burning questions of life

...alternatively, Pointless Things I Think About When Home Alone And Am Too Lazy To Actually Look Up.

1. Why is cottage cheese called cottage cheese? It's not like Play-doh or something, so you can't make cottages out of it... Was it originally made in cottages?

And, since it is called that, why is there no packaging that has little pictures of cottages on it? THAT WOULD BE SO CUTE. Marketing industry, you're really missing out on something here.

2. Why would anyone buy this?

I mean really, you'd sound like a sleigh and possibly poke someone in the eye. (Actually scratch that, I'm hoping no one's face is quite that close to your chest...)

3. How is it possible that girls back in the Victorian Era weren't completely overweight? THEY SAT AND ATE CHOCOLATE. How is this fair? Why was I not born then? I could totally drink all that tea! YAY TEA!

4. How do you walk in these things?

Is there some kind of High Heel School I missed out on? I trip over my own feet without any shoes on...

5. Why are bathing suits so expensive? THEY'RE TINY SCRAPS OF FABRIC. And yet they can be more expensive than a nice sundress. Let's all rebel and just go swimming in our clothes! (Or underwear, if you're feeling daring. Or, I suppose, nothing at all... maybe not in broad daylight, though.)


6. (This probably falls under the category of "no one cares but me"...) Why is it that Stars' only Canadian shows are with Metric? I DON'T WANT TO GO SEE METRIC. I just want to see Stars! 


7. Why do none of my friends think that Ninja Cupcake would be an amazing name for a band? Come on, you know it's great. We could all wear adorable shirts like this!

Because everyone knows that cupcakes are wonderful, bands are wonderful, and ninjas are the coolest things ever... so why not combine them?

Are there any burning questions that have been bugging you? Any answers for mine?

canada day confessions

I saw this cool linkup over at Every Day Is A New Adventure, and couldn't resist joining in the fun!

Of course, since today is Canada Day (in case you didn't know...) I thought I'd give it my own little spin.

1. When I saw the Google logo for today... I was slightly heartbroken.

There's a huge beaver on it. Beavers need braces. Making this ugly creature our national symbol is like saying that all Canadians need braces. Why is it that we have to have it as our symbol? Why can't we have something cute?

...I JUST WANT TO BE A POLAR BEAR. Is that really too much to ask?

2. I don't even know what Canada Day is for. (This is a little embarrassing, and probably makes me a horrible citizen.) Independence? Confederation? (Many people seem to just use it as an excuse to get drunk...)

Also, I am too lazy to spend thirty seconds looking it up... so if you know, feel free to share!

3. Being a firework would be lots of fun! Just think... everyone loves you, you're pretty and sparkly, and you get a wonderful view. What's not to like?

4. I am not actually going to any parties... instead, I'm going to a fire at my friends' house because our parents are secret pyromaniacs. (Actually, not so secret. Every few days, "Let's have a fire! It's so exciting!" What's so exciting about smelling like smoke, I have no idea.)

That's it for my confessions today! Are there any Canadians out there? Does anyone have any Canada Day plans?

is that normal?! v. 3

Joining up again on the super-fun linkup over at Chalk in the Rain! Hopefully this can help me reassure myself that I really am normal after all.

(Okay… so this is partially because my brain is too fried to think up another post. Whatever.  It's nearly summer… I have exams… THAT is totally normal.)

1. Is it normal to drive 5 mph over the speed limit?  10 mph? Not saying I do this *cough cough* but it's definitely normal, especially for new drivers who have less skill at determining the speed… haha, everyone around here drives at least that much over on the highway! (Some people go up to 20 or 30... so if you're coming to visit, watch out.)

2. Is it normal to pick a wedgie in public? Slightly… sometimes there's nothing else you can do… as long as you conceal it. Please don't announce it to the room- TMI, along with your bladder habits.

3. Is it normal to put makeup on even if you aren't planning on leaving the house? I do this! But then I regret it, and immediately call friends so that they can see how great l look. I'd say it's normal if you want to try out a new look… but not normal to do it 'just because'.

4. Is it normal to go skinny dipping? Depends on the situation. If it's late at night, in a lake, okay… if it's the middle of the night in your neighbours' pool, not so much.

5. Is it normal to use the restroom while on the phone? That thought grosses me out quite a bit. I have NO DESIRE to learn any more about your bladder habits, people! (I even mentioned it above. Twice in one post… you know it's a strong belief!)

6. Is it normal to check yourself out when passing by a window/mirror?  When you're as gorgeous as I am, of course!

However… know the difference. One of my friends did this when passing by (what she thought was) a mirror… only to discover it was a window after all and that there were people inside who had been watching her the entire time. (This happened at the same time as this photo shoot! It was apparently an ill-fated day.)

7. Is it normal to keep folded laundry in the basket instead of putting it away? Of course! Seriously, who has enough time to put away laundry right away? (If you do, please go have fun. Right now. Doctor's orders.)

8. Is it normal to turn & walk the opposite direction when seeing someone you know in a store? Ducking down other aisles? Picking up something that doesn't interest you and scrutinizing it carefully? OH YES. If you don't know them well, it's far better to avoid the awkwardness… although sometimes it merely creates more, when they catch up to you and ask "Were you running away from me?" (Put that on the list of questions never to ask.)

9. Is it normal to drink coffee/soda from a straw? Coffee- I would be worried to have the straw melt in my drink and cause an odd plastic-y flavour. Soda, though, I'd say yes. (Particularly if said straw is made of licorice!)

10. Is it normal to hover the toilet in a public restroom? Definitely! Who knows what kinds of things may lurk there?


So what do you think? Am I normal? Do you do the same kinds of things?


Oh, and just to prove I didn't completely abandon Favourite Tuesdays... here is a song I love, love, love. (This is actually my favourite song of all time... we're married, every other song is a mere fling.) 

What do you think of it? (If you don't like it... I might cry a little bit... just a little. But I'm sure I'll manage to survive.) 

normalcy is overrated

For the second time, I'm linking up with the wonderful Allyce over at Chalk in the Rain for the "...is that normal?!" linkup!

Are you intrigued? Wondering what kind of 'normal' fits into my definition? If so, read on!

1.  Is it normal to pretend you didn't already know about someone/something via Facebook when it comes up in a "real life" conversation with that person? Well… I kinda do this all the time… because it's embarrassing to admit that you've stalked someone on Facebook. (You know you've done it too!) So, I'll have to vote normal.

2.  Is it normal to "fart and walk away?" If you say you've never done this, you're totally lying. DON'T DENY IT.

3.  Is it normal to spy on your neighbors? Of course it is! Curiosity is only human. (Or cat-like…)

Confession: if there were cute boys who lived near me, I would totally spy on them. Not in a creepy, oh-I-don't-know-how-I-happened-to-be-on-your-roof way… I'm not quite that weird… but in a oh-hi-I-just-happened-to-be-walking-by way. (I can't be the only one, admit it!)

4.  Is it normal to read your boyfriend's/husband's texts? I don't think so. Relationships should be based on trust… and if you feel you have to read your partner's private messages, then it's just not there. (Look at me, being all mature!)

5.  Is it normal to compulsively check social media for notifications? Sometimes- like when you have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING else to do- but in general I would say no. The real world is much more exciting! Go outside and play in the rain!

6. Is it normal for a 20-something women to listen to Rap/Hip Hop? Not being a 20-something woman, I wouldn't know… but why wouldn't it be? Listen to whatever you like! (However, if you're going to listen to screamo or country, please do it when I'm not around.)

7.  Is it normal to take toiletries from a hotel? Isn't that what they're there for? You paid for the room, you paid for the products.

8.  Is it normal for your cat/dog to sleep in your bed? Sure! I personally don't sleep with my cats because they wake me up all the time (is it really necessary for you to howl like you're dying in the middle of the night? I DON'T THINK SO) but they are fun to cuddle with.

9.  Is it normal to taste test grapes out of the bag at the grocery store? This seems useless to me. Just look at them! Are they brown and squishy? If so, don't buy them. Simple as that.

10.  Is it normal for men to shape their eyebrows? I don't think it's quite normal… but I do think some guys could really use it, so maybe it should be.

And… a special bonus question that is all mine.

11. Is it normal to name your guitar after a Jane Austen hero? Well… I did… but I don't think that makes it exactly normal! In case anyone was wondering, Tilney comes from Henry Tilney of Northanger Abbey. (If you haven't read it, you definitely should!)

What do you guys think? Agree or disagree?

...is that normal?!

Hello lovely bloggers! I decided to join in on this linkup over at Chalk in the Rain! If you haven't already you should definitely check out her blog, it's very sweet and funny!

So, without further ado, here I go!

1. Is it normal to Google yourself? I must say I never do this. (Well, okay, I have once or twice... and discovered that 'I' am always blonde and generally a dancer or gymnast. A good sign, I think.) So.. well, apparently it's normal? 

2. Is it normal to pretend you're stuck in traffic as an excuse for being late? I'm chronically early, so I really can't comment! (It's probably more normal than always hanging out alone for half an hour because you're so early...)

3. Is it normal to have told someone they have bad breath? Yes, as long as you offer them gum along with it... if maybe a bit brutal!

4. Is it normal to have worn the same undies 2 days in a row without washing them? NO! That is disgusting! If you have no clean underwear, wash them or wear a bikini bottom!

5. Is it normal to put baby powder in your hair to degrease? I use corn starch, personally, because I hate the smell of baby powder... but yes! It's just cheap dry shampoo, right?

6. Is it normal to accidentally send a nasty text/email to the person that it was about? I certainly hope not! Occasionally maybe... but if this is a regular occurence, is it really accidental? (And if you're the one always recieving these 'accidental' messages, it might be time to find some new friends...)

7. Is it normal to have lied to your doctor? Maybe not outright lied, but definitely stretched the truth a bit! (Otherwise appointments would go on FOREVER...)

8. Is it normal to go the whole week eating cereal for dinner? I don't know about normal, but I do know that some weeks I would love to do this! (Well, oatmeal. I'm not much of a cold cereal eater.)

9. Is it normal to pull clothes out of the dirty laundry to wear? ...I do this all the time. (After making sure they don't smell too bad... No one seems to have noticed yet!) 

10. Is it normal to regift a wedding gift? Well, I'm not quite at that stage in my life yet... but it seems a little risky!

Well, that was fun! Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Let me know if you did this- I'd love to read your responses!