Steve Jobs of Apple introduced us to the much anticipated and very cool iPad last week. It is my new obsession and I love it. I want one yesterday and really do not think that my life will be complete until I have one.
It was created to bridge the gap between smart phone and laptop, it is not a replacement for a laptop. The product that currently is trying to fill that gap is the netbook. Well net books are very small in all areas. Small power, small storage, small battier life. The netbook will really only compete with the iPad on paper. After that people will see that the iPad had a great deal more to offer.
One other product that is currently on the market that will be competing with the iPad is the Amazon Kindle (two models the Kindle and the KindleDX). This is a cool product and will actually compete with the iPad in the eBook market (Unlike the lack of true competition for the netbook). The Kindle is a eBook reader. Great for those who love reading and read a lot. Instead of taking may books or newspaper that take up space and are very heavy. The iPad has an pretty cool eBook feature about it that I am sure will give the Kindle a run for it money. If you are just looking for an eBook reader then the Kindle may be a better options. Both are great products.
The iPad is very different from just being a large size iPod Touch. Apple has also made new iWork software that will work on the iPad. Just like iPhone and iPod it will sync with PC and Mac.
Any way i just love it and cannot wait until i have my own. The release date is March for WiFi and the 3G models will be available in April.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Why Taylor Swift?
Why do we love Taylor Swift? I just do not get it. I am growing very tired of her and her talentless singing act. She keeps getting all these awards. Why? I do not think what Kayne West did at the MTV awards was right, I agree with his message. Beycone deserved that award, not Taylor.
It happened again at the Grammys. Lady GaGa should have receive best new artist award but no, not again Swift got it. She really is not that special.
Of course this is my own opinion.
It happened again at the Grammys. Lady GaGa should have receive best new artist award but no, not again Swift got it. She really is not that special.
Of course this is my own opinion.
Friday, 29 January 2010
The Marker in the Car
It was the night of the weekly cook day that my friend and I had been getting together for. It was her turn to host. She said it would be cool to bring my dogs. I have three dogs. A noble, and wise English Springer Spaniel named Ben, a bossy, strong willed diva Miniature Pincher named Paris and a puppy Great Dane called Ella Blu. Not sure how to describe her yet, other then I am really not sure she is at all the smart.
My friend has an American Pit Bull named Nixon. He is a giant teddy bear. We wanted to see how they would all get along. I wanted to be sure the Ella Blu was well socialized with all kinds and sizes of dogs. This was really important also because we would likely have park trips together so that we can chit chat and drink Starbucks while the dogs played.
Took the dogs for a walk before we left just to get them some exercise as they would wait in the car for a bit while I went to the gym before we picked up my friend and went to her place.
Got all three into the car and headed for the gym. Since Paris is so little she was easy to sneak into the gym in my gym bag and she waited in my friend's office while I trained. There was some people at my old work that heard that I had Ella Blu in the car. It had been a while since the last time they saw the dogs and Ella Blu tends to double in size ever 5 seconds. I went to the car and fetched the rest of the dogs.
Looked into the car and it had been re decorated a little. Nothing major Ben and Ella Blu found some toys that I did not even know were in the car. There was a couple other things that I was like what the hell are those but just grabbed the leashes and took all three to the front door to see everyone. Things went a little crazy Ella Blu still gets very excited to see people and jumps around (we are working on it and it was coming).
Everyone was excited to see her too. The all commented on how much larger she was for a minute or to. Then everyone stopped and stared at her. I looked and she had green all over her... Oh yes I remember. I had a green smelly marker in the car and she had obviously ate it. She had green on her white paws, all over her nose and mouth. My pretty baby dog had green all over her. This was no good.
Well not much I could do really. It was a great lesson learned.
Do not leave markers in a car with a white dog.
My friend has an American Pit Bull named Nixon. He is a giant teddy bear. We wanted to see how they would all get along. I wanted to be sure the Ella Blu was well socialized with all kinds and sizes of dogs. This was really important also because we would likely have park trips together so that we can chit chat and drink Starbucks while the dogs played.
Took the dogs for a walk before we left just to get them some exercise as they would wait in the car for a bit while I went to the gym before we picked up my friend and went to her place.
Got all three into the car and headed for the gym. Since Paris is so little she was easy to sneak into the gym in my gym bag and she waited in my friend's office while I trained. There was some people at my old work that heard that I had Ella Blu in the car. It had been a while since the last time they saw the dogs and Ella Blu tends to double in size ever 5 seconds. I went to the car and fetched the rest of the dogs.
Looked into the car and it had been re decorated a little. Nothing major Ben and Ella Blu found some toys that I did not even know were in the car. There was a couple other things that I was like what the hell are those but just grabbed the leashes and took all three to the front door to see everyone. Things went a little crazy Ella Blu still gets very excited to see people and jumps around (we are working on it and it was coming).
Everyone was excited to see her too. The all commented on how much larger she was for a minute or to. Then everyone stopped and stared at her. I looked and she had green all over her... Oh yes I remember. I had a green smelly marker in the car and she had obviously ate it. She had green on her white paws, all over her nose and mouth. My pretty baby dog had green all over her. This was no good.
Well not much I could do really. It was a great lesson learned.
Do not leave markers in a car with a white dog.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Best Early Birthday Ever!
Last Friday was a great surprise for me. Here is what happened...
Early on in the week my friend asked if i wanted to go to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She knows that i would not turn down ticket to go there so i said yes. Then i had a little drama in my head. I was picking up my parents at the airport that afternoon. I asked her what time the CPO was and told her about the airport thing. I told her that it might be a better idea if she used the tickets for someone else. What if the plane did not land on time and I was really late.
She still did not know when the show was. I check the web site to see what time the performance started. It started at 8 and my parents' flight landed at 5:30. I told my friend about the performance time and she seemed not to care too much. i found it a little strange but oh well. As long as the flight was on time all was good.
I had been telling everyone what i was doing Friday night. I am sure that people were getting tired of hearing it. I even had a conversation with my friend's mother (who is the person that gave us the tickets) about the performance and thanked her for the tickets.
Then Friday came. I got up and checked the status of my parents flight. There was as storm in the city the night before and many of the evening flights were delayed. So far so good. Then i turned my blackberry on and there was a message from my friend. She said that the first chair was having a little wine and cheese type thing before the performance started at 6:30 and she really wanted to go. I thought that would be really cool and really wanted to go also but if really would be tight even if my parents' flight was on time, assuming that it would be for that matter. I reminder her about me picking up my parents and she said that we would just go after i dripped them off and my place and picked her up. it was a pretty regular day. Had coffee with the wonderful Training In Motion ladies from my old work. Had a great workout just after with another friend.
Got back to the locker after my workout and i had a Happy Birthday text message on my phone. Little weird because my birthday was not for another 3 weeks. I messaged her back saying that it was next month. So weird so random.
Went home to have a little nap and to check the status of my parents' flight. It was 30 min ahead of schedule. There were in the air and making great time. A quick nap then get ready (i wanted to wear something nice to the CPO) and then off to get my folks. I had already made dinner for them so that they could just eat and not have worry about going out. I told me friend what was happening just so she knew what was going on. To be sure she would be ready and would just run out to the car so we could head downtown.
My parents' and i were in the car and heading by to my place at 5:40, which was great. They landed early so we made good time getting bags and getting out of the airport. Sent a quick message to my friend again. about 35 min to my place then another 10 to get her, then 25 to the CPO. I drove fast (but safely) back to my place and got them settled in. Called my friend but she did not answer so i send her a message just saying 10 min.
Pulled up on her driveway to fetch her and called her to let her know that i was outside. No answer again.
Left the car running and went the door. Rang the door bell and she answered. i told her to hurry up and grab her coat so we could get going. it was about 6:40 and we could be at the CPO by 7 if we hurried. She then grabbed my hand and pulled me into her kitchen, "Can i just show you the mess that my sister made in the kitchen." I thought odd time to she me but whatever just make her happy so we can go. Climbed down the step that leads into the kitchen.
The lights went on and i heard, "SURPRISE, Happy Birthday!" I turn and there was some of the greatest people in the world to me. OMG i was shocked i had no idea! i was all smiles. Funny thing is i had to run outside and turn off the car.
It was a great night! Great wonderful people in my life, we had a wonderful salmon dinner and then we went dancing all night! Such a great surprise birthday party.
a couple reason why it was so early;
- too close to the date i would expect something
- this is the week end my friends parents were out of town so we could have the party at her house
- most important reason is another good friend of ours is pregnant and due a couple days before my birthday. I would not have the new baby taking my thunder!
Early on in the week my friend asked if i wanted to go to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She knows that i would not turn down ticket to go there so i said yes. Then i had a little drama in my head. I was picking up my parents at the airport that afternoon. I asked her what time the CPO was and told her about the airport thing. I told her that it might be a better idea if she used the tickets for someone else. What if the plane did not land on time and I was really late.
She still did not know when the show was. I check the web site to see what time the performance started. It started at 8 and my parents' flight landed at 5:30. I told my friend about the performance time and she seemed not to care too much. i found it a little strange but oh well. As long as the flight was on time all was good.
I had been telling everyone what i was doing Friday night. I am sure that people were getting tired of hearing it. I even had a conversation with my friend's mother (who is the person that gave us the tickets) about the performance and thanked her for the tickets.
Then Friday came. I got up and checked the status of my parents flight. There was as storm in the city the night before and many of the evening flights were delayed. So far so good. Then i turned my blackberry on and there was a message from my friend. She said that the first chair was having a little wine and cheese type thing before the performance started at 6:30 and she really wanted to go. I thought that would be really cool and really wanted to go also but if really would be tight even if my parents' flight was on time, assuming that it would be for that matter. I reminder her about me picking up my parents and she said that we would just go after i dripped them off and my place and picked her up. it was a pretty regular day. Had coffee with the wonderful Training In Motion ladies from my old work. Had a great workout just after with another friend.
Got back to the locker after my workout and i had a Happy Birthday text message on my phone. Little weird because my birthday was not for another 3 weeks. I messaged her back saying that it was next month. So weird so random.
Went home to have a little nap and to check the status of my parents' flight. It was 30 min ahead of schedule. There were in the air and making great time. A quick nap then get ready (i wanted to wear something nice to the CPO) and then off to get my folks. I had already made dinner for them so that they could just eat and not have worry about going out. I told me friend what was happening just so she knew what was going on. To be sure she would be ready and would just run out to the car so we could head downtown.
My parents' and i were in the car and heading by to my place at 5:40, which was great. They landed early so we made good time getting bags and getting out of the airport. Sent a quick message to my friend again. about 35 min to my place then another 10 to get her, then 25 to the CPO. I drove fast (but safely) back to my place and got them settled in. Called my friend but she did not answer so i send her a message just saying 10 min.
Pulled up on her driveway to fetch her and called her to let her know that i was outside. No answer again.
Left the car running and went the door. Rang the door bell and she answered. i told her to hurry up and grab her coat so we could get going. it was about 6:40 and we could be at the CPO by 7 if we hurried. She then grabbed my hand and pulled me into her kitchen, "Can i just show you the mess that my sister made in the kitchen." I thought odd time to she me but whatever just make her happy so we can go. Climbed down the step that leads into the kitchen.
The lights went on and i heard, "SURPRISE, Happy Birthday!" I turn and there was some of the greatest people in the world to me. OMG i was shocked i had no idea! i was all smiles. Funny thing is i had to run outside and turn off the car.
It was a great night! Great wonderful people in my life, we had a wonderful salmon dinner and then we went dancing all night! Such a great surprise birthday party.
a couple reason why it was so early;
- too close to the date i would expect something
- this is the week end my friends parents were out of town so we could have the party at her house
- most important reason is another good friend of ours is pregnant and due a couple days before my birthday. I would not have the new baby taking my thunder!
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Looks Better Nekkid easy tips
Hello Friends!
Checking in with the Buff Bus. These tips might not be Buff Bus in the traditional sense but still worked to looking Better Naked and contributing to over all health and wellness.
- Drink cool water and stay hydrated. If you water is cool or cold your body will burn extra calories in order to metabolize it. Easy way to get ride of a couple more calories right...and it is great way to help your body function at optimal levels.
- Work on your posture, stand tall and proud. Having good posture will make you look longer and leaner. It also helps keep you stabilizer muscle engaged throughout the day. Here is a great way to check you posture from Secrets of the Ripped Men by Kalev from Kalev Personal Training.
- Squeeze it! This works as part of your posture but a little extra that you can add here and there. Anytime you can give your glutes (bum) and core a little squeeze, engaging the muscles as if you would bracing for impact. If you are in line at the grocery store you can give you butt a couple quick squeezes. When in traffic try to pull you core away from you seat belt for a second or two. It is a little tiny extra workout that you can do.
- Eat some protein as soon as you are able after a workout. Ideal time would be within 30 mins. It will help you muscle recover a little bit faster.
- Remember to rest. Recovery is the among the most important party of working out. Here is where muscle growth actually happens. Just remember there is a difference between resting and being lazy ;)
- Drink green tea. If you are a big coffee drinker, pop drinker, or drink a lot of alcohol try replace a cup of coffee or a can of pop with a cup of green tea a day. This tea has a lot of antioxidants in it and will help ride you body of toxins. Great for weight loss and maintainence.
Easy day to day tips to get and keep you healthier and Look Better Naked! Try them and seen how you do.
Checking in with the Buff Bus. These tips might not be Buff Bus in the traditional sense but still worked to looking Better Naked and contributing to over all health and wellness.
- Drink cool water and stay hydrated. If you water is cool or cold your body will burn extra calories in order to metabolize it. Easy way to get ride of a couple more calories right...and it is great way to help your body function at optimal levels.
- Work on your posture, stand tall and proud. Having good posture will make you look longer and leaner. It also helps keep you stabilizer muscle engaged throughout the day. Here is a great way to check you posture from Secrets of the Ripped Men by Kalev from Kalev Personal Training.
- Squeeze it! This works as part of your posture but a little extra that you can add here and there. Anytime you can give your glutes (bum) and core a little squeeze, engaging the muscles as if you would bracing for impact. If you are in line at the grocery store you can give you butt a couple quick squeezes. When in traffic try to pull you core away from you seat belt for a second or two. It is a little tiny extra workout that you can do.
- Eat some protein as soon as you are able after a workout. Ideal time would be within 30 mins. It will help you muscle recover a little bit faster.
- Remember to rest. Recovery is the among the most important party of working out. Here is where muscle growth actually happens. Just remember there is a difference between resting and being lazy ;)
- Drink green tea. If you are a big coffee drinker, pop drinker, or drink a lot of alcohol try replace a cup of coffee or a can of pop with a cup of green tea a day. This tea has a lot of antioxidants in it and will help ride you body of toxins. Great for weight loss and maintainence.
- When grocery shopping stay on the outside aisle of the store. The further you get in the more processed food is. Just think, the produce is always on the outside and not in the middle. Shop outside and then if there is still stuff you need like pasta, rice or frozen vegetables (which are a great if fresh is too expensive, they still have a lot of nutritional value) then go into the middle.
- Last but not least do it for YOU! You cannot do this for anyone else it has to be you. Do it because you want to look better with and without clothes, do it because you want to be healthier, stronger, and better able to held daily stresses. Do it because you want to live a longer, fuller life.Easy day to day tips to get and keep you healthier and Look Better Naked! Try them and seen how you do.
Monday, 18 January 2010
Favorite Things Jan 2010
Here is a list of some of my favorite things. Everything is great of course on my list. They all cover a wide range of life so some of the stuff i have myself and some of the stuff i really like but may not have myself. I am sure you will see other favorite things lists from my and some things may be mentioned again and again, some only once.
House hold items and appliances:
- LG steam washer and dryer Like the steam option that you can just through a pair on pants in and freshen them up
- Dyson Animal ball vacuum So clean! When you think your carpet is clean run a Dyson over it and you will be amazed. Great for animal hair
- Elercrolux kitchen set Great classic sharp design in a very modern way
Body (Looks Better NEKKID)
- TravelRoller For many of us getting a massage daily is out of the question. Here is a great way to help and assist muscle health. Us it 5 mins a day of for hours in the day is all good and you will recover faster and have healthier muscle thus a healthier body
- Body Training Systems Group Power and Group Groove These are great workout classes that will serve the professional athlete and persons new to fitness. Hit the Body Training Systems link and locate a gym near you that provides the classes. Groove is an hour long dance class great fun! Power is a hour long lift class for your entire body.
Small Tech
- Blackberry We all have heard of this one for sure and there is the debt Blackberry versus iPhone. Both are great. I have a Blackberry and love it so i am going to have it on my favorite things list. There are several options for the Blackberry in a different colours. Pick the one that you like the most
- iPod It really is industry standard for large music portability and it is COOL. Again several options so one is right for you. iPod touch with the ability to do some browsing and check e mail, the classic with the large hard drive to store thousands of music files and many movies, to the very HOT nano in its brilliant colours.
These are my personal favorites. There are many other great products out there these are just my personal favorites. I hope that you enjoy.
House hold items and appliances:
- LG steam washer and dryer Like the steam option that you can just through a pair on pants in and freshen them up
- Dyson Animal ball vacuum So clean! When you think your carpet is clean run a Dyson over it and you will be amazed. Great for animal hair
- Elercrolux kitchen set Great classic sharp design in a very modern way
Body (Looks Better NEKKID)
- TravelRoller For many of us getting a massage daily is out of the question. Here is a great way to help and assist muscle health. Us it 5 mins a day of for hours in the day is all good and you will recover faster and have healthier muscle thus a healthier body
- Body Training Systems Group Power and Group Groove These are great workout classes that will serve the professional athlete and persons new to fitness. Hit the Body Training Systems link and locate a gym near you that provides the classes. Groove is an hour long dance class great fun! Power is a hour long lift class for your entire body.
Small Tech
- Blackberry We all have heard of this one for sure and there is the debt Blackberry versus iPhone. Both are great. I have a Blackberry and love it so i am going to have it on my favorite things list. There are several options for the Blackberry in a different colours. Pick the one that you like the most
- iPod It really is industry standard for large music portability and it is COOL. Again several options so one is right for you. iPod touch with the ability to do some browsing and check e mail, the classic with the large hard drive to store thousands of music files and many movies, to the very HOT nano in its brilliant colours.
These are my personal favorites. There are many other great products out there these are just my personal favorites. I hope that you enjoy.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Trend watch - Early 2010 Mens
Hey guys this one is for you. Some trends and things to look out for in 2010.
Bold colour, textures, and patterns are back with a vengeance. This is not just in ties and shirt but jackets and full suits.
The new style of fit is slim fit. That means all articles of clothing look tailored to yourself. It is not tight, not snug, and not skinny, but it is not loose either. Somewhere in the middle. There should be enough room for you move around in the clothing without too much or any restriction (not like skinny jean for some people). Not anything baggie of loose hanging for this season.
Accessories are in for guy this season big time. Watches, necklaces, rings, money clips, cuff links just to name some ideas. Silver and stainless steal are the materials of choice for these items.
This season and for many season to come men's fashion is really opening and freeing up conventions. You have greater opportunity to express yourself, your individuality, and your personal style with these colours, textures and patterns. Do not be afraid to experiment, you can start as small as a hat, shirt, or scarf and make a huge impact with your style and new updated fashion sense.
Bold colour, textures, and patterns are back with a vengeance. This is not just in ties and shirt but jackets and full suits.
The new style of fit is slim fit. That means all articles of clothing look tailored to yourself. It is not tight, not snug, and not skinny, but it is not loose either. Somewhere in the middle. There should be enough room for you move around in the clothing without too much or any restriction (not like skinny jean for some people). Not anything baggie of loose hanging for this season.
Accessories are in for guy this season big time. Watches, necklaces, rings, money clips, cuff links just to name some ideas. Silver and stainless steal are the materials of choice for these items.
This season and for many season to come men's fashion is really opening and freeing up conventions. You have greater opportunity to express yourself, your individuality, and your personal style with these colours, textures and patterns. Do not be afraid to experiment, you can start as small as a hat, shirt, or scarf and make a huge impact with your style and new updated fashion sense.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Where is Carmel Brulee Latte?
Query Friends...Here is one for you.
First of all I am going to preface this with the fact that I LOVE Starbucks! LOVE, LOVE! So I am not knocking them at all.
Went to Starbucks the other day to get a Carmel Brulee Latte. To my shock, it was not available. Actually I knew that it was a seasonal drink, so i knew that this day was coming. Still very upsetting for me. I ordered something else a classic Carmel Macchiato...It was delicious.
Funny thing is that the seasonal drink was not available HOWEVER I was served in a seasonal cup.
?Interesting, and slightly ironic?
First of all I am going to preface this with the fact that I LOVE Starbucks! LOVE, LOVE! So I am not knocking them at all.
Went to Starbucks the other day to get a Carmel Brulee Latte. To my shock, it was not available. Actually I knew that it was a seasonal drink, so i knew that this day was coming. Still very upsetting for me. I ordered something else a classic Carmel Macchiato...It was delicious.
Funny thing is that the seasonal drink was not available HOWEVER I was served in a seasonal cup.
?Interesting, and slightly ironic?
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Fashion check list - Everyday Life (not work)
Here is a list of rules and/or guide lines to check before you leave your house or to us to help get dress for every day life. Not the gym, not work, think more getting groceries, kids at school or sports or weekend during the day. This list works for both guys and girls. It is still important to put effort into your dress (thou more casual and comfortable here) during this time as you never know who you are going to run into. It could be a potential client, person you are trying to impress, other mom or dad at the school that thinks they are better then you and the list goes on. One always feels better if you look good in case you run into someone you do not like or a past x girl friend or x boy friend. You will carrier yourself that much better and have more confidence.
- Day to day ensembles have a lot of variety and many options for both men and women. It is hard to be specific as to what to wear.
- Fit, Proportion, and Silhouette must be considered when buying new pieces and putting any outfit on
- The important part is that the garment fits properly and is not soiled
- Ensure that pants are long enough IE: if you are wear flip flops the pants need to be long enough to cover your heel. No flood pants (pants that are not long enough and are able to walk through water without getting them wet hence flood)
- Appropriate outerwear for the weather
- Never wear too many trendy pieces all together. It looks too busy and people will think you are trying to hard and that you lack taste. One maybe two trendy pieces with classic piece still keeps you hip without looking a mess
- Darker colour range of denim (great options for jeans day to day guys and girls)
- Smile
- Never wear sock and sandals
- A fanny pack and a back pack worn together are redundant
- A fanny pack is BAD (just because Gucci makes them does not mean they are in style)
- Crocs are NEVER the right answer
- Cell phones are not accessories they are tools for life. Do not wear them on your belt!
- White socks with anything other then running shoes is a NO NO
- Spandex is for swimming or riding your bike
- Day to day ensembles have a lot of variety and many options for both men and women. It is hard to be specific as to what to wear.
- Fit, Proportion, and Silhouette must be considered when buying new pieces and putting any outfit on
- The important part is that the garment fits properly and is not soiled
- Ensure that pants are long enough IE: if you are wear flip flops the pants need to be long enough to cover your heel. No flood pants (pants that are not long enough and are able to walk through water without getting them wet hence flood)
- Appropriate outerwear for the weather
- Never wear too many trendy pieces all together. It looks too busy and people will think you are trying to hard and that you lack taste. One maybe two trendy pieces with classic piece still keeps you hip without looking a mess
- Darker colour range of denim (great options for jeans day to day guys and girls)
- Smile
- Never wear sock and sandals
- A fanny pack and a back pack worn together are redundant
- A fanny pack is BAD (just because Gucci makes them does not mean they are in style)
- Crocs are NEVER the right answer
- Cell phones are not accessories they are tools for life. Do not wear them on your belt!
- White socks with anything other then running shoes is a NO NO
- Spandex is for swimming or riding your bike
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Wal Mart = Scary Mart + Piss Me Off Mart
Had to pick up some small stuff for the house and i was near Wal Mart. I decided to stop and grab in one place. Save some time and easy on the environment as I would not need to drive so much. Really thinking I would be doing a good thing.
Walked into the store and started down the ails to find my 3 items (Milk, dog treats, and garbage bags).
I had a shocked (and not in a good way) when this Lady with platinum blond bangs that were taller then i was, she was not that tall at all. But the rest of her hair was dark brown. It was the opposite of "roots need doing." Her "tips needed doing." Not only that her bangs were shaped like a giant satellite. Is this a new functional trend that i am unaware of? Is Sirius or XM doing hair radios, it looking like she should get a at least a couple of channels. She also had lovely fuchsia stockings with flip flops (so she did the sock tuck between toes for the thing on the flip flop. Would have been very effective for Halloween.
Piss me off was a when i was done getting my three items (3) i walked over to the 8 items or less line. You know so it is quick and does not take forever to get through. Well when i got there the cashier was on her cell phone. That is right cashier - cell phone. She was too busy with her conversation to help the a lady that was waiting in front of me. I grimaced very loudly so she would hear me and then when she looked up and gave her the stink eye. She got off her phone and started ringing the items through.
Then i was looking at the there was to sections of item and only one lady. She had separated her fifteen items (yes i said 15 items) in to two group so that she did not have to line up at the other lines. I was MAD. I may have mentioned that separating your items is cheating but she ignored me.
I was pissed! Went to another cash out line. The other cashier was very sweet however she too had bad hair. He hair looked like a yellow long haired matted cat with wax in it. I was concern the her wig may have melted and thus could not tell which side was front.
I was done before the evil lady that was cheating the system was. Do not worry, i made sure she knew that i was faster and that she did wrong.
Walked into the store and started down the ails to find my 3 items (Milk, dog treats, and garbage bags).
I had a shocked (and not in a good way) when this Lady with platinum blond bangs that were taller then i was, she was not that tall at all. But the rest of her hair was dark brown. It was the opposite of "roots need doing." Her "tips needed doing." Not only that her bangs were shaped like a giant satellite. Is this a new functional trend that i am unaware of? Is Sirius or XM doing hair radios, it looking like she should get a at least a couple of channels. She also had lovely fuchsia stockings with flip flops (so she did the sock tuck between toes for the thing on the flip flop. Would have been very effective for Halloween.
Piss me off was a when i was done getting my three items (3) i walked over to the 8 items or less line. You know so it is quick and does not take forever to get through. Well when i got there the cashier was on her cell phone. That is right cashier - cell phone. She was too busy with her conversation to help the a lady that was waiting in front of me. I grimaced very loudly so she would hear me and then when she looked up and gave her the stink eye. She got off her phone and started ringing the items through.
Then i was looking at the there was to sections of item and only one lady. She had separated her fifteen items (yes i said 15 items) in to two group so that she did not have to line up at the other lines. I was MAD. I may have mentioned that separating your items is cheating but she ignored me.
I was pissed! Went to another cash out line. The other cashier was very sweet however she too had bad hair. He hair looked like a yellow long haired matted cat with wax in it. I was concern the her wig may have melted and thus could not tell which side was front.
I was done before the evil lady that was cheating the system was. Do not worry, i made sure she knew that i was faster and that she did wrong.
Idea for Looks Better Nekkid workout
Hope on the Buff Bus with this great workout idea from Crossfit! I did it recently and it was a great change to the regular routine and you really do not need much equipemnt and will not need to wait for any machines. It is a doesie and you will look sooo good naked after this one I promise you!
100 Lunges
75 ball slams (pick up a ball raise it overhead and swing your arms down while squatting and slam the ball down)
50 box jumps
25 pull ups
50 push ups
75 curl ups (full curl up)
100 squats
You can break this up any way you would like as long as you get all the numbers done. Ideally you do the total number before you move on but the important part is that you are doing it and moving so just get it done!
100 Lunges
75 ball slams (pick up a ball raise it overhead and swing your arms down while squatting and slam the ball down)
50 box jumps
25 pull ups
50 push ups
75 curl ups (full curl up)
100 squats
You can break this up any way you would like as long as you get all the numbers done. Ideally you do the total number before you move on but the important part is that you are doing it and moving so just get it done!
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Interveiw Puss Out
Had a pretty good job interview yesterday but after a good one it really reminded me of the last bad one I had. I have done many interviews in the past. Both functioning as the interviewer and the interviewee. I have had a GREAT Human Resource leader at my last job that taught me many things about the whole interview process and how to keep it professional and get the information you need from the candidates. That does not mean I will know the questions but i know how things should run and how long things should take.
In October of 2009 I was head hunted by two of their city store managers for Lu Lu Lemon. I was pretty excited because I really like the product and love the care, focus, and vision of the brand and company and they were looking for leadership persons. After a quick, fun, informal meeting (playing with the dogs at the dog park YA), they decided to tell the District Manager about me and have me part of their team (or so i was lead to believe anyway).
After three weeks i got a call from her to book an interview and have a little chat about job stuff. I meet her at the store to have a chat. We ended up leaving the store and just finding some chairs in the mall to sit and talk.
Mistake #1 she was the only interviewer. Always have two.
We chatted for 45 mins or so and it was all over the place. I really hope she had a plan but was not sure. Maybe that is how Lu Lu does their interviews and selection process and that best serves them, but it was crazy. We finished the interview and she said she would let me know in a week either way. She had to go to Vancouver or something so i would not be sooner then that.
A week passes and NOTHING...two weeks pass and NOTHING...so i e mailed her Blackberry saying I was still interested in the position and drawing on how my experiences in the last posion would lend nicely to the new one at Lu Lu. A Third week comes and goes...so I called her this time just say again that I was still interested. It was not until the fourth week that I heard from her.
Mistake #2 not only did she not call me back when she said she was going to it took her and additional 3 week. Very disrespectful, and lacked ingratiate. (This was especially ironic after she told me how Lu Lu Lemon was about ingratiate, and held it to the highest standard.)
Mistake #3 not returning calls or e mails in a timely fashion. It took an addtional two week before i received a response from the e mail and a full week from the voice mail. She has a Blackberry so there was really no excuses not respond no mater where she was IN THE WOLD.
Four week comes and I was working out and got back to my home and checked my voice mail and she had FINALLY called me back. Left a very long voice mail with excuse after pitiful excuse as to why she had been unable to call me back. She was really not living up to the integrity she preached to me. Then still on the voice mail says that I did not get the job.
Mistake #5 saying i did not get the job on VOICE MAIL. Me not getting the job was not the issue. If she did not see me as a fit who better to know that then the DM of the region. NEVER leave that on voice mail. Whether its an offer or not NEVER leave it on voice mail.
What was especially ironic is the for the first 10 mins of the interview she told me how Lu Lu Lemon in our city was short of Leadership people. They usually try and succession plan their people up but there was no one that they identified as potential new leaders. That is why i was head hunted to be placed in a leadership role. The reason why I was not hired was because I was not an internal candidate. ?????? Contridicions??? WTF was she on? Well probably better that way.
Unfortunately after that experience Lu Lu Lemon is now just a product to me. The interactions with the company has left a very bad taste in my mouth. It is unfortunate that one person can do that for a whole organization. I hope that someday i will be shown that the company really does care and do what it says so that my faith can be restored.
In October of 2009 I was head hunted by two of their city store managers for Lu Lu Lemon. I was pretty excited because I really like the product and love the care, focus, and vision of the brand and company and they were looking for leadership persons. After a quick, fun, informal meeting (playing with the dogs at the dog park YA), they decided to tell the District Manager about me and have me part of their team (or so i was lead to believe anyway).
After three weeks i got a call from her to book an interview and have a little chat about job stuff. I meet her at the store to have a chat. We ended up leaving the store and just finding some chairs in the mall to sit and talk.
Mistake #1 she was the only interviewer. Always have two.
We chatted for 45 mins or so and it was all over the place. I really hope she had a plan but was not sure. Maybe that is how Lu Lu does their interviews and selection process and that best serves them, but it was crazy. We finished the interview and she said she would let me know in a week either way. She had to go to Vancouver or something so i would not be sooner then that.
A week passes and NOTHING...two weeks pass and NOTHING...so i e mailed her Blackberry saying I was still interested in the position and drawing on how my experiences in the last posion would lend nicely to the new one at Lu Lu. A Third week comes and goes...so I called her this time just say again that I was still interested. It was not until the fourth week that I heard from her.
Mistake #2 not only did she not call me back when she said she was going to it took her and additional 3 week. Very disrespectful, and lacked ingratiate. (This was especially ironic after she told me how Lu Lu Lemon was about ingratiate, and held it to the highest standard.)
Mistake #3 not returning calls or e mails in a timely fashion. It took an addtional two week before i received a response from the e mail and a full week from the voice mail. She has a Blackberry so there was really no excuses not respond no mater where she was IN THE WOLD.
Four week comes and I was working out and got back to my home and checked my voice mail and she had FINALLY called me back. Left a very long voice mail with excuse after pitiful excuse as to why she had been unable to call me back. She was really not living up to the integrity she preached to me. Then still on the voice mail says that I did not get the job.
Mistake #5 saying i did not get the job on VOICE MAIL. Me not getting the job was not the issue. If she did not see me as a fit who better to know that then the DM of the region. NEVER leave that on voice mail. Whether its an offer or not NEVER leave it on voice mail.
What was especially ironic is the for the first 10 mins of the interview she told me how Lu Lu Lemon in our city was short of Leadership people. They usually try and succession plan their people up but there was no one that they identified as potential new leaders. That is why i was head hunted to be placed in a leadership role. The reason why I was not hired was because I was not an internal candidate. ?????? Contridicions??? WTF was she on? Well probably better that way.
Unfortunately after that experience Lu Lu Lemon is now just a product to me. The interactions with the company has left a very bad taste in my mouth. It is unfortunate that one person can do that for a whole organization. I hope that someday i will be shown that the company really does care and do what it says so that my faith can be restored.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Project LOOKS BETTER NEKKID
Fitness project for2010: be in the greatest shape of you life.
Health bodies come in many shapes and sizes. It is not about being skinny. It is about increasing you lean muscle mass, cardiovascular endurance, energy, and decreasing your body fat, and stress. For some people this will not be about loosing weight though many people it will be. No matter what your goal is part of it should be to Look Better Naked. This is something for guys, girls, young, old, large, small, tall, short. We can all always strive to Look Better Naked. This may be achieved through many forms of activity; running, swimming, weight training, Yoga, Pilates, Wii Fit, walking, climbing, the list goes on. The important thing is that you do some form of active that you like and that you will keep doing for the long term.
So I'm going to hop on the Buff Bus and I hope some of you will join me. My goal will be to put on 10 lbs of lean muscle mass, increase flexibility and of course Look Better Naked
Here is how i started for 2010
Today was legs day and my workout partner and I went a little crazy. He had a neck injury so we did not do bar squats this workout. We came up with a bunch of other crazy stuff we could do for the whole lower body. Well now my butt feels much like I would imagine Jennifer Lopez feels. It is OUT THERE, feels like i have a lot of junk in my trunk. Trust my though my butt is still tiny little. It was so bad I needed to do a swagger just to walk right my thighs were thunderous. I wondered why so many muscle bound guys walked funny, now i know.
Health bodies come in many shapes and sizes. It is not about being skinny. It is about increasing you lean muscle mass, cardiovascular endurance, energy, and decreasing your body fat, and stress. For some people this will not be about loosing weight though many people it will be. No matter what your goal is part of it should be to Look Better Naked. This is something for guys, girls, young, old, large, small, tall, short. We can all always strive to Look Better Naked. This may be achieved through many forms of activity; running, swimming, weight training, Yoga, Pilates, Wii Fit, walking, climbing, the list goes on. The important thing is that you do some form of active that you like and that you will keep doing for the long term.
So I'm going to hop on the Buff Bus and I hope some of you will join me. My goal will be to put on 10 lbs of lean muscle mass, increase flexibility and of course Look Better Naked
Here is how i started for 2010
Today was legs day and my workout partner and I went a little crazy. He had a neck injury so we did not do bar squats this workout. We came up with a bunch of other crazy stuff we could do for the whole lower body. Well now my butt feels much like I would imagine Jennifer Lopez feels. It is OUT THERE, feels like i have a lot of junk in my trunk. Trust my though my butt is still tiny little. It was so bad I needed to do a swagger just to walk right my thighs were thunderous. I wondered why so many muscle bound guys walked funny, now i know.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Trend Watch - Early 2010 Women
Here are some trends to watch for and check out for 2010. This one is for the ladies;
- Shapewear, these are part of you foundation garments and you wear them under clothes to help smooth the look of snugger tighter fitting clothes. Spanks are a very common brand name for these type of garments
- Over sized Blazer also called the Boyfriend's Blazer. It is called that cause it looking like you took it from you boyfriend's closed. It has a appearance of being slightly over sized.
- Cigarette pants. These are basically calm diggers with a fun new edge. the addition of fun colour prints to the classic calm digger give it the new style for 2010
- Big socks are back. I am talking high. Anywhere around the knee is where this new sock length goes. Wear them with high boots, legging, or a snug skirt.
- Military look has been big for awhile and that is not changing this season. It is a very clean and polished look and will make any outfit a chic one. An extension of the Military is the addition of the warrior look. Think metal plating and chain mail inspired details for this look.
Well ladies you now know would to keep you eye out for and see if you can get some great pieces of clothing.
- Shapewear, these are part of you foundation garments and you wear them under clothes to help smooth the look of snugger tighter fitting clothes. Spanks are a very common brand name for these type of garments
- Over sized Blazer also called the Boyfriend's Blazer. It is called that cause it looking like you took it from you boyfriend's closed. It has a appearance of being slightly over sized.
- Cigarette pants. These are basically calm diggers with a fun new edge. the addition of fun colour prints to the classic calm digger give it the new style for 2010
- Big socks are back. I am talking high. Anywhere around the knee is where this new sock length goes. Wear them with high boots, legging, or a snug skirt.
- Military look has been big for awhile and that is not changing this season. It is a very clean and polished look and will make any outfit a chic one. An extension of the Military is the addition of the warrior look. Think metal plating and chain mail inspired details for this look.
Well ladies you now know would to keep you eye out for and see if you can get some great pieces of clothing.
"Julie and Julia" moment
A good friend and i decided that once a week we were going to have a little cooking get together party. Tonight was our first trail at for our cooking extravaganza.
I received Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbook from my parents for Christmas and tried the first recipe from it today. Before i go on just letting you know that this is not the Julie / Julia project at all. Cute movie by the way. Just thought i would share with you how GREAT the recipe i had was today. SO AMAZING! I made Carbonnades a la Flamande. It is basically a beer beef stew. So Good!
I received Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbook from my parents for Christmas and tried the first recipe from it today. Before i go on just letting you know that this is not the Julie / Julia project at all. Cute movie by the way. Just thought i would share with you how GREAT the recipe i had was today. SO AMAZING! I made Carbonnades a la Flamande. It is basically a beer beef stew. So Good!
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Strong Foundations
This is a problem plague North American, if not the world. It is worse then the economic crisis. Some great types to start the year off with a bang, or should i say BANG BANGS! That is BAD UNDERWEAR also know as foundation garments! This applies mostly to women but guys some of you are to blame for this problem too.
Ladies first;
More then 50% of you are wearing the wrong size bra. Quick question - do you want to do something to your body that makes you look older, shorter and 10 pounds heaver? Well if you say no then why are you wearing an old,bad, and poorly sized bra. A properly fitted bra will give you the appearance of better posture which will make you look taller and more lean (thus looking like you are 10 lbs lighter without doing anything. Best is to go to a proper underwear store and get sized. It does not take that much time. You do not necessarily need to buy the undergarment there but get you proper size for future purchases. Your boobs should not be anywhere near you belly button.
Quick Tips. You bra should place you breast mid way between your shoulder and you elbow. The bottom strap should wrap front to back and be level. You should not have to adjust it that much if ever through the day
Another problem for ladies is VPL, visible pantie line. Make sure you do a check before you leave the house. Some pants do not cover when you are wearing big panties, or if you have patterns others maybe able to see them through you pants. There is also a lot of underwear options instead of a traditional pantie say a seamless options to try.
Guys;
This is something that we need to consider also, that is when we choice to wear them. It really does not matter what kind you wear; brief, boxer, boxer brief, jock etc. Just be sure that they are clean. White underwear is great but it tends to look old and worn very fast, thus need to be replaced sooner. If they are ripped throw them out immediately, no good!
Its a good idea to keep a collection of different style according to what you are wearing. As fashion forward guys we do need to be concerned about underwear lines also. Changing the style from maybe a boxer in snug pants to a brief my be more comfortable for the "boys" and look better, no underwear line is a good thing!
You need to think of underwear as the foundations to you outfit. just like in any building, a bad foundation the building cannot be supported properly and may fall and crumble. Same with your outfit!
Ladies first;
More then 50% of you are wearing the wrong size bra. Quick question - do you want to do something to your body that makes you look older, shorter and 10 pounds heaver? Well if you say no then why are you wearing an old,bad, and poorly sized bra. A properly fitted bra will give you the appearance of better posture which will make you look taller and more lean (thus looking like you are 10 lbs lighter without doing anything. Best is to go to a proper underwear store and get sized. It does not take that much time. You do not necessarily need to buy the undergarment there but get you proper size for future purchases. Your boobs should not be anywhere near you belly button.
Quick Tips. You bra should place you breast mid way between your shoulder and you elbow. The bottom strap should wrap front to back and be level. You should not have to adjust it that much if ever through the day
Another problem for ladies is VPL, visible pantie line. Make sure you do a check before you leave the house. Some pants do not cover when you are wearing big panties, or if you have patterns others maybe able to see them through you pants. There is also a lot of underwear options instead of a traditional pantie say a seamless options to try.
Guys;
This is something that we need to consider also, that is when we choice to wear them. It really does not matter what kind you wear; brief, boxer, boxer brief, jock etc. Just be sure that they are clean. White underwear is great but it tends to look old and worn very fast, thus need to be replaced sooner. If they are ripped throw them out immediately, no good!
Its a good idea to keep a collection of different style according to what you are wearing. As fashion forward guys we do need to be concerned about underwear lines also. Changing the style from maybe a boxer in snug pants to a brief my be more comfortable for the "boys" and look better, no underwear line is a good thing!
You need to think of underwear as the foundations to you outfit. just like in any building, a bad foundation the building cannot be supported properly and may fall and crumble. Same with your outfit!
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Pre Christmas Adventure
This one is so good that i have to tell it. It happened to my mom and I on December 23, 2009
I am from a small town and I was there for the holidays. On the 23rd my dog and two of my mom's dogs had a grooming appointment in Medicine Hat, which is about 30 min drive away from town. I also had a couple more gifts that i needed to pick up.
As I was driving my mom's new Ford Edge (which i love) we notice a semi in front of us shoot out a huge rock straight for the windshield. We both ducked as this massive stone was hurling towards us. It made a loud crash as it hit on the passenger side of the windshield. I was sure that it was going to shatter and we would be in the cold waiting for a tow truck or my dad to come get us. After all that loudness it made, there was only a tiny little chip in the windshield. it was actually upsetting as the noise was so loud and did hardly any damage. I quickly passed the semi so that it would not have an opportunity to do that again.
We need to get to the south side of the city so we took a different route then usual. My mom and I were chatting away as we usually do and totally missed to turn off. We drove to Dunmore and had to double back. Not terrible as Dunmore is only about seven minutes from the Hat.
Finally in the city and quickly got a Starbucks before we went to drop the dogs off at the groom's. As we were on our way an alarm in the car started going off. My mom screamed, "What did you do to my new car?" Well nothing of course. Looked down and there was a tire pressure warning alarm ringing. Pulled into a gas station to fill it however due to the cold the air was not working. So we quickly drop off the dogs and went to Ford to get them to fix it. They looked at us like we were useless but finally put air in the tires.
So now were are ready to go and get some shopping done. Hit up a couple store get stuff marked off my list and what do you know, time for lunch. Edo Japan was nice and close so we just went there.
As we were ordering from the cashier she put her hand up, excused herself and went to the back. She was weaving back and forth like she was drunk and just dropped to the floor. My mom right away went into nurse mode and went to help. She ended up coming around after a while and blaming it on her low blood sugar. I was pretty sure she had not eaten since last Christmas but who knows...
That was enough for my mom and I for one day so we went to fetch the dogs and get home before something else happened to us.
I am from a small town and I was there for the holidays. On the 23rd my dog and two of my mom's dogs had a grooming appointment in Medicine Hat, which is about 30 min drive away from town. I also had a couple more gifts that i needed to pick up.
As I was driving my mom's new Ford Edge (which i love) we notice a semi in front of us shoot out a huge rock straight for the windshield. We both ducked as this massive stone was hurling towards us. It made a loud crash as it hit on the passenger side of the windshield. I was sure that it was going to shatter and we would be in the cold waiting for a tow truck or my dad to come get us. After all that loudness it made, there was only a tiny little chip in the windshield. it was actually upsetting as the noise was so loud and did hardly any damage. I quickly passed the semi so that it would not have an opportunity to do that again.
We need to get to the south side of the city so we took a different route then usual. My mom and I were chatting away as we usually do and totally missed to turn off. We drove to Dunmore and had to double back. Not terrible as Dunmore is only about seven minutes from the Hat.
Finally in the city and quickly got a Starbucks before we went to drop the dogs off at the groom's. As we were on our way an alarm in the car started going off. My mom screamed, "What did you do to my new car?" Well nothing of course. Looked down and there was a tire pressure warning alarm ringing. Pulled into a gas station to fill it however due to the cold the air was not working. So we quickly drop off the dogs and went to Ford to get them to fix it. They looked at us like we were useless but finally put air in the tires.
So now were are ready to go and get some shopping done. Hit up a couple store get stuff marked off my list and what do you know, time for lunch. Edo Japan was nice and close so we just went there.
As we were ordering from the cashier she put her hand up, excused herself and went to the back. She was weaving back and forth like she was drunk and just dropped to the floor. My mom right away went into nurse mode and went to help. She ended up coming around after a while and blaming it on her low blood sugar. I was pretty sure she had not eaten since last Christmas but who knows...
That was enough for my mom and I for one day so we went to fetch the dogs and get home before something else happened to us.
The First One
New Year, New Blog, New Post! Happy 2010
Hi everyone,
I hope that the year is starting off very well and positive for all! I know, I know, it is only the second day so not too much can happen yet.
So far just been listening the to new Mariah Carey album. She is great no matter what and i am Obsessed with her.
Still feeling a little fat from Christmas at home and then all the yummy food at New Years. Do not worry friends i am not fat (Body Comp test done on Dec 12 and is was 7% body fat), just feel that way.
ps Turduckin is delicious!
Looking forward to the new year and what 2010 has to bring. Hopefully a new love. Staying and getting fitter and stronger and looking super hot doing it. Keeping you posted on the stupid things that people do and the silly situations that i find myself in all the time. Check you all later!
Hi everyone,
I hope that the year is starting off very well and positive for all! I know, I know, it is only the second day so not too much can happen yet.
So far just been listening the to new Mariah Carey album. She is great no matter what and i am Obsessed with her.
Still feeling a little fat from Christmas at home and then all the yummy food at New Years. Do not worry friends i am not fat (Body Comp test done on Dec 12 and is was 7% body fat), just feel that way.
ps Turduckin is delicious!
Looking forward to the new year and what 2010 has to bring. Hopefully a new love. Staying and getting fitter and stronger and looking super hot doing it. Keeping you posted on the stupid things that people do and the silly situations that i find myself in all the time. Check you all later!
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