Acronyms

LOL etiquette

I know you're thinking this is probably the dumbest idea for a blog post as there are already numerous facebook groups and notes about LOL.

-Did I really just type all of that just to get a "lol"?

-I type L-O-L or L-M-A-O and i have a blank expression on my face

-"LOL" no longer means "laugh out loud" it means, I have nothing else to say

With these fine groups as examples, you can the see the societal effect of LOL on interactions. Firstly, lets define LOL. Laugh out loud, right? For some it means lots of love, others, lots of luck but for us right here... it will reflect the 1st and most obvious meaning I suggested.

LOL is the most versatile thing in the world. Example.

I really dislike you

.....

LOL

does that the dislike ok? In my experience... yes it does. I've sent people the most embarrassing things in my time. Very intimate details and sure enough as soon as the LOL was thrown into the equation all is well. No harm no foul! Has this ever happened to anyone else?

Its sort of like... you sit beside your cell phone crying all night... and you send out a really rough comment... and you type LOL and suddenly it is ALL GOOD. I love that society has allowed these 3 letters to save me from so many awkward situations.

Now if only I could work on my real life awkward LOL moments :S

It is also versatile in the sense that it gives you so many words in such a small place. LOL can mean "I understand exactly what you mean"... it can say "dont worry about how lame that last comment was, I'm still with you!"

sadly and lastly ... LOL is used as the dreadful

"I have nothing left to say, this conversation should be over"

LOL

It's gonna take a lot more the coupons to get us SAVED!!!

KanYe West may be one of the most hated people in the world right now, but.....

actually I have no rebuttal for that. He is and it is UNDENIABLE. Sadly... I am a massive Kanye fan. I appreciate his swagger, rap, beats and style... and his attitude. Recently, Ye was implicated in a scandal that rocked his already tarnished public image. He was spotted with arm candy Amber Rose at a Paris fashion week event. This is absolutely normal for Kanye, but the thing that really set some people off was the couple's attire...

The issue is not with:

-her scantily clad legs

-lack of massive bling

-timbalands

It was the coats that had the terrorists over at PETA a little bit upset. These fine furs may be toasty warm, but in this modern age of futuristic methods of coat manufacturing, is it really necessary to skin X number of chinchillas to make a coat that will likely end up in the closet forgotten?

Kanye's rebuttal, although I am NOT making my views on the fur issue 100% to maintain *integrity* (Yeah right), was actually quite inspiring.

"When it's all said and done, remember the fearless, remember the dreamers, remember those who represent the ghetto ... The fairy tale of nothing to something,"

The response from the icon is exactly what you would expect. Cocky, arrogant, opinionated and seeming useless. But there are indeed messages we can draw from the assertions from the megastar. He talks about how "FASHION EXPERTS" may criticize, but in reality, what do they know anyway. The man wore "Shutter Shades" - while actually living his life. These impractical "sunglasses" are completely ridiculous, but symbolize the cutting edge element to Mr. West. His prowess in dress sets him apart. He is not one to wear "Pret a Porter" nonsense. Only haute couture for Mr. West.

The willingness to make so many people unhappy is what drives change in the world. He is setting trends for Europeans, which is extremely rare in any case! The fur may have been the last straw, and it doesn't help that I googled him this morning and saw that he threw a tantrum on an airplane!

My thoughts.... there are other ways to approach fur.. maybe fake.... but like... INSANELY OBVIOUSLY FAKE. With some whack patterns that look stupid... maybe some colours we havent seen before. Then you run the risk of looking like Snoop Dogg's pimp posse. But still... the fur is overkill 'Ye. It is one thing to represent runways, but another thing to respect creation. You rapped Jesus Walks, but have no intention of letting His Father's creations walk with Jesus too.

You can let Jesus walk with the hustlers, killers, murderers and drug dealers.... even the strippers. But not the animals?

Aside from the noise... just listen to his beats and his rhymes. Hes Brilliant... GAME OVER!

Thanks to Kanye for this weeks soundtrack

Crack Music and Touch the Sky - Kanye West

Till next time peeps

Keeping Warm in a cold world

Exam time, essay time, stress time... and you know what that means kids... IM WRITING ANOTHER IDIOTIC POST.

It's been a few days since the last one... I've had some personal stuff but I'm back.

The weather bores me. It means everyone needs to be bundled and covered, but in reality people are taking advantage of the weather to try some new stuff. Some one decided big coats were overrated but tell that to the legions of people wearing Canada Goose Jackets. Whoever said that probably never walked through any sector of U of T. Everyone no matter what college, program or ethnic background... has been seen in and around these coats... But is it too late to get on the Canada Goose tip?

I think its probably about to peek soon. They're a tad on the COSTLY side of the spectrum, and thanks to Chris Sivry, I was made aware than using Goose down is actually illegal in Canada. If you're allergic to Duck - Stay away.

Otherwise its pretty cool. I like the material for the most part. It seems durable, but also easy to wear hanging open so you can let some scarves or other accessories hang out. If you're wearing some bling worth $100K, you should deff look into a loud colour for this coat... and no matter the temperature, wear this thing wide open, rock some shades and enjoy being rich. As they say, "I've been rich and I've been poor... and its better being rich!"

For me... I like to wear the HOBO coat I bought last year from H&M, which is essentially the source of everything I wear. It's not really too warm, or too tidy, it looks more messy and old school, but I think I rock it O.K. Last year it was ZANY for me because no one had coats like this, but I'm happy people embrace the big coat this year.

What about pea coats... they're very practical, with their pockets and warmth, AND they're almost as cool as they we're when sailors wore them, and they're more affordable and versatile. They're actually very warm. I have an OLD NAVY one I bought last year and it is actually quite nice. It is a bit big as I still have to grow into it... thanks Mammina!

Meh, other than that my life has been uneventful. I've been complaining about "issues" I've been having in my own petty personal life, but on the grand scheme. Who cares.... my native high school. St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, Ontario has lost 3 students this year so far to accidents in the streets of the province. My deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims, and to the SJA community who is already nursing wounds from the death of another brother earlier in the year!

Thanks to The Clash - London Calling for the soundtrack for this post... and some coldplay... i think the song is called 42.

London is drowning and I live by the river!