Something like 1 in every 3 relationships begun through online dating.
I get it.. its fast.. its easy.. and it spares you actually having to approach another human and engage in conversation (HEAVEN FORBID)... but come on. Soon enough people will be getting married without even having met their spouse face to face (probably already happened!)
Technology is a link to one another yes, but this world was built upon face to face interaction! hell, when I was in grade 9 cell phones were few and far between... and that wasn't even that long ago. I get that some people get off on that quick / convenient hook-up *tinder* but it terms of a relationship that lasts... I am a firm believer that 'the one' isn't to be found via some internet website data base. People looking for 'true love' online are somewhat driven by desperation to do so.
Call me old fashion... but I prefer catching eyes on a casually walk by then direct messaging someone who likes the same music as I do. :S.
Anyhow, here is some online dating tips for you little lovebirds !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2jfCQ1KinM
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
I not just a skater boy!
Skateboarding, I am not ashamed to admit, as got me to where I am today.
My best of friends, the places ive travelled, and the things ive seen all stem from my love of skateboarding. As I get older, I am becoming less and less committed to jumping down big flights of stairs but I will ALWAYS ride my skateboard. There is nothing like it.. whether im just blowing off steam... hanging with friends.. or just commuting somewhere.. its always there for me.
Skateboarding has become VERY mainstream since I first took it up. However I am still going to always be pinned as a 'skater-boy' thanks to a very catchy song written in the late 90's.
A at tilted hooligan defacing public property and running from security guards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k
My best of friends, the places ive travelled, and the things ive seen all stem from my love of skateboarding. As I get older, I am becoming less and less committed to jumping down big flights of stairs but I will ALWAYS ride my skateboard. There is nothing like it.. whether im just blowing off steam... hanging with friends.. or just commuting somewhere.. its always there for me.
Skateboarding has become VERY mainstream since I first took it up. However I am still going to always be pinned as a 'skater-boy' thanks to a very catchy song written in the late 90's.
A at tilted hooligan defacing public property and running from security guards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k
Selfies
The selfie..
I am not about to hate on it as much as you may think.
In fact... some selfies are great... and make me wish I was more photogenic.
I find that the self is indeed an art form. The right angle. The right light... Some people have this down to an exact science. What I don't like is when someone takes a selfie that attempts to display their sadness or includes some stupid caption. like "life laugh love". or "you want what you cant have". Like I said.. maybe my hatred stems from my jealous.... any I don't really know what else to say.... so I am done.
BUT FIRST!
LET ME TAKE A SELFIE!
I am not about to hate on it as much as you may think.
In fact... some selfies are great... and make me wish I was more photogenic.
I find that the self is indeed an art form. The right angle. The right light... Some people have this down to an exact science. What I don't like is when someone takes a selfie that attempts to display their sadness or includes some stupid caption. like "life laugh love". or "you want what you cant have". Like I said.. maybe my hatred stems from my jealous.... any I don't really know what else to say.... so I am done.
BUT FIRST!
LET ME TAKE A SELFIE!
Facebook love.
"I'm so happy I am with you babe"
This was the status of one of my facebook acquaintances. Not a message to her... a status... for all to read and in my case JUDGE!
This makes me sick.... why do this? why not just call her.... or text her. Sheesh, he was probably even sitting beside her when he posted this!
The most common answer would probably be "well he wants everyone to know and that's cute"
NO ITS NOT.
If people are positing things/advertising their relationship because they feel that they gain something, they are dead wrong. If you're doing something because you care about what others think of your relationship... I think ya got it all wrong. I am no cupid... certainly no romeo.... but I think that all that matter is how she feels and that they status would best be kept as a PERSONAL and PRIVATE message to her. This is happening way too much these days...
but hey... 55%+ divorce rate right?
am I bitter .... yes. Im going to go look for love now.
Facebook has completely changed and created new 'relationship' protocol ... and if this is an issue in your relationship.... seek help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u30oFccPJkI
This was the status of one of my facebook acquaintances. Not a message to her... a status... for all to read and in my case JUDGE!
This makes me sick.... why do this? why not just call her.... or text her. Sheesh, he was probably even sitting beside her when he posted this!
The most common answer would probably be "well he wants everyone to know and that's cute"
NO ITS NOT.
If people are positing things/advertising their relationship because they feel that they gain something, they are dead wrong. If you're doing something because you care about what others think of your relationship... I think ya got it all wrong. I am no cupid... certainly no romeo.... but I think that all that matter is how she feels and that they status would best be kept as a PERSONAL and PRIVATE message to her. This is happening way too much these days...
but hey... 55%+ divorce rate right?
am I bitter .... yes. Im going to go look for love now.
Facebook has completely changed and created new 'relationship' protocol ... and if this is an issue in your relationship.... seek help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u30oFccPJkI
GO LEAFS GO!
The Toronto maple leafs have sold out every game since October 2001.
They have made the playoffs 3 times since (13 years).
They are a horrible team on the ice...
and as a fan of their opposition... I LOATHE leafs fans.
They are ignorant... they are mindless (paying $300+ for average seats to a less than average team)
and worst of all... they will continue to do so.
Yes my bias is driven by the fact that my choice team is the montreal canadiens (Toronto rival) but that does not mean I would not like to see Toronto succeed!
Ticket prices are said to increase by nearly 5 % next season.... subsequent to one of the biggest collapses in TEAM HISTORY. They will continue to sell out... and yes I suppose this demonstrates the commitment of the leafs faithful fans, but come on.... show some spine and try a little boycotting now and then to show your team they need some changing.
Like I said.... I'm bias. and with playoff time around the corner... Ive got my own things to world about . ...
GO HABS GO!
GO LEAFS GO!
They have made the playoffs 3 times since (13 years).
They are a horrible team on the ice...
and as a fan of their opposition... I LOATHE leafs fans.
They are ignorant... they are mindless (paying $300+ for average seats to a less than average team)
and worst of all... they will continue to do so.
Yes my bias is driven by the fact that my choice team is the montreal canadiens (Toronto rival) but that does not mean I would not like to see Toronto succeed!
Ticket prices are said to increase by nearly 5 % next season.... subsequent to one of the biggest collapses in TEAM HISTORY. They will continue to sell out... and yes I suppose this demonstrates the commitment of the leafs faithful fans, but come on.... show some spine and try a little boycotting now and then to show your team they need some changing.
Like I said.... I'm bias. and with playoff time around the corner... Ive got my own things to world about . ...
GO HABS GO!
GO LEAFS GO!
Hello there again.
I am ready to complain again!
So I am awfully tired of something...
and that something is when people on facebook send out an invite to literally hundreds of their facebook 'friends' announcing that they are leaving on some adventure and that they are having a going away party that they 'hope you all can come and party and say bye and send me off in style".
This 'party' usually takes places at the busiest, most popular bar in town... on a Friday or Saturday night. Why does this rattle my cage so much?
A) guaranteed 90% of the friends they've invited... don't really care/ won't bat an eye when that person 'leaves'
B) If people are there, its usually because the are already planning on being at that bar !
C) If they are really your friends.... and the people who truly value your friendship, THEY'LL BE THERE
...... It also leaves me feeling like people think that when they 'leave' (which usually involves coming back 8-10 months later).. that the rest of the world goes on hold. In my experience whenever anyone has announced their planned absence for that long.... and they do indeed go, and come back. IT FEELS LIKE 2 WEEKS IN MY LIFE! Perhaps people are just as busy as you? or perhaps even busier!? Unfortunately adventurers... the world keeps spinning... even when your on your "AMAZING JOURNEY THROUGH EASTERN ASIA!"
Am I bitter ...yes.... I need a vacation....
in fact im going away in 2 weeks to B.C!!!
AND I WANT YOU ALL TO COME SEND ME OFF I STYLE!!
I am ready to complain again!
So I am awfully tired of something...
and that something is when people on facebook send out an invite to literally hundreds of their facebook 'friends' announcing that they are leaving on some adventure and that they are having a going away party that they 'hope you all can come and party and say bye and send me off in style".
This 'party' usually takes places at the busiest, most popular bar in town... on a Friday or Saturday night. Why does this rattle my cage so much?
A) guaranteed 90% of the friends they've invited... don't really care/ won't bat an eye when that person 'leaves'
B) If people are there, its usually because the are already planning on being at that bar !
C) If they are really your friends.... and the people who truly value your friendship, THEY'LL BE THERE
...... It also leaves me feeling like people think that when they 'leave' (which usually involves coming back 8-10 months later).. that the rest of the world goes on hold. In my experience whenever anyone has announced their planned absence for that long.... and they do indeed go, and come back. IT FEELS LIKE 2 WEEKS IN MY LIFE! Perhaps people are just as busy as you? or perhaps even busier!? Unfortunately adventurers... the world keeps spinning... even when your on your "AMAZING JOURNEY THROUGH EASTERN ASIA!"
Am I bitter ...yes.... I need a vacation....
in fact im going away in 2 weeks to B.C!!!
AND I WANT YOU ALL TO COME SEND ME OFF I STYLE!!
Everyone is a professional nutritionist !
Sharing one's thought or opinions is nothing new to the internet, however, social media has shifted power from the hands of professionals to amateurs. In almost any category... sports... history... politics... or 'health and wellness'.... everyone as seemed to deem themselves a professional.
The following video displays professor Colin Shirky providing insight into how social media is changing history through this so called 'power shift'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769txj9gfxM
That being said, my biggest pet peeve is when someone posts a picture via facebook or instagram... of some healthy smoothie they have made... that costs of nothing put fruit and yogurt... suggesting others "Try this Great alternative!".
They post these things as is if
a) The invented the smoothie
b) There are a credited nutrition specialist
I get the concept of sharing your idea with the world... but -posting smoothie picture after smoothie picture.. including a picture of all the fruits cut up in some fancy display (which clearly took them more than a reasonable time to set up ) is LAME. Hit blend and drink it already.
The following video displays professor Colin Shirky providing insight into how social media is changing history through this so called 'power shift'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769txj9gfxM
They post these things as is if
a) The invented the smoothie
b) There are a credited nutrition specialist
I get the concept of sharing your idea with the world... but -posting smoothie picture after smoothie picture.. including a picture of all the fruits cut up in some fancy display (which clearly took them more than a reasonable time to set up ) is LAME. Hit blend and drink it already.
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