January 18, 2010 - PC!
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Got my new PC today, but didn't really get a chance to play with it. Managed to log into windows, browse the web and install Dragon Age (Haven't even played it) and one picture. The lighting was crap in my room, and I'm too busy to compensate for it, so this picture will have to do.

Then, it was back to the kitchen... things are taking longer than expected, and I'm pressed for time. sigh. As I was working away, I kept on thinking, who gets a new PC and doesn't spend time drooling over it on the first day. Can't wait till this kitchen is done.


January 17, 2010 - BP
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I know these machines aren't accurate, but I just cannot resist testing my blood pressur and heart rate when I see one of these self-served machines.

My trial today was abnormal. The cuff typically compresses your upper arm, before slowly releasing the pressure. However, this time around the cuff compressed normally, stopped for a brief second before compressing further. It was literally suffocating my arm, and I could still feel the lingering effects 30 seconds after my arm was released. WTF.

And OMG... my systolic pressure is super high. :x


January 16, 2010 - Bus
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January 16, 2010

Some of you might recognize this place and groan. Yup. The Toronto Coach Terminal.

Had to come downtown to pick up big G today, and got stuck on the DVP due to two accidents just south of Millwood / Leaside Bridge. Having lived in Toronto all these years, I've never once heard of Millwood. However, I've always heard Leaside Bridge mentioned in traffic reports and never figured out its location.

Well, today after being stuck there for 30 minutes, I finally discovered this bridge. :x


January 15, 2010 - DA:O
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Got the game, but no computer to play it.. yet.

I did have my wide angle lens out today to take some pictures of my kitchen. In trying to decide what to shoot tonight, I thought I'd try my hand at some closeup shots @ 12mm.

I'm seriously lacking creativity at the moment - and even the motivation to PP. Hoping to break out of the slump soon, though the kitchen is taking up all my time and sucking my mental juices dry.

The only thing I've learned in this ordeal is that demolition is really like slave labour. No wonder contractors charge big bucks for these type of work.

Btw, this game better be good... lf anyone plays WH Online and want some power-up, let me know.. lt came with the game.


January 14, 2010 - LEGO
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I was having a blah day as I making a mad rush to finish removing all the old tiles. Moreoever, my Project 365 has entered the lull part of the cycle - grabbing a picture every day is starting to feel tedious.

During a tile removal break, I realized I still needed a picture today. Shawn's photo of the day inspired me to think of what I did collect...LEGO was the one and obvious answer.

I have quite a vast collection of LEGO, with sets dating back to early 80's. I still have an unbroken streak of Lego's sets every year for 20+ years (longer than my National Park's streak). However, in recent times, it's come down to only a set or two per year.

Most of my LEGO sets are packed away in boxes in my basement, since I don't have room to display them. :x Not having the sets, I'm forced to substitute with a picture of LEGO instruction manuals.

So here's a sampling of some of my manuals, with my favourite set thus far being the X-Wing Collector's Edition in the forefront.

P.S. And yes, those are exactly what you think. :P