As the Strike looms in the air, I sit here thinking what the hell am I going to do?
This is a recession and as a public servant I am scrutinized for paying into a system that I had trust in. Now what will all my years of hard work get me? 2% of my years worked to this point.. That is bullshit!! GD I get mad everytime I think of this. Luckily for all of us, The Mama's and the Papa's song came on from my playlist... Creeque Alley :-)
I am calm however, the fact remains that all other tables are prepared to strike. CP has been itching for years to get on the picket line. C'mon man, wake up and see that the cost of living is increasing daily! And here we are get suppressed to be happy with the shit you feed us. ENOUGH. I work just has hard as everyone else and I deserve some recognition and that severance pay was ours. As young people in the Publicservice we screwed ourselves over by not showing up and voting at the locals.
Fuck! What does the future hold??
It scares the shit out of me to think that I now will be working for a long time and will have to continue to endure many years of hardships in order to survive and keep my lifestyle. Hahaha if you can call it that. It's called easy living in my books!!
So if the union pays us 50$ like the last strike, I just might be able to strike on the carrots and cucumbers I have just planted. :-)
Last strike was quite amusing. I was on the front line and it got heated. 3 days of pure torture of role call and nasty cold weather. I walked away with 150$ for 3 days of picketing for 3 hours and I got Bronchitis. 2 weeks later I was in Las Vegas. One would think the sun and hot desert air would help me. Nope! Rain almost the whole time I was there. So I will never forget that strike and trip!!
"hell no we won't go" lol
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
My Favorite Meal of All Time
In all fairness, I have many favorite individuals dishes that I find heavenly scrumptious. Today I was able to make my favorite meal of all time, breakfast.
Yes, breakfast is a meal that will get me up in the morning and I am excited about until it the last mouthful.
This morning, it was an extra special meal since I got to share it with the one I love!!
We had a wonderful morning together. The girls were able to socialize with a new friend and I was able to have fun on a saturday!!! :-)
Getting back to breakfast - so it had all the goodness that one needs to get through the whole day. Eggs are a staple of any good meals. 2 eggs - good protein best poached. 1-2 slice of whole grain bread. home fries. onions. bacon. brown beans ( rare). coffee/tea/Ojai/Apple Juice. Cottage cheese. and I think fresh fruit.
Yes, that is a proper breakfast!
Now at my house, I prepare also all of the above minus 7 items on my breaky list LOL Mainly it is the company I enjoy and crave. The food will always be good as long as the company keeps me smiling and laughing.
And in my opinion, breakfast can and SHOULD be served at any time of day! Got that RJ's at WGate. Arrggg you make me upset with your own inhouse rules.
In revealing that breakfast is my favorite meal, I will admit and disclose that my secret wish is to know how to bake properly and cook like a chef. Some could consider me a foodie. I am obsessed with a few foods and cultures and like to try new foods. I like to put my taste buds to good use. As I type away I turned on the tv to have the movie, Julie and Julia begin to play. It is actually pretty good!
And it makes me think that, yes, I could be a better cook and baker in time given patience.
Last week I made chicken cutlets and a Blueberry Lemon Twisted loaf. The cutlets were a hot item and so was the loaf. I brought a large piece of loaf to the baking authority in the office and she approved of it with glowing reviews. Wanted to put an order in so she could freeze them when she had company over. Could I make money at baking? I have wonderful cupcake recipes and can make some great desserts.
I will post some pictures the next time I bake.....hopefully
Yes, breakfast is a meal that will get me up in the morning and I am excited about until it the last mouthful.
This morning, it was an extra special meal since I got to share it with the one I love!!
We had a wonderful morning together. The girls were able to socialize with a new friend and I was able to have fun on a saturday!!! :-)
Getting back to breakfast - so it had all the goodness that one needs to get through the whole day. Eggs are a staple of any good meals. 2 eggs - good protein best poached. 1-2 slice of whole grain bread. home fries. onions. bacon. brown beans ( rare). coffee/tea/Ojai/Apple Juice. Cottage cheese. and I think fresh fruit.
Yes, that is a proper breakfast!
Now at my house, I prepare also all of the above minus 7 items on my breaky list LOL Mainly it is the company I enjoy and crave. The food will always be good as long as the company keeps me smiling and laughing.
And in my opinion, breakfast can and SHOULD be served at any time of day! Got that RJ's at WGate. Arrggg you make me upset with your own inhouse rules.
In revealing that breakfast is my favorite meal, I will admit and disclose that my secret wish is to know how to bake properly and cook like a chef. Some could consider me a foodie. I am obsessed with a few foods and cultures and like to try new foods. I like to put my taste buds to good use. As I type away I turned on the tv to have the movie, Julie and Julia begin to play. It is actually pretty good!
And it makes me think that, yes, I could be a better cook and baker in time given patience.
Last week I made chicken cutlets and a Blueberry Lemon Twisted loaf. The cutlets were a hot item and so was the loaf. I brought a large piece of loaf to the baking authority in the office and she approved of it with glowing reviews. Wanted to put an order in so she could freeze them when she had company over. Could I make money at baking? I have wonderful cupcake recipes and can make some great desserts.
I will post some pictures the next time I bake.....hopefully
Sunday, March 27, 2011
OMG...
I have a fat cat. Sorry Coco Mello but you are one hell of a fat cat!!
On Coco's last vet visit, we noticed that yes, she indeed did have a weight issue. As a maturing kitten, Coco did have a large tummy -where cats store their extra fat.
Since November I have been giving her less food and only one type that helps her teeth (TD Feline). This was supposed to help her lose the excess weight of oh let's say 10 pounds! Yes, Coco is very Mello!
Today the pups and I are haning out in bed as I watch Good Will Hunting and typing this blog. I spend time in bed as I have a very bad back. Multilevel Degenerative Disk Disease and RotoScoliosis and let's not forget Sciatica. Yes, I am in chronic pain among others things but I try not to let it show.
The worst is when I am in a situation where I have to sit still or I am chained to a desk as I cannot sit for very long and in the same place. It sucks, trust me.
In order for me to find some comfort I spend much of my time in bed. Many of the things I love are around me while lying down in bed - my dogs, my cats, my borrowed laptop from T, my tv and dvd player, my favorite comforter and newly aquired glass Jelly Fish.
Coco Mello was wanting some major love this morning and once I picked her up, OMG she was heavy in my arms. Time for some secretive operative moves, Operation Hello Kitty.
This will be a tough mission as there are two other cats in the household that have perfect body weight. They all enjoy their food and timing timing meals is not my style but I think it will be my first move.
Wish me luck as I need to get these pounds off, Coco Mello.
On Coco's last vet visit, we noticed that yes, she indeed did have a weight issue. As a maturing kitten, Coco did have a large tummy -where cats store their extra fat.
Since November I have been giving her less food and only one type that helps her teeth (TD Feline). This was supposed to help her lose the excess weight of oh let's say 10 pounds! Yes, Coco is very Mello!
Today the pups and I are haning out in bed as I watch Good Will Hunting and typing this blog. I spend time in bed as I have a very bad back. Multilevel Degenerative Disk Disease and RotoScoliosis and let's not forget Sciatica. Yes, I am in chronic pain among others things but I try not to let it show.
The worst is when I am in a situation where I have to sit still or I am chained to a desk as I cannot sit for very long and in the same place. It sucks, trust me.
In order for me to find some comfort I spend much of my time in bed. Many of the things I love are around me while lying down in bed - my dogs, my cats, my borrowed laptop from T, my tv and dvd player, my favorite comforter and newly aquired glass Jelly Fish.
Coco Mello was wanting some major love this morning and once I picked her up, OMG she was heavy in my arms. Time for some secretive operative moves, Operation Hello Kitty.
This will be a tough mission as there are two other cats in the household that have perfect body weight. They all enjoy their food and timing timing meals is not my style but I think it will be my first move.
Wish me luck as I need to get these pounds off, Coco Mello.
Coco Mello May 2010
Monday, March 14, 2011
To my Nori eating friends
I am sorry for the devastating earthquake and the following Tsunami that ravaged your country. My heart literally goes out to all the men, women and children of Japan that were affected by these natural disasters.
Earthquakes are frequent depending on what part of the world you live in. In growing years, it seems that the earthquakes are most frequent and more aggressive. Last year we had Haiti, Chile/Peru,Ontario/Quebec, Canada ( I lived through the earthquake - 9 stories above ground), New Zealand and Malayasia. Italy even had a earthquake in 2009 and California experiences earthquake daily. Obviously, the plates that create the earth are moving and shifting. Signs that bigger things are going to happen? HELL YES...these are signs that we should be listening to.
What shocks me the most is the lack of sensitivity towards these poor people who have lost everything including their loved ones. In specific, the american comic Gilbert Gottfried. He tweeted the most inappropraite 'jokes' and he still keeps them rolling. Absoultely disgusting, as much as I love comedy - there is a humanistic side to any profession and Gottfried obviously doesn't have it. Black listed in my book.
Even the Malay-language Berita Harian daily newspaper printed an appropraite cartoon of the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami. Disgust. Yes, the paper eventually apologized in midst fear of boycott. meow meow bitches.
My point is why even publish something so disgusting???? What is the purpose???
Irregardless, in both these instances the line has been crossed. I don't think you can find humor amongst the floating dead bodies and debris. Imagine the long term affects this earthquake & tsunami will have on the people who have to help clean up.
Post Traumaic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be very common and hopefully the government will be equipped to handle it. The long term plan will be recovery and clean up, fast identification of human remains ( cremation to speed up the burial process) and rebuilding.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the many Japanese people that have suffered tremendously during the earthquake and following Tsunami.
Earthquakes are frequent depending on what part of the world you live in. In growing years, it seems that the earthquakes are most frequent and more aggressive. Last year we had Haiti, Chile/Peru,Ontario/Quebec, Canada ( I lived through the earthquake - 9 stories above ground), New Zealand and Malayasia. Italy even had a earthquake in 2009 and California experiences earthquake daily. Obviously, the plates that create the earth are moving and shifting. Signs that bigger things are going to happen? HELL YES...these are signs that we should be listening to.
What shocks me the most is the lack of sensitivity towards these poor people who have lost everything including their loved ones. In specific, the american comic Gilbert Gottfried. He tweeted the most inappropraite 'jokes' and he still keeps them rolling. Absoultely disgusting, as much as I love comedy - there is a humanistic side to any profession and Gottfried obviously doesn't have it. Black listed in my book.
Even the Malay-language Berita Harian daily newspaper printed an appropraite cartoon of the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami. Disgust. Yes, the paper eventually apologized in midst fear of boycott. meow meow bitches.
My point is why even publish something so disgusting???? What is the purpose???
Irregardless, in both these instances the line has been crossed. I don't think you can find humor amongst the floating dead bodies and debris. Imagine the long term affects this earthquake & tsunami will have on the people who have to help clean up.
Post Traumaic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be very common and hopefully the government will be equipped to handle it. The long term plan will be recovery and clean up, fast identification of human remains ( cremation to speed up the burial process) and rebuilding.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the many Japanese people that have suffered tremendously during the earthquake and following Tsunami.
Monday, March 7, 2011
D is for Dogs
One of my most favorite of all - my dogs past and present! My most beloved and cherished companion (dog) was Mercedes.
24 June 1992 - 23 June 2008
I miss Mercedes every single day. She was a very big part of my life for 16 years and I wish she could have lasted 16 more years. Rest In Peace my Poochie Mamma!!!Once Mercedes passed, I had originally decided not to get any other pets. I finally bought my house and wanted to have a dog to help fill the void of a new house. LOL Little did I know I would walk away with a two for one deal!!
Greta M and Vegas B
Hahaha my Scruffy Puppies!!! This was taken about 2 or 3 days after they arrived at my house during a winter snowstorm a few days before Christmas. There are some things in life that you just never forget about and I will never forgot those early days at the Zoo.
Greta is lying next to me as I type away creating this post. She is keeping me warm on a cold night and next to her is Vegas. They were born in the same litter and literally do everything identically. Well, their barks are thankfully different and Greta is the Salt & Pepper Miniature Schnauzer while Vegas was black but is now Gray. Is that racist?! LOL
Greta M
Vegas B
Hard to believe my puppies will be 3 years old this October. What I failed to mention is that among all things that fill my house, I left out the 3 most important companions Bella R, Mila M and Coco Mello - my 3 cats! I will create a post all about them soon. Greta and Vegas love the cats but adore Coco Mello the most as she really is mellow as can be.
Nothing makes me happier then coming home from work and seeing my puppies run out the side door to greet me. Thank you for making coming home such a great moment at the end of my day.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
C is for Combos
Woo hoo bring on the Combos!! Yes, Combos are one of my all time favorite snack foods ( along side Chips and Chocolate Chip Cookies)
In Canada, we didn't have Combos imported until recent years. Now I have seen and had the American flavours and they far out weigh the crappy regular Canadian flavours.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combos
I am very lucky to have a best friend that travels to the US and purchases these popular snack foods. They are great when you are drinking due to the high sodium content but shit are they ever delish!
I am snowed in and have a chip and chocolate craving going on...this is bad, very very bad
In Canada, we didn't have Combos imported until recent years. Now I have seen and had the American flavours and they far out weigh the crappy regular Canadian flavours.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combos
I am very lucky to have a best friend that travels to the US and purchases these popular snack foods. They are great when you are drinking due to the high sodium content but shit are they ever delish!
I am snowed in and have a chip and chocolate craving going on...this is bad, very very bad
Saturday, March 5, 2011
B is for Bali Underwear
Tee hee hee my favorite type of underwear are created and manufactured by
Those are exactly like my unmentionables!!
Every few years I travel down to the USA and buy a large bulk of my favorite styles and cuts.... I believe I am due for a trip soon!
Now to find a partner in crime to help with the driving and an attempt to try to start to save some money.Wish me a lot of luck :-)
Every few years I travel down to the USA and buy a large bulk of my favorite styles and cuts.... I believe I am due for a trip soon!
Now to find a partner in crime to help with the driving and an attempt to try to start to save some money.Wish me a lot of luck :-)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A is for AppleBee's
Okay, so yes, A is for AppleBee's. I have been a long time fan of AppleBee's since the first one I walked into in North Conway, New Hampshire. It was a summer night after a long day of outlet shopping and we were heading for Papa John's when I noticed AppleBee's ( I was roughly 13 years old). The decor and music won me over instantly. Music, pop culture, vintage movies, sports memorabilia, and pub like atmosphere called out to me in a comforting way. Actually, the decor kept me busy and not bored.
My favorite menu item is the Fiesta Lime Chicken and the boneless Chicken wings. Favorite drink is the Island Breeze MUCHO size!!!
BTW The Canadian AppleBee's suck ass and their three times as expensive boo booooooo.
Memories...of fruit?!
Things have been a little busy this past week at home and at work. Not feeling well can really put a damper in your routine, your mood and your health.
Recently I was reading an article in a Health food/product related magazine - one I found in the lunch room at work that was brought in my granola eating friend, Suzelle. The article mentioned that scientist believe the Cavendish banana will only be around another ten to fifteen years. Due to Panama Disease the crops are being wiped out. An aletnative that is apparently healthier is the Red Banana.
Thursday we went to the local Fruit & Vegetable depot and I picked up some Red Bananas
My dad had bought me some Baby Bananas a few days earlier...I seem like I have a Banana obsession! And recently, I received an email pertaining to the health benefits of bananas LOL they come in threes
As I child visiting Italy in the summer time it was rare to get bananas. I remember a lot of cherries, apricots, melons, peaches and my all time favorite, Fresh Figs!
Oh, how I still adore fresh figs to this day. Even their colour is appealing to me! My sister used to say they looked like red blood cells once you remove their outer skins and peel into two halves. I also recall my Nonna slices peaches pouring sugar over them and adding white wine sometimes a few sprigs of fresh mint. I am severely missing the good ol' days.
Psychology says that the earliest memories we have come from our 5 senses...so whether it be a colour of something we saw and associated with good or bad or to a familiar smell that brings us right back to our memory.
Reminiscing can be enlightening and yet somewhat sad knowing you cannot really relive the same events over again. At least we can attempt at making new 'senses' memories!!
Recently I was reading an article in a Health food/product related magazine - one I found in the lunch room at work that was brought in my granola eating friend, Suzelle. The article mentioned that scientist believe the Cavendish banana will only be around another ten to fifteen years. Due to Panama Disease the crops are being wiped out. An aletnative that is apparently healthier is the Red Banana.
Thursday we went to the local Fruit & Vegetable depot and I picked up some Red Bananas
Oh, how I still adore fresh figs to this day. Even their colour is appealing to me! My sister used to say they looked like red blood cells once you remove their outer skins and peel into two halves. I also recall my Nonna slices peaches pouring sugar over them and adding white wine sometimes a few sprigs of fresh mint. I am severely missing the good ol' days.
Psychology says that the earliest memories we have come from our 5 senses...so whether it be a colour of something we saw and associated with good or bad or to a familiar smell that brings us right back to our memory.
Reminiscing can be enlightening and yet somewhat sad knowing you cannot really relive the same events over again. At least we can attempt at making new 'senses' memories!!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Gotta laugh sometime
Okay so with recent news of my xrays and MRI, I am sadden by the news. It has been over a week now and it has sunk in.
I am focusing on a course of action to help enable me to live a long time without assistance. I am fighter, always have been and always will be. I am like the runt of the pack....underestimated by their peers; looked upon as weak but mentally strong and intelligent; a fighter.
I want my anger to turn to happiness. I have been so anger for so long. I need that to change. I realize the anger is my pain. My pain caused by my body failing me. I am dealing with things the best way I can. In the meantime, I try to laugh, sing, cry, smile, yell, dance, f*ck, eat, sleep, shit and shower when I can and try to enjoy each and every moment.
Happy weekend all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw&feature=autofb
I am focusing on a course of action to help enable me to live a long time without assistance. I am fighter, always have been and always will be. I am like the runt of the pack....underestimated by their peers; looked upon as weak but mentally strong and intelligent; a fighter.
I want my anger to turn to happiness. I have been so anger for so long. I need that to change. I realize the anger is my pain. My pain caused by my body failing me. I am dealing with things the best way I can. In the meantime, I try to laugh, sing, cry, smile, yell, dance, f*ck, eat, sleep, shit and shower when I can and try to enjoy each and every moment.
Happy weekend all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw&feature=autofb
Friday, February 18, 2011
You film us, We film you
Recently in the media an issue has arisen that a bus driver was caught on camera berating a woman and basically giving her a verbal smack down - the video is on YouTube but I cannot access it at the moment or else I would provide the link.
It was reported in the news articles that it is Illegal to take pictures and film while on the bus. Why is that? I need a really good justification for that because from a legal standpoint any camera use is good. Cameras are there to protect people and property.
So if the circuit cameras installed on buses are filming us, why can we not film them?
If there was a commotion going on and people started yelling and screaming, YES, I would pull out my mobile and start filming for historical purpose and evidence only. You do not get on the bus thinking you are going to be filming an incident - it just happens.
Has the media blown this out of proportion? The fact that the bus driver was angry has to do with the smell of cigarettes. In this city, you will be given a fine if you are smoking within 9 meters from the actually bus stop. Apparently, a young man JUST had a cigarette and hoped on the bus and that is when teh driver made comments about the stink. If anyone knows anything about cold weather & smoking, the smoke lingers on your coat...give the kid a break!
Cigarette smell is not the worse odor out there - TRUST ME ;-)
It was reported in the news articles that it is Illegal to take pictures and film while on the bus. Why is that? I need a really good justification for that because from a legal standpoint any camera use is good. Cameras are there to protect people and property.
So if the circuit cameras installed on buses are filming us, why can we not film them?
If there was a commotion going on and people started yelling and screaming, YES, I would pull out my mobile and start filming for historical purpose and evidence only. You do not get on the bus thinking you are going to be filming an incident - it just happens.
Has the media blown this out of proportion? The fact that the bus driver was angry has to do with the smell of cigarettes. In this city, you will be given a fine if you are smoking within 9 meters from the actually bus stop. Apparently, a young man JUST had a cigarette and hoped on the bus and that is when teh driver made comments about the stink. If anyone knows anything about cold weather & smoking, the smoke lingers on your coat...give the kid a break!
Cigarette smell is not the worse odor out there - TRUST ME ;-)
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