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Jan posted a copy of the picture (instead of work) that was posted at work. Perhaps you need a copy?
Within an hour, the following had been added in handwriting to the list:
surf the internet
write on a white board
catch up on email
mock proceedings on Twitter
The Grammar Vandal is an absolute gem of a site. After chuckling over her posts for an eternity, I am now afraid to review my previous entries for horrid misuses of the English language.
Other great ones
Mobile Desktop
Look Up More
Frozen Grand Central
Cell Phone Symphony
'Twas the night before Grey Cup, and all through the Dome,
Not a creature was stirring, but the gophers back home.
The players were nestled and snug in their beds,
While visions of Grey Cup Rings danced in their heads.
When out on the field, there arose such a clatter,
Kent sprang from his bed to see what was the matter,
Away to his window, he flew like a flash,
Threw aside the Green Curtains, and Silky White Sash.
And what did he see with his wondering eye?
But a sea of Green Revelers and a furry brown guy.
"That looks like Dominguez, and Flick and Fantuz!"
"Its way after curfew! Do they want us to lose??"
So, out of his room and down to the field,
Coach Austin stormed out with a fury to wield.
As he went through the tunnel, the ground shook with a beat,
From the dancing and prancing of ten thousand feet.
"Hey Coach," cried a voice, "Whatcha doing down here?"
It was Szarka and Schultz, and they were handing out beer!
Chucky and Chick were grilling up Dogs,
With Burgers being served by O'Day and the Hogs.
Crandell cooked Hot Wings, Joseph grilled steak,
While Cates, Holmes, and Hughes helped Makowsky serve cake.
"This is nuts!" Austin shouted, "It's one-thirty AM!"
"I expected some revelry, but this is mayhem!"
Eric Tillman tapped Austin, " You're not Eagle Keys -"
"But I'm not Berry, or Gotta, or Gregory, so PLEASE!"
"You're all waddling around here like Wascana geese!"
"And in need of a dance coach like Donald Narcisse."
"Now, you've all had your fun, so back to your rooms."
But then Austin's nose picked up the barbecue fumes.
Then Green Is The Color rang out through the air,
As Congi and Boreham played Banjos with flair.
On Davis, on Johnson, on Coach Ritchie Hall,
Even old Alex Smith flashed a smile after all,
On Lloyd, on McCullough, on Hunt and on Perry,
On Kornegay, Frazier, and yes, even Kerry.
The skydome then filled with a soft greenish glow,
And the whole Rider Nation set poised for a show.
An S and a wheat sheaf then formed in the air,
And a smile took the place of Coach Kent Austin's glare.
Then everyone there, the players, the fans,
They formed a big circle by all holding hands,
Then right in the centre appeared the Grey Cup,
Which Fairholm and Ridgeway and Elgaard picked up.
They handed it over to Ritchie and Kent,
Who called Kerry and Eddie, and off the Cup went.
It was passed round the field, past heroes to present,
While Gainer dug holes for the Blue Bomber Pheasants.
That music was heard coast to coast people say
And they say Rider Pride grew three sizes that day.
Everyone left there dreaming of Blue Bomber doom.
And they sent all the Banjos to Troy Westwood's room.
Find more fun, imaginative and sometimes cocky anti-"consumerist holiday" cards at Be My Anti-Valentine.
Or enjoy the writings of Miles as he discusses From Friends to “More than Just Friends” ... complete with illustrations.
Or check out my list (from last year) of anti-Vday song choices.
I'm off to find some chocolate, leftover Chinese food and a pot of tea. Have a great evening!
HT: TVFH
Discovered this as a result of a late-evening conversation. Enjoy.
Once again Jan (of TVFH) points me in an interesting direction.
Recall, if you will, a somewhat popular television series entitled "The Office". Imagine that series set in heaven. Disasters, publicity, communications ... so many departments to manage. To date three episode of "God, Inc." are available for your viewing pleasure.
It was about two weeks ago that we had our first encounter. My first impression was that he was rather shy, but soon he burst out of his shell abounding with energy. I now know that I captured his heart immediately -- love at first sight! Tonight was meeting number two. I was told later that he had been quite excited about my forthcoming visit; frequently checking to see if I had yet arrived. Once there, he showed me all of his treasures, a few tumbling tricks and gazed adoringly from across the room. He was nearly moved to tears when I had to leave.
Although it would be fine for him to continue in his awestruck wonder, I'm a bit hesitant about pursuing things further. You see, although he is potty trained, Wiley is only 3. (His mother did mention that I should get married and have a daughter so the two of them could hook up. I'll see what I can do about getting on that. ;)
one red paperclip ... some guy (Kyle) is working his way from a paperclip to a house via whatever you have to trade. He's at a role in a film with some other stuff thrown in. Current offers for the movie role include 8 head of cattle plus calves, a Barbie collection, a kiss from Anna Maganini, an autographed soccer jersey, amongst others.
What could you get for a paperclip?
Oddly Enough News Article at Reuters.com reported that "when it comes to romance, women prefer someone who tickles their funny bone while men opt for those who catch their eye". In Canada, humour was rated at the top of the criteria list by both males and females.
10 years ago today
-> Sometime that summer was the last time I went to camp. Maybe buying school supplies for my first year of high school.
1 year ago today
-> Trying to help with forevergirl's wedding from a long ways away and desperately hoping my job was going to get better.
Yesterday
-> Slept in, did dishes & laundry, unpacked some more boxes, called people who weren't home, went out for dinner with girls from work that I had little in common with except that we work together.
Tomorrow
-> Work and try to find something to pass away the evening until it's time for bed again.
5 snacks I enjoy
-> Ruffles (coconut macaroons covered in chocolate), cherry tomatoes, homemade potatoe wedges, popcorn twists, almonds
My Best impression
-> One of my many areas of ineptitude
5 things I would do with $100 000 000
-> travel, create the job of my dreams for myself, invest, buy stuff for people, charities
5 locations I would like to run away to
-> Italy, Portugal, Australia, a cabin by a lake with a beach, where ever my friends happen to be
5 bad habits I have
-> procrastination, acceptance of my own mediocrity, taking on way too many activities, only cooking meals when company is coming, daydreaming about (a) boy(s)
5 things I love doing
-> going for coffee, listening to the wind in the trees, driving in the rain, cooking, discovering things
5 things I would never wear
-> g-string, no underwear, tapered-leg jeans, short shorts, white socks in sandals
5 movies I like
-> Love Actually, Amelie, Eternal Sunshine, Vanilla Sky, Finding Nemo
5 famous people I would love to meet
-> Menno Simons, Descartes, Newton, Gauss, Eve
5 biggest joys at the moment
-> watching the trees outside my office window, coming home to a place I "own", talking with friends, finding my place in a new city, seeing God in the little things
5 favorite toys
-> camera, computer, new scanner/printer, Eleanor (the car) when she takes me to visit people, my new kitchen
5 people to tag
-> you are out there, I won't name names
Even though it rained for forty days and nights, you only have 40 seconds to save the animals on Noah's Ark
Thanks to Jared for the link
Someone asked me the other day what physical features I liked in a guy. At the time I had no real answer expect that it's a little of this and a little of that. So, I've been pondering this on and off for a while and I figured that I'd pull pics of celebs and see if there were any similarities. As you may be able to tell, I think it's the narrowing of the jaw.
There it is. There's your answer.
Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
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Congratulations! You are Bree Van De Kamp, the
Martha Stewart on steroids, whose family is
about to mutiny.
Which Desperate Housewife are you?
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Has anyone seen Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind?
What did you think?
An excerpt from the novel "A Complicated Kindness" by Miriam Toews ... winner of the Governor General's award for English fiction 2004, awarded yesterday
This town is so severe. And silent. It makes me crazy, the silence. I wonder if a person can die from it. The town office building has a giant filing cabinet full of death certificates that say choked to death on his own anger or suffocated from unexpressed feelings of unhappiness. Silentium. People here just can’t wait to die, it seems. It’s the main event. The only reason we’re not all snuffed at birth is because that would reduce our suffering by a lifetime. My guidance counsellor has suggested to me that I change my attitude about this place and learn to love it. But I do, I told her. Oh, that’s rich, she said. That’s rich. . .
We’re Mennonites. After Dukhobors who show up naked in court we are the most embarrassing sub-sect of people to belong to if you’re a teenager. Five hundred years ago in Europe a man named Menno Simons set off to do his own peculiar religious thing and he and his followers were beaten up and killed or forced to conform all over Holland, Poland, and Russia until they, at least some of them, finally landed right here where I sit. Imagine the least well-adjusted kid in your school starting a breakaway clique of people whose manifesto includes a ban on the media, dancing, smoking , temperate climates, movies, drinking, rock’n’roll, having sex for fun, swimming, makeup, jewellery, playing pool, going to cities, or staying up past nine o’clock. That was Menno all over. Thanks a lot, Menno.
My results from the Dr Phil (R) Test:
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
1. When do you feel your best?
a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon ∧ early evening
c) late at night
2. You usually walk...
a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly
3. When talking to people you..
a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c ) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair
4. When relaxing, you sit with..
a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you
5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
a) big appreciated laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile
6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...
a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed
7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted.....
a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes
8. Which of the following col ors do you like most?
a) red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray
9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are....
a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers
10. You often dream that you are...
a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant
POINTS:
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2 . (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a ) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
Now add up the total number of points.
OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.
41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-bal anced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someonewho needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.
Category I - The Hub
You're a 'people person'. Networking runs in your blood. Consequently, you can move through most social circles with ease.
What Type of Social Entity are You?
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Thanks to Justin for finding this ... I always love a good quiz.
Thanks to the fact that I decided to unplug my TV last night, I had to entertain myself somehow today. And what a better way than to find quizzes on the internet! So, naturally, I headed off to the haven of girlie quizes - Chatelaine. I took two quizzes -- Flirting Style and The Perfect Mate.
So I realize you are all dying to know, so I won't leave you in any further suspense.
Regarding flirting style, my "score indicates [I am] a reserved flirt" ...
Being subtle and demure has always been your chosen method of seduction. You prefer to let a guy know you're interested with a soft smile, light touch or meaningful glance and then leave it up to him to take it to the next level.
While some men see your quiet charm as sexily sophisticated, others might back off because they don't think you're interested.
Regarding my mate, it would appear that my best bet is rocket scientist ...
You prefer someone who will never stop challenging your intellect. He's smart and independent and is on a constant search for knowledge. His tastes are eclecticm Sci-fi to fine art, you never know what he's going to get into. Discovering things together is stimulating and quenches your thirst for self-discovery.
Ok, ok --- so it's not all that revealing. Actually, I sound very much like my perfect mate - perhaps the eclectic attract?!? Ah well, have a good afternoon.
PS - I (finally) start my new job tomorrow. I write all about it in the next post.
So I've moved. If you didn't get the new address, and you'd like it, let me know and I'll send it off to you.
I have a whole wonderful month off before I start my new job. At the rate I'm going, that should be just enough time to unpack the multitude of boxes that are scattered about.
So I thought I'd leave you with a few thought provoking (aka take time to procrastinate) quotes...
What Doctors Actually Write in Charts
Today I wore my fun red-suede Keds.
I had several excellent cups of coffee.
The other resident and I headed over to the library and I introduced her to Stitches. It's not good when you laugh out loud in a library - especially the main health sciences library.
I have never laughed to much in a day at work before.
Today was a good day.
Tomorrow is breakfast at McDonalds. Egg McMuffin - here I come.
These are some tough questions, but I think you can do it.
Type in "Weapons of mass destruction" in the google.com search and click the "I'm Feeling Lucky" bar. Then read carefully - it's not what you think.
(This fun moment has been brought to you by Baghdad Burning)
Your dominant hues are cyan and blue. You like people and enjoy making friends. You're conservative and like to make sure things make sense before you step into them, especially in relationships. You are curious but respected for your opinions by people who you sometimes wouldn't even suspect. Your saturation level is lower than average - You don't stress out over things and don't understand people who do. Finishing projects may sometimes be a challenge, but you schedule time as you see fit and the important things all happen in the end, even if not everyone sees your grand master plan. Your outlook on life is bright. You see good things in situations where others may not be able to, and it frustrates you to see them get down on everything. |
I shall seek and find you...
I shall take you to bed and control you...
I will make you ache, shake and sweat until you grunt and groan...
I will make you beg for mercy...
I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I leave you...
And you will be weak for days.
All my love,
The Flu
Well, more like, what I learned while standing in line at the check-out at the grocery store. It's only two things:
1) Aliens passing gas have left a hole in the ozone layer.
2) Hilter has been cloned and is working with Hussein. (The picture was funny - I think they were riding a camel together.)
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