*image courtesy of Chanel

Chanel's 2008-2009 fashion show in Paris this July...  how AMAZING is this set up? Oh, how I wish I could be there!

I'm going to combine Friday & Saturday, because this tip applied to both days. Heck, it even applied to Thursday. Guess thats part of my teen years, trying new stuff...don't worry, it doesn't include bad stuff!

TIP #4 - TRY SOMETHING NEW!

Cool, I even tried a new color too - purple. I'm not a huge fan of purple but it looks alright haha. Okay, lets see. For my July 4th, I decided to hang out in my pool and watch gigantic fireworks, courtest of my friend 2 houses down. And the view was seriously breathtaking. I've seen plenty of fireworks just like the rest of us but this actually caught my attention big time. Because I'm in Florida, my family is all, AH don't go in the backyard at night, there's mosquitoes! Whatcha gonna do? That's why you got citronella candles & Benadryl. It was worth it & amazingly, I never did that in my fifteen years of life :P

Also something new: ICE-SKATING! Saturday, my sister invited me to ice-skating with her friends. First I was reluctant, not because I'm hanging out with her friends (7-8 years older than me) because we've all done that before, but because I knew I am such a clutz and would not pick up ice-skating at all. But I went, because I knew my sister was scared just like me, and atleast now I can say I WENT ICE-SKATING, in Florida, during my summer! I fell once and brought down my sis and her friend (that's what you get for helping haha). And I spent my entire time dragging myself along the sides! No lie! I kind of regret not letting go and falling that second, or third, or fourth time but hey I'm still alive and not hurting :) And the ice-rink will always be there. I'm not fond of my memory of getting screamed at to get off the rink because the Zamboni was coming out! Uhhh....I can slide around the sides that easy & I was so desperate I felt like crying and just crawling over to the exit. I would've too...

So all in all, try something new. Even if you fail horribly, like I did with Ice-Skating, you can still say you did it. It's one more thing you can add to your life achievements :)

- Saab.

"8:06! Damnit." - Walk in hold head down and try to avoid eye contact with CEO. He sees me. Shit. Walk faster.

"Good morning Natasha" He made a point to let me know he knows that I wasn't here before 8.

"Good morning Mr. X, how are you?" In my usual chipper voice. This is how you win him over. Smile. Laugh and show some ambition. Done and done.

I take a seat infront of my two overbearing old school monitors and plug away for the day.

He once sent me a Dilbert comic that indicated having two monitors should mean twice as much productivity. Refrain self from writing back indicating that he's having me do 3 peoples jobs because he fired one and two quit, and that he's too cheap to give me a raise. Reply "ha ha ha". Delete. Asshole.

12:30, I have to run. "Boss lady," (also dear friend) "I have an interview, gotta jet." Typical Vancouver weather means that it's dumping down with rain. I have no umbrella. I wore my hair curly today. Fucking frizz.

Screw the rain, I am jumping in a cab. After 15 mins it should be here by now....hail next available taxi. Have a nice little chat with the driver who procedes to tell me that I will definitely get the job. He thought I was going for an interview at the restaurant beside the office. I thank him for the encouragement and tell him if he ever comes in, I'll get him a drink on me. Deep down I know this will never happen, either because a) he will never show or b) because I will never be working there. Although, never say never.

I have often thought about the money that could be made on the corner of Helmecken and Richards. I don't own white boots, I wouldn't stand a chance.

Get to the office, open the door. "Mr. Y?" I softly say.

"Yes, hey. How's it going? Have you had lunch yet?" He asks. What? The CEO is going to take me for lunch for my interview? We rarely got coffee at ABC.

"Umm, no" I was too nervous to eat before.

"Okay, let's go grab sushi and we'll get Mr. Z to meet us there."

Sushi, one of the worst things to eat when on either a date or with someone you don't know well. There is no grace in shoving an entire roll of rice, fish and seaweed into your mouth. Not to mention when you put too much wasabi on and your eyes start to water and you want to swat the burning sensation out of your face.

Lunch is over. Time for deliberation. I have a good feeling about this one. We venture back out into the rain, Mr. Z hops into his car and Mr. Y and I trudge back to the office. We make small talk. Keep things light. Island living. Delightful. Island kids getting into hard drugs, a hippy's dream becomes unforseen. The white little man indicates it's our turn to drive our feet across the slick pavement. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right shoe slips. Left leg lunges. Hands slap on pavement and I pick myself back up.

"Uh uh, are you okay?" Mr. Y awkwardly asked.

"Ya, ya. I'm fine." I said, but really I was thinking 'I can't believe I fell in the middle of an intersection with cars all around me, infront of my new potential CEO. I just lost the job."

We part ways. He says he'll call. Much like every other guy that says it to please you for the moment so they can get out of the current situation they're in with much more ease.

I realize how much I'm bleeding when I hop onto the Aquabus. So much so that the driver comments on the blood trailing down my leg. At least I shaved to today. I think that's how I got the job.

The "throw everything in a pot and cook until done" recipe -- my favorite kind! -- can be easily adapted to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. We made a very nice variation with a little tomato paste added to the broth, as well as one with some curry spices.

Ingredients:
* cannellini (white) beans
* kale (LOTS)
* vegetable or chicken stock
* olive oil
* bay leaf
* onion
* garlic
* carrots
* diced tomatoes

Recipe from Golden Earthworm:
http://www.goldenearthworm.com/62507.htm (third recipe)

Planning a fall or autumn wedding? These beautiful Maple Syrup Lollies are as delicious as they look.
These come packaged in a silver foiled blister pack. Most brides will remove the packaging and re-package in a cello bag with a personalized ribbon, sold separately.

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Our beautifully sculpted Belgian chocolate Autumn Leaf Truffles are ideal for outdoor, woodsy, or Fall weddings. Available in your choice of fillings: Hazelnut, Macadamia, or Maple Cream
1-1/8" x 1" x 5/8"H. 480 pieces per case (of the same flavor).

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Our exclusive Bamboo Fans will keep your guests cool at your beach-side or summer-themed wedding. Handwoven in an intricate weave of natural-colored palm leaves, each fan is large enough to display your ceremony program or menu. A straight handle allows for easy of use.
Fans are natural, light brown in color. By Pash.
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All that glitters is this elegant miniature chair with a gorgeous gold finish and a stunning, gold heart charm! A winner in the world of unique wedding favors, the exquisite chair is both a place card holder and a favor box-two guest-pleasers in one! Features and facts: chair backs hold lovely vellum-strip place card, Favor box holds your favorite gourmet candy, chocolates, mints or other treat, Chair décor includes a dazzling white-and-gold organza ribbon and a delicate, gold heart charm, Chair measures 4 ½" high, and favor box measures 1 ½" square, Vellum Strips are included .

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Richly etched autumn leaves surrounding an image of the happy couple make this a superb wedding favor for the season. The brushed, Bronze-finish of the frame enhances your reception décor and lends a distinction to the favor that your guests will truly appreciate. Features and facts: Openwork depicts autumn leaves on tree branches, Photo/place card opening measures 1 ½" x 2", Easy access to photo space, Frame measures 3 ½" h x 4" w

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Bring seasonal style to your autumn event with these fall themed coaster set wedding favors.
Give your guests a lasting reminder of the brilliance of the fall season that they can use all year long with these lovely leaf design glass coaster sets. Packaged in sets of two, each coaster measures 3 ½" x 3 ½" and is made of clear glass with an alternating clear and frosted block design festively decorated with a detailed leaf in each square. Certain to be a useful addition to your guests’ homes, each set comes packaged in a clear plastic box tied with a white organza bow and attached fall themed "For You" tag.

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Sold in three assorted fall colors - forest green, golden yellow and autumn brown – each colored glass holder measures 2 ¾" x 2" and is detailed in subtle elegance with natural rattan and cotton with a leaf shaped appliqué. From the "Natural Selections" line, each is packaged in a natural earth-friendly recycled corrugated cardboard box with a rattan bow and attached signature earth design "For You" tag with a tea light candle included.
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If you are looking for an eco-friendly green wedding favor, then these 8" blue spruce seedlings will be perfect for your environmentally concious event. Each seedling is placed in a 10" long plastic cylinder with a cap at both ends to create it own environment retaining moisture and nutrients for up to 30 days in optimum conditions. The roots of the seedlings are secured with a plastic wrapping in a moist soil medium to keep maximum freshness.Ribbons and end caps are included at no extra charge. Inside each tube is a paper with instructions for outdoor or indoor planting.Orders should be placed a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks before your wedding or event for timely delivery. Shipping is 1 to 2 weeks before your event.Wedding date is needed to ensure your order ships fresh to you for your event date. Wedding dates are not imprinted on this item

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My friend Ehart recently asked some interesting questions because we were discussing what lengths one should go to in order to "not cause someone to stumble."


1. If you have alcoholic beveriges in your home because you either (a) do not personally sin in drinking or (b) take a little wine with dinner for your heart or (c) have a swallow of whiskey to soothe a coughing fit, would you be caring or dishonest in putting it away if you had someone coming over who considered alcohol a "mortal" sin?
It would be "caring" if my guest was a recovering alcoholic who couldn't stand the temptation of seeing it on my counter. (Although this still depends on the person - my grandfather has been sober for almost 20 years and seeing other people drink doesn't phase him.) I think that it would be dishonest to change my lifestyle or hide my own convictions just because someone disagreed with me.

2. If you smoke, are you being considerate or dishonest in leaving your cigarettes in the car or at least out of sight when you are around non-smokers or at church?
It's considerate if the other people are allergic to smoke, otherwise it's probably dishonest. If you're going to smoke, you should never lie about it. If someone isn't willing to be your friend because you choose to smoke, then they aren't really your friend at all.

3. If you wear both knee-lenth skirts and ankle-length skirts are you being caring or dishonest if your friend who only wears ankle-length is coming over?
I'm kinda' torn on this one. I don't think it would be a big deal to put on a longer skirt if we had planned the get-together in advance, but I also don't think I should have to conform to what someone else thinks is right or wrong. I feel like that's being dishonest with myself and my own beliefs, and sacrificing my own convictions to appease someone else.

4. If you wear shorts in the summer, are you being considerate or dishonest if you change quickly if you see a friend pull up in the driveway who doesn't approve of shorts.
Dishonest.

5. If you wear slacks or jeans (ladies) and you have a friend who is dresses only, are you being caring or dishonest by only wearing a skirt when she is around?
If I'm doing it just to please her, that's dishonest because I'm portraying myself as something that I'm not.

6. If you have a friend who believes that to not cover your hair is a blatant sin, should you wear a hat or other covering if the two of you are going out together?
No. I have several Mennonite friends (EHart - I don't know if you remember when I worked at the Kress, but one of the cooks was Mennonite and we actually spent a lot of time together. I even went caroling with her church and attended a service, but did not cover my head and she, in fact, told me not to because I didn't usually do that) and this has never been an issue in our friendship.

7. If you have a friend who doesn't believe a woman should show her elbows in public, would you put on a jacket even in the summertime (90 or above) to keep from offending?
No. I get heat exhaustion very easily and I would rather be healthy and not pass out than be overheated. I know many women claim they can dress from head to toe in the heat and not be hot, but it's tank tops for me.

The last question is probably the most interesting to me because I think I've only worn jackets or long sleeved shirts a handful of times over the past 3 years that I've lived in Hawai'i. I've also not met any women who live here who believe one should "always keep elbows covered" so I wonder if that's an idealistic "mainland thing" that women from cold climates come up with. Even the most "modest" of women and the most "reserved" women I know who are Christians dress appropriately when it's hot out. If I were to walk outside in 90+ degree weather in a jacket, I would probably get beslapped for silliness and setting myself up to overheat. I also think it's funny to note that the most modest, reserved girl I know here (who actually yelled at me for asking if she had kissed her date -- she said she didn't want to give her heart away so "of course" she didn't kiss him) wears bikinis to the beach.

Otaking says that in the past, fansubs were way better, and that the amateurs fansubbers are destroying the fansubbing community.

He start the video explaining how animes were subbed in the past, around 1990.

Wow! I was 6 in 1990! Already a fan of sentais, like Jaspion and others that were showing on TV (I don't even remember the channel, but I bet that my mom does), but at that age, I didn't even knew that such thing as fansubs existed, I hardly knew how to read!! So, I have no memory of that time.

It's a good video. Everyone should watch it and think about it. Specially the ancient otakus (j/k)! via Japanator

Português por favor?

Eu ainda não tenho uma opinião sobre, mas Otaking tem: o mundo dos fansubs está acabando. E para provar sua teoria, ele fez um vídeo de 30 minutos que demorou 6 meses para ficar pronto.

Otaking diz que no passado, os fansubs eram bem melhores, e que os fansubbers amadores estão destruindo a comunidade de fansubs.

Ele começa o vídeo explicando como os animes era legendados no passado, por volta de 1990.

Nossa! Eu tinha 6 anos em 1990! Já era fã de sentais, como Jaspion e outros que estavam passando na TV (nem me lembro em que canal, mas tenho certeza de que minha mãe se lembra), mas nessa idade eu nem sabia que existia isso de fansub, eu mal sabia ler!! Então, não me lembro dessa época.

É um bom vídeo. Todos deveriam assistir e pensar a respeito. Especialmente os otakus anciões (brincadeirinha)!

Infelizmente, está em inglês. E eu dúvido que ele vá achar um fansub que queria legendar o vídeo dele. Que ironia! via Japanator

Part 1 - I won't post all the parts here, only the address.

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJ_BWQ9Kow

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFu9lh37X34

Part 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8oYz1dP0-k

Part 5 (final)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED3HAEjKUl0

I would actually take Spring and Fall before Winter, now that I think about it. But maybe I'm just too annoyed to make proper judgment.

Here's an awesome website for the day.

- J Diaz

Wenn dann der erforderliche Monatssticker fehlt, sind gleich ein paar € fällig. Von den in Gruppen auftretenden Kontrolleuren bekommt man dann einen "Strafzettel" verpasst und das Gefühl ein Kleinkrimineller zu sein (natürlich nur wenn man es zulässt). Wobei die in Gruppen auftretenden K´s auch nur ihrer Arbeit nachgehen-die in der Gesellschaft sicherlich ihren Zweck erfüllt.

Wenn man dann sozusagen vom Glück begünstigt wurde, darf man sich dann (meist am Folgetag) in eine Schlange von Menschen einordnen, die zum Monatswechsel keine Fahrkarte gekauft haben oder vergessen haben sie aufzukleben bzw. die aus Sicherheitsgründen das Portmonnaise ganz zu Hause liegen gelassen haben.

Hier geht es um den Fall von Frau X aus H. an der S.:

Frau X *musste darauf achten ihren Sticker für den Monat Juli auf der Abo-Karte noch rechtzeitig aufzukleben. Normalerweise funktionierte das immer sehr gut bei ihr.

Ende Juni standen jedoch zwischen ihr und dem Objekt der Begierde ein Berg Papier auf dem Schreibtisch und sie wusste nicht so recht wo sie suchen sollte- bei den üblichen Tatorten waren schon alle Spuren gesichert oder doch verwischt je nachdem...

Der 30. Juni-am abend direkt nach ihrer Arbeit hatte sie ein Gemeindetreffen, bei dem sie schon mehrmals aus arbeitstechnischen Gründen nicht teilnehmen konnte. Verpassen wollte sie es auf keinen Fall. Doch nach dem Abo-Sticker erst am nächsten Morgen zu suchen, war auch ihr zu riskant.

Sie hatte sich fast entschlossen das Treffen abzusagen, denn es gab noch viele andere liegengebliebene Arbeiten, die sie so in Verbindung damit hätte erledigen können. Und dann sagte sie sich-das Treffen ist wichtiger-Gott wird mir helfen diesen Fall zu lösen. Sie bat den Heiligen Geist ihr den Aufenthaltsort des Objektes zu zeigen. Das Treffen war eine wichtige und gesegnete Zeit für Frau X. Sie wurde sogar von jemanden mit einem Brot beschenkt-da sie keine Zeit zum Einkaufen gehabt hatte. Damit war diese Entscheidung zu ihrem Vorteil geworden. Als sie dann endlich spät abends zu Hause angekommen war, entschloß sie sich das Abo noch zu suchen. Der erste Griff in den nächstgelegenen Papierstapel war erfolgreich. Obwohl sie es zuerst optisch nicht erkennen konnte, stellte sich der Zettel als der Juli-Abo-Kartenaufkleber heraus-Praise and Glory be to God in the Highest.

KRIMI-FASZIT:

Wenn auch sie den Prioritäten Gottes folgen, wird seine Gunst über allem anderen sein, was zu ihren täglichen Belangen gehört. Fälle werden erledigt sein.

Für Frau X war in diesem Fall die Sache erledigt. Akte geschlossen.

*Frau X kann hier aus Personenschutzgründen nicht namentlich genannt werden

(Ähnlichkeiten zu lebenden Personen ihrer Wahl anpassungsfähig und möglich)

På tal om olyckor såg vi Sex And The City häromdagen. Jag följde inte serien, har inte sett mer än ett par hela avsnitt, så jag ska väl inte uttala mig för om jag gör det så gör jag hela SATC-fanbasen upprörd.