Update

what have I been up to lately? well on Monday I finally submitted my module essays, 3 of em totalling 15,000 words. One on International actions during ethnic conflicts, another on barriers to immigrant economic participation and the last on regional economic divergence in China..needless to say, if anyone feels like a chat on these subjects, I think I would be rather well versed for a good one.

what else? umm, I'm moving on 28 May. the lease on this place runs out early June, but fortunately my friend Fiona had a roommate of hers leaving and thus a free room for me to let (let means rent).

on Friday, I'm off to Spain for 4 days. Fly into Malaga for one nite, then take the bus to Gibraltar for a night, then chill out in Marbella for a day and then back to Malaga for the nite, flying back to Newcastle on the night of May 22. needless to say, Im really excited about having a few days to chill in the sun. its been crap weather all month so far, so some sunshine will be a welcome change.

nothing political really has me excited at the moment. Im pleased there won't be an election until the fall, in all likelihood anyway, which means I should be back to partake in the fun...

Happy Bank Holiday!

Just wanted to remind you all to go out and say thanks to your bank for all its hard work. I for one, really don't think that banks get the respect they deserve. Holidays like these that commemorate the importance of banks are hard earned and well deserved...


On a related note, when people asked why we don't have bank holidays in Canada, I mentioned we have days that actually celebrate things, such as BC day, family day or Canada day, they said it sounded silly.

I guess a day to celebrate Canadian independence is a little silly compared to having at least 3 days a year dedicated to British banking!

Good to see the men in the same shallow spotlight

Its nice to see that the men are getting a chance to go under the microscope as far as their appearance is concerned. News that the Prime Minister has a stylist have thrust his image into the spotlight as an issue up for discussion. No longer do we only have comments about what shoes BC Finance Minister Carole Taylor is wearing to the budget speech, or what colour Belinda Stronach has died her hair, now we have hardhitting articles that question what happened to the PM's suntan. I also in read an article the other day that Scott Brison has offered his styling service to Mr. Harper free of charge...

The people who say its outrageous or unfair to be so concerned about the Prime Minister's personal grooming efforts should double check that they weren't also the same people constantly fixated on Belinda Stronach's appearance. If its unfair for the PM to be judged on his appearance, so to is it unfair to judge any woman. I must say, a part of me is enjoying seeing the flip side of an issue that has been an unfair double standard for far too long...