Heya,
I've been redonkulously busy these past few weeks, and a lot of it went towards a portfolio site for my advertising work. Well, it was officially completed early this morning, very very quickly from inception, thanks to the great help of two friends. One provided a practically functioning site for me a few hours after he got my message (because while I can now set up a reasonably adequate site with divs and CSS Styles thanks to Web Design I last semester, it takes me ages to get it right--and he did it free! Owe him tons there...), which I spent a long time tweaking to exactly what I needed. And then another hosted my site for free, too. Sometimes, the generosity of friends is so amazing, especially in the light of bad weeks...
Anyhow, take a look! I hope you enjoy it! :)
Advertising Portfolio
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RUBIN!
..because I figured you wouldn't post it for yourself!
You'll have to fill in all the wonderful titles, though...
Hope you have a great one full of fun, friends, Starbucks, and "Second Cups!" ;)
You'll have to fill in all the wonderful titles, though...
Hope you have a great one full of fun, friends, Starbucks, and "Second Cups!" ;)
Monday, March 24, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NYX!!!!
My dearest Nyx, Duchess Mei-Li of the Forest of Flamboyancy,
A THOUSAND blessing unto you, on this most joyous of days! May your kingdom be strong and vibrant for a thousand years and your reign last that long as well! Indeed!
Happy birthday to you, my dear! I hope you'll have yet another chance to celebrate your entrance into the world on international legality!
SALUTE!!!!
~Rubin
May your patron goddess, the goddess of coffee procrastination and cynicism keep you!
A THOUSAND blessing unto you, on this most joyous of days! May your kingdom be strong and vibrant for a thousand years and your reign last that long as well! Indeed!
Happy birthday to you, my dear! I hope you'll have yet another chance to celebrate your entrance into the world on international legality!
SALUTE!!!!
~Rubin
May your patron goddess, the goddess of coffee procrastination and cynicism keep you!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Happy Birthday Natrix!
Felicitations! Bonne fete!
Once again the year has turned a page and passed along a bit of age and wisdom. Who's up to get the first dose but our beloved Natrix, some kind of Duke that Rubin will fill us all in on later (because I don't want to dig out that email :P).
I hope you found something to make the day a little special, a little less ordinary than all the rest (major holidays excepting?), and that your various homeworks did not eat you alive.
Happy Birthday, and may you continue to age gracefully.
P.S. - "Procrastination harms the man prepared for action!"
Once again the year has turned a page and passed along a bit of age and wisdom. Who's up to get the first dose but our beloved Natrix, some kind of Duke that Rubin will fill us all in on later (because I don't want to dig out that email :P).
I hope you found something to make the day a little special, a little less ordinary than all the rest (major holidays excepting?), and that your various homeworks did not eat you alive.
Happy Birthday, and may you continue to age gracefully.
P.S. - "Procrastination harms the man prepared for action!"
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
My first Frenchman encounter
At the risk of putting off French-ophiles, I thought I'd share...
Myself and a party of others had the...distinct experience (not pleasure) of getting waited on by a Frenchman at a restaurant Saturday evening (for a birthday party), the Red Door Bistro or something. A fancy place, right beside the Amsterdam Rhino Lounge, conjoined and both establishments working closely together. It was an odd dichotomy, actually; eat fine, super overpriced food, and then hop on over to your average club venue? Anyway...
The guy was a dick. To put it simply. We were all feeling it, and when he left, I shared my theory with everyone: "He's a dick because he's French." ^^;
He was mysteriously flustered by our table, despite being the largest and thereby best paying table. We were not behaving badly. Two people just visiting were pretty much forced out because he insisted that everyone absolutely must order. He told us in no uncertain terms to either all leave for the club immediately, or stay, order, and pay cover at the club later. Or, if staying, we could avoid paying cover if our orders were "significant enough." Gosh.
His service sucked as well, not polite at all, and he'd randomly appear behind people and without a word of warning, thrust dishes into place or snatch things away. We all grumbled that this guy's getting no tip...
And then the bill comes, with an 18% gratuity already factored in. Left a bitter taste in our mouths, for sure, with a total that was about $250.
Now, the question remains on whether he was French-Canadian, or truly French, as in European. I'm not nuanced enough to tell, but it was clear he was generically French.
The French are famed for their inhospitality. Is it a similar situation in Quebec? Anyway, I was greatly unimpressed. :(
Myself and a party of others had the...distinct experience (not pleasure) of getting waited on by a Frenchman at a restaurant Saturday evening (for a birthday party), the Red Door Bistro or something. A fancy place, right beside the Amsterdam Rhino Lounge, conjoined and both establishments working closely together. It was an odd dichotomy, actually; eat fine, super overpriced food, and then hop on over to your average club venue? Anyway...
The guy was a dick. To put it simply. We were all feeling it, and when he left, I shared my theory with everyone: "He's a dick because he's French." ^^;
He was mysteriously flustered by our table, despite being the largest and thereby best paying table. We were not behaving badly. Two people just visiting were pretty much forced out because he insisted that everyone absolutely must order. He told us in no uncertain terms to either all leave for the club immediately, or stay, order, and pay cover at the club later. Or, if staying, we could avoid paying cover if our orders were "significant enough." Gosh.
His service sucked as well, not polite at all, and he'd randomly appear behind people and without a word of warning, thrust dishes into place or snatch things away. We all grumbled that this guy's getting no tip...
And then the bill comes, with an 18% gratuity already factored in. Left a bitter taste in our mouths, for sure, with a total that was about $250.
Now, the question remains on whether he was French-Canadian, or truly French, as in European. I'm not nuanced enough to tell, but it was clear he was generically French.
The French are famed for their inhospitality. Is it a similar situation in Quebec? Anyway, I was greatly unimpressed. :(
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Corteo NOTE
...because I wasn't sure an Edit to the original would be noticed....
Okay, I may be wrong about the restriction for weekday shows only--the wording is throwing me and some others off, and to be safe (there are no refunds--either the tickets will be invalid, or we'll be made to pay the difference for a regular ticket, yikes!), we've sent questions to Cirque, who says we'll hear back within 48 hours.
Anyway, their note--"Student and senior discounts on regular tickets are available for weekday performances only (Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.)"--may not apply after all. At the link provided, there is "Buy $34 tickets" and "Buy Regular Tickets." The student and senior discount at the latter is like $54.
That appears to me like that it is referring to that. This promo thing sent to us may be an entirely different offer, that is not restricted to weekday performances. For flexibility of planning, this could be the thing that does it.
So, sit tight if you're of the mind to be better safe than sorry. I'll post their reply as soon as I get it.
THE ANSWER: it counts as a student discount, so this offer is only valid during any weekday showing, excepting Friday (only at 4 pm).
Okay, I may be wrong about the restriction for weekday shows only--the wording is throwing me and some others off, and to be safe (there are no refunds--either the tickets will be invalid, or we'll be made to pay the difference for a regular ticket, yikes!), we've sent questions to Cirque, who says we'll hear back within 48 hours.
Anyway, their note--"Student and senior discounts on regular tickets are available for weekday performances only (Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.)"--may not apply after all. At the link provided, there is "Buy $34 tickets" and "Buy Regular Tickets." The student and senior discount at the latter is like $54.
That appears to me like that it is referring to that. This promo thing sent to us may be an entirely different offer, that is not restricted to weekday performances. For flexibility of planning, this could be the thing that does it.
So, sit tight if you're of the mind to be better safe than sorry. I'll post their reply as soon as I get it.
THE ANSWER: it counts as a student discount, so this offer is only valid during any weekday showing, excepting Friday (only at 4 pm).
Cirque du Soleil's Corteo in Calgary
Guys,
I thought you would all like to know about a special offer that was passed along to us through ACAD's mailing system that should apply to all students interested...
Unfortunately, lemme just say right off the bat that should y'all be interested, I won't be joining you--I'm already part of a block group of ACADians going, since it reached us first. However, don't let that stop you!
Anyhow, one of Cirque du Soleil's new(er) shows, Corteo, is coming to Calgary, starting late July to mid-August. The special promotion is for student tickets--what's required is a "valid student ID at entrance." Obviously, all eligible, right?
Anyhow, the tickets are only $34! Believe me, that is a GREAT deal. Granted, it only applies to their lowest grade of seats (4 sections of tier 3 to choose from, I think), but unless you want a better ticket at near or even exceeding $100.... Note that "Student and senior discounts on regular tickets are available for weekday performances only (Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.)."
Don't let that worry you. Having went to Alegria when it came here with my siblings, it was quite expensive for average seats (not on purpose--the tickets were all snatched up really quickly). Was it still amazing? Yes. I'm not sure anything could much diminish Cirque--it's a treat even to be there!
Max number of tickets per purchase is 19, seats fill first come first serve. Again, they go fast, so if anyone is at all interested, get the group rounded up quick! The show takes place again at the Currie Barracks area, and there are usually afternoon and evening showings.
Check it out: Corteo
I thought you would all like to know about a special offer that was passed along to us through ACAD's mailing system that should apply to all students interested...
Unfortunately, lemme just say right off the bat that should y'all be interested, I won't be joining you--I'm already part of a block group of ACADians going, since it reached us first. However, don't let that stop you!
Anyhow, one of Cirque du Soleil's new(er) shows, Corteo, is coming to Calgary, starting late July to mid-August. The special promotion is for student tickets--what's required is a "valid student ID at entrance." Obviously, all eligible, right?
Anyhow, the tickets are only $34! Believe me, that is a GREAT deal. Granted, it only applies to their lowest grade of seats (4 sections of tier 3 to choose from, I think), but unless you want a better ticket at near or even exceeding $100.... Note that "Student and senior discounts on regular tickets are available for weekday performances only (Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday at 4:00 p.m.)."
Don't let that worry you. Having went to Alegria when it came here with my siblings, it was quite expensive for average seats (not on purpose--the tickets were all snatched up really quickly). Was it still amazing? Yes. I'm not sure anything could much diminish Cirque--it's a treat even to be there!
Max number of tickets per purchase is 19, seats fill first come first serve. Again, they go fast, so if anyone is at all interested, get the group rounded up quick! The show takes place again at the Currie Barracks area, and there are usually afternoon and evening showings.
Check it out: Corteo
Monday, March 03, 2008
E-L-E-C-T-I-O-N
Election time in Alberta ppl! Sadly, I was too slow to request my own special ballot so i will be sitting this one out, but that doesn't mean you ppl who live in Alberta shouldn't vote! Participate even if you are jaded/realistic about the outcome of the election. Feel the rush of checking off or marking the X of your choice. VOTE VOTE VOTE!
on another note, I found out my last day of exams which is on the 18th, so I will be returning shortly thereafter. Rejoice!
on another note, I found out my last day of exams which is on the 18th, so I will be returning shortly thereafter. Rejoice!
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