PLEASE Jebus!!! Let It Be True!!!!

OMGOMGOMGOMG!!! Cue William Hung and The Hung Jury!! It looks like the Arrested Development MOVIE is happening!!! Please Jebus!! Let it be true! I really don't think I can take it if its not. They've been toying with me for so, so long about this prospect. For those who haven't been following the movie drama, here's a quick refresher. Back in December, both Jeffrey Tambour (aka George Bluth Sr.) and Jason Bateman confirmed that there would in fact be an Arrested Development movie coming in the next year or so. Fans the world over lost their shit (myself included), and that was all we heard on it for a while. Then, not too long after the initial commotion came word that it wouldn't be happening because Michael Cera (aka George Michael Bluth) wasn't interested in going down that road again. I think this quote summed up his feelings at the time: "I don't think I would want to see a movie of the series if I was a fan, anyway…And I don't really see a need for it if you can get the three seasons on DVD." That pretty much squashed any hope of a movie starring my beloved Bluths.

Then...today came the word. Jeffrey Tambor confirmed that he has indeed been contacted by series creator Mitch Hurwitz and that the movie is happening! you can see the interview here: http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp?aid=9816&tcid=1

Cheers & Jeers!!!

Its been a LOONNNGGG time since I've done my Cheers & Jeers, and I'm totally overflowing with criticisms AND compliments all at once. Its confusing to say the least, so with that in mind, I'll get on with it.

First the Jeers! Jeers to Vancouver Translink! that's right! I said it! Translink sucks balls! Time and time again it has completely let me down in some form or another. First, was the day they couldn't get their shit together, and no trains were making it past the 22nd Street station, but for some reason, none of the Transit people seemed to know that. End result: me getting downtown for an interview more than 45 minutes late. Completely unacceptable. Then, the stupid airport bus is full ALL the time, and not one, or two, but THREE freaking buses passed me by the other day while I was trying to get home because they were all too full. Then tonight, I'm trying to get home on that very same bus. That bus is supposed to come at 7:37pm. 7:37 comes and goes, then pretty soon its 7:45, then its 7:50, then its 7:55, and then 8:00. Finally at 8:01 the bus shows up, with the next bus right behind it. I swear to GOD this is the most unreliable transit system EVER. Booooooooooo Translink!!! You suck!!!!

Now with the Cheers!!! Cheers to www.Hotels.ca!! time and time again I've managed to score kick ass hotel rates! I'm sometimes tempted to try sites like Hotwire and Priceline, but quite frankly, I'm deathly afraid. They don't give you the name of the hotel until you've booked your non-refundable room, and paid in full. What if its not up to my standards?? I just can't chance that! my comfort is my number one concern! and lets not forget my personal policy of not staying in an establishment 3 stars or less. So that's why I have come to rely on sites like fabulous Hotels.ca! For instance, I just booked a kick ass hotel room at The Fairmont Empress Hotel in lovely Victoria for when I go see Nine Inch Nails next month! a 5 star property, a kick ass room with serious perks, and a fab rate of only $128!!! How can one go wrong? Not to mention the numerous cheap hotel rates I've purchased for previous stays in Las Vegas! I salute you Hotels.ca! Top drawer!

Just Because....

Just because its November 9th today, and I'm seeing NIN in Victoria on December 5th in just 26 freaking days, and then again in Las Vegas in 34 freaking days, I thought I'd post this kick ass clip of them doing Me, I'm Not live from somewhere in Europe. Sigh...He's awesome. I can't wait. I'm probably not going to be able to sleep in a few weeks until I go. These trips may even be better than Christmas and Halloween put together. Maybe.

My Chi Straightening Iron, Or, The Greatest Thing Ever Crafted By Man...Ever.

So since I've made the move from the dry punishing weather in good old Alberta, for the muggy and humid climate here in Vancouver, my hair has taken a bit of a hit. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but back in Edmonton, my hair kicked ass. It was always healthy, its shiny, it smells awesome, and most importantly, it stayed straight when I straightened it. I know that made me sound like a conceited asshole, but I'm trying to paint a picture here, so work with me people!!!

So anyways, since I've moved here, I've found that when I did straighten my hair, as soon as I stepped outside (and sometimes just our patio door had to be open), the humidity would get to me and my hair would frizz and pouff out and start to curl like it has a tendency to do. So then, the other day at work, we were discussing hair care, and wouldn't you know it, I work with a former stylist. She told me that my straightening iron wasn't getting hot enough, and that's why it would make my hair straight, but it wouldn't last.

She recommended that I invest in a Chi straightener. Turns out the Chi costs a pretty penny. Regular prices are around $300. I was in a wholesale beauty supply store over the weekend, and found one for $174.99. T-Bone, who was with me saw the price, and I really think he may have peed. Just a little bit. So, determined to have glorious straight hair once again, I bit the bullet and paid the $174.99 for the stupid straightening iron. Mine looks exactly like the one in the picture, except mine is white and not blue. So this morning, I put it to the test. It was pouring rain here this morning, and I had to walk to the train and then to work from the train, so I straightened my hair and set out for the day. To my surprise, I am sitting here, and its 8:39pm, and out of all the walking and being outside I did today, only the very tips of my hair are starting to curl out. But not in an unpleasant way...it looks like it looks when I round brush my hair. I have to say, this is literally the BEST $174.99 I have ever spent on ANYTHING in my life. I'm not exaggerating. This straightening iron is perhaps the greatest thing ever crafted by man.

**UPDATE**
Wow!! This might literally be one of if not the most vapid thing I've ever posted about. I do realize that there are more pressing issues in this world right now, like the election, the financial crisis that seems to be gripping the entire planet, and yet I chose to ramble on about a fucking straightening iron. I'm SO sorry. I realize this post must have been about as challenging and stimulating as an episode of The Hills.