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Why isn't common courtesy common anymore? Go to the Calgary Herald Q and find out.Posted by Bella at 5:14 PM# The Great City Project This is a fantastic idea that I applaud CTV and the United Way for getting on. Barb Higgins, CTV News Anchor spent the night at the old Brick building homeless shelter. You know, the one that is being closed this weekend and therefore sending everyone back on to the street. Check out her blog. Super hard to read, but awesome nonetheless.
Posted by Bella at 7:40 AM# So let's say... You visit your doctor for a pretty routine check up after your last visit. You tell him what's going down, he tells you that you should completely stay off dairy, gluten and wheat. You panic because that means no lattes, pizza, pasta, bread, or yogurt.You go to the local Co-Op and find that everything has either gluten products, wheat products or dairy products. Now, what the heck do you do? Posted by Bella at 10:01 PM# Twisted sons o' bitches Pretty morbid - but kinda cute at the same time.Save Fred the Bunny. Posted by Bella at 7:28 AM# I need intervention from Intervention. So, maybe you've heard about this highly addicting show. It's this hour long documentary about an individual who is in the roughest shape of their lives. Kim was anorexic and bulimic, Kristen was addicted to booze and heroin and Ryan was addicted to oxycontin. All these people were to the point where they were on their deathbeds. It was sad, pathetic and heartbreaking.Now, I am addicted to this show. Tonite, I have watched 3 episodes. I find it just incredible that there are people who can survive with these sick addictions and abuses. It's just... completely mind-boggling. Anyways, if you've seen this show, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't... well, you probably just think I'm a nut. Posted by Bella at 11:14 PM# The Black Donnellys.  Do yourself a favour: watch this show. You can actually watch all the episodes on the NBC website.Monday nights. 10 p.m. (my time) You won't be sorry. You'll just be super pissed it isn't longer than an hour and that you'll have to wait a full freakin' week to watch the next epidosde. Posted by Bella at 10:17 PM# At least my new jeans fit better... It's just too bad that the rest of me feels like gross nasty gack. Still not feeling well. What gives? Well - I've turned into a germaphob. Heaven forbid I actually contracted some nasty super bug (which judging by the symptoms is not what I have) that won't go away.I'm afraid to touch anything that someone else has touched, like door-handles or elevator buttons or bathroom door handles, etc. I washed my hands like 17 times today - is that normal? Now my hands are all dry and scaly. I want to eat something so bad but my body is saying no - quit rejecting me, body! Posted by Bella at 5:14 PM# Frayed at the Fray  Also on the Calgary Herald QMike, I'm sorry you had a rough Fray experience. I thought it was great - except for all the people around me. I have been to quite a few concerts in my day. Most of the concerts have been 'standing-room' only which can be ok, but it also has it's downsides. Take the example of The Fray concert last night at MacEwan Hall. Take 800 people (who are for the majority between the ages of 12 and 17) and put them in a big hall. Now, let everyone try and find a spot closest to the stage so they're so close, they can see the face the singer makes when he pounds away at his piano. Everyone wants to get their money's worth - so everyone tries to get as close as possible and what does it turn into? An adolescent stampede. I'm a little taller so I hung out closer to the middle / back. I still had girls who were arm linked sneaking in front of me taking my view. Come on ladies. Do you not think I want to see the 'piano-face' too? There is something called concert-etiquette and apparently not too many people have heard about it. It's too bad that it's always at the concerts you are really excited to see that the courtesy to others goes down the hole. So here are a couple etiquette tips if you don't know them already: 1. Don't step on people's toes unless you're in a mosh pit. Now, The Fray is not mosh-pit worthy. Green Day is mosh-pit worthy. See the difference? And even then, watch people's toes. 2. Get a haircut before you stand in front of people at a concert. Yah, that means you fro-boy. No one around you could see any part of the stage because of your massive head. 3. Cell phones are not the new "lighter". When a slow song comes on, don't whip out your cell phone to sway. If you have a lighter, use it. If you don't - keep your phone in your pocket. 4. Pay attention to the people around you and whether or not you have just jumped into the spot they were just pushed out of because of you. We all paid the same price for the ticket; we all deserve to see the show. 5. Yelling obscure things at the band - seriously?! How old are you? Grow up. Next time you go to a concert where it's standing room only, take a moment and think about other people around you. Really, it's just called common courtesy, or, common sense. Posted by Bella at 4:32 PM# The Fray.  Finally.After years of their cd on repeat, I finally see them. I wasn't as close as I had hoped to be but I was there nonetheless. They were hot. They were great. They were exactly like their cd which was a little disappointing to be honest. I was hoping for a little extra somethin' somethin' during songs. You know, like jams or random riffs. Sure, they did two new tunes and one cover, but I was hoping for more. Mike - you agree? Their cd came out in 2005 and finally made their way to the mainstream radio waves this year. Why does it take so long for good music to find it's way north? Aye. Besides the guy with the huge freakin' fro who decided to stand in front of me, the loud junior high school girls who were only there to hear one song (How to Save a Life), and the security guard (and I use that title loosely) who took my Ginger Ale, it was absolutely brilliant. Isaac Slade was brilliant. Ben Wysocki was even more brilliant - you should see this guy with his drums. He loves them and it shows on every bit of his face. Not to mention the fact that I can put a real face to the name now (he was the band member who poured his words out to me in an interview for FTM back in 2005).  Anyways - if these guys ever roll into town again - make sure you grab yourself a ticket. Surely a show not to be missed. Maybe by then they'll have a couple more songs on their playlist and play in a larger venue.(Oh - and Aaron, Vienna was probably the best song they sang - the picture to the left is them singing it) Posted by Bella at 11:02 PM# Sick sick sick. Well damn.I was taking my vitamins, drinking lots of water and even throwing a fruit in there sometimes. Today though, man. Woke up - thought I died. Still thinking I'm about to die. You know when you get the flu and your body just hates being attached to you? Everything hurts, massive migraine and keeping food down is a real chore. Goddamn. I am going to The Fray tomorrow night so it would be a good thing if my body started acting a little better. Can't miss this concert. Get better body get better! Posted by Bella at 8:07 PM# Um - guess who's coming now?  What a solid stream of bands this year - and it's only March! Wow. Interpol has released a Calgary date! Tickets go on sale for HOB members tomorrow for dirt cheap. It'll be a great show! Or... you can just go a little further south and hit up the Sasquatch! Music Festival and see them down there with a slew of other great acts. Posted by Bella at 7:17 AM# Calgary's mentality changes for the worse. Calgary Herald QPosted by Bella at 11:27 PM# Shortest Q blog... ever. Finally, radio tuning in for.Posted by Bella at 5:47 PM# OoooOOoooohh..  The Downtown Calgary Dining Week is in full effect! What a great idea to get people out and about in the city - checking out new places to schmooze and eat and stuff. You get to make reservations at various restaurants and for $35, you can eat from a set menu that will include a fave dish from the restaurant. My only question, is why aren't there more of these? Posted by Bella at 7:47 AM# To the guy sportin' the white socks. Dear Poorly Dressed Man;I noticed that you looked like a professional when I first saw you. Your hair was neatly done, tie put on correctly, jacket and pants looked newly pressed and you were carrying a spiffy briefcase which I am sure is full of important documents. What I also noticed about you is that your suit is black. Your dress shirt was darn green and tie a nice colour that complimented your ensemble. Maybe what you didn't notice as you got dressed this morning is that your white gym socks don't really jive with the black shoes and black suit you're sporting today. For your sake, I hope no one noticed but seeing how I did (as your pants really should be labelled 'capris'), I'm sure everyone did. Please don't try that ensemble again. It's embarrassing for not only you, but for others around you. Thanks. Signed, Megan "who can do no wrong apparently" Pratt Posted by Bella at 5:39 PM# How many people does it take to ensure your banner is spelt correctly?  Obviously more than they had.Wow. If they make Chinese food the way they spell the words on their advertising banner, heaven help us. Posted by Bella at 8:36 PM# |
