Thirteen things I need to do if I want to get to christmas like everyone else...

1- Decorate the freaking apartment!!! DUH!!!, I'm not opposed, I just don't have the time.

2- Go shopping for Christmas gifts? I'll do that on Friday and Saturday, I'm suppose to be off on Friday, I'll start!!!

3- Finish writing my freaking Christmas cards!!!! I've started, I just need to finish them!

4- Get in Christmas mood!!! That's very much needed....

5- Get my heart at the right place... Christmas is about Jesus... My heart and day to day preoccupations are far from Him. I know it's sad... everything is soo fast, I need to get back closer to Him

6- Stop worrying, everything will be well...

7- Sleep late on weekends so I can get rested enough to maybe stay up late next week!

8- Did I mention breathe and relax???? drink a bit maybe???

9- I need to spend some quality time with friends, I need it... I miss them.... this weekend for sure!!!

10- Did I mention Christmas shopping? not lingerie shopping, for that, we all know I'm good eh Claudia???

11- Cooking a bit for the Holidays, I've been insanely baking tho....

12- Attend a religious service before mass on Christmas eve!!!!

13- If I wanna do all of this I need to chill, relax, do what I can do and let go of others!!!!!

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Inspired by Maddy

At Whitterer on Autism, she did a Christmas meme. I copied her! Thanks Maddy!!!!

1) Wrapping paper or gift bags?

gift bags

2) Real tree or artificial?

artificial but none this year.. (I know, I know, I just haven't had time)

3) When do you put up your tree?

Usually before Christmas?

4) When do you take the tree down?

After epiphany

5) Do you like eggnog?

It's not much of a french-Canadian tradition... I've had it once or twice, I'm not fond of it...

6) Favorite gift received as a child?

Dollhouse made by The Father....

7) Do you have a Nativity scene?

At the moment not under a tree, my nativity scene is in a box.

8) The hardest person to buy for?

Most of my family....

9) The easiest person to buy for?

Baby sister's present was easy to buy....

10) The worst Christmas gift you ever received?

One Christmas I received nothing.... Don't worry, I'm over it...time has passed

11) Mail or e-mail Christmas cards?
Both.

12) Favorite Christmas movie?

Miracle on 34st street....

13) When do you start shopping for Christmas?

Couple of days before Christmas....

14) Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

Yes. Do you have a problem with that?

15) Favorite things to eat at Christmas?

Pain-sandwiche, meat pie, tourtière, lots of sandwiches, donuts, all type of desserts....

16) Clear lights or colored on the tree?

Coloured.

17) Favorite Christmas song?

Noël à Jérusalem (Christmas in Jerusalem)... by Mario Pelchat... Jingle Bell's rock!!!

18) Travel at Christmas or stay home?

Travel.....

19) Can you name all Santa’s reindeer?

Nope, not at all....

20) Angel on the tree top or a star?

A star would be best IMO.

21) Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?

Christmas eve or Christmas day, depends who I spend Christmas with....

22) Most annoying thing about this time of year?

rude people in the stores...

23) What is the “corniest” family tradition you do or miss doing?

The Father was making Christmas sandwich on colored bread when I was a kiddo....

24) Ugliest Christmas decorations ever invented?

So many, I can't tell you!!!!

25) Which looks the best…theme trees or homey trees?

depends? My home or someone else? I don't judge how other's do their Christmas tree

26) What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas is a time of Peace, Joy, it's to celebrate the miracle of Christ's birth. It's a time to get together with people we love... It's a time of reconciliation and this year, I'm the poster child for this.... Christmas is a happy time for many but it's a difficult for those in poverty, who are isolated, without a family.. That will spend Christmas eve and day all fucking alone!!! That breaks my heart!!!!

I wish we were able to organise something like this in my city/parish , do a Christmas eve luncheon for anyone, just those would be alone otherwise... In Bigger City, there's many of these evening organised...Soup kitchen etc are in charge of this... I have to hell that this year....

I'll go at the 7 PM mass, (TYP celebrates it), it will be done in a public place where over 2500 people can attend and it is always full. I'm going to be in charge of the kids as a Big Sheppard, the kids will be Shepperd's, because we are acting the birth of Jesus, with angels, Shepperd's and sheep's, a real baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph!!!! It's gonna be good!!!!

Thoughts on the day after a blizzard...

Let me preface by saying I hate cold weather, it's ridiculous... I'm talking about freezing your butt cold... Anyway, we had close to 22 inches of snow here in this blizzard! That's a hell lot of snow!!! School were closed this morning but public transportation were working well! I got to work at the same time I always do! Only thing is that I entered by another door, didn't wanted to freeze my ass in the parking lot. How was the storm for the states?

Christmas is coming, it's not funny, it's in a week, next Monday at this time will be Christmas's eve? What are your plans? Anyone working?? Vacations??? Anyone feeling in a Christmas mood? I have no decoration up, I need to shop, I need to get in a Christmas mood! I feel overwhelmed with work, absolutely swamped... :::whatever:::

What I did after work today is went to The Restaurant with my artist friend, we talked, it was fun! I like her company.

I'm sleepy, I need to rest... Oh and one of my pet peeve? The freaking Canadian $$$ is still very high! This is hurting the economy so bad! I cannot believe I've prayed so much that the Canadian $ would be higher than the American $, now this shit is hurting our economy, especially the manufacturing industry. Now, I'm praying for the dollar to go down again... sorry for those I'm pissing off. Sorry to be depressing...

Hey, it's december 17!!!! Yahoo!!!! It's Christmas in a week!!!!

Can't believe I haven't updated in so long....

Wow, that's insane eh? I have been busy.... Friday was crazy at work, I mean, totally insane, I was so happy when my boss let me go at 16h00, I could have danced!!!

I had my work party Saturday night, a dinner in an hotel with a reception afterward, it was fun. The food was great, people were nice (many of them I didn't know and still don't), I danced a lot and came back home a little before 1 AM. Company paid for cabs afterward, so I got home safely. I couldn't sleep when I got home so I emailed The Friendly Boss to tell him about my evening.... I know this going to maybe surprise you but I'm not a very social person. It took me a lot to get my ass to this big party. I don't like things with so many people... It scares me a bit but I'm glad I did go! We had tons of fun....

Saturday I cooked, cleaned, did laundry, made freaking biscottis, cooked, cleaned... And today? I got up late, wrote down few Christmas cards, finished dipping biscottis in chocolate, cooked again...

I am a perfect housewife ya know? I'm just a rebellious one... I need to have a guy who'll be my dear friend before being my SO (significant other), so if he's a friend and I love him, trust him. I'll open up and let myself be vulnerable and spoil him. I'm a very happy go lucky type of girl, open, caring, I like to "take care"... The problem comes when there's sex physical intimacy, it complicates everything... I guess that's why I'm celibate at the moment eh? WTH tho??? Am I the only one???

This afternoon, I called The Tall Friend (TTF) to say hello and I learned that he injured himself (knee), so that sucks. So his Cute Wife and I went for a coffee this evening. I left the house without makeup on, yeah, absofuckinlutely, I don't ever do this. I need foundation and pressed power to even out my skin, but whatever, there's a blizzard here so fuck my look!

We had a nice time and chatted for 3 hours and I gave her 2 bags of biscottis, one for her and the kids and one for TTF. Because, he's in pain! What helps more than homemade treats?

Anyway, this week should go fast, I have Friday off and I need to do Christmas shopping, I'm suppose to go to the movies and finish up everything....

The freaking blizzard is still on, it's snowing like crazy!!! I hope the roads will be ok in the morning cuz this girl needs to be at work for 8 AM. Public transportation is usually very reliable!!! This girl needs to get her butt in bed because 5h45 AM will come fast ya know!!!

Later guys!!! Let me know how was your weekend and what are your plans for the week?

My Christmas tree!!!

Please guys, leave me a gift, it's in good fun!!!! :)

Guess who's working tomorrow?

Yeah, I am... I made the choice tho. Something came up, I was asked and decided that I'm professional enough to know when I need to be at work and when I can take a day off without feeling guilty. I would have had felt guilty because my presence is important and you know what? It's totally something I feel comfortable with, I love the company I work for.

We received a lot of news today also, good ones, changes that will take place in 2008. It was a long but good day.

Anyway, tomorrow is freaking Friday!!! That's absolutely magnificent!!! I can't believe it!

I called The Friendly Boss tonight to chat, I wanted to tell someone about my day, I wanted to tell someone all the details about the job, changes, blah blah blah. This guy knows me very well and I can tell him anything and everything, so that's what I called. It's very nice to have someone you can share with and who can advise you if it's needed, that's very helpful to me... There is something about talking that brings a feeling of freedom, you know what I mean?

That's my day, I still need to do many thing and would just like to be in bed. I'd like to make biscottis to bring at work (they almost ate 'em all) but fuck, I'm too tired!

I'd like to blog about some weirdo called Lady Grippette but fuck, I'm sure she is lonely enough to start trolling my blog. The woman is from my province and sings on freaking YouTube, but HAS no talent. She sounds like a cat being killed, it's terrible. It's being discussed by blogger at the moment but fuck, I almost don't wanna get into that debate. The girl obviously has too much time on her hands and will troll my blog! What the heck ever!!!

13 random question...

1. Have you had sex in the past 24 hours? not at all.

2. Do you have hairy legs? If I didn't shave I would.

3. Are you afraid to die? No, I just don't want to

4. Do you think OJ was guilty? Hell fucking yes.

5. How many fillings do you have? too many to counts?!

6. Did you ever bring a weapon to school? nope, I'm afraid of weapons

7. Do you like to have fun? Yeah, totally!!!!

Do you wanna answer these??? Happy TT!!!!

8. Do you like drama? Not in my life, not anywhere

9. Do you ever eat because your depressed? Do I what???

10.Do you smoke anything? I quit smoking cigarette in February 2007, I don't smoke and don't do drugs.

11.Do you wear a lot of black? Yeah, I do

12.Do you know what a sphincter actually is? Who doesn't???

13.Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake? Ocean, anytime, anywhere.

Happy Thursday Thirteen, answer these if you wanna.

Guts VS balls...

We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition for each is listed below.

GUTS - is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: 'Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?'

BALLS - is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and having the balls to say: 'You're next.'

I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.

Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome, since both ultimately result in death.


Learn something new everyday eh???

I'm off friday!!!

Party, party, party!!! nah, just kidding, but I am really off. I'm taking 2 days (this Friday and next Friday) because I don't have much Christmas vacation. (I totally don't mind)...

I'll be at work the 24th of December until 17h00, back for the 27 and 28. Same pattern for the week of 31st. But I'm not complaining. I love working at BMC, love my position, love the co-workers, my boss is a great guy. This is a good team, I'm just confident in what I do, I have learned a lot in 8 weeks... amazing eh! how time flies. My 8th weeks, how incredible...

I'm a "by-the-book" person, I'm not rigid, I just feel comfortable following the policies, I handle pressure well and I love working with customers. Anyways, the whole point of this entry was to celebrate the fact that this gives me 2 weeks of 4 days!!! :::cheers::: :::dances::: Yabadabadoo!!!

You know you need a man when....

you're on the phone with someone from your company and ...

Me: Hello, this is No Nonsense girl in XXXXXX

Company guy:Hello No Nonsense girl

Me: You know, I'm calling you way too much, I now know your phone number by heart...

Company guy: :::giggles::: I love your voice!!!

shit, it turned me on... How pathetic is that? It's not like he said "I want you" , nope, "I love your voice"... and it melted my heart... freaking hormones!!!

You have got to watch this video, it's very funny, it's "how to lose your job in 30 seconds'... I actually laugh a bit like the interviewer.... This is hilarious!!!

Hope you guys are well! Have a great evening!

I have a frame of this at work...

Dare to dream

Choose a wish, find a dream,
pick a wishing star;
Let your hopes and spirits soar
high and free and far.
Believe in the impossible,
then work and try to do-
For only those who dare to dream
can make a dream come true.

I brought it from home. Ain't that inspiring? Do you have any frame with something similar, care to spread the hope and love??? Come, on, I'm sure y'all have something that could inspire us... Post it!

Randomness...

randomness...feed your mind and your blog

week of December 9 2007: name 3 of each

The holidays are here again, so lets take a break from all the hustle and bustle to blog a bit.

Name 3 of each:

-Pet Peeves: people who are on their cell phone at the grocery store counter or in any line at any store. People who smoke in the public transportation cabin (Hello??? We're here and don't care for your fucking smoke), People who abuse the welfare system.

-Close Friends The Young Priest, The Psych Nurse, The Nurse, The seminarian...

-Favorite Movies The White Squall, Passion of the Christ, Schindler's list.

-Foods You Love anything chicken, anything with chocolate, most type of cheese

-Favorite Books eh, any suspense, thriller movies?

-TV Shows You Like What Not to Wear, Law and Order SVU, Wife Swap.

till next time...

Already thinking of a Thursday Thirteen idea, care to help me?

Hey guys, what kind of TT you'd like me to do? Anyone has a special request??? I'm already thinking about it cuz you know, it comes so fast.

It's time to let me know of anything you'd like me to write or post about... Nothing x-rated tho.... Don't even think about it!!!