Does Everything That Happens To Me HAVE to Have a Reason?

I don't think so! My tongue is swollen.
AND, this ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED TO ME!
It last happened while I was living in Ottawa, Ontario back in 2003-04. Oh and what a riot it was! No one will understand the sheer agony that I have to endure while suffering through the healing process.
During this period I became, in my own socially acceptable way, a drug addict. I became depending on motrin, then motrin extra strength, then finally motrin super strength, but, nothing satisfied me. I had to send requests to friends for them to collect me my pain relief from the drug store. I felt like something out of Star Wars... I was a 1 ton Hutt sprawled out on my sofa, drooling and being disgusting, relying on others to satisfy my needs.

The worst part, was one day I was forced to go to Shoppers and refill my supply of ambesol and kanka myself. So I walked into the store, found my items, and while I was checking out the cashier made pleasantries, I failed to respond. NOT because I didn't want to, just because I feared unleashing a waterfall of saliva from my mouth. Eventually something came up in the order that I was forced to reply to.
The cashier looked at me so sympathetically, so understandingly; she smiled.
FINALLY she gets it! There's a reason why I was buying ambesol and kanka by the bushel full!Phew! Now I'll just take my purchases and go.
But, she stops me, she still has something to say!
Before it clicked in that I forgot my change she gently touches my hand (WHY IS SHE TOUCHING ME!?) looks me directly in the eye across the counter (OMG! I NEVER HAD TO TURN DOWN A WOMAN BEFORE!) and then she shouts, "HERE... IS... YOUR... CHANGE! HAVE A NICE DAY!"
oh.
my.
gawd.
she thinks I'm deaf.
I speak like I'm deaf.

This time I'm not speaking. Not opening my mouth once!



Now, it's not so bad.

Career Grows, but, still have low woes.

So, what is it that I do exactly? Well, I'm a Jane of All Trades and a Master of Many.

To my three little hamsters (Indiana, Kip and Sarah) I'm mom. Or as they say "Squeak Squeak Sniff!"
To my boyfriend I'm "THE BEST GIRLFRIEND EVER". I can't lie, he's right!
To my bathroom mirror, I'm Beyonce, Britney, Tyra, Carmen Electra, The Winning Contestant on American Idol and who ever else tickles my fancy on the nights I'm home alone & stir crazy.
To the people of Toronto, I'm Miss Toronto (But, like all modern day royalty, the title is PURELY vestigial!)
April 14th I'll be a hot to trot runway model for a fashion show at The Mod Club

Oh, you want to know WHAT I DO TO MAKE MONEY! Well, it's hard to describe. I'm one part Samantha from Sex and the City, one part Carrie from Sex and the City, one part artist, one part contestant on The Apprentice and then a dash of me.

That's what I do!
Get it?
Got it?
Good.

Now to figure out how to buy the contents of The Sony Store based solely on my good looks.

Feminism and Feminity need to join forces.

Scarlet and I both feel self conscious.
We both are young, not stick thin and perhaps prematurely are using anti aging products.

It's time for change.

It's going to come slowly, even on America's Next Top Model, Brita the 25 year old, 138lb, 5'8.5" model hopeful was called thick in the waist and even a side of beef.
I didn't notice anything beefy about her! She was subsequently voted off, prematurely I'm sure. I would've gone for the girl with vile temper and repellent personality.

Kirsty Alley, keep the weight, Scarlet flaunt your curves, join me and Dove as we go arm and arm on a quest for real beauty.

I crave to see an unrealistic beauty standard depicted in the beauty and fashion industry.
To see real figured women
Beautiful curvy women
Healthy strong woman

A woman not ashamed about being a size 4.

http://www.dove.ca
Log on, read the reports, make a statement, get the free shirt.
Come on, Ladies, let's make change.

Playing Catch Up

Jetsgo folded. What this means for me... no more $100 credit to fly with Jetsgo!
Why the public should feel gross about Jetsgo folding.
-Legally, airlines are not required to hold payment for ticket purchases on pending flights in trust. Therefore, if you were a ticket holder, you will not receive a refund because Jetsgo used your money to try and dig itself out of debt. It didn't work, and you footed the bill! How do you like them apples!?
-Ticket prices are now going to increase! Air Canada released a statement saying that their prices are going to go up because ticket prices have been so artificially low for years now. Anyone who has seen Air Canada's ticket prices I know is scoffing at this statement. Close to $1000 dollars to fly from Toronto to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It is less than a 2 hour flight!

Ticket Prices
Toronto's Pearson International Airport is one of the most expensive airports to fly into. This does account for why ticket prices are high. Why you ask? Because the Government of Canada sold the rights to operate airports under these autonomous managements that aren't being regulated. No regulation means no defined limits. No defined limits can mean increased costs. Increased costs need to be covered by someone so they charge the airlines... the airlines in turn charge the public.
Bang. Extra padding in the ticket price. You dig?

The Public got screwed!

Sure did. The general public, ticket holders and employees. And, Jetsgo wasn't Lefebre's first foray into running an airline. He and his ego keep popping out airlines that have murky financials, low ticket prices, and inevitably always fold. However, I don't care what his past is, as long as for me airfare isn't a special privilege in Canada! As it stands it would be less expensive for me to rent a car one way, drive to the states fly on an American airline, like Northwest (run by a woman! Yee ha!) to whatever destination.

How do we fix it?
There really isn't a clearly defined way to solve the problem. If the public raises an outcry and expresses disatisfaction en mass to the Ministry of Transport, they will be likely to look into it. Otherwise, you're out of luck.
Avoiding flying Canadian airlines would also send the message. However, that might cause the remaining two National Carriers to fold and then we would be at a major loss.

I just want Airlines to be accountable. For the Government to recognize that this is one of the only businesses where the consumer seems to have no rights. This is where the contract of the ticket, certifying guarantee of service for payment, is a crap shoot. You may get that flight you may not.

WHY GO TO VEGAS!?
If you are a gambler, try the stakes in Canadian Air Travel. The benefit is that you don't need to export yourself to Vegas to try the odds. Become and Aviary High Roller! Lose hundreds even thousands of dollars in a blink of an eye! There are no cash payouts, usually credits, and even then the game doesn't end, because there's NO PROMISE that you'll be able to cash in that credit before the airline folds! Why? Because that Vegas Cliché holds true for Canadian Airlines... THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS!

Skin Care from a nobody!

Good Skin? Many people comment on my epidermis. I must have a good one. But, let me give some encouragement through a real girls guide to being beautiful.

Follow the KISS philosophy. Please, Keep It Simple Stupid! Your body will thank you!

This is what I use:
Goat's Milk Soap = Natural Cleanser helps to guard away break outs. Two bars will run you 2 bucks. Cheap.

Moisterizer = I have a few. Moisterizers are important! Light one to use immediatly after cleansing. I used to use Clinique's standard moisterizer in the square bottle. But, now a days I use the one that comes in the L'Oreal Microdermabrasion kit. I also use a tinted moisterizer to inconspicuously ven out skin tone and use a good eye cream. I like Neutragena's Visibly Firm.
I also have this totally other moisterizer that I use so rarely. It's by Clarin's and it has a self tanner in it to give a nice glow. Helps me through the winter.
Always use an SPF in your moisterizer. I love the sun, just not the rays that make me age!

Clearasil Total Control = This little serum I use after cleansing before Moisterizing. Helps control shine, pending break outs, and evens out skin tone.

Biotherm Cleansing Exfoliator = Great product. But, similar results can be obtained with sugar mixed with a little water applied with a loofah mitt. When I finish the bottle, I'm going back to the old standard. Every other day in the winter. Once or twice a week in the summer.

Biotherm Deep Cleansing Mud Mask = favorite product. I use it once and a while when I think I have a particularly dirty face. Once every other week.

Eye Make Up Remover = Hate Rimmel. But, waste not want not. I'm suffering through this watery ineffective product. Creamy ones are my favorite!

Make up = Curling mascara in black. Brown & Black eyeliner, a good kit of shimmery nudes, highlighter, a light foundation, a translucent powder, white eyeshadow, a good nude gloss, bronzer, and blush.
Get a make up lesson and learn how to do make up right. So few do.

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