31 August 2009
28 August 2009
Life: Explained
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
"Not very long," answered the Mexican.
"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."
The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
"And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."
"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.
"And after that?"
"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"
"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."
And the moral of this story is: ......... Know where you're going in life... you may already be there
"Not very long," answered the Mexican.
"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."
The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
"And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."
"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.
"And after that?"
"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"
"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."
And the moral of this story is: ......... Know where you're going in life... you may already be there
27 August 2009
Chappaquiddick Incident
I was reading Senator Ted Kennedy's Obituary in the New York Times this morning, and I noticed a reference to the "Chappaquiddick Incident." Curious, I went to Wikipedia to find out what this is. Turns out that it was a MAJOR scandal in 1969 when Senator Ted Kennedy was involved in a terrible accident that caused the death of a young female campaign worker. It reads like an episode of CSI or Cold Case... definitely some shady stuff went on. Especially when the medical examiner decided NOT to conduct an autopsy? Being a Kennedy in the 1960's age of Camelot sure meant you had a LOT of power, huh?
Read the article HERE
What do you think of the Chappaquiddick Incident? Should he have served jail time? Who's at fault? Was it just simply an accident? VERY interesting...
26 August 2009
Rollip.com
Rollip.com lets you take your pictures and make them into polaroids! Lots of cool effects, fonts, and styles to choose from! Check it out!
24 August 2009
This one's for the ladies
This is an actual letter from an Austin, Texas woman sent to the American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts.
But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter.
Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James?
FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong.'
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bull. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always . . .
Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts.
But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter.
Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James?
FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong.'
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bull. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always . . .
Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX
20 August 2009
19 August 2009
Times Square TIM HORTONS! :)
Carmen (the American) and Carmin the Canadian (that's ME!) went to Times Square today at lunchtime to check out the new Tim Hortons! Tim Hortons (as you all must probably know) is a cultural part of the Canadian heritage, and I've had a hankerin' for an Iced Capp for a lonnnnng time! The best part is the American flag decor (what do you call those half-circle flag thingys?) right outside the entrance. That's such a courteous way of "inching their way" into the coffee market and slowly taking over the U.S. market as well, don't ya think? lol Good on ya, Tim's! Glad to have you here! Feels a bit more like home for THIS Canadian chick, now that there's 12 Tim Hortons in NYC!
Carmen the American had an iced coffee (which she said was better than Dunkin' Donuts...but don't we ALL know that already?) I had an Iced Capp (iccino, for those of you who are unfamiliar with Tim's Terms.) Oh, and yes- the iced capp DID taste just as good as I remembered. The only thing that's a little off-putting is that because of NYC law, there have to be calories displayed for every item they serve. Once you see that a beloved Maple Dip is 400 calories, you don't enjoy it as much!
Much better
They have finally gotten rid of those crappy plastic folding lawn chairs and replaces them with metal park chairs (like the ones at Bryant park) and umbrellas! Much better, don't you think?
-- Posted From My iPhone
-- Posted From My iPhone
CraftyNest
Fun website 'o the day: www.craftynest.com
Find out how to make crafty and smart ideas for your home! I love the hanging HEMP PENDANT LIGHTS. Brilliant idea!
Welcome CanneyLand!
Just added to my "blogging friends" bloglist: Canney Land! My good friends (from WAYYYYY back!) Sarah & Ben have started a blog and a real ministry about their adoption process. Check them out via the link on the right!
17 August 2009
Some Universal Truths
1) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones.
2) You're never quite sure whether it's against the law or not to have a fire in your back garden.
3) Nobody ever dares make cup-a-soup in a bowl.
4) Rummaging in an overgrown garden will always turn up a bouncy ball.
5) The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at the
first given opportunity.
6) Its impossible to look cool whilst picking up a Frisbee.
7) Driving through a tunnel makes you feel excited.
8) You never ever run out of salt.
9) Old ladies can eat more than you think.
10) There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've got your hand or head stuck in something.
11) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers.
12) People who don't drive slam car doors too hard
Any others that you'd like to add? Comment below!
source: Testeriffic
13 August 2009
Times are tough!
I love Starbucks iced Tazo Passion Tea but it's way cheaper to buy the box of tea and brew it yourself. My friend Carmen (the American) made some at work. I designed this fancy cup and ta-da!!!
-- Posted From My iPhone
-- Posted From My iPhone
Bank Refuses a customer an $80,000 loan...
...so the man withdrew $190,000 in savings!
All in $20 notes!!
Bank customer WIN!
Check out the article HERE
12 August 2009
There, I fixed it!
This website is GOLDEN!
Check out my obsession of the week: www.thereifixedit.com
(How does she find this stuff? )
11 August 2009
Even though it IS Brooklyn...
...I'd still LOVE to have this apartment! It's a converted CLOCKTOWER, and it's on the market for a cool $25Million.
A-mazing.
A-mazing.
10 August 2009
MY animal with a cast!
I know you guys must have loved the animals with casts post a couple days ago, and oddly enough- the next day I was going through some CD's I found in a drawer and discovered a TON of old photos from when we lived in Philly!
Sure enough, I found a picture of our little doggie ROMEO... with a CAST! :)
Awwww!
He tore his little nail when he was running outside, and they had to remove it completely and let it grow back. After the surgery, he was in this cast for 2 weeks!
He looks like a pirate with a wooden leg!
We 'gon party like it's ma birfday...
Yesterday was Carmin the Canadian's BIRTHDAY! That's right, a fierce Leo lionness, who loves the spotlight- who would've guessed? lol
I LOVE birthdays and I had a fantastic birthday this year! It was hard to top last year's weekend birthday party in Miami, though! ;)
This year, I told Dan I wanted it to be low-key. We've been travelling a LOT this summer, and I just wanted a weekend here in the city that I love. We had brunch at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien hotel (www.normasnyc.com) and then met up with our friend Brandon (an NYC transplant to Miami) who arrived back in town yesterday for the week. We had a few fabulous martinis at a couple great bars in Chelsea, and then got birthday cake at Billy's bakery. Coconut cake...yummm!!!
A wonderful birthday full of wonderful birthday wishes from WONDERFUL friends!
*smiley smiley smiley*
07 August 2009
Lake Champlain
Last weekend, we rented a lakehouse on Lake Champlain and my family drove down from Montreal to West Chazy, NY. We were almost all there- missing my younger brother Brad, and my husband Dan (both had to work.) My brother Stan and niece Freja were visiting from Copenhagen, and my older brother Nolan was with me from L.A. With me in NYC and my younger brother in Woodstock, Canada (that's on the east coast, north of Maine) it's big job to get everyone together in one place!
On Saturday, I went with my mom and my 3 teenage nieces to Six Flags Great Escape in Lake George (and all day long, we kept singing "If I could escape.." the Gwen Stefani song :) The men all went golfing for the day. We had lots of campfires, lots of music with my brothers playing guitars and my dad on the fiddle. I even got an early birthday party! My birthday is this Sunday, but we decided any opportunity to eat cake is cause for a celebration! It was a great time, and we can't wait to go back again!
06 August 2009
Amazing Kids' rooms!
Where was this company when I was a kid?! This interior design company has created some absolutely amazing kids rooms! Check out their website
I love the treehouse room! So cool! Man, I want a treehouse in my bedroom, no fair!
Hidden Passageways
Ok, now HERE's a great website that specializes in creating secret passages and hideaways! I'm totally putting these in my house someday! Imagine how fun to move a book on a bookshelf and the whole thing opens up to a secret room?! I love looking through the gallery to see different secret passageways. Neat-o!
http://www.hiddenpassageway.com/
http://www.hiddenpassageway.com/
04 August 2009
If I had a kitchen...
If I had an actual kitchen (not a closet) I would totally buy THIS! Does anyone have one? Would you recommend it?
03 August 2009
Bleached out eyebrows
Fashion alert! The next big thing seems to be bleached eyebrows! That's right, you put BLONDE hair color on your eyebrows (carefully!) to lighten them so that they're almost invisible. Check out fashion model Ranya Mordonova and her "dark hair/no eyebrows" look. Huh, maybe this is good for me because I'm always trying to pencil and fill in my eyebrows so that they actually SHOW UP in pictures next to my fair skin. Or...maybe it won't look good on blonds- too much paleness going on? What do you think? Do you like this look?
How to Cope with CSA stress
I found this article at one of my fav nyc blogs: Not eating out in New York (www.noteatingoutinny.com) CSA's are becoming really popular, and this article has a lot of good advice on how to deal with unused produce, excessive amounts of one particular food, or not having the time to pick up your weekly bounty of organic, small-farm produce.
Check out the article HERE
(Good one for my friend Amy, who's been blogging about her CSA this summer! Check it out!)
Stan Blinn : Hole in One!
This weekend, my family got together at Lake Champlain in upstate New York. My brother, Stan Blinn, got his first ever HOLE-IN-ONE while golfing with my other brother, Nolan, my dad, and my uncle. He recieved a trophy from the golf course, his name will be engraved on a plaque in the clubhouse, and they reported the event in the newspaper! Stan lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and this was his first time at this course in Peru, New York.
Click on the link below to view the newspaper article:
http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_214001615.html
Congratulations!!
Click on the link below to view the newspaper article:
http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_214001615.html
Congratulations!!
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