Shirin Delsooz

My Life Adventures and Thoughts

White Squirrel Sighting in Montreal!

This shot clearly proves that this white squirrel is in Parc Lafontaine, Montreal because you can see Théâtre de Verdure in the background.

With only a few rare sightings in Toronto, and other North American cities, I am proud to say that they also make Montreal their home!

This is big news since white squirrels aren’t known for being here! I saw this white squirrel in Parc Lafontaine one summer night and took as many pictures of it as I could with my cellphone. The images are not the best quality, but if you squint, you can clearly see its white glow and furry little tail. And you can also clearly see that it is in Parc Lafontaine because Théâtre de Verdure is in the background. I was not able to tell if it was white or an albino. It’s time to let the public know! I am going to write to the media and see if they buy the story! Readers, I will let you know what happens.

Another look at the white squirrel in Montreal. I took as many shots as I could!

 

Iranian Water Fight 2011

Iranian Water FIght, Sunnybrook Park, Toronto

Who: Me, partner in crime, and many teenagers.

What: Iranian Water Fight 2011.

When: Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Where: Sunnybrook Park, Toronto.

Why: Because it’s fun! And for some, its also a political response to the water fight ban in Iran.

Loosely organized on Facebook with more than 450 RSVP’s, this event was sure to be grand. I like being part of viral movements that have meaning, and the weather was perfect!

There was a water fight in Iran recently that got many people arrested and made the news. It wasn’t far from different in Toronto. The Toronto police crashed the water fight because there was no permit and they threatened to make arrests. The group dispersed but later on re-congregated by the river. The police didn’t come back.

Highlights: Me and my partner in crime emptied our water bottle on an unsuspecting dude taking a break from the water fight. It was a pretty cheap move to gang up on one person, but funny at the same time! What’s cheaper is that we ran away as fast as we could. But promised to return next year, with maybe a few more to add to the gang!

Then Officer Ahmed crashed the party.

Ethical Dilemma – Should I have opened my door?

This ethical dilemma came to me right outside Barfly last night. Two well-groomed teenage girls were holding up a sheet of bright white paper with Crayola markers writing, “Need place to stay”.

If someone legitimately had absolutely nowhere safe to spend the night, I don’t see the harm in letting them stay over my house. But I had the feeling these girls didn’t fit that profile.

“Where are you guys from?” I asked.

“Toronto,”

“Oh, where in Toronto?”

“Well, actually outside of Toronto,”

“Okay, where?”

“London,”

Then came the story…

“We are going to study at Concordia, and our rent starts on Sept. 1.”

It was late, but a flood of questions came to mind. You are only looking for a place to stay now at 2 am? What were you doing all day? Why didn’t you come to Montreal on Sept. 1 instead? Or at least arrange a place to stay before? Heard of couchsurfing.com? Why didn’t you call your parents and ask them to wire money? Did you tell them you were going to Montreal to beg strangers for a couch to crash on? Heard of human trafficking? You don’t even have $30 for a hostel? Can’t you sleep in the park, if it’s just a matter of ‘one night’? Before I could say anything, a sketchy slouching older man coming outside the bar enters the scene, gladly offering his friends house. The girls were ecstatic

I went back inside thinking about if I should do anything. All my friends there said not to get involved, but no matter what they say, a part of me will always feel like I should have.

Flattened Oranges

A flat orange I picked up by mistake. And how couldn't I? There's no avoiding them!

Has anyone noticed as the years go by that oranges are getting more flat?

I have to run my hands through mountains of oranges until I can find a nice round one.

We can’t let food providers get away with it! But we do, among many other strange food practices (ex, gmo’s).  The least they could do is spare a few oranges from being stuffed and squashed in a cargo and sell it at a higher price. I wouldn’t be thrilled, but at least I can pay for food I can eat!

A Great Explosive Ending! Tim Hortons Rocks!

Hello Readers,

I’m happy to announce that the little problem I had with Tim Hortons has been happily resolved. A few weeks ago, I ordered a fruit explosion from my local Tim Hortons only to find out that there was no filling in the centre, the ‘explosive’ part. I couldn’t really prove it, since I ate most of the muffin, so I wrote a letter to head office to ensure that franchisee’s are mindful of putting the explosives in the muffins as the name promises. The filling is the only reason why I order the fruit explosion.

Tim Hortons responded to my email promptly, and even phone called me to apologize. They even insisted I go back to the same location to get my muffin. And the manager there was very nice, he knew my name and gladly gave me another muffin… with the fruit explosion!

I’m really impressed by their customer service! From head office, all the way to the super cheerful manager at the franchise! Go Tim Hortons!