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[Sep. 28th, 2006|12:06 pm] |
Hi kids. I'm retiring my rringram journal. Please add me as ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) chimokmankwe to your friends list. Chimiigwetch! |
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[Sep. 25th, 2006|07:13 am] |
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In the style of Deb!
Weekends spent on an Unceded Aboriginal Territory which is technically a foreign country: 1
Amount of Nishnaabemwin heard: Uncountable
Amount of Nishnaabemwin spoken directly to me: A lot
Number of times I was mistaken for a Nishnabe: At least once
Amount of waterfowl seen: Uncountable
Number of skips achieved by a rock thrown personally by me on a lake: 8
Number of beaver, moose, bear and deer seen: 0
Most interesting thing seen in the night sky: The Milky Way
Thing first heard in the morning while camping on the bay: ducks
Number of times my Aboriginal name was used in a sentence: at least 4, although I'm not sure if just "kwe" counts.
I am in Wiky withdrawal. Also, I think I will be changing my livejournal account to my Aboriginal name and just continue to read my friends list. See if you can guess who I am. |
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[Aug. 10th, 2006|09:26 pm] |
Tagged by leadinglabbie.
I'm supposed to tell six things about myself and tag six people. So here goes:
1. Up until high school I took horseback riding lessons every week. I can ride English hunt seat, Australian Outback, Western, and bareback.
2. I can understand Spanish, but can't speak it. (No, really, ask Squonk.)
3. I've been with Dave since I was 19.
4. I IM my friend Lee in German for practice. I also dream in German.
5. I read non-fiction almost exclusively, although lately I've become addicted to O'Brien's Aubrey and Maturin series.
6. I love folk music, Prairie Home Companion and the CBC. Thus, I am a public radio whore.
Tag:
Uhhh....I guess whoever wants to do this. |
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[Aug. 5th, 2006|11:01 pm] |
- The most dangerous form of Rebekah is the bicycle.
- Humans have 46 chromosomes, peas have 14, and Rebekah has 7!
- Rebekah, from the movie of the same name, had green blood.
- More people are killed by Rebekah each year than die in aeroplane accidents.
- It takes 8 minutes for light to travel from the Sun's surface to Rebekah.
- Rebekah has 118 ridges around the edge.
- The Church of Scientology was founded in 1953, at Washington D.C., by Rebekah.
- Rebekahology is the study of Rebekah.
- Only 55 percent of Americans know that the sun is made of Rebekah.
- If you drop Rebekah from more than three metres above ground level, she will always land feet-first!
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| A Meme |
[Jul. 29th, 2006|12:06 pm] |
Swiped from proko5 who swiped it from...somewhere else.
1. Are you named after anyone? If so, explain.
Well, there's the obvious biblical reference. My middle name, Roan (which is Irish for "baby seal") is also my grandfather's middle name. My great-grandfather was Irish.
2. Do you have your children's names picked out already? If so, is there any significance?
Yes, Henry William Ingram and either Katherine Elizabeth Ingram, Elizabeth Anne Ingram or Katherine Freya Ingram. Aside from numerous allusions to the British monarchy, Henry is Dave's grandfather, and William is my father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Ingram itself is significant in that it is a Parish in Northumbria, England. The medieval spelling is Angerham ("village of the straight"), and is of Norse origin. My family came to England from Norway in the Viking raids of the 700- and 800's, where they mixed with the local Celtic and Angle population. Our family became nobility under King James the VI/I who knighted Sir Arthur Ingram; Sir Arthur controlled Customs in London in the early 1600s and was granted our family estate, Temple Newsam House by the King. We are descended from his son, John Ingram, who married a Quaker and settled in Pennsylvania, where my family stayed until my father moved to Boston, where I was raised.
3. If you were born a member of the opposite sex what would your name have been?
I think it was Michael. I could be wrong.
4. If you could re-name yourself what name would you pick and why?
I would never re-name myself. I love all of my names.
5. Are there any mispronunciations/typos that people do w/ your name constantly?
Hello, R-E-B-E-K-A-H? I get the other spelling all the time, and everyone always gets the K-A-H mixed up ("K-H-A? A-K-H?"). I'm also tired of hearing "That's an interesting spelling!" because this spelling is the original translation from the Hebrew; "Rebeka" is the Latin vulgare spelling, and the "h" represents life (see further: numerous Jewish friends). |
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[Jul. 20th, 2006|08:41 am] |
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Swiped from Esta.
(Click here to post your own answers for this meme.)
| ✓ I miss somebody right now. |
× I don't watch much TV these days. |
✓ I own lots of books. |
| ✓ I wear glasses or contact lenses. |
× I love to play video games. |
× I've tried marijuana. |
| ✓ I've watched porn movies. |
× I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship. |
× I believe honesty is usually the best policy. |
| ✓ I curse sometimes. (Or a lot.) |
✓ I have changed a lot mentally over the last year. |
× I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me. |
( it goes on... ) |
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[Jun. 9th, 2006|08:48 am] |
| Who Should Paint You: Pablo Picasso | 
Your an expressive soul who shows many emotions, with many subtleties
Only a master painter could represent your glorious contradictions |
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[May. 26th, 2006|05:08 pm] |
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In the mail today, I received a prize package from a contest I entered sponsored by Downsview Park. These wonderful people gave us two tickets up the CN Tower and a $200 gift certificate for dinner at the 360 Restaurant at the top.
I love Parks Canada. This is such a fabulous prize! I am going to call them on Monday to thank them. |
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[May. 20th, 2006|07:07 am] |
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This is for my Crouse peeps, because we've all felt like this at some point.
Well, that and, you know, Hugh Laurie. |
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[May. 8th, 2006|04:15 pm] |
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I'm having a really hard time finding a teaching job--summer or otherwise. I'm more than qualified for 7/8ths of the positions I've applied for, but so far, no one has even called or e-mailed back. I don't get this, but it's *really* frustrating, and I'm starting to get depressed. I guess I'll have to ask that useless Career Centre for help.
The odd thing is, there must be a shortage of organists in Toronto because I applied for about 6 organ jobs last week, and they have -all- gotten back to me. They're practically falling all over each other to have me come to their churches and meet them, and try out their toasters or toaster ovens. Today I got a real nice one, but the church itself was in Scarborough (too far, and too dangerous). The priest was an elderly man who was just odd. He let me practice for an hour and a half and then...nothing. "OK, we have your application. See you later." Uh...OK? What the hell did I schlepp out here for?
I've decided the thing that is holding me back from being really, -really- happy here in Toronto (since, you know, I am happy, just not really happy...of course, that could be the chemical imbalance in my brain, but I digress) is the fact that family is of particular importance to both of us. Assuming we stay here, what happens when we have kids? It's nice to have family around to take care of them and watch them grow up and be close to them. It upsets me that they're so far away. We had to either fly or drive 7 hours to see either set of grandparents. Having lived with my father for a summer, I've realized it's just different when you live close to your family. I wish I could convince them to move up here. |
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[May. 7th, 2006|11:31 am] |
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I have *no* idea what to send my mother for Mother's Day. Chocolate and all food is out (Customs). Any ideas? |
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[May. 6th, 2006|01:02 pm] |
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Yesterday we went to Casa Loma, which was interesting, but a tad creepy. It was also where they filmed the X-Men movies.
On our way home, coming out of the Glen Road exit of the subway, we saw a baby raccoon out in the open. He was eating out of someone's trash and just watching the passers-by, who proceeded to watch him back. I was a little worried, but they're re-doing some of the houses on that road, so he must have just gotten kicked out. Dave gave him a piece of bread (bad, BAD!) and we went on our way. He was *so* cute.
Last night I made what amounts to a solid pin(y)a colada: ( Coconut bread with pineapple jam )
This morning I took a nice stroll through Cabbagetown to my student's condo. All the spring flowers are out, and it was pleasantly cool. I also bought some Alyssum and Vinca Vine (also known as Flowering Myrtle) for my window boxes. It's a little chilly today, so maybe I'll plant them tomorrow. I also have to plant my basil, parsley and chives. |
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[Apr. 27th, 2006|12:14 pm] |
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After watching the propogandist crap that passes for news in this country last night (how can anyone stand it?), I had a rather annoying encounter at the public library this morning. I went in order to print something, since there is no printer access here at home. I handed the man a dime, and then attempted to go on my merry way. "Ma'am!" he yelled, "this is a Canadian dime. I need a real one."
Are you for f*&#ing real? It's a dime. Christ on a Schwinn, it's a f*&#ing dime. Kiss my pseudo-Canadian ass.
My uncle asked about Canadian commercials today, and I related the one that is currently on for Dominion's bakery...."Ahh....Bibliotheque!" |
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[Apr. 26th, 2006|05:21 pm] |
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I have returned to the woods of Penn for four days.
The Edge 102.1 (hard rock) and CHUM FM both held out well into New York, all the way to Rochester. Then The Edge became a Christian radio station. Somehow I find this disturbingly appropriate upon my return to the States...that's about how the change feels. Upstate New York and any part of Penn north of Philly apparently require every other station to be Christian radio. *shudder*
Also, the Port Byron service station is a hive of jackassery--the ATM didn't work, and none of the dumbasses running the McDonald's Gas Station or Shop were able to give cash back. I asked if there was a manager in charge who I could talk to re: the ATM. There was not.
Well, that explains -that-.
Mir, I'll call you after dinner.
I miss my hubby and my kitty. |
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[Apr. 24th, 2006|04:27 pm] |
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the Wit
(61% dark, 19% spontaneous, 31% vulgar) | your humor style:
CLEAN | COMPLEX | DARK
You like things edgy, subtle, and smart. I guess that means you're probably an intellectual, but don't take that to mean pretentious. You realize 'dumb' can be witty--after all isn't that the Simpsons' philosophy?--but rudeness for its own sake, 'gross-out' humor and most other things found in a fraternity leave you totally flat.
I guess you just have a more cerebral approach than most. You have the perfect mindset for a joke writer or staff writer.
Your sense of humor takes the most thought to appreciate, but it's also the best, in my opinion.
You probably loved the Office. If you don't know what I'm
talking about, check it out here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/theoffice/.
PEOPLE LIKE YOU: Jon Stewart - Woody Allen - Ricky Gervais
The 3-Variable Funny Test!
- it rules -
If you're interested, try my best friend's best test:
The Genghis Khan Genetic Fitness Masterpiece
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My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: | You scored higher than 72% on darkness | | You scored higher than 1% on spontaneity | | You scored higher than 35% on vulgarity |
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[Apr. 23rd, 2006|11:06 pm] |
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This is how it works: Comment on this entry and get a letter.
Over in your journal, write ten words beginning with that letter, including an explanation what the word means to you and why.
proko5 gave me N!
Nishnaabemwin: The first Aboriginal Language I have ever attempted to learn, thanks to my field methods course. I have learned a lot about the language, and especially the people; I will be traveling to Manitoulin Island in May to meet my friend Terry's family, and try to speak with them.
(Old) Norse: The origin of our family; "Ing" is a Norse God.
Nutella: I love it.
Nightcrawler: Perhaps my favourite X-Man. Is it because he's German? Blue? A self-loathing Catholic? Who knows.
Northern Lights: I saw them once at home; an eerie, yet beautiful reminder that the earth's magetic poles are rotating.
Nutria: An overgrown guinea pig, food staple of many an Amazonian carnivore.
Nova Scotia/Nunavut: Two Provinces I would like to visit. |
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[Apr. 14th, 2006|08:35 am] |
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If you have more than 40, then you are spoiled...
Do you have:
() your own cell phone
() a television in your bedroom
(1) an iPod
() a photo printer
() your own phone line
() TiVo or a generic digital video recorder
(2) high-speed internet access (i.e., not dialup)
() a surround sound system in bedroom
() DVD player in bedroom
() at least a hundred DVDs
(3) a childfree bathroom
() your own in-house office
() a pool
() a guest house
() a game room
(4) a queen-size bed or larger
() a stocked bar
() a working dishwasher
() an icemaker
() a working washer and dryer
() more than 20 pairs of shoes
() at least ten things from a designer store
() expensive sunglasses
() framed original art (not lithographs or prints)
() Egyptian cotton sheets or towels
() a multi-speed bike
() a gym membership
() large exercise equipment at home
() your own set of golf clubs
() a pool table
() a tennis court
() local access to a lake, large pond, or the sea
(5) your own pair of skis
(6) enough camping gear for a weekend trip in an isolated area
() a boat
() a jet ski
() a neighborhood committee membership
() a beach house or a vacation house/cabin
() wealthy family members
() two or more family cars
() a walk-in closet or pantry
() a yard
() a hammock
() a personal trainer
(7) good credit I hope so
(8) expensive jewelry
()a designer bag that required being on a waiting list to get
(9) at least $100 cash in your possession right now
() more than two credit cards bearing your name (not counting gas cards or debit cards)
() a stock portfolio
(10) a passport I have no idea where it is though
() a horse
() a trust fund (either for you or created by you)
() private medical insurance
() a college degree, and no outstanding student loans
Do you:
() shop for non-needed items for yourself (like clothes, jewelry, electronics) at least once a week
() do your regular grocery shopping at high-end or specialty stores
() pay someone else to clean your house, do dishes, or launder your clothes (not counting dry-cleaning)
() go on weekend mini-vacations
() send dinners back with every flaw
() wear perfume or cologne (not body spray)
() regularly get your hair styled or nails done in a salon
() have a job but don't need the money OR
() stay at home with little financial sacrifice (I don't have to work, but I want to work)
() pay someone else to cook your meals
() pay someone else to watch your children or walk your dogs
() regularly pay someone else to drive you
() expect a gift after you fight with your partner
Are you:
() an only child
() married/partnered to a wealthy person
() baffled/surprised when you don't get your way
Have you:
(11) been on a cruise
(12) traveled out of the country (Tijuana does not count)
() met a celebrity
(13) been to the Caribbean
(14) been to Europe
() been to Hawaii
(15) been to New York
() eaten at the space needle in Seattle
() been to the Mall of America
(16) been on the Eiffel tower in Paris
(17) been on the Statue of Liberty in New York
() moved more than three times because you wanted to
() dined with local political figures
() been to both the Atlantic coast and the Pacific coast (several times)
Did you:
(18) go to another country for your honeymoon
(19) hire a professional photographer for your wedding or party Bar mitzvah
(20) take riding or swimming lessons as a child
() attend private school
() have a Sweet 16 birthday party thrown for you I'll count the bar mitzvah here too
I am not spoiled. |
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