Reflections on 2006

Every year about this time, I like to think about the things that happened throughout the past year. 2006 was a great year. I had to ask myself why it was so good? I think that anytime you can continue to challenge yourself, go after your goals, and be completely happy that is a really good thing.

Looking around the world so many things are different now..... IE today Saddam Hussein was hung after being found guilty. Now I think that he may have done terrible things to his people but since when did we receive the role of God and decide that it was ok to make decision on whether people live or die. The entire case in court reminded me of a giant theatre performance, determined to make Iraqi's believe that their country is truly democratic. But look at that country now, are they better off now that the US removed Saddam from power???? Not really, it is practically a civil war over there.

It is times like these that I like to remind myself how lucky we actually are to be living in a safe country, rather then other dangerous corners of the world. It is not to be taken for granted. Every day there are stories in the news about violence, terrorism, poverty and famine. I dont know what it is about the holidays but they do make me remember how fortunate I am... and that I would be selfish to not do anything for the less fortunate..... anything at all.

This past year really opened my eyes to a variety of subjects and issues that I really didn't realize I was into. Perhaps it is something about me getting older but all of the sudden the small things actually start to mean stuff to you...... concerts, friends, family, technology, knowledge, arts. The small things that people put so much effort into, to make your life easier or happier.

Ya this post is all over the place but oh well.... its New Years.

I wouldn't give up what I'm doing and what I'm trying to do for the world..... anyways enough with the cheese, I just thought I would share some reflections from 2006. Here is hoping that everyone has a safe, healthy and prosperous new year in 2007.

Donald Trump burns Rosie O'Donnell on air.... WOW

WOW, Donald Trump tears into Rosie O'Donnell..... Click the picture to watch.

It started when Rosie O'Donnell.....started insulting the Donald. Boo hiss.... I'm not a big fan of hers to begin with but if someone were to personally attack me I would insult them right back.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vzl9ubSyZ7o

I found it amusing.

Interesting Links for the week....

Alright if you haven't seen these videos yet then you are missing out.... this must be the video of the year.

Microsoft Training Videos: The Funniest Video I have ever seen...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9076288729387457440

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=959125392868390030

This girl gets slam dunked in the gym(literally)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aOCekVoPGZ4

I just got the Animal Planet channel, this video is on funny animals
http://www.viralvideochart.com/myspace/this_is_why_i_want_a_kitten_?id=556332984

Apparently this cat knows how to use a computer.....
http://www.viralvideochart.com/myspace/expensive_cat_toy?id=1271243831

Articles & Movies

*Note* Casino Royale is close to movie of the year in my opinion......a must see!!!

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373889/trailers

Spider Man 3
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413300/trailers

China Releases a $203 PC
http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/29/chinese-company-releases-203-desktop-pc/

A student tries to sell his future on ebay:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/12/01/8395111/index.htm?postversion=2006113011

Have a good weekend!!!!

It's almost the Holiday Season and that means Shopping....

So we have about 3 weeks until Christmas and I went into a mall this weekend..... it was CRAZY. I went into Toys R Us, and I was afraid to step on the little toddlers that seemed to be almost everywhere.

Hope you have started your holiday shopping..... I'm still making a list. But to get an idea of how crazy it is and some deals...lah de dah... here are some links!

I found this video on www.wallstrip.com , it is a really cool site. People were going crazy during Black Friday down south.... do we in Canada have a day like this???? Hmmm.... the day after Thanksgiving??? Nono, most people go right back to work. sigh.... (As per usual, click the picture to see the video)

You are never going to believe this..... this was Best Buy @ 5am I believe........errr even on Boxing Day- NOT FOR ME......

I've noticed that retailers seem to be discounting heavily this season: Flat Panel tv's, Dvds, clothes. http://bigpicture.typepad.com/comments/2006/11/retailers_heavy.html

Oh and on that note, I still can't seem to find a PS3 in any stores.... even though it was released November 17th. GO SONY. What an odd marketing ploy, create buzz about the product but make sure that there are none available until after Christmas. SMOOTH....

Wii for all
http://www.viralvideochart.com/youtube/wii_for_all?id=p5cPVP_llfo