LITTLE WONDERS - ROB THOMAS

"It’s the heart that really matters in the end".

Lazarus by Porcupine Tree

This is one of my all time favorite songs and I wanted to share it. I think it has one of the most profound lines in it. Well, at least I think it does. The line is "Moonlight is bleeding from out of your soul". I hope you enjoy the song.

One Of Those Days

Not only is it loud here on my day off...but my guitar was hung up on the wall and well...it's not anymore. The screw gave way I guess. *sigh* I feel sick...but I think that has more to do with the tar down on the street.

Late Night Work?

Ok, so I just took this and I know it's not the most interesting picture but I had to comment on it. These workers were here through the ENTIRE night preparing the roads for paving. I have never witnessed construction workers with this kind of shift. It struck me very odd. Were they noisy? Yes actually they were. Beep beep beep and loud crunching sounds as they ripped up the old pavement. I had the air conditioner going though so at least I didn't hear them when I went to bed but they were definitely there. So of course, because I have the day off here...they would be here making noise. So much for my semi peaceful java on the deck this morning. *sigh*

The Devil in cute packaging

This is just too damn cute!

My Wish List

The HTC Touch Diamond

I so want one of these. Well ok, if you must know...my first choice would be an Iphone but unfortunately I have a contract with Telus and they don't offer them. *sigh* So, for now I shall stay with Telus. This Diamond is such a geek toy. I am still a bit undecided between this or a Blackberry of some sort. Time will tell. Still have to do much research.

Check out the HTC Touch Diamond. What a beauty.

The Apple Store

So I was at the Apple Store in West Edmonton Mall yesterday and I have to say I was pretty impressed with their setup. They had all their products nicely displayed. All of the laptops and computers had Internet access so you could get a feel for it. I actually logged into my Facebook and updated my profile status…just because I could. The Ipods had headphones so you could fully experience the music and videos that were on them. I played around with the Iphone a fair bit which also had Internet connectivity. It was connected to a docking station and when I took a picture using the phone it automatically sync’d with the computer. Very nice. I think this is great that there is so much interaction with the products. This is the way it was MEANT to be. It gives people the chance to get their hands on this stuff and play around with it before making such a big purchase. How many times do you go to Best Buy for example and pick up a device to see what it’s all about only to find that it’s deader than a door nail? I know it’s happened to me. Two thumbs up to Apple for getting this right. *s*

PS: The Apple Store is located right beside the Disney Store in West Edmonton Mall. Things that make you go hmm...

Sunday Morning

Living on the East side of the building has it's perks. Morning coffee on the deck with the sun lightly touching my face is one of my favorite things. However, not when the temperature on the deck reads 29c in the SHADE! I did manage to sit out there for a bit but it just got too hot for my liking. It looks like more cloud cover is coming in so the rest of the day shouldn't be as bad as it has been these last couple of days. Don't get me wrong. I love warm weather and seeing the sun but there is a point when it's just too hot and I'm too lazy to do anything. What's the point of having great weather if you can't really enjoy it? The Edmonton Folk Fest is on so I would have to say this heat is MUCH better than four days of rain though!

PS: Did anyone else catch that wicked thunderstorm last night? What a show!

Death Has A Price

Now that I can talk about Jasper's passing without crying I wanted to share what death costs these days.

Emergency Clinic in the wee hrs of the night to put your pet down. $255

If you want your pet's ashes after cremation that will run you another $150

If you would like a ceramic paw print in various colours that will be an additional $65

Can you say CHA CHING???

Bizarre Photo

Just say NO to blue eye shadow.

Thought Of The Day

Sometimes...I just don't know what to say. Life seems to leave me more and more confused. I honestly thought the older I got I would somehow know some of the answers. It is very apparent that I don't.

Day Two Without Jasper

I still have a hard time believing he's gone. Every time I go to pull out my computer chair to have a seat I expect him to be curled up and sleeping. Of course, he's not and it makes me a little sad all over again when I realize that. I know with time this pain will pass but for now...it is what it is. Squeegy doesn't seem overly different these past few days...ok...maybe a "tad" bit more cuddly than usual but that may be just my perception. I'm sure she is well aware that she's the only cat in the condo now and I'm pretty sure she's quite pleased with this "new" arrangement. She is also getting up there in age although I don't know exactly how old she is. She was already full grown when she stumbled upon the heated garage in the dead cold of winter. This December she will be approximately twelve. Knock on wood that I don't have to go through this weekend any time soon.

Jasper 1990 - 2008

We had to put Jasper down tonight. Having been through this before it sure doesn't get any easier. He didn't quite make his 18th Birthday. That would have happened on Aug. 21st.

Jasper, you were more like a dog than a cat and probably the most friendliest animal I have ever met. You will be greatly missed.

Price to Pay?

If one dances with the devil, does that mean they sacrifice their soul? Or is that soul just a little bit damaged?

Rob Thomas - Little Wonders

"It’s the heart that really matters in the end".