Monthly Archives: September 2010

Easy Jacky Boy

Posted in Awkward Moment, Canada, No Thanks, Politics by

If there’s one politician that terrifies me the most, it’s Canada’s NDP Party leader, Jack Layton:

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It’s not because he’s never been in power or anything like that, it’s because one of the most awkward moments in my journalistic life was because of him.

Back in 2008, we had a Federal election. As part of his campaign, Jack Layton came to my university to spread the NDP love and try and round up some young votes. During the “pep” really, I sat front row and more or less centre just to be able to take good notes, since I was covering his visit for the student newspaper. Now, I’m not a NDP fan, actually, I don’t know who I’m a fan of these days, but I guess since I was sitting right there in the front, at the end of the rally, he force a handshake upon me. *gasp!*

I could see him coming, but there was no escape. I really didn’t want to shake his hand. I wanted to remain as non-partisan as possible. But no such luck. I was trapped. And I shook his hand. And a part of me died a little bit.

I don’t know why it bugged me so much. It was like making the Pope shake Perez Hilton’s hand. Just awkward. So ease up Jack, not everyone is eager to shake your hand. Some people are just there to report the news.

Happy awkward Monday :)

Friday Food(ish)

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So really, I don’t have a recipe to post. Instead, I’m looking for a recipe, specifically, a Blueberry muffin recipe! I’ve been craving blueberry muffins ever since it was too hot to turn my oven on (So in May). Now that it’s cooler (and I have air conditioning) I really want to make them.

Does anyone have a recipe they want to share with me? It’s gotta be easy because I suck at baking, and I’d rather not use buttermilk only because I can’t stand the smell. Blueberry lemon may be delicious.

I want to bake them next week sometime!

Also next week: I’m finally going to shoot a tour of my new house! My freelance deadline got pushed to the 23rd, but I’ll have it all done by Monday. Woo! Expect video on Wednesday (if I get my act together!)

Happy Friday!

50 Questions, Part 4

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Read my answers for #’s 1 through 25 here.

26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
I’ve want to never to be able to make new ones, because at least I could hold onto what I already have.

27. Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
I think so. I could tell you that the sky is blue and that the grass is green without an argument, unless you’re an asshole.

28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?
Spiders and clowns haven’t taken over the world, so no.

29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset?  Does it really matter now?
Since I can’t remember why I was really upset, probably not.

30. What is your happiest childhood memory?  What makes it so special?
Spending time doing anything with my mom and dad together, because they’re now divorced and I can’t do that anymore.