Outspoken Therapy

So, I was introduced to it once.  Thought it was a brilliant idea, then thought nothing of it. 

I roll into work this morning, and there it is, sitting in my inbox from a co-worker.  Addressed only to me.  It made me ponder what could be. 

What, you may be asking yourself, are you talking about crazy man.  I am talking about the ‘The Best Job In The World’ position that Tourism Queensland is currently accepting applications for.

One thing I’ve noticed from the 4 or 5 articles I’ve read on this is that I have not been able to find the actual link to the Tourism Queensland site or to the ‘The Best Job In The World’ info/application spot.  It’s like they’re trying to hide this great secret from the world! 

Well, I think that this is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities that everyone should have a chance at, soooooo without further hesitation, I present you with the link to the ‘The Best Job In The World‘ site. If you choose to do so, I wish everyone the best of luck in applying.

Here are some key dates you may want to consider when applying:

22 February 2009 – Applications close
2 March to 24 March 2009 – Voting on 50 short-listed candidates
2 April 2009 – 11 short-listed candidates announced
3 May 2009 – Interviews in Queensland get started
6 May 2009 – New employee announced
1 July 2009 – I start work…uh, I mean, the Island Caretaker starts work

Good Luck!

Well, a little earlier in the year – about a month ago – I was contacted by matchstick.ca and chatthreads.com to be one of the 300 canadians to test drive an 8gb Zune.  Naturally, I said ‘OK’ and as promised, I received the Zune to my door!  All i had to do – if I wanted to – was write something about it.  Sooo, I’ve gotten of my lazy ass and here we go.

The Zune: an 8GB, super thin, easy to use media device.  K, I’m done…

Just kidding!!  HAHAHA!

Well, let me tell you.  I like it.  First off, let me tell you about what I got:

• 8GB Zune;
• Premium Headphones – and let me tell you, they are premium;
• Case, extra earbuds for the headphones;
• A/C adapter;
• USB cable;
• A link to download the software.

So, the first thing I noticed – and was very impressed with – was the size of the unit. Super thin. In fact, I thought I was going to break it when I pulled it out of the box, but it has proven to be a very durable little unit.

Second – but #1 most favorite thing – the premium headphones. Can I just add that I’ve been looking for earbud style headphones with good sound for a long time and have settled on SkullCandy earbuds. The SkullCandy’s were much better than my standard iPod earbuds (which suck my balls) but didn’t really have the fantastic sound quality that the Zune premium earbuds had. Fantastic I say! They’re comfortable, have great sound quality and have amazed me time and time again with this magical no tangle feature on them. Needless to say, I love them.

The software. I like it. It’s very flashy and easy to use, unlike the clunky, restrictive iTunes. The only real issue I had was with adding podcasts to the Zune. It was a little tricky, but I eventually got most of the ones that I like to listen to onto my Zune.

All in all, I’ve really enjoyed my use of the Zune. I’ve recommended it to a fair amount of people who have asked me about it.

What’s next….
more software reports, Zune to Zune, the social aspect of the Zune and Zune vs my iPod.

Thanks for the awesome new toy!!

giddy up!

I’d like to say Good Job O.P.P. guys! I’m specifically talking about the ones on the commuter line from Hamilton to Toronto (Markham). Let me ‘splain.

For those of you who don’t know, we have commuter lanes going through Mississauga and up the 404. These lanes are designated for vehicles with 2 or more passengers in them…or apparently for inconsiderate prick yuppies who think that the rules don’t apply to them. You’ve seen them…the singly occupied, road raged, impatient, Starbucks in one hand and cell phone in the other, cutting off 6 people so they can get into the commuter lane people? If you couldn’t tell, I don’t hold these guys in the highest regard.

It really grinds my gears when I see these people smugly driving by me as I’m stalled in traffic. It’s not because I’m stuck in traffic and they’re blowing by me. It’s because…no wait….it is that. But, over the last couple of months, I’ve felt great redemption in seeing those same Starbuck swilling retards pulled over by the O.P.P. It actually makes me so happy that I laugh out loud like a maniac as I drive by them when they’re pulled over.

So, to sum up this rant – Good Job O.P.P.! Everytime I see you guys pull over one of those impatient jerk-offs, just let it be known that you’ve made my day.