Funny dreams

Wow, yesterday was busy at work. I sold over 2 000.00! We were short staffed, because people were sick. I even had some woman call me in the afternoon saying “hi, we came in for lunch today, and my friend really liked you. We were just wondering what her chances are...” Man, that was the funniest thing ever. I was totally confused too, I didn’t know who it was at first, and then couldn’t remember which party they were part of at lunch (I had a few). Fun times.
Night shift was busy too. Nancy worked, which was jokes. Actually, this morning, I kept dreaming about working with her, and I kept waking up laughing! I can't remember what she was saying in them though. 9 inch is even funny in my dreams. I trained another new person too. She was nice, but doesn’t have any serving experience. Hopefully tonight is just as busy.
Today it’s so nice out, I hope to get my hand dirty outside. It’s time to start cutting the grass and turning the soil=)

Happy Birthday Judy!

First off, Happy Happy Birthday Judy!
Today I went to school and handed in my thesis, again. That should be the last time for doing that now!=) Now I have a full weekend without school worries, until I start up again on Monday. I look forward to starting the Summer term though, I like Summer school (I’m not a nerd. Really, I’m not.)
After school it was off to Judy’s Bday dinner at Prince Sushi. I ordered spicy salmon maki rolls, which were great. Then I was thinking, “I need more!” So, I order a Bento box, which was very good. Their beer was also really great. Shirley, it was good to see you again too, you need to come back to BP.
After that I was stuffed, and went home. Veena and Sreng came by and we almost polished off a tub of cookie dough ice cream. Pigs we are, I know.
Thanks again Judy for a great time tonight. Kaitlyn is totally beautiful, winner of cutest baby of the year. You also looked great. We need to go out to that tomato place, if they can make pasta like a Nonna, then they must be good!

Harper....

So, as we all know by now, 4 Canadian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan by a bomb a few days ago. Very sad, but they are in a war zone. The sad news is what the Conservative government is doing. They have put a media ban on showing the caskets or funeral ceremonies of the soldiers. Sound familiar? Well it should, this is the same thing that the government in the US does. The media is not allowed to show the caskets of the soldiers. The Conservative government has barely warmed their seats in the house, and they are already putting Communist style media bands on what Canadians have a right to see and know. Our rights are being violated, does this bother you?
Also, our new Conservative government has also said that it will no longer lower government flags to half mast when a soldier dies:
“The Canadian flag outside of the coalition headquarters remained at half-mast, even though the flag above the Peace Tower on the Parliament buildings in Ottawa remained at normal station. The newly elected Conservative government has said it will no longer lower the flag to half-mast every time a Canadian soldier is killed, a break with tradition established by the Liberals."
All this pisses me off, what do you think? You can email mister Harper at: pm@pm.gc.ca.

Mexican Aliens?

While in Vegas, I realised that there is something really big occurring in the south. Something that many of the people there see as a plague that could bring down the USA nation as a whole. The war on terror looks silly compared to the “War on Illegal Mexican Aliens” (I made up this title). In the south, it’s hard to find a person who likes Mexicans, or, I just had really bad luck. The people that I spoke to, as well as the TV news, and newspaper, all speak of them as some foreign invades who come to steal jobs and drain the economy. My grandmother’s neighbour started talking to my mom about the “illegal aliens,” and my mom assumed he was speaking about invaders from another planet. Down there, these “illegal aliens” are a hot discussion topic. The guy I was speaking to at the YMCA there also spoke about them. He joked with me that he will be going to Mexico to give them maps to Canada. I told him that that would be fine. But would it?
This CNN article reports that there are 7 million illegal immigrants, most of which come from Mexico. Maybe they do have something to be concerned about? I mean, how is it that they are able to get in, and just stay? I want to move to the US, could I do that?
Many people argue that they are stealing away jobs. I disagree with that, to a point. While in Vegas, I noticed that Mexican people worked at almost every restaurant, fast food chain, and other labour jobs. Also, I saw plenty of “now hiring” signs. There didn’t seem to be a shortage of jobs.
Obviously what is happening is exploitation. Businesses are hiring Mexican people because they are desperate, and will work for minimum wage. (Oh, and by the way, minimum wage is 5.15US in Nevada. Now think about what that would work out to be in Canadian dollars! Our minimum wage will be $8.00 soon.) The government doesn’t do anything about border problems because businesses like the cheap labour.
I don’t really know much about the issue though, what do you guys think? Vegas boys, what are your thoughts?

My big piece of meat

Today started off with a visit to the dentist. I had to go and get a filling “touched up”. I left with four fillings. Yes, one touched up, and three new ones. Thankfully 2 of them weren’t deep or anything, but holy crap these dentists know how to milk you good. Reading this you’d probably think I never brush or floss my teeth. Truth is, I do both 3 times a day or more. I also try not to drink pop, or eat candies. I just got the sucky end of the gene pool when it comes to cavity protection=P
After that, I went shopping and bought myself a very large T-bone steak and some mushrooms. I had too big a craving not to stop at the LCBO and pick up some Creemore. With those in hand, I went home and fried up the grill and ate a whole lot of steak, with some nice cool beer. Relaxing times without parents is great!
At night, Veena came by and said that Sreng would be along shortly. He ended up not coming, so Veena got her sis to drive her back now. Now I plan on watching a movie Veena lent me called Sugar.

Last exam

Tonight was my last exam of the semester! It was my Retailing Management, the one where I got a 40.5% (moved to a 51%), on my midterm. Did I read the 7 chapters for this test? No, only two. Did I attend every class? No, I missed 2. Did I read all the lecture notes? No, but I looked at some of them. How did I do? Better than the midterm that I studied crazy for. I was worried that I might fail this class, but now I will at least pass. It will probably be my lowest mark, but what can be done. Thank god it’s over. Now I just have to edit my thesis for the thousandth time. After that I will send you guys a copy.
By the way, a little birdie told me it’s someone’s Birthday this Thursday. You better think up somewhere to go Judy=)
Two more days til my parents get back=(. I feel like I should be having mad parties or something.

My home

Having my parents away is great. I have such freedom to do whatever I want. Blast some “Shake That” by Eminem at 1am? Sure thing. I’m sure going to miss this when they get back next week.
Yesterday Sreng, Veena and Daren came over and we ate pizza and played some micro games and Mario Cart on Gamecube. It was fun times. We ate pizza and salad, and I made some of my famous dinner drinks. Everyone is invited over on Monday or Tuesday of next week. I have an exam this Sunday, so after that it should be fun times.
Sreng drove me home after work today and we ate some cheesteak and fries. It's been so long since I had one of those, but I couldn't resist. Almost every customer tonight ordered one.
Tomorrow I must start studying for my exam. Really, I should start.=P

Goodtime at Goodtimes

Ya, that was such a killer title=P
Early Tuesday morning (12:30am), Mike picked me up from the fun land of my Grandmother’s, and we headed out to Goodtimes.
We had so many random people talking to us, it was cool. Half the time I didn’t know if Mike knew them or not. I also heard one of my favourite songs by Basement Jaxx - Oh My Gosh. That brought us out onto the dance floor for an amazing experience. After that we tried some pool, which lasted a whole two turns=). It was off to home after that, (Mike you’re a very wise man). Also, thank you for taking me out, I had an amazing time.

Westjet

This was my first time flying with Westjet, but it won’t be my last. They are supposedly a “budget airline,” but seem nothing like the sort. On a four hour flight to Vegas, they came around 3 times to give us drinks, and twice with snacks! The snacks were only cookies or chips, but it was enough. No one ever liked the airplane food anyways, and you can always just bring your own.
On the way home today, we got in a half an hour early, something that’s always a plus. Also, the flight attendants were amazing. One of them randomly came up to me and said “would you like another cranberry juice without ice?” Nice. They were also funny and really kind.
We did not get to watch a movie, instead we all had our own personal TV, with about 20 channels to choose from. They were all live channels fed by satellite. We could watch anything from What Not to Wear to Fox "News". I chose the more intelligent choice and went with What Not to Wear.
Ya, so everyone fly Westjet, it’s great. And while you’re at it, buy some of their stock (okay that was totally biased because I own it, but whatever!=).

Home

I'm home! I just got in, much earlier than I expected. The plane got in a half hour early, which was great. I'll update with my time out at Goodtimes, and my flight home. Right now I desperately need some sleep, and detox. Wait until I tell you what I've been eating my whole trip, I did like a true AmErican.

Sweaty and steamy times

Hello all! It’s my last night in Vegas, and I’m excited to get home. First things first…
Judy, you were in my dream this morning! You were marking my Phil and Ethical issues paper and gave me a 50%. I didn’t understand why, until I looked at what I had handed in. There were misspelled words, and there were parts written in 1 point font. It was too small to even see that they were words! I was sad. I also got back my thesis and got a C! I was so upset, I kept thinking, “she nominated this for an award?!” Funny stuff, I still remember your face as you were trying to hand them out, and it was all getting confused. When I woke up, I had to stop and think for a minute.
Today I went to the YMCA, and had an interesting time. I ended up speaking to a guy there, who asked me “what do you think we can do about Iraq?” He told me his plan, which is too long, complex and unintelligent to even bother writing. He also asked me what Canadians think about the US (to which I said “not very much”), and if we had dollars made of gold. Oh, and he also asked me “do you have a lot of these Muslim people there?”(I told him lots, and that they are nice). He then told me about how their Koran tells them to hate people and kill (I tried my best to educate him about the truth though). He then asked if we have a lot of Mexicans, and I told him “not really”. He responded by saying “I’m going to go down to Mexico and hand out directions to Canada!” We both laughed at that one, but I think for different reasons. Oh, and he also called his pot belly an “illegal alien” (I’ll write a rant about this Mexico alien thing at a later date). He did admit that the world must think that the US is pretty stupid after Iraq. Funny guy. Another guy at the gym exclaimed about the administration in the US: “All these damn Liberals!” Wow, how uneducated and Conservative is he! After that I then went into the sauna and steam room for my first time ever. Wow, those things are hot, but relaxing. Fun times. I’m also a wiz with the buses now too. Too bad I’m leaving tomorrow…ya right!
Today my Grandmother had a small freak out because she apparently did not like the dress my Mom wore yesterday when the neighbours came over. It got all the way to “dis is because you just tink of me as stepmother!” I think she’s a little nuts. Anyways, next time I write I’ll be in Canada, the land of the free (thinkers).

Tonight I'm off to Goodtimes with Mike!

fun times...Finally!

Hello everyone! I tried writing yesterday but my computer froze, and then I ran out of time at the library. So, I will tell you about my fun time on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Thursday night, my friend in Vegas Mike picked me up at 1130. He took me to a club at the Wynn casino called Tryst. It was really cool. It was really large, and had an outdoor section that overlooked a waterfall. Super cool. Mike saw a lot of his friends from work there as well. We had a drink, and spoke for some time there. After a while we left and went to freezone.
At freezone, we got our drinks, then took out place at the infamous booths. When Veena, Sreng and I went there, we met so many interesting people at these booths, and this time was no different. Mike and I spoke about politics, world issues, money issues, and dating. Very cool conversations. When he left to go to the washroom, I was joined by a slightly intoxicated guy named Ben. He is a 25 year old Communications teacher from LA. He has also done commercials and stuff like that. The three of us spoke for some time about a wide assortments of topics (although not as intelligent as previously=)
After some time, Ben invited us back to his hotel for cheaper beer than what we were paying for at the bar. Mike said it was a little late, so instead we went next door to an even grungier bar. It was very country looking.
We stayed there for some time and then Mike said it was late and time for him to leave (it was 4am). Ben begged me to give him "just one more hour" of my time, and I obliged. So Mike left, and took my jacket and cell phone with him (I had left them in his car and totally forgot, silly me!) Anyways, Ben and I stayed at the bar for a little while longer and then decided to get something to eat. He was in no shape to drive, so he suggested for me to drive back to the Motel 6 where he was staying near the strip. I did, and all went well til I drove up a island between 8 lanes of traffic=P. Oh well, no damage done, and no one hurt (thank God!). Ben was super cool about it, and I made it the rest of the way okay. That's what I get for driving while sleepy and in new areas.
We walked to a small diner and got some food. I didn't eat too much, as I usually lose my appetite when I'm sleepy. It was too late to go home after that so I stayed at Ben's. He drove me home in time for an 11am breakfast at my grandmothers.
It was fun times, funner than I wrote because I left out some of the details...;)
Since then, it's been back to the usual. We still have no car, and won't have one before I leave. Things seem to take a whole lot longer to fix here.
I can't wait to come back and see ya'll!

I done good!

Look at what my Thesis Professor emailed me:

Hi Steve,

I am nominating your thesis to the Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Award for
qualitative research work.

You can get back the copy I marked from Agnes. You then need to submit a
clean copy to Agnes before May 1. Please remind her at that time to
attach to your copy my cover letter and submit it to Undergraduate
Office (rm 292 BSB) before May 1.

Congratulations!

Tifrah Warner

Wow, I can't believe she did that! I've never really been nominated for anything. That's so cool, I guess I will get a good mark. Now I just have to revise it for the millionth time=) If anyone wants me to email them a copy, post me a comment and I will.

Howdy Ya'll!

I found the Internet! Yes, I'm at college library, about a 30 minute walk from my grandmother's. I bet you're all jealous of me, in the fun city of Vegas eh? Well, don't be.
The trip has been very boring. My Grandmother's place is dirty and dusty. There are two dogs in the house as well, and it's really killing me with allergies. We have no car because she smashed it up before we got here, and it's in the shop getting fixed. Our daily trips consist of walking to the grocery store, and that's it. Really, it's sad. Mike is taking me out tomorrow night, so that should add some excitement to this trip. We also have dinner plans with the neighbours who are in their 90's. At least they will provide some interesting, and education conversation.
My Grandmother hates everyone but Ukrainians and Italians. She thinks the Polish are all two faced, German's and rough and rude, Philipeno's want to eat Lana (her dog), Blacks are good... as maids, and Mexicans are dirty and Banditos. She also thinks the neighbour stole her Brazilian perls, was after her husband, and wants to kill her. Oh, and she also thinks that she wants to lock her up in a mental hospital. She doesn't like another neighbours because she's Mexican, but says that she is really Italian.
I can't hold in the laughter anymore at the lunch and dinner table. It's so hilarious.
Also, her dog Lana now weights 128 pounds, and can barely walk. She is so fat and dirty it's sad.
Well, that's been my trip. I hope you're all doing well and having fun. The weather here is great though, sunny and warm.
Post comments, so that I don't feel lonely=)

Goodbye Canada!

Tonight I fly out for Vegas. I wasn’t that excited, but now I think I am. I haven’t had a chance to really think about the trip because school was so busy. I’m still packing now. But, I look forward to seeing my friends there, and seeing my grandmother’s huge dog Lana. She is so cool, the only dog I like.
I’ll probably update my blog while I’m there, so check it out. And please leave comments, so that I feel close to home. Keep me updated on any important news too, when you’re in the US, Canada doesn’t exist.=)