The weather is getting warmer and the sun has come out to make us all a little happier. And this is normally my favourite time of year...why you ask. Well as you all know, I love sunglasses. GREATEST accessory ever!!! They are a statement really. Glasses are a great way to express your personality, so never buy sunglasses because they are 'cool' or hot right now. Only buy them if you love them...forget about what's hot and what's not.
But, I have observed some very serious sunglass violations. So I just have to rant. If you don't want to read that....go no further...because I am warning you, I feel very strongly about this...it is a twilight level rant.
DO NOT wear sunglasses while underground or in the subway. Sure you are wearing them to look cool and i know i said sunglasses are the best accessory and they should be used to express your personality. BUT and here's the key....Sunglasses are meant to shade your eyes from the sun.....and while you are underground or in the subway - THERE IS NO FREAKING SUN. You just look stupid because we all know that you are trying to look cool. And there is nothing worse that someone trying to look cool. When I see people on the subway wearing their sunglasses...it just makes me want to rip those glasses right off their faces. They don't deserve to have those glasses....it's an insult to the glasses and it's and insult to me.
STOP TRYING SO HARD.....you shouldn't have to try with sunglasses...they should just be. Like everything with fashion...you shouldn't try hard you should just use fashion and accessories as a way to express you!
So all your try-hards....if you don't stop wearing your sunglasses underground, inside, or on the subway....i am gonna be forced to take action. I am gonna have to ban you from ever wearing sunglasses again and confiscate all your glasses.
Remember people, Sunglasses aren't a right...they're a privilege...and it will be taken away if this abuse continues.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Pants
I just have a quick little announcement to make. BRAYDON LOVES wearing clothes...especially pants!
Hope that helps Dree!
Hope that helps Dree!
Monday, June 28, 2010
7 Burned out police cars!
So, I watched the G20 craziness all Saturday on the news. As my sister says we were 3 km away from queens park but it felt like a world away.
All I have to say is....congrats Black Bloc....whatever message the actual protesters wanted to have heard, was lost in the senseless destruction and meaningless violence. I just don't understand the need to smash and destroy things.
Watching as people set a police cruiser on fire and then cheer as fireworks are thrown into the fire, it just made me sad, sad for the ignorance, sad for the stupidity, sad for the entire situation.
I understand the need to speak up and be heard and the need to make a point when you are not being heard. But all i think when i see this stuff happening is what a stupid waste. They are just a bunch of judgemental ignorant people that instead of taking the time to understand a situation from every side, destroy because it's fun.
And what is worse than the stupid people smashing things under the guise of 'revolution'....the stupid people that are like...hey craziness is happening downtown, let's go look and take pictures. REALLY. Get your ass out of downtown and away from that dangerous situation, you are only aiding these stupid destroyers by giving them a place to hide.
I felt shame and sadness for the city of Toronto this weekend.
Sadness because I love this city and it didn't deserve to be destroyed like it was. There were tons of great little independent shops that really aren't part of the evil corporations that you are angry at that had their windows smashed and their store looted.
Shame because of all the gawkers that didn't know any better than to stay home. Stay home and stay out of it.
All i can say is Karma....i strongly believe that what goes around comes around. You give out positivity you will get it back...if you give out negativity you deserve to get it back. And don't worry about Toronto...it's a great city and we will ban together and clean up this city.
All I have to say is....congrats Black Bloc....whatever message the actual protesters wanted to have heard, was lost in the senseless destruction and meaningless violence. I just don't understand the need to smash and destroy things.
Watching as people set a police cruiser on fire and then cheer as fireworks are thrown into the fire, it just made me sad, sad for the ignorance, sad for the stupidity, sad for the entire situation.
I understand the need to speak up and be heard and the need to make a point when you are not being heard. But all i think when i see this stuff happening is what a stupid waste. They are just a bunch of judgemental ignorant people that instead of taking the time to understand a situation from every side, destroy because it's fun.
And what is worse than the stupid people smashing things under the guise of 'revolution'....the stupid people that are like...hey craziness is happening downtown, let's go look and take pictures. REALLY. Get your ass out of downtown and away from that dangerous situation, you are only aiding these stupid destroyers by giving them a place to hide.
I felt shame and sadness for the city of Toronto this weekend.
Sadness because I love this city and it didn't deserve to be destroyed like it was. There were tons of great little independent shops that really aren't part of the evil corporations that you are angry at that had their windows smashed and their store looted.
Shame because of all the gawkers that didn't know any better than to stay home. Stay home and stay out of it.
All i can say is Karma....i strongly believe that what goes around comes around. You give out positivity you will get it back...if you give out negativity you deserve to get it back. And don't worry about Toronto...it's a great city and we will ban together and clean up this city.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
G20 Tension
So, the financial district in Toronto is on lock down. It is crazy....so many security guards and police officers. We have all been told to 'dress down' to blend it. Most people who can are working from home on Thursday and Friday....many places are shutting down their offices completely.All because people are angry about some issues. And yes...I understand that they have a right to be heard and sometimes you have to be loud and drastic to get your point.
BUT....I will never understand the need to be violent. The worst part is 80% of protesters aren't violent...they just want to be heard. But due to a very small minority that likes to smash things and create mayhem...everyone just expects trouble.
You can feel the tension in the air here, everyone is on edge just waiting for something to happen. I feel like, the more the tension builds...the less is needed to set everyone off.
Have any of you ever seen the movie Battle in Seattle
Great movie. It is all about the WTO protests in Seattle. The best part about this movie...it tells the story from all sides, media, protesters, bystanders, cops, and people attending the conference.
People always like the world to be black and white, have there be a strict right and wrong. but that is not always the case. The world is full of shades of gray and we need to take a minute to step back from a situation and really look at it before we judge it.
Yes...there will be protesters at this G20 summit. But I think instead of expecting trouble....we should be prepared for violent protesters but hope for a week full of peaceful non-violent protests.
Watch Battle in Seattle, you won't be sorry!!!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Not a Member!!
So, if you haven't heard yet via my sister's facebook.....I went for a run with her Saturday morning. How did I get sucked into the running cult? I am here to tell you, I haven't!!!
Saturday, mom, dad, steph, mark, & me were going out for a dinner and movie. I called steph Saturday morning to see what time we were meeting up with the parents to go see the movies so I could figure out how much longer I could sleep before I had to get up.
While talking to Steph, she somehow convinced me to go for a run with her that morning instead of going to the gym. But in turn, she promised to go to the gym with me on Sunday.
I went for the run with her, but I didn't enjoy it...and I am not becoming a runner, no matter how much Steph wants me to. Although, I will probably end up running with her every Saturday morning. It makes her very happy for me to run with her, and it is my punishment to myself if I eat junk food that week. And let's face it....I always crack and eat junk food....I just love it soooo much.
Saturday, mom, dad, steph, mark, & me were going out for a dinner and movie. I called steph Saturday morning to see what time we were meeting up with the parents to go see the movies so I could figure out how much longer I could sleep before I had to get up.
While talking to Steph, she somehow convinced me to go for a run with her that morning instead of going to the gym. But in turn, she promised to go to the gym with me on Sunday.
I went for the run with her, but I didn't enjoy it...and I am not becoming a runner, no matter how much Steph wants me to. Although, I will probably end up running with her every Saturday morning. It makes her very happy for me to run with her, and it is my punishment to myself if I eat junk food that week. And let's face it....I always crack and eat junk food....I just love it soooo much.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Iron Man
So last night, Iron man was on TV. I haven't seen it in awhile and I did really enjoy it. So I decided to watch it. And during the part where he is escaping the cave in his newly built iron man outfit...I look over and see Remy, sitting there leaning forward staring intently at the TV. He was so into this movie. And he sat there for the whole rest of the movie...staring and watching....it makes me happy he likes comic book movies as much as I do. Now if only I could get Logan interested as well.....but he's too busy eating the shower curtain.
Blogs and Sisters
So, As you know I have recently started bothering my sisters about starting to blog again....well it worked. Last week I told you all about Andrea's blog, crafting and kids...It's great. She has posted recent projects she has completed. She has been very busy this year...even completing our sister knit-a-long way before me. I am a slow knitter.
But now I have more exciting news to report. Steph my sister who loves to tell me how to spend my money, who is to savings what Andrea is to crafting...has started a new blog. So if you want to know all about finding deals, and where the good coupons are; check her blog out. It is also under links i love.
Trust me...both my sisters are experts at what they know. So you can't go wrong by visiting their sites.
But now I have more exciting news to report. Steph my sister who loves to tell me how to spend my money, who is to savings what Andrea is to crafting...has started a new blog. So if you want to know all about finding deals, and where the good coupons are; check her blog out. It is also under links i love.
Trust me...both my sisters are experts at what they know. So you can't go wrong by visiting their sites.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Long hair = grown up???
So...I got my hair cut professionally, the first time in like 2 years. That is a big deal to me, before I moved out, I was all about the short funky cuts and the crazy colours. It was high maintenance hair and after moving out...it because too expensive to maintain. So...I have grown it out and haven't even thought of dying it.
This is actually more significant than any of you realize.....I have always felt invisible...like people looked right through me and never actually 'saw' me. I never really told anyone that. But the more funky and crazy my hair was..the more I was making people notice me.
Moving out was the start of something great for me. Building confidence and growing up.
I am not completely grown...I still feel invisible sometimes. But now instead of forcing people to see me, I am telling myself, if they don't see me....they don't deserve to see me. I have the hugest weak spot when it comes to being over looked.....it is all tied to my confidence.
It hurts....when someone doesn't see me. It is a hit to my confidence and I feel a little worthless each time it happens. I am trying really REALLY hard not to let it matter...but it is an uphill battle for me.
Anyways..after giving you all a glimpse of my true insecurity....we are now going to move onto something more peppy.....The new blog template....I like it. The first one I tried...you are right, its pretty but it is not me and way to hard to read.
Also...I have decided to take down the quotes and I am working on something more exciting to put up...it will be either my thought of the day or my pet peeve or i don't know...i am still thinking on it.
This is actually more significant than any of you realize.....I have always felt invisible...like people looked right through me and never actually 'saw' me. I never really told anyone that. But the more funky and crazy my hair was..the more I was making people notice me.
Moving out was the start of something great for me. Building confidence and growing up.
I am not completely grown...I still feel invisible sometimes. But now instead of forcing people to see me, I am telling myself, if they don't see me....they don't deserve to see me. I have the hugest weak spot when it comes to being over looked.....it is all tied to my confidence.
It hurts....when someone doesn't see me. It is a hit to my confidence and I feel a little worthless each time it happens. I am trying really REALLY hard not to let it matter...but it is an uphill battle for me.
Anyways..after giving you all a glimpse of my true insecurity....we are now going to move onto something more peppy.....The new blog template....I like it. The first one I tried...you are right, its pretty but it is not me and way to hard to read.
Also...I have decided to take down the quotes and I am working on something more exciting to put up...it will be either my thought of the day or my pet peeve or i don't know...i am still thinking on it.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Leggings are not pants!!!!!
Whoever thought that leopard print leggings would make great pants was seriously mistaken. And someone should have told the girl I saw today wearing them.
Okay...here's the thing. I try very hard not to judge something until I have tried it because I feel like you can't properly prepare your opinion until you have seen all sides of the situation. Like twilight....i can now say its the worst book and movie ever because i have read the book and seen the movie. And I read the book before all that craziness happened, and I didn't like it, there wasn't much plot, the characters seemed empty, and it was boring. Also...what kind of vampire 'sparkles'...i mean really, oh no save me from the evil sparkling vampire. It just doesn't work.
Okay...sorry...Twilight gets me all worked up. Where was I....oh yah, leggings. So I own a pair of leggings. They are grey and stretchy and extremely comfortable...i do yoga in them sometimes and sometimes i wear them around the house. BUT No matter how comfortable they are, I would never wear them out and about. They mold to every part of your leg so if you have any fat or anything...you are gonna jiggle and people are gonna see it. Do you really want to advertise to the world your fatness? Like...hello world please watch my butt jiggle as i walk down the subway platform. Please enjoy the jiggle encased in leopard print....really???? it is not attractive.
Now...there are certain situations where you can wear leggings in public:
A) You are model skinny and have absolutely zero fat on your body...you can wear leggings as pants...all girls may hate you but congrats you can rock the legging pants.
B) If you are in a yoga class
or
C) You are wearing a long shirt that covers your ass or a dress.
Now...B & C are great rules...and I have seen a lot of great outfits where leggings are involved....you just need to be smart about it.
If you follow these rules the world will be a better place
SIDE NOTE: I am trying a new template for the blog...feedback please. there are a few i like. I am not sure this one is really me...but i thought i would try it anyways. Let me know what you think!
Okay...here's the thing. I try very hard not to judge something until I have tried it because I feel like you can't properly prepare your opinion until you have seen all sides of the situation. Like twilight....i can now say its the worst book and movie ever because i have read the book and seen the movie. And I read the book before all that craziness happened, and I didn't like it, there wasn't much plot, the characters seemed empty, and it was boring. Also...what kind of vampire 'sparkles'...i mean really, oh no save me from the evil sparkling vampire. It just doesn't work.
Okay...sorry...Twilight gets me all worked up. Where was I....oh yah, leggings. So I own a pair of leggings. They are grey and stretchy and extremely comfortable...i do yoga in them sometimes and sometimes i wear them around the house. BUT No matter how comfortable they are, I would never wear them out and about. They mold to every part of your leg so if you have any fat or anything...you are gonna jiggle and people are gonna see it. Do you really want to advertise to the world your fatness? Like...hello world please watch my butt jiggle as i walk down the subway platform. Please enjoy the jiggle encased in leopard print....really???? it is not attractive.
Now...there are certain situations where you can wear leggings in public:
A) You are model skinny and have absolutely zero fat on your body...you can wear leggings as pants...all girls may hate you but congrats you can rock the legging pants.
B) If you are in a yoga class
or
C) You are wearing a long shirt that covers your ass or a dress.
Now...B & C are great rules...and I have seen a lot of great outfits where leggings are involved....you just need to be smart about it.
If you follow these rules the world will be a better place
SIDE NOTE: I am trying a new template for the blog...feedback please. there are a few i like. I am not sure this one is really me...but i thought i would try it anyways. Let me know what you think!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Update
So...Andrea, after much nagging, has started up her blog again. I have a link to her blog, under links i like, click on her name and it will take you to wonderful stories about crafts - advice, projects she has finished...it will be great.
Steph....i am still working on steph. I really think she would have a very popular blog. she knows where all the deals are, and she knows how to save you money.
Steph....i am still working on steph. I really think she would have a very popular blog. she knows where all the deals are, and she knows how to save you money.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Big Blog Theory
So I have noticed lately that my blog template is not really working, the background picture doesn't show up anymore. So it is time for an update. Now as you all know...I am not that computer savvy...in fact me and technology occasionally declare war, and i always lose.
But I am going to attempt to upload a new template tonight. Hopefully all goes well. I am leaning towards another green template....i am really feeling green right now. If the blog does accidentally disappear....well hopefully that won't happen...but if it does...Steph should be able to help me get it all back...since she is the one that set this blog up for me in the first place.
Thinking back...About how my blog got started.......it was all Steph.
Steph was so about blogs, and she convinced me and Andrea to start them. Steph was sure it would be a great way to make extra money, she is very motivated by money making ideas.
I wasn't sure I would enjoy a blog, she told me I needed a theme and to stick to one topic. I think she wanted me to write about my go train commute every day. But I never could stay on topic....as you know, i tend to get distracted easily and I tend to ramble. So quickly my blog turned into my online diary, I enjoyed writing out my thoughts for the world to read.
Out of the three of us...I am the only sister left standing in the blog world. I think Andrea should start up a knitting and craft blog. And steph should start up a how to save blog. They are both experts in those fields.
Although it started out as a money making scheme...i think in total from this blog, i have earned 10 dollars in ad revenue and the company doesn't mail you any money until you reach $100. Ha ha ha...so much for earning extra money by sharing my thoughts with the world.
That's okay....I love my little online diary...and I encourage you all to continue reading it.
But I am going to attempt to upload a new template tonight. Hopefully all goes well. I am leaning towards another green template....i am really feeling green right now. If the blog does accidentally disappear....well hopefully that won't happen...but if it does...Steph should be able to help me get it all back...since she is the one that set this blog up for me in the first place.
Thinking back...About how my blog got started.......it was all Steph.
Steph was so about blogs, and she convinced me and Andrea to start them. Steph was sure it would be a great way to make extra money, she is very motivated by money making ideas.
I wasn't sure I would enjoy a blog, she told me I needed a theme and to stick to one topic. I think she wanted me to write about my go train commute every day. But I never could stay on topic....as you know, i tend to get distracted easily and I tend to ramble. So quickly my blog turned into my online diary, I enjoyed writing out my thoughts for the world to read.
Out of the three of us...I am the only sister left standing in the blog world. I think Andrea should start up a knitting and craft blog. And steph should start up a how to save blog. They are both experts in those fields.
Although it started out as a money making scheme...i think in total from this blog, i have earned 10 dollars in ad revenue and the company doesn't mail you any money until you reach $100. Ha ha ha...so much for earning extra money by sharing my thoughts with the world.
That's okay....I love my little online diary...and I encourage you all to continue reading it.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Most awkward elevator ride!!
This morning.....I got to witness a guy's most embarrassing moment of probably his day. It was horribly awkward and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Location: My apartment building elevator
Time: 8:05am
Details: I enter the empty elevator and head down, it opens on the 8th floor and this girl gets on, 7th floor a guy gets on. He turns to the girl
guy: 'We are two incredibly attractive people'
girl: 'What?'
guy: 'We are to incredibly attractive people and i bet we have a lot of other things in common too'
girl (ice cold tone): 'I don't think so'
guy (awkwardly trying to recover): 'No sense of humour this early in the morning, maybe next time.'
Elevator opens on the first floor and the girl practically runs out of the elevator straight into her waiting cab.
Me during this whole time, in my head thinking....don't laugh, don't draw attention to yourself...just enjoy the moment.
But you got to give the guy props for his confidence. although he got shut down completely....it was a bold move to go with the attractive line. I didn't see his face so i can't judge his attractiveness...his clothes weren't great...they were very baggy.
Anyways...it was a great way to start my day.
Location: My apartment building elevator
Time: 8:05am
Details: I enter the empty elevator and head down, it opens on the 8th floor and this girl gets on, 7th floor a guy gets on. He turns to the girl
guy: 'We are two incredibly attractive people'
girl: 'What?'
guy: 'We are to incredibly attractive people and i bet we have a lot of other things in common too'
girl (ice cold tone): 'I don't think so'
guy (awkwardly trying to recover): 'No sense of humour this early in the morning, maybe next time.'
Elevator opens on the first floor and the girl practically runs out of the elevator straight into her waiting cab.
Me during this whole time, in my head thinking....don't laugh, don't draw attention to yourself...just enjoy the moment.
But you got to give the guy props for his confidence. although he got shut down completely....it was a bold move to go with the attractive line. I didn't see his face so i can't judge his attractiveness...his clothes weren't great...they were very baggy.
Anyways...it was a great way to start my day.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
On the Road
So....My Grandma recently had surgery....don't worry she is recovering nicely. But her garden is not doing so well. As most of you know...Grandma Boyd is very proud of her gardens and she works very hard to keep them looking beautiful. So when my mom was in Kingston during grandma's surgery, she told my mom that she could only plant certain flowers...mom requires supervision for the other flowers.
So...this weekend, my mom is headed back to Kingston to finish planting the rest of grandma's flowers, now that she is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery. And guess what...I have been 'hired' as mom's assistant. I haven't been to Kingston in ages. The last time was steph's bridal shower thrown by Alex...who did an awesome job on the party! I don't know how much time I will have in the K-Town but if you wanna hang with me....let me know. I am sure i will book up fast with meals at the golf club or chez piggy and planting grandma's garden.
So...this weekend, my mom is headed back to Kingston to finish planting the rest of grandma's flowers, now that she is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery. And guess what...I have been 'hired' as mom's assistant. I haven't been to Kingston in ages. The last time was steph's bridal shower thrown by Alex...who did an awesome job on the party! I don't know how much time I will have in the K-Town but if you wanna hang with me....let me know. I am sure i will book up fast with meals at the golf club or chez piggy and planting grandma's garden.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sunglasses
I am sorry for ignoring you last week blog world...but its not my fault, the nice weather distracted me. I enjoyed all the nice weather and got a little bit of a tan. Yes..i am no longer pasty pale white...i am not like an egg shell white.
All this nice weather has me thinking what I always think about when the sun comes out....SUNGLASSES. They are my favourite of favourite accessories. When I am thinking about sunglasses, I am never sad. For example this morning, I saw a girl wearing the same shoes as I was....and I HATE matching with other people...but i wasn't sad because I am thinking about sunglasses.
So, I saw iron man 2 a couple of weeks ago and in one scene Robert Downy Jr is wearing the most awesome sunglasses. They are black with red checks. I googled them...and they were like major designer men's sunglasses, can't afford that. And then...because I never forget a pair of sunglasses....I remembered a couple of years ago when i first started this blog...there was a sunglasses website that i really liked and i posted a picture of my favourite pair. They were crazy similar to the RDJ-Iron Man ones. I now must own these sunglasses. After spending all day googling yesterday...i know i know...i should be working..but i finished all my work in about an hour...i really need a more challenging job. They are red checked retro wayfarer ray ban sunglasses.
I can find wayfarer everywhere...but not the awesome cool retro red checked ones. I am not talking the super florescent ones that are like impossible for anyone to pull off...but the ones that are funky cool because they have the right pattern on them.
I finally found the perfect pair on this website: http://www.gogglesandglasses.com/catalog/item/7119063/7095781.htm
They only cost 7.99, i was so excited that i found a great pair of old school aviators in green and another pair of wayfarers in purple plaid. The total price of all these sunglasses - $24. I was in heaven. Then I went to order them...the shipping is gonna cost me $35...that's more than the price of the glasses. Now I don't know what to do. I want all those sunglasses...but i don't want to spend $35 on shipping. What to do? if i haven't figured out a better solution...i am totally gonna end up buying them expensive shipping be damned.
The best part...I don't know if they would look good on me...all i know is that i feel compelled to own them.
All this nice weather has me thinking what I always think about when the sun comes out....SUNGLASSES. They are my favourite of favourite accessories. When I am thinking about sunglasses, I am never sad. For example this morning, I saw a girl wearing the same shoes as I was....and I HATE matching with other people...but i wasn't sad because I am thinking about sunglasses.
So, I saw iron man 2 a couple of weeks ago and in one scene Robert Downy Jr is wearing the most awesome sunglasses. They are black with red checks. I googled them...and they were like major designer men's sunglasses, can't afford that. And then...because I never forget a pair of sunglasses....I remembered a couple of years ago when i first started this blog...there was a sunglasses website that i really liked and i posted a picture of my favourite pair. They were crazy similar to the RDJ-Iron Man ones. I now must own these sunglasses. After spending all day googling yesterday...i know i know...i should be working..but i finished all my work in about an hour...i really need a more challenging job. They are red checked retro wayfarer ray ban sunglasses.
I can find wayfarer everywhere...but not the awesome cool retro red checked ones. I am not talking the super florescent ones that are like impossible for anyone to pull off...but the ones that are funky cool because they have the right pattern on them.
I finally found the perfect pair on this website: http://www.gogglesandglasses.com/catalog/item/7119063/7095781.htm
They only cost 7.99, i was so excited that i found a great pair of old school aviators in green and another pair of wayfarers in purple plaid. The total price of all these sunglasses - $24. I was in heaven. Then I went to order them...the shipping is gonna cost me $35...that's more than the price of the glasses. Now I don't know what to do. I want all those sunglasses...but i don't want to spend $35 on shipping. What to do? if i haven't figured out a better solution...i am totally gonna end up buying them expensive shipping be damned.
The best part...I don't know if they would look good on me...all i know is that i feel compelled to own them.
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