since I am feeling all happy happy
the first 10 people to email me.... get a button pack of the latest greatest 1" shebytches buttons... (these babies aren't even on the website yet)
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
The sad, sad story of my iBook
Last Wednesday night I came home ready to write. Bleed out the words that were filling up the space in my head. Desperate to share. I as per usual went down to my office, flipped open the lid of my trusty iBook.. and nothing. At first I thought I had turned it off the evening before, rather than put it to sleep. I checked and the little button that flashes when your computer is sleeping was... flashing. So I tried again. Nothing.
I hard shut it down, pray to the computer gods to let it work. Again nothing, but I could faintly see the desktop image in the back ground. I tried adjusting the brightness, nothing. I sat with head in hands trying to remember what I did the night before. It seems I did nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unusual. What the hell is going on.
Flash: I'm the girl who buys the shelf, that's missing the screw to hold it up. If one out of a million iBooks had a faulty screen, I would be the one who bought it. If I try to set up an appointment with someone, the time they are free I'm not. If I need a size 8.5, it's the only one sold out. That's just how the cookie crumbles with me and yes I usually end up with the bag of cookies that are crumbled.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, it's just how is goes.
When I dropped off my computer, I begged and pleaded to have it back by Monday, I also begged and pleaded that they try not to lose my files as it had been over three months since I backed them up. Again... me.. cookie...
Can't have your computer till next Wed/Thurs
Don't worry about your files, it's just the monitor
Is it still under warranty???
I can handle point one, I needed the break
Point two, whew
Point three... eeeeeeeeeeee
My chest tightened up... before I could speak I asked when I bought it, I said Feb. The guy said you should be ok, and checked in my computer. But, but... the guy I bought it from told me 3 month warranty
Well, either I wasn't listening or the 18 year old who sold it to me was stoned. It's 1 year parts and labour, 3 months software. I was so relieved I did the happy dance.
Until I called today to see when I could get my iBook back. 'Um.... they are still testing it... not for a few more days.'
I almost cried. I can't take two more days, I am so far behind on my writing, zines and website... two more days.
An hour later I got another call. Your iBook is ready for pick up. Part two of the happy dance and guess who is buying the extended two year warranty! That's right me! Not to mention I will NEVER go three months again without backing up my files.
So... back to it tonight... and guess who won't be leaving her office for the entire weekend... again if you guessed me, you win!
xo c
I hard shut it down, pray to the computer gods to let it work. Again nothing, but I could faintly see the desktop image in the back ground. I tried adjusting the brightness, nothing. I sat with head in hands trying to remember what I did the night before. It seems I did nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unusual. What the hell is going on.
Flash: I'm the girl who buys the shelf, that's missing the screw to hold it up. If one out of a million iBooks had a faulty screen, I would be the one who bought it. If I try to set up an appointment with someone, the time they are free I'm not. If I need a size 8.5, it's the only one sold out. That's just how the cookie crumbles with me and yes I usually end up with the bag of cookies that are crumbled.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, it's just how is goes.
When I dropped off my computer, I begged and pleaded to have it back by Monday, I also begged and pleaded that they try not to lose my files as it had been over three months since I backed them up. Again... me.. cookie...
Can't have your computer till next Wed/Thurs
Don't worry about your files, it's just the monitor
Is it still under warranty???
I can handle point one, I needed the break
Point two, whew
Point three... eeeeeeeeeeee
My chest tightened up... before I could speak I asked when I bought it, I said Feb. The guy said you should be ok, and checked in my computer. But, but... the guy I bought it from told me 3 month warranty
Well, either I wasn't listening or the 18 year old who sold it to me was stoned. It's 1 year parts and labour, 3 months software. I was so relieved I did the happy dance.
Until I called today to see when I could get my iBook back. 'Um.... they are still testing it... not for a few more days.'
I almost cried. I can't take two more days, I am so far behind on my writing, zines and website... two more days.
An hour later I got another call. Your iBook is ready for pick up. Part two of the happy dance and guess who is buying the extended two year warranty! That's right me! Not to mention I will NEVER go three months again without backing up my files.
So... back to it tonight... and guess who won't be leaving her office for the entire weekend... again if you guessed me, you win!
xo c
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Open letter to those who are making me crazy...
Below is an open letter to those who are making me crazy. Either it is because I can no longer tolerate you or have become frustrated by your actions. Please read!
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Dear (insert your name here),
I'm normally a very tolerant person. Or at least I try to be. Lately though my patience has grown thin and my tolerance of many is growing weary. I ask only a simple list of things from all of you. The things on this list are pretty standard and easy to follow. Out of respect for my sanity I ask that you read the list, memorize it and fulfill it.
List:
~If you want to talk to me, talk to me and don't stare waiting for me to take the lead on a conversation. I don't bite. Ok, I do but have been asked to stop.
~Look at me when I talk to you.
~When I email you respond to me... same day. No one is really that busy.
~Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you.
~Don't mumble when you talk
~Don't nag at me
~Don't ask me a question I can't answer and then after I say I can't answer it ask me again.
~Don't make me repeat myself, 50 times
~Don't ask me the same question over and over again
~Don't talk down to me
~DON'T make any kind of chauvinistic remarks around me... I do bite (see above)
As you can see these are really easy rules to follow. Do yourself a favour and start following them. If not, I won't tolerate you any longer. And trust me that list is getting pretty long.
Yours Truly
The bytchy one
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Dear (insert your name here),
I'm normally a very tolerant person. Or at least I try to be. Lately though my patience has grown thin and my tolerance of many is growing weary. I ask only a simple list of things from all of you. The things on this list are pretty standard and easy to follow. Out of respect for my sanity I ask that you read the list, memorize it and fulfill it.
List:
~If you want to talk to me, talk to me and don't stare waiting for me to take the lead on a conversation. I don't bite. Ok, I do but have been asked to stop.
~Look at me when I talk to you.
~When I email you respond to me... same day. No one is really that busy.
~Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you.
~Don't mumble when you talk
~Don't nag at me
~Don't ask me a question I can't answer and then after I say I can't answer it ask me again.
~Don't make me repeat myself, 50 times
~Don't ask me the same question over and over again
~Don't talk down to me
~DON'T make any kind of chauvinistic remarks around me... I do bite (see above)
As you can see these are really easy rules to follow. Do yourself a favour and start following them. If not, I won't tolerate you any longer. And trust me that list is getting pretty long.
Yours Truly
The bytchy one
Monday, November 27, 2006
Why???
Why do people continue to disappointment me? I give them the benefit of the doubt, then... crash and burn.
Just once I would like for someone to actually live up to MY expectations.
I wonder when that might happen???
I'm not holding my breath
I'm afraid if I did I would just pass out.
Yes, maybe I ask too much, set my standards too high. But I am a lioness and only the best will do.
Just once I would like for someone to actually live up to MY expectations.
I wonder when that might happen???
I'm not holding my breath
I'm afraid if I did I would just pass out.
Yes, maybe I ask too much, set my standards too high. But I am a lioness and only the best will do.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
read the ingredients twice
so.. in the last two days I discovered two products that I was advised were Vegan safe that are not... I'm furious with both these companies and am going to be sending complaints shortly.
The first one is a product sold in Kensington Market and produced by a company out of Brampton (King Foods? Of course the package with the name is not near me but I will update this when I get my hands on it). The package contained faux vegetarian chicken strips. This package was clearly marked, Suitable for Vegans. I purchase this product at the Vegetarian Food Fair in September (after being told by the lady handing out samples it was Vegan safe). For some reason I came home threw it in ther freezer and didn't think about it again... till last night.
I pulled the package out the freezer and something told me to read the ingredients again.. there were the words Whey Protien. WHEY PROTIEN is an animal by-product. HOW!!!!! can these people say 'Suitable for Vegans' when there is animal in their product. I was furious.
Then today, while at the Big Carrot, I thought I would treat myself to a Tetra Pack of the Tazo Chai syrup (the one that Starbuck uses). Again a little voice said read the ingredients carefully. I did, all them versions contained HONEY. These are the same boxes I see them using when they have been making up my Grande Soy Tazo Chai lattes. The same Latte's that the guy behind the counter assured me were safe for Vegans.
WHAT THE HELL ARE WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!! I think I am going to make up a card and carry it around with me. It will list all the things Vegan's CANNOT eat. Each time I go to a coffee shop, grocer or restaurant and when I ask if it is 'VEGAN SAFE' I will make the person helping me read the card TWICE!
The first one is a product sold in Kensington Market and produced by a company out of Brampton (King Foods? Of course the package with the name is not near me but I will update this when I get my hands on it). The package contained faux vegetarian chicken strips. This package was clearly marked, Suitable for Vegans. I purchase this product at the Vegetarian Food Fair in September (after being told by the lady handing out samples it was Vegan safe). For some reason I came home threw it in ther freezer and didn't think about it again... till last night.
I pulled the package out the freezer and something told me to read the ingredients again.. there were the words Whey Protien. WHEY PROTIEN is an animal by-product. HOW!!!!! can these people say 'Suitable for Vegans' when there is animal in their product. I was furious.
Then today, while at the Big Carrot, I thought I would treat myself to a Tetra Pack of the Tazo Chai syrup (the one that Starbuck uses). Again a little voice said read the ingredients carefully. I did, all them versions contained HONEY. These are the same boxes I see them using when they have been making up my Grande Soy Tazo Chai lattes. The same Latte's that the guy behind the counter assured me were safe for Vegans.
WHAT THE HELL ARE WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!! I think I am going to make up a card and carry it around with me. It will list all the things Vegan's CANNOT eat. Each time I go to a coffee shop, grocer or restaurant and when I ask if it is 'VEGAN SAFE' I will make the person helping me read the card TWICE!
google me?
google carolina smart just for fun!
then google your own name and send me links to freaky stuff you find associated with your name....
then google your own name and send me links to freaky stuff you find associated with your name....
Thursday, November 23, 2006
apparently...
when you take a leap of faith... apparently your suppose to be patient about the end results. it's not an add water and stir type thing. silly me... i would have thought that results would have been instantaneous. like litmus paper. but.. not so...
tuesday's leap, did get one minor positive result and then painful silence since. here is where the problem is.. being Leo i need instant gratification, praise, answers, actions... silence makes me CRAZY...
but I will remain patient... good things come to those who are patient, isn't that what they say?
tuesday's leap, did get one minor positive result and then painful silence since. here is where the problem is.. being Leo i need instant gratification, praise, answers, actions... silence makes me CRAZY...
but I will remain patient... good things come to those who are patient, isn't that what they say?
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
A shot of life.
I just got a shot of life today. A dear friend of mine has breast cancer. The prognosis is good, they caught it early. The irony of this all is she, at 47, finally figured out her life. She moved away to finish University and knew what she wants to do with the rest of her life. Then breast cancer hits. She is tough and brave and stubborn, so she will be a survivor! Send all your positive vibes out. She needs them right now.
This of course, was just another reminder that life is too short and we need to live for the moment. I know I haven't been and I am going to start.
I LOVE YOU J!
This of course, was just another reminder that life is too short and we need to live for the moment. I know I haven't been and I am going to start.
I LOVE YOU J!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
dark and beautiful...
this was one of the most beautiful things I have seen... dark and beautiful... it almost made me cry... it really got to me on alot of emotional levels. and it takes alot to do that...
A secret message to you
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Friday, November 17, 2006
So let it be!!!
I'm putting it out there... I wish the Fates would stop working against me. I'm asking nicely... please stop. Please! Give this girl a bit of a break... I've worked hard and I deserve it!
and...
I'm putting the positive vibe out there...
if it's in my blog then it must be.
So let it be!!!
xo c
and...
I'm putting the positive vibe out there...
if it's in my blog then it must be.
So let it be!!!
xo c
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Not Eggnog
I LOVE Eggnog and with the holiday season approaching something as a vegan I thought I would miss out on would be Eggnog. Not so. There is soy Eggnog. Guess what I'm drinking right now... that's right Eggnog that isn't Eggnog.
There are sooo many brands out that that make it. Vitasoy, Soy Good, Silk to name a few. I have tried the Vitasoy and the Soy Good and they are yummy. I will have to say that that Soy One is the closest to the real Eggnog taste.
My friend Nats and I went to Noahs and stocked up on the Vitasoy Nog and Chocolate Peppermint soy milk. Between the two of us we cleared the self. The stock boy had this 'crap' I have to cart more out look on his face. Get with the program guy... it's EGGNOG Season!
Oh the things I want to make... eggnog cookies, eggnog cupcakes.. rum and eggnog.. wait.. that's not baking.. but after a few of those I will be baked.
Now back to my Eggnog
There are sooo many brands out that that make it. Vitasoy, Soy Good, Silk to name a few. I have tried the Vitasoy and the Soy Good and they are yummy. I will have to say that that Soy One is the closest to the real Eggnog taste.
My friend Nats and I went to Noahs and stocked up on the Vitasoy Nog and Chocolate Peppermint soy milk. Between the two of us we cleared the self. The stock boy had this 'crap' I have to cart more out look on his face. Get with the program guy... it's EGGNOG Season!
Oh the things I want to make... eggnog cookies, eggnog cupcakes.. rum and eggnog.. wait.. that's not baking.. but after a few of those I will be baked.
Now back to my Eggnog
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
new issue is live
a brand spankin new issue is live @ shebytches.com
our guest bytches are two girls and a podcast
and the fabulous natalie gray is back and funnier than ever!
our guest bytches are two girls and a podcast
and the fabulous natalie gray is back and funnier than ever!
Monday, November 13, 2006
a whole new level of disgusted
Today I have been brought to a whole new level of disgusted.
Men who are 30 + years should not be watching Laguna Beach because of the 'girls'
I unfortunately overheard a conversation between two grown men... talking about how hot the 'girls' where on above mentioned show.
I threw up a little... I wonder if they heard me??? These are two educated and who I thought, how wrong I was, mature men (both 30 plus) talking about it.
That is just wrong!
I am beyond grossed out.
Men who are 30 + years should not be watching Laguna Beach because of the 'girls'
I unfortunately overheard a conversation between two grown men... talking about how hot the 'girls' where on above mentioned show.
I threw up a little... I wonder if they heard me??? These are two educated and who I thought, how wrong I was, mature men (both 30 plus) talking about it.
That is just wrong!
I am beyond grossed out.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Small Press Fair!
Come see us!!!!!!! We are there Sunday!
Toronto Small Press Fair
Victory Café, 581 Markham St
Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th from
11am-5pm
Toronto Small Press Fair
Victory Café, 581 Markham St
Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th from
11am-5pm
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Hail Seitan
I'm exhausted... 4 hours of sleep a night just isn't enough these days...
... and the non-vegan who lives in my house keeps bugging me for Seitan... I keep saying I will make some more soon... but the begging continues... what have I done, I've created a monster... be forewarned if you introduce non-vegans to Seitan, this will happen to you too.
I blame Sarah Kramer... at least she knows how to make her own Seitan :)
xo c
... and the non-vegan who lives in my house keeps bugging me for Seitan... I keep saying I will make some more soon... but the begging continues... what have I done, I've created a monster... be forewarned if you introduce non-vegans to Seitan, this will happen to you too.
I blame Sarah Kramer... at least she knows how to make her own Seitan :)
xo c
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