Monday, February 27, 2006

College Project

I'm just putting this out there to see if I can gather any information, thought this might be a unique idea, maybe it'll help, maybe not. I'm doing a project "On the roles of Jewish Women in the family as well as in the Jewish religion." If you are a Jewish Woman and would like to help me out with my project please comment below and leave your e-mail address. I will then get back to you with some questions about your roles. Or if you feel comfortable just leave me a little message that would be helpful to my project. Thanks to anyone that responds.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Disclaimer: These are my own personal thoughts and feelings, I'm in no way trying to be offensive.

I just felt I had to write as I'm a little annoyed at some American Film producers. Anyone who is British would know of the childhood TV cartoon "The Magic Roundabout" from the BBC. Well last year it was re-made into a movie with some well know British names such as Robbie Williams, Joanna Lumley, Bill Nighy and Tom Baker. Clayton and I watched it while we were at home for Christmas, I really enjoyed it, it was really funny. So one day last week we were watching TV and we saw it was coming over here, I got all excited but it soon turned to disappointment when I realized it had been totally Americanized!! All the characters have been dubbed over with American actors such as, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon and Daniel Tay. They've even changed the British jokes. They've totally destroyed a brilliant film! The one part I find really insulting is that they've even spelt the dogs name wrong it is spelt 'Dougal' not 'Doogal'. Now I know that's only a minor spelling detail but still if your going to rip off a movie at least spell it correctly. Why can't us Brits get the fame and glory for once, now people won't enjoy the movie for what it really is.

Okay vent over with.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Essay's


Essay
Originally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton.
A life of a college student; most of which is spend ether working or typing essay's all day.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

So much stuff has happened over the last couple of weeks, I'm just going to break it down into sections.

Work
I'm now working two jobs, I received a phone call last Monday from from the day care I used to work at 'Kids World' they were wondering if I'd like to come in and sub for them. Sounds like they are really desperate for staff right now. After calling them back I told them they are more than welcome to call on certain days to see if I'm home. This Monday they call "Can you please help us out" and me finding it hard to say no, said yes I'll be in in the afternoon. It was nice to see all my co-workers again, and also the kids I used to work with, which are all talking really well now.

School
Can't believe I only have another 5wks left of this quarter, it's gone quick. I had my mid-term result back for English I had 95% I was so proud of myself. I'm also getting an A on all my quizzes, and pretty much getting a C+ on my essays. I have to register for next quarter soon, I'm going to be taking Art 112 class and English 100.

Valentine's Day
Clayton and I decided to make our own Valentine's gifts this year. We went to a local pottery store and painted our own design, I painted a mug and coaster for Clayton, and Clayton painted a plate for me.



Valentine's evening was really romantic, Clayton made me a candlelit dinner. Pork Roast stuffed with feta cheese, garlic, spinach and apricots. Roast potatoes, mushrooms and peppers. Followed by a heart cheese cake and Roses.



Weight Loss
I started Weight Watchers just about 2wks ago now and I've lost 11lbs in total, although I've probably put some back on now after that cheese cake (which I didn't eat all of, Clayton helped me out. )

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Ok tell me this, why do we all get obsessed with something that doesn't even interest us? Is it mainly because everyone else is talking about it? And by making yourself extra interested and knowledgeable on the subject, it won't make you look totally pathetic and sad in front of people.

Take for instance the Superbowl, last week I had no idea what this was all about. But in little over a week I have learned so much about this event it is freighting. The only reason I know so much is because the Seattle Seahawks got through to the final round, and have never played in the Superbowl before. Today they are playing against the Steelers Pittsburgh.

So for someone who doesn't even give a shit about football,
I'm going to say, "Go Seahawks"

Update: And no I didn't watch the match, I tuned in right at the end when the Steelers won.

Friday, February 03, 2006

Today I had a day to myself no work, no school, no husband. It was nice to just have some space and relax, however the day was interrupted by many Telemarketing calls. What is the problem with these companies trying to sell me mortgage loans and credit cards? In the last hour I have received 8 telemarketing calls, it's gotten to the point now where I have disconnected my phone for the rest of the afternoon. But not before I spend 40mins on the phone with my phone company, I've registered with the 'National Do Not Call List' it won't activate for a while. I was offered to pay my phone company $20 a month to stop them calling, I said no way, why should I pay?

I searched on Google to find another way to get rid of these nuisance calls, this is what I came up with...

Get Rid of Telemarketers For Good

1. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.

2. If they start out with, "How are you today?" say, "I'm so glad you asked, because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems. My arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog just died . . . "

3. If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located, how long it has been in business, how many people work there, how they got into this line of work, if they are married, how many kids they have, etc. Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as long as necessary.

4. (This works great if you are male) Telemarketer: "Hi, my name is Judy and I'm with XYZ Company. " You: Wait for a second and with a real husky voice ask, "What are you wearing?"

5. Cry out in surprise, "Judy? Is that you? Oh my God! Judy, how have you been?" Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of terror as she tries to figure out where she could know you from.

6. Say "No" over and over. Be sure to vary the sound of each one, and keep a rhythmic tempo, even as they are trying to speak. This is most fun if you can do it until they hang up.

7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan, reply, in as sinister a voice as you can, "I don't have any friends, would you be my friend?"

8. If the company cleans rugs, respond: "Can you get out blood? Can you get out goat blood? How about human blood?"

9. After the telemarketer gives his or her spiel, ask him or her to marry you. When they get all flustered, tell them that you can't just give your credit card number to a complete stranger.

10. If the telemarketer is selling raffle tickets, tell him or her that you work for the same company and that employees cannot participate.

11. Answer the phone. As soon as you realize it is a telemarketer, set the receiver down, scream, "OH MY GOD!" and then hang up.

12. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask if he/she will give you their home phone number so you can call him/her back. When the telemarketer explains that telemarketers cannot give out their home numbers say, "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer will agree and you say, "Me either!" and proceed to hang up.

13. Ask them to repeat everything they say, several times.

14. Tell them it is dinner time, but ask if they would please hold. Put them on your speaker phone while you continue to eat at your leisure. Smack your food loudly and continue with your dinner conversation. For added effect, clanging of cutlery and dishes is recommended.

15. Tell the telemarketer you are on "home incarceration" and ask if they could bring you some beer.

16. Ask them to fax the information to you, and make up a number.

17. Tell the telemarketer, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but I should probably tell you, I'm not wearing any clothes."

18. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on, Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your momma?"

19. Tell them you are hard of hearing and that they need to speak up... louder... louder!

20. Tell them to talk very slowly, because you want to write every word down.

I think that sums it up don't you think?