Tuesday July 22, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 11:06 AM ADT
If I only had a few $100 million lying around somewhere, I could take advantage of some of the most luxurious things available. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Luxuo
I know the reality is I probably will never even see most of the stuff displayed on the website. But then again, would I really want that stuff? The answer is: NO! (For the most past).
Do I want an $80,000 fish? No.
Do I want a diamond studded flat screen TV? Maybe… it does look really pretty. However, I could manage with a regular model too.
Do I want a diamond encrusted cell phone? No, because too many diamonds would get knocked off and float around in my purse. I’ll stick with the regular version.
Do I want a gold iphone? Ok, that one is harder to resist… and if I did have all those millions… why not?
Would I want a subscription to the world’s most expensive magazine? I really only look at magazines for the pictures… so I’ll keep “reading” those. If I feel the need for some artsy photography, there’s always Google and Flickr and no extra cost.
This is all a tease. Although this is a tease, it is for the most part (99%) filled with items I can definitely live without and wouldn’t want anyway. I guess all you can really do is laugh or be disappointed with people who would choose to spend their money so frivolously because they can. Some of those things are downright ridiculous, and they could be redirecting those funds towards charities. After all, charity is tax-deductable – and I have a feeling those big spenders would appreciate that.
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 7:29 AM ADT
I stumbled on to this – and I don’t really know why. All I know is that when boredom meets time to kill it leads to weird internet discoveries. And this would be one of them.
Meet Tony Hawk – a professional skateboarder who has since then invaded other realms such as video games and merchandise.
Meet Tony Hawks – a TV and radio comedian and bestselling author.
Two different people, doing different things, in different parts of the world. Although, oddly enough Tony Hawk does have a radio show….
And the following are examples of fan sending their fan letters to the wrong person. In fact Tony Hawks has dedicated a part of his website to his answer of Tony Hawk questions and some of them are pretty funny. I still wonder how this mix up could happen considering every other correspondence is from a number one fan…
See below for examples, and click here for more. (And to clarify, those are not my typos.)
Enjoy!
Number 1
From fan: hi can you send me tips
Answer: yes. Here are two. Don't stand downwind of flatulent people, and try not to get involved in leapfrogging unicorns.
TH
Number 2
From fan: yo wats sup my man your are my idool
Answer: I'm not happy about this. I don't want to be anyone's idool.
TH
Monday July 14, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 9:34 AM ADT
If you are like many others, including myself, jumping on this HD bandwagon, this may be the product you need to add to your collection. Or in my case, desperately wonder if I am catching a MadTV or SNL spoof since Ashton Kutcher has retired from punking people.
HD television, the wave of the near future (at least until something new and exciting comes along) and of course to go with the HD television, you need the HD cable or satellite dish – because that makes the whole television experience worthwhile.
What happens when you are not watching you television? How do you get HD experience? Well someone thought of that problem, and took the liberty of fixing it.
Welcome HD sunglasses into the world! And yes, as the title states, I find that to be quite stupid. I thought the whole point of HD TVs and HD cable was to make you feel as though you were there. But I guess I was wrong.
But wait, if you call within the next half hour, you will also receive these special night vision glasses (I wish I was making this part up, but I’m not).
Wednesday July 9, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 6:19 AM ADT
I am a fan of documentaries – even the boring ones. But this particular one is far from boring and is simply breathtaking to watch.
Please spend $5 somewhat wisely and rent Sharkwater – may I add it’s a Canadian production. I must warn you that some scenes may be difficult for some people to watch, as it shows the truth behind poaching. It is filled with great information and the visuals are breathtaking. There is no other word to describe how beautiful the underwater shots are.
I absolutely loved it, and I now have a new found respect and love for sharks.
Tuesday July 8, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 10:19 AM ADT
I am the one who usually the one who doesn’t win anything; I never hear back from contest entries and I always pick last at gift swaps. Hence, I get the not-so-good deals. But my luck is changing… and it all starts with an Indiana Jones prize pack (insert sarcastic woohoo here).
First off, I guess I should admit that I haven’t seen any of the Indiana Jones movies, old or new. I was too young to appreciate the older productions, and I didn’t make an effort to see the new release because “The Beef” stars in this version, and I am not a fan of his.
Of course all that didn’t stop my boredom from stepping in and entering every contest possible on the tribute website. I was personally hoping for the Sex and the City spa getaway – it just didn’t happen.
The excitement of a package addressed to me soon faded when I saw Indiana Jones. I am now the proud owner of a book and “action figures” that look like Kinder Surprise toys. I guess on the plus side, I’ll learn how to crack a whip and get out of quicksand. I laugh about this now, but maybe someday some of my useless knowledge might be useful.
Thursday July 3, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 12:53 PM ADT
I’m still in this wonderful phase of figuring out exactly what I want to be when I grow up…. The problem is the years will keep going, and my body will age before my head can catch up on this process. Not necessarily a bad thing, it would just be nice to have some direction in life – and that’s something I definitely need help with.
One thing is for sure – professional bowler can be crossed off that list. Here’s the past where I am extremely positive: with a lot of practice, consistent playing and the right equipment, I could actually become good at this game. Here’s the reality: it’s not happening. I am not terrible; I do manage to knock some pins down.
I’m just not that into it.
It’s a fun thing to do with a group of people – and the bigger the group, the cheaper the activity. Other than that, bowling just doesn’t cut it.
Tuesday June 24, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 11:22 AM ADT
I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason (did I ever pick a blog title that could sum up this story really well). One door closes, another one opens… we’ve all heard these different sayings at one point or another – mostly at the door closing portion of the event.
I ask the following: is it a coincidence that the iphone will be available in Canada shortly before my birthday??? I know some will say coincidence, but I believe it was meant to be. (Mom and Dad, are you paying close attention?)
I’ve been secretly drooling for this piece of gadgetry for a while and the days are not going by quickly enough until July 11th. Until then, I have to keep my fingers crossed that A. demand won’t surpass inventory, and, B. someone is actually reading this and going, oh, that’s what she wants for her birthday – I guess I need to go shopping on the 11th…..
Thursday June 19, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 3:45 PM ADT
I have been trying for the past few days to come up with something, anything to write about and post on this site. I have managed to consistently ramble on about noting and draw blanks at searching for topics. I’d like to call this writer’s mountain; “block” doesn’t exactly cover it for me.
So here it is… my post about nothing. I doubt it will have the same amount of popularity as Seinfeld and their show about nothing.
Summer has just begun, the sun is just starting to come out after a few days of rain, and I brain has decided to leave the building for an undetermined amount of time. I just wish my brain would have given notice to the rest of me, as I would have enjoyed a vacation. It’s not all that convenient trying to work efficiently when the brain is indisposed.
My only hope is that tomorrow is Friday.
Monday June 9, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 4:00 PM ADT
Like a scene out of a movie, I stand outside and all the mosquitoes flock to me. Nothing has to be said or done. They just know they have to come to me. However, unlike in the movies, I do not get the fun-filled task of controlling them. They flock to the Queen of the mosquitoes for a mutiny. I don’t even know what I did wrong to deserve this dreadful mutiny.
I was standing outside this morning waiting for my chariot (i.e. the bus) and I couldn’t believe the amount of mosquitoes just looking for a patch of bare skin to have their breakfasts. I counted ten, but it definitely felt like more were buzzing around. To make matters worse, I probably looked like quite the fool flailing my arms around to get them off of me. They probably were cheering for my imaginary friend to win the fight; my technique was just not there.
Yes, the nice weather has only started, and I am not about to start complaining about it. I love the nice weather; I love that I will actually get some color and no longer will be a pasty white person. (Note that although I do not want to be pasty white, I also don’t want to be leathery brown. It would be a scary experience to look in the mirror and not know where my purse ends and my skin begins.)
Let’s get back to my kingdom. In this recent stretch of lovely weather, I have managed to enjoy the beauty of summer, and not enjoy the rest. Although to say I was covered in bites would be a slight exaggeration, I did seem to accumulate a lot in a short period of time. My once comfortable clothes are now not so conformable because they remind me I have itchy bug bites. My lovely summer sandals I was so looking forward to wear hurt me because they rub on the bites.
So if you see a girl standing by a bus stop in the morning flailing her arms around, she is not crazy. It’s just self-defense.
Friday June 6, 2008
Vicky Gibson - 11:22 AM ADT
It is no rare circumstance when a medium of the media offends some of their users. Usually I am not one of those people – but that changed.
I don’t know how to say this without being brutally honest, and possibly insulting some people along the way.
As the world knows by now, the Penguins lost the Stanley Cup to the Red Wings. Well according to a big broadcast television station, this caused Maritime Heartbreak. Being thorough broadcasters, they then went on to show the heartbreak by interviewing a child who didn’t look older than seven years old.
This is normally wording from a story I would have taken with a grain of salt and brushed off with no further after thought. I just can’t brush this one off without voicing my own opinion. Being a fan of hockey and even for those who are not, this insulted me.
How can a broadcaster use the term Maritime Heartbreak because Sid the Kid lost the Stanley Cup this year, after the tragic passing of a Luc Bourdon? There was a lack of consideration by the part of this broadcaster to all the people who knew, and are grieving this lost. This being so fresh for so many people, losing the 2008 Stanley Cup shouldn’t come near heartbreak in comparison.
