Also, a hilarious pun.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
FYI
Just an FYI, I haven't died or run off to Africa or anything drastic or interesting like that. I've just taken a break from the blogging for the month of August to focus on things like work... and spending all my money. And other glamorous type things. Have no fear though, I am moving back to Victoria on Saturday and once I have settled in there, I will have a ferocious amount to time to waste/spend lovingly on this blog in order to avoid school work, adult responsibilities, social contact, etc. In the mean time, here is a series of pictures of Matthew Grey Gubler (that I may or may not have posted already, I'm not too sure).
ENJOY.
Also, a hilarious pun.
Anyways... I'll be back soon internet, don't you get two tired of my absence.
Also, a hilarious pun.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Jack Layton, Rest in Peace
It's been a while since I've done a blog post, I know. I've been super busy with work and everything, but as I'm on the ferry now I feel like I should take a moment, push through the painfully slow wifi connection, and write an actual blog post. It's not often I write about serious things, or things in the news, but today I'll make an exception.
On August 22nd, at 4:45AM, ex-federal NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle to cancer, only a short time after stepping down as leader in order to focus on his failing health. He had hoped to rejoin parliament soon, and I honestly believe that most Canadians believed he would. In the most recent election, Layton led his party to its greatest win to date, becoming the official opposition party. His passion, enthusiasm, and love for Canada swept through the country, catching people up in an "orange wave." Most importantly though, at least to me, he was a key part in doing what has been a long lacking in Canada. He and his party reached out to young Canadians and evoked an interest, and even a passion, in Canadian politics. Historically, many of the people (especially the young ones) in the country have had a very apathetic view of the Canadian democratic system, and it's a sad thing to see.
While I am in no way a political expert, and I admit to having only limited knowledge of the NDP's official platform, I appreciate how Jack Layton was able to get many Canadians interested in showing up for the election. For this, he had my respect, and I hope this passion will continue on even in his absense.
Sadly (and cliched-ly), as is often true, people don't fully appreciate a person's impact on the world until they are gone. I really think that nearly everyone expected his to beat the cancer and be back to politics in a few months. With his rolled up sleeves and go-to attitude, his enthusiasm for his job, and his relentless passion, he seemed unstoppable. I wouldn't have expected it, but when I first got the text "No! Jack Layton died!!" I was legitimately shaken. As I hear more about it, and the more it sinks in, I can say that I am genuinely upset to hear of this loss. As has been repeated many times today, he was the best Prime Minister we never had, and Canada could use more Canadians like him.
Just two days earlier, on August 20th, he wrote a final letter to Canadians. It's quite a touching letter, and I think really embodies his love for his country. You can also read more about him in an article by the Vancouver Sun here.
As one of my facebook friends so accurately put it, he was a mustachioed crusader. RIP sir.
On August 22nd, at 4:45AM, ex-federal NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle to cancer, only a short time after stepping down as leader in order to focus on his failing health. He had hoped to rejoin parliament soon, and I honestly believe that most Canadians believed he would. In the most recent election, Layton led his party to its greatest win to date, becoming the official opposition party. His passion, enthusiasm, and love for Canada swept through the country, catching people up in an "orange wave." Most importantly though, at least to me, he was a key part in doing what has been a long lacking in Canada. He and his party reached out to young Canadians and evoked an interest, and even a passion, in Canadian politics. Historically, many of the people (especially the young ones) in the country have had a very apathetic view of the Canadian democratic system, and it's a sad thing to see.
While I am in no way a political expert, and I admit to having only limited knowledge of the NDP's official platform, I appreciate how Jack Layton was able to get many Canadians interested in showing up for the election. For this, he had my respect, and I hope this passion will continue on even in his absense.
Sadly (and cliched-ly), as is often true, people don't fully appreciate a person's impact on the world until they are gone. I really think that nearly everyone expected his to beat the cancer and be back to politics in a few months. With his rolled up sleeves and go-to attitude, his enthusiasm for his job, and his relentless passion, he seemed unstoppable. I wouldn't have expected it, but when I first got the text "No! Jack Layton died!!" I was legitimately shaken. As I hear more about it, and the more it sinks in, I can say that I am genuinely upset to hear of this loss. As has been repeated many times today, he was the best Prime Minister we never had, and Canada could use more Canadians like him.
Just two days earlier, on August 20th, he wrote a final letter to Canadians. It's quite a touching letter, and I think really embodies his love for his country. You can also read more about him in an article by the Vancouver Sun here.
As one of my facebook friends so accurately put it, he was a mustachioed crusader. RIP sir.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Hornby 2011
HORNBY HORNBY HORNBY!
I'm headed off to Hornby Island tomorrow morning for 6 days. So yeah... bit of a continued hiatus on the blogging front. OH WELL. Here is why it is acceptable:
PRETTY STUFF YAY! I haven't started packing yet. Leaving in 9 hours. Going to sleep now. SEE YOU LATER INTERNET.
I'm headed off to Hornby Island tomorrow morning for 6 days. So yeah... bit of a continued hiatus on the blogging front. OH WELL. Here is why it is acceptable:
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