Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
The main purpose for this post is to give me a little something to do for a brain break. The thing that I’m doing isn’t going the way it’s supposed to, and it’s driving me crazy that I can’t figure it out. So it’s either blog, or defenestration. I’m sure it will all look clearer … Continue reading All by Myself
So I finally got off my lazy arse and, with a little gentle prodding from a friend, scrapped Win2Kpro for XP. HOLY HELL WHERE THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN? I should’ve done this a year ago, if not more. Cleartype is a gift straight from the gods, and now that all my earlier fuck-ups have … Continue reading Brand New Day
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 1000 2000 TIMES, THANK YOU!
That’s right folks, I’ve finally made it! I raised all the boobie money! At this point in time, the official total is a whopping $2091.11. Unfortunately, that won’t show up on the website until after the event, as I’ve got a few cheques that I need to present at the check in on Day Zero (August 20th). But it’s all there!
And I’m there! That’s such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, and you can’t even imagine how good I feel about having raised such a significant amount for such an important cause. And I couldn’t have done it without the overwhelming support of everyone who donated. Of course, I’ve reached the minimum, but if you love boobs – yours and/or someone else’s – please keep donating. What a sad place the world would be with no boobs.
And now, the fun starts. I get to put my training to the test, and try to not die on this 60k walk. If you’d like to cheer (or heckle) me on, the cheering stations are in the extended entry.
Thanks again everyone! I’m getting all misty over here. I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Continue reading “Thank You!”
Holy hell it’s getting worse. I don’t have any “illness” symptoms that usually accompany either a cold (like stuffiness) or flu (like nausea). I just feel all over disgusting. I feel like I’m on the very cusp of something horrible. My head feels huge (and I’ve been sneezing a LOT the past couple days), and … Continue reading Snork
I think I’m ill. This is not good. I have a headache that feels like it could get big – and for no good reason. I get headaches all the time, from lack of caffeine, eye strain, and hangovers. But I’m well-hydrated, well-caffeinated, and have been dutifully wearing my glasses. I’m also kinda sneezy and … Continue reading It’s the Ill Na Na
I wish I had something exciting to say, but I don’t. Instead, a brief book review. 50 Best Day Trips from Vancouver by Jack Christie. This is an ideal book for those of us (and I’m big-time guilty of it) who sit around on the weekend and say “there’s nothing to do”. Mr. Christie (you … Continue reading Bland
You know, there are three half-naked navy boys sitting on my couch right now.
Do Sunday mornings get much better than that?
Continue reading “Sunday Mornin’”
“What is the point of having FRIENDS if you can’t post passive-aggressive rants about them all over the Internet?” Courtesy of the fabulous Miss AB. Continue reading Best Blogging Quote of the Week:
Dear Post Office Employee, It’s obvious you’re new, and want to do a “good job” serving the esteemed clients of the Canada Post Corporation. But there is a fine line between good service, and overbearing. Also, if it takes you triple the time it takes most other employees to provide the same service – your … Continue reading A Letter
Although he doesn’t always like to, my boyfriend is a really good listener when I really need to get something off my chest. And when I talk about him, I’ve got a few great listeners I can go to to do so. But now I’ve got something I’ve just gotta get off my chest that … Continue reading Telling Tales
My amazon.ca order shipped on Friday. Canada Post’s delivery standard is to have it in my hot little hands no later than tomorrow. According to their tracking page (the worst tracking page ever, btw) it hasn’t yet left Missisauga. I am not a happy camper. ps. If anyone was concerned, I feel much better this … Continue reading Snail Mail
I am cranky and anxious. I could be proactive and try to exercise some of it off (which usually helps), but instead I’ll just bury myself in a book and hope I sleep through the night. Continue reading mrrrrrr
I did not get enough sleep. Man am I paying for it now. Continue reading ZZZzz
Finally, July (what I dubbed as “hell month”) is over. I’ve enjoyed almost every minute of it, but I was definitely starting to feel the more advanced signs of burnout, and need the break. Not that August will be much better, but things are definitely winding down. In the past month I’ve managed to tackle: … Continue reading Month End
It’s here people. Pub night at Frankie G’s. Come on down for a good time, and maybe win a game cube or a webcam or some other neat stuff – $800 in prizes all together. $12 gets you a burger & beer, and fun fun fun! Hope to see you there, the party starts at … Continue reading PUB NIGHT