omg sick.

i am a sicky. too sick to post a proper note, but not so sick that i can not pose a quick question.

It's actually on a sort of break-up protocol.
The background:
I received a framed drawing from a ex in 2004. It's been with me, on my wall in each place i've lived (believe me, there have been many) ever since. I've never particularly loved it, but more used to love it because he made it.
I'm about to move again- this time, into a new home for the first time with my partner.
So, now that we haven't spoken in almost 2 years and won't speak anytime in the near future, is it wrong to donate it to the sally anne? Especially with a "For emma, with love, ____." written on the back?
Or is is simply time to move on?

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Spwing Has Spwung, Craigslist is Plentiful

Spring has sprung. Finally. And with the arrival of spring comes the exciting task of spring cleaning. The amazing time of year when we clear out all the junk we've accumulated over the past year, and try to pawn it off on craigslist. What a wonderful feeling.

Check out these gems i found this morning:

Rare - Sea Captain's Lamp Stand - $895 (Langley, B.C.)

(an absolute steal in my opinion at $895) (?!?!?!WTF!?!?!)

Too expensive for your blood? How about this "Angel/Roman Clock" for only $30?!

I wonder if this was a gift, or just a momentary lack of judgement...
Van Gogh Dinnerware for 4! NEW in BOX........ - $65 (vancouver)

Anyway, welcome to my new favourite passtime, "Craiglisting" it's like "Garage Sailing" for lazy people.

Happy Spring!

JOB FAIRS ... ... AWKWARD.

I attended a job fair held by a local youth employment office yesterday- not to actually look for a job. I was curious about who is actually still hiring in this economic downturn, and who was actually searching for a job.
The answer to the second part of that question is EVERYONE. I saw people who looked old enough to be grandparents, and people who were still in highschool. How scary would that be?! You're 16 and your parents give you the 'money doesn't grow on trees' speech for the 70th time, only this time they cut off your allowance, give you the number to the local employment centre, and send you on your way. You're SUPER nervous, and when you show up, you're competing with this guy for jobs:

...
Most of us have, at one point in our lives, been forced to attend a job fair. On paper, the idea is brilliant. Go to one place, with 20 copies of your resume, and drop them all off at once. A great time saver for both employee and employer.
What isn't translated to the brilliant paper plan is the awkwardness of the whole thing. Selling yourself is hard enough 1 on 1, let alone in front of 10 other job-thirsty-seekers hudling around the table.
Thank god i'm still gainfully employed...For now.

Tim Hortons Rrroll Up the Rim: YOU LOSE

Does rolling up the rim piss anyone else off, or am i a bigger hippy than i thought i was? You know what happens when you bring in your portable mug to timmy during the roll up the rim campaign? they say "great, 10cents off yer coffee m'am. here's a cup to throw away." WTF. I'm bringing in my reusable cup for a reason lady. Know what they say when i say i don't need the cup? that it will mess up their "count". who cares that it's a TOTAL WASTE OF PRODUCTS AND A STRAIN ON THE ENVIRONMENT! Was "reduce, reuse, recycle" just an early 90's FAD?

Time for something or other..

People with kids always say they don't know what they did with all their spare time before they procreated... I'm wondering what i do with all my time too.
There are some people whose homes are always spotless, and their lunches are always packed. They have gifts for upcoming birthdays and clothes picked out for special occasions...
Then there's me.
Always feeling rushed, and behind. I constantly have the feeling that I have an assignment due. (No, i'm not in school, but i know that feeling all too well).
What am I doing?
Someone asked me last night if i knit the sweater i was wearing. HA!!! The fact is, I probably would have the time if i wasn't blogging, or learning how to use my new iphone or visiting friends or eating or playing outside...

btw... the image above is of a t shirt for toddlers. it's called "busy schedule" . It's hard being 3.

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