Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Happy Birthday Lorrie! Have a wonderful day!

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Tuesday, November 27, 2001

What the hell is going on with Google searches?? In the last two days I've had fourteen searches for "short haircuts for women"! I know that I recently blogged about my short haircut, but this is silly! No one is going to find any photos of short haircuts for women here! LOL!

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Guess what? ... I may have my very own domain soon ... it's in the works! I'm really excited! Plus it's a surprise for Kyra as well! The funny part is that it all came about when I was asked to design a small business website. Ha! Ha! Yeah, me! (More about that another time!)Well, while talking to my friend Jeff about it, he asked me if I wanted some free webspace, and I mentioned that what I really wanted was my own domain name. I casually mentioned the site name that I wanted, (which I knew was available), and he said that he'd reserve it for me so that I wouldn't lose it. Well, while at work today I typed in the URL that I wanted and it was active. Jeff registered the name, got me a host, and uploaded an "Under Construction" sign. What a wonderful surprise! Plus, with the money that I'll make on the website design, he's going to build me a computer. What a great friend!

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Sunday, November 25, 2001

Here are some really strange Google searches that I've had this week:

cocker spaniel haircut with bangs

hotwater heater

need new shoes blog

aaron's hair and lesson

had male roommates

how do you get skunk smell out shoes

ummm ... O.K.!

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Saturday, November 24, 2001

Yesterday evening, Kyra, Sean and I went to see Harry Potter! WOW!! We really enjoyed it, and when it was over (nearly 2 1/2 hours later) Kyra's first response was, "Can we come and see it again tomorrow?" I've been reading Harry Potter to Kyra, and we're already halfway into the second book, and it was so cute when several times during the movie she turned to me and said, "Mommy, remember, that was in the book?" She especially liked it that now she has a face for all the names in the book. The books are a little over her head in places, so having seen the first movie will help it to make more sense to her. And I agree with Kyra ... I could see it again as well.
Today, our plans are to go to the One Of A Kind Craft Show. I guess if we don't get going we'll never got there. Ciao!

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Thursday, November 22, 2001

Happy Birthday Sean!

posted by Helena Soukup @ 7:32 PM link  

I am 31% ADDICTED TO THE INTERNET.



I could go either way. Deep into the madness of nights filled with coding CGI-Scripts and online role playing games, or I could become a normal user. Good luck!


Take the INTERNET-ADDICT Test at Fuali.com!
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Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Taken from Becky, here is my list of 4 things:

4 things you would eat on the last day of your life:
Grilled Salmon Steak with Dill
Chicken Noodle Soup (mine - it's more like a stew)
Swiss Milk Chocolate
Mango

4 CDs from your collection that you will never get tired of:
Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Jann Arden - Living Under June
Sting - Nothing Like the Sun
Enya - Watermark

4 movies that you watch over and over:
Shindler's List
Shawshank Redemption
The Island on Bird Street
Kiki's Delivery Service (Animation)

4 vacations you have taken:
Czech Republic / Austria (6 years ago)
Europe (at least 12 countries 25 years ago)
Nova Scotia (home)
New York City

4 songs you get stuck in your head frequently:
Happy Birthday
Oh Come All Ye Faithful (yes, even in the summer)
Goodnight My Someone (from The Music Man)
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

4 things you'd like to learn:
French
Relearn Czech (my native language)
PhotoShop
Play the Flute

4 beverages you drink frequently:
Milk
Coffee
Apple Juice
Water

4 TV shows that you liked when you were a kid:
Mr. Dressup
Partridge Family
The Monkeys
Family Affair

4 places to go in your city:
CN Tower
Royal Ontario Museum
Casa Loma (a castle)
Ontario Science Centre

4 things to do when you're bored:
Surf the Web
Watch TV
Read
Clean the House (Ha Ha! Not!) Nap!

4 things that never fail to cheer you up:
Kyra
Sean in a silly mood
Reading Blogs
Watching a Movie

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Yay!! Andrea is free! ... of her exams that is ...! So, what are you going to do with all your free time Andrea?

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Sandee has moved! Glad you "survived" the change Sandee! Welcome back!

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I just noticed that Sweetie has linked to me! I've never read her blog before, but it's looks like fun!

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Joyeux Anniversaire Becky! Hope that you have a good one! I hope that the weather is better in France than it is here in Toronto ... it's fr-r-e-e-e-z-z-ing here! Br-r-r-r-r!!

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Sunday, November 18, 2001

Today is the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. Where did the year go? It seems like it was only a few months ago that we were getting ready to go to last years parade, not twelve months! Sheesh! I'm also trying to decide what to get Kyra this year for Christmas! She seems too old for many of the toys out there, and yet too young for many of the others. She would like a Game Boy Advanced, which is a wee bit ahead of her five years but there are a few games that would be age appropriate. Plus she'd also like to get the doll Boo, from the movie Monsters, Inc. I'll probably get her the living room for her Playmobile doll house as well. Sean is easy this year, as there are several things that he would like. I'm leaning toward getting him an Espresso maker. Plus, we're thinking about getting ourselves a DVD Player as well.
Well, I just noticed the time, and since the Santa Claus Parade starts at 1:00, we should be running. Luckily, where we go to see the parade, it usually doesn't reach that location until close to 2:00. But, we should still rush. See ya!

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Monday, November 12, 2001

OK ... so because everyone else is doing it ... here is my Colorgenics profile:

You have always been on the move seeking affectionate, satisfying and harmonious relationships. Your ultimate goal has been the realisation of an intimate union in which there could be love, self-sacrifice and mutual trust. It has often been said that "True love is just around the corner"...and maybe... if you haven't found it as yet - you possibly soon will.

You are feeling very vulnerable at this time. Nothing seems to be going in the right direction ..business wise ... private-life wise.everything... You need some emotional security and an environment which could possibly provide fewer problems, but the way you are feeling - you can't be bothered even to make the effort.

Conditions are rather confusing at this time. You would like to involved with a particular person or a particular situation..... butyou are holding back. You find it difficult to make a decision...

Your ability to withstand the pressures of everyday life have been overtaxed, and this is leading to stress and frustrations. It would seem that for the time being you have lost the resilience and strength of will necessary to contend with existing difficulties. You feel that it is all "Too much" and try as you may - you are getting nowhere. But to give you credit you continue to stand your ground and still pursue your objectives with a fierce intensity.Naturally this situation is subjecting you to intolerable stress and pressure from which you would dearly like to escape, but you can not bring yourself to make the necessary decision. As a result you remain firmly involved in the problem and you can neither view it objectively nor get rid of it - You cannot leave it alone and you feel that you will only be at peace when you have reached your objective.

You have so many ideas that you would like to revitalise but you need to realise a stable and peaceful condition to do so. Once you can free yourself from all the aggravation and tension around you, you will make strides that may amaze you. You will not be prevented from achieving all the things you so desire..

Umm ... OK ... so it is pretty accurate! Spooky!

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Sunday, November 11, 2001

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada! Poppies happen to be my favourite flower, but on this day they happen to take on a whole new meaning!

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Friday, November 09, 2001

Are You A Blogaholic? Well, I scored 48% on the quiz ... seems healthy enough!

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Wednesday, November 07, 2001

Kyra and I came home late after her swimming lesson this evening, and when I went to collect the mail, a beautiful bunch of flowers was waiting for me on my doorstep! At first I thought that they must be for someone else, however, after reading the card I discovered that they were in fact for me. They were from the company that I work for, because today was my one year anniversary with the company. What a wonderful surprise! I really work for a great company! They wrote on the card: "Thank you very much for a great dedicated year. We look forward to many more!" The bouquet is an interesting arrangement that also came with this note on it. "This "rose pudding" you have received will dry. Please do NOT water." Hopefully it will dry nicely! Here is a photo of Kyra holding the arrangement!

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Tuesday, November 06, 2001

Before I go to bed, I just wanted to share a few photos from Kyra's Birthday Party!



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Monday, November 05, 2001

Here is a photo of Kyra at her Hallowe'en party at school. She's wearing someone's witch hat and cape along with her scarecrow costume. I guess that makes her a scarewitchcrow.


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Happy Birthday Susan! I hope that you had a great day!

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Sunday, November 04, 2001

My Fairy name is Yarrow Silverwand and I am a protector from evil demons and a poisoner of werewolves! Wow! Kyra's Fairy name is Voodoo Silvertree. Um ... OK! Heh! Just for fun I tried Sean's name and it is Feather Windwand! Hey, I like his name the best! But, I tried Kyra's best friend's name and hers is Bramble Goldtree. Not half bad! This is addictive ... I think that I'll stop now!

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Saturday, November 03, 2001

Today was my baby girl's 5th Birthday! We took ten of her friends to see Monsters Inc. at the movie theatre with a party afterwards. What a wonderful day! Monsters Inc. was funny, and the food and cake were great, as was the company. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed our girls special day! Kyra really received plenty of wonderful gifts and she will enjoy them for a long time. But, right now I am exhausted and so I must crash! Yawn! Good Night!



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