I'm Lucy. I like food. I really, REALLY like food. ...and that's all I have to say. I hope you enjoy my blog posts!

Video of the day: Draw With Me Sequel

I think a fair share of the world has seen Draw With Me. If you haven’t, you’re missing out in life. Draw With Me is about a boy and a girl, separated by an unbreakable pane of glass that stretches on forever, communicating by drawing. It’s a heartbreaking love story. Recently, creator Mike Inel, made…

Website of the day: Pop the Bubblewrap!

For some reason, people have an insane obsession with popping bubble wrap. Most people no longer relate bubble wrap to “protective packaging”. Instead, it has become “insta-fun for all ages.” I have no idea why it’s so addicting. But it is. So, in honor of bubble wrap, the internet has presented to us: Virtual Bubble…

How to take the perfect selfie

Facebook means profile picture. Profile picture means wasting eons with your camera, trying to get that pristine, perfect, “effortless” look. Taking advantageous photos is hard. Here are some tips on taking the perfect selfie: 1. Forehead out, chin down. If you’re taking a head shot, you can prevent a Jabba the Hut chin simply by…

Les Miserables Review

So I watched Les Mis. And I may or may not have cried. Of course, it was fabulous. If you have no experience with Les Mis…you should probably Wikipedia before you watch it in theaters. There are plot bunnies flying EVERYWHERE. Breaking off from that tangent, I was surprised that everybody did so well. Especially…

Funny jokes about professionals

This post might offend you. As I will crack many jokes about some highly privileged within our society. While the richer folk flash around their fancy new i-Products and electronic thingamabobs, I am still making my pre-paid phone calls on my unbreakable Nokia. But, really guys. They’re just jokes. 😉 LAWYER JOKES Q: What’s the…

Be happier in 11 simple steps

School sucks. Relationships suck. Movies suck. LIFE SUCKS. ^ Common things I hear from teenagers. These colloquialisms often find their way into my everyday word use. There’s the occasional upset with your friends, peers, teachers, parents, whoever. And of course, we fall into boredom, and stay trapped in its horrid claws. Stress + Boredom +…

Easiest way to not procrastinate EVER

Have you had trouble with procrastinating. That’s a silly question. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re already procrastinating. So, what to do? There is such a simple solution. It will take 10 seconds. And it can be summarized in three words. GARGLE. WITH. SUGAR. Seems like a pretty weird idea. I mean…your dentist would…

Odd facts about frogs

I get to dissect a frog in my biology class! Yay! For being such a stereotypical dissection animal, frogs can be pretty strange. 1. Frogs can breathe underground. When frogs hibernate, they dig little trenches in moist soil and literally bury themselves alive. But they can still breathe fine. Frogs have tiny blood vessels near…

The basics of being a good debater

Have you ever mock argued with your friends? Well, of course you have. But, fun arguments are nothing like intense, professional impromptu matches. As Richard said in his early post, Three school clubs you should join, debate club is one of the best out there. Attending events held by the Alberta Speech and Debate Association…

Is spanking effective?

It’s been a long day at work; bosses yell, coworkers harass, workloads stress…being an adult is difficult. But the last straw is when that difficult child starts giving attitude. What can a parent do but spank the guff out of them? My parents are extremely diplomatic, as I have trained them well. However, many other…

Good music: Magnolia Buckskin part 2

If you read my music review for Magnolia Buckskin, you might be interested in this little interview! Here’s what Magnolia Buckskin member Natasha Platt had to say: Who are the members of the band, and how did you meet them? The band members are myself (Natasha), Kathy, Emily and Corry.  Kathy teaches Grade 5/6, I…

6 reasons to get an eReader (preferably a Kindle)

I’m going to sound like an advertiser for Amazon, but whatever. I love my eBook. It is currently my favourite toy, for a good reason. Here’s why. 1. Bookmark free reading: I have a few patience problems, especially with those long books. Considering my self-diagnosed lack of attention span, I can’t concentrate on complicated texts…