Thursday, July 29, 2004

I Strained My Vocal Chords.

So last night Drew and I went shopping. I've been kind of Eyeing this one video game since I went to visit Kathryn and Chris in BC. I didn't play it there, I was shy about what little singing talent I had. But last night we bought it, and played it, and played it some more. I know Karaoke sounds lame, But it's a pretty cool game. It uses a headset to make sure your getting the right pitch and rythym and everything.Programs are smarter and smarter these days.

I think I've strained my vocal cords cause I never sing.

I wonder what our tennant thinks of me now thats she's heard me sing?  ... poor lady....


Cool Game. Check it out.

Amazon.ca: Video Games: Karaoke Revolution with Headset

Wednesday, July 28, 2004

The Adventures of Working for a Smelly Boss

This summer Drew got a job working in a museum. He was super excited about it because it gives him the chance to get some experience under his belt. Afterall he is studying Archeology.

He came home in excitement. This was gonna be an awesome job. His summer co-workers were all fun, the job sounded as if it were going to be super casual, as long as they made up their hours every week, they got to make their own schedule.

But then , by the third day, stories started coming home about how the boss seems to have this certain muskiness about her. That nobody has seen her in fresh clothing. That they were all beginning to think that something was a little psycho-scary about this woman. While yes it is great when someone can be passionate about their job, but she way passed the line into obsession.

Well all of them needed some stress relief from the job so .Drew, me,  and his co-workers all went out to a movie, where I heard these stories in no more exaggerated form than Drew told me and started to believe Drew wasn't just trying to make me laugh.

By the third week they learned she has, no family whatsoever within Ontario.she has 4 cats, a lawn two meters high, thinks everyone else has communication problems, drinks alone in her office, prides herself on having a personal conversation with Dr. Phil, and that she does at least have 1 other shirt

This is where she started picking on the other male co-worker, .Between then and now there have been more stories to recount than one could imagine. Not only about her, but the crookedness of how she runs the museum

 Well anyway that guy got fired yesterday, for as much as we can tell, not watering a plant he was never asked to, not stocking a personal refridgerator with Pop because he was too busy with the other responsibilities that are actually in his job description, and wearing flip flops to work when there is no dress code. Seeing his father works for the workers rights of Ontario, she has now caused herself more trouble than she knows, but that's a story that hasn't panned out yet.

The rest of the Co-workers have been given new museum policies to follow, not that it matters, they only have 2 and a half more weeks till their contract is done. They are all counting the hours and kind of wish they were the ones shoved out the door.

So, Drew and I invited His now X co-worker and his wife, and their baby over for some "congratulatory" beers on escaping the psycho-smelly alcoholic boss.( The baby didn't get any beer)

 We had a lot of fun. They admired our house, we ogled at their baby, We gave them beer, they gave us chocolate.

I hope to have them over again and bring them into our circle of friends. Their pretty fun people. And that chocolate is amazing with strawberries, I'll at the very least need the recipe.  =)




Tuesday, July 27, 2004

This Land

This is a Flash Parody of "This Land" About the U.S. Political Race
Guest starring **Arnie**


Warning : Slow download... but SO WORTH IT!

Cupids Arrow Rode Straight and True!

So anyway, Archery was a lot of fun, I only shot 4-5 rounds, But I hit the bulls eye quite a few times, And I only missed the target twice. I think wearing my glasses made a difference. You should have seen me the first time I ever shot.( That poor bunny!) 

I stopped cause my arm muscles were getting lazy holding the bow the way I was supposed to, I didn't have an arm guard on and I didn't want to bruise up my arm with the string. I Thought it safer to stop while I was ahead. With My extra time I went outside and practiced my knife throwing, which is getting great too! I had a lot of fun.



Also the friends I mentioned earlier... They are a officially a couple now. But not all the way out about it. There is someone they know who will probably be a little sensitive about their new "status" so they want to break it to her easy. And yes Jen you've met the guy at least once at the "fatefull" birthday party, The girl went to school with us, but is your brothers age. I'll tell you more later. I Love to see when romance works out. Of course I will take credit for it if its one of those "happily ever afters"  YAY!



Sunday, July 25, 2004

Albino Blacksheep / Flash / Blindfold Pianist - Imagine Backwards

Now I Always wanted to learn the Piano... But Wow!

Albino Blacksheep / Flash / Blindfold Pianist - Imagine Backwards

Playing Cupid

So I think I'm gonna go shoot some archery today. Imagine that some one trusting ME with a bow and some arrows. (he he he)

I also had some old friends come down yesterday. There is an obvious romance starting to bloom between them, although they don't admit it. Well one of them does, he asked if I could invite them down so he could have more time near her.

It's kinda cute to see them together. It's sweet to see the awkward crush that two people have for one another. Especially when they havn't even kissed yet, They try to sit SO CLOSE to each other, but also make every effort to not touch.

People are so silly.

Friday, July 23, 2004

Reality TV 'sperm race'

Telegraph | News | Big Brother company's latest plan: 'sperm race' TV Now is this taking it too far or what?

Job Satisfaction

I had such a good time at my job today. I Mean I wasn't rockin' it out like the gang at "empire records" But it was very personally fulfilling.

 I work in a helathfood store. And while it's still retail, I really enjoy my interaction with the customers. While my responsibilities are of course stocking the shelves and running the tills, Any healthfood store clerk also has the unofficial job of supplement advising. It's fun to go through all that problem solving, trying to track possible causes to an ailment, and helping match the right products to help someone fight them. I do put alot of work and research in for my customers to help them.

But today I had most of my friendly regulars show up, they all knew me by name and waited on for me to help them , they wouldn't take the help of my co-worker. Today I even had a customer who has been going through lukemia come in and thank me for the help I've given her.

She told me she doesn't shop anwhere else or even come in to the store I work in unless I'm there. That leaves a very warm feeling. Gives an ego boost, and of course makes my job even more worth while.It's not everyday someone gives recognition and thanks.

I really enjoy what I do. Theres nothing like getting to help people everyday.

I'm the Black Widow

http://www.liquidgeneration.com/quiz/images/blackwidow.jpg
To link it (the actual code):

I'm A Cow FLASH

Albino Blacksheep - Flash / I'm A Cow

Ban on dog biscuits shaped like posties

Ban on dog biscuits shaped like posties

Thursday, July 22, 2004


My Baby!


Drew and Me! Posted by Hello

How to Bathe a Cat


How to Bathe a cat

 
1.  Thoroughly clean the toilet.
 2.  Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet  water, and have both lids lifted.
3.  Obtain the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
4.  In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet  and close both lids (you may need to stand on the lid>> so that he cannot escape). CAUTION: Do not get any part of your body too close to the edge, as his paws will be reaching out for any purchase they can find.
5.  Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power wash and rinse" which I have found to be quite effective.
6. Have someone open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no people between the toilet and the outside door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he will dry himself.                                                

Sincerely, The DOG

Pennsic

I'm going to the second week of pensic in August and I Can't wait. Pensic is this really awome historical recreation that over 10,000 people flock to every August. I also find it hard to believe it will be my 5th pensic I still remember my very first pennsic and how lost i felt and how ill prepared I was and how I survived on peanut butter sandwiches and ravioli for a week.This will be our second time camping witht the Rozakii, which feed us very well. I'm planning on loads of fun and maybe this year I will actually make it to an A&S class.

This year I'm bringing my Friend Amanda down for her first Pennsic. While she will never have the joy of scurvy while camping with me, I'm excited to see her reaction to this tent city. I'm looking forward to showing her around. It really is magical and words can hardly descibe it.

It's worth checking out
http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn33/index.html
 www.pennsic.net 

Friday, July 02, 2004

A Single Moment

A Single Moment
This is an awful world.Filled with tensions and angers,
All the frustrations and the dangers,
It's a wonder we choose life even for a day,
With all that goes on that we want to put away.
All the conflicts just to sort through,
just uncovering more to solve too.
It looks as if never ending heart ache,
and guilt from the hearts that we break.
Never ending pain and never ending suffering,
Emotions inside we keep on stuffing.
Love and hate that are forbidden,
are in each of us, hidden.
 
It is often asked why we stay,
Or why we try,
Then we ask ourselves "Why do I?"
"Why do I mourn all theese days?"
"What is the point to keep on trying"
"It doesn't mean I'll ever stop crying"
But we do continue on the next day.
Trudging along the entire way.
Through the tensions and angers,
The Frustrations and dangers,
through the heart ache,
The pain and suffering that we take.
And yet again the next day we'll wake.
 
But you see it's not all that sad.
Cause good can be found,Only through knowledge of the bad.
There are moments of happiness,And moments of bliss.
And it is for these moments that we strive to live.
 
Rebecca Banks