go BUCK

(no I'm not advocating nudism)

Now that I'm living in the EU and paying exorbitant amounts of tuition in euro, I monitor the daily performance of our Cdn Buck against the EU coin. ..and I'm proud to say that yesterday the euro was the lowest it's been against the Cdn dollar in the past 3 years (1.37cdn = 1euro).

Every morning before class, my Canadian buddy and I hold pep rallies to cheer on the Buck. Whenever there's an election, terrorist / bird flu threat, or any other type of political instability in the EU, the euro takes a dive - and we cheer. And on the days when the Buck ain't so hot, we devise plans on how to spread avian flu into the EU or bomb something important that would drive the EU into chaos. Call us what you want, but it's a source of entertainment!

snow!

Check out what I woke up to this morning.. It didn't last long (maybe 20min), but it was indeed a pleasant surprise. Who woulda thunk it snows in Ireland?? Twas a nice reminder that there's just 1 month and 2 exams between now and Christmas.
(This is the view outside my 5th floor apt.)

A true Canadian hero..

A few of you have been encouraging me to update this blog so here's a 'lil sut'n sut'n..

This plaque is posted on the Sports Wall of Fame at my alma matter (Univ of Alberta). Reading his story made me wonder if such heroes still exist in our great nation. I mean this guy volunteered for D-Day. Some of you may know of the late Pat Tillman who quit his NFL career to serve (and ultimately lose his life) with the American forces in Afghanistan, but could you find such a character in Canada today? What motivates these men to "stand on guard for thee"? Would you go to war for your country if you were called upon? Would you want your brother to? Your husband?
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Outside the main gates @ UCC..