Rock(ed It Out) Of Ages

So we watched Rock of Ages and it was way less than half-bad. In other words, it was better than half-good.

The story was "eh" but the music was pretty okay. It felt like a singalong. The only problem? The lead guy was from Quebec and when he sang I couldn't help but think of Roch Voisine. And the lead girl was Maria from Sound of Music and when she sang I couldn't help but think of...Maria.

But otherwise, not too bad soundtrack (apparently I'm white with tight jeans that are bedazzled and I have big hair):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgvnZIxOX08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2J_UZ8lQU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFIKPGVTwEY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqeKV2UYq1Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loWXMtjUZWM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgT_mJXbvCQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1CVVlaJzA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qilMbQ563wE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6E4Cs2H-xE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsdj9NRzqC4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOqk_q4NLLI

And of the course the horribly overplayed but still good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDY2I5pni90

(Did I just spend all that time finding these songs? wtf?!?)

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We also ate at Royal Meats BBQ. Not too bad actually...looks like it may be a revisit (if I was ever back in the area)

My Twilight

So my wife was making fun of me because I was so intrigued and got so involved with this whole LeBron James drama (Miami? Really? Wow.).

And then I realized something. LeBron James:Me :: Twilight Saga:Sharon

And then I realized something else. Both = gay

Remember, This Is What You Wanted

Don't complain because you're consistently working an extra two hours just to "catch up".

Luckily it's Friday tomorrow. We're gonna watch Rock of Ages.

Don't stop believing...

Fo Sho(dan)

Seven years later, my Slobo is now a Fastbo: http://webhome.idirect.com/~glska/page_10.htm

Congrats Bubs on becoming a black belt! I still want to reiterate, though, that I can still beat you up*. And by "beat you up" I mean "sit on you and you can't do anything because your chest is compressing"

*Please note, that I have never "beat up" my wife. Mr. Mayagi taught me better

Uhtz-Uhtz

The sound and the Argay hand motions that follow when I hear this awesome song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dytei-s7Ls&feature=fvw

And here I was thinking it was "One Night Stand". Uhtz-uhtz

Counter That

Finally...the counters come in tomorrow. Yee-uh! Now only the plumbing, backsplash and painting left to do.

And then the great dane! (we'll see about that)

Theory Vs. Practice

So there's a heatwave going on right now. We turned on the a/c, but it was still much too warm upstairs.

So I had the brilliant idea of...sleeping in the basement! I got the air mattress and sleeping bag ready, along with the pillows. In theory, this sounded like a great idea.

Then I got to the actual "trying to sleep part". Didn't work. The sleeping bag was too hot. Took off the sleeping bag, it was too cold. Went upstairs to sleep, then it was too hot. Frustrating I tell you.

As I've been saying for years, my tropical genetics that would help me cope with this heat? I think it got lost somewhere mid-flight

Days Like Today...

...make me discouraged when it comes to humanity

(bad day at work and definitely more bad days to come)

Oh Right, It's Summer

Forgot that it could get insufferably hot and humid here. I mean, it wasn't like that today (just hot and humid), but so far this summer has not seen the dreaded heat wave yet.

So I did what any sensible fatso would do: stay indoors in my cold house. Way to live it up there chubbs!

Rain...Woah

Again, the randomness of the Internets strikes again with this funny vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI

It's a double rainbow! What does it all mean?!?

Airbent

So we watched The Last Airbender.

What could've been a good story was ruined by subpar acting and M. Night Shymalan's directing. I saw dead people...watching this movie

It's Been A While...

...since I slept 9 hours. Crazy! I guess I was tired.

I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight now

Good Tiring Times

After two parties in a day, it's good but tiring. But hey, two parties for two birthdays.

Now then...work tomorrow...

Happy Those Houses Down There Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1jG58nghRo

Always been one of my favourite commercials. Kaaaaa-Naaaaaa-Dah! That priest was so arrogant, not listening to that obviously smart bearded lackey.

So we have peeps coming over today because I decided to plan last minute a party for Sharon. Sucks that I have to work tomorrow, but oh well.

Now then, I have to go mow the lawn...

Heppy Birts Ma Bubs

So it's my darling wife's 30th Birfday today. Wow, that's old. I wish I never get that old (mentally). But whatever, I still love her.

Too bad she'll be nervous all day because her testing for her black belt is tonight (I can still beat her up though). Good luck and I'm proud of you Bubs!

There Was A Riot?

Because this is the only footage I think I'm going to remember from this G20 meeting this past weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fhGneV6rQg

Seriously, that jingle-chant is going to stay in my head for a while, not to mention guys trying to seduce stoic police officers. How the hell didn't those cops laugh?

MoLesterol (Or "ChoMoreSterol")

So I went for my checkup and what did I find out? Yup, the cholesterol is still high.

Oh well, I blame my Dad and his Dad and his Dad after that. It's hereditary after all.

Will that stop me from eating my favourite foods? Much to Sharon's dismay...nope

Up And At 'Em

Start of a new (and shortened work) week again...let's do this!

Don't Wanna Be (Watching) Grown-Up(s)

So we met with Carlina today, and watched "Grown-Ups". Yeah, pretty horrible movie in my opinion. We then went to Chili's. Pretty horrible as well.

But the company was good at least.

I don't want to go to work tomorrow...

Scenes From A Nups

So that was a fun time yesterday at MelRon's wedding. Highlights:

-being forced to take a shot after giving the greetings at the receiving line. Promptly breaking the shot glass on the floor followed by everyone staring and the groom laughing hysterically at me. You see, this is one of the plenty of reasons I don't drink

-wearing white shoes to a wedding. Oh, that's right

-high school reunion, and a real crazy flashback watching Melo, Liz, Nina and Riz do a Fiesta Filipina routine for the crowd

-Ron's family being absolutely drunk and crazy and loud and rowdy. Found it it's because they all had kids and none of them were there. Then it all made sense

-the food was awesome. Even awesomer? Sharon didn't really eat her steak. So it was steak x2 for me...yee-uh! Not to mention that I somehow finagled my way to the front of the line for the seafood buffet, and two half-lobsters later I was left wondering if I was allergic to it (my hands and wrists felt bloated and sensitive). Yeah, I think (I know) I ate too much last night

-watching my wife and friends literally take 20 shots throughout the night...and her not getting drunk at all (she was buzzing but she wasn't hammered like the other people were. I was hoping she would be hammered so I could take advantage of her. Nope.). Who knew? Then again she was drinking amongst Asians. So basically, what I cannot handle in alcohol she more than can. We complete each other, apparently

Good times...and now I'm going to complain that this weekend went by too fast

Kambal(s Are Ringing)

So one of my friends I've known the longest, Melanie, is getting married tomorrow with Ron. I was just going to say, "wow, I can't believe another is getting married" until I realized that we're 30 now.

What the heck is taking my other friends so long? (that's right, you)

(blahblahblah, you're getting married soon too, whatever. I just wanted to be dramatic)

FriYay

I've always been one not to celebrate the end of the week (time goes by too fast as it is), but this was an especially long work week.

So screw it, I'm happy it's Friday today. And on top of that, I have a massage from Rolando today after work. Yee-uh!

Hate To Sound Like A Broken Record

But really, what's up with pulling the long hours at work and not getting paid for it?

Oh, and there was an earthquake by the Ottawa/Quebec border today and it was felt by here. Someone in the meeting today was wondering what all the shaking was; I knew it was the ground shaking. Second time in my life I felt the ground move...kind of crazy.

Apocalypse now?

And Then It Was 5:00pm

Time goes by fast when you feel stressed at work. Apparently you really do have to juggle a bunch of things when you're a Supervisor*

*would not be as bad if I didn't have ADHD

I Can Do This...Right?

First day back to work after a week off is always tough.

Especially when I know I have a crap-load of stuff waiting for me on my desk.

Can I just win the lottery already?

But whateves...time to think positively again!

Nuts For Nutella

You know you love Nutella when you spend 7 minutes scraping the sides of the container with a spoon just so you could get a tiny morsel of the wonderful flavour in your mouth.

I think I might have a problem with that

Why Was This Song Going On In My Head?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI

Well, I was doing baseboards in the kitchen and it was turning out surprisingly well. Have I found my new career? Will I be more like Joseph, less like Karen?

Hell no.

I suck at it...lol

Feeling Gassy

With our now-functioning stove! Yee-uh!

Danny passed by at 10:45pm (yes, that late), and an hour later the stove is working.

The kitchen is just humming along now. Just gotta get the counters (2-3 weeks), install sink and dishwasher, backsplash and paint, and half a year later, we gots ourselves a new kitchen. Was it worth it?

Once I cook them Ramen Noodles in it it sure will be. Of course I could cook that on the camping stove, but that's besides the point

Lose Change (Holder)

Two downfalls of the Wonderland trip from yesterday?

1. I lost my change holder I've had for about 10 years. It was ratty and tatty and Sharon hated it, but I liked it. Now it, and the other things in it that I kept (not so much the $5 or so dollars in change that was in it but the 50 cent coin and the fortune cookie fortunes I kept in there) are gone. Oh well, it's just stuff

2. Major case of the dizzies as I tried to close my eyes last night. It seems I'm really averse to jarring movements and take well to motion sickness. Yargh

Wonderland? More Like (Ten)derland

Ten as in the number of hours we spent at Canada's Wonderland, apparently trying to relive our youth. What did we find out in the end? We're not as young as we used to be.

Got there at 10:00am, when the park opened. Lots of middle school/elementary school kids. Great, I thought. Line ups (one of my biggest pet peeves in life).

But after two hours and four roller coasters later, I thought it wasn't too bad. What was bad, though? I felt like throwing up. I don't think my body is used to/can't take it anymore.

Luckily Kevuth and the kids (sans Talitha) came, so we had a break from the extreme rides and went on a bunch of kids rides. Wonderland really is for the kids now. But we had a blast...I love those damn kids.

Yes, I am pregnant

Then we left the park, ate at Williams Coffee Pub for dinner, then went back to the park where it turned into my kind of Wonderland: no line-ups! We polished off another 6 coasters in two hours! We also went to White Water Canyon, where Sharon got soaked (okay, that was more fun for me than her).

I didn't seem to heed the advice of Kiri, who told me that the lineups are a good thing because it gives your brain time to settle down. I think she was right.

All-in-all, good day. We didn't have funnel cake, but we did have chipwich's.

Oh, and I also seem to have acquired vertigo now. I know what I'll be dreaming of tonight.

Falling down

Counter Argument

So the cabinets are all done, and they look awesome...now we just have to get some countertops. We went looking today, and have decided on going with Quartz (boojee in the house).

One company gave us a pretty unbelievable quote (I'm thinking it's a typo), but it's on paper so it looks like we may go with them. And with a turnaround time of 2 weeks, we are getting pretty damn excited to get our kitchen back.

But first? Tomorrow, we go to Canada's Wonderland! Haven't been since Wondergrad. Holy crap we're old. So old, we're going with kids (Ruthie and the girls). Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich and Funnelcake, here we come

Pupu-Time!

I think Sivia's Mom puts cocaine/crack in these pupusas, because I can't stop ordering them. This is a great vaykay so far!

And the cabinets are looking boss right now. That's right, boss

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like...Kitchen!

First day of the cabinet install, and our cabinet installer, Wojtek, is flying. Looking awesome and we're getting excited...until we realize that the countertops are not there yet.

But at least the kitchen is not bare anymore!

Oh yeah, and vacation finally starts now

Whole Lotta Nothing On A Lazy Sunday

I don't think I'm used to this vacation thing yet. Feeling restless even though I didn't do much today. I'll get used to it after I go to work tomorrow for some training (boo for not an entire week off, but better than nothing).

Cabinets start getting installed tomorrow...yee-uh!

It Was Not The "Eh" Team...

...it was the A (as in Awesome) Team! (gay)

Went with Bubs for our Saturday morning movie date. We both enjoyed this movie a lot. Almost can't wait for the eventual sequel.

Then hung out for the majority of the day with Melo, going for lunch at Eastgate, doing the retard thing of going to Vaughn Mills on a Saturda, hanging out at her Bachelorette Pad, then going back to my house where we "taught her to cook" (she reminded me of Sharon circa 2006 as a cook...lol).

I think I can get used to this staycation thing

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We were supposed to go to Burlington tomorrow for Miknifer's baby shower, but the baby had other ideas. Congrats to them and baby Grant, as he decided he couldn't wait another month to stay inside Momma!

Ramen(y) Memories

I've eaten a lot of Ramen noodles in my life. Love the damn MSG machines.

Had an awesome start to my vacation: went to see Rozzymaboo in the morning, 3 hours of basketball in the morning (my legs are jello now), and then noodles, bok choy and dumplings (cooked in my rice cooker converted steamer) for lunch.

Now I'm just waiting for the kitchen cabinets to arrive, then gonna go to Gil's house for his birthday (so I get to play with baby boy).

AND, the sun is shining.

(weird...I'm not complaining?!?)

Vakay Yay!

Off tomorrow, have to go to work Monday just for training (boo), but off Tuesday - Friday. Yee-uh...and on top of that, the kitchen cabinets are finally ready to be installed.

Usher, take it away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnPB76mjxI

Karaoke Time

So despite the fact the new 98.7FM station keeps replaying the songs over and over, I'm finding it not too bad. The song they played today that I found awesome?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybeq2dWBf8

The video really makes it extra special

Try Something New

At work today, I am going to not try to access Facebook all day (not including the times I checked it already this morning).

Starting now.

Let's see how well this goes

It's The Little Things (That Make Me Go Pop)

It's a wonder to me how it's the little things in life that has the potential (and actually follows through) to make me happy.

Today's case?

Popping the best batch of popcorn I've ever had on the stovetop. Sprinkle a little garlic salt on that baby, and I'm ready to pop my collar. I love it when you call me Big Poppa (Corn May-kah)

(If I am what I eat, it's because this popcorn is corny)

(Wow)

ADHD In HD

I swear I have the shortest attention span ever. If anyone were ever to see how I am in real life through high definition (hell, even low definition), I'm sure they would wonder how I ever accomplish and finish anything in life.

Oh look! Butterfly!

Is It Friday Yet?

Wow, I'm already counting down? That's just turrible.

But this week that goes by will be great because I am going to be off next week. Yee-uh!

And if all goes to plan, the kitchen cabinets will be in by next week as well. Finally! (except we still have to worry about the countertop, installing the appliances, lighting, electrical outlets, backsplash...everything but the kitchen sink. No, wait, also the kitchen sink. But at least the cabinets will be in. It's the small victories)

Now then, time to hype myself up for another week of work.

Hype!

The Internet Is A Fascinating Place

How else would I come across such peculiarities as this? Click here (nsfw)

I, ummm...yeah.

I wonder how sexy it could be if she didn't, ummm...wipe before

Hooooooooooooooooooo

So Rogers has a free preview of Teletoon Retro on for this month. Which means this past weekend I have been catching up with my childhood, watching the likes of Transformers, G.I. Joe, Smurfs, Thundercats, Alvin & the Chipmunks...holy crap I'm old.

And really, one female smurf amongst all those male smurfs? The writing in these old shows were superb

Com(im)pressor(ive)

I have reached the compressed air stage of my life...yee-uh.

Fun times with the nailgun, putting up casing around the kitchen window. Not so much fun? The way it looks (crooked, short) and the amount of woodfiller I had to put in. But whateves. Now then, I gotta find me more wood to needlessly put nails in

Long Week

Now I can say it's been a long week.

Yikes, I hope "Long Month" isn't next.

But the weekend is here! And on top of that, the kitchen cabinets are ready to be delivered next week and the installation the week after that. Finally!

Long Day

Hey, I wanted this position, right?

I hope it gets easier. I figure it will when I start getting used to things. Of course that'll be when I return to my regular position...lol

Commence Itis In 23 Minutes

So I went to Moxie's for lunch as it was Kira's last day at work lunch. There was this lobster and brie grilled cheese sandwich. Other people at the table ordered it. I ordered it.

I regret ordering it

Why Must Everything So Yummy...

...make me fat?

Had this lunch meeting thing and they had this skor brownie ice cream dessert thing. I had the smallest piece. Damn, I'm not usually too into that stuff, but damn, it was damn good. I would've been all over that, but then I remembered.

My muffin top

Monday Monday

La da. La da da. Daaaaa.

I thinketh it's gonna be the start of another long week. Ah well, such is life.

Stay strong because you are strong. And exceptional

Ro-ow-llerblading

So I went for a little in-line skating action today (with Bubs on a bike) for the first time in what seems to be a long time. All the painful memories came back to me (feet hurting, ankles hurting, back hurting). But lest I be nothing but a complainer, it was fun (I mean, the constant fear of falling down made it all the more exhilarating)

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Went for lunch today with Lester and Michelle. Listening to them as they talked about getting married and what they expected...yeah...*goodlucknotgoingcrazy*

Appreciating Maxwell, Well, To The Max

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aIfLEM4uc&feature=related

My Daughter? Sure, Why Not?

Had a fun time at the Water Festival with wifey, Kevuth and the Kids. Someone even asked me if Trinity was my daughter. Riiiiiiight...because someone as cute as her would look like something that came out of Sharon and I...lol

Something's Fishy Here

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Went to the Dr. Ivy Koh recommended Optometrist Dr. Christine Yeung today for the first time. Seems as though I'm getting blinderer. I can't wait till they come up with a new procedure that can fix eyes. Like using lasers or something

6.5

That's it? Man, I really have to start running longer distances. Especially since I ruin the whole exercise thing by eating Pizza Hut for breakfast

The Brown Ottoman Is A Whore!

Watch this and tell me you don't find this awkward/hilarious/unsettling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUa6pcMOLEM&feature=fvsr

The Start Of Heat Complaining

Couldn't sleep last night because it was way too damn hot. I'm all of a sudden channeling my Dad and not turning on the a/c. I must be retarded.

That's it, it's going on tonight

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Ess Double Double You Double Vee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6qiV2nS6Js

"Welcome Back!" -RDubbs

So I went to RW & Co. on a whim.

And bought two sweaters. But whatever...sale baby!

I better not gain too much weight now

Ne-Yo Yo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMOOr7GEkj8

Going Going Glone?

So I think my fascination with Glee is starting to wain. I think it's starting to get a bit too formulaic for my liking, and the music numbers are also getting somewhat predictable. Aren't I just a critic now? (now?!?)

Or it could be another reason.

But whatever the case, just to stay true to my gayness, here is some Leane Rimes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_HuBmnQ7sQ

Craigslisting It

Good way to get rid of stuff around the house that is no longer needed.

Thumbs up!

Get To It

I wish motivation was like a switch I could just turn on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCXJcoCBGI

Lovely Day

Wish the weather was like this all the time. We spent the day outside. It's nice to eat outside too (as long as the bugs aren't around).

I want to get a small, inflatable pool that I could lounge in. Yep, I'm dreaming big time!

I don't wanna go to work tomorrow...

Snap Out Of It Man!

Focus!

Make those thoughts go away. Please

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Went for a 6 km or so jog today, with Bubs following me on a bike. I felt like Rocky!

Felt good until I realized it prolly didn't work off all the ice cream I ate before hand. So really, I'm still at a negative here. Yikes

How The Mind Wanders

I'm not sure why my mind goes off in 47 different places at once. I'm finding that focussing is getting more and more difficult.

I often worry that the only time my mind will be at ease will be when...I die. No wonder I don't sleep a lot...I prefer to have my dreams while I'm awake and during the day it seems.

Random thoughts much?

Faux-Brewski

So I don't drink alcohol. Not a surprise considering I don't particularly like the taste of bitter. Everyone always tells me it's an acquired taste (but why the hell would I want to acquire the taste of crap?).

Well anywho, I came upon this item at the grocery store and decided to try it out:

The "Tiger" stands for "yuck"

I mean, I thought to myself, "I like malt. Why won't I like this?"

I took a sip and started thinking, "hey, now I can drink this faux beer while all my other friends drink the real stuff!"

I took another sip and quickly decided that it was...crap.

Never the mind that idea