Before last year I had no idea that these books existed but now thanks to True Blood I am fully immersed in that world. I wasn't too sure I wanted to get involved in another vampire book after the whole Anne Rice debacle of my youth but these books are so much more than just vampires. It's a whole other supernatural world and they're funny, which if I recall correctly, the Anne Rice novels were not. I am not really sure, it's been awhile since I've read those books. Also, if you're a big Twilight fan these books may not be for you as they're for grown ups only because as there is plenty of humor in the book but there's also sex and violence so it's not G-rated fare.
A note of warning regarding the books and the show to those who are interested, although many of the characters are the same the show tends to view the books as more of a starting off point rather than doctrine so things are changed.
6/22/2009
I Love You Adidas
I know, right? Sportswear? Whatever.
However, I came across the site through an article that I was reading and damn, I thought I would share it with you, whoever the hell you are out there.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to share with you the Adidas Super 14 Jersey Swap!
Go there and enjoy, there's even a slow mo button.
6/12/2009
STFU!
OMIGOSH! The new season on True Blood starts on Sunday and I am so frickin' psyched because it's, like, the best. show. ever. Sometimes I hate HBO because they do weird short seasons and then there is nothing forever but in this case it is not so. Phew! Remember when Deadwood was on and then nothing happened and then BOOOM, a new season? Or when Carnivale was on and then they decided to do two half seasons that culminated into the final battle between Ben and Brother Justin and then the bitches cancelled it? My heart still hurts as I liked that show, it was interesting and sometimes creepy.
Anyhoo, TRUE BLOOD on HBO Sunday evening. Watch it. Be it. Live it.
Anyhoo, TRUE BLOOD on HBO Sunday evening. Watch it. Be it. Live it.
Whatever, bitches.
You know what's wonderful about blogging? Telling people you hate them without naming names because THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE. Blogging lets you funnel the rage into semi-coherent sentences.
I know you can hear me, so STOP IGNORING ME.
I know you can hear me, so STOP IGNORING ME.
6/05/2009
Blah blah blah
Just checking in to tell everyone that I am still alive.
So, I'm still alive and it's June 1st AND the weather is getting better in Montreal. Finally. I haven't been up to much 'cept for working and watching streaming rugby on the computer. Life is full. Also, I got my cheques from the government... again finally. Those bastards owed me money. 'Bout time someone gave me money for being me. I am going to save some because I needs to have some sort of savings but I also bought myself a brand new Zune mp3 player and I likes it. It's different from the iPod but that's ok, I am getting used to the interface and it's nice to have all my 900 songs on standby for when I need them 'cause sometimes you just gotta groove, you know what I mean?
I have scouring the web in search for new exciting moosic and then downloading them but I seem to have hit a roadblock and can't, for the life of me, think of any new songs. Anyone have any ideas?
Since I have no telly I have also been downloadin' movies and shows (shush, don't narc on me) and I have pretty much seen all the new movies out there. I recommend Star Trek and Up, those were good.
Work is, uh, work. Nothing new there and I spend most of me evenings rereading books, right now it's The Fellowship of the Rings, I tried The Silmarillion but gave up caring because it's so dense. Seriously, it's like the Bible, Aragorn who was son of Arathorn who was son of someone, who was the son of someone else... Damn. The Fellowship is good though, although in rereading it I lament the loss of some of it in the Peter Jackson movie. Ya know, Tom Bombadil and stuff... He was awesome.
I have also been surfing the dubya and discovered that Ruma (my middle name) is Indian for "Vedic Hymn". Lyndy is nowhere to be found and I think I am going to add it into name databases and think up a meaning for it all on my own.
So, I'm still alive and it's June 1st AND the weather is getting better in Montreal. Finally. I haven't been up to much 'cept for working and watching streaming rugby on the computer. Life is full. Also, I got my cheques from the government... again finally. Those bastards owed me money. 'Bout time someone gave me money for being me. I am going to save some because I needs to have some sort of savings but I also bought myself a brand new Zune mp3 player and I likes it. It's different from the iPod but that's ok, I am getting used to the interface and it's nice to have all my 900 songs on standby for when I need them 'cause sometimes you just gotta groove, you know what I mean?
I have scouring the web in search for new exciting moosic and then downloading them but I seem to have hit a roadblock and can't, for the life of me, think of any new songs. Anyone have any ideas?
Since I have no telly I have also been downloadin' movies and shows (shush, don't narc on me) and I have pretty much seen all the new movies out there. I recommend Star Trek and Up, those were good.
Work is, uh, work. Nothing new there and I spend most of me evenings rereading books, right now it's The Fellowship of the Rings, I tried The Silmarillion but gave up caring because it's so dense. Seriously, it's like the Bible, Aragorn who was son of Arathorn who was son of someone, who was the son of someone else... Damn. The Fellowship is good though, although in rereading it I lament the loss of some of it in the Peter Jackson movie. Ya know, Tom Bombadil and stuff... He was awesome.
I have also been surfing the dubya and discovered that Ruma (my middle name) is Indian for "Vedic Hymn". Lyndy is nowhere to be found and I think I am going to add it into name databases and think up a meaning for it all on my own.
3/06/2009
Yawn
I am at work right now and before you go thinking that I am slacking on the job let me just inform you that I have done all my work for the evening and it is 6:30pm. It is going to be a loooong night and I think I have been counting down the minutes until 10pm since I arrived here at 2pm. As a "very important" member of the laboratory staff I am given the job of hanging around here all evening waiting until blood samples come in from the floors and from various hospitals whereupon I very importantly log them into our computer system. And then I sit down and surf the Internet.
Now, in our current tough economic times I am not complaining about my job, for the most part I do like it quite alot. I pretty much get to do what I want and I work alone for the most part of the evening and that suits my loner personality but sometimes (just sometimes!) I do feel as though I need a job that challenges me, 'cause this one does not. At all. Oh well, money is money and I can still (sorta) afford to live on my own and have some stuff that I want when I want it.
Now, in our current tough economic times I am not complaining about my job, for the most part I do like it quite alot. I pretty much get to do what I want and I work alone for the most part of the evening and that suits my loner personality but sometimes (just sometimes!) I do feel as though I need a job that challenges me, 'cause this one does not. At all. Oh well, money is money and I can still (sorta) afford to live on my own and have some stuff that I want when I want it.
2/27/2009
My foray into the murky waters of celebrity gossip
You know, generally I don't really talk about the entertainment biz and celebrities but I just had to get something off my chest regarding this whole Rihanna/Chris Brown thing:
She's back with him? For reals? Generally speaking I never really think it's a good idea to get back with a man who has smacked me around. I mean, what the hell? Sure, he's sorry now but what happens the next time you get in a fight?
She's back with him? For reals? Generally speaking I never really think it's a good idea to get back with a man who has smacked me around. I mean, what the hell? Sure, he's sorry now but what happens the next time you get in a fight?
Tattoos I Covet
Now, I know I already have two tattoos but I am thinking about getting another one and I have been into Koi fish or fish themed tattoos (but not damned dolphins) lately. Here are a couple I have seen and liked online:
I am totally enamoured with this one because it's got incredible colours, however I am kind of not down with the whole tattooing my whole arm thing - I like discreet tattoos for myself.
I am totally enamoured with this one because it's got incredible colours, however I am kind of not down with the whole tattooing my whole arm thing - I like discreet tattoos for myself.
Guy Candy - How I've Missed Thee!
In an ill-advised attempt to be more mature I dropped Guy Candy but lately I have been feeling as though my life was missing something and when I really thought about it I thought about how Guy Candy could enrich people's lives. You know, by oggling hot men.
Drum roll, please.
Ta-Dah! Guy Candy Makes It's Triumphant Return To AG 2.0!!!
This week's batch:
(The Six Nations Rugby tournament is going on right now so I am into rugby players.)
1.Rob Kearney of Ireland's National team and the provincial team Leinster. (Photo courtesy of Inpho Photography)
2. Daniel Carter. Ok, admittedly not in the Six Nations tournament as he generally plays for the New Zealand All Blacks but he's a guy and he's also, um, candy.
2/25/2009
My Love for Fug
Dear You,
I know it's been awhile since we last spoke and for that I am sorry. I will admit that lately I have been feeling anti-social but I am feeling better and feel like posting some things.
Sincerely,
Me
Ok, where to begin? Well, since I don't have cable I don't know what is going on with television but I do have good intentions - I really want to get into Lost but it seems so complicated and I feel that if I should get interested it's like a commitment because I have to watch from the beginning to get the entire gist of the story.
Also, I am a little excited for Dancing With the Stars because Lil Kim will be dancing this season. Sah-weet. And I don't even like DWTS but I am willing to overlook that.
I haven't done much lately except for going to Fort Lauderdale to visit my parents, which was nice but now I am back to the daily grind and that SUCKS ASS - mostly I have been reading blogs and so on and so forth. The usual ones that I have linked to on the right habd side of the page but I have recently discovered a deep love for Go Fug Yourself, it is awesome and makes my laugh out loud while at work bored beyond all belief.
I know it's been awhile since we last spoke and for that I am sorry. I will admit that lately I have been feeling anti-social but I am feeling better and feel like posting some things.
Sincerely,
Me
Ok, where to begin? Well, since I don't have cable I don't know what is going on with television but I do have good intentions - I really want to get into Lost but it seems so complicated and I feel that if I should get interested it's like a commitment because I have to watch from the beginning to get the entire gist of the story.
Also, I am a little excited for Dancing With the Stars because Lil Kim will be dancing this season. Sah-weet. And I don't even like DWTS but I am willing to overlook that.
I haven't done much lately except for going to Fort Lauderdale to visit my parents, which was nice but now I am back to the daily grind and that SUCKS ASS - mostly I have been reading blogs and so on and so forth. The usual ones that I have linked to on the right habd side of the page but I have recently discovered a deep love for Go Fug Yourself, it is awesome and makes my laugh out loud while at work bored beyond all belief.
12/30/2008
AG's Annual Review
Ok, so it's that time of year when I look back at 2008 and see what I have acheived and what's left to do for the upcoming year.
1. Write my novel.
Ok, so, um, I haven't done this yet so I will just carry it through to 2009 because I know that eventually I'll write something and it will totally rock but I have come up against writer's block for the past 417 days... And counting. I'm really only carrying it over so James can stop asking me how my novel is doing.
2. Train for a 5km run.
Hmm, haven't seemed to get around to training. I've been meaning to train... I think. Sometimes I just stare vacantly at the expensive treadmill in my spare room. And sometimes I walk away from it and get something from the kitchen. It's a matter of priorities, really.
3. Find new apartment that is closer to friends and has better views.
You know what the whole problem is? I am anti-social by nature and it's very hard to get out of that. I like my peace and quiet and it seems to me that IF I did indeed move it would place a lot of stress on me to be social. Plus, it would be a total bitch to have to continually come up with excuses to not go out. There's only so many times my grandmother can die before friends get suspicious. I love my friends but God knows I don't need to be with them 24/7.
4. Become domestic goddess.
I think that should be amended to "Learn to cook basic stuff". I kinda have already, I so totally own toast's ass. Oh, and don't get me started on my ownage of pork chops. I think I kind of deseve a star on this one because I achieved it... kinda. Go me! I have also mastered the art of making my bed and dusting certain things.
5. Get married.
Ok, another ammended one that should have other things to factor, such as, find someone to date, break up with, get back together with, and then marry. A girl's got to set up goals, right? It's all about the goals.
1. Write my novel.
Ok, so, um, I haven't done this yet so I will just carry it through to 2009 because I know that eventually I'll write something and it will totally rock but I have come up against writer's block for the past 417 days... And counting. I'm really only carrying it over so James can stop asking me how my novel is doing.
2. Train for a 5km run.
Hmm, haven't seemed to get around to training. I've been meaning to train... I think. Sometimes I just stare vacantly at the expensive treadmill in my spare room. And sometimes I walk away from it and get something from the kitchen. It's a matter of priorities, really.
3. Find new apartment that is closer to friends and has better views.
You know what the whole problem is? I am anti-social by nature and it's very hard to get out of that. I like my peace and quiet and it seems to me that IF I did indeed move it would place a lot of stress on me to be social. Plus, it would be a total bitch to have to continually come up with excuses to not go out. There's only so many times my grandmother can die before friends get suspicious. I love my friends but God knows I don't need to be with them 24/7.
4. Become domestic goddess.
I think that should be amended to "Learn to cook basic stuff". I kinda have already, I so totally own toast's ass. Oh, and don't get me started on my ownage of pork chops. I think I kind of deseve a star on this one because I achieved it... kinda. Go me! I have also mastered the art of making my bed and dusting certain things.
5. Get married.
Ok, another ammended one that should have other things to factor, such as, find someone to date, break up with, get back together with, and then marry. A girl's got to set up goals, right? It's all about the goals.
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