Recommended Movie: Sweeney Todd

I was surprised how much I liked this movie. I'm definetly not into musicals. At the movie theatre, in the opening scene, when Johnny Depp started singing I was thinking "OMG what was I thinking?". But I gave it a chance and I loved it!

I love Tim Burton's gothic style and I think Johnny Depp is a great actor.

What I liked most about the movie was the overall storyline and the amazing visuals. It was more like art than a movie. It just seemed to possess such fantastical quality and magic.

I was able to pick up an original copy of the play from the 1970's. It was also great and actually more adult.


It doesn't change my opinion of musicals (I f***ing hated Across the Universe). But it does support that it's great when Johnny Depp and Tim Burton team up.


Plot Summary from IMDB

"After hard years in exile for a crime he didn't commit, Benjamin Barker, now Sweeney Todd, returns to London to find his wife dead and his daughter in the hands of the evil Judge Turpin. In his anger, Sweeney goes on a murderous rampage on all London. With the help of Mrs. Lovett, he opens a barber shop in which he lures his victims with a charming smile before casually ending their lives with a flick of his razor across their necks. But not one man nor ten thousand men killed can satisfy Sweeney's lust for vengeance on those who've caused his years of pain."

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Texting 101: Learning how to text

Course Description: Ever read a text message, trying to figure out what the f*** it means? I have. The following lessons will help you to decipher those sometimes uncomprehensible acroymns and spellings (for those of us that aren't quite "with it").

Lesson 1: Numbers as Words
Using numbers as words or as part of words is a good shortcut for people who don't have texting phones.

1 one (Use Some1, instead of Someone)

2 to/too/two (Use ME2, instead of Me Too)

4 for/four (Use B4, instead of Before)

8 eight (Use GR8, instead of Great)
from textlingo.com

Lesson 2: Letters as Words
Using these letters as words can also help shorten the message.
R - are
B - be
C - see
K - okay
U - you

Lesson 3: More Shorcuts
You can shorten the message even more by omitting: vowels, double letters, punctuation, and capitals.

whr r u - where are you?

msg - message

Lesson 4: Emoticons
Your keyboard can create emotions that will enrich your message.

: ; ^^ eyes

0 o D ) ( / ] [ X mouths

. > < - o noses

0 halo

> angry eyebrows

p tongue sticking out

examples:
:D - smiling
:O - wow
; ) - wink
:( - frown
>:) - evil/cheeky

Lesson 5: Common Phrases
AFAIK - As Far As I Know
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
B4 - Before
BBL - Be Back Later
BRB - Be Right Back
CYA - See You
FYI - For Your Information
GR8 - Great!
ILU - I Love You
IMO - In My Opinion
LOL - Laughing out loud
L8R - Later
NOOB - Newbie
NP - No Problem
OXOXO - Hugs and Kisses
RUOK - Are You Okay?
ASL - Age, Sex and Location
THNQ -Thank You
THX - Thanks
TTYL - Talk To You Later
W8 - Wait
2NITE - Tonight
from textlingo.com

Lesson 6: Not So Common Text Lingo
10Q - thank you
143 - I love you
182 - I hate you
4Q - F*** You
2BZ4UQT - Too Busy For You Cutey
404 - I haven't a clue
4COL - For Crying Out Loud
AWGTHTGTTA - Are We Going To Have To Go Through This Again
BDBI5M - Busy Daydreaming Back In 5 Minutes
C-P - Sleepy
DWB - Don't Write Back
FOFL - Falling on Floor Laughing
GAS? - Got A Second?
HAND - Have a Nice Day
ICBW - I Could Be Wrong
JSYK - Just So You Know
KK - Kiss Kiss
LYLB - Love You Later Bye
MYOB - Mind Your Own Business
NRN - No Reply Necessary
OSINTOT - Oh Sh** I Never Thought Of That
PLO - Peace, Love, Out
QYB - Quit Your Bitching
ROTFLMFAO - Rolling On The Floor Laughing My F***ing Ass Off
SHMILY - See How Much I Love You
TAP - Take A Pill
URAPITA - You Are A Pain In The Ass
VEG - Very Evil Grin
WAFB - What A F***ing Bitch
YABA - Yet Another Bloody Acronym
ZZZ - Sleeping, Bored, Tired
from netlingo.com

Even More Lingo
Visit netlingo.com for the largest list of text lingo.

Your New BFF
You can translate your text messages at lingo2word.com. It's really cool and fun. It correctly translated every acroymn I typed, even the ones I thought I had made up. So if you still don't get it, let this site do the work for you.

thats all 4 2day class. hpe u lrnd lots. TT4N

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Earn Money From Your Website

While you're in school there is an easy and fun way to earn some extra money. Google's AdSense is a free tool that allows you to put ads on your website or blog (there is no risk or commitment). Each time a visitor clicks on an ad you get paid. It can range from 1 cent to 1 dollar per click. It's easy to set up and there is a lot of help along the way. They also offer tips to optimizing your ad placement and customization.

FYI:

• You can only put up to three ads on a page


• You cannot click the ads yourself or have your friends do it for you. Google has the ability to track and stop this. So be careful.
  
• You only get paid once you have reached earnings of $100 USD
  
• You cannot choose the ads for your blog
  

So check it out. I was able to do it and I don't know anything about HTML. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Recommended Read: Cold Skin

Cold Skin, by Spanish author Albert Sanchez Pinol, was an unexpected find. A man, whom which you never learn his name, goes to an Arctic island to live by himself for one year as a weather official. His first night there he is attacked by a swarm of monsters.

It sounds like a cheesy horror flick but it's not. It's classified as fiction, not horror. It is philosophical but still a quick and easy read. I couldn't put the book down.

It was so compelling; full of suspense and action. It was overall a really messed up book. Probably won't be a bestseller any time soon as the general public might find it too strange and eerie.

It was a really cool book. One of my favourites.

Visit amazon.com to read the first few pages and a plot summary. Just click on the pic of the book on the lefthand side.

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My Favourite Drinks

The first week of classes is at an end. I hope everything went well, if not, don't worry it'll only get easier. But I'm forgetting about the serious stuff for now. It's Friday, and I want to drink. Just for fun, here are some of my favourite drinks.

• Holy Water


• Rev


• Molson Canadian


• Screwdrivers


• Sex on the Beach (try Vex on the Beach, it's cheap)


• Irish Coffee


• Coke Lime and vodka/rum

Leave a comment with your favourites.

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First Week of Class: Quick Tips

Most of us start school tomorrow. Here are a few quick tips for starting off your week right, especially if you are entering your first year.

Make sure you have:

• your class schedule (include course name, course code, class location, professor's name, and class time)
• your student number (you'll need to memorize it eventually), photo ID, SIN card
• your mailing address
• campus map
• parking pass or bus pass
• essential school supplies (see checklist)

To-Do-List

• keep rechecking online that your classrooms have not changed location
• get your photo taken for your student ID
• make an appointment with financial aid if you need to
• get to know your campus (i.e. where is the library, cafeteria, financial aid office, registration office, help desk, etc)
• leave plenty of time to get to class

Good Luck !

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Moving Out: What to Expect

If you are moving away from home (to residence or off campus) here are some things you should know:

• spend time on campus to familiarize yourself and to meet new people (have your student number with you just in case)
• explore the city and know where everything is (i.e. bank, post office, grocery store, drug store)
• talk with roommates about living standards, chores, etc
• get a map of the city
• learn your new address
• see what your place has already compared to what you'll need to bring (some college houses have dishes, cutlery, microwave, pots and pans, a TV, etc but there are some things they might not have, like a can opener, hand towels, etc)
• take photos of any damage in your room before you move in so you will not be blamed for it later
• bring lots of food with you, that way you don't have to worry about grocery shopping your first week
• bring your own disposable household items like dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, ziplock bags, and toiletries
• don't be afraid to ask people for help, your school is your best resource

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment. I'm here everyday. And don't get too nervous, it'll be exciting and fun if you let it.

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