Being pooped on, old carnival, weather network rant and 80s movies

I had some plans, which anyone who knows me, knows that I don't really like set plans and prefer being spontaneous. Though I must admit sometimes, plans are necessary.

But with the weather (summer) we have been having I see the use of just being spontaneous. I had planned to go for a road trip to montreal, meeting my parents half way and go to this event called "la frénésie de la main" although I believe the name has been changed but I do not remember to what so I will just call it as I know it. Basically, they close down a part of St-Laurent street, this street used to be called "the main" as it was where everything happened, the main street. It is basically a giant sidewalk sale, you can find books for $1, unique article of clothing for cheaper than usual, eat may favourite: mango. Especially great on a sunny and hot day. They cut it to make it look like a flower. They usually do it twice in the summer, once in june and once in august.

Alas, this did not happen this weekend, because the weather network cannot predict the weather even one day in advance or a couple hours. I checked on friday and it was 95% chance of rain so I called my mom and we decided it would not be worth going since this event is outside.

I woke up sunday to, guess what, perfectly blue sky and sun. It stayed like this pretty much all day, some clouds but no rain at all. What was the 95% chance of rain, where did they get this from is what I would like to know.

On another note, one plan did happen. There is this old style carnivale event in Ottawa, which apparently I heard it is there every year but I had never heard of it. It is calle carnivale lune bleu. That is the site: http://www.carnivalelunebleue.com/. It takes place from july 23 until august 30.

We decided to go check it out, it was amazing. We only got the midway ticket which was $15. That gets you on the site, you can check out the museum which wasn't all that impressive though, basically just pictures of old time carnivale, great but I wish there had been more. The snake show. I was a little apprehensive about that one since snakes are my greatest phobia but I am proud that I actually sat through twice and the second time right in the first row. They also showed a tarentula and a scorpion. All the snakes and spider and scorpion were venimous or dangerous if you wish. Although they were carefully and knew how to handle them to make sure nothing tragic happened, that is great.

And I actually petted a Python. was not the bravest person, but I did. I always thought snakes were slimy for some reason and was shocked to see it was so. They still will scare me but I am glad I conquer my fear, at least a little bit.

The midway tickets also gets you on the two rides they had, the feris wheel and the carousel. I loved it , it felt like we went back in time, old signs everywhere, old games which I tried once even though I know it is always rigged, but I had to try it just for the carnivale experience.

If it comes back next year I might save some money to get the other tickets for the main show under the tent which is $80. I am sure it is worth it though, lots of people lined up for it and no one seemed to come out and say it was a waste of money.

But nonetheless it was a great experience. Just for the old time carnivale experience and that we just went back in time. That was great.

Before we went to the carnivale we went for a picnic and frisbee at mooney's bay. Was great until a street bird decided to make me his poop target. What did I do to them to deserve this? :@ Grrrr.

Will add some pictures of the old carnivale, I still need to go take a night shot of the entrance which I planned to go last night but totally forgot.

Well, that's it for now internet. Hopefully I will see you tomorrow.

Macbook pro fund: $2000
RRSP fund: $600

Times I have eaten corn on the cob this summer: 4

Days left until Eric Lapointe concert: 14

Book I am reading: The Sorceress by Michael Scott

My "church" and creepy old guy on the bus

Everyone who knows me knows that I am not much of a church or religious person. But last night I went to "church" if i write it in quotes it is because it is not really a church only is one to me. Last weekend I was walking through Rideau Centre Mall and I happened to spot a giant glowing apple from the third floor. I thought to myself: "could it be, no way, it is, it is" then I ran downstairs as fast as I could and what I found was the best sight I could expect to see: an Apple Store right here in Ottawa. There used to be one when I first moved here 4-5 years ago but it closed down. It was one of the saddest days for me. So I guess you can imagine my excitement last weekend.

I absolutely love anything that has to do with Apple computers hence the reason I call this store my church. I literally hugged every single computer, ipod, etc. And told a couple people that this store is my church. hehe they probably thought I was nuts but I don't care.

Take a look at a picture of me the day I found out that the Apple store was at Rideau centre.


I got to see the new iMovie, photobooth, play with final cut express and final cut pro and I have yet to se what fmore final cut pro has to offer I am sure it does have more features but I think I would be contempt with the final cut express as I saw online for $150 more you can get it installed, not a bad deal, I will just save a little more that is all.

Now I am debating, when I have the money saved up for it, what I should get. A 15 inch or 17 inch. The 15 inch seems to be allright. I will see if there isn't such a big difference in price, what is waiting a little longer even if I so want one now!

I also got to see the new quarkexpress version, you will say anything you want but I prefer this over inDesign any day. And they also had installed the adobe design premium cs4 suite to let people sample it and see it a little. I am sure this works so much better on a mac than a pc, on my pc every program keeps crashing.

I didn't dailybooth or vlog from the mac store as I saw so many people do on youtube but I will, now that the apple store is in Ottawa.

I got to hold the iPod touch, they are so cool. Mind you perhaps I should save up another time and get myself an iPhone instead has the same stuff plus the phone. I know you can't use it as pay as you go but if the monthly thing is $20 that is what I have to do to keep my phone with minutes in it. I will have to look into that but for now, saving for the computer is priority.

On another note, something creepy happened on the bus. this creepy old guy I think he might have been lebanese, for some reason people mistake me for lebanese or spanish, anythign but french unless they hear me speak and I happen to mispronounce some words. ;)

But he kept looking, staring is more like it, and smiling at me in a very very creepy way. Thank god he got out at rideau centre mackenzie king bridge. I don't mind if a cute guy stares and smiles at me but that was just creepy. Does anyone ever have that happen? ewwww.

I love taking the bus and I know I will get a couple looks completely confusion when I say this as too why do you like taking the bus but I do except when creepy people are on it and keep staring at me and smiling as if to say you are cute, gee thanks but can you please go away, seriously. lol

Now I am self-conscious, wondering if I had something on my face or something. Or perhaps that was just a creepy old guy.

Well, hopefully I will see you tomorrow.

Macbook Pro Fund: $2000
RRSP savings fund: $600

Running and Breaking Dawn

So I went for a run yesterday, well I usually run for about 2 minutes then I walk a little before I start running again. It turned out to be 45 Minutes, not bad at all.

Last night I realized that my running endurance is getting a little bit better, I could run longer before resting and walking. That is quite good and I am quite proud of myself especially since I never have been much of a runner growing up and until just recently.

I must admit that it hurts my legs still but nonetheless feels pretty good. I also did some Wii active afterwards. Yes, I know I may be nuts. ;) I decided to try the 30 challenge thing and I am set to stick to this for the entire 30 days without missing a day. So far it is pretty good, getting better with the exercise.

I love Wii active, I believe it is better than the Wii fit since it feels as if you would go to a gym and have a personal trainer set up a workout program for you and the set of exercises changes every day to help you work every part of your body rather than simply doing just one type of exercise.

I love the fact that there is a journal and nutrition feature, where you can enter what you eat and it lets you know how much calories, I think since I have yet to explore this feature in depth.

Don't get me wrong Wii fit is still pretty awesome, and I will eventually get back to the yoga, I just prefer to spend as much time outside as possible especially since it has been raining so much, when I see the sun I want to enjoy every minute of it.

I came back and read more of the fourth novel of the twilight saga: Breaking dawn.
I have to say I do love the story, I wasn't entirely certain I loved it before since it is more about the love story and wished it was darker, but it is supposed to be a love story between vampire and human.

I think I have been trying to compare it to Harry Potter, which I should not, it is a totally different story and of course nothing to me will compare to Harry Potter but it doesn't mean other series are not well written. I still prefer JK Rowling's writting style but the twilight saga isn't so bad. The first movie however seemed too teenish but I have to admit it is after all a teen series. Who knows perhaps the next movie might have more of a darker feel to it.

I need to finish this book, there are so many books I want to read I don't even know where to start.

I am also reading a tiny little book I found at this old book store that rarely ever is open. Basically you have to pass by and check to see if it is open. It is called: the return of the little prince I believe. The sequel to "Le petit prince". I had no idea there was a sequel to this book so when I found it I absolutely had to get it, and so far I love this story, there is so much more to it than a kid's story.

As september approaches, the sequel to the Hunger Games should be out soon: Catching FIre. I cannot wait. This means another book I need to put on my list to read. And I believe Dan Brown will have a new book called the lost symbol if I am not mistaking coming out during september as well.

Also at the end of August, there is the gatineau balloon festival that I absolutely cannot miss since Eric Lapointe is back. I need my dose of his music, it is like a drug I tell you. lol. He was in rehab last summer and cancelled almost all his shows, I usually see him at least once in the summer and I could not last year so now I NEED to go. Can't wait for the end of august and at the same time it means summer is over, which is a little depressing especially since we had a pretty crappy one, with way too much rain. Hopefully fall could be a little better with less rain and a little sun, I need my dose of sunny days otherwise winter will seem longer.

I have an idea for a video, I wrote a little script as well, I just need to film and edit it. It has been a while since I uploaded anything on my youtube channel. Sadly. :(

Well I supposed that is it for this update.

See you soon I hope.

Nancy