Oh, I’m so thrilled. Apparently, I did very well on the practical exam for the translator-editor-terminologist position at Transport Canada back in April. Down from 10 candidates, it’s now between me and 2 others. I have an interview tomorrow. I really want this job; it would provide me with more challenges and interesting opportunities that [...]
Archive for May, 2006
Vroom! Vroom!
Posted in Work on 18 May, 2006 | 3 Comments »
In Germany
Posted in School, Travel on 17 May, 2006 | 1 Comment »
In 2001, I was selected to be a member of Global Perspectives (dubbed “Global”), a multidisciplinary, internationally-flavoured program of 5 intensive courses at my high school that culminated in a 5-week trip to Germany (with day trips in France and a long weekend in Paris) at the end of the semester. My host ‘sister’ would [...]
Chatterbox
Posted in Language, Writers & Writing on 16 May, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Instant messaging is truly a communication phenomenon of the 21st century. Most of my friends use MSN, and even my mom—though functionally computer savvy is hardly a technocrat—has an account that she uses to leave cryptic messages filled with hugs and kisses and mewls from her 2 recently-adopted kittens on my desktop. As a linguist, [...]
Too lazy to wash the dishes
Posted in 101 things, Friends & Family, Home, School on 15 May, 2006 | 1 Comment »
In school, my final marks are in: I averaged 85 on 6 courses (while working 20 hours a week) this 8th and final semester of my university degree. Marks don’t mean much to me lately—unless they are really bad—but I’m glad I improved my cumulative average enough to take a shot at a Master’s.
I’m considering [...]
F I r s t K I s s e s
Posted in Language, Writers & Writing on 12 May, 2006 | 4 Comments »
*** WARNING, may contain sexually suggestive material (which is entirely the result of your own imagination!) ***
In his parents’ kitchen, country-themed and patterned with cowbells and corn husks, I skip 4th period world history for the first time. He pushes me backward and the counter carves out the small of my back. His lips cover [...]
Bourbon Before Bed…
Posted in Mind, Body & Spirit on 11 May, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
… and a nap at 4 o'clock.
Okay, I lie. Sometimes I nap at 4:30, 5, even 7 once.
But the bourbon’s for real.
In reality, I’ve managed 11 days of good sleep, without succumbing to a nap. Until today. I woke up tired after a solid 9 hours, I was falling asleep all day at work, I [...]
Origin : Nicknames
Posted in Friends & Family, Mind, Body & Spirit on 9 May, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Nicknames fascinate me: where they come from, whether they affect us or change us in some way, why they last regardless of how hard we try to get rid of them. They can be short forms of a given name, a play on a name, an image or trait that, in your eyes, represents the [...]
Hot Stuff
Posted in City on 8 May, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Right on my heels, this guy stalked me for the first 1.5 kms of my walk home from work today.
I got a kick out of him because he's dressed in pants, a fleece sweater, and a colourful wool toque. How Canadian!
Too bad for him it was a balmy 24°C today!
