9.22.2004
9.21.2004
vacation hangover
ok, i think i'm in full control of my blogging problems. i guess certain occurances can spark that creative side in me. today was a shocker. that one entry, sparked a bunch of ideas and hopefully within the next few days i will be able to execute the many more things running through my head...
of the 15+ employees here at work, 3 have gone and come back from vacation. vacation season can be hectic and calming at work. i guess depending on who goes away and where they go. one guarantee tho, EVERYONE comes back with a vacation hangover.
you walk on a beach for a week straight not thinking about anything really, enjoying sunset after tequila sunset, sunrise after pina colada sunrise. it's no surprise when u get back to the real world, you're in short...grumpy. by far i think the worse situation is leaving for a pseudo vacation.
pseudo vacation
you go away..and it's for work! yuck!
there have been a few of these in the office aswell. and it only heightens the need for a real vacation. i have done neither, but i'm still in need of a vacation.
today will prove to be a hectic one. we're lacking in des grande fromage. we'll see how the day pans out..i'm still holding out for a good week. and a VACATION.
anyone want to come with me? anyone have suggestions? COMMENT DAMMIT! the option is there! do it!
of the 15+ employees here at work, 3 have gone and come back from vacation. vacation season can be hectic and calming at work. i guess depending on who goes away and where they go. one guarantee tho, EVERYONE comes back with a vacation hangover.
you walk on a beach for a week straight not thinking about anything really, enjoying sunset after tequila sunset, sunrise after pina colada sunrise. it's no surprise when u get back to the real world, you're in short...grumpy. by far i think the worse situation is leaving for a pseudo vacation.
pseudo vacation
you go away..and it's for work! yuck!
there have been a few of these in the office aswell. and it only heightens the need for a real vacation. i have done neither, but i'm still in need of a vacation.
today will prove to be a hectic one. we're lacking in des grande fromage. we'll see how the day pans out..i'm still holding out for a good week. and a VACATION.
anyone want to come with me? anyone have suggestions? COMMENT DAMMIT! the option is there! do it!
real live kung-fu action, bah-stahd
this was supposed to be the absolute un-heard of third entry of the day last night. but alas, maymay informed me that Speedle on CSI:Miami was shot and killed. well, folks, that was the end of that. i left the laptop, the hopes of wowing you with my leaky words for the third time, and sat myself in front of the tv and watched the drama unfold. CSI is a great show, and now they're adding another city to the roster. i'm too excited.
speaking of great shows, (that was a pretty awesome segue, even by my standards) last night i probably first-hand experienced the funniest moment in an asian couple's history. really, it was that funny.
my sister had finished going to a city council meeting in the evening for her Planning 120 class. she had discovered that the leading cause of bicylce accidents in Toronto are the silver garbage bins flying open at random and taking out innocent bikers. the woes of our city. as we head back to my office to grab my car, we notice two people, walking far enough from each other to be complete strangers, and far enough from us to play a quick round of "voice-overs." for those of you who don't know how this game is played, you take random people, and create a scenario and dialogue for them. all around amusing if it goes well. of the two people, the female - the hero of the tale - was further away and walking briskly, her counter-part in close persuit was constantly slinging a jacket over his shoulder and ensuring the take out in the white strofoam container was straight. ultimately, we assumed he was chasing her because they got into an argument over dinner, SHE WAS NOT HAVING IT or HIM for that matter. after a valianat effort at runnning/jacket slinging/food caring he caught up to her...yes they were in fact a couple, and yes they did have an arguement, we were on a roll! it appeared he was apologizing to her..
"i solly, rearry i solly!"
but as stated before, she was just not having it. and pushed him away between, what we can only assume to be quiet yelps of "Bah-Stuhd! Reave me arone!!"
then she did the unthinkable, it shocked us even as she was doing it. in between our laughs and comments, SHE KICKED HIM! not shortly after the stomp on the foot and two handed volley of her boyfriend onto the street. right in the RICE CAKES! the disbelief that overcame us! obviously inebriated from the blow, our heroine was able to take off like lightning, and gained once again a full city block lead on her man friend who valiantly continued in his pursuit over her, jacket and food (still straight) in tow. he must have been a waiter, that food was not spilling anywhere!!
and thus ended, an eventful evening and another round of "voice-overs" where in fact, we really weren't doing the voices or creating a scenario, but foreshadowing the next happenning. i hope the couple resolved their argument. and shared, when they got home what was in the white styrofoam container...
speaking of great shows, (that was a pretty awesome segue, even by my standards) last night i probably first-hand experienced the funniest moment in an asian couple's history. really, it was that funny.
my sister had finished going to a city council meeting in the evening for her Planning 120 class. she had discovered that the leading cause of bicylce accidents in Toronto are the silver garbage bins flying open at random and taking out innocent bikers. the woes of our city. as we head back to my office to grab my car, we notice two people, walking far enough from each other to be complete strangers, and far enough from us to play a quick round of "voice-overs." for those of you who don't know how this game is played, you take random people, and create a scenario and dialogue for them. all around amusing if it goes well. of the two people, the female - the hero of the tale - was further away and walking briskly, her counter-part in close persuit was constantly slinging a jacket over his shoulder and ensuring the take out in the white strofoam container was straight. ultimately, we assumed he was chasing her because they got into an argument over dinner, SHE WAS NOT HAVING IT or HIM for that matter. after a valianat effort at runnning/jacket slinging/food caring he caught up to her...yes they were in fact a couple, and yes they did have an arguement, we were on a roll! it appeared he was apologizing to her..
"i solly, rearry i solly!"
but as stated before, she was just not having it. and pushed him away between, what we can only assume to be quiet yelps of "Bah-Stuhd! Reave me arone!!"
then she did the unthinkable, it shocked us even as she was doing it. in between our laughs and comments, SHE KICKED HIM! not shortly after the stomp on the foot and two handed volley of her boyfriend onto the street. right in the RICE CAKES! the disbelief that overcame us! obviously inebriated from the blow, our heroine was able to take off like lightning, and gained once again a full city block lead on her man friend who valiantly continued in his pursuit over her, jacket and food (still straight) in tow. he must have been a waiter, that food was not spilling anywhere!!
and thus ended, an eventful evening and another round of "voice-overs" where in fact, we really weren't doing the voices or creating a scenario, but foreshadowing the next happenning. i hope the couple resolved their argument. and shared, when they got home what was in the white styrofoam container...
9.20.2004
a correction
ok. i'm not sure what made me think it, there is no logic behind it.
but i'm correcting it just in case anyone else was absolutely EXCITED that the Jamie Cullum concert had moved up, an ENTIRE month, to tomorrow.
Jamie Cullum @ the Phoenix Concert Theatre
[10.19.04]
not [9.21.04]
yes. the numbers don't match. yes, i'm so not even close. did i fail to mention there was absolutely NO LOGIC behind me thinking that the concert was tomorrow?
no. no i didn't.
"you're the f*cking genius. you're the f*cking star....i'm just the cutey-pie, you met in a bar."
that man is a bloody genius!!
but i'm correcting it just in case anyone else was absolutely EXCITED that the Jamie Cullum concert had moved up, an ENTIRE month, to tomorrow.
Jamie Cullum @ the Phoenix Concert Theatre
[10.19.04]
not [9.21.04]
yes. the numbers don't match. yes, i'm so not even close. did i fail to mention there was absolutely NO LOGIC behind me thinking that the concert was tomorrow?
no. no i didn't.
"you're the f*cking genius. you're the f*cking star....i'm just the cutey-pie, you met in a bar."
that man is a bloody genius!!
optimistic monday
beginning of a new week. beginning of better things at work. it's all a frame of mind. i'm even laughing at my normal headache at work.
"i dowlo weddi...." oh man! what does that mean? i know what it means...but how is anyone else who is not completely versed in asian FOB supposed to know?
there is a multitude of things to look forward to this week, all of which are equally exciting and have me happy:
ok so it wasn't as much as i had thought..but that's good enough for me to get excited.
first things first...get rid of this cold virus. ultimately though, here's to the promise of an awesome week!
"i dowlo weddi...." oh man! what does that mean? i know what it means...but how is anyone else who is not completely versed in asian FOB supposed to know?
there is a multitude of things to look forward to this week, all of which are equally exciting and have me happy:
- Jamie Cullum concert tomorrow @ the Phoenix
- girl shopping...wait. am i excited about this?!
- CSI : NY premier...CSI premiers in general
- Nova Information Session (more details about this later)
- jay's birthday...and in turn jay's birthday party! which also means partying with 'leyni!!
on a side note: IF YOU GOT THE INVITE, BUT DIDN'T RSVP, GET ON IT ALREADY!!
ok so it wasn't as much as i had thought..but that's good enough for me to get excited.
first things first...get rid of this cold virus. ultimately though, here's to the promise of an awesome week!
9.14.2004
CANADA rocks!
and with a world cup win...we mark the beginning of the end of hockey for the year. well that is unless something happens in the next 30 minutes.
let's hope it does.
i saw the best sign at the ACC...
the FINS are FINISHed!
haha..so true so true.
more tomorrow, but go CANADA go!!
let's hope it does.
i saw the best sign at the ACC...
the FINS are FINISHed!
haha..so true so true.
more tomorrow, but go CANADA go!!
9.13.2004
knight in shining...
ACCORD.
adventures with ana again today. if there's a "scariest thing to do" when you're a driver. it would be to stop on the highway shoulder and get out. the cars...the FAST cars...the zooming. oh GOD! i stayed in the car and the zooming was too much for me.
villain of the day: the nail that deflated the front passenger tire..
hero of the day: MaFu in all his "drive his ass to scarborough, to stand on the side of the scary highway, to change my tire" splendor!
he's the knight. and he's shining.
THANK YOU!!!
adventures with ana again today. if there's a "scariest thing to do" when you're a driver. it would be to stop on the highway shoulder and get out. the cars...the FAST cars...the zooming. oh GOD! i stayed in the car and the zooming was too much for me.
villain of the day: the nail that deflated the front passenger tire..
hero of the day: MaFu in all his "drive his ass to scarborough, to stand on the side of the scary highway, to change my tire" splendor!
he's the knight. and he's shining.
THANK YOU!!!
9.11.2004
the Canadian answer to TERROR
so today, we brought my grandmother to the airport. she's had enough of the Canadian life for now, and she's ready to head back to some warmer climates. she's a trooper! 87 and still travelling!
i will be racking this latest trip to the airport as the fifth time being at the airport in the past month and a bit...without getting on a plane! good grief i'm in serious need of a vacation.
today being the anniversary of 9/11, there was no one to be found in Pearson International, Terminal 2. i fully understand the paranoia. sitting around waiting for special services to collect lola, we talked about how Air Canada should have a special deal on flights on 9/11. (i.e-$2.00 flights to California) Wooo! that's wishful thinking. but i think that would be an amazing marketing plan!
anyway. just to bring some cheer to this type of day....
my sister's and i messing around in the airport gift shop. what else can you do while waiting?
i will be racking this latest trip to the airport as the fifth time being at the airport in the past month and a bit...without getting on a plane! good grief i'm in serious need of a vacation.
today being the anniversary of 9/11, there was no one to be found in Pearson International, Terminal 2. i fully understand the paranoia. sitting around waiting for special services to collect lola, we talked about how Air Canada should have a special deal on flights on 9/11. (i.e-$2.00 flights to California) Wooo! that's wishful thinking. but i think that would be an amazing marketing plan!
anyway. just to bring some cheer to this type of day....
my sister's and i messing around in the airport gift shop. what else can you do while waiting?
how to save a parking spot...
in the downtown toronto core. on a friday night. in front of Roy Thompson Hall on a filmFestival gala night.
that's how! if you look really closely you'll see that the sign is a "wet floor" sign, a genuine stolen Denny's wet floor sign. passing time, watching people try and park in an empty space, but quickly turn the wheel away and say "Whoops!" because there's a yellow sign that says caution! that's awesome and many thanks to B! i guess it did come in handy!
that's how! if you look really closely you'll see that the sign is a "wet floor" sign, a genuine stolen Denny's wet floor sign. passing time, watching people try and park in an empty space, but quickly turn the wheel away and say "Whoops!" because there's a yellow sign that says caution! that's awesome and many thanks to B! i guess it did come in handy!
9.07.2004
invisible knife
do you ever wake up with random cuts? bruises? or are you clumsy and alouf to everything around you? i am and do all of the above.
i cut my right pinky finger on something today. PLEASE NOTE: keyword "something", i have no idea. i took a fairly good chunk of skin out too. WIKKID. the best part of this absolutely useless tale is i didn't notice i had cut myself until i saw blood on my hand. it is like there are severed nerve endings all over my body. i have a high tolerance for pain, but this is rediculous.
great. now it's swollen. infection is inevitable. ew. and I STILL DON'T KNOW HOW I GOT IT!
oh happy first day of school, for those that it applies to. ha ha suckers!
oh wait.
i work.
damn.
i cut my right pinky finger on something today. PLEASE NOTE: keyword "something", i have no idea. i took a fairly good chunk of skin out too. WIKKID. the best part of this absolutely useless tale is i didn't notice i had cut myself until i saw blood on my hand. it is like there are severed nerve endings all over my body. i have a high tolerance for pain, but this is rediculous.
great. now it's swollen. infection is inevitable. ew. and I STILL DON'T KNOW HOW I GOT IT!
oh happy first day of school, for those that it applies to. ha ha suckers!
oh wait.
i work.
damn.

