Wanted to share.

I am a girl...this means that I am moody. Okay not so much moody as emotional. Or maybe more of a feeler then others. Anyway sometimes I get in moods, or funks if you will. I find the only thing to get me out of it is a good cry and maybe some booze but always always music. For me beautiful music can make the darkest day seem so much brighter.

Wanted to share some that have given some light recently by simply making me think, smile or tap my foot along with it. Life is not bad...it just is. I find most of these by hearing a few lyrics in the backround of a tv show and then doing some google magic. Hope you enjoy.

Hope all is well.











And just for fun....

I have the same birthday as Joey. True story.

You think Spice Girls made big money...0h man...just you wait.

What girl could forget "Hanging Tough", "The Right Stuff" and "This One's For the Children". I'll never forget my New Kids PJ's, man I loved those things. I remember being so jealous of Deedee's NKOTB quilt....oh yeah...the skeleton's are out of the closet now. Seriously though, it'll be interesting to see what they do and how welcoming the fans around the world will be. I'm really just surprised they brought Danny back....was he anybody's favourite? I personally had a thing for Jonathan. Yeah I know.

If they go on tour I'll have to see if I can convince some people to go with me. The question is "Are you tough enough?"

Sincere.

Well hello all. Yes I know, it's like I fell off the face of the planet again. But no I am here, and alive.



It's been an interesting couple of months that's for sure. Work was nuts with end of year jobs, Christmas was chaos, then I turned the big 26 (don't remind me) and the world rang in 2008. After that I was sick, only to get sicker with some virus and a kidney infection. However Shauna is starting to feel human again. Therefore I thought I would share with everyone. Sure it took till February for me to update but I do what I can.



In my time illness I haven't been able to do much, watching lots of TV and playing around on the computer. Due to the writers strike there hasn't been much to watch other then my main men Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Now I can't say that I'm a political person, I have my views no doubt, I like to be informed before I vote (and I always vote) but it's Canadian poltics. I think times would have to get a lot harder for us before anything drastic happens.



So last night when my friend Erin and I started talking about the state of the world. Naturally discussion turned to our evil twin brother to the south USA. I fear greatly I must say for the state of that nation and the ripple affect it's destruction of economy will have on other nations of this world. However after talking about it I decided to look into it and low and behold I read something that gave me a hint of hope that maybe Americans can turn their car around and head back to humanity. That is, if one man can truely be political and sincere at the same time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY

I highly recommend checking out this link, a music video of supports of Barack Obama's inspired by his 'Yes We Can' speech. The speech can be read below. Happy Days!

It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.
Yes we can to justice and equality.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can.
We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics...they will only grow louder and more dissonant . We've been asked to pause for a reality check. We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.
Now the hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the boy who learns on the streets of LA; we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea.
Yes. We. Can.

Ohhhhh shiny.

Yes I know...no updates.

I'm suprised (and happy) that you all haven't given up on me yet. I'm such a bad blogger but I don't have any cute kids (here or on the way), I don't live anywhere exciting and dammit nothing exciting ever happens to me. I'm more boring then Seinfeld...oh wait you liked that show? Ummm....moving on.

However today was a different day because today I got a shiny new phone.

Ohhhhh....ahhhhhh.

Well I like it anyway...it has many toys and attachments that I don't know how to use. The manual is written in english (or at least I assume it to be english) but I think I would find the french version just as useful. The buttons are touch screen which make me feel high-tech and geekified. Yes that's a word. Or if it isn't I just made it up. Either way...cool phone.

But what do I like the most about it? It's not 3 years old. My older phone was starting to look like it should be covered in dust and found in a egyptian tomb. 3 years old...I mean back then no one had ipods. I know!!! A world with no ipods is a world with no ipod commercials which I find to be pure art (I especially enjoy them when partaking in some of BC's own). I mean the graphics just blow your mind, I mean Bono wont just do a commercial for anybody. Well not any company...any charity yes...company no.

Has that guy won a nobel prize yet? I mean he's got the grammy's, the quadrouple selling platinum albums and I'm pretty sure he has an Oscar. I say we make him president of the world and be done with it. Wait...is Bono the antichrist?

Ohhh man that was off topic. So yeah...new phone. Pretty. I will update again soon. And don't worry, Bono isn't the antichrist. I know...trust me. It's totally J-Lo.

And here's a little picture to remind us how far that little wireless gem has come.

Possible captain's to go with this photo:

"No this is not Macgyver's phone, stop calling me!"

"What makes me sexy? It's simple, the cleft chin and my new car smell cologne."

or my personal favourite

"Dave's not here man."

Happy 28th Birthday Deedle!!!!!!

It's that time of year again...and by that time of year I mean August. My whole life August has meant one thing...Diana (Deedee) Marie Neumerschitsky's birthday. It was and is a day to be remembered, cherished and most certainly celebrated. Don't you agree?

Now I though about compiling a list of pictures of Dee but then I realized one thing...she hates pictures of herself. Why someone who looks like her would think that way I will NEVER understand, but it's her day and I plan to abide by her rules. Therefore I have compiled something else instead...pictures of things that make me think of my darling sister and why I'm thankful she was born. Let's get this party started shall we? Aight.

The Party "Animal"

Deedee was born to party harder, smarter and better then you. It's a fact. She'll drink you under the table, catch the eye of the hottest guy at the party, dance the night away and some how have all the girls there wanting to be her friend. When I think about partying I think my "animal" of a sister better be there and I better make sure she's got some Jack Daniels on hand to satisfy her thirst. If not I'm not going to have any fun and neither is anybody else there.

Tattoos

It's not just ink...it's art. Whether it's to symoblize her friendships or her daughter she's rocking it on at least half the planes of her body. She makes no apologies and shows them off with pride. Watching her get a dragonfly done on her back inspired me to finally get some ink for my own. Sure it's not even a quarter of the size...but I only have a quarter of her cool.

Hockey/Canucks/Trevor Linden

Deedee can talk hockey shop with the best of them, she'll debate offense vs defense and as long as it's good for her team then it's good for her. Her love for the Vancouver Canucks is only surpassed by her love for Mr. Canuck himself, Trevor Linden. Look at the man...can you blame her? Thank God they signed him for another year or Deedee might have broken Nonis's legs. Oh and I double dog dare you to tell her you're a Flames fan...come on...do it.

Pop Culture

If it's popular culture then you best be knowing that my girl knows it. I love that I can call her and debate Angelia vs Jennifer, what Lohan is up to now and the latest hollywood spawn. She's got a handle on music, movies, books, television shows and all things that are worth remembering. Some people think it's a waste of time, Dee understands its about knowledge of the people. Also my girl get's Entertainment Weekly...by far the best magazine ever produced. Even better... she lets me have it when she's done.

Last...but obviously not least...

Emma

Deedee is Mom to one of the most beautiful human beings ever produced. Being Mom is just one of the spectrums of her personality but one of the parts I am the most proud of her for. Emma has brought nothing but joy, laughter and love into my life and I cannot imagine having that little voice calling me "Auntie Shauna". Yes that girl is the best of both her parents and it shows on her face. But when she giggles, when her dimples flash, when she posses for the camera or when she's giving me her "I'm soooo not impressed with you face" I swear I'm seeing her mother 20 years ago. It a amazes me that there could actually be two woman that cool on the planet and that I get to be related to both of them.

Ladies and Gentleman raise your glass and toast to one of the finest people I know. She is smart, sassy, oh so sexy and a joy to behold...my sister Diana...the person who reminds me of everything cool. Love you girl and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Shauna in getting dumber.

Guess what Shauna is doing tomorrow! Come on guess....yes that's right. She's getting her wisdom teeth removed.

Yes I am 25 and this is supposedly something that should have happened years ago. Insert one dumb dentist, my lack of a dental plan and YAY here we go. I'll admit to being a bit nervous but this is only because when it comes to the dentist...pain is usually to follow. I don't freeze no matter how many needles they stick me with.

Either way its getting done and to add to the fun I'll be staying with my parents for a couple days so that my Mom can look after me. I don't care how old you are...when you are sick you want your Mommy and you want her NOW! Therefore I'll be bugging Deedee for a few days.

The best stuff is that I get Percocet...that friendly drug that you only hear about on TV shows. This will hopefully make things better.

Other then that all is well. I'm boring!

Well talk about being called out!

Alright...I do love my older sister Deedle. She's a gem and she has absolutely no problem calling them like she see's them. How does she see them? Oh you know...grass is green, sky is blue, Emma is perfect and Shauna...where the f$#%k are you?

Good question Dee...I'm glad you asked.

Shauna is currently sitting in her apartment in Oak Bay. Her building is big and filled with older people. They're cute and a little bizarre, but I imagine if I lived through 80 years on this planet I would see things a bit squewy. Yes that's a word. I made it up.

I'm sorry I haven't been around. I could make excuses...work is stressful and busy (which it is), my social life is booming (well that's always been true) or that I'm hunkered down with one fine looking young man and I'm too tired to make it to the computer (now if that was true, well I would make sure I found the time to write). I have been neglectful...my heartfelt apologizes.

Seriously though...lets get to it shall we?

So after one month plus of living on my own I have decided I like it. I love my pink shower curtain, I love washing the dishes when I feel like it and I love sleeping in on weekends. I'm still getting used to the noises my building makes, to not having people around constantly and needing loonies on hand to do laundry. I most certainly miss my old roomies, but I've extended them an open invitation so they can drop by whenever they want (hint! hint!)

I'm sorry I don't have pictures for you. I'll take some tomorrow when there is light in my place. I don't have a digital camera so the crap one on my cell phone will have to do. Should give you the general idea. The place is pretty big, almost too big for one person sometime. Good thing I have friends that like to come over.

To be honest the most pressing thing in my life is work, its been really busy and hectic. And by hectic I mean stressing me out to the point of no sleep. I still love my job, the people and the pay but it felt like I was getting to a point of no return.

That was until today.

I had a day where everything went right, things got done, files got organized and I got back into my swing of things. I even had some people I deal with over the phone all the time in another department head over just to meet me, so that was great. But then as I was watching the minutes count down till the end of the day when I hear that someone else was at the office to see me. I spin around in my chair and there is Emma running towards me. I can tell you right now, no matter how great a day I was having before it was now over the top.

Dee- Your kid was a hit in my office. They thought she was too cute and a co-worker even gave Emma her little stuffed Bashful (he's a dwarf) doll. I was glad everyone got to put a face to the name since I talk about her none stop. Know she's welcome back anytime.

Beyond that not too much to tell. I really need to figure out a way to afford a digital camera in the next couple weeks. I know they're not that expensive but I need to get my laptop fixed (stupid motherboard) and I also need to get some contacts (thank God for a medical plan).

In due time right?

Well thanks all for your patience...all of you. Know I've read about your life adventures, whether they be pregnancies, music festivals, or road trips. So congrats Glenda...I can't wait to be an aunt again...or a semi-aunt. Anne Marie...come visit again...too far away. And Christine please tell Joel how lucky Canada is to have him on my behalf. We can always use more great people in this fine land of ours :)

Oh and Deedee...well I found out about this post from our Nana...so I'm mad at you. You'll just have to wait for it to pass.

....wait for it....

...almost...

Okay I'm over it now. You're lucky I'm so forgiving.