Wednesday, December 31, 2008
'I'm safe up high, nothing can touch me'
Now, if you're following Meli then you would know that she got the Twilight 'Saga' for Christmas courtesy of moi. She doesn't like it. I don't think she's finished the series, though, so lets give her some time. Here's my take on the 'Saga'. I don't like it either. I think it's stupid. To expose adolescent teenage girls to this rubbish is just foolish. They cannot run around with these ideas in their heads. I will further explain my points with references to the books.
In case you don't know about this (i.e living under a rock or in a cave, or just oblivious to everything around you), the jist of the books are this mortal teenager, Isabella Swam, aka Bella, moves to Forks (a place that's gloomy with little sunshine for the whole year....think London, England in the States) to live with her father so that her mother can travel with her new husband. There, she falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen. Meh, I've read this kind of crap before w/ Anne Rice. She never got this kind of publicity though. Maybe this author realised that kids/teenagers are the target audience if you want to make money (think, Wiggles, N*Sync, etc). Whatever, I fell for it.
Here are my issues with the books (I've managed to read 2 1/2 books, so far, I honestly don't know if I can finish it though....it's hurting my head. The half was because i've been skimming through Eclipse. I can't stand to read about how much Bella nad Edward love each other. Yechhh.) So, apprently this Bella has not had a boyfriend before. So when the hottest guy in the school starts paying attention to you, you feel good, right? She even says, that he's God like in how he looks. She was obviously drawn to him for that. And the fact that everyone in school dubs the Cullens as mysterious, that must peak Bella's interest some more. Apprently, there's nothing special about the way that she looks, yet all the boys in her new school are falling over themselves trying to get to her. Ok, I understand from the book that they come from a small town, and new people don't show up often, so that could be it.
And I was reading Stephanie Meyers website, and she had a 5th book coming out, called Midnight Sun, but apparently someone posted it on the web, and now she's pissed off and might not finish it. It was just re-telling Twilight anyway, but from Edwards point of view. However, in that book, apprently Alice (his "sister" who can see into the future) predicts that Edward will fall in love with Bella. So here's my thing, if someone whom you trust and respect, tell you that you will fall in love witht his person, wouldn't try to? You know, you would see why and how and just be more interested than if you just knew her as some girl. In the beginning of the book, it was her smell that drove him insane. It was so sweet that he couldn't resist. Hell, he should've just killed her then. But that's just me.
My other thing, is that he's obsessive. How can anyone in their right mind think that it's romantic to stalk someone when they sleep and follow them around afraid to leave them alone?!?!?! Hello, that should be a sign to run away.....run away fast!!!! I think it was stupid, but it's like crack to me. I can't get enough (except for the Bella and Edward "I love you, I need you, my life sucks w/o you" crap). I'm even going so far as to try to go watch the movie. I know, it's weirding me out too.
Then he decides to break up with her because it's much too dangerous for her to be around vampires. So he leaves her all broken like and sad. Ok, at 17, we've all experienced bad break ups where we don't really want to do anything. But we've all gotten over them. I think she would have too. She had Jacob.
I don't think this was a love story. It's foolish and i'm upset that little kids are giving it such rave reviews. Please children, learn to think that you can do anything you want and you shouldn't have to rely on someone else to make you happy. It's nice to be in love, but not infatuated or in lust.
There's so much more I hate about this series, but I think i've rambled enough. You should be able to understand my dislike by now.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I'll hold the universe up, and make your planets collide.....
Step back gonna come at ya fast, I'm driving out of control, and getting ready to crash. Won't stop shaking up what I can, I serve it up in a shot, So suck it down like a man. So baby yes I know what I am, and no I don't give a damn, and you'll be loving it. Some days I'm a super bitch, Up to my old tricks. But it won't last forever. Next day I'm your super girl, Out to save the world. And it keeps gettin' better. Kiss kiss gonna tell you right now, I'll make it sweet on the lips as it can knock you out. Shut up I don't care what you say, Cuz when we both in the ring , you're gonna like it my way. Yeah baby there's a villain in me so sexy sour and sweet. And you'll be loving it. In the blink of an eye, In the speed of the light. I'll hold the universe up, And make your planets collide. When I strap on my boots, and I slip on my suit, You see the vixen in me becomes an angel for you.
'Well, tonight, thank God it's them, instead of you'
I think they need something to look forward, and I want to expose them to everything else going on in the world too, just so that they don't get clouded and they know that everything is not alright. However, I'm cynical and for me to try to explain the issues happening over the rest of the world, would be just as bad (if not worst) than putting them in fron of the t.v to watch CNN....wait, no, Fox News!! But everything isn't ok in the world. And it eats at me. Why should we be celebrating when people all over the world are dying. We are trivial things, like, for instance, songs about shoes for a mother making people cry, when people aren't even getting food!!! I know, tragedy is a tragedy no matter who dies or is sick or is hurt, but people don't look at it that way. That's the way it should be viewed at though!!!! There's a saying that goes, 'One person alone cannot do everything, but Everyone can do something' (this is the hypricritical part of me being exposed, b/c I do believe that I say it on the side of a Church).
Also, what the hell is with this Christmas Spirit?!?!? You can only be good to someone and go out of your way to do something nice once a year?!?!?!? Don't even get me started. The world would be a better place if we could apply these thoughts and actions year round.
I'm frustrated that people are so stupid and noone is really making a change. Maybe they're like me, and not really sure of where to start (albeit, I have done my share, and i'm still trying to do more), or maybe they're just ignorant and they're fine with that fact (again, that could be applied to be on some other issues ***hyprocritical moment....again), but we really need to do something.
No matter how bad your situation is, please remember that there is always at least someone worse off.
That's all.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Don’t treat me like things of this world
I don't know if this is cute or disturbing.
p.s
my vote is for Arianna.......
she kills it!!!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Six geese a-laying
I thought I had beaten the rush by starting my shopping in October (albeit, the end of October, but nonethless). So here it is, less than a wekk until Christmas, I still have shopping to do. Not only have I not finished my shopping, I don't think there is anyone out there who I have finished my shopping for. You would think that I at least finished baby's gifts, but everywjere I go, I find things to buy her. So, no. Same can be said for Marky. I'm only getting my dad money, but I have yet to pull that out of the bank (lord hoping that I still have "X" amount TO pull out by then). My moms got her stuff, plus money too, same deal as my dad. But since her birthday she's been asking for a laptop. Trying to see how I can swing that too, maybe waiting for Boxing Day. I hope I have enough money. Meli's fairly simple, but expensive. HOW THE HELL DO I AFFORD THAT?!?! But i think she would really enjoy it. Meli's supposed to buy John's today b/c she has my debit, and yesterday I saw it after I finished paying for my stuff, but by then the line up had grown extensively. Then that's it. Oh, but wait, I have Tina's bday and Christmas present still.....
Oy.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Swellin my melon cause none of these niggas real...
Ignorance
[2] What do you do when you need to relax?
Sleep
[3] Why do you think there is war in the world?
People are ignorant
[4] Do you think it's OK to sometimes tell lies?
Yes
[5] Do you like things in life to stay how they are or change?
Change
[6] If someone liked you, what would be the best way to let you know?
Buy me expensive things
[7] What are you listening to right now?
Business Banter
[8] If you won a lot of money on the lottery, what would you buy first?
A condo
[9] Would it change your life?
Yup
[10] What was the last thing you purchased?
Soup and sandwich deal for lunch at country style
[11] What do you do when you're stressed out?
Sleep
[12] Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else?
Yup
[13] Do you believe in aliens?
Yes
[14] Could you forgive a boyfriend or girlfriend who physically hurt you?
No
[15] What's your greatest fear in life?
Losing someone
[16] Do you have a best friend?
Yup
[17] Are you afraid of death?
Yes
[18] Do you think parents should stay together for the kids?
Yes
[19] Can money buy happiness?
Yes. If not, you people are too damn picky.
[20] Are you looking forward to anything?
Yes, winning the lottery.
[21] Write some lyrics from the song you're listening to?
No music right now.
[22] Do you open up to people easily?
No.
[23] Has anyone given you a compliment today?
Nope
[24] What do your friends call you?
Lisa
[25] Has anyone upset you in the last week?
Yes, the blasted gov't!!!
[27] Are you close to your parents?
Yeah.
[28] What's the best thing about you?
Seria
[29] Do you think you would be a good parent?
I hope I am
[30] Are you a forgiving person?
Yes
[32] Who was the last person of the opposite sex you had a conversation with?
The dispatcher
[33] Where is the last place you went out to eat?
Country Style
[34] What's your favorite drink?
Mongo smoothies
[35] Do you miss anyone?
Yes
[36] What were you doing at 3 AM this morning?
Sleeping
[37] Who do you hate?
This chick
[39] Is your room clean?
Nope
[40] What are you going to do tomorrow?
Work
[41] What is in store for your future?
Who knowsssss
[42] Do you take care of your friends while they're sick?
No
[43] When was the last time you purchased something over $500?
ummmm along time ago
[44] Any piercings? If so where?
all 4 on my ears
[45] Favorite colour?
pink
[46] Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?
Meh...i don't do serious convos
[47] Who was driving the last time you were in a car?
John
[48] If you have a digital camera, what brand is it?
Nikon Coolpix
[49] Does any part of your body hurt right now?
Yes, my legs from swimming
[50] How many tickets do you have?
I.dont.want.to.talk.about.it
[51] Do you like coffee?
Starbucks hot white choclate w/ whipped cream
[52] Why are you doing this survey?
I need something to put on my blog
[53] Who was the last person that texted you and what did it say?
Tinuke, telling her i can't make it tomorrow.....again
[54] What does your twelfth message in your inbox say and who is it from?
[55] What are you craving?
Some juice
[56] Whats the closest red thing to you?
my travel mug
[57] What is the last pill you swallowed?
tylenol
[58] How did you sleep last night?
ok, i guesss
[59] What was the first thing you thought this morning?
can i go back to sleep
[60] What did you do last night?
sleep
[61] Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 years from now?
I hope so
[63] What were you doing at 7 am?
trying to sleep in
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
It's only half past the point of no return
But I have another theory as to why I got this way tooo strict penalty. Remember, this guy, well to elobaorate more (for you Nikki) we were supposed to go for coffee, I forget the exact day, but lets just say here on a Thursday. Well, we agreed to meet at a coffee house maybe 10 minutes away from my house and from where I got my ticket. He was supposed to call when he got off work at 6pm. Well, I rec'd no phone on the agreed day of meeting. Well, whatever, I don't care if you are a cop or not, I don't deal w/ bullshit. Unless you're Officer Looking-Good-but-probably-married-and-somewhat-psycho-but-nonetheless-drop-dead-gorgeous. But then, I get a phone call about a month and a half later w/a message saying that he was away on training w/o access to his phone, which he lost, but through "some miracle of technology" he was able to find it. More bullshit. Whatever, no returned phone call made. I think that maybe he pulled some strings and he's teaching my a lesson. I know, i'm thinking very highly of myself, that he would go through all this trouble just b/c I didn't return his phone call, but meh....it's justa theory. So, sorry guys, won't be seeing you're unless I can walk to your place or you're willing to pick me up.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
My Christmas List
I think I have been better than recent years, and I feel that I do not deserve a lump of coal. Heck, I've been so good, I require an aged perfectly lump of coal, preferably in pink. In case you don't get it John (b/c I know Meli does) diamonds are derived from coals....
Anyways, I've made up a list of things that I feel would best aid you in your decisions. That list includes (but does is not limited to):
1) World Peace - I think that should be mandatory as the first thing on everyones list.
2) A condo - Preferably 2 bedrooms w/ a den. Mortgage free, as I can only (barely) afford the maintenance fee on most buildings.
3) A pet - something feline or canine, leaning more so towards feline. Less maintenance.
4) Maybe a new car - A Volvo S40 is nice.....rreeeaaaalllll nice.
5) A great genie, who accepts that a girl can wish for more than three wishes.
6) World Peace - I think that should be mandatory as the last thing on everyones list.
Love ya,
Llleeesssaaa
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I always feel like.....
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
- My body??
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
- Pink
3. Do you like coffee?
- Yes
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
- I wanna go homeeeee
6. Whats the last letter of your crush’s name?
- Mm, "why"?
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m?
- Aim.
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
- Somehting about the bring your own cups to Tim Hortons or something like that.....
10. What are you craving?
- Nandos
11. Do you floss?
- Oui
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
- Stinky....
15. Would you dance with someone to the taco song?
- Que???
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
- Nope
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
- No
18. Do you use smileys?
- Sometimes
20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
- Nope
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
- Ewwwww
22. What’s the last song you had stuck in your head?
- Nada
23. How many countries have you visited?
- Three
24. Are your parents strict?
- Yup
25. I'm gay?
- I knew it!!!!
26. Would you go out to eat with George Bush?
- Nope, wouldn't have anything to talk about
27. Would you throw potatoes at him?
- No
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
- No, i'm at work
31. Who sits behind you in your math class?
- No math class. But in CIFFA, these 2 annoying chicks who are really loud are there.
33. Ha No 32.
- Por que?
34. Can you count backwards from 74?
- Yes I can.
36. Brown or white eggs?
- Echhh
37. Like rap music?
- SOCA!!!!!!!
38. Ever taken a train?
- Yes
39. Experienced the twin towers falling in New York?
- I was alive when it happened, yes
41.What day is it?
- Wednesday
42. What was your lunch?
- Chicken noodle soup
43 What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
- Seria's going to school
45. Ever have cream puffs?
- Yup
46. Have you ever seen the Butterfly Effect?
- Bits and Pieces
47. So, how about them Yankees?
- Baseball's done for the season
48. Do you like gay people?
- Sure, i liiikeeee everybody
49. Why do you say that?
- Because i'm just that kinda girl
50. Are you going to answer the other 50 questions?
- To the disappointment of Meli and John, yes
51. Is your hair curly?
- Nope
52. Last time you cried?
- Yesterday
53. Ever walked into a wall?
- Yesterday
56. Are you currently wearing socks?
- Yes
57. Favorite time of the year?
- Summer
59. Are you a generally happy person?
- Negative
60. Are you wearing jeans?
- Nope, slacks
61. The next person you’ll hold hands with?
- Seria
62. Do you sleep with the TV on?
- Nope
63. Have you ever drank alcohol straight from the bottle?
- Do I look like Meli????
64. Do you think you’re old?
- Yup
65. Are you afraid of the dark?
- Oui
66. Do you like your life right now?
- No
67. When’s the last time you chose a bath over a shower?
- Oohhhhhh, it's definately been a while
68. Do you knock on wood?
- Mmhmm
69. Do you have good vision?
- Yes
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
- No, I don't think I can.
72. Do you have a job?
- Yes
73. Describe ur best friends?
- They understand me
77. Can you handle the truth?
- Mmhmm.
79. How often do you talk on the phone?
- Not very
80. Are you in a complicated relationship?
- No
81. Do you hate more than 3 people?
- Nope
83. Are you sarcastic?
- Usually
86. Do you use chopsticks?
- Mmmmmm, sushi
87. Are you too excited over stuffs?
- Nope
88. Do you shop often?
- Can't afford to
89. Do you owe ppl money?
- Banks
90. Have you made a prank phone call?
- LLloooooonnnnngggggg ass time ago
91. Have you ever been to hawaii?
- No, but it's my dream place
92. Do you like your hair?
- Not really.
93. Do you enjoy laughing?
- It's overrated
94. Are you closer to your mother or father?
- Meli!!!!
95. Do you chat on msn often?
- Nope
98. What's the closest thing to you that has a leg?
- A co-worker
99. Does your crush comment your myspace?
- I don't have MySpace.
100. Do you comment theirs?
- I don't have MySpace.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
My not so secret crush.....
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
You got a new friend, well I got homies....
A is for age: 27
B is for burger of choice: Cheeseburger
C is for the car I drive: A Toyota Corolla
D is for your dog’s name: No doggie
E is for essential item you use every day: Cherry chap stick
F is for favorite TV show at the moment: The Hills
G is for favorite game: Guitar Hero or Rock Band
H is for home state: I don’t live in a state. But my home province is Ontario.
I is for instruments you play: I play on people's emotions ^_^
J is for favorite juice: Mango
K is for whose bum you’d like to kick: Better question, is whose ass wouldn't I like to kick
L is for last restaurant at which you ate: Sushi Dragon....yumm, sushi
M is for your favorite Muppet: Animal
N is for number of piercings: 4
O is for overnight hospital stays: 1
P is for people you were with today: Work people, baby, and my mom
Q is for what you do with your quiet time: sleep
R is for biggest regret: Doing better in school....:(
S is for status: Pretty mama is singooo, singooo, singoooooooo (is that what you mean??)
T is for time you woke up today: Too damn early
U is for what you consider unique about yourself: Meh, i'm pretty average
V is for vegetable you love: Tomatoes and mushrooms
W is for worst habit: Too many to list
X is for x-rays you’ve had: Nada...i think
Y is for yummy food you ate today: Yet to be determined
Z is for zodiac: Aries
Hey yo, I did some things, but that's the old me.
And now you wanna get me back and you gon' show me
So you walk around like you don't know me
I decided we weren't gon' speak so,
Why we up 3 A.M. on the phone??
Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
How do you explain war to a 6 yr old??
So there was alot of coverage of the ceremonies going on and Baby was asking soooo many questions about it. She also had an assembly at school. They were accepting donations for poppies, but I didn't know, and she let me know that I should've sent her with money so she could get one.
But anyways, straying again.
Babe: What's rememberance day?
Me: A day to remember all the people that fought for us
Babe: I don't remember anyone that fought for us
Me: It was a long time ago, before you were born.
Babe: Oh
*thinks for a while*
Why did they fight?
Me: Good question. I don't know
Babe: No really, why were they fighting??
Me: Because there were bad people who believed in bad things
Babe: Oh *thinks again* like the devil
(This was a conversation we had a while ago about religion)
Me: Not really. They believed what they were doing was correct, but they weren't....and it's complicated.
Babe: Explain it to me, i'll understand i promise.
Me: They fight so that we can live like this, where we eat what we want, and watch what we want and no one can tell us what to do. So we live in a 'free' world.
Babe: Oh. So why do there heart breaks?
Me: What??
Babe: Why do they use guns to make people's hearts break.
*how do i explain this*
Me: Call auntie Mary. She'll explain.
My sister is the bomb at explaing this kind of stuff. She couldn't do it either.
The most touching part of this whole conversation ( and there were alot) was that my dad was listening to the whole thing and putting in his cents every now and then. Then baby turns to him and says "You better not go fight in nay war, because I would be so sad if your heart breaks!!"
I think that brought tears to my dads eyes. It did to mine.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Lest we forget....
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Joke of the day
A kindergarten class had a homework assignment to find out something 'exciting'and relate it to the class the next day.
When the time came to present what they'd found, the first little boy the teacher called on walked upto the front of the class, and with a piece of chalk, made a small white dot on the blackboard and sat back down.
Puzzled, the teacher asked him what it was. 'It's a period,' he replied.
'I can see that,' said the teacher, 'but what is so 'exciting' about a period?'
'Darned if I know,'he said, 'but this morning my sister was missing one.
Mommy fainted
Daddy had a heart attack
& the boy next door joined the Navy
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
So he looks good on paper
Barack Obama is about. I read this and let me tell you, he is pretty damn good on paper. But isn't that what all politicians are supposed to be like?? I mean, if they have anything bad on their platform, no one's going to vote for them, right??
So I checked out John McCain. He is nowhere near as eloquent or convincing (conniving???) as Obama.
Here's my take, and please excuse my ignorance as I do not follow politics. In fact, as more people began to support Obama, I actually started to go toward McCain's side. It's in my personality. I tend to root for the bad guy. I stray from the "fan favourite". I always think that there has to be a strong reason as to why a person would want to go against society and create this tarnished persona where they are willing to take butt of the deal. It takes guts to not try to be the good guy in the situation. They might not always be doing the right thing at the moment, but they believe that they are working for the better. "The end result always justifies the means". As long as it's not selfish, i'm actually rooting for them. Maybe I'm tainted......meh. My blog, my opinion. But anyways, i'm straying.
So, yea, Barack Obama is saying what the people want to hear, and John McCain believes that George Bush's policy is ok, and he is basically going to follow it. Ok, Americans, who might be reading my blog, (although i'm pretty sure no one reads my blog except for John and Meli) Again, I apologise for my ignorance. But you guys do get a bad rep. And I believe it. I believe that most Americans out there are as dim witted and easily influenced and manipulated as they are portrayed to be. So, when everyone started to jump on Barck's bandwagon, I was surprised. Firstly, I thought he got so much support because he was black. Alot of the support he was getting was because he would be the first black president. I mean woo-hoo, that would be great, but how many of them actually know what he stands for. But again, whatever, my ignorance, my blog, my opinion. Then because he was getting alot of support because of his un-George Bush way of thinking. So, people were looking for a way out of George Bush's hold. But with survey's done prior to this election, I think that there was little percentage difference with American's and opinions as to how George Bush was doing. I mean, the last election w/ that other non-George Bush guy, didn't he promise to get the troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan, albeit, he did have alot of the same policies of George Bush, I think that was one of the different points. So, wouldn't it make more sense to have the greater evil out of office and take the lesser evil? But whatever, I'm sure American's took more consideration into their decisions.
Ok, again straying. So, I believe that once people started jumping on Barack's bandwagon, people were blindly influenced again and started jumping on it too, simple because it was anti-George Bush. Hell, that would have been my decision from the beginning. Anything anti-Goerge Bush is a good enough reason to change a vote.
My main point, is just to know, if all these people who voted for Barack Obama, actually know 3 valid points on his platform. Another thing, how does he plan to execute them? Educate my ignorant self please.
FYI......if I were an American I would have voted for Barack. Simply because I have no idea why McCain would choose Palin as a running mate. She's crazy.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
My attitude is tattooed
so I guess we should address it, huh?
whateverrrrrr.............
♥ last :
O1 Person you saw: well, i'm seeing people now actually
O2 Time you talked to on the phone: just now, to Sales
O3 Message over facebook: to nikki
♥ today :
O1 What are you doing now: this.
O2 What are you wearing right now: pants, tank top and shirt
O3 Better than yesterday? meh, it's all the damn same nowadays
♥ tmrw :
O1 Is: Friday, woohoo, wonderland
O2 Got any plans: helloooo, WONDERLAND!!!!
O3 Dislikes about tomorrow: i have work :(
♥ favourite :
O1 Number: trois
O2 Song: swagger like us
O4 Color: pink
O4 Season: summer
♥ ATM :
O1 Missing: Seria
O2 Mood: dislike...is that a mood
O3 Wanting: to leave work
TRUE OR FALSE !?
O1 I like to cuddle - True
O2 I am a morning person - nada
O3 I am a perfectionist - nada
O4 I am an only child - falseto
O5 I am currently in pajamas - false
O6 I am very shy with the opposite gender - true
O7 I can be paranoid at times - true
O8 I enjoy country music - false
O9 I love smoothies - true
1O I enjoy talking on the phone - false
11 I have a hard time paying attention at school - True
12 I have a hidden talent - falseto
13 I have all my grandparents - false :(
14 I have been told that I have a sense of humor - false
15 I have broken a bone - false
16 I have changed a lot over the past year - false :(
17 I have done something illegal - true
18 I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color - false
19 I have had surgery - does having a baby count, if not false
CAN YOU ?!
O1 Can you blow a bubble? si
O2 Can you dance? si senorrrr
O3 Can you do a cart wheel? nope
O4 Can you tie a cherry stem with ur tongue? yes
O5 Can you touch your toes? no *hangs head in shame*
O6 Can you whistle? yes
O7 Can you wiggle your ears? no
O8 Can you wiggle your nose? nope
DID YOU ?!
O1 Ever get into a fist fight in school? nope
O2 Ever run away from home? no
O3 Ever want to be a doctor? no sirrrr, i hate blood
O4 Ever want to be a fire fighter? nada, but go out w/ one, HELL YEAH!!!!
DO YOU?!
O1 Believe in God? hmmmm
O2 Know how to swim? yes
O3 Like roller coasters? no
O4 have a bike? no
DOES ?!
O1 Hair loss run through your family? no
O2 Your car get good gas mileage? it's aighhttt
O3 Your family have family picnics? does river lime count???
HAVE YOU EVER ?!
O1 Been on a plane? yup
O2 Asked someone out? nope
O3 Been asked out by someone? yup
O4 Been to the ocean? yup
O5 Gone fishing? yessirr
O6 Painted your nails? painted? w/ paint? no. w/ nail polish? yes
HOW ?!
O1 Tall are you? 5'5 .
O2 Much money do you have in your pocket right now? nada.
THE LAST ?!
O1 Person you hung out with? meli after class on tuesday
O2 Thing you said out loud? why do Canadian airports start w/ y's and z's??
O3 Thing someone said to you? google it
WHAT !?
O1 Is the temperature outside? cold mayan
O2 Radio station do you listen to? ipod
O3 The last restaurant you ate at? chili's......delish
O4 The last thing you bought? an outfit for picture day
O5 The last thing you had to drink? tea
O6 The last thing on tv you watched? the o.c
THE WHOS ?!
O1 The last person you talked to on the phone? a client
O2 Your current crush? confidential
O3 The last person you took a picture of? seria....i think
O4 The last person you said i love you to? my dad
♥ Crying section .
O1 Ever really cried your heart out? yup
O2 Ever cried yourself to sleep? no
O3 Ever cried on your friend's shoulder? no
O4 Ever cried over the opposite sex? yes
O5 Do you cry when you get an injury? not really
O6 Certain songs make you cry? did
O7 I'm crybaby? recently, yes
♥ Happy section .
O1 Are you a happy person? psshhhhh
O2 What can make you happy? Seria
O3 Do you wish you were happier? yes
O4 Can music make you happy? it cheers me up sometimes
♥ Love section .
O1 How many times have you had your heart broken? one too many
O2 Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd die for them? yup
O3 Has anyone besides your friends and family ever said " i love you" to you? yes
♥ Hate section .
O1 Do you actually hate, anyone? yes
O2 Have you ever been on a hate list? not sure, but i'm sure i have
O3 Are you a mean bully? it depends who you ask
♥ Self esteem section .
O1 Is your self-esteem extremely low? yes
O2 Do you believe in yourself? nope
O3 Do you wish you can be someone else? nah
O4 What is your current hair color? does ugly constitute a color
O5 Current piercings? 4
O6 Have any tattoos? yup
O7 Straight hair or curly? straight
♥ Curently wearing .
O1 What shirt are you wearing? a white one
O2 Pants? slacks
O3 Shorts? no
O4 Shoes? ballet-esque type slippers
O5 Necklace? yup
♥ This or That ?
O1 Rock or rap: r&b
O2 Coffee or hot cocoa: coffee
O3 Wild night out or romantic night: romance mang
O4 Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla
O5 Hummer or sports car? i like fast cars
O6 Bracelet or necklace: diamonds
O7 History or science: math
O8 Sleep in or early to rise: sleep innnnn
O9 Beach or boardwalk: beach
1O Hoodie or tee shirt: hoodie
11 High school or college? nada
12 California or florida: Cali
13 Love at first sight or learn to love: lust at firt sight, then learn to love, HAHAHAHA
♥ Have you ever ..
O1 Kissed the same sex? yup
O2 Hugged someone? yupper
O3 Been on the phone until the sun came up? yes
O4 Laughed so hard you peed in your pants? no
O5 Got in a fight with someone? no
♥ The lasts .
O1 Person you talked to in person? ACW people
O2 Person you talked to online? Nikki
O3 Person you talked to on the phone? A client
O4 Time you had a shower? Yesterday
♥ Random ..
O1 Do you like surveys? yea
O2 What kind of shampoo do you use? currently, head and shoulders
O3 Do you get along with your parents? mostly
O4 Do you have mental breakdowns? all the timeeeeee
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Semi annual rant
That rant was only half of my point. Yesterday, Canada had an election. Only 58% of eligible voters went out to vote. When that point was brought up to some of my co-workers they responded by saying "Well, look at the options, who would want to vote for those guys". WTF?!?!?!?! We get the right to free vote! We get some choice of who we want. We can make mother frickin' difference!! And your bloody response is "look at our options". No, if you really want to look at your options, look at Africa, where they've been under the rule a monster for the last 10 years and they can't even nominate other candidates! Look at twhen they goto the polls, they are fearful for their lives that, b/c voters are being shot, stabbed, killed even for their vote. They know their vote makes a difference, and they are willing to put their lives on the line for that difference. Some Canadians can't even get off the lazy asses to go to the polls that are open until 9:30 pm, to accomodate everyone, to make a change.
You people should be ashamed of yourselves. And I for sure do not want to hear any of you ingrates complaining about the gov't. Go f*ck urselves before you even think about it.
Done rant.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
I got a diarrhea......
Friday, October 3, 2008
Why heellllooooooo officer.......
Let me just tell you, if you know anything about me (and you should by now), you know that I have a weakness for men in uniform. Not like Tim Hortons or Micke Dees, but someone w/ authority. Me likes the powerful men dem.
So, I smiled back at the bastard. Plus, he was nice enough to point out that my sticker was wrong. Prick. Go catch a crook. He then decides to come over and talk to me. Hello Officer........
Basically, he tries to pick me up. Can't say no to a cop, so I gave him my number. We were supposed to go out for coffee, but our schedules conflicted. So no Mr. Officer for me. Doesn't matter anywyas, because I miss Officer Natt....or Nat....or Knatt....Well, whatever, Officer Looking-Good-but-probably-married-and-somewhat-psycho-but-nonetheless-drop-dead-gorgeous.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The financial burden of being single
Hotel rates are based on double occupancy and if you're single and planning to take a vacation at a resort, you'll often have to pay a premium to sleep alone.
In fact, there's resort chain that doesn't even allow singles.
Canadian singles also can have a more difficult financial journey than their hitched compatriots.
There were some 3.3 million one-person households in 2006, and the number of singles in Canada is growing.
Singles say they like the freedom they have to manage their finances by themselves without interference from someone else.
But they also admit they'll likely have to keep working longer because they need the income and access to health benefits.
"One of the big concerns for singles, particularly for women, is the fear of outliving their money," says Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse. "Nine out of 10 women at some time in their lives will be totally responsible for their financial future. Their concern is not so much where their money will come from, but that they will outlive it. Singles, unlike couples, have no fall-back position."
Couples have a number of financial benefits that singles don't. (Singles, by the way, refers to people who have never married or become single because of the death of a spouse or partner. Becoming single through divorce or separation is another issue).
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of being a couple is the new rule allowing them to split their incomes and significantly reduce the amount of tax they pay.
A couple also might receive two rather than one set of government assistance programs such as the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.
If both partners worked and had employer-sponsored plans, a couple will have a huge advantage over a single in retirement with two pensions.
If one of the spouses dies, assets most likely will pass to the survivor, including RRSPs, RRIFs, pensions, CPP, non-registered investments, and in some cases, insurance policies.
The onus to save and take control of their financial future is greater on singles than it is on couples.
There's an old saying that two can live cheaper than one. In fact, expenses such as utilities, property taxes and housing costs in retirement for a single person are about the same as for a couple.
On the savings side, the single person doesn't have the advantage of a second pension or set of government assistance programs like a couple.
The good news is that as long as you've got income, you've got an opportunity to save.
Even if you're single and getting close to retirement, one of your key goals still should be to maximize your retirement savings.
If you're not contributing the maximum to your RRSP, it's never too late to start. Besides offering tax sheltered growth, RRSP contributions are tax deductible in the year you make them and the tax refund can be used to generate additional savings.
If you are able to participate in an employer-sponsored pension or other kind of plan, make sure you're making the most of any benefits, such as automatic payroll RRSP deductions or participating in an employee stock purchase program.
Whether by choice or not, leaving a job usually results in a substantial cash payout. Used wisely, that payment can help to supercharge your retirement savings.
Another idea is to see if you can take a hobby or what you do in your spare time into an income-generating activity.
One of the best and perhaps most overlooked ways to save money is to reduce spending.
"The real issue is not how much you make, but how much you spend," says Lovett-Reid. "We are seeing singles starting to save earlier and becoming more cautious about taking on debt."
Although the single life has many benefits, taking control of your financial future is your responsibility, and yours alone.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wait a bloody second, this is a song about food?!??!?!
Mmm, Fried chicken....
Fly vixen! Give me heart Disease,
But need you in my kitchen.
You a bird, but you ain't a key,
Got wings but you can't fly away from me.
Driving in your bucket seats, all the way from Kentucky,
To fuck with me.
Look what you done to me, was number one to me!
After you shower, you and your gold medal flour,
Then you rub on hot oil for 'bout a half an hour.
You in your hot tub, I'm looking at you salivating,
Dry you off, I got your paper towel waiting .
Lay you down cause you're red hot.
Louisiana style you make my head rock
Then I flock to the bed then, "Plop",
When we done, I need rest.
Don't know a part of you that I love best;
Your legs or your breast.
Misses Fried Chicken, you gon' be a nigga death.
Created by southern black women
To serve master's guest.
You gon' be a nigga death.
Misses Fried Chicken
You was my addiction, Dripping with cholest'
Like Greeks with his felafel, Or Italians with his to-mato pasta,
Or roti is to a Rasta.
Trapping me, you and your friend mac and cheese,
Candy yams, collard greens.....
But you knocking me to my knees.
It's killing me when I'm this high,
Nothing I need more than a fish fry.
Shit, It taste good, I can't lie.
It's like you're walking out a tanning saloon,
When I pull you out the oven, from baking I got you on my mind.
Rubbing that sun tan lotion all up over your body,
So amazing, how you sparkle when I glaze you swine.
Hey, my pretty hamhock, it's so feminine
The way you submitting, And how you gave me power.
To massaging me to shower you with lemon water,
Marinate you with season, you dipping. You in chowder
Baby, It's like you at the spa;
The way you gently lay in the pan,
While you enjoying you butter milk treatment.
I sit and watch the grease sizzle bubbling
On your skin.
Despite the funny fragrance, Still I lick my finger frequent.
In any event, I'm reflecting on all the signs saying that I got,
I shouldn't fuck with you.
But the way you taste made it hard to resist when I put my mouth on you,
But that's another issue.
Butterflies up in my stomach when I laid eye on you;
Was it infection manifesting?
Confused over the feeling, impatiently eating you
Trichina worm worm chewing on the walls of my intestine.
I'ma eat you until there's nothing left.
Til my very last breath, You gon be a nigga death.
Despite appearin’ the best and specialize in cooking swine as a chef.
You gon be a nigga death.
Who cares if the swine is mixed with rat, cat, and dog combined?
Yes, I eat the shit to death
Ain't that some shit?
I'ma eat some shit
Until what I'm eating KILLS ME!
And I choose to do that
Why?
Cause that's just what niggas do
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Her lips said "no" but her eyes said "read my lips."
•There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm that is not to be doubted.
•People are particularly stupid. I can't talk to any more of them.
•I'd drive a stake through your heart, but I don't think anything could kill you.
•Never Explain-->your Enemies do not care and your Friends will not believe you anyway.
•If you behave in a manner pleasing to most, then you are probably doing something wrong. The masses have never been arbiters of the sublime, and they often fail to recognize the truly great individual.
•Reality is ruining my life!
I'm not loving you the way I wanted to
we're just racing time, where's the finish line?
I been down this road, too many times before
I'm not lovin you, the way I wanted to...
Be HONEST no matter what.
1. What Is your natural hair color?
Honestly: Black
2. Where was your default pic taken?
Honestly: this one is not me
3. What's your middle name?
Honestly: confidential
4. Your current relationship status?
Honestly: Single
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Honestly: I don't think he cares :(
6. What is your current mood?
Honestly: nonchalant
7.What color underwear are you wearing?
Honestly: Brown argyle
8.What makes you happy?
Honestly: Seria
10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would you change?
Honestly: Alot
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day- what would you be?
Honestly: Cat
12. Ever had a near death experience?
Honestly: Nope
13. Something you do a lot?
Honestly: "Work"
14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
Honestly: Love Lockdown
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Honestly: Some chick on Facebook
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
Honestly: Gurman
17. When was the last time you cried?
Honestly: I don't remember
18. Have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
Honestly: Who you kidding?!?!
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Honestly: Time travel
20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite/same sex?
Honestly: Their hair
21. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Honestly: Tai chi tea....or chi tea or something....or the strawberry cream thing
22. What's your biggest secret?
Honestly: i'm broke....:(
23. Favorite color?
Honestly: Pink
24. When was the last time you lied?
Honestly: Today
25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Honestly: Yes
27. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Honestly: Water
28. Do you speak any other language?
Honestly: Nope
29. What's your favorite smell?
Honestly: Fresh Air (is that a smell???)
30. If you could describe your life in one word what would it be?
Honestly: Seria
31. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
Honestly: This morning
32. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
Honestly: Yup
33. What are you thinking about right now?
Honestly: An oil change
34. What should you be doing?
Honestly: Working
35. What was the last thing that made you upset/angry?
Honestly: Thinking about the results of my quiz
36. How often do you pray?
Honestly: Not....
37. Do you like working in the yard?
Honestly: Nope
38. If you could have any last name in the world, what would you
want?
Honestly: Hardeo
39. Do you act differently around your crush?
Honestly: Yup
40. Name one song that reminds you of an ex?
Honestly: .. love lockdown
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
To: Me, From: You
"You always miss a best friend"
Lauren's too needy.
p.s that pic up there is old. You can tell b/c Heidid hasn't had any work done in it, lol.
Part deux of my addiction
You know you love me, XOXOXO, Lisa
Monday, September 15, 2008
This world is forcing me to hold your hand.......
[ ] You own over 10 bottles of nail polish
[x] You own/owned perfume that cost over $60
[x] You had/have fake nails
[ ] You have more body/hair products than you can use
[ ] You have enough clothes to cover an entire refugee camp
[ ] You have enough pictures to create your own wallpaper
Total: 2
Do you:
[x] Have a hair color that is not your natural color
[x] "blonde moments" at least once a day
[x] Constantly keep your phone at your side
[x] Dance around in your room when nobody else is home
[] Refuse to go out in public without makeup
Total So Far: 6
DO YOU ADORE:
[ ] Makeup
[ ] Glitter
[x] The color pink
[x] Shopping
[x] Jewelry
[ ] Mirrors
[ ] Chick flicks
[x] Shoes
[ ] Rainbows
[ ] Unicorns
[ ] Disney Movies
[ ] Candles
[ ] Flowers
[ ] Stuffed Animals
[x] Purses
Total So Far: 11
DO YOU SHOP AT:
[ ] American Eagle
[ ] Warehouse
[ ] Abercrombie & Fitch
[ ] Coast
[ ] Claire's
[ ] Express
[ ] Garage
[ ] MAC
[ ] Sephora
[ ] Bebe
Total So Far: 11
DO YOU SAY:
[x] Whatever
[ ] Oh God
[x] Bitch
[ ] Hun
[ ] That's hot
[ ] Really though
[ ] Darling
[x] Psh
[x] Cutie
[x] Hottie
[ ] Totally
[x] For Sure
[x] Skank
[ ] Fabulous
[ ] Fantastic
Total So Far: 18
Do You Read:
[ ] Seventeen
[x] Cosmo politan
[ ] Glamour
[ ] Marie Claire
[ ] Elle Girl
[ ] Teen Vogue
[ ] People
[ ] Us Weekly
[x] Star
[ ] Self
[x] PerezHilton.com
[ ] Dlisted.com
[ ] 17online.com
[ ] people.com
[ ] usmagazine.com
[ ] popsugar.com
[ ] Pink Is The New Blog.com
Total So Far: 22
You Love These Movies:
[ ] Legally Blonde
[ ] Elizabethtown
[ ] Mean Girls
[x] Now & Then
[x] The Notebook
[x] A Walk to Remember
[ ] Sweet Home Alabama
[ ] Where the Heart is
[ ] Just my luck
[ ] John Tucker Must Die
[ ] Centerstage
[ ] Bring it On
[x] How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ ] Mona Lisa Smile
[ ] My GirlTotal
So Far: 26
[x] LOST
[ ] America's Next Top Model
[ ] Project Runway
[ ] Desperate Housewives
[ ] The Simple Life
[x] PCD present: GiRLiCiOUS
[ ] 8th & Ocean
[ ] Grey's Anatomy
[ ] The O.C.
[x] Laguna Beach/The Hills
[ ] House
[ ] Gilmore Girls
[ ] Veronica Mars
TOTAL: 29
COUNT UP HoW MANY YOU CHECKED. THAT IS YOUR PERCENTAGE
I'm:
29% Girlie?!??!?!
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
Thursday, September 11, 2008
like a fat kid loves cake......
[x] Chips
[x] Fast food
[] Soda
[x] Candy
[x] Popcorn
[x] Pretzels
[] Peanut butter
[] Ranch
[x] Chicken wings
[x] Pizza
[] Burgers
[x] Hot dogs
[x] Grilled cheese
Total: 9
Vegetables:
[x] Broccoli
[x] Carrots
[x] Cauliflower
[] Green beans
[] Beans
[] Onions
[x] Tomatoes
[x] Pickles
[x] Cucumber
[x] Zucchini
[] Celery
[] Peppers
[x] Peas
[x] Potatoes
[x] Beets
[x] Brussels sprouts
[x] Spinach
[] Lima beans
[x] Lettuce
[x] Corn
Total: 14
Fruit:
[] Orange
[] Strawberries
[] Apple
[] Bananas
[] Pineapple
[] Pears
[] Peaches
[] Plums
[] Grapes
[x] Grapefruit
[] Clementine's
[] Tangerines
[] Raspberries
[] Blueberries
[x] Lime
[x] Lemons
[] Cherries
[x] Watermelon
[x] Cantaloupe
[] Honeydew
[] Kiwi
Total: 5
Meat:
[] Ham
[x] Chicken
[x] Lamb
[x] Pork
[] Steak
[] Turkey
[] Bologna
[x] Fish
[] Deer
[x] Salami
[x] Pepperoni
Total: 6
Dairy:
[x] Eggs
[x] Milk
[x] Cheese
[x] Yogurt
[x] Ice cream
[x] Butter
Total: 6
Desserts:
[x] Brownies
[x] Chocolate
[] Sorbet
[] Sherbert
[x] Cake
[x] Cup cakes
[x] Cookies
[x] Toffee
[x] Caramel
[] Mousse
[] Whipped cream
[] Chocolate covered strawberries
[x] Pie
[ ] Creme puffs
[] Jello
[x] Chocolate covered pretzels
Total: 9
Wheat:
[] Bread
[x] Pasta
[x] Cereal
[] Bagels
[] Doughnuts
[] Crackers
Total: 2
GRAND TOTAL: 51
Now, add up the number of x's and multiply by 2 to get the weight that you should be.
I should be 102......
I think there's been a miscommunication......
When I heard this, I called him back and left a message for him, because even though he didn't pick up my call, I didn't trip out on him.....or at least I thought I wouldn't...... And I said to him " So what, I was out with my friends, i'm a grown woman, it's the weekend!!! Oh, so what if I don't answer my phone, what if I'm not alone, i'm with him. What's it to you? I need to get out, you are killing me, and I just wanna get out, you are killing me. Whatcha wanna do? I cannot escape, no matter what I do, can't get away from you. Oh, call me everyday and that there ain't never cool, getting on my nerves. I think it's time you knew; only gave you my number cause, drinks made you cuter, plus you were looking sad and lonely. Oh but that's all it was, just put you in the game and here you go complainin' what's up with you? I need to get out. You are killing me."
So maybe I over reacted, but it was annoying how he used to call all the time and complain and shit. I didn't know it was so mean, until I said it, to be honest. But he didn't take it that way, instead he called back and left this message (because now I was avoiding him) "Like whoa lil mama, it's the second time I'm callin' your number. I ain't chasin', I ain't even no runner. Don't you know I push the Hummer in the summer, huh? How you hard to be reached? I can put you where you hard to be reached, white sand on the balls of your feet. You can scream, ain't no body gon' be sleep, this your own private beach, ha, hand when it comes to sex, just a little bit of love and little bit of that, maybe push it back where your ribs is at. Share a bowl of crunch berries, how real is that? haha I'm just jokin' of course. I'm trying to put your sex game back on course. If you feelin' dry, like you don't get moist. If you ever get a minute holla at yo' boy."
We're going out on Saturday............
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Reason # 457898754153147 why I love my baby......
♥♥♥ her sooooo much
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
too bad you can't choose your family like you can choose your friends........
Monday, September 8, 2008
The value of a drink........
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ~Frank Sinatra
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not. ~ Stephen Wright
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.
When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven! ~ Brian O'Rourke
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. ~ Benjamin Franklin
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.
Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. ~ Dave Barry WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can! ~Dave Howell
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers:
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm. Here's how it went: "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first . This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not
Jealousy is only a good thing when you're jealous of me.....
Can you stop flirting with my boss and start flirting with me instead??? She's married.....
Thanks,
Lisa,
you can reach me at 905-***-2981, 416-***-6355 and at 69 *****wood Cres.
XOXOXOXO
WAIT......., who is your trainee??? You two look alittle bit too close for comfort..........too chummy if you ask me......
Damn you, Mr. Postman for pulling at my heart strings.......
Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The wheels on the bus go round and round...
Just thought I would share some pertinent info for anyone who's child is taking the school bus for the first time:
Ontario's school population includes over two million students. Of those, over 800,000 use school buses every day. This includes children who are bused from rural areas and children who participate in special programs, such as French immersion, as well as those who use school buses for field trips.
Research conducted by Transport Canada shows that school bus travel is one of the safest methods of transportation - and is 16 times safer than travelling in the family car, based on the number of passengers and kilometres travelled. Although school buses have an excellent safety record, mishaps can happen, and injuries can result. These can include both children riding on the bus and children who suffer injuries as a result of being hit by their own school bus or by other vehicles.
Rules for getting on the bus safely:
Rules for Safe School Bus Riding:
- Take your seat promptly and sit properly, facing forward at all times.
- Hold bags and parcels in your lap.
- Do not stick your feet into the aisle: someone might trip.
- Keep your head and arms-everything-inside the bus.
- Don't throw anything out the windows or around in the bus.
- Talk quietly. The driver must concentrate to drive the bus safely.
- Save snacks for snack time at school or till you get home. They may spill or you may choke if the bus goes over a big bump.
- No fighting, shouting or playing in or around the bus.
- Always follow the bus driver's instructions.
Rules for leaving the bus safely:
- When you leave the bus, hold the handrail and take two large steps away from the bus.
- To cross the street in front of the bus, walk ahead at least ten giant steps (three metres). Cross only when the driver gives a signal. Cross the street in single file.
- If you drop something near the bus, don't pick it up. Tell the driver or other adult.
- If everyone is getting off the bus, the people at the front leave first. Do not push.
If you don't stop for a school bus, you can be fined $400 to $2000 and get six demerit points for a first offence. If you break the rule a second time, the penalty is a fine of $1000 to $4000 and six demerit points. You could also go to jail for up to six months.
School buses are designed to protect passengers through "compartmentalization". This means that school buses have:
- seats with high backs
- the seats positioned close together to form compartments
- seats filled with energy-absorbing material
- strong seat anchorages
Parents also need to be aware of additional information about seat belts:
- to be effective, seat belts must be worn correctly (snug and low on the hips) for full protection. Seat belts which are not correctly worn may cause injuries.
- because school vehicles carry passengers from the very young to high school students, seat belt fit must be readjusted and use monitored to ensure safety.
- because of increased use, seat belts on school buses are subject to more wear and tear, and their condition must be monitored.
- studies using dummies have shown that adding seat belts to the current school bus seating arrangement can actually increase the chance of head and neck injuries in restrained passengers.