Mind bender

Meaning does not exist, only structure exists. Meaning is inferred.

Groundhog day

CBC writes "Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam, Ontario's Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil of Gobbler's Knob, Pa., were awakened from their winter slumber where they all, according to their handlers, saw their shadows."

Yes, because groundhogs are excellent predictors of weather. In fact, environment Canada has been hiring like mad in this recession in attempt to create jobs and improve their weather predictions. It was a groundhog that predicted a January mass of arctic air descending over the whole of Canada would make Canadians cold, really cold.

I feel bad for the groundhogs. They're sleeping contentedly and then some moron wakes them up for no reason. No matter what weather is predicted and whether or not it happens doesn't matter a damn. We can't change the weather on such short notice.

Poor Sam woke to bagpipes this year. Next year Sam will hang himself instead of hibernating. I guess we're guaranteed early summers.

Season's Greetings

I know we don't write often at all, but honestly nothing crazy or out of the ordinary has been happening lately.
My parents are visiting Victoria right now, they arrived on December 11th and they depart on January 1st. The weather however is not really cooperating, so they aren't getting out and doing all that much. See, funny thing, Victoria is actually havinga a winter this year! OH MY GOD!! There is actually snow... and it is extremely noticeable that snow is not a regular occurance, because people don't know how to drive! It's crazy!
Hopefully the weather will start to get back to normal soon, so that if or when we go to Vancouver over the holidays it isn't too crazy out!
We have had a few other visitors come out to Victoria to visit us this year, so we say a giant thank you to all of you, it was great seeing you all...
And so, Happy Holidays, I hope to write up a few more blogs in the new year!

All the best for 2009!
Veronica, Neil and Bam

Spousal abuse

Veronica feels that it is acceptable to sign me up for contests and give away my personal information. This strategy was learned from my mom.

Veronica has a new men's Mat & Nat bag and Mat & Nat have a picture of me, along with some personal information.

Abuse, I say.

I learned the news when she sent me a chat message, "i need your ID number". I responded, "?". And she said, "i won a mat & nat bag so i need your id number".

Abuse, I say.

At Last!!! I Win

This will be a quick and easy post. As most people know, because news travels fast, Neil has given me a ring.

Now for the confusion, it is not an engagement ring, because lets face it, when you've been living with someone for 6 years, and been together for 13, you're married!

So, that being said, it is a commitment ring. As this is the one and only ring.... there will be no other. And we will not be having a ceremony, because that would be too typical, and everyone knows that we are not the typical couple.

So.... in a couple of years when we are back home in Montreal we will have a giant party, I will be wearing a sari, and that ladies and gents will be our reception!!!

I just wanted to let you all know the news.... and finally, there will be no pictures of the ring sent by email, as I will see you all in October. That is my little bit of suspense for you all! See you in 8 weeks!!

Another Year Wiser....

Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser. I believe that is the saying. I turned 28 yesterday, and I thank everyone who was thinking about me on my special day. Last year was a great year, I feel I am getting better with age, like a fine wine. Especially in the last part of my 27th year, I have to say that I am truly happy where I finished the last year, and where I am starting my next.

So I started writing that a couple of months ago, but have been so distracted with my new job, that I have not updated it since May 13th. I do apologize for that! So, I have finished my probationary period at UVic, and apparently I am indispensible, which is always nice =O). I am really enjoying working at the University, I thoroughly enjoy walking to work, and swimming during my lunch break. I am looking forward to visiting in October, there are many people to see! And a wonderful wedding to attend.

I suppose I will finish on that note, this summer seems to hold the promise of some hiking and lots of ultimate! Starting this evening with a practice. Take care everyone!!! =O)

It's time to ask the tough question

In case you haven't read the news, we're killing the polar bears (global warming). I'm hoping to put the current federal government in the hot seat by writing to CBC. See below...

I count on news agencies, particularly CBC, to ask the questions that I physically can not. For example, I am unable to question our prime minister but CBC can, on Canadian's behalf. I have patiently waited for the CBC to ask why it is acceptable to make no effort toward our Kyoto accord obligations simply because we can not meet its ultimate objectives. This behaviour is similar to firefighters rescuing no-one (from a burning building) simply because they can't save everyone.

If CBC has enquired with respect to these matters then please point me to the article containing the government's response (provincial or federal).