Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Richtree
I didnt know there was a Richtree at College Park! I will have to check it out one of these days...
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Homeless in Yorkville?
I learned something interesting this weekend about those who beg on the streets of Yorkville. Both yesterday and today I offered food to homeless people on the street, and in both instances they refused!!!
The man today was begging in a loud voice about how he was soo hungry. What a lie. All he wanted was money. Do these people have no shame? When I offered him my leftovers he had had no interest. So I walked away disgusted.
The first supposedly homeless man on Saturday was an older man who was sitting in the floor with a blanket. When I asked him if he wanted my leftover noodles he said no! That it had too much sodium.
If someone is truly hungry they will eat anything. Period!
This was the first time Ive had homeless people refuse food. It just reinforces my belief to never give them money.
The man today was begging in a loud voice about how he was soo hungry. What a lie. All he wanted was money. Do these people have no shame? When I offered him my leftovers he had had no interest. So I walked away disgusted.
The first supposedly homeless man on Saturday was an older man who was sitting in the floor with a blanket. When I asked him if he wanted my leftover noodles he said no! That it had too much sodium.
If someone is truly hungry they will eat anything. Period!
This was the first time Ive had homeless people refuse food. It just reinforces my belief to never give them money.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Vending Machine Fun
An odd thing happened to me. Well, it happened in two parts. I am taking a screenwriting workshop this weekend, and as part of the schedule we get two breaks. One break is before lunch, and the other is after lunch. The people attending this workshop seem to be from all walks of life. It isnt a cheap workshop though, I think I paid around $99 with a voucher deal but its claimed to be a value of $349. I would be surprised if anyone paid full price though, as it is a lot of money for a basic course.
During the first break, I went down to the vending machine. As I was looking for change, there was an middle aged man at the chips/chocolate vending machine. As I was waiting for him to be done with the machine, I noticed that it seemed like he was having a difficult time with the machine. So, I spoke with him and asked him if the machine was working and he got what he wanted. He told me that he wanted the Caramilk, but the machine gave him an 'Oh Henry' instead, but he cant eat that, because he is allergic to nuts. He offered for me to go ahead of him, but I said no, that I would wait.
So, as I watched, he put in his money into the machine again attempting to get a Caramilk again. He told me he pressed C-6 last time, and I watched him try again. I watched, as he pressed C, then 5. He did not realize that he kept pressing C-5. I noticed right away, and pointed it out to him. He told me he couldnt really see. I guess he has weak eye sight but he wasnt wearing glasses. He put both Oh Henry bars on the top of the vending machine, and told me someone else can have it.
I felt bad for him. Even though I was planning to get a bag of chips, I decided to get the Caramilk for him and I took the two Oh Henry bars.
Fast forward to the second break. No one was around when I decided to get a can of Coke from the vending machine beside the one I used at first break. I only had a five dollar bill, so had to go to the registration desk and get change. I ended up with three loonies and 8 quarters. I decided to use the quarters to buy the Coke. My money kept getting spit back out by the machine. I didnt realize this until almost all of my quarters had been put in. I took back my quarters and tried one again. Same thing. I thought that was weird. I decided to press the Coke button for the hell of it, and see what happened. Guess what?! A can of Coke came out. I tried pressing it again, but nothing.
Basically today, I ended up with a free bar of chocolate and a free pop. What are the chances? Do these adults have no idea how to use a vending machine? Someone must have put money in and walked away. I'm just shocked....
During the first break, I went down to the vending machine. As I was looking for change, there was an middle aged man at the chips/chocolate vending machine. As I was waiting for him to be done with the machine, I noticed that it seemed like he was having a difficult time with the machine. So, I spoke with him and asked him if the machine was working and he got what he wanted. He told me that he wanted the Caramilk, but the machine gave him an 'Oh Henry' instead, but he cant eat that, because he is allergic to nuts. He offered for me to go ahead of him, but I said no, that I would wait.
So, as I watched, he put in his money into the machine again attempting to get a Caramilk again. He told me he pressed C-6 last time, and I watched him try again. I watched, as he pressed C, then 5. He did not realize that he kept pressing C-5. I noticed right away, and pointed it out to him. He told me he couldnt really see. I guess he has weak eye sight but he wasnt wearing glasses. He put both Oh Henry bars on the top of the vending machine, and told me someone else can have it.
I felt bad for him. Even though I was planning to get a bag of chips, I decided to get the Caramilk for him and I took the two Oh Henry bars.
Fast forward to the second break. No one was around when I decided to get a can of Coke from the vending machine beside the one I used at first break. I only had a five dollar bill, so had to go to the registration desk and get change. I ended up with three loonies and 8 quarters. I decided to use the quarters to buy the Coke. My money kept getting spit back out by the machine. I didnt realize this until almost all of my quarters had been put in. I took back my quarters and tried one again. Same thing. I thought that was weird. I decided to press the Coke button for the hell of it, and see what happened. Guess what?! A can of Coke came out. I tried pressing it again, but nothing.
Basically today, I ended up with a free bar of chocolate and a free pop. What are the chances? Do these adults have no idea how to use a vending machine? Someone must have put money in and walked away. I'm just shocked....
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Trips and falls
I am not sure what is going on with me. I have been pretty clumsy the past two days. Either yesterday morning or the morning before, my foot just slid on my driveway taking me to the ground. It was like a sheet of ice but you couldnt tell. The temperature was warming up quick too.
Now today I tripped climbing up the GO Train stairs to the top floor. Im not even sure how I tripped there. I think my boot just slipped on the dust/dirt :p Im guessing 'll having bruising on my right thigh and left shin. Thats where it hurt, and it hurt quite a bit.
Its funny, that I felt like crying but it really didnt hurt that much. I think I was more hurt that no one cared and no one asked if I was ok. There was a man that was climbing the stairs in the other side at the same time as me who said nothing. There was even two guys behind me that said nothing. Really.
Oh great, now Im starting to feel aches and pains... The side of my foot and my right knee :s.
I think I'll have to buy grips for these boots.
Now today I tripped climbing up the GO Train stairs to the top floor. Im not even sure how I tripped there. I think my boot just slipped on the dust/dirt :p Im guessing 'll having bruising on my right thigh and left shin. Thats where it hurt, and it hurt quite a bit.
Its funny, that I felt like crying but it really didnt hurt that much. I think I was more hurt that no one cared and no one asked if I was ok. There was a man that was climbing the stairs in the other side at the same time as me who said nothing. There was even two guys behind me that said nothing. Really.
Oh great, now Im starting to feel aches and pains... The side of my foot and my right knee :s.
I think I'll have to buy grips for these boots.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Facilitation
Next week, Tuesday, I will be playing the role of Facilitator for my Life Skills Class. This will be my first time facilitating EVER! I started getting that nervous feeling already yesrerday. Ohh those stomache butterfies.
I am the one who would go through great lengths to get out of doing any sort of presentations or speeches if I could find a way. Ive always been the quiet and shy one. Seemingly so reserved. I almost didnt take this class because of the mandatory exercise of leading the class.
Now the time has come. My class is 7 days away. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I couldnt prepare my lesson in advance because I dont know what topic the students before me will pick.
Now, that todays class is over, I had the opportunity to discuss with the class their needs and feelings to take into consideration for creating my lesson plan. I am really happy I had the opportunity to discuss this as now I have some great ideas
Its going to be one fun, challenging and memorable life skills lesson! I cant wait !!!
I am the one who would go through great lengths to get out of doing any sort of presentations or speeches if I could find a way. Ive always been the quiet and shy one. Seemingly so reserved. I almost didnt take this class because of the mandatory exercise of leading the class.
Now the time has come. My class is 7 days away. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I couldnt prepare my lesson in advance because I dont know what topic the students before me will pick.
Now, that todays class is over, I had the opportunity to discuss with the class their needs and feelings to take into consideration for creating my lesson plan. I am really happy I had the opportunity to discuss this as now I have some great ideas
Its going to be one fun, challenging and memorable life skills lesson! I cant wait !!!
Monday, February 20, 2012
The difference between a Winner and a Loser
Just saw someone post this link on facebook today. I was explaining some of this to a friend earlier this week, so I thought I would re-post the link.
Enjoy!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Dinair at Sears
A few months ago, Sears picked up a new line of makeup. I'm guessing this was one of their attempts to improve the Sears brand, in order to compete with the Bay. The line was called Dinair, which is the originator of air brush makeup.
I think it was a great addition to Sears. The staff at the Dinair Sears counter were super nice and very helpful. Too bad it was pulled just after 3 months. I had originally thought it was Sears that pulled it, but I just found out that it was Dinair. The staff had received a phone call one morning, and told to pack up and not come back. It was a very sad day at Sears.
It sucks for people like me, who had bought the kit. Luckily, I bought some extra colours. But now, when I need re-fills, it will be a very annoying process, and possibly a difficult one.
Not sure why they decided to pull out. But I do think they made one big mistake.
Advertising. Products don't sell themselves. I didn't see or hear of any advertising about Dinair at Sears. I had originally walked by the counter a couple of times, and had no idea what it was about until I decided to stop and check it out. Perhaps even advertising before it was launched to create anticipation, and then have a big launch event. Maybe they did have a launch event, but I didn't know about it.
Disappointing.
I think it was a great addition to Sears. The staff at the Dinair Sears counter were super nice and very helpful. Too bad it was pulled just after 3 months. I had originally thought it was Sears that pulled it, but I just found out that it was Dinair. The staff had received a phone call one morning, and told to pack up and not come back. It was a very sad day at Sears.
It sucks for people like me, who had bought the kit. Luckily, I bought some extra colours. But now, when I need re-fills, it will be a very annoying process, and possibly a difficult one.
Not sure why they decided to pull out. But I do think they made one big mistake.
Advertising. Products don't sell themselves. I didn't see or hear of any advertising about Dinair at Sears. I had originally walked by the counter a couple of times, and had no idea what it was about until I decided to stop and check it out. Perhaps even advertising before it was launched to create anticipation, and then have a big launch event. Maybe they did have a launch event, but I didn't know about it.
Disappointing.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Calvin Klein Sweater
You know you have a great sweater when even strangers love your sweater, even if it is staff members. That happened to today when I bought this Calvin Klein open sweater today from the Bay on Queen. It was the last one left, and the perfect size for me. Its black, with shiny silver threads throughout, very thick and warm too.
I was at the Bay cash counter paying for another item, when another girl helping the cashier saw the Calvin Klein sweater. that I had put separate from the current purchase.. I wasn't paying for it just yet, as I didn't tried it on. I was just paying for a designer Armani jacket. The sales associate took the sweater out to get a better look at it. I could tell she wanted one for herself. I am always cautious or suspicious of sales people as I know they often dont have your best interest in mind. In this case, I could trully tell she wanted one as well!
The regular price of the sweater was $74.50. It was reduced to $37.19. I received an additional 40% off the reduced price. I paid only 30% off the regular price, saving me $52.15. A total savings of 70%.
I'm glad I bought it too. As today its super freezing at work! As soon as I put the sweater on, I felt a world of difference.
Clearance items are an additional 40% off at the Bay right now.
I was at the Bay cash counter paying for another item, when another girl helping the cashier saw the Calvin Klein sweater. that I had put separate from the current purchase.. I wasn't paying for it just yet, as I didn't tried it on. I was just paying for a designer Armani jacket. The sales associate took the sweater out to get a better look at it. I could tell she wanted one for herself. I am always cautious or suspicious of sales people as I know they often dont have your best interest in mind. In this case, I could trully tell she wanted one as well!
The regular price of the sweater was $74.50. It was reduced to $37.19. I received an additional 40% off the reduced price. I paid only 30% off the regular price, saving me $52.15. A total savings of 70%.
I'm glad I bought it too. As today its super freezing at work! As soon as I put the sweater on, I felt a world of difference.
Clearance items are an additional 40% off at the Bay right now.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Table topics
Best table topics 2 weeks in a row! Wow, I've grown since I was a member about 5+ years ago. I used to dread table topics but now I am the first to volunteer to speak!!!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Valentine's Day Surprise!
I really dislike Valentines Day. It reminds me of how alone I am. Well, I've learned that its ok to be single. I am enjoying the benefits of being single... like doing what I want, when I want. I love that freedom. I've also learned that I am enough, and I dont need a man to complete me. I complete me.
The part that sucks is that on February 14th, the only thing I have to look forward to, is for the day to be over.
This Valentines day is going to be a pretty exciting one for me though. My iPad2 is supposed to arrive! Its the dream deal that I paid only $100 for. I am soo excited!!!!
The part that sucks is that on February 14th, the only thing I have to look forward to, is for the day to be over.
This Valentines day is going to be a pretty exciting one for me though. My iPad2 is supposed to arrive! Its the dream deal that I paid only $100 for. I am soo excited!!!!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Leather Blazer Adventure
I decided to roam around the mall at lunch today, as I often do. Major clearance sales are happening now. I happened to come across a clearance leather jacket/blazer. It was a Hugo Boss leather blazer regularly priced at just over $1000. The current price? A little over $400. Big markdown but Ouch, still very pricey! It was the only one left and surprisingly, it was in my size!
I tried it on and the fit was great, not perfect but great! The cuffs would need to be hemmed for sure but thats a given. The seams on the shoulder is just a lil bigger than it needs to be. I guess there is just extra material there thats not needed. The waist and chest area fit just right. My main concern in addition to cost, is the shoulder area, and if alterations could be done, and how much it would cost. I shared my concerns with the sales associate, who was nice enough to call the lady from alterations to come down and look at it for me.
When the store tailor came, I explained to her to that I wanted the shoulder seams taken in a bit. The lady quoted me $120, and I'm not even sure if that included the cuffs ! Thats insane. I could buy a an outfit at that price. LOL. Well, I could buy a lot with that dollar amount! Alterations at that rate is just out of the question.
A point to share, is that the alterations on the shoulder is a nice to have. It would be fine without it.
I decided to put the blazer on hold. I wanted to talk to my tailor first, and see if she could do it, and for how much. Well, turns out my tailor CAN do it, and she will only charge between $25-$30, depending on how complicated it is.
Hmmm..... $120 or $30 ? Just because it is a designer item, doesn't mean people should be ripped off on tailoring. I was just shocked when the store tailor told me $120. Really!?
I'm going to spend the weekend thinking about it, and then decide next week. What would you do if it was you?
I tried it on and the fit was great, not perfect but great! The cuffs would need to be hemmed for sure but thats a given. The seams on the shoulder is just a lil bigger than it needs to be. I guess there is just extra material there thats not needed. The waist and chest area fit just right. My main concern in addition to cost, is the shoulder area, and if alterations could be done, and how much it would cost. I shared my concerns with the sales associate, who was nice enough to call the lady from alterations to come down and look at it for me.
When the store tailor came, I explained to her to that I wanted the shoulder seams taken in a bit. The lady quoted me $120, and I'm not even sure if that included the cuffs ! Thats insane. I could buy a an outfit at that price. LOL. Well, I could buy a lot with that dollar amount! Alterations at that rate is just out of the question.
A point to share, is that the alterations on the shoulder is a nice to have. It would be fine without it.
I decided to put the blazer on hold. I wanted to talk to my tailor first, and see if she could do it, and for how much. Well, turns out my tailor CAN do it, and she will only charge between $25-$30, depending on how complicated it is.
Hmmm..... $120 or $30 ? Just because it is a designer item, doesn't mean people should be ripped off on tailoring. I was just shocked when the store tailor told me $120. Really!?
I'm going to spend the weekend thinking about it, and then decide next week. What would you do if it was you?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
iPad2 for $100
I feel awesome. I feel so great. I am so very happy at the decisions I made today. There was soo much going on. There just wasnt enough time to do it all.
The Bay was having an event for their new Philosophy line of products. Also I think it was La Vie en Rose that was having a big promo with discounts and gift bags. I normally would have took an early lunch and tried to check both out. I am so happy I didnt. My coworker had left at 11:30 to take his lunch. I thought about taking mine then too but then decided not to.
My outcome for staying at my desk? Just after 11:30am I get a notificatiin on my phone from dealfind. A new dream deal was just posted! Dream deals are a new perk/marketing idea that Dealfind just started. As soon as I got the message, my heart skipped a beat and I felt the adrenaline running through me. I knew I only had minutes to check out this deal and decide if I should buy it. Every second mattered.
I read the deal. It was $100 for a 16gig iPad2. OMG. I couldnt believe it. I have been hoping to win an iPad for a long time and to me, this was close enough to winning. I had to buy this deal and buy it fast! I scrambled to log in and attempted to make the purchase. Next thing I know, I saw the word Cool! on my screen. This means my buy went through. I did it!!!!
Turns out I was the only one in Toronto to make a successful buy, of 3 in Ontario and 7 in Canada. I feel so special, so lucky. I have been on such a high all day today!!!! I cant wait for it to arrive in the mail!
The Bay was having an event for their new Philosophy line of products. Also I think it was La Vie en Rose that was having a big promo with discounts and gift bags. I normally would have took an early lunch and tried to check both out. I am so happy I didnt. My coworker had left at 11:30 to take his lunch. I thought about taking mine then too but then decided not to.
My outcome for staying at my desk? Just after 11:30am I get a notificatiin on my phone from dealfind. A new dream deal was just posted! Dream deals are a new perk/marketing idea that Dealfind just started. As soon as I got the message, my heart skipped a beat and I felt the adrenaline running through me. I knew I only had minutes to check out this deal and decide if I should buy it. Every second mattered.
I read the deal. It was $100 for a 16gig iPad2. OMG. I couldnt believe it. I have been hoping to win an iPad for a long time and to me, this was close enough to winning. I had to buy this deal and buy it fast! I scrambled to log in and attempted to make the purchase. Next thing I know, I saw the word Cool! on my screen. This means my buy went through. I did it!!!!
Turns out I was the only one in Toronto to make a successful buy, of 3 in Ontario and 7 in Canada. I feel so special, so lucky. I have been on such a high all day today!!!! I cant wait for it to arrive in the mail!
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