Well, our Turkey and Greek Islands vacation is coming up in only a couple of weeks. Last night I was refreshing my knowledge of converters/transformers and adapters for the various appliances. It doesn't look too bad.
We recently made a visit to L's new university and she is all registered for her first year courses (which are filling up really fast). Kids today are lucky...all the parents wanted to enroll.... nice
facilities. They even have laundry tutorials in residence, lol.
Some interesting facts we learned:
80% of students change programs in first year
Average grades drop 13%
If the kids are coming home too often, it's a sign they may not be adjusting well
The university is not liable to contact you for much beyond life or
death situations. They
have to respect the student's privacy as an adult.
Alcohol is the number 1 issue, especially in residence
It will be an adjustment for us. Some friends of friends...their son just
checked out of university and
with all the tuition money too! Don't know how they found out.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Bolero de Ravel
A friend of mine just returned from Spain on vacation and was inspired to send me this video 'Bolero de Ravel'. It's different but I like it, lovely music at the very least.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Bring on the learning revolution
A friend of mine sent me this inspiring 18 minute video by Sir Ken Robinson - 'Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning -- creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish.' I think we can all learn something from this, he speaks with humour about having a passion for what we do and trying to discover what our true talents are because some of us never do.
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Children writing about the ocean
1 ) - This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles.
(Kelly, age 6)
2) - Oysters' balls are called pearls.
(Jerry, age 6)
3) - If you are surrounded by ocean, you are an island. If you don't have ocean all round you, you are incontinent.
(Alex, age 7)
4) - Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend any more.
(Kylie, age 6)
5) - A dolphin breaths through an asshole on the top of its head..
(Billy, age 8)
6) My uncle goes out in his boat with 2 other men and a woman and pots and comes back with crabs.
(Millie, age 6)
7) When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes when the wind didn't blow the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would have been better off eating beans..
(William, age 7)
8) - Mermaids live in the ocean. I like mermaids. They are beautiful and I like their shiny tails, but how on earth do mermaids get pregnant? Like, really?
(Helen, age 6)
9) I'm not going to write about the ocean. My baby brother is always crying, my Dad keeps yelling at my Mom, and my big sister just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write.
(Amy, age 6)
10) Some fish are dangerous. Jelly fish can sting. Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea where I think they have to plug themselves into chargers.
(Christopher, age 7)
11) When you go swimming in the ocean, it is very cold, and it makes my willy small.
(Kevin, age 6)
12) Divers have to be safe when they go under the water.
Divers can't go down alone, so they have to go down on each other.
(Becky, age 8)
13) On vacation my Mom went water skiing. She fell off when she was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water fired right up her big fat ass.
(Julie, age 7)
14) The ocean is made up of water and fish. Why the fish don't drown I don't know.
(Bobby, age 6)
15) My dad was a sailor on the ocean. He knows all about the ocean. What he doesn't know is why he quit being a sailor and married my mom.
(James, age 7)
(Kelly, age 6)
2) - Oysters' balls are called pearls.
(Jerry, age 6)
3) - If you are surrounded by ocean, you are an island. If you don't have ocean all round you, you are incontinent.
(Alex, age 7)
4) - Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend any more.
(Kylie, age 6)
5) - A dolphin breaths through an asshole on the top of its head..
(Billy, age 8)
6) My uncle goes out in his boat with 2 other men and a woman and pots and comes back with crabs.
(Millie, age 6)
7) When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes when the wind didn't blow the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would have been better off eating beans..
(William, age 7)
8) - Mermaids live in the ocean. I like mermaids. They are beautiful and I like their shiny tails, but how on earth do mermaids get pregnant? Like, really?
(Helen, age 6)
9) I'm not going to write about the ocean. My baby brother is always crying, my Dad keeps yelling at my Mom, and my big sister just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write.
(Amy, age 6)
10) Some fish are dangerous. Jelly fish can sting. Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea where I think they have to plug themselves into chargers.
(Christopher, age 7)
11) When you go swimming in the ocean, it is very cold, and it makes my willy small.
(Kevin, age 6)
12) Divers have to be safe when they go under the water.
Divers can't go down alone, so they have to go down on each other.
(Becky, age 8)
13) On vacation my Mom went water skiing. She fell off when she was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water fired right up her big fat ass.
(Julie, age 7)
14) The ocean is made up of water and fish. Why the fish don't drown I don't know.
(Bobby, age 6)
15) My dad was a sailor on the ocean. He knows all about the ocean. What he doesn't know is why he quit being a sailor and married my mom.
(James, age 7)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Grissol Rustic Flatbreads
At the grocery store, I recently tasted a sample of this pictured flatbread. They spread some cream cheese and some hummus on it, and I loved the texture and taste of it, especially with cream cheese. The box says they're baked in a nut free facility for those with allergies. It comes in other flavours such as 'tomato and oregano' which I haven't tried. Being a lover of white bread, I was happy to find a healthy whole wheat product that I really liked, not to mention with whole grains and seeds.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Isn't it great to be 18?
L has been having a busy start to summer. In addition to her part time job, there has been a party (or 2) almost every day.
The other day she drove her friend to a sports bar to meet some friends. The same night she drove K to the movies to meet up with some other friends. The next day she worked, then it was off to a party and sleepover. Next day, friends drop by, they went out to dinner, hung around at home for a bit, then went off to check out another party. There is another party today. This is the life of a teenager. Isn't it great to be 18? (except for getting some proper rest!)
I just have to ensure that she takes the time to figure out her university courses for first year, which she assures me she has.
The other day she drove her friend to a sports bar to meet some friends. The same night she drove K to the movies to meet up with some other friends. The next day she worked, then it was off to a party and sleepover. Next day, friends drop by, they went out to dinner, hung around at home for a bit, then went off to check out another party. There is another party today. This is the life of a teenager. Isn't it great to be 18? (except for getting some proper rest!)
I just have to ensure that she takes the time to figure out her university courses for first year, which she assures me she has.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Happy Canada Day
That would be today! It's a public holiday. I'm sure a lot of people will be taking Friday off and making a long weekend out of it.
It's a big birthday for M, the big 50! He's excited and we will celebrate with his family and friends at a restaurant.
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It's a big birthday for M, the big 50! He's excited and we will celebrate with his family and friends at a restaurant.
News
Top 10 reasons to love Canada now!
Method for calculating peak heart rate altered
Antibiotic plus common heart drugs can be dangerous
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