Friday, January 11, 2008
Through the Door (Idiot!)
[Passed 10:00PM] I'm on my way home from a really late night @ work and I decide that I wanna cut through the "First Financial" building @ Queen and Yonge. Normally the doors and especially the revolving doors are already closed by 9:00PM however; tonight I see that one of the doors are ajar. I go in through it and proceed towards the escalators but suddenly get stopped by the security guard. "Stop! how'd you get in here?" he asks firmly. With a raised brow I reply "through the door." looking right at the door that's still being kept open by a newspaper. With the second stupid thing out of his mouth he says, "Why did you come here?....That door's supposed to be locked". With a more annoyed tone of voice..."I'm going to the subway!" I continue, "that door is open". Again he states that the door is supposed to be locked. With a smirk on my face I tell him straight up, "Well I guess you're not doing your job." and walk away. *chuckles*
Friday, September 21, 2007
That's What I Call Hittin' the G-spot. ^_~
Phew! That was a tough week. Work was grinding slowly and the work just kept piling up. Got to the point where staying a little later (like 2 hrs) helped for the next day ~ so being behind wouldn't be such a HUGE issue. Even during the weeknight, went out for a few beers just to unwind. Managed to catch a great movie/event "Night of the Creeps" at the Bloor/Bathurst cinema for a fun-filled evening last night. But the best event during the week was the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's opening night @ Roy Thompson Hall. They had a soprano, counter-tenor, a baritone, ....AND The 'Mendelsohn Choir' (which were a huge bunch) ~ the works I tell ya! They were playing Carmina Burana (which people know popularly as the 'Rickard's Red' theme. During the best part, the choir would stand abruptly at the same time... it was a trip! Anyways, thx for the great deal on the tix Dom, they were great seats as well.
Anyways, I've been looking forward this whole week towards this weekend in Niagara. It never felt so good hittin' that G-Spot on a Friday afternoon...ahem, I mean "Ground Floor Button" aaaaahhhhhh.... Oh yeah!
Currently Listening: Carmen Burana | "O Fortuna"
Anyways, I've been looking forward this whole week towards this weekend in Niagara. It never felt so good hittin' that Currently Listening: Carmen Burana | "O Fortuna"
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Ahhhh, Björk.
What an exhausting weekend ~ volleyball, Virgin concert, paintball, and then day 2 of the Virgin Fest on the island. Well, the highlight for me was not the Smashing Pumpkins although I was hoping that it would be (the Killers stole the show on Sunday).
Just like the first time I saw Björk, she did not disappoint at all. On Saturday night, on the very same stage (@ Olympic/Centre Island) she performed at 4 years ago, she delivered yet another magnificent performance of musical genius. What sets her apart from other live performances is that she doesn't sound like a studio recording. She's always got something up her sleeve with a new sound re-mix and/or a different time arrangement.
Unfortunately the first concert of hers which I attended in 2003 will never be topped as I'm positive that there will not be another performance better than that. It was a once in a lifetime thing (just like when Mars was the closest it's ever been) and I witnessed it with my own eyes and ears, under a perfect sky, lit by the moon, Mars and the golden sparkles (from the pyro-show) that made it seem like it was daylight.
This past Saturday reminded me of that night ~ she had all the people in attendance (Björk fan or not) in the palm of her hand during "Unravel"
(So when you come back ♥ We'll have to make new love)
Just like the first time I saw Björk, she did not disappoint at all. On Saturday night, on the very same stage (@ Olympic/Centre Island) she performed at 4 years ago, she delivered yet another magnificent performance of musical genius. What sets her apart from other live performances is that she doesn't sound like a studio recording. She's always got something up her sleeve with a new sound re-mix and/or a different time arrangement.Unfortunately the first concert of hers which I attended in 2003 will never be topped as I'm positive that there will not be another performance better than that. It was a once in a lifetime thing (just like when Mars was the closest it's ever been) and I witnessed it with my own eyes and ears, under a perfect sky, lit by the moon, Mars and the golden sparkles (from the pyro-show) that made it seem like it was daylight.
This past Saturday reminded me of that night ~ she had all the people in attendance (Björk fan or not) in the palm of her hand during "Unravel"
Currently Listening: Björk ~ 'Unravel' | Homogenic
| While you are away My heart comes undone Slowly unravels In a ball of yarn The devil collects it With a grin Our love, in a ball of yarn He'll never return it... |
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Why is there no Mention of the Haimster?
I honestly don't care about the news too much (maybe I'm kidding myself, I guess I'll admit I'm interested enough to have read the article about Lindsay's recent involvement with the law.)
Blah blah blah... same old story ~her DUI & her 'so called' recovery from rehab...blah blah continued...
What caught my eye was this quote,
...and what REALLY caught my eye in particular was the mention of Corey Feldman.
(pause) Where's the Haimster!!!???
Blah blah blah... same old story ~her DUI & her 'so called' recovery from rehab...blah blah continued...
What caught my eye was this quote,
Lohan joins a long list of young actors who have battled problems with drugs, alcohol, or both. They include River Phoenix, Drew Barrymore, Corey Feldman, Anissa Jones, Danny Bonaduce and Macaulay Culkin.
...and what REALLY caught my eye in particular was the mention of Corey Feldman.
(pause) Where's the Haimster!!!???
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Remember Me By...
In the midst of 2 recent murder suicides, it's brought up thoughts of how people will remember you when you're gone. Not necessarily dead, but just no longer present. For example, remembering that kid in elementary who smelled like piss, or the cute girl that always wore that pretty hair-band, to the highschool bully, and that nerdo that always got rejected.
Sure, often we like to leave that lasting impression on people to remember you from the actions you've taken in life, but there'll be that one thing that others will label as your everlasting moniker (i.e. pee girl, or hooligan).
The other night, Pete calls me up in the middle of me watching a movie to tell me that Chris Benoit died. My first thought was, "Wow, another wrestler's passing with an untimely death" & "Man, he was a great wrestler." Thinking now, he probably was the best there ever was, however, since knowing now how he passed with murdering his wife and child then commiting suicide, I've got that unsympathetic feeling towards his demise.
Sure, it's quite a memorable 'action' that has taken place which will certainly cement his hallmark ("The Rabid Wolverine"), however, I think it'll be perceived by many in a negative way.
Now, let's take it down a notch to our own lives, as I hope none of us out there ever become that violent. There has to be that one defining characteristic that first comes to mind when people think of you. Funny? Fashion Savvy? Intelligent? Fat? etc...
Okay, I know I'm narrowing this down too much, as there definitely are more than a few qualities we have or would like to have others distinguish us by, but I'm sure this isn't always the case. Most of the time, it's that 1 negative consequence, that embarassing moment, or 'out of character' outburst that we forever will be associated with.
[Highschool moment ~ remember that girl who got caught giving a BJ in the stairwell? What happened to her?]
***FULL HOUSE ALERT!!!*** {cue the music}
I'll try to think positively, and hope that we will be linked as:
a great leader, courageous, a generous person, a sharer of knowledge, a listener, a kind person, tech savvy, supportive, a dedicated worker, honest, talented...etc...
"Go out there and leave your mark!"
***END ALERT!!!*** {lame Full House music fades...}
Currently Listening to:
"Sweet Destroyer" | Emm Gryner
Album: Summer of High Hopes
Sure, often we like to leave that lasting impression on people to remember you from the actions you've taken in life, but there'll be that one thing that others will label as your everlasting moniker (i.e. pee girl, or hooligan).
The other night, Pete calls me up in the middle of me watching a movie to tell me that Chris Benoit died. My first thought was, "Wow, another wrestler's passing with an untimely death" & "Man, he was a great wrestler." Thinking now, he probably was the best there ever was, however, since knowing now how he passed with murdering his wife and child then commiting suicide, I've got that unsympathetic feeling towards his demise.
Sure, it's quite a memorable 'action' that has taken place which will certainly cement his hallmark ("The Rabid Wolverine"), however, I think it'll be perceived by many in a negative way.
Now, let's take it down a notch to our own lives, as I hope none of us out there ever become that violent. There has to be that one defining characteristic that first comes to mind when people think of you. Funny? Fashion Savvy? Intelligent? Fat? etc...
Okay, I know I'm narrowing this down too much, as there definitely are more than a few qualities we have or would like to have others distinguish us by, but I'm sure this isn't always the case. Most of the time, it's that 1 negative consequence, that embarassing moment, or 'out of character' outburst that we forever will be associated with.
[Highschool moment ~ remember that girl who got caught giving a BJ in the stairwell? What happened to her?]
***FULL HOUSE ALERT!!!*** {cue the music}
I'll try to think positively, and hope that we will be linked as:
a great leader, courageous, a generous person, a sharer of knowledge, a listener, a kind person, tech savvy, supportive, a dedicated worker, honest, talented...etc...
"Go out there and leave your mark!"
***END ALERT!!!*** {lame Full House music fades...}
Currently Listening to:
"Sweet Destroyer" | Emm Gryner
Album: Summer of High Hopes
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Florida ver. 1.2
I've titled and kept these posts in 1.0 to 1.2 status instead of starting the 2.0 b/c I'm definitely coming back here...I think I'll be setting aside 1 week every year just to come down to Florida. (we've got an open invitation to come down here any time we want...yay!) Apart from California, the weather down here is absolutely lovely.
I think we've been lucky and stupid...after speaking with the neighbours here and telling of our escapade on the golf course in the middle of the night. We were soooo wide eyed when we saw the expressions on their faces of how stooooopid we were to do what we did. Apparently it's mating season here for the alligators (and almost everything else under the sun...there are these bugs that seem to be having sex in mid-air everywhere we go) and the gators here are really aggressive and more prone to chase after you. Luckily the big one we saw the other day just high-tailed it into the water hazard ~ also apparenty the deadliest snake in Florida resides around our area and likes trees, tall grass, and the little pockets of water (all of the familiar symptons relating to the golf course that we have right here). Luckily no one got bit or else we'd be dead within the hour without any medical assistance.
Today we hit the beach and all I have to say is WOW! Finally, some nice young ladies our age in the skimpiest 2 pieces and visible tan lines...OMG! The beach is a white sand and the water very salty which makes it easy for a non-swimmer like myself to tread water.
One thing I 4got to mention in the last post is that the drinks here are dirt cheap. Tonight we went to this indoor amusement park/bar kinda place and drank like fishes/kings (hehe) and the bill ended up being only 31 bucks! ... and when you count in an additional discount for happy hour...I know why I was so piss drunk by 4 in the afternoon, permissable drinking on the beach didn't help that cause either.
Tonight the bartender at the amusement park/bar place (Livingston's I think??) was a girl we noticed at the other bar in Siesta Keys the other night. She goes there every Sunday cos the live bad that performs there is so kick awesome. If I can remember it's that Kick @$$ band!
ne ways fallin' asleep here and need to hydrate myself as much as possible to avoid a hangover in the morning.
I'll try to keep u posted as much as possible but we only have a highspeed wireless connection in this neighbour in the daytime that we're (illegally??) using...Right now I' tethering off a Blackberry... oh yeah, that's the kewel thing with hangin' with techie guys that still work in telecomunications... we've got all these kewel gadgets like a Tom Tom GPS system that helps us find all the kewel places around here.
Tomorrow we're gonna drive to Tampa across that bridge that was in "True Lies" ~ gonna be sweet!
*** noticed today ***
Every Floridian here loves to say "ya'll"
ciao bella!
I think we've been lucky and stupid...after speaking with the neighbours here and telling of our escapade on the golf course in the middle of the night. We were soooo wide eyed when we saw the expressions on their faces of how stooooopid we were to do what we did. Apparently it's mating season here for the alligators (and almost everything else under the sun...there are these bugs that seem to be having sex in mid-air everywhere we go) and the gators here are really aggressive and more prone to chase after you. Luckily the big one we saw the other day just high-tailed it into the water hazard ~ also apparenty the deadliest snake in Florida resides around our area and likes trees, tall grass, and the little pockets of water (all of the familiar symptons relating to the golf course that we have right here). Luckily no one got bit or else we'd be dead within the hour without any medical assistance.
Today we hit the beach and all I have to say is WOW! Finally, some nice young ladies our age in the skimpiest 2 pieces and visible tan lines...OMG! The beach is a white sand and the water very salty which makes it easy for a non-swimmer like myself to tread water.
One thing I 4got to mention in the last post is that the drinks here are dirt cheap. Tonight we went to this indoor amusement park/bar kinda place and drank like fishes/kings (hehe) and the bill ended up being only 31 bucks! ... and when you count in an additional discount for happy hour...I know why I was so piss drunk by 4 in the afternoon, permissable drinking on the beach didn't help that cause either.
Tonight the bartender at the amusement park/bar place (Livingston's I think??) was a girl we noticed at the other bar in Siesta Keys the other night. She goes there every Sunday cos the live bad that performs there is so kick awesome. If I can remember it's that Kick @$$ band!
ne ways fallin' asleep here and need to hydrate myself as much as possible to avoid a hangover in the morning.
I'll try to keep u posted as much as possible but we only have a highspeed wireless connection in this neighbour in the daytime that we're (illegally??) using...Right now I' tethering off a Blackberry... oh yeah, that's the kewel thing with hangin' with techie guys that still work in telecomunications... we've got all these kewel gadgets like a Tom Tom GPS system that helps us find all the kewel places around here.
Tomorrow we're gonna drive to Tampa across that bridge that was in "True Lies" ~ gonna be sweet!
*** noticed today ***
Every Floridian here loves to say "ya'll"
ciao bella!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Florida ver. 1.0
What a great trip, only the 3rd day in and there's so much to say that I probably will miss a few things. Still haven't even touched the beach and I'm very satisfied already with what we've done so far....golf, alligator hunting, shopping, island bars/pubs with the locals, oh yeah, chilling in the yard and just getting polluted. I can't even believe to tell you how nice the red carpet has been set out for us here (Andres, Arty, Paul & myself). Andres' uncle owns one of these very nice beach houses here in Palmetto ~ just a sick house, fully furnished with all the little amenities that add up to make things so lax here. All we had to do was to get an oil change for the minivan which was made available for us and buy a new barbecue for the summer house (funds supplied by the generous host).
The only thing I would have to say that's been difficult is finding girls our age around here because everyone is soOoOo old. It's like the whole neighbourhood (let's just say the entire area here within Sarasota) is like a geriatric unit @ a hospital.
Last night though, we went into town and asked the cute waitress we had @ Applebees for places to hang & party. What I noticed is that you'll get the extremes here...really nice interaction or just biachy attitude. Most so far have been welcoming receptions, and if there are any negative vibes, it's just stares of 'stay away'. What I'm afraid of are the nice girls that have come down here are actually from up north and have come down here and then stayed (ie. Montana & New Hampshire), it's gonna be hard when we have to come back home.
There is this awesome place we went last night @ the Sierra Keys (crazy hard drinks, a kickin' @$$ band, and approachable girls. I'm lovin' this place, and that was a Sunday night, it apparently really kicks from Thursday to Saturday so we'll definitely be there.
The night before, we went alligator hunting which ~thinking about it now was effin' crazy. We went out into the golf course (no exagerration, the 15th hole is right in front of the back yard. It was past midnight and we decided in our drunken state to start looking for alligators. Anyways, there was no luck but it was a blast...we were just roaming around the course, stumbling about, and stopping cautiously @ every large rock that looks like a gator. On the way back a hissing starts only about a foot to our right...I swear to God, I nearly pissed my pants as I thought it was a gator. We started running in all different directions as the sprinklers in our immediate area started going off and we were still freakin' out ~ good times.
When we went golfing, we actually saw a real huge gator....got great pics and an ultimate video...after seeing that, we're definitely not going out again, that was crazy.
More to come (once I remember the other things I know I've missed)...Peace!
The only thing I would have to say that's been difficult is finding girls our age around here because everyone is soOoOo old. It's like the whole neighbourhood (let's just say the entire area here within Sarasota) is like a geriatric unit @ a hospital.
Last night though, we went into town and asked the cute waitress we had @ Applebees for places to hang & party. What I noticed is that you'll get the extremes here...really nice interaction or just biachy attitude. Most so far have been welcoming receptions, and if there are any negative vibes, it's just stares of 'stay away'. What I'm afraid of are the nice girls that have come down here are actually from up north and have come down here and then stayed (ie. Montana & New Hampshire), it's gonna be hard when we have to come back home.
There is this awesome place we went last night @ the Sierra Keys (crazy hard drinks, a kickin' @$$ band, and approachable girls. I'm lovin' this place, and that was a Sunday night, it apparently really kicks from Thursday to Saturday so we'll definitely be there.
The night before, we went alligator hunting which ~thinking about it now was effin' crazy. We went out into the golf course (no exagerration, the 15th hole is right in front of the back yard. It was past midnight and we decided in our drunken state to start looking for alligators. Anyways, there was no luck but it was a blast...we were just roaming around the course, stumbling about, and stopping cautiously @ every large rock that looks like a gator. On the way back a hissing starts only about a foot to our right...I swear to God, I nearly pissed my pants as I thought it was a gator. We started running in all different directions as the sprinklers in our immediate area started going off and we were still freakin' out ~ good times.
When we went golfing, we actually saw a real huge gator....got great pics and an ultimate video...after seeing that, we're definitely not going out again, that was crazy.
More to come (once I remember the other things I know I've missed)...Peace!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
I'm No Trouble Maker But...
...lately, my New Year's Resolution of "No More Mr. Nice Guy" has been in the back of my mind while going about my daily experiences...
...perhaps it started on my birthday when I got riled up a bit (I mean drunk) and I began throwing glass on the dance floor @ the Bier Markt. I'm usually the one to calm others down and avoid confrontation at all costs, however, when the chain reaction of people putting their empty beer bottles and pint glasses on our 'reserved' table didn't stop, I began to get irked..."Thanks Pete!" hehe. As soon as someone put their empty beverage container on the table, I just tossed it off! (not caring if it would hit anyone) I threw a couple of beer bottles in the crowd, then apprently I also pulled a Greek "Opaah!" and smashed a plate on the floor.
...or maybe it's that movie Grindhouse which has gotten me all pumped up lately. I won't give my personal review because I couldn't do it justice, however, here's a link that'll give the very essence of what this movie is all about:
(plain and simple, if you 'get' this review, you'll not only piss yourself laughing, you'll go see it and wonder why you're reading this blog and not sitting in a theatre right now watching 2 movies for the price of one! )
(If you don't 'get' it, then this movie ain't your cup 'o tea, I wonder what kinda movies get you off! ~ "The Secret"?!?! pffffffft!)
Some guys are laughing at me at work because I can't stop talking about Grindhouse and how kick @$$ this frickin' movie is. Yesterday it was like a vitamin B-12 shot in the arm when I saw this movie again as it carried over into today...after Fonz, Dom, and myself finished playing pool this afternoon we sorta mall-ratted around the plaza...I was just about to cross the intersection in the parking lot when some stoopid lady does a quick 'stop and go' right in front of me. As she almost ran over my foot I hit the back of her trunk á la "Buddha's Palm"
"WHACK!!!" It made quite a loud noise.
I'm not calling her stoopid because she's the 'antagonist' in my story, I'm not expressing my anger towards her... No. She is being described as stoopid because right after pulling that 'stop & go' maneuver in front of me, there were cars already blocking the intersection for her to cross, she had nowhere to go, and she just sat there waiting anyways... JUST STOOPID!
This "new attitude" thing may have to calm down a little because at the time I smacked that car, I didn't know who was in it. It coulda been some crazed maniac with a gun, or maybe even James Bond on a mission (that would be good enough reason for me as to why he would be in such a hurry.) I walked towards the car, the window opens and we get into this shouting match of F-Bombs which I believe I won. Why? Because I had the last two words...(you can guess which two) plus 2 middle fingers which I 'ad libbed'. LMAO!
This has happened before ~ I was on my way to work, some guy was rushing and was turning left right in front of me. I was close enough to kick his Mercedes twice as he zipped by. He stops and and I dare him to do something about it. I guess he knew that he was at fault and just gave me an evil stare after examining that there weren't any scratches, I replied in a similar manner as described above (same two words, single finger only, although it was held sideways à la gangsta).
The Resolution wasn't meant for me to cause trouble or become a jerk, the philosophy is simple: No More Mr. Nice Guy ~ nice guys finish last!
***
Anyways, read the review I linked above or save yourself some time by skipping the reading part and just go see the movie. This way you can confirm my findings if the phone number being text messaged by Sydney Poitier in the movie is 1 512 431 2164. (It doesn't work so I'm wondering if I got the right number or not.) Plus you'll thanks me later for recommending such a kick @$ kinda movie...you'll be whacking people's cars in no time! ROFL!
If anybody has seen that BS Self Help dogma being preached by Oprah called "The Secret" I'm hoping you didn't buy into it because it's stoopid. (How's that for "No More Mr. Nice Guy"??) Lately I've been compelled and motivated to blog my thoughts on it.
L8rs
Currently Listening:
"Chick Habit" | April March
Soundtrack | "Deathproof"
...perhaps it started on my birthday when I got riled up a bit (I mean drunk) and I began throwing glass on the dance floor @ the Bier Markt. I'm usually the one to calm others down and avoid confrontation at all costs, however, when the chain reaction of people putting their empty beer bottles and pint glasses on our 'reserved' table didn't stop, I began to get irked..."Thanks Pete!" hehe. As soon as someone put their empty beverage container on the table, I just tossed it off! (not caring if it would hit anyone) I threw a couple of beer bottles in the crowd, then apprently I also pulled a Greek "Opaah!" and smashed a plate on the floor.
...or maybe it's that movie Grindhouse which has gotten me all pumped up lately. I won't give my personal review because I couldn't do it justice, however, here's a link that'll give the very essence of what this movie is all about:
(plain and simple, if you 'get' this review, you'll not only piss yourself laughing, you'll go see it and wonder why you're reading this blog and not sitting in a theatre right now watching 2 movies for the price of one! )
(If you don't 'get' it, then this movie ain't your cup 'o tea, I wonder what kinda movies get you off! ~ "The Secret"?!?! pffffffft!)
Some guys are laughing at me at work because I can't stop talking about Grindhouse and how kick @$$ this frickin' movie is. Yesterday it was like a vitamin B-12 shot in the arm when I saw this movie again as it carried over into today...after Fonz, Dom, and myself finished playing pool this afternoon we sorta mall-ratted around the plaza...I was just about to cross the intersection in the parking lot when some stoopid lady does a quick 'stop and go' right in front of me. As she almost ran over my foot I hit the back of her trunk á la "Buddha's Palm"
"WHACK!!!" It made quite a loud noise.I'm not calling her stoopid because she's the 'antagonist' in my story, I'm not expressing my anger towards her... No. She is being described as stoopid because right after pulling that 'stop & go' maneuver in front of me, there were cars already blocking the intersection for her to cross, she had nowhere to go, and she just sat there waiting anyways... JUST STOOPID!
This "new attitude" thing may have to calm down a little because at the time I smacked that car, I didn't know who was in it. It coulda been some crazed maniac with a gun, or maybe even James Bond on a mission (that would be good enough reason for me as to why he would be in such a hurry.) I walked towards the car, the window opens and we get into this shouting match of F-Bombs which I believe I won. Why? Because I had the last two words...(you can guess which two) plus 2 middle fingers which I 'ad libbed'. LMAO!
This has happened before ~ I was on my way to work, some guy was rushing and was turning left right in front of me. I was close enough to kick his Mercedes twice as he zipped by. He stops and and I dare him to do something about it. I guess he knew that he was at fault and just gave me an evil stare after examining that there weren't any scratches, I replied in a similar manner as described above (same two words, single finger only, although it was held sideways à la gangsta).
The Resolution wasn't meant for me to cause trouble or become a jerk, the philosophy is simple: No More Mr. Nice Guy ~ nice guys finish last!
***
Anyways, read the review I linked above or save yourself some time by skipping the reading part and just go see the movie. This way you can confirm my findings if the phone number being text messaged by Sydney Poitier in the movie is 1 512 431 2164. (It doesn't work so I'm wondering if I got the right number or not.) Plus you'll thanks me later for recommending such a kick @$ kinda movie...you'll be whacking people's cars in no time! ROFL!
If anybody has seen that BS Self Help dogma being preached by Oprah called "The Secret" I'm hoping you didn't buy into it because it's stoopid. (How's that for "No More Mr. Nice Guy"??) Lately I've been compelled and motivated to blog my thoughts on it.
L8rs
Currently Listening:
"Chick Habit" | April March
Soundtrack | "Deathproof"
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Myspace Vs. Facebook.
I'll come out and say it straight out. Myspace still rules. In terms of it's ability for the user to truly express themselves and allow creativity sets it apart from facebook and other social networking sites. It's what ppl do to abuse this creativity that makes some profiles suck @$$. Facebook is pretty kewel too, but the only reason why I'm hooked on it is cos more people that I actually know in real life (especially the past) are on it.
Anyhoo, finally posted the Montreal trips to the picture page (Link Here --> mannypics.blogspot.com
I'll try to quickly post b-day on facebook see how it turns out. Will be the true test.
Anyhoo, finally posted the Montreal trips to the picture page (Link Here --> mannypics.blogspot.com
I'll try to quickly post b-day on facebook see how it turns out. Will be the true test.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Phew! I'm back! ~ (Loggia Found)!
Finally got my internet access back up and running. For some reason, the modem just decided to stop transmitting info from the phone line to my computer. Didn't realize how much I would miss perusing all the information I eat up in a simple week. From hockey pools, blogs, social networks, oh yeah, plus YouTube & "Google Video". Missed some important things as well, like a birthday invite, and sadly, an online friend losing a loved one.
Just wanted to post some e-mail chatter during work that I thought was funny and didn't want to lose it so will post to share and archive:
To those who aren't aware, Dom finally found that Minute Maid Commercial with Robert Loggia in it. I've gotta post this up too so everyone can see the genius of it as well.]
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"Nick" <Nick> wrote:
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"Dom" <Dom> wrote:
Just wanted to post some e-mail chatter during work that I thought was funny and didn't want to lose it so will post to share and archive:
To those who aren't aware, Dom finally found that Minute Maid Commercial with Robert Loggia in it. I've gotta post this up too so everyone can see the genius of it as well.]
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"Nick" <Nick> wrote:
So Dom's a BIG SHOT now? School? Who does he think he is....Robert Loggia?
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"Dom" <Dom> wrote:
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 4:27 PM
To: Nick; Mahknee; Pete; Fonz; Mike
Subject: RE: Leafs
Can't make April 1, and no Leafs for me tonight. In fact, why waste your time with those kids. Their season was over Oct.4, and officially 1sec after the trade deadline.
Nick... you got it all wrong. I'm attending the School of Loggia. No one here dares to be Loggia, but rather learn from him. Good class tonight: Loggian History. Did you know that in Swingers, the line "that's money" was originally written as "That's Loggia." No one knows why it wasn't kept.
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From: Nick
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 4:44 PM
To: 'Dom'; Manny; Pete; Fonz; Mike
Subject: RE: Leafs
Dom’s right! Why the heck do we bother with the boys in blue? I’ll tell you why, because we’re suckers. An entire city of suckers.
GOD himself could come down from the heaven’s and say “The Leafs are the worst team EVER”, and it would make no difference. Toronto would still love’em. What are ya gonna do?
As for the School of Loggia, this sounds intriguing. Is there anything this man can’t do?
“Mikey, you’re so Loggia, and you don’t even know it!” - Trent (Swingers, Original Cut)
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From: Manny
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:41 AM
To: Nick; 'Dom'; 'Pete'; 'Fonz'; Mike
Subject: RE: Leafs
Suckers we may be, but those “Leafs were soooo effin’ Loggia last night”.
Me: I’m sure there were a lot of Leaf fans smiling!
Domi: “They were smiling at what an @$$hole I was on TSN”
Trent: “We were all smiling at how Loggia they were!”.
Kyle Wellwood (without the Big Mac in his mouth): on Sundin’s solo effort goal last night: That was so fuckin' Loggia. It was like that "Jedi mind" $h!t.
Sundin: “I like Macs too!” ^_^
Antropov: “Everyone knows you’re Loggia, you don’t have to hang that gold medal in your locker anymore!”
Steen: I wish I just showed up more for the game with consistent effort!”
Kilger: “I heard some fans talking, They all thought we were Loggia, even you!”
Steen: “You’re a good friend.”
Kaberle: “Baby, you take yourself out of the game. You start talking to the media about puppy dogs and ice cream, of course they talk trash about you”
Maurice: “Screw the media, I’m so suave with them I look at them straight in the eye and tell it how it is!”
Raycroft: “What are you doing?!”
Maurice: “What?”
Raycroft: “You looked right at them, baby!”
Maurice: “They didn’t notice”
Aubin: “Yeah, they did!”
Raycroft: “Damn, now you gotta go in early.”
Oneill: “Ahhh, no worries, McCabe will handle ‘em”
Wozniewski: “He’s like this big bear with claws and fangs…”
Kubina: “…and big effin’ teeth!”
Coliacovo: “and teeth…and they’re like this little bunny cowering in the corner…”
White: “…Shivering…”
Ponikarovsky: “Like during the shootout…you’re just looking @ ur claws like ‘how do I kill the bunny & score a goal?’”
Don Cherry: “…and Lalongo’s just pokin’ @ it! He's just pokin' @ it!"
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From: Nick
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:37 AM
To: Manny; Dom; Pete; Fonz; Mike
Subject: RE: Leafs
Sundin’s goal last night was SO loggia. Give him another gold medal for that one. Antropov’s goal was good too, but not gold medal worthy. Looks like he’s going to have to sit and stare at Mats’ for a little while longer. The green-eyed monster of jealousy rears it’s ugly head, yet again.
Wellwood back in action. If you ask me, I don’t think he had surgery. I think it was the Big Macs that healed him. Apparently, taking Advil for a headache, is a thing of the past. Nowadays, your doctor tells you to eat a couple of Big Macs, and call him in the morning. I’m pretty sure, Mats ate a Big Mac just before scoring his goal last night. They’re like magic.
Pete, you should try eating a Big Mac for your neck pain. That should do the trick.
Mats and Kyle may love their Big Macs, but apparently they aren’t for everyone. Word has it, that Carly hates’em. Hasn’t had one since high school. That COULD explain her lack of gold medals.
On a side note, that Canseco blooper was the most loggia blooper ever.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Better Man
As many others out there (I hope), we look to better ourselves in everything we do. I can't speak for everyone but I'll include myself in this...Sometimes it looks as if we're just looking to improve our image:
-lose weight
-own kewel clothes
-get the fancy car
-have the latest technology
-& be kewel and fit in with the crowd...etc...
However, how are we really becoming better people?
Sure we all think we're good people ~ "I'm not evil, I didn't steal, or kill anybody" ~ but I just don't think we're really getting it. Complacency is the culprit here, I think.
I saw this article today: A Call to Confession, for It Is Fading ~ Washington Post.
No, I don't think that confession is the key here, but you see how even faith is looking to have the quick fix? Feels more like a chore that has to be done to make others see it and be happy.
Other than confessing acts of 'making someone feel bad' or 'hurting them', I could never feel the total remorse when confessing a sin of swearing, dishonouring thy father and thy mother, or even coveting thy neighbour. Okay, maybe a little, but truly, I don't think we feel it, or am I the bad guy?
Anyways, had to get that off my chest, 'like a confession' ~ Any priests read this blog?
If there are, then that's my penance ~ and I'm in BIG Trouble!
Currently Listening:
Better Man|Pearl Jam
-lose weight
-own kewel clothes
-get the fancy car
-have the latest technology
-& be kewel and fit in with the crowd...etc...
However, how are we really becoming better people?
Sure we all think we're good people ~ "I'm not evil, I didn't steal, or kill anybody" ~ but I just don't think we're really getting it. Complacency is the culprit here, I think.
I saw this article today: A Call to Confession, for It Is Fading ~ Washington Post.
No, I don't think that confession is the key here, but you see how even faith is looking to have the quick fix? Feels more like a chore that has to be done to make others see it and be happy.
Other than confessing acts of 'making someone feel bad' or 'hurting them', I could never feel the total remorse when confessing a sin of swearing, dishonouring thy father and thy mother, or even coveting thy neighbour. Okay, maybe a little, but truly, I don't think we feel it, or am I the bad guy?
Anyways, had to get that off my chest, 'like a confession' ~ Any priests read this blog?
If there are, then that's my penance ~ and I'm in BIG Trouble!
Currently Listening:
Better Man|Pearl Jam
Monday, January 15, 2007
The Best of Both Worlds...
Was a pretty good weekend (& a long one, hehe). Yes, was "Hockey Day in Canada" this Saturday, so went to go skating @ the local rink and then ended up watching hockey in the afternoon, (nice to see the Canadiens get whipped 8-3), sure it was the hated Senators that won but seeing the Habs and their precious goalie 'Huet' get the hook was worth it.
Finally the winter chill has come and I for one am glad, I get to actually use the winter tires, and snuggling under a warm winter blanket gives me the best sleep.
The funniest thing this weekend was after a birthday party I went to. Fine dining @ one of the trendy bars/restaurants in Mississauga (known to be one of the big cougar bars too). It was definitely scary as I walked past the club/bar area after my meal for the washroom. All the glaring eyes of the cougars as they look you up and down, hehe.
After the nice stuffed chicken breast I had, and when everyone else was done eating, we head over to the 'dance club' part of the establishment and it definitely was filled with the older women, but there was a good mix of 20-somethings as well. I think everyone had a great time.
After that, some people had the post celebration munchies so we head on over for the McDonald's drive-thru. This was the funniest thing for me. Most of the other people had already gotten their order and just parked up ahead. Once I got my 10 chicken-nuggets, I head on over and the first thing I see is a dog cage behind the truck of one of their SUV's and on top, a board of some sort acting as a table. Everyone's combos of burgers, and fries were on it, all that was missing was the checkered picnic blanket. hehe. (Mind you, it was cold as hell, at least minus 10 degrees, plus the wind chill. My fingers were freezing and everyone else started mentioning this as people reached for their fries, but no one really cared as we all stayed outside as we finished our meals, which was the funniest thing. One after the other, other people were coming out of the drive-thru (we received stares and grins)as they passed by the make-shift table we had propped up.
Today, had the U.S. holiday of Martin Luther King Jr., so I sort of got a few things done today. Got measured for 3 pairs of pants to be hemmed and cuffed, changed my oil (for the car of course). Now, headin' out with Pete & Nick for some wings.
So yeah, turning out to end off on a great long weekend.
^_^
Finally the winter chill has come and I for one am glad, I get to actually use the winter tires, and snuggling under a warm winter blanket gives me the best sleep.
The funniest thing this weekend was after a birthday party I went to. Fine dining @ one of the trendy bars/restaurants in Mississauga (known to be one of the big cougar bars too). It was definitely scary as I walked past the club/bar area after my meal for the washroom. All the glaring eyes of the cougars as they look you up and down, hehe.
After the nice stuffed chicken breast I had, and when everyone else was done eating, we head over to the 'dance club' part of the establishment and it definitely was filled with the older women, but there was a good mix of 20-somethings as well. I think everyone had a great time.
After that, some people had the post celebration munchies so we head on over for the McDonald's drive-thru. This was the funniest thing for me. Most of the other people had already gotten their order and just parked up ahead. Once I got my 10 chicken-nuggets, I head on over and the first thing I see is a dog cage behind the truck of one of their SUV's and on top, a board of some sort acting as a table. Everyone's combos of burgers, and fries were on it, all that was missing was the checkered picnic blanket. hehe. (Mind you, it was cold as hell, at least minus 10 degrees, plus the wind chill. My fingers were freezing and everyone else started mentioning this as people reached for their fries, but no one really cared as we all stayed outside as we finished our meals, which was the funniest thing. One after the other, other people were coming out of the drive-thru (we received stares and grins)as they passed by the make-shift table we had propped up.
Today, had the U.S. holiday of Martin Luther King Jr., so I sort of got a few things done today. Got measured for 3 pairs of pants to be hemmed and cuffed, changed my oil (for the car of course). Now, headin' out with Pete & Nick for some wings.
So yeah, turning out to end off on a great long weekend.
^_^
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Pan's Labyrinth
So, putting you on the spot, I'll ask you to ask yourself, do you have an open mind? Even if yours just has a crack of openness, you'll really have a gratifying experience watching this flick. I went into this movie just knowing that I'll enjoy it. As most people do, I look at movie critics and listen to their dislikes and likes of a movie and make that comparison to mine. Although they may critique a film negatively, their description of what they didn't like may incline me to go see it because of my likes. I didn't watch the trailer as doing this ruins some parts of movies often.
I was going to give a vague/brief synopsis, but this trailer does a fine job without giving anything away...
Ebert said it best I believe, "A fairy-tale for grown-ups".
This is definitely a DVD purchase once it comes out...(using this as a cheap segue)
Speaking of DVD's I got the DVD for "A Scanner Darkly" this weekend and this movie was pretty kewel. Visually very different from most movies and an interesting story. A little confusing in terms of what is perceived for the characters so I think I'll enjoy watching this movie over and over again. I was disappointed a little though as this was one of those DVD's 'obtained' from Markham/China-town and didn't have the 2ndary commentary with Keanu Reeves in it which I was hoping. It would be really interesting to hear his take on the characters viewpoints and actions.
***
All night, this 'hummed' lullaby from tonight's movie has been in my head
A Long Time Ago ~ Pan's Labyrinth Lullaby
"Haunting & simple" ~ Nick
I was going to give a vague/brief synopsis, but this trailer does a fine job without giving anything away...
Ebert said it best I believe, "A fairy-tale for grown-ups".
This is definitely a DVD purchase once it comes out...(using this as a cheap segue)
Speaking of DVD's I got the DVD for "A Scanner Darkly" this weekend and this movie was pretty kewel. Visually very different from most movies and an interesting story. A little confusing in terms of what is perceived for the characters so I think I'll enjoy watching this movie over and over again. I was disappointed a little though as this was one of those DVD's 'obtained' from Markham/China-town and didn't have the 2ndary commentary with Keanu Reeves in it which I was hoping. It would be really interesting to hear his take on the characters viewpoints and actions.
***
All night, this 'hummed' lullaby from tonight's movie has been in my head
A Long Time Ago ~ Pan's Labyrinth Lullaby
"Haunting & simple" ~ Nick
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Re: NCAA CFB...In case you didn't know...
...this is why college football rules!...
Fiesta Bowl
...and then the proposal
I have no idea how this highlight has eluded me all week. Must not of watched any t.v. (more specifically ~no sports highlights).
With such a disappointing championship game last night, I get the salt in the wound by seeing this highlight from a game that I didn't get to see. gah!
Fiesta Bowl
...and then the proposal
I have no idea how this highlight has eluded me all week. Must not of watched any t.v. (more specifically ~no sports highlights).
With such a disappointing championship game last night, I get the salt in the wound by seeing this highlight from a game that I didn't get to see. gah!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
...and another one bites the dust...
No, I'm not talking about James Brown or president Ford, and definitely not Saddam.
Sure, a week from planning on buying those tickets to James Brown's show @ Casino Rama, and pneumonia does him in? Sad to see him go, maybe next year. (my apologies | ongoing inside joke).
This hockey season is goin' great, fast paced and exciting, only if they eased up on that stoopid 'hooking' penalty they call every friggin' 5 minutes. I wasn't one who was saying, "I'm boycotting the NHL when they come back from strike", on the contrary, I was missing something inside, and couldn't wait 'till they came back. Yes, I love it that much, and I'm not offended when Americans exploit that stereotype of hockey-lovin' Canadians in their commercials and t.v. shows.
I'm definitely one to always watch jersey retirements, especially for hockey. Even though it was long, and dragged on a little, I'm glad that Detroit made a huge deal of Stevie Y's banner raising. (For some reason I thought it was supposed to be on Jan 9 for his number #19 ~ What happened to that?) Fonz? Jan 9? one nine? huh? lol
It was definitely tough watching a man struggle nervously as he poured his heart out in expressing his admiration and thanks to those people around him that helped develop him as a player and human being during his tenure in the Red Wing organization. Sure, he stuttered during the most emotional parts of his speech, but at least he didn't cry like a wuss à la 'Gretzky'. It was definitely from the heart.
*beating a dead horse* I've gotta say myself that he's definitely got class. Still not taking credit for what he's been known for ~ His Leadership ~ That part of his 'vocal curtain call' was emotionally touching, as soon as he started mentioning that his leadership was overrated, the crowd started negatively objecting that notion he even started ~ splendid.
In honour of the excellence, I've got a Mozart aria on the myspace profile page, this sick skillz competition of a 13 yr old from Quebec,
and this link (lifted from a myspacer's blog) of a kewel sushi restaurant in New York. Definitely for the rich though ~ ninjas cook and serve your food. That's definitely awesome.
http://www.ninjanewyork.com
They also have a youtube video (5 minutes long, but definitely interesting and funny to see how they take the ninja theme to the extreme).
Enjoy.
Sure, a week from planning on buying those tickets to James Brown's show @ Casino Rama, and pneumonia does him in? Sad to see him go, maybe next year. (my apologies | ongoing inside joke).
This hockey season is goin' great, fast paced and exciting, only if they eased up on that stoopid 'hooking' penalty they call every friggin' 5 minutes. I wasn't one who was saying, "I'm boycotting the NHL when they come back from strike", on the contrary, I was missing something inside, and couldn't wait 'till they came back. Yes, I love it that much, and I'm not offended when Americans exploit that stereotype of hockey-lovin' Canadians in their commercials and t.v. shows.
I'm definitely one to always watch jersey retirements, especially for hockey. Even though it was long, and dragged on a little, I'm glad that Detroit made a huge deal of Stevie Y's banner raising. (For some reason I thought it was supposed to be on Jan 9 for his number #19 ~ What happened to that?) Fonz? Jan 9? one nine? huh? lol
It was definitely tough watching a man struggle nervously as he poured his heart out in expressing his admiration and thanks to those people around him that helped develop him as a player and human being during his tenure in the Red Wing organization. Sure, he stuttered during the most emotional parts of his speech, but at least he didn't cry like a wuss à la 'Gretzky'. It was definitely from the heart.
*beating a dead horse* I've gotta say myself that he's definitely got class. Still not taking credit for what he's been known for ~ His Leadership ~ That part of his 'vocal curtain call' was emotionally touching, as soon as he started mentioning that his leadership was overrated, the crowd started negatively objecting that notion he even started ~ splendid.
In honour of the excellence, I've got a Mozart aria on the myspace profile page, this sick skillz competition of a 13 yr old from Quebec,
and this link (lifted from a myspacer's blog) of a kewel sushi restaurant in New York. Definitely for the rich though ~ ninjas cook and serve your food. That's definitely awesome.
http://www.ninjanewyork.com
They also have a youtube video (5 minutes long, but definitely interesting and funny to see how they take the ninja theme to the extreme).
Enjoy.
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