quoi de neuf ? by Mathilda

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Saturday, May 28, 2005

Wow, I haven't been writing much lately huh... sorry guys n gals, busy busy...
my little sister is Japanese-crazed right now... so I taught her the Hiragana... n then once she's mastered that, we'll move on to Katakana... n then maybe Kanji if she wants to learn it too...
She's been listening to Japanese songs... old ones, though... they're the only ones I've got...

Does anybody know where I can download Japanese songs for free? Oh, n no spywares, no virus please...

I'm so tired now... been wakin up at 5 in the morning n gone jogging for 30 mins... jog around Goldhawk Trail... listening to my Ipod... punk songs really help get me in the mood... it's still dark at 5, so it's perfect... there's nobody around, the air is still fresh n clean... one or two cars pass by... C'est Parfait!

Priscilla came by the store last night... I was shocked... it was great seein ya, Prissy...

I'm still foreign-movie-crazed... foreign movies are awesome!

Now I really need my nap... ciaooo

si Monyet @ 5/28/2005 10:14:00 AM

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

www.dailyom.com

May 16, 2005
10 Steps To Better Decision Making
-Considering The Possibilities-

1. Making a difficult choice can seem harrowing when you feel you're working alone. Involve others in your decision making by asking for criticism and seeking advice from those who can approach the choice from a fresh perspective. Listen to opinions that fall on both sides of the topic at hand. You may also want to consult an expert.

2. Learn from your mistakes as well as your triumphs. Examine decisions you have made in the past as they will teach you more than you will learn from most other sources. Though some decisions will not seem important, all decisions shape our lives and should be regarded as educational. Apply that knowledge to your current dilemma.

3. A good decision acted upon in a timely matter is always better than a great one acted upon too late. It is important to recognize that you will never know enough to make the perfect decision. Don't become paralyzed by your need to foresee all possible outcomes to every possible choice.

4. Involve your head and your heart. Ask both practical questions and personal questions about the problem at hand. Considering the facts as well as your feelings (and the feelings of others) when examining your options will ensure that you make a balanced decision.

5. Before anything else, focus on the most basic, necessary results. Often, a decision maker will get bogged down thinking about the non-essential elements of a decision. Avoid considering extraneous factors and far-fetched perfect outcomes. Ask yourself, "What needs to be done?"

6. Consider the entire range of possibilities, no matter how unlikely. When faced with a complex decision, brainstorm by yourself or with others to find as many of the vital elements as possible. Evaluate those elements as they relate to the choice you must make.

7. It was a wise person who noted that, "you can't please all of the people all of the time." Almost all decisions will involve some dissatisfaction or conflict. Some decisions may even create new problems. Once you have made a decision, stand by it. Keep in mind that you have used your best judgment and it was the best choice at the time.

8. Don't waste time on poor choices. Reject poor choices, even if you've begun to implement them, and stop doing the things that aren't working, so you can focus on the solutions that have strong potential.

9. Consult with the people who will be directly affected by your decision. People appreciate being heard and enjoy when their opinions are seen as valuable. Even making a simple choice can have a profound impact on those around you.

10. It is easy to dismiss your intuition, but in doing so, you may be disregarding valuable insight and even solutions. Ask yourself what choices you would make if you weren't afraid and then see what your subconscious offers as an answer. Try to ignore the fear of error when consulting your "gut."

si Monyet @ 5/17/2005 10:10:00 AM

Monday, May 02, 2005

Sunday, May 1, 2005

Wonderland! Yayyyy...Rogers day...

Called Fiona at like 7 am, she just woke up... picked her up and went to rogers. Sandi, Christina, Jared, Katrina, and Steve were already there... So we were waiting for Rhob, Mel, Haidy, Dorothy, n Marina.

I brought Fiona as a guest, Jared brought Katrina, and Sandi brought Christina. It was freezing and so we went inside the store.

Sandi (sideways), Christina (Sandi's sister, facing the cam), and Mel's back...

Oh come on Dorothy, don't be so mean... just a nice pic of you... without the finga!

Marina decided not to come... it was her Easter or something... I think she was just sooo scared of the rides... I can see why! It was Haidy's Easter too, and she was asleep, but she decided to come last minute. We thought we were gonna be late, cuz we had to be there by 9. When we got there, everyone was still standing around and we had to line up for the security to check all our stuff. Sandi n her cancer crew got lost... they went to the airport or sumthing... thank God we had Haidy with us.

And then all of us Rogers staff had to meet at the Paramount Theatre for a meeting. Gosh it was sooo boring! I'll skip the details... Christina, Fiona, n Katrina went on the rides and we were stuck listening' to some boring person talk on n on about I don't even remember what... n where our area sat, we missed out on getting the prizes n stuff. Jared won a gameboy advance, though... for doin the skit with Art and Matt.

Jared (with his new Gameboy advance), Katrina, and Christina.

So the meeting ended at 12... and we couldn't wait to get the hell outta there... I think our store was the only store where every member stuck together for the whole time we were there... maybe cuz of the small number of staff or cuz we all felt comfortable with each other... like a family... awwwwwww

They made me go on Dragon Fire first thing... IT WAS HELL! I was soooo fringgin' scared! I think I dropped a tear... uugghh! Dammit... n then they made me go on the Wild beast or sumthing... they said it was much better than the Dragon Fire... HELL NO! I banged my head against Fifi's... it hurt like hell! That's it! No more rides for me... I wasn't even allowed time to think for myself... That's enuff rides to last me another 3 yrs or so. Brrrrrr... horrible! N then they all wanted to go on Vortex, I think… and I said I didn't wanna go. Dorothy n Haidy dragged me to line up... I wanted to cry... Fifi didn't even stick by me... So I panicked... and when I heard that Katrina wasn't goin either, I was glad... hahaha... she felt sick... n I felt sick too! So it worked out fine... yayyyy

And then Sandi, Mel, Chris, Haidy, n I went looking for an ATM machine (the others were lining up for some more KRAZY roller coaster rides)... we were walkin around until it rained... Mel, of course, was in denial… It was clearly raining but she kept saying "No, it's NOT raining!" Hahaha

The guy at the water gun stand was freezing and he demanded to be put on break. Poor guy... n then we did the water thing (forgot what it's called) and Sandi won Homer... whoopiee!

Here's Christina n Homer

Arturo (sitting down, from Store #334), Rhob with arms spread out, Steve (can't u tell? He's the tallest!), and Sandi's back.

We lined up for Spongebob 3D... it was raining and we all stood very close under Dorothy's small umbrella. After like 30 mins, we finally got in. It was sooo much fun.

And then we went to the direction of Top Gun... Jared n I stayed behind... Steve n some others went on the arcade, shot some basketball. Mel went on Top Gun twice... very proud of herself.

Steve...

Top Gun ... sooo scary! I chickened out... with Jared hahaha

And then some went on Tomb Raider... Brrr... no thx! They went on so many roller coaster rides, it made me sick just looking at the rides from below... Uugghh!

We had hotdogs... foot-long hotdogs... sooo long, but was good! N then Rhob did one of his funny walks... I taped it... but I can't post it here... too big a file.
Here we were, waiting for those who were lining up for Sledge Hammer.

Steve, Rhob, n shy Mel...

Jared mocking the cool Asian way... Fiona looked up from playing gameboy.

And then I went on Klockwerks with Haidy, Mel, Fifi and Jared... it was sooo relaxing... but even when I was closing my eyes, I got dizzy and thought "even if I had wings, I don't think I'd fly".

Mel, Fiona, Jared, Haidy, n me... we went on this ride... hahaha... so relaxing... but I felt giddy afterwards... uggh!

And then Fifi n I wanted to go on the Carousel (I know, embarrassing!) and everyone was walking away. Then finally Katrina, Jared, n Sandi joined us... wow! Fifi n I got the carriage and Sandi, Katrina, n Jared got the horses. Woohoo! The No-Thrill ride... yeah! Gosh that ride felt like forever...

Sandi, Katrina, n Jared... on the Carousel... Fiona n I are facing them... taking the pic... on the carriage... the No-thrill ride... yeah..... it was AWESOME... Rhob, Mel, Steve n Christina were too ashamed to be seen on the Carousel... hahaha

Fiona n I... on the carriage...

Italian Job... none of us went hehehe

We had funnelcakes... it was a LOT... felt sick afterwards... "I want real food! I want meat!" Said Dorothy.
Our feet hurt from a lot of walking.
Oh oh... Haidy, Jared, Fiona, n I went on the water ride... Fiona was soaked. Poor gal... It could have been much more fun if it wasn't so cold.

What else did we do? Hmmmmmmmmmm... well, Sandi, Jared, Katrina, Chris and Mel went home at about 5.30... Sandi had to close the store... Sam was working alone the whole day... thx Sam, it wouldn't have been possible without ya. The rest of us left at about 6... soooo tired! Here are more pics. Enjoy...

Jared n Katrina