today's track : Sarah McLaughlan - Wait
Under a blackened sky; far beyond the glaring streetlights; sleeping on empty dreams; the vultures lie and wait...
Gigli. Who the hell wants to watch a movie called Gigli? And why the hell is the 2nd G silent? What is that movie even about? The trailer for it looks ridiculous. In fact, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez look ridiculous together. He's way too white for her and she's way too full of shit for him. I give them 1 year before Jennifer takes her gigli ass and high-tails it.
On another note, I saw a decent movie called Pumpkin the other day. It's one of those film festival movies. The movie itself was unpolished but there's something completely charming about movies like that -- maybe it's the humility factor (not humidity factor). I know I've said this before but I envy humility. None of the overrated action sequences, the choreographed fight scenes or the hollywood love story. The soundtrack for the movie is also excellent. There were a couple of remakes of several old 70s and 80s songs (without some black guy rapping over top) that I really liked. Emiliana Torrini did a great remake of the song "If you go away" by Marc Almond (I think). My uncle used to let me listen to these songs when I was about 4 or 5 years old. Another favourite of mine is "Seasons in the sun" by Terry Jacks.
So what movies do I really have to look forward to in the upcoming months? Kill Bill? Matrix Revolutions? Lord of the Rings? Those movies don't come out til around xmas time. The Film Festival is going to be on in September. I suppose I have that to look forward to. Wanda and Sidekick Sonia have already bought tickets and are going to accompany me to the film festival. Yay threesome! Don't worry...there's plenty of Shaky to go around :P
Thursday, July 31, 2003
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Friday, July 25, 2003
Thursday, July 24, 2003
today's track : The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl
I think I pulled a back muscle while scrubbing my ass in the shower this morning. You know you're getting old when...
I guess it could have been worse. I could have pulled an ass muscle while scrubbing my back.
Before work this morning I checked up on the two baby bunnies. They look cozy in the rose bush -- either that or scared shitless. I decided to name them Ted and Bill because they'll have most excellent adventures in days to come.
Now if only my days were most excellent. The weekend can't come soon enough.
Where's that fast forward button when you need it.
I think I pulled a back muscle while scrubbing my ass in the shower this morning. You know you're getting old when...
I guess it could have been worse. I could have pulled an ass muscle while scrubbing my back.
Before work this morning I checked up on the two baby bunnies. They look cozy in the rose bush -- either that or scared shitless. I decided to name them Ted and Bill because they'll have most excellent adventures in days to come.
Now if only my days were most excellent. The weekend can't come soon enough.
Where's that fast forward button when you need it.
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
today's track : Mae Moore - Bohemia
There's this rabbit that's always hanging around our house near our rose bushes. The other week I was driving to work and I saw a dead rabbit on the road. I thought it might have been the same one. It was a little sad to say the least. The other day I saw a rabbit on our lawn again and it brought a smile to my face. Today I came home and there were 3 baby rabbits in our rose bushes. That brought another smile to my face. I was outside looking at them for about half an hour today after work. Then I got to thinking about the dead one I saw the other week and how it might have been the partner of the one that's now taking care of the babies. Kinda reminds me of Nemo and how his mother got eaten by that barracuda. Always sad to see a parent die but it's amazing to see the other parent and the kids live on. Life goes on even after you experience the worst.
There's this rabbit that's always hanging around our house near our rose bushes. The other week I was driving to work and I saw a dead rabbit on the road. I thought it might have been the same one. It was a little sad to say the least. The other day I saw a rabbit on our lawn again and it brought a smile to my face. Today I came home and there were 3 baby rabbits in our rose bushes. That brought another smile to my face. I was outside looking at them for about half an hour today after work. Then I got to thinking about the dead one I saw the other week and how it might have been the partner of the one that's now taking care of the babies. Kinda reminds me of Nemo and how his mother got eaten by that barracuda. Always sad to see a parent die but it's amazing to see the other parent and the kids live on. Life goes on even after you experience the worst.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
today's track : Saint Etienne - Hobart Paving
Ars longa, vita brevis...or so they say.
I wish I got paid for blogging. I'm waiting on the clinical manager to get organized so we can start this clinical database project. This gives me a little time to think up complete nonsense and share it with you...weeee.
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Last night I had tea at Second Cup with Sidekick Sonia. We were discussing our plan to get rid of all the evil people in the world. We've aptly named this plan "extinction agenda". Had myself a cup of ice cappucino. They should aptly name this instant diarrhea because that's what it gives me. Though I will continue to drink it because it's so damn good.
Sidekick Sonia was looking for a new sidekick costume so I suggested she try on my baggy shorts. She refused. I think it was because that was the only thing besides my boxers I was wearing at the moment. We were also working on her superhero symbol. She wanted to have a big S for Sonia but I've already claimed the big S for Shaky. I suggested a picture of the mighty sheep though. She's thinking it over as we speak.
SS had some crazy dreams on Sunday night about beetles. I think she's been working too hard. Maybe I'll give her a vacation. I wonder if you could get a sidekick from the temp agency.
Shaky - "Hi, Kelly Services?"
Kelly - "Yes, how can I help you?"
Shaky - "I'm looking for a temporary sidekick."
Kelly - "A what?"
Shaky - "A sidekick. You know, like Robin or Tito Jackson."
Kelly - "Sorry, we don't have any sidekicks."
Shaky - "What do you have?"
Kelly - "We have secretaries and receptionists."
Shaky - "What sort of superpowers do they have?"
Kelly - "Um...they can type over 60 wpm."
Shaky - "Wow...that's pretty impressive but can they kill 60 villains per minute?"
Kelly - "No they can't."
Shaky - "I can."
Kelly - click.
Shaky - "Hello?...anyone there?...hey...whaaaa happened?"
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Now hiring contract sidekick. Please state your sidekick name and your superpowers. We are an equal opportunity employer. Inquire within.
Ars longa, vita brevis...or so they say.
I wish I got paid for blogging. I'm waiting on the clinical manager to get organized so we can start this clinical database project. This gives me a little time to think up complete nonsense and share it with you...weeee.
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Last night I had tea at Second Cup with Sidekick Sonia. We were discussing our plan to get rid of all the evil people in the world. We've aptly named this plan "extinction agenda". Had myself a cup of ice cappucino. They should aptly name this instant diarrhea because that's what it gives me. Though I will continue to drink it because it's so damn good.
Sidekick Sonia was looking for a new sidekick costume so I suggested she try on my baggy shorts. She refused. I think it was because that was the only thing besides my boxers I was wearing at the moment. We were also working on her superhero symbol. She wanted to have a big S for Sonia but I've already claimed the big S for Shaky. I suggested a picture of the mighty sheep though. She's thinking it over as we speak.
SS had some crazy dreams on Sunday night about beetles. I think she's been working too hard. Maybe I'll give her a vacation. I wonder if you could get a sidekick from the temp agency.
Shaky - "Hi, Kelly Services?"
Kelly - "Yes, how can I help you?"
Shaky - "I'm looking for a temporary sidekick."
Kelly - "A what?"
Shaky - "A sidekick. You know, like Robin or Tito Jackson."
Kelly - "Sorry, we don't have any sidekicks."
Shaky - "What do you have?"
Kelly - "We have secretaries and receptionists."
Shaky - "What sort of superpowers do they have?"
Kelly - "Um...they can type over 60 wpm."
Shaky - "Wow...that's pretty impressive but can they kill 60 villains per minute?"
Kelly - "No they can't."
Shaky - "I can."
Kelly - click.
Shaky - "Hello?...anyone there?...hey...whaaaa happened?"
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Now hiring contract sidekick. Please state your sidekick name and your superpowers. We are an equal opportunity employer. Inquire within.
Monday, July 21, 2003
today's track : Bob Dylan - Knocking on Heaven's Door
I'm trying to revive the role of the the sidekick. Ever since Robin, there has been a steady decline in sidekicks. So without further ado, I introduce Sidekick Sonia. She has the ability to draw a 1 hour long meal out to 2 hours with her slow eating. She also stops villains from littering and encourages kids to protect the environment!
The adventures of Shaky and Sidekick Sonia started this weekend. Shaky and Sidekick Sonia went camping on the weekend and what an event that was. They got there and set up camp relatively quickly. They then decided to blow up a rubber boat so that they could sail out to the little island near the beach to see what the villains were planning. An hour and millions of dead brain cells later, Shaky had finally breathed life into the boat. They then proceeded down to the beach and hopped in the boat. Sidekick Sonia jumped in first -- no problems. Fatass Shaky jumped into the boat and causes a breach in the hull. Water started gushing in from every which way and they start sinking like the titanic. Thank goodness the water was only about knee high. Apparently Shaky's dad did an ass-poor patch job on the boat the last time it had a leak in it. They scrapped the boat idea and spent the rest of the afternoon lying on the beach. Shaky ended up getting a minor sunburn on his chest and legs while Sidekick Sonia (who is immune to the sun's radiation) remained her pasty white self.
Shaky and Sidekick Sonia spent the rest of the evening eating steak, salad, and watermelon. In between eating, Shaky and SS (SS from now on cuz I'm tired of typing it all out) had to fight off the crazy beetle colony that threatened to take over their campsite.
On Sunday Shaky and SS spent the day in the tent because it was raining. Shaky taught SS to play poker like the pros. (Cuz Shaky's a pro.) While they were playing poker in the tent, the evil Vietnamese fob gang were causing a ruckus in the campsite next door. It was a good thing it was raining or else Shaky and SS would have had to drop the hammer on them.
By afternoon the fabulous duo had decided to make their way back towards the city where their powers were needed most.
And so ended the first adventures of Shaky and Sidekick Sonia...til the next time.
I'm trying to revive the role of the the sidekick. Ever since Robin, there has been a steady decline in sidekicks. So without further ado, I introduce Sidekick Sonia. She has the ability to draw a 1 hour long meal out to 2 hours with her slow eating. She also stops villains from littering and encourages kids to protect the environment!
The adventures of Shaky and Sidekick Sonia started this weekend. Shaky and Sidekick Sonia went camping on the weekend and what an event that was. They got there and set up camp relatively quickly. They then decided to blow up a rubber boat so that they could sail out to the little island near the beach to see what the villains were planning. An hour and millions of dead brain cells later, Shaky had finally breathed life into the boat. They then proceeded down to the beach and hopped in the boat. Sidekick Sonia jumped in first -- no problems. Fatass Shaky jumped into the boat and causes a breach in the hull. Water started gushing in from every which way and they start sinking like the titanic. Thank goodness the water was only about knee high. Apparently Shaky's dad did an ass-poor patch job on the boat the last time it had a leak in it. They scrapped the boat idea and spent the rest of the afternoon lying on the beach. Shaky ended up getting a minor sunburn on his chest and legs while Sidekick Sonia (who is immune to the sun's radiation) remained her pasty white self.
Shaky and Sidekick Sonia spent the rest of the evening eating steak, salad, and watermelon. In between eating, Shaky and SS (SS from now on cuz I'm tired of typing it all out) had to fight off the crazy beetle colony that threatened to take over their campsite.
On Sunday Shaky and SS spent the day in the tent because it was raining. Shaky taught SS to play poker like the pros. (Cuz Shaky's a pro.) While they were playing poker in the tent, the evil Vietnamese fob gang were causing a ruckus in the campsite next door. It was a good thing it was raining or else Shaky and SS would have had to drop the hammer on them.
By afternoon the fabulous duo had decided to make their way back towards the city where their powers were needed most.
And so ended the first adventures of Shaky and Sidekick Sonia...til the next time.
Friday, July 18, 2003
Who put those daggers in your eyes?
Who rained all over your blue skies?
Who inflicted you with pain?
I cry for you once again
They cast a shadow on your soul.
They try to sell everything you own.
They sit and wait for your decay.
I cry for you once again.
Who took those diamonds from your dreams?
Who messed up all your crazy schemes?
Who left you there for vultures' prey?
I cry for you once again.
Where is the solace that you seek?
When no one else will hear your grief?
How could you lose all of your faith?
I cry for you once again.
Who rained all over your blue skies?
Who inflicted you with pain?
I cry for you once again
They cast a shadow on your soul.
They try to sell everything you own.
They sit and wait for your decay.
I cry for you once again.
Who took those diamonds from your dreams?
Who messed up all your crazy schemes?
Who left you there for vultures' prey?
I cry for you once again.
Where is the solace that you seek?
When no one else will hear your grief?
How could you lose all of your faith?
I cry for you once again.
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
today's track : UB40 - Red Red Wine
Ok guys, pay attention. This will score you major points that you could redeem for a free trip to her bedroom. Two words "arts" and "crafts". Girls dig this shit up. I'm serious. You get a box or jar of some sort. Decorate it with pretty wallpaper; cutesy stuff like hearts and flowers on it even. Then fill the box up with rose petals. Hide inside the box a homemade bracelet. If you can knit, you've got it made. Knit her a clubbing shirt or a thong. Seal the box with a kiss. I'm serious. Put on some lipstick and kiss the box so that you leave a kiss mark. Then give it to her and watch the surprised look on her face. I call this gift "instant score". Don't ever tell me I never give you guys anything.
Ok guys, pay attention. This will score you major points that you could redeem for a free trip to her bedroom. Two words "arts" and "crafts". Girls dig this shit up. I'm serious. You get a box or jar of some sort. Decorate it with pretty wallpaper; cutesy stuff like hearts and flowers on it even. Then fill the box up with rose petals. Hide inside the box a homemade bracelet. If you can knit, you've got it made. Knit her a clubbing shirt or a thong. Seal the box with a kiss. I'm serious. Put on some lipstick and kiss the box so that you leave a kiss mark. Then give it to her and watch the surprised look on her face. I call this gift "instant score". Don't ever tell me I never give you guys anything.
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
today’s track : Avril Lavigne – Losing Grip
Not really an Avril Lavigne fan but this song’s got potential. It kinda reminds me of the Evanescence song Bring Me To Life.
Slow day at work so I figure I’d waste a bit of time blogging. It’s days like this that I wish I had access to msn messenger. I remember the days when I used to spend hours and hours just chatting with people on msn at work. I wonder how much wasted time msn is responsible for. Speaking of msn, the new msn 6.0 is the shiznit! Never have I been able to flip people off online with such gusto. I swear, if they started charging for msn now, Bill Gates would have me and half the world wrapped around his little finger.
The latest craze online these days is friendster.com. It’s sort of like asianavenue.com mixed with six degrees of Kevin Bacon. So all us mindless sheep are of course all over that like flies to shit…or sheep to grass. I think they eat grass don’t they? What the hell do sheep eat anyhow? I hear sheep are yummy.
I just got a lesson in using my office phone from the customer service rep here. Now I can answer phones like a customer service person too! Weeee doggy!
Back to talking about friendster. Pretty neat idea if you ask me. Best way to meet people is through friends. It’s also a bit easier to start up a conversation with a friend of a friend because you already have one thing in common. Hopefully this will encourage the socially inept people (like myself) to reach out and talk to someone. Let the games begin.
Wanda and I are going camping this weekend. It should be nice and relaxing. We’re also looking to get some weed from one of the guys and give that a first time try this weekend. A year ago I was totally against these types of substances and look at me now. I guess everything is worth at least one try. I’ll still be responsible about it but gone are the days of being a prude. It’s nice to just let go sometimes…
Having said that…I gotta let you all go and head off to an office bridal shower…
Not really an Avril Lavigne fan but this song’s got potential. It kinda reminds me of the Evanescence song Bring Me To Life.
Slow day at work so I figure I’d waste a bit of time blogging. It’s days like this that I wish I had access to msn messenger. I remember the days when I used to spend hours and hours just chatting with people on msn at work. I wonder how much wasted time msn is responsible for. Speaking of msn, the new msn 6.0 is the shiznit! Never have I been able to flip people off online with such gusto. I swear, if they started charging for msn now, Bill Gates would have me and half the world wrapped around his little finger.
The latest craze online these days is friendster.com. It’s sort of like asianavenue.com mixed with six degrees of Kevin Bacon. So all us mindless sheep are of course all over that like flies to shit…or sheep to grass. I think they eat grass don’t they? What the hell do sheep eat anyhow? I hear sheep are yummy.
I just got a lesson in using my office phone from the customer service rep here. Now I can answer phones like a customer service person too! Weeee doggy!
Back to talking about friendster. Pretty neat idea if you ask me. Best way to meet people is through friends. It’s also a bit easier to start up a conversation with a friend of a friend because you already have one thing in common. Hopefully this will encourage the socially inept people (like myself) to reach out and talk to someone. Let the games begin.
Wanda and I are going camping this weekend. It should be nice and relaxing. We’re also looking to get some weed from one of the guys and give that a first time try this weekend. A year ago I was totally against these types of substances and look at me now. I guess everything is worth at least one try. I’ll still be responsible about it but gone are the days of being a prude. It’s nice to just let go sometimes…
Having said that…I gotta let you all go and head off to an office bridal shower…
Saturday, July 12, 2003
today's track : Thievery Corporation - Heaven's Going to Burn Your Eyes
A cloudy, rainy Saturday; days like this make me get all nostalgic and reminisce about the past.
Oh the past...how I long for thee...
Anyhow, enough of that.
I could go for a blizzard right now -- not the stormy weather kind; the frosty treat kind. Maybe I'll call up Wanda and see if she can be a dear and stop by the deary queen for me. Actually, she's at the art gallery right now with her sister. I would have went but, well...I hate going downtown and...this weather makes me lazy. Ok...it's not the weather, I'm just lazy.
Occasionally going downtown is nice but the past several weeks I've been downtown a lot. I was there thursday night at a restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel called Studio Cafe enjoying a summerlicious dinner. Every year Toronto has this week-long summerlicious festival where all the nice restaurants offer set meals for $20-$30. I'm not a big fan of fancy schmancy dinners but if there was ever a good time to go, it would be during summerlicious. You don't have to pay outrageous prices for food that's more often than not overrated. Thursday however was one of those times where the food was actually good. This was our meal...
Appetizer : Summer Gazpacho Cucumber Cilantro Salsa
Main Course : Grilled Atlantic Salmon Sweet Corn Risotto with Arugula Pesto or Grilled BBQ Flank Steak and Spinach Salad Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Chive Dressing
Dessert : Raspberry Sorbet with Lemon Biscotti
Quite scrumptious and the atmosphere was a lot more pleasant than the last time I went to one of these fancy restaurants. The waiters and servers were very pleasant and I didn't feel at all like the low-class citizen that I am. Wanda was of course great company and we had our usual wonderful conversation about one day owning a llama farm. It was probably the best 3 hour dinner I've had in my life. Next year I'm going to save up and go to several of these restaurants...hopefully with Wanda again. I highly recommend anyone who's up for the occasional fine dining to do so as well.
Anyhow, It's still cloudy and raining.
I'm still here and typing...
...when I should be out and maiming.
Bye.
A cloudy, rainy Saturday; days like this make me get all nostalgic and reminisce about the past.
Oh the past...how I long for thee...
Anyhow, enough of that.
I could go for a blizzard right now -- not the stormy weather kind; the frosty treat kind. Maybe I'll call up Wanda and see if she can be a dear and stop by the deary queen for me. Actually, she's at the art gallery right now with her sister. I would have went but, well...I hate going downtown and...this weather makes me lazy. Ok...it's not the weather, I'm just lazy.
Occasionally going downtown is nice but the past several weeks I've been downtown a lot. I was there thursday night at a restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel called Studio Cafe enjoying a summerlicious dinner. Every year Toronto has this week-long summerlicious festival where all the nice restaurants offer set meals for $20-$30. I'm not a big fan of fancy schmancy dinners but if there was ever a good time to go, it would be during summerlicious. You don't have to pay outrageous prices for food that's more often than not overrated. Thursday however was one of those times where the food was actually good. This was our meal...
Appetizer : Summer Gazpacho Cucumber Cilantro Salsa
Main Course : Grilled Atlantic Salmon Sweet Corn Risotto with Arugula Pesto or Grilled BBQ Flank Steak and Spinach Salad Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Chive Dressing
Dessert : Raspberry Sorbet with Lemon Biscotti
Quite scrumptious and the atmosphere was a lot more pleasant than the last time I went to one of these fancy restaurants. The waiters and servers were very pleasant and I didn't feel at all like the low-class citizen that I am. Wanda was of course great company and we had our usual wonderful conversation about one day owning a llama farm. It was probably the best 3 hour dinner I've had in my life. Next year I'm going to save up and go to several of these restaurants...hopefully with Wanda again. I highly recommend anyone who's up for the occasional fine dining to do so as well.
Anyhow, It's still cloudy and raining.
I'm still here and typing...
...when I should be out and maiming.
Bye.
Sunday, July 06, 2003
Saturday, July 05, 2003
today's track : coldplay - clocks
Shaky - Hey, you've got something on your chin.
Muffin - Shut up.
Shaky - No seriously, you've got something on your chin.
Muffin - FU
Shaky - Fine, don't believe me. You're the one who's walking around looking like a jackass.
Muffin - Have you looked in the mirror lately?
Shaky - FU!
Muffin - You might want to try some sunscreen too, asshole.
Shaky - Shut up.
Muffin - No you shut up!
Shaky - No you!
Shaky - Hey, you've got something on your chin.
Muffin - Shut up.
Shaky - No seriously, you've got something on your chin.
Muffin - FU
Shaky - Fine, don't believe me. You're the one who's walking around looking like a jackass.
Muffin - Have you looked in the mirror lately?
Shaky - FU!
Muffin - You might want to try some sunscreen too, asshole.
Shaky - Shut up.
Muffin - No you shut up!
Shaky - No you!
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