Suburban Swank

Prep

2008-05-09T13:56:00.003-04:00

So I've been prepping myself for Hawaii. I've bought the crazy sunscreen, I'm bringing a hat, I've got a tunic that I'll wear over my bathing suit, and I've got my beach reads.

Now the scariest part about this trip is having to squeeze into a bathing suit. I haven't worn one since last summer when I went to the beach with my nephews. I'm a lot slimmer now, especially with my crazy workout regime, so I'm hoping that I'll be a little more confident. PinkPolish and I are gonna go swim suit shopping just before I leave when I'll be at my lowest weight and feeling pretty darn good. Or at least I hope I'll be feeling that way!

Does anybody have any recommendations for things to do in Hawaii? So far I've got zip-lining, surfing, the Road to Hana, visit a black sand beach, volcano tour, hiking trails, shopping, luau...what else am I missing? I bought two guidebooks since we're going to visit two islands: O'ahu and Maui.

Yesterday I had a training session which was a little different than what I'm normally used to. My trainer asked me if I wanted to go outside for a workout, which was awesome! We went running at a park that's 5 minutes from the gym and had an awesome time. At the end of the run we even played frisbee! (That was my favourite part.) I got to know my trainer outside of the gym and he's a really cool guy.

Anyhow, since I'm at work, I should get back to doing something productive before my boss walks by and decides to fire me.

Another wasted day

2008-05-06T16:44:00.003-04:00

Here I am, sitting in the office, yet away, wasting away. I feel like I'm losing parts of my life that I'll never get back. Yeah, I'm making money, and yeah, I should probably thank my lucky starts that I got a job this summer after the whole school debacle, but sheesh, in the present moment, it womps.

Here's what I did today. I fetched the coffee, I made some edits to a massive spreadsheet that is impossible to read/edit, I ripped magazines, and dusted.

Pretty exciting day huh. And I'm going to have to repeat this tomorrow too! The only good thing about my day is that I have a training session this afternoon which will hopefully pick my spirits up a bit. Oh, and P.S. I love you comes out on dvd today, which means, it's gonna be movie night! Or perhaps not. I just remembered, there's a new episode of Hell's Kitchen tonight and it's supposed to be a good one.

One thing that I do like about work is that I don't have someone hovering over my shoulder all day. So whenever I can, I watch episodes of Doctor Who. I've managed to watch a few eps from Season 2. Tomorrow, I think I'll bring a movie with me. That might makes things a little more spicy here and hopefully the time will pass by faster. The last half hour of work is always the most difficult to get through.

On the bright side, I leave for Hawaii in two weeks! I'll be chilling on the beach in Maui not thinking about anything in particular sipping a pina colada (or two - one for each hand). I can't wait to get on the road to Hana, see the black sand beaches, tour a volcano, go ziplining, try surfing, and maybe get a luau in if I can. When I'm not doing any one of those things, I'll be partying it up Hawaiian style. I wonder if they'll let me wear a grass skirt and coconuts...

Why me?

2008-05-02T16:53:00.002-04:00

Two things today:

1) I went over to Tim Horton's to grab a sandwich and lo and behold. Just as I was taking out my wallet from my secret pocket in my handbag, a tampon flies out and lands right on the counter. I felt so embarassed, but I think the guy behind the counter turned a deeper shade of red than I did. I grabbed it as quickly as I could and shoved it back in my bag. Why me? I've always feared this would happen if I carried extra supplies. I mean, it's always better to be safe than sorry, but is this what I get for wanting to be prepared?

2) I was working on a report in this architectural firm that I now work for, and it asked me to recalculate volume and area. Stupid me, I forgot that it's just a simple multiplication of a couple of numbers (length, width, and height), so I asked the cute new hire for some help. He gave me a bit of a smile, we flirtatiously conversed, and I batted the ol' eye lashes. That's right, I did the whole Marilyn Monroe bit. If only I had the white dress and a big fan. *sigh*

At least it's Friday, ladies and gentlemen. PinkPolish and I are finally going to head out dancing on Saturday, right after I get my haircut. I'll keep ya'll posted on what happens this weekend!

My first fall

2008-04-29T08:40:00.002-04:00

I hate fashion and I hate wide leg pants. To get into my building (for work) I have to go down a flight of stairs and through a backdoor to get to the elevators. I decided to wear my spiked heels and my wide leg pants today and I was doing just fine coming down the stairs, until the last step. I stepped down and stepped into my pants which made me fly forward, as there were other people coming down the stairs. *Sigh*

Luckily when I fell, I fell into the door, which isn't as bad as doing a face plant. But let me tell you, I was pretty embarassed. Of course, I did what any other sane woman would do, I laughed it off and blamed the pants.

Some days it sucks being a woman. I can tell from the way this morning went, that's it's gonna be one of those days....

Secret Combination

2008-04-27T20:04:00.002-04:00

Sex and the City: The death

2008-04-20T21:53:00.000-04:00

Cynthia Nixon has revealed a main character dies in the upcoming 'Sex and the City: The Movie'.
The actress - who revealed this week she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago - refused to name the unlucky person, but said the loss would devastate lead character Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker.

She said: "A character dies in the movie. There's a loss that happens that's pretty tough. Something significant happens to Carrie, and it really forces her to ask questions that you have to ask about yourself."

While it is unknown who dies, it could be Charlotte York-Goldenblatt - played by Kristin Davis - who falls pregnant but may suffer complications.

Another possible candidate is Kim Cattrall's maneater character Samantha Jones, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in the final series.

In one of the later episodes of the hit US TV show, Carrie's love interest Mr. Big - who she is rumoured to marry in the film - has open heart surgery.(C) BANG Media International
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First class for cheap!

2008-04-08T08:42:00.002-04:00

First-class seats for less
by Cynthia Ross Cravit, 50Plus.com

Discounted first class tickets are the airline industry's best kept secret.
Did you know that every domestic airline offers discounted first class tickets on planes that have a first class cabin? Referred to as "Y-Up" or "Q-Up" fares, they are usually 30 to 75 per cent less expensive than the full price for a first price ticket – and sometimes even cheaper than the full coach price.

These deeply discounted first class airline tickets are available only for travel within/between the United States and Canada. According to FareCompare.com, a travel web site that tracks over 100,000 of confirmed discounted first class airfares, the existence of Y-Up airfares is not widely known largely because they are intentionally published to look like a coach ticket for accounting purposes. In other words, the ticket fare code is economy, but the seats are allocated in the first class cabin.

"This sneaky little trick allows corporate travelers to legitimately and inexpensively get around their "No First Class Travel" policy," the company states on its web site. Y-Ups were originally issued to cater to an airline's best customers who purchase the most expensive coach tickets. Airlines make more revenue from these fares where first class seats would normally go unused or be filled by less lucrative frequent flier upgrades.

Here are some details.
• Y-Up airfares are almost always available, even on full flights, peak days and times (Mondays, Fridays, Sundays, Holidays) or last-minute trips.

• Most are sold as one-way fares, but to get the cheapest price you sometimes need to book a round-trip. Contact your airline directly to buy your ticket. And remember to ask for a Y-Up fare as many ticket agents will not offer it unless asked specifically.
• No advance purchase is necessary, although the cheapest fares sometimes have a 7-day advance purchase.
• The fares can be fully refundable and are always exchangeable.
• You can receive a confirmed seat in the first class cabin ahead of frequent flyer upgrades.
• Since Y-Up airfares are booked in the first class cabin, you will get frequent flyer mileage based on buying a first class ticket (this is usually twice the mileage award of a coach ticket).

Who benefits?
Frequent business travellers. For the same or cheaper price that many corporate travellers pay for refundable and last minute coach tickets, they can receive a confirmed first class cabin before frequent fliers are automatically upgraded.
Travellers who miss their flight. If you miss your flight, a Y-Up first class airline ticket could be less expensive than the walk-up coach ticket for the flight replacing the one you missed.
Special occasion travellers. Celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary? In some cases, Y-Up airfares are a better deal than using your frequent flyer miles for a first class seat.

Last minute travellers. In cases where coach walkup prices are expensive, Y-Ups can be a far better deal.

Travellers who require larger seats.

A caveat: Before booking a Y-Up fare, make sure all the planes on your itinerary actually have a first class cabin. You may end up on a regional jet on a segment of your journey that does not have a first class cabin.

Also, because the price of a Y-Up airfare is driven by competition within certain markets, keep in mind that you may not always get as much as a discount as you hope.

For more information or to search for discounted first class tickets, click here

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A whole lotta snow

2008-03-25T08:38:00.006-04:00

I figured I could continue with the theme of snow. I was reading the Toronto Star and came across this article listing that this year we've accumulated a total of 189cm of snow! Unbelievable. The record for the most snowfall was back in 1938-39 with 207.4cm of snow.

Check it out!

Flurries could make winter 3rd snowiest

Mar 25, 2008 04:30 AM

John Goddard Staff Reporter

Snow forecast for today promises to snatch third place for the current winter in Toronto's snowfall record book.

With a light dusting early yesterday, total accumulation for this winter hit 189 centimetres, said senior Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips.

That locked in fourth place – ahead of the 188.9 centimetres in 1971-72. A further 5 centimetres in today's forecast would move the current winter into third place, ahead of 1964-65, which saw 190.6 centimetres.

"(Tuesday) we will get the bronze medal," Phillips said, "and we'll be aiming for the silver."
Currently holding second place is 1949-50 with 196.4 centimetres.

The snowiest winter on record, since measurements began at Pearson airport in 1937, is that of 1938-39 with 207.4 centimetres – "the gold measure," Phillips said. That means another 18-plus centimetres of snow must fall on Toronto if this winter is to seize top spot.

Snow

2008-03-08T21:19:00.003-05:00

I get that I live in Canada. I get that we have cold weather. I understand that snow is a regular occurence in the winter (and sometimes spring and summer) but for the love of God, enough is enough. Mother Nature decided to dump another 20cm on us today. Are we being punished or something? Whatever happened to global warming? (Not that it's a good thing, but I didn't mind the mild winters so much.)

Snow is so limiting! The roads are covered, so you can't really go anywhere. The snow blocks your front door and you can't even open it. And it's just so darn cold that you don't want to step foot outside of your nice, warm home. Besides, when you do step outside, you get stuck shovelling the crap off your driveway and sidewalk. Then you have to clear it off your car and everyone knows how tricky that can get - especially when it freezes on to your windshield and you have to sit there and scrape the ice off!

Things are probably only going to get worse since I'm moving to the Niagara region in September. The Niagra region, of course, if Buffalo's next door neighbour and we all know what kind of weather Buffalo gets. That's right, the shit kind.

You know what the worst part is? The snow just keep multiplying! There's not enough time for the old stuff to melt before the new stuff arrives. I mean, come on! Everything has officially frozen and on to the ground and it doesn't look like it's going to be going anywhere for a while. I can't even go to the gym at this point, which is really starting to piss me off. I can't falter from my workout regiment! I've already been pretty bad today. I had all the foods that I shouldn't eat. Come tomorrow though, I'm gonna hit the ground running. I'm going back to my tasteless diet and on Monday, I'm gonna hit the gym really hard. That's right, I'm going back to the Step class. Perhaps I'll do some muscle conditioning afterwards. Who knows? The sky is the limit!

Doctor Who

2008-03-04T10:02:00.003-05:00

I JUST FOUND OUT THAT SEASON 4 OF DOCTOR WHO WILL BE AIRING ITS FIRST EPISODE APRIL 18, 2008! WOOT!

Training and School

2008-03-02T17:36:00.002-05:00

So far my training sessions have been going really well. I've noticed some results in the last couple of weeks. I no longer get winded climbing the stairs at work, and my jeans fit much better. Actually, I have a pretty funny story for you guys.

So last time I was at the gym, my trainer made me push an exercise bench with a 35lb weight on it across the gym and back. Every time I would do this, on the way back, I would stop halfway to catch my breath and to look up from the dizzying carpet and make sure I wasn't going to pass out. Well, after doing this twice, my trainer thought I should do it again, for good measure and all. *gags* So here I am, pushing away, and when I get to the spot where I normally stop, my trainer turns to me and says: "Are you gonna stop? Are you gonna stop?" He said it in this taunting voice which totally pissed me off. So I said back: "Shut up you asshole, I will not stop! I will not stop!" And then I gave it all I had and at a running pace, I pushed the bench back to the starting point. As soon as I hit the wall, I fell onto the floor. I created a new yoga position. It's called keeled over cow. *Scoffs*

After pushing that bench, my trainer made me do step ups again. (Stepping up and down on the exercise bench.) He made me do this while holding a black 15lb medicine ball. I turned to him and said, "You know, my favourite colour is red." He chuckled at this and replied with, "Is that so." And to that I said, "Yes. Yes it is. You wanna know why? There's a really great medicine ball on the other side of the gym, and it's red and weighs 5lbs." He laughed pretty hard at that, but did not show any mercy. Then he went on to talk about red shoes. *Sigh* I love talking about shoes.

Now, for a more updated story. Yesterday when I was at the gym, the biggest (in terms of muscle) black man in the world came up to me. Here's how our conversation went.

BlackMan: Hey baby.
LemonDrop: *Looking around* Hi.
BM: I couldn't help but notice you from across the gym.
LD: *Bursts out laughing* You've got to be kidding me!
BM: I'm serious. You look really hot on the tricep machine.
LD: (Now keep in mind, I'm pushing my triceps really hard so my face is red and I have this constapated look on my face.) Thanks.
BM: We should get a drink after our workouts.
LD: No thanks.
BM: Why not?
LD: Umm, I have plans.
BM: With who? A boyfriend?
LD: Umm, yes, a boyfriend.

And then he walked away. The whole time though, my really hot trainer was watching from across the gym and he was laughing at me. He comes over after and says to me: "You must really attract the black men huh?" And I just smiled and said, "I guess I do." (I found out my trainer is half Jamaican, half Asia. Mmm, he's almost good enough to eat!)

Moving away from gym stuff now. I finally got an acceptance to my first choice university for graduate work! I'm so excited! I'll be starting my MA next year! Woot! I am so unbelieveably stoked for September. I can't wait to go apartment shopping and then on a massive spending spree at Ikea! Thankfully PinkPolish and I will only be a 40 minute drive from one another, so when the going gets tough, we'll get together and drink our problems away.

Oh, and I'm also going to Hawaii in May for 10 days and I'm going back to New York City with PinkPolish in June! It's gonna be one awesome summer!

Training Day 4

2008-02-21T20:59:00.000-05:00

Sore. 'Nuff said.

A proper post will be coming soon.

Training Day 3

2008-02-19T21:15:00.002-05:00

I complained and complained and complained but to no avail. My trainer and I just don't see eye to eye. He keep increasing the weights on the machines and makes me do more reps while I sweat and scrunch my face together to exert whatever energy I have left to complete the exercises.

In a way though, I kinda feel bad for complaining. I pay this man to push me and to get me results. He's just doing his job. I need to keep my mouth shut and just do the damn exercises the best way I can. But I'm still going to make the funny faces while doing them.

Training Day 2

2008-02-17T17:33:00.003-05:00

Step ups. 130 to be exact. Jumping up from bench to bench, sideways, forwards, and backwards. My legs are sore. My upper body is sore. Even my ass is sore. This better be worth it in the end. It even hurts to type. =(

Training Day 1

2008-02-15T21:31:00.003-05:00

I had my first session with my personal trainer today and boy was it fantastic. The first part of our training consisted of him taking my blood pressure and then my measurements. Taking my measurements was pretty embarassing. Of course he jotted down all of the essentials: arms, thighs, bust, butt, and calfs. The funniest part was when he came around the calf area. He was on his knees (the way all men should be) and he paused and looked up at me and asked: Did you shave your legs? My response: Honey, I'm always prepared. Ya'll should have seen the look on his face! He continued to take my measurements with a huge grin on his face.

Afterwards we got on the machines and did some weight training. He pushed me so much that I was started to shake. I could barely stand. And now, I'm sore all over, but then again, this is what I hired him for.

Anyhow, as we were going around on the machines, he would show me various ones that I was unfamiliar with. As he would get on the machines and demonstrate them for me, all I could focus on was his muscles and how they were flexing. Mmm, the man was scrumptious. He also asked me how I spent my Valentine's day to which I responded with: I worked out. And that was true. When I asked him what he did, he said he went over to his friend's house and played rock band with a bunch of his buddies. I can see it now, a bunch of 20somethings sitting around playing a video game on Valentine's day. Priceless! But ladies, you know what that means...he's single! WOOT!

I have another session with him tomorrow afternoon which I'm really looking forward to. I think that I'm going to see some serious results with him. All I need is some motivation to eat better and I think I'll reach my goal by September.

A Mistake?

2008-02-12T22:32:00.006-05:00

I might be making the biggest mistake of my life but I'm giving Bricks another chance. In the past he's placed me at the bottom of his list of things to do (both literally and metaphorically). He has stood me up for every date we have previously tried to schedule. And, on top of everything else, he seems to think I'm his phone whore.

Nevertheless, I can't seem to shake him. He and I have reconnected over the last couple of months and things have been going really well. Unfortunately, he's had an operation on his foot and can't walk for 6 weeks. As PinkPolish has dubbed him, he will forthwith be known as Gimpy. We can't even get together on V-day, but maybe that's a good thing...

Despite everything he's put me through, I'm willing to give him another chance. Perhaps it's because nothing better has come along, or perhaps I'm just lonley. Whatever the case is, I'm gonna get on my surfboard and try this wave out. Whether I'll be able to ride it or whether it will swallow me whole is yet to be determined.

Fitness

2008-02-11T22:30:00.000-05:00

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a couch potato, but today, I have gone where most other women have not. I have hired a personal trainer! I finally realized that it was high time to get my butt into shape, so I hired this drill sergeant from my gym. I told him that he needs to be relentless with me and that he needs to be on me like Britney Spears on crack.

I'm confident that I will achieve the results I'm hoping for this time around. I had previously started a fitness regiment (about a year ago now) but failed to continue with it. School became really hectic and I became more lazy. Really, it's all my fault, but I admit my mistakes and am ready to make a change. Even if it means sacrificing all of the foods I love and hitting the stairmaster. *Shudders*

The training cost me an arm, a leg, and my first born, but I figure it's something worth investing in. I will make sure that I get my money's worth. I'll probably moniter my progress on this blog or I'll probably vent on here when I really want to eat a chocolate bar or go out for some strawberry waffles and ice cream. Mmmm, waffles... There I go, thinking unpure thoughts again. I should just go to bed. At least when I'm asleep I can't eat.

Eurovision 2008

2008-02-09T22:24:00.001-05:00

Ever since I went to Greece 5 years ago, I've become a huge fan of this European song competition called Eurovision.

Here's the premise:

Each participating country in Europe invites their nation's top singers to a competition to determine who will be sent to compete in Eurovision. The night of the competition, each singer from each country will perform one song. After all of the performances the phone lines open and audiences from across Europe are invited to phone in their vote for who they want to win.

Since I'm repping Greece, I thought I would include a few YouTube links to the 3 finalists that Greece has chosen. The final vote to determine who will be sent to this year's competition will be held on February 26th.

Kalomoira - Secret Combination (I'm totally rooting for my home girl. She was born and raised in New York City but moved to Greece 5 years ago to compete in a singing reality show called "Fame Story." She won the competition and instantly became Greece's sweetheart.)

Kostas Martakis - Always and Forever (This man is GORGEOUS! I love his eyes. He has an amazing voice and would also represent Greece very well if he is chosen.)

Xryspa - A Chance to Love (This is also a great song. Xryspa has a really powerful voice and would also go a long way in the competition.)

Check out the songs and let me know what ya'll think and who you would vote for!

If you celebrate this...

2008-02-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

Happy Chinese New Year! It is the year of the rat. Enjoy ya'll!

Snow Storm

2008-02-07T09:58:00.000-05:00

We've just has a helluva snow storm here in Canada. Ontario is under close to 40cm of snow. It's absolutely crazy! Last night I looked out my window and it wasn't too bad. Mother nature should have stopped there, but noooooo, she had to keep going. I am so glad my prof cancelled class today because there was no way I was going to travel in this kinda weather. Could you imagine how late the buses would be!?!?!?!

Superbowl Winners

2008-02-03T22:40:00.000-05:00

A big congratulations to the New York Giants who won the 42nd Superbowl!

The game at the bar was pretty good. It was definately a sausage fest in the pub but as PinkPolish mentioned the men who came in big groups didn't really talk to one another. They just sat silently at their tables. When something cool happened though they would clap and then mutter something and then go back to watching the game. Very peculiar male bheaviour. Anyhow, ToonMan came and joined us which was nice. He was on his best behaviour and PinkPolish and myself didn't make him feel too embarassed with our XXX rated talk.

Now, I must return to my Roman history books. *Sigh* It never ends...

Superbowl Sunday

2008-02-03T09:56:00.000-05:00

Does anyone else really care about this once a year event? I mean, it's just another football game but with a trophy at the end. I guess die-hard fans will be glued to their tvs today but PinkPolish and I are using this day as an opportunity to go guy scoping at a local bar. I think the pool-o-men will be very fine today.

Here's hoping...

Email #2

2008-02-01T23:31:00.001-05:00

After a few emails back and forth and a really long-winded whiny one about her family being all fucked up and not really addressing the issue that she should have been she sends me this piece of shit response.

Oh, and before continuing to the email you should know that Shewhomakesmencry had lent PinkPolish a pair of shoes and she wanted them back. Instead of calling PinkPolish herself she texts one of MY friends and asks him to call me to call PinkPolish to get her to give me the shoes so that MY friend could give them to her. And then she has the nerve to call me childish. And for the record, I have always invited mutual friends to our get togethers.

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I asked V about the shoes, because I figured if you were both too pissed and/or childish neither of you would be bringing me my shoes anytime soon.The break is a good idea. I have never asked you not to invite your friends out with us, and I have even agreed to spend time with the ones I don't like because I respect you and our friendship. The fact that you can't do the same (with M, as well as B), and instead ask me not to bring them out with us makes me feel like you don't have that same level of respect. I don't think I need that kind of superficial friendship when I have so many other things I need to devote my time to.Shewhomakesmencry

Email #1

2008-02-01T23:23:00.000-05:00

Here is the original email I had sent her:

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Dear Shewhomakesmencry,

Last night was supposed to be a night for celebration. A time where three friends could get together and simply have a good time. It was not a time to get drunk. It was not a time to puke in someone else's car.

I understand, and for the most part sympathize with what you are going through. I can only imagine what it feels like to have family go on a campaign overseas. This whole situation, however, is not cause to drink excessively, to deprive yourself of food (and no, Peptobismol does not count as food. Neither does coffee), and to guilt me into staying at a place that I no longer want to be in.

Now, I'm not a completely unreasonable person. I'm really trying to understand what you are doing with B - using him as a substitute for N - but it just doesn't make sense to me. If anything, I think you need to communicate with your family and tell them what's going on in your head and how you're feeling, because if this type of wreckless behaviour continues, I don't know what will happen to you.

We had made an agreement at the beginning of the night: We would leave the bar at 12:30. It's not that I want to be a party pooper but it is because my parents freak when I stay out late. You know this. Unfortunately, your other friends decided to arrive to the bar late, and because of that, we wound up staying an extra 2 HOURS, despite my many protests. This is something I do not appreciate. When we are ready to leave, we are ready to leave. You don't try to pursuade a passenger to stay late, you try to pursuade the driver, and you totally ignored PinkPolish on this.

The way you acted tonight was very upsetting, and honestly, I can't deal with it. I try to be a friend, and a good one at that, but fuck man. You disrespected not only me but my best friend. You puked in her car and both of us went out of our way to take care of you. You get drunk one night, pass out and then get carried out of a bar. Who has to face your father? Me and PinkPolish. Tonight, you get drunk again and puke at every freakin' corner in Toronto. Who has to take care of you? Me and PinkPolish. Do you see any patterns forming here or must I state the obvious? I do not like it when people get drunk. A couple of drinks, fine. I let that slide. But when you drink to the point of wrecklessness, then we have a problem. And until you can figure out what the fuck is going on, I'm on a hiatus.

I don't want to stop being friends with you, especially since we've known each other for a long time and since we've been through a lot. But you promised me that something like this would never happen again. Shits and giggles aside, it did. And I'm not happy about it. Clean yourself up. Talk to your family. Get some perspective. I say this, not out of anger or spite, but because I care and I don't want to see you get hurt.

LemonDrop

The before and the after

2008-02-01T23:03:00.000-05:00

I guess it's high time that we play a little bit of catch up. It's been a pretty hectic couple of months.

In December we had the holidays. God knows how we love family get-togethers, engagements you can't get out of, and a shit load of food that you'll regret eating later.

In January there were grad applications, stress, and more food that was to be regretted later. In addition to that there was tons of school work to do and little time for any blogging. I guess this is as good a time as any to catch ya'll up on what's been going on.

On New Year's Eve I went to a house party with PinkPolish. It was very nice but it was as cold as the reviews given for Gigli. After the house party I went to another engagement that involved me being in church with my parents. That's right folks, LemonDrop rung in the new year at church. Ya'll may be wondering, wtf, but I did the impossible. While standing at the back of the church I spotted KungPow. As soon as I saw him I began to feel a little randy. In under 10 minutes we were both outside in the backseat of my car getting jiggy with it. Let me tell you, after a 4 month dry spell that is exactly what I needed. It was probably the best sex I've ever had. PinkPolish later informed that I would be burning in hell for doing something like that.

After the New Year I got a phone call from an official working at a company at which I had entered a contest. I had won a trip to New York City (hotel & airfare & $1,000 spending money). I was so excited! I nearly passed out when the lady was explaining all of this to me on the phone. Needless to say, Pink is coming with me and we are gonna take New York City by storm (yet again). We've also decided that this is gonna be a summer to remember. We're going to try and travel as often as possible and do crazy stuff as often as possible. Considering the fact that the next 6 years of our lives will be tied up in school we want to get crazy before we have to settle down and do a whole lot of studying.

The other exciting news is that I'll be moving out by this summer. Along with attending a new university, I'll be moving to a new city. This is huge news! I'll be on my own, making my own rules, and living my life the way I want to live it. Parents can be very repressing.

In other news, Shewhomakesmencry and I are no longer friends. Let me explain. After learning about my trip the girls and I decided to head out to celebrate. Shewhomakesmencry was being a bitch the entire night, whining and complaining about how tired she was a sulking in her corner booth. PinkPolish and I were trying to be more upbeat and lively. Anyways, Shewhomakesmencry decided to invite some army guys that Pink and I can't stand. Unfortch, they showed up 2 hours late so when they got there, we were ready to go. Shewhomakesmencry didn't want to leave, and on her account we ended up staying an extra 2 hours! (The time at this point was 3am) She was also rip roaring drunk leaving Pink to stop at every freakin' set of lights in the city to let Shewhomakesmencry outside to puke. She was crying the entire time about how shitty things are. Meanwhile, Pink and I were pissed.

After taking her home, Pink dropped me off and I decided to write her a very angry email about how she spoiled our evening and acted like a complete asshole. In all of her replies she never bothered to take accountability for her actions nor did she apologize for the way she behaved. She didn't even thank us for taking care of her that night. To top things off, she called me superficial and childish and decided that she needed a break from our friendship after I had specifically told her that I no longer consider her my friend or a human being. If I ever see her on some street corner begging for food I would kick dust in her eyes and walk past her. That's how angry I am. You know, just for the hell of it, I think I'm going to post her emails just so ya'll can see for yourselves what kind of a cum recepticle she is.

After that severed friendship, I began to watch a new tv show called Hex. Well, it's not exactly new, but it's a great show on the BBC. If any of ya'll have a chance to watch it you should!

I guess that's the best update I can give ya right now. Half of it may not make sense, but it's late and I'm sleepy. ;)

'Til next time...Cheerio!

Boxing day

2007-12-26T16:58:00.001-05:00

Happy Boxing Day everyone! This is probably the second most important holiday celebrated in Canada. It's the day after Christmas and everything goes on sale. Stores basically want to clear out their inventory to bring in new stuff for January, so most items are usually marked down anywhere from 30-75%. It's really great.

I went to the mall this morning to see if I could scout out some bargains. I was successful because I apprehended a paid of boots and a vintage purple clutch. It's absolutely adorable! I can't wait to show it off next time I go out. Other than that, everything is good. I had a quiet Christmas linner (lunch + dinner) with my folks and then I jetted off to see my brother and kids for a couple of hours. We had some good times playing tickle monster, shark attack, and transformers.

Now, it's time to get back to my paper. The fun is officially over. =(

Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T20:12:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone! PinkPolish and I wish you all peace, love, and joy. We wish you a swift recovery from your hangovers and a painless evening with your relatives.

P.S. I love you

2007-12-21T17:59:00.000-05:00

THE BEST MOVIE EVER!

This movie made me laugh, cry, and feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside! [Plus we got to see a bit of ass in the movie too. =] If any of you were wondering what movie to go see, that's the one!

There's no substitute for Gerard Butler. *Sigh*

Brrrr

2007-12-21T09:58:00.000-05:00

It's raining it's snowing, it's raining it's snowing. Holy crap, mother nature, make up your freakin' mind! The weather has been pretty nasty in southern Ontario these last couple of weeks, but I guess it's what we should expect. I don't care much for snow unless I'm tucked under a blanket next to a fireplace with a cup of cocoa and a good book, however, I do hope it sticks around for Christmas!

On the agenda today:
1) Research for paper
2) Compile research for paper
3) Go see PS. I love you
4) Drool over Gerrard Butler
5) See #4
6) See #4
7) Clean myself up from all the drool
8) Do more research for paper

Yep. That's right folks, this is how I'm gonna be spening my Friday afternoon.

Strange people

2007-11-15T19:50:00.000-05:00

The strangest people in the world must ride public transit. A couple of weeks ago, I was running out of class trying to catch the last Express bus home from school. I found the last available seat that was next to this scrawny and awkward looking gentleman. The bus pulls out of the school and once we get on the highway, the guy next to me starts praying.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with praying. If you want to communicate with the man upstairs, you go ahead and do so. However, when your beliefs have been developed in the Middle East and praying consists of you rocking back in forth, covering your eyes, and muttering something, I start to worry. The guy started to thrash back and forth in his seat and his praying got a bit louder.

To be honest with you, I was scared for my life! I mean, come on! It was like the guy was at the last supper and he was saying, "Thanks Jesus, it was a good run." Sheesh! I thought he had strapped some sort of explosive device on the bus and it was going to explode at any minute! Thankfully, we made it to the bus terminal. I jumped off as fast as I could and ran for my car asking the man upstairs to shield me with some sort of forcefield that would keep me safe in case something did explode.

I'm telling ya, there are some pretty strange people on public transit.

2007-11-14T10:43:00.000-05:00

Some days you gotta dance...and I think that's just what I'm going to do.

Defining relationship dynamics

2007-10-29T23:41:00.000-04:00

A pick-me-up email

2007-10-28T23:24:00.000-04:00

I received this great email from a friend and I thought I would share.

My new motto takes care of all the stress that may be building up.

Handle every situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it. Piss on it and walk away.

Manolo Knock-offs

2007-10-27T18:18:00.001-04:00

I have this really sick obsession with a silver pair of Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby D'Orsay shoes.

Aren't they beautiful!?! I've been looking around for a pair of shoes that are similar to those for a long time, and about three weeks ago, I finally found a pair. (You can probably see where this post is going.) I went into the store, I tried on the shoes, and they were golden! Upon further inspection of the shoes, I noticed some black scuff marks on the backside of the shoe. I kindly asked the sales associate if she could bring me out another pair. She went inside the backroom, checked, and told me there were none but that they would be able to order some in for me. I readily agreed. I waited for a little over two weeks for the shoes, and they finally came in! I went to go pick them up today and here they are, making their debut appearance!

Besides the colour, I think they're a pretty good match to the real thing. What do ya'll think?

Crazy, hectic times

2007-10-27T15:45:00.000-04:00

It's been such a busy couple of weeks. Scholarship applications, work, school, homework, men. Sheesh. A girl can never catch a break can she? Let's get to business shall we?

First off, I've been busting my balls, as is PinkPolish, to complete scholarship applications so that we can get some sort of funding for next year. It's next to impossible to get these scholarships, but we're gonna try anyways. There's no sense in just sitting back and doing nothing right? Trying to complete these apps, and getting reference letters, and making sure that we're all caught up with our school work is proving to be difficult. There's so much junk that needs to be done and there's not enough time to do it.

As for men, well, they just need their own paragraph. Actually, the word 'men' is a little misleading, it should be 'man.' There was this one guy at work, MilanoBoy, (of course he's Italian) who was just so adorable that I had to give him my number. Needless to say, the asswipe didn't call me even though we had a great lunch date. I use the term date loosely because lunch isn't really a date. Is it? It was a bit disappointing, but oh well, you roll with the punches.

In addition to that, I've also ordered a new pair of shoes. They make me feel all warm and tingly inside. HOWEVER, I have been waiting for nearly 2 weeks now and have yet to meet my new shoes. I'm very upset. Other than that, I got nothing. Peace out ya'll.

Empty

2007-10-13T15:59:00.001-04:00

I've started watching this show called Dexter about a sociopath. Dexter Morgan kills people who deserve it and feels nothing. He's completely void of emtion. How does that happen? It made me wonder, what would it feel like to be emotionless?

The girls are back in town!

2007-10-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that the girls are back in town! Charlotte, Carrie, Miranda, and Samantha are all on board to create the Sex and the City movie which is currently in production in New York City! The release date they're giving on one website is May 2008. I haven't been this excited since...well...since I don't even know when!

I can't wait to see how thing shape up between Big and Carrie, how Charlotte and the baby-making stuff is going, how Miranda and Steve are coping with Brady and Brooklyn, and how Samantha is doing with a really hot Smith. Hopefully this movie will provide fans with a great send-off and some closure. I can't wait!

A new catch-phrase

2007-09-24T21:35:00.000-04:00

PinkPolish came up with this really great catch-phrase. And since I'm in a dedicatory kinda mood, I thought I would send it out to one person in particular who keeps coming back to read this blog even though he should move on with his life. IT'S OVER BUDDY.

"When the going gets tough, off yourself."

A great night out

2007-09-22T22:55:00.001-04:00

I've spend the last couple of days studying pretty hard for classes, but I decided to take a hiatus and head out with a couple of good friends from school for a birthday dinner.

We went to a local pub called "The Duke of York" and enjoyed some pub food and really really good Long Island iced teas. (One sip and you were drunkity drunk drunk) Anyways, besides the birthday girl, there was one other person whom I've known for a quite a while now through school and having taken some classes with her. I never realized though, that we are so similar. I really got to know her tonight and it was awesome!

Beyond that, the day was pretty uneventful. I'm off to go study on a Saturday night. Yeah, I said it. Sacrifices must be made to walk the path that I have chosen to venture.

One wedding and a night of new experiences

2007-09-18T22:28:00.000-04:00

I was prepared for this past weekend to be uneventful and full of homework from school. But then I got a call from my good friend EuroChick who asked me to be her date for a wedding she had to attend. I was completely up for it, but boy, I didn't know what I was getting myself into.

We arrived at the reception hall at 6:30pm, which is what the invitation said, however, the bride and groom did not arrive until 8:00pm. Let me tell you, not only were the guests hungry, but they were getting restless. Now keep in mind, this is not just another wedding - this is an Indian wedding - one that will go down in the books for being totally awesome!

Once the bride and groom arrive, the fun can begin. Speeches were made, drinks were served, and the entertainment arrived. Have you ever been to a wedding where there were "The women of the Nile" belly dancers or even Indian dance groups who totally kick butt? I hadn't, until this past Saturday. These guys were totally rocking! It made me want to take belly dancing lessons, which I'm still thinking about doing.

Anyways, after watching these women swivel around like the water in the Nile, an Indian dance group came on that had some really kick ass moves. They were all over the place. The music was upbeat and fun, it made you want to get up and dance yourself, which we eventually did. This is the one part of the wedding that I found odd. The dancing came first, the food came later. We all got up on the dancefloor and busted a move. I'm not exactly sure how to dance to Indian songs, but I watched a few people in action and then mimicked the moves, and also threw in some signature LemonDrop hip/bum shakes and screwing in the light bulb and patting the dog moves. It was so much fun! After a while, the music got a little bit repetitive. It felt like the same song had been playing over and over again.

So finally, EuroChick and I left, and came back to our humble abode, at which point she told me that I'm next. I turned, looked at her, and laughed - for a very long time.

So that was my weekend. Besides the wedding, I did a whole lot of nothing, and since school is back in session, I once again, have no life, until PinkPolish drags me out.

My crowning moment

2007-08-31T22:27:00.000-04:00

I just had to post this because I was so excited.

Today, I tried on a pair of Manolo Blahniks. As soon as I put the shoe on I felt like I was floating on a cloud.

I actually fell in love with a pair of shoes.

*Sigh* If only I could buy them. PinkPolish and I have a system to avoid buying shoes. we just say to ourselves, if they're too expensive, that they make our ankles look fat. But the price tag on this shoe alone did enough to scare me away. With a 50% discount, the shoe was still $395.00 (CND). Still, that is considered reasonable for a Manolo.

The end of summer

2007-08-29T11:11:00.001-04:00

While watching some mind-numbing tv yesterday, I noticed all the back-to-school commercials that have been airing. The commercials served as a sad reminder that school is just around the corner.

I'll be entering my fifth, and final year, of my BA. I have mixed feelings concerning the new school year. I'm nervous because this year will be very important, but I'm also kind of sad/afraid because everything is going to change after this year. Everyone will move on to their respective graduate schools, which means that some people will be moving out of province, while others will be getting jobs and entering the work-force.

Of course I'll always keep in contact with my friends, but the fact remains that change is fast approaching.

GRΣΣK

2007-08-24T13:07:00.000-04:00

Recently, I've become obsessed with thie new ABCFamily show called Greek. It's about a group of college kids and their respective lives. Just to make things exciting, the majority of the characters belong to frat houses. Check out this YouTube clip for a preview.

I wish I could find my own Cappie. He's adorable, smart, funny, laid back...the list can go on. However, Evan is also a really great catch. There's just something really strange about him. I just can't seem to put my finger on it.

Anyways, ya'll should definately check out a few of the episodes. The show also has a really good soundtrack to it. It showcases veteran punk-rockers The Plain White Ts, The Dollyrots, Aidan Hawken etc. Also, the website has some pretty good free downloads, so take advantage of them while they're still available!

I never really knew what it meant to be poor, but I've quickly come to discover that it's not very fun. I haven't been able to go out as much as I'd like and when I do go out, it's to do things like watch a free Shakespeare play, or take a walk around the block. School is just around the corner, and I know I should be reviewing for it, but I feel like I haven't had much of a summer. Next year, however, I'm going to travel all over Europe, or at least England, France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. If I can make it over to Hungary for a couple of days, I'd like to go there too. It's just a matter of saving up enough to money to take that trip.

Well boys and girls, I better get back to work. I hate being in the office when there isn't a whole lot to do. At least I get to leave early this today and I have next week off. FINALLY. A well deserved break.

A revelation

2007-08-17T21:28:00.000-04:00

It is my sad duty to report that for the last couple of months I've been having unsatisfactory sex. That's right, I said it. It's not just me though, it's women around the world. So I sat down one night and really thought about it. I mean, why is it that we get the short end of the stick? The guy can finish and feel great but us women are left with nothing but cum stained sheets and frustration.

I have, however, noticed one common denominator in situations when this occurs: the guy pulls out just when I'm about to orgasm. Why? Just because he finishes doesn't mean I'm done too. Women need a little more coaxing, and caressing, and care. Is that so much to ask for?

I move to set some ground rules for men to follow, because God knows some of them need detailed instructions. Please feel free to add to the following list:

1. If you are privileged enough to have oral sex performed on you, please do not try to face-fuck us, pat us on the head, or pull our hair. (Also, if requested, do not cum in our mouths.)

2. Handle our breasts with care. They are not a lump of dough that you can kneed and pound. For this point, I will go back to the cardinal rule we were taught in kindergarten (with a slight modification). Treat our breasts the way you want your balls to be treated.

3. Please be courteous and ask if the woman you are with is using birth control or would like to use a condom. DO NOT ASSUME YOU CAN GO BAREBACK.

4. When entering a woman, start off slow. Do not immediately thrust in and out. That motion is not only painful but is a HUGE turnoff.

5. Once the intercourse is underway, follow whatever instructions the woman gives you. For example: If she screams, "Harder, harder..." You go harder. DO NOT, under any circumstances, slow down!

6. If you are about to orgasm, let us know! This will give us some inclination as to how much longer the intercourse will last.

7. If you finish before us, DO NOT forget about us! We want to orgasm just as much as you. SO FINISH US OFF. Trust me, a little extra effort on your part will go A LONG WAY.

8. Do not be afraid to perform oral sex on us! We will let you know what we like and what we don't like. You will reap the rewards if you get it right!

In conclusion, do not leave your partner unfinished. It's rude and aggravating. Take your time and enjoy. Remember, one bad night can completely screw you over. We all know that women talk. If you get a bad review from one of us, and you try to sleep with another woman who happens to know your previous unsatisfied partner, you will NOT get laid.

Praying MAN-tis

2007-08-10T09:47:00.000-04:00

After a very filling dinner last night I came home to throw on my fat-man clothes and lounge about before hitting the sack when I turned on the TV and started watching a show called "When Animals Go Bad" about the various mating habits etc of different animals. I was especially interested in the Praying Mantis and after watching it started making a lot of human connections. Here is what I learned:

The female praying mantis is much larger than the male and apparently quite moody. In order for the two to mate, the male must begin a process which greatly resembles foreplay. He must first calm down the female and gently stroke her, rubbing her back and her front. (Men, I hope you're taking note) He then gets behind her and mounts her rubbing her down still to keep her steady and violently thrusts himself in. His rubbing continues as he pumps on. The mating process of the praying mantis usually takes about 2 hours (Keep dreaming ladies). However, as is common, about 2 minutes into the act, the female turns her head around and proceeds in one swift movement to bite off the head of the male. You would think that it would kill the mood, but ohhh no. The male continues to pump because as it turns out, he actually has two brains, one in his head, the other at the bottom half of his body so that in the event he is decapitated he can continue to fulfill his duties. The process ends and his body is left discarded, and the female moves on either pregnant or onto her next conquest.

Once I had seen this, I had to reflect upon it for a moment. I bet a lot of women could really relate to this process. There have been quite a few times during sex that I've gotten a really good look at the person behind me and have wished I could have taken off his head right then and there but I've always tried to supress my urges that lean towards dismemberment. But perhaps we should be taking a cue from our sister animals. After all haven't we all come to the realisation, and usually through experience, that in 98% of men their true brain and thought process reside in the 'lower half' of their bodies?

Return of the Blogger

2007-08-09T12:28:00.000-04:00

And so the saga continues. After almost 8 months of MIA, PinkPolish has returned. I am rather shamed to admit that my blogging hiatus was the result of a controlling boyfriend who became highly religious. But, those ties have been severed, there's no room in my bed for three well-hung men if God is constantly stealing the covers! So let's make this a quick update on what has been going on so that I can get back to my usual musings. Ive been working an awful job again in an office - as usual it eats my soul and often I imagine cutting off an appendange of mine just to get the day off. I started seeing a really amazing guy a few months ago who is completely unlike anyone else I have met and for once I am actually satisfied. I have one year left to finish my degree so I am making plans for the "future". You know, its pretty depressing when you realise you can sum up an entire 8 months of your life into three sentences. But trust me, along the way there were many sexual misadventures, and broken hearts, so I was (re)productive atleast!

Anyways, so the next two weeks are going to be quite interesting. I am going on a 11 day east coast driving adventure with the new guy I'm seeing...I suppose he needs a name...he shall forthwith be known as "Cheeks" cause daaaamn does he have some really firm ass cheeks. *drools ever so slightly but not enough to be un-ladylike* I will try to post while im there but chances are I wont be around any wireless connections.

Tomorrow LemonDrop and I will be heading out for a night of misbehaving so I will post on that tomorrow.

10 most played songs on my music player

2007-08-08T15:27:00.001-04:00

1. World spins madly on - The Weepies
This song just reminds me that no matter what you just have to keep moving.
2. Life is a song - Patrick Park
As the title suggests, life really is a song, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, sometimes in between.
3. Warm sunny beaches - Paul Brandt
I always feel like I'm at the beach when I hear this song. The sound of Paul's calming voice and the guitar it very soothing.
4. Caught up in the moment - Big & Rich
I've always wondered what it would be like to live in the moment. This song sort of gives me a glimpse into that.
5. Funny little feeling - Rock n' Roll Soldiers
I love walking while listening to this song. Sometimes I feel like I have a sense of purpose when I hear the wicked guitar playing.
6. I hate everyone - Get Set Go
This is my classic "You all suck" song.
7. Kerosine - Miranda Lambert
Because doesn't just everyone want to burn something at one point or other in their lives?
8. One girl revolution - Saving Jane
A new favourite of mine. As one of PinkPolish's professors used to say: "Someone needs to START THE REVOLUTION!"
9. Didn't even see the dust - Paul Brandt
Life just passes you by and you don't even realize it. *sigh*
10. Working class hero - Green Day
Although I'd prefer the John Lenon version - so much more emotion behind it...but let's not get back into the Johnny Cash vs. Nine Inch Nails debate. I'll win. The end.

Bad Days

2007-08-08T15:01:00.001-04:00

I'm having a pretty bad day. Work has been crap and some of my co-workers have been crappier. There's this one person who always complains about having too much work to do but never tries to finish any of it. This person would rather spend more time on facebook and msn than his job, which for the most part I don't blame him, but when I have to pick up his slack, I get pissed.

Furthermore, I've been given all the tedious and menial jobs in existence. I understand that my job description says I am to support other members of my department, but fuck, when you start taking advantage of my kindness, you get cut off. For example, today, I got to lift 30lb boxes, tape some of them, repackage others, tape them back up, and label them. It was joyous fun. But here's the best part of my day, I got to rip stickers off of a plastic box! Stickers that are next to impossible to take off. I sat there trying to peel each and every one off. Yep, this is what a universitiy degree gets you folks, a job that forces you to peel stickers off of plastic boxes.

Thank God PinkPolish and I are in constant communication via email otherwise I think I would have blown a gasket today. A few of my good friends at work have been awesome to me and giving me my space. Thank goodness for sane people.

I think I've been controlling my temper very well. The last time I completely lost it, I was completely pushed over the edge and punched two holes in a wall at home. I felt pure rage. It was kind of scary. Nobody would go near me after that incident. Maybe I'll go home and have a good cry about it. Yeah that's right, I cry. I'm not a cold, heartless creature. I have feelings too.

Anyways, that's enough bitching. Ya'll don't want to hear about that.

I went to the becah on Monday which was nice. I forgot how great the sand feels between ones toes and how the sound of the lake's waves are so soothing. I think I'll be going back up there this weekend to unwind. There was this great provincial park that had a private beach. I'd probably have to get there pretty early in the day to gte the primo spot at the far end, however, it'll be worth it. I'll pack a picnic lunch, a trashy novel, some tabloid magazines, my cowboy hat, and a cooler full of booze. Ahh, it's going to be a good weekend.

Holy scrotum Batman!

2007-07-08T15:19:00.000-04:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I think I may have just come across the man who is in possession of the smallest balls EVER. At first, I couldn't quite tell if there was only one ball that was just lopsided, but after poking around a little bit, I discovered that it was two very teeny weeny balls. Mind you, they did his shlong no justice, but holy crap! Try looking at something like that and keeping a straight face.

Now don't get me wrong, I've never been one for the gigantic scrotum clapping away while you're in the throws, but I've always liked a guy who has a decent pair. Needless to say, I was disappointed with this one guy, yet I was also amused.

Untitled

2007-06-28T15:00:00.000-04:00

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted anything on the blog. Life has just gotten so busy that I haven't really had many adventures.

I went to a concert last week that featured a few independent artists. It turned out to be a really good show, although I think I might have had a little too much to drink. I have NEVER thrown up before because of alcohol, but I actually puked a bit. (Yes, I thought I would share.) I hugged the toilet seat until I felt comfortable enough to go back to bed.

Other than that, I've been focussing on summer school and work. Yep, that's what my life has come to folks. School and work. Then again, when has it not been just about that?

That's about all I have. I'm supposed to be going downtown today to the new store opening of Forever 21. I can't wait! I hope they have a really good selection, otherwise, it would be a real waste to head all the way down there only to come back with nothing. Maybe I'll go to the Eaton's Centre instead and get a pair of jeans. I guess we'll just wait and see.

I FINALLY watched Shrek 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean 3. The former was much better than the latter. I think both franchises should end the series here. As well all know, anything is possible in Hollywood.

Now, back to work before they catch me doing not-work-related things.

My recent obsession

2007-06-04T17:53:00.000-04:00

Here ya go folks.

Haley James Scott - Halo

Check out her website, if you like what you hear.

Rusty has been retired

2007-06-03T09:06:00.001-04:00

I think I am addicted to shoes and handbags. Is that such a bad thing though? Whenever I find the right pair of shoes, and don't buy it at the time I first see them, I can't stop thinking about them until I purchase them. How sick is that?

Here are some updates:

1) My immune system is a bloody git. I think it took a vacation and forgot to come back. I've been getting sick way to frequently.
2) I am insanely in love with a pair of shoes and a handbag from Aldo. They are fabulous, but I don't know if I can quite afford them both yet.
3) I've been listening to one song non-stop for the last couple of days: Halo - Haley James Scott. (I'll try posting it a little later)
4) I'm addicted to gummy bears.

5) I've recently developed a love for white wine.

Other than that, I'm working all summer long with no plans to look forward to. It's pretty pathetic actually. I'd like to take a trip out west (Manitoba and Alberta) just to check out some of the schools that I would like to apply to. Then again, I don't know if I can fit that into my budget. The weather has been really warm and humid in good old Toronto. It's been going up to 36 with the humidex. This is one of the reasons why I love Europe, at least the heat they get over there is a dry one.

It saddens me to inform you that my beloved car, Rusty, has been retired. I was incredibly emotional when I handed the keys over to the man who was going to take him to the scrap yard. Alas, I took a number of pictures of my baby. It's weird how I was more emotionally attached to a car than any man I've ever been with.

This is my beloved Rusty.

Rant

2007-05-23T19:40:00.001-04:00

I hate people.

(End Rant.)

A little sad

2007-05-14T13:00:00.000-04:00

My dad is leaving for Greece today, and not that I've always been his biggest fan or anything, but I'm kinda sad. We went shopping yesterday and I had a great time with him. I made him try on a bunch of things (pants, shirts, cowboy hats etc) and he was a good sport about everything. We even joked around a bit. That's right, my dad made some jokes!

He even made up with my brother after they had a huge argument. Sometimes when I think that I must've been adopted, my dad goes and does something totally nice and makes me realize that I'm the fruit of his loins.

One thing I hate about going to the airport...the RIDICULOUS parking fees. To park your car in the garage for one or two hours costs $14.00!!! That's not to mention the downpayment you have to make to use one of those carts for your suitcases. Thank goodness we have a suitcase with wheels because there is no way in hell I'm paying $2.00 to use something for 10 minutes!

Fucking ridiculous.

A woman scorned

2007-05-13T13:22:00.000-04:00

This is the new Kelly Clarkson video for her song Never Again. Enjoy!
(I'll see if I can upload her song in a little bit for you guys.)

I'm not here to bitch and complain...

2007-05-07T23:06:00.000-04:00

but why can't this man come into my life? It is reassuring, however, to know that men like him are out there, not hiding under rocks (although some think that's a good hiding place). *Sigh* Andy Baldwin, you rock.

The New Guy

2007-05-07T17:32:00.000-04:00

Don't let the title fool you. There is no new man in my life, however, I do have a new boss at work. I met him this morning on my way in and......he was awesome! He's super nice and easy-going. In addition to that, he used to work for the Graduate Studies Department, which means that he offered to help me get into the university for graduate work. Hoorah!

Other than that, I poured over a training handbook, did a complete redesign, and edited like a mofo. My good friend ImNotARobot did a lot of cutting and pasting, as well as butchering (in a good way). She is the woman who can hypercompress anything!

Anyways, other than that, my day was boring. I should probably hit the gym a bit later, or maybe go for a run around the block. *Sigh* How I miss running.

Toodles!

A little musical inspiration

2007-05-06T13:52:00.000-04:00

I was looking through some of my old cds and I found an old favourite of mine: Big & Rich - Coming to your city. I popped it into my cd player and started to rock out to it. At first, I felt like a bit of dork, but afterwards, I stopped caring. So here's one of my favourite songs off of the album. Enjoy ya'll!

Big & Rich - Caught up in the moment

The Perfect Day

2007-05-05T21:21:00.000-04:00

Today was one of the best days I've had in a while. PinkPolish and I just chilled. We grabbed some lunch and dessert at a restaurant and then we came back to my place for margaritas and a marathon of Sex and the City. It was, as Samantha would say, "fabulous!"

Now it's time to crack open the books. I've got a lot of reviewing to do before my summer course starts.

Toodles!

Day 2 of the Grind

2007-05-02T13:29:00.000-04:00

So here I am, bored at work. Again. Actually, I think I prefer being bored to having a lot of work to do. But I would rather have work to do so I don't have to sit on my ass all day. Is that contradictory?

I don't have anything exciting coming up, except that PinkPolish is coming over tomorrow and we're going to go for a run around the block. We have a couple of great parks around us and I think the fresh air will do us some good before we get back into school for the summer.

Wow. I can't believe I don't really have anything else to say. Nothing weird is going on with KungPow. I think he's actually finally left me alone. Oh, here's one interesting thing. Bricks and I are talking again. Now it's nothing like what it used to be, but it's nice to be able to talk to someone who knows how I am and knows my pet-peeves.

Here's something completely off topic. Have you guys heard of what happened to Tyra Banks a couple of months ago? For America's Next Top Model, she was in Australia showing the contestants how to pose in a bathing suit. Some paparazzi snapped a few bad photos of her and probably photoshopped them, showing her to be really fat. But honestly, she still looked gorgeous. I mean, that's a healthy weight for a person, not the twigs that you see everywhere else. She then came out publicly and spoke up about her weight and eating habits. There's actually a really great article in Shape Magazine about it.

First day at work (again)

2007-04-30T23:45:00.000-04:00

Ugh, I can feel my world collapsing around me. Okay, so maybe I'm being a little overdramatic, but tomorrow I start my summer job. It's the same job I do during the school year, except now it's full time. I just haven't been feeling well the last couple of days, so I don't know how I'm going to make it through tomorrow. I guess I'll suck it up and do what needs to get done.
Don't you hate starting jobs? Maybe I'm going into the wrong field. Maybe what I should be doing is starting my own business. At least that way, I won't ever have to answer to anyone. Nevertheless, I digress. I just wanted to officially announce that my job starts tomorrow. And that is all.

Late night snack attack

2007-04-28T19:48:00.000-04:00

Sometimes at night, my sweet tooth gets the best of me and forces me to go to the local Macks to grab some snacks (chocolate, fruit candy, whatever I can get my hands on). So last night, after I dropped off a friend at her house, I went to the store and grabbed a few snacks for home. I walked in to the store wearing pajama pants and my big school sweater and a thick jacket. This man came up to me and started to hit on me. The conversation went as follows:

Random Man (RM): Got a sweet tooth huh?

LemonDrop (LD): Yeah.

RM: You know, all of that sugar is going to keep you up all night.

LD: Meh, it's not like I sleep all that much anyways.

RM: I see. Maybe you should come over to my place and we can work on that.

LD: Umm, no thanks.

RM: Come on, I'll make it worth your while.

LD: (Quickly pays for things and runs out of the store)

Jeez, that man must've been off his rocker. Better yet, he probably just came from the local pub (he was also buying snacks) and trying to sober up before he went home. Ah well. Despite the creepiness of this guy, it still made me feel kinda good. I mean, if I can get hit on (even though he was probably drunk) while in my pjs, imagine what could happen if I tried.

A really good friend of mine, FlyAway, left me today to go to Europe for 4 months. She does this every summer. She takes off and comes back with a great tan. It's no fair. Oh well. I've decided that next summer, I'm going to Europe. I guess I should start saving now.

Naps

2007-04-27T16:24:00.000-04:00

For the last couple of years I've noticed that I tend to rely on naps more than sleep at night to get rest. Every time I come back from work, going out, shopping, the gym, whatever, I end up feeling exhausted and wanting a nap. What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe I should move to a condo in Florida and buy myself a pair of those sunglasses that wrap around your entire face. I hear those senior homes have designated "nap" times. How cool would that be?

Some quality time

2007-04-25T12:10:00.000-04:00

Recently I had a lunch "date" with ToonMan. I still can't believe that after all of this time I still have a thing for him. Mind you it's not the raw emotion I used to have, but I feel a little pang every time he talks about his girlfriend, or marrying her, or how happy they are together. Sometimes I think he does it on purpose to keep me at bay, but who knows. Maybe I'm reading too much into it. Overall, the date was nice. We went to a great coffee shop on a beautiful Friday afternoon and had a couple of milkshakes. We caught each other up on where we are and our plans for the summer. ToonMan is graduating this year and has officially been initiated into the "real" world. He's starting his first full time job in August. I'm so proud of him.

As for myself, I have another year of university left. That's right, I'm on the 5-year plan. I should be graduating this June, but because of requirements for grad school, I'm not. Boo. Oh well, I'm not going to take a full course load which will at least alleviate the pressure. I've been debating for the last little while if I should take some time off of school and work for a year to make some money. Since grad school is ridiculously expensive, and since I don't plan on living with my parents for much longer, I think working and saving some money might be a good option. I don't know yet, but I guess we'll see what happens.

I rented Night At the Museum last night and it was sooo good! I wish I had gone to the Museum of Natural History when I was in New York City, but the MET sufficed. I guess history really does come to life in a museum.

Saturday night

2007-04-24T21:06:00.000-04:00

Why is it that whenever myself, PinkPolish, and Shewhomakesmencry get together that trouble follows us? We went out to a country bar to celebrate PinkPolish's 21st birthday. We chose to go to this country bar which turned out to be great, except for the 4 hours that a Shania Twain Tribute Band was on. I never want to hear another Shania song again.

The night began as any other one would. We got our id's checked by a REALLY hot bouncer, went inside, went straight for the bar and bought some drinks. Picked a place to sit down (stupid 4 inch heels) and then began to scope out the area. Unfortunately, the place we were at had a bunch of old cowboys, one of them named Tom, who started to hit on me. He made up some mumbo jumbo about losing a game of pool and asked me to rub his head. When that didn't work, he turned to Shewhomakesmencry (because I had temporarily visited the ladies' room) and explicitly told her that I need to rub something else now. Go figure. The 40 year old cowboy chooses me as his victim.

After that, some guy tried to look up my skirt, the club was invaded by SWAT, and I was propositioned by a big blonde Polish man. One of our mutual friends told PinkPolish that his Polish friend wanted to have his way with me. Being the good friend that she is, she came over and told me so. Mind you, the entire night this guy didn't even come up to talk to me! Jeez, if you want to get down my pants at least say hello. Sheesh.

I even country line danced! Can you believe it!?!?! My favourite Shania song (Any man of mine) came on, and I had to get on the dance floor. I followed along with everybody else. Did a piss poor job because of my heels and because I had no idea what the moves were, but managed to make it out alive!

The one shitty thing about the night: after midnight, the club started to play Top 40 music rather than country. :( The whole point of the night was to listen to some Toby Keith!

Anyways. That was Saturday night. Trouble always seems to follow us. Old cowboys, looking up skirts, sex, and line dancing. What a combo.

Music to soothe your shot nerves

2007-03-25T23:45:00.000-04:00

Here are some songs for you guys to soothe your shot nerves. If you're anything like me, you might like them.

The Cardigans - My Favourite Game
This song and I go back a long time. I used to watch the music video and think that I could be that crazy driver who goes completely insane on the road one day. Turns out, I never did. But I do like to listen to this song when I'm driving down the highway. Make sure the highway is wide open though, because this tune will definately make you step on the gas pedal just a little bit harder.

Rock 'n Roll Soldiers - Funny Little Feeling
Ever time I head this song, it makes me want to run, or walk in a very angry manner, kinda like nothing can stop me. It's pretty decent. I discovered this song on the soundtrack to the tv show One Tree Hill. You'd be surprised at the great tunes you can find on that show. It's got some weird guitar in it, but I think that's what makes this song so unique.

Tyler Hilton - Glad (Acoustic)
This song is very cute. I like the meaning behind it. Just when you think you're happy, you find that something is missing. Something that you don't think you can go after, but know you should. It's very odd, but unfortnately that's the way things go sometimes. This song is actual very truthful in the way I feel right now. I'd like to go after something I want, but at the same time, I don't know if I can.

Led Zepplin - Ten Years Gone
I don't know what it is about this song, but it just takes me to my happy place, even though it is probably one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. It is reminiscent of all the time that passes you by. The track speaks for itself.

Little Big Town - Stay (Acoustic)
What can I say about this song? If you've ever wanted someone to stay behind just a little bit longer, no matter what, just to help you get by, well, this song epitomizes that feeling. It's a song you want to listen to in the dark. I think it gives it more meaning that way, but then again, that's just me.

Now that I've given you guys a dose of music, let's get on to my life. (By the way, my writing this post is a way for me to procrastinate and not write my paper which really does need to get done.) I mentioned in an earlier post that I met someone. (Let's call him BuffMan) He's a really great guy, sometimes I think he's full of hot air, and he's a bit cocky, and arrogant, but I think he means well. We got together not this past Friday, but the one before, and just hung out. We watched the dumbest movie in the world that listed someone's occupation as being "A Visionary." Who does that? Like being a visionary is going to pay the bills. (The movie was called "The Secret" if anyone is interested. However, let me save you some time and tell you that the secret to life is something called 'The Law of Attraction' which to me is only something related to ancient Greek grammar. But hey, that's just me.)

I doubt things will work out with him. Oh well. Next!

In other news, a good friend of mine is going through a rough patch. He called me last night and he was just a wreck. It's hard for me to deal with those kinds of situations, mostly because I've never felt as bruised and battered as he has, and because it scares me. You try calming someone down who doesn't want says he's destined for something terrible. (I'm not going to get into the details.) Instead of being soothing and respectful, I gave him tough love. Basically I told him to grow a pair and be a man and dump the girl he's with now before she causes him any more pain. I mean this girl is one cannibal fetus appendix fucker. I have never met anyone more messed up that she is. Who strings along somebody for their own sick pleasure? Argh.

Anyways, I think that's enough for today. I'm going to try and write some more of my essay.

Bitch Soup

2007-03-24T23:12:00.000-04:00

I couldn't resist, and I know I should be working on my paper, but I visited Overheard in New York and came across the funniest post I have read in a while.

"Charlton Heston: Bitch Soup Is People!

Middle-aged black dude #1: I wanted to take Shaquan for the weekend, and you know what that bitch told me? She said she was taking him to his grandmother's house!
Middle-aged black dude #2: Man, what's with that woman? She don't let you see your kids!
Middle-aged black dude #1: His grandmother don't need to see him. She's too old to see, anyway! I ain't seen Shaquan since Ju-ly! That's fucked up. I should kill that bitch.

Old Asian lady walks through the train selling noisemakers and batteries.

Middle-aged black dude #1: And why is it when I'm selling bootleg DVDs in a primarily black neighborhood, all the police see is me? When I'm around all black people! But don't nobody say nothin' when this Asian chick sells this junk. Then I'm in jail and this bitch is selling. Then they tell me, 'You can't get out until you pay.' How I'ma make money if I'm in jail, fool?
Middle-aged black dude #2: Heh heh heh. Right, right. But fo' real, though, you should kill that bitch!
Middle-aged black dude #1: For real. I should. Shit's fucked up. I don't care about her pussy -- I can get another pussy. 'Scuse my language. No offense, ladies. I can get another bitch to fuck, but that's my kid! I'ma kill that bitch. I'ma chop her up! I used to be a butcher, man. I'ma chop her up. Make bitch soup! And sell it to the homeless.

--A train

Overheard by: Melody SW"

Can you believe it? Make some bitch soup? That was hilarious! Although I do not agree with the violence against women yadi yadi yada. I just thought I would share with everyone. Be good ya'll, and don't do anything stupid!

Pink Floyd - The Wall

2007-03-23T00:43:00.000-04:00

I must be the luckiest girl in the world. I just came back from a Pink Floyd tribute concert. Note for note, lyric for lyric...it was an earth-shattering performance. As soon as they played "Comfortably Numb" I just got goosebumps all over.

I definately suggest checking these guys out if they're in your area. Absolutely phenomenal!

Classic Albums Live

Good News

2007-03-20T18:26:00.000-04:00

I met someone. It's exciting! I will write a proper post very soon telling you guys about him. But for the moment, I feel...happy.

A drunken stupour

2007-03-10T20:25:00.000-05:00

ANNOUNCEMENT:
PinkPolish and I, along with some military men, took out Shewhomakesmencry yesterday for her 23rd birthday. She got so wasted, that she passed out, puked, and gave me a heart attack all in one night. The stubborn little one who does not eat much was doing shots like a pro...until she could barely lift her arm to do another one. All in all, the night ended with her having to be carried out of the bar.

Suddenly I See

2007-03-08T00:54:00.000-05:00

I feel like I've finally come to terms with myself. I think i was lying to myself before, thinking that if I found somebody to be with, I would be much happier. Since then I've realized that the only person that can make me happy, is me. I need to stop dwelling on the past, overthinking the present, and resenting the future.

I need to open up my eyes right now and see. And suddenly I will see what I want to be.

PinkPolish and I have been pretty swamped with school work, so our posts may seem few and far between for the next little while. But I promise, as soon as I get some time, I'll write about recent events in more detail.

'Til then, enjoy the most played song on my mp3 player:

K.T. Tunstall - Suddenly I See (Most of you probably know it from The Devil Wears Prada soundtrack.)

What I Can't Have

2007-03-03T16:08:00.000-05:00

During the last couple of months, I have fallen for a man. He's asbolutely incredible, I love everything about him. His intelligence, personality, and great sense of humour. He makes me feel good about myself when I'm feeling down or confused, he inspires me to do better, and he just makes me laugh at the most random things.

The downside to all of this is that he's completely off-limits. For the record, he's not a married man, but he is engaged in a profession that restricts me from pursuing anything with him. Recently, I've come to realize that even attempting to snag him would be wrong and difficult. Also, I'm starting to think that he doesn't feel the same way about me, even though we have had "sparks" before. (At least from what I can tell.)

I'm just going to give up on him for three reasons:

1) I can't read him or his thoughts...which can lead to fatal things.
2) It's too risky starting a relationship with him.
3) Fear of rejection/consequences. (I just can't get over this one)

I guess this is just one of the decisions I'm going to have to live with the rest of my life.

Prehistoric Hug

2007-02-22T20:41:00.000-05:00

So this is what I discovered on the BBC's website:

Italy mystery of prehistoric hug

The skeletons' bones were discovered interlaced Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed two skeletons thought to be 5,000 to 6,000 years old, locked in an embrace.

The pair from the Neolithic period were discovered outside Mantua, about 40km (25 miles) south of Verona.

The pair, almost certainly a man and a woman, are thought to have died young as their teeth were mostly intact, said chief archaeologist Elena Menotti.

The burial site was discovered on Monday during construction work for a factory building.

"It's an extraordinary case," said Ms Menotti. "There has not been a double burial found in the Neolithic period, much less two people hugging - and they really are hugging," she told Reuters news agency.

Flint tools, including arrowheads and a knife, were also found alongside the couple.
Scientists will now study the skeletons and artefacts to work out how and when the two people died, Ms Menotti said.

"I must say that when we discovered it, we all became very excited," she said.

"I've been doing this job for 25 years. I've done digs at Pompeii, all the famous sites, but I've never been so moved because this is the discovery of something special," she said.
SOURCE

It sure makes you think, if someone can have that kind of love for one another 6000 years ago, why can't we have that now? Why do we either run from it, hide from it, and avoid it?

Happy Birthday!

2007-02-17T19:10:00.000-05:00

Suburban Swank is officially 1 year old today! Woot!

Happy Birthday!

Untitled

2007-02-13T18:02:00.000-05:00

"The world (or life) is like an uncircumsized penis. There are surprises at every different angle. At times it can get hard. And just when things get exciting, it craps all over you." - LemonDrop

Announcement

2007-02-11T12:42:00.000-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen of the blogging world, I have an announcement to make.

I think I have finally found a replacement for ToonMan. I haven't felt this way about a guy in a long time. I get butterflies in my tummy when I know I'm going to see him. Oh what joy! Or maybe this is all some sort of dream and I'm making things out to be more elated than they are. I guess we'll have to sit back and find out.

In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy this emotional high...

Anna Nicole Smith has died

2007-02-10T01:40:00.000-05:00

Holy mother of the Lord baby Jesus. Anna Nicole Smith passed away yesterday. Now that's something that I never thought I would hear. I truly felt awful when I heard the news, especially since she has a five month old daughter. I sympathise with her immediate family and hope that all of this maddness surrounding her death will not cause a huge raucous. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, let them mourn in peace.

The Paper, The AGO, The Idiot, and The Sushi

2007-02-05T23:17:00.000-05:00

It seems like I can never catch a break. This past Friday, I had a major paper due for one of my English classes (stupid Victorian literature). So, I spent an entire week researching, I spent one entire day (and night) writing this paper, only to still not finish it the next day. I went into work (at school) and sat at one of the computer terminals and continued writing my paper. Just as I reached my conclusion, the fire alarm goes off. Most people instinctively run out of the building, but me, I sat there and kept typing. I'd rather take my chances with the toxic fumes and being incinerated. The fire marshall eventually came up to me and said I had to leave. Reluctantly, I left the building.

Keep in mind, my class starts at 2:30, and the fire alarm was pulled at 1:55. It took the firemen a half hour to clear the building before we could enter it again. So finally, at 2:25, I got back inside, quickly hammered out a conclusion, printed my paper without looking it over, and went to class. I was about a half hour late and my professor's policy for papers is: If it's not handed in at the beginning of the class it's late. I went up to him during our 10 minute break, and explained the situation to him. He just laughed and said he would accept my paper with no late penalty. Thank God.

After that exhausting day, I went down to the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) to check out a cool black and white photography exhibit. Now mind you, I've been sleepless for 48 hours and I couldn't full appreciate the pictures. So Shewhomakesmencry and myself went across the street to the Village Idiot (a great pub) and had a drink. My other friend, NatureElf, ended up joining us afterwards. All together, we left the pub and went to a Japanese Restaurant in Kensington Market. I can officially say, I'm not a big fan of their food. All I had was the rice. And holy crap is it just me or are chop sticks that difficult to eat with!?!?!?!

After drinking and eating, we went back to the subway where we were hit on by some strange tall, lanky guys. Shewhomakesmencry and myself exited the car, and waited for the next one to come by rather than sitting there and facing the perverted ignoramuses.

Once I got home, I passed out. And that, ladies and gentlemen, was this past weekend. This weekend, it's gonna be PinkPolish's farewell party because she's heading to England for a week! Lucky bitch.

'Til next time, play nice in the sandbox.

Another song

2007-01-31T23:49:00.000-05:00

I guess this blog has been incorporating a lot of music recently, but it's a huge part of my life right now. It helps me get through some of my rough patches.

Anyways, here's a song that I came across, it's by Patty Griffin, and it's called, Mad Mission. It's an odd love song that talks about wanting it, and not wanting it, wanting it, and not wanting it...etc. As the title suggests, achieving it is a mad mission. Take a listen and tell me what you think. I'll more than likely be posting a few of her songs on here just because they're so relatable and soft.

Enjoy!

Patty Griffin - Mad Mission
Patty Griffin - Useless Desires
Patty Griffin - Let Him Fly

The Dead Parrot

2007-01-31T00:55:00.000-05:00

I always find solace in Monty Python.

Song of the week

2007-01-30T22:52:00.000-05:00

For the last little while I've been tormented as to whether I should do the right thing or follow my heart.

I've never been a big fan of rules, or boundaries for that matter, and I'm hoping that what I'm getting myself into won't land me in a heap of trouble.

When I feel more comfortable revealing details, I'll rehash them to you guys.

In the meantime, I'm gonna let you have a listen to Natasha Beddingfield's song, Wild Horses. It really suits my mood right now. Sit back, listen to the lyrics, and enjoy.

Back to writing papers for me.

'Til the next time, take it ease.

Natasha Beddingfield - Wild Horses

A song for your thoughts

2007-01-27T19:22:00.000-05:00

I hate having to make decisions on a whim. I like to think things through and have a back-up plan in case shit happens.

Lately, I've been contemplating whether I would like to go to graduate school or not. I asked a few of my professors if they ever regretted making their decisions, and they said no. I was told that sacrifices will need to be made, but that if you truly have a passion for something, those sacrifices won't matter as long as you attain the end result.

So one night, I tried to picture what my life would be like if I wasn' a professor, if I was just somebody working the 9-5 every day. I couldn't do it. I couldn't see myself working a desk job the rest of my life. At that moment I knew that it was what I was born to do. I was put on this planet to teach the youth of the world, and no matter what it takes to achieve that goal, I will do it.

With that in mind, I purchased SheDaisy's cd, Fortune Teller's Melody (it's very good by the way), and there is one song on it in particular that I love. It's called, Whatever it takes. I know it talks about being a relationship an yadi yadi yada, but ultimately, it speaks wonders about persevering , and so I thought I would share the song with you. Tell me what you think.

SheDaisy - Whatever it takes

Wounds

2007-01-22T02:39:00.000-05:00

"With some wounds you have to rip off the bandage, let them breathe and give them time to heal." - Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy)

Can friends be something more?

2007-01-17T00:29:00.000-05:00

As of late, I've been getting together with an old friend whom I've "dated" in the past. Even though we went our separate ways, we've always been on good terms. Actually, I'd even go so far as to say we're close friends. Today I found out that OhScholarlyOne wants to move away from our friendship and be something more.

Let me backtrack for a minute.

We had gotten together this evening to shoot the shit about how down I've been feeling lately, and at the end of an excellent night, he sorta tells me that he still likes me. It came out in a really weird manner, and after it slipped, he made a beeline for the door. I don't blame him really. At the time, all I could do was laugh about it. I don't know why, but I guess it was just my nervous reaction to the whole situation.

To a certain degree I share the same feelings with OhScholarlyOne, but I don't think we're on the same level of "like." I think he may be into it a little more than myself. I'm hesitant in pursuing this any further because I don't want to destroy the friendship we've maintained over the years. Unfortunately, I think things have come to an end, and I feel like an asshole.

He told me that we should just not talk for a while so we can cool things off and see where we are in the future because if we were to see each other now it would be very awkward. VERY awkward. I don't want to not talk to him. I want to be able to say hi every now and again, but alas, I do not think I'll be getting my wish this time.

I feel like an ass for not grabbing life by the balls you know? In my last post I said I was ready for a relationship that is more meaningful than a good fuck every now and again, but at the same time, I heard the word "us" today, and it floored me. I mean, I saw the red flag going up, sirens were blaring, the whole shabang. Maybe I'm not ready for that relationship.

After all of these thoughts floating around my head, I started to picture "what if" scenarios. The kind where you pretend you're in a relationship with this person and try to see where things will go. To be honest, it scared the crap out of me. Why you ask? I do not know. Why would I be scared of him? Why would I not want to be with a guy who would treat me right and be a real man? According to OhScholarlyOne, he would never ask me to pee on him, but that's a whole other can of worms.

I feel like I'm way to far into the friend-zone to pursue a meaningful relationship with him. He says that I'm making the biggest mistake of my life. Am I though? The question on the table today is can you turn a friend into something more? And if things don't work out, can you still be friends after?

Break-ups

2007-01-13T21:26:00.000-05:00

My life has been pretty dull for the last little while, thus the lack of decent posts. I tried looking for what people call "love" last year, and just gave up on it since there was CLEARLY nothing out there to satisfy my tastes. Perhaps I need to lower my standards, but I refuse to settle for less than best. Lately, I've wanted to find that special someone that I can share moments with, private jokes, and make some memories with. Unfortunately, there is nothing out there besides one-night stands, players, and drunken idiots.

DoorKnob called me today to tell me that she was planning on breaking up with her boyfriend tonight. I was surprised that she wanted to end things with him, but at the same time, it was expected. She suspects that he has been cheating on her. Personally, I don't give a rat's ass about him because I never liked the bastard anyways. He never treated her properly. He constantly criticized her about her appearance, made jokes about her friends and family, and basically acted like a jackass ordering her to drive him around here and there.

You may be reading this and wondering, what in tarnations did she see in him? (Side note: They has been together for a little over a year.) She loved him. She truly had her heart in this relationship and didn't want to let him go despite everything that he put her through. I scoff at this and think it is a pathetic excuse, however, when I told her I thought this was bullshit she said to me, "You don't understand even though you say you do. You think love is so easy, well try being in it."

Her words hit me like a hammer to a nail. I stopped what I was saying because I realized that I had no experience in the matter and did not have the right to comment. I wonder how hard it is to break up with someone that you truly love. She must be going through hell right now, even though she did sound jovial before the break-up. Some might think it will be easy to fall out of love with someone, but it's probably one of the hardest things a human being has to endure.

After she broke up with him, he became so cold towards her. No good-bye hug, no it was great while it lasted, no thank you for everything (even if it is sarcastic). Just a fuck you, it's your loss. Eat shit.

This made me think of KungPow. I've had a couple of one-night stands over the last couple of months with him. I should stop calling them that since they are recurring. But today I realized that I don't want anymore of that, I want something more meaningful. So the question on the table is: Do I really want to wager my heart in a gamble that could end up breaking it? Do I truly want to see what it's like being head-over heels for someone even though it could end up in heartache, but also bring about some good times and memories?

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Freedom Writers

2007-01-07T21:57:00.000-05:00

Everyone needs to see this movie. Whether you want to be inspired, whether you want to be entertained, or whether you would like to expand your horizons, this movie has it all.

Freedom Writers

A new year, a fresh start

2007-01-03T18:42:00.000-05:00

First off, I would like to welcome everyone in to the year 2007. I always like the beginning of a new year. It inspires people to make some drastic changes and then revert to their old ways yet again. This year I have provided myself with the following resolutions:

1. To not make any resolutions.
2. To avoid getting sucked in by other people's resoultions.
3. (I guess this one sounds like a resolution) To stop wasting time on the internet.

There was only one exciting thing which occurred today, besides the start of school. I woke up this morning as usual, had my coffee, and headed to the bus terminal. I got on the bus and after a couple of minutes it just shut off. You know it's bad when the bus driver himself says, "Oh shit." Luckily he got it running again and we were off to school. Hoorah. (Can you sense my sarcasm?) The one nice thing about beginning the school year on a Wednesday is that most students decide not to go to class on the first day back, so the school was nice and quiet. Why can't it be like that every day?

A little show

2006-12-26T19:16:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the half-assed post, but here's a really cool light display that this guy is putting on for Christmas.

Deck the Halls anyone?

Merry Christmas

2006-12-26T01:24:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas!

...and a happy Boxing Day for everyone in Canada!

From: PinkPolish and LemonDrop

We will be sour, bitter, bruised, and battered, but will keep standing, bitching, criticising, and complaining through it all.

D*ck in a box

2006-12-23T01:09:00.000-05:00

This was fuckin' fabulous.

Enjoy!

Dick in a box

Good and Evil

2006-12-19T18:32:00.000-05:00

Once, a mother and her young son were walking in the woods. The boy, being overly energetic, was misbehaving; thus, his mother scolded him harshly and punishe dhim. The young child then angrily started screaming at his mother: "I hate you, I hate you..." Within moments, his own words "I hate you, I hate you..." were resounding through the forest. Frightened by the echo, the boy ran into his mother's arms and informed her of the evil person who was yelling, "I hate you, I hate you..."
The prudent mother responded in this way: "Shout 'I love you.'" As the boy repeated these words, the echo began to do the same. The evil person immediately became good and began to respond, "I love you, I love you." The mother took the opportunity to tell her child that when he is good, then others around him will seem good as well.

George Costanza's Words of Wisdom

2006-12-10T20:55:00.000-05:00

"The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it? A death. What's that, a bonus?!?! I think the life cycle is all backwards. You should die first, get it out of the way. Then you go live in an old age home. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, then, when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work forty years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You drink alcohol, you party, and you get ready for high school. You go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities. You become a little baby, you go back, spend your last 9 months floating with luxuries like central heating, spa, room service on tap, then you finish off as an orgasm! Amen." - George Costanza

A drunken post about nothing

2006-12-09T23:29:00.000-05:00

I write this "Coming Back" post as I'm drunk, so pardon any spelling mistakes, or syntax errors that I may make.

My friend Shewhomakesmencry and I went out to a local bar tonight. Here are the sequence of events:

1) We pull into the parking lot of the bar and notice that it looks pretty empty and shady. We think, what the hell, we're here, let's give it a go. So we walk towards the door.

2) Here I am tugging on the door and it won't open. I'm wondering what's going on, and then a GORGEOUS MAN opens the door for me. And here I am feeling all stupid and "blonde."

3) My friend knew that there was a sign on the door that said please enter through side door, but failed to tell me. She had a good laugh about that all night.

4) It was karaoke night and I needed more than 1 beer in me to survive.

5) The beer goggles took over and I thought some of the men in the bar were really good looking. Especially the one eyed man with the wooden leg. (Don't worry folks, I'm kidding. Or am I?)

6) My friend dared me to sing a song, and for doing so, promised to pay me $10 and get me the hot bar-back's number.
UPDATE: I still have some dignity, self-respect, and pride, so I voted against embrassing myself.

7) I saw an Alchie lookalike which scared the hell out me. I almost dove under our table to avoid him, but apparently Shewhomakesmencry ensured me that it wasn't him.

8) Alchie and one of his croonies asked us as we were leaving the bar why we didn't sing. After that, I knew it wasn't him, but oddly felt horny.

9) Pumped gas into the car and thought the Indian guy running the gas station was hot.

10) Came home, writing an update in the blog, and going to crash.

That was my night-o-fun. I've been under immense stress with school, assignments, exams etc. But now that it's all over with, I'm going to let loose, for another day, and then get back to the grind. My profs assigned me homework over the break which isn't going to get done on its own.

Anyways, hope everyone out there in the blogging world is doing well. I promise to catch up on my commenting very soon. Be good ya'll.

Taking a break

2006-11-22T10:37:00.000-05:00

Just a quick update:

PinkPolish and myself are taking a small break from the blogging world because we have an insane amount of school work to do. Essays, exams, translations, we're going out of our freakin' minds. With that said, we are going to take a two week hiatus, and then we will be back to our regular blogging.

Just to keep your occupied, here is the new trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

'Til then, hope everyone is doing well, and keeping out of trouble...which is more than I can say for myself.

Bad luck

2006-11-06T00:34:00.000-05:00

People are not perfect. They are susceptible to having bad days. You can probably see where this is going. It seems as if I've happened on some bad luck these last couple of days. Saturday was Fall Campus Day at my university. It's like an open house where we welcome prospective students and their parents to see the university by taking tours, and talking with our faculty representatives and attending various sessions that give them information about coming to this institution. Being a campus tour guide, I was giving the bus tours. Unfortunately, I had the pleasure of standing at the front of the bus, and having the misfortune of being thrown around like a rag doll. Not pleasant. Because of that day, I caught a cold. (Stupid bacteria infested people! I shake my fist at you!)

On Sunday, I woke up late because my alarm clock didn't go off, so I wasn't able to go to church early as I had planned. (Church normally lets out at 11:30, and I woke up at 10:30) I though, you know what, I might as well make an effor to go. At least God can't say I didn't try right? You know how sometimes you wake up and you just have a bad feeling in your stomache, like something is going to go wrong that day? That's what I had. I was right to be worried, because I almost got into an accident twice today. A transport truck almost ran me over because he didn't see me, and I almost got t-boned by some bozo who couldn't differentiate between his head and his ass. Once I got to church, I parked my car and locked the doors only to realize that I had left my keys inside the car. I had to go and ask someone inside if they had a coat hanger so that I could break into my car. (Update: I did get my keys out)

When I got home, I started to run a minor fever and thus, I couldn't complete any work. I basically slept the rest of the day, which means, tomorrow I am royally screwed for a class that you basically just get marks for participation.

Now, I have a bad case of insomnia because I slept the whole day today and can't sleep now. Tomorrow morning is going to suck because I won't be able to wake up and head to school early to study like I planned. yes folks, even though I'm sick, I'm still going to class. Stupid 3% participation. (I can't afford to lose those marks.)

Basically, I wanted to vent and in a way scorn the universe for it's evil sense of humour. One day, I will have my revenge, but not tonight. I think I'm going to go drink some Nyquil. Hopefully that tranquelizers in that will knock me out.

Funniest Quote Ever

2006-11-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

"The world is a dirty place, and I'm its lemon scented wetnap." - Stephen Colbert

Embarassing moments

2006-10-30T23:28:00.000-05:00

So this has been one helluva week so far and it's only just begun. So many papers due and so little time for normal things, like sleeping, eating, and watching tv. I've been so out of the loop that I've even forgotten how to socialize.

There is one embarassing story that I thought I would share with you kind folks since people seem to laugh at all of my embarassing moments.

It all began at the gym today. I was doing my regular ab workout, and I saw this really hot guy walk by. I thought to myself that if I try and work harder, he might notice me. Well, as he came over, he saw me rolling around on the mats, and just as I was about to turn onto my stomache, I kicked him with my leg and accidentally tripped him. He came toppling down onto the mat, nearly on top of me. He had a few choice words for me, but after I apologized, he seemed to calm down. He smiled and told me it was okay, but that he has the reflexes of a cat. At this point, I decided to interject with a sarcastic comment: Reflexes of a cat huh. Well, I guess you didn't use them this time. After the words came out of my mouth, I realized how bad they sounded. He simply stood up and laughed and walked away. Ugh, what a day.

To close this post, I will leave you with one of my favourite songs, Lips of an Angel - Hinder. It's a great rock ballad.

Enjoy folks!

Halloween Costumes

2006-10-28T23:58:00.000-04:00

And who said humans weren't cruel to animals?

Random Facts

2006-10-28T22:13:00.000-04:00

If the bottom two rows of keys on your keyboard suddenly failed, the longest word you could still be able to type out is 'typewriter'.

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

Squids can commit suicide by eating their own tentacles.

In Ancient Peru, when a woman found an 'ugly' potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.

More people are killed annually by donkeys than die in air crashes.

Did you know that the plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets?

The male scorpion fly gets other males to bring him food by imitating a female fly. (haha, insect dragshow)

The only country whose name begins with an A but doesn't end in an A is Afghanastan.

A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court!.

Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.

Giraffes are unable to cough.

Brazil got it's name from the nut, not the other way around.

Goldfish can suffer motion sickness.

Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.

And finally....

The mad Emperor Caligula once decided to go to war with the Roman God of the sea, Poseidon, and ordered his soldiers to throw their spears into the water at random. (Hey, I'm a Classical Studies major. This type of random fact was to be expected.)

Living In Fast Forward

2006-10-26T16:33:00.000-04:00

So it's not just the name of a country song, it's a sentence that has some truth behind it. Being in school actually makes you realize how precious time is and how differently you see it. For example, I only think about the future. I never live for the present anymore. The first thing that pops into my mind every time I wake up in the morning is whether or not I have a test or an essay that's due in a week. Have you ever felt that way? That you live in the future rather than the now?

Sometimes life just passes you by and you don't even realize it.

Hopfully when I have some more time, I'll come up with a decent post.

Until then, and in the light of the present topic, I'm uploading the song Kenny Chesney - Living in Fast Forward for your entertainment.