Look at your Facebook Wall and then take the names of the last twelve people who have written on your wall. If they've posted more than once, only use their name once and skip to the next person. Got it?
1. Mateusz Trybowski
2. Consola Evans
3. Gen V
4. Erin Pleet
5. Antonieta Henriquez
6. Sarah Folks
7. Lauren Hunter
8. Tiffany Nguyen
9. Neesha Gaind
10. Kathleen Williams
11. Joanna Haber
12. Chris Mejaski
Now answer these questions:
Q: What's the best memory you have of 9?
Last night with a bottle of wine, Ms. Ng and our Saigon Sister...yummy, funny, drunken delight!
Q: When's the next time you're gonna see 4?
On January 5th 2007 when she arrives in London, England. I will be greeting her with a massively embarrassing sign...
Q: Is number 8 pretty?
Yes indeedy!
Q: What was your first impression of number 10?
Stuck up British Columbian bitch...I knew we were going to get along just fine!
Q: How did you meet 3?
High school...don't remember where exactly...
Q: Is 11 your best friend?
I don't have 'best friends' I have 'good friends', and she is one of 'em. I'll always be her sassbox!
Q: Have you seen 5 in the last month?
I haven't seen her in a very long time, six months maybe! I'll hopefully see her soon, have a little reunion with her and Roy at the local Sbux in the coming days...
Q: When was the last time you saw 12?
When he was eating my birthday cheesecake at his place while watching the America's Next Top Model season finale.
Q: Have you ever been to 1's house?
Once, when he and Rachelle cooked myself and the rest of the 'intern crew' a wonderful Christmas dinner...turkey, stuffing, potatoes and all!
Q: When's the next time you'll see 10?
I'm not sure. Possibly June 10th. 2007.
Q: Have you ever been to the movies with 4?
No, but I do think we'll be see at least one play together in London.
Q: Have you ever gotten in trouble with 2?
Hmm... I don't think I've ever gotten 'in trouble'. There have been a couple times when trouble could have ensued, like when she stole the 'Etch a Sketch' from a Xmas tree at a reception or when we pretended to be MPs when chatting with an Oriental family, or when...
Q: What do you and number 3 talk about the most?
Her brother coming to Carleton and studying Poli Sci and/or History.
Q: Do you even know 9?
Uh no. No one really 'knows' her...it's a brown thing.
Q: Would you give number 7 a hug?
Probably, if she scored me a dinner, date or both with a special someone...
Q: Are you in love with number 12?
Well, he wasn't supposed to know until convocation...but, yes, yes I am. My plan was to sweep him off his feet the moment he left the stage, push Marc Garneau out of the way and proclaim my love to him. So much for that plan!
Q: Do you know a secret about number 6?
Oh yes I do! She doesn't know I know, but I know!
Q: Describe the relationship between number 9 and number 5.
Non-existent. They don't know each other and will probably never meet. It's for the best...
Q: What is the best thing about your friendship with number 4?
We tend to be on the same wavelength at times...one of those, 'I know what your thinking or where you're going with that' sort of things. Well, at least I think so...
Q: Have you ever danced with number 7?
Yup, yup...last Wednesday actually, it was quite magical.
Q: How long have you known number 12?
3 and a half years...I, however, feel like I've known him all my life...sigh
Q: Have you ever been in a fight with number 8?
I don't think so.
Q: Have you ever wanted to punch number 2?
No! How could I?
Q: Has number 1 ever met your mother?
No. I think they would get along, however.
Q. How did you meet number 6?
Through mutual friends...funny thing, I think I'm now closer friends with her than I am with those 'mutual friends'
Q: Did you ever accidentally physically hurt number 5?
Probably...at some event somewhere
Q: What is the best memory you have with number 1?
At the convention...yup, convention was good fun! Or even at work, receptioning was fun too...fun all around!
Q: Out of your top 12, which one would you say is the funniest?
Hmm...I would have to say that Chris and Consola tie on this one...two very randomly funny people who I enjoy being around. Drunk or sober, I can always get my laugh on with 'em...
Q: Who is the most flirtatious?
That would def. be Kathleen...that slut!
Q: Say something nice about number 11.
A strong woman with a great head on her shoulders. She is very bright and ambitious...a great role model (not necessarily for me, but human kind in general) :)
Q: Which one lives the farthest away?
As of right now, Consola. But in about 15 days, everyone else.
Q: Which one do you hang out with the most?
Probably Mateusz, Consola and Erin.
Q: What kind of car does number 12 have?
Uh...whatever Bert drives
Q: Have you traveled anywhere with number 8?
Uh, well I went to Halifax to see her in February of this year! I'll hopefully travel to see her and her crew there this coming summer!
Q: If you gave number 7 $100 dollars tonight, what would they spend it on?
A man whore...actually, she would probably spend it on 3 man whores, she can bargain like no one else!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Movin' and Shakin'
Hellish! Is the only way I can adequately describe the past 48hrs. Aside from the fact that in that time I moved cross province with almost everything that I've acquired over the past four years, but I had to say good bye to tons of good friends of mine, acquaintances alike, and one very special someone.
Lets start on the day before all this 'hellish' activity, Wednesday night. It was an amazing day spent between my last day at the FYEO and the revelry at the Liberal Christmas (not holiday) Party! My last evening out in Ottawa with fellow Liberals and good friends, although it was a cash bar, the evening was still a great one. It was interesting because everyone got a chance to see a different side to their political rivals and idols, whether it was because of their brash moves on the dance floor (tsk tsk, Senator Munson) or their smooth stylingin's in working the crowd (kudos to you Mr. Milliken). I was able to get some great pics with some of my own political idols - Scott Brison, Peter Milliken, John McCallum, Carolyn Bennett and Stéphane Dion - needless to say that for a few of 'em, I lost my breath, and for a select few, my heart skipped a beat (I'll let you guess).
The 'hellish-ness' started on Thursday with my dad's arrival to Ottawa. The original plan was to move on the Thursday night, but that soon fell through when we came to the realization that it would have been too tough with the amount of stuff I have. So we loaded up the van for the next day, with the intent of having a quick and easy move home...that was not the case, we soon realized how much stuff (particularly clothes) I had!
We started our day with a hearty breakfast at Dunns at 7am with the intent of leaving the city by 11.30am. Without boring you with the long gruelling details here's a brief summary in MasterCard commercial style:
5 trips to the storage facility
23 trips from my apartment to the van on the road
2 calls to car rental facilities for quotes on one-way rentals
4 hands squeezing every last item into the over stuffed van
0 rear view visibility on 470km ride home
Leaving 6hrs later than schedule, priceless.
What added to my frustration was having to listen to the 'John Tesh Radio Show' for the majority of the car ride home. Mr. Tesh has gone from being a really bad vocalist, to being an even worse radio show host. In between his little 'saving' comments about relationships, keeping marriages strong, dating, family life and others, are cheesy promos for his radio show "Want to save your marriage? Listen to the John Tesh Radio Show" or "John Tesh has your relationship in check, thanks for listening to the John Tesh Radio Show". It sends quivers down my back just thinking about it again...ugh.
End result is me slowly settling in at home in Mississauga, waiting for snow to arrive.
Lets start on the day before all this 'hellish' activity, Wednesday night. It was an amazing day spent between my last day at the FYEO and the revelry at the Liberal Christmas (not holiday) Party! My last evening out in Ottawa with fellow Liberals and good friends, although it was a cash bar, the evening was still a great one. It was interesting because everyone got a chance to see a different side to their political rivals and idols, whether it was because of their brash moves on the dance floor (tsk tsk, Senator Munson) or their smooth stylingin's in working the crowd (kudos to you Mr. Milliken). I was able to get some great pics with some of my own political idols - Scott Brison, Peter Milliken, John McCallum, Carolyn Bennett and Stéphane Dion - needless to say that for a few of 'em, I lost my breath, and for a select few, my heart skipped a beat (I'll let you guess).
The 'hellish-ness' started on Thursday with my dad's arrival to Ottawa. The original plan was to move on the Thursday night, but that soon fell through when we came to the realization that it would have been too tough with the amount of stuff I have. So we loaded up the van for the next day, with the intent of having a quick and easy move home...that was not the case, we soon realized how much stuff (particularly clothes) I had!
We started our day with a hearty breakfast at Dunns at 7am with the intent of leaving the city by 11.30am. Without boring you with the long gruelling details here's a brief summary in MasterCard commercial style:
5 trips to the storage facility
23 trips from my apartment to the van on the road
2 calls to car rental facilities for quotes on one-way rentals
4 hands squeezing every last item into the over stuffed van
0 rear view visibility on 470km ride home
Leaving 6hrs later than schedule, priceless.
What added to my frustration was having to listen to the 'John Tesh Radio Show' for the majority of the car ride home. Mr. Tesh has gone from being a really bad vocalist, to being an even worse radio show host. In between his little 'saving' comments about relationships, keeping marriages strong, dating, family life and others, are cheesy promos for his radio show "Want to save your marriage? Listen to the John Tesh Radio Show" or "John Tesh has your relationship in check, thanks for listening to the John Tesh Radio Show". It sends quivers down my back just thinking about it again...ugh.
End result is me slowly settling in at home in Mississauga, waiting for snow to arrive.
Monday, December 04, 2006
All Liberaled out…
It has been an amazing weekend that has both brought people together and tore others apart. Political leadership conventions are a funny thing; most conventions have colleagues pitting themselves up against one another for the top job of a political party. Friends thinking that they are better than one another, and doing anything they can, to up their closest rival, whether it be through policy mud slinging or personal attacks.
Now, the interesting part about these political leadership conventions, is that the divisions over ideology and beliefs for the future of the party among colleagues, translates to each candidates supporters. In this political case, the Liberal Party of Canada had eight great men and women who each felt like they were the best person to lead the party into the next general election. With two clear front-runners, targets were early and easily identified.
Even though the battle came down to the line, lines were clearly drawn by supporter MPs, Senators, ex-officios and delegates, and each supporter, till the bitter end, toed their candidate’s party line. Each candidate’s supporters are very loyal to each and every action or move of their candidate, while they are still in the running. When they are removed from the ballot—by choice or otherwise—the game totally changes, and the divisions dissolve. The game of the second choices begins.
This convention was no different, and kept all liberals guessing till the very end, which added to the amazing-ness (yes, I said it!) of convention weekend. This convention was about uniting the people, and even though conventions typically pit colleagues up against one another, they are all doing it for the betterment of the party. When candidates drop off they unite with their colleagues again in a show of support and encouragement. Watching MPs, Senators, ex-officios and delegates shed tears of sadness and joy about their respective candidate is very moving, to have so much passion, drive and belief for a person is very respectable, and speaks wonders about each person’s concern and dedication to the party.
Many tears were shed on Saturday when candidate after candidate dropped off the ballot and expressed their support for their, once, rivals. In the end the Liberal Party of Canada stood victorious and ‘tous ensemble’ behind our new grand chef, the Honourable Stéphane Dion. Monsieur Dion will do great things for the party; he will be the one to unite it and its members, along with Canadians from across the country. The battle to the ballot box will be a long, hard and an arduous one for our new leader and the Liberal Party, but we will prevail. This weekend has done a lot for myself, as a Liberal, it has helped reaffirm my beliefs and has inspired me to become more involved in the party. It is something that I truly believe in and need to ensure is still there when I make my run at the leadership…Fernandez in 2026!
Now, the interesting part about these political leadership conventions, is that the divisions over ideology and beliefs for the future of the party among colleagues, translates to each candidates supporters. In this political case, the Liberal Party of Canada had eight great men and women who each felt like they were the best person to lead the party into the next general election. With two clear front-runners, targets were early and easily identified.
Even though the battle came down to the line, lines were clearly drawn by supporter MPs, Senators, ex-officios and delegates, and each supporter, till the bitter end, toed their candidate’s party line. Each candidate’s supporters are very loyal to each and every action or move of their candidate, while they are still in the running. When they are removed from the ballot—by choice or otherwise—the game totally changes, and the divisions dissolve. The game of the second choices begins.
This convention was no different, and kept all liberals guessing till the very end, which added to the amazing-ness (yes, I said it!) of convention weekend. This convention was about uniting the people, and even though conventions typically pit colleagues up against one another, they are all doing it for the betterment of the party. When candidates drop off they unite with their colleagues again in a show of support and encouragement. Watching MPs, Senators, ex-officios and delegates shed tears of sadness and joy about their respective candidate is very moving, to have so much passion, drive and belief for a person is very respectable, and speaks wonders about each person’s concern and dedication to the party.
Many tears were shed on Saturday when candidate after candidate dropped off the ballot and expressed their support for their, once, rivals. In the end the Liberal Party of Canada stood victorious and ‘tous ensemble’ behind our new grand chef, the Honourable Stéphane Dion. Monsieur Dion will do great things for the party; he will be the one to unite it and its members, along with Canadians from across the country. The battle to the ballot box will be a long, hard and an arduous one for our new leader and the Liberal Party, but we will prevail. This weekend has done a lot for myself, as a Liberal, it has helped reaffirm my beliefs and has inspired me to become more involved in the party. It is something that I truly believe in and need to ensure is still there when I make my run at the leadership…Fernandez in 2026!
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