Payback’s a … Thursday, Jun 11 2009

I am most probably the worst reply-er to email. I’m horrible. Takes me forever. And that’s the only way to hear from me, as everyone knows I’m terrible at keeping in touch. I call, text occasionally, but unless I make arrangements with you, forget it. I don’t forget people, or ignore them on purpose. I just “store stories”. I think of something I need to say to you, think “oh, I’m not going to email about that alone, as I need to write about that other thing too” but then I don’t have the time to go through both the stories at the moment so I postpone the entire email until “I have a better moment”. Which is, well, ‘better moment’ doesn’t exist. We all know that.

Unless you have this lovely calendar from See Jane Work, where ‘Someday’ actually exists! How cool is that? But that’s beside the point.

Well, now I’m getting a taste of my own medicine. I’m anxiously waiting for a reply from my “My School Looks Like An Alien Ship On Google Earth” -friend as well as Ski Guy. How come people aren’t at their computers, just waiting to reply to me when I email them?? Are you trying to tell me they have a life?? How rude.

I now solemnly swear to do everything within my power to fix my abhorrent emailing habits. I promise. Pinkie-swear.

p.s. Yes, you saw correctly. As of now, Ski Guy has his own category.

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Nonsatiation Thursday, Jun 4 2009

The modern micro economic theory and the theory of consumer choice builds on the concept of local nonsatiation. The idea that no matter how much we have, no matter which of our preferences are fulfilled, there is always at least on bundle of goods, material or immaterial, that we will prefer to the current one.

I got an internship I applied for. I know, I should look for a real job, a paid job, but what with the current economic situation and the fact that I’m an economics major, internship is good.

Only, I don’t want it anymore.

Once I got it, I was like “nah, not so interesting”. It’s not enough. If it was this easy to get the internship, I should go after something more challenging. I mean, I could get something else, too. This is no longer enough.

I wonder if the internship has an NHL clause. Maybe I should ask for one.

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Things I learned today… Thursday, May 14 2009

… when walking around town.

1) Black tights (we’re talking less than 40den here) don’t hide the fact that you haven’t shaved your legs since December office Christmas party.

2) The talent of smelling rain half a day in advance is creepy. (I can.)

3) I cannot be trusted to go into a yarn store “just to look”. But I can come out of one without any new yarn. I was proud of myself. Ski Guy, not so.

4) That I can be simultaneously fascinated, disgusted, horrified, amazed and broke-hearted about one thing. (I’m reading about Katrina and New Orleans, you see.)

Just to name a few.

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Well, you asked… Monday, Apr 27 2009

I’ve spent a lot of time and energy talking about Generation Kill lately. And you’re asking me why. Well, mon petites, because…

it has the one in the middle in this video (Warning! Do not open this link while at work!) in US Marine battle gear, all cool and professional and lethal and ‘frosty’. Which is to say, ’steaming hot’.

 

And yes, I did label this post as “Must Have”. Of course, I’m talking about the DVD box set. Nothing more!

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Must Haves: things I simply HAVE to get Thursday, Apr 9 2009

- Generation Kill on DVD. I love that show. I don’t want to get the book and read that, most likely, as I’m not too keen on reading the gory details. But I love the show. And while I’m getting all confessional and all, I might as well admit that I find the Marine battle gear totally sexy. Not in a “oooh, that’s a big gun!” way, but I think it’s hot when the guys are all decked out in their gear. I think that gives us Reason 462 on Why ii Should Never Join The Military. I’d jump half the guys as soon as I make visual contact with them.

- Milk. I have to get milk, I’m completely out. And no store is open tomorrow, and I need my daily coffee in a pace that cannot be achieved without the cooling effect of a dash of milk. ‘Add milk, drink more coffee faster’, you know?

- on that note: Food. I’m out. Someone’s eating all my food around here.

- Time. I have too much to do, no self-discipline to speak of, and way too little time to do it. You do the math.

- Henry back. Ski Guy still has my camera, after Val d’Isere, and I really need to get it back.

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Peeling Confession Thursday, Apr 2 2009

You know those home facial masks that set onto your face into a solid filmy layer? That you then have to peel off?

I love those!

I put on a slightly thicker layer than necessary just so it’s almost painful to peel it off.

Just thought I’d tell you all.

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Why I Should Never Have Kids Thursday, Mar 5 2009

Are you taking notes, BF?

You know the Facebook Superpets application I said I’m addicted to? The one I posted about in here?

Well, the cute little puppy Hugo grew. And now he’s not so cute anymore.

So I deleted the application.

Y’all still think I’d make a great mother??

 

*kisses*

ii

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Spinning it… Friday, Feb 20 2009

Some time ago I decided that I’m no longer going to let things hold me back. That I’m going to turn the negative or problematic things around enough times until they suit me, and work in my advantage and not opposite me. I’ll spin it. (like the whole hockey/thesis thing)

Cost Accounting, the one exam I cannot seem to pass… I have a mental block, no doubt, because I just don’t like it. Now I came up with making it work for me! I’m simply going to study the subject as if I’m actually planning on starting my own business! I’ll make it personal. I’ll apply my own interests to it. Yes, seems simple and seems like something I should have been doing all along. But until now, I didn’t have the passion for something like that.

Now I do!

So I’ll just read “product” and think of something I could make, like a handbag. “Raw material costs” become “costs of yarn and sequins”, “unfinished inventory” becomes “bags that need a lining” and “profit margins” becomes “my shoe money”.

I’m so smart is scares me.

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Mistakes on Valentine’s Day Sunday, Feb 15 2009

… at least when I’m concerned. Unfortunately for BF, by now it’s too late for him to get tips…

- Roses. I hate roses.

- Proposals. I threw a book at the last person who asked. Take a hint.

- Jewellery in the dessert. Don’t. Mess. With. My. Food. EVER.

- Chocolate. I love chocolate, just not for Valentine’s. That’s like sending a bunch of roses for an apology. Straight out of the handbook. Be original, for heavens sake! It’s not that hard.

- Stuffed animals. Actually, I have nothing against stuffed animals. It’s just that not everyone knows how to pick the ones with a genuine personality. You know, the type that makes you want to sew them clothes. So don’t even go there.

- Lingerie. That’s really a present for you. I’ll take care of finding something smoldering sexy to wear. I’m perfectly capable of doing it myself, and judging by BF collection of fugly ties, have way better taste.

- Anything heart-shaped. Is there anything more cheesy? Noup, didn’t think so.

 

Now, if you’ll all excuse me, I’m off to my Valentine’s Day date. Well, a hockey game and then to my Valentine’s Day date. A girl needs to have some priorities, right? *grin*

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

*kisses*

ii

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Must-have: lip balm Saturday, Feb 14 2009

Okay, I don’t know if I’ve ever said this, but I’m addicted on moisturizing. And that extends to my lips. So I have lip balms stuck in practically every purse and coat pocket. You can try, but I seriously doubt you’ll ever find me further than an arms reach of one. Here’s two of my favourites.

Nuxe Rêve de Miel lib balm by Nuxe Paris. I cannot praise this one enough. It’s incredible. Made of natural products and with care for the environment, the lib balm is soft textured, smells amazing, stays on your lips even if you eat. It’s not sticky, it’s not too slick but you can actually put makeup over it without fearing it’ll be on your chin in five minutes. The soft scent together with the honey taste (come on! like we all haven’t eaten a little lip balm every now and then!) makes this a pure pleasure to use. Plus the package is really cute! (I hate those tin jars.)

My second favourite is the Eucerin lip balm stick. Most convenient, travels well, easy to apply. Like Nuxe’s, it won’t get all sticky and glue-y on your lip (you know, the kind where your hair gets stuck in?), but has a bit more liquid feel to it, so I let it absorb well before applying anything on it. But, I strongly recommend them both! (Especially Nuxe Rêve de Miel. It’s heavenly.)

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