Canada: The Vote

well, canada has spoken out against the Liberals and has chosen the Conservative party. kind of.

in retrospect of what party i chose (liberals) and the outcome of the election, the outcome itself isn't actually all that bad. what we have here is a Conservative Minority government, meaning that although the Cons won, the other parties still out number them in amounts of seats. so basically, if Harper tries pulling some big ass bull shit, the rest of the gang can stop him. in fact, they can actually pull another re-vote if he does something super-nuts.

so, although i did vote Liberal (and don't think that for those of you who voted Liberal or NDP, your votes didnt count, cuz they did! we have more seats like i said!) i still think this outcome will kind of benefit our country in the long run because it has shaken the sure and steady, kind of pompus air out of the 13 year governing Liberals. Basically, when everyone votes Liberal again after Stephen Harper screws things up, they will do a good job in running our country SCANDAL FREE!!

we'll see how things go till then.

-xtina.

TGIF

Friday....ahhhhh.

And not just any friday! its freakin amaaaaazzzziiiiinnnnnggggg outside. if you happen to have been in your basement all day, hibernating, sleeping, watching tv or whatever, get ur lazy butt up and outside for a stretch cuz ur never gonna see this kind of weather again!!!!

everyone is being social here at work which makes me wanna not work even more. i wanna bask in the sunlight people! BASK!! oh well.

here's how my weekend is looking thus far. today: go to the gym. wait wit jamie at his interview. come home. make fried chicken or something with chicken. invite some peeps over. do somethin fun. tomorrow: get waxed in tha mornin. get my daddio somethin for his b-day. go to his surprise 50th b-day party! wooooo!!!! sunday: sleep in as much as possible! visit my mom. go to dance practice.

the end.

-moi

Karla

Its finally out. After x amount of years and time, they (hollywood) has finally come out with a story about the horrific, disgusting, sick and twisted murders of Ontario girls Lesley Mahaffy and Kristin French by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

For those of you who would like a refresher in this horrible incident here is a link to the Wikipedia page on Karla and the murders.

So here's what really got me. How can cute and nice and funny actress Laura Prepon (best known as Donna from That 70's Show) take on the role of Karla? and why? I know that its probably a very challenging role to take and that she would definitely be showcasing and expanding her talent, BUT WHAT ABOUT HER MORALS?? Does it mean nothing to her that its a true story and people will be hurt when they see it?

Its such a controversial issue, and for that reason alone, it may have been better to sit this one out. From the point that the movie hits theatres and onwards, she may only be known as the woman who played Karla and had no feelings or consideration for others. Or, i might be wrong and she might win an Oscar like Charlize Theron did for her role in Monster.

Either way, as a Canadian and fellow Ontarian, I feel the need to respect these girl's families and NOT GO SEE THE MOVIE. It's almost like I want this movie to ruin her career so that hollywood doesn't make a few extra bucks by stepping on the hearts of real people (as they usually do).

But I must admit, curiosity is one hell of a feeling. Im curious to see how she will play Karla's role, (although it has already been said that the movie sympathizes with Homolka). Just as Monster was a horrifically and disturbingly good movie with lots of talent, I would never watch it more than once. If this movie does make it to Oscar nominee, I may watch a pirrated version of it (so that im not helping anyone make money off of someone's sorrow) but for now, I'm a no go.

What do you think?

xtina

The Right to Vote

its that time of year again....well, not quite. i seem to remember kind of recently researching a bit on the different parties and what they had to offer, and going to vote (for the 1st time) for the liberal party prime minister Paul Martin.

and now we're back doing it again! in being inspired by mark and his political blog, and after reading how my age bracket (18-35) is speaking out about politics through blogs, this is why i'm here now!

basically, after hearing stuff on the news, watching a few chunks of the big debate between parties, and reading things here and there in different newspapers, i have finally not been as sure in my liberal vote as before. but that just might be because i feel guilted into not wanting to vote for them.

sadly, i can say that i really don't know much about the "liberal corruption", cuz i didn't really follow politics at that time. but i hear it was big. and there r tons of conservative commercials stating it too. so this is the main reason as to why im torn. i guess its the reason everyone is torn.

somehow though, my gut is telling me to keep it liberal. i don't want to see a conservative government. Mike Harris was conservative and that left a very sour, bitter taste in my mouth. (as a side note, i think we should still have OAC available at highschools. my little bro and countless numbers of other grade 12s had no clue what the hell they wanted to do with themselves and had to stay an extra year anyways!)

and i think that if all this corruption has been brought out into the open, that the liberals will be cleaning up their act and be watched more closely anyways. the cat's outta the bag and they have to redeem themselves.

when it comes down to it, and this may be funny, but one of the ways i kind of think of it is, who would stand up the best to that a**hole President Bush. Jack Layton is too happy-go-lucky and Stephen Harper seems to not really be as quick to the punch. Paul Martin however, is one quick talking SOB and shows an air of confidence, which all leaders should.

through all the controversy and talk and campaigning and commercials, i am sticking with my gutt feeling and voting Liberal.

i suggest that we all give them one more chance.

A Raptors Fan in the Making....

Yes, you heard it first folks, i'm actually really starting to like (and more importantly really understand) basketball. Its pretty wicked actually. I suppose i can thank Jamie for that one, as he is quite the basketball obsessive.

But really, its a great sport. I get so excited when the guys dunk and do all kinds of crazy moves, and im actually learning the player's names and their styles. It really helps when the Raptors are winning of course (the houston game was AMAZING) but moreso, when they are trying to play like a team, and going for amazing plays, not just shots.

Then there's the politics, and the background drama for each of the players (like the a-hole Vince!) but Jamie knows it all, so he fills me in.

Also, the dudes r tall, muscular and lean, extremely talented, and pretty darn cute!

Yay b-ball!!

-xtina.

But Now, I Don't Care....

I just have to say, that I have the most amazing bf in the world!

and its soooo great to say it!

i know u may all be rolling your eyes at me and saying...."ya, but thats what everyone always says", but i must say, this is absolutly true!

i have held back from really saying this outwardly just because i was trying not to rub it in certain peoples faces, or making them feel bad, cuz im not that kind of person, "but now, i don't care....."

Jamie is amazing. He's the best kisser i've ever met! (well, kissed!) His lips r so soft and cushiony and big and gentle. I love how he holds me. His strong arms reach around me and comfort me when im sad and lift me up when im happy. His gaze strokes my essence so deeply. They are what stole my heart and encaptured my soul. We can be goofy, or childish, or mature and deep all at the same time and always together. We understand what eachother is talking about and constantly steal eachothers thoughts. Just saying these things brings a lump into my throat from the emotions i feel towards him.

Not only this, we don't argue. EVER! Actually, we had an argument once...we were arguing about the functionality of a coffee table. Which is basically saying, we don't argue. And hes AMAZING with kids! absolutely luvs em! And i luv that about him. And he cooks me amazing dinners. I have more fun when we cook them together, with some wine, just having fun in the kitchen. He is spontaniously neat, and i never have to mommy him. We are on the same level in every way, and oh so different which keeps it fun and interesting!

I love him.

Thanks for everything you do for me everyday, Jamie.

luv chris.