookstore. I am glad I went early or I would have been there until 2am. I did even do a super-duper good job. There was not enough time for that. I just tried to do the best I could. I am so sore and my feet are killing me. This could be interesting subbing tomorrow on 4 hours of sleep for the last day before Christmas break.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Webcam for a Penny
Woot! Woot! I am done tutoring for the semester. My last session was tonight before supper. I will be glad to have some free time in the evening.
I took a picture with my web cam tonight.
My one complaint about my web cam is the mic is built into the camera. The mic is o far away the other person has to turn their speakers way up just so they can hear me. I guess I won't complain too much about a web cam I got for a penny.
While I was away in Regina I received a letter that from a private school I applied to last year. The letter stated that my application was incomplete. Incomplete! I applied to that school in Fall 2004 I had not heard from them at all and they are tell me this now! I tried calling but there was no answer so I emailed them about it. I has been so long I don't remember what I could have left out.
I took a picture with my web cam tonight.
My one complaint about my web cam is the mic is built into the camera. The mic is o far away the other person has to turn their speakers way up just so they can hear me. I guess I won't complain too much about a web cam I got for a penny.
While I was away in Regina I received a letter that from a private school I applied to last year. The letter stated that my application was incomplete. Incomplete! I applied to that school in Fall 2004 I had not heard from them at all and they are tell me this now! I tried calling but there was no answer so I emailed them about it. I has been so long I don't remember what I could have left out.
Here We Come a Wassailing
Yesterday was a very long day. I was at my parents and I was supposed to get up at 8am so I could be on the road by 9:30. That did not happen at all. The alarm went off but I think I finally got out of bed around 9:50. I finally got on the road by 11am.
I finally got out the city and I realize I left my allergy serum in my mom's fridge. I was supposed to get my shot in Regina but a nurse at my doctor's office here in Saskatoon gave me a package with only one of the bottles. I would not be able to wait for my shot anymore so I had to turn back. I finally got back on the road on 11:40.
I was supposed to tutor at 2pm but since I left Regina the last time so late, I called and asked if we could change the time. I am so glad I did, I even had time for a 20 minute nap before tutoring! (Napping is extremely exciting to me).
I had promised my tutees that I was available for 3 hours. I am so glad that once we got to work they had enough after 2 hours. I had time to get my allergy shot before caroling with my youth group in the evening. Unfortunately because of how long I had to wait at the walk-in clinic I did not have time for supper.
I got to my church at little early so I could organize the food we were going to be distributing to the seniors. My follow leader helped me sort out what food was going where. He discovered a container with no label. I looked inside and it was left over food from the church Christmas dinner a couple weeks back. We did not have permission to distribute that so I put it back (more on that later). Slowly people started to arrive. We eventually we had 10. A decent number for caroling considering I thought we were only going to have 4.
The caroling went very well. I think we were a real blessing. I was only able to go to half of our stops since I had to work last night. I dropped off the passengers at a home near my work and was about to drive of when some of the fellow carolers stopped me. They needed to tell me that I had labeled a tub of margarine as macaroni and cheese. Since most of our food was put into old margarine and ice cream containers, the container of margarine got mixed up with the food. I had put it in the freezer with the rest of the food. How silly of me. I am just glad they caught my mistake before they gave it away.
I stopped at Subway on my way to work. It was 9pm and I had still not eaten yet. Unfortunately there was a trainee working on her first shift by herself. Oy. I was the 3rd person in line and I took me a half hour to get my food.
Work took forever last night. I was so tired and just wanted to go home. Due to Christmas shoppers, the store was a mess. I get paid for 3 hours and it took me 3.5 hours. I guess that makes up for all the times I finish early. I did not leave until 1:15am.
I feel bad for the security guard (aka Stoic Guy) who stayed a half hour later than he had to. Security guards cannot leave until all the booksellers cash out. So Stoic Guy was waiting for the last person to leave. He was content to search on the Internet thinking he was earning overtime. Little did he know that the bookseller left and did not tell him. Poor guy.
I got home and my roommate (the tiny blond one) was still not home. She was picking some people at the airport at 11:40 and their plane still had not arrived. She did not get home until after 2. I was still up when she got home. I was trying out my newly arrived webcam with microphone purchased for a penny on ebay (no one else bid).
I finally got out the city and I realize I left my allergy serum in my mom's fridge. I was supposed to get my shot in Regina but a nurse at my doctor's office here in Saskatoon gave me a package with only one of the bottles. I would not be able to wait for my shot anymore so I had to turn back. I finally got back on the road on 11:40.
I was supposed to tutor at 2pm but since I left Regina the last time so late, I called and asked if we could change the time. I am so glad I did, I even had time for a 20 minute nap before tutoring! (Napping is extremely exciting to me).
I had promised my tutees that I was available for 3 hours. I am so glad that once we got to work they had enough after 2 hours. I had time to get my allergy shot before caroling with my youth group in the evening. Unfortunately because of how long I had to wait at the walk-in clinic I did not have time for supper.
I got to my church at little early so I could organize the food we were going to be distributing to the seniors. My follow leader helped me sort out what food was going where. He discovered a container with no label. I looked inside and it was left over food from the church Christmas dinner a couple weeks back. We did not have permission to distribute that so I put it back (more on that later). Slowly people started to arrive. We eventually we had 10. A decent number for caroling considering I thought we were only going to have 4.
The caroling went very well. I think we were a real blessing. I was only able to go to half of our stops since I had to work last night. I dropped off the passengers at a home near my work and was about to drive of when some of the fellow carolers stopped me. They needed to tell me that I had labeled a tub of margarine as macaroni and cheese. Since most of our food was put into old margarine and ice cream containers, the container of margarine got mixed up with the food. I had put it in the freezer with the rest of the food. How silly of me. I am just glad they caught my mistake before they gave it away.
I stopped at Subway on my way to work. It was 9pm and I had still not eaten yet. Unfortunately there was a trainee working on her first shift by herself. Oy. I was the 3rd person in line and I took me a half hour to get my food.
Work took forever last night. I was so tired and just wanted to go home. Due to Christmas shoppers, the store was a mess. I get paid for 3 hours and it took me 3.5 hours. I guess that makes up for all the times I finish early. I did not leave until 1:15am.
I feel bad for the security guard (aka Stoic Guy) who stayed a half hour later than he had to. Security guards cannot leave until all the booksellers cash out. So Stoic Guy was waiting for the last person to leave. He was content to search on the Internet thinking he was earning overtime. Little did he know that the bookseller left and did not tell him. Poor guy.
I got home and my roommate (the tiny blond one) was still not home. She was picking some people at the airport at 11:40 and their plane still had not arrived. She did not get home until after 2. I was still up when she got home. I was trying out my newly arrived webcam with microphone purchased for a penny on ebay (no one else bid).
Monopoly 70th Anniversary Edition
I wish I would have know about this earlier so I could have asked for it for Christmas. It is still not too late Mom (hint, hint).
To commemorate Monopoly's 70th anniversary Parker Brothers have created an art deco edition. What could be better? My favorite board game designed in my favorite style. I have seen editions with a wooden case on Ebay but I cannot find it anywhere else.
To commemorate Monopoly's 70th anniversary Parker Brothers have created an art deco edition. What could be better? My favorite board game designed in my favorite style. I have seen editions with a wooden case on Ebay but I cannot find it anywhere else.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Steve: My Treat
I was watching the Weather Network and the anchor looked familiar. I had to think for a bit where I recognized him from when I realized he was Chris from Student Bodies. Ross Hull is now a weather man.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Now that I got your attention.
Lyn got me Vinnie Jones' autobiography when she was in England. For those of you who do not know, Vinnie Jones used to be a professional soccer player (or if you are outside of North America footballer) and now is an actor. I finally started reading it recently (I had to get through about 6 other books I had not read yet first). It is a little difficult to understand sometimes because of all of the British slang but he is good story teller.
Well, yesterday when I was subbing there were two classes who wrote exams. There is intern who was teaching those classes so I was really just there to support her. These were her exams so I didn't really have to supervise. I sat at the front of the class and read my book. During the afternoon exam I was reading about Vinnie's first professional appearance as a footballer and the story behind the above picture. The other player is Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne. The students must have thought I was pretty strange. The class is dead silent except for the occasional giggle from the sub. I had a hard time not laughing and plus everything is funnier when you are supposed to be quiet.
The Quest for Mulletude
I was watching The Colbert Report where Dermot Mulroney was promoting The Family Stone. He is an incredibly witty and attractive man yet every time I look at him I think of his mullet in About Schmidt:
I believe that is a 3-11 (3 inches on top, 11 inches at the back).
Some mullet resources
I believe that is a 3-11 (3 inches on top, 11 inches at the back).
Some mullet resources
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Who are the Richest Fictional Characters?
Forbes Magazine complied a list of the richest fictional characters:
The Forbes Fictional Fifteen
The Forbes Fictional Fifteen
A very long post (a recap of the last week)
I really want to forget most of last Thursday. Looking back it was not so bad but the combination of everything that happened and already being stress, it was just too much for me. I felt like lying on the floor and staying there for the rest of my life.
First off, early Thursday I found out that my cousin passed away from cancer. He had been sick for a long time and it was not much of a surprise but still sad nonetheless.
Earlier in the week I had asked my boss at the bookstore about someone else covering my shift on night. I already had checked with one person and another had not returned my call. My boss had not gotten back to me so I decided to talk to him in person about it. We managed to figure out a solution after talking to several people (what a difference it makes to talk to people in person). When I got home, I found out that I no longer needed my shift cover. All that work for nothing.
In the middle of the afternoon my errands were taking much longer than expected. I was supposed to tutor for 3 hours that evening and I knew there was no way I was going to be able to make it in time. I called and left a message that I would only be able to meet her for 2 hours. The problem occurred when she did not check her messages. This girl never home, never checks her messages and has a cell phone that is never on. How is a person expected to get hold of someone? She called me asked where I was when I explained the situation. When I got to the university she was not feeling well. We had only been working for a while and she suddenly ran off. She was throwing up in the bathroom. I ended up tutoring for a half hour instead of 3 hours.
I called a couple to see if they were free to go out for coffee. I did not feel like going home before working at the bookstore that night but no one I called was home. I was making all of my calls as I walked to my car. During one particular call I was trying to think how much cash I had on hand when I realized I had forgotten my wallet at home. The big problem was that I had parked at a parkade at the university and had no money to get out. There was no one at the booth so I could come back later. I had to call my roommate to bring it to me.
I was ready for the day to be over but I still had 3 hours of work ahead of me. Fortunately when I got to work the books were in pretty good order. The kids’ section always takes the longest and they were in the midst of restocking shelves when I got there. They told me to skip a large section. I did have a moment were I was a blathering idiot but I really don’t want to talk about it. Let us just say that it very typical of me.
There was a good thing about the day: I got to see my previous family doctor whom I adore. He was my doctor for 4 years then we both moved to Saskatoon on the same month. He didn’t like working in Saskatoon very well so he moved to B.C. Him and his wife are back in town for the month to try to sell their acreage. While he is here, he is working at the walk-in clinic at my doctor’s office. Since my doctor is away on vacation I get to see my previous doctor in the meantime for my allergy shots! Hooray!
The doctor and I did have an interesting conversation while we were catching up. He was telling me about his acreage when he asked, “Do you own a house? Do you want to buy my acreage? It’s perfect for horses.”
“I don’t have horses.”
“You could get horses.”
I just had to laugh. I hope he was joking (I’m pretty sure he was). He gave me a hug before leaving; I nearly started crying.
Friday was much better. I subbed for a teacher I had been in for before. She is the head of the math department at her school and I adore her classes. She has a group a grade 10s who have to repeat grade 9 Math that told me that they wish I was there regular teacher. We have a pretty good time and they get work done.
I also got a compliment from a teacher that I had subbed for earlier that week. She was impressed how I had handled a situation and generally how the day went. It felt good to here something myself for a change.
I actually have been back again to that same school yesterday and today. The teacher I subbed for on Friday has been super sick. I might be there tomorrow too but I don’t know yet.
First off, early Thursday I found out that my cousin passed away from cancer. He had been sick for a long time and it was not much of a surprise but still sad nonetheless.
Earlier in the week I had asked my boss at the bookstore about someone else covering my shift on night. I already had checked with one person and another had not returned my call. My boss had not gotten back to me so I decided to talk to him in person about it. We managed to figure out a solution after talking to several people (what a difference it makes to talk to people in person). When I got home, I found out that I no longer needed my shift cover. All that work for nothing.
In the middle of the afternoon my errands were taking much longer than expected. I was supposed to tutor for 3 hours that evening and I knew there was no way I was going to be able to make it in time. I called and left a message that I would only be able to meet her for 2 hours. The problem occurred when she did not check her messages. This girl never home, never checks her messages and has a cell phone that is never on. How is a person expected to get hold of someone? She called me asked where I was when I explained the situation. When I got to the university she was not feeling well. We had only been working for a while and she suddenly ran off. She was throwing up in the bathroom. I ended up tutoring for a half hour instead of 3 hours.
I called a couple to see if they were free to go out for coffee. I did not feel like going home before working at the bookstore that night but no one I called was home. I was making all of my calls as I walked to my car. During one particular call I was trying to think how much cash I had on hand when I realized I had forgotten my wallet at home. The big problem was that I had parked at a parkade at the university and had no money to get out. There was no one at the booth so I could come back later. I had to call my roommate to bring it to me.
I was ready for the day to be over but I still had 3 hours of work ahead of me. Fortunately when I got to work the books were in pretty good order. The kids’ section always takes the longest and they were in the midst of restocking shelves when I got there. They told me to skip a large section. I did have a moment were I was a blathering idiot but I really don’t want to talk about it. Let us just say that it very typical of me.
There was a good thing about the day: I got to see my previous family doctor whom I adore. He was my doctor for 4 years then we both moved to Saskatoon on the same month. He didn’t like working in Saskatoon very well so he moved to B.C. Him and his wife are back in town for the month to try to sell their acreage. While he is here, he is working at the walk-in clinic at my doctor’s office. Since my doctor is away on vacation I get to see my previous doctor in the meantime for my allergy shots! Hooray!
The doctor and I did have an interesting conversation while we were catching up. He was telling me about his acreage when he asked, “Do you own a house? Do you want to buy my acreage? It’s perfect for horses.”
“I don’t have horses.”
“You could get horses.”
I just had to laugh. I hope he was joking (I’m pretty sure he was). He gave me a hug before leaving; I nearly started crying.
Friday was much better. I subbed for a teacher I had been in for before. She is the head of the math department at her school and I adore her classes. She has a group a grade 10s who have to repeat grade 9 Math that told me that they wish I was there regular teacher. We have a pretty good time and they get work done.
I also got a compliment from a teacher that I had subbed for earlier that week. She was impressed how I had handled a situation and generally how the day went. It felt good to here something myself for a change.
I actually have been back again to that same school yesterday and today. The teacher I subbed for on Friday has been super sick. I might be there tomorrow too but I don’t know yet.
Out of no where
So I keep on seeing this woman Kerry Washington's picture everywhere. She was even on the cover of a bridal magazine someone bought for my newly engaged cousin. Finally today I had enough, who is this woman? I looked her up. She is an actress and I don't think I have seen her in anything at all. I did find out however that she is engaged to David Moscow (aka David Jacobs from Newsies). That is totally bizarre.
A picture of the happy couple
A picture of the happy couple
I'd Rather Forget
I have had an insane week and I have not had much time to give an update. For the most part I just want to forget last week. However when I get the time, these are some topics to look forward to:
* pressures of being interesting
* catching up with old friends
* Cousin passed away and his funeral
* Chaos at the bookstore switching shifts then didn’t need to
* Tutoring for only a half hour due to puking tutee
* Forgetting my wallet at home
* Janny in the role of blathering idiot
* Old family doctor
* Lots of subbing
* Good feed back from a teacher I subbed for
* pressures of being interesting
* catching up with old friends
* Cousin passed away and his funeral
* Chaos at the bookstore switching shifts then didn’t need to
* Tutoring for only a half hour due to puking tutee
* Forgetting my wallet at home
* Janny in the role of blathering idiot
* Old family doctor
* Lots of subbing
* Good feed back from a teacher I subbed for
Friday, December 9, 2005
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Happy 25th Birthday Sister!
Today my baby sister turns 25 years old. Happy birthday Mary.
This Day in History from the History Channel:
General Interest
1542 Mary Queen of Scots born
1980 John Lennon shot
1987 Superpowers agree to reduce nuclear arsenals
1993 NAFTA signed into law
AMER. REVOLUTION
1775 Americans begin siege of Quebec
AUTOMOTIVE
1945 Japanese Auto Industry Starts Up Again
CIVIL WAR
1863 Lincoln issues Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
COLD WAR
1949 Chinese Nationalists move capital to Taiwan
LITERARY
1894 James Thurber is born
OLD WEST
1941 Jeanette Rankin casts sole vote against WWII
VIETNAM WAR
1969 Nixon declares Vietnam War is ending
WALL STREET
1886 Birth of the AFL
WORLD WAR I
1914 The Battle of the Falkland Islands
WORLD WAR II
1941 The United States declares war on Japan
Also to celebrate my sister's milestone birthday, a random picture of a Maryanne:
This Day in History from the History Channel:
General Interest
1542 Mary Queen of Scots born
1980 John Lennon shot
1987 Superpowers agree to reduce nuclear arsenals
1993 NAFTA signed into law
AMER. REVOLUTION
1775 Americans begin siege of Quebec
AUTOMOTIVE
1945 Japanese Auto Industry Starts Up Again
CIVIL WAR
1863 Lincoln issues Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
COLD WAR
1949 Chinese Nationalists move capital to Taiwan
LITERARY
1894 James Thurber is born
OLD WEST
1941 Jeanette Rankin casts sole vote against WWII
VIETNAM WAR
1969 Nixon declares Vietnam War is ending
WALL STREET
1886 Birth of the AFL
WORLD WAR I
1914 The Battle of the Falkland Islands
WORLD WAR II
1941 The United States declares war on Japan
Also to celebrate my sister's milestone birthday, a random picture of a Maryanne:
I had a lonely day today. I did talk to my mom for a little while but that is not the same. I did not see anyone until prayer meeting at my church and that only last for little more than an hour. From there I went to the bookstore for work. I don't get to visit much with anyone there. I did not see my roommates at all today. The last time I had a hug was from my mom on Sunday. All this amounts to one sad Janny. I moved to Saskatoon because I was lonely. The irony is that I have less human contact now than when I lived alone in a northern community.
I hate this time of year. I think of money (and my lack there of) all the time. Plus I am lacking any sort of creativity for finding gifts.
The one good thing that happened today is I didn't have to stay too late at work. I was so tired and discouraged about life when I got there it is exactly what I needed. Prayer meeting ran a little late and with winter driving I did not get to work on time. Being late is not a big deal but the early I start the earlier I get done. When I got the the kids section (that always takes me the longest), it was in excellent condition. One of the ladies spent most of the evening restocking shelves. Last night that section took me over a half hour. Tonight it took me less than 10 minutes.
One strange thing about day is my hands smell like celery. I had to chop onions, garlic and celery for supper and yet my hands smell like celery. Not the outcome I was expecting. The last time I chopped garlic and onions the smell remained on my hands, in the kitchen and on the cutting board for days no matter how many times I cleaned them.
I hate this time of year. I think of money (and my lack there of) all the time. Plus I am lacking any sort of creativity for finding gifts.
The one good thing that happened today is I didn't have to stay too late at work. I was so tired and discouraged about life when I got there it is exactly what I needed. Prayer meeting ran a little late and with winter driving I did not get to work on time. Being late is not a big deal but the early I start the earlier I get done. When I got the the kids section (that always takes me the longest), it was in excellent condition. One of the ladies spent most of the evening restocking shelves. Last night that section took me over a half hour. Tonight it took me less than 10 minutes.
One strange thing about day is my hands smell like celery. I had to chop onions, garlic and celery for supper and yet my hands smell like celery. Not the outcome I was expecting. The last time I chopped garlic and onions the smell remained on my hands, in the kitchen and on the cutting board for days no matter how many times I cleaned them.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Some times cheaper is better
For all of those wannabe chefs on a budget:
Ever So Humble, Cast Iron Outshines the Fancy Pans - NY Times Online
Ever So Humble, Cast Iron Outshines the Fancy Pans - NY Times Online
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