I spent the afternoon at the FIFA World Cup U-20 Quater-Finals, Chili Vs Nigera. You can get by the look on this guy's face that Chili won! What an exciting afternoon. I was one of the 46 252 people who crammed into the Olympic Stadium to watch. What a great game. 0-0 after regulation time, and then Chili scored 4 goals in overtime. Wow. I was actually hopping to see the Nigerian team win, but it was hard not to get swept into the Chilian Pride.
I was surprised at the atmosphere. I was clear to me at that point why Soccer (or football) is so popular, and why it is called the World's Game. I think we have a lot to learn in North-America. I am so happy at the chance to experience this. If the World Cup ever comes to Canada, I will have to make sure I get a ticket.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Montreal International Fireworks Competition: China
I had to post another picture of the Chinese fireworks I saw last night. This shot was taken towards the end of their display, and I love it so much. It was the first time I have seen this type of display in red. Usually its a pale shade of orange or white. This was truly amazing to see.
Fireworks : China
There is just something about fireworks. I think I could watch them for hours and hours. Non stop.
This evening, China was showing us what they can do over there. They did a really great job. Impressive all the way through. Music was awesome. Great colours, impressive display overall. I think we might have found our winner for this year!
This evening, China was showing us what they can do over there. They did a really great job. Impressive all the way through. Music was awesome. Great colours, impressive display overall. I think we might have found our winner for this year!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
This is your life: click away.
I am fed up today. My boss started the day by asking for something that he wanted done yesturday and is somehow my fault. I already decided that I am not doing another minute of overtime. NOT ONE. If they think they can get any more work for free from me, they have another thing coming. I have plans tonight, and I am not cancelling them because my superiors can't communicate requirements on time.
Speaking of communication, apparently I suck at it. This came to me as a tremendous surprise since I am usually considered an above average communicator by most people who know me. I guess when people don't hear what they want to hear its easier to lash out than to actually accept what they are told.
I am making a decision. From this day forward, I am no longer going to be anybody's bitch. I am done bending over backwards to make others happy. This is who I am. If you don't like it, don't make it my problem. I am tired of making excuses for myself. No more. This is me, like it or not, I DON'T CARE.
I am not getting any younger. Maybe I am having an early mid life crisis, I do not really know, but I don't care. I am going to clean some aspects of my life, starting TODAY.
This job of mine, its got to go. I have been breaking my balls, typing away, slaving for a bunch of corporate block head shareholders for nothing. I don't care if I have to live in a cardboard box for the next 60 years of my life, it will be better than pretending to be happy in an office where politics and screwing your colleagues over is de rigueur!
NO MORE.
I had to stop myself 1 hour ago from packing my cubicle and just walking out. So fed up. SO SO fed up.
You know, I have not been to the pool since last October because of this stupid job? How the hell can I get to the pool if I am working 7 days a week averaging 10 to 12 hour days? Whats the point? I am certainly not getting a salary increase or a promotion. I should just quit right now. And I think this is the single most complaint about the job. I have no personal life. NONE. This stops NOW.
I am thinking of doing some cleaning up in my personal life. There are a few negative sources that I must evacuate from my environment. Sources that are polluting my energy field with negativity, constant criticism whithout ever providing support OR being constructive. You people know who you are. The whiners, bugging me for something or other. help with this, help me with that. You know, the "Can You" people. "Can you" people are the worst. Because every sentence they utter begins with those two words. Well, here is my answer : NO I CAN'T. And I am not going to feel bad about it this time. It is going to be about me today.
This is the begining of the rest of my life, and its only going to be good from now on. My new resolutions :
- i will not work more than 40 hours a week.
- I will spend more time with my real friends. And if you are asking yourself if you are my real friend, you are probably should answer that questions with a NO, because if you were, you would know it.
- I will spend more time at the pool, at least 3 hours a week.
- I will scheule time for photography everyday.
- I will submit my work for review
- I will find another job.
- I will no longer entertain negative people.
Speaking of communication, apparently I suck at it. This came to me as a tremendous surprise since I am usually considered an above average communicator by most people who know me. I guess when people don't hear what they want to hear its easier to lash out than to actually accept what they are told.
I am making a decision. From this day forward, I am no longer going to be anybody's bitch. I am done bending over backwards to make others happy. This is who I am. If you don't like it, don't make it my problem. I am tired of making excuses for myself. No more. This is me, like it or not, I DON'T CARE.
I am not getting any younger. Maybe I am having an early mid life crisis, I do not really know, but I don't care. I am going to clean some aspects of my life, starting TODAY.
This job of mine, its got to go. I have been breaking my balls, typing away, slaving for a bunch of corporate block head shareholders for nothing. I don't care if I have to live in a cardboard box for the next 60 years of my life, it will be better than pretending to be happy in an office where politics and screwing your colleagues over is de rigueur!
NO MORE.
I had to stop myself 1 hour ago from packing my cubicle and just walking out. So fed up. SO SO fed up.
You know, I have not been to the pool since last October because of this stupid job? How the hell can I get to the pool if I am working 7 days a week averaging 10 to 12 hour days? Whats the point? I am certainly not getting a salary increase or a promotion. I should just quit right now. And I think this is the single most complaint about the job. I have no personal life. NONE. This stops NOW.
I am thinking of doing some cleaning up in my personal life. There are a few negative sources that I must evacuate from my environment. Sources that are polluting my energy field with negativity, constant criticism whithout ever providing support OR being constructive. You people know who you are. The whiners, bugging me for something or other. help with this, help me with that. You know, the "Can You" people. "Can you" people are the worst. Because every sentence they utter begins with those two words. Well, here is my answer : NO I CAN'T. And I am not going to feel bad about it this time. It is going to be about me today.
This is the begining of the rest of my life, and its only going to be good from now on. My new resolutions :
- i will not work more than 40 hours a week.
- I will spend more time with my real friends. And if you are asking yourself if you are my real friend, you are probably should answer that questions with a NO, because if you were, you would know it.
- I will spend more time at the pool, at least 3 hours a week.
- I will scheule time for photography everyday.
- I will submit my work for review
- I will find another job.
- I will no longer entertain negative people.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Au Revoir Marie!!!
C'est la fin de la viste de Marie aujourd'hui! Elle reprend le chemin de la France ce soir, et elle va tous nous manquer, par contre, il y a de l'espoir!
Marie revient! (Quelle surprise!) Elle va nous revenir encore à la fin de l'année, mais cette fois, elle va y rester! YOUPIE!
Nous avons tous hâte de la revoir parmis nous!!!!
BON VOYAGE Marie!
Marie revient! (Quelle surprise!) Elle va nous revenir encore à la fin de l'année, mais cette fois, elle va y rester! YOUPIE!
Nous avons tous hâte de la revoir parmis nous!!!!
BON VOYAGE Marie!
Saturday, July 07, 2007
International Fireworks Competition: Mexico
Another Saturday, another country showing their colours over the skies of Montreal. This time I scouted a location on top of Mount-Royal. Actually, there was not much scouting to do since I pretty much know that place like the back of my hand. I won't tell you where it is, I will keep that one to myself :)
I did see an improvement this time. I had a secret weapon, a remote shutter release. Its incredible the difference this makes on long exposure. I bought a simple remote on eBay for 10$ and it was money very well spent.
I did see an improvement this time. I had a secret weapon, a remote shutter release. Its incredible the difference this makes on long exposure. I bought a simple remote on eBay for 10$ and it was money very well spent.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Workhorse 0731
Thats how I feel today. Work work work. thats one thing about long weekends, they make you lazy. I'm crossing my fingers for the 649. I really would love to retire early LOL. Then I could travel the world taking pictures. How great would that be!
Sunday, July 01, 2007
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