Questions Questions Questions???

When bored, ponder these:

1. Why do they say “an alarm is going off,” when its really going on
2. If mars had an earthquake would they call it a marsquake?
3. If heat rises than shouldn’t hell be cold?
4. Are children who act in rated 'R' movies allowed to see them?
5. If money doesn’t grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?

Coffee

I have always been a coffee addict I think. I remember enjoying one of my first cups at the age of 11. Ever since that first cup I have enjoyed a healthy (or better) amount of coffee pretty much every day. As part of my culture I already was addicted to the warmth and caffeine boost of tea/chai. But coffee is something else. The smell of fresh rich smooth dark coffee is plenty of reason to wake up even on the worst days. It seems to be the best way to engage in a conversation. A cup of coffee always seems to wake me up and promise a better morning/afternoon/meeting/night ahead. It tastefully comes in various flavors, characters, countries and manufacturers. Even the way it is brewed can give it an extra kick. Some cups are even so fancy with whipped cream, caramel, honey, non fat milk, soy milk and so many more varieties. There is just something about coffee that tea cannot provide, something which adds that extra smile with every taste, and something which adds the good in Good Morning :)

Death to snow removers

Okay so here my little vent....

So I'm working in Hull and to park my baby it will cost me an awesome $110/month. Which is more expensive then parking in downtown Toronto. No there is nothing special about where I work, there are no real buildings around, just lots of land and random shops and my work building. So instead of parking my supervisor was kind enough to tell me all the free 3hrs spots which are walking distance to work.

Today/last night it barely snowed. I parked my car in the usual spots. As I was about to change the location of my baby I saw a cop next to it. So I ran to avoid a ticket. I found out that a snow remover decided to remove the side of my car. But yeah my poor baby. Moreover its not like there were other cars around or ice or something odd keeping it from scraping along side of my car. So yes death to the snow removers and all people who can't drive.

NB: baby = my car and Yes, the cop was hot.

Value of a Smile

I think one of the most valuable things in the world is a smile. People who have amazing smiles seem to get further in life. Seem to have people go out their way for them. All the celebrities have mastered the action and even the dental industry try to cash in on the market with teeth whitening procedure and products. All services marketed show the employees working away with these huge smiles? (Except that wendy's with the see you tomorrow sign)

But what is the real value of the smile? Why does it warm the heart when someone you care about smiles? What is it about that action that is so desirable, pleasurable and amazing? Maybe its because in the world most people have an indifferent facial expression or a frown? Which is odd because it takes less muscles to smile than it does to frown. Maybe our dull world gets brighten with a smile, even if its from a stranger? I believe its a comforting feeling a genuine smile. Its something that makes you hope that you can be as happy as the person who is smiling. If you care about someone the smile is a magical way to confirm that they are okay and happy.

Either way I believe the world would be a much brighter place and everyone would be so much happier if we all just smiled a little more. Smile its always in style :)

Buggie and Didi I hope you both always have a reason to smile and that you are both always happy

Gatineau vs Ottawa

Top 10 ways you know you work on the other side of the bridge.


10. You pay double the transit or you save $200/month
9. Everyone loves the Canadians and you are a rebel if you like Ottawa and especially Toronto
8. Your voice mail message is twice as long and starts in French even if you deal with only English people
7. The programs support by government agency you are working for is not actually supported by Quebec. As it does not support federal programs.
6. You have more pay reductions

5. It is acceptable to have wine at lunch in your cubical
4. Wine is more common at your office function than beer
3. None of the symbols in the elevator make sense, RC, SS??
2. A large building has 8 floors
1. You can upgrade your fries in a combo to poutine rather than a larger size

Happy New Year

I know its been a while since my last post. I hope all you readers had an awesome holiday. Hopefully you all got a chance to ponder and enjoy the end of another year. I know I had plenty of time to think and to remember those of you who have been there for me this past year. Holidays are always a time to chill, relax and remember the people in your life who have really made a difference. All year we slave through school or work. We are all too busy for all the things we want to do, should do and need to do. Most of us are all bogged down from the pressure of material things that we forget the feeling of a warm smile or hug.

I personally have many people who have helped me through this past year and who have been there for the smiles and the frowns. I would like to take the time to thank you. Hopefully you all will also get the chance to thank those who have made a difference in your life before its too late.

There will be more blogs to come as another work term starts in the nation's capital.

I love you D, B & DD Thank You :)