Country Music
Yesterday I discovered JUST how much I love country music. I had set my alarm to wake up at 7:30 so I could have time to get ready for my weekly Sunday run with the Running Room. I took a few minutes to just lay in bed listening to my radio cause it feels so damn good on the weekend. I was starting to consider staying in bed for a while longer, possibly skipping the run, when all of a sudden Shania Twain appeared on the radio. They were playing her latest song "Party for two" which also happens to be totally cheese. What totally blew me away was my reaction to the song. All of a sudden I got a HUGE grin on my face and I soon found myself dancing and grooving to the song while laying in bed. All the while I was considering how bizzare and psycho this moment in my life was, but that I didn't care cause it was making me feel sooo good and happy. That being said, I was up right after the song and pumped to go for a 12km run!
Offbeat oddity: For night-vision like an owl, you'd need eyes the size of a grapefruit.
Good point: Appreciate what you have before you haven't.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Two random independant thoughts
1) Today I learned that 4:20 (420 or 4/20) actually has a significant meaning. Correction -- no one actually knows what it's supposed to mean, but in some way shape or form it relates to drugs. How on earth this "expression" came about, I have yet to discover. There are a lot of myths out there, but no-one has been able to prove the origin of this.
(Side note...how this discussion came about: my boss sent an email today indicating that she had to leave at 4:20 for an appointment. My coworker started cracking jokes. Given my naivety, he had to explain.)
2) What is up with Solaris' naming convention. Today I discovered that one single OS can have 3 -- yes -- that's right -- THREE different names: Solaris 2.8 --> SunOS 5.8 --> Sun Solaris 8. What's the deal. How on earth am I supposed to know what platforms Maple is supported on when each platform can have any number of names! No wonder I feel there is so much to learn! Don't even get me started on my thoughts about Mac OS...
Man... this job is turning me into a huge geek!
1) Today I learned that 4:20 (420 or 4/20) actually has a significant meaning. Correction -- no one actually knows what it's supposed to mean, but in some way shape or form it relates to drugs. How on earth this "expression" came about, I have yet to discover. There are a lot of myths out there, but no-one has been able to prove the origin of this.
(Side note...how this discussion came about: my boss sent an email today indicating that she had to leave at 4:20 for an appointment. My coworker started cracking jokes. Given my naivety, he had to explain.)
2) What is up with Solaris' naming convention. Today I discovered that one single OS can have 3 -- yes -- that's right -- THREE different names: Solaris 2.8 --> SunOS 5.8 --> Sun Solaris 8. What's the deal. How on earth am I supposed to know what platforms Maple is supported on when each platform can have any number of names! No wonder I feel there is so much to learn! Don't even get me started on my thoughts about Mac OS...
Man... this job is turning me into a huge geek!
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
More Bush knocking
I realize that the topic is getting old, but I had to share the latest piece of information I received today. Someone has been so kind as to gather statistics on the American voters and how their IQ ties to who they voted for. Check out http://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm for the results! I probably don't even need to tell you how they compare....
I realize that the topic is getting old, but I had to share the latest piece of information I received today. Someone has been so kind as to gather statistics on the American voters and how their IQ ties to who they voted for. Check out http://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm for the results! I probably don't even need to tell you how they compare....
Monday, November 15, 2004
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Car shopping
This weekend I experienced a new feeling for the first time in my life: the excitement of test-driving and shopping for a car. Yes... after over 5 long years of "semi-independence" and "pre-adulthood", I am starting a journey into a brand new world. This new world will bring a new sense of independence. No more mooching rides from others and no more having to run all over the city on my bike!
Although I began my car shopping Saturday afternoon with little direction and knowledge of what I wanted, I feel I am a more educated person in the car purchasing area (after several hours of entertainment for my sister and Mike). I've even learned about the benefits of leasing and have discovered that it may be the best option for my financial situation at this time.
I still have more research to do and some more budget tweaking to determine what I can and can't afford. However, I hope to soon be prepared for the arrival of our first snow-fall and the end of my daily bike ride to and from work.
This weekend I experienced a new feeling for the first time in my life: the excitement of test-driving and shopping for a car. Yes... after over 5 long years of "semi-independence" and "pre-adulthood", I am starting a journey into a brand new world. This new world will bring a new sense of independence. No more mooching rides from others and no more having to run all over the city on my bike!
Although I began my car shopping Saturday afternoon with little direction and knowledge of what I wanted, I feel I am a more educated person in the car purchasing area (after several hours of entertainment for my sister and Mike). I've even learned about the benefits of leasing and have discovered that it may be the best option for my financial situation at this time.
I still have more research to do and some more budget tweaking to determine what I can and can't afford. However, I hope to soon be prepared for the arrival of our first snow-fall and the end of my daily bike ride to and from work.
Almost Famous!
Congrats to Andrew for making the University edition of the Maclean's magazine this year. Check out page 52 for his full page pic or visit http://www.macleans.ca/universities/index.jsp to catch a glimpse. Andrew was even successful at getting his trademark items into the picture: his bike helmet and his Nalgene.
Congrats to Andrew for making the University edition of the Maclean's magazine this year. Check out page 52 for his full page pic or visit http://www.macleans.ca/universities/index.jsp to catch a glimpse. Andrew was even successful at getting his trademark items into the picture: his bike helmet and his Nalgene.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Wedding Showers
This past weekend Kristy and I planned a wedding shower for Andrea. It is soooo crazy to think that this is just the first in many more to come over the next many years of our lives. It was a fun afternoon with "Crazy Hats", the "advice" game, and "Andrea & Graham" trvia. A totally girlie day! We are so excited for Andrea and Graham and wish them the best. They are eloping to Antigua on December 24th to wed. It will be such a beautiful day! I have posted pictures from Andrea's shower here.
I have also posted my pictures from Halloween weekend. Here you can see the makeshift costumes that Andrew and I pulled together from my costume box for handing out candy to the kiddies, Andrew's parents new Honda S2000 (red leather interior!) and the haircut that I gave Andrew before he left!
This past weekend Kristy and I planned a wedding shower for Andrea. It is soooo crazy to think that this is just the first in many more to come over the next many years of our lives. It was a fun afternoon with "Crazy Hats", the "advice" game, and "Andrea & Graham" trvia. A totally girlie day! We are so excited for Andrea and Graham and wish them the best. They are eloping to Antigua on December 24th to wed. It will be such a beautiful day! I have posted pictures from Andrea's shower here.
I have also posted my pictures from Halloween weekend. Here you can see the makeshift costumes that Andrew and I pulled together from my costume box for handing out candy to the kiddies, Andrew's parents new Honda S2000 (red leather interior!) and the haircut that I gave Andrew before he left!
Monday, November 08, 2004
Mixed Blessings
I woke up this morning to the sound of someone scraping the ice off their car windows outside my bedroom window. It's funny how much my excitement for the winter season has changed this year. Any other year I would have jumped out of my bed to scramble to the window in hopes of finding a good 3 feet of snow before me. Today I groaned and dragged myself out of bed keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best (ie. minimal snow cover). It's amazing how much depending on my bike to get me to work these days has changed my hopes for the white stuff. I lucked out today as it was only a small ice covering on the cars and a thin snow cover on the roofs (rooves?). I think I'm gonna have to start looking into cars ASAP! Any suggestions? :)
In my excitement/anxiety about today's weather, I forgot one essential item when packing my bag for work. It's amazing how much forgetting one's bra can have an effect. Luckily I happened to pack a cardigan along with the t-shirt I planned to wear today and combined with my serious lack of chest, I was able to get away without the otherwise essential piece of clothing. It certainly is a strange feeling to go all day at work like that!
I woke up this morning to the sound of someone scraping the ice off their car windows outside my bedroom window. It's funny how much my excitement for the winter season has changed this year. Any other year I would have jumped out of my bed to scramble to the window in hopes of finding a good 3 feet of snow before me. Today I groaned and dragged myself out of bed keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best (ie. minimal snow cover). It's amazing how much depending on my bike to get me to work these days has changed my hopes for the white stuff. I lucked out today as it was only a small ice covering on the cars and a thin snow cover on the roofs (rooves?). I think I'm gonna have to start looking into cars ASAP! Any suggestions? :)
In my excitement/anxiety about today's weather, I forgot one essential item when packing my bag for work. It's amazing how much forgetting one's bra can have an effect. Luckily I happened to pack a cardigan along with the t-shirt I planned to wear today and combined with my serious lack of chest, I was able to get away without the otherwise essential piece of clothing. It certainly is a strange feeling to go all day at work like that!
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Christmas is coming!
I just saw my first tv commercial for the year that reminds us that Christmas is coming! The ad was for a cell phone company advertising their package deal for two picture phones. The couple was trying to pick out their Christmas tree and the husband was out in the forest taking a picture of the tree he picked while the wife was sitting at home criticizing the dwarfy tree. Now, ignoring the fact that that is NOT how one gets into the Christmas spirit (sitting at home while you send your hubby off to fetch the tree), it still makes me VERY excited! The countdown is already on and I can't WAIT! I love Christmas!!
I just saw my first tv commercial for the year that reminds us that Christmas is coming! The ad was for a cell phone company advertising their package deal for two picture phones. The couple was trying to pick out their Christmas tree and the husband was out in the forest taking a picture of the tree he picked while the wife was sitting at home criticizing the dwarfy tree. Now, ignoring the fact that that is NOT how one gets into the Christmas spirit (sitting at home while you send your hubby off to fetch the tree), it still makes me VERY excited! The countdown is already on and I can't WAIT! I love Christmas!!
Thursday, November 04, 2004
MarryAnAmerican.ca
Hahaha... so I heard about this website today on CanadaAM (my favourite news broadcast of choice in the morning). It is called marryanamerican.ca. I forwarded the link to my cousin and her fiance (living in Florida these days) in an attempt to cheer them up after the US election. This was her response:
Thanks for the sympathy. It is still hard to believe that he was re-elected. We are so depressed. We both know people that voted for Bush and none of them can tell us why they did it. They have nothing to back up there vote. It is almost like they have been brain washed and put into a cult. It doesn't help our frustration either that most of them are uneducated, red neck, racists who care more about banning gay marriage than having a job or health care.
Time to move North, in either country towards educated people.
So true... and as I will repeat from yesterday, so scary!
Hahaha... so I heard about this website today on CanadaAM (my favourite news broadcast of choice in the morning). It is called marryanamerican.ca. I forwarded the link to my cousin and her fiance (living in Florida these days) in an attempt to cheer them up after the US election. This was her response:
Thanks for the sympathy. It is still hard to believe that he was re-elected. We are so depressed. We both know people that voted for Bush and none of them can tell us why they did it. They have nothing to back up there vote. It is almost like they have been brain washed and put into a cult. It doesn't help our frustration either that most of them are uneducated, red neck, racists who care more about banning gay marriage than having a job or health care.
Time to move North, in either country towards educated people.
So true... and as I will repeat from yesterday, so scary!
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Four more years!!??
So I don't usually use this space to share opinions, but I guess I have to start sometime...
I am completely awe-stricken by the results of the recent US presidential election. I honestly thought that the results would go the other way. Apparently the votes have proven otherwise. I am floored at the fact that close to 60 million Americans still think that George Bush is the best man to represent their country! I feel so sorry for the remaining other (close to) 60 million that have to endure the next four years of his continued leadership. Maybe I'm uneducated, or maybe I've just been biased by the Canadian version of US politics that I watch on TV and read in the papers, or maybe it's just that I've been watching too much of Michael Moore's stuff, but how do people of the United States think that George Bush can be a good thing for their county?! This is a scary scary time...
On a different note. Here's my offbeat oddity for the day:
Snake's fangs fold inward when they close their mouth so they don't bite themselves.
So I don't usually use this space to share opinions, but I guess I have to start sometime...
I am completely awe-stricken by the results of the recent US presidential election. I honestly thought that the results would go the other way. Apparently the votes have proven otherwise. I am floored at the fact that close to 60 million Americans still think that George Bush is the best man to represent their country! I feel so sorry for the remaining other (close to) 60 million that have to endure the next four years of his continued leadership. Maybe I'm uneducated, or maybe I've just been biased by the Canadian version of US politics that I watch on TV and read in the papers, or maybe it's just that I've been watching too much of Michael Moore's stuff, but how do people of the United States think that George Bush can be a good thing for their county?! This is a scary scary time...
On a different note. Here's my offbeat oddity for the day:
Snake's fangs fold inward when they close their mouth so they don't bite themselves.
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