December 2007
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New Year Reflection
I have returned to Americaland. Christmas went well, but I didn’t do half the stuff I wanted to do while back home. This past year has been pretty interesting. Although 2007 was full of new experiences for me, I still feel very unsettled in life. Hopefully 2008 will bring more clarity and more opportunity. Happy New Year everyone!
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Off to Canada for a week to celebrate Christmas. ...
Getting closer to a 24 hour society
One thing I love about the United States is the ease of which I can be a consumer. It blows me away that I have access to several 24-hour grocery stores, can hang out at a Borders Bookstore until 11 pm on a Sunday, and can catch a movie that starts well after midnight. Holiday hours here are even more amazing. My local mall is open until 10pm, and the attached department stores are open...
WatchI love the dismounts.
Christmas Plans
I am heading “home” (to Ontario, Canada) on the 22nd for a week of holiday cheer. I actually really love Christmas, and my mom goes all out with the festive decorations, including two Christmas trees! She also makes the most ridiculous amount of food - her standard is a 30 pound turkey for only 10 people. Although I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet (which of course is...
Jill's Favorite Albums of 2007
5. Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion 4. Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 3. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank 2. Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam 1. Handsome Furs - Plague Park An amazing album. Enough said.
“I definitely spoil the babies, but I can’t help it. They rock. When they...”
– My friend Jamie, on buying Christmas gifts for her niece and nephew.
The Mitchell Report →
Gregg Zaun was never my hero, but then he took steroids, and he still wasn’t my hero. There are a few Jays, both past and present, who ended up on the list.
Goodbye, OHIP.
I had my first foray into the American health care system this weekend. Surprisingly, it was more pleasant and straightforward than I expected…then again, I know I’m lucky since I have health insurance (which, unfortunately, costs around $250 a month). I don’t have a doctor here yet (still researching), but I managed to find an Urgent Care clinic (known as a Walk-In clinic in...
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Tumblr and Reblogging
I’m not sure how I feel about Tumblr reblogging. My Dashboard is full of reblogs, and it seems like things are continually passed around. I realize that reblogging is one of the most unique features about Tumblr, but at the same time, I don’t think it fits with how I personally use my Tumblr. There are a lot of interesting arguments over at the Ning Tumblr community in support of...
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