The One With My Stuffy Nose & New Year Wishes

Son of a bitch! There! I said it! For some reason (eventhough the weather here is nice and a bit springlike) I've been hit with the cold bug. >_< I'm trying to get rid of it by drinking plenty of liquids, pop lots of meds, and get plenty of rest. Yes, I know, this entry states that I'm awake at 11:30+ pm but all I seemed to do today was nap so my bodyclock is out of whack! :-P But I'll probably pop some meds in a few so that will hopefully knock me out till the morning. ;-D

So last week was hectic and a blur. :-P Dorad (Doris & Adam) and Auggie flew back into town so I got to hang out with them. Had a hilarious time with the crew last night - drinking and karaoking (thanks to Charissa's Karaoke Revolution Party game). Goooood times to be had. Hahahahahaha

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. :-D Mine was good - got my turkey fix, got what I wanted for Christmas (COLD HARD CASH Hahahahaha), hung out with friends and family, peruse around the mall @ 8:30am to check out the Boxing Day sales eventhough I didn't purchase diddly squat (thanks San :-P).

Now the countdown is for the New Year - just 3 more days to go. Hopefully I will be a-okay by then. Off to get my cold meds now - if I don't post anytime before the new year, have a safe, prosperous and happy new year. :-D

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?

I know there are lots of ver. of the tune but this one is my fave. :-D Enjoy.

Kenny G - Auld Lang Syne (Millenium Mix)

The One With Holiday Cheers

Not sure if I'll have a chance to blog anymore until after Christmas so, just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a fabolous New Year. :-D And here's a little something from FoxTrot :-D Click on it to see the comic strip in its original size. :-D

The One With Me Being Awake & Bored

I thought I'd take a break from bugging San with random e-mails (cause she is at work after all) and blog about something.

So I found out that this blog is actually worth something now - $564.54 to be exact (US currency too). Hehehehe! (See below)

My blog is worth $564.54.
How much is your blog worth?

Yes!!! Now I can retire. :-P

I woke up early (after a nice sleep session) and, as I've mentioned to San, drank a can of Sobe's No Fear! and now I'm WIDE AWAKE & BORED. I guess I could scan for jobs online but I'm still in the process of vegging out! Okay, I'll scan around for a bit (after lunch). :-P

Oh! Remember when I mentioned that my mobile service provider was offering "gifts" because I was a "loyal" customer? Well, I decided on the headset and it came today. Well, guesssssss what? It bloody isn't compatible with my mobile phone. >_< I wish the damn company would be MORE specific with their product description (note that I did not know what brand or version it was when I first ordered it cause there was NO description about it). GRR! Guess I now have a gift for future events. :-P

The One About Marketing

The buzzword in today's business world is MARKETING. People often ask for a simple explanation of "Marketing."

Here it is:

You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed,"

That's Direct Marketing.

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You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, "She's fantastic in bed,"

That's Advertising.

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You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed,"

That's Telemarketing.

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You're at a party and see a handsome guy. You get up and straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say "May I," and reach up to straighten his tiebrushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed,"

That's Public Relations.

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You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed,"

That's Brand Recognition.

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You're at a party and see a handsome guy.You talk him into going home with your friend.

That's a Sales Rep.

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Your friend can't satisfy him so she calls you.

That's Tech Support.

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You're on your way to a party when you realise that there could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing. So you climb onto the roof of one situated toward the centre and shout at the top of your lungs, “I'm fantastic in bed!”

That's Junk Mail

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Hahahahahahahahahahaha! I couldn't have explained it any better. :-D

The One With Me Discovering Things

The weekend is over! I usually hate Mondays but not today - well, not for the next 2.5 weeks! :-) So you might be wondering - "What is up with the title?". Well, I've discovered a few things that I would like to share with whoever is reading this non-beneficial, non-enlightening, non-anything yet mildly entertaining blog. :-D

1. I discovered that Fort Saskatchewan isn't too far from my place. A good 15-20 minutes drive. Guess it's kinda like driving to downtown but with less trafic cause highway driving rules. :-)

2. I discovered that one should never rent a movie based on the cover of the dvd - quite deceiving. So, the gang and I rented this movie (Malevolence) and it was a PIECE OF CRAP! Can I say crap? Well, too bad cause I'm going to say that it's CRAP again. I fell asleep near the beginning the cause the acting was terrible, the plot was abysmal, it was NOT SCARY at all, and to top it all off - lame sound effects à la DAMN SYNTH MUSIC. Apparently, it was suppose to be a homage to 80's slasher flicks. Well, Christ, I didn't know 80's horror/slasher flick was THIS BAD! :-P Crap! I can still recall that damn synth effect. >_<

3. I discovered that I "snore" when I sleep. :-P Damn it! Wonder what I sound like in the theatres - watching really boring movies? :-P Jackie - enlighten me on this (through email is fine Hahahaha).

4. I discovered that Jazz & Rap can fuse rather nicely if done well. Check out "Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped - Volume One"! If you want to give it a sample, check "here". ;-)

5. I discovered that Syriana is quite an Anti-American film. I went in with no expectation cause I didn't read too much about this film cause it really didn't interest me - not a big fan of political drama (watch too much of that on the news every damn day :-P) but it wasn't as bad as expected. Yes, I did fall asleep for like 10 minutes somewhere in the middle of the movie but I don't think I missed too much. The pace was quite slowwwwwww but hey, Dr. Julian Bashir is in it (see ref. to Deep Space Nine) and you do feel sorry for his character in this movie. Oh yeah, some of the scenes were set in Geneva and I was like "OH!!! I recognized that Arab Bank building cause Jackie took a picture of it." Hahahah! If you like more action and espionage, try Robert Redford's Spy Game. :-D

I believe that is all I can think of now. Maybe I will add more later. Until then, Happy Monday. :-)

The One With Me Aceing 2 of 3 Courses

TWO A-s!!!! Damn! Just got back from a meeting with one of my prof - got my results for Wed's final! Wooooo! 3rd highest mark in class! Mind you, the class only has like 15 people :-P but still! And it was one of the TOUGHEST CLASS I've had so far. Am glad that's done and over with. Now, just 13 more classes to go. 0_o

Update: Make that 2 "A-"s and 1 "B+" :-P Damn that B+ :-P

So, got Bastian and Julia's belated birthday gifts today! I thought that since I'm out anyways, might as well get that over with (even if Bastian's birthday party is tomorrow Hehehe)! I think they're pretty cool gifts considering that they're from a broke ass student on a limited budget. Hehehehe! What do you folks think? (See below)


Note that neither the karate outfit nor the ballerina's tutu are included in the "kit" but they do come with a 30 mins DVD teaching you the moves and stuff. :-)

Oh yes, remember that card & hat flash game from the previous entry. I managed to beat my old score. YEAH!!!!!! :-D

The One With Me Flipping Cards

Quick entry cause it's too damn early to do anything else :-P


It's a pretty cool game - if you're ever board and you're sitting in front of the computer. ;-) I don't think it's a top score but it's MYYYYYYY top score. :-P

Oh! There's a new jazz/classical/adult contemporary radio station out in the city - I think it's the poor man's version of CBC Radio's jazz segment and less pretentious (or more - what do I know? :-P Hahahah!). Magic 99.3 ;-) Lame station name though :-P

The One With Me Jumping With Joy

One word - FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! Now, I hope that Mel Gibson does not stumble onto this site and sue me for copyright infringement for using that word à la Braveheart. Hahahahahaha!

Jesus, I'm all jittery now - think the 2 cans of Sobe's No Fear is setting in. Talk about DELAYED REACTION!!!!!! :-P It said on the can that I should not drink more than one can a day. Crap!!!! I wonder how long I will stay up till now! 0_o

Well, finished the last of my exams & got my final grade from my MIS class (A-!!!!! YESSSSS!). Think I could have done better but what the hell, at least it's an A. :-D By the way, did I mention that I HATE multiple choice portions of exams?!?!?! :-P

So, now I've got 3 weeks to piss about - I got it all planned - 1 week to piss about (like REALLY BE EXTREMELY LAZYASS) and 2 weeks to send out resumes and see if there are any F/T or P/T job opportunities pour moi.

What else do I have to report? Oh yes, 10 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!!!! :-)

Oh yeah, I did end up putting up the Christmas tree after all. It was an act of procrastination as I was suppose to be studying. :-) Here it is! Tada!!!! Actually, nevermind - it's kinda stark but it DOES look prettier if you see it in person :-P

P/S - Are you a fan of SNL's "Ambiguously Gay Duo - Ace & Gary?" Hahahahaha!

The One With My Eyes Stinging

Well, it will all be over sooooooooon! I'm so damn tired and scared that whatever I managed to store in my brain up till today will all disappear when I open up my exam booklet! :-(

What's running through my mind now? Well, there's Uberrimae Fidei, Tort of Negligent Misrepresentation, Tort of Deceit, innocent misrepresentation, rescission being the only remedy for innocent misrepresentation, breach of contracts, unjust enrichment, novation, vicarious performance, accord & satisfaction, substituted agreements, waivers (bilateral & unilateral), rescission not available if it adversely affect a third party... :-O

Just taking a wee breather (4 more minutes left) before I cram again!

I need caffeine! Hmm, should I or should I not drive down to my local convenience store and get some more energy drinks? Or should I make some coffee - though I'm not really feeling like coffee this morning.

Okay! Time's up - I'm gone! I'll be sooooooooo glad when I completed this so that I will be able to relax and piss around for 3 weeks before the start of my next semester. Dear Lord, I'm still sticking with 4 courses for now. I would do 5 but the stupid schedule doesn't have a class that I want to take and/or can take at the time that I wanted. :-P

The One With Me Getting Older

Yes, another year older and dear lord, possibly wiser too. What the hell is happening? :-P I guess it's all about appreciating the things in life nowadays (e.g. not taking things for granted is a good start - going back to school & stuff). I'm starting to hate on people who just breeze by when it comes to their academics. Everyone seems to be looking for the "easy courses" - and it irks me if they're not challenging themselves. Christ, I think I am getting old if I'm starting to think like that. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP ME!!!!!!! :-O

So anyhow, it was a low key event cause I still have finals but a quick hello and thank you to Opie Wan Kenobi for the tune. :-) Definitely unexpected so it was a nice surprise. :-) Can't wait to see you guys on Saturday afternoon and fill my "cracka" quota. Hehehehehehe!

So, did one exam and have one more to go. Kinda nervous cause this last one is a biggie! Again, management law and it's 50% of my final mark. :-S I'm scareeeeed but for some reason, I don't know why I'm not sweating bullets yet. Dear lord, I hope I don't get too cocky and fuck up the final. I must remain calm, calm, calmmmmmm - any one has any music recommendations? :-)

What else? Hmm, saw the MI:3 teaser trailer online tonight and I found it a bit bland. Although it was nice to see Philip Seymour Hoffman in it even if he's the baddie :-P So, quick info - MI:3 is directed by J.J Abrams (think Felicity, Alias, & Lost fame), Tom Cruise is in it (the only sore spot of the whole franchise hehehehe), saw screencaps and Keri Russell is in it (think Felicity). I really didn't want to watch the movie but I may be persuaded otherwise (pending reviews).

Other things I found online - a nice video by The Album Leaf :-) Think the song was on the OC before so you know it's gonna be niceeeeeeeee and pretty :-)



What else is new? Oh yes, 96X is no more! They're replaced by Big Earl - a country station (what kind of lame ass name is that?!?!?!). All I can say is BOOOOOOOO! Lamest move by NewCap ever. But I guess it's all business cause apparently they lost a lot of market shares to Bounce this year. I don't listen to the radio that much cause well, I don't drive that much anymore (well, just back and forth classes) but I guess this change caught everyone off guard - aka you tune in one day and it's a new station with new format and no notifications or warnings about the change. Seems like everyone is pissed about it. I'm a bit bitter but like I said, I don't listen to the radio as much anymore. :-P

The One Before My All Nighter

Well, I've watched all I need to watch - King of the Hill rocked cause there was a mention about being a banana (I think they also used "twinkie" too Hahahahaha), Grey's Anatomy was great as usual :-), and no Desperate Housewives or Family Guy tonight because it's all about the reruns.

So, I should get the coffee ready and all that good stuff. Speaking of good stuff, I saw this on some site (I forgot the name - think it was Gorilla Mask??) and I laughed my ass off. It's a wikipedia-like entry (uncyclopedia.org) on "nobody". :-D

Ok, wish me luck! :-)

The One With Me "Pimping" My Day of Birth

Another year older (in less than a week) and it's time to reflect on what I did with my life (this year - cause if I decide to rant about my entire life it would be a lonnnnnng blog entry). Well, I think it was more productive than last (even if I was unemployed :-P) as I am now just 13 courses away from attaining my B.Mgmt degree. Hmm, if I still don't have a job by next year, I think I'm going to try for a full course load (incl. spring and summer sessions) just so that I can get it over with. :-P

Just realized that Bastian is sharing the same birth date as me so a big "生日快樂! (Happy Birthday)" shoutout to the little bugger. I believe he's turning 5 this year. Crap! The kiddies are growing up!

The MIS presentation went okay - I breezed by my section rather quickly cause I was nervous as hell. But at least it's done and over with so a big thanks to Renée and Rashi! :-)

HRM today! I think I'm okay with this one but you never know cause when I get nervous, I blank out! :-P We're the 2nd last group to present so there is that pressure of having the prof & class be a bit hard on us - in terms of questions at the end of the slides. But I've come to the realization (maybe I'm wrong :-P) that my peers evaluate each presentation at a higher standards than the professor. Maybe it's a competition thing cause it seems like everyone is aceing this HRM class so we all feel like we should knock each other down a few notches. :-P Damn we're bitches! Hahahahaha! Oh well, I don't really care about it anymore cause I just want this to be done and over with so I can concentrate on my finals (particulary my Mgt Law one, again).

So, for all my peeps who have been bitching about me not emailing and hanging out, I will be back in action after the 14th. Be patiennnnnnnnnnnnnt! :-P

Lastly, if anyone has any idea on what the hell I should do to celebrate the day of my birth, feel free to comment. I have lost my "martha stewart" ability to plan and do stuff cause: (a) I'm lazy, (b) Planning stuff is a bitch, (c) I have finals that week so birthday plans are the last things on my mind, (d) I think I'm outgrowning birthday celebrations cause growing old is getting depressing. :-P, and finally (e) I refuse to drink till I puke (hint! hint! SANNNNNNN!) :-P though I don't mind seeing other people puke. Hahahahahahaha

The One With The 1st of 2 Presentations

Well, aside from Donna's birthday celebration, the weekend was uneventful. In a desperate attempt to do something, a few of us saw House of Wax on Saturday. It was notttttttttt as bad as I thought it would be. Dare I say it - I rather watch House of Wax than Just Friends (not cause Ryan Reynolds is a bad actor - it's cause the script was horrrrrrrible, and Chris Klein is a joke :-P)

So I have a presentation to do today for my MIS class. At the moment, I'm unphased by it - don't know if that's a good or bad thing :-P. I guess I just want to get it over with and the same goes for my 2nd and last presentation (for my HRM class).


For those who are unaware, Firefox is now pushing Version 1.5 so remember to upgrade your version. ;-) By the way, a big BOOOOOOOOOOOO goes out to lame sites which are still not compatible to Firefox or Opera or other browsers available in the market. I think it's time people create sites that are universal and not just hope that visitors of their sites are using IE - cause really, they're not. :-P

The One With Just Friends

Saw the movie tonight with the party posse tonight. Hehehehe! No 2-4-1 tonight cause by the time we were done dinner, it was like 9:30? Well, I don't know what it is but I was a bit disappointed. I think Ryan Reynolds is great and he's really funny (especially in Blade: Trinity) but the script for this flick is kinda bland. But on a high note, Anna Faris is great! It's too bad that she keeps getting recruited to star as the dumb blonde but I guess it's cause she plays it well.

Anyway, if you wanna check out the character she played in the movie, Samantha James - Singer Extraordinaire (a hybrid of Jessica Simpson/Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera/Ashlee Simpson), check out her "website". You can listen to the songs she sang in the movie. Damn she's funny. Hahahahaha! She also has a "MySpace" profile! Hahaha!


Oh, and of course, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!!!!!!! :-) Hope you had a great time being "21" years young ;-) By the way, remember to practice playing that harmonica. Next year, maybe you'll get a tambourine. Hahahahaha! And a big thank you to Jayme for the movie. :-) Sorry if I was being whiney about it later. I was just kidding. :-) Thanks again.

The One With The Finals Looming

Well, one more week of studying and group presentations and it's time for finals! I know I've been complaining about the semester but it did went by rather quick. So, here I am (still buzzed from last night's coffees) going through my lecture notes and recordings. Yes, I am a geek - I bought a voice recorder for my management law lectures. :-P I'm typing up these notes on the computer, trying a new format, cause I usually write it up by hand. It's so pretty and organized - I'm quite proud of myself. :-D Hehehehe!

So, I decided to take a small break and sort out some questions I have about my income tax & RRSPs and let me tell you what, the government is making it damn hard for me to call them and actually talk to a real person.


I HATE automated voice recordings. And the government's smart too cause now when you press "0", it does not transfer the call directly to a real person - it just disconnects your call. :-P There's not even an option (like press 9 to talk to a representative option either)! Those bastards!!!!

Oh, I'm currently listening to tracks from Fort Minor's The Rising Tide and it's pretty good. I'd recommend this to everyone who likes good hip hop. Every track has a nice rhyme and flow to it. For those who don't know, Fort Minor is the side project of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda.

Another cool find (in my humble opinion :-P) is Eldissa's "What A Difference...". They just ooooooooze cool. "When disco meets bossa nova" is their tagline and their music is so relaxing. If you want to hear samples of the cd, check here.