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Recounting 15 Years
Do you remember:
GO RAPTORS GO - 7m TONIGHT tip off against Cleveland. Kick some Cav Asses
- Alvin Robertson scoring our first points in an NBA game in 1995
- Mighty Mouse rookie of the year
- Alvin Williams and his ankle breaking cross overs
- T-Mac @ age 18
- VC leading us to the play-offs; VC punking us big time
- Mo Pete and his impossible shots - blindfolded by his own head band, reverse lay up
- Bad Boy Charles Oakley keeping them out of the paint and making anyone pay for trying
- Antonio Davis & Oakley as the impentrable wall
- Mugsy shortest man on our team, but so very fast
- ACC in 1999
- Junk Yard Dog!!
- 2000 play offs 3-2 against Knicks
- Disappointing game 7 loss to 76ers
- Olajuwon - good to have a veteran
- Keon Clark and his long self blocking all kinds of shots
- Loss to Detroit in 5
- The emergence of CB4 from Texas; leading this team to hopefully a playoff berth in 2010
- Jalen's 3's, Donyell's 3's
- The mis-era of Rob Babcock
- Signing Arujo instead of Iguodala (WTF)
- However, Sam Mitchell as coach of year
- Mourning - MIA
- Skip to My Loo - goes poo poo on the coach
- The Red Rocket
- Charlie V and his rookie year, 48 pts against Bucks
- Hello Jose - back up to Mike James; emerging with best A/TO ratio in league
- 81 points scored by Kobe Bryant, Jan 15, 2006 - WTF #2
- Colangelo era - Il Mago, TJ Ford, AP, Garbajosa
- 2007-2008 Atlantic Division Champions
- The most gruelling and disappointing Play off run against New Jersey since VC departure losing 4-2 in series
- Jamario Moon - the "get to NBA the hard way" fella, talented, not very hard working
- Kapono 50% 3-point shooter
- JO - too bad he got hurt, he could have made a difference for us
- Shawn Marion - could have, would have, but it just didn't happen
- Rasho - back for a second stint this season
- HEDO HEDO HEDO HEDO!!!!
GO RAPTORS GO - 7m TONIGHT tip off against Cleveland. Kick some Cav Asses
Has Been
Dear Doug,
You're one of my favorite Sports Columnist - but really, can we drop the Vince Carter talks.
The reality is he is a HAS BEEN. You can all disagree with me all you want but I think it's the truth. I'm not saying he's not talented. I'm saying he's a WASTE of talent. He's had the chance(s) to be something amazing, but he even openly admits that he just wants to be mediocre.
“There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.”
Buck Rogers
I will be at the Orlando game to continue booing him, not because of what he did to Toronto, but because of what he isn't as a basketball player. He embarrases the whole league when he implies he doesn't care that the fans have paid to see him perform with his lack of interest and passion for the game. BOO TO YOU VC!!
You're one of my favorite Sports Columnist - but really, can we drop the Vince Carter talks.
The reality is he is a HAS BEEN. You can all disagree with me all you want but I think it's the truth. I'm not saying he's not talented. I'm saying he's a WASTE of talent. He's had the chance(s) to be something amazing, but he even openly admits that he just wants to be mediocre.
“There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.”
Buck Rogers
I will be at the Orlando game to continue booing him, not because of what he did to Toronto, but because of what he isn't as a basketball player. He embarrases the whole league when he implies he doesn't care that the fans have paid to see him perform with his lack of interest and passion for the game. BOO TO YOU VC!!
Sequel to Phantom
I must be dreaming.
but Love Never Dies looks like it's going to hit Toronto in 2010!!!!
And to Mr. Webber, PLEASE get well soon.
You're a legend that can't be lost.
but Love Never Dies looks like it's going to hit Toronto in 2010!!!!
And to Mr. Webber, PLEASE get well soon.
You're a legend that can't be lost.
The Lost Symbol
I must say....
A feeble attempt at connecting religion(s) to science.
I appreciate Brown's attempt, but this book was far more predictable than the rest of his other writings.
I had figured out the entire story about 1/3 into the book and to my dismay was absolutely right about it....
I hope the next book is more interesting than this one.
However, here are some facts:
Freemasons
Ancient Mystery
Sir Isaac Newton
Circumpunct
Laus Deo at Washington DC
2.5/5 Simply because I was bored and the concepts were unoriginal and not creative. I felt like I was reading a 500 page religious lecture. The Da Vinci code at least kept my attention.
A feeble attempt at connecting religion(s) to science.
I appreciate Brown's attempt, but this book was far more predictable than the rest of his other writings.
I had figured out the entire story about 1/3 into the book and to my dismay was absolutely right about it....
I hope the next book is more interesting than this one.
However, here are some facts:
Freemasons
Ancient Mystery
Sir Isaac Newton
Circumpunct
Laus Deo at Washington DC
2.5/5 Simply because I was bored and the concepts were unoriginal and not creative. I felt like I was reading a 500 page religious lecture. The Da Vinci code at least kept my attention.
Acceptance and Understanding
Hey there chorus line
Singing me a lullaby
You cannot be heard here
I am lost in a secular paradise
Hey there harp players
Strumming me a love song
You are lost amongst the clatter
My superfluous happy time
Hey there guardian angel
Sitting on my shoulder
You have no guiding light
Amongst my blinding darkness
Hey there Alpha and Omega
Waiting patiently for my response
Keep pushing me for an answer
I'll soon be brave enough
I have rediscovered God, in the darkest and most obscene moment of my life - the same moments that I had once lost Him. I was alone, cold, fighting an impossibility; myself and the demons that convinced me that I am not worthy. Just for a glimpse, He appeared, long enough for me to take a meaningful breath. I never did stop knowing He was there, I just stopped being there for Him. I had forsaken Him trying to hide my guilt in non-belief. It didn't work.
Still though - religion binds me to a dark reality and I am unable to process the demands... That's not exactly a cup-o-tea conversation, so let's just not have it at all....for now.
Singing me a lullaby
You cannot be heard here
I am lost in a secular paradise
Hey there harp players
Strumming me a love song
You are lost amongst the clatter
My superfluous happy time
Hey there guardian angel
Sitting on my shoulder
You have no guiding light
Amongst my blinding darkness
Hey there Alpha and Omega
Waiting patiently for my response
Keep pushing me for an answer
I'll soon be brave enough
I have rediscovered God, in the darkest and most obscene moment of my life - the same moments that I had once lost Him. I was alone, cold, fighting an impossibility; myself and the demons that convinced me that I am not worthy. Just for a glimpse, He appeared, long enough for me to take a meaningful breath. I never did stop knowing He was there, I just stopped being there for Him. I had forsaken Him trying to hide my guilt in non-belief. It didn't work.
Still though - religion binds me to a dark reality and I am unable to process the demands... That's not exactly a cup-o-tea conversation, so let's just not have it at all....for now.
Stupid Driver Finally Caught
So the junction at the Sheppard exit of the 401/404 area has a really wide right shoulder...
Today I was in the car with a friend and we were severely cut off by a guy driving a dark blue Mazda 3 from the left. My friend honked at him though there was no response from this man. Not even a gesture to apologize. He then cut into the right lane which was ending and turning into the shoulder and pulled through to exit Sheppard.
HOWEVER...
He ran straight into 2 cop cars patrolling for people doing exactly as he was doing and was pulled over and given a ticket. I wasn't allowed to roll down the window and scream SUCKER SERVES YOU RIGHT but that's exactly how I felt.
So to the man in the blue Mazda cutting people off on the highway - HA HA HA YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!
Today I was in the car with a friend and we were severely cut off by a guy driving a dark blue Mazda 3 from the left. My friend honked at him though there was no response from this man. Not even a gesture to apologize. He then cut into the right lane which was ending and turning into the shoulder and pulled through to exit Sheppard.
HOWEVER...
He ran straight into 2 cop cars patrolling for people doing exactly as he was doing and was pulled over and given a ticket. I wasn't allowed to roll down the window and scream SUCKER SERVES YOU RIGHT but that's exactly how I felt.
So to the man in the blue Mazda cutting people off on the highway - HA HA HA YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!
Really?!?!
Last time I checked I lived in Canada.
Last time I checked, we have 4 seasons (supposedly).
At the least we know it snows here and we know it can get hot (although this summer was trying to prove a point)
So why then has there been a FROST WARNING in RED for the last 2 days in Toronto.
When did it become a "severe weather conditions" that we need to be warned of frost?
Now - if this isn't the media making every mediocrity too dramatic, I don't know what is...
C'mon people - it's just really cold water.
Relax already.
Last time I checked, we have 4 seasons (supposedly).
At the least we know it snows here and we know it can get hot (although this summer was trying to prove a point)
So why then has there been a FROST WARNING in RED for the last 2 days in Toronto.
When did it become a "severe weather conditions" that we need to be warned of frost?
Now - if this isn't the media making every mediocrity too dramatic, I don't know what is...
C'mon people - it's just really cold water.
Relax already.
Boys in the Photograph
Simply said - not impressed.
Perhaps I already had a long day prior, but did not enjoy it very much.
Performers were very talented.
Base story a real issue, but the story LINE... well that was bad.
I might have made the mistake of reading the reviews before going, but I agree with them.
Lacked character connection.
Lacked the depth of the issue.
Sets were mediocre at best.
I give it 2/5 stars as well.
Perhaps I already had a long day prior, but did not enjoy it very much.
Performers were very talented.
Base story a real issue, but the story LINE... well that was bad.
I might have made the mistake of reading the reviews before going, but I agree with them.
Lacked character connection.
Lacked the depth of the issue.
Sets were mediocre at best.
I give it 2/5 stars as well.
The Lost Symbol
About 1/4 way through - there are 133 chapters... I'm on 42 or something like that??
Interesting so far - but hasn't caught my attention like the Da Vinci code did - perhaps I already realize that I'll be chasing a labyrinth of codes before finding out what I already expect at the end. Either way, quite entertaining... Just not enough time in a day.
I think my next read will definitely be a biography of someone... interesting. Like Einstein or Leonardo Da Vinci.
Interesting so far - but hasn't caught my attention like the Da Vinci code did - perhaps I already realize that I'll be chasing a labyrinth of codes before finding out what I already expect at the end. Either way, quite entertaining... Just not enough time in a day.
I think my next read will definitely be a biography of someone... interesting. Like Einstein or Leonardo Da Vinci.
Our Country is F***ed Up!
I read an article about spanking children and was already disturbed by how many people go left-field with the concept... Beating children isn't a good thing - obviously - but a mild spanking - to each his own...
THEN I read THIS: |Former Terrorist Wants to Be Lawyer|
I'm sorry - WTF?! And people are vouching for him?! This man wanted to crash a plane - use it as a bomb and we should give him a chance to convict his own kind (I don't mean skin colour, but terrorists). I can almost imagine every trial he presides over.... I don't care if he thinks he's rehabilitated. A cop who does something illegal like... drugs... gets his badge stripped. Even referees in professional sports get stripped of their title if caught gambling in sports. These two things suffice to say aren't as severe as being an active terrorist.
Wait - another question, why is he in this country AND why was he allowed to study at York? There are so many young people here, NOT offenders of any sort, save the stolen candy bar at age 8 who actually have a future ahead of them. Why are we reserving the space in an educational institution for a criminal - C-R-I-M-I-N-A-L????
Oh right - it's North America standards... Just like the US, if you're the general population you can't get treated if you're sick, you have to be a convicted felon to get the best health care in the world.
I say, hand over all that is good and righteous; all that keeps the wars and terrors at bay over to exactly people like this - and on a a silver platter. Be sure to include the best wine on the menu.
For F***'s sakes!
THEN I read THIS: |Former Terrorist Wants to Be Lawyer|
I'm sorry - WTF?! And people are vouching for him?! This man wanted to crash a plane - use it as a bomb and we should give him a chance to convict his own kind (I don't mean skin colour, but terrorists). I can almost imagine every trial he presides over.... I don't care if he thinks he's rehabilitated. A cop who does something illegal like... drugs... gets his badge stripped. Even referees in professional sports get stripped of their title if caught gambling in sports. These two things suffice to say aren't as severe as being an active terrorist.
Wait - another question, why is he in this country AND why was he allowed to study at York? There are so many young people here, NOT offenders of any sort, save the stolen candy bar at age 8 who actually have a future ahead of them. Why are we reserving the space in an educational institution for a criminal - C-R-I-M-I-N-A-L????
Oh right - it's North America standards... Just like the US, if you're the general population you can't get treated if you're sick, you have to be a convicted felon to get the best health care in the world.
I say, hand over all that is good and righteous; all that keeps the wars and terrors at bay over to exactly people like this - and on a a silver platter. Be sure to include the best wine on the menu.
For F***'s sakes!
The Other 14 Things
15. Finish my unfinished pieces (right now 3x)
16. Formalize my business plan for CityScapes
17. See the Aurora Borealis
18. Go back to Bon Echo - Get pics of... the Pictographs
19. Start Pilates
20. Get a dog
21. Get two dogs
22. Plant tomatoes trees (? bush? vine?)
23. Go to Medieval Times
24. Not missing Dreams in High Park again
25. Stratford for Shaw Fest
26. Tree Top Zip Line
27. Back Country Algonquin
28. Start thinking about next year's 29 things :)
At first it was scary, another year closer to 30, but now I think I'm saying "bring it on!"
16. Formalize my business plan for CityScapes
17. See the Aurora Borealis
18. Go back to Bon Echo - Get pics of... the Pictographs
19. Start Pilates
20. Get a dog
21. Get two dogs
22. Plant tomatoes trees (? bush? vine?)
23. Go to Medieval Times
24. Not missing Dreams in High Park again
25. Stratford for Shaw Fest
26. Tree Top Zip Line
27. Back Country Algonquin
28. Start thinking about next year's 29 things :)
At first it was scary, another year closer to 30, but now I think I'm saying "bring it on!"
The First 14 Things
1. Apartment
2. DSLR
3. Title Change
4. 13% body fat
5. D-E-B-T-F-R-E-E
6. An Art Easel
7. A Book Collection
8. Visit Northern Ontario
9. Go snow shoeing - in the dark
10. Camp, in winter
11. Golf A LOT
12. Finish my book
13. Visit Ball's Falls
14. Start guitar lessons
2. DSLR
3. Title Change
4. 13% body fat
5. D-E-B-T-F-R-E-E
6. An Art Easel
7. A Book Collection
8. Visit Northern Ontario
9. Go snow shoeing - in the dark
10. Camp, in winter
11. Golf A LOT
12. Finish my book
13. Visit Ball's Falls
14. Start guitar lessons
The Want List
Today, the list is about books (not in a specific order):
Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol
Diana Gabaldon - An Echo In the Bone
Margaret Atwood - The Year of the Flood
Nicolas Sparks - The Last Song
Douglas Coupland - Generation A
Wally Lamb - The Hour I First Believed
Robert Wright - The Confusion of God
Lawrence Hill - The Book of Negroes
Ken Follet - Pillars of the Earth
Alice Munro - Too Much Happiness
Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture
Po Bronson - Nutureshock: New Thinking About Children
Michael J. Fox - Always Looking Up
That's a whole lot of reading for someone with not a whole lot of time.
Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol
Diana Gabaldon - An Echo In the Bone
Margaret Atwood - The Year of the Flood
Nicolas Sparks - The Last Song
Douglas Coupland - Generation A
Wally Lamb - The Hour I First Believed
Robert Wright - The Confusion of God
Lawrence Hill - The Book of Negroes
Ken Follet - Pillars of the Earth
Alice Munro - Too Much Happiness
Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture
Po Bronson - Nutureshock: New Thinking About Children
Michael J. Fox - Always Looking Up
That's a whole lot of reading for someone with not a whole lot of time.
Protein Shakes
Anybody who knows me knows I'm a VERY picky eater and very sensitive to tastes.
So for me to find a protein shake is just like the needle in the haystack challenge with one more glitch - I cannot consume WHEY... which usually is in 99% of protein powders :S
So... I went on a search - into the world of vegetables and non-whey...
Tried Isomax's Soy - but turns out there's Whey - not good, but was tasty
Then tried Greens+ OMG gross... Why does everything Greens make taste like sh*t???
Then finally tried the Vega Protein - when I opened it and took a sniff I almost cried - surprisingly however, it is the BEST protein I've come across - even better then some of the whey complex ones that actually tastes decent.
Thank you Mr. Triathelon!
So for me to find a protein shake is just like the needle in the haystack challenge with one more glitch - I cannot consume WHEY... which usually is in 99% of protein powders :S
So... I went on a search - into the world of vegetables and non-whey...
Tried Isomax's Soy - but turns out there's Whey - not good, but was tasty
Then tried Greens+ OMG gross... Why does everything Greens make taste like sh*t???
Then finally tried the Vega Protein - when I opened it and took a sniff I almost cried - surprisingly however, it is the BEST protein I've come across - even better then some of the whey complex ones that actually tastes decent.
Thank you Mr. Triathelon!
It's More than Sleep
I've decided since I spent a fortune on Manduka, it is being credited for my most amazing sleep last night. Or more correctly, doing my 45 minute yoga on Manduka.
I fell into a dead sleep in which I did not wake up until my alarm went off. When the alarm sounded, I thought it was noon.
For the first time in about 5 years, I have slept through the night and without dreams.
Thank you Manduka!
I fell into a dead sleep in which I did not wake up until my alarm went off. When the alarm sounded, I thought it was noon.
For the first time in about 5 years, I have slept through the night and without dreams.
Thank you Manduka!
What a Mat!
MANDUKA
I found an eco friendly yoga mat...
... that supports my back because of it's cushioning....
... has a lifetime guarantee...
... is made in an emission free way...
... cost me 3x what a normal mat at lululemon would cost...
but still...
P90X's yoga X is still super intense...
but wow... what a difference it makes!
I found an eco friendly yoga mat...
... that supports my back because of it's cushioning....
... has a lifetime guarantee...
... is made in an emission free way...
... cost me 3x what a normal mat at lululemon would cost...
but still...
P90X's yoga X is still super intense...
but wow... what a difference it makes!
Why Are There Dumb Drivers
So... yesterday, on my way home from work, my light turned green, so naturally I went ahead to accelerate to meet speed limit (70 km/h) at which point some woman at the intersection wanting to turn right (into on coming traffic) makes a last minute decision to do so in a 4 cyclinder car - then needs to get ALL the way to the left lane (4 lanes across) to make the left at the light about 200 meters away. I had already reached about 70 kim/h she had trouble cutting me off and was very tight in making her left turn. I looked over to find her swearing at me and giving me the finger.
Is there something wrong with this picture? This woman cuts ME off, doesn't have the sense to know not to try and cut traffic like that in rush hour and then proceeds to cuss at me.
Stupid woman. All I could do was shoot her a big smile - I think that pissed her off even more.
Is there something wrong with this picture? This woman cuts ME off, doesn't have the sense to know not to try and cut traffic like that in rush hour and then proceeds to cuss at me.
Stupid woman. All I could do was shoot her a big smile - I think that pissed her off even more.
Fanged Frog????
Animals I love - weird ones never seen before, even better! Welcome to the dormant volanic world of Papua New Guinea....
NASSSTY, but intriguing
Giant rat?
Fruit Dove
Teeny Parrot
Hairy Caterpillar (ew)
I'm not convinced it's fanged, but I have a new favorite frog
NASSSTY, but intriguing
Giant rat?
Fruit Dove
Teeny Parrot
Hairy Caterpillar (ew)
I'm not convinced it's fanged, but I have a new favorite frog
The Fall List
In light of a summer gone and too much time not doing what I should have been doing - here's a list to start the fall:
A little more of:
A little more of:
- Sunsets by the lake
- rollerblading
- yoga & P90X
- trying new foods
- day trip adventures
- street fests
- movies
- picture taking
- drawing
- finishing my paintings
- guitar lessons!
- golfing
- good eating habits
- sitting around
- eating to be full
- worrying about bills!!! WOO HOO good bye car payments
- procrastinating
- injuring my back
- breaking my own promises
Last Summer Long Weekend 2009
This year, no pictures.
Things I missed out on this summer:
Things I missed out on this summer:
- Campfires
- Hiking trails
- Meteor shower
- Summerlicious kick off
- Just For Laughs
- Montreal
- Taste of the Danforth
- Rollerblading
- Golfing *sniffle*
- Hurting my back
- Watching the sun set by the lake
- Unionville
- Cancelling plans
- Sitting around
- Shopping
- Nursing my back
- Nothing
Terror in My House
The terror in my house is back.
They returned at about 2am in the morning and made insane amounts of noise.
Why can people be more considerate.
The house was so peaceful and CLEAN for a week and a half.
Now... Who knows.
There should a law against raising children up in a pig sty. I'm going to look into it!
They returned at about 2am in the morning and made insane amounts of noise.
Why can people be more considerate.
The house was so peaceful and CLEAN for a week and a half.
Now... Who knows.
There should a law against raising children up in a pig sty. I'm going to look into it!
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