Day...Off

Doctor's appointment, orthotics appointment, bowling, dinner. Whattaday

Apple Pie and Hakka

What a great birthday celebration at work! Even better? NO work tomorrow! High five!

Best Gravy Ever

I had for lunch today at the Portugese Restaurant. It had hints of nacho cheese and a brown flavour to it. Yum.

55 Days?!?!?!?!?

Okay, I should be worried, but it seems I'm not. I must be insane. I should go for a jog today.

Getting Old

Perhaps foreshadowing how I will feel in a couple of days, I played basketball with a bunch of kids perhaps 9-10 years younger than I and they whupped me. I'm old. Or maybe I just wasn't ever that good at basketball. Both are definitely feasible.

Another Family Party

Another time to overeat. Why? Why do I do this to myself?

Centrepieces

Who knew shopping for the materials for it would be so long and tiring?

Firday =

Yayday! For so many reasons...

Chicken Balls

Damn good.

Now though, I should go jogging. Let's hope my body doesn't die again.

Orthotics

I need new ones.

Expensive Stuff

Car maintenance, that is. And it doesn't help much when you start buying "performance" stuff. All I did today was an oil change and a vehicle inspection and bam, there goes the money outta the wallet.

Monday Blahs

I feel it every now and then, and I guess this wet weather doesn't help much. I am contemplating on whether or not I should change the winter tires back to the all-seasons tomorrow when I have my car appointment. With my luck there will be a big snow storm; but, maybe not. I don't want to kill the rubbers on my winters or anything.

Jogged yesterday and whooooboy my body is sore today. I'm gonna go to the massage therapist and contemplate on my jogging future.

Erg

Went to the Performance World Car Show. What a waste of time. Saw Funkmaster Flex, and boy is he black.

I think I am going to start jogging again today. Yeah, good idea...

Espresso

Good for drinking when you win a poker tourney with family. I won against Elmer, Mar, Tita Ne and Kuya Butch. Yee-uh, $5 each suckas!

Unfortunately now I'll be up all night.

What Day Is It?

Been a long couple of days, as I was a Buffalo Soldier last night and now I just got back from Tito Ramon's 50th Birthday party from Markham. Woowee, did I put kilometers on my car. I have a car appointment on Tuesday though.

I think I'll sleep in tomorrow.

Bluenotes Whore

I've always like Bluenotes, but when Con told me about the outlet at Sheridan Centre and the absolutely ridiculous prices ($2.50 for $30 shirts or $5 for a $60 blazers), how can I not buy 13 items, coming to a total of like $50? That's Kah-Ray-Zay!

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Going to Buffalo tonight to pick up Mar, as her flight is coming in from Chicago. Someone is going to be tired at work tomorrow...

There Goes That Idea

I guess I'll go to Florida another time. Chicago it is!

I Almost Forgot...

March 14th is National Steak n' Sex Day. Flow 93.5 thinks of everything!

Oh Jeez

I may be in trouble. Started running today for the first time in a long time, and with 69 days (heh heh..."69") left till the 10km run, I am horribly unprepared. I better get on getting on.

So Sick

Not only of the song, but it seems I'm starting to get sick again. Argh.

I like Bossa Nova music.

I Long For Ping Pong

Good thing Melodie set up her table again. I can't wait to have my own house and have my own ping pong table...it's so addictive.

Who Needs A Woman?

"I have my shades" -Horatio Caine

Okay, maybe he didn't really say that, but I would imagine it. I just finished watching 6 straight episodes of CSI:Miami. It's a pretty bad show, but it's one of those shows that are so bad it's good. And it's all bad/good because of one person and one person alone: David Caruso. He's such a bad actor that he's good. If I were to be an actor, I'd definitely want to be like him. He's almost as bad as Nicolas Cage, who I think is perhaps the worst actor ever. But he's not, and for that - I salute you.

I Will Not Let FedEx Get Me Mad

Yeah, let's see how long that lasts.

I think I gotta start training for this 10km run. Like, pretty damn soon. I can't let my elbow be an excuse. I don't run with my elbow. Sometimes I hate being lazy (which is a problem because it should not be just sometimes, but all the time).

You Know How I Know You're Gay?

Because I have a gyrlprend. That's perhaps the best Arvin statement there is right now.

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It's so hard not to think about meat when you can't eat it today, on Ash Wednesday.

eBaying It

So I started to sell my DVDs on eBay. First off is Futurama. Gotta make room for more CSI DVDs.

Live Music

Doesn't always sound so good when Filipino's sing. Trying not to be too much of a hater, but it's true.

Went to Tabico Jr.'s party last night and Minerva's Ladies' Lullaby. It was okay, I guess.

Junk Food Threshold Limit

I thought I went through that a whlie back? It's a cyclic nature, I conclude.

And It's Set

Again. Hopefully we don't have to change it again.

That was a good burrito.

*screeeeeeeeeeeeechhhhhhh*

Change of plans.

Crankey McGrumpy

How I've been feeling these past couple of days. And now I have the Doctor's appointment tomorrow, prolly telling me that my arm is screwed up. Bleh.

Angry Jason = Teary Jason

I hate that about myself. When I'm angry, like today with the stupid FedEx agents about my box (which I finally picked up, by the way, and of course the contents are damaged and missing. Of course.), I tend to get quivery, like all my emotions are bubbling to the top. I guess it takes practice to control it? I dunno, but man I hate FedEx. Hopefully I get partially reimbursed.

FedEx? FedSux!

I can't believe I spoke on the phone to the customer service representative like that, but damn how many times do I have to call in/talk to someone just to find out where the hell my package is? ARGH

Sloth

Thy name and it occurth on the Days of Sun.

Maybe I Should Start Running Again

Only 79 days afterall. And I don't have an excuse anymore (my cast is off). Hmmmm....

Monday Now

That's when the rest of my rims are supposed to come in. And no one at FedEx called me because the woman I was talking to yesterday inputted my phone number in wrong. Somehow I'm not surprised. I am, though, growing impatient. I want my rims!!!

Going to another Poker Night with the workmates...should be, ummm, fun?

Would You Like Faint With That?

It was really close and scary. I almost fainted when they took off the cast. I don't know why...I think because there was this pain that scared me or something; whatever it was, it was a good thing I didn't faint completely. I'm not out of the woods yet, though; I have to go back next week for a bone scan...yay. Hopefully my muscles remember soon how to work.

Where the hell are rims 3 and 4?!?

Cast Away

It's not only a movie, it's also what I hope. Tomorrow.

How can two boxes, shipped together at the same time, reach Mississauga together, but only one gets delivered? Where the heck are my other two wheels? Damn customs/government!

2 of 4

Let's go 3 and 4! Two of my rims came in and boy-oy it's great...now I just need tire.

"What Happened?"

I had to answer that about 16 times today, it being my first day back to work with a cast. And each time I tried to be funny, to the point it wasn't funny to me anymore. Ah well, them's the breaks (ha).

Apparently waxing is faster and easier and better than plucking; true, sort of. It doesn't take off all the hairs; that's where the trusty plucker comes back into play.

Cookies

Check! Delicious ones from St. Jacob's too.

Treat Her Like You Want To Be Treated

Sometimes I lose sight of that. I love my girlfriend, I don't know what I would do without her. Sigh.

I Guess It Was Bound To Happen

I just didn't think this late in my life. Perhaps when I was 6 or something?

I fractured my elbow. Falling off of a stability ball. It's an embarassing story I would rather not share, but just know it's one of the most painful experiences in my life.

Luckily (?) I'm stubborn and I think I can still do all the things I do in my life normally. We'll see how long that lasts.

Lambtastic

Went to Moxie's for Maddie's birfday with Kim, Janice, Angie and Sandy. The lamb was good, but dang was it expensive. And the conversation was...quiet. These people are not known to be talkers, after all.

Can I Have Caviar And Grey Poupon With That Pizza?

Went to the Raps/Clips game with Sharon's Dad's Company's Boxseat Tickets with Debbie. Here is my recap I posted on Raptorblog:

Went to my Third Annual "Being Rich In the Boxseats Thanks To Your Girlfriend's Father's Company's Tickets" game today. The pizza was great. So was the salad. Also the Chuck Swirsky Special (gingerale and cranberry juice). Oh, and don't forget about the ice cream. The only thing not there was salami and cheese.

Some random thought from the game:

-I had one striking psychic moment: when MoPete missed that free throw from the Kaman Technical, I knew that it would come back to haunt them, to the point they were gonna (and did) lose.

-I also knew Cassell would be the one to break the Raptors' hearts today. I should've played the lottery. Oh wait, I did; I played the 50/50 draw and didn't even come close.

-The Raps DancePak girls are hot.

-Eric Williams is horrible.

-What happened to Bonner? He used to be able to hit from everywhere on the court.

-I was waiting for the patented one time per game MoPete circus shot. He delivered.

-I wish Kaman was on our team.

-I had two of those "woahwatchoutnow" impromptu screams when Singleton flushed it down.

-15 600 people in attendance at the game? I don't think so. There seemed to be whole sections that were empty.

-Why do they keep on playing that horrible "Cotton Eye Joe" song from the early 90's every single frikin' game I go to?

All in all, a good time, if not only for the reason it was a free.I dunno, my heart has not really been in it this season (the first of ten). Maybe it's the ridiculousness of management, maybe it's the fact I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel right now, maybe the Raps losing act is just waning on me, maybe it's because I miss Carter (the playoffs edition VC, that is) and my namesake playing for the team. I do know I'll be a fan for life, just not as hardcore right now. I can't wait till next year though, when I get to be rich (or die tryin' ) all over again.

Like I posted, it was a good time. Then I drove Debbie back to Hamilton and then went to ballroom class.

There was a Superbowl Game today? Yikes, I guess I'm not American.

Wow

Wish I had more money. Or I just wish things weren't so expensive. Sigh.

Another Extinguished Career Aspiration:

Professional Go-Kart Driver. Went today with some workmates, and ended up dead last. Either my kart was the slowest one, or I just don't know how to drive "fast." I would bet on the latter. So, with that in mind, I can either: a)learn how to drive better by reading up on the internet; or, b)don't worry about the time I get and just enjoy the drive. I may have to stick with b).

How in the world do I go to Canadian Tire to "look" and then end up buying a Bench Grinder? Just because it was half-price. Hojeez. I'm returning it tomorrow.

My baby is sick, hope you feel better. Because when you're good, I'm good. A-heh-a-heh-a-hoy.

What The Heck?!?

And just like that: I have rims being shipped to me. Wow!

Perogies Seemed Like A Good Idea

So I had perogies for lunch. Then I had my personal trainer workout session. Not a good idea. I feel old. And sore. The trainer kept telling me to go to the YMCA on Friday night to workout with him and his friends. Eeeeeeeyeah. Riiiiiiite.

Oh and apparently, according to Kiran, I kept saying, "hojeez" after every exercise. Too bad for her! It's gonna be a whole lot of hojeez' for the next couple of weeks.

Jason Loves Everybody Hates Chris

Funny show! Who knew that my computer would turn into a downloading monster? This is great, copyright infringement at its best.

My lips are tingly from the trumpet.

Sloth Is Not Just A Word...

...it's a lifestyle. One that I tended to quite well today. It's almost 6pm and I'm still in my pajamas. Hey, everyone once in a while is not that bad, I rationalize. I downloaded some episodes of "Everybody Hates Chris" that I will watch, then it's off to Dance Class. What a day!

High School Dayz

Got my trumpet, awesome condition, awesome price. Came home, cleaned it, played it, got my dog howling mad. I think she's having some flashbacks too.

Also went to Fallsview Casino with Arvin and played Casino War. Put down $20, and after 2 hands doubled my money. So Arvin goes, "okay, let's go!" So I did, and I didn't tip the dealer. Oops, bad etiquette. But whatever, I doubled my $20 in 40 seconds. Yee-uh! (I swear, I don't have a gambling problem)

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Happy Birfday Mom! Love you!

Hmmmm...

Got an e-mail today from the student (who is now a Permanent Full-Time PHI) who I was ignoring the past couple of months. She basically said, "I hope there are no ill feelings anymore, water under the bridge..." How could I respond to that? Jeez, I guess Angry Jason is no more at the workplace (with the exception of my Boss, I guess). Speaking of which, I have my "annual performance review" on Tuesday. Let's see if I pop another blood vessel.

Trumpeting tomorrow!

First Day Of Personal Training

And then I find out my personal trainer is 22. No, I don't feel old. It was fun, though, I guess...kinda. I need more harder training though.

Then I went to all-you-can-bowl night with Arvin. Yeah, ummm, 10 games of bowling in a row? Might not be such a good idea unless you really want your arm to feel like jello. On top of that, I didn't break 200. Next time (perferably when I can feel my arm).

Change?

Do I need one in my field? That is, instead of doing inspections, would I want to, say, teach Food Handler Courses and review literature and whatnot? Is the grass really greener on the other side of the pasture?

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I used to watch the Raptors religiously, even when they sucked. Seems I don't have the same excitement anymore. But just note that if they ever get a championship-calibre team, I'm not going to be a bandwagoner because I was (and still am) with them from the start.

Now What?

So I got my trumpet (well, I still have to pick it up). What's left on the purchases before it's all towards the house?

-wheels for my car (again)

-trips (NY, Montreal, Chicago, Florida)

-sunroof for my car

But then after I get my house:

-ping pong table

-drums?

-home entertainment system

Wow. Life is expensive.

No Dopey Parties

That means you Libs and Cons. Unfortuanately the NDP didn't win, but I did my part and at least voted for them.

But more important news: I just bought a trumpet on eBay!

Trumpet Dreamin'

I have officially bidded on a Trumpet on eBay. If I win it I'll explain it more in detail. Oh yeah, and if I win it I'll pick it up in Fort Erie. At least it's not Chicago.

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I think I'll go with NDP tomorrow.

I Want To Be A Rally Car Driver

After driving Ken's car last night, I am really excited about all the parts I'm gonna put on mine. Good bye body roll! (On the car, unfortunately not myself)

Let's Raise Our Voices!

That's what happened today at work with Al and I because he is a stubborn donkey who doesn't listen. Then all my workmates were telling me that I had to go to break with them because I might explode. Holy drama.

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Jepot is now blogging. He is prolly reading this post thinking of a good comment to write in retaliation to the one I left on his. You go girl!

OhOh

Looks like I want Rims again. We'll see.

What Time Does...

...a Chinese guy go to the dentist?

Tooth hurty.

Hey, blame Arvin for that joke, he's the one who told me that.

117 Days Left

Till the marathon and I haven't really made a plan for my training yet. I did sign up for a personal trainer at work, so we'll see how that works out. It's c-c-c-c-c-c-old.

Jay Jrissom

Well, I finished CSI Season 5, exactly one week after I got it. I think I'm gonna end up ordering CSI: Miami Season 3. I don't know if I can wait another year until I get my CSI fix.

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Started my ballroom dancing class today. It was Mad Hot.

196

So close to bowling 200. Man I was on a roll last night.

My Lips Are Tingly

Aside from that being what most guys want to hear from girls, what I am actually talking about are the aftereffects of me playing on a trumpet for the first time in plenty of years. I am looking around for one, hoping to get a good deal on one.

Meeting with my new Clarica advisor tomorrow. I hope I have a prosperous future ahead of me. Yeah, right.

Sno Smore Snore?

We'll see when I hopefully get a sleep clinic appointment.

Holee short posts lately.

Eye Luv Ma Gyrlprend

Yes indeed...sometimes though she just got to believe in me

(Regarding my diet)

Casanova = There's Something About Francesca

Watch the movie, it was pretty funny. Heath Ledger's character reminded me a lot of Matt Dillon's character in There's Something About Mary. The funniest part of the movie, which actually made me snort outloud in the theatre was when El Lardo gave a portrait of himself, and no one knew who it was because he was skinny in the pic...hoooo...(believe me you have to watch it to understand).

On another note, my girlfriend makes me laugh. I love her a lot. She doesn't know how to deliver jokes well, which makes it funny in itself...hoooo...

Bleh

How I feel at work for some reason. Gonna watch "Casanova" with my girlfriend tonight...a weekday date? What the?!

No Motivation

At work. I dunno, can't explain it. First time in a long time I went home early just cause.

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I will now start a countdown as to how many days left till my 10km run:

124

CSIrama

Got Season 5 yesterday, promptly already watched 8 episodes. Looks like I'm going on a binge. Watched the Raps today, with Vince scoring the winning bucket with 0.1 seconds to go. I wish he was on our team...haha.

Memoirs Of A JaySha-Ron

Watched the movie. Snored through part of it. Damn. It was a good movie though, but only because I actually read the book.

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Went on a "double date" with Team Beevy at the Portugese Barraida. Yum...chicken.

So Sage

So Good!

Beaver and Bulldog

A new place to go for wings. Good schtuff.

List

According to Arvin I gotta make one. I agree.

Back On The Path

To getting "healthy." And it hurts.

New Year...

...same old laundry to do.

"Housework makes me sick, I'm so sure of it"

Merry New Years!

For the New Year, I don't want this jet lag feeling. I remember writing some resolutions last year, and some of them didn't turn out the way I hoped (in other words, it was exactly what I thought: they wouldn't be fulfilled). So this year, I will...do the same:

-bring a lunch to work at least 4/5 days

-don't swear

-be nicer to those I don't like

-go to Church every week

-be a better brother

-exercise regularly

-save money

-get my motorcycle lessons

-play an instrument (buy a trumpet)

And, most importantly...be a good boyfriend and person in general

Here's hoping!

And Thus Concludes...

The Great West Coast Adventure. I had a lot of fun in Vegas with Tita Helen, going Casino hopping and not sleeping so much. Believe me, I won't be doing that kind of gambling again...hoohoo. I would list down what I did on my vacation, but lately it seems like I've been lazy.

All I know is that I am happy to be back home, things are okay on all fronts, and I don't think I want to go on vacation anymore without my significant other. Well, extended vacations anyway.

Now then, laundry to do...

Off To Vegas

Last leg of the vacation, where I will gambell...

Sick

Physically. Home. From my Girlfriend.

What a great vacation.

Merry Christmas

And one I won't forget. After a week here, and after some news, I think I would much rather be with my girlfriend. Soon enough.

In shock and bewilderment. Wow.

It's A Mexican Explosion

Taco trucks, burritos, chips n' salsa...I'm in a Mexican heaven. The weather is crazy nice here (with the exception of the smog). It doesn't feel like the Christmas season to me, but hey apparently I wanted it this way. I miss being with my...nevermind. I think it's because I'm sick, but then again, nah.

I'll be going to my Kuya Don-Don's Service on Christmas Day (they don't call it Mass...they are part of an organization akin to BLD). It won't be exactly like Christmas Mass I'm used to, but I should keep an open mind.

Then on Monday I'm off to Sin City. Hey, it's all part of the oxymoron that is my faith!

And Now I'm In Long Beach

In the "'hood" but lots of fun with the family here. Taco trucks here I come...

From San Francisco...

Herrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre's Fat Bastard! So far during my trip, I can confidentely say that I have not gone hungry at all. In fact, the gluttony I am experiencing is not for the faint of heart (except mine).

-got here, and went to In 'N Out the first night. Good burgers.

-next day, went to Serramonte Mall, which I haven't been to in 9 years. Happy and Freddie had a party, and I had oysters. Good stuff.

-next day, went more shopping and touring around downtown San Francisco. And had a super burrito. Frikin' good stuff. I wish they had restaurants like that back home. Then again, maybe not.

-today, had Ihop, Jack in the Box, and The Stinking Rose, an all-garlic restaurant. Damn. I love garlic.

Tomorrow? Who knows, but I think a salad would be good.

I'm off to Long Beach in a couple of days, a Greyhound overnight. Then a taxicab to Kuya Don-Don's house. Hope I don't get shot!

To my Dearest Girlfriend, please don't be worried about me. I am okay during my bachelor trip. I love you and I miss you!

Gone Tomorrow

Or rather, much later today. And just my luck there is a snowstorm. Hopefully my flight won't be cancelled/delayed too long. I hope I'm not hyping this trip up too much, but I'm sure I'll have fun.

I love you baby!

So Close

Wow, time is really flying. And in a couple of days, I'll be doing just that.

Only thing that would make the trip perfect is if my girlfriend were with me. Awwwww....barf. I'll just look at it as my "bachelor trip." Begas vavy, Begas!

Habby Burday Kambals

Welcome to my age.

Picked up my woodworking project today. I personally think it looks nice. And hey, it will eventually be in my house!

Sarnia: The Tiger, The Warlock, and The Cupboard

Sharon asked me if there was a sequel. That was my response.

Pretty good movie, almost like Jumanji meets The Nutty Professor meets LOTR.

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I think I'm finally done Christmas shopping. And I got back a re-re-gift (iPod Shuffle).

Poker Night

With the workmates. Should be interesting.

Billy Jayl

Watched Movin' Out with Sharon at the Canon Theatre. If there was ever to be a show that used dance interpretation as a means of narration, this would be it. I thought it was good, but then again I seem to love any live theatre.

"I love you just the way you are..."

Last Day With Wood

I would be sentimental, but it's all good: it's all done! Just gotta stain it.

Last Day With Wood

I would be sentimental, but it's all good: it's all done! Just gotta stain it.

Last Day With Wood

I would be sentimental, but it's all good: it's all done! Just gotta stain it.

Feeling Cold

Like a pirate that shivers his timbers. Brrrrrrr matey.

Started early for work today. Somedays you have to show dedication. Today was one of those days.

I really think the lack of sun is making me fatiguey. SADD go away.

Work Hard...

...vacation harder. Been working like ka-ray-zee so I can look like I care before I leave.

Tomorrow I gotta leave my house by 6:00AM for a HACCP. At least it's in keeping with the whole "I care about my job" attitude.

Just watched parts of LOTR2. Memorable quote: "A WIZARD SHOULD KNOW BETTER!" Made me laugh for some reason.

If It's The Most Wonderful Time...

...of the year, why do I get so stressed out every time? Maybe it's the Christmas shopping, maybe it's the vastly commercialized society I live in, maybe I'm just thinking too much. I dunno, but damn I can't wait to go on vacation.

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Watched "Rent" last night. 525600 minutes...a good song, but the movie felt that long too. I think an otherwise good movie was ruined from images in my head of certain people in high school who wouldn't shut up about the play. That and I don't particularly care about those people.

Freakout

Man, I had one of those flashbacks where I saw my ex-girlfriend in the mall. Then I freaked out. But not a major freakout, I just put my head down and walked the other way to find Arvin. How old am I again?

I burnt my mouth last night from Liz's hors d'ouvers. It hurts.

Two weeks from now I'll be in California.

Christmas Thunder

Apparently that's what Arvin and Nina called Liz's party. I had fun. I even drank wine. I feel warm.

If I Didn't Score 9 Points...

...my team would've lost by 24. Can't believe I actually scored more than 2 points this game. All of a sudden I feel like I should be playing in the NBA. Damn.