Saturday, November 15, 2014

The Daily Photo (2014-11-15)

The Daily Photo

Basically the worst hair style of all time


The star of the show


The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got to buy beer for three girls I hadn't seen in a long time.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-11-15)

Today I Learned . . . 

The radio station information (station name, artist, song) doesn't display when parked in a building.

Friday, November 14, 2014

The Daily Photo (2014-11-14)

The Daily Photo

A very small tractor


La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

ont = have
sont = are
vont = will
font = are

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureux que c'est le weekend.


Act Of Caring (2014-11-14)

Act Of Caring

In the course of tonight's bar shift, I dumped some lids on the floor behind the table.  My initial reaction was to leave them there, as lids don't matter.  But I changed my mind and went back and picked them all up.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does no one have fountain Coca-Cola anymore?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-13)

La Connexion Francaise

sous - under
dont = whose
tels = such
alors = then
lors = then

Dénombrement en français

Je ne pourrai jamais vous laisser tomber.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-12)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does my foot develop such wide, deep, painful cracks in it?

How do I force my mind to reconcile the person someone has become (ex. a parent) with the person with whom I remember them (ex. teenager)?

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

The Daily Photo (2014-11-12)

The Daily Photo

That's just nasty


Today I Learned . . . (2014-11-12)

Today I Learned . . .

It is possible to make carbonated iced tea with a SodaStream machine.  The product is tasty but the agitation to dissolve the powder ruins some of the carbonation.

Sunday, November 09, 2014

Act Of Caring (2014-11-09)

Act Of Caring 

In a tight ball hockey game, I tried to minimize my shift on defence as I'd earlier in the game injured my hand.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-09)

The Daily Affirmation

My men's winter ball hockey team (nothing more than a collection of random free agents) played their first game to a close finish.  There is hope yet for a successful season.

Today I Learned (2014-11-09)

Today I Learned . . .

In the original novel Dracula, Count Dracula could turn into a wolf.

Kratos from 'God Of War' is based on Edward Norton in 'American History X' where he plays a nazi.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

donc - therefore
car - because
ainsi - thus

Dénombrement en français

Je me suis cassé la main.



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-09)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do small animals dislike mosquitos as much as people?

Should I buy a martini glass?

Do I need to be more aggressive?

Friday, November 07, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

I was part of a very nice, 3-person, 2-pass goal in Delco hockey today.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-11-07)

Today I Learned . . .

One of Tyrannosaurus Rex's "tiny" arms could curl 430lbs.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-07)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy a new bathroom scale?

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

éclater = to burst
quelle que = whatever
pendant = during
ainsi = thus

Dénombrement en français

Je me sens comme je l'ai été joué



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Does yogurt wash out of fabric easily?

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Today I Learned (2014-11-04)

Today I Learned . . .

You can download an app for Chrome that can be used to make keyboard control of Google Music possible.

The Daily Photo (2014-11-04)

The Daily Photo

A unique milestone


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

If I put my hand over the inlet to a vacuum pump, would it suck my skin off?

Is my daily regime too ambitious?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

Dillon showed me how to get keyboard control of Google Music on my work computer.

Monday, November 03, 2014

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Even though its not expressly necessary yet, should I be pro-active and put the Mustang away?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The co-edbball hockey team won their first game of the winter season tonight.

Today I Learned (2014-11-02)

Today I Learned . . .

You can not remote lock my Mustang with the engine is running.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

travailleurs = workers
decider = to decide
chaque = each
ouvriers = workers
la lutte = fight
suivante = following
peu après = shortly after
lel muguet = lily of the valley
un brin = a sprig
depuis = since then
cueiller = to pick

Dénombrement en français

Il neige.  Je ne suis pas heureux.



Saturday, November 01, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-11-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I had an assist on our first, of only two scoring plays tonight in soccer.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

marque = marker
devoir = must
rappeler = to remind
cher = expensive
partager = to share
un coin = a corner

Dénombrement en français

Je ne joue pas bon soccer ce soir.



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-11-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I do another jersey order just to get San Francisco Giants gear?

Act Of Caring (2014-11-01)

Act Of Caring

I helped a woman get some cereal off a shelf too high for her.

I dumped the full pail of recycling into the dumpster outside.

The dishwasher was also emptied after a long wait. Then emptied again for more dishes to wash.

Monday, October 27, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-27)

The Daily Affirmation

The scale read 199 this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-27)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

Je me sense comme chier mon pantalon.



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I type the wrong word into sentences sometimes?

Today I Learned (2014-10-27)

Today I Learned . . .
  1. Lemon juice helps keep the apple from browning, because it is full of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and it has a low (acidic) pH level. Ascorbic acid works because oxygen will react with it before it will react with the polyphenol oxidase.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-26)

The Daily Affirmation

My Movies drive was offline I noticed this evening so when I had time to fix it, I managed to bring it back to online in only a few minutes.

Today I Learned (2014-10-26)

Today I Learned . . .

It takes less than 700 mL of water to fill three ice trays.

Act Of Caring (2014-10-26)

Act Of Caring

I finally got the numbers glued on and the sign hung up.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

aucun = no
avenir = future
la veille = dormancy
dès que = as soon as
pendant = for

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas énergie.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-26)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Would a wood stand for a flat panel TV look tacky?

Why do I take so many penalties?

Do I drink another RockStar Energy Cola for the second game?

Saturday, October 25, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-25)

La Connexion Francaise

communément = generally
baisser = to decrease
vers = around
nourrir = to feed
la perte = loss
mordoré = golden brown
la tas = heap, pile
outils = tools
souvent = often
créer = to create
déguster = to taste

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi suis-je encore éveillé?


The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation

LDR played an intense, amazing soccer game tonight and had to settle for a 2-2 tie.  It seems like consolation prize but that was the toughest game we've ever played but we gave as good as we got.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I get Krazy Glue at Dollarama?

Should I put the Mustang away for the winter tomorrow?


Act Of Caring (2014-10-25)

Act Of Caring

I tried to hang up my house numbers a year later but the glue i used didn't hold so I gotta start over.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Act Of Caring (2014-10-22)

Act Of Caring

I wrote a letter to a struggling friend to try and tell her that she didn't need to feel alone.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-22)

The Daily Affirmation

My latest jersey order shipped from China today.


La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = thus

Dénombrement en français

Je faut réduire mon boisson gazeuse consommation


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-22)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why can't I get anywhere early?

Sunday, October 19, 2014

The Daily Photo (2014-10-19)

The Daily Photo

Birthday Cake


The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation

In the grand lottery of jersey numbers, I came up with one of my favourite numbers: #26.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-19)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
mine = mine
font = conjugation of faire
sont = conjugation of être
ont = conjugation of avoir

Dénombrement en français




Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-19)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy the Borderlands Prequel on Steam?

Why is it that everything is exactly the same as its always been, but I feel diminished?

Saturday, October 18, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

presque = almost

Dénombrement en français

Je peux presque lire mon livre français.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-18)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does water give me heart burn?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored the opening goal of the winter season for the Loose Slots.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Today I Learned (2014-10-17)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 130 calories in a 355 mL can of tonic water.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

We got the proposal done on schedule and with little extraneous effort.

I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey.

I also netted our first goal in a big win for LDR tonight.


Act Of Caring (2014-10-17)

Act Of Caring

I cleaned up the paper towel in the bathroom.


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do you decide if you're too injured to do something?

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

offrir = to offer
située = located
seulement = only
parce que = because
dorées = golden
détendu = relaxed
enfin = finally
toutefois = however
tout au moins = at least

Dénombrement en français

J'achete une mobile nouveau enfin.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally got a new iPhone!

Today I Learned (2014-10-15)

Today I Learned . . . 

Breakfast is served until 11 AM at Subway.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-15)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why is the end of my street "Closed" but nothing is happening inside of the 100 ft of blocked off road?

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-14)

La Connexion Francaise

plusieurs = several
le bateau = boat
un siècle = century
parcourir = travel all over

Dénombrement en français

N'abandonne pas.


Today I Learned (2014-10-14)

Today I Learned . . . 

I don't really walk in a straight line.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the best fortune in my fortune cookie tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-14)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is a guinea pig/hamster truly capable of affection for a human?

The Daily Photo (2014-10-14)

The Daily Photo 


Monday, October 13, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-13)

The Daily Affirmation

On this day of thanksgiving, I could hardly go without a Daily Affirmation.  Not much happened today so I can't give a specific occurrence, like my favourite team won, or I scored a goal in  ball hockey.  But when I think back on today I realize I am not alone, and that's probably the greatest daily affirmation I could possibly have.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

bâtir = to build
recette = recipe
atelier = workshop

Dénombrement en français

L'equipe Saskatchewan Roughriders sont jouer comme merde.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Why is it that the Riders are down only one significant player, and yet everyone else, in his absence, are playing like they belong in a lower class league?

Why are bowling lanes polished?

The Daily Photo (2014-10-13)

The Daily Photo

Still looking good


Sunday, October 12, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

Its always a good Sunday when Peyton wins.

I am really glad to have gotten my hair cut.

The Daily Photo (2014-10-12)

The Daily Photo

Before


After


La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-12)

La Connexion Francaise

cheveux = hair
chevaux = horses

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu ma coupe de cheveux ce soir.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got an unexpected but welcome surprise in the form of a Facebook message tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

I have more than almost anyone I could meet.  I have so much that its too the point of excess.  Yet for all that I have, I still feel apathetic, defeated, and sad.  Why?

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-08)

La Connexion Francaise

á humer = to smell
fabriqués = made
parmi = among
aux alentours = around, in the neighbourhood
un écrivain = writer
trempées dans = dipped in
à partir de = from
amandes = almonds
songez alors = think then (like the French)
remis = given

Dénombrement en français

Je suis bien ce soir.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally found Chef Express!

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-07)

La Connexion Francaise

lorque = when
galettes = cookies

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un surprise ce soir.


Tuesday, October 07, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my care package for sponsoring someone on an AIDS walk.

The Daily Photo (2014-10-07)

The Daily Photo

Demi Lovato concert pics (with a little help from my friend)




Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-07)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What can I do to re-capture my youth?

Should I get inspirational sayings tattooed on my body?

Monday, October 06, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-06)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

What am I going to do about this back pain?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-06)

La Connexion Francaise

malgré = in spite of
part entières = fully
notre époque = our time

Dénombrement en français

J'ai une sieste en maintenant mon arrière est mal.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation

The proposal was successfully sent and we're feeling positive about the results.

Turbo Dismount is my new favourite game.

Act of Caring (2014-10-06)

Act of Caring

I found $110 in the waiting area at my physio studio and I turned it in to reception instead of keeping it.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-05)

La Connexion Francaise

le pouvoirs = powers
citer = to mention
arroser = to cover

J'ai peu audace.


Sunday, October 05, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-05)

The Daily Affirmation

My co-ed team won our division championship tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I be buying and wearing a pink shirt for Breast Cancer awareness month?