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About Me

I am married to my soul mate Mike, have two wonderful children, Brendan, age 13 and Ava, age 9 and am dog-mom to goofy Labradoodle named Shaggy.I love this video (thanks Nige)! Check out the FREE HUGS video below:

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My Interests

I am very involved in my daughter's Tae Kwon Do school (buffalotkd.com). Below is a slide show as well as a video of my daughter Ava and her best friend Dominique testing for their double black stripe belt. I just started to take Tae Kwon Do lessons on May 18, 2007 and enjoy the challenge. It is definitely alot easier to sit on the sidelines and watch!I'm a 4 time marathon runner (that is, until the knee surgery, neck surgery and at the present moment, extremely sore hips that have slowed me down!). I do love to run, and have my own web site, www.firsttimemarathoners.com. I am planning on running the New York City marathon for the third time (my fifth marathon) in November 2007.Obviously from this site you can see I love the Tragically Hip. I think Gord Downie is a lyrical genius and quite a poet.Below is someone's video I found of one of the many concerts Mike and I attended. We drove up to Toronto for our 10 year anniversary. This one is called "Luv Sic" from the new album, World Container.

I'd like to meet:

The boys from the Tragically Hip. Someday, before I die. Just to have coffee and ask Gordie D. what some of his lyrics mean. Do they mean what I think they mean?The Tragically Hip on SNL

Add to My Profile | More VideosThis little boy singing below, whose name is Kumi. He is a blind Tibetan student, whose video moved me so! If only all of life could be as sweet, joyful and innocent as this moment!KUMI from BLINDSIGHT

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Music:

Hip! Hip! Hip! Can you say, the Tragically Hip?Bobcaygeon, one of my favorite songs: The Tragically Hip - Bobcaygeon

Add to My Profile | More VideosNew Orleans is sinking:The Tragically Hip - New Orleans is Sinking

Add to My Profile | More VideosI also love any music that requires thought.Two of my favorite songs are "Give My Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" by George Harrison as well as "Imagine" by John Lennon. Aren't we always searching for peace?

Movies:

Enjoy them. When I get to see them. Which isn't often.

Television:

Occasionally I waste my time. Yes, I get lost for a few hours here and there.

Books:

I've read a few. I'm not going to get all smarmy and act like I read the Iliad for fun.

Heroes:

My husband for being perfect, my father because everybody loved him. My mom because she "did the best she could". My son Brendan for his brain, musical talent and his sense of humor and my daughter Ava for her generosity, joy and perseverance in all she does. My friend Sarina who truly knows the meaning of friendship and is the definition of a superMom. The little girl I mentor named Joanna, who is an A student despite her circumstances. All of the Masters and teachers at Master Chong's World Class Tae Kwon Do for daily gifts too many to mention. Gord Downie for his lyrical genius, anyone who does good with the time and/or money they have, whatever amount that may be.

My Blog

Stupid AS* Racist E-Mail

Today I received the e-mail below. I have taken out the names of the idiots who have sent it to me, but let's say it was forwarded to me by a woman who I used to work with many years ago, who fo...
Posted by Christa on Thu, 24 May 2007 02:26:00 PST

The Tragically Hip at the Chicago HOB - What a Trip!

Well, Mike and I got back yesterday from our two day trip to see the Hip in Chicago at the House of Blues (thanks to Joan and Jack, my in-laws for watching the kiddies!). My ears are still ringi...
Posted by Christa on Mon, 14 May 2007 12:12:00 PST

"Lessons Learned"

I heard a song called "Lessons Learned" by Carrie Underwood today. It was written by the queen of all lyrics, Diane Warren. Here are the lyrics: Lessons Learned(Words & Music by Diane Warren...
Posted by Christa on Wed, 09 May 2007 09:41:00 PST

Popping Up Like a Turkey - Some Lighter Stuff

My friend Kristin cracked me up. She was sitting next to me and apparently my nose diamond was popped out a little bit and she looks and me and says, "Fix your nose ring, it's popping out." ...
Posted by Christa on Thu, 03 May 2007 05:16:00 PST

Racism and How Does It Begin?

Back in March, my wonderful Uncle Eddie died. He was 50 years old and left behind a wife and a wonderful son, Sebastien. At my Uncle's wake, I ran into my cousin, who is my mother's sister...
Posted by Christa on Thu, 03 May 2007 05:13:00 PST

On the Subject of "Mediums" and the Afterlife

If you have ever lost someone, you often wonder what happens to them after they have died. Being that I lost both my mother and my father suddenly within 8 months of each other I questioned many...
Posted by Christa on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:30:00 PST

Ahhhhhhhh the weekend and Ava's Ear Piercing

Thank God it's the weekend. I feel as though this week was stressful but things have finally calmed down. The situation with my neighbor is somewhat resolved. He's still a jerk, but ...
Posted by Christa on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:11:00 PST

Man, My Nerves!

Well, Ava tested for her double black stripe in Tae Kwon Do tonight. I was so proud of her, but so nervous! If I can figure out how to get her video on this site, I will post her test...
Posted by Christa on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:30:00 PST

St. Patrick's Day, Food Poisoning and Rosie O.

Well, St. Patrick's Day was Saturday and we spent it with Dad's best friend from work, Griff, at his son's bar. We went with Mike and Sarina. It was a great time, but I just had such a har...
Posted by Christa on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:55:00 PST

Jealous After All These Years!

Oh gosh, the funniest thing. My husband and I have been together for so long and he still gets jealous. It's so cute! Here is why: So, you know from the last entry I got the nose dia...
Posted by Christa on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:48:00 PST