Just to clarify… I don’t actually think old people are a bunch of bastards. But they can be bastards at times.
The neighbourhood that I work in is not exactly what you would describe as being full of young people. Let’s put it at 45 and up. Frankly… the young can’t afford the area and haven’t been around to be able to get their hands on a flat in the area.
I had an old woman come into the shop today asking for a lamb pie. When I told her that we had none, she gave me this look as if she was accusing me of hiding a lamb pie on her. I suppose there are shop personals that don’t bother looking (not here) but I know that we don’t have any lamb pies. I’m not hiding any pies on them nor am I being lazy.
This is not the first time I’ve seen that look. I’ve gotten it many times over the last 5-6 months I’ve been working here.
I don’t find it so anger inducing but I do find it rather humorous. I almost wish I was hiding a pie or sausages on these people.
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love
Today I rode my bike to the subway station.
While I was in Canada, Fredrik got me a few things. Although they are not extravagant, they are however a definite proof of love.
He got me a bike seat cover. It’s soft and fluffy on one side. Kind of like curly lamb pelt. The otherside is waterproof so I can keep my seat dry when it rains because it’s locked outside.
Then he ordered me a bunch of Swedish books. He knew that I was having issues finding interesting Swedish books.
I would appreciate extravagant gifts if he were to give me some and he has. But sometimes it’s the little things that let you know that you’re loved. The practicality of a bike seat cover to keep my seat dry and my butt cozy is super nice if you think about it.
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a dose of crazy
The other day I was doing laundry and I saw an interracial couple in the laundry room. The guy was a Swede and the girl, Asian. For some reason I had a moment of “Ugh…” despite the face that the guy and the girl were of relative age to each other.
I’m fully aware of the fact that my reaction is completely retarded.
In Canada, seeing interracial couples would not even make me blink. Apparently it’s a different story here.
I was thinking that perhaps it has something to do with the amount of old Swedish men with young Asian, I’m actually going to say girls that I’ve seen here. In Canada, there are old caucasian men with young Asian girls but the frequency is not like it is here. Perhaps there are loads in Canada but I don’t see them as often as I see them here.
I’m sure that there are couples out there that are based on love but you hear about way too many couples that are about getting identities and/or money.
I know that my concerns are irrational but there are times that I wonder if people think I’m with Fredrik because I want to get an identity in Sweden. I’ve gotten a few odd looks from people. It also doesn’t help when people insist that I’m from China even after I tell them that I’m from Canada and born in Hong Kong.
But I suppose everyone has something irration that makes them go “Ugh…” I’m trying my best to keep those thoughts contained.
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interesting reads
Here’s a few articles that I’ve come across lately that I definitely recommend taking a moment or two to read.
http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_12523427
Debunking Canadian health care myths
“Myth: Taxes in Canada are extremely high, mostly because of national health care.
In actuality, taxes are nearly equal on both sides of the border. Overall, Canada’s taxes are slightly higher than those in the U.S. However, Canadians are afforded many benefits for their tax dollars, even beyond health care (e.g., tax credits, family allowance, cheaper higher education), so the end result is a wash. At the end of the day, the average after-tax income of Canadian workers is equal to about 82 percent of their gross pay. In the U.S., that average is 81.9 percent.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8117619.stm
Giving up my iPod for a Walkman
“When the Sony Walkman was launched, 30 years ago this week, it started a revolution in portable music. But how does it compare with its digital successors? The Magazine invited 13-year-old Scott Campbell to swap his iPod for a Walkman for a week.”
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whoa?!
Although I’m not the biggest fan of MJ… I am a bit surprised by his death.
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people i tend to meet
Here’s a quick list of the kind of people I have a tendency of meeting:
- animators
- musicians
- drummers
- rabbit owners
- people with baggage
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a small piece of france
I went out for lunch with Emmanuelle at Petite France.
I had a hot sandwich with French ham, raclette and onion compot. She had a lax and broccoli pie. She had orginally had her heart set on a croque monsieur but they were all out of croque monsieurs.
I definitely will be heading back in the near future because they have proper croissants and other fabulous French pastries. I’d love to bring Fredrik there for lunch. I think he would enjoy it too. They have a small patio like most Swedish restaurants and it’s on an inner street so you’re not eating road dust while you’re eating your lunch.
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when it’s not up to you
Fredrik and I have been thinking about buying a house but I started looking around recently and it seems things have already started to roll.
We went to our first viewing the other day and just fell in love with the house we looked at.
Well, looking has now lead to us becoming part of the bidding. There are other issues we have to sort out, like getting a loan for example. It’s a bit of a pain in the arse because here’s an issue that isn’t up to us. Despite the fact that we know that we can afford the payments and bills, that could not be enough.
I think I’m more upset about being turned down. Especially when it’s something I know we can do.
We have a meeting with the bank on Monday. Here’s hoping that they’ll be kind.
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aha!
I was looking into my fridge just now and I think I’ve figured out what I ate on Saturday that might’ve lead to the stomach pains I had on Sunday. The bernaise sauce I had with my steak had gone past it’s prime. The best before date on the bottle was 09-05-21. It’s definitely no good.
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