Monday, December 31, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-31)

The Daily Photo

The end of 2012


La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

He suis mal á l'estomac.

Heureux Nouveau Année!

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

New Years Eve on the couch with my cat sleeping on me is an alright way to go out of 2012.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-31)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can you buy a multi-disc DVD player?  Not, does such a thing exist but, is there an actual store into which I could go (or visit online) and buy one?

Why do people swing their arms when they walk?

If there was no reason you couldn't, would you walk around naked?

Sunday, December 30, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai joué beaucoup jeux au video.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-30)

The Daily Photo

Andi in her typical, relaxed repose


Then a few hours later, she attacks me by biting



The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation

Its Sunday night.  Normally I'd get a little blue about that, as the morning would bring the return to "the grind" which can often be very much like being inside of a pepper grinder.  However on THIS Sunday night I take solace in the fact that tomorrow morning I face NO obligations, and actually have 2 more days of vacation to go!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-30)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy a treadmill? And if so, how much treadmill do I buy?

Friday, December 28, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-28)

The Daily Affirmation

The Hobbit turned out to be an excellent adventure!

Dillon fixed my broken iPad 1!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-28)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What if I already won, and I didn't realize it?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

La cinema commence á neuf heures moins quart.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-27)

The Daily Photo

Quarter to three in the morning and I can't go to bed because someone didn't get her lap time today


Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-27)

Today I Learned . . .

Green eyes are a sign of a gentle and compassionate person. Green-eyed individuals tend to be very beautiful. They are passionate and have wonderful relationships. They do have a little bit of a jealous streak, however.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai acheté un nouveau appareil photo!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I repeat having this pop sound (much like the cracking of a finger) in my chest when I stretch?

Could I spend $1 billion dollars?

How came up with the idea for hats?

Should I read more famous works of literature?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-27)

The Daily Affirmation

You can not feel bad when there is a cat sleeping in your lap.

I found a good, new video on the internet.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-25)

La Connexion Francaise

Joyeux Noel!

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-25)

The Daily Affirmation

There is no more peaceful of a day than Christmas.  Things that might ordinarily upset you, just pass by unnoticed.  It is serene and wonderful.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is this as good as it gets?  And if it is, am I okay with that?

Monday, December 24, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai acheté l'eau et trois poussins pour un famille Afrique aujourd'hui.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What will I get for Christmas in the morning?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-24)

The Daily Affirmation

The tow truck driver was much faster than the time estimate on the phone when I called for a boost

Canadian Tire (both of them) were surprisingly serene for the day before Christmas

I bought clean water for a family and 3 baby chicks through Plan Canada this afternoon

Sunday, December 23, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a nice little nap this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai endormé et j'ai manqué jouer Starcraft II avec Sean.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I getting a benefit from all of these goals that I pursue?

Saturday, December 22, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-22)

The Daily Affirmation

After some initial fuzziness, my medicine regime took away my headache

The Daily Photo (2012-12-22)

The Daily Photo

Action shots from tonight's party




Pictures of Michelle's as yet unnamed hedgehog




La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai une mal de tête.  J'ai pris une médecine.


Act Of Caring (2012-12-22)

Act Of Caring

I added water to the hot tub this afternoon and changed the filter.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-22)

Today I Learned . . .

"Hypopituitarism"is the disease that doesn't allow a person to feel love.

For every person on Earth, more than 50 Lego pieces have been created.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-22)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How can I get the sweat smell out of my work-out area in the basement and all the stuff in my soccer bag?

Even after she gets in shape following pregnancy, are a woman's measurements different?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai acheté beaucoup livres.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-21)

Today I Learned . . .

LTE is an initialism of Long Term Evolution, marketed as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using a different radio interface together with core network improvements. The standard is developed by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) and is specified in its Release 8 document series, with minor enhancements described in Release 9.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Does a short woman get uncomfortable when she gets hugged very closely by a much taller woman?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Lunch at Jerry's is always great

We finally sent away a report that dogged us for months

Thursday, December 20, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai joué jeux de video ce soir.  C'etait amusant.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-20)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I the annoying weird guy that everyone else just tolerates?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-20)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a raise and a bonus today.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-19)

The Daily Photo

Here's what the new turf looks like at the Sasktel Soccer Centre


La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

Mes crampons de football sentent mauvais.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a CAD model that had been plaguing my work-mind all week.

Our men's soccer team played a game officially did not lose.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-19)

Today I Learned . . .

A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, which occurs deep in the skin and may contain pus.

It is difficult to peddle an exercise bike while interacting with an iPad

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-19)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What is a carbuncle?

How much baking soda do you need to deodorize a sports bag?


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai emballé tout de mes cadeaux.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-18)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How many times in an average day does someone think of me?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I found exactly what I wanted for my sister as a Christmas present

My Dec 18 evening shopping trip was actually a pleasant experience, and I found two James Bond DVDs for me at Wal-Mart (of all places to go at Christmas time)

Monday, December 17, 2012

Act Of Caring (2012-12-17)

Act Of Caring

When a potential liability was pointed out in our design I didn't instinctively react defensively but critically analyzed the problem and agreed that it was a problem.

At 10 o'clock at night I cleaned up the mess left from my deep frying, put away the last of the dishes in the dishwasher and turned it on.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-17)

The Daily Photo

This helped calm my stomach today


La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai fait frits Oreo.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I woke up 15 minutes early and finally got in my planned morning work out.

My deep-fried Oreo's were so popular, my Dad took the leftovers home.

I received a whole bunch more books!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-17)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does everyone keep asking me questions?

Why do I struggle with Macro camera mode so much?

How does one demand the absolute highest level of performance while conceding that total perfection is impossible to attain?

Sunday, December 16, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

Je comprend français élémentaire.  Je ne comprend pas temps du verbe complexe.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I buy a new paper tray for my HP OfficeJet J4580?

Could I build an OS/2 Warp virtual machine?

How can I recycle used cooking oil?  Can you ignite cooking oil?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I have successfully completed the completely irrelevant SIRS alcohol server training

Andi slept in my arms for about half an hour this afternoon

I caught a fast, skinny teenager on a breakaway from behind in ball hockey tonight

We won at ball hockey 3-2

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Act Of Caring (2012-12-15)

Act Of Caring

I helped an injured team mate off the floor when he couldn't walk.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

Je suis fatigue.

J'etait ravi gagner le football match cet après-midi.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-15)

The Daily Photo

This is what Andi does while I sit at my desk




The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I played a great game, ran a record 1.86 miles, and we won in soccer today

After leaving my street I hit every light and got to work in 6 minutes

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-15)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy a bunch of fake plants/trees/greenery for my office?

Friday, December 14, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

Je voudrais jouer football tout de suite.

J'ai joué hockey sur glace cet après-midi.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-14)

The Daily Photo

Some face-off photos from the great seats Bruce got us for tonight's Blades game





The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-14)

The Daily Affirmation

My big print only cost $10.

The Blades won the game tonight.

I got to go out and do something fun with friends that didn't involve working or being a part of the action.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-14)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do I change the perception in my own mind that I'm not successful?

What is a spiral cut ham?

Thursday, December 13, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

La situation bureau me rend furieux.

Mon chat n'est pas me rend trés heureux.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I did not snap under pressure today.

I have finally returned my face to normal.

I got a nice surprise in a Christmas card from my sister and her family.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-13)

Today I Learned . . .

Penguins have feathers.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need a foot spa?

What is the appropriate response when you discover that someone you peripherally know has lost their parent?

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-12)

The Daily Photo

The driveway is clear again


La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

J'aime déguster boisson gazeuse.

Act Of Caring (2012-12-12)

Act Of Caring

Even though it was already 9 o'clock, and I really didn't want to do it, I cleaned my driveway of snow.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I completed my first, official commission as a consulting engineer.

The short nap I took after supper felt wonderful.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-12)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Are juice boxes recyclable?

Am I unnaturally vain?

Should I begin training for some thing specifically and if so, what?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai couru 1.70 miles ce soir.  Il n'ai fait pas aider.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I not trying enough, or trying in the wrong way but why isn't anyone getting wrapped in the story that is my life?

Who are the people that are mostly likely to relate to my life experience?

Do I have Philophobia, among my many mental ailments?


Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-11)

Today I Learned . . .

People in France get 5 weeks of paid vacation.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-11)

The Daily Affirmation

The hot dog lady ay Costco bought my change.

We got free shipping on our Dow module blanks.

I ran 1.70 miles in soccer tonight.



Monday, December 10, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

Ma chat aimes assis haut.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I felt tired and sluggish when I got home but a workout that stretched for an hour has invigorated me.

My supper of take-out from the Safeway deli was fantastic.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-10)

The Daily Photo

Food Porn


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-10)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is there anything significant I have to learn about RO/NF?

Sunday, December 09, 2012

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Osgood- Schlatter Disease

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

Je coupe ma doigt mal.

Mon genou est 'OK' apres balle hockey.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-09)

The Daily Affirmation

There is nothing major wrong with my knee.

We destroyed our opponent 10-1 in ball hockey tonight.  I had three "Ole!" goals and 1 legitimate assist.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-09)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is it better to do sit-ups fast or slow?

Am I not personable?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai eu un très beaucoup jour.

Je souviens le parfum de femme.

Saturday, December 08, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-08)

The Daily Photo

Andi finds my Pepsi absolutely fascinating




Act Of Caring (2012-12-08)

Act Of Caring

When I found some worcestershire sauce spilled in the bottom of the tub, I cleaned it up rather than just piling more stuff on top of it.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-08)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Who buys a Dollarama gift card?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-08)

The Daily Affirmation

There is a Lids store in Lawson Mall!

A completely unexpected compliment.

Friday, December 07, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai joué hockey aujourd'hui.  Il était amusement.

Mon chat me rend en colère.



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-07)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Would I be able to shave my own head?

Should I do this?  Insanity Challenge

The Daily Photo (2012-12-07)

The Daily Photo

Delco hockey













The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-07)

The Daily Affirmation

That hockey skate felt fantastic.

I have completed yet another project.

Thursday, December 06, 2012

The Daily Photo (2012-12-06)

The Daily Photo

My god it even looks like its in a 1982 box!


Act Of Caring (2012-12-06)

Act Of Caring

When I noticed a tap running in the bathroom, twice, I turned it off.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

Mon chat m'inquiet.

Je crains le neige.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-06)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why is the lighting so atrocious in the Oakland stadium tonight?

Should I read a book on sales?

To expand my French vocabulary, should I copy all the vocabulary lists in this French book to my notebook?

Why do I consistently leave everything until the end of the day instead of spacing it out across all my hours?

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Volkswagen is the owner of Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Ducati and Porsche.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-06)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone called me with an invoice/documentation question and it was easy and rewarding to help her.

I tried sushi.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I stayed current on my Twitter for a complete 24 hour period.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-05)

La Connexion Francaise

Je ne veux pas aller à l'exterieur. Il est trop froid!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

If I had a personal assistant, would I have the heart to make them do menial tasks, like get me a drink from Subway when it's snowing?

Today I Learned . . . (2012-12-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Hydrochloride acid is a typical reducing acid across its entire concentration range.

"Mephobia" is the fear of being too awesome. You know, so awesome that the world can't handle it and everyone dies.”

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a lot of fun going through my pictures from Vegas, sorting, organizing and compiling a group of good samples from the lot, and then posting them with comments.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-04)

The Daily Photo

My cat is a goof



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is TSN going to go under as a network if the NHL scraps the whole season?

Is it possible that everything I feel, or think I feel, is actually a complete lie?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai posté beaucoup photos sur Facebook.

Il n'y a pas de situation où le poker devrait être à la télé.

Monday, December 03, 2012

Act Of Caring (2012-12-03)

Act Of Caring

Even though I didn't want to place the telephone call, and admit my lack of progress on the project, I called anyway.

I shovelled the entire driveway, and not just enough to park my truck, despite needing over an hour to do it.

The Daily Photo (2012-12-03)

The Daily Photo

December 2-3 Snow Storm (sorry for the lack of light - I got home late)

Before


After


The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I am happy my cat did not have to try and survive in winter snow.

I made chili cheese fries that were excellent!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-03)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is it ever okay for the girl to shovel the snow?

Can you miss something you never had?

Do tires wear out driving in snow?

Can you throw used cooking oil out with domestic garbage?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-03)

La Connexion Francaise

Est-ce que voitures française a noms français?

Sunday, December 02, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-02)

La Connexion Francaise

Pourquoi mon chat ce soir malfaisant?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What should I spend my $50 Sport Chek gift card on?

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-02)

The Daily Affirmation

It was peaceful to have a Sunday so free that I could stay in the basement and not even notice that snow storm was building outside

We won our ball hockey game today 5-2

Even though I dripped excess super glue fixing the handle, at least I have a Toronto Raptors frosty mug

Act Of Caring (2012-12-02)

Act Of Caring

I changed my contact lenses this morning.

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-12-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Does a rock band always play on Saturday night?

Will oil go through a coffee filter?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai fixé mon nouveau tasse de glace.

Je n'aime pas ivre femmes.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation

It was like Christmas for myself this afternoon.  I had two shipments to unpack, that arrived while I was gone, plus all the items I bought while in Vegas

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

La Connexion Francaise (2012-11-27)

La Connexion Francaise

Je suis très furieux sur la machine distributrice!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-11-27)

The Daily Affirmation

We ran into someone we knew, before even leaving the airport

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-11-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I join Lumosity for $5 a month?

How am I supposed to feel passion when the only thing I ever feel is fear?

Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Daily Affirmation (2012-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I was cheering for the Toronto Argonauts and they won the Grey Cup!

I got to entertain for the big game, my entire cooking plan worked out marvelously and I didn't watch the game alone.

With a single game remaining in Sunday's match-ups I was down by 10 points with only the New York Giants defence left to get me a win.  It did not look good.  But a glorious performance delivered 13 points and my Yahoo fantasy football run of glory continues!

In a rare spot of good luck, I'm going to win the week in my NFL.com fantasy draft as well, even though my #1 running back has gone on IR.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-11-25)

Today I Learned . . .

Grand Marnier tastes like orange.

La Connexion Francaise (2012-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

Le Coupe Grey est aujourd'hui!

The Daily Photo (2012-11-25)

The Daily Photo

Andi feels like being as high as possible is a good idea


A Grey Cup Feast!







Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-11-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why is my cat chewing a banana peel?

Can I make something real by writing about it?


Saturday, November 24, 2012

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2012-11-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

If I want to go barefoot in my skates, should I better insoles for them?

In wanting so much do I condemn myself to never getting what I want?

Should I wear more hats?

What is an emotion that is like confusion, but truthfully bears no comparison to confusion?

La Connexion Francaise (2012-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

Mon chat me tient mordre.

The Daily Affirmation (2012-11-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I had two pleasant cashier experiences on a late November Saturday morning.

While putting away my groceries I had occasion to open a rarely-touched cupboard.  Upon opening the door I came across a case of Coke that I had completely forgotten about.


Act Of Caring (2012-11-24)

Act Of Caring

Even though the warning light had gone out, I stopped and put air in my tires.


The Daily Photo (2012-11-24)

The Daily Photo

Finally clean after multiple weeks of looking like I'd gone through a muddy field


This is an enormous stack of $20's