Humour Has It

#1) I'm Canadian. So yes, it's spelled 'HumOUR' <3

#2) I'm funnier over here. Come visit me, you won't regret it. 

#3) Sunday funday and I'm back at home writing a paper after enjoying a couple Granville Island Winter Ales. I know this phrase can get overused (a lot), but... work hard, play hard. All about balance my friends, it's all about balance. 

Thanks for reading Useless Blog Posts with ACC.  

Time Wasting

Over the last few years, my family has decided to spread ourselves all over Canada. I'm fine with this, except that I don't get to see my brothers as often as I would like. We've spent the last couple holiday seasons in Mexico and it's been nothing but ridiculous amounts of fun (this year, I get them BOTH in Vancouver for a night - can you say party time?) As I get ready to leave for the beach this Christmas (20 days), I've been making a list of things I want, but do not need. Not everything is for the beach though, I have a really bad itch to go shopping. So, online shopping (without clicking that 'proceed to checkout' button) will have to do. Enjoy!

Urban Outfitters Baseball Tee - I think this kind of tee flatters my body shape the best.

Urban Outfitters Blue Ankle Jeans - I'm a little late on this trend... but these would be perfect for Mexico!

Urban Outfitters - Eagle, Check! Off the shoulder, Check! Awesome, Check!

UO - Not clothing, I know. But I'm trying to figure out new ways of storing my jewelry. It's proving to be difficult.

UO Dress - Um. Hot.

UO Sweater Dress - So cozy!

VS Bathing Suit - Love the blue.

VS - Again. Blue. It's my colour, I'm blonde!

I want to apologize for using Victoria's Secret models, but I love the bathing suits VS comes out with. I condone full, beautiful curves and delicious food. Oh, and beer. Beer is good too.

-ACC

Happy December!

The holiday season has officially begun and I could not be more excited for December 21 (the date of my last exam). After a couple weeks away due to a computer issue (I dropped it... have I mentioned I'm a klutz?), I'm 'back', though I'm not sure anyone's really missed me! So, happy December everyone. 

-ACC

I could not think of a title for this post that wasn't either super lame or involving the word cute, which what I'm about to show you, is. So for now, this post remains nameless. Please watch these as many times necessary to find the cuteness and hilarity (I fell in love before I even pressed play). 

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CUTENESS OVERLOAD! -ACC

Back to Basics

"The first interview was general, designed to eliminate the obvious sociopaths. During the second interview we were asked why we wanted to be elves. This is always a problem question. I listened as the woman ahead of me, a former waitress, answered the question, saying, "I really want to be an elf? Because I think it's about acting? And before this I worked in a restaurant? Which was run by this really wonderful woman who had a dream to open a restaurant? And it made me realize that it's really really... important to have a... dream?" Everything this woman said, every phrase and sentence, was punctuated with a question mark and the interviewer never raised an eyebrow." - David Sedaris from Holidays on Ice

First of all, if you enjoyed that little excerpt from Holidays on Ice, I recommend you get the entire collection of short stories and just in time for the holiday season too! 

Secondly, I'm here to talk to you about something very important. Basic, but important. I'm here to discuss a topic that irks me to no end: the incorrectly placed spoken question mark. Referring back to the exerpt, the incorrectly placed spoken question mark is when someone ends their sentence with an inflection, like they are asking a question. Ever heard of someone being called a 'Valley Girl'? Guess what? It's not cute. 

I was prompted to write on this topic from working on/listening to group presentations in some of my classes. Every week I've had to listen to people presenting on a topic that they seemed pretty unsure of. If there is one thing I've learned in life, it's fake it till you make it. One of the easiest ways of doing this is speaking with authority, like you know what you're talking about, even when you have no clue. Do yourself a favor and listen to yourself speak. Hear that? It's a misplaced question mark! You're welcome, friends!   

-ACC

Fashion: Guest Post by Sara

I have incredibly talented and hilarious friends and it's high time I show them off. I've known Sara for quite a long time and now that we live in the same city (again) we've become great pals - I'm pretty sure a huge reason for this is because we can count on each other to laugh at our really lame awesome jokes. Sara is a recent grad from Fashion Merchandising and has an incredible eye for style and fashion, which I lack. So, without further ado, I present to you, Sara:

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By: Sara

I have been a long-time collector of fashions, fads and classics, so last weekend I decided that it was about high time I tackle my overflowing closet. It turns out; I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I did notice a few prominent items though... one of them being my obsession with blazers. This isn’t a horrible fixation by any means, and if there is one thing in this world to have an addiction to, I figure I’m doing alright. There is something about a blazer’s ability to dress up the most casual of outfits. It can instantly pull together any ensemble, add structure to a top that may be a touch too loose (I tend to have this issue, as I have an undying love for comfy tops... don’t worry, I’m working through this). Either way, I think every wardrobe should contain, at the very least, three blazers. You may think three is overkill, but listen to my reasoning and it will all make sense soon enough.

1.    The first and obvious choice is a classic black blazer; something that can be worn over a dress during an evening out, or with a more conservative work outfit. For this pick I would try to steer towards something that is fairly simple in its detailing and embellishment. My reasoning is such that you can always dress this up with jewellery or other garments that are “of the moment”. This jacket and silhouette is a classic...so don’t mess with it. 

2.    The second pick is one that is a little more on the casual side. I would lean towards a navy, camel, or dark brown shade. These colors tend to be a little more neutral and are perfect for every day wear, or any casual outfit. Think relaxed jeans and a cute scarf with a plain T- shirt.

3.    Lastly I would go for something that is slightly more fashion forward in it’s construction, but can still carry you through a few seasons if worn correctly. I have recently fallen in love with a blazer I found on Topshop. It has a slightly cropped silhouette, a folded lapel and a rich color by the name of ‘Oxblood’. Now, I don’t quite know if the color description necessarily suits it… but either way, it’s a beautiful, lush jewel tone, flattering on all bodies and skin tones. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with this one!

Moving On Out

There is certainly an age in a young adult's life where they toy with the idea of "independence." I have put the word in quotations because to be honest, I'm not really sure what independence means. 

I moved to Vancouver on my own after 20 years and 355 days on this earth. My reason for moving was purely for a change of scenery. I did not want or need to get out of my house, and truth be told I'd still be living in Alberta with my parents in our suburban house if it weren't for that thirst for change. After a year of living on my own, my parents were thirsty as well, and I moved in with them into 1000 square feet of Vancouver splendor. When I think back to that year on my own, though two years ago hardly seems to justify the "think back" saying, maybe I was a little naive about how fantastic it'd be to be independent. Living on your own is one thing, but living on your own in a new city/province/country, is totally different. Now, at 23, I'm living with my parents, about to graduate and thinking about that next step. To move out, or not to move out?

The entire idea of this post came to me when I was eating my tuna sandwich made lovingly for me by my Father. I'm pretty damn lucky to live rent free (but only if I'm a student, which I've intelligently extended), with my supportive and hilarious parents, in Vancouver. Who would ever move out of a place where you get your coffee and tuna sandwiches made for you in the morning while you're (literally) running out the door to make it in time for an 8 am class? Not me. For now, at least. 

-ACC