iv. thunderstorms.

They suck.

& I was also outside when it started, adds to my bitterness

bored?

check this out!

http://gamepost.com/uploaded/Super_Mario_Bros_3.htm

it's what I do when I'm bored. enjoy :)

iii. passports.

Today I finally filled out all the appropriate forms to get my passport. I have to state that it is not as easy as it looks. Not only do you have to fill out the forms they give you but you have to find three people who can prove that they have known you for more than 2 years, (and one of them has to have had a legal canadian passport for at least five years), get your picture taken (I might add that you are not allowed to wear white or makeup *shudder*) and you have to get photocopies of identification (drivers license, health card, social insurance etc).

It was actually quite funny getting my picture taken, because like usual I went with Jerry and he tried to make me smile/laugh the entire time. When the picture was finished and I actually got to look at it I have to say, I looked like one of those bitches that everyone hates in high school, the ones who think they are better than everyone else I don't know if it's cause I wasn't smiling or because my hair is blonde and streaky whatever it was it was hilarious, and even though I hate to say it, I really like the picture (I don't look fat at all ps.)

So after the photo was done, we walked around the mall (sounds boring right) but no I have to share this with everyone. Every time and I'm talking like constant that Jerry and I go anywhere people think we are a couple. Today not once but twice people out right thought we were. There was this woman who approached us and was all "You should buy one of our necklaces for your girlfriend!" (awkward moment/both turn bright red) and then there was the guy in The Source. As I normally do, I bring up my ex who I am clearly not over completely (well I am but I'm not it's complicated, it's like I'm over him when I'm with certain people, but like when I'm not with those people which is practically ALWAYS I'm all I miss him... I think it's just a generic statement that I miss the way he treated me, or you know the attention you get when you have a boyfriend) but anyways, I'm talking to the guy at The Source about discounts and stuff, and I wouldn't say I was flirting cause he wasn't my type at all but I was all twirling my hair being all stupid and girly and he kept looking over at Jerry and giving me this "Isn't that your boyfriend?" look. UGH. Don't get me wrong, I love Jerry to death he is my best friend like if I had to pick one person to be my best friend it would be him, but like just because the people I date do not live in North Bay does not mean I am dating Jerry. We are just friends, that's all we ever will be. (well unless were like 35 and alone, we've discussed this were getting hitched!)

I'm done ranting for today, but I'm submitting my passport info to the MP's office tomorrow that should be entertaining.

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ii. reality tv.

Alright, so, here is my first official go at it (non intro. wise) and I thought what would be the best topic to start this off with... Why not reality tv. It's something that I watch/talk about daily and even though it's sort of a guilty pleasure I watch a hell of a lot of it!

Recently, I've been watching a lot of MTV reality shows (The Real World, The City, Runs House, 16 and Pregnant... to name a few). I find these shows to be not only entertaining but like time filler. Like, the other day Brandon D was like pick me up around 10ish and it was 830, well what am I going to do till then? Uh, I watched Canada's Next Top Model. So I definitely need to thank reality television for contributing to my sometimes pathetic but all around ordinary life.

Of course the topic of is it reality or not is definitely questionable. But even if it is somewhat scripted I really could care less. Shows like The Hills and The City are more so a bonding experience for me and my girls (sometimes boys). Even though it is over dramatized every girl can pin point lets say the Justin Bobby in their lives (you know the boy who wants you but doesn't want the commitment?) and everybody has that "frienemy" like Heidi who they Love to Hate. The characters, although sometimes extreme versions make up the dynamics of most groups/relationships of ordinary people except with a lot more money/free time.

Speaking of money and free time, another form of reality television I'm really into, but often think "Lisa, why do you care?" is famous family shows. You know like Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Runs House, Meet the Barkers, Hogan Knows Best... ) I don't know if it's cause it's like "Hey! my family seems normal compared to them?" Or if it's like "OMG I wish I could live like that!" Either way I'm a huge fan and like watch them on a regular basis. My favourite famous person reality show you ask? The Ashlee Simpson Show! I used to love that show, mind you I am also one of the few out there who isn't afraid to say I'm a fan of Ashlee Simpson.

And who can forget competition/money based reality programming! (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance?, Survivor, The Amazing Race, America's Next Top Model (and all their Canadian counter parts) Amazing. It showcases true human behaviour (although like I said before sometimes over played) You cannot say that you are completely innocent. People lie, cheat and backstab all the time, shows like Survivor just film it for the world to see!

So even though I didn't cover everything I hope this is somewhat of an insight of why I watch Reality Television, and although sometimes it is just plain evil what they do to the people on all of the shows mentioned, admit it, you can't seem to turn away.

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i. well for starters,

Basically, I have been told that I have an interesting perspective on the things in life by multiple people. I swear I'm not making this up, I think I'm the most boring person on the planet but apparently some people don't so let's see if people will actually read this (however if they don't that's cool as well because I'll just use this to vent).

Okay, So I guess I'll start off on why I decided to make this. I'm going into my second year of Journalism Broadcast at Sheridan College (which is in Oakville, Ontario. Canada) so I really like to write to begin with. It not only helps clear my mind but it's just what I like to do (I once wrote a 6 page essay on bottle caps) so clearly I can write about almost anything!

But why blog?

Tonight my friend Lori told me I should do this, after I made up a scenario of what would happen if for an entire day I spoke in a deeper voice (which if you have met me you know I suck at any form of accent/interpretation). She has not been the first person to tell me this, besides the obvious being my mother, I have been told not only by my high school Writers Craft teacher, but also my Storytelling for Journalism teacher in first year (she told me that I tell stories with a completely different outlook then most people and it would be really interesting) of course at the time I thought she was just making fun of me and who knows maybe she was.

Another question that crossed my mind was why this form of blogging?

My friend Randy just asked me "Isn't that what Facebook and Twitter is for?" the answer: I suppose so but I'm not forcing people to read this (by it appearing on their news feeds) they have the option if they want to hear me ramble about pointless things.

And how did I find this site you may ask?

Well to be honest with you this wasn't my original site choice, I was going to go to this other site (I can't remember the name off the top of my head) that my best friend Jerry uses, but the site was to complicated for me so I passed, typed "blog" into google and VOILA! here we are! So thank you for taking interest in this and trust me it will hopefully get more interesting when I start actually writing about people/places/things/ideas (side note: I think that is the definition of a noun)

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