An update for you all!

Just so all you who follow this blog don't panic, I will be out of the country for ten days and won't be able to blog. Hope you don't go through with-drawl, I hear that it is pretty intense. Yes I will be touring the Caribbean, and escaping the cold of Canada. Ah-ha alliteration! Caribbean - Cold - Canada. I am exploring the rainforest, zip-lining, possibly a rum distillery, surfing, and plain old relaxing for 8 days aboard a cruise ship. I promise the day I get back I will tell most (or all) of my stories from my trip. This is my last blog until March 2nd because I have to pack, work, and just tie up loose ends before I leave.

Ciao,

Amos13

Justice system failing us?

Did you read the Sun the other day, I think it was tuesday? Recently, a convicted rapist was released from prison, he had served his time. But what I found interesting is that they still deem him a great threat to society and people have to beware of him. What do they call prisons now? Oh yeah, rehabilitation centres. If he obviously is not "rehabilitated" to integrate into society and be a functional citizen, and is a danger to (they actually expect him to) commit the same crime he was convicted of, why is he being set loose? I know he spent his time, but there ought to be a evaluation for each types of these criminals. If he is still the same danger he was when he was put in, why not keep him there? He hasn't learnt his lesson. Our justice system is so lenient that it usually fails us. Two months ago, an adolescent was acquitted for the murder of Josh Hunt. This teen bear maced Hunt, and stabbed him to death. My main reason for being upset is the convicted sexual offender being released even though he is still thought to be a great danger to everyone around him. What is this world coming to?

Amos13

Argh

I had the worst time getting home today. First of all, I got on the Express so I thought I would actually get home early, wrong, a block after I got on, the bus broke down, lame. Secondly, I ended up transferring to 3 other buses just to get halfway home and get picked up. How inconvenient can public transit be when the buses never run their full route? Or the "new" buses are unreliable? To reduce fossil fuel consumption and encourage the population to take public transit, you have to make it convenient and dependable. Granted a mechanical failure is not due to lack of planning, but having to transfer 4 times only to get half-way home is a problem with the system. Public transit has been a thorn in my side for 4 years.

Amos13

Locker-room Etiquette

Have you ever been thrown into an incredibly awkward situation? Well today that was the case with me. Today, when I was changing after my workout, and these two old dudes come out of the shower area in their birthday suits. That isn't that strange though, usually if you walk in the locker-room, you are bound to see at least one dude showering or walking to their locker. No, today was different. Both these guys had lockers on either side of me and they decided to the most inconsiderate thing I have ever seen, they stood on the bench and chatted it up, with me in the middle. The Grateful Dead's "Stuck in the Middle" was ringin' in my head. Scaring images are now filled into my brain. I'm sorry, if you are showering, please don't stand on the bench when naked, and don't turn towards someone not interested in your junk. This experience has inspired to list out what I thought were common knowledge of how to act in a locker-room.

1. Do not, I repeat do not stay naked for longer than you have to.

2. Do not strike up a conversation with a guy inbetween both of you.

3. BRING A TOWEL! When walking, please wear it.

4. Flip-flops for the shower. Nobody wants athletes foot

5. Don't stand on bench and turn towards someone.

I trust you all don't prance around in all your pride and glory when changing, but this is suggestions for those who seem to not get it.

Suggested Music for the Week

I Can't Win - The Strokes

Stuck In the Middle With You - The Grateful Dead

Fortune Faded - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Kashmir - Led Zeppelin

Say Goodbye - Skillet

All the best,

Amos13

Oilers - MacT Rant

Sorry everyone! I missed yesterday, I was not feeling so great. But on with today. Today, I worked, and it was absolutely terrible. Smelly, scary, insane, and violent, all describe the customers I had today. But I won't really go into detail with that.

What do I have to rant about today? Craig MacTavish.

How does a guy keep a head coaching job in a professional league with a clearly underperforming bunch of players, 3 blowouts in a 2 month span (7-2, 10-2, 8-3), anyone can plainly see he is not able to motivate the players, and seems to develop "hate" with a player every two weeks (Penner, Nilsson, Penner again). Which goalie has been the common denominator? Roloson. Two out of the three blowouts were Roli crapping the bed in the first period (3 goals on 10 shots against Buffalo, and today 5 goals in the first period, 11 saves, and 3 in the first 6 minutes of the game. Mind you, it seems this year, when the Oilers get down by 2 early, they half-play for the rest of the game. Why? Two goals isn't that much in the new NHL. Why can't Mactavish motivate them to come from behind every so often? A sign of a good coach isn't taking credit when times are good, it is when times are going bad that they can nudge the players back to where they should be playing at. Also, the Oilers seem to be having chemistry problems. I can't see why? HA just kidding, with MacT playing "Will it Blend?" with the lines every 5 minutes to see if they can have a good shift. I was a supporter of him at the beginning of the season, I thought nobody could screw up with the line-up he was given, but what do ya know. Shouldn't assume anything. Come on Quinn or Laviolette.

Amos13

Fast Week and Political Rant

Well everyone, it is Wednesday. The middle of the week already. Has anyone else noticed that this week has gone incredibly fast? Well in my case it has, but then again, they always seem fast. 

Did you hear what the New York Times said? They compared Michael Ignatieff to Barack Obama! What a laugh-riot! A Canadian politician with charisma? HA. Not to mention Ignatieff doesn't even live in Canada for 90% of the time, what a joke. And people want to have him Prime Minister for crying out loud, maybe there should be a rule "Live here 95% of the year, and then you can be the leader of government." I should get a citizenship for Kazakhstan and run for President, think it'll work? No, but that just shows how ridiculous Canadian politics has become, first with the banana-republic-esk Coalition government debacle, now the leader of the Opposition (the same party who brought forward the coalition) is some bloke who lives in New York! I'm sorry, thats just plain wrong, and I hope the Liberals lose all credibility and support because of their rash, stupid decision-making. 

I hope for the safety of Western Canada, and Canada as a whole actually, that the Liberals never get in power in the near future.

Amos13

R n' R

Have you ever felt the need to just get away? Catch up on some R n' R? I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't feeling that way right now. I don't mean to brag, but 16 days until I set sail on my Caribbean cruise! I am really excited about it as well, and a bit of warning, there will be no blogs for that week. I know, you'll all be going through with-drawl, but think of all the stories I'll be coming back with! I am going on a rainforest ATV tour, 2 jungle zip-lines, and various other excursions to tell you guys about when I get back. Also, it'll give me some time to reload my thoughts to make this blog even better! I forgot music suggestions again didn't I? I will give some at the end. I must admit though, I am a big fan of warmth and sun. Winter is good as long as you are doing wintery activities such as snowboarding, tobogganing, skating, hockey, etc. But when you're just doing daily stuff, it really sucks, especially taking the bus in -40 Celsius weather. Everyone is entitled to more relaxation, and society as a whole could benefit with some. Instead of getting bonuses for skipping vacations, people should be praised for taking time to re-charge and then improve their quality of work afterwards with a fresh attitude. Perfect solution, retirement!!! LOL all kidding aside, rest is my favorite pastime. 

Recommended Music:

Pegasus - The Allman Brother's Band

The Way It Is - The Strokes

Life by the Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughn

One Love - Bob Marley

Like No Other Night - .38 Special

Parallel Universe - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Amos13

Today is a New Day

Yes I am doing a blog right now, but I am also announcing the launch of the video segment! I haven't really decided if I want to do a bi-weekly video blog (Vlog) or a monthly sort of deal. If you want to watch it from here the video is here:

I hope it's a hit segment of the blog. Feel free to message/comment on them.

Well what happened yesterday? THE SUPER BOWL!!!!

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in dramatic fashion, 27-23. As you saw yesterday, I posted my two favorite commercials.

After that, The Office had an hour long special. Funniest one I have seen yet, and I have followed the series since it has started. I suggest you look it up on Global Television's website. Well, how did you guys spend Super Bowl Sunday? I'd like to know. Post in the Facebook group, or comment on the blog.

Signing off,

Amos13

Superbowl Sunday

I am posting my favorites from Super Bowl 43 - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals.

My favorite play of the game:

My Favorite Commercial:

This was actually a classic game, the Cardinals really surprised me, I didn't think they would be anywhere near as close as they were.

Until Tomorrow,

Amos13