Let's Go To The Ex, OOh Baby!

My Boston Terrier pup, Stella Bella has her ear infection/rash back. The earliest I could get her an appointment for was Tuesday, the poor girl. The dog walker also noticed what may be a rash on her side, too. I will have to check when I get home. I think Stella picked up the rash when she was at the vet for her stomache issues.

Tomorrow I am going to the Jays game. I have decided to give them another chance despite their dismal and incredibly un-entertaining performance the last time I saw them. Then it is off to the EX, ooh baby! Hopefully I will not be too tired to go to the Lantern Festival at Ontario Place after that but since I will be working the farmers market at Withrow Park tomorrow, 8 AM, I have the feeling that the Lantern Festival might have to wait.

I tried to skip the Ex this year, really, becuase it is so expensive and I always end up eating food that is bad for me. I used to get stuck bringing home cheap toy prizes that I did not want, too but a couple of years ago I wised up and just started giving them to random kids before I left the Exhibition grounds. Most of the parents do not look too thrilled with me but, to be honest, that part pleases me the most. Despite my objections this year, all of the forces were against me and I am going to the Ex with the boyfriend and another couple. I am betting we will have a great, albeit fattening time!

WalMart Does Not Do So Hot on Facebook

I thought I had reached my breaking point as far as facebook goes. Grade 8 reunions? Keeping in touch with someone I babysat when I was 12? Com on! Lately, I have been seriously considering following the path of my friend Joanne and just leaving Facebook all together. BUT then I read something today that made me happy.


Apparently WalMart attempted setting up a "back to college" page on Facebook and the masses spoke. Something like two or three hundred comments appeared, calling WalMart out for their their unfair labor and business policies and actions.


So, while my faith in Facebook is not entirely restored and I still don't want to be friends with creepy neighbour from that place I lived for three months about ten years ago, I am at least happy to see people being given a platform to stand up for issues they believe in.


Source: Facebook Users Protest Walmart

Life The Way It Should Be

Okay for all of you out there that are interested in trying life as it should be, go check out Coke zero's new site!

Not only does Coke zero feature real taste with no sugar, it is also offering some interactive video fun. On the Coke zero site, you will be able to manipulate video and direct clips, then send your masterpiece to your friends so they can bask in the glory of your creative abilities. Your video will be pitted against others, of course so you will have a chance to prove your superiority once and for all!



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Sunday Night Live at the Diesel Playhouse

A few of us went to see Sunday Night Live at the Diesel Playhouse (formerly Second City, which has now moved to King Street) this past weekend. I think it is only $10 to get in, which is totally worth it although we managed to score free tickets.

Sunday Night Live performs all new material each and every Sunday and some of the sketches are really pretty funny. The funniest sketch for me was the news updates. One of the first news stories that the actors brought up was Michael Vick and I cringed and held my breath. Vick is a real sore spot for me because he is such a big giant ass but I actually stopped cringing and started laughing over their jokes about the story.

So, here are some notes from my experience at the Diesel Playhouse, Sunday Night Live:

1. Anand Rajaram was the host this weekend and all I can say is that that guy has really pick nipples. That is an image that will be burned in my memory for a while!

2. The bartender looks like a bad ass but is actually very friendly. And patient. And great at coming up with sweet, girly concoctions when I can't make up my mind because the bar does not stock Sloe Gin or Galliano.

3. As typical, the fat guy is the funniest cast member.

4. The Diesel Playhouse is also showing Evil Dead, the Live Musical. My friend saw it and loved it, and now I want to go.

5. There is a free Evil Dead photo machine in the bar area. You can take a million photos of your self and still will not find one good enough to post on your blog.


After the show, we tried to go to BuskerFest but it was too late and we missed it. Ah well, it was a pretty fun end to an otherwise busy weekend. This weekend, the long weekend, I hope to finally go see the Simpsons!

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Planning an Event? Plan NOT to use Paper Invites

As a marketing communications professional, I receive a lot of invites to marketing events, conferences, forums, and sessions all over North America. Off the top of my head, I would have to say I get at least 3 invites per week via email or (gasp) hard copy. Why the gasp? I hate getting unnecessary, environmentally unfriendly junk mail delivered to my desk every day. What a waste, of paper, money and the receptionist’s time. It is more than likely that that conference invite will go right into the recycling with out me ever looking at it.

When the opportunity presented itself for me to review RegOnline, an event software package that includes conference payment software, I jumped at the chance. Finally, I can review something I know a little bit about!

I took a look at RegOnline’s Conference Payment Software and I was pretty impressed. I viewed two different invites with two different looks and feels based on the mood of the event. One invite was for a marketing conference and I briefly forgot I was supposed to be looking at the program and I instead started looking for more details about the event. Yep, I am ashamed to say that I immediately transitioned into the registration process! Does that mean the invite was a success? lol!

Anyway, the registration process was simple and seamless enough. The only possibly suggestions I could make are based on my personal preferences. For example, I like to have the conference price right on the home page and I like to see my progress at the bottom of every page. Once I complete the first page, a message on the bottom reads: You have finished step one of six. I like to have that just so I am not thinking to myself, “when is this going to end? I just want to go to a stupid conference already!” Again, that is just my personal preference.

All in all, I would have to say that this was a pretty cool conference payment software package. I am sure I am going to be getting many more examples in my inbox (of events I can actually sign up for).

My Boring yet Jam Packed Weekend

I am SO glad it is Friday! With that said, I have a very busy weekend in store. I am working the Toronto FC match on Saturday night, which is of course going on during the CNE. I worked the CNE last year in a different capacity and I was able to get my bf and younger brother in for free. My mom also worked the event so the four of us had such a great time after our shifts were over. I have the feeling I won’t be able to get anyone in for free this year. Sigh.

I have friends coming over tonight and one of them is bringing a dvd, I think it is called 13 Days. I have the BirchCliff Village Farmers Market tonight and the Withrow Park Farmers Market tomorrow. I am hoping to sell out on treats. Wouldn’t that be great? Anyway, other than a dentist appointment and the obligatory 3 hour weekend walks with Stella I think that about sums up my weekend plans. Gosh, for someone who does so much stuff, I sure lead a boring existence!