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

Cabinet Frustration

So almost as predicted (by my wife), the cabinets seem to be delayed by a week.

Frustration Incorporation!

Can't wait for it to be done

I'm A (Dream) Gangsta

So this morning, I recalled a dream I had two nights ago that made sense of why I did what I did.

I was dreaming that I had a pistol in my hand and that I was all gangsta and what not (the fact that I say "gangsta" obviously indicates I am anything but). I remember getting into an argument with someone in my dream, and then going up to them and pistol whipping them on the head and yelling, "what now? WHAT NOW?!?"

And that's the reason I was hitting Sharon on top of her head in the middle of the night and why she woke me up and why she was saying, "hey! HEY!"

It's funny sometimes when dreams get incorporated into real life. Even funnier when you get someone else involved.

You know who doesn't find that so funny? Sharon.

What Would You Wash Down A Deep Fried Mars Bar With?

Me? Deep-fried Oreos.

I think I'm going to die.

But it was a great lunch at Roxy's in Oakville. Always fun to see Kats and her adorable bubbas. Her new one, Brady, is a monster already. 2 months old and he looks like he's 8 months old. Ridicurous!

(Wow, what happened to losing weight and eating healthily? I think I need to take a nap or something)

Lunch With My Kiri

We had a great lunch today. I still miss seeing her everyday though

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So is this the life of a Supervisor? I'm scheduled to have a day off tomorrow but I am still coming in for a half-day of training. I'll just chalk this up to "the sacrifices we have to make for the job"

How Long Will This Go On?

So seeing as how I view myself as becoming (more of) a fat bastard, I've decided to take up running again. This, especially in light of the fact that I ate at the Mandarin for lunch today.

So I went for a 5k run.

I hope I can keep this up (it's easy though...all I have to do is look in the mirror)

Glay

Yet I can't stop listening to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7fWz4WBNs4 (h8usm4vr)

The Dance (Version) Of Joy

Feeling this song for some reason: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Z3YrHJ1sU

Makes me think of Balki from Perfect Strangers dancing at a club

Can't Take It Anymore

Did you ever think that you could handle something, but when it came down to it, you realized that you're not man enough to?

I tried my best, but it is proving to be way too difficult. Quite frankly, I don't think I'm as strong as the millions of other people (it seems) that can take it.

From now on, I'm only going to get seedless grapes

Did You Get Back Surgery?

Because you certainly look like it when you're walking.

Crap. I guess I'm not as fit as I thought I was.

So what do I do? Go the gym in the morning and play basketball in the evening!

Let's see what tomorrow brings

Feeling Okay But Gross

So physically, I'm not doing too bad today. But I still feel gross because I did my post-race ritual of stuffing my face with junk food last night (wings and dessert? Yeah...feeling all sorts of disgusting this morning).

Yesterday was fun. I let Arvin win because if I didn't, he wouldn't have come back next year (because who wants to keep competing if you keep losing...lol...I know you're reading this). Feli and Milton Lester ran for the first time and they did really well, considering this was the first time either of them actually completed 10km. Some people at work were thinking that Milton Lester wouldn't even finish or show up; he did alright. Now will he show up at work on Monday? That's another story.

And my sister-in-law also ran and did awesome (again, considering she never actually completed 10km before). That meant baby-boy was at the finish line, which is always great.

So next year should be fun. Hope the same, if not more people join (looking at you BGay, if you come back to Ontario on-time)

28 Seconds

Because of 28 seconds, Arvin has bragging rights for a year. Congrats to him...rats to me. I know he trained his hardest though. So screw that guy (not that I'm a sore loser or anything).

51:08. Almost two minutes worse than last year.

BUT, I would like to add:

-no training (my own fault)

-I gained a few pounds (my own fault)

-I kind of ate junk food today (my own fault)

-I should've did better (that's not my fault...I don't know how, but I know it's not my fault)

I am going to train next year (right)

Wired Wierd

I don't know why I'm weird.

I wonder what it's like to be "normal" sometimes. Maybe then I wouldn't think so much?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q--pefmjss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9j_j-cUwKc

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Race tomorrow so I went to pick up the race kit today. Every year the runner's expo gets crappier and crappier. Argay and I were remembering the first year we went, and how we got a tech shirt, water bottle and tons of swag. This year? A cheap, neon-green cotton shirt, a one-time use heating pad for menstrual pains (no joke), and a reuseable grocery bag. Wow.

Good thing I didn't train this year. That'll show them!

What I'll Be Dreaming About

This song, because it's been in my head all day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3Sa4n0rS8

(Damn you Vinyl 95.3)

Hey, Don't You Have A Race This Saturday?

Well then, I guess I really am going through with the "no training" thing.

I wonder how it's going to turn out...

Tree-mendous Quasi-Helilogger

So Miknifer was giving away their trees in their backyard, and Sharon liked them. And of course it was cold and raining.

Anywho, borrowed Dad's van, dug soil to extract trees, transported trees, transported Miknifer's new tree, played with Rozzymaboo, planted new trees at our house, wet, cold, damp, no helicopter...so I sort of felt like a Helilogger? Well it seems to be a desire of mine to be one (with no basis in realism whatsoever. But whateves). Close enough?

Always Be "Close"-ing

So I was talking with Sharon about her job as a salesperson and how she has to be a "closer" to get the sale. She then said to me, "yeah, everyone tells me I have to watch that movie where they say 'Always Be Closing'. I think the movie is called Glengarry Glen Close".

I couldn't help by laugh and tell her, "Glengarry Glen Ross."

"Huh?"

"Glengarry Glen Ross. Glengarry Glen Close? Glen Close is an actress."

That's my Bubs!

Mental Monday

Okay. Start of a new week.

Get in the game, boy

I Ron Man

Just watched Iron Man 2 with Bubs...it was actually not bad.

Makes me want to fly in an iron suit.

Made me also want to go to Monaco

It's Either The Start Of My Pain, Suffering And Death, Or...

...allergies. Not that I'm dramatic or anything.

Fargin-hargin, it definitely does suck though. I feel like I'm sick but I don't feel like I'm sick, if that makes sense.

Used to have allergies when I was a kid, then it went away. But like a bad cold sore, looks like it has come back. Crap

That's Quite A Factory

So we made the jaunt to Buffalo this morning, and found ourselves at the Cheesecake Factory at the Walden Galleria. I had some of the best New England Clam Chowder. Yummmm....and the portions were crazy! (yet another instance of me saying, "no wonder them Americans are obese").

Shopping wasn't the greatest. Got a pair of pants, but that's about it.

Tonight we're gonna meet with Miknifer and Kirly at Bimiyan Kebab. I think I may need alka seltzer after today

Thai(rice)

Man, 3 Thai meals in less than one week. I don't think I'm gonna have that for a while.

But we had to go cause it was my parents 34th wedding anniversary. And baby boy is getting so big and cuter now.

Day off tomorrow and we're headed to Buffalo. Or what I like to call, "the place I wouldn't go to if it weren't for the Cheesecake Factory"

That's Just Sick, Man

Crap, why do I feel a sick coming on?

Sore throat? Check.

Headache? Check.

Headcold coming on? Check.

If I just ignore it, it'll go away. I'm gonna go with that theorem and hopefully by tomorrow it'll be okay

That Massage Was Delicious

I always appreciate massage therapy on my body (especially pre-HST as the prices are going to go up. Damn Government. Oh, I don't care, I'll pay it, but I'm thinking more for Rolando's sake).

Although, maybe I should've saved it for after my 10km race?

Get Fat? Get Blisters

That's my new theorem.

Dammit, I gained weight these past few weeks (absolutely no surprise here, considering I've been eating like a champ/chump). Now I'm trying to be "exercise-superstar" by hitting it hard at the gym and then doing the "two-a-days" by playing ball in the evening.

As a result? Big blister on my foot. Crap.

Oh, note to self: if trying to lose weight? Yeah, lay off the junk food. Idiot

Worth The Drive To Shelburne

So we went to visit Ruthie and the girls today. I always forget how far they live. But whateves...it's always nice to see the girls (especially Sheky, the "Ralph Wiggum" of the girls. Love her to pieces).

And Kevin made these absolutely awesome ribs. I'm still thinking about them. Good times

Good Will Hunting (For An Excuse To Be A Couch Potato)

Well, add another movie to the list where I stop doing everything to watch the film it its entirety. Damn movie making me think about life

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Real product, apparently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM4eJ38S7Hw&feature=player_embedded#!

Mooonichiwa

Now I overate again, but this time at Spoon and Fork Restaurant. But good excuse though: it was Neeners birfday.

Maybe I should go for a run tomorrow or something

Moooooo

Crap, I seem to be eating like a cow again. That is, if a cow gave up it's grass and grain diet and traded it for junk food.

What's up with that? Jeez...and I have a 10km race in a few weekends from now. There goes the goal of beating 49 minutes (not that that was ever a goal or anything)

Last Day Of Teaching

At least for 7 or so months. Thank goodness, I was starting to get irritated with it.

Now comes the hard work for the next few months, and then back to the routine

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Weird how sometimes you get used to something in your life, and then you have to all of sudden change. Sucks sometimes, too.

Good song from Glee last night that made me think of that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qDxvtmb9cI

(yup, still homo as ever)

Hhhhhhwhhhhitby

So I had to drive there this morning for a meeting (which, btw, I was completely lost in because of the 264353 acronyms they have of everything. Is this what management is about?).

Was just thinking how glad that I don't have to do that commute every morning. I'd quit within a month!

Stelio! Stelio Kontos!

Really appreciating the show American Dad! Yesterday was no exception, with Stelio! Stelio Kontos!

That olive-skinned bastard

* * *

Realization today: whole lotta work to be done. Should be an interesting few months coming up

I Put The "J" In Cheap

So I worked at the Good Food Festival today. I wasn't expecting much; just crowds (which I hate), line-ups (which I hate), and not a lot of free samples (which I couldn't care less).

Yes there were crowds and line-ups, but what surprised me? All the free samples and good deals on the food! I mean, I wouldn't be impressed if I paid the admission fee (something like $11), but since I got in for free (and getting paid to work to boot), I would like to think I scored.

Example of things I gots:

-three reusable grocery bags

-two full bottles of honey mustard

-2 for $5 containers of nuts ($6 each in the stores)

-two bottles of Mrs. Dash

-a lot of free drinks

-lactose-free ice cream sandwiches

-being located in front of the beef truck, had a beef on bun and hot dog on bun for $5

-two bars of Lindt chocolate

-2 bags of chips for $1 each (regularly $3 each in the store)

-ponchos (yeah, I don't know either)

-roll of parchment paper

-2 for $5 butternut squash soup in an awesome reusable container and salad dressing

-ridiculously and perhaps irrationally happy I got all these deals and free things, on top of yet again exceeding my daily recommended intake of calories

Tortillahhhhhhhhhhh

So Drs. Mistie is in town, and we met up with them, Arfeli and Jeps and his new girlfriend Whitney at Lone Star Cafe. That, the place that I love because of their tortilla chips tey make on-site. And? Was not a disappointment. Good food, good company, goodness-gracious-i'm-getting-fat

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Working tomorrow...blah. The things I would do for money. Hopefully it's not that bad though, as it's at the Good Food Fair at the International Centre

New Kid In School

Went to my first management meeting today.

Had those constant thoughts of: "so, ummm...what exactly am I doing here? Are they staring at me? Should I be writing something down? Should I say something to denote I'm participating? I feel underdressed...should I have dressed better? I wonder if they'll like me?"

lol...and this is why I'm a homo

Capl"eh"nsky's

So wifey is out of town for a night, so I had a chance to hang out with Argay. We went to the much-hyped Caplansky's Deli, they of the popular smoked meat sandwiches.

Result? Good, decent, but maybe not on par with Schwartz's in Montreal. Mind you Schwartz's has a couple of things going for it: the history of the place and it being an event being in another city hundreds of kilometres away. Plus Caplansky's was a bit on the dry side. But still, not too bad.

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Argay gave a couple of words of wisdom. Looks like that guy is ready to get married.

(Sell out)

The Curve Is Mighty

The learning curve, that is. Lotta learn on the job.

Well, I wanted change, right? That's what I get for asking

Never As Much Time As I Need

The weekend, that is. Mind you, I did waste a lot of time on the computer

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Feeling rather blue lately. Hope I can shake it off

And It Begins 2010 Edition

The NBA Playoffs. Yeah, it would've been more interesting if the Raptors made it, but they didn't deserve to make the playoffs this year (yet another disappointing season to follow yet again).

So I was supposed to do some work in the kitchen today, but the basketball game was on. Crap

Maybe I Should Care About My Diet Again

When did I realize this? As I sat, watching TV on a Friday at 9:26pm. Drinking KFC gravy (but it's so damn good!).

Okay, starting tomorrow. Or rather, starting after the leftover gravy is done.

Wait, don't I have a 10km race in less than a month from now? Crap

First Order Of Business...

...is to sleep. Just slept 8.5 hrs. Crazy.

They just made the announcement at work yesterday for my "interim" position. The congratulations are nice and all, but the pessimist in me still feels like it's not a true accomplishment (it's not permanent, after all). In other words, I can't help but feel that I'm just babysitting until the real parent comes home.

But whatever, I should be grateful (seems to be a theme in my life: "I should be grateful, but...").

I do know I seem to have a steep learning curve ahead of me. I hope I didn't make a mistake accepting this position

Let's Eat Healthy...

...oh screw it.

Pizza and wings when Sharon is gone from dinner. Yee-uh!

(I'm gonna have a lot of exercising to do)

Recall This Toyota

It's great knowing someone who knows how to fix cars. Toyota was trying to convince me to change my rear brakes for $500, and was also trying to get me to fix whatever it was that was causing my "check engine light" to go on for about $400. I said "no thanks" and then went to Ray's.

He basically checked my brakes (said it would last another two-three years) and fixed the "check engine light" by connecting a hose that was not connected, and he didn't want to charge me (I slipped him a 20 anyway). Score!

Not maybe so much of a score? I still bought winter tires at Toyota (it was on sale!). Made a dent in my ING "car fund", but at least I'm good to go for next winter. I'm just hoping my car will survive, otherwise I'm going to have to buy a new car that will accommodate these wheels...lol

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Me (18 years ago): Mom, I got an A- on my report card

Mom (18 years ago): Why only A-? Why not A+?

Me (today): Mom, I got a promotion at work

Mom (today): that's so great son!

Me (today): it's temporary for 7 months

Mom (today): why only temporary? Why not permanent?

Thanks Mother. Not that I had flashbacks or anything...

A Few Weeks Late For Sort Of Accomplishing A Goal

So I've had this secret-ish career goal for the past few years: get a promotion at work before I turn 30. I was so convinced I didn't do it, that I had that whole epiphany last week.

Much to my surprise, I was offered an acting position just today. Which, of course because I'm a complainerer, means I'm not permanently in the position I would've wanted, but it's better than nothing?

On the brightside, it does offer me a break from my current duties for a good 7 months, which I have sorely wanted. And when I get back, my new Supervisor happens to also be a good friend (not that I would take advantage or anything), so hopefully the atmosphere/environment would be much better.

Yay? Yay! Sort of? Why not?

(oh, because of the ridiculous amount of work I have ahead of me in the next coming months. I hope I don't regret this)

This Is All Your Fault!

haha...so I just woke up from a rather strange dream.

I dreamt that I was on a boat with my old boss. My entire team was on the shores and was watching and listening to what my old boss had to say, when all of a sudden a big wave came. I was holding on to my old boss' jacket, but he fell in the water. It was freezing cold, but he eventually surfaced. And he was mad at himself for coming into work.

I had to try to convince everyone that I was trying to hold him so he wouldn't fall, but I think everyone was thinking I pushed him in. And then I started doubting and thought to myself that maybe I did push him in.

Perhaps because I was mad at him? But why? I'm not really mad at him. Or am I? I could think of a couple of reasons why I would be. Well that was weird

* * *

So I almost got into a car accident yesterday. Scary stuff because it would've been with Sharon's car and with an Infiniti. What the hell happened there? Jeez. I'm still thinking about it

Such The Dumb Song...

...but I like it and it's stuck in my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc_bfsW_JkM

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When did I change? Okay, fine, everyone changes. But did I change for the good or the bad?

Either way, I noticed I changed

6k Down, 10k Here I Go

After running about 6km this morning, I think I should be ready for the 10k race next month.

I'm not sure if I'm going to beat my time from last year, but I've been feeling okay running.

Of course I had to ruin it by eating a bacon and eggs breakfast followed by a noodles lunch.

Okay, maybe I'm not ready

Well That Ain't Right

We just went to visit with Kathie and the babies...so cute!

But if the things she told me were true regarding work? That would just suck.

It would give me a reason to be upset, but I don't want to be (more) bitter and disillusioned. I'll just have to take it as a "it wasn't meant to be" kind of things

I Raise My Middle Finger To You...

...middle finger.

For some reason, the skin on the top joint on my middle finger is horrendously dried out. As a result, the skin is cracking and the pain is something fierce.

(I do want to point out that at no time have I ever thought I was a tough warrior that could ride out pain)

Everything Including The Kitchen Sink

So we ordered our kitchen sink from Lowe's last Sunday. They said the wait for it to be delivered would be about a month or two, because it was on back-order.

Imagine my surprise when they called yesterday indicating it was in. Now we just have to wait a few months for our cabinets and countertops. But whatever...one of the good parts of this awesome kitchen sink story? The price we got it at Lowe's was roughly half of what it would cost at other stores like Peel Tile. I mean, yeah, it's still an expensive sink, but the savings of what I was expecting it to cost can now go towards Quartz countertops (because apparently we're kajillionaires)

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Made one of those fruit-kabob baskets for my work BFF for her birfday. She's going through a lot right now. I hope she gets what she really wants because no doubt she deserves it