Prohibition:Could it happen in our generation?

During the early 20th century, prohibition laws were instilled by the Provincial Canadian Government. However with today's generation could it be possible to have such a law in Canada? I mean think of a world without the consumption of alcohol. Prohibition was a short lived success in Canada. There was far too much people making their own alcohol and also the amount of people bootlegging alcohol grew significantly. But if they can ban people from smoking in public places is it possible that they could ban people from drinking in public places. Think of the amount of lives that would be saved from drinking and driving accidents. Also they reduced the time that a bar can be open on sundays. Yes im aware the prohibition would not last for more than a month in today's socitey and the only reason they had prohibition in the early 20th century was so more men would join the army to fight for Canada during World War 1. So my question for you guys today is : "Do you think prohibition is that much of a radical idea?"

Should Fashion Designers have Restaurants?

Yesterday I came across some very intriguing information. My history prof spent reading week in Chicago. This prof has traveled all around the world to different countries including plenty of third world countries, and he began telling the class on how he was very conscientious about what he ate while in these countries because he didn't want to get sick. However, he assumed that he was safe to eat food in America. So he went to the only Ralph Lauren Restaurant the located in Chicago. He began to explain how the food was amazing and that the service was very good to. However, the next day he got a bad case of food poising that lasted for nearly a week. He emailed the restaurant and told them about what had happened. They replyed back with a lengthy email apologizing and componsating with a free dinner for him and a guest.So this brings me to my question: Do you think that fashion designers should perhaps focus more on the their clothing and stay away from the restaurant industry? Or was this just one case and we should try to "trust" them with their cuisine?

Joke of the Day

A Sikh walks into a pub in Liverpool and orders three
pints of beer all at once
and sits in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one
in turn. When
he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders
three more.

The bartender approaches and tells him, "You know, a
pint goes flat after
it's poured so it would taste better if you bought just
ONE at a time."

The Sikh replies, "Well, you see, I have two brothers.
One is in New
Zealand, the other is in Phagwara and I'm in Liverpool.
When we all
left Wolverhampton, we promised that we'd drink this way to remember the
days we were together. So I drink one for each of my
brothers and one for
myself."

The bartender admits that this is a nice
custom and leaves
it there.
The Sikh becomes a regular in the bar,
and always drinks the same
way.
He orders three pints and drinks them in turn. One
day, he comes in
and orders only two pints! All the regulars take notice
and fall silent. When
he comes back to the bar for the second round, the bartender says, "I don't
want to intrude on your grief, but I wanted to offer
my condolences on your
loss." The Sikh looks quite puzzled for a moment, then
it dawns and he laughs.
"Oh, no, everybody's just fine," he explains...
"It's just that my wife and I did Amrit shak
and obviously I had to quit drinking.

Hasn't affected my brothers though..... "

Beautiful Prayer

I really like this prayer that one of my friend's had sent me a few years back. So I thought I would share it with you. It brings truth and understanding to a world that sometimes doesn't feel like has any hope and compassion:

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my
handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is
only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a by-product
of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart
from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own!
But I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I
might enjoy life.
God said, no.
I will give you life, so that
you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE
others, as much as He loves
loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, finally you
have the idea.
If you love God, show it to the
people that surround you
for they are gifts of God.

May God Bless You,
"To the world you might be one
person, but to one
person you just
might be the world"


Have a great day everyone and I hope you enjoyed reading this blog I wrote for you guys today!

ITS COLD!!!!

Today's blog is dedicated for all of those people who are fed up with the extremely cold weather during these past few days. Yes I realize that minus 40 temperatures are not the best days in the world. However, think about it we have had four months of beautiful above average temperatures. I mean when's the last time you could wear a spring jacket during Christmas time. So for all of those who are complaining about this weather get over it. It will only last a few more days and just think in less than 2 months spring will be here. And face it we live in Winnipeg the cold weather is a trademark of our city. Also it could be worse I remember a time when the average temperature was minus 50 for 2 weeks straight. So crank up the heat, rent some good hindi and english movies, grab a blanket, and if you dont wanna get cold then dont go out!!!

Side Bangs: To do or Not to do

Recently my cousin has decided after much debate and opinions for everyone and anyone to get side bangs. This trend of young women getting these specific style of bangs has sky rocketed. It seems everywhere you look the majority of the population has this new fashion statement . However like other hair trends it will soon pass. The question is how long do you think this fashion of having side bangs will last? Remember the time of the "scrunchie" for all those girls out there reading this remember how crazy people well at least east-indian girls were about wearing scrunchies. I remember my mom making them at home so that each of our outfits would have a matching scrunchie. Or remember when everyone was in love with hair clips. I am also on the convicted list of wearing such hair items. When i would wear Punjabi suits I made sure I had matching hair clips to go with the outfit which now would be provoked as being "tacky". However the scrunchies and hair clips are just accessories. Side bangs whether you like them or not will stay on your head until your hair starts to grow out. Side bangs look good on certain people and some people just get them because "everyone else has them." My cousin looks great with them I know she'll be smiling when she reads this lol. Personally I will not be joining in the millions of girls around the world and get side bangs. As my cousin's joke goes: "2005 called they want their bangs back!" With that said please feel free to comment on side bangs. Like them? Love them? Hate them? Or dont really care?

Today's topic is "Punjabi Family Dinners"

My family enjoys having these little parties at their house. However they never keep things ordinary, everything has to be set to a certain standard. I mean God forbid that the evening be simple. So on friday my best friend is coming over with her new husband and her family. Usually when we go to each others houses for dinner its very unformal I mean half the time we come in sweats and t-shirts. However on friday because it is the first time my best friend's husband is coming to our house we have to be more formal and dress up in our "traditional punjabi suits" as my dad would put it. Which is fine not a big deal. The big deal is in the entire preparation for friday night.

First there is the all important dinner menu that must be discussed between my mom and dad. Nothing can be done without the approval of my dad. Honestly when I was telling him the dinner menu he didn't really seem to care. Then there is the tedious task of figuring out how much food we will need for each dish that is going to be prepared. I dont understand why is it that Punjabi people dont understand the concept of "pot-luck". I mean its the greatest idea when it comes to parties. Or this concept is very hard for mom's to identify with "keeping it simple." I mean who really needs 2 meat dishes plus dhal plus my mom's famous "gobi with carrots, red and green peppers." And to top it all off she's ordering samosa's so that her guests "will have something to eat with their chai."

Next is trying to figure out when we are going to make everything. My mom is the type of person that hates the smell of onions in the house the day people are coming over. Even though every East Indian dish requires the use of onions. Therefore half the items that we will be serving on friday will have to be prepared on thursday night. The cooking part i dont mind at all. But it is THE CLEANING that is the most dreaded part of this whole ordeal. I mean there is cleaning but then there is something I call "over-cleaning." Which remarkably my mom accomplishes every time we clean. With that said I dont think there should be such a big deal and effort put into people coming over for dinner. It shouldn't have to be as hectic and crazy as parents make it out to be. I believe that when I am my mother's age entertaining at my house it will be far different then how it is now.

I'm not cheap!!!!

Today I wanted to tell everyone why I am not going to see Russell Peter's on Saturday. I was having a discussion with my cousin a few weeks ago. And he made me realize that he is just one man. Sure he is an outstanding comedian and I'm a fan of his work but $60.00 to see one man repeat the same jokes despite people saying that he might have new material when he performs is not worth it for me. No, im not trying to perceive myself as being cheap its not that I'm not financially able to go it's just that I refuse to spend my money on something that will give me something to laugh about for only a few hours. With that said even if someone was to buy me a ticket to go see him I would probably refuse because its not worth anyone's money to go see one man. I've also heard that there will be other comedian's present aswell at this event. However, I dont know their work so this doesn't incline me to grab my credit card and call ticketmaster right away. Plus I dont believe that you should put a dollar figure on something that makes people laugh. But then again this is all my opinion and you might feel differently and thats cool. So if you want to go on Saturday night in the freezing cold weather to downtown Winnipeg (where you cant find any parking) by all means go ahead! And just tell me how it went when you get back!!!!!

My First Blog

The fashion of people posting blog sites about their own views and opinions on aspects of life has been sky rocketing. I have also fell into the trend of blogging. This whole aspect was brought onto me by my nephew in Toronto. For I like the millions of other people in this world have thoughts and knowledge about life that I feel i need to share with the world. I'll try to keep up with this blog despite my busy university schedule and I encourage people to come and visit my blog and leave thoughts and comments about it.


For my first ever entry since it is Valentine's day I thought I would share my thoughts and opinions on this day. Now I am not one to complain about how shitty Valentine's day is if you dont have someone to share it with. Our childhood experiences have forced us to believe that everyone will receive something on Valentines day! I mean if you think about it its mandatory for each child to give valentine cards that their parents have bought and give it to every kid in the class despite the fact that they might not be your friend. Therefore when we hit high school there is no such thing as one single classroom. Yes i know there is your homeroom but its not the same thing trust me. And if you dont like a person then you dont have to give them a Valentine card. Thus that person's self-esteem level gradually goes lower! However, it is in high school that the entire aspect of "love" begins to play a key role as to what you get for your Valentine.

I'm going to share a story with you from my own high school experience with Valentine's. My best friend at the time was this girl who had moved from London, England with her mother and step-father and she was dating a very good friend of mine. Now he had bought 2 dozen yellow roses for her. The florist had told him to put the roses in the freezer for a few hours prior to giving them to her so they would be nice and fresh. So wat he decided was he was going to put them in the freezer before he went to bed and get up early and take them out. However, the next day he slept in and then took the roses out just before he was going to leave for school. Thus when she got the roses they were hard as rocks and they smelled like the freezer. She was very much disappointed and the effort he had put into a very special Valentines gift was ruined. Thus I believe that this holiday is another one of those "hallmark made holidays" the stats on how much people spend on valentines is staggering and all meaningless. Love shouldn't be set out for just one day it should be celebrated everyday despite how corny that sounds I believe in that!