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?

Saturday, October 04, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

It wasn't so much about any one thing that happened, or that I did, but I had a good day today.  It was badly needed to restore my faith.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-04)

La Connexion Francaise

fierté = pride
vis-á-vis = toward

J'ai un bon jour.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Since I primarily (>90%) drive my SUV in the winter, should I just get winter tires for it?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-10-04)

Today I Learned . . .

If you hit the "Back" button on your keyboard, when in the Google Music window, it takes to your last queue.

Thursday, October 02, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-10-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is playing another season as a free-agent men's ball hockey player going to lead to simply more frustration?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-10-01)

La Connexion Francaise

arrière = back

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal à mon arrière.

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

Act of Caring (2014-10-01)

Act of Caring

Once again I cleaned up the soap in the bathroom of horrors.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-10-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a free homemade, steak and potatoes, lunch today!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-09-30)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Should play only co-ed ball hockey this winter?

The Daily Photo (2014-09-30)

The Daily Photo

Some Legislative Building photos from Friday











La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-30)

La Connexion Francaise

auparavant = beforehand
cumuler = to cumulate    
couper = to cut
déverser = to drop
enchaîner = to put one after the other
autour de = around
cueillir = to pick
amener = to bring

Dénombrement en français

Mon ball hockey equipe a oublié amener le goalie.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation

It didn't count but I did score a goal tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-09-30)

Today I Learned . . .

It is considerably more difficult to do jigsaw puzzles in sub par time when you've taken sleeping pills.

Monday, September 29, 2014

The Daily Photo (2014-09-29)

The Daily Photo

This is entirely too many pills to take at night.


La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-29)

La Connexion Francaise

problème = problem

Dénombrement en français

Cette fille est une problème.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-29)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I set earlier reminder chimes on my Google Calendar events?

Blog Song Of The Day (2014-09-29)

Blog Song Of The Day

Natalia Kills - Problem

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Act of Caring (2014-09-25)

Act of Caring

I swerved and saved the life of a raccoon tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

Five games in five nights ended with a refreshing win.  And I got a point!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I told the most hilarious joke about Scott M this morning.

Blog Song Of The Day (2014-09-23)

Blog Song Of The Day

Nine Inch Nails - The Art of Self Destruction

Kesha - Thinking Of You

Edwin - Alive

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I eat from Tim Hortons more?

Sunday, September 21, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-21)

La Connexion Francaise

aucun(e) - any, no
chacun(e) - every
person(ne) - no one/anyone

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas aller travailler demain.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-21)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our ball hockey game tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is volleyball making a comeback?

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Act of Caring (2014-09-20)

Act of Caring

I remembered to check my rear passenger side tire before tearing out of the parking lot tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2014-09-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

How does one take a vacation from themselves?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-20)

The Daily Affirmation

Root beer / Sprite / Dr. Pepper Frosters.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

sourire = smile

Dénombrement en français

je ne souri pas dans photos.


Friday, September 19, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-19)

The Daily Affirmation

Had a real, human exchange with a celebrity over Twitter this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2014-09-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is changing medication going to be enough?

REPEAT: Should I join the Instagram family?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

désolé = sorry
fier/fiere = proud

Dénombrement en français

Je sens triste mais je sens honte aussi.  Ensuite, je suis bien. Je ne sais pas ce qui se passe.


Today I Learned . . . (2014-09-19)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get machines that will automatically fold, hole punch/staple drawings for you.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-09-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a break-away goal tonight in ball hockey.

Blog Question Of The Day (2014-09-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get the giant iPhone 6?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

dommage = pity
étonnant = strange

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mal.


Thursday, September 11, 2014

Today I Learned . . . (2014-09-11)

Today I Learned . . .

"Bring It On" is 14 years old.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

sentir = to feel
asseoir = to sit
lorsque = when

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de quelque chose pour me faire sentir mieux.



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

Blog Question Of The Day

As a society do we have to let it go if a woman decides to forgive a man for domestic abuse?

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Today I Learned . . . (2014-09-10)

Today I Learned . . . (2014-09-10)

Again I learned not to make purchasing decisions while under the influence of sleeping pills.