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Monday, June 20, 2011
Vancouver Riot.. Wake up call.
June 15th 2011 is a day I will not soon forget. Our Canucks lose the Stanley Cup in game 7.. A devastating riot occurs in downtown Vancouver.. and the mark of 2 years to the day that I had not had a drink.. In my life this did not all occur in one night for no reason... The old me would have been curious about the chaos and maybe even joined in.. allowing myself to give in to the sheepish follower mentality who didn't do anything technically criminal, but certainly were guilty of taking it all in as entertainment.. After witnessing the terror and destruction unleashed on my city, I couldn't help but notice one common theme.
Alcohol and Anger...
The two go hand in hand, and that's a fact. After the crowd finally dispersed and we were allowed to re-enter the city I walked around seeing the destruction, feeling the still lingering tension and fear in the air.. seeing the mortified, exhausted, long faces of all of our emergency responders, some still in hazmat or riot gear... the putrid smell of burning garbage, mixed with the occasional wall of scent of strong perfume and cologne which had been smashed outside department stores... the air holding onto the tear gas which was still burning your eyes and throat.. the sound of crunching glass with every step you took.. the sounds of multiple choppers flying overhead shining spotlights down on the streets looking for looters and vandals.. seeing the trails of blood on the ground from those who had been either innocently or deservingly injured.. it was completely surreal.. I thought I was walking through a hot movie set.. But I wasn't.. and reality kicked in.. and I realized a few things right then.
I am where I am supposed to be right now in my life.. regardless of the rough roads which lead me to this point I am at this moment fulfilling my calling. I am leading a path to hopefully help establish some future security in the mental health and well being of our society.. That with each person, I am contributing to help restore our community for future generations to be able to grow up with some mentorship and positive influence in their lives.. I have the clarity today to see that there are so many people who fall victim to the tragic life drugs and alcohol, and this event is an exact example of where the behaviour can lead.. the only reason I have this clarity is because I had to walk my own path down that road.. I may not have been a vandalizing criminal my entire life, but I sure had my moments once upon a time.. But this is one thing I now know for sure, I may not have been able to do anything to stop what happened during the riot.. and there is of course a lot more to be said about what happened then I can cover right now.. but my part in this is that I can continue contributing part of each day of my life moving forward toward providing a solution for some of these people.. Instead of hating them for what they've done, I feel empathy for them.. Their lives cannot be very tolerable if this is the demonstration of behaviour of the feelings they are harbouring inside.. Instead of writing them off as douchebag scum, I see them as vulnerable tortured souls who really just need some serious help.. This is not an end all solution of course, and this is a society that will never be totally obsolete.. but one can hope that in time, by educating humanity, some of this will be resolved.. and more people will be able to live with new peace in their lives instead of destruction in their hearts. If one doesn't dream and believe, then it may never become a reality.. so for the record, right now, I believe.
Alcohol and Anger...
The two go hand in hand, and that's a fact. After the crowd finally dispersed and we were allowed to re-enter the city I walked around seeing the destruction, feeling the still lingering tension and fear in the air.. seeing the mortified, exhausted, long faces of all of our emergency responders, some still in hazmat or riot gear... the putrid smell of burning garbage, mixed with the occasional wall of scent of strong perfume and cologne which had been smashed outside department stores... the air holding onto the tear gas which was still burning your eyes and throat.. the sound of crunching glass with every step you took.. the sounds of multiple choppers flying overhead shining spotlights down on the streets looking for looters and vandals.. seeing the trails of blood on the ground from those who had been either innocently or deservingly injured.. it was completely surreal.. I thought I was walking through a hot movie set.. But I wasn't.. and reality kicked in.. and I realized a few things right then.
I am where I am supposed to be right now in my life.. regardless of the rough roads which lead me to this point I am at this moment fulfilling my calling. I am leading a path to hopefully help establish some future security in the mental health and well being of our society.. That with each person, I am contributing to help restore our community for future generations to be able to grow up with some mentorship and positive influence in their lives.. I have the clarity today to see that there are so many people who fall victim to the tragic life drugs and alcohol, and this event is an exact example of where the behaviour can lead.. the only reason I have this clarity is because I had to walk my own path down that road.. I may not have been a vandalizing criminal my entire life, but I sure had my moments once upon a time.. But this is one thing I now know for sure, I may not have been able to do anything to stop what happened during the riot.. and there is of course a lot more to be said about what happened then I can cover right now.. but my part in this is that I can continue contributing part of each day of my life moving forward toward providing a solution for some of these people.. Instead of hating them for what they've done, I feel empathy for them.. Their lives cannot be very tolerable if this is the demonstration of behaviour of the feelings they are harbouring inside.. Instead of writing them off as douchebag scum, I see them as vulnerable tortured souls who really just need some serious help.. This is not an end all solution of course, and this is a society that will never be totally obsolete.. but one can hope that in time, by educating humanity, some of this will be resolved.. and more people will be able to live with new peace in their lives instead of destruction in their hearts. If one doesn't dream and believe, then it may never become a reality.. so for the record, right now, I believe.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
We don't know just how good we've got it...
We often don't realize how tiny the microcosm we live in is until people either enter or exit our lives due to greater realities of the world.. Jasmine (Mozhdah) and I met in 2004 while in school at BCIT for broadcast journalism.. We became close friends almost instantly, both sharing a passion to use our dominating uniqueness and ambition to contribute to the world in some small way.. I knew from day one she would go on to do greater things than even she could ever imagine.. I am so proud of what she stands for today, she risks her life every minute of each day to do her part to educate Afghanistan's people through the media in hopes that by securing their future it will help secure the safety and future of the entire North American Nation...
She is one person, with one incredible goal, and she is literally transforming our world... Please consider my dear friend in your prayers and help to keep her safe, her life is literally at risk everyday because of the Taliban. This is not a joke... Today I am proud to be a Canadian, to be able to speak, live and dream anything my heart desires.. But I am even more proud of Mozhdah for sacrificing her own fought freedom to return to her homeland of Kabul, Afghanistan to help pave the road to freedom for future Afghan generations. <3
Friday, January 7, 2011
Hey RainCity!!
I bet ya'll musta missed me, since it's been like a freakin YEAR since I wrote anything!! haha, I kid.. Well I'll have you know I've been busy working on a project.. Writing a BOOK!! Yup, got out the ol pen and paper(aka laptop) and got at it.. Let me tell you, it's a pretty challenging thing to do.. but I love to write and have been doing it as a living for many years, so it just seems to come naturally !!!
I'll check in later with some excerpts for you to preview, and get you caught up on all that's been going on in the world of B Dubbs! Love,loss,travel,etc.. Life is such an incredible rollercoaster.. The more I get see of it, the more I fall in love with it's unpredictability and grace!!
Hope all y'all dirty little freaks had a fab New Year's!!
Peace, love and light!
B Dubbs
I'll check in later with some excerpts for you to preview, and get you caught up on all that's been going on in the world of B Dubbs! Love,loss,travel,etc.. Life is such an incredible rollercoaster.. The more I get see of it, the more I fall in love with it's unpredictability and grace!!
Hope all y'all dirty little freaks had a fab New Year's!!
Peace, love and light!
B Dubbs
Thursday, July 15, 2010
heYYY beacH's its My birThDay!!!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
dUbbs iS bAck in thA gaMe!!!!
hey kids!
i just realized its been a long longgggg time since I posted anything on here.. my hiatus last time obv wasnt finished, so for the last year ive been off galavanting and taking on the world..
i promise i will post some wicked stuff real soon...
until then follow these guys. they are awesometard... :D
i just realized its been a long longgggg time since I posted anything on here.. my hiatus last time obv wasnt finished, so for the last year ive been off galavanting and taking on the world..
i promise i will post some wicked stuff real soon...
until then follow these guys. they are awesometard... :D
Saturday, August 8, 2009
I'm BacKKKKK... Temporarily...
Hey kids.. Been on a bit of a hiatus for the past bit.. Just got interviewed by my bangin buddy Kelli "akabangster" (www.akabangster.blogspot.com) for her blogg...
I did some magical editing and thought I'd share the vid with y'all..
Monday, May 4, 2009
Relevant thoughts... or not.. your choice!
We are often faced with challenges and times in our life where heavy reflection seems forced upon us.. Some of us turn to negative means of distraction, while others take time to seek out the truth or lesson in an unfortunate situation.. As fun as it is to go get shit-faced and try to forget whatever the current mishap is, I don't...I turn to music..art..writing..poetry..quotations.. Irving Layton is one of the amazing authors I've started to recently follow.. And he's Canadian, which makes him even more awesome..If you've never read his stuff, I highly recommend you go out and do so..
Over the years I have collected some of the quotes I've come across.. Ones that stuck with me and I felt were quite powerful... call me cheesy or whatever you want.. truth is I've never been one to really give a shit what people think about me! I'm eccentric and odd...and truthfully I like it that way. It used to bother me being constantly described as "a unique individual"... But now I embrace it and see it as a positive.. I mean shit, at least I'm not boring!
Anyhow.. take away from these whatever you like.. The choice is always yours..
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival."
"Everything will be alright in the end, if it’s not alright, then it’s not the end."
"You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live."
"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."
"No man or woman is worth your tears."
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
"You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it."
"A goal is a dream with a deadline."
"There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them."
"Life is simple, its just not easy."
One Love.
B
Over the years I have collected some of the quotes I've come across.. Ones that stuck with me and I felt were quite powerful... call me cheesy or whatever you want.. truth is I've never been one to really give a shit what people think about me! I'm eccentric and odd...and truthfully I like it that way. It used to bother me being constantly described as "a unique individual"... But now I embrace it and see it as a positive.. I mean shit, at least I'm not boring!
Anyhow.. take away from these whatever you like.. The choice is always yours..
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival."
"Everything will be alright in the end, if it’s not alright, then it’s not the end."
"You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live."
"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."
"No man or woman is worth your tears."
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
"You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it."
"A goal is a dream with a deadline."
"There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them."
"Life is simple, its just not easy."
One Love.
B
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Dear God.
Dear God,
I know I don't pray as much as I should, but today I want to share how I am grateful for a lot of things... you know, like all the important things like my health and my family and friend's well being, a roof over my head, food on the table, etc.. but I also want to thank you for some real simple stuff too.. Things that I really couldn't survive without, such as: Music...and shoes.. and make-up.. and for making a cartoon movie about surfing penguins.. I'm also a big fan of your purple Skittles.. Oh and I thought it was genius how you made little boy boxer briefs but for girls, seriously you rock! And I'm very grateful for the Mac Lipglass color Plus Luxe, love it! I know you are supposed to be a man, but I find it hard to believe a man could come up with such a great glossy shade of pink without being too sparkley.. Hmm? Anyways.. I also would like to thank you for the blackberry.. mine is actually surgically implanted into my left hand so I'll never lose it.. and for Vans sneakers.. you know the all-black ones.. and for Crystal Light slurpees.. um yes, truly brilliant! also the sugar free goodness of Rockstar Burner! for kitties and for my babydog, she is the light of my life.. for 24 hour facial tinted moisturizer.. For snowboarding, and sunsets.. And definitely for Spell Check.. ha! For multi vitamins.. and for plastic surgery.. for Pink Sugar perfume.. and for those little cinnamon hearts you get at Valentines...also thank you for tiger balm, the clear kind that doesn't stain your skin and clothes orange.. and for ipod.. for tea lights.. and especially for tattoos...Andddd last but not least, ice cream.. not that fake crap, the real stuff.. no calories spared my friend!!
Soo.. umm. yea...
Thank you.. and uh, keep rocking in the free world...
Amen.
I know I don't pray as much as I should, but today I want to share how I am grateful for a lot of things... you know, like all the important things like my health and my family and friend's well being, a roof over my head, food on the table, etc.. but I also want to thank you for some real simple stuff too.. Things that I really couldn't survive without, such as: Music...and shoes.. and make-up.. and for making a cartoon movie about surfing penguins.. I'm also a big fan of your purple Skittles.. Oh and I thought it was genius how you made little boy boxer briefs but for girls, seriously you rock! And I'm very grateful for the Mac Lipglass color Plus Luxe, love it! I know you are supposed to be a man, but I find it hard to believe a man could come up with such a great glossy shade of pink without being too sparkley.. Hmm? Anyways.. I also would like to thank you for the blackberry.. mine is actually surgically implanted into my left hand so I'll never lose it.. and for Vans sneakers.. you know the all-black ones.. and for Crystal Light slurpees.. um yes, truly brilliant! also the sugar free goodness of Rockstar Burner! for kitties and for my babydog, she is the light of my life.. for 24 hour facial tinted moisturizer.. For snowboarding, and sunsets.. And definitely for Spell Check.. ha! For multi vitamins.. and for plastic surgery.. for Pink Sugar perfume.. and for those little cinnamon hearts you get at Valentines...also thank you for tiger balm, the clear kind that doesn't stain your skin and clothes orange.. and for ipod.. for tea lights.. and especially for tattoos...Andddd last but not least, ice cream.. not that fake crap, the real stuff.. no calories spared my friend!!
Soo.. umm. yea...
Thank you.. and uh, keep rocking in the free world...
Amen.
Today's Random 25...
1. I am currently a paid, full time, professional hustla.
2. I hate feet.. and most definitely mascots.
3. If it weren't for music, life would be a mistake.
4. Go big or go home.
5. Vrai Amour.
6. I like neon colors and shiny things...
7. I can't wait to get the hell out of this town.
8. I don't really appreciate self absorption.
9. I am a terrible insomniac.
10. Uhhhh yea, of course they're real.
11. I believe the grass is green on both sides.
12. I'm pretty sure even though I'm a cute, nice girl- I'm still going to Hell.
13. I love to write.. and to dance like no one is watching.
14. I love Lucille Ball.
15. I'm a Leo, 300%.
16. Have lived at least 6 of my 9 lives already.
17. Debauchery makes the world go round.
18. I secretly really love figure bodybuilding show prep.. really it's a horrible time and I love it.
19. I don't want to have kids, but I will adopt for shizzle.
20. I'm not really a sit around and drink at a pub/bar kind of girl.
Rockstar Burner + DJ + Dance floor = I'm a happy lil chicken.
21. I have many tattoos.. more than a dozen.
22. I know I'm not a good singer, but I don't give a shit.
23. 5 cent candies and Prime Times are a way of life.
24. I wish I could live without eating things with faces, but instead I just stick to the white meats (not that it makes a difference).
25. Remember to hug your Mom whenever you have the chance.
2. I hate feet.. and most definitely mascots.
3. If it weren't for music, life would be a mistake.
4. Go big or go home.
5. Vrai Amour.
6. I like neon colors and shiny things...
7. I can't wait to get the hell out of this town.
8. I don't really appreciate self absorption.
9. I am a terrible insomniac.
10. Uhhhh yea, of course they're real.
11. I believe the grass is green on both sides.
12. I'm pretty sure even though I'm a cute, nice girl- I'm still going to Hell.
13. I love to write.. and to dance like no one is watching.
14. I love Lucille Ball.
15. I'm a Leo, 300%.
16. Have lived at least 6 of my 9 lives already.
17. Debauchery makes the world go round.
18. I secretly really love figure bodybuilding show prep.. really it's a horrible time and I love it.
19. I don't want to have kids, but I will adopt for shizzle.
20. I'm not really a sit around and drink at a pub/bar kind of girl.
Rockstar Burner + DJ + Dance floor = I'm a happy lil chicken.
21. I have many tattoos.. more than a dozen.
22. I know I'm not a good singer, but I don't give a shit.
23. 5 cent candies and Prime Times are a way of life.
24. I wish I could live without eating things with faces, but instead I just stick to the white meats (not that it makes a difference).
25. Remember to hug your Mom whenever you have the chance.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Spawn o' Satan.. (no not the hockey player)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hot Chick Discount.
The other night I went out for dinner with a girlfriend.. It's been a long while since I have been out to eat, as I have been on a strict training diet for what seems like the last 50 years... We decide to go to one of my absolute fav spots, which turns out my gf has never been to before.
We get there.. Find rockstar parking.. Order up some drinks and a few different super yummy dishes.. Our service is amazing.. You know when you get a waitress who is totally normal and down to earth and doesn't put on an annoying fake "I love my job, tip me good" show and is just sincere and nice... well that's the girl we got..plus she had some great ink and was super cute, so she got bonus points for style in my books..
Our food was incredible... and our tummies are really full.. when our rockstar waitress asks us about dessert. We talk about the wicked desserts they have there.. one being the must have deep fried mars bar with chocolate syrup, ice cream, and whip cream.. yes. Heaven. But we decide against it because we are apparently too full..
Five minutes later, over comes our waitress.. with a deep fried mars bar dish in hand... for us to share, on the house! Because we are no fools, obviously we eat it... and love every bite and somehow seem to forget that we were full only moments before.. at this point my gf is dying and can't believe she has never been to this place before.. I am happy.. full of sushi, deep fried chocolatey goodness with ice cream, and gin.. And I am in the company of one of my most adored beautiful friends.. It couldn't have been better.. until our bill came.
This wasn't any ordinary bill, our bill was special.. You are probably wondering how can a bill be special, but let me tell you it was... At the bottom of our bill was a discount.. it wasn't much, I think maybe 5%.. but what it was called completely made my night.. We had received a "Hot Chick Discount" on our dinner and drinks!! Hilarious..
The owner of this place certainly knows how to keep the ladies coming back for more.. Hire awesome nice waitresses, have the best sushi in town (bar none), serve up free dessert straight from Heaven, and then give you a discount for being hot..
Now that is my kind of place!
We get there.. Find rockstar parking.. Order up some drinks and a few different super yummy dishes.. Our service is amazing.. You know when you get a waitress who is totally normal and down to earth and doesn't put on an annoying fake "I love my job, tip me good" show and is just sincere and nice... well that's the girl we got..plus she had some great ink and was super cute, so she got bonus points for style in my books..
Our food was incredible... and our tummies are really full.. when our rockstar waitress asks us about dessert. We talk about the wicked desserts they have there.. one being the must have deep fried mars bar with chocolate syrup, ice cream, and whip cream.. yes. Heaven. But we decide against it because we are apparently too full..
Five minutes later, over comes our waitress.. with a deep fried mars bar dish in hand... for us to share, on the house! Because we are no fools, obviously we eat it... and love every bite and somehow seem to forget that we were full only moments before.. at this point my gf is dying and can't believe she has never been to this place before.. I am happy.. full of sushi, deep fried chocolatey goodness with ice cream, and gin.. And I am in the company of one of my most adored beautiful friends.. It couldn't have been better.. until our bill came.
This wasn't any ordinary bill, our bill was special.. You are probably wondering how can a bill be special, but let me tell you it was... At the bottom of our bill was a discount.. it wasn't much, I think maybe 5%.. but what it was called completely made my night.. We had received a "Hot Chick Discount" on our dinner and drinks!! Hilarious..
The owner of this place certainly knows how to keep the ladies coming back for more.. Hire awesome nice waitresses, have the best sushi in town (bar none), serve up free dessert straight from Heaven, and then give you a discount for being hot..
Now that is my kind of place!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Our Backyard
Check out Sweatshop Union's new music video.. It was shot here in the streets of Gastown... Not bad for some local kids.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ode to Emily..
Next week will mark a very sad time in Vancouver's history.. Ok, well maybe more so in my history.. but grief as an entire city just sounded more dramatic. The blonde bombshell duo will be no longer intact.. Our superhero forces soon separated by many provinces..






This coming Friday I will be saying "so long" to my always trusty sidekick and fellow mischief maker- Miss Emily "Ninja Boot" Buller... The poor poor soul who has seen more of my white ass than she probably ever cared to see, or to take pictures of!! Love you Em!!!
So to tribute the going away of my dear friend.. Here are just a few shots of us at some of our most debaucherous moments.. There are too many crazy memories to share!











Good times my friend, good times.... I will miss you oh so mucho!
We really knew no other way than the most extreme debauchery, didn't we?!
Au revoir my dear Ninja Boot.. You will forever be my favorite squirrelly sidekick!
Until next time.... xox
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Twelve days of crazy..
So I turn on my tv today and am completely horrified by what is on.... A freaking Christmas episode of that horrendous Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show.. Last time I checked, it was only October... wasn't it?? Now, it wouldn't be soooo bad if it were a Christmas re-run of Oprah or Ellen.. But seriously I feel the uncontrollable urge to vomit at the sheer sound of Janice Dickinson's voice.. She is a total monster, and honestly is starting to resemble one with all of the plastic surgery and botox she has undergone... It's a wonder she's been able to achieve any sort of reputable model agency status being that she is a total lunatic!! I give her props for being able to out-do our dear Tyra!
Now if you can stomach it, here is a music video.. Yes that's right, Janice Dickinson's own rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas..
Or as it should more appropriately be named- Twelve Days of Insane Dysfunction.
Enjoy :)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Life's little lessons...
I'm one of those people who is guilty of constantly over analyzing decisions and situations to the death.. I mean I drive myself crazy half the time being so incredibly indecisive and always trying to understand why something is the way it is, I can't even imagine how much it irritates other people.. I am so sorry!! Usually every decision I make has to go through like a 5 step approval process before I will actually go ahead with it... Well.. all decisions that is which don't involve money for some reason.. I am a total impulse buyer.. No decision necessary, if I want it I get it... Unless it's something I really want but cannot afford, then I will plot and scheme a way to get it.. I always do, it's like I have magical powers or something..
Lately I've been doing the whole life analyzing bit.. Well, more like life observing I guess.. I'm going through a few major changes at this current time, and for once I'm not entirely focused on worrying if what I am doing with myself is the right thing.. I'm just sort of letting it play itself out.. I find it kind of odd, that when choosing the color of the new car I was buying I probably consulted at least 6 to 10 different people's opinions on the color I liked before I decided to actually go with it.. And the color was a shade of white, and technically isn't even a real color..but whatever... So then it comes to some decisions I am facing right now which are more so, lets say.. life altering.. And I am for once just kinda goin with the flow...
Now anyone reading this who knows me, knows that this goin with the flow thing is slightly unusual for me... I have been known to be a total stress case from time to time.. And usually always over things of which I have no control... Might be because I am a Leo.. or maybe because I am a type D personality (according to that Myers Briggs personality type test thingy).. Or it's just because I am a controlling beeotch with a mild case of OCD.. But I feel that none of those are the case right now... I am suddenly seeing things a whole lot differently than ever before... I have made many steps in the past year to change the focus of my life.. To learn to live more simply and to enjoy some of the smaller more fulfilling things life has to offer... To make more of an effort to show other people what they mean to me and how they have an effect on my life... To slow down and appreciate my accomplishments to date.. And at the same time, not slow down enough that I become bored and then in turn over analyze things even more so.. The key really is to find that certain balance between go time, play time, and down time.. And looking back on past years, I'd been approaching things in an entirely wrong way.. Well not entirely, but certainly not as beneficially as I could have been...
I find it so amazing how certain people can enter your life, or even exit for that matter at the most appropriate of times.. I have had the pleasure of a few people coming into my life who have been the most incredible influences on me... I have been motivated beyond belief, and given that extra boost I needed to tackle some really huge goals for myself.. These people know who they are, and they mean the world to me.. I really feel like I have been blessed and given this new opportunity to re-create my entire world.. And it certainly is a refreshing awareness which I am extremely grateful for..
Over the next few months many more changes will be taking place in my world... At first encounter with them I was pretty disheartened by what I was going to be up against.. And I was having a really hard time seeing the reason why these things were happening... But I have now gotten over the initial shock and have learned to embrace the potential they have to teach me... Strength, deeper intuition, humbleness, grace, and so forth.. They truly are opportunities for me to use and grow from.. I cannot stress enough what the importance of patience has taught me.. If you let things sit long enough, you will eventually learn why they are, what you can take away from them, and how you can apply these new teachings to your life and help others to as well.. So after all these years of over thinking and worrying about things I have no control over, I have just started to let them go.. And what I've learned from this is that letting go is the farthest thing from giving up.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tracks on Repeat.
Like A Boy- Ciara
My Life- The Game feat Lil Weezy
Live Your Life- T.I feat Rihanna
And yes I will admit it, I do indeed dig a Nickelback track.... There.. I said it..
I AM NOT a Nickelback fan whatsoever, but in my heart I felt it was right to recognize the fact they put out a song that is actually pretty good for once and isn't like any of the other last 50 that have all sound exactly the same over the past 5 years..
Gotta Be Somebody- Nickelback
Now if somehow CK could figure out a way to not be Canada's ugliest mofo, they'd be almost like a real rock band.. Anyone know his email? Maybe I could pass on the name of my hair stylist and plastic surgeon... jk ;)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
WTF Levi's?
Someone at work sent me this site today.. I don't really understand what the hell they are trying to advertise with a bunch of random things jumping out of the crotch of a pair of jeans and babbling some nonsense to you about anything but pants.. But whatever.. its creative.. and entertaining nonetheless..
Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The things I subject myself to..
Earlier this year I was asked to participate in a little production at work which was going to be used as BodogTV's April Fools Joke.. Since the company is pretty much going under right now and we are all on 'working notice' aka laid off, we are all busy updating our portfolios and going through old projects.. I stumbled upon this one.. It's definitely good for a few laughs, at me that is!
Here was the show's trailer...
And the bloopers...

It took about 5 months for dozens of people at work to stop greeting me screaming "ICE CREAM SANDWICHHHHH!!"
Oh the humility.. There are some things at Bodog I will not miss.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
No One.. No One.. Does it better than you, Miss Alicia Keys..
And last night it finally happened!
12th row floor at the Orpheum Theatre. Amazing.
Now, I know there are a few haters out there at the moment thinking AK is a man stealer and all.. You know, I mean the whole Swizz Beatz thing.. Whatever.. Do what you gotta do girl..If ya did it who cares.. and if you didn't well even better cause you are young and famous and fabulous and can get any man wayyy better than that fool... But I ain't gunna hold it against ya.. You do yer thang.. Whoever it may be..
As for the show, Miss Alicia threw it down last night.. I mean seriously.. The girl...can sing! And play the piano.. Damn can she ever play the piano... The only thing negative I have to say about her performance... Oh my gosh, please woman take some dance lessons.. Your dancing.. is not so smooth. Those choreographed dance routines with your back up singers- straight outta Dream Girls... Why? It wasn't even cool in the movie.. Oh wait, and you attempting to dance all sexy-like with that black handkerchief. That was probably the worst seducing I've ever seen in my life! BUT because you are so freakin amazing to listen to, I am willing to cut you a deal.. I will completely disregard your poor dancing abilities for the simple promise that next time I see you.. you ain't gunna be doin none of that awful white girl booty shakin again, ok. Now do we have ourselves a deal?
You see I love music.. I live for it.. I believe this world would be a really hateful, horrible place without it... I love music that's raw and emotional and really draws from it's original roots.. And Alicia seems to know how to perfectly blend and incorporate this into her sound... I'm not sure how, but she does it and she does it well.. I don't have much more to say about her performance other than I really freaking loved it and I wished it weren't over so quickly.. I'm sure you've all seen her perform live on TV on music award shows and such.. So just imagine how amazing witnessing her perform for an hour and a half live from like 15 feet away would be.. That's right, Incredible.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Top 20 Reasons Why You Probably Sleep Solo...
So I've been doing a bit of people watching lately... And I thought I would attempt to help some of you guys by compiling a top 20 list of my observations as to why I believe you very likely are single, despite your best efforts..
1. You walk around wearing Affliction, Christian Audigier, and Ed Hardy shirts thinking you are incredibly hardcore and original.. but being a guy, you don't even realize 4 other guys around you are wearing the exact same thing.. and did you notice the only girls who are trying to pick you up are strippers, because they are gold digging little whores who know if you spent $200 on a t-shirt, then you will likely eventually pay to get their lips, boobs, or nose done.. but if thats all you are looking for, well then.. congratulations, I guess.
2. You are the epitome of douche-baggery. If you don't know what that means, well then you definitely are a douche bag.
3. You are over 30 years old and live at home still.. And not for any good reason, other than the fact you are a lazy, free-loading, SOB with no life ambitions. So, oh so sexy.
4. You smoke. And not just when you drink, but all the time. Sorry, that is gross...
5. You have poor hygiene. (ie. bad teeth, breath, skin, nails, nose hair, ear hair, chest hair.. Yuck!)
6. You haven't worked out in a very long time, and it's quite noticeably apparent.
7. You are a ridiculous drunk.
8. You're friends are ridiculous drunks, or just straight up ridiculous and perverted.
9. You think it's cool to brag the next day about how hung over you are, how drunk you were, etc... WE DON'T CARE!
10. You don't drive, or you do drive but it is illegally because you have actually lost your license from a DUI and/or speeding tickets..
11. You laugh at your own jokes.. and you are the only one laughing.
12. You think the bar is a wicked place to pick up.
13. You are still technically married.
14. You have children that you don't even take care of, or you lie about not having any at all.
15. You are homophobic. Seriously, get over yourself. Not every gay man wants you, and in fact no gay men probably even want you considering their standards are often higher than straight women's!
16. You think flowers are necessary only when you do something wrong.
17. You still think eyes are located on breasts.
18. You believe winking is sexy.
19. Your idea of a romantic gesture is making someone a mix cd of club anthems..
And last but not least...
20. You carry a Murse.. aka Man Purse. For the love of god, please just don't. What the hell are you carrying in there anyways- tampons and lipgloss?
Fella's... if any of the above has applied to you in any way, do yourself and us ladies a favor and read a copy of Cosmopolitan magazine.. Go ask your sister or mom to borrow theirs!! Please, we are begging you!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Who ever said geeks don't got game?
Recently came across these 3 geeky gamer type guys.. I guess they're known as this group called Tripod and actually go on tour performing comedy-type shows..
Monday, September 8, 2008
Aids Walk For Life

On Sunday, September 21st I'll be taking part in this year's Aids Walk for Life. It's a 10 km walk around Stanley Park's seawall or a 2.5 km walk around Lost Lagoon. All of the money raised for the event is used to help British Columbians infected with HIV/Aids and their families.
This particular issue hits home for my family and I. We lost a loved one to an Aids related illness 15 years ago. A cure needs to be developed so hundreds of families in Canada do not have to lose someone they love each year.
Do your part and help by making a donation on my fundraising page, or better yet register for the event and participate in the walk as well!
For more information regarding the event please visit www.bcpwa.org
I also encourage you to take a look at the Canadian Association For Aids Research website. You'll likely be shocked to learn the statistics regarding the number of Canadians affected by this disease. Tens of thousands of people in the world die everyday from HIV/Aids, and it's time we help put a stop to it. www.canfar.ca
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