This is going to be quick.
I did the 16 hour voting thing yesterday. Good times good times. This blog is going to serve as a reminder if I ever contemplate doing that again. It really sucked Mike. Never do it again.
I downloaded 'happiness... is not a fish you can catch', and I had forgotten that I love Our Lady Peace. Wow that album is awesome. It really is. You should get it and listen to it.
So I've been generally busy this week. Aside from the election, and the OLP kick, lots is going on, and I like it that way. I did ICBC this morning, and it was nice being on the it's-not-my-fault side of things. They can be assholes if you're playing the it's-my-fault game with them.
So I'm looking really forward to my job interview on Friday. I've never been so ecstatic about an interview, or a job opportunity.
Enjoy the rest of the week, and thanks for reading.
'You're going to get what you deserve
And not a bullet less'
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cars And Calories
Yay motor vehicle accidents.
I had a really great day yesterday, one of the best days I've had in a long time. Then last night was a pretty stark contrast.
Yesterday Landon, Saul and I went to parksville around noon to get the thanksgiving dinner going. We got the bird cleaned, prepped, stuffed, and in the oven in good time. We were drinking caesars and eating reubens, and generally having a really great time. A bunch of friends were coming over for dinner, but no one was arriving until at least 4pm, so we had some time to kill. We cranked the Van Morrison and cooked away.
I didn't have much to do, cooking wise. It was Landon's bird, and he is the stuffing specialist. I also wasn't on vegetable duty, so all that left was to prep dessert, which only took 20 mins.
A few friends showed up early, and we all went for a walk through my old neighbourhood to the beach. We kept drinking, but by dinner I was sobering up and getting really tired.
There were 11 of us for dinner, and it was a feast. I didn't have a lot of dinner actually, but I stuffed myself before and after, so I was in a good place.
After dinner I hung out for a while, then took off to hang out with Chris for a while. Me, Chris, and eight more went to BP to hang out. It was nice to see him and Kat (his wife). They're both super cool people, and I've never seen Chris in a bad mood.
After BP, I went back to Saul's place in Parksville, where a few people were still hanging out. It was getting on around midnight, and a few people were still drinking. I agreed to drive Landon's truck home with Landon and Darren. I dropped Landon off at his house, and was on my way to drop Darren off when I got into an accident with a drunk driver.
It wasn't a bad accident, but it was a collision no less, and it was kind of scary. No one was hurt, and Landon's truck wasn't too bad considering. I reacted really well I thought. I immediately called 911, and they hustled their way to the accident scene around 20 mins later. Which is strange because there are DEFINITELY cops within 2 minutes of 4th and Bruce at all times. Anyway. I wanted nothing to do with the other driver, so I didn't interact with him in any way.
There were a few telltale signs that told me the other driver had been drinking.
1. He ran a stop sign going pretty damn fast. Like he came out of absolutely nowhere.
2. Upon impact, a beer can came out of the drivers side window and landed in the middle of the intersection.
3. Upon exiting his vehicle, the driver said "it's all my fault, I've been drinking".
Anyway, Saul and Leah came right away to sit with me. Landon and Dana came a little later to see what I had done. Then Jeremy came with his tools to help with the bumper. We had a little gathering, and almost two hours after the accident, I was home. What a night.
So this coming week I have voting day, ICBC day, and friday I have a long interview that I really should prepare for. It's going to be an abnormal week, to say the least.
Looking back, it was still a really good time yesterday.
'You could have a steam train
If you'd just lay down your tracks'
I had a really great day yesterday, one of the best days I've had in a long time. Then last night was a pretty stark contrast.
Yesterday Landon, Saul and I went to parksville around noon to get the thanksgiving dinner going. We got the bird cleaned, prepped, stuffed, and in the oven in good time. We were drinking caesars and eating reubens, and generally having a really great time. A bunch of friends were coming over for dinner, but no one was arriving until at least 4pm, so we had some time to kill. We cranked the Van Morrison and cooked away.
I didn't have much to do, cooking wise. It was Landon's bird, and he is the stuffing specialist. I also wasn't on vegetable duty, so all that left was to prep dessert, which only took 20 mins.
A few friends showed up early, and we all went for a walk through my old neighbourhood to the beach. We kept drinking, but by dinner I was sobering up and getting really tired.
There were 11 of us for dinner, and it was a feast. I didn't have a lot of dinner actually, but I stuffed myself before and after, so I was in a good place.
After dinner I hung out for a while, then took off to hang out with Chris for a while. Me, Chris, and eight more went to BP to hang out. It was nice to see him and Kat (his wife). They're both super cool people, and I've never seen Chris in a bad mood.
After BP, I went back to Saul's place in Parksville, where a few people were still hanging out. It was getting on around midnight, and a few people were still drinking. I agreed to drive Landon's truck home with Landon and Darren. I dropped Landon off at his house, and was on my way to drop Darren off when I got into an accident with a drunk driver.
It wasn't a bad accident, but it was a collision no less, and it was kind of scary. No one was hurt, and Landon's truck wasn't too bad considering. I reacted really well I thought. I immediately called 911, and they hustled their way to the accident scene around 20 mins later. Which is strange because there are DEFINITELY cops within 2 minutes of 4th and Bruce at all times. Anyway. I wanted nothing to do with the other driver, so I didn't interact with him in any way.
There were a few telltale signs that told me the other driver had been drinking.
1. He ran a stop sign going pretty damn fast. Like he came out of absolutely nowhere.
2. Upon impact, a beer can came out of the drivers side window and landed in the middle of the intersection.
3. Upon exiting his vehicle, the driver said "it's all my fault, I've been drinking".
Anyway, Saul and Leah came right away to sit with me. Landon and Dana came a little later to see what I had done. Then Jeremy came with his tools to help with the bumper. We had a little gathering, and almost two hours after the accident, I was home. What a night.
So this coming week I have voting day, ICBC day, and friday I have a long interview that I really should prepare for. It's going to be an abnormal week, to say the least.
Looking back, it was still a really good time yesterday.
'You could have a steam train
If you'd just lay down your tracks'
Friday, October 10, 2008
You Fucking Love It
Grumpy as hell.
I won't take it out on you the reader, I'm just saying.
I had a good day. It was nice to work hard, and it's also nice to be tired. I haven't been tired in a while. It's been fucking up my sleeping pattern, but I figure if I work and get tired, I can turn that around.
I worked in Nanoose today at a really beautiful property on a rock face overlooking a neat little cove. It was a really cool spot to work because every time I looked up from my work, I would smile. The view stretched all the way to Mt. Arrowsmith. I had missed working for Jeff. He's a really nice guy, and super laid back at work. Not saying we slack off. We work pretty hard, we just b.s. while we go.
Now I'm home and planning on spending the remainder of my night playing online poker and/or xbox. Either one suits me just fine. Maybe I'll lean towards xbox, because at least I can guarantee that I'll come out less grumpier. I can picture myself sucking at poker, then continuing on life tilt and not sleeping again. lol. Not going there. Xbox it is.
Have a great weekend, and try to listen to some great music. I'm pretty stoked to make a cd tomorrow morning...
'Going out the door that day
Headed south is what I'd say
If you asked me, I would say
I headed south that day'
I won't take it out on you the reader, I'm just saying.
I had a good day. It was nice to work hard, and it's also nice to be tired. I haven't been tired in a while. It's been fucking up my sleeping pattern, but I figure if I work and get tired, I can turn that around.
I worked in Nanoose today at a really beautiful property on a rock face overlooking a neat little cove. It was a really cool spot to work because every time I looked up from my work, I would smile. The view stretched all the way to Mt. Arrowsmith. I had missed working for Jeff. He's a really nice guy, and super laid back at work. Not saying we slack off. We work pretty hard, we just b.s. while we go.
Now I'm home and planning on spending the remainder of my night playing online poker and/or xbox. Either one suits me just fine. Maybe I'll lean towards xbox, because at least I can guarantee that I'll come out less grumpier. I can picture myself sucking at poker, then continuing on life tilt and not sleeping again. lol. Not going there. Xbox it is.
Have a great weekend, and try to listen to some great music. I'm pretty stoked to make a cd tomorrow morning...
'Going out the door that day
Headed south is what I'd say
If you asked me, I would say
I headed south that day'
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Dweller On The Threshold
Weeeeee.
Finally. A productive day that I can be happy about. I've spent the last few weeks in a bit of a funk. Last night I kept myself awake, giving myself shit about not getting anything done. I slept great between 5am-11am. I didn't really wake up motivated, or with any plan in mind.
But I showered long, did laundry, and got stuff done around the house. I studied for a while for the tests I'm waiting for in the mail. It's tough for me to study for this test, when I don't know when it'll come in the mail. Could be tomorrow, or late next week. Oh well.
Then I organized some work for tomorrow. Thank god. I need to get my hands on some work, just some short term stuff to hold me for a few weeks while I finish getting stuff organized. I texted a buddy, and luckily he has some work for me.
I helped Jen finish her move tonight. Well, technically we didn't finish. The fridge/freezer stuff needs to be moved still. But for all intents and purposes, she's moved and can start diving into some boxes.
I went shopping tonight as well. Which was long overdue. I think part of the reason I was feeling crummy for a few weeks was because I wasn't eating very much/well.
So I bought some good food, organized some work, cleaned up my act a little, and planned what should be a great weekend. Work and dinner at my parents tomorrow. Thanksgiving Saturday. And hanging out with Chris somewhere in there.
Hope you have a good weekend.
'Holding back the fool again'
Finally. A productive day that I can be happy about. I've spent the last few weeks in a bit of a funk. Last night I kept myself awake, giving myself shit about not getting anything done. I slept great between 5am-11am. I didn't really wake up motivated, or with any plan in mind.
But I showered long, did laundry, and got stuff done around the house. I studied for a while for the tests I'm waiting for in the mail. It's tough for me to study for this test, when I don't know when it'll come in the mail. Could be tomorrow, or late next week. Oh well.
Then I organized some work for tomorrow. Thank god. I need to get my hands on some work, just some short term stuff to hold me for a few weeks while I finish getting stuff organized. I texted a buddy, and luckily he has some work for me.
I helped Jen finish her move tonight. Well, technically we didn't finish. The fridge/freezer stuff needs to be moved still. But for all intents and purposes, she's moved and can start diving into some boxes.
I went shopping tonight as well. Which was long overdue. I think part of the reason I was feeling crummy for a few weeks was because I wasn't eating very much/well.
So I bought some good food, organized some work, cleaned up my act a little, and planned what should be a great weekend. Work and dinner at my parents tomorrow. Thanksgiving Saturday. And hanging out with Chris somewhere in there.
Hope you have a good weekend.
'Holding back the fool again'
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Send It Up
New Ipod!
Oh baby. I can distinctly remember the day I bought my first Ipod, and the day I bought my second. It was a pink 4gig mini, then last year I finally upgraded to an 80gig video. That was treating me just fine until it was dropped last month at my birthday party. The screen was cracked, and the drop-er promised to buy me a new one.
Well, today was that day. There are no new 80gig classics apparently, so she bought me the 120gig classic instead. I thanked her very much, and I'm glad there's no hard feelings on the issue.
I don't have much going on, so I thought I'd just go off about my ipod. It's going to take a few days to add all the media I have onto it. I don't have usb2.0, so the transfer rate is agonizing.
Chris is coming to town in a few days. I think I mentioned that the other day. I'm really stoked. It should be a good weekend.
Thanks for reading.
'Made the skyline look like crooked teeth'
Oh baby. I can distinctly remember the day I bought my first Ipod, and the day I bought my second. It was a pink 4gig mini, then last year I finally upgraded to an 80gig video. That was treating me just fine until it was dropped last month at my birthday party. The screen was cracked, and the drop-er promised to buy me a new one.
Well, today was that day. There are no new 80gig classics apparently, so she bought me the 120gig classic instead. I thanked her very much, and I'm glad there's no hard feelings on the issue.
I don't have much going on, so I thought I'd just go off about my ipod. It's going to take a few days to add all the media I have onto it. I don't have usb2.0, so the transfer rate is agonizing.
Chris is coming to town in a few days. I think I mentioned that the other day. I'm really stoked. It should be a good weekend.
Thanks for reading.
'Made the skyline look like crooked teeth'
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Just Like The Day
What weather!
Oh man, it feels like summer again. I was out with a few friends today playing tennis. It was really nice to get outside, as I spent the entire weekend indoors. I played a few sets of doubles, and it was good to know that my tennis skills never really left. They were never solid, but I've always been decent at racquet sports. I think now that I've played a decent amount of squash, I can say that I prefer squash over tennis, and probably over badminton as well. I can hit the ball harder, and I can run harder in squash. I can't really whack the shit outta the ball and keep control in tennis, nor is it a good workout when you're playing doubles. That aside, I had a great time with friends out there.
I helped Jen move Sunday and Monday, and she's got it done for the most part. A few odds and ends need to be moved still, but it's not an issue. I'm really happy that it's over, and I'm glad the move went smoothly.
Yesterday I did training for my job that I took at the election. My position is the poll clerk. I bet nobody else at my training session was less than twice my age. I was the only person under 50 I'm pretty sure. Anyway, I voted yesterday for the liberals. Yeah, I'm gonna share that. Now Blake can grill me.
Speaking of elections, the US presidential debate is coming up at 6pm. Saul and I are going to make popcorn and watch it together. Which is nice, because he doesn't like popcorn. I'm so ready to pick kernels out of my teeth while dissecting McCain's stance on the economy. Bristol ftw.
Midweek woot. Enjoy the rest.
'And I want to play til they're kicking down the door '
Oh man, it feels like summer again. I was out with a few friends today playing tennis. It was really nice to get outside, as I spent the entire weekend indoors. I played a few sets of doubles, and it was good to know that my tennis skills never really left. They were never solid, but I've always been decent at racquet sports. I think now that I've played a decent amount of squash, I can say that I prefer squash over tennis, and probably over badminton as well. I can hit the ball harder, and I can run harder in squash. I can't really whack the shit outta the ball and keep control in tennis, nor is it a good workout when you're playing doubles. That aside, I had a great time with friends out there.
I helped Jen move Sunday and Monday, and she's got it done for the most part. A few odds and ends need to be moved still, but it's not an issue. I'm really happy that it's over, and I'm glad the move went smoothly.
Yesterday I did training for my job that I took at the election. My position is the poll clerk. I bet nobody else at my training session was less than twice my age. I was the only person under 50 I'm pretty sure. Anyway, I voted yesterday for the liberals. Yeah, I'm gonna share that. Now Blake can grill me.
Speaking of elections, the US presidential debate is coming up at 6pm. Saul and I are going to make popcorn and watch it together. Which is nice, because he doesn't like popcorn. I'm so ready to pick kernels out of my teeth while dissecting McCain's stance on the economy. Bristol ftw.
Midweek woot. Enjoy the rest.
'And I want to play til they're kicking down the door '
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Wheel
Busy few days. And the next few should be no less eventful.
Thursday night some friends decided to go out to Pipers pub on the other end of town. Some other friends of mine live near there, so after the pub I wandered over and hung out with JC. We had a few drinks and headed downtown, and got loser drunk. That term probably didn't originate from Saul, but his application of it towards me was spot on in this case.
Friday morning I woke up early and went to Vancouver with Landon. He had to pick up a raptor700 quad from some place over there, and wanted a buddy to tag along. The sushi restaurant on Hornby St was the highlight of the day for both of us. We had lots of tasty food, in a real trendy hole in the wall type place. I forget the name of the place, but I won't forget how to get there.
From lunch, we went to pick up the quad. It was a bit of a battle lifting the thing into the back of Landon's truck, but OMG what a beautiful machine. It is blue/white, and looks like this:
http://www.atvriders.com/images/yamaha/2007/2007raptor700rbluese600.jpg
Unfortunately, the guy who owns the quad, who sent it down to us in Van, forgot to send the key. Don't tease me bro. That put a bitter twist on the day for Landon.
We missed the 5 ferry, and I slept in the ferry line from around 4pm-7pm. We got home around 9:30pm last night, and somewhere along the way we decided to drink. We arrived home, and my roommates had aleady started drinking and were waiting to play music. So we played a little music, played a little catchup, and had a fairly decent go at it. Drinking two nights in a row is a little uncharacteristic for me, and I think my body hates me.
Moving on. I shipped a job interview at NR Fitness as a personal trainer. I'll be getting certified as I train and shadow someone at NR, and it'll be nice to overlap like that. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find employment until I finished my certification, and it sucks waiting on the mail for tests to arrive and be marked. So I'm really excited about this opportunity, and I love job interviews.
Tonight I'm going over to my parents house, mostly to watch game 3 of the cubs series. They lost their first two games, and it's do or die tonight. I haven't watched them play an entire game this year, and this is the most important one. Too bad it's in LA, and not home in Chicago. My favorite pitcher is throwing tonight, a guy named Rich Harden from victoria. So I'm really stoked for the game.
Jen is moving in the next few days, so when I'm not watching the cubs, I'll be helping her pack. Her new place is pretty cool and it's no farther or closer to her work, or to my house. The moving truck is booked for Monday, so it's just a matter of organization between now and then.
Monday I have a pretty busy day actually. On top of helping Jen move, I have training for the job I took at upcoming elections. It's a two hour thing in the middle of the day on Monday, then a 12 hour gig on election day. I can't forget, I also have to vote on Monday, because I won't be able to vote on election day.
Anyway, that's the long way around my weekend. Next weekend is going to be nice. Landon has the bird ready to rock, and we're going to potluck bigtime in Parksville. Also, Chris is coming home for the weekend from Ontario, so I'm hoping to hang out with him and ship 2+ thanksgiving dinners.
Take care.
'I'm on call, to be there.'
Thursday night some friends decided to go out to Pipers pub on the other end of town. Some other friends of mine live near there, so after the pub I wandered over and hung out with JC. We had a few drinks and headed downtown, and got loser drunk. That term probably didn't originate from Saul, but his application of it towards me was spot on in this case.
Friday morning I woke up early and went to Vancouver with Landon. He had to pick up a raptor700 quad from some place over there, and wanted a buddy to tag along. The sushi restaurant on Hornby St was the highlight of the day for both of us. We had lots of tasty food, in a real trendy hole in the wall type place. I forget the name of the place, but I won't forget how to get there.
From lunch, we went to pick up the quad. It was a bit of a battle lifting the thing into the back of Landon's truck, but OMG what a beautiful machine. It is blue/white, and looks like this:
http://www.atvriders.com/images/yamaha/2007/2007raptor700rbluese600.jpg
Unfortunately, the guy who owns the quad, who sent it down to us in Van, forgot to send the key. Don't tease me bro. That put a bitter twist on the day for Landon.
We missed the 5 ferry, and I slept in the ferry line from around 4pm-7pm. We got home around 9:30pm last night, and somewhere along the way we decided to drink. We arrived home, and my roommates had aleady started drinking and were waiting to play music. So we played a little music, played a little catchup, and had a fairly decent go at it. Drinking two nights in a row is a little uncharacteristic for me, and I think my body hates me.
Moving on. I shipped a job interview at NR Fitness as a personal trainer. I'll be getting certified as I train and shadow someone at NR, and it'll be nice to overlap like that. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find employment until I finished my certification, and it sucks waiting on the mail for tests to arrive and be marked. So I'm really excited about this opportunity, and I love job interviews.
Tonight I'm going over to my parents house, mostly to watch game 3 of the cubs series. They lost their first two games, and it's do or die tonight. I haven't watched them play an entire game this year, and this is the most important one. Too bad it's in LA, and not home in Chicago. My favorite pitcher is throwing tonight, a guy named Rich Harden from victoria. So I'm really stoked for the game.
Jen is moving in the next few days, so when I'm not watching the cubs, I'll be helping her pack. Her new place is pretty cool and it's no farther or closer to her work, or to my house. The moving truck is booked for Monday, so it's just a matter of organization between now and then.
Monday I have a pretty busy day actually. On top of helping Jen move, I have training for the job I took at upcoming elections. It's a two hour thing in the middle of the day on Monday, then a 12 hour gig on election day. I can't forget, I also have to vote on Monday, because I won't be able to vote on election day.
Anyway, that's the long way around my weekend. Next weekend is going to be nice. Landon has the bird ready to rock, and we're going to potluck bigtime in Parksville. Also, Chris is coming home for the weekend from Ontario, so I'm hoping to hang out with him and ship 2+ thanksgiving dinners.
Take care.
'I'm on call, to be there.'
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