@cidRaynne's Whine and Pine

acidraynne @ 2007-12-19T13:34:00

2007-12-19T21:49:47Z

1.How old were you in 1980?
Four

2. How old were you in 1989?
13

3. Were you a Toys R' Us kid?
We didn't have Toys R' Us where I come from...we had Woolco

4. Did you watch Transformers?
Yeah. We even used to pretend we were Transformers on the snow hill outside our school. I was Bumblebee.

5. Did you see E.T. on the big screen?
We didn't have a Toys R' Us. Do you really think we had a movie theatre? Ok, ok, we did for like a year or two. What it really boils down to is my life-long aversion to watching English movies that were dubbed into French. It's just not right.

6. Did you own a Lite Bright?
It's spelled "Lite Brite," dumbass. And my grammy got me one at a garage sale once.

7. Who is your Favorite Golden Girl?
Sophia

8. When someone says " Who you gonna call? " You think?
What do you think I think? I grew up in the '80s

9.What was your favorite toy?
I guess my Cabbage Patch bonhommes (?)

10. Did you have a Pogo Ball?
Yeah. Chantal Desrosiers jumped on a rock with it and it exploded. I'm still bitter about it.

11. Did you listen to New Kids on the Block?
Yeah, until I got drunk for the first time and decided I hated them. I gre up a lot that night, lol

12. What New Kid did you have a crush on?
Donnie

13. Did you play M.A.S.H?
I don't even remember how that goes. Is that the one where you figure out who you're going to marry and if you live in a house and crap?

14. Did you watch The Care Bears?
They taught me how to stare. I think I still have the record, actually

15. Did you have Jelly bracelets?
I've worn those on and off for years

16. Did you have a charm necklace and/or bracelet?
Not that I recall. Then again, I tend to lose stuff a lot, including my memory

17. Did you own a glo-worm?
I was too old for a Glo-worm...but just old enough for a blankie *cough*

18. Did you ever own a slap bracelet?
I did, until I lost it

19. The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles?
Breakfast Club

20. Did you have a crazy hair style?
I appear to have a mullet in my Grade 4 picture

21. What was your first bike?
It was gold and it had training wheels. I got it for Xmas, which was weird 'cause I couldn't ride it 'till the snow melted 6 months later

22. Name one thing you still own from your childhood?
My Tonka tractor that I've had since I was one

23. Did you have a Cabbage Patch Kid?
I had three, a bunch of bonhommes, a blanket, a high chair...basically a bunch of crap

24. Did you dress like Madonna?
Only in my dreams. In reality my mom made me wear jogging suits a lot

25. Rainbow Brite or Strawberry Shortcake?
Strawberry Shortcake was more my time

26. Did you watch Miami Vice?
Not really

27. Did you own a pair of Jelly Shoes?
I think I must have, at least I remember the blisters

28. Did you own a Trapper Keeper?
WTF is that? Was that those plastic snail things that you locked with a bog plastic key? Those things were lame

29. Atari or Nintendo?
Nntendo

30. Did you play Pac-Man?
I had the most awesome tiny arcade-version of it

31. Which was better JEM or Barbie and the Rockers?
JEM...actually the Misfits

32. He-Man or She-Ra?
I watched both

33. What movie scared you the most?
I didn't watch a lot of movies

34. Did you try to dance like Michael Jackson?
Pff. Michael JAckson tried to dance lik me.

Hey

2007-01-13T22:21:44Z

Yeah, so I haven't updated in a while.

I'm afraid I'm becoming one of Those People, you know, Those People--the ones who don't call their friends/update the ol' LJ as soon as they start dating someone. Then again, I'm kinda shitty at keeping in touch to begin with. Oh well, whatever the reason, what's important is that I'm finally making the effort and saying hey.

I hope you all had a good holiday. Oh, and I've decided that 2007 is still young enough for me to wish you all a happy new year. So, happy new year!

My holiday was pretty busy. Most of the DI staff was on vacation so I got called to work in a lot. It was pretty awesome to finally feel like I know what's going on. :) My parents came for a day-and-a-half-long visit Xmas week, which was nice. We went to dinner the first evening, where I told them the true nature of my "friendship" with my girl. I never really came out to them before (although, I mean, they already knew I'm in the Pride parade every year and stuff--hello!) and they were just awesome. Very receptive and happy for me. We even went over to my gf's the next evening for dinner, which IMO went very well. :)

These days I'm doing fine, picking up shifts at work wherever I can, and during my time off I hang out with the gf and her kitties. We're a pretty low-key bunch. Which 80% of the time is fine, but we spend so much time at home that I'm determined to take her out on a date soon. Like, this week. I can only recall ever taking her out on one since we started seeing one another. D'oh.

Right now I'm working for another unit than the DI and it's bloody hot in here. I'm sweaty and my feet are starting smell. Ew. This isn't supposed to happen in January. And no, we can't just turn the heat down.

Time to take a walk and try to find a fan.

01. Who sits in front of you in math class?
Math class? I'm taking a math class?!

02. What state are you in?
Perpetual groggines

03. Can you count backwards from 74?
Oh, likely

04. Where were you Tuesday night?
At my gf's. I think we watched a movie or two and went to sleep early

05. Brown or white eggs?
Whatever. Eggs are eggs

06. Like rap music?
Ummm...not really

07. Ever taken a train?
Alas, no, not unless you count the subway

08. Experienced the twin towers falling in NY?
No, I slept through most of it from my bed in Canada

09. What day of the week is it?
Saturday

10. What was your Lunch?
It ain't lunchtime yet

11. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
You should ask her

12. What does your screen name mean?
It alludes to polluted water

13. Ever had cream puffs?
Think so, they're kind of eclairey, right? Only rounder and without the chocolate?

14. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Nope

15. When was the last time you went to the movies?
2 or 3 months ago

16. What's your siblings name(s)?
Katie

17. What is your bus number for school?
Don't go to school

18. Is your hair curly?
Wavy

19. When was the last time you cried?
Last Saturday, 'cause I was stressed out about money

20. Ever walked into a wall?
Mmmhmm, I've stubbed my toe many a time

21. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun?
WTF is Pac Sun?

22. Are you currently wearing socks?
I'm at work, so yeah

23. Favorite time of the year?
Time off!

24. Do you enjoy the sound of violins?
They're kinda whiney, honestly

25. Honestly, are you cool?
No, I am not cool. In fact, I am positively uncool. And, I like it fine that way.

26. What are you listening to right now?
Staticky radio at work

27. Who is your cell phone service provider?
Virgin Mobile

28. How much cash do you have right now?
Not much, like $200...most of which is likely going to my gf for groceries

29. Can you speak any other languages?
French

30. What do you do with your spare change?
Depends. Toonies get spent. Loonies and quarters get saved for laundry, then get spent. Nickels, dimes and pennies usually either wind up on the floor or in this makeup bag I keep change in. Also there's some random change in the usual places--bottom of purse, pockets, etc.

31. Do you like someone?
:)

32. Do they like you?
:) :)

33. What was the last job you had?
My real job is at the drop-in...today though they made me work at the shelter.

34. What was the last CD you bought?
I have NO idea

35. What kind of computer do you have?
Compaq. It's a laptop

36. Last movie you watched?
Kangaroo Jack, I think

37. Righty or lefty?
Tighty righty

38. What is your favorite color?
Green

39. What kind of car do you have?
I don't

40. Are you blonde?
No, the hairdressing lady f'd up my dye job so it's like 3 different shades of reddish brown

None, really

2006-10-22T18:52:50Z

1) What's Your Favorite Letter?
Don't have one

2) Is that the same letter as your first name?
Why yes, yes it is. My name is Don't have onearah

3) What is your favorite way to eat potatoes?
I like the tiny ones seasoned and roasted. I also enjoy hashbrowns.

4) What are your views on Sharpies?
They're so...permanent

5) How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
He'd chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. "Woodchuck" is all one word, btw.

6) What came first the chicken or the egg?
The chicken. Definitely the chicken.

7) Have you ever thought about question ..6 for more than 5 minutes?
Um. No.

8) How many xangas have you had?
I sill don't know wtf that is

9) How many of your xanga have the letter X in them?
0

10) How many SNs have you had?
Oh at least 5

11) How cool are you?
I'm a really big lame-o and I love it

12) Describe your best friends in five words?
My best friends are awesome

13) Now describe yourself in one word:
Chillin'

14) Have you ever Made up a language?
Yeah, anubia and I made up a partial coded language when we were 10-11

15) Can you speak it fluently?
I only remember two words

16) Have you ever made up a secret hand shake?
I don't remember but I figure I must have

17) Are you wearing make up?
Nein

18) Have you ever eaten squid?
Well yeah, I've had those squid rings before

19) Do you like Ramen?
It's mighty tasty when you're po'

20) Have you ever Eaten it dry?
I can't eat the whole thing dry, but I always nibble on a noodle or two while I wait for the water to boil

21) Are you wearing any Orange?
Only on my Pride bracelet

22) Pepsi or Coke?
Coke

23) Can you honestly taste the difference?
I think I can

24) How many buddies are on your Buddy list?
37 on MSN

25) How many of them do you actually talk to?
About half of them

26) Do you have a cell phone?
Sure do

27) How many contacts do you have on it?
Let's see...34

28) What comes to your mind when you hear the word Green?
The Red Green Show, which I must emphasize I don't really like.

29) What is your favorite Food group?
The junk group

30) Do you have braces or have you had braces?
Nevah

31) What is your most embarrassing moment?
There are too many to choose from

32) What are your views on the word "dudette"?
Reminds me of this guy I used to know back in the day named Fred T. He used it a lot. I think it's probably outdated by now though.

33) What's your Favorite band/singer?
Meh

34) Have you ever been out of the country?
Sure thing...but only 3 times

35) How many Sarah's do you know?
*Breaks out in song* These are the Sarahs I know, I know, these are the Sarahs I know...some of them are named Sara but most of them are named Sarah...somethin' somethin'...come from different moms... I dunno

36) How do you say "what's up?"
Well, first it's important to know that the combination "wh" makes one sound, sort of like a "w" sound but, um, breezier. After that, you just sound it out. It's easy.

37) How often do you visit Google in a day?
Oh, at least 6 times

38) What do you use Google to find?
Everything I have ever wondered about.

39) Have you ever been to another country?
#34 implies that I have. If you leave one country you're bound to wind up in another.

40) do u lik 2 rite lik dis?
Um, no.

41) d0 you l1k3 2 wr1t3 l1k3 d15?
Um, no, that's even worse.

42) Did question 41 offend you because I didn't use the corect form of l33t?
I wouldn't have been able to notice

43) Are you glad this survey is almost over?
Meh

44) Are you photogenic?
Sometimes

45) What is your middle name?
Mae

46) What was your favorite grade?
For some reason I have 7 in my head. So, let's say 7.

47) How many hours do you spend on the phone each day?
Less than 1

48) When was the last time you ate pizza?
About a week ago, maybe

49) What do you think of Vegetarians?
I think they don't eat meat

50) What did you think of this survey?
It was less boring than some...

acidraynne @ 2006-09-28T09:22:00

2006-09-28T13:33:18Z

Note: I do know what day it is, it just took me 5 days to complete this survey

So far who did you talk to the most today?
C. from work

What is the best name for a butler?
Jeeves, of course

What was your last weird encounter?
Um...at work this morning the alarm wouldn't disarm (gah, just what I needed at 9 am on a Saturday) and then the closed-circuit TV randomly started turning on and off. Spooooooooky.

What’s the weirdest story of one of your scars?
My scars aren't all that weird, once you realize that I'm a clumsy spaz. ;)

Do you remember the part from Bambi when Bambi learns to say bear?
Ummmmmm...let's see...no

What color is your toothbrush?
Green

What is your middle name spelled backwards?
eaM

Can you eat well with chopsticks?
Not bad, actually, although I find noodles can sometimes be a little tricky. I also don't use proper chopstick-handling technique 'cause I'm weird and it just doesn't feel comfy to me.

What odd things creep you out?
Clowns, I guess...not that that's so odd. Lots of people are crreped out by those sadistic smiles. Oh, and my ex-roomie's current roomie. He's odd AND he creeps me out.

Have you ever felt an earthquake?
Yes...I thought it was a truck going by. A big-ass truck.

What do you do with the hot grease when you’re done cooking bacon?
That's the restaurant's problem. I don't buy meat at the store.

What's the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
It's a tie between frogs' legs and My Little Pony (I mean, horsemeat *shudder*)

What color are your socks today?
black

What is your favorite word that starts with the letter G?
G...spot? Heh.

Who do you blame for your mood today?
My fear that I am psychic and that my worries will keep coming true :S

If Ricky Martin had a trademark what would it be?
His bon-bon?

What is something scientists need to invent?
A way for men to have the babies. That technology would change the world in the most profound of ways.

What is the closest object to your left foot?
My left boot? On is pretty darn close

Who is your favorite Golden Girl?
Sophia

Do you have an inside joke that has to do with numbers?
Actually, yes. And the number is $17.25

What is the longest amount of hours you have slept in a row?
Without peeing, even? Fuck if I know

How do ugly people make you feel?
What kind of question is that? People are people, man

Where was your mother’s hometown?
Prince William

Where was your father’s hometown?
I can only answer about my stepdad: Magpie

What are the posters on your walls?
Star Wars (just one)

Say two words that rhyme:
boob tube (not very original, I know, but I'm tired. So there.)

Do you use online terms in real life?
Not so much

What do you think people think of you?
See, this is my dilemma. I never know what people think of me

Do you think this year will be better than the last?
Damn well hope so

Who is the 1st person on your incoming call list and how do you feel about them?
Jo...she funny

Do you know who Salad Fingers Is?
No, but he/she/it/thing sounds like he/she/it/thing would be tasty with ranch dressing

What is the stupidest thing you have ever done?
I dunno, there are lots. But most recently, on Monday night I wasn't watching where I was going (as per usual) and went flying over a step I didn't see and landed right on my ankle. Limpy.

What is your favorite commercial of the moment?
I don't usually pay too much attention to commercials; I fiddle with my phone or catch up on my reading instead. I do have a favourite infomercial though--The Magic Bullet. I especially love the crusty old lady in the audience with the unlit, half-smoked cigarette dangling from her mouth. When she goes up behind the hosts and growls "Did somebody say MUFFINS??" I can't help but giggle uncontrollably.

What does it take to make you cry?
I find it a little overwhelming when I have drama in my life. Makes it harder to laugh the little things away.

What are you looking forward to?
Going to dinner with "JF to the D" tonight

Have you ever cried because you thought you were ugly?
I've cried because other people thought I was ugly...

Who did you kiss today?
No one. Oh, that's sad.

What do you like to do when you are alone?
What do you think? ;)

Who are your 2 favorite characters on Full House?
Kimmy Gibbler and the dog...wait, was there a dog? I seem to remember there being a golden retriever or something

What is missing from your life?
Vacation

Would you be ashamed if you wore hippie clothes?
Um, I do sometimes, and no

Grab the closest book, what does the 7th sentence on the 27th page say?
For some reason the book starts on page 63

When was the last time you slept with a stuffed animal?
Aaaaaaaages ago

If it was your last day on earth what shoes would you wear?
Wow, that's a toughie. I love all my shoes.

Do you own a Super Nintendo?
Never have

What do you think of Law and Order?
I think it's fine

Can you name all 7 dwarfs?
Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, Grumpy, Sleepy...hm. apparently not

Have you ever pretended to be Jewish?
why would I do that?

What was the last thing you thought you lost, but ended up finding it?
S's tape with Survivor on it. It took 2 hours to find!

What were you doing at midnight last night?
Just getting to sleep

If you had a ball of clay what would you mold it into?
I would just pound at it till it was flat

What does your Milkshake bring to the yard?
I try not to shake my milk on a regular basis

Do you have any famous relatives?
Nah

Boo

2006-09-12T17:46:08Z

I feel kinda sick today. Like, cold-like sick. I went through all the Kleenex in the boys' office this morning and so went out and bought 3 more boxes. Someone also gave me a cute yellow portable pack from Taiwan. So, I guess I'm all good for snotrags for now. *shrug*

Thing is, I wanna go home...to bed. I can't though, because I agreed to go out to dinner with my friend (Ig, who I haven't seen in ages) and can't get a hold of him. So I'm stuck here. :(

Whine, whine, whine. And more whine.

grimace

2006-08-30T14:00:26Z

Stupid Tim Horton's put sugar in my coffee this morning. I don't like sugar in my coffee. Bleh. Every sip I take I think, "Hm. How disgusting."

I'd dump it 'cept I paid for it. I'd return it 'cept, well...I'm just too lazy. I'd rather just gripe about it on lj, I guess.

"Yep...so I survived the week." or "Yay and stuff..."

2006-08-29T19:58:39Z

You wanna read about my week backwards? Of course you do.

Shit, what day is it today? Tuesday... Right?

Today: Nothing exciting happened. It's pretty dead here today. Got called in to work at my alternate job tomorrow and Thursday afternoon. I said ok to tomorrow but declined for Thursday as I'm taking the day off for personal reasons. Yep. That's my big news for the day.

Yesterday: Got up at a deliciously late hour, after getting up and going back to bed a few times. Lazed about, talked on the phone with ClaraP for a few minutes, and went to my thing in Kanata. Thing in Kanata was dead, as usual. Had a fruitful discussion with my colleague, though, who gave me a ride home. Contemplated dropping in on my old neighbour, but was feeling lazy. Kicked myself in ass and made call. She said was going to a family supper with her new bf's family. *sigh* Oh well. Maybe today.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. is too early to work on a Sunday, even when it's Pride. Got all tarted up (photos to come?) and danced on a float. Dancing on floats is fun, even in shitty weather. Don't know if I'd do it in the snow though. I think I draw the line at being tarted up in the rain. Yep.

Met up with ClaraP, J-F and B for cheap food before heading off to the other job to hang out with my colleague S. Went to her place after work and vegged out. Like, really vegged out. I almost forgot to take bus fare with me when I left. D'oh. Anyone have a spare brain for sale?

Went to The Edge after that. Didn't really wanna go but J-F insisted (and bribed me with the promise of bringing me an asthma inhaler, heh). Also, I was broke so I really needed a ride home from downtown. So, I went. Met up with J-F, B, and their friend M outside and they were sick of being there so we left right away. Bonus.

Saturday: Got up to do outreach at the Dyke March. Got stuck in elevator in my office building. Yay. Fun. Got out in time to do my work though, which was good. Had a decent time despite my over-tiredness.

Friday: Met up with ClaraP for pho and then went out and did outreach. People kept calling me "Condom Girl," heh. Think I need to change my business cards to reflect this. My colleague told me he gets called "Lube Guy." Maybe we should make ourselves into superheroes or something. I can see it now: "The Adventures of Lube Guy and Condom Girl!" Has a nice ring to it, I think.

Met up with the guys after work. Big Matt drove me crazy. The more that guy drinks, the more obnoxious he gets. I know it's not his fault, but he just makes me tired. Also, I would appreciate it if he would stop constantly hitting on me. I think he's jealous-ish because I'm affectionate with L-P and Zinger, but well, I trust them. I know they won't get all greebly-molesty-like on me.

Thursday: Hm, good question. I seem to remember something happening Thursday but can't remember what the hell it was.

Wednesday: Had most of a day off. S came over and we did pretty much nothing. Yay for doing nothing. :)

I wanna go home and do nothing right now. My boss is giving me a ride in 20 minutes. Yay for rides! She told me once that if I get my learner's permit she'll let me drive her car around. Hm. Tempting.

Okay well it's uber hot in here and I can't write no' mo'. Me take 20-minute nap at my desk and then get ride home. Good plan.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh don't wanna work

2006-08-26T15:39:10Z

Note to self: Do not socialize till all hours of the night when you have to work the next day. You WILL regret it.

Also, sleeping at home in your own bed is a much better option than sharing a single fold-out bed with another person, regardless of how cute and cuddly the person in question (in this case, Zinger) may be.

The end.

Queasy me

2006-08-24T17:48:58Z

What's with all these people "forcefeeding" me Tim Hortons' donuts?

Too. Much. Sugar.

My tummy hurts. *whine, whine*

*sigh* Anyway. There are more pressing issues at the moment. First I need to go buy myself a sweater-y type thing 'cause I forgot mine this morning. Then off to the Super Ex I go, making safer sex happen for the masses.

Wheee!

Some laughing-at-people humour to get my mind off shit

2006-07-27T17:35:45Z

I know I really shouldn't be making fun of ESL people, but this was amusing and I felt the need to share. Yesterday I was reading a report and there was a section on medication side effects. In order to manage certain unpleasant side effects, the following suggestion was given:

"Allowances should be made in the budget to always have adult incontinence on hand."

HA!

I don't know what the cost would be to have some grown-up continuously piss and shit on me; I just know that I don't wish to have money in my budget to that end. Hee.

...Or, maybe not.

2006-07-11T15:50:17Z

01. If you were given the opportunity to have bigger boobs for a day, would you go for it?
I do do that sometimes (haha I said Doodoo). I've got a few bras which offer a little, er, added support.

02. What was the last book you read?
Like, a whole entire book? lol I think it was some cheesy murder mystery, the title of which escapes me because all those books are prit'neer the same.

03. What do you call your mum?
Maaaaaa, Mommieeeeeee, Mu-u-um... and more variations on the same theme. What's important is that I sound sorta whiny and suck-uppy. My mom's response is generally the same every time: she rolls her eyes and asks in an exasperated voice, "What do you want now?" Heehee.

04. Do you ever get rude comments on your xanga or myspace?
I have like 4 friends on Myspace and Tom is one of them. I almost never check Myspace anyway. So, to answer your question, I don't have to deal with any online drama. At least not on Myspace. Or Xanga. I'm not really sure what Xanga is. I assume it's like Myspace or some shit.

05. Have you ever been seriously scared you were going to die?
Oh yeah, a few times. Like back when my asthma used to attack me real bad. Or that time when I was on PCP and had convinced myself that I had already died. Or the time after that when I was on PCP and passed out in the bathroom of a seedy bar and my friend came to tell me that people were afraid I was dead. I actually think that if I had drank more alcohol that night (PCP + alcohol = potentially lethal) I might actually have gotten an ambulance ride. Ah. Good times.

06. What season were you born in?
Spring...1 week shy of summer

07. Do you like to be in the water?
I'm not the best swimmer in the world, but yes.

08. What kind of stuff do you dream about?
Mostly day-to-day stuff with a weird and/or scary twist. My brain frightens me sometimes. Heehee.

09. Have you ever dreamt you were naked in public?
I know a lot of people dream of this, but I can't say I ever have. I don't really have much of a problem being naked in front of people, either--it's the people who have the problem. lol

010. When was the last time you felt really embarrassed?
Really, like really embarrassed? I have no idea. I had one or two slightly embarrassing moments at Woodstock en Beauce 2 weekends ago (like for example when I tried to steal someone's chair and wound up falling in slo-mo to the floor).

011. What do you think about hair extensions?
If that's what floats your boat, then go ahead. Personally I feel like I have enough hair, thank you.

012. Do you think Lindsay Lohan is a bitch?
Oh. My. God. Did you hear about how she stole Paris' man? Or maybe Paris stole her man...? Either way, I really don't care all that much. Those girls are just living out their "high school experience." In public.

013. Do you think the Wayans brothers are hilarious?
I don't think many people are hilarious.

014. Can either of your parents play an instrument?
Not unless they're harbouring secrets from me. You know what? I betcha they are harbouring secrets from me. They probably convert their 5th wheel RV into an updated Partridge-mobile and tour around campsites in the Estrie region. I imagine my mom plays the tambourine and my step-dad wears a sombrero and plays the uke.

015. Do you have a little brother?
Not unless my little sister is harbouring secrets from me... *ahem*

016. Do you know any twins or triplets?
C'mon. Everyone knows twins. I have twin cousins.

017. What is your favourite boys name?
Assface. Now, I don't know whether that's an official boys' name or not; it's just what I call most of my guy friends.

018. If you could go anywhere right now, where would it be and why?
I would go to hell in a handbasket. Why? I've never ridden in a handbasket before. Plus, I hear they have student rates, so...

019. Did you know that a Finnish heavy metal band called Lordi won the Eurovision song contest?
Lordi, lordi, lordi. I didn't know that!

020. Have you even heard of the Eurovision song contest?
Yeah, in passing.

021. Do you like fairytales?
I did when I was 6. Now that I'm older (and arguably wiser), the blatant sexism in them makes me want to give Prince Charming a bloody nose.

022. What colour is the sky right now?
Hazy blue

023. Are your fingernails painted or natural?
Natural. I've fucked up my thumbnails too much to paint them anymore. Don't ask.

024. Do you cut your toenails?
Does anyone NOT do this? 'Cause if that's the case, I would think their shoes must get uncomfortable after some time. Oh wait, some people must get theirs cut by their pedicurist. I guess I'm just not that fancy.

025. Do you ever get smelly feet?
I am the queen of smelly feet. And, I wear socks every damned day. Generally my shoes are fine until the first rain I wear them in. Then, let the putrid stench begin!

026. Do you think Borders is a great bookstore?
Is that an American thing? We have Chapters here.

027. If money was no object would you ever get plastic surgery?
I can't say I would never, ever think about it on any level. That doesn't mean I would do it, though. I believe that it's our differences (yes, even our lumps and bumps and squishinesses) that make us interesting.

028. What do you think about permanent make up?
I think it's strange, given that what's fashionable in terms of make-up colours changes over time. I would hate to be the person who got it done in the late 80s and now has to walk around with bright blue Dolly Parton-esque eyelids.

029. Would you ever get a tattoo?
I have one. So yes.

030. Do you think nose piercings look hot?
I find them pleasantly decorative, but "hot" is a strong word. I've never had the desire to tongue someone's nostril because they had a piece of metal running through the side of it.

031. Do you think it is wrong to smoke around pregnant women and babies?
No question is that cut-and-dry. If I'm in a small enclosed space (that is, besides my own apartment) and the smoke has nowhere else to go, then I would refrain from smoking regardless of who was in the room. If I'm walking down the street, however, and a pregnant woman asks me to butt out, then I would probably look at her like she's crazy and ask her to cross the street if she's not happy.

032. Would you ever like to visit Ireland?
Yeah, I have some heritage n' shit over there.

033. When does summer begin for you?
It doesn't. Summer = vacation, of which I have none.

034. Are you a movie buff?
I've been trying to watch more of 'em lately, but I don't think I would ever qualify as a "buff." Unless you're talking Star Wars.

035. Do you think that bands like Panic at the disco suck?
I don't know bands like Panic. And I don't like "the disco."

036. Dont you just hate ignorance?
Yes. Which is why I'm not a big fan of most people.

037. Would you rather be able to rap or sing opera/classically?
Neither. I might like to be able to sing jazz.

038. If you could be transported to 1940s England or 1790s France, what would you choose?
I'd take the French revolution if I could hang out with cool intellectual feminists like Olympe de Gouges.

039. Have you ever watched Dr Who?
Dr. Wha? Just kidding. No.

040. Have you ever seen a ghost?
I have one in a picture I took. I swear.

041. Do you find the idea of space scary?
Outer space, or just space? Either way, I'm not exactly afraid.

042. Do you honestly believe that God created the world in seven days?
No. With the way that guy procrastinates, it took at least 8. ;)

043. Can you believe that some sick bastards could bring themselves to eat horses?
Yes. J-F made me eat horse once. Normally I don't mind being a sick bastard, but the experience traumatized me somehow.

044. Do you live in the middle of nowhere?
I used to, but now I live on the edge of somewhere.

045. What have you eaten today?
My favourite breakfast (special prize for the person who can tell me what that is)

046. Do you watch Family Guy?
Meh, sometimes, when there's nothing better to watch/read/do.

047. Is it warm outside?
No, it's hot. And muggy.

048. Do you find puppies, although cute, a little too excitable?
Yes. As a matter of fact, I feel the same way about puppies as I do about kids. They're kinda cute, but they're loud and annoying and they have way too much energy and they pee everywhere.

049. When was the last time you saw your grandparents?
I only have one left, and I think it's been 9 years since I last saw her. It's a grandma, in case you couldn't figure it out.

050. Could this survey have been more random?
Yeah, but for once there weren't too many questions that I had already answered elsewhere. So, good on you, survey creator, whoever you are.

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

2006-07-07T16:49:58Z

I am 55% Metal Head.

I rock just as hard as the rest of the thrash set, except when no ones looking I like to get down with a little "More than a Feeling."

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I am 46% Grunge.

What's this? The longest I've been without a shower is three days? Not even close, man. I should go sit out in the rain for a week.

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I am 39% Hippie.

I need to step away from the tie-dye. I smell too good to be a hippie and my dad is probably a cop. Being a hippie is not a fashion craze, man. It was a way of life, in the 60’s, man.

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I am 52% Promiscuous.

I like sex and have a healthy sex life. I get just enough and know how to use my sexuality. Some people might have a problem, but that is their problem not mine. They just need to get more.

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Interesting...except I don't get any.

Surprise, surprise

2006-06-27T21:31:03Z

1. Do you like chinese food?
Ohhh yeah. It's all about the chicken fried rice, baby.

2. How big is your bed?
Doublicious

3. Is your room clean?
Yeah, surprisingly enough it is. I have this growing pile of dirty clothes in the corner, but a little laundry tonight will take care of that.

4. Laptop or desktop computer?
I have both, but use a laptop at home.

5. Favorite comedian?
Myself. I kill me. :P

7. Sleep with or without clothes on?
Usually with a tank top and jammie pants. I don't really like sleeping naked unless there's gonna be sex involved.

8. Who do you sleep with every night?
Me, myself, and I

9. Do long distance relationships work?
Not for me, they don't

10. How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Pulled over implies that I was driving. Which I wasn't.

11. Pancakes or french toast?
French toast, made by me. I don't find it batter-y enough in restaurants.

12. Do you like coffee?
Not only do I like it, it's my morning saviour.

13. How do you like your eggs?
Scrambled and sometimes hard-boiled. Runny yolks make me gag.

14. Do you believe in astrology?
Like I believe in unicorns!

15. Last person you talked to on the phone?
A boss of mine, L.

16. Last person on your missed call list?
J, probably

17. What was the last text message you received?
Answered this last survey and it hasn't changed

18. Mcdonalds or Burger King?
Why are surveys obsessed with asking this?

19. Number of pillows?
Two, but I generally only use the fluffier one of them

20. What are you hearing right now? A small child being obnoxious

21. Pick a lyric, any lyric or song? Thunder only happens when it's raining...

22. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? I prefer jam. Strawberry jam.

23. Can you play pool? Not really. It's weird--when I'm watching I know how to do it, but I lose focus or something when I actually go to do it. I get flustered and make shitty shots.

24. Do you know how to swim? Yeah. I'm not super good at it, but I can hold my own.

25. Favorite ice cream?
Haagen Daazs Rocky Road

26. What color is your purse/backpack?
Today it's a beige backpacky-type thing

27. Tell me a random fact:
It's raining REALLY fucking hard all of a sudden. Plus it's dark in my office and between the sound of the rain and lack of light I'm feeling really sleepy.

28. Ever play spin the bottle?
Yes, I remember doing that in my basement when I was about 13

29. Ever attend a theme party?
I guess Hallowe'en is a theme... I also did a few murder-mystery thing-a-ma-bobbies

30. What is your favorite season?
autumn

31. Favorite quote?
I'd rather come up with my own shit to say, thanks.

33. Last time you laughed at something stupid?
I laughed when my colleague was telling me about how ridiculous ODSP was being. I laughed but it wasn't really all that funny.

34. What time did you wake up this morning? 9:30 baby

35. Best thing about winter? Getting inside and taking off my wet boots

36. Last time a cop gave you a ticket? Never, everyone knows I don't drive

37. Name of your first pet? Sandy

38. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? I've never really been that big a fan of pirates, beyond their skull-and-crossbones flag

39. What do you do on weekdays?
Um. I work.

40. Are you desperate for anything right now?
Hmmm, ya think? :P

Come make my 1st outreach experience exciting

2006-06-22T21:26:09Z

If anyone is looking for free male/female condoms, lube, dental dams and sexual health information, my colleague and I will be staked out at the Lookout from 9:30 to 11:30 tonight. :)

Has anyone seen my life?

2006-06-16T18:20:42Z

I made a South Park character of myself, 'cause I'm lame that way:

Looks just like me, doesn't it? lol

Make your own; you know you wanna: www.sp-studio.de

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2006-06-06T15:19:46Z

According to silly_boy's journal, if more than 50 of these pertain to you, you're BAD:

1) smoked (YUP)
2) consumed alcohol (Ah yes, Friday night was fun)
3) slept in the same bed with someone of the opposite sex (uh yeah, like zillions of times--does this make me "badder?")
4) slept in the same bed with someone of the same sex (of course!)
5) made out with someone of the opposite sex (duh)
6) had sex (no 30-year-old virgins here)
7) had someone in your room of the opposite sex (Shit, all my rooms are gender-free, lol)
8) watched porn (who hasn't?)
9) bought porn (I'm not really sure...)
10) done drugs (sure, they help pass the time)
Total: 9 (and possibly 10)

11) taken pain killers (I heart Advil Liqui-Gels!)
12) taken someone else's prescription medicine (Yeah, I actually bought someone's asthma inhaler a while back 'cause I was too damn lazy to go buy my own)
13) lied to your parents (heehee)
14) lied to a friend (heeheehee)
15) snuck out of the house (I left home at 16 so there was no real need)
16) done something illegal (uhhh...see #10 above--sheesh, so repetitive)
17) cut yourself (yeah, I got in a fight with a bagel one time and the bagel won *sigh*)
18) hurt someone (yeah--physically but not intentionally as well as emotionally and intentionally)
19) wished someone to die (Yeah, kinda)
20) seen someone die (okay, this one hasn't happened yet. But, considering my line of work, I wouldn't be surprised if it did one day)
Total: 8

21) missed curfew (Yes, I was out in my front yard and my mom got so mad. I still don't get why she was so mad)
22) stayed out all night (Define "out"...if you mean "partying but not in my house" then yes)
23) eaten a carton of ice cream by yourself (I live alone--who else is gonna eat it?)
24) been to a therapist (No, but it's on my list of things to do)
25) been to rehab (No, and I hope I will never have to go)
26) dyed your hair (Every 2-6 months for the past 13 years...I'll probably get some kind of cancer or shit from all those chemicals)
27) received a ticket (I don't drive)
28) been in a wreck (Yes)
29) been to a club (Yes)
30) been to a bar (Yes)
Total: 7

31) been to a wild party (Hey...I AM a wild party)
32) seen the Mardi Gras (n'orl'ans is too far away)
34) had a spring break in Florida (I've had a fall break there and I've decided it counts for a half point)
35) sniffed anything (permanent marker, when I was a kid)
36) wore black nail polish (I used to be the QUEEN of nailpolish...all colours and non-colours)
37) wore arm bands (what's an arm band? like those things people in grief are supposed to wear?)
38) wore t-shirts with brand names (In my whole entire life? Yeah)
39) listened to rap (see above)
40) own(ed) a 50 Cent CD (okay, this I've never done, please shoot me if ever I come to own one)
TOTAL: 6.5

41) dressed gothic (apparently--people keep telling me I "used to be goth," much to my surprise)
42) dressed prep (you should see my grade school photos!)
43) dressed punk (somewhat--I'm giving myself half points for this one)
44) dressed grunge (YES)
45) stole something (just ONE thing? lol)
46) been too drunk to remember anything (You know, I think it happened only once in rez at the vile place, believe it or not)
47) blacked out (see above; the evening ended this way)
48) fainted (yes, once)
49) had a crush on your neighbor (I'm trying to think who I've had as neighbours...oh right. Yes)
TOTAL: 8.5

50) had someone sneak into your room (Yes)
51) snuck into some one else's room (Yes)
52) had a crush on your best friend's sib (Nanette? lol, no)
53) been to a concert (YES! It took a long time but I've finally been to a few now)
54) dry humped someone (um, yeah)
55) been called a slut (Yeah, I even think it was written on someone's dry-erase wall calendar in college, lol)
56) called someone a slut (Yeah, as a joke)
57) installed speakers in your car (I don't have a car, goddammit!)
58) broke a mirror (yes, I break a lot of things)
59) showered at someone of the opposites sex's house (What kinds of stupid questions are these?)
60) brushed your teeth with someone elses toothbrush (By accident)
TOTAL: 9

61) consider Ludacris your favorite rapper (Who's Ludacris? Is he the guy from "Pimp My Car?" No wait, that's Xhibit, isn't it? I'm confused...)
62) seen an R rated movie in theaters (What am I, 14?)
63) cruised the mall (*guffaw* see above)
64) skipped school (Yes, and I almost got caught)
65) had an eating disorder (Yes, I had exercise bulimia one summer a while back. I also still binge-eat sometimes)
66) had an injury (Oh, lots, I'm a bit of a klutz, lol)
67) gone to court (Not that I can remember...)
68) walked out of a restaurant without paying (I did once but it wasn't intentional! I went back the next day to pay)
69) caught something on fire (Yes)
70) lied about your age (No, I think my age is hilarious, actually)
TOTAL: 7

71) owned an apartment (can you "own" an apartment? I thought that apartments were always rentals)
72) cheated on your boyfriend/girlfriend (yes)
73) cheated with someone (I don't understand the difference between this and the question above)
74) got in trouble with the police (No)
75) talked to a stranger (Strangers talk to me all the time)
76) hugged a stranger (...but we don't go so far as to hug)
77) kissed a stranger (drunkenly, in a bar)
78) rode in the car with a stranger (which car? "The car?" is that like a "Le Car?" or something)
79) been sexually harrassed (yes, at a summer job)
80) been verbally harrassed (Yes)
TOTAL: 7

81) met face to face with someone you met online (yes)
82) stayed online for 12 hours straight (yes, in 1995)
83) talked on the phone for more than 4 hours straight (Yes, my stepdad used to hate me for it)
84) watched tv for 12 hours straight (yes, it's called a Sunday)
85) been to a fair (Yes, but I prefer unfairs)
86) been called a bad influence (Oh yes)
87) cursed (heeheeheehee)
88) prank called someone (Yes, as a kid)
89) laid in the bed with someone of the opposite sex (Wasn't this already asked?)
90) cheated on a test (Not intentionally)
TOTAL: 9

91) cheated on homework (Okay, yes, this I've done)
92) held hands with someone of the opposite sex (Yes, recently even! Okay, so we were drunk, lol)
93) been pushed into a pool (How about dumped like a sack of potatoes?)
94) played pool (Yes, and lost miserably)
95) watched 5 hours of mtv straight (Does MuchMusic count? I've decided it does)
96) had a crush on someone 8 years older than you (No, I'm more likely to crush on someone 8 years younger)
97) had a crush on someone younger than you (see above)
98) wear eyeliner (now how the fuck would that make me "bad?")
99) skinny dipped (I don't think so)
100) laughed at someone who was seriously hurt (I didn't mean to; it just came out!)
TOTAL: 8

GRAND TOTAL: 79!! Hah! In your face, Megan! lol

Only 7 more minutes till the weekend

2006-05-26T21:08:30Z

69 Questions to Start the Summer

1. Are you in a relationship? Nope, and I'm not looking for anything serious

2. Do you hate more than 3 people? Nope, only 2, lol

3. How many houses have you lived in? 2 houses, 2 apartments inside a house, 4 rez rooms and 2 apartments...I think

4. What is your favorite candy bar? Right now it's Snickers. I actually crave them sometimes.

5. What are your favorite shoes? My new slip-on red-n-black checkered canvas VANS

6. Have you ever tripped someone? Yes, it was fun

7. What was your least favorite subject this year? N/A

8. What was your favorite subject this year? see above

9. Do you own a Britney Spears CD? Christ, why would I do that?

10. Have you ever thrown up in public? Yeah, in a taxi and in someone's neighbour's driveway. Also in the garbage can in elementary school :O

11. Name something that's always on your mind. How bored I am

12. What is your favorite music genre? Rock

13. What is your sign? Gemini

14. What time were you born? 12:53 a.m.

15. Do you like beer? Yay, beer

16. Have you ever made a prank call? Oh God yes. When you live in the middle of nowhere you have to make up your own fun

17. What is the most embarrassing CD you own? I can't think of one

18. Are you sarcastic? Generally, yeah although it depends on who I'm talking to

19. What are your favorite colors? Green, black

20. How many watches do you own? One that I wear. I have another one somewhere though

21. Summer or winter? Summer, I guess

22. Spring or fall? Fall rocks my leopard-print socks

23. What is your favorite color to wear? Black

24. Pepsi or Sprite? The one with the caffeine

25. What color is your cell phone? That generic silver colour

26. Where is your second home? Right now it's work. Bleh.

27. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes, I slapped anubia once when I was 8. We were in a fight. I was being all dramatic and told her that if she took one more step towards me I would smack her. All she took was a tiny tentative step forward and I let her have it, lol.

28. Have you ever had a cavity? Yeah, I'm from the generation that came before sealants

29. How many lamps are in your bedroom? Two

30. How many video games do you own? I dunno, 7?

31. What was your first pet? A dog...poor Sandy

32. Have you ever had braces? No, but I used to want them

33. Do looks matter? Not

34. Do you use Chapstick? Not unless it's winter

35. Name 3 teachers from your school: I don't technically go to school

36. American Eagle or Abercrombie? Ew. If I were forced to choose, I guess I'd go with AE. At least they never made thong underwear for tweens

37. Are you too forgiving? My first instinct is to say yes, but I know I can hold a grudge

38. How many children do you want? None

39. Do you own something from Hot Topic? Nope

40. What is your favorite breakfast? 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit

41. Do you own a gun? Haha, no.

42. Have you ever thought you were in love? Yeah

43. When was the last time you cried? Yesterday--someone disappointed me

44. What did you do 3 nights ago? Worked?

45. When was the last time you went to Olive Garden? I'm not sure I've ever been to one

46. Have you ever called your teacher mom? Maybe when I was little

47. Have you ever been in a castle? Not a real one

48. What are your nicknames? Sar, Sarie--but only for loved ones

49. Do you know anyone named Bertha? Yeah, my grammy

50. Have you ever been to Kentucky? Nope, and I've never been to the fair, nor seen a senorita with roses in her hair

51. Do you own something from Banana Republic? Nope

52. Are you thinking about somebody right now? No, I'm thinking about Banana Republic

53. Have you ever called someone Boo? No, but I know someone who has and I think it's cheesy

54. Do you smoke? Not officially

55. Do you own a diamond ring? Not yet, although word on the street is that I'll be getting my grammy's engagement ring one day

56. Are you happy with your life right now? Meh...am I ever happy?

57. Do you dye your hair? Yes, I'm really gray

58. Does anyone like you? I hope my friends do...

59. What month were you born? June

60. What were you doing May of 1994? I was just getting home from CEGEP, probably starting up my janitor job again

61. Do you own a Backstreet Boys CD? Eesh.

62. McDonald's or Wendy's? Wendy's, I suppose

63. Do you like yourself? Most days

64. Are you closer to your mother or father? Mom, duh

65. Favorite features of the opposite sex? Grr.

66. Are you afraid of the dark? No, usually I quite like it

67. Have you ever eaten paste? No, I used to play with it, like put it on my hand and peel it off and stuff, but I can't say I ever ate any

68. Do you have a webcam? Nope

69. Have you ever stripped? Every time I take a shower!

TGIF

2006-05-19T14:43:25Z

My name is: Sarah
I am: the walrus. Goo goo g'joob
Right now, I feel: kinda pissed off
The sounds I hear are: traffic, music from the record store and the birds outside, typing and videos inside
Around me, I see: a pile of office-related junk. And I'm in the middle of it.
I feel most connected to this person: Myself
I think it's weird that: I'll be done at PPO in like 3 weeks
It bothers me when: able-bodied people take the elevator to the 2nd floor
The best thing about my personality is: I'm pretty chill
My worst quality is: I'm a little too chill :P
My favorite part about life is: having friends who are good at keeping me entertained
This is attractive in the opposite sex: grr, stupid heterosexist survey questions! the answer, though, is a slight build
Sometimes, I wonder: why some people just don't get it!
I usually get bored while: I'm awake
I'm afraid that: I'm headed for a burnout. Hell, maybe I'm already there
If someone hates me, I: laugh about it at length with my friends.
I admire: those organized people who have energy--not the annoyingly bubbly ones but the ones who get all of their stuff done and don't feel like they need to sleep for 2 days straight to feel rested
I wish: someone half-decent would express an interest in me. I've been uneventfully single for 3.5 years; not to sound pathetic, but a date might be nice
I feel exhilarated when: I have something to look forward to
I appreciate: my close friends, even though I don't always feel I show it well
I'll never get over: how scary the world is becoming...and not scary in a good way
The best thing to happen this week was: my sister got here on Wednesday night :)
I feel fat after: hearing my straight male friends discuss which women they find attractive. I also feel fat when thin women complain about how fat they are in front of me. It's like, hello, I weigh 50 more pounds than you. If you're fat, then what am I? Uh, the walrus, that's who. Goo goo g'fuckin'joob. lol
If I could tell the world just one thing, it would be: "Fucking respect one another, you bunch of assholes" lol
Some people are just so: perky it makes me want to choke them.
I'm optimistic about: getting through another day. I can do it. Wheeee. :P
An event like this would traumatize me: receiving a death/bomb threat in the mail at work
I yearn for: physical comfort (my muscles and joints are constantly stiff and sore) as well as more peace within myself
I'm jealous of: nothing at the moment. It's a nice feeling
I trust: my brain. Although my memory is so bad I don't really know if I should :P
My intuition is usually: bang on
One time, I spontaneously: jumped out of a window for fun and broke my left foot in 4 places
I haven't had this feeling in a long time: excitement
I am proud of: myself for plugging on through no matter what
I would never be seen wearing: Tommy Hilfiger
The scariest dream I ever had was: the one where Eminem was stalking me through some mansion, trying to kill me. I also had a similar dream about Kurt Cobain in a bar once.
I am annoyed because: the media is so partial it scared me today
I feel most beautiful when: I'm wearing something new (and preferably shiny)
I could care less about: my thesis topic. I really wanna switch out.
My favorite kind of movie is: Cheesy horror movies
I often get distracted by: the internet *ahem*
I am eager to: celebrate my 30th birthday in 4 weeks(!)
I'm glad that: the long weekend starts in 6 hours
I feel guilty about: some things I've procrastinated on at work
This really hurts: my left shoulder. Oy.
I've finally made peace with the fact that: I can't change people's minds
I'm most talkative around: the time I'm on my 6th beer :P
I was so embarrassed when: I made an ass of myself that one time (?)
One feeling I hate is: restless tiredness
One feeling I love is: calm comfort

All I need to do is get a name change! lol

2006-05-18T20:27:28Z

This is some Kabbalah thing on the meaning of your name. I stumbled across the website as I was randomly looking up the meaning of my middle name (my favouite interpretation of which is "sea of bitterness," lol). Anyway, I plugged in my first name and this is what I got:

• Though the name Sarah creates the urge to understand and help others, we emphasize that it causes procrastination, lack of confidence, and the inability to realize your goals and ambitions.

• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the fluid systems.

• Your name of Sarah makes you easy-going and refined, but detracts from your physical vitality.

• You desire all the finer things in life--lovely clothes, home, furniture, and environment.

• However, procrastination is your worst enemy, and you find yourself lacking the ambition to make your dreams a reality often because of lack of confidence.

• People are inclined to take advantage of your sympathetic, tractable nature.

• You naturally attract people with problems who seek your understanding and advice.

Strangely accurate, except for the part about the "finer things." I do consider myself to have a certain level of taste, but I don't really give a crap about whether I have really fancy-ass shit or not.

I also hope my fluids are okay.

Whee. It's Monday.

2006-05-01T19:25:40Z

Where, oh where, did my weekend go?

Friday: As I was working late that day, I decided to take an extended lunch to compensate. I had some errands to run in the Market, like go to my bank and pick up a cake for L's last day (she's big as a house and due in 3 weeks!). Minty was in town briefly to finish up his last take-home exam, so I swung by Sandy Hill to see him for a bit as well. Last time we hung out, he complained that I never gave him one of our spiffy condom keychains. I looked around the office and noticed that we had one left, so I tied a ribbon around it (I'm cheesy that way, hehe) and took it over to him.

We had a nice, albeit quite brief, visit. It was nice to see him again considering our last quasi-final goodbye left me feeling a bit unhappy. This time things felt normal again, which is really all I wanted. I'm glad I went over.

Went back to work and had a cake party for L--and A, who was finishing her placement with us. The tiramisu I bought was quite good (and horribly expensive), but it left me feeling a bit ill because although I took an extended break, I somehow managed to not have time for lunch. And cake for lunch sounds like a good idea until you actually have it.

After work I got a phone call from Mr. Big to tell me that I got another job! Not that I'm counting or anything, but that makes 4. This one is at a group for GLBTTQ youth. :)

Then I took a bus to my old ghetto and rented my first movie ever (yes, I'm behind in the times)--C.R.A.Z.Y. I was a bit hesitant about it at first; I had heard lots about it and figured that a Québecois movie would never be able to live up to all that hype. But it does. It's really a great movie, probably the best I've seen all year. Granted, I don't see that many movies, but trust me, it's pretty awesome. If you understand French or like to read subtitles, I urge you to see it. Apparently an American remake is in the works, but I doubt it will be as good as this version. I don't understand why they don't just dub the original or let people read subtitles. I mean, the Québecois have been watching dubbed American films for, like, ever. I think Americans can deal with watching one fantastic dubbed film instead of pouring millions into a remake that probably won't be nearly as riveting.

Saturday: As busy as Friday was, Saturday was just the opposite. I wasn't feeling depressed or anything, but I didn't want to do anything or see anyone. My phone was out of airtime and I just let it go. So what if I was unreachable for 24 hours? I spent the day doing what I really wanted to spend time doing--lounging about, reading, watching TV, listening to music and taking lots of naps. I fell asleep for the night at some ridiculously early hour.

Sunday: Woke up SUPER early (like 6:30) and lounged about for a few hours. Then, as per my morning routine, I turned on LIVE 88.5. It was a one-hour special on Joey Ramone, which made me squeaking happy. It also got me thinking about my ex-roomie L-P and I got this sudden desire to have breakfast with him. I got dressed and headed out on foot at around 10:20. I had some errands to run in his neck of the woods anyway, so I figured I'd just stop by. He's usually up pretty early.

Got to L-P's at about 11:00 (I was slow due to having to return home and get C.R.A.Z.Y. so I could take it back to Blockbuster). When I got to the apartment, there was a "For Rent" sign in the window. I sorta kinda knew he was planning to move for May 1st (he'd mentioned it in passing a couple of months ago) so I wasn't sure whether he was still around or not. I decided to try my luck and knocked. No answer. Knocked again. Heard some moaning and the rustling of someone getting up. The door opened and I was greeted by M (heretofor known as "Zinger" because when he drinks he likes to hump things--"zing" is French for "hump"). He was covered in green marker and was looking pretty darn rough. The guys had gone to a party the night before and had a bit of a wild time, haha. I chatted with a half-asleep, fully hungover Zinger for like an hour while we waited for L-P to get out of bed. We knocked on the wall to get L-P up, but to no avail. Weird, 'cause he's usually quite a light sleeper. We eventually got sick of waiting and went into his room to wake him up. Turned out that he wasn't asleep after all, just in bed with his earphones on, watching a movie for the past 2 hours. Turkey. He didn't even hear me come in the apartment.

His first words to me were, "Hey! What a great surprise! Did you know that today was moving day?" I didn't, well, I suspected it might be, what with the "For Rent" sign and all, but I wasn't sure. But, being the stellar human being that I am, I offered to help out. Little did I know that the moving wouldn't even start till 6pm... :O

L-P, M and I finally got moving to the restaurant a little while later--L-P needed a shower because apparently he went drunken skinny-dipping by himself in an algae-filled pool, ew. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, he's a bit annoying) L-P's roomie Big Mat was too busy puking to come along. We had a lovely breakfast and got caught up in one another's news. I shared my latest mini-drama and L-P thought it was super hilarious, as he always does lol.

After b-fast, I ran some errands and went back to hang with the guys for a bit before going out and running more errands. On round 2 of errand-running, I impulsively bought myself a new used bike. It's super old school and in great condition, blue with a wide tan-coloured seat on springs and a sideview mirror and you have to pedal backwards to brake. It's so awesome--all it needs now is a basket in the front, streamers on the handlebars and a really annoying bell, whee! Oh, and maybe a few reflectors and, like, a bike lock. In any case, I'm excited about the prospect of taking an actual bike on the bike trails instead of just walking. I'm not excited, however, about the prospect of finding a suitable helmet. I know they're specially engineered to protect you and air out your sweaty head, but personally I don't really like them. :( Although I suppose I'd like dying less.

When I finally got back to L-P's, the guys were gone to get the U-Haul. They got back a few minutes after me and we finished packing and started loading up the truck. We didn't get done moving everything till after 10:00 p.m. and then we ate pizza before Paco gave me a ride home. It was a hugely long day, but I'm glad I was able to hang out and help L-P.

My colleague L told me today that I have a 6th sense because I was in the right place at the right time to help with the move. Weird that she should say that, given the fact that I've been joking about it for a couple of weeks now. *cue Twilight Zone music*

In other news, I got a call an hour ago asking me to lead the GLBTTQ youth group tonight. Tonight! At 5:00 p.m.! And it's in Kanata! Crazy last-minute mo'fos! Anyway, I declined for this week. They just had to get back to me sooner. I mean, I only had the interview a good couple of weeks ago. Telling me with barely 2 hours to spare that I needed to get on a bus to Kanata. Kinda nervy, if you ask me. :P

Not too happy with myself today >:(

2006-04-26T15:50:14Z

WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES, WHAT DO YOU SEE IN YOUR FUTURE? Finishing school and paying off my debts...?
WHAT PANT LEG DO YOU PUT ON FIRST? I have NO idea
WHAT KIND OF SLEEPER ARE YOU? TOSS AND TURN/QUIET AND STILL/INSOMNIAC, ETC. Insomniac who tosses and turns and takes up too much of the bed

DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE SLEEPING NEXT TO YOU? Depends on who the person sleeping next to me is
DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER? God, yes. Terrible songs too. lol
WHEN YOU LAY IN BED AT NIGHT WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT? Mostly day-to-day stuff, thinking about things that happened and the people in my life
DO YOU SEE YOURSELF MARRIED IN 5 YEARS? Nope, the way things are going I probably won't even be in a relationship by then (not that I want to get married 'cause I don't)
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF CLOTHING? You know, that's a really good question and I can't give you a definitive answer because I feel I elude all "style"
DO YOU EVER SIT AND STARE OUT A WINDOW? Every day, on the bus
WHEN YOU'RE HOME ALONE, WHAT DO YOU DO? Um...stuff? Like, you know, home-type stuff...?
WHEN YOU WHERE IN HIGH SCHOOL, WAS POPULARITY IMPORTANT TO YOU? No
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED WHEN YOU GO TO BED AT NIGHT? PJs on; room not too hot, not too cold
IS SEX IMPORTANT TO YOU? Yes, but I can live without it when I have to
TO A RELATIONSHIP? Depends on the relationship

CAN YOU DECIDE?
FAME OR FAMILY? Why do I have to choose? Do famous people lose their families?
LOVE OR FAME? Fame, that way you're loved by millions of people ;)
LOVE OR BEING COMFORTABLE WITH THE PERSON? Being comfortable with the person
SEX OR WAITING? Waiting for what? I hate waiting for shit
FRIENDSHIP OR FAME? Friendship
SHOWER OR BATH? Shower
FINDING YOUR SOUL MATE AND LOSING THEM, OR SETTLING? Finding and losing, 'cause after that all you can do is settle
YOUR DREAM JOB OR YOUR DREAM CAR? I don't have a dream car
DREAM JOB OR FALLING IN LOVE? Job
CUBS OR WHITE SOX? Cubs are all cute and furry, while white socks are just plain unfashionable. So I will have to go with the cubs ;)
BEING CHEATED ON AND TOLD THE TRUTH OR BEING LIED TO ABOUT IT? I would rather hear the truth
GETTING AN STI FROM YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR FROM A ONE NIGHT STAND? Oh, one night stand, definitely. Although I don't do one-night stands...
FAILING IN LIFE OR NEVER FINDING LOVE? Never finding love; I assume that if I succeed in life I'll be happy regardless
COULD YOU EVER DECIDE BETWEEN KEEPING A LOVED ONE ON LIFE SUPPORT OR NOT? It would depend on what their wishes are

YOUR TAKE ON RELATIONSHIPS
POLYGAMY OR MONOGAMY? I don't need more than one wife, thanks (the correct term is "polyamoury," btw)
WHATS YOUR LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? 4 1/2 years
ARE YOU STILL IN IT? Nope
ARE YOU IN LOVE? Nope, I am now bitter and cold, lol
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT LOVE CAN LAST FOREVER? Not really, but I suppose it's possible for some people
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT RELATIONSHIP-- Someone fun who I can trust and who respects me 100%
WHATS ONE THING YOU WOULD NEVER DO IN A RELATIONSHIP BESIDES CHEAT? I dunno, betray the person in some other way, I guess
WHATS THE WORST THING SOMEONE COULD DO TO YOU? Someone close to me? Act like I didn't matter.
IS GIVING SOMEONE A SECOND CHANCE WORTH IT TO YOU? Depends on the person/situation
WHY? Why not?
IS DATING A FRIENDS EX REALLY OK EVEN IF THEY SAY IT IS? I think it's a little creepy
DOES BAD SEX RUIN A RELATIONSHIP? Fuck yes, does it ever
DOES SEX IMPROVE ONE? I suppose, depending on the sex
CAN YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITHOUT SEX?? Sure, people can do other things besides have "sex"

In other news, I can't find my fucking cell phone! I think I left it at a restaurant yesterday and they won't get back to me about whether it's actually there. *sigh* I'm waiting for some important phone calls, too. :(

[EDIT: Went over to the restaurant (for the 2nd time) and they claim that my phone isn't there. The only 2 places I went yesterday were the restaurant for b-fast and then PPO. But when I call my line, the phone doesn't ring here. So where the fuck is it?!! And, why did I have to be such a spaz and lose it?!!!]

That time there, when I write about my weekend

2006-04-25T19:53:05Z

Friday: Worked at the drop-in till 4. Contemplated calling J-F to see what he was up to for the evening but decided against it due to having to work at 8:00 the next morning. Got home before I realized I still had my police pager hooked to my skirt. That's the 2nd time I left the drop-in with that stupid thing still on me. I just figured, oh well, I'll take it back tomorrow. Apparently that was not the best decision, but I'm still relatively new to the DI so I'm still allowed to fuck up a little.

Sez who? Sez me. :P

Saturday: Got to work at 7:45 a.m. Prepped for Presentation Skills Training. I had 8 volunteers in the office learning how to give presentations and how to staff PPO kiosks. The training ran from 9:00-3:30 so I was pretty pooped by the end of it. Just as the volunteers were about to leave, one of them came up to L and I and gave each of us two envelopes. The first envelope contained a thank-you card signed by all of the participants. I was like, "No. Fucking. Way. They. Did. NOT." It was very touching; I wasn't expecting to receive anything at all. THEN I opened the second envelope. Inside was a gift certificate for Venus Envy...for $50!! What a generous group of volunteers! I didn't know what to say, besides the obvious thanks. I was totally blown away.

Looks like I have some shopping to do now. :P

In the evening I went over to my old neighbour's place. She seems to be doing okay, but I sort of feel like she puts on a bit of an "I'll be all right" front for my benefit. I think she might be afraid of disappointing me if she tells me about her drug use. Really though, I don't care what she does. Of course I like to see her healthy and happy, but I also recognize that the choices she makes belong to her and her alone.

We hung out and chatted (and I was dumb and smoked 2 1/2 cigarettes). She told me that she finally got confirmation that a group of her so-called friends had been trying to take over her home and make it into a crackhouse. Needless to say, they're her former friends now.

I was supposed to go out with ClaraP in the evening, but we decided the band we were going to see was way too expensive so we stayed in.

Sunday: Hung out and did in-apartment stuff. Took a lot of naps.

Monday: Ran around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get everything organized for my volunteer appreciation evening. The evening was a huge success (we had cake and flowers for everyone and we had a fabulous guest speaker)--except we made waaaaay too much food, lol. We'll be having leftovers all week. Oh well, that means less groceries for me to buy. Everyone had a great time at the party and we got excellent feedback. 2 people even e-mailed me today to say what fun they had, and one person made sure to mention that it was the best volunteer event EVER. Aw. Warm fuzzies once again. *sigh* I'm-a miss this job.

Ew.

2006-04-20T19:43:50Z

Caution: Gross talk about bodily fluids ahead. Not for the faint of heart.

I decided to wear nylons today. Apparently that was a bad decision.

My knee started oozing some shit (pus? plasma? blood? all of the above?) that kept scabbing my nylons to my knee. Then, when I tried to pry my nylons off of my leg, some of the scab came off too. Now it's no better, but it is oozing s'more shit. Hooray.

My solution: I put a Band-Aid on the scab so at least it won't get caught up in my nylons anymore. Also, I don't have to look it anymore and people don't walk by and go, "What happened to you?!" anymore.

I really hope that it doesn't get all infected 'cause I'd rather tear off my fingernails than see another doctor and pay full-price for a course of antibiotics.

Damn body; why must it malfunction so?

Just a short 'lil one today

2006-04-18T18:17:39Z

PAST

First grade teacher's name: Ms. Tarrant; Mrs. Robertson
Last words you said: Done! Bye.
Last song you sang: "Another Saturday Night"--Cat Stevens
Last song stuck in your head: ibid.

PRESENT

What's in your CD player: Pink Floyd "The Wall" (Disc 1)
What color socks are you wearing: brown leopard print
What's under your bed: Biggest. Dust bunnies. EVER. (really gotta sweep) Oh, and a pair of slippers.
What's the weather like: Warm and sunny and I wanna be outside, wah!
What time did you wake up today: My usual time--6:50. I got ready really quickly and trekked to work on foot

FUTURE

Who do you want to marry: No one.
Are you going to college: Who knows? I'm pretty sick of studying, but hey, anything's possible.
Where do you want to go: Home, to bed. Unfortunately, I have to work late tonight so it ain't gonna happen
What is your career going to be: Career? I'm supposed to be planning a career? For the moment all I can do is plan to have food on the table. Oh wait--first I have to plan for the table 'cause I still don't have one yet, lol
Where are you going to live: Dunno, I'm trying to decide whether I really want to settle anywhere for more than 10 years
How many kids do you want: Zip
Kids' names: The imaginary twins--Vacuum and Void [EDIT: That was meant to be funny, not sound morbid. lol]
Where do you want your honeymoon: Can I go on a honeymoon if I don't have a spouse? Going on a "romantic" trip alone sounds like a very nice idea.
What kind of car will you have: A VW Vanagon would be awesome for camping n' shit.

In other news, I went for a hike yesterday and hurt myself on a rusty steel bar that was jammed into the ground (that'll teach me to look where I'm going!). I also ripped a fairly big hole in my favourite jeans--boo.

The picture is unfortunately somewhat blurry so it's hard to see the extent of the damage. It may look like your basic knee-skinning, but there actually is a bit of a hole there. Also, it bled for hours so I suppose it could have used a stitch or two. Oh well. At least my tetanus shot is up to date. I think. lol

There's also a big (healing) bruise at the bottom of the knee from Thursday morning when I wiped out on Bank Street. For some reason the camera didn't pick it up, but it is pretty noticeable.

Same story every month

2006-04-18T16:38:25Z

Cramps ALREADY?!

Why am I always caught off guard every single month? I started feeling the pain this morning and I was all like, no, it can't be. Not yet! Then I took a look at my LJ calendar and started counting back and lo and behold, 27 days ago I made a post about my ultra-crampiness. So, yes, here is my period, pretty close to being right on schedule. Well, in any case it's not really early. Yay.

Makes total sense though--it certainly would explain why people have been getting on my nerves lately.

[EDIT: It would also explain the Mini-Eggs (TM) and cheesies binge I went on last night, after which I felt quite ill]