The exercise:
Today's prompt is: mind reader.
Mine:
Kat and I went to a good friend's birthday party last night and had a really wonderful time. We ended the night with a board game (and maybe some drinking).
The game was called Telepaths and the basic idea was to split into teams of two, each team was given either a word or picture and then had to individually write down words they associated with it. Depending on which square on the board you were on, you had to write down anywhere from five to eight words. For each matching word your team got, you moved forward one space.
The first team to start play to begin the game was the one that had known each other the least amount of time. It was a little odd to go first, seeing as we've been together for 3.5 years, but everyone else knew each other either from high school or university. We had quite a few funny 'what were you thinking?' moments between the various teams, it was a really good time.
It didn't hurt that Kat and I ended up winning. I guess we've got each other figured out pretty good. Not that there are not still surprises (a few of them last night) but we're definitely on the same wavelength more often than not.
Saturday December 6th, 2008
The exercise:
The starter for this week's four line poem is: Christmas shopping.
Mine:
When did we get to December?
So many things to remember,
Can't forget presents for you...
And a wish list for me too
The starter for this week's four line poem is: Christmas shopping.
Mine:
When did we get to December?
So many things to remember,
Can't forget presents for you...
And a wish list for me too
Friday December 5th, 2008
The exercise:
Def Poetry Jam Friday brings you Joe Hernandez-Kolski's definition of Cool.
Mine:
You have to admit, Joe knows the deal. I can't even pretend to disagree with any of his points.
He's particularly spot on about cell phones and the email thing, although I don't get too many of those any more. But cell phones? Man alive. You want to see me on the brink of physical assault? Watch me when someone nearby is walking down the sidewalk, or standing on the bus, looking at their phone, trying to figure out who it is, or whether they want to speak to that person right now.
All while their cell phone is blaring some stupid song.
Me? I'm embarrassed if I forget to switch my phone from ringing to vibrating when I'm on the bus. These people? Not a care in the world. Because, you know, their taste in music is obviously awesome and needs to be appreciated. By everyone. Ever.
Anyway. I'll leave you with another of Joe's performances. Enjoy.
Def Poetry Jam Friday brings you Joe Hernandez-Kolski's definition of Cool.
Mine:
You have to admit, Joe knows the deal. I can't even pretend to disagree with any of his points.
He's particularly spot on about cell phones and the email thing, although I don't get too many of those any more. But cell phones? Man alive. You want to see me on the brink of physical assault? Watch me when someone nearby is walking down the sidewalk, or standing on the bus, looking at their phone, trying to figure out who it is, or whether they want to speak to that person right now.
All while their cell phone is blaring some stupid song.
Me? I'm embarrassed if I forget to switch my phone from ringing to vibrating when I'm on the bus. These people? Not a care in the world. Because, you know, their taste in music is obviously awesome and needs to be appreciated. By everyone. Ever.
Anyway. I'll leave you with another of Joe's performances. Enjoy.
Thursday December 4th, 2008
The exercise:
The starter for today is: heating up.
Mine:
The fire is burning bright,
It keeps away the cold night;
Flames lick shadows so softly...
Before dying abruptly
The night moves in eagerly,
The fire fights meagerly;
Now the heat is gone away,
And the frost is here to stay
The starter for today is: heating up.
Mine:
The fire is burning bright,
It keeps away the cold night;
Flames lick shadows so softly...
Before dying abruptly
The night moves in eagerly,
The fire fights meagerly;
Now the heat is gone away,
And the frost is here to stay
Wednesday December 3rd, 2008
The exercise:
For today's starter, I think I shall go with... by the numbers.
Mine:
The numbers go up and down
And I go with them;
Rising too high brings a frown
But too low condemns
The middle ground is most safe
It brings sweet relief;
Against these bonds I oft chafe
Battling this thief
But I do not fight alone;
Grateful for support,
I will not falter or moan,
Life is just too short
For today's starter, I think I shall go with... by the numbers.
Mine:
The numbers go up and down
And I go with them;
Rising too high brings a frown
But too low condemns
The middle ground is most safe
It brings sweet relief;
Against these bonds I oft chafe
Battling this thief
But I do not fight alone;
Grateful for support,
I will not falter or moan,
Life is just too short
Tuesday December 2nd, 2008
The exercise:
Today's starter is: overthrowing the government. I know, how current am I?
Mine:
I’m not really sure how I feel about what’s going on over in Ottawa these days.
On the one hand, my disdain for Stephen Harper is not something I’ve tried to hide so of course I’m thrilled at the prospect of not having him as my Prime Minister any more. I was deeply disappointed when he was not only re-elected, but with more seats. Not enough for a majority though; that was a relief at the time.
Now? It’s hard to say. It’s difficult for me to support the idea of the leader of this country, a democratic one through and through, not being elected. Not only that, Stephane Dion has made it clear that he still intends to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party early next year. So then the Liberals will have a leadership convention to replace an un-elected Prime Minister with… a Prime Minister of their choosing?
I guess it boils down to one big question: how badly do I want Harper ousted? Realistically, from where I’m sitting, it would be very, very difficult for the Liberals to choose a new leader that I would dislike even more than Harper. So at the end of the day, it will be a step in the right direction.
But at what cost?
If I, a proud Harper hater, am uncomfortable with this course of action, how much damage will this do to the Liberals and NDP in the eyes of the rest of the country? Random aside - I bet Bloc supporters are friggin' thrilled.
But the facts are the facts - Canada elected more non-Conservative officials to Parliament than they did Conservatives. I don’t think this is what we were expecting when we did that… but it’s most likely still better than being stuck with Harper for one, two, three or four more years.
Today's starter is: overthrowing the government. I know, how current am I?
Mine:
I’m not really sure how I feel about what’s going on over in Ottawa these days.
On the one hand, my disdain for Stephen Harper is not something I’ve tried to hide so of course I’m thrilled at the prospect of not having him as my Prime Minister any more. I was deeply disappointed when he was not only re-elected, but with more seats. Not enough for a majority though; that was a relief at the time.
Now? It’s hard to say. It’s difficult for me to support the idea of the leader of this country, a democratic one through and through, not being elected. Not only that, Stephane Dion has made it clear that he still intends to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party early next year. So then the Liberals will have a leadership convention to replace an un-elected Prime Minister with… a Prime Minister of their choosing?
I guess it boils down to one big question: how badly do I want Harper ousted? Realistically, from where I’m sitting, it would be very, very difficult for the Liberals to choose a new leader that I would dislike even more than Harper. So at the end of the day, it will be a step in the right direction.
But at what cost?
If I, a proud Harper hater, am uncomfortable with this course of action, how much damage will this do to the Liberals and NDP in the eyes of the rest of the country? Random aside - I bet Bloc supporters are friggin' thrilled.
But the facts are the facts - Canada elected more non-Conservative officials to Parliament than they did Conservatives. I don’t think this is what we were expecting when we did that… but it’s most likely still better than being stuck with Harper for one, two, three or four more years.
Monday December 1st, 2008
The exercise:
The starter for today is: fear.
Mine:
What is going on?
I don't understand
What is this?
I want it to stop
Please make it stop
Make it stop
Please
Make it stop
I don't want this
What has gone wrong?
It's all gone
Wrong
Make it stop
Please
The starter for today is: fear.
Mine:
What is going on?
I don't understand
What is this?
I want it to stop
Please make it stop
Make it stop
Please
Make it stop
I don't want this
What has gone wrong?
It's all gone
Wrong
Make it stop
Please
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