My Life is A Drama Free Zone http://blog.the-jdh.com/ I graduated highschool for a reason, and it wasn't to go to college. en Copyright 2008 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:02:58 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Well now. That was cold. The walk and subsequent bus ride to work, that is. Uber, freaking, cold. Somebody must hate me. It's not even January yet, either. Ladies, gentlemen, and people of indeterminate genders, I officially hate winter in Canada. And it's neither snowed nor actually become winter yet. Bloody hell times 6. I wanna go home…

Required dose of optimism: I think the Leafs play tonight. That means pizza. Which means I don't have to cook. I like this arangement.

]]> The walk and subsequent bus ride to work, that is. Uber, freaking, cold. Somebody must hate me. It's not even January yet, either. Ladies, gentlemen, and people of indeterminate genders, I officially hate winter in Canada. And it's neither snowed nor actually become winter yet. Bloody hell times 6. I wanna go home…

Required dose of optimism: I think the Leafs play tonight. That means pizza. Which means I don't have to cook. I like this arangement.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/11/09/well_now_that_was_cold.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/11/09/well_now_that_was_cold.html James Put a wall around Quebec. Then fill it with water. Or at least put a wall around it. Mayhap then the separatist movement will be content. It's apparently not good enough, after all, when someone who isn't even from Canada and has already learned english, and *only* came to Canada to play hockey, doesn't speak french. Sacreligious, I'm tellin ya! What ever will we do about it? Oh, I know, let's throw the world's biggest hissy fit and further prove you're deserving of the moron of the year 2008 award! I've said it once, twice, 3 times before–the sooner Quebec goes buh bye, the better. I have no problem whatsoever with people from Quebec. Or French-speaking people in general. I do, however, have a problem with the holier than thou attitude certain groups in Quebec like to adopt. News flash, folks–thou art not holy. You are not the exception to the rule. If you would like to continue believing you are, you may walk thyself off the nearest cliff. And thank you for trying to screw with my game. even if it isn't my team.

]]> Or at least put a wall around it. Mayhap then the separatist movement will be content. It's apparently not good enough, after all, when someone who isn't even from Canada and has already learned english, and *only* came to Canada to play hockey, doesn't speak french. Sacreligious, I'm tellin ya! What ever will we do about it? Oh, I know, let's throw the world's biggest hissy fit and further prove you're deserving of the moron of the year 2008 award! I've said it once, twice, 3 times before–the sooner Quebec goes buh bye, the better. I have no problem whatsoever with people from Quebec. Or French-speaking people in general. I do, however, have a problem with the holier than thou attitude certain groups in Quebec like to adopt. News flash, folks–thou art not holy. You are not the exception to the rule. If you would like to continue believing you are, you may walk thyself off the nearest cliff. And thank you for trying to screw with my game. even if it isn't my team.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/10/31/put_a_wall_around_quebec_then_fill_it_with_water.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/10/31/put_a_wall_around_quebec_then_fill_it_with_water.html James 1 month less 4 days!!! And the Leafs hit the ice officially! Yay 'n such! Lemme see… it's on a Monday, according to my only slightly trusty MS Outlook calendar. which… means I don't have to call in sick for the first game of the year. Which… means I won't have to miss the first game of the year. Which… is really, really, uber freaking awesomeness in a box. And such. Gawd, I feel about 15 years younger. I should stop… but I dun wanna.

]]> And the Leafs hit the ice officially! Yay 'n such! Lemme see… it's on a Monday, according to my only slightly trusty MS Outlook calendar. which… means I don't have to call in sick for the first game of the year. Which… means I won't have to miss the first game of the year. Which… is really, really, uber freaking awesomeness in a box. And such. Gawd, I feel about 15 years younger. I should stop… but I dun wanna.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/09/19/1_month_less_4_days.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/09/19/1_month_less_4_days.html James A game worth calling in sick for. Okay, I didn't call in sick to watch the hockey game, but rather because I'd of ended up going home tired today if I didn't. I got in at about 2:00 this morning, and would have had to get up again at 9 or 10 to be ready to leave for work, which starts at 2 in the afternoon. Now, keep in mind I didn't actually end up falling asleep 'til 4 or so, so this morning and most of today would have been rough if I'd actually gone in. So I didn't. And in doing so, I discovered just after calling in that my beloved team would be playing the enemy, and my calling in sick just inadvertently allowed me a golden opportunity to watch them do something I've only ever seen them do maybe once–win in a shootout. And they did. Somehow, by a rather unusual stroke of luck, they did. And suddenly, I don't feel quite so bad for calling in sick today. Of course, that might just be because I've nearly finished this beer sitting on the desk next to me. Oh well. They won, I deserve it.

]]> Okay, I didn't call in sick to watch the hockey game, but rather because I'd of ended up going home tired today if I didn't. I got in at about 2:00 this morning, and would have had to get up again at 9 or 10 to be ready to leave for work, which starts at 2 in the afternoon. Now, keep in mind I didn't actually end up falling asleep 'til 4 or so, so this morning and most of today would have been rough if I'd actually gone in. So I didn't. And in doing so, I discovered just after calling in that my beloved team would be playing the enemy, and my calling in sick just inadvertently allowed me a golden opportunity to watch them do something I've only ever seen them do maybe once–win in a shootout. And they did. Somehow, by a rather unusual stroke of luck, they did. And suddenly, I don't feel quite so bad for calling in sick today. Of course, that might just be because I've nearly finished this beer sitting on the desk next to me. Oh well. They won, I deserve it.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/02/03/a_game_worth_calling_in_sick_for.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2007/02/03/a_game_worth_calling_in_sick_for.html James Essays on blindness, and other random things. It's bloody amazing the things a person can find out when they're not actually doing the work. A friend of mine (that's how you shall be referred to on here 'til you tell me whether or not I can use your actual name, hun, sorry) was doing an essay for a college english course, and the topic was blindness, and whether or not it should be considered a disability. Now, admitedly part of me kinda suspects she picked that topic because she had a bit of an unfair advantage, but hey, whatever works. ;) Well, in going through the essay with her, kinda helping her to correct it before she handed it in today, I discovered something a little surprising, and a little disturbing. In the span of maybe a week, she'd not only found a fair bit of information I knew about and used on a daily basis, but she uncovered a few things I pretty much had no clue about. Now, I dunno if that says more about her research abilities or my questionable ones, but… still. The essay must have been a good one, if it managed to teach a blind person a thing or two about blindness, no? It was *her* essay, for *her* english class, and I think in some ways, I ended up learning almost as much as she did. That's not fair! I haven't been in college now for damn near 3 years…. I dun wanna start now! LOL

And now, I go finish getting ready to go to a cousin's birthday party… *mutter mutter mutter* 20 freakin' years old, and she's still been reminding everyone for the last week and a half that her birthday's today. Did she expect 50 screaming kids and a birthday party, perhaps? I guess I aughta make a showing, anyway. Since it sounds like not many people are gonna be doing that. Mm, maybe I'll get lucky and at least one other person will have the hockey game on that I'll be missing otherwise. Why couldn't her birthday be on Tuesday…

]]> It's bloody amazing the things a person can find out when they're not actually doing the work. A friend of mine (that's how you shall be referred to on here 'til you tell me whether or not I can use your actual name, hun, sorry) was doing an essay for a college english course, and the topic was blindness, and whether or not it should be considered a disability. Now, admitedly part of me kinda suspects she picked that topic because she had a bit of an unfair advantage, but hey, whatever works. ;) Well, in going through the essay with her, kinda helping her to correct it before she handed it in today, I discovered something a little surprising, and a little disturbing. In the span of maybe a week, she'd not only found a fair bit of information I knew about and used on a daily basis, but she uncovered a few things I pretty much had no clue about. Now, I dunno if that says more about her research abilities or my questionable ones, but… still. The essay must have been a good one, if it managed to teach a blind person a thing or two about blindness, no? It was *her* essay, for *her* english class, and I think in some ways, I ended up learning almost as much as she did. That's not fair! I haven't been in college now for damn near 3 years…. I dun wanna start now! LOL

And now, I go finish getting ready to go to a cousin's birthday party… *mutter mutter mutter* 20 freakin' years old, and she's still been reminding everyone for the last week and a half that her birthday's today. Did she expect 50 screaming kids and a birthday party, perhaps? I guess I aughta make a showing, anyway. Since it sounds like not many people are gonna be doing that. Mm, maybe I'll get lucky and at least one other person will have the hockey game on that I'll be missing otherwise. Why couldn't her birthday be on Tuesday…

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/22/essays_on_blindness_and_other_random_things.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/22/essays_on_blindness_and_other_random_things.html James Don Cherry has surprised me. And not for the reasons you'd think, either. He showed up at the house of commons, got booed by the Block Quebecois (who cares about them anyway?), then proceeded to dash any hopes he might have a differing opinion on politics. Instead, he openly admited to being a Harper supporter. Granted, it sounds like it's just on the whole support for the troops thing, but… seriously. "I support Steven Harper" are 4 words I did not want to hear out of the mouth of the man who's opinions I mostly respect. Ah well, no one's perfect. Even he must be allowed his mistakes, I suppose.

]]> And not for the reasons you'd think, either. He showed up at the house of commons, got booed by the Block Quebecois (who cares about them anyway?), then proceeded to dash any hopes he might have a differing opinion on politics. Instead, he openly admited to being a Harper supporter. Granted, it sounds like it's just on the whole support for the troops thing, but… seriously. "I support Steven Harper" are 4 words I did not want to hear out of the mouth of the man who's opinions I mostly respect. Ah well, no one's perfect. Even he must be allowed his mistakes, I suppose.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/07/don_cherry_has_surprised_me.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/07/don_cherry_has_surprised_me.html James I have found it! I used to have this song, then well, the laptop thought it'd be nice to crap out. But, I now have it once again… yay google! And on that note, I'd just like to say right here and now, go Sens go! Why? Well, because it sounds a lot better than golf Sens golf. It's a little outdated, mostly because some of the named players smartened up and moved on… well, okay, so maybe not smartened up. But the message is still the same. Enjoy! :-)

]]> I used to have this song, then well, the laptop thought it'd be nice to crap out. But, I now have it once again… yay google! And on that note, I'd just like to say right here and now, go Sens go! Why? Well, because it sounds a lot better than golf Sens golf. It's a little outdated, mostly because some of the named players smartened up and moved on… well, okay, so maybe not smartened up. But the message is still the same. Enjoy! :-)

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/03/i_have_found_it.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/11/03/i_have_found_it.html James You'd think it was Christmas. Between the baking, shopping, and just generally lazing around that's been done today, and the fact in just under 2.5 hours there will be hockey on at least one TV set, you'd certainly get that impression. But, no, this is just our premature thanksgiving dinner, done tonight rather than Monday when it traditionally would be done because tonight's the only night wherein people will actually be home. We've almost been going non-stop since early-ish this morning–when we do something like this, we generally like to overdo it. Translation: there will be food left over to feed a family twice our size for a week. There's usually plenty to do, and we often don't have to worry about everyone not finding something with which to keep themselves busy. That I have time to sit here and write this surprises me, really. It's a little out of the ordinary, how we're doing it this year, but oh well. All that means is come Monday, it'll be just another day for us, and we'll be ready for the grind that is going to be the next week. I have a feeling I'm going to be quite thankful when Friday gets back around to us…

]]> Between the baking, shopping, and just generally lazing around that's been done today, and the fact in just under 2.5 hours there will be hockey on at least one TV set, you'd certainly get that impression. But, no, this is just our premature thanksgiving dinner, done tonight rather than Monday when it traditionally would be done because tonight's the only night wherein people will actually be home. We've almost been going non-stop since early-ish this morning–when we do something like this, we generally like to overdo it. Translation: there will be food left over to feed a family twice our size for a week. There's usually plenty to do, and we often don't have to worry about everyone not finding something with which to keep themselves busy. That I have time to sit here and write this surprises me, really. It's a little out of the ordinary, how we're doing it this year, but oh well. All that means is come Monday, it'll be just another day for us, and we'll be ready for the grind that is going to be the next week. I have a feeling I'm going to be quite thankful when Friday gets back around to us…

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/07/youd_think_it_was_christmas.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/07/youd_think_it_was_christmas.html James Could mister Harper be a Leafs fan? He won't say. But, there be speculation afoot, and his being all smiles when they scored last night is certainly fueling that fire. Can't say it'd surprise me, seeing as he *is* Toronto born, but… the irony of it is just too amusing. I wonder if this will spark the all too familiar Senators crowd's irritation level a little…

]]> He won't say. But, there be speculation afoot, and his being all smiles when they scored last night is certainly fueling that fire. Can't say it'd surprise me, seeing as he *is* Toronto born, but… the irony of it is just too amusing. I wonder if this will spark the all too familiar Senators crowd's irritation level a little…

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/05/could_mister_harper_be_a_leafs_fan.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/05/could_mister_harper_be_a_leafs_fan.html James But it's okay to fracture a guy's foot, you know. Okay, so explain to me this, since it's gone over my head entirely. How is it that, for taking a golf swing at Bell's foot, Ottawa's Dany Heatley gets off pretty much unskathed, while Bell gets to spend the first few games of the preseason on the injured list, yet for an alleged cross check (you show me where there was a cross check) on Jiri Hudler, Kubina gets handed a game's suspension? That's just a little lopsided, if you ask me. And no one ever does, but I really don't give a shit. Making it even more of a pissoff, never mind the severity of the offense, but Bell had to leave the game due to the injury, and he's still out. Hudler, on the other hand, came right back and played on the powerplay that resulted from the major penalty Kubina's supposed chross check drew. I'd bet any money if Kubina took a golf swing at Hudler's foot instead of just supposedly chross checking him, he'd get at least the first 3 games. Let's see some objectivity, here, for crying out freaking loud.

]]> Okay, so explain to me this, since it's gone over my head entirely. How is it that, for taking a golf swing at Bell's foot, Ottawa's Dany Heatley gets off pretty much unskathed, while Bell gets to spend the first few games of the preseason on the injured list, yet for an alleged cross check (you show me where there was a cross check) on Jiri Hudler, Kubina gets handed a game's suspension? That's just a little lopsided, if you ask me. And no one ever does, but I really don't give a shit. Making it even more of a pissoff, never mind the severity of the offense, but Bell had to leave the game due to the injury, and he's still out. Hudler, on the other hand, came right back and played on the powerplay that resulted from the major penalty Kubina's supposed chross check drew. I'd bet any money if Kubina took a golf swing at Hudler's foot instead of just supposedly chross checking him, he'd get at least the first 3 games. Let's see some objectivity, here, for crying out freaking loud.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/02/but_its_okay_to_fracture_a_guys_foot_you_know.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/10/02/but_its_okay_to_fracture_a_guys_foot_you_know.html James Counting it down... For those not keeping track (IE: everyone who isn't me), there are now 11 hours and 21 minutes until my favourite pass-time, next to spending time with an enjoyable young woman–anyone know any? I speak of the start of the hockey season… yayness! Or something. Okay, back later, hopefully with something of more relevance/importance. Like job related.

]]> For those not keeping track (IE: everyone who isn't me), there are now 11 hours and 21 minutes until my favourite pass-time, next to spending time with an enjoyable young woman–anyone know any? I speak of the start of the hockey season… yayness! Or something. Okay, back later, hopefully with something of more relevance/importance. Like job related.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/09/18/counting_it_down.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/09/18/counting_it_down.html James Happy September! Ordinarily I wouldn't even be thinking that, since you know, September = dangerously close to freezing temperatures, but… it also means 33 days to hockey! … 17 if you include preseason. Suddenly, freezing cold doesn't look all that horrible. As long as I'm not outside in it. And no, Erin, Buffalo is not going to do as well or better this season than they did last. Buffalo is going to *suck* this year. *suck*, I say. … Okay, I'm done. Until they lose. And then, I shall write an entire essay on how and why they suck this year. Mwa.

Oh, and for crying out loud if you're gonna brag about havin' a blog, damn well let me read it, girl! LOL

]]> Ordinarily I wouldn't even be thinking that, since you know, September = dangerously close to freezing temperatures, but… it also means 33 days to hockey! … 17 if you include preseason. Suddenly, freezing cold doesn't look all that horrible. As long as I'm not outside in it. And no, Erin, Buffalo is not going to do as well or better this season than they did last. Buffalo is going to *suck* this year. *suck*, I say. … Okay, I'm done. Until they lose. And then, I shall write an entire essay on how and why they suck this year. Mwa.

Oh, and for crying out loud if you're gonna brag about havin' a blog, damn well let me read it, girl! LOL

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/09/01/happy_september.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/09/01/happy_september.html James The Panthers must be desperate as hell. Their season's going down the crapper before it even starts. They signed the dud. Poor, poor, poor saps… but, at least Belfour has a place to play next year. I hope he breaks his back this time.

]]> Their season's going down the crapper before it even starts. They signed the dud. Poor, poor, poor saps… but, at least Belfour has a place to play next year. I hope he breaks his back this time.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/25/the_panthers_must_be_desperate_as_hell.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/25/the_panthers_must_be_desperate_as_hell.html James Just for you, Erin. Because I know somewhere deep down you know damn well I'm right. Sabers are teh huge suk! … I now go run and hide from the various blunt objects that shall be hurled in my general direction.

]]> Because I know somewhere deep down you know damn well I'm right. Sabers are teh huge suk! … I now go run and hide from the various blunt objects that shall be hurled in my general direction.

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/17/just_for_you_erin.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/17/just_for_you_erin.html James Not sure what I think of this game yet... It's a little bit off the types of games I like to play, but so far… I think I might kind of get used to playing Hat Trick. IT's a soccer simulation, wherein you control everything except what the individual players do on the field. I guess it kind of classifies as a strategy game, if only sports strategy, but it works I suppose. Now if I can just find a hockey game that's similar we'll have it made. Oh, wait… I played a couple. They sucked. I quit. Okay, soccer it is. *sigh*

]]> It's a little bit off the types of games I like to play, but so far… I think I might kind of get used to playing Hat Trick. IT's a soccer simulation, wherein you control everything except what the individual players do on the field. I guess it kind of classifies as a strategy game, if only sports strategy, but it works I suppose. Now if I can just find a hockey game that's similar we'll have it made. Oh, wait… I played a couple. They sucked. I quit. Okay, soccer it is. *sigh*

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/05/not_sure_what_i_think_of_this_game_yet.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/07/05/not_sure_what_i_think_of_this_game_yet.html James My birthday is complete! I love it when I get a surprise birthday present. :D

MAPLE LEAFS SIGN JOHN POHL

(June 28, 2006) – John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the club has signed restricted free agent forward John Pohl to a two year contract. More…

>> Read the complete press release… | Check out which qualifying offers were made…

]]> I love it when I get a surprise birthday present. :D

MAPLE LEAFS SIGN JOHN POHL

(June 28, 2006) – John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the club has signed restricted free agent forward John Pohl to a two year contract. More…

>> Read the complete press release… | Check out which qualifying offers were made…

]]> http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/06/28/my_birthday_is_complete.html http://blog.the-jdh.com/2006/06/28/my_birthday_is_complete.html James