Oh boo.
Today is strangely the last day of March, and I have only provided you with a handful of entertainment. Whoops. Sorry. But in my defense, my life hasn't been overly exciting as of late. Plus I have to save all of the good stories for my tell all book, or failing that, my action packed reality show.
Okay, so today is more of a random sampler of stories, tidbits and musings. (Keep your fingers crossed that April is better.) Enjoy?
1. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Do you know how much one chocolate (Candy. Yes I am Canadian/American bilingual.) bar will cost you at 7-11?
$0.50?
$0.75?
Maybe even $1.00?
Nope! Wrong!
$1.39!!! (Or $1.46 with GST)
Am I the only one who is scandalized by this?
I found this horrible truth out the other day when I went to get a newspaper at 7-11. Of course not having any cash on hand, and not really willing to use my debit card for a measly $1.50, I threw in some chocolate to justify my Interac purchase, only to find that my measly treat's (I swear they are making candy smaller.) price was so highly inflated.
I should have figured this out sooner. When standing in line to purchase my expensive candy and unhelpful newspaper, a little girl came in, threw a somewhat shiny loonie on the counter and asked the clerk how many five cent candies she could buy with her money. Without blinking the clerk answered four. I am almost certain my mouth fell open. Our beloved five cent candies were now becoming twenty-five cent candies. I don't know about you, but I for one don't think a Blue Whale is twenty-five cents worth of fun.
I guess long gone are the days when a dollar can buy you and your brother a handful of Tear Jerker gumballs, or watermelon Jolly Ranchers. (Two things make me ill to even think about them)
2. So what exactly have I been doing on my sabbatical? Developing a horrible habit.
Recently I have found an online Tetris game that has been occupying my free time. I understand that 1992 called, and they do want their game back. But this website is better than your run of the mill, original, blowing on the cartridges, Nintendo game. If you are at all a Tetris fan, go check it out here.
Please keep in mind that you will end up spending your nights mumbling at your computer screen, trying desperately to beat your last score and that soon your family and friends will have to stage an intervention for you. But in the meantime, it is pretty fun.
3. Alright, so I haven't exactly come to any conclusion as to superior fast food fish winners. (Alright, I'll admit I'm at little afraid to start. Fish? Really? What was I thinking?) but I sadly learned that Wendy's has removed it's fish sandwich from the menu.
Maybe they realized that consumers weren't looking for quick and easy fish. Or maybe they needed to dedicate more of their money advertising their 'Go Wraps'
Please, please don't get me started on the wrap craze that has seemed to over take the world. (A craze that I can't really get behind.) Have you seen the 'Big Mac Wrap'? When exactly did buns become passe?
4. Hey! Thanks for making it this far in the reading! This is the most important item of business. Our dear Peter Katz is making a new album! However he sadly needs our help. (The sad realities of being a semi independent artist.)
Please help him if you can! Peter and me are long time friends (okay, not so much friends, but... whatever) and I totally think he is honourable. So any money you are willing to donate to the cause will be greatly appreciated and I swear, appropriately used.
Remember, you can get his More Nights album on iTunes, and for only $9.90! That's less than a dollar a song, and much cheaper than you would find it anywhere else. Plus super accessible for you American fans.
But a take a listen to this sneak peak off of the new album! Fantastic!
Alright. Well I think that is enough craziness for one day. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. Keep doing what you're doing.
Knocking on wood, waiting on God.
As Always,
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Too Much Time On My Hands
There's something that I keep forgetting to mention.
We got cable. Pretty awesome digital cable at that.
We now able to watch our favourite shows two hours early with the Eastern feed channels, we can return to 'Iron Chef' and 'Crazy Quilt' (Which, despite it's name, isn't about quilting at all. But is pretty crazy.) and enjoy all kinds of new, never heard of, cable stations.
Yes, there are days when I still miss my crazy MTV "reality" shows, but we are still tuning in for our 'Aftershow' fix.
In the past couple of weeks one commercial has seemed to be on every hour, of every day, on every channel we get. Take a look.
But recently this stupid commercial has made it way onto every website as well. Clouting this obnoxious song as one of the funniest things people have ever seen. (Personally, I think this homemade commercial is much better)
Okay, honestly, I have never had a Filet O' Fish. Somehow I just can't get behind fast food fish. Maybe it is because I am from a land locked province and I realize the effort and distance it takes to get this fish to me. Or maybe I am just not down with the whole processed cheese on fish. Doesn't that seem a little wrong? I mean, you wouldn't go to the best restaurant in town, order the best salmon and then smack Cheese Whiz on it, would you? (Maybe you would.)
Although, McDonald's is now not alone in trying to peddle fish burgers to world. Only recently have I discovered that Wendy's , Burger King and even Dairy Queen are trying their hand at fast food seafood.
So I have decided to find out once and for all if fish burgers are worth it, and to name a champion fast food fish winner. Like the Denise Garner Apple Taste Test, but sadly, with fish this time.
Let me know if you are interested in participating in this challenge, and if you know of any other fast food fish burgers that are a must try.
I'll make sure to post the results soon.
Good luck to us all. We are bound to need it.
As Always,
We got cable. Pretty awesome digital cable at that.
We now able to watch our favourite shows two hours early with the Eastern feed channels, we can return to 'Iron Chef' and 'Crazy Quilt' (Which, despite it's name, isn't about quilting at all. But is pretty crazy.) and enjoy all kinds of new, never heard of, cable stations.
Yes, there are days when I still miss my crazy MTV "reality" shows, but we are still tuning in for our 'Aftershow' fix.
In the past couple of weeks one commercial has seemed to be on every hour, of every day, on every channel we get. Take a look.
But recently this stupid commercial has made it way onto every website as well. Clouting this obnoxious song as one of the funniest things people have ever seen. (Personally, I think this homemade commercial is much better)
Okay, honestly, I have never had a Filet O' Fish. Somehow I just can't get behind fast food fish. Maybe it is because I am from a land locked province and I realize the effort and distance it takes to get this fish to me. Or maybe I am just not down with the whole processed cheese on fish. Doesn't that seem a little wrong? I mean, you wouldn't go to the best restaurant in town, order the best salmon and then smack Cheese Whiz on it, would you? (Maybe you would.)
Although, McDonald's is now not alone in trying to peddle fish burgers to world. Only recently have I discovered that Wendy's , Burger King and even Dairy Queen are trying their hand at fast food seafood.
So I have decided to find out once and for all if fish burgers are worth it, and to name a champion fast food fish winner. Like the Denise Garner Apple Taste Test, but sadly, with fish this time.
Let me know if you are interested in participating in this challenge, and if you know of any other fast food fish burgers that are a must try.
I'll make sure to post the results soon.
Good luck to us all. We are bound to need it.
As Always,
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Just To Brighten Your Day!
Oh my good heavens!
I have just found the funniest sight.
Seriously, I was laughing so hard, it was difficult to breathe and I tears streaming down my cheeks. (Maybe I am just easily entertained these days.)
Check it out here.
Jenny and I love to check out all of the funny cakes at Walmart. But we never find any nearly as funny as some of these.
Anyways, just that, for now.
I have just found the funniest sight.
Seriously, I was laughing so hard, it was difficult to breathe and I tears streaming down my cheeks. (Maybe I am just easily entertained these days.)
Check it out here.
Jenny and I love to check out all of the funny cakes at Walmart. But we never find any nearly as funny as some of these.
Anyways, just that, for now.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Mystery Can In The Cupboard
Good morning everyone!
I am anxiously waiting for Jenny to wake up so that I can play her our new 'Sunday Morning Psych Up Song'. Take a listen here.
Please don't tell me that it hasn't made you more excited for your day, even if you aren't listening to it on Sunday or in the morning.
Alright, so allow me, just for today, to get a little sappy. If you aren't into that kind of thing, please stop reading...now. (Go listen to the song again.)
Last night our ward had a going away party for a guy that has chosen to further his academic life in Idaho.
Since I found out about his horrible plan to leave town, I have tried, to no avail, to convince him that both our local college and university would be able to fulfill all, if not more, of his educational needs, or that with my dual citizenship, I would be willing to move anywhere within Canada or the United States he wanted to go, or that I would be willing to give up my perfectly funny hot dog wedding, in favour of shotgun nuptials.
I understand that goodbyes are nothing new in the YSA ward, that literally every week someone is moving into or out of our ward. And you would be surprised that my dear friend was only a member of our ward for a little over six months. But still his party was full of genuine love and well wishes.
In the short time that he was in our ward he truly was a friend to all and an enemy to none. He went out of his way to talk to everyone he could, to show true kindness, fulfill all of his callings, and despite not officially being named Mr. Victoria Park, helped to promote and support any FHE, activity or any other event our ward might be a part of.
I am sure that he would be embarrassed to no end of the glowing praise I have given him. But I know he will be missed dearly by the Victoria Park Ward and will undoubtedly do just as well in his new YSA home.
I am not alone in wishing him well in all the paths life takes him and that we all hope he visits us every now and again.
Isn't it funny how much inpact someone can make in your life in just a short time?
Keeping my fingers crossed. Wishing for more than luck. And knocking on my fair share of wood.
As Always,
I am anxiously waiting for Jenny to wake up so that I can play her our new 'Sunday Morning Psych Up Song'. Take a listen here.
Please don't tell me that it hasn't made you more excited for your day, even if you aren't listening to it on Sunday or in the morning.
Alright, so allow me, just for today, to get a little sappy. If you aren't into that kind of thing, please stop reading...now. (Go listen to the song again.)
Last night our ward had a going away party for a guy that has chosen to further his academic life in Idaho.
Since I found out about his horrible plan to leave town, I have tried, to no avail, to convince him that both our local college and university would be able to fulfill all, if not more, of his educational needs, or that with my dual citizenship, I would be willing to move anywhere within Canada or the United States he wanted to go, or that I would be willing to give up my perfectly funny hot dog wedding, in favour of shotgun nuptials.
I understand that goodbyes are nothing new in the YSA ward, that literally every week someone is moving into or out of our ward. And you would be surprised that my dear friend was only a member of our ward for a little over six months. But still his party was full of genuine love and well wishes.
In the short time that he was in our ward he truly was a friend to all and an enemy to none. He went out of his way to talk to everyone he could, to show true kindness, fulfill all of his callings, and despite not officially being named Mr. Victoria Park, helped to promote and support any FHE, activity or any other event our ward might be a part of.
I am sure that he would be embarrassed to no end of the glowing praise I have given him. But I know he will be missed dearly by the Victoria Park Ward and will undoubtedly do just as well in his new YSA home.
I am not alone in wishing him well in all the paths life takes him and that we all hope he visits us every now and again.
Isn't it funny how much inpact someone can make in your life in just a short time?
Keeping my fingers crossed. Wishing for more than luck. And knocking on my fair share of wood.
As Always,
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Alright. If That's What You Want
"Truth is, hear me straight
If I don’t change something, I’ll break
And I’m tired of living this way"
Thanks to our dear Peter Katz for figuring out exactly what I wanted to say, when just didn't have the words for it.
Okay, so on a happier note, I got most of my to do list done. I washed my car, and shortly after I was finished, as is my luck, it snowed and I remembered a little late just what a thankless job cleaning out the fridge is.
I also have had an exciting time getting reacquainted with old Disney movies. Maybe some of you watch a few too many cartoons, but it has been a while since I have have spent anytime with an animated film.
Because, luckily for us, Disney is releasing Pinocchio from some mythical vault and I have been seeing commercials for the new DVD, I decided to watch the second full length Disney film. I have to admit that it has been a long, long, long time since I had last seen this movie, and despite it's simple story and message, I enjoyed my time with the lovable marionette.
Although, please clarify something for me. There are people is this movie: Gepetto, The Blue Fairy, Stromboli. And there are animals in this movie: The cute kitten, Figaro, the gold fish, Cleo and the whale, Monstro.
But few characters seem to fit in both categories. Somehow in this town of people, a wily fox named 'Honest John' can seduce young puppets into acting and make various business deals. Strangely no one is curious about this talking fox. Maybe Stromboli should forget about the puppet without strings and take this gabby animal on the road with him.
Now, I know exactly what you are thinking. Denise, isn't Robin Hood your favourite Disney movie, and isn't that about a talking fox? So what is your damage with this movie?
Touche. Yes, yes it is true. I don't seem to have a problem with green hat wearing, bow and arrow slinging, fox Robin Hood. But in Robin's defense, all of the rest of the kingdom seems to be made up of animals, so a talking fox doesn't seem nearly as out of place.
Pinocchio is kinda a lame story. I don't think I will be adding the platinum edition DVD to my collection. But if you have a few minutes of extra time, you can check it out in small, easy to swallow chunks on You Tube. Take a look.
So Pinocchio got me hooked on watching old tyme Disney movies, and in honour of our dear Elder Garner, I took a viewing of Dumbo. Dumbo just happened to be Eric's favourite Disney movie as a kid and he might kill me for admiting this on here, but he would cry every time that Dumbo would go and visit his mom in circus jail and Baby Mine would play in the background.
Just like Pinochio, Dumbo is a pretty stupid story. But the baby elephant is just so cute, and I did have to choke back a few tears of my own during the sad Baby Mine scene. Pink Elephants On Parade still scares me as much today as it did when I was a nervous child, afraid of everything.
I also found a few Disney shorts that I loved as a kid: "Mickey and the Beanstalk" (My brother and I loved the song they sing about food.) and my all time favourite: "The Brave Tailor" (Seriously, there is nothing funnier than when he makes the haystack into a cigar.)
So I know it is a little lame, but I have enjoyed living days of yore. Any must see Disney films you think that I should add to my viewing list?
Doing okay with what I've got. Trying not to fall into deperation.
Good luck. Please, please, please, please, God speed! We all need you now more than ever.
As Always,
If I don’t change something, I’ll break
And I’m tired of living this way"
Thanks to our dear Peter Katz for figuring out exactly what I wanted to say, when just didn't have the words for it.
Okay, so on a happier note, I got most of my to do list done. I washed my car, and shortly after I was finished, as is my luck, it snowed and I remembered a little late just what a thankless job cleaning out the fridge is.
I also have had an exciting time getting reacquainted with old Disney movies. Maybe some of you watch a few too many cartoons, but it has been a while since I have have spent anytime with an animated film.
Because, luckily for us, Disney is releasing Pinocchio from some mythical vault and I have been seeing commercials for the new DVD, I decided to watch the second full length Disney film. I have to admit that it has been a long, long, long time since I had last seen this movie, and despite it's simple story and message, I enjoyed my time with the lovable marionette.
Although, please clarify something for me. There are people is this movie: Gepetto, The Blue Fairy, Stromboli. And there are animals in this movie: The cute kitten, Figaro, the gold fish, Cleo and the whale, Monstro.
But few characters seem to fit in both categories. Somehow in this town of people, a wily fox named 'Honest John' can seduce young puppets into acting and make various business deals. Strangely no one is curious about this talking fox. Maybe Stromboli should forget about the puppet without strings and take this gabby animal on the road with him.
Now, I know exactly what you are thinking. Denise, isn't Robin Hood your favourite Disney movie, and isn't that about a talking fox? So what is your damage with this movie?
Touche. Yes, yes it is true. I don't seem to have a problem with green hat wearing, bow and arrow slinging, fox Robin Hood. But in Robin's defense, all of the rest of the kingdom seems to be made up of animals, so a talking fox doesn't seem nearly as out of place.
Pinocchio is kinda a lame story. I don't think I will be adding the platinum edition DVD to my collection. But if you have a few minutes of extra time, you can check it out in small, easy to swallow chunks on You Tube. Take a look.
So Pinocchio got me hooked on watching old tyme Disney movies, and in honour of our dear Elder Garner, I took a viewing of Dumbo. Dumbo just happened to be Eric's favourite Disney movie as a kid and he might kill me for admiting this on here, but he would cry every time that Dumbo would go and visit his mom in circus jail and Baby Mine would play in the background.
Just like Pinochio, Dumbo is a pretty stupid story. But the baby elephant is just so cute, and I did have to choke back a few tears of my own during the sad Baby Mine scene. Pink Elephants On Parade still scares me as much today as it did when I was a nervous child, afraid of everything.
I also found a few Disney shorts that I loved as a kid: "Mickey and the Beanstalk" (My brother and I loved the song they sing about food.) and my all time favourite: "The Brave Tailor" (Seriously, there is nothing funnier than when he makes the haystack into a cigar.)
So I know it is a little lame, but I have enjoyed living days of yore. Any must see Disney films you think that I should add to my viewing list?
Doing okay with what I've got. Trying not to fall into deperation.
Good luck. Please, please, please, please, God speed! We all need you now more than ever.
As Always,
Sunday, March 01, 2009
New Train Of Thought
See! I'm already doing better. Knocking out a new blog, just for you! It's still kinda early on Sunday morning but I thought I would post my to do list for next week just in hopes of actually crossing off some of them. This way there will be accountability, or something like that.
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:
1. Buy some food. Considering that I ate the last bit of edible food in our house (some weirdly textured, runny yogurt), I think we will be pretty hungry next week without anything.
2. Clean out the fridge. This one is huge. There is some pretty old eggnog hanging out at the back of our fridge that isn't getting any fresher. At this point I am just too scared to look at all of the science experiments that might be forming in our fridge.
3. Finish doing the dishes. There aren't a lot left to do, but there is a good surplus of dirty, cough syrup laced spoons in our sink. Plus after the fridge cleaning out, there are bound to be a plethora of dishes to clean.
4. Recycle Roundup. Newspapers and cardboard are spilling from our haphazard recycling location. Lucky for us we live so close to the recycling centre, although it has been more than a little while since we last paid it a visit.
5. Find a fantastic job. Of course one that pays tons of money, lets me laugh every now and then, with people who are in awe of all of my natural talent. Tall order.
6. Laundry. I own a lot of work wear, not so much "I'm a hobo-- your basic shut-in" wear. Laundry piles up pretty fast.
7. Car Wash. Our cold and snowy winter has left my car looking not so glamorous. Thankfully I have a brown car, so it isn't super apparent that the last time I cleaned my car was in September. But with temperatures predicted to be on the plus side for a few days, it might be time for my own show and shine.
8. Take another stab at 'Gone With The Wind'. I should probably try and get Rhett out of jail and see if Scarlett is able to save Tara with her dress made out of curtains.
9. Sleep. At some point this week, I should attempt one night of eight hours. Keep your fingers crossed for this one.
10. Figure out a little something for you. Now I understand that your life continues even when I don't entertain you with my own musings, but isn't your day just a little better just reading this?
Hey! Did you realize it was March? Maybe this will be my month. It's hard to trust a month with only 28 days in it, it seems a little shifty. I'm trying to stay organized, positive and sane for the next 31 days and hopefully things will turn around. One can hope, can't they.
Good luck to us all. Happiness can't be that far away.
As Always,
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:
1. Buy some food. Considering that I ate the last bit of edible food in our house (some weirdly textured, runny yogurt), I think we will be pretty hungry next week without anything.
2. Clean out the fridge. This one is huge. There is some pretty old eggnog hanging out at the back of our fridge that isn't getting any fresher. At this point I am just too scared to look at all of the science experiments that might be forming in our fridge.
3. Finish doing the dishes. There aren't a lot left to do, but there is a good surplus of dirty, cough syrup laced spoons in our sink. Plus after the fridge cleaning out, there are bound to be a plethora of dishes to clean.
4. Recycle Roundup. Newspapers and cardboard are spilling from our haphazard recycling location. Lucky for us we live so close to the recycling centre, although it has been more than a little while since we last paid it a visit.
5. Find a fantastic job. Of course one that pays tons of money, lets me laugh every now and then, with people who are in awe of all of my natural talent. Tall order.
6. Laundry. I own a lot of work wear, not so much "I'm a hobo-- your basic shut-in" wear. Laundry piles up pretty fast.
7. Car Wash. Our cold and snowy winter has left my car looking not so glamorous. Thankfully I have a brown car, so it isn't super apparent that the last time I cleaned my car was in September. But with temperatures predicted to be on the plus side for a few days, it might be time for my own show and shine.
8. Take another stab at 'Gone With The Wind'. I should probably try and get Rhett out of jail and see if Scarlett is able to save Tara with her dress made out of curtains.
9. Sleep. At some point this week, I should attempt one night of eight hours. Keep your fingers crossed for this one.
10. Figure out a little something for you. Now I understand that your life continues even when I don't entertain you with my own musings, but isn't your day just a little better just reading this?
Hey! Did you realize it was March? Maybe this will be my month. It's hard to trust a month with only 28 days in it, it seems a little shifty. I'm trying to stay organized, positive and sane for the next 31 days and hopefully things will turn around. One can hope, can't they.
Good luck to us all. Happiness can't be that far away.
As Always,
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