March 28, 2010
Scout’s play date
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March 25, 2010
why is Ann Coulter in Canada, anyway? doesn’t she hate us and all we stand for??
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I sent a short text to a friend asking this question. Here is her response:
Ann Coulter is Right Wing Barbie. A shit kicker in the extreme. She is a waste of human skin that sucks valuable oxygen that other people could put to better use. She says inflammatory things to get attention and to sell books. In my dream world she is really a lesbian who attends anti-death penalty rallies and gives generously to animal rights – all things that would completely ruin her image and destroy her career. Ignore her, she will go away.
March 24, 2010
why people (don’t totally) suck
Posted by finn644 under dumb-ass things I do, hell in a handcart, in my life, jinxed!!!, karma's a bitch, people suck, ridiculousness, Uncategorized, WTF??!!Leave a Comment
Apparently I left my wallet in the cab I took home last night (no, I wasn’t drunk, just tired and it was after 7 so the buses weren’t running directly to my house any more)
I didn’t notice because once I got home I didn’t actually need my wallet
Got multiple calls from 604.681.1111 between 2:45 and 3:15 this morning – no voicemail left
Called the number when I actually got up and it was Yellow Cab, but they had no idea why someone from there had called me
Realised my wallet was missing when I went to pay for the bus this morning
The penny dropped
Called Yellow Cab and yes, they had found my wallet – no explanation for the multiple 3 a.m. calls, though
Sent them a notarised letter authorising them to release my wallet to a courier I was sending over
Waiting for it now
What are the chances that the 5 $20 bills that I put in there just before getting into the cab last night are still there?? will let you know
*EDIT* MONEY ALL THERE!! HELL MUST HAVE FROZEN OVER, MY FAITH IN MANKIND RESTORED (FOR THE MOMENT)
In other news, the house that I live in, and have lived in for 7 years, is on the market, which sucks for many reasons. Not least of which is OPEN HOUSES!!! 2 this past weekend, another the weekend before and one this coming weekend. This sucks because I have to be out of the house for 3 hours each of those days WITH THE DOGS. Which would be fine if I had a car and could just go somewhere, but I don’t so it’s not exactly convenient. But I do it and it’s not the end of the world and I am fond of my landlords so will accommodate them.
HOWEVER
Last week the agent showed the house on a Wednesday, a day that my dogs are not walked so are at home. The agent was told NOT to show my suite, which is at the back of the house. But of course he showed it and of course he then left the doors to my bedroom and bathroom OPEN thus allowing Scout full access. Goodbye to a purse and thank GOD she didn’t get to the EXTRA-STRENGTH GRAVOL that was in the purse because then? SHE WOULD BE DEAD!
Which brings us to yesterday – my landlords told me that the house was being shown but not the suite. I told them that the dogs would be out of the suite in the afternoon on a walk so if they wanted to show it that would be fine. The did not tell that to the agent and assumed that it would NOT be shown, Um, no. It was shown and the doors left open AGAIN – bye bye to another pair of shoes!
Scout is an anxious chewer which is why I keep all doors closed when I am not home – temptation is out of the way. If I happen to leave something out, that’s my fault. This is not my fault.
Am I wrong to expect to have the purse and shoes replaced?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
February 28, 2010
anthropomorphisings-R-us!!
Posted by finn644 under 2010 Olympic Games, Dogs, fashion, Maggie, Maggie & Scout, my dogs, Scout | Tags: anthropomorphising, CUTE! Vancouver 2010 games, Maggie, my dogs, Scout |[2] Comments
February 24, 2010
so, here we are – AGAIN*
Posted by finn644 under beauty, beauty call, body image, chic, confident, delusional, diets, dumb-ass things I do, fashion, Girlie Stuff, karma's a bitch, ladies who lunch, life, milestones, Style, tv, weight loss, whining, women | Tags: beauty call, body image, chic, complacent, confidence, fashion, image, resolve, Style |[2] Comments
On the bus this morning on my way to work a woman standing down the aisle from me caught my eye – tall, blond hair neatly pulled back in a pony, pencil skirt, good boots, funky swing jacket, fun scarf – she looked great, pulled together, good. “love her style” I thought to myself “would like to look like that”
and that’s when it hit me – I used to BE that girl – put together, chic, well-groomed, fashionable, confident
30 or so pounds and several life-crisis ago, that is
well crap, it’s time to go back to being THAT girl
I have a closet full of fantastic clothes – great jackets, funky skirts, chic pants, cute tops – but all 2 or 3 sizes too small – this must change
Lately I have taken to wearing my lulu pants or jeans to work with a sweater or hoodie and my Chucks. On the one hand, SO LUCKY I can dress like that at the office. On the other, it has allowed me to become lazy and complacent and not make any effort in getting dressed in the morning. I have become LAZY. And COMPLACENT. My mother would most definitely not approve.
I mean who cares, right? No one is going to see me, what does it matter?
Oh, it matters. Believe me, IT MATTERS! I need to make that effort again, care about what I put on before heading out the door. Be the girl people look at and say “wow, she looks GREAT! what style!” I was that girl and will be again. Soon. I figure by the end of April I can get my act together, drop 2 sizes and be right back in my kicky skirts and flirty tops, feeling good about being ME.
Show the world the best version of me and then the sky’s the limit – there will be no stopping what this girl can do!
will keep you posted . . .
*the fact that the episode of Beauty Call that I filmed a few months ago wherein they (and Whitney Port!) called me FAT (I am a size 12 to 14) in at least 18 different ways on national television has NOTHING to do with this!
February 23, 2010
me, being petty again
Posted by finn644 under Uncategorized | Tags: FREE Stuff!, HBC, Jon Hamm!, SWAG, Vancouver 2010 Games, Vancouver! |Leave a Comment
ok, so I am all over US celebrities (JON HAMM!) loving the Canada garb from the Olympics but it sickens me a wee bit to see them leaving the HBC gift suite with 2 or 3 PAPER bags (this is another pet peeve – why not use the reusable CLOTH bags???) stuffed full of swag when people are lining up for HOURS to pay for it and there is nothing left
like these celebs NEED the stuff? will they ever wear it again??
sure, give them A sweatshirt or A jacket or A pair of mitts, but 3 entire bags stuffed full??
un peut trop
February 10, 2010
getting to the games
Posted by finn644 under 2010 Olympic Games, 2010 Olympics, Uncategorized, Vancouver Olympics, Winter Games | Tags: Translink FAIL, twitter, Vancouver 2010 Games |[2] Comments
Let me preface this by saying I am EXCITED about the Olympics and am a supporter of the games – the energy in this city right now is amazing and I am truly looking forward to the next two weeks. That said, right now I am simply frustrated with the actual getting to of the events. I have tickets to the boarder-cross on Monday at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver. No cars are allowed at the venue, obviously, and there are shuttles for ticket holders to the Cypress Mountain site. The tickets we got on the shuttle are at 6:55 a.m. (YIKES!) but the early hour we could handle. It`s the getting to the shuttle that is proving to be problematic – Translink buses do not start running from where I live until 7 – we have to BE THERE at 6:30. Also, I live at the base of Grouse Mountain, a local ski resort thas is open 24/7 during the games. Driving ANYWHERE during the games is being STRONGLY discouraged. However, there are NO BUSES running, so what is one to do??
Below is a twitter “dialog” with Translink this week:
ME: have to be at the Sea Bus by 6:25 a.m. for a REQUIRED shuttle at 6:55 a.m. – NO BUSSES that early from fucking GROUSE MOUNTAIN – #EPICFAIL!
THEM: Last Bus from Grouse Mountain: No. 236 Lonsdale @12:32 AM. Trip Planner: http://ow.ly/15Cyj ^JS#olympics #van2010
ME: thanks but LAME – find it inconceivable that you would not put earlier 236 buses on to help with transportation – EPIC fail
THEM: I encourage you to use the Trip Planner. For example, first #SkyTrain out of King George Stn @ 5:08 AM. http://ow.ly/15CWT
ME: @translink the trip planner is of NO USE if the buses don’t run until after 7 a.m. and we have to BE THERE at 6:30 a.m.
THEM: Are you working at Grouse? Perhaps you can speak with your manager, colleagues about organizing a ride share (car pool).
ME: @translink live near there-trying to get to Cypress and booked on the 6:55 shuttle from Lonsdale Quay-encouraged NOT to drive, no parking
THEM: Have you tried Ride-Share to connect with Olympic Bus Network? More information here:http://ow.ly/15DPn #Olympics
ME: so what @translink is saying is that if you have to get anywhere before 7 a.m. you are SOL – another #EPICFAIL for @translink
ME: @translink from Olympic website:Do not drive or rideshare/carpool to this transfer hub as there is no parking for Olympic spectators
THEM: which hub?
ME: @translink Lonsdale Quay
THEM: Did you check the loop at the bottom of Chesterfield Street?
ME: @translink for what, parking? still trying to get there for 6:30 a.m. Monday w/out having to shell out more $ for a taxi or parking
THEM: The loop can be used as a kiss and ride – for drop off only. you might be able to hide and ride a little furtherup the hill.
ME: @translink looks like we will have to shell out $ for a taxi-unless they honour NOW-WORTHLESS OLYMPIC TRANSIT PASSES (that’s sarcasm, BTW)
ME: @translink honestly shocked there is no increase in the 236 considering the mountain is open 24/7 & driving is being STRONGLY discouraged
Funny, that’s the last I heard from them – Translink ENCOURAGING us to drive and “hide & ride” in a residential neighbourhood where I am sure the residents would be thrilled.
Like I said above, I SUPPORT the games. I am excited that they are here and am looking forward to the next two weeks, inconveniences and all. However, this is just ONE example of how short-sighted Translink and the Olympic organisers are being. This scares me more than a little.
February 8, 2010
Vancouver – all wrapped up for the Olympics
Posted by finn644 under 2010 Olympic Games, 2010 Olympics, Vancouver Olympics, Winter Games | Tags: OH! Canada, Olympics!, Vancouver 2010 Games, Vancouver!, Winter Olympics |[2] Comments
February 4, 2010
Vancouver 2010 – 8 sleeps!
Posted by finn644 under 2010 Olympic Games, Uncategorized, Vancouver Olympics, Winter Games | Tags: 2010, Vancouver 2010 Games, Winter Olympics |Leave a Comment
Yesterday I went to the Bay to pick up a Canada hoodie for my niece Lola (and one for me). The Olympic store was packed!! But it was a good kind of packed – people were happy and helpful (the customers) and well staffed and the staff were pleasant and helpful and smiling – very out of character for the Bay!
And this good spirit seems to be permeating throughout the city, which is great – banners are flying, buildings are wrapped with Olympic logos and artist renditions of winter sports, volunteers and staff in their distinctive turquoise uniforms are on the street – the world descends on our fair city in 8 sleeps and I am excited!
There has been a lot of criticism of how Vanoc has conducted themselves, of how too much money has been spent, of how the money should have been spent on the homeless situation in Vancouver (how many times to people have to be told that it was NEVER an either/or situation), of how corrupt the entire organisation is, etc. So tired of hearing it.
The games are coming. 250,000 people ARE COMING. There will be events and concerts and ceremonies and skating and FUN to be had by all. Will it be incovenient? Hell yes it will. Traffic will be stupid and busses will be crowded. Restaurants will be packed and our day to day life will not be normal.
But so what???
It’s 2 weeks. 14 bloody days. NOT the end of the world.
And such a unique experience – get out there, enjoy, celebrate our fantastic city and all that it has to offer. Go to as many of the events and activities and EXPERIENCES as you can.
I know I will and I will be loving it!
8 more sleeps …
February 2, 2010
she ate my iPod but she still got cake!
Posted by finn644 under birthday cake, nom nom nom, Scout | Tags: birthday cake, nom nom nom, Scout |Leave a Comment