Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
I’m regularly subjected to medical needles of various shapes and sizes around 10 times a year. No biggie. Regardless, there’s still that teensy bit of socially constructed anxiety around them, for at least a couple seconds. That said, I just got my flu shot. If I drop dead in the next day or two, it’s … Continue reading Eep! Needles!
Today’s the day – all of our neighbours to the south have the right and duty to vote for a new leader of “the most powerful nation on earth.” Somehow I think that when it comes down to a “leader of the most powerful nation on earth” being chosen – a choice that affects so … Continue reading Happy American Election Day!
First, a PSA – November is here, please get your poppy and donate generously.
Other than that, nothing interesting to report. I kicked a bit of ass at Training Jeopardy and won a company branded hoodie jacket. Handy, as I’ve been in the HOLYFRICKINHELLITSCOLDINHERE training room all last week and today.
And now, a meme. Stolen from everyone. After the jump.
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Today felt like I was wrapped up completely in the perfect shade of Autumn. After having way too much to drink last night at a couple different halloween parties, I was extremely grateful for that extra hour of sleep. Then I dashed downtown for a lovely brunch (that I could unfortunately only pick at – … Continue reading Shades of Grey
Ok, wrong kind of earnest. I decided on a “somewhat but not too controversial” subject for my 2nd prepared speech. For my evaluation, I was told that it was an “eloquent and well-written argument for a controversial subject.”
Of course my voice wasn’t very convincing – my speaking talent is still pretty iffy, but at least I can write, right?
Speech content after the jump.
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Does any of this sound familiar to some of my fellow “Wet Coast” residents? But the very worst part? The way people drive here in the rain. Ninety percent of the drivers seem to fall into one of two categories: (1) the “drive 20 mph over the speed limit like you would any other day, … Continue reading Drip Drip Drip
In honour of the season, check out these little devils! Continue reading Boo!
So apparrently giving in to the Snickers gods, and throwing caution to the wind (or at least, in the general direction of a gigantic piece of pepperoni and sausage pizza), and consuming enough 2-bite brownies to choke a pony, and deciding to upsize to that extra large Mountain Dew will cause one to gain weight … Continue reading Proof
Wake up at 5:45am to Alarm #1 = boo. Realizee I have an extra hour to sleep until Alarm #2 = yay! Wake up to Alarm #2 firmly convinced it is Thursday = yay! Hear person on news refer to today as Wednesday = boo. Remember I still have a speech to write for Thursday … Continue reading Mixed Nuts
It must be a sign. I’ve mentioned before the whole health kick I’m on lately. Today, I had a SERIOUS craving for a Snickers. They’re $1.25 in the vending machine. I rifled through my wallet and the change jar in my desk and came up with a grand total of $1.21. I’m sure I could … Continue reading Satisfy Me
My 2nd speech is one themed “Be In Earnest” wherein I speak non-offensively about something I have extended knowledge and opinions on. Uh huh. From the instructions: Choose a subject of current interest on which you have definite convictions. The world is full of controversial subjects, and you certainly have strong feelings about some of … Continue reading Conviction
I have come to the conclusion that there are only two kinds of dates. Good ones, and Bad ones. And I just had a “good one” and it’s making me smile more than it probably should. And I’m ok with that. But if you know me, you should call me sometime this Monday to Wednesday … Continue reading Polarity
A very good friend just phoned to give me some very good news!
Without saying anything more, it makes me feel like I am full of sunshine and puppies and hot cocoa and love 🙂
Oy vey. And I said keep me away from shopping. Instead, I ventured south to Bellis Fair mall today with a few friends to get my target fix and stock up on a few necessities that are only available south of the border. And I am SHOPPED OUT. My feet hurt from so much mall … Continue reading Shopaholic
Yay! I am about to enter the world of extended sloth!
I just won a laptop in today’s raffle at work – I’m totally going to do everything from bed now.
Anyone have recommendations for a wireless network solution? I’ve got two computers that need to be hardwired into the hub (because I am lazy and too cheap to upgrade them to wireless), and now this laptop that I’d like to have wireless. Also, bonus points if anyone can point me towards a “network for dummies” so I can use my existing computer as some sort of server in order to access the same content on both machines. Is that even possible?
Specs after the jump.
*squee!*
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