Dumpr Sample
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I’ve already heard about dumpr.net from other blogs but this is the first time that I’ve tried. it. See what I did! This is an original photograph I took in Venice of the gondolas. Here is the original:
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BBC’s Breakfast show, the morning dailies and online news feeds have all picked up on the recently released survey saying that women are grumpier in the morning and stay grumpy longer than men. According to the report:
24% of men said they never woke up grumpy, as opposed to only 14% of women.
Only 9% of women sleep well every night, compared to 15% of men.
This was mostly due to the quality of sleep that women get — partner’s snoring and chores before going to work were among those mentioned as culprits.
This is quite interesting because I have always declared that P is grumpier than me when he wakes up. He did not deny that because he had read somewhere that men sleep better alone than with their partners, and obviously, women sleep better when lying next to their partner. Whilst P’s claims do make sense to me, I cannot confirm where he heard or read that. In fact, it somehow contradicts this new study, which, on the other hand, I kind of agree to a degree somewhat.
P snores and it does bother me especially when he nods off before me. I sort of developed this sensitivity to snoring from a past relationship. So, if the new claim is to be proved true, I should be grumpier in the mornings. But that is definitely not the case. It is a mission, first and foremost to get P out of bed. I must have something to bribe him with — like breakfast (what were you guys thinking?) — to get him off Dreamland. Still, he ends up grumbling, mumbling, tossing and turning when he wakes up. And the fact that he sleeps longer hours than I do, he shouldn’t be at all Scrooge-like in the mornings. But he is.
As for me, I am grumpiest before going to bed, right at the beginnings of Zzzzz and P knows that, too!
*** 27 Oct 2006 UPDATE ***
Now, if I was that dog on the left, I’d be right grumpy!
(Photo taken from Yahoo’s Animal Office Attachments)
If that line isn’t familiar to you then I suggest you head to the cinema right now. Yes, that is THE line from “The Devil Wears Prada.” A film touted to be a tribute to Vogue’s Anna Wintour, it does give one a view of the glamorous life in fashion albeit an assistant (aka, slave!). Well, with an unlimited access to all the designer goodies before they even hit the shops, who wouldn’t? As Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep’s character) herself said, “Who wouldn’t want to live like us?” There were more great lines in the film especially from Nigel (Stanley Tucci’s character).
The film was a fashion runway all throughout. An off-white coat (see photo below – taken from www.ctv.ca)and a shirt-jumper top combination caught my eye. I want! I want! Disappointingly though, there were very limited exposure on shoes. I mean, hey, the poster is with a red stilletto right? (Poster taken from Orpheum.)
It was the irony at the end that really did it for me. Andy (or Andrea, Anne Hathaway’s character) realised that the world of fashion — with all the stepping over people, not literally, of course! — was not her. But of course, that doesn’t mean she can’t keep the couture! I won’t say more in case anyone out there hasn’t seen it yet.
The film was based on a book with the same title by Lauren Weisberger. To be honest, I did not know that when I went to see it on cinema. It might have been better that way because I’ve had not-so-good experiences in books-cum-screenplays. To name an example, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” of the Narnia series.
Anyway, I am pretty sure that everyone will enjoy seeing this film. It might be a chick flick but it will be one of those that blokes will want to see. P wanted to, but I took a girl friend along. I thought that he wouldn’t like it (being a chick flick) because he was giving all the sighs and the signs of it (being a chick flick). But when I agreed with a girl mate, he said, “Oh, I really wanted to see that!” Well, tough. He’d have to wait for it in DVD.
My rating: *****
Buying the DVD: Most definitely! (for P, at least)
We’ve had hobbits, elves, lions, witches and wizards. It is now time for druids to take centre stage.
Star Dancer is the story of Tegen. During unsettling times, the stars have prophesied the coming of the druid’s only hope. With powers she believed that was bestowed on her through a green shawl, Tegen struggles and remains steadfast to her true destiny.
This book is very engaging. With an unusual storyline, it hopes to give and bring us back to the Iron Age where druids were highly regarded. For those of you who loved the Harry Potter series, Star Dancer will definitely elicit the same kind of excitement.
Should you happen upon it in your favourite bookshop, do pick up a copy. A good read. Definitely.
“Come fly with me…”
Yes, the latest issue of PINOYexpats is finally online! After much delay we present you with stories and tips of travelling. We hope you’ll like it!
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