Must Read

I was sad to turn that final page, but this morning I finished one of the best books I have ever read. Water For Elephants, by Sara Gruen, tells the tale of Jacob Jankowski and his adventures as he runs away from university and joins the circus.

The chapters are told from his point of view as a 23-year old, and a ninety-three year old. The way that Sara Gruen writes is fantastic. She uses such descriptive words that it feels like you are actually there, attending the circus during the depression of the 1930's.

I highly recommend this book! It is so good that you won't be able to put it down! I waited almost three months on a wait list for this novel! Over 200 people were on the list.So go to your closest library, chapters, indigo, and buy it!

For my roommates

My roommates had to create a viral video for their broadcasting class. They could do whatever they wanted, as long as it had no porn in it. The more hits their video gets the higher their grade will be.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRc92582M4s.
Check it out!

Apartments and Ice Cream

Today in my office two co-workers were laughing about this posting for an apartment in Halifax. They sent me the link and I wanted to share it with you. Is this for real?

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-housing-apartments-for-rent-1-bedroom-1-bedroom-apt-Central-Halifax-W0QQAdIdZ115629500

Reminder: On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Baskin Robbins is having 31¢ scoops between 5-10 p.m. I am a fan of Dairy Queen, as I worked there for a very long time, but you can't go wrong with a deal like that!

Rant of the Week

I have discovered a new pet peeve. I have added it to my list, which includes:

People who chew with their mouth open
Those who drag their feet
The newest edition: Litterers

This new pet peeve emerged the other day while I was taking the subway to work. I noticed a lady drop her granola wrapper on the ground and kick it with her feet. She acknowledged that she dropped it, and did absolutely nothing about it. I even noticed another lady across from me rolling her eyes and shaking her head. I was tempted to say something to this wrapper-dropping-lazy-woman, but I kept my composure, got off and went on with the day.

Seems to be that this wrapper-dropping-lazy-woman had a friend taking the subway the following morning. While reading her book she placed her coffee on the ledge behind one of the seats. I figured she would grab it as soon as we left the station, but nu-uh. She best not be leaving that coffee cup there -- was what I was thinking. Then, dun-dun-dun, the cup fell. She looked at it, kicked it around a couple times and went back to reading.

That’s it. Your lazy friend got away the day before, but consider her lucky.

So, as we pulled up to St. Clair station I took my headphones out and stood near her. Before the doors opened I leaned in and said,“Excuse me Mrs., I think you dropped your garbage on the floor.” Just loud enough so that others heard.



I hope I embarrassed this culprit.
She deserved it, and you will too.
If caught littering around me…on the ttc.

Steal

Today on my lunch I was planning on treating myself to a greasy meal from Wendy’s. Why I considered this a 'treat' I have no idea. Anyways, I didn't end up buying any sort of lunch. Instead I bought pantyhose and a pair of shoes. By the way, pantyhose are ridiculously overpriced. I picked a good day to buy them, 50% off. Yay!



On the way back to the office I passed the Town Shoes store. Displayed are all the Barbie inspired shoes. Remember when you would play with them, and always lose the shoes. I always spent too much time getting their outfits ready and by the time I knew it I had to leave my friends, and we didn’t even get the chance to start playing.



So I decided to go in. The man at the counter was super friendly, “Would you like to win $100 to Town Shoes?” Um, yes I would. So I filled out the form, and made my way to the sale rack. Sorry, but that’s where I can afford the shoes in this store.





This is what I bought.They were a steal at $27. Originally $120, down to $75, and then $45, and I bought them at $36 – an additional 25% off!!

Kristi Blogczak

One sunday afternoon while listening to way back play backs , ( songs from albums such as MuchDance 95 & 96) with a dear close friend, I was asked to start writing a blog. "Kristi, if you wrote a blog, I would read it. It would be hilarious to hear you rant."

I often rant about my 'adventures' on the subway to my roommates, and figured why not start writing it out.

I decided to call my blog 'Just Put B' because my entire life nobody has known how to spell my last name. Z before the C? K after the Z? So, in the end I always tell them, "Just put B."

Here's to hoping that I acutally keep up with this blog.

Cheers!

-KB