a rich man's a thief or philanthropist

So sometimes I really like my job.

Also. I wish I was a philanthropist. I just recently learned what a philanthropist is. I had only really heard the word in a song from Wicked. And was like..hmm, I should probably look that word up. But I didn't. Then I saw it on the TV the other day and then asked L who promptly informed me. For those of you who are like me and don't know, here is the definition from wiki:

Philanthropy is the effort or inclination to increase the well-being of mankind, as by charitable aid or donations.


Or as L explained it to me, rich people who give money to people.

So yes, I would like to be a philanthropist so that I could give lots and lots of money to all the wonderful organizations and causes out there.

Side note: I normally don't like sharing a whole lot of personal info about myself with the internet world... but I figure the fact that I'm not a super rich rich person, isn't that much of a secret?

Anyways. Yes.  Getting back to why I love my job sometimes.  Well, tonight there was a dinner for the Terry Fox Run that is happening in a couple days.  It was to try to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.  And Betty and Rolly Fox were in attendance.  And Betty Fox gave a very moving and emotional speech.

She spoke of her son and his effort to raise money and awareness for finding the causes of cancer.  She spoke of what he wrote about PEI and Islanders when he was running here.  She spoke about his dedication towards his great cause.  It was very moving.

It made me realize that, while I don't have a lot of money, there is more that I can be doing to help various causes.  Even the smallest little bit, even just volunteering my time can make a difference.  I think anyways?

here we go now

Year 6 of my university career begins tomorrow. I'm excited. I really really am.

I have found again my love for Girl Talk.

This afternoon it rained and was windy and thundered. This was more of a storm then the "hurricane/tropical storm" Earl.

I've got left over brownies from supper at mom's. YUM!

This has been a random and probably useless post.

Oh well.

Have to start somewhere right?

cool. clear. water, water, water

They (my landlord and co) turned off the cold water in my whole apartment building. It's only for a couple of hours he said (and I hope). This at first didn't seem like that big of a deal. But now it's hitting me just how much I use water. It's like all of the sudden I realize that I must do all of these things that involve water. And I would like it to be back on right now.

Hello blogging world.
Work is work and can be busy and thus can make one quite tired at times. I have all intentions of updating, and then by the time that supper happens...I'm pooped and just want to sit and veg. Ah yes. Vegging, I've gotten quite good at this.

My birthday has been and gone. Happy birthday me!

Skratch is here this Friday! Yahoo!!!! Can't wait. After working the 2 jobs on what I'm sure will be a nice hot and humid day, skratch is just what I'll need!!

well that was a drive

Well that was a drive. Just as the tittle says.  I was supposed to have a meeting this morning, however never had it confirmed that it was going to be today.  But I thought better safe than sorry, and since the person the meeting was with was not as prompt as I am in replying to email, so I headed out for the meeting.
This thing is, it was not just in town, and so there was a little bit of a drive. I got there and realized that indeed the meeting was NOT a go for today; the person I was meeting with isn't even in the province today. Opps.
I am just slightly annoyed only for the fact that I could have slept for an extra 45 minutes. And I do love me my sleep. Oh well. Mistakes happen.

In other news, it is a dear friend's birthday today.  I like birthdays because you can say all day long "It's my birthday!", and try to get away with stuff.  Eg Dishes need to be done... "but it's my birthday!".  I feel like it's the one day one can and SHOULD be lazy and just do whatever.  However, my friend does have to work today. Which has happened to me in the past (in fact one year, I had to work Work #1 and Work #2 on my birthday).  But this is ok, as she can 1) try to take advantage of the "but it's my birthday" at work 2) celebrate after work and 3) get to celebrate all day long this weekend thus extending the birthday-ness.

What this long rant was really intended to say is: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!! *big virtual internet hug* I how you have a wonderful day. And here is your internet gift, a fun video that makes me think of you (because you introduce me to it) and is just plain fun!

dream on

This whole not really working thing... is starting to get boring. Luckily... I GOT A JOB!!!
Yes that's right: I GOT A JOB!!!
I don't know if you can tell, dear internet world, but I am pretty excited about this fact.

In other news, this weekend was beautiful (weather wise) and I would like for it to be summer already. That would be great.  Wearing fun cute outfits and going for fishbowls.  I really hope they will make a virgin fishbowl for me.. maybe if I smile really pretty and ask nicely? And tip big?

Oh! And there has been talk of karaoke taking place this summer too.  I think that's what I shall do with the rest of my time until my job (did you know that I got a job??!!) starts. I will find the best karaoke songs and start practicing, get the dance moves down and stuff.

You would think with all this time off I'd actually update my blog a bit more......meh.

I would like to buy this dress. Not sure though.