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Possibly the only post I’ll ever make on American politics.

I was goofing around YouTube, when I came across CSPAN’s Presidential Debate coverage. Obviously, it was YouTube, and the comments were all painful as hell to read (or decipher, really, from all the incessant ignorant hate speech that flourished within the 3500 or so comments).

I found this one especially interesting, though:

Obama is a socialist who would run the economy into the ground (just like socialism did in Europe).

Right. Of course free health care and all those other ludicrous public social services ran Europe to the ground. Damn those Socialists. I mean, I guess that’s why the Euro is worth almost 50% more than the US Dollar, right? And that’s totally why their standard of living is significantly better than that of the United States. Because they’re being run to the ground.

Ajsdfhsklfhdsklfjhdsf.

And on a slightly related note, why the hell are we (Canada) having another election again? Does Harper really think that the Conservatives will win a majority? I get that people aren’t exactly a fan of Dion (Liberal Party Leader) - heck, I’m not a fan of Dion - but really, the only change that will probably happen is that the NDP will become the Official Opposition Party instead of the Liberals, and that the Greens will (finally) get some more seats.

Can we please spend those millions of dollars being flushed at this election elsewhere? Like education, health care, woman’s rights - you know, all of the areas that Harper significantly reduced or cut out from the budget since he came into power?

 

 

I haz a job.

As of…two minutes ago, I am now once again part of the workforce. Well, officially (as in I’m actually getting taxed this time), anyway. It’s nothing major - just a small retail job at a mall close to my apartment, but steady income = made of WIN. I’m starting tomorrow, so hopefully I won’t cock it up too much.

 

[I should probably write here more, but the new season of Supernatural just started. So, umm, Livejournal and all its fannishness has pretty much been my BFF. I'll be back...eventually. Or at least when I have something more constructive to say, other than, "ZOMG, Dean Winchester, marry me naooo!" or "Castiel, can I haz you nao, plz?"

And, uh, guh. I think my brain just melted.]

 

 

If only I was bitextual

I’m not going to lie. Sometimes, I really fucking hate living in Ottawa.

Don’t get me wrong - I love the cultural aspects and perks that come with living in the capital city. Ottawa can be extremely vibrant, colourful, and fun. And for a Human Rights and Political Science major, it’s pretty much a haven for intelligent conversations about anything and everything that falls under the political spectrum (which is unfortunately rare in the typically politically apathetic country of Canada).

But when you’re an anglophone looking for a job in a city that reveres French-speakers, well, Ottawa can really, really, really suck.

With my CV now, I should be able to get a position as an administrative assistant, or certainly, at least a teller job at any of the major banks in any other Canadian cities. But because I live in Ottawa, and I unfortunately don’t speak French (and that every office or banking related jobs I’ve searched for has the “Must be Bilingual” caveat), I’m pretty much relegated to retail and sales.

…which, you know, normally wouldn’t be a problem. Except, I’ve never had a single day of retail or sales experience in my life. Ever. I mean, the closest thing to “Customer Service” that I’ve done is making sure that my manager had a double tall vanilla latte ready at her desk every morning.

Asdjkashdsd.

Basically, either way, I’m screwed. Which is totally not a good thing, because my uni fees? Kind of needs to get paid. And, you know, I also kind of need to get fed.

Carleton University, you should really tell your prospective students that even though Ottawa’s primary language is English (70% of the population, apparently), they’re unlikely to get a half decent job unless they speak French.

Akdjshasff.

 

PS. I’ve finished moving in to the new host, so everything should be in working order. Also, new layout, as you can see. Suggestions and critiques are very much welcomed and appreciated :).

 

 

 

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