If I Were A Cat Lady...

Just chillin with my tigers

I went to the zoo this weekend and had the urge to cuddle every animal I saw. I knew that doing so would not end well on my part but the temptation was definitely there. I blame LOLcats. Those mischevious little buggers just look so cute and fluffy all the time.

Anyways, it seems as though Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen feels the same way about these kitties as I do but has a larger disposable income and more balls than I'll ever have. She has rescued numerous big cats that are at risk of becoming extinct and has welcomed them into her home. By numerous, I mean 11.

Good for RVN, but tigers and friends aren't known for their loyalty to humans.

Let's hope Riana doesn't turn into a giant cheezburger.

Seeing Green

Not that kind of green you potheads.


I made this vid for Screw You Recession but I figured I'd post it here too so you can love it and treasure it and watch it alll the time.

You're welcome.

Chaining My Macbook To My Desk From Now On...

Manoeuvre that Broccoli!!!!!

Thank goodness for spell check. I try so hard to ween myself off of it, becoming ashamed when I see those red squiggly lines appear under words. At least I still make the effort to type like a normal human being and not LyKe A 15 Yr oLd MySpAyZe AdDIcT. We all make mistakes, and a new study has caught us in the act of misspelling.

The most misspelled English word is.... 'definitely'. Most people spell it 'definately'. This surprised me somewhat since I do know how to spell it but I will admit to shortening it more often than not to 'def' or 'defs'. I am single handedly dumbing down the English speaking population. Oopsies.

The top ten misspelled words are less surprising, give or take. Here they are:
1 Definitely;
2 Sacrilegious
3 Indict
4 Manoeuvre
5 Bureaucracy
6 Broccoli
7 Phlegm
8 Prejudice
9 Consensus
10 Unnecessary

Just like everything else, our lack of spelling expertise is blamed on technology. Text messaging has corrupted us and we can never look back. Ya tech has shortened our words but who the heck is using 'sacrilegious' or 'phlegm' when sending texts to their friends?

"Oh ya, that party was sooooo sacrilegious. OMG I cannot believe the prejudice I endured from Tommy. So unnecessary. We should totally indict him!"

Come on; brushing up on our spelling should be on a to-do list but our lack of skill is more likely due to our limited vocabulary.

I suggest getting a library card.

I'm still going to see it

Poor Kid...

Oh gosh, Roger Ebert gave the new Transformers flick the worst review ever. Even if you're planning on seeing the film, read it anyways. I got a kick out of it. Ebert's advice to you:

"If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together. Then close your eyes and use your imagination."

Sometimes I crave mindless garbage in my life, hence why I watch the Bachelorette. Likewise, I'm sure I'll make it to see T2. Perhaps I'll use my Scene points and see it for free. Yes, that's what I'll do.

Are you going to see it?

hehehehe

Nothing wrong with a little shameless self promotion

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Rose coloured Versace Sunglasses

Elisabeth Eaves
Putting the fun in Recession...can't you tell?

The recession has been a wake up call to well, everyone on the planet. The majority of sane individuals are working their asses off to conserve the little money they have while keeping their jobs in tact. A large chunk of people have already been kicked to the curb while struggling to support their family but for a small yet depressingly powerful percentage of people, the recession is FUN! Elisabeth Eaves, the deputy editor of Forbes, is one of those lovely people.

In an article entitled "The Recession is Great" she describes the upsides to this economic downturn, that is if you are a member of the wealthy elite. Why you can get a new boat where you'll hang your new Picasso while wearing your new Burberry ALL for discount prices! What great times we are living in!

Don't bother reading the article. It will hurt your eyes and probably give you cramps. Instead, read this 'fabulous' response. A perfect summary to the most obnoxious recession related article on the interweb.

Point is, even us regular folk get so enchanted by sweet sales and deals on just about everything that we lose sight of the importance of conservation. Sure you may get a steal on a new pair of shoes but in turn you will be a couple days late on paying your rent. Spending is good for the economy but smart and reserved spending is good for the economy and your well-being.

For some more tough love and some regular love, check out SCREW YOU RECESSION! a.k.a. The 2nd best blog ever (guess which one is #1) and the most helpful resource for kicking the recession in the butt.