Kind of sounds like a disturbing love song…doesn’t it? Well I’m sitting here at the computer, with my knees pulled in to my chest to keep the cat from rolling off my lap wondering how I’m going to get any work done in this awkward position. She’s got herself plastered against my thighs and is holding on to one knee for dear life. She is watching me type. She’s awefully sociable and affectionate in the evenings. Mostly after the midnight. The later it gets, the more she loves me. What’s up with that? Is that a cat thing or do I have her stuck on my demented designer schedule?

I’m trying desperately to change my ways and not stay up all night. It’s already 12:30am so I guess I’ll be (reluctantly) hitting the hay after this. I’m just getting over the most brutal cold ever. Fever, exhaustion and a sore throat from the depths of hell. I was sure it was strep but no such luck. No strep = no meds = suffer through the pain for 5-7 days. Had I not started to feel better 2 days ago I would have been convinced it was the Swine Flu and don’t get me started on that.

Too late. Why does the News try so damn hard to insight mass hysteria? I think 6 people in all over Canada have the Swine flu. They’re all fine. No one has died in either Canada or the US but they are already using words like ‘pandemic’. About 20 thousand people have died this year of the ORIGINAL flu – why don’t they talk about that? Just something to think about.

Anyone watching Idol this season? Blah. Is this season bad or am I getting over this show? I really love Danny Goke’s voice and Allison was great tonight. Adam totally freaks me out. Yes, he’s very talented but that’s not a CD I’m running out to buy anytime soon. Hey Adam, Axl Rose called – he wants his shrieky voice back.

That other guy whose name I always forget…..(looking it up)….Chris. Right, Chris. Ok here is the weird thing with him. He’s probably the most artistic and creative of the bunch but something about him as a person is sooooo vanilla yogourt. Just boring. Nothing exciting and not that memorable. Oh and that last guy (Matt) totally needs to go. For whatever reason I’m completely NOT invested this season. I really don’t care who wins or loses and that just takes the fun out of it. So poo poo on you American Idol. I am not impressed.

And scene.

G’night!

To my fellow Canucks, allow me to save you some cash. Been to Flyerland.ca? Select your city and then click on the COUPONS tab to find some good savings including some AWESOME coupons from Michael’s. They’ve been offering new 40-50% off coupons every week, so bookmark this page.

It is usually 40-50% off any regular priced item. Technically you are only allowed to use one but if you get a nice cashier they will let you use multiple coupons (so print out a few just in case) but you have to pay for each item separately. You will also notice that 9 times out of 10 your receipt will have a 40-50% off coupon for the following week. I’ve saved a ton on all my favourite hybrid supplies like glue, tape runners, Xyron refills, embellishments etc.

Happy Shopping!

Michael’s Coupon – Edmonton
Michael’s Coupon – Calgary
Michael’s Coupon – Toronto
Michael’s Coupon – Vancouver

Note – PLENTY more cities to choose from here (then click COUPONS). Also go there, if the links above change after this week.

LOL! I think this is even funnier than the first clip. Enjoy!

Game Show Bloopers
These cracked me up!

#1 – Don’t forget that your computer needs a little TLC from time to time! Give your monitors a little dusting and your screens a good clean. I won’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to ‘erase’ screen dirt in Photoshop. D’oh.

Check your fan and if you are daring, you can remove the side panel to your tower and  clean out the dust in there….but please DO SO WITH CAUTION. There’s lots of little delicate crap in there and you don’t want to mess it up. It’s probably enough just to ‘tilt and blow’. Only attempt to use a vacuum if you know what NOT to suck up. A Swiffer duster and a gentle hand works well too.

#2 – A reminder to BACK UP YOUR FILES! Having just recovered from a recent computer crash I can tell you that it is SUPER ANNOYING when you lose important stuff. So please take some time to either burn your files to CD/DVD or save to an EHD or an online backup service. Trust me you do not want to lose your photos, docs and scrappy goodness.

Don’t be a fool! Just do it and you can thank me later.
Ciao for now!

That’s RIGHT…I caved and am now just another sucker in the cyber social scene. FUN! Actually, I think this will be a really fun and easy way to keep everyone in the Minty LOOP. SO be sure to FOLLOW along and be a part of my Twitter Posse (my Tw-osse) or add me to your Facebook and become a Fan.

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