Know thy self by action and not by thought

Jann Arden

2007-03-07T11:34:00.000-08:00

I cannot even believe that this is Jann Arden. She has lost 60 pounds. We share the same birthday, March 27. She will be turning 45 this year.

1-click Award

2007-03-02T10:44:00.000-08:00

Click, click

http://www.1-click.jp/

Stars Wars Lego Video game

2007-03-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.legostarwarsthevideogame.com

I purchased this game for my PSP. Its so fun. Its taking over my life. Ive been playing it in the morning on the way to work, on the way home from work. And then when I home I eat shower and play some more. Not sure if I mentioned it before but its a 45 minute subway ride to work.

So Im taking a break and going to Brampton for the weekend.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone

2007-02-14T10:53:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone has a great day.

Jeff Buckley

2007-02-13T09:28:00.000-08:00

This is a video by one of my favorite artists. Jeff Buckley. I only discovered him about a year ago. Jeff Buckley died in a boating accident when he was 31. He had the most amazing voice and was so talented. He has such a fan base and he is very missed by alot of people. Click play and give him a listen. This song is called Last goodbye

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His myspace is: http://www.myspace.com/jeffbuckley

Pan's Labyrinth

2007-02-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say that I loved this movie. I actually saw it a while ago. It was part of Toronto Film Festival. But I watched it with my love again. If you like fantasy movies, you will like this on. I will warn you, it has a sad ending.

Yoga

2007-02-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

I felt so out of shape and its been so cold so I havent been walking as much, which I usually do alot of, so I decided to take yoga classes. I have wanted to start yoga for a long time for so many reasons. I have had back pain all my life, since I was a kid. It has gotten some what better since ive gotten older. Also I have had stomach problems. Also to relieve stress, find inner peace. Many reasons.

I am taking classes at http://www.theyogasanctuary.net/ . Its the picture above, on the third floor. Its just up the street from me so its perfect. They have different classes all day long. They offer many different types of yoga. Im taking Astanga, and Astanga Flow. Descriptions from their website are:

Ashtanga Yoga – A yoga practice developed by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. It is a dynamic and vigorous (faster pace) form of yoga that builds heat in the body. This set series of postures maximizes strength, concentration and flexibility with focused breath awareness.

Ashtanga Flow/Hatha Flow – While using both the poses and the pace of regular Ashtanga or Hatha classes, these classes sequence those poses differently and aim to keep the body moving with breath. Open to all levels.

I love it so much. It give me so much energy. I feel so good after im finished. You work so hard and then at the end of each session. They get you to lie down and the cover you in a blanket and turn out the lights and play some music.

I never knew how out of shape I was. The next couple of days after the class my muscles are so sore, muscles I didnt even know i had. I only take it once a week, because it is quite expensive, eventually I should start doing it at home so that I dont have to spend the money but its so much more enjoyable with other people.

Bier Market Party

2007-02-09T06:51:00.000-08:00

I meant to post these pictures a while ago. But I just didtn have a chance. I dont have Internet at home right now and work has been pretty busy. This is out busiest time of year. This is tradeshow season for Dentist. Everything in good in life. Phil and I are great. Ive never been happier.
Anyways the pictures are from our work party we had a little while ago. We have one usually every coupel of months. We went to the Bier Market. I really recommend this place to anyone that likes beer. They have all kinds of beer from all over the world and excellent food and a great atmopshere. Weve been there twice now and we are going again next Friday. Yes we like our beer. :)

2007-01-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

You are The Star

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Star is one of the great cards of faith, dreams realised

The Star is a card that looks to the future. It does not predict any immediate or powerful change, but it does predict hope and healing. This card suggests clarity of vision, spiritual insight. And, most importantly, that unexpected help will be coming, with water to quench your thirst, with a guiding light to the future. They might say you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.

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2007-01-24T12:11:00.000-08:00

Can you say Pretty bird??

2007-01-05T09:21:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

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Christmas

2006-12-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from my Christmas at Phils.

Just trying to change my main picture.

2006-10-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

2006-10-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our night out to Nuit Blanche. I only posted pics of my friends. It was too hard to take many pics of the art because there were so many people everywhere.

I attended my first art class last night. It was so much fun. We most drew the whole time and the teacher gave s pointers and then she drew for a bit. The teacher gave us a list of supplies we would need. I was so happy because about a month ago I told my wonder boyfriend that I needed a buy a big sketch book. He said he wold get it for me because one of his sisters is a manager in an art store. So two night later he comes home with 2 huge sketch books, a sketch book for drewing with charcoal, a bunch of charcoal pencils, a full set of pencils; all different sizes, a set of pastels, and a kneadaable eraser, and this was before I even knew I was goign to ttake an art course. My boyfriend is so sweet and wonderful. I do need to get a couple of things but Im pretty much set. Im so happy today.

Googlism

2006-10-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

Googlism for: erica

erica is her own hero
erica is one of the original bees
erica is so fine
erica is stimulating the penis of her husband in order to be
erica is over exposed
erica is a single mexican woman
erica is a saucy tart who needs punishment
erica is her own hero 7
erica is one feisty 7
erica is the oldest
erica is the one on the left
erica is stimulating the penis of her husband in order to be fucked by him
erica is hott
erica is going to try to get rick to impregnate her
erica is really mary
erica is 18?? lol
erica is nuttier than sheila
erica is a "great" student
erica is a twenty
erica is a software system for holding transport origin
erica is now known in zimbabwe as a gwenyambira
erica is slightly older
erica is terrified of her real self
erica is still in iowa
erica is the mostly likely suspect because she is
erica is behind with her immunisations
erica is a very good violinisterica is truly a savvy business woman
erica is from chihuahuaerica is concernederica is confronting ambererica is moving and her biological clock runs slower
erica is probably a madam in this setting
erica is 23
erica is the eye
erica is an energetic young lady who is a very friendly and articulateerica is singing for the georgia red cross meeting on june 27 in athenserica is motivated and constantly challenging herself
erica is very well spoken and polite
erica is a critical step in rectifying current non
erica is a senior at dunbar high school and has been a pal member for four years
erica is a graduate of ryerson polytechnic university's radio and television arts program
erica is
erica is in negotiating on behalf of others
erica is a self
erica is married to attorney ken burrows
erica is a resident of respondent's district and entitled to attend its schools on a tuition
erica is a very attractive woman
erica is doing
erica is also restarted her writing stories based on her characters
erica is a true professional and the right choice for your next projecterica is spearheading our efforts to grow our consulting
erica is majoring in systems analyst / mathematics
erica is agressively affectionate
erica is a psychologist with a teaching and research background in communicationerica is a beautiful woman with shapely long legs and a terrific bottomerica is being pressured by her gang pals for focusing on school and distancing herself from the gang life
erica is divorced
erica is 4 3/4
erica is the older sister of kortney simmonserica is the daughter of sharon and gary loeffler of hazel park
erica is the daughter of sean and alexis fuller of taylorerica is a romance writers of america honor roll member
erica is very sociable
erica is greatly concerned with the discrepancies in funding between the urban or "inner
erica is situated in a large woodland area with interesting walkserica is more fun trek
erica is een doof autistisch meisje
erica is the cheerful voice behind our organization
erica is inspired greatly by muldowney's accomplishments and legacy and hopes to be like her one day
erica is just starting with this new radio station on her new morning show so there are a lot of adjustments to be made
erica is my first trac daughter and very dear to my heart
erica is a member of the national honor society
erica is also national convenor of avtecerica is the one to see about finances
erica is jy tussen dames wat soveel vir jou omgee dat hulle jou ondersteun en dra wanneer jy dit nodig heterica is a sweet
erica is 21
erica is a cutie
erica is constantly complaining about kat and is especially annoyed when kat tattles on her to kyleerica is put across the 6 foot 4 inch ralph's monumental laperica is a
erica is in great pain because her younger cousin is getting married while she doesn't even have a boyfriend
erica is in three short scenes in the episode #27
erica is not alone
erica is a pleasing addition when used in flower arrangementserica is doing much bettererica is a talented sunflower painter and super mario player
erica is furious with her mother
erica is initially reluctant
erica is a teacher at faith christian school of rochester
erica is the owner

I dont really see the point of this but I did it anyways, some of them are pretty funny.

2006-09-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

I was so disappointed yesterday. I had a message when I got home that my course was cancelled. I was so upset. I called them and she said it was offered in a different location, which is way to far away. I almost cried. So the lady said I could look at the book and see if I wanted to do something else.

SO today luckily I found another course. ITs just drawing, no painting, but its an intermediate course, when I was going to do a beginner course, so we will see. Also they course has nude models to draw, lol. Its actually in a better location. Its at yonge and bloor, right downtown so its easier to get home, just a streetcar ride.

This weekend Im doing a art thing with a girl from work. Its an alnight thing, all over downtown. Heres the link to it, its sounds like alot of fun. http://nuitblanche.livewithculture.ca/

Phil is moving on the weekend, he has been staying with me all week because he had to move out of his old place and the move place isnt ready until Friday. Im sure he will be glad to have his own place again. He said he feels homeless.

We brought all of his stuff to Peterborough last week. Had supper with his parents and sister. That was nice because I was missing my family so much. His parents are so nice. His mom works in the hospital and his dad is retired, he was a vice principal.

Anyways Ive been writing to long and have to get back to work.

2006-09-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

Im starving and cannot wait for lunch. Ham and cheese melt with side salad. I usually bring lunch but not today.

Im home sick today. Its the time of year. This is my favorite time of year when Im home and everything is so beautiful outside. I will try to find some beauty in the city.

Also I miss my mommy.

Life is good

2006-09-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

My life is so good right now. Everyday I wake up and feel so good and cannot wait to embrace the day. I feel like a child. Im gonna buy a kite this weekend so I can enjoy the fall. Theres a beautiful park up the street from my house. and I cannot wait for the snow to come so I can play in it everyday.

I registered for a drawing and painting course that I will be starting in October I cannot wait for that.

Phil and I are getting along great. We went for dinner and a movie on the weekend. We wanted to see the Pretender but it wasnt playing so we saw The Black Dhalia. I enjoyed it but he fell asleep. I enjoy my time with him so much. I invite him over for supper and we cook together, he cooks mostly. Hes an excellent cook and we share a bottle of wine and watch movies.

Life couldnt be better.

Welcome Janis

2006-09-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to welcome Janis to the wonderful world of Blogging. I have added a link to her site on mine. Cant wait to see lots of pictures of the family and the nephews.

2006-09-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

the Questioner
Thanks for taking the test !

you chose CY - your Enneagram type is SIX.

"I am affectionate and skeptical"

Questioners are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me

Be direct and clear.
Listen to me carefully.
Don't judge me for my anxiety.
Work things through with me.
Reassure me that everything is OK between us.
Laugh and make jokes with me.
Gently push me toward new experiences.
Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a Six

being committed and faithful to family and friends
being responsible and hardworking
being compassionate toward others
having intellect and wit
being a nonconformist
confronting danger bravely
being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a Six

the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

Sixes as Children Often

are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

Sixes as Parents

are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
worry more than most that their children will get hurt
sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

My Kitty

2006-09-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

I took a couple of pics of my kitty. Hes 6 months old now and Im be getting neutered next week, poor guy!!

Long weekend

2006-09-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

Went up north to Phil's parents cottage on the weekend, Phil is the new boyfriend. It was good to get out of the city and the community. Here are some pics.

2006-08-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

I havent added a post in 4 months. My life has changed so much since then. I gave up writing. What has changed:

1. 3 months ago I moved into my own place, just me and my kitten. I couldnt live with the people I was living with anymore. Everyone was constantly partying while I was trying to get some sleep to get up for work. I moved to Toronto to get a career and make a life and enjoy life.

2. When I moved I wasnt sure what would happen with Troy and I, I mean we were together for 4 years. I waited so long for him to grow up and make a life for us but it just never happened. So 2 months ago I ended it. It was so hard for me to do. Its very complicated but I know that I made the right decision. For a long time I was really down and I still am sometimes but Im dealing with it. At least now I get some sleep and have more energy and I can concentrate on positive things instead of always thinking about the bad things in my life.

3. Since moving, I have been saving money, starting drawing again. I received another 2 dollar raise at work, which helps alot when your living on your own.

4. I have started dating someone new, its very new so I dont want to say to much about it. We will see how that goes but its good right now.

I know now that I will be ok and this is something I was worried about before.

Ryan

2006-04-20T07:16:00.000-07:00

Heres a nice pic that Janis took of Ryan while they were at the park

2006-04-20T06:32:00.000-07:00

Ive been busy lately as usual. I do try to add a post every now and then though, not sure if too mnay people read it but at least I can look back on it.

I cooked a turkey for Easter, first time I ever cooked one, Im a chicken person myself. Cooked supper for 10 people. Turned out great, everyone loved the salt beef. Then afterwards me had a real kitchen party with the guitars and bongo.

This week at work, I moved to a new office, Im upstairs now with all the salespeople and vice pres. Its very different because I used to be downstairs with the programmers so it was much more quiet, up here its alot louder and distracting.

Tuesday night I went to see Billy Talent at the Horseshoe bar. It was so awesome. It was a surprise show so it wasnt packed there at all. Luckaly my friend knows the people that work at the bar and they told us about the concert. I love that band so much even though they are a main stream radio band, I try not to hold that against them, just kidding.

Ive been practising my guitar alot, I can actually practising and sound ok now. I know alot of the chords. Ive met so many musicans, from going to jam night. I found a guy that is going to give me some lessons, he is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard in my life.

Thats all for now, back to work.

Angela's Eyes

2006-04-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

So theres a tv series being filmed right outside my apartment. Walked out the door this morning and theres probably 100 people on the sidewalk. Try walking through it, noone wants to move at all. The people annoyed me a little but it is still cool. Hopefuly I will get to see my community on tv. The series is called Angela's Eyes.

I know that they filmed Cinderalla Man right across the sstreet from my apartment, but i havent even seen that movie yet.

I did finally watch Narina this weekeend, I loved it so much. I also watch the New Harry Potter, and Jarhead, both good movies. And I purchased Corpses Bride, because I love Tim Burton.

And the biggest news, I bought a new guitar. I took up playing guitar about a year ago and was using a really old guitar that my brother owned. It used to fall out of tune everyday. It was aweful. But my new guitar I love so much, its a girls guitar for sure. The cut out in the middle is the shape of a heart and the guitar is black. I will post pics of it later.

Gotta run now. Im at work.

So Precious, forgot to mention, born April 1st, 7 pounds

2006-04-05T13:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Tyler Lee

2006-04-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

Testing

2006-03-29T08:09:00.000-08:00

These are some pictures of my living room, that I have on my msn space. Im on my computer at work, with high speed, lets see if I can post pics.

So I have downloaded all drivers for all NICs for my model of laptop that I can find and burnt them onto a cd, so tonight I will try to get my network card working again.

Problems posting Pics

2006-03-28T10:50:00.001-08:00

So Ive been having trouble posting pictures. I know noone else is because they have pics posted. ive tried for the past three nights. It must be the dial up. See we have high speed on our house but im having trouble getting my network card to work, so im still using dialup. I have so many pics to post.

It was my birthday yesterday, My coworkers had a party for me at work it was so nice. Then I went home and Troy made me a wonderful supper and we just relaxed. I celebrated with all my friends on the weekend. And I drank so much. Im quit drinking for a while now.

Anways Im going to try again tonight. Hope it works this time.

My past week

2006-03-22T07:35:00.000-08:00

Just an update about what ive been up to. I received a promotion at work . My titles now are Head of tech support/software coordinator. Keeps me very busy.

Started going to Jam night at The Blue Moon, which is the pub across the road from my apartment, I love that place so much. It a restaurant, pub, concert place, art gallary. Ive only went twice, but the second time I brought some of my coworkers. My boss planned the drums for a while and he played well. Troy got up for awhile and played bass.

Last weekend Troys dad came up from Newfoundland for a visit, so we visit some of the family in Beeting, Ontario, first time I heard of the place. Got to hang out with 2 little girls Nicole and Cortney for a night, watched Robots and Corpses Bride. Went to a church dinner.

Sunday I cooked a big salt beef dinner for a bunch of our friends, most of them had never tried it before, but they all loved it. Our friend Eric was like, meat in a bucket, cant go wrong there.

Also Im reading one of the best books I ever read in my life, "The Death and Life of Superman.

Oh and I got my camera back so I will be posting pictures again soon, I have lots. Thats all of now.

This Makes my day

2006-03-03T13:51:00.000-08:00

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aicha.html

Im still here

2006-03-01T13:51:00.000-08:00

Just thought i would make an entry. Ive been so busy lately, I haven't had time to think. Ive been working until 6 or later and going home so tired. Last night I actually went to bed at 9:30 and forgot to set my alarm and didnt wake up until 8:30. I used to have time at work to check my emails, chat a little, check everyones blogs, now im lucky if i get a chance to eat. Well at least the day goes fast. And soon im going to ask for another raise so that will be good.

Last weekend I went to Guelph, first time ever being there. What a nice town i must say. I went to visit a couple of my friends, we had a good old kitchen party. The weekend before they came to visit me in Toronto. This weekend is going to be about relaxing and catching up on things.

I only just found out that yesterday was Pancake day by reading it in Myrnas blog. I cant believe i forgot it, probably the first time in my life.

I will get back to making more post again soon.

Check this out

2006-02-27T08:43:00.000-08:00

http://www.1st-ave-machine.com/video/anime.htm

2006-02-15T09:45:00.000-08:00

Ok so I guess he did wish me Happy Valentines. But he did it on my answering machine at work. It must of been after I left work. I didnt get it until this morning. Why not say it in person instead of making me wonder all night, why the hell hes so mean to me.

2006-02-15T08:59:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a nice Valentines. Me, not really since Troy and I arent getting along ever and he didnt even wish me Happy Valentines, not that I care.

http://www.myblackvalentine.com/?sssdmh=dm24.82103

And the winnners are....

2006-02-10T12:45:00.000-08:00

http://www.thebestofblogs.com/

2006-02-06T06:47:00.000-08:00

Im so tired this morning. I had a pretty busy weekend. Friday night me Troy and Robin decide to go see these 4 punk bands, Robin knows a member of one of the bands. They were playing at The Smiling Buddha. I heard of the place before, they have alot, alot of bands play there. I really like Punk music so I was really up for it. We went to Robins friends Ryan and his girlfriend, I forget her name and I asked her what it was 3 timesI must say though I was really surprised when I got there, for a bar that has alot of big bands, its an awefully small bar. IT was like a hole in the wall. The bands were wicked, I wouldnt of called them punk bands, they were more like heavier rock. I only stayed for like 2hours. It was way to stuffy. I was constantly going for a smoke break to cool off. It was pretty funny on the subway ride home, we were all pretty tipsy and stuffing our faces with pizza.

The rest of the weekend I painted my bedroom, it had to be primed twice because the walls were dark grey before. Then I painted them a light green color and i left the moldings black. I really like it. Now I just have to paint the floor. Apparently the last person that painted the floors got lazy and only painted around the furniture, so parts of the floor are black and parts are white, who would do such a thing?

2006-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Its Friday again woohoo. I have no pic for Illustration Friday, because I still have no camera. Im having Camera withdraw bad. I also dont have internet at home because the phone was in my roomates name and he cut it because he moved out a couple of days ago, theres only 3 of us now. So i called to get it hooked up again and I only got it back this morning. Thank god I have it at work.

I have not being feeling well all week. I missed work on Monday and Tuesday, but thankfully I got soem medication from my doctor. He asked me if I have any stress in my life. HAHA, thats an understatement, but oh well.

Im taking over the bedroom of the guy that moved out. Its the nicest room and the biggest one. I have to paint it. Im thinking of painting it a really light green, because all my bedding is dark purple and all my furniture is dark wood. Otherwise i'll just go with White.

Lord of the Rings, the stage musical opens tomorrow, tickets are from 90 to 120 dollars. ALot of money but will be worth it.

The times are:
FEBRUARY 4 - MARCH 22, 2006* (PREVIEWS)
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
7.00PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
1.00PM

MARCH 24 - JUNE 26, 2006
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
7.30PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
1.00PM

Im gonna go see it in March, because I will get three cheques that month so I will be able to afford it and not

I also havent even seen Narnia yet. Mainly because I want to read the book first. I never really knew about those books when I was a kid and then a couple of months before I even heard of the movie I found a new boxset in a secondhand book store. I looked at them and though these look good so I bought them for $25. I will start reading them soon.

Right now Im reading books by Robert James Waller, the guy who wrote Bridges of Madison County. I love that book. Im reading Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend now. Theres also a second part to Bridges of Madison County, its all about Kancad after he leaves Madison County. But I havent been able to find it. Im sure I could find it at Chapters or somewhere but I havent been there in a while.

Anyways anytime I starting writing in this thing I never know what to talk about so I might be all over the place.

I love Unicorns.

2006-01-27T12:47:00.000-08:00

UR A UNICORN:
"When the first breath of winter through the flowers is icing,
And you look to the North, and a pale moon is rising,
And it seems like all is dying,
And wold leave the world to mourn,
In the distance hear the laughter of the last unicorn!"
Unicorns are well known as the protectors of the forest. They are seen as a symbol for purity.
Hence, their white coat. You are wise and like the fairy you love earth's creatures.
You are compassionate, yet its hard for you to regret past experiences because you believe that with experience comes respect and wisdom. You live by the motto "knowledge is power." While your advice is worth while, not everyone is
willing to listen because they don't understand you. But know that they are foolish to not listen. People take your timidnes coldly, therefore you only have a few select friends. But you except this and wouldn't have it any other way. You are secretive and never lie. You aren't afraid of death and acknowledge that your time will come. You have a quiet radiance and you obtain secrets that not even the ancient
vampire knows.

What mythological creature are you?
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Illustration Friday - Cats

2006-01-25T08:24:00.001-08:00

I drew a picture for Illustration Friday, but I dont have any way to upload it. So this is what I did in Paint this morning. I know its cheese. I will post my drawing when I get my camera back.

All fights All the Time

2006-01-25T06:50:00.000-08:00

Well how much fighting can one person handle. I am a big fan of wrestling. Since the death of Eddie though, ive lost a little interest because he was my favorite. But starting last week we starting getting the fight channel for free, its a preview for a couple of months. Then two nights ago my Roomate ordered the WWE channel. OMG, boxing, kick boxing, ultimate fighter, K-1, this stuff is hard core, Live action Wrestling. So its fighting all the time except for American Idols, I insist they take a break and watch American Idol.

Then this weekend, is my roomates birthday, and theres the paid perview Royal Rumble, so ofcourse hes having a Royal Rumble party. I got to get out of the apartment for the weekend I think. I might go to Brampton again, I left my camera there a couple of weeks ago so I have to pick that up, I cant post my Illustration Friday without it.

Also just like to say that I am very glad I voted. Jack Layton won in my area. Id like to think that my vote help make that happen.

Music Selection

2006-01-19T06:31:00.000-08:00

I never thought it would happen but Im actually liking some heavier music these days. I love sitting on the subway in the evening listen to my psp really loud while everyone else is so quiet. My choice in music is Soilwork, Slipknot, Staind, and Atmosphere. ITs great.

I definitely need to purchase a bigger memory stick though because I dont like to listen to that music in the morning. I need something a little more relaxing for the mornings, like Billie Holiday and Nina Simon.

2006-01-18T12:02:00.000-08:00

I went to Brampton for the night onthe weekend. My friend, whom I havent seen in a few months called me and said he wanted me to come out. So he drove to Toronto to pick me up. He got lost 3 times, finally found the place.

I had such a good time, two of my friends live together, their cousins. We drank wine all night and talked, listened to music, people dropped by to visit. Friends that I hadnt seen or even spoke to in a while. It made me feel lonely.

It even made me miss Brampton, believe it or not, not enough to move back though, never.

Im still saving to move out of the place I live in now, but its hard. I have to pay rent and bills and my student loan, after that I dont have much left. I really want my own place so I can invite my friends to come to Toronto for a weekend. I dotn feel comfortable doing that where I live now.

Illustration Firday - E is for...

2006-01-13T17:07:00.000-08:00

Emily the Strange

Illustration Friday - Sea

2006-01-12T15:41:00.000-08:00

Recycling

2006-01-12T14:24:00.000-08:00

One thing I dont like is I work for a company that does not recycle paper. And I dont understand why. Its an office building, we go through a ton of paper and it all gets throw in the garbage along with everything else. Ive asked a few of my co-workers and they just say I dont know why we never did. I think I should go to my boss about this. It really bothers me.

Back from the HOlidays

2006-01-04T07:38:00.000-08:00

Well im back to the city. Back to work, this is my first day in over 2 weeks getting up before 10, aweful hey. My trip to pei and nfld was so great, but it went by so fast. PEI was great, I was only there for 2 days. Visited a few people, spent most of the time with Ryan. He has growed so much and hes so smart. He only 21 months old and he can talk so well.

All my family drove to the boat together, Lee, Janis and Ryan in one car. Cody and Troy in another car. And me and my parents in the truck. Lots of time to check up. Charmene, my best friend during high school met us on the boat, so we had a few drinks and caught up. We spent alot of time together while we were home.

Arrived in Corner Brook, visited my 2 aunts, my uncle and my nan. Then I had to say goodbye to Troy for a few days, because his parents live in Corner Brook, well just outside in Irishtown. Cody and I dropped in there for a little visit because we had to get back on the road.

I took so many pictures of all the senery on the drive. The park really is the most beautiful spot in the world.

Got to Rocky Harbour, visited some cousins, and aunt and uncle. Then went to my nans, in Norris Point, where we were staying. I was so happy to finally get there, to finally see my grandfather. We talked to hours.

Next day was Christmas day, lots of great food and more family visiting. My uncle Keith and his two kids, Tommy and Sheena. My uncle Gerald and his three daughters. So many other people. I received some many great gifts, Troy gave me a PSP. I couldnt believe it when I opened it. I couldnt ask for any thing better and I had no idea he had it.

That night I went to my aunts house with my mom and dad and brother and Charmene came too. Visted with my aunt Michelle and Uncle Barry and Savannah and Samantha. Michelle is one of my most favortie aunts. I missed her alot. We drank White Russians all night and ate more food, scallops wrapped in bacon and moose sauages, yum.

The next night, was a dance at the bar,ofcourse me and Char went together, I went to her house first, visited with her family and her brother, Craig. At the bar there was lots of people from high school and old friends and more drinking. I loved seeing them all and catching up and finding out how good everyone is doing.That night we got a major snow storm, it was crazy. We were stranded in Rocky Harbour for the night, thankfully a Sherry Payne, the lady that owes the bar let us all stay at her house, so about 20 of us all walked to her house in a bizzard, great fun.

Didnt get much sleep that night, came home at 10:30, had to get ready because Troy was coming down to stay for a few days. Troy arrived at 2 and by this time I was getting tired. So he let me have a rest while he visted with my family. When I got up after sleeping for 2 hours Troy was talking with my grandfather, they had talked for 2 hours.

That night I took Troy to visit some of his family because his mom is from Norris Point, but Troy had not been there in 24 years. He is first cousins with Char, my best friend. He visited went his nan, that was so nice. He misses her alot, she used to live with him while he grew up in Brampton.

Next day, all of Charmenes family,her sister Lori and her husband Thomas and their two kids, her brother Craig and his girlfriend and his son, I cant believe he has a baby, her mom and Troys Nan and me and troy all went to Irishtown to stay with Troys family for a while. All of Troys family just moved to NFLD in the past year, his sister Tenelle and her husband Wade and their sweet little girl Shenoah, his other sister Tanya and her 4 daughter, Faith, Anita, Taylor, and Kiya, and his mom and Dad. WE did some shopping in Corner Brook, watched movies, played games, drank, ate, it was great.

Then it was back to Norris Point for one last night. Finally I get to see Ryan again. I spent the day playing with him. Then all my family jst sat around, my brothers, lee and cody, Janis, Troy, my mom and day, my uncle Bob and my nan and pop. We watched some fireworks. My grandfather gave me some gifts, crafts that he makes, he gave me a little set of snowshoes, tiny lobster traps, and a boat. I will charish these gifts forever.

Th next day Troy got ready to leave, he was suppose to leave that day but he found a ride back with someone so he took it. He had to drop in Corner Brook and pick up his stuff and head back.

I said goodbye to everyone, one last vist with Charmene. My grandfather took off because he doesnt like goodbyes.

It was a great trip. I got back at 12:30 at night, watched a movie with my roomates, slept until 1 the next day. The next day I cleaned, changed my room around and played some video games with Robin. We played Lego Star Wars, very fun game.

Ok thats the most typing ive done in a long time. I have to get back to work.

Happy New Year everyone.

Illustration Friday - Surprise

2005-12-15T08:13:00.000-08:00

This is my entry, pretty cheesy I know, oh well.

2005-12-13T06:09:00.000-08:00

Our company had our company appreciation party last night, were not allowed to call it a Christmas party. It was so much fun. We all went to the Swimming Pool, its actually a billiards place. I got to met all the staff, mostly animators from the other office, got to meet many dentists. We had a buffet, with pizza and pasta and salad and I drank many martinis. I even played a game of poker with my boss and some other people.

Its really starting to feel like Christmas, although we dont have a Christmas tree in our apartment, probably wont at all. But I have pretty much all my shopping done, so now I can relax and enjoy.

Were going to have a little Christmas, when we get to PEI. Janis, Ryans mom, is going to cook supper and were going to exchange gifts and have a few drinks. Im so excited.

Here is a picture of Ryan(I cant believe the hair he has now) at his Christmas party, he scared of Santa.

Its Friday

2005-12-09T06:12:00.000-08:00

Another week missed for Illustration Friday. What can I do? Ive been so busy lately, mostly with work, staying late. Getting home at 8 or later, eat, bath, go to bed, no time for anything. Yesterday was my first day I got off at a resonable time and I went Christmas shopping.

The list is starting to look a little smaller. I love picking out things for other people, I try to get something that I know they will like but would never buy for them selves, especially my mom. I asked her awhile ago what she wanted for Christmas, she says by me a couple of nice pairs of underwear and that will be great, lol. She is so selfless, always worrying about everyone else. I have her a few things that I know she will love.

I also took some really nice pictures last of Christmas senses downtown. The city is beautiful right now, with all the lights and Christmas trees. I will post some later. I also have to post some pictures from last weekend, but that is another story.

This weekend will be filled with more shopping, wrapping presents, and maybe going to see the band Against Me on Saturday night.

Only 13 days and I will be in PEI, and on my way to Newfoundland.

And then this morning, I woke up to a Winter Wonderland. Just Beautiful.

2005-12-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this site.

http://homesicknewfies.com/

Panda Bears

2005-12-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

Just thought I would share an addiction Ive had for a while.

http://animal.discovery.com/cams/pandavidr.html

Illustration Friday - Free

2005-12-01T12:47:00.000-08:00

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

2005-11-29T13:10:00.000-08:00

Taken from jenburgess

"I find that often people don't want to hear the truth from those most likely to tell it."

It applies to so much right now, people truly believe what they want to believe. So be it. Good riddance.

Monday Morning

2005-11-28T07:44:00.000-08:00

Its Monday morning again. I really do not want to be at work, but I have to be. This weekend just clarified things more for me. Troy and I are not going to make it. I really thought that he was the one for me, that it was meant to be. His mom is sisters with my best friends mom. But it cant be. Why would I feel so hurt all the time.

He tells me he loves me but I really dont feel it. His actions tell a different story. Last night at 3 in the morning, he comes into the bedroom, he played video games until then, even though he had to work in the morning, he does this all the time. I told him to sleep on the couch, if he was going to be up all night because I knew that he would do this. I cannot be woken up at 3. I went to bed at 11:30 and he said no im coming in now. But no he comes in at 3 and wakes me up. I couldnt get back to sleep so I got up to have a smoke. I come back inthe room and hes already alseep. I just lied there for over an hour, realizing that I cannot do this anymore. I knew in the morning he wouldnt get up for work,and I was right, once again. He had to call in and say he was going to be late. Who knows if he even went.

He finally finds a good job, and he is starting to blow it already. I have been through this too many times to do it again. Will he ever grow up?

On another note my best friend told me shes going to meet me in PEI and drive to Newfoundland with me. I cannot wait to catch up with her. Her and her boyfriend, whom she was with for like 3 years, just broke up so. They just spent a year apart because he had to go to the States for school. So lately we have been talking alot more. ITs hard for me to tell her anything though because Troy is her first cousin. I hate even writing things here, but it sort of helps me.

Count down to Newfoundland

2005-11-25T11:50:00.000-08:00

Cute Picture

2005-11-25T09:13:00.000-08:00

I had to post this picture. I love cats, which is another reason why I must move, because I want one so bad and my roommate is alergic. Poor pussy cat, so cold.

Its Friday Again

2005-11-25T05:57:00.000-08:00

I havent been posting anything at all. My life is so messed up, so I never have anything postive to say. I cant believe another week is gone. Time goes so fast living in the city. I still have so much Christmas shopping to do. Im gonna do some after work before I go home, because I know if I go home first I wont want to go back out into the cold. We actually had a snow storm last night. The power went out in the apartment twice.

I dont have any plans really for the weekend, probably drink to my sorrow. Troy and I dont hardly even speak to each other anymore. Hey its better the arguing all the time. I told him that after Christmas Im going to get my own apartment. Where I am now is just not the right situation for me, and I think we need the time apart. Im tired of cleaning, ive given up on it, and then coming home and the place is a big mess again. I mean its hard enough living with one guy, let alone 3. I dont want to cook anymore. Ive been living on soup and sandwichs. Although last night, two of my roomate did make a nice meal for everyone, that surprised me.

I guess we'll see what happens after I move out but I really feel its something I have to do for myself.

The Book Quiz

2005-11-24T09:08:00.000-08:00

You're Inherit the Wind!

by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

To you, the learning process is inherently about controversy. If
people aren't having their minds stretched, how could they possibly be learning? This
makes you a good but unpopular teacher, and the people around you are ready to make it
a federal case. All you're asking them to do is evolve a little. But they would like
you to be more creative. You would make an excellent lawyer, even though people think
you love monkeys.

Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

Rides from the Santa Claus Parade

2005-11-21T15:29:00.000-08:00

I didnt get Santa, my batteries ran out.

Elf Wizard

2005-11-19T10:05:00.000-08:00

This was suppose to be my picture of Illustration Friday but Im a little too late, oh well. Its my try at drawing my character form the game Dungens and Dragons Heroes for xbox. Troy, Robin(my roomate) and I have been playing it all week, we which have characters, mine is an elf wizard, she fights with a staff and she has wicked magic powers. We finished the game yesterday and now were going to play it again in nightmare mode.

Santa Claus Parade

2005-11-18T12:39:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let people know that on Sunday the Santa Claus Parade will be in Toronto. I cannot wait. NO matter where I am I never miss The Santa Claus Parade and Ive watch the one in Toronto on TV for years so I cant wait to see it in person.

ALso Im seeing snow right now for the first time this year, that pretty exciting. Everyone in the building is so down because of it. Not many people from the city know how to enjoy winter. But me I love it. I know I wont get to do most of the things that I would normally do in Newfoundland, like skiing and skidooing. But still I love taking walks when its snowing lightly, to me its so calming. Im gonna start ice skating when in a another month, apparently they make a nice rink at City Hall.

Also yesterday I bought my plane ticket, so its official my going home for Christmas. Im so happy. I have 11 days. Troy and I are flying into PEI and then driving with my parents, I thought it would be a better experience for Troy, the boat ride, docking in Port aux Baques. I am so excited to see Ryan, I miss him so much. Also my best friend, Charmene is coming home for Christmas, I havent seen her in 3 years, although we still chat msn or call each other. Im so excited. So this weekend will be alot of Christmas shopping.

I love Christmas, its the best time of the year.

Also Im very late with my Illustration Friday, but I will put it up, I actually drawed a picture this time so Im gonna take a picture of it with my camera and post it and see how it comes out.

2005-11-15T08:34:00.000-08:00

Name: Eddie Guerrero
Height: 5 foot 8
Weight: 220 pounds
From: El Paso, Texas
Finishing Move: Frog Splash; Lasso from El Paso
Career Highlights: WWE World Heavyweight Title (defeated Brock Lesnar at No Way Out on February 15, 2004); WWE Tag Team Titles (3 times); WWE Intercontinental title (2 times); WWE United States Title (defeated Chris Benoit in tournament final at Vengeance 2003); WWE European Title (2 times); WCW United States Title, WCW Cruiserweight Title, ECW Television Title (2 times)

Eddie Guerrero was found dead Sunday morning, November 13, in his hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was 38.
No cause of death has been reported, Guerrero is survived by his wife Vickie and three daughters: Shaul, 14, Sherilyn, 9, and Kaylie Marie, 3.

I couldnt believe this when I turned on the TV to watch Wrestling last night. I am so sadden by this loss. He was such a great wrestler, one of the best. Its so sad to see ths happen to a person that has been through so much, recovering from a drug addiction 4 years ago and becoming a born again Christian.

Hewas lying, cheating , stealing, Eddie It was so funny and exciting to watch him.

But it was nice to see all the great things everyone had to say about him. All of his friends and family. He truely was a wonderful person, so caring, loving and very funny. He would pray and read parts form the bible to the other wrestlers when they were having problems. he had really turned his life around.

They said that he was to become to the Champion again. Last night on the show, Cena lay down Eddie's "Im Your Pappi" shirt, which he has been wearing for a few months now, in the middle of the ring and took off his Champion belt and laid it Eddie's shirt.

Eddie will be very missed by a lot of people.

2005-11-08T05:49:00.000-08:00

Windy Weekend

2005-11-07T09:49:00.000-08:00

I had such a nice day yesterday. Troy and I decided to finally go to High Park. Ive been wanting to go there since I moved to Toronto. Its a very nice park. It was so windy outside and it was blowing the leaves from the trees everywhere, it was like it was snowing leaves. It was so beautiful. We walked from one end to the other and ended up by LAke Ontario. It was so windy the Lake was full of huge waves, some of the biggest ive ever seen, and im from Newfoundland so I know waves. After leaving the Lake we walked around looking at shops on Queen Street and then we found this nice little restaurant to have supper in. I love eating in these types of place, it isnt fancy or expensive and there always older people there chatting about the old times. We decide were going to do this every sunday, find a nice little place to dine in. I took pictures of some of the beautiful senery which i will post later.

Also on the weekend I watch Gangs of New York, one of my favorite movies, and The Matrix, part1, another of my favorites.

Troy and I are trying to at least get along. We are both planning on taking a trip to Newfoundland for Christmas, he hasnt been there since he was 6 years old, so it should be fun. I cant wait.

Illustration Friday - Night

2005-11-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

School At Night

Illustration Friday - Broken

2005-11-03T06:55:00.000-08:00

I couldnt upload my picture as a bitmap this week, dont know why, so I had to save it has a jpeg file and thats why it isnt has clear.

Tuesday

2005-11-01T13:25:00.000-08:00

My life is not going to well right now. Troy and I are trying to figure out what is going on between us, should we stay together, should we break up. I cant seem to get past fighting.

So anyways I just wanted to suggest a movie to anyone who might read this blog, Its called Saved. I loved this movie so much. Its about a bunhc of senior in high school, that are born again Christians. Its actually a comedy, but it doesnt make fun of religion at all. It has Jena Malone, she so cute, and Mandy Moore, and a bunch of other got acters. Theres a wesite for the movie called www.savedmovie.com, it has trailer for the movie. Check it out.

Its Friday

2005-10-28T07:19:00.000-07:00

Im so glad its Friday. This has been one crazy week at work, were releasing our new software. So I cant wait to have a day off, a day to relax, rest my brain.

Troys Dad is coming to visit us, it maybe the last time we'll see him for awhile because hes leaving in a few weeks to move to Newfoundland to join the rest of the family that are already down there. Last year His sister and brother in law and niece all moved to Corner Brook. Then in May his other sister and her 4 girls moved there, then about 2 months ago his mom moved. Its sad that we dont have them all around us anymore. It was great seeing all the girls all the time but IM glad that they will get to grow up in Newfoundland. Their actually outside Corner Brook in IrishTown. Maybe someday Troy and I will move there. Or move to PEI where my parents are.

So anyways I want me Troy and his Dad to all go for a walk in High Park, see how it looks this time of year. Then we'll probably go out to dinner somewhere nice.

Also wanted to mention that I watch the movie Taxi Driver, with Robert De Niro, last night. The one with Jodie Foster and she only 15 years old and Cybil Sheppard, she so beautiful in this movie. Id seen it all time ago. Its such an awesome movie. It actually won for movie of the year in 1978. I watch alot of movies lately. IT must be the weather, its too cold to do anything else.

Wednesday

2005-10-26T13:16:00.000-07:00

Things have calmed down between me and Troy. Why do I have so much spit in me. I hate it. But I know it isnt something that I can change. I just have to learn to control it some.

The last couple of days have been pretty relaxing, watch TNA wresting paid per view. IT was good.

I watched a movie called Alice. I had never heard of it before and I love ALice in Wonderland. My roommate bought the movie, he said hed been looking for it for awhile. I really enjoyed it, although it was a little strange, not being in cartoon. I also saw online that Sarah Michelle Gellar did a movie called ALice. ITs based on the game ALice, which Troy has, its an evil side of Alice, . I would like to see this too. But I couldnt find anything online about the movie I watched.

Besides that, I finished my book ive been reading finally so I have to choose a new one.

My Terrible Weekend

2005-10-25T10:17:00.000-07:00

I really wasnt going to write anything about my weekend but then I changed my mind. Maybe writing will help me straighten out my thoughts. Troy and I had a really bad fight. Some friends of ours , a couple that we hang out, Kevin and Christa came in town because it was Christa's birthday. SO we decided to go to this really nice bar, called Gpsy C0-Op. Its funny because the band at the bar was playing all Bill Withers songs. Anyways Troy and I got in an argument. Kevin started in on me, Erica why you giving Troy a hard time. I said Kevin I dont think its any of your business so stay out of it. Kevin would not let up. Erica you seem like such a taker to me. I couldnt believe he said that after all I have done for this guy. He practically lived at my house when I lived in Brampton. I really am not a taken. I never ask anyone for anything. I always pull my own wieght and others if need be. Anyways already Christa's birthday was ruined. I was so upset and i just wanted to go home and go to bed. We get home. ANd it doesnt stop there, Kevin is like why you got to get so upset when you dont get your own way. Im like, Kevin why you got to worry so much about me and Troy. Troy has nothing to say in all this, he just sits there.

SO I go to bed. I go to bed and still I can hear Kevin talking about me. I get out of bed I go out to the living room and I say Kevin, thats it. Im done, please go home now Kevin. This is the end of me and you. I was so upset. I go back to bed and fall alseep right away.

The next day, I wake up , I find Troy asleep on the couch, probably afraid to sleep with me becase I was so mad. I fought with him the whole next day abot everything. About me coming back to Ontario to live with a bunch of guys when he was suppose to save moeny and get us an apartment. About him not having a stable enough life, moving from job to job. About me having to support him when he doesnt have a job. It was one of the worst fights every. I told him that I didnt think I could stay in a relationship with him anymore. I told him it was too stressful for me. I told him I was getting my own apartment and we would have to see what happens from there. I cant stay in the apartment im in now anyways, its too cold. Its the same temperature in the living room has it is outside. I have to spent most of the time in my bedroom to stay warm.

When I first came back I was going to get my own place but i thought we'll stay here for awhile and save more money. I should of done it then.

Im 28 years old, can I start over again? Do i want to start over? I really do love Troy but hes going to have to get his own life straight before we can have one together. ITs really so depressing and stressful. Im so confused.

Illustration Friday-Remote

2005-10-24T09:56:00.000-07:00

This my entry for Illustration Friday, topic Remote, once again done in paint. I didnt realize it would be so small. The quotation says, Wilma the Worm thaught to herself, how long do you think it will going to take you to get there? IF anyone knows how to make the picture bigger, please comment.

2005-10-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Now Playing..."ForePlay" Original sounds furnished by *webmistris*

Friday

2005-10-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

Its Friday morning finally. The weekend is here. The sky is blue outside. Im happy. I dotn really have any plans for the weekend. I have alot of laundry to catch up on, I have to go to the dry cleaners and I have to clean my apartment, exciting stuff. Troy has to work on Saturday so I wont be hanging out with him. There is this really neat store abotuu 1/2 hour walk from my house that I want to check out. Its a second hand store that has everything. They have dressers with different things in all the compartments, all different pearl necklaces, which I love, old love letters, old pictures, postcards, old clothes. Everything is really old, like from the 20s. I forget the name of it. The first time I was there Troy was with him and he couldnt handle it, so we were only there for a few minutes. Well id better get back to work, I'll write more on the weekend.

I had to post this, I love my little pony.

2005-10-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

You Are Subversion!
You are systematic and secretive. Sometimes even very calculating. Most everyone trusts you but they have no idea what really goes on in your head. You are capable of being nice or mean, whatever a situation calls for. You look out for #1.

What Naughty My Little Pony Are You?

Late for Work

2005-10-19T06:18:00.000-07:00

So i get up really early this morning, 7:00. I usually dotn get out of bed until at least 7:30. I have a shower, take too long in the shower, get ready. I leave the house, I wait for the street car for 5 minutes. Its now 7:40, so I will actually be at work on time. Streetcar comes and I dotn have any tickets or change. I have to go back to the apartment, climb the 2 long flights of stairs get my tickets. I come back down and then next streetcar is turning the corner, I missed it. So now I know im gonna be late, yet again. SO i go get a coffee, and wait for the next car, which takes 10 minutes. I get to the subway and try to call work to say im gonna be late, no answer. So i finally get here, and noone is here yet, crazy i cant belive it. Well not in my office anyways. We have two offices, the receptionist, shes in the second office, lets me in. Its now 8:50, 20 minutes late. I signed my time sheet and put 8:35, noone will know the better. ANyways its 9:15 adn people are only just showing up. I cant believe. What kind of place do I work, everyone is always late. Well not always but alot. I love it, at my last job I used to get in trouble all the time for being late. Ok got to get to work now, Its 9:35 and I havent even started yet.

2005-10-18T18:01:00.000-07:00

Ickie77

at work

2005-10-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

Im finding it hard to stay awake today. Sitting in my office staring at my computer screens is getting to me. I just went the bathroom. I look like crap. My hair really needs to be washed. I need to get more sleep. Having my own office is new to me. After lunch I just shut my door and put on my head phones and surfed for 2 hours. I really should finish my project but I cannot concentrate on it, id rather listen to music, currently listening to Braid-Please Drive Faster.

Back to Work

2005-10-17T06:02:00.000-07:00

Monday morning, back to work. My weekend went by so fast even though it wasnt that eventful.

Friday night I stayed at home, me and my boyfriend drank some beer and then a couple of friends came by and we ended up listening to a full CD of White Zombie, 18 songs, quite the experience. After that we listened to Bill Withers, quite the switch up hey. Both musical genius's with totally different music genres, one hard metal, the other kinda folk jazz. I love Bill Withers, I think everyone should have a copy of his greatest hits. My roomate, which is the one who put on the White Zombie CD, fell totally in love with Bill Withers. My favorite song by him is "Aint on Sunshine". But for anyone who is wondering who he is, he sings "lean on me", everyone knows that song.

Saturday in the day I watched the new JEt Li movie "Unleached". Its a very good movie. Then I went out and did Laundry and went shopping. Me and Troy had lunch at our favorite family restaurant. While in the restaurant this guy come in selling meat. So Troy convinces me to buy some, so I buy a big piece of corned beef and a big kabasa loaf. That night my roomate cooked supper and I tried squash for the first time, baked in the oven, I was told it tasted like turnip, but it is way richer. I couldnt eat much of it. Saturday night, me and Troy play Mario Bros3 on nentindo for 2 hours and drank tea, no beer tonight. I had a little hang over. We were going to go to the beach for a walk but it was too cold outside, I turned the heat on for the first time on Saturday, so we just walked up our street for a nice long walk.

Sunday I watch Fifth Element, another awesome movie, which Ive watched many times. And for supper I decide to make corned beef hash, I put a big pice of the corned beef in the blinder and then fried it. and then mashed in the with potatoes. It was great. My roomates had never had corned beef hash, they loved it.

I had a pretty relaxing weekend, now I have to get to work.

Nameless Graves

2005-10-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

This is my post for Illustration Friday, the topic is Lost. This is my first entry.

Natural Disasters

2005-10-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Ive been feeling so depressed lately. I really dont know how to deal with all that is happening in the world. Every since I was watching TV last saturday night. Im coming home from a concert so happy and I turn on the tv and I hear 10,000 people dead in Pakistan. How fast it happened. I read in the paper this morning theres more then 35,000 dead now and tens of thousands injured. There are two million people homeless. Most of these people cannot be reached or will not be reached in time to save them because they live in remote villages. They fear of disease out breaks. Soon it will be winter there and they have fierce winters. What will happen to all these people. And why is it that people are nto affected by this. Ive even spoken to people that are happy about it. I dont understand, people have lost their lives, their families, thier children, how can anyone be happy about this.

Is this mother natures way of dealing with over population.

I was reading about some of the natural disasters that have occurred. This information came from www.cbc.ca.

July 28, 1976 - The world's most devastating quake of the 20th century (magnitude 7.8) hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeast China. The official death toll was 242,000. But some unofficial estimates put the actual number of dead as high as 655,000.

May 22, 1927 - A magnitude 7.9 quake near Xining, China, killed 200,000

Dec. 16, 1920 - China was also the site for the world's third-deadliest quake of the 20th century. An estimated 200,000 died when a magnitude 8.6 temblor hit Gansu, triggering massive landslides.

Nov. 13, 1970 - A cyclone in the Ganges Delta killed at least 300,000 in Bangladesh

1921 - A Soviet famine in 1921 began with a drought that caused massive crop failures. The initial death toll was greatly magnified when Lenin refused to acknowledge the famine and sent no aid. The Soviets later estimated that 5.1 million died.

What about this one:
The bubonic plague ("The Black Death") that spread through Europe beginning in 1348 wiped out an estimated one-third of humanity, about 25 million people.

The list goes on and on ofcourse.

AT least I live in a country where I dont have to worry about these natural disaster. I can be thankful for that. I think all Canadians should think about this when we are outside this winter complaining about the cold. We are all truely blessed.

Crush

2005-10-13T13:56:00.000-07:00

I just have a question for today. what does everyone think of crushes. I mean is it ok to have a crush on someone when its not the person your a relationship with? A real crush, not a crush with a tv star or anything. Just wondering.

Picture I drew in paint

2005-10-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Thought I would add a picutre I drew in paint today. I really wan to get a graphics tablet, but i havent been able to afford one yet, maybe soon. Its kinda hard to draw with a mouse. I really like to draw, so i also need a scanner so i can put some of my drawings on here also.

2005-10-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

I just want to put pictures up of my recent trip to Centre Island, for people that havent been there, it really is beautiful. People in Toronto are lucky to have the islands and the Lake. It has some beautiful beaches, city views and the amusment park and restaurants, and flower gardens. Troy and I decided to bring a tent with us and camp all night, which is not allowed ofcourse, but we're rebels. I love it there so much. The picture I took of the city would make a perfect postcard. Yeah so it was great fun. I tried to add more pictures but its wont let me. I guess 4 is my limit? ALso I havent figured out how to place pics yet, so this looks kind of sloppy.

2005-10-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

Your Fashion Style is Urban

You've got a style all your own... and it worksNot too trendy, not too freaky - you've got streetwear down to a scienceYou always look cute and put together, but keep it comfortable tooYou're the type of girl that creates trends and inspires others to be funky

What's" Your Fashion Style?

My parents

2005-10-11T11:03:00.000-07:00

I wanted to add a picture of my mom and dad to my site. I dont have a picture of them together on my computer so i have to put two. I miss them very much. I didnt get to visit them for about 2 years, so recently I went to stay with them for a while, 6 months actually. All of my family was there. Itwas nice to have everyone under the same roof, both my brothers and sister in law and nephew, all staying in the same house. That may never happen again so I will cherish that time always.

It was so great having my moms cooking again, having her there to help me with some hard decisions that I had to make. My Daddy there, to remind me what hard work is.

I love my family so much.

Ryan

2005-10-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is my third attempt at trying to figure this thing out. lol, i thinkim suppose to add post to my one blog but I have created 5 blogs, i dont know.
Heres a pic of my nephew, the cutest little man in the world.

October 11

2005-10-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

This is my first entry. Im mostly going to use this to post photos for my family and friends, but we shall see how to goes. I moved to Toronto 4 months ago. ITs been a little tough moving away from all my friends and family to a really big city. But I have my boyfriend Troy and I love it here.

We live pretty close to the beaches so we spent a bit of time there when the weather was warmer. I have been trying to do as much as I can before its gets really cold. I went to some outdoor feativals, an East Coast festival, I got to see Gordie Sampson.

I love all the different restaurants, trying new food.

I love looking for antiques, my street as a ton of antique stores, I gotten a few sweet things so far, an 8 foot long couch. I love it.

I love center island, Toronto is so lucky to have Lake Ontario. me and my boyfriend actually camped out with a tent on center island. It was so amesome to get up in the morning and go tothe beach for a swim with no one there. I also went on a boat cruise at night on Lake Ontario.

Music is a very important part of my life, I will write alot about that later. Thats the main reason I moved to Toronto. Theres so many concerts I want to see and so much different music I want to hear. Saturday night I went to see Atmosphere, they were so awesome.

Ok thats it for now. Happy Thankgiving Everyone. I love you Ryan.