Netflix Payment

I am one of those who is under the curse known as "The Monthly Netflix Percentage Payment". Alexander has Netflix. I smiled nicely. I now also have Netflix. For the low monthly payment of $4.00.

If you or someone you know is currently in the same boat as me, please offer them this bit of advice that I have so thankfully acquired.

 

Netflix Payments should not be made by merely handing the collector a toonie or two and then continuing on with life. If you want to make sure the collector looks forward to collection day every month, you must be creative.

For example:

Last month, hypothetically, the collector was in need of his money and also conveniently in need of a snack. To the payors enjoyment, the payee likes peanut butter cups made by the wonderful President's Choice company. Therefore, the collector received a bag of peanut butter cups. (Please remember that this is all hypothetical and only an example.)

Example 2:

This month, hypothetically, the collector will be in need of a snack again. Instead of purchasing such a snack by yourself, you could just save up all those Superbucks from getting gas the past two months and make sure they add up to $4.00 before handing them over. Not only will the Netflix Payment be paid, your friendly neighbourhood Superstore will thank you for your contribution to their enterprise. (Again, just hypothetical.)

All I'm saying is, if you aren't creative the collector may see reason to deny your payment. This could result in a changed password and more secrecy between you and that person in your day to day lives. Just don't ruin a good relationship because of a boring Netflix Payment transaction.

 

Keep it classy, this is t-bear signing off

QOTD

After visiting Oma and Opa's house without them or their furniture inside, I am reminded of the fact that a home is just a building if it doesn't have any love in it.

this is t-bear signing off

I know...

...you're all expecting a post after the fiasco that went down this week.

Three posts in 6 days! No, it didn't suddenly dawn on me that I needed to write more. I just knew that all of you were on the edges of your seats waiting to hear about the books.

We'll see how this new arrangement works. Don't hold your breath (auto-correct thought that would sound better as breadth). Don't forget to live your own lives while you wait for posts.

Why are you watching?

Because I will write again.

Even if I didn't post.

I'll be the writer you deserve but maybe not the one you'll read right now. So you'll watch for a post because I can write sometimes. Because I'm not your hero. I'm a silent figure, a watchful entertainer. A write knight.

Breadth sounds better, this is t-bear signing off

The Arrival

They have arrived! I am in possession of the package of books. 

I was actually in possession of them yesterday, but I waited till today to tell you all about it to add some suspense to the whole situation.

It was rather an interesting task, receiving such package. I looked online on Monday and the Indigo website directed me to the Canada Post website. That's when I started to lose faith a little. If you know anything about the Canadian system, then you will know how bad the postal service has become in the last few years.

So, I was worried. 

To add to it all, the package was too big to fit in the mailbox so I had to get a slip in the mail that directed me to the nearest pick up station which just so happens to be your friendly neighbourhood Shoppers.

I arrived at Shoppers around 4:40 in the afternoon yesterday without the slip but with the barcode on my phone instead. I was hoping this arrangement would be good enough to obtain my package but I wasn't confident.

About 5 minutes later I was walking out of Shoppers with my parcel and a joyful smile upon my face. That was one wonderful afternoon!

My favourite book within the collection of fictional tales that I purchased is a book of fairy tales by The Grimm Brothers. It is such a beautifully created storybook! I am very excited to have it in my possession. You would also find it quite spectacular, Nicole.

Thrice in one, this is t-bear signing off

Mail Monday

The books have gone from "Awaiting Shipment" to "Shipping in Process".

This people, is progress. 

While I patiently await the arrival of my package, I busy my mind with the thoughts of Sarah Dessen. (I'm sure you wouldn't like her books Nicole so you don't have to read this part.) I am currently reading Lock and Key. It is one of my favourite books by her. However, it isn't as much of a love story as some of her other books. It is still quite an interesting storyline. I hope you will all take some time out of your busy life and read it. This includes you Nicole, if you're still reading.

Have a magical Monday! this is t-bear signing off

Two things

First of all, today was the second day this week that I gave in to my weaknesses and bought a book.

Actually, it wasn't just one book. I started with one $9.50 book and then I realized that that just wouldn't be enough to have free shipping, so I had to buy two more. I should expect them by next Friday. I'll keep you posted on their whereabouts.

I'm not sure where I'm going to put these books but they will be mine and that's all that matters. If you want to read one just let me know, I am happy to share. Just don't fold the cover, or write on the pages, or burn the book; that's not okay. I will also write my name inside the front cover so that you don't forget that it's mine.

Second of all, I have recently acquired two real estate transactions that will be closing within the next two months. Sue told me that I'm doing a wonderful job. I don't think she realizes that I know that, cause I always do a wonderful job. My name even sounds like wonderful. Well, not really. We can pretend that it does.

After such useful information, read this poem please.

Our generation will be known for nothing.
Never will anybody say,
We were the peak of mankind.
That is wrong, the truth is
Our generation was a failure.
Thinking that
We actually succeeded
Is a waste. And we know
Living only for money and power
Is the way to go.
Being loving, respectful, and kind
Is a dumb thing to do.
Forgetting about that time,
Will not be easy, but we will try.
Changing our world for the better
Is something we never did.
Giving up
Was how we handled our problems.
Working hard
Was a joke.
We knew that
People thought we couldn’t come back
That might be true,
Unless we turn things around

Now that you have been thoroughly depressed, read the poem backwards and be amazed by the mind of a 14 year old. I know I am.

Happy Friday! this is t-bear signing off





12 Things.

12 things you need to know about my trip to the south.

 

1. The southern accent is a real thing. Be careful how long you stay in the south, all of a sudden you'll find your accent start to change. Don't let it take you too!

 

2. Beware of the commercialization. Every little city or town that you pass on the interstate will have at least five, well known companies, each with their own sign raised so high that you can see if from a mile away. This isn't always a bad thing though, sometimes it helps to be able to spot the Bob Evans restaurants; if you happen to be counting them.

 

3. Alcohol can be purchased from your friendly neighbourhood grocery store. You can get your beer and bread in the same aisle. This is not a Canadian thing people. We have a LCBO for such necessities.

 

4. Just because the water is from the Atlantic doesn't mean that it will be as clear as the water in the Gulf of Mexico. Not that this is all bad, it's still an ocean which means the chances of spotting a dolphin are pretty high and you might even have to herd a pack of horseshoe rays back into the water.

 

5. Yoga on the white sandy beach is much more exciting than yoga in your bedroom by yourself.

 

6. Tacky Tourist T-shirts are a necessary purchase. Don't worry, I didn't let you down.

 

7. Don't forget to pack Aloe Vera. Or be smart and apply sun screen every half hour, like our favourite ginger. Our Canadian skin is not as durable in that hot summer sun as we thought it would be.

 

8. If you get the opportunity to travel to Covington, Georgia where they film The Vampire Diaries, go to Covington, Georgia.

 

9. The Peanut Shop in Savannah, Georgia is a wonderful place to purchase gifts for your family who you left at home in the Great White North.

 

10. Don't forget to stop at the information centres when you enter each state. It is quite helpful to know that you just passed the turn off that would have taken you to visited the place where Abe Lincoln was born.

 

11. If you don't normally stray too far from the county, the "foothills" of the Appalachians could probably be compared to Mount Everest. They certainly don't look like the ups and downs we have here.

 

12. You don't need a watch to know that it's time to read a book or eat some food. Just go with the flow. After all, you're on vacation. Unless you live there, then you aren't really.

 

Until next time, this is t-bear signing off