Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
Thanks to going hardcore with the extracurricular activities, I’m in a world of hurt today. It’s the hurts-so-good kinda hurt, but still… ow. So why is it that I’ve been sitting around whining since about 8:00am, and just now (at 3:37pm) realized that hey, maybe I should take some Advil? Obviously because I am a … Continue reading Ouch.
The major reason for the spontaneous combustion of the not-quite-relationship I just got out of, was the gross misrepresentation on the part of the guy (let’s call him Mike, cuz that’s his name, and I told you that already) about exactly who he is and what he’s about. Let’s just say that when we discussed … Continue reading Ridiculously High Standard #9: Don’t Prented to Be Something You’re Not
Holy crap, I am crazy amounts of busy these days. Seems like I’m not the only one though. I just made a dinner date with a friend, and we had to make it for nearly two weeks away! Sheesh. I don’t really mind it though, having things to do and people to see makes me … Continue reading Me Time
After last night’s Foo Fighters concert, new guy and I met up for a quick minute with a good friend of his (we had been holding their stuff as we were in the stands and they were on the standing only floor). It was like a page out of the soap-opera bar-star days all over again. Very odd. Very disconcerting. (More after the jump if your feed isn’t indicating that.)
Continue reading “Ridiculously High Standard #8: Please don’t have crazy friends!”
There’s a film crew shooting a commercial at the Spelunking Club today. From what I’ve seen of location sets, the crews seem to be pretty used to having the run of the place, and not worrying much about anyone else while they’re there. At least, that’s how this crew is acting about the club. They’ve … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
Dear Website Designers, I love cookies. I am a cookie monster! They make life easier, and I’m a fan of anything that makes life easier. However, they are designed to work a certain way. When you have that little “remember me” button to check, it should be UNCHECKED when I visit your website. If I … Continue reading UI Complaint
Working at the Local Spelunking Club has made one of my pet peeves blatently obvious: Women who are afraid of their bodies. Or more specifically, afraid to use their bodies. Frailty is not sexy. Spelunking is a very technical sport, requiring coordination, sureness, and strength through the entire body in order to perform at any … Continue reading Body Rock
The car inspection report is back. There are issues. Many small ones that don’t merit much consideration, and a couple larger ones. I am not amused at the larger ones. I obviously need to turn up the hardass and give the salesperson some hell. Maybe after a nap. Continue reading Inspector Gadget
If you’re looking for happy and fun, try clicking on the Blogroll link and reading some other bloggers. This post is dedicated entirely to being cranky. First, to my old friend Burnout – I haven’t missed you. Please pack up your stuff and don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way … Continue reading Letter to an Occupant
Dear Bird who thought it would be a good idea to start singing directly outside my open window at 4:38 this morning, FUCK YOU. Much love, -Jen Continue reading TWEET!
Shopping last night was a fantastic time. Sue and I conqurerd Richmond Centre and both came away with some great finds. I managed to spend more on a cheese knife, than a pair of jeans. To be fair, the jeans were on sale at Old Navy, and the knife is FANTASTIC. I obviously have my … Continue reading Fast Times
Ok, it’s not actually that bad. But it’s been a crazy long week, and I’m not feeling 100%. It could be the 9-13 hour days, it could be the PMS, it could be the position of the Sun in Uranus (ok, maybe not, I just wanted to say Uranus). Regardless, I need some retail therapy. … Continue reading The summer of my discontent
… do my allergies come out when it rains? Le Ow. Continue reading Why…
And on it goes. Apparently I am not allowed to have consistently awesome roommates. The laws of the universe have dictated that roommates must alternate between super-awesome, and INSANE.
The next episode in the crazy Ray saga is that now, he has decided that my brother Ryan hates him. Or something.
This is a long one.. you’ve been warned (sorry for the extra click Heather!)
Continue reading “The Roommate Saga”
I think I mentioned a while ago that I’ve got another new roommate – his name is Ray (just like the last one, whom I am starting to miss terribly). And he is CRAZY. And not too bright (especially considering he’s had 28 years of experience on this planet and hasn’t blown himself up yet). … Continue reading Ray v.2.0