So if you have been checking this thing recently, you will notice that my last post was several weeks back.
Frankly, I've just lost interest in the whole blogging thing. I guess I'm not hardcore enough to sustain a blog, and no amount of format, colour and font changes seem to be changing that.
So I'm done for at least a while. I may return, or I may not. I haven't decided yet.
peace!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Update
what have I been up to lately? well on Monday I finally submitted my module essays, 3 of em totalling 15,000 words. One on International actions during ethnic conflicts, another on barriers to immigrant economic participation and the last on regional economic divergence in China..needless to say, if anyone feels like a chat on these subjects, I think I would be rather well versed for a good one.
what else? umm, I'm moving on 28 May. the lease on this place runs out early June, but fortunately my friend Fiona had a roommate of hers leaving and thus a free room for me to let (let means rent).
on Friday, I'm off to Spain for 4 days. Fly into Malaga for one nite, then take the bus to Gibraltar for a night, then chill out in Marbella for a day and then back to Malaga for the nite, flying back to Newcastle on the night of May 22. needless to say, Im really excited about having a few days to chill in the sun. its been crap weather all month so far, so some sunshine will be a welcome change.
nothing political really has me excited at the moment. Im pleased there won't be an election until the fall, in all likelihood anyway, which means I should be back to partake in the fun...
what else? umm, I'm moving on 28 May. the lease on this place runs out early June, but fortunately my friend Fiona had a roommate of hers leaving and thus a free room for me to let (let means rent).
on Friday, I'm off to Spain for 4 days. Fly into Malaga for one nite, then take the bus to Gibraltar for a night, then chill out in Marbella for a day and then back to Malaga for the nite, flying back to Newcastle on the night of May 22. needless to say, Im really excited about having a few days to chill in the sun. its been crap weather all month so far, so some sunshine will be a welcome change.
nothing political really has me excited at the moment. Im pleased there won't be an election until the fall, in all likelihood anyway, which means I should be back to partake in the fun...
Monday, May 7, 2007
Happy Bank Holiday!
Just wanted to remind you all to go out and say thanks to your bank for all its hard work. I for one, really don't think that banks get the respect they deserve. Holidays like these that commemorate the importance of banks are hard earned and well deserved...
On a related note, when people asked why we don't have bank holidays in Canada, I mentioned we have days that actually celebrate things, such as BC day, family day or Canada day, they said it sounded silly.
I guess a day to celebrate Canadian independence is a little silly compared to having at least 3 days a year dedicated to British banking!
On a related note, when people asked why we don't have bank holidays in Canada, I mentioned we have days that actually celebrate things, such as BC day, family day or Canada day, they said it sounded silly.
I guess a day to celebrate Canadian independence is a little silly compared to having at least 3 days a year dedicated to British banking!
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Good to see the men in the same shallow spotlight
Its nice to see that the men are getting a chance to go under the microscope as far as their appearance is concerned. News that the Prime Minister has a stylist have thrust his image into the spotlight as an issue up for discussion. No longer do we only have comments about what shoes BC Finance Minister Carole Taylor is wearing to the budget speech, or what colour Belinda Stronach has died her hair, now we have hardhitting articles that question what happened to the PM's suntan. I also in read an article the other day that Scott Brison has offered his styling service to Mr. Harper free of charge...
The people who say its outrageous or unfair to be so concerned about the Prime Minister's personal grooming efforts should double check that they weren't also the same people constantly fixated on Belinda Stronach's appearance. If its unfair for the PM to be judged on his appearance, so to is it unfair to judge any woman. I must say, a part of me is enjoying seeing the flip side of an issue that has been an unfair double standard for far too long...
The people who say its outrageous or unfair to be so concerned about the Prime Minister's personal grooming efforts should double check that they weren't also the same people constantly fixated on Belinda Stronach's appearance. If its unfair for the PM to be judged on his appearance, so to is it unfair to judge any woman. I must say, a part of me is enjoying seeing the flip side of an issue that has been an unfair double standard for far too long...
Saturday, April 28, 2007
aww jeepers, now he needs our help
so Mr. Layton and Today's NDP want the Libs and the Bloc to help them 'force the government to bring C-30 the amended Clean Air and Climate Change Act back to the House for an immediate for debate and vote'.
Seems like I remember a few weeks ago that Jack was saying we were no better than Steve on environmental issues...whats changed?
Perhaps its all the talk about the crap government performance and the potential for an election, Jack wants to seem like he is trying to rise above the partisan fray and 'get something done for average Canadians'.
Seems like I remember a few weeks ago that Jack was saying we were no better than Steve on environmental issues...whats changed?
Perhaps its all the talk about the crap government performance and the potential for an election, Jack wants to seem like he is trying to rise above the partisan fray and 'get something done for average Canadians'.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
THOMAS MULCAIR for Quebec NDP....just funny is all
It makes me laugh that the NDP is so excited about Thomas Mulclair running for them in Quebec.
I imagine if he had decided to run for the Liberals, all of a sudden he would not be progressive enough, concerned enough about the environment, or worried enough about Canadian sovereignty from the threatening United States.
But since he is now an NDP candidate, suddenly he is the greatest thing since sliced multigrain. I won't dispute that hes probably a good candidate, but Im just wondering what the NDP will be saying about their former candidate in BC Steve McClurg who is now running for the Liberals in BC.
I'm interested to hear how he has become the devil incarnate because he is no longer an NDP member, but less than two years ago he was practically a piece of pumpernickle melting in their mouth. Just think what they said about Bob Rae!
Im not saying other parties wouldn't say the same things about people if they attracted candidates from other parties, but the NDP always talks about how they are different from other parties...just amusing is all.
have fun Jack!
I imagine if he had decided to run for the Liberals, all of a sudden he would not be progressive enough, concerned enough about the environment, or worried enough about Canadian sovereignty from the threatening United States.
But since he is now an NDP candidate, suddenly he is the greatest thing since sliced multigrain. I won't dispute that hes probably a good candidate, but Im just wondering what the NDP will be saying about their former candidate in BC Steve McClurg who is now running for the Liberals in BC.
I'm interested to hear how he has become the devil incarnate because he is no longer an NDP member, but less than two years ago he was practically a piece of pumpernickle melting in their mouth. Just think what they said about Bob Rae!
Im not saying other parties wouldn't say the same things about people if they attracted candidates from other parties, but the NDP always talks about how they are different from other parties...just amusing is all.
have fun Jack!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
coming back from vacations always sucks..
Since nothing interesting happened lately in Canadian Politics other than the May-Dion thing, I figured I would give a personal update on what I have been up to of late.
I went to Greece last Sunday and had a wicked time. I flew into Athens, and spent a day and a half being a dorky tourist, seeing the Acropolis, the different Agoras and some other monuments. It was nice because I didn't have to pay to access these sites because I'm a student. I think its a good idea to give free entry to stuff for students since it encourages more to go, and it helps us out when we are cash-strapped, and most of us are cash-strapped.
Day 3, my buddy Luke joined me in Athens and we took a Hydrofoil to the the island of Hydra, one of those lovely islands that looks like a postcard, but really doesn't have much else to do other than walk and walk and walk. The weather was gorgeous and I actually got a bit sunburned. That day, I had the most expensive, and also the crappiest meal I had the entire trip. That nite, after sailing back to Piraeus (the port of Athens), I ended up with wicked food poisoning, something that can only be described as a horrendous experience.
Day 4, Luke and I hired a car and went on a Greek road trip, something made complicated because the only map we could find was in Greek and once you leave Athens, none of the road signs are in English (of course why would they be, it is Greece after all?). Needless to say it was a bit of an adventure getting to Delphi and just when we thought we were lost, we managed to find where we were going. The views were truly fantastic.
To sum, up, Greece is now in my top few places I have visited, mind you I have enjoyed all my trips so far. Also, the only reason I wanted to write this entry is to make you all jealous, mind you returning to grey, rainy England, after a week, in the sun sure did suck.
I went to Greece last Sunday and had a wicked time. I flew into Athens, and spent a day and a half being a dorky tourist, seeing the Acropolis, the different Agoras and some other monuments. It was nice because I didn't have to pay to access these sites because I'm a student. I think its a good idea to give free entry to stuff for students since it encourages more to go, and it helps us out when we are cash-strapped, and most of us are cash-strapped.
Day 3, my buddy Luke joined me in Athens and we took a Hydrofoil to the the island of Hydra, one of those lovely islands that looks like a postcard, but really doesn't have much else to do other than walk and walk and walk. The weather was gorgeous and I actually got a bit sunburned. That day, I had the most expensive, and also the crappiest meal I had the entire trip. That nite, after sailing back to Piraeus (the port of Athens), I ended up with wicked food poisoning, something that can only be described as a horrendous experience.
Day 4, Luke and I hired a car and went on a Greek road trip, something made complicated because the only map we could find was in Greek and once you leave Athens, none of the road signs are in English (of course why would they be, it is Greece after all?). Needless to say it was a bit of an adventure getting to Delphi and just when we thought we were lost, we managed to find where we were going. The views were truly fantastic.
To sum, up, Greece is now in my top few places I have visited, mind you I have enjoyed all my trips so far. Also, the only reason I wanted to write this entry is to make you all jealous, mind you returning to grey, rainy England, after a week, in the sun sure did suck.
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