Donald Trump Needs a Good Spanking

Donald Trump. What an asshole! Yes, I just said that. His recent feud with Rosie O’Donnell just shows how shallow-minded people can be, even with billions of dollars in the bank.

His description of O’Donnell as ‘fat’, ‘unattractive’, and ‘repulsive’ among others was hilarious in itself, just seeing the seriousness on his face.

Responding to satirical humour with personal attacks is nothing but immature and self-reflective of insecurity and inflated self-esteem. If the last sentence makes any sense, it certainly sums up my view on his scathing insults on Rosie.

Donald Trump is a self-made celebrity. His desperation to constantly be in the limelight is quite disgusting to say the least; from the TV shows, to the many publicity stunts he’s pulled off.

How many times have we seen Bill Gates or Robert Kiyosaki on Entertainment Weekly? Did I just say Bill Gates? My apologies, Bill. Holy meatballs, they aren’t even in the same league. Gates’ estate is worth about 40 times Trump’s and he doesn’t need to brag about it.

I don’t have a problem with arrogance. I actually admire arrogance to a certain extent. Kanye West, Theirry Henry, and Kobe Bryant are all arrogant millionaires, who have often been on the receiving end of criticism for this reason; but Trump’s arrogance is all too forceful for my liking. Forbes Weekly also revealed that Trump exaggerates his worth, and he’s denied that as well.

He does a terrible job trying to be condescending, and putting on the cool “James Bond” face at the same time. Please see the video where he gave Miss America a second chance.

Mr. Trump, if you have nothing better to do with your money, give to charity and make a difference in someone’s life, as there are many people out there who have nothing.

His show, The Apprentice is one of many reality shows that I don’t watch, because they play so much on people’s emotions in real life situations, and I’m just not a big fan of all that.

Donald Trump needs to look around at other self-made billionaires. They enjoy their money, and stay away from trouble. I think he needs to do the same, before it’s too late.

"A Type of Bird That Sounds Like 'Square' "

Christmas Day = Awesome.

We went for service at a church downtown, and then headed home for lunch. As I speak, no gifts have been opened yet; we are all procrastinating. Some of my extended family were coming in from Detroit, and Lord, I last saw them almost ten years ago.

So we had lunch, and the family gathering started. My uncle's friend brought his spacious SUV from Markham, because none of us knew the way there. The Detroit folks arrived, and everyone headed to Markham (just outside of Toronto) for the big family Christmas dinner. I thought it would be awkward meeting my American cousins whom I haven’t seen since Christmas 1996 or so; but it turned out okay.

We all warmly welcomed each other, watched the Miami Heat vs Lakers game, which of course, my Heat won ;) Then we had dinner, which I won’t go into, because the turkey was all over the place really. I have no idea how many turkeys got into the oven that afternoon, because it was just ridiculously plenty, even for an extended family event. Anyways, yeah, I ate a lot. (surprise!)

After dinner, we played a game of Catch Phrase, which was so hilarious, as it exposed people’s stupidity, overreaction, and senses of humor as well. The highlight of the evening, which kept me laughing loud for over half an hour: My cousin Elo had the word “Squirrel” and was to describe it to her team.

She said, “A type of bird that sounds like square,” and after nobody could guess it, she told the answer. There was utter shock and disbelief, and then the laughs burst out. So much for wearing her McGill hoodie with pride eh. That’s just a statement that will remain in the family for the longest time, I would imagine. Squirrel, a bird? Unbelievable.

Bond, Casino Royale, and MacGuffins

I just went to Mississauga to see the latest Bond 007 movie: Casino Royale. It was such a good movie, inside out. Now, this isn’t like me saying “Oh, Passion of the Christ was very good, or Mission Impossible was freaking good!” Casino Royale is a cinematic masterpiece, anyway you look at it.

What makes a good movie? Unpredictability, suspense, attention, humour, rationale, and good acting are what I look for in a movie, and this one scored them all. In the first scene Bond (played by the remarkable Daniel Craig) goes on a wild chase of a target in Madagascar, after the MacGuffin is thrown off.

The MacGuffin was well executed in this one, and it didn’t take me until the end of the movie to realize what had happened. The African guy receives a text message with the word “ELLIPSIS.” That was the MacGuffin. A MacGuffin is an object of a story that throws the plot into action; often, it is extremely subtle and somewhat detached from the actual movie itself.

After Bond’s colleague fails to discreetly capture the African and his cell phone, hell breaks loose, and Bond embarks on a pursuit of the guy, jumping across fifty feet-high structures, blowing up an oil-rig, and shooting-up an embassy. I cannot remember a movie with a more intense start than this one.

Apart from the MacGuffin, which came into play much later in the movie, the script was well-prepared, and Bond’s lines were as sleek and witty as ever. There were some good laughs, and it just had a bit of everything. I apologise for questioning the choice of Daniel Craig for 007, because he did an excellent job that really couldn’t have been done better. I look at my Swatch 007 watch, and smile with satisfaction. I’m a proud Bond fan.

The Trip

The plan was to start writing this post on the bus from Fredericton, but I ended up watching “Snakes on a Plane” on Tolu’s laptop, as mine wasn’t working well. It was a good movie, in my opinion. It had some pretty nasty reviews, but I think it’s a good movie because it served its purpose, without being overly offensive or off-plot.

Anyways, skip skip, I was in Montreal for two hours before leaving for Toronto. It took us about 6 hours, although we’ve done 4 hours in the Ford Focus before. So anyways, I’m in Toronto now, hanging out with the family here. I ate so much last night, just because I haven’t eaten ‘real’ food in such a long time.

Well, that’s all this guy has to say. Also, I miss Fredericton, although I still prefer it here in Toronto, but I’m just getting so used to life in Freddy, and my awesome friends and all that. What am I going to get for Christmas? No clue. I really am not big on the Christmas present thing. I prefer to give people than to make them feel obligated to give me. So I better stop now before this gets too long. Peace out.

Huh?

I just googled my last name into Blogger to see what would come up. And then I find out that my cousin Gerald has left Microsoft! Shocking news. He didn't even tell me: itdreamsNews

Merry Christmas?

So Christmas is here again. The malls are flooded with shoppers looking to cash-out on gifts and goodies for the 'holiday season'. Santa Claus epitomizes Christmas more than anything else.

Christmas season is certainly heaven for the economy. It falls right at the end of the year, and gives people good reason to celebrate and make merry. Unfortunately, it comes with a bittersweet after-taste.

For the past two years, members of the American congress have suggested changing the name from Christmas to 'something more neutral', and this development has made develop an almost hatred for these individuals.

I think that anyone who is offended by the fact that Christmas is the celebration of Christ's birth should jump off a bridge, and quickly too. It's just plain stupid that some people care so much about the meaning and feel it should no longer be recognized as a Christian festivity.

Christian or not Christian, folks should see Christmas as a time of love and sharing. A time of peace and joy. A time of warmth and giving. Not just a time where Wal-Mart looks like the Titanic sinking. A friend of mine was telling me about how he got Xbox 360 for his birthday in November, and is expecting a Nintendo Wii for Christmas. I was plain disgusted, to say the least.

Greed is slowly eating up the essence of Christmas. All we do is want, and want more. There are people who will starve to death on Christmas day. Oh yes. We'll all have giant suppers, and gifts to open. How much do we think about people who won't receive the biggest gift of all. People who will be alone in suffering, with no love or comfort.

Post-Exams & Reminiscing A Good Year

There's so much to say, and so much not to say. Well, I'm glad exams are over, and I've rested for a couple of days now. The christmas concert at Sunset Church was awesome too.

Friday night, we had a welcome christmas party at Karen's. It was a good time, and we were all glad to see each other again after a busy anti-social school year. There were lots of jokes; myself, Karen and Sandy were on top of things in that department.

I'm just looking back at the past year, and it has been such a wonderful year. I got more than I asked for, and I met so many awesome awesome people, it's been unbelievable. Although words can't fully express how the year has been, I can only look forward to the new year and hope for another good year.

I feel like I'm so special. Like He has blessed me more than others. My heart is full of nothing but thanks to Him. Through the laughs, tears, cheers, heartbreaks, good times, disasters, sweats and successes, there was always someone watching over me. What a soothing feeling it is.

Nigerians & Brunswickers : Happiest People?

Nigeria is the world's happiest country. New Brunswick is Canada's happiest province. So, what does that make a Nigerian in New Brunswick? Yes, a freaking happy head. I got excerpts of this article from the star. It's fair, but personally, I think Nigerians are happy because when we wake up every morning, yesterday's troubles are history. Gone. We put on some music, and move on.

Published on Monday, December 29, 2003 by the Toronto Star

Nigeria: Happiest Nation on Earth?

by Jonathan Powe

The World Values Survey, an inter-university study, recently reported that Nigerians are the happiest people in the world. The survey ranks only some 20 of 62 countries surveyed. Canada's ranking isn't listed but it's above the United States (16th) and Britain (24th) while Russians are ranked the unhappiest. The survey, which has studied happiness since 1945, finds it has not increased in Europe and North America even though the societies have become wealthier. The desire for material goods, it concludes, is "a happiness suppressant. Buy why Nigeria? .....

http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Business/BusinessMonday/2006/12/04/2620928-sun.html
http://thehappinessshow.com/HappiestCountries.htm
http://www.commondreams.org/scriptfiles/views03/1229-09.htm

Ahhh!!!

Marty sent me this pic last week. I was being silly on a boring Saturday morning back in the summer. After seeing the pic, moderate self-reflection ensued . My stomach is bulging out; I really need to go to the gym. Maybe tomorrow night, with Perley.

Why Java why?

I'm on the brink of failing a uni course for the first time. Never saw it coming, but McAllister killed us in CS Java programming. That was retarded! Well, failure is a good motivation, and rude awakening to complacency, especially when the lowest grade I've ever had is a B.

Well, I might just pass the course anyway. That'll be a relief.

Snooty & Snoopy

Just came back from the ECSES Executive '06 dinner at the Snooty Fox. Was my first time at the Fox, and I think I'll be back there in the near future. I had the most amazing ribs and wings, and I'm so full right now. Wait, I still have a quarter rib in my fridge - nice!!!

But how am I going to study after eating so much food? Coffee... here I come, buddy.

Peter said Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube are playing live @ the Aitken Centre in January, but I don't believe at all. We'll see about that. A real crip in Fredericton, I don't think so... Crips don't come here.

Same old, same old...

Monday was a great day actually. Last day o'classes, and first "exam" took place. We finally finished & submitted the ENGG Design Project; all that's left is to hand-in the logbooks tomorrow, and the online part on Wednesday. My tummy thing is getting worse. Why did I inherit mum' s sensitive stomach??? It reacts badly to everything I eat. Even raisins??!!

For the past two nights, I've actually dreamed, which is a good thing. And what's funny is that I've dreamed about the same person in both dreams -- the second, I don't even remember being in at all.

So, classes are over, and its time to focus on exams, to ensure that all the hard work is capped-off with good grades. Fruits are good too!!!

"Anyways, I'm out," like Dave Chappelle.

He's Gone...

The day started okay. Slept in, did some work, and went to campus for a project meeting. While I was still unsure about whether I was going to church or not, I got some really terrible news.

Mina George, one of the ELP students this past summer died in a car accident this past week. Mina was an awesome guy, so funny, very down-to-earth, and always had such a good time whatever he was doing. He took the program very seriously, and was always willing to improve his English.

I remember how he came to me on the last day, telling me about how he was hoping to transfer to a university in Canada, after he gets his English certification completed next year. He had dreams, but they're all but gone now.

After I saw the email announcing his death, I was totally shocked, and called Karen, who was very close to him. After recovering from the initial shock, I lay on my bed, and cried into my pillow for a few minutes. It's the suddenness that's so shocking.

Mina only turned 20 this summer, and I can still clearly picture him all over the place. He was such a friendly guy; always smiling and talking to everyone. It's so sad to think that we never know what's next. We never know when our turn's going to come.

My greatest fear isn't death itself. I came very close to death last year, but I don't seem to have learned from the experience. I hate to sound dark, but we just aren't sure if we'll be alive tomorrow, or next week, or even an hour from now. That's the irony of life; as abundant as it may seem, it could all be over in a second.

We just have to live every moment like it'll be our last. My friend Carlos came close a couple of weeks ago, but it wasn't meant to be. How many people are even ready for death? That's the sad question I ask myself, fighting tears right now.

I really have to call my dad this week.

" Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" --- Matthew 11:25-30

Rest in peace, Mina.

RE:

I just made a big deal out of nothing. Everything's ok now. Ah there! Cheers to random mood swings. Hahahaha.

Lost

Sometimes, I feel like I'm lost. Lost in the sense of searching for something that I don't even know. Yeah, that's confusing, I don't even understand it myself. But yeah, that's just what I think...

I was thinking about calling my dad today; We haven't spoken in a long time. I think I'll just skip this one.

And I've been trying to put a picture on my blog, but I can't remember how to do it, and I can't ask anyone.
I suck :( haha

Market, Mum, and The Call

Went to the market with Laura this morning; was good times. We bought yummy samosas and fresh orange juice. It was semi-snowing, and there were tons of people as usual. We looked around for a bit, and went to Kings Place to fix my keys and do some window-shopping.

I got back home, and guess what? A surprise email from Casey. She just hollered at me, to see how I was doing, and if I wanted to hangout soon, before I leave for Montreal. It was totally unexpected, and although we weren't on bad terms, we just never talked again since like April, 'cause of the rather sad and awkward end of the whole thing. How time flies... we'll see how that goes...

I have a bad habit. It's called overdoing. I find that it puts most people off (not towards me, but in general). Sometimes I just overdo little things, make a big deal out of nothing; over-react or over-answer questions. I'll have to be wary of that.

I sent mum a text message to call me, and she did almost immediately. We talked as usual, and I was happy to talk to her about how things are going here. Uncle Dan in New York lost his brother (whom I don't know), so everyone's back home for the funeral. That's kinda sad.

Blurb

So this is my new-look blog. I think it's ok, although I'm bad at making choices. In support of the many victims and supporters, I also have a link to the Blogger AIDS campaign. Obviously, I'm a good person. lol.

I'm good now, the self-esteem issue is now a thing of the past. Just remembering the love from above is enough to dispel any superficial worries that we tend to have. The problem I have is coping with disappointment. Thats one of my weaknesses; although the same can be said for most people. Also, I have reason not to think like 'other people' so I have to learn to wait for answers, however hard it may be sometimes.

I read more about the poisoned Russian spy. I think it's terrible that the Russian Government can get away with such a terrible thing (Ooh, is Bush firing any missiles?) Well, don't mean to diss Bush, he's actually my homie - for those of you who were wondering. Anyways, I'm no longer considering my dream of becoming a secret agent or a super spy. I love my life.

'Kramer' appeared on TV with Rev. Jesse Jackson and some other black people. So he's not a racist. Or he's no longer or racist. Whatever. Hmm... why do they call black people black? I never thought of that. I look brown; at least I think I do. Haven't really seen a black person. Well, there are a few who are really dark, but I think we're brown for the most part. haha isn't that kinda funny.

Larsson: The Newest Red in Town

Henrik Larsson is now a Man United player. It's so awesome. Anyone who loves ManU as much as I do knows that Larsson is what we need to wrap up a good season. CLASSY. Five letters to describe the prolific Swede.
I found these hilarious pictures online. I just think they're funny. haha

Belief

I like to be original, but I really thought I had to
post some of the lyrics of John Mayer's "Belief."
It is a powerful song, and the words just hit me whenever it's playing.

“ Is there anyone who
Ever remembers changing their mind from
The paint on a sign?
Is there anyone who really recalls
Ever breaking rank at all
For something someone yelled real loud one time

Everyone believes
In how they think it ought to be
Everyone believes
And they're not going easily

Belief is a beautiful armor
But makes for the heaviest sword
Like punching under water
You never can hit who you're trying for

Some need the exhibition
And some have to know they tried
It's the chemical weapon
For the war that's raging on inside

Everyone believes
From emptiness to everything
Everyone believes
And no ones going quietly ... ”

My Personality?

Global Personality Test Results

Stability (70%) high which suggests you are very relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.. Orderliness (70%) high which suggests you are overly organized, reliable, neat, and hard working at the expense too often of flexibility, efficiency, spontaneity, and fun. Extraversion (56%) moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.

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Personally, I'm not a big fan of these, but Greg sent me one and I thought I'd fill it anyways. I think it's sketchy 'cause I got 56% for Extraversion; which pretty much defines me as a person, although sometimes I am the exact opposite. It all depends on where I am and who I'm with.

This week was super quick, and I'll post the blurb later. Peace out.