Ridiculous...

Well everyone... we're on the 13th day of the Oc Transpo strike.

How is everyone doin'? Did you get to your exams okay, students? Did everyone find a ride to finish their Christmas shopping? How about buying your groceries? Did you end up taking a taxi spending a chunck of cash you could have used somewhere else or even then, saving it?

For someone who this Oc Transpo strike affects, this is getting ridiculous! I finished my Christmas Shopping yesterday. For those who know me, I am fairly organized and finishing my shopping yesterday can not be tolerated.

I took a taxi the other day to get to a friend's place to hang out. Throughout the entire 20 minute taxi ride, the Taxi driver was finding every excuse to talk about the strike. I thought: "okay, sure i'll bite". So we started talking about it. Now, this is the type of thing you don't discuss with me as it clearly affects me in every way. Well... he doesn't know me so he thought why not?

Well, let me tell you that by the end of the taxi ride, I just wanted to jump out before he even stopped the car. He wouldn't let me have a word in at any point in the conversation. He would ask me a question and once I started, he would cut me off and automatically contradict me. Everything I said was wrong. "The bus drivers have my support 100%. They deserve more than what those people are giving them." But him, someone that has a car, that can work in these conditions, does his opinion really matter if he doesn't even take the bus?

Unfortunately, I didn't discuss this further with him as we reached my destination. Needless to say, not everyone in this city wants Oc Transpo back.

The one thing that bothers me is that this is affecting the entire city, not just one type of class or certain titles. Everyone! Students, Seniors, Government/non government workers, those in poverty, etc!!!

I just hope soon enough, someone makes a decision and sticks by it. For this issue not to be deemed essential was the one big mistake the government has made.

Go out in the city and see the paralyzing society. Those who cannot leave their homes... those who have no choice but to leave their homes without transportation and walk 4 hours to get to school (this is an actual situation). From reading some posts on forums for certain articles on this issue, some have lost their jobs because they live in the country and could not take a bus to go to work.

Is this really what we need? A society crumbling because of this strike ill-timed. People say the Oc Transpo drivers are affected as well... Let me tell you.. They won't be as affected as we are until they come back as some have already threatened to be "naughty" this season.

All I have to say is Good luck Oc. And Hope everyone out there is doing ok with carpooling and taking different routes as well as going in at other times than usual.. Hang in there!!!

Christmas Show

Hey Everyone... For those who know me, I sing. I participate now at a Conservatory of Vocal and Dance training. I really enjoy it and decided to participate in the show this year. Later on today i'll post a video of my performance but as for now, i'll just talk about it.

The show was great! I sang This is Me from Demi Lovato. I know, its a christmas show but we didn't have to necessarily sing christmas songs. So it was great! Some people sang christmas songs like Holy Night and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Some others sang stuff like Walking on Sunshine, When the Lights go Down, and Gunnin'. So it was pretty fun to see the diversity!!! Also, the cutest thing ever was a broadway group of 8 year old girls doing Its a Hard-Nod life, was just the cutest thing in the world. Some forgot their lines some didn't remember where they were supposed to go and the person that would boss them around was shorter than any other girl there. It was priceless.

The show is going to give out dvds of the performance once everything is compiled. I think that's a pretty cool gift from an 8 year old.

I definitely enjoyed my experience and am looking forward to other experiences in the future.

University the only option?

I'm here at Starbucks trying to study and all I can think about is what I'm going to do with my life. I constantly feel like my time here at school is pointless, will get me nowhere, its not for me. I know I can go to university, I know I have the marks to be successful. I know that most places, to be successful, a university degree is essential. You can get by with a college diploma but you can't really go places.

I've never been like that though. I've always tried to try singing, music, anything of the sort. My parents though, were never for the arts. "Arts won't help you get far; its not reliable. No security and maybe even no money." Well with this in mind most of my high school life, I was confused in what I wanted to do. I now realize, it doesn't matter is I might not make that much money. Will I be happy? Isn't that what counts?

I've thought about it the last couple of days and honestly, I believe school isn't everything. I don't think that going to university in something I'm not interested in just to make money is the right way to go. Every one is different! We wouldn't have farmers if we all needed to go to university, for example.

Anyway, I just wanted to talk about this a bit so that others out there who are thinking the same and are confused, its not a necessity to go to university to do what you truly want. I'm not saying don't go to university, but if its not for you or if you believe college or training elsewhere would be more beneficial, go for it! I'm totally supportive of anyone doing this. You don't have to listen to what your parents tell you to do. This is what you will be doing, not your parents.

Good Luck!!!

Jonas Brothers the new Hanson?

Hey everyone... So obviously, I've been away for a while kind of neglecting my duties as blogger :P, but I'm here now, school isn't so bad that I can take a little time out of my day to write you a little snippet of blah!

I was talking with some friends this weekend and something hit me: The Jonas Brothers remind me of Hanson, the 90's band that every girl swooned over at the time. I don't know about you guys but when Hanson came out, I absolutely loved them! Jonas Brothers, I will admit, are on my list now of bands I enjoy listening to.



The Jonas Brothers are this decade's Hanson. Its incredible! First of all, girls go crazy for them, second of all, any song they have on the radio hits the roof how much its loved, and last, they have amazing voices.

The only difference I can see really is the appearance: the hair :P. One group has long straight hair (Hanson) and the other has curly hair (Jonas Brothers).

I think that the Jonas Brothers will have much more success than Hanson, even though Hanson are actually touring right now and haven't stopped making music.

All in all though, We live for bands like Hanson and Jonas Brothers! Keep on singing fellas!!!

Heroes on the chopping block?

What is wrong with society? Is reality TV too good a concept that actual interesting symbolic and meaningful television shows are no match for you? Are you kidding me?

It seems to me, from articles on the net and interviewees, people don't prefer shows like Heroes, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Samantha Who?, etc. They prefer shows like: Survivor, American/Canadian Idol, Dancing with the stars, The Amazing Race, etc.

I understand the attraction. I used to watch Survivor in its first two seasons. Sure it was fun at first, but honestly? It got boring; too monotone and déjà vu with every other season!

And what about shows like Dancing with the stars and American Idol? I agree its entertaining but is it as entertaining as Heroes or Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? Or even 90210? I remember premiere week this fall where 90210 had a great opening episode but the week after, it sank because of Dancing with the stars premiering. Its stuff like this that are causing our good fun fictional shows being canceled.

Check this out everyone! I just read today that Heroes might be the next show to get the ax. I find this infuriating. Here, you have a great show. Its not necessarily for the whole family but its a fun concept, its always interesting and every show has its ups and downs, I can't deny that. But to let this show die because of which person Paris Hilton wants to choose as her BFF is playing at the same time? URGH! Utterly ridiculous!

Think about it next time. Reality or Fictional, what we've always watched since we were kids. The shows that made it possible to create new amazing fictional shows. Its always been there and with your help, it always will. Reality TV has got to go! Who's with me?

Bad, Bad, Bad

I don't know how many of you are actual Twilight fans but I am a HUGE fan and When I saw this picture on Perez Hilton's blog, I almost choked. This is HORRIBLE! Robert Pattinson smoking? Is he nuts? I understand he's free to do whatever he wants but come on, smoking isn't the answer, its not the answer to anything.

I hope he sees this or someone tells him to stop because smoking will not go good with all the fans of him. There will definitely be some talk going around and in interviews and such, it might come up. We hope! lol.

Even though, he's still a hottie!

Enjoy! (not the cigarette but the man)

Long time no type...

Hey everyone... I'm so sorry it took this long to write... It's been midterm crunch time and so I had lots to do. So how were the midterms actually? Mine went okay I suppose. Nothing out of the ordinary. Anyway, on to other news!

Did you all hear about Jennifer Hudson and her family? Its such a tragedy to hear of something like this actually happening. In Chicago, her mother and brother were both slain this past weekend and her nephew has yet to be found (even though officials say they've found the SUV deemed the car that might contain the child, but have yet to confirm his identity). This is so tragic. My thoughts go out to the Hudson family for this horrible ordeal they must be going through.

Think of them if you can folks, this must be a really hard time for them.

That's pretty much all I had to say. I'm going back to doing some homework for a while. Talk to you all soon!

xoxo