Need to write something.

You are free to ignore this blog post altogether if you so desire. I'm writing it just so that I can get some words out on to the screen.

I've been having a difficult time trying to get words together on a page since my Grandfather passed away. I've been feeling quite guilty. I had promised that I would be able to provide 1 article per week to my friends at the Cellular Guru.com
I haven't come forth with anything really in like almost 3 weeks. Feeling the block was hard, but getting out of it was harder.
I will be trying to put up a few posts a week here on my personal blog so that I can just get the creative or writing juices flowing.

I've been quite lucky so far. The guys at thecellularguru.com have published a few articles for me already.
here are the links:
Jailbreaking From My Perspective

A Lady's Guide to Jailbreaking your iPhone with Spirit

Installing Themes on Your Jailbroken iDevice

Are You Planning on Upgrading to iOS4?


I took a look at them before heading over here to start writing. I also manage to get three drafts out on to the blog. I hope that 2 of the three get picked.

that's it for now. I'll check in later.
ciao for now.

Demetrios Koutsothanassis (1913-2010)

Demetrios Koutsothanassis A soldier, a farmer, a Sheppard, a brother, a husband, a father and my grandfather. He passed away Tuesday July 6th, and I am going to miss him more than I can say.
I understand where I get my sense of humor, my trouble making skills and rebellious nature from as I hear the members of my family reminisce about him and the pranks he played when he was young.
He made it to the ripe old age of 97 despite the many illnesses that tried to take him over the past 30 years. The man was a fighter, and obviously a winner. He kept his flock of sheep until 2006.

It's hard to imagine that he's gone after being around for so long.

My grandmother survives him and so do his children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He lived a long life, experiencing the good and bad this century had to offer; including the wars, and great depression.

God bless you grandpa, you are missed.

More Great News!

Klout.com and Virgin America have partnered up and are offering free flights with return to San Fransisco or LA from Virgin America to what they consider Social Media Influencers to celebrate Virgin America's new flights YYZ to SFO and/ or LAX.
Many of the invitees, also got an invite to meet Sir Richard Branson at a Down Town Location.

I'm so excited that I was granted the opportunity to take advantage of this offer.

I am so looking forward to a couple of days away, although it would be twice as nice if they were giving these round trip tickets to couples or just giving away pairs of tickets. Bobby didn't look to pleased that I would be leaving him behind.

I can't wait. It's going to be non stop. and it has in flight WiFi, and they also have outlets at every seat! What??? that's all kinds of awesomeness.

I've chosen to travel to San Fransisco. I'll be gone from August 20th to 23rd. I promise to take photo's and update every one as much as I possibly can.
Looking forward to it.

So super stoked.

Thank you Virgin America and Klout.com
Signed ME!
Wedding_crasher

Blogger Disclosure

I've been published!!!

Here's the link: http://thecellularguru.com/blog/2010/06/04/jailbreaking-from-my-perspective-and-im-a-woman/

Keep in mind I don't write really well (as I'm sure you've noticed),
but The Cellular Guru is willing to put up with my learning curve :)

I hope to surpass everyone's expectations...

Ps. I need followers so feel free to do so!

Christine
~Sent from my iPhone~

The Joys of Fostering an Animal.

The other day Bobby and I were offered the opportunity of a lifetime.
A bulldog rescue in Erin Ontario had a bulldog who would benefit from
a family environment.
I can't tell you how excited I was to hear from the rescue.
Bobby and I drove an hour and a half in traffic to Erin, to meet the
animal.
The rescue had roughly 13 bulldogs in it's care and couldn't give each
of them the individual care they needed.
Bulldogs require a lot of attention and an owner who will train them
consistently. Bulldogs can be quite stubborn, so the owner needs to be
just as stubborn. :)
We entered the home/rescue and were greeted by a slew of bullies. All
shapes sizes and colours. As we entered further into the home there
were 4 kennels/crates and there he was.
He seemed larger than the others, and quiet.
I had asked the rescue owner operator if I could take him for a walk.
She agreed and off Bobby and I went.
At first the bullie tugged a touch but I wasn't gonna let him walk me.
I started correcting, he started responding favorably. I knew at that
point that I would be able to take care of this big boy.
We signed a Foster agreement and got him in the back of the truck.
He loves drives & was a joy in the vehicle.
His first night was touch and go he didn't sleep well, and he paced. I
kept him company. I tried to make him feel comfortable.
We've been doing great since! He still needs some work but I'm happy
to do it and happier with his progress. Eventually I hope to deal with the slight touch of dog
aggression he has.
I've been so happy to have him. He sometimes tries to push boundaries but I don't let him get away with it.
I think we're bonding, and learning together! I think I love him. He's kinda fat but so am I lol we're walking together everyday 2-3 times a day (I'm in so much pain lol)

I think the two of us are going to get really healthy together :)

Giving him back when our foster is over is going to be hard. He's just so sweet and funny. He acts like a grumpy old man. Right now he's snoring on the floor beside me. I think I love him.

I suggest fostering or adopting for anyone who wants to make a
difference in a poor animals life.
Be strong and help improve their quality of life. Train them
consistently and use discipline. All animals need it. (and humans do
too :) )