An actual conversation about me between friends

Adam and Renee are talking about 'myspace' on MSN

Renee (working on my essay) says: I actually like to refer to it as "whorespace." It's just stupid everyone tries to take sexy pictures of themselves and present themselves as interesting people

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: But because as a band , you "whore" yourself out to fellow myspacers hoping they will like what they hear and spread the std.

Renee (working on my essay) says: good analogy

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: but the whole "sexy pictures" thing isnt even half of myspace users. Its a whole lot more of "emo"ness

Renee (working on my essay) says: I made a great analogy between snowboarding and sex the other day to make Amanda feel better about going

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: oh no...head down , bangs over face?

Renee (working on my essay) says: haha

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: you get better at it the more you do it?

Renee (working on my essay) says: no, mine was WAY better.

Renee (working on my essay) says: Everyone talks about it and makes it seem really cool, and most people are really afraid their first time, and it's really frustrating to get the hang of, and it's not really that much fun. You hurt a lot the next day. But to be honest, there's something about it that makes you want to get really good at it and keep trying, just to jump back on the board and go for it!

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: WHAT THE? wwaaaayyy too much

Renee (working on my essay) says: And for some reason Mike Tyas is really good at it which no one would expect.

Adam - a week from tuesday ... says: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha (takes moment to breath) hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha aahhhaaa...haahaaaa....haa....ha!

Renee (working on my essay) says: I had so much fun last sunday. I was carving like mad. Racing down hills! Sooooo pleasurable!

Renee (working on my essay) says: But in an accomplished type way.

British Columbia

This is an older post, from back yonder in the days when my hair was shorter and I was unhappy in Los Angeles, and not as good at vlogging as I am now. But I like to bring back the golden oldies every once in while.

The video is pretty self explanitory. Kid friendly. And fun.

Roadtrips rock!

Another actual conversation

"If you're just going to stand beside me, I demand physical touch."

Another Actual IM conversation:

He says: (smack on the lips) I had a dream I kissed you last night.

Valancy Jane says: Really? Yesterday night 'Rez quizzed me as to WHY I'd never put the moves on you.

He says: This is a sign. I'll drive all niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight to get to youuuuuuuuuuuuu. See you tomorrow for lunch.

Valancy Jane says: Nice!
Valancy Jane says: I'll shave.

Jill's Story

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It was a beautiful September day when Jill, Darryl and I took a short trip to the streets of Brampton so Jill could talk about what it was like to be homeless for four days as a teenager.

Why is this a story? Four days on the street in September isn't that long to suffer any setback, is it? But imagine if she was there for five days. Or two weeks? Or three months, growing more desperate and willing to give up anything for the necessities of life.

This is a first hand account of a rescue operation. Jill was saved from taking the wrong path in a fork in the road, a road that if she had continued down would have ended in tragedy. Instead, the experience has made her stronger and ignited a passion for social justice.

Today Jill leads a ministry in my church called 'Bags of Blessings', a Christmas time initiative that delivers care packages to the homeless in Toronto.

The Concluding Conclusion

The Concluding Conclusion

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So I had this extra footage, and you know how much of a sucker I am for extra footage. I did warn you that this wasn't over though.

Brokeback Mountain, the Lost Levels!

Brokeback Mountain concludes a week of discovery

Brokeback Mountain concludes a week of discovery

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I left my car/keys/lights on while I was at school and ran my battery dead. A nice guy gave me a boost, but not before I froze solid.

So this is the concluding video of Gay Week on Life's A Journey. It's been an interesting ride, no doubt. I've made some new friends, rediscovered my own opinion and gained insight into the regular lives of regular gays.

I'd be lying if I told you that this was the end. Rather, it's the beginning of a new me, and if you've been paying attention, a new you as well. Whether you agree with me or not isn't the issue. You've been face to face with a reality I experienced and have made a better informed decision. We do it every day.

Watch the video to discover which way I went.

Listen to the podcast

This is what happenes when you don't plan. This is what happens when you mix inferior equipment with good eqipment. This is what happens when two interent buddies hook up online and decide to record it.

I hope you enjoy my first podcast ever. Let me know what you thought.

Becca's Vlogs

Phil Hamilton

No hair has been cut in the making of this podcast.

French Studies, week 7

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I missed school last week because of a freak snowstorm. This shouldn't be surprising, seeing as how EVERY SINGLE WEEK SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED TO ME! But I digress.

Here is week 7.

The steering wheel was unfortuante. So was the syncing process.

No hair was cut in the making of this video.

Another Actual IM Conversation

Thérèse says:
I have another question for her:

Thérèse says:
"Question? Sure, I have a question. Where do you come off passing someone else's words as your own? It isn't very original. It's called plagiarism and people get kicked out of the world of academia for it. Just so you know. I'm here to tell you to take it down or link and credit your source."

He says:
I like that one the best.

He says:
Do you mind if copy this and pass it off as my own?

Another Actual IM Conversation

Josh: so what?
me: you're right
me: I promote you to be my slapper in the faceth renegade.
me: You slap me in the face when I get out of line.
Josh: yay!
me: Accompanied by such lines as 'get a hold of yourself man' and 'hang in there!'

Bigger and Better

Bigger and Better

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Remember that crummy video about wind turbines I made last week? Let's try this again.

My dad came home after some deliveries and told me to grab my camera and get in the car. I hadn't even showered yet.

No hair was cut in the making of this video.

The Pink Banter

The Pink Banter

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My friend Francois took me out to the movies tonight. We went to see Brokeback Mountain. I had a little discussion with Adam about the movie and mediocrity before I left.

My friends question my search for understanding.

Also, I explore different uses of the word "gay" in today's society. It was not meant to offend or to condemn, rather to serve as a historic moment of linguistics in Canada...oh I don't know.

Another Actual IM conversation

Jennifer: and in this corner, we have Jesus and his fun-sucking sidekick Derrick!

Winter Lightning Storm

Winter Lightning Storm

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It rarely happens and we're always freaked out when it does.

What's next, winter tornadoes?

My mom contradicts me, I don't think she believes there is a storm happening at all.

I also have an argument on the proper way to throw out things.

My hair is still disgraceful.

I didn't go to school on Saturday because of a freak snow storm. I went to the dump.

The Hop

The Hop

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I was invited to join a friend in downtown Toronto at a gay club called "the Hop." Being straight myself, this isn't usually the type of venue that would catch my attention. But I decided that Saturday was a day to add something else to my book of life experiences.

Any questions? Use your imagination and write me a comment for now. All hate will be annihalated.

After a few major technical difficulties and a little thumbing through "The Archive.org" I am happy to say that I've put together my artistic take on the evening.

Sources to follow.

It's official

I officially have the worst hairdoo since I tried to cut my own in grade 4.

Intervention to follow.

Round and Round

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There's something interesting happening in my municipality. Wind Turbines. All over the horizon. Pure, clean energy producing behemoths. They make me feel great to be alive, like I'm witnessing something historically important.

In addition to their environmental benefits, wind energy developments are providing lease income to farmers and other landowners, tax revenues to municipal governments, and creating investment in jobs in rural communities...source.

This $120 million dollar wind facility consists of 45 GE wind turbines, each rated at 1.5 megawatts (MW) for a total capacity of 67.5 MW..."Once completed in early 2006, the Melancthon Grey Wind Project will generate enough green power to supply more than 20,000 households each year."...source.

Time will tell, no doubt. Maybe they'll be the biggest, most beautiful money sucking embarrasments ever. Maybe they'll kill someone. Maybe they'll get taken out by a tornado, moments after breaking an energy record. It's 2006, and we're figuring out wind energy in Canada!

You can subscribe entirely to green energy through Bullfrog Power.

Me Mine Valentine

me: Would you be my Valentine 'Rezzie?

Thérèse: Dawwwwwwww *blush*. Yes of course Ikey.

me: Good, it's settled. I'll be taking you to an msn chat window at 8 PM your time. Dress for typing.

Another Actual IM conversation

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Another Actual Conversation:

Me: Lynn, if you and I found ourselves on a brand new earth, and we had the power to bring over anybody we wanted so long as we both knew them by assosication, who would you choose?

Lynn: a conflict resolutionist, a mediator, and someone strong enough to keep us off each others' throats.

French Studies, week 5

Just when I thought I was in the clear...

The Peel

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I'll try anything once. Like the time I waxed my eyebrows. Or the time I allowed Noosh to give me a makeover.

Winter Steak

Winter Steak

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Just because it's snowing record amounts doesn't mean you can't enjoy steak. Some assembly required.

French Studies: week 4

French Studies: week 4

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The tragic weather over the past 3 weekends has been largely monotonous and trying. I was contemplating the angle I would take my latest weekend school post, such as actually film me learning french, when mother nature decided to step things up a bit with a double whammy.

I'm also immensily amused by my own facial expressions in this post.

Another Actual Conversaton

-Old man comes to my checkout in Price Chopper.

Register sounds: Beep, Beep
Old Man at Cashout: What happened to all the Beep pretty ladies in this store Beep?
Me: I replaced them Beep.



This has been a test. If you chuckled at this you pass. If you did not chuckle, watch my videos and try again. If that too fails, read this.

Canadian Culture: Bagged Milk

Many people all around the world drink milk, but for some reason the way milk is distributed differs. It's quite odd why that is. If you've never seen bagged milk before, check this out!

This post seems to receive a large amount of traffic, and most people tell me it's too long. One day I'll make Bagged Milk 2: Condensed Milk. (har har har)

Update: Since I moved to Manitoba in April, 2007, I have been forced to live without my beloved bagged milk. It's not in this province! Carton taste!

Late night humor

This is what happens when you do your homework at 1 AM.

4. Tu sers du vin chez toi?
Oui, je sers tout du vin dans ma chez! Non...Je mens!

Relativism has never looked better.

I don't think I've ever posted an online quiz to my blog before. There's a first, and LAST, time for everything. I just find this so amusing. Amidst all my ponderings and wanderings through the faith, I've still managed to score a 100%.

You scored as Chalcedon compliant. You are Chalcedon compliant. Congratulations, you're not a heretic and you beat Jonny by 25%. You believe that Jesus is truly God and truly man and like us in every respect, apart from sin. Officially approved by the wonderfully clever Sven.

"Take THAT suckers!" - Michael Tyas

Chalcedon compliant		100%
Nestorianism		67%
Modalism		67%
Pelagianism		67%
Monophysitism		67%
Monarchianism		67%
Apollanarian		33%
Adoptionist		33%
Arianism		0%
Docetism		0%
Donatism		0%
Albigensianism		0%
Gnosticism		0%
Socinianism		0%

Are you a heretic?
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100% is great and all, but how about on the second pass I score 500%? That's five times the advancement. Man oh man, am I good or what?! Who knew heretics left so many options for improvement?? I actually had to go for a tie breaker, where I chose "Suicide is a good way to rid the body of evil."

You scored as Albigensianism. You are an Albigensian. You are, frankly, off your head. You hold that the good, spiritual realsm was created by Jesus, while the the evil, physical realm was created by Satan, who is to be identified with the God of the OT. There is no resurrection, and some believers will enjoy a reincarnation. Officially massacred on the orders of the Pope in 1208.

Donatism		100%
Albigensianism		100%
Docetism		100%
Arianism		100%
Gnosticism		100%
Adoptionist		67%
Apollanarian		33%
Monophysitism		33%
Monarchianism		33%
Socinianism		33%
Pelagianism		33%
Modalism		33%
Nestorianism		33%
Chalcedon compliant		0%

Are you a heretic?
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