But, perhaps most importantly, we can find weird pictures of Nicholas Cage.
Friday, 24 February 2012
I'm So Glad There's The Internet
The Intertubes have opened up a whole new world for us. We can find any information we need in seconds, we can talk to friends instantly from almost anywhere, and we can connect with people from parts of the world that we might never get to see for ourselves.
But, perhaps most importantly, we can find weird pictures of Nicholas Cage.
But, perhaps most importantly, we can find weird pictures of Nicholas Cage.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Pictogram Time!
I love puzzles. ALL puzzles. Pictograms are especially fun. See if you can figure this one out............
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Happy Valentime's Day
A collection of some of my favourite Valentine's Day images.
BUT REMEMBER -- Even though today is Valentine's Day, the REAL holiday is tomorrow.......cuz that's when all the chocolate will be on sale.
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BUT REMEMBER -- Even though today is Valentine's Day, the REAL holiday is tomorrow.......cuz that's when all the chocolate will be on sale.
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Saturday, 11 February 2012
I Don't Wanna
Sometimes my boss sends me stupid emails asking me to "do stuff" that I'm "supposed to do" because it's my "job" or whatever. I've decided that from now on, instead of merely telling him I don't want to do whatever thing it is he wants me to do, I will get cute animals to do it for me.
That should work, right?
That should work, right?
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| OK, I guess technically he IS, but whatever. |
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Bored? I Can Help!!!
I'm on strike when it comes to going outside today. I'm even trying to convince my dog that if she tries really hard, she can 'hold it' until tomorrow. I thought for a second that maybe the weather was OK -- I looked outside and it was all sunny and bright -- then I opened my door and my nostrils froze shut. I call that Frostrils.
I figured I can't possibly be the only one who has decided to stay indoors today, and since that can get boring after a few hours, here are a few tips taken from my personal collection on ways to keep yourself entertained when it's -1,000,000,000 outside (-2,357,553,331 with the windchill.)
1. Find the dumbest thing on TV and watch it. Watch the whole thing, beginning to end. When you're done, you will feel like Einstein compared to whatever fools you just watched on TV. Here's my suggestion:
After that, I suggest you get some scissors and paper, because it's CRAFT TIME!!!! YAY!!!!! This is a very simple craft project, that will keep you entertained for hours. First, find a book our DVD or anything in your home that has words on it. Then, using strategically placed pieces of paper, change the words to say something else. I used a book on building decks:
Leave your finished project laying around the house for other family members to find. It is sure to a) amuse them, or b) make them wonder if it's time to up your meds.
And now, my final suggestion for things to do when you're bored because you can't go outside because it's so cold that your car has caused its own engine to catch fire so it can stay warm. This one also involves the TV. It works best if you have a PVR so you can pause the TV, but a DVD works too. Whatever it is you decide to watch, try to pause it while one person is on the screen. It can be someone you can't stand (Dr. Phil) or someone you like (I have used my friend Jeff in the following example) Once you have the person paused on the screen, prepare some spitballs, like you might have done in high school. Using a Bic pen with the ink tube removed, fire the spitballs at the TV screen.
You can make it into a game -- count how many you can get in a minute, see how accurate you can be, or just do it until you run out of spitballs.
So there you have it. Melanie's suggestions to stay entertained when you can't go outside because it's so cold that the bricks on your house are crumbling. Hopefully it will be warmer tomorrow, because I don't think my boyfriend is terribly happy that the TV is covered in spit.
~Mel
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I figured I can't possibly be the only one who has decided to stay indoors today, and since that can get boring after a few hours, here are a few tips taken from my personal collection on ways to keep yourself entertained when it's -1,000,000,000 outside (-2,357,553,331 with the windchill.)
1. Find the dumbest thing on TV and watch it. Watch the whole thing, beginning to end. When you're done, you will feel like Einstein compared to whatever fools you just watched on TV. Here's my suggestion:
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After that, I suggest you get some scissors and paper, because it's CRAFT TIME!!!! YAY!!!!! This is a very simple craft project, that will keep you entertained for hours. First, find a book our DVD or anything in your home that has words on it. Then, using strategically placed pieces of paper, change the words to say something else. I used a book on building decks:
Leave your finished project laying around the house for other family members to find. It is sure to a) amuse them, or b) make them wonder if it's time to up your meds.
And now, my final suggestion for things to do when you're bored because you can't go outside because it's so cold that your car has caused its own engine to catch fire so it can stay warm. This one also involves the TV. It works best if you have a PVR so you can pause the TV, but a DVD works too. Whatever it is you decide to watch, try to pause it while one person is on the screen. It can be someone you can't stand (Dr. Phil) or someone you like (I have used my friend Jeff in the following example) Once you have the person paused on the screen, prepare some spitballs, like you might have done in high school. Using a Bic pen with the ink tube removed, fire the spitballs at the TV screen.
You can make it into a game -- count how many you can get in a minute, see how accurate you can be, or just do it until you run out of spitballs.
So there you have it. Melanie's suggestions to stay entertained when you can't go outside because it's so cold that the bricks on your house are crumbling. Hopefully it will be warmer tomorrow, because I don't think my boyfriend is terribly happy that the TV is covered in spit.
~Mel
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Thursday, 15 September 2011
TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I admit it -- I'm a TV junkie. I'm not ashamed. I've heard the argument that watching a lot of TV makes people stupid, and I don't buy it. It's all in what you watch, and what you get out of it. Heck, I even know one very smart person who watches Jersey Shore, if you can believe it.
Fall is almost here (sorry, summer-lovers) and that means -- TA DA!!!! -- TV is coming back! New shows, old shows, good shows, bad shows, and in between. So, without further ado, here are my picks for the good and the bad of the new shows and the returning ones (in my own humble little opinion, of course!)
Best of the New
1. Homeland -- Starring Claire Danes as a CIA agent and Damian Lewis (really hot red-headed British actor) as a soldier held captive for several years who finally comes home. She suspects he might have gone to the other side while he was missing, and is helping out terrorists now that he's back in the U.S. It's on Showtime, so hopefully we'll get it on one of the movie channels here.
2. Once Upon a Time -- Fairy tales in real life. I love it! Stars Ginnifer Goodwin (she was on that show with Bill Paxton about polygamists that I can't remember the name of right now) and Jennifer Morrison (she was on House but isn't anymore). It's about fairy tale characters that are trapped in the real world. If this one gets cancelled, I will be aggravated.
3. The Secret Circle -- OK, I'm biased about this one because it's based on a series of books I read when I was a teenager (and which I downloaded for my Kobo and still read now). If they follow the books, it's about a girl who loses her family and has to move to a new town.....where she discovers she comes from a long line of witches. Yeah, sounds cheesy and yeah, it's for teenagers -- but I don't care :)
4. The Ringer -- Another one that I admit bias towards. This time, because it has Sarah Michelle Gellar, aka BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER!!! I watched that show obsessively. And then I bought the box set. Which I still watch obsessively. I know it has a silly name, but it really is a great show. Ringer sounds cool, too. A woman on the run from bad guys takes over the identity of her twin sister, then finds out her twin sister's life ain't all that great, either.
5. American Horror Story -- Now, this one is on the American network FX, so we might not get it in Canada right away. And when/if we DO get it, DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN WATCH IT. It's about a couple who find out something is wrong with their new home. That's not the part you have to worry about. The part that you have to worry about is that it's on FX, and while they DO make great shows, they DON'T shy away from the bad words and the naked stuff. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Worst of the New
1. Terra Nova -- There is only one reason I already hate this show even though I haven't seen it: Dinosaurs. I am afraid of dinosaurs. This show might end up being absolutely amazing, but I am NOT watching it.
2. Hart of Dixie -- Manhattan doctor moves to small town, where she doesn't fit in with the townfolk. I liked this show........when it was called Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
3. The Playboy Club -- Takes place in the 60's, at a playboy club. Riding the coattails of Mad Men, in my opinion. I have a friend who's seen the premiere. He says it sucks. I'm not surprised.
4. Last Man Standing -- I like Tim Allen, but that's not enough to make me watch this show. It's a guy who is surrounded by women and not-manly-enough-for-him men. Yaaaaaaaawn.
5. H8R - Host Mario Lopez (really?) brings together celebrities with the regular everyday people who can't stand them. Celebrities then try to win them over. The only way I will watch this is if they let me be in episode where they put me alone in a room with Dr. Phil and a cattle prod.
Best of the Returning Shows
1. House -- No matter how ridiculous this show gets (and it can get pretty ridiculous) Hugh Laurie still rocks. From what I gather, the new season starts with House in prison for driving a car into Cuddy's house (remember how I said this show can be ridiculous?) I will watch this show for as long as they keep putting it on TV.
2. Cougar Town -- Goofy name, hilarious show. If you haven't given it a chance because it was a dumb name (and it really does) then I beg you to watch a few episodes. Hilarious, and also really touching sometimes. I was never a Friends fan, but Courtney Cox is so good in this show. Heck, EVERYONE is so good in this show. JUST WATCH IT ALREADY.
3. Community -- A show that gets great reviews, but not a ton of attention. There are a million reasons why you should watch it, but instead of going through them all, I'll just say two words: Chevy. Chase. That man can't NOT be funny.
4. CSI -- Two years ago, I wanted to gather every copy of this show and drop it in an ocean. It had gotten tired and annoying. I missed Grissom and Sara. I was bored. But now, they're adding Ted Danson. TED FRIGGING DANSON. So yeah, I'll be watching again.
5. Castle -- Not only does it star a handsome Canadian boy (Nathan Fillion) but it's just an all around good show. A mystery write who follows around a police detective to help get ideas for his books. Yep -- probably totally wouldn't happen in real life. Don't care. Good show. Please watch.
Worst of the Returning
1. CSI Miami -- I just.....I......I just hate this show so much.
2. Grey's Anatomy -- I used to love this show. Now......meh. Same old, same old. Time to go bye-bye.
3. Desperate Housewives -- Like Grey's Anatomy, I used to watch this show religiously. It's not that it got bad, it just got boring. I was glad to hear this will be the last season, because the actors on it are SO GOOD that they deserve a chance to get out there and start working on other things.
4. Mike & Molly -- THIS SHOW IS NOT FUNNY.
5. Just about every reality show -- Just stop already, please? I like my TV to be nice and fake :)
Fall is almost here (sorry, summer-lovers) and that means -- TA DA!!!! -- TV is coming back! New shows, old shows, good shows, bad shows, and in between. So, without further ado, here are my picks for the good and the bad of the new shows and the returning ones (in my own humble little opinion, of course!)
Best of the New
1. Homeland -- Starring Claire Danes as a CIA agent and Damian Lewis (really hot red-headed British actor) as a soldier held captive for several years who finally comes home. She suspects he might have gone to the other side while he was missing, and is helping out terrorists now that he's back in the U.S. It's on Showtime, so hopefully we'll get it on one of the movie channels here.
2. Once Upon a Time -- Fairy tales in real life. I love it! Stars Ginnifer Goodwin (she was on that show with Bill Paxton about polygamists that I can't remember the name of right now) and Jennifer Morrison (she was on House but isn't anymore). It's about fairy tale characters that are trapped in the real world. If this one gets cancelled, I will be aggravated.
3. The Secret Circle -- OK, I'm biased about this one because it's based on a series of books I read when I was a teenager (and which I downloaded for my Kobo and still read now). If they follow the books, it's about a girl who loses her family and has to move to a new town.....where she discovers she comes from a long line of witches. Yeah, sounds cheesy and yeah, it's for teenagers -- but I don't care :)
4. The Ringer -- Another one that I admit bias towards. This time, because it has Sarah Michelle Gellar, aka BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER!!! I watched that show obsessively. And then I bought the box set. Which I still watch obsessively. I know it has a silly name, but it really is a great show. Ringer sounds cool, too. A woman on the run from bad guys takes over the identity of her twin sister, then finds out her twin sister's life ain't all that great, either.
5. American Horror Story -- Now, this one is on the American network FX, so we might not get it in Canada right away. And when/if we DO get it, DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN WATCH IT. It's about a couple who find out something is wrong with their new home. That's not the part you have to worry about. The part that you have to worry about is that it's on FX, and while they DO make great shows, they DON'T shy away from the bad words and the naked stuff. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Worst of the New
1. Terra Nova -- There is only one reason I already hate this show even though I haven't seen it: Dinosaurs. I am afraid of dinosaurs. This show might end up being absolutely amazing, but I am NOT watching it.
2. Hart of Dixie -- Manhattan doctor moves to small town, where she doesn't fit in with the townfolk. I liked this show........when it was called Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
3. The Playboy Club -- Takes place in the 60's, at a playboy club. Riding the coattails of Mad Men, in my opinion. I have a friend who's seen the premiere. He says it sucks. I'm not surprised.
4. Last Man Standing -- I like Tim Allen, but that's not enough to make me watch this show. It's a guy who is surrounded by women and not-manly-enough-for-him men. Yaaaaaaaawn.
5. H8R - Host Mario Lopez (really?) brings together celebrities with the regular everyday people who can't stand them. Celebrities then try to win them over. The only way I will watch this is if they let me be in episode where they put me alone in a room with Dr. Phil and a cattle prod.
Best of the Returning Shows
1. House -- No matter how ridiculous this show gets (and it can get pretty ridiculous) Hugh Laurie still rocks. From what I gather, the new season starts with House in prison for driving a car into Cuddy's house (remember how I said this show can be ridiculous?) I will watch this show for as long as they keep putting it on TV.
2. Cougar Town -- Goofy name, hilarious show. If you haven't given it a chance because it was a dumb name (and it really does) then I beg you to watch a few episodes. Hilarious, and also really touching sometimes. I was never a Friends fan, but Courtney Cox is so good in this show. Heck, EVERYONE is so good in this show. JUST WATCH IT ALREADY.
3. Community -- A show that gets great reviews, but not a ton of attention. There are a million reasons why you should watch it, but instead of going through them all, I'll just say two words: Chevy. Chase. That man can't NOT be funny.
4. CSI -- Two years ago, I wanted to gather every copy of this show and drop it in an ocean. It had gotten tired and annoying. I missed Grissom and Sara. I was bored. But now, they're adding Ted Danson. TED FRIGGING DANSON. So yeah, I'll be watching again.
5. Castle -- Not only does it star a handsome Canadian boy (Nathan Fillion) but it's just an all around good show. A mystery write who follows around a police detective to help get ideas for his books. Yep -- probably totally wouldn't happen in real life. Don't care. Good show. Please watch.
Worst of the Returning
1. CSI Miami -- I just.....I......I just hate this show so much.
2. Grey's Anatomy -- I used to love this show. Now......meh. Same old, same old. Time to go bye-bye.
3. Desperate Housewives -- Like Grey's Anatomy, I used to watch this show religiously. It's not that it got bad, it just got boring. I was glad to hear this will be the last season, because the actors on it are SO GOOD that they deserve a chance to get out there and start working on other things.
4. Mike & Molly -- THIS SHOW IS NOT FUNNY.
5. Just about every reality show -- Just stop already, please? I like my TV to be nice and fake :)
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Death Metal Neighbour
I live in a townhouse. My townhouse is stuck to two other townhouses, one on each side. On one side, I have The Good Neighbours. They are, as the name implies, good neighbours.
On the other side, I have Death Metal Neighbour. Can you guess what kind of music he listens to?
Death Metal Neighbour works overnight.....which means he plays his "music" during the day. I work early mornings......which means I'm home all day to hear his "music" pounding through my walls.
Also, he uses his air conditioner ALL SUMMER LONG, even when it's cool at night. And he sits on his back step and stares at me. And he rides an ugly bike. And he flicks cigarette butts near my steps. And he looks like he might smell like a wet bellybutton.
Raid should make jerk repellent.
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