Revlon Crazy Shine

I got my ElleCanada today (May 2011 issue) and I flipped through to find many ads and samples. There was a sample for some sort of wrinkle cream and the typical perfume flip-outs, but there was also a little sample in the shape of a teardrop.

Intrigued, I pulled the little package off the page and opened it to take out a little nail buffer. I rubbed it against a nail (rougher side first, then the soft side) and was surprised to find my nail all shiny. It now looks like I have a coat of clear polish on my nails.

It worked.. and was free.. Wha?

The rough side

The softer side

Nails without buffing 

Shiny nails

I keep moving my nails around, watching the shine mark move around... Mesmerizing. Looking closely though, I should probably fix my nails up and paint them..

Mariana Montana

Heard of Marianas Trench? Canadian band, becoming pretty big up here, awesome voices? Yeah, well, they're one of my favourite bands.

Mike, Ian, Josh and Matt can all sing and belt out those harmonies like no one's business.
I've seen them 5 or 6 times (since they were at the Reverb). They're the nicest guys around and hilarious to boot. Have you seen Josh Ramsay's Twitter? It's the only Twitter account I'll actually go out of my way to check once in a while. Good for a laugh.

Why am I saying this? Because Josh Ramsay's releasing a song with Emily Osment (of Hannah Montana fame) in a little while! Keep a lookout! Any music from these guys is worth a listen.

Bie-liebmealone-er

*sigh*

I don't know why I'm acknowledging its existence, but it's time for your typical IhateJustinBieber post.
Sure, we can pretend it doesn't exist and go on with our lives, but it does and it hurts me.
The 'music' sucks, the voice is off and it isn't like there's anything good to look at, but the thing that bugs me is the attitude.

You wanted fame and fortune, but you aren't grateful for any of it. Sure, it probably goes to special publicity events and graciously thanks its fans, but I've heard different stories.

Apparently, it went to a busy mall in Winnipeg ON BOXING DAY... Boxing Day, people. Malls are crazy busy, packed with young girls looking to get a deal on the newest chapstick. The people who told me of this day said it got mad when people asked it for autographs/pictures. Sure, you want you privacy...Don't go to a big mall on Boxing Day! Not that difficult.

I can't stand hearing about all the death threats and such any female who gets close to Biebs/says anything about Biebs receives. You can't like him or hate him or THEY'LL CUT YOU!

Just grinds my gears...




BTW, Julia Nunes put out a new video of a mash-up of Biebs' Baby and The Supremes' Baby. This is the only way I'll listen to Bieber "music."

Queue-tube

How in the world do we go on YouTube to check one video and look at the clock to discover that five hours have passed and our eyes have dried out from lack of blinking? ...is that just me? It is? Nevermind then..

"You didn't know about Julia Nunes? /:|" No.. No, I didn't, okay?! I just discovered this girl and fell in love (no homo). She sings harmonies with herself, plays the ukelele (and the Kleenex box and pillow) and she talks about trusting hoes with her grandmother. Need I say more?

Lauren O'Connell has a frickin' awesome voice. I also got her song Levers and Gears stuck in my head. Good sign? Only when it's not an annoyingly overplayed Top 40 song. 

Kay, so I've known about Bo fo years now, but how could I not include him in a YouTubeVideosThatILike blog? Exactly. <3  (He's not included in the artistsifoundinoneday group though)

This is where it all started (after the Gregory Brothers, of course). Awesome cover of a hilarious song. So catchy too. I dare you not to fall for this song. 

Also: 

He uses a gun and knives to make music. A GUN AND KNIVES!

Yesyesyesyesyestakemenow

You're welcome. 

TTC = Woe is me

So, I don't live in Toronto, but I've been taking rides with the TTC (Toronto Transit.. commission? council? crap?) lately.

You'd think such a big city would be able to fix things up with transit, but nope. Of course, Toronto elects Ford as mayor too. That'll sure help (if there was an "I'm really stupid with my crossed eyes and tongue sticking out" icon, I'd probably insert it now).

Firstly, how in the world do you read a TTC transfer (from a bus, not a subway station)? Random numbers, letters and symbols. They rip it in a certain spot. Can bus drivers/subway workers even read these things? Every time I hold one up, the TTC workers don't even seem to look at them. What is this nonsense? I bet I could carry the same transfer around for months and not one person would notice. I should do that. Damn you, Toronto. You don't deserve my $3 (Xhowever many rides I take).

Secondly, TTC bus drivers seem to be extra pissy. Yes, many riders are psychotic, prissy prissfaces, or annoying as hell, but I'm not! You didn't even give me a chance to be nice and friendly. I don't even know why I say thanks when getting off buses... Doesn't help anything... I suppose the way I get off through the front doors just cancels out my niceness though... hm..

My last points are for buses all over the place:
Why in the world is the bus you're waiting for always the last one to show up? I could see the 191 everyday, all day, then when I need it, it takes five hours. WHY? When I want the 191, you know that rare 648791 bus is going to come by five times. The transit commissions do it on purpose, I assure you.

This one isn't about the actual buses, but the riders. When someone beside you wants to get off the bus, why in the world would you turn your body into the aisle? They still have to squish their behinds right past your side. Do you want my bag and/or behind to smack your shoulder on the way out? Really? 'Cause I'll do it. You asked for it. Also, when I've contorted the hell outta that row, how am I supposed to walk down the aisle with your gigantic calves blocking my way? Exactly.

I would also really appreciate not having your crotch in my face when you're standing. Stand back, please and thank you.


BTW, I'm listening to Julia Nunes while writing this. Just thought you should all know. I should probably write a rave on the good musicians I've discovered on YouTube (Go away, Biebs. You ruined YouTube, Canada, music and my life).