Wednesday, March 31, 2010

They lost my 6 year old kid in Tanzania. :*(

Things I should be doing:
x . clean room
x. watch my movie rentals (Post Grad for brainlessness, Little Ashes for Rob dosage, The Blind Side for heart)
x . continue to think of how to re-design my dad's catalogue. u don't give someone 3 days to think of something. geez.
x . look for a new job (-_-''')

Things I'm doing instead:
x . blogging
x . getting angry at World Vision

Why am I getting angry at World Vision? THIS is why I'm angry at them:


Can SOMEONE please tell me how the hell they lost my sponsor child. I thought that in this village that I'm supposedly sponsoring, there's actually World Vision people there that are helping build things, teach things etcetc. HOW THE FUCK DO YOU LET AN ENTIRE FAMILY GO MISSING?! Fine. Relocation. I understand relocation. Why you would re-locate out of a supposedly getting better village into the unknowns is beyond me. But fine, people like to relocate other people. Considering it's a relocation PLAN, how then are they UNABLE TO GET IN CONTACT with my family!? WHERE THE FUCK IS MY 6 YEAR OLD CHILD!? HE JUST TURNED 6!!!

ohmygod. I'm so angry. THEN they have the balls to ask me to sponsor another child. Why the hell do I trust you with my money when you go and lose my kid?! But now I will feel guilty if I said no to this kid. It's not his fault World Vision is stupid.

I helped change his life?! I'm not buying it. I help change his life and you go and lose him for me. I JUST BOUGHT HIM A BOX OF CRAYONS!!! omfg.

Excuse me, I'm going to go and cry now.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 5 years?


I hate that question. I hate it when people ask me that question. I don't see myself doing anything in 3 years. I can't even figure out what it is I'm supposed to be doing tomorrow - except for work of course.

I obviously am not a very ambitious sort of person.

I can tell you I don't want to be doing what Im doing now in 3 years. That's about it.

I can also probably tell you that I really need a career change. I seriously would like a desk that I can put pictures at. Actually. I would like a desk where I can put a bottle of Snapple on and not get yelled at. Honestly, do you care that your teller has a bottle of Snapple on her desk? I mean...tellers talk all day. Literally. Is it so horrible that she needs to drink something other than water? Why the heck do you care anyway, as long as your bills are paid, you get your money, you make your investments etc.

See? I need a career change lol.

Don't ask me where I want to go.



If I knew, I'd be there.



Friday, March 26, 2010

Keep on going

I've just signed on to volunteer at the BMO Vancouver Marathon, happening May 2. Choychoy decided to join me. Not quite a smurf experience, but I can't wait.

Need to find more things to do!!

Jackie suggested dance. I'm up for that.

Too much drama lately. It hurts my head. People give me headaches. Geez. Need to rent a good movie. Anyone want to watch Blind Side with me?

What am I doing home on a friday night?
Perhaps I shall pick up my story and keep writing tonight.

p.s. i can't get the rss feed to work! =(
p.p.s. never mind i got it working.

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my manager at the bank asked about my time at the olympics in the car on the way to dinner on tuesday. i told him how much fun i had, how incredible everything was...

he asked me why i decided to do it in the first place. what make me sign up.
i told him it was to prove something
and he goes "prove something? what did u have to prove?"
to prove i was good enough.
why would u think you're not good enough?
because someone once told me i'm not good enough.

why would u even for a second believe that you're not good enough? you KNOW you're good enough
.
i know that now. i didn't know that then.
pfft and what is HE doing now.
nothing.
exactly.
and i know that now. but i have to thank him.
i proved a whole lot more than just the fact i'm good enough.
But is good enough...good enough?

Sunday, March 21, 2010

From Movies to a not-so-much farewell

Quick movie review first because I've watched quite a few recently.

i - Ponyo. Another masterpiece by Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. He never fails to bring back the wonders of magic and childhood. My Neighbour Totoro has been a life long favourite of mine, ditto with Kiki, Valley of the Wind, Naussica, Princess Mononoke. Ponyo will be added to that list. It's about a little fish who becomes a little girl after falling in love with a little boy. It's like Little Mermaid but ten thousand times cuter. The animation is beyond wonderful. This masterpiece is all Miyazaki. Disney had no chance.

ii - Curious George 2. HAHAHAHA. oh man. I loved Curious George 1, so of course I had to watch this one. I have to say I liked the first one more. But George is cute as ever, and the movie served the purpose of an hour of mindless laughter.

iii - Remember Me. Absolutely phenominal. I say this as Rob Pattinson's devoted (and probably insane) fan, as well as Pierce Brosnan's fan. I loved every character in this movie. It's about 2 troubled teens in NYC who find each other and fall in love. Both struggle with family issues on the side. The ending was a giant twist...and it broke my heart. I left the theatre wanting to be slammed into the wall by a hottie, and sobbing at the same time. Definately see this one if you are a fan of indie films as this one was made with an indie flair. I love what this movie has done for Rob himself. Just watch the interviews he does with this one with Emilie de Ravin vs the ones he'd do for Twilight, and you'll know what I'm talking about.

iv - Up in the Air. I actually saw this a while ago. Also a very indie vibe sort of film to me. I really liked it, aside from the opening. The opening made me motion sick. Weird to say that for a movie that's totally not action. George Clooney is brilliant in it, as is Anna Kendrick. I look forward to move greatness from her. It deserved every nomination it got for the Oscars; go see it.

v - Valentine's Day. Watched this one....Feb 12. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know it stars well...pretty much everyone in Hollywood. the Roberts (Julia and Emma), Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica x 2 (Alba + Biel), Taylor x2 (Lautner and Swift), Dr McDreamy+Steamy, Jennifer Garner, George Lopez...etcetc. It's sort of like He's Just Not That Into You in that it had so many stories that are seperate, and yet they all intertwined somehow. This one definately had an ending that had me and my friend squealing in the theatre. Watch it for your next girl's night.

Also watched
Management (don't bother)
Love Happens (surprising good rental)
The Invention of Lying (zzzz....)
The Proposal (go rent it. now. Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Betty White. lovely!)
but don't feel like writing about all of them now.

-x-

Interesting read of the day:
Popular Baby Names of 2010 [x]
>funny how Twilight is mentioned even in that haha

--x--

Last night, we got together with my team of Class 2010 Smurfs for a wonderful dinner at the Boathouse. Too bad Adam was unable to make it, as it was originally a partial farewell for him before he left for home.

I finally hung up my smurf suit today and put it in my closet. I have to admit, I cried.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

A thank you I'll never forget.

Excellences.... Chefs
Monsieur Rogge.... Membres du CIO
Monsieur le Premier Ministre
Chefs d'Etat
Les Premiers Ministres des Province
Maires et Mairesses
Mesdames et Messieurs
Athletes du Monde
Bonsoir - Good Evening

Nous sommes tous membres d'unde meme famille. Les Jeux Olympiques de Deux Mille Dix nous ont appris que nous ne sommes pas six millards d'individus.

Over these remarkable 17 days we have together demonstrated the remarkable powers of sport to the human world.

We have seen first hand that there is indeed a beautiful force that can unite, inspire and liberate - a force that can replace despair with hope and ignite the human spirit

This force is sport... in the arena of the Olympic Games.

And because we had sport here - we too had peace.

Ces Jeux se sont deroules dans la paix, ils se sont deroules dans l'amitie.

But the time has come to say goodbye...

To say thank you... de vous dire merci.

And to perhaps compare for a moment the Canada that was with the Canada that now is.

I believe we Canadians tonight are stronger, more united, more in love with our country and more connected with each other than ever before.

These Olympic Games have lifted us up.

If the Canada that came together on Opening night was a little mysterious to some it no longer is.

Now you know us, eh!

If we were once the few we are surely now the many.

That quiet, humble national pride we were sometimes reluctant to acknowledge seemed to take to the streets as the most beautiful kind of patriotism broke out all across our country.

So many new and dazzling applications for the Maple Leaf - so many reasons to smile and be joyful.

Canadians, you joined each other and our colourful international visitors in common celebration - radiant, jubilant, spontaneous, peaceful.

For us you were the wind beneath our wings.

You did not just cheer - rather you lived every glorious moment as if you yourselves were competing for gold.

You were the bench strength we had hoped for - the difference makers at these Games.

Alexandre, your first Gold Medal gave us all permission to feel like and behave like champions. Our last one will be remembered for generations.

To the men and women in the blue jackets you are the undisputed heroes of these Games. The class of 2010.

A perfect team, you have behaved with great dignity, poured your hearts and souls into every task.

You smiled, you cheered and you filled the hearts of our visitors with friendship and good will.

For many of you who toiled behind the scenes no thanks will ever be enough.

YOu took on a stubborn mountain with all your might. The result, Blue Jackets-1, Cypress Mountain Weather-0

You were tested again and again and reminded us all every day that there is a force that can sustain itself against the full thrust of a determined human heart.

May your contribution here be worn as a badge of honour for the rest of your lives.

For you have, through your service, defined for all to see what it is to be a proud, generous Canadian.

To our many friends and trusted partners, we tip our hat to each of you for a magnificent contribution.

To our leaders, sitting over there, full credit for believing in and empowering this great adventure.

To those who built the venues, drove the busses, cooked the food and toiled day and night to complete a million tasks - may the success of these Games be your reward for all your days to come.

To the people of the host region you were magnificent - Votre contribution a ete magique.

To our international visitors you were gracious, thoughtful, spontaneous guests and spirited fans, merci bien.

To our security team for keeping us safe, you were in a word "terrific".

To the IOC, thank you for trusting us and investing so passionately in our success.

It has been our great honour to host the world and we thank you for believing in our vision, we did our best.

To our friends from Sochi we are in your corner and wish you every success in 2014.

To the people of Georgia, we are so sad and so sorry for your loss. Your unimaginable grief is shared by every Canadian and all those who have gathered here. May the legacy of your favourite son Nodar Kumaritashvilli never be forgotten and serve to inspire youth everywhere to be champions in life.

Athletes of the world, you promised you would play fair and you did.

At your hands and through your determination and tenacity we have felt every imaginable emotion. We have lived the agony and the ecstasy with you as if we ourselves were competing.

By your example you have injected hope into the lives of youth everywhere. Youth that will rise tomorrow ready to emulate you.

Boys and girls you will never meet now know that it is possible to achieve greatness through the power of a dream.

You have set the course for the next generation of great champions. You return to your homes as the best ambassadors we have for a better world. You are the future.

The youth of the world await your leadership and your example.

And finally to those who have watched us all over the globe, we hope you enjoyed these Games and the telling of our humble Canadian story.

The young men and women you sent here are coming home. You can be very proud of them.

The Games will have many wonderful legacies. I wish but for one.

That every Canadian child - be they from Chicoutimi, Moncton, Grand Prairie, Sqamish or Niagara Falls - will have the chance to grow up to experience the pleasure of sport - no one left out.

And that we of the global Olympic family will not rest until the right of every child to play across this planet is secured.

Good bye to you all

Comme le disait Robert Charlebois, Adieu, tu seras toujours mon plus beau souvenir.

Merci Beaucoup, Au Revoir

Vive le Canada

Thank you Canada.


--John Furlong


Thank you, Mr Furlong. For the best adventure of a lifetime.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Karma's such a bitch.


I love it.

April 14, 2009. Shitty day turned into the best day of my life.

Shitty part was because someone whom I had considered to be my best friend for the past 6 years told me, while I was falling apart because I had found out something I really didn't need to find out, to suck it up and deal with it.

With friends like that, who needs enemies.

So two days ago, I got the chance to say it back. Karma's such a bitch, isn't it?

But in a way, I have to thank him. Without him, I wouldn't have ran into Rob.

Who says the number 4 was bad luck? :)


:Love:

Remember Me is coming out tomorrow. I unfortunately will not get to see it tomorrow because I'm still sick. Monday. Fingers crossed.

Oh right, I'd also have to thank this so called friend of mine. He taught me that I really didn't need him in my life afterall. And I'm better for it.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Totally on the side

Rob in all his scruffy glory. I love scruffy Rob. I'd take scruffy Rob over meticulously groomed Edward Cullen.

But I did enjoy a nice sunset and a conversation with a nicely groomed Edward-esque Rob. Just Rob, me, and his driver. That would've been April, 2009. *dies a little just thinking back* So I can't complain.

Anyway. Enjoy!


 
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