Month: January 2009

And so I hurt everywhere. Fortunately I think I'm okay, but I'm kind of dreading waking up tomorrow morning likely in pain. It is not a promising idea. I don't have time to deal with this!! Fortunately I wasn't entirely alone when I fell right in front of my building. A passerby came up and… Continue reading Yes, today, for the first time this winter, I fell (spectacularly) on the ice.

You. Can. Only. Type. One. Word. Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers to the following 34 questions. 1. Where is your mobile phone?: nonexistent 2. Your significant other?: smile 3. Your hair?: long 4. Your mother?: important 5. Your father?: interesting 6. Your favourite thing?: friendship 7. Your dream last… Continue reading A lesson in conciseness…

…which I watched excerpts of all day on January 20th whenever I had a break from work. I imagine quite a few people watched when they got a chance. I was surprised how emotionally moving the broadcast was. I'm not sure I'm in complete agreement with the awesomeness that the coming years have in store… Continue reading I realize I never posted anything about the Inauguration…

Of course this is changing. And I must say that my viewing fare has been rather good as of late. But it is being constantly pointed out that I haven't seen movies. And it isn't just a few people who point this out regularly, but quite a number of folks. From all areas of my… Continue reading Lately I'm learning that I really haven't seen many movies…

A – Available: to spend time with, sure. – Age: Is not terribly relevant. Maturity, attitude and behaviour are. – Annoyance: Stress. – Actor: Topher Grace is a favorite (of course there are others) B – Beer: No, thanks. – Birthday/Birthplace: July, BC – Best Friends: Quite a number of them. – Body Part on… Continue reading I should be in bed… but instead here's an Alphabet meme

Ah… the trials and tribulations of Ali, the perpetual out-dated technology user — well in this case that's who I am, surely. And my computer is starting to really really at least want to bite the dust — and while I guess there could be worse things, I truly do need a computer that's functional… Continue reading Posting from the University… since my internet disliked me last night…

Here's wishing a happy 2009 to one and all! So, December rolled to a most excellent end, with many philosophical discussions, ethical debates, catching up with ol' friends, getting to know newer ones better, and being rather busy in a most excellent way. I saw a number of movies, got spoiled at great restaurants and… Continue reading Happy New Years, Musings, and 2008 Memes