Stuff And Such

Forgive me, Internet, for I have been lazy. It has been two months since my last blog.

I'd like to be able to tell you that my bloggish absence has been due to a round the world trip, or that I've adopted a baby and have been super busy wiping it's bum, or that I'm finishing up that novel I've been working on. None of the above.

Fact is, I am a lazy ass.

But I have been doing, I don't know, stuff, I guess.

So here's a quick run thru what I've been up to while you've all been super waiting time action party.

1. Took in a stray cat. Named him Wayne. Spent the equivalent of the GNP on fixing him up to make him presentable.



                             BEFORE: Infected eyes, super skinny, super bitey.

       

                                Scabby eyes,  swollen lip (someone is allergic     to fish. Really?).

Had to have his super impressive cat testicles removed. I'd never seen cat balls before. They're crazy!

                             Yes, those were cat balls at the beginning there. I know.



                             Now he's all perfect. Perfect eyes, normal mouth. Still bitey.

 He has a pink nose.

2. Did another walk for Farm Sanctuary. Again, my friends helped me to be the number one fund raiser for Toronto.

3. Continuing to volunteer for www.nutritionfacts.org. I have had to find a lot of images of turmeric. A lot. I'm thinking of suggesting to Dr. Greger (the guru of nutritionfacts.org) to change the name of his site to www.turmericfacts.org because there is a great deal of info on turmeric there. Apparently, it's good for you.

photo of turmeric by h-bomb/Flickr


4. Did a couch to 5k program to kick start myself back into running. Am currently running about 25-30 miles per week and feel so so so much better. I don't love running, but I love having finished running. My times are slower than they were a few years ago when I was running regularly. I'm saying it's due to aging. Right?

5. I continue to do laundry.


6. I have taken up eating mixed nuts. It's kind of a hobby, kind of a craft, you know. Just seeing where it takes me.

7.  I stubbed my toe really bad that time.

8. Discovered the joy of listening to podcasts while I run. These are some that I've listened to, and they really do make the time go faster.

          http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/

          http://www.philosophybites.com

          http://www.compassionatecook.com/category/media/podcast-media



9. I went for a latte with Ryan.

10. Just today I cleaned out my dishwasher's filter for the first time in 6.5 years. I think you're supposed to do it more often than that. It was basically a solid mass of goo made up of bits of paper, grape stems and apple stickers. I wish I'd taken a photo because it was really horrific and you probably want to see that, right? Sorry gang.

11. Have done some Christmas shopping. I'm sort of meh about Christmas these days. Once I see my mommy next week, though, all will be better.

I did some other stuff too.

But seriously, I have no idea what to blog about these days. So I give you scraps. So sorry. I love you. I love you like I loved that guy in the "67" t-shirt at Saints Roller Rink in Winnipeg, 1979 (Garden City Saints location). He never wanted to skate with me to "Sad Eyes". He had perfect hair. I think he smoked.

That is all.

Stop the Presses! I'm taking a Stand on Something!!!

I never volunteer or do anything for anyone else that involves effort. I don't like protest marches. I don't want to wear a rubber awareness bracelet.


But lately, I've been thinking a lot about pigs and how awesome they are.

Therefore, I am going to be participating in the Toronto Walk for the Animals walk for Farm Sanctuary on Sept 29, 2012.




I don't give a crap about much, so this is kind of a big deal for me.


And yes, I am asking for your support.

Everyone who donates will get their own thank you card, drawn by me here at My Complete Lack of Boundaries. Some of you who have already donated (freaking geniuses who are super good looking) have their cards done on Facebook. I'll post all of the cards just before the walk.


I don't like to hit people up for donations for stuff, but you understand, don't you? Like, even 5 bucks would be super awesome. 


Five bucks.


Or come and walk with me if you're in Toronto on Sept 29th. We can hold hands and cry and spit fire together. Set up your own donation epicentre or team at the Toronto Walk Website. 


Of course, there's no pressure. But I'll know if you don't cough it up. I'll know.


No pressure.


And you know that guy Peter Dinklage, star of the hit boobies series Game of Thrones? 

Well he's like the celebrity endorser,  and I know you don't want to disappoint Peter. Here is Peter explaining why you will be super sexy if you support me in this cause: 

He's a Lannister. And Lannisters pay their debts. And by debts, I mean donations to this cause I'm supporting.


I originally set my goal as $1000, but I seem to have blackmailed inspired enough people to get half way there already, in just one day. So I will be upping my goal to more like $2500.


Five bucks. Please please please?


And if you can't swing it at this time, can you ask all your friends? At your office? Ask your Nana?


Here is Farm Sanctuary's website where they explain the what and, more importantly the WHY of what they do. You don't have to be a vegan or vegetarian to know that no living creature should have to live the way millions upon millions of animals do every day. I'd post pictures, but it's seriously messed up stuff and it upsets me. But I encourage you to check it out so that you know what I'm talking about.


Thanks so much!


Elpoo


So thank you, very much if you can support me. It's weird, but good, to actually feel this strongly about anything.


xo
Elpoo