Archive for the ‘daily life’ Category

Bus Lanes, Now?

The Background
So I’ve been dragging my ass to the York University Campus for three years now. Everyday on the subway to Downsview and then getting on the “express” bus for the final leg. Depending on the traffic it can take up to one hour out of my day for either direction.  The worst [...]

10 Rules for Riding the Bus

(From my passive-aggressive self.)
Do Give Up Your Seat to those who have limited mobility, the elderly and those who are pregnant etc.
Don’t Expect A Damn Seat because you did six months worth of shopping in stiletto heels.  Yes if someone was really nice they would give you a seat, but your poor planning combined with [...]

Canada Day

Well I hope everybody had a good Canada Day yesterday. Had a good barbecue with you hamburgers of tofu dogs, maybe hanging out with your family. Possibly painting your face in the colors of red and white like some kind of tribal warrior, or maybe not.

A funky firework pic for you. If [...]

The Search for The Next Dundas Square Star

During the summer, the stage on Dundas Square offers concerts, free movie nights, and other various sources of entertainment to keep the masses happy in the hot days and nights. On one hand, this is a nice source of light fun but from time to time, the locals of Toronto step up to attempt to [...]

Euro Cup and Pride Parade

How about a Pride Parade at a Euro Cup?  Could be fun.
OK this is actually a more of a complaint.  Why in the world does both the Pride Parade and the Euro Cup have to be exactly the same date, approximately at the same time?