Parfois - at times
Puis - then
Me ne sais pas sur vous, Mai's je sens vinegar-deux
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-14)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally got my book shelves for my office built today.
We finished off another proposal this morning.
I finally got my book shelves for my office built today.
We finished off another proposal this morning.
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-05-13)
Act Of Caring
Despite not feeling like it at all, and having pushed it until I was late, I went to ball hockey anyway. Sadly we lost.
Despite not feeling like it at all, and having pushed it until I was late, I went to ball hockey anyway. Sadly we lost.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-05-13)
La Connexion Francaise
matinale - early riser
Parfois - sometimes
copieux - substantial
Je ne sais pas que faire.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-13)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Where can I find another sleeve for my knee brace?
How does Facebook think I might know all these people I've never met before?
Where can I find another sleeve for my knee brace?
How does Facebook think I might know all these people I've never met before?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-05-13)
La Connexion Francaise
matinale - early riser
Parfois - sometimes
copieux - substantial
matinale - early riser
Parfois - sometimes
copieux - substantial
Sunday, May 12, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-05-12)
La Connexion Francaise
pire - worse
Je ne peux pas arrêter penser sur la fille.
J'ai trois tir sur but ce soir. Je ne marque pas.
pire - worse
Je ne peux pas arrêter penser sur la fille.
J'ai trois tir sur but ce soir. Je ne marque pas.
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-12)
The Daily Affirmation
After a discouraging loss in our last outing, it was gratifying to come back with a big win in ball hockey.
The Leafs forced a Game 7.
After a discouraging loss in our last outing, it was gratifying to come back with a big win in ball hockey.
The Leafs forced a Game 7.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-12)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I have an unrealistic self body image?
Should I turn on the A/C?
Do I have an unrealistic self body image?
Should I turn on the A/C?
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-05-11)
Act Of Caring
Despite how awful I feel, I went around the house and cleaned up all the garbage, one of my least favorite jobs.
Despite how awful I feel, I went around the house and cleaned up all the garbage, one of my least favorite jobs.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-11)
Today I Learned . . .
Boobytrap is partyboob in reverse.
There is an appalling lack of selection in right-handed ball gloves in Saskatoon.
Boobytrap is partyboob in reverse.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-11)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
In contradiction to my interests in sports and analytical mind, why am I so awful at drafts?
In contradiction to my interests in sports and analytical mind, why am I so awful at drafts?
What ever happened to Amanda Marshall?
Am I interesting enough?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-11)
The Daily Affirmation
I like summer-time Dollar Drink Days at McDonalds.
There is a thrill, albeit a small one, to feel that G-force push when my car accelerates.
It was good to play soccer again.
I like summer-time Dollar Drink Days at McDonalds.
There is a thrill, albeit a small one, to feel that G-force push when my car accelerates.
It was good to play soccer again.
Friday, May 10, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-10)
The Daily Affirmation
Opa! for lunch today was fantastic.
I booked another life defining trip. We're going to the Rose Bowl!
The Daily Photo (2013-05-10)
The Daily Photo
This is what you get when you ask for ice at Opa! in the Midtown Plaza food court
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We got wicked good parking
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This is what you get when you ask for ice at Opa! in the Midtown Plaza food court
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We got wicked good parking
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-10)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do people like Calgary?
Is it super-frustrating for people that I can flip from a moment of determined seriousness, to cornball humour like the flipping of a light switch?
Why do people like Calgary?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-05-10)
La Connexion Francaise
Tu dois croitre l'homme. Tu ne veux pas quelque chose de plus pour vous-même?
Tuez-moi!!! Je veux mourir!!
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-05-09)
Act Of Caring
Instead of doing what I usually do, and leaving parts of a proposal-level 3D model unfinished, I cleaned up the details of several connections on the model I was making today.
Instead of doing what I usually do, and leaving parts of a proposal-level 3D model unfinished, I cleaned up the details of several connections on the model I was making today.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-08)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Have I lost sight of the progress I am making by focusing on goals that I make unattainable?
Have I lost sight of the progress I am making by focusing on goals that I make unattainable?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-09)
Today I Learned . . .
It is possible to shear a gold club head in half from hitting a ball.
I am not a cold weather golfer.
It is possible to shear a gold club head in half from hitting a ball.
I am not a cold weather golfer.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-08)
Today I Learned . . .
Ice is not universally successful in treating repetitive stress injuries of the knee.
Ice is not universally successful in treating repetitive stress injuries of the knee.
Act Of Caring (2013-05-08)
Act Of Caring
I asked Bruce to re-park when he commented that he was taking up two spots.
I asked Bruce to re-park when he commented that he was taking up two spots.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-08)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why can I enthusiastically rally other people but fail to motivate myself?
Why do laundry machines primarily use dials?
Why can I enthusiastically rally other people but fail to motivate myself?
Why do laundry machines primarily use dials?
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-07)
The Daily Affirmation
I took my Mustang out of storage this afternoon!
I took my Mustang out of storage this afternoon!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-07)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do people buy so many groceries all at once?
Why do people buy so many groceries all at once?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-07)
Today I Learned . . .
Practically speaking, gasoline does not freeze. The molecules in gasoline will slow down and the mass eventually hardens. But the structure remains chaotic and not in an orderly crystalline structure typical for a solid phase.
Practically speaking, gasoline does not freeze. The molecules in gasoline will slow down and the mass eventually hardens. But the structure remains chaotic and not in an orderly crystalline structure typical for a solid phase.
Monday, May 06, 2013
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-06)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Is conquering fear doing something you're scared of, or doing something you want to do but the fear holds you back?
Why do women get so much out of dancing?
Is conquering fear doing something you're scared of, or doing something you want to do but the fear holds you back?
Why do women get so much out of dancing?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-06)
The Daily Affirmation
The Shockers posted a big win and I was involved in a scoring play.
The Shockers posted a big win and I was involved in a scoring play.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Act Of Caring (2013-05-05)
Act Of Caring
I stopped on my way to my parent's house to wand wash my car.
I finally re-arranged my closet
I stopped on my way to my parent's house to wand wash my car.
I finally re-arranged my closet
Saturday, May 04, 2013
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-04)
The Daily Affirmation
It is beautiful day outside today. The first official day of spring.
It is beautiful day outside today. The first official day of spring.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-04)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
I drank a Mountain Dew and a Rockstar back to back. Now I want a nap. How does that happen?
Should I take a class in one of the various subjects I'm simultaneously studying?
What could I accomplish if I wasn't fighting myself?
I drank a Mountain Dew and a Rockstar back to back. Now I want a nap. How does that happen?
Should I take a class in one of the various subjects I'm simultaneously studying?
What could I accomplish if I wasn't fighting myself?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-04)
Today I Learned . . .
The road-side Shell station at Davidson is open 24 hours.
The road-side Shell station at Davidson is open 24 hours.
Friday, May 03, 2013
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-03)
The Daily Affirmation
I am officially resting easy. I have spares for my slo-pitch roster.
I am officially resting easy. I have spares for my slo-pitch roster.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-03)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Does a drink in a can stay cold longer if you don't open it?
Does a drink in a can stay cold longer if you don't open it?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-03)
Today I Learned . . .
The Grasswoods Petro-Canada, just off Highway 11 south of Saskatoon, has the most I've come across, of my favorite energy drink, Rockstar Energy Cola.
The Grasswoods Petro-Canada, just off Highway 11 south of Saskatoon, has the most I've come across, of my favorite energy drink, Rockstar Energy Cola.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-02)
The Daily Affirmation
A found some peace in my day today, as the phone stayed silent and no one darkened my door, and I actually had the freedom to take the words collected in a report, mould them, shape them, turn disorder into form and appreciate the result of my effort.
A found some peace in my day today, as the phone stayed silent and no one darkened my door, and I actually had the freedom to take the words collected in a report, mould them, shape them, turn disorder into form and appreciate the result of my effort.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-02)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
How do I use my intelligence to overcome a lack of disciplined training in areas like sports, where hours of practice lead to success?
How do I use my intelligence to overcome a lack of disciplined training in areas like sports, where hours of practice lead to success?
Act Of Caring (2013-05-02)
Act Of Caring
I finally remembered to change my contact lenses.
I threw out a drink when I noticed that it had grass in it.
I finally remembered to change my contact lenses.
I threw out a drink when I noticed that it had grass in it.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-05-01)
Today I Learned . . .
In emergency situations, volleyball knee-pads can be used as shin pads.
In emergency situations, volleyball knee-pads can be used as shin pads.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-05-01)
The Daily Affirmation
Even though it was a loss for the Shockers tonight, I felt like I played a really good game.
Even though it was a loss for the Shockers tonight, I felt like I played a really good game.
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-05-01)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I want to spend $5,400 to replace the cedar siding on the front of my house?
How to I develop more cardio-vascular fitness, without using my legs?
Do I want to spend $5,400 to replace the cedar siding on the front of my house?
How to I develop more cardio-vascular fitness, without using my legs?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-05-01)
La Connexion Francaise
donc - thus/therefore
vers - to
Je suis somnolent aujourd'hui.
donc - thus/therefore
vers - to
Je suis somnolent aujourd'hui.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Shockers Playoff Hockey Draft 2013
Shockers NHL Playoffs Draft Team 2013
For those keeping score (me), here is my draft line-up for the Shockers NHL playoff draft:
Michal Handzus (CHI)
Brent Seabrook (CHI)
Daniel Sedin (VAN)
Christopher Higgins (VAN)
Jason Chimera (WSH)
Brendan Morrow (PIT)
Paul Martin (PIT)
Ryane Clowe (NYR)
Kyle Turris (OTT)
Ryan Getzlaf (ANA)
Bobby Ryan (ANA)
Tyler Seguin (BOS)
Jaden Schwartz (STL)
Vladimir Tarasenko (STL)
Nazem Kadri (TOR)
For those keeping score (me), here is my draft line-up for the Shockers NHL playoff draft:
Michal Handzus (CHI)
Brent Seabrook (CHI)
Daniel Sedin (VAN)
Christopher Higgins (VAN)
Jason Chimera (WSH)
Brendan Morrow (PIT)
Paul Martin (PIT)
Ryane Clowe (NYR)
Kyle Turris (OTT)
Ryan Getzlaf (ANA)
Bobby Ryan (ANA)
Tyler Seguin (BOS)
Jaden Schwartz (STL)
Vladimir Tarasenko (STL)
Nazem Kadri (TOR)
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-30)
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-30)
colline (f) - hill
toit - roof
à propos - by the way
Je veux rencontrer la joli jeune fille.
colline (f) - hill
toit - roof
à propos - by the way
Je veux rencontrer la joli jeune fille.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-30)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
When a natural disaster hits and people are dying I'd diarrhea, where are they going to the washroom?
Do you end up on a sex offender registry when you buy lubricant in bulk?
When a natural disaster hits and people are dying I'd diarrhea, where are they going to the washroom?
Do you end up on a sex offender registry when you buy lubricant in bulk?
Monday, April 29, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-29)
La Connexion Francaise
bonne = mais
quant = as
Je suis amer sur ma genou.
bonne = mais
quant = as
Je suis amer sur ma genou.
The Daily Photo (2013-04-29)
The Daily Photo
The ONE place I couldn't afford to get hit by a ball hockey ball
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The ONE place I couldn't afford to get hit by a ball hockey ball
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-29)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I have the worst luck of all time?
Do I have the worst luck of all time?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-29)
The Daily Affirmation
The Shockers post a big shoot-out win to open the 2013 Summer ball hockey season!
The Shockers post a big shoot-out win to open the 2013 Summer ball hockey season!
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-29)
Today I Learned . . .
The active ingredient in anti-perspirant, aluminum chlorohydrate, is used as a coagulant aid in water treatment.
The active ingredient in anti-perspirant, aluminum chlorohydrate, is used as a coagulant aid in water treatment.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
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La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-28)
La Connexion Francaise
Je suis fasciné avec la chanteuse blonde.
Je suis fasciné avec la chanteuse blonde.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-28)
The Daily Affirmation
The Leonard Cohen concert was surprisingly entertaining.
The Leonard Cohen concert was surprisingly entertaining.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-28)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why aren't my teeth white like the people in the movies and how do I get there?
Should I learn to play the guitar? Bass maybe?
Why aren't my teeth white like the people in the movies and how do I get there?
Should I learn to play the guitar? Bass maybe?
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-27)
The Daily Affirmation
We found a cute rabbit hiding under Sean's front step this afternoon.
We found a cute rabbit hiding under Sean's front step this afternoon.
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-27)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
What store has the best selection of sodas?
Why am I never satisfied?
What store has the best selection of sodas?
Why am I never satisfied?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-27)
La Connexion Francaise
peut-être - perhaps
presque - almost
assis - seated
tous - all
au-dessous de - over, above
autour due - around
près de - near
J'aime ecrire à crayon.
peut-être - perhaps
presque - almost
assis - seated
tous - all
au-dessous de - over, above
autour due - around
près de - near
J'aime ecrire à crayon.
Act Of Caring (2013-04-27)
Act Of Caring
Despite having no enthusiasm for the task, I powered through Chapter 5 of my "An Advanced Course in Calculus" book.
Despite having no enthusiasm for the task, I powered through Chapter 5 of my "An Advanced Course in Calculus" book.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-26)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I get my truck detailed?
Should I get my truck detailed?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-26)
Today I Learned . . .
Playboy Radio is no longer on SriusXM satellite radio
Playboy Radio is no longer on SriusXM satellite radio
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-04-25)
Act Of Caring
Even though I had a very trying day on a personal level, I still managed to use perspective to put someone else's troubles into perspective for them.
Even though I had a very trying day on a personal level, I still managed to use perspective to put someone else's troubles into perspective for them.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-25)
The Daily Affirmation
Despite a very difficult day, I was not plagued by any pain from past injuries.
Despite a very difficult day, I was not plagued by any pain from past injuries.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-25)
La Connexion Francaise
soigneux - careful
Pourquoi fait-je oublier être soigneux?
soigneux - careful
Pourquoi fait-je oublier être soigneux?
The Daily Photo (2013-04-25)
The Daily Photo
Here was my fortune today.
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I take this to mean that ball season will start soon.
Look at my crack
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Here was my fortune today.
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I take this to mean that ball season will start soon.
Look at my crack
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-25)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do I never solve the problem of, forgetting to pay attention?
If this book relies so heavily on abbreviations and jargon that are not second nature to me, is there any point continuing to try to read it?
Should I buy a new camera?
Why do I never solve the problem of, forgetting to pay attention?
If this book relies so heavily on abbreviations and jargon that are not second nature to me, is there any point continuing to try to read it?
Should I buy a new camera?
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-24)
La Connexion Francaise
quelque - some
Aujourd'hui était difficile.
quelque - some
Aujourd'hui était difficile.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-23)
The Daily Affirmation
After a long, tough day I managed to come up with a joke that I thought was hilarious. It felt good to laugh genuinely.
After a long, tough day I managed to come up with a joke that I thought was hilarious. It felt good to laugh genuinely.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-23)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why am I always tilting at windmills?
Should I read Don Quixote?
Why am I always tilting at windmills?
Should I read Don Quixote?
Monday, April 22, 2013
The Daily Photo (2013-04-22)
The Daily Photo
This was a tasty lunch
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It was Wok Box. I recommend going there. (but not all the way to Lloydminster where I got this)
This was a tasty lunch
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It was Wok Box. I recommend going there. (but not all the way to Lloydminster where I got this)
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-22)
Today I Learned . . .
You can not pick up and use the goalie's stick if he drops it and you give him yours.
You can not pick up and use the goalie's stick if he drops it and you give him yours.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-22)
The Daily Affirmation
The exhibition ball hockey game tonight was a success. I got a rare point (an assist) and at no point during, or afterwards, was their any of the knee pain that plagued me through the end of the winter sports season. That included two falls on the (very) slippery Cosmo floor.
The exhibition ball hockey game tonight was a success. I got a rare point (an assist) and at no point during, or afterwards, was their any of the knee pain that plagued me through the end of the winter sports season. That included two falls on the (very) slippery Cosmo floor.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-22)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why are there always problems when I'm not there to deal with them?
Is there a down side to doing all my laundry on Delicate?
Why are there always problems when I'm not there to deal with them?
Is there a down side to doing all my laundry on Delicate?
Sunday, April 21, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-21)
La Connexion Francaise
Je suis très fatigue. Ma casse-tête heure était mal ce soir.
Je suis très fatigue. Ma casse-tête heure était mal ce soir.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-21)
Today I Learned . . .
When life presents you with something you want, take it. Don't tell yourself it will still be around later.
When life presents you with something you want, take it. Don't tell yourself it will still be around later.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-21)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I learn to play the trumpet?
The last chapter in my last French book, and the first chapter in my latest French book, both harp on the idea of cognates. When I want to say something in French, and I'm in doubt, should I just guess the English verb with -er, -re, or -ir at the end of it and hope I'm close?
Should I learn to play the trumpet?
The last chapter in my last French book, and the first chapter in my latest French book, both harp on the idea of cognates. When I want to say something in French, and I'm in doubt, should I just guess the English verb with -er, -re, or -ir at the end of it and hope I'm close?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-21)
The Daily Affirmation
My Sunday morning breakfast McGriddle was hot, fresh and right off the grill. A perfect start to the day!
I was at an Oilers game tonight. That ain't bad.
My Sunday morning breakfast McGriddle was hot, fresh and right off the grill. A perfect start to the day!
I was at an Oilers game tonight. That ain't bad.