tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32034713517774465542024-03-07T08:54:44.821-07:00Gingerbread Latte: The E! True Hollywood Storysome people do arts & crafts - we judgeNicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.comBlogger754125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-21509186946016451492010-08-16T08:56:00.002-06:002010-08-16T09:05:46.717-06:00It's Almost The End of Summer<a href="http://freshairfundhost.com/" title="Fresh Air Fund Host Families"><img title="Fresh Air Fund Host Families" src="http://freshairfundhost.com/images/250x250.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />...but the Fresh Air Fund could still use a little help. As you know, there's no season for giving, and there will always be a need for your support.<br /><br />As the summer wraps up, they are still in need of host families in the following areas to host THIS summer: Red Hook, Columbia County, Saugerties, Delmar, Guilderland & Altamont, Latham and Rensselaer, NY. If you or someone you know is able to host, please <a href="http://www.freshair.org/sign-up-your-child.aspx" target="_blank">sign up now</a>.<br /><br />I'm sure you're aware by now that the Fresh Air Fund relies on donations to provide these valuable summer experiences to kids from some of New York's toughest areas. Last summer's <a href="http://freshair.org/" target="_blank">Fresh Air Fund</a>'s Volunteer <a href="http://www.freshair.org/host-a-child.aspx" target="_blank">Host Family program</a>, called <a href="http://www.freshair.org/programs/the-friendly-town-program.aspx" target="_blank">Friendly Town</a>, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes up to two weeks or more in 13 Northeastern states from Virginia to Maine and Canada.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How it's done</span><br /><br /> <p></p><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><p>You can give a child the experience of a<br />lifetime with your gift to <a href="http://www.freshair.org/" target="_blank" class="textbold">The Fresh Air Fund</a>!<br /> <br />Every year, <a href="http://www.freshair.org/" target="_blank" class="textbold">The Fresh Air Fund</a> gives thousands of inner-city children the priceless gift of fun – and opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities.<br /> <br />Whether it's a two-week trip to visit a <a href="http://www.freshair.org/host-a-child/fresh-air-fund-host-families.aspx" target="_blank" class="textbold">volunteer host family</a>, or a fun-filled and educational stay at one of our <a href="http://www.freshair.org/programs/summer-camping.aspx" target="_blank" class="textbold">camps</a>, our <a href="http://www.freshair.org/programs.aspx" target="_blank" class="textbold">programs</a> make for unforgettable memories – and open a world of new friendships and fresh possibilities.<br /> <br />We are a not-for-profit agency and depend on tax-deductible donations from people like you to keep our vital programs flourishing.</p> <br /> <p><a href="https://web.freshair.org/FafMainWeb/Donations/Donate.aspx" target="_blank" class="textbold">Donate online now</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p><br />[<a href="http://www.weneedfreshairfundhosts.com/">Fresh Air Fund</a>]Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-32776387506366182652009-12-29T00:46:00.003-07:002010-01-25T02:01:06.430-07:00Honourable Mentions<p>I suppose the only thing more gratifying than being recognized for a job well done within the company (something I'm pleased to have been on the receiving end of for the better part of the bottom half of the year) is having someone from your industry, but outside of your peer group, praise your work.</p><p>...And attempt to recruit you.</p><p>I'm very happy where I am right now, but it never hurts to have the coolest boy in school pay you a compliment - even if you are head over heels in love with someone else, you know?</p>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-38361361830052961232009-12-21T09:21:00.003-07:002009-12-21T09:43:15.803-07:00Tis The Season To Give Back to the Community<p>As always, The Fresh Air Fund continues to do good work for for inner city children. We're in the midst of the holiday season, with Hanukkah having just wrapped up, Kwanzaa well on its way, and Christmas just around the corner, surely you're struggling to get your gifts in order.</p><p>Donating in someone else's name is a great gift for that person whose got everything, and I think we've all got at least one of those on our lists.</p><p>No amount is too small, here are a few things your donation can accomplish:<br /><br /><blockquote>Just $10 will send one child on a bus ride to his or her Friendly Town host family.<br /><br />$24 provides a child with a week of swimming lessons.<br /><br />$42 provides a day of Career Awareness classes.<br /><br />A gift of $50 can fund a camp counselor for a day.<br /><br />If you can give as much as $91, you provide a child at camp with meals for a week.</blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Every donation counts.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're looking to get involved in another way, maybe fundraising is your strong suit, or you just love a good marathon, Fresh Air Fund is a charity partner for the NYC Half-Marathon, and over the past three years over 200 Fund-Racers have raised more than $300,000!<br /><br />Participate in this year's <a href="http://www.freshair.org/events/nyc-half-marathon.aspx">NYC Half-Marathon</a> on March 21, 2010! If you'd like to get involved with the race in any way, please email kbrinkerhoff@freshair.org. And if you'd like to run in it, there's limited availability for this amazing race; please <a href="http://freshair.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=314023">register here</a>. </p><p>Thank you!<br /></p><p><br /><br /> <br /></p>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-47907484451943130622009-06-25T10:21:00.002-06:002009-06-25T10:25:27.439-06:00The Fresh Air Fund is still looking for your support...and it couldn't be easier, or more beneficial.<br /><br />Right now any gift you make to <a href="http://www.freshair.org/">The Fresh Air Fund</a> will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of generous donors! If you can give $25 that means $50 for inner-city children. $50 becomes $100!<br /><br />The only catch is that you have to <a href="http://www.freshair.org/donate.aspx">make your donation</a> by June 30th to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freshair.org/donate.aspx">Donate now</a>!Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-69138597138539904922009-04-27T10:34:00.004-06:002009-04-27T11:14:35.802-06:00Do You Live in a Friendly Town? The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families in your area<span class="il">Earlier, I <a href="http://gingerbreadandlatte.blogspot.com/2009/02/do-something-good-fresh-air-fund.html">posted </a>about the <a href="http://www.freshair.org/">Fresh Air Fund</a>, and all the good work they do that essentially allows kids to be just that, even if it is only for a couple weeks in the summer. If that post piqued your interest, you're probably also wondering how you can help out, even if it's in a small way. The Fresh Air Fund is a not-for-profit organization based in New York that provides such experiences to nearly 10, 000 New York City children that hail from low-income communities. They also host kids on a 2,300 acre site in Fishkill, New York at Fresh Air Camp.<br /><br /><a href="http://freshair.org/donate.aspx" title="Donate to The Fresh Air Fund and change a child's life forever"><img title="Donate to The Fresh Air Fund and change a child's life forever" src="http://freshair.smnr.us/images/fafDonate250x250.png" border="0" /></a></span>The Fresh Air Fund is in need of host families. Host families are volunteers who open their hearts and home to a child from the city to give them a <span class="il">fresh</span> <span class="il">air</span> experience.<br /><br />Some quick facts:<br /><br /><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top">In 2008, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes for two weeks or more in 13 Northeastern states from Virginia to Maine and Canada.</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><a href="http://www.freshair.org/host-a-child.aspx">The Fresh Air Fund</a> needs hosts for the Summer of 2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><a href="http://www.freshair.org/donate.aspx">The Fresh Air Fund</a> relies on donations to raise the funds needed to give these children the experiences they deserve.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />As always, even if you can't be a host family there are still other way to get involved: donating and volunteering are both just as important and an excellent way to show you support to the cause.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://freshair.org/donate.aspx" title="Donate to The Fresh Air Fund and change a child's life forever"><img title="Donate to The Fresh Air Fund and change a child's life forever" src="http://freshair.smnr.us/images/fafDonate336x280.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just think about how good you'll feel doing something for someone else, especially if that someone isn't expecting a thing from you.<br /><br />If you live in one of the 13 Northeastern states on the map below, or in Southern Ontario, I urge you to consider hosting a child this summer.<br /><br /><a href="http://freshair.org/inquire-about-hosting.aspx" target="_self"><br /> <img src="http://freshair-newsrelease.com/images/states.jpg" border="0" height="295" width="392" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://freshair.org/inquire-about-hosting.aspx" target="_self" class="smalllinkplaingrey"><br /> Click on the map to inquire about hosting</a><br /><br /><br />Personally, I'm going to see if my parents can donate some time to the cause, we've got a cottage that barely gets any use now that my four stepsisters and I are all grown up. You should do the same. Talk to friends, and relatives and see what kind of initiative you guys can put together.Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-14828892541697968212009-02-18T10:14:00.001-07:002009-02-18T10:15:27.217-07:00Do Something Good: The Fresh Air Fund<div style="margin-left: 40px; font-style: italic;">The <span class="nfakPe">Fresh</span> <span class="nfakPe">Air</span> Fund is now accepting applications for counselors for this coming summer of '09. We hire staff members with a wide range in some pretty amazing fields. We are looking for college-aged men and women who love to work with children. I put together this social media news release which explains it all:<br /><br /><a href="http://freshairfundcounselors.smnr.us/" target="_blank">http://freshairfundcounselors.<wbr>smnr.us/</a><br /></div> <br />Do you remember your favourite summer vacations, I certainly do.<br /><br />Summer has always been my favourite season. I love skiing, and snowboarding, but even they can be accomplished in the summer with a quick trip to the Southern Hemisphere. I love how the sun doesn't set until well after 9 pm and it starts getting light out at 4 am. I love that I could spend hours outdoors, even with my allergies at their worst.<br /><br />I think I love the summer so much because I got two-three months off as a kid and that every spare second was filled with so many different varieties of camp - horseback riding, sailing, French, day and basketball camps were a yearly ritual that I looked forward to with a surprising amount of fervour for the better part of 8 years.<br /><br />The weekends were spent at the cottage either our or a friend's, and weeknights were frequently reserved for soccer practices and games.<br /><br />I definitely didn't realize how fortunate I was at the time, I just assumed that was how everyone spent their summers; the majority of my friends attended day and basketball camps with me.<br /><br />I experienced so many firsts at camp:<br /><br /><ul><li>I scored my first 3-point shot in a basketball game in the summer of Grade 7</li><li>I secured my first volunteer position at the camp in the summer of Grade 9</li><li>I went fishing for the first and only time at day camp. Never mind that the experience traumatized me so much that I couldn't eat fish for the better part of ten years unless it came from a can and there wasn't any evidence of scales in sight</li><li>I learned how to maintain a sailboat and properly hoist sails as well as proficiently paddle a canoe</li><li>I made some of the best friends of my life</li></ul> I'm one of those people that honestly believes that the youth today has it just as tough as we once had it, maybe we've forgotten how difficult it was to be a kid or a teen but they go through the exact same stresses that we do as adults.<br /><br /> There are two things that I believe: that everyone who wants to go to pursue higher education should be able to, and that the lack of funds should never be reason for someone to miss out on anything that has the potential to make them a better person.<br /><br /> If you've got the time (and I assure you, you do), check out the <a href="http://www.freshair.org/">The Fresh Air Fund</a> website and figure out how to donate, volunteer, and host a child for the summer.<br /><br /> This is your call to action - don't be left out.Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-31992551822957678352008-11-04T23:43:00.001-07:002008-11-04T23:44:58.230-07:00History<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAJRcgOt8aMxI_nOiUJOLo9fBuka53RDyvh2C-rE6mjO4ke59R3LmKYJQ5qN5wU-xl8v4_yYVNrYh8MUVwaSeZxcBD0jB9UnltxhZtnMvJlO3KRUU2g81ruSrRhtul28SLDmY5ODDwTU/s1600-h/omg.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAJRcgOt8aMxI_nOiUJOLo9fBuka53RDyvh2C-rE6mjO4ke59R3LmKYJQ5qN5wU-xl8v4_yYVNrYh8MUVwaSeZxcBD0jB9UnltxhZtnMvJlO3KRUU2g81ruSrRhtul28SLDmY5ODDwTU/s400/omg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265060707119985058" border="0" /></a>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-39384467452924579202008-10-31T20:42:00.003-06:002008-10-31T20:49:25.584-06:00On that note...I think the time has come for me to call it quits (at least on this blog front). It has definitely been a good run, 2-3 years with various ups and downs, but nary a dull day.<br /><br />I've kind of seen this coming for a while but it's gotten to the point where I dread having to come up with insipid blog posts on a daily basis. I may continue to post here or there but there will definitely not be any daily blogging from this day on.<br /><br />If you really feel the need to contact me, my contact info can be found on my blogger profile page.<br /><br />I do have another blog project in the works but it's nothing terribly exciting, mostly my thoughts on music, fashion and art - totally random but it's what I feel like focusing on right now, so yeah.<br /><br />It's been a trip.Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-66634759328658285362008-10-29T08:27:00.002-06:002008-10-29T08:30:26.181-06:00A Few Things<ul><li>must remember that the front door to my condo is broken, before I'm running late and slam face-first into it, for the third time this week</li><li>down at least two cups of coffee to be functional</li><li>watch the newest episode of 90210, it's only eh so far</li><li>allergy pills + vitamins, or else I'll be a wreck today</li><li>I need to go to the gym, like whoa, tonight. Must.</li><li>I have a major backlog of reading material waiting for me. I should start that sooner than later.<br /></li></ul>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-3390888713717180312008-10-28T09:52:00.000-06:002008-10-28T09:53:28.646-06:00Oh breakfast sausage, it has been too long. <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaka0W6LBuwG71qUWExfCvNypRVLEMMf726qjmkSEn-cZ9KApw5q-EvXhSdh_6O6j5OnE-gYMc6O8_ngN4xy7m6MJUXhDvRx-hOGSe2QhaabAxdIi9jcjglXFaRI1Hl1PnCBjaGViUhw/s1600-h/photo-708650.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaka0W6LBuwG71qUWExfCvNypRVLEMMf726qjmkSEn-cZ9KApw5q-EvXhSdh_6O6j5OnE-gYMc6O8_ngN4xy7m6MJUXhDvRx-hOGSe2QhaabAxdIi9jcjglXFaRI1Hl1PnCBjaGViUhw/s320/photo-708650.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262233479319795186" /></a></p>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-50926254272788539602008-10-27T23:09:00.001-06:002008-10-27T23:09:07.432-06:00MondayI listened to the Lady GaGa cd on repeat today. We must have listened to it at least 6 times in the last three hourse of work alone - it's that good. I'm seriously considering breaking my 'no getting drunk mid-week'-rule for her set at Empire on the 18th. I don't care if I have to go alone (though I doubt I'll have trouble finding people who want to go with me) but I'm going.<br /><br />Sad news, just got my credit card bill in the mail and it was (drumroll please): $4700!<br /><br />Gah.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-30381326107052664422008-10-24T07:47:00.001-06:002008-10-24T07:47:25.635-06:00DunzoSo I'm pretty sure my iPod has seen it's last days - it lead a purposeful and adventurous life. It's almost two years old and I have no idea what brought this on but it won't even turn on anymore. I got that white corruption screen at work yesterday and it hasn't turned on since.<br /><br />It keeps trying to turn on/charge, but I just hear clicking from the HD and a darkened screen. Just sucks though because I hate the new iPods (I don't like how sticky the scroll wheel is), but I like the minis. I don't need a mini though since I have my 8GB Zune and a 16GB iPhone. I want something big enough to hold my entire collection for work.<br /><br />I don't even know if it's worth taking it into the Genius Bar at WEM.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-29271476382080270052008-10-23T07:46:00.001-06:002008-10-23T07:46:41.266-06:00I tried posting this yesterday, but my phone wasn't having any of it.My bus driver on the number 4 bus Capilano last night was, get this, <span style="font-style: italic;">texting while he drove the bus</span>. <br /><br />Uh, what? Is that even allowed?! It's one thing to text while you're driving, something I really don't think it's terribly prudent to do, even though I know most of you probably do it anyways because you're gangstas like that, but a busdriver?<br /><br />Not cool man.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-49022566353833297712008-10-21T07:45:00.001-06:002008-10-21T07:45:07.532-06:00Maybe it's because it's early, or maybe it's because I'm retardedBut I always get teh Safari and Quicktime logos confused and usually end up clicking on the wrong one when trying to launch the other.<br /><br />It's probably more of a testament to how infrequently I use Safari (Flock is my default browser) but my alternate email address is always logged in under Safari and every once and a while I need to retrieve a message from the inbox and opposed to searching for it on my phone (which is far more effort than I'm willing to put in this early in the AM).<br /><br />Safari and Quicktime are right next to each other on my dock, FYI and I have a customized Safari icon if that makes it any better.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-35376947503153959132008-10-19T12:40:00.001-06:002008-10-19T12:40:55.882-06:00Famous Last WordsUttered Last Night:<br /><br />"I can't even remember the last time I puked [from drinking]"<br /><br />A mere 7 hours later and my body was wrapped around the toilet bowl in my bathroom (this is one of those times that I'm excited that my roommate and I do not share a bathroom).<br /><br />I can drink beer forever (well, at least 2 pitchers and 5+ cans), but throw in a half-bottle of red wine (guzzled straight from the bottle since I couldn't find a wine glass) and I'm toast.<br /><br />But I never learn and I'm always all about the red when I'm drinking because I seem to forget how it always ends.<br /><br />I had to leave the bar early because I felt positively ill. I handed the cabbie my credit card, but I accidentally gave him my VISA instead of my MasterCard and it got declined because I had just paid it off that morning. I had cash and other options in my outstreched hands. I went to pay him and he waved me off.<br /><br />I think I forgot to thank him, but I probably would have thrown up in the cab if I'd opened my mouth so the slight was probably for the best.<br /><br />I've never been someone who has ever been able to sleep in unless I'm dying or I went to bed at 8 am but I managed to sleep until well past noon almost uninterrupted.<br /><br />Now I want Wendy's, which requires putting on pants and a bra.<br /><br />One step at a time.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-32068678650729225712008-10-16T21:30:00.001-06:002008-10-16T21:30:04.397-06:00So I'm pretty sure I have a sinus infectionor a tumour in my sinus cavity either way the left side of my face is swollen and hurts but I don't think it's that obvious unless you look closely (it just looks like I have really fat cheeks or I'm storing food in them). Unattractive to say the least.<br /><br />I'm on another no smoking kick, we'll see how long this one lasts. I'm at less than 24 hours.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-3413429589868121662008-10-16T08:03:00.003-06:002008-10-16T08:09:40.369-06:00It's OK to ask for help, especially if screwing up is on someone else's dimeUh yeah, so they forgot to bring me my paycheck yesterday, kind of inconvenient, but it's not like I'm going to get a chance to go to the bank for a while, so it's no big deal in the long run. I've learned to do this little thing called not spending all my money before I get paid again - it's working pretty well, so I'm not totally fucked for money, which is good because I spent $50 on cabs last night to and from dinner (since my drived had no idea where he was going).<br /><br />The Conversation:<br /><br />TG: Can you take me to [redacted]<br />Driver: Do you know where that is?<br />TG: No, I can find out the exact address if you want<br />Driver: No it's the one downtown right?<br />TG: No, it's still kind of in the west end<br />Driver: Ok<br /><br />15 minutes later<br /><br />TG: Did you just drive by it?<br />Driver: No it's up ahead<br />TG: I'm pretty sure you just passed it<br /><br />Two exits later<br /><br />Driver: Don't worry about the meter<br />TG: How generous of you.Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-2273686025670560532008-10-14T00:33:00.001-06:002008-10-14T00:33:41.116-06:00I'm not a YouTube junkie but this video was both hilarious and enthralling.Keeping your fridge stocked will help you get girls. <br /><br /><br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IBRL7D0wcXM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IBRL7D0wcXM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></object><div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-58122792663383601222008-10-13T23:52:00.003-06:002008-10-13T23:56:52.718-06:00My mocassins bring all the boys to the yard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NAxCBYNnIKDDTcFK069ZJt6V0rbZS4U8tbSJ-wsdqLG2FNVdeVaAH5B49bND3LY5FYeGbCdwXlgE5CZBzFR0ge2xjTolsoOCUwSBSuyoar9YX2udkDGYT9y7W_PFj5WwhRKwiVaZdBA/s1600-h/erez.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NAxCBYNnIKDDTcFK069ZJt6V0rbZS4U8tbSJ-wsdqLG2FNVdeVaAH5B49bND3LY5FYeGbCdwXlgE5CZBzFR0ge2xjTolsoOCUwSBSuyoar9YX2udkDGYT9y7W_PFj5WwhRKwiVaZdBA/s400/erez.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256883777063254018" border="0" /></a><br />J.Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shoes/flatsmoccasins/PRDOVR%7E95896/95896.jsp">Lizzie Tumbled Leather Flats</a>. I got them in Wild Peony because it was the best of the available colours. I got them on sale, but they were further discounted about a week after I bought them.<br /><br />Whatever.<br /><br />Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-89022377688516941542008-10-10T08:15:00.002-06:002008-10-10T08:18:21.170-06:00and I leave you with this thought over the long weekend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWM5j8muB2eeas102XV0drNm9hrHKJcseJR2uxATOrEpymiXYKqRnSOR4MB5XrryBf5Tbvjq0RIsOO-B2GJJBOZhwEV4YKvxXf-vuTSYdetM9xtLTl3U3bGwaJY1ztzCR8oeFdSCh5kW8/s1600-h/Snapz+Pro+XScreenSnapz001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWM5j8muB2eeas102XV0drNm9hrHKJcseJR2uxATOrEpymiXYKqRnSOR4MB5XrryBf5Tbvjq0RIsOO-B2GJJBOZhwEV4YKvxXf-vuTSYdetM9xtLTl3U3bGwaJY1ztzCR8oeFdSCh5kW8/s400/Snapz+Pro+XScreenSnapz001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255529272566262082" border="0" /></a><br />(via <a href="http://www.twitter.com/badbanana/statuses/935967142">Twitter / Tim Siedell</a>)Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-61584361567929799592008-10-09T12:40:00.001-06:002008-10-09T12:40:23.541-06:00DeliveryJust as I was about to leave my apartment for work this morning the <br>doorbell rang - it was the ups guy with my shoes and long underwear <br>from J. Crew. I'm seriously loving the loafers even if I'll only be <br>able to wear them for a few weeks before the weather prevents me from <br>doing so ((I hate carrying a spare pair of shoes in my bag)<p>Sent from my iPhoneNicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-41569672617392328272008-10-07T12:47:00.000-06:002008-10-07T12:48:13.199-06:00I've got that new shoe numbness/burning thing going on. Ask for me later and you shall find me a grave woman. <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPiCPNQ6VJn04ZsWZujLBstHkk4CujOWgZ8KZFIHlpgwXxk8om8v1OFBkKnX9TYrXoOdtxYr8uOYu5nJH3jdfqC_SLjvLRcHrOwPwhyphenhyphenA25aez8W-J0gXQbLnXt3yH5PsUQAs4CEMzvuw/s1600-h/photo-793200.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPiCPNQ6VJn04ZsWZujLBstHkk4CujOWgZ8KZFIHlpgwXxk8om8v1OFBkKnX9TYrXoOdtxYr8uOYu5nJH3jdfqC_SLjvLRcHrOwPwhyphenhyphenA25aez8W-J0gXQbLnXt3yH5PsUQAs4CEMzvuw/s320/photo-793200.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254485724638717874" /></a></p>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-58505883901505745432008-10-06T22:59:00.002-06:002008-10-07T01:01:46.477-06:00That's your husband. Last Word.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkK2uTux2G_cWBHUZpVcWgeFc5AY6zm4MCxDACnjLeJTovNl1pzhXq_k9uKmooeix1vSbugAgkkEDahJN2upuvkCzMc5vBZAFf39TqKtiPPOC6-5IaII0bOeNfRdAAt7e-UKs7RjjkbI/s1600-h/medium_heelflippers100608.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkK2uTux2G_cWBHUZpVcWgeFc5AY6zm4MCxDACnjLeJTovNl1pzhXq_k9uKmooeix1vSbugAgkkEDahJN2upuvkCzMc5vBZAFf39TqKtiPPOC6-5IaII0bOeNfRdAAt7e-UKs7RjjkbI/s320/medium_heelflippers100608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254303241399008962" border="0" /></a><br />(via <a href="http://www.jezebel.com/5059458/">Jezebel</a>)Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-21815138916471473442008-10-02T07:56:00.001-06:002008-10-02T07:56:14.443-06:00You know what's weird?When someone you don't know links to a rather innocuous, and not that funny, post on your blog. I mean, I got 20 hits from it alone in the wee hours of the morning.<br /><br />Uh, thank you for thinking my anthropology rant was amusing, I guess.<br /><br />Hope you found what you were looking for. <br /><br />In other news, my newfound resolve to go to the gym and do yoga, as opposed to sitting on my behind and eating is in full swing. I did one or the other 5 times last week, and I'm on track for the same this week. I'd like to get up to 7, or 6 on the odd week, but I don't have that kind of time right now.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203471351777446554.post-30919977495710469062008-10-01T11:00:00.001-06:002008-10-01T11:00:48.888-06:00Running ErrandsNaturally the day I chose to just pop into my bank without showering, washing off my makeup from the night before, or generally making myself presentable I run into people I know. Who are more than likely going to report back to the troops about how haggard I looked.<br /><br />Awesome.<br /> <div class="flockcredit" style="text-align: right; color: #CCC; font-size: x-small;">Blogged with the <a href="http://www.flock.com/blogged-with-flock" style="color: #999; font-weight: bold;" target="_new" title="Flock Browser">Flock Browser</a></div>Nicoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11516887169014772881noreply@blogger.com1