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September 15 May the lights in the land of plenty...GEEZ! a whole 5 months without blogging.. yikes.
anyway, what has happenned in the last five months, one may ask? well.. i'll tell you.
First and foremost, the dominating part: I gots me a job! Yes, I finally did. I'm now working at a restraunt on St. Johns. It's called "Charlie or Carlos'" and it's a mexican foods place.. yes. It's apparantly rated as one of the most authentic places in not only the lower mainland, but all of Canada. There's supposedly a more authentic place in burnaby called "La Salsa" which is really good (so i hear) that i think i'm going to be checking out. Anyway, the job is a waitering job, and entails much running around like a madman, balancing 40 pounds of plates, food, and liuquids on a 12-foot diameter tray, and carrying it all on one arm, explaining mexican food to clueless white guys, and trying in vain to communicate with the people who don't speak english (well, or at all). I really am loving it, despite the fact that Carlos (the owner) drives me insane half the time, by trying to make me do seven things at once, and the fact that the kitchen staff doesn't seem to understand half of what i tell them. oh well, i like it. i'm pulling down an easy $1000-1200 a month, with tips. not bad considerrng the fact that i only work 6 1/2 hours a day for five days a week.
Sadly, connected with that is the fact that those hours totally overlap cadet hours, and seeing as i can't get the two nights off for cadets, the time has come for me to leave. Yeah, it's kinda tough thinking that i'm not a cadet anymore, but all things must end sometime, right? *sigh* yeah.. oh well, maybe in a year there will be the chance of officerhood. but not quite yet.
On another job-related note. I've started to seriously consider moving out. Not that i don't enjoy living with my parents, and not paying bills and everything, but still.. Nick made the proposition of splitting rent, i think.. and that really looks enticing. Not only get out on my own, but have the chance to actually hang out with my best friend again.. what a concept. Either way, i intend to be out by April at the latest. If that means getting a new job, or even living in a one-room appartment with a bathroom down the hall (actually.. that would be kinda cool.. i could be like Elwood.. let the goodtimes role ^^).
as well, i think i'm going to eventually apply for Cap College. Jazz studies.. i just need to learn a couple more instruments and get some good letters of reference. as well, i should also look into the Vancouver Conservatory of Music, and get some qualified grades and whatnot.
Speaking of music,the other waiter -now fired- from work, Alex, has invited to jam/write with him for an album he's thinking of recording. That'd be pretty cool.. finally get a chance to get my name OUT. after.. a year of trying, geez..
let's see.. what else..
noi muchos.. oh, i'm slowly learning Spanish, that's worth mention.
other than that, not much. au dios, mi amigos :P April 11 Hard to get by, when what greats my eye befouls my vision...Well, another field ex. with 777 Squadron.. and yet ANOTHER reason I am reminded i don't want to stay in cadets. Y'know what with the amount obnoxious "gangsta" wannabe's, crybaby 13 year old girls, preppy city girls (no insult to the city,) incompetant officers, idiotic jackasses, stuck-up warrant officers/flight sergeants, clueless fools, and general idiotry within the cadet system - not to mention the constant politics, liabilities, and backstabbing that seems to come my way - it's amazing i haven't quit yet! why haven't I? Commitment. I really need to stop rushing into these things head-first.
used to be a man with a stick in his hand, whoop-diddy-diddy, a-whoop-diddy-doo.
But overall, the bush-ex was... interesting. I NEVER thought i'd MISS the bush-ex's in 100 Mile, but here i am, missing them. Something about pamperred city kids in the bush, just doesn't seem right to me. As much of a city boy as I, myself, happen to be, I've basically grown up in the friggin bush, it's like a second home to me.. i guess that's why it's odd to see people who don't know how to build a proper fire -that will last- or cook on a camping stove. At least i can say ONE thing: thank god we had SOMEONE who did SI (Survival Instructor, for you army types) but then again... as the NCOIC, she didn't really do much, granted she wasn't allowed by the officers. but anyway, if i keep talking like this i'llmost likely be in trouble, and have many people pissed at me.
*sigh* just 2 months left, just 2 more! ><
Anyway, on to other things. I really need a job, i really, really do. or something at least to waste my time, and give me something to do other than just waste away in front of the computer. Wow, that was odd to say o.o
anyway.. i must go now... as Mel has decided to raise a fuss over some friggin pictures... it's just a damn image, let it go... March 29 J'suis Napoleon!Well, isn't this surprising... first all-nighter in over three weeks! A monumentous occassion if i do say so myself.
Anyway, not much to report on the front. Except that that reminds me: Heroes 4
Yeah, Bryan downloaded Heroes 4. A great game, even if it does have a fairly corny interface and game feel. Overall it's a fitting next step in the classic line-up of games, not quite a replacement for Heroes 3, but certainly a step forward. Though, i might be saying that due solely to dissappointment with the amazing corniness of the interface, and graphics. Don't get me wrong, they were good for the time (about 2-3 years ago) but what with the 3D stuff comming out now, it's a bit of a let down, maybe because i got myself too psyched up for it, but whatever, it's a very fun time-killer. Rich, in-depth storyline, great hero customization, and a pretty good level system, along with a newer aproach to tactics make it a great way to spend time i could otherwise use to be sleeping! Oh, the music can use some improvement, but that's easily replaced with my own -and speaking of sound, one thing that brings great joy to my overly sentimental heart: they kept the same corny sound effects from Heroes 2! just a little link to my childhood^^
Either way - good game or not - what i'm waiting for is Heroes 5. I'm expecting a fairly good graphics engine this time, which, combined with the concepts from Heroes 4 would make an amazing game! Also, i want to see what else they add to the ever-unfolding story of Heroes of Might and Magic.
anyway, away from game reviews. HOLY CRAP are my boots ever shiny! usually i wouldn't bring this up, but this time it deserves a good blog-mention. In truth, heroes 4 can get a bit tedious after the same group of unicorns kicks your ass 9 times in a row, and The Sims is just NOT a good thing to play without any sleep. so I decided i was going to polish my boots... and now i have, and they are shiny and black... and shiny, did i mention shiny? yeah, they're nic, nice enough that doofy would weep in shame at how much better than his my footwear happens to be.
Right, i now seem to have used up all the topics i had on mind at this time... and i'm still pretty bored. I think i'll go to the library... get a book... that'll be fun. The thought strikes me that i have no money, but that's okay, i don't need any to get a book from the library... but coffee would be nice... oh well... someday...
and that's it... Allen retreats now, losing his troops on the field of battle.
See ya 'round, people!
P.S.
Oh, and in response to Mel's little comment about the photo's: I'll have the "Friends" section as soon as i get off my lazy ass and find some photos of you people. Damn you all and your not liking cameras! March 22 Nous servirons avec l'honneur et fierté...Well, i have returned from honor band, and gee was it ever interesting...
to start with, the first three or so days we boring as hell, what with being stuck in the Bay Street Armories all the time, going over the pipe band's medly set -which, in the end, i don't even remember- and basically watching the rest of the pipe band goof around...
the next few days were fairly different, most of them being spent in a kilt travelling, setting up, listening to the pipers tune, waiting to go on stage, performing, staying in hotels... and basically watching the rest of the pipe band goof around...
overall it was fun, though; made some friends, pissed off some officers (unintentionally, of course,) played some drums, broke a drum, got gyped by the officers i pissed off, and played an 8-hour risk game with Aarron, and a sea cadet who had no idea how to play risk, and later was replaced by someone who did.
Though if there's one thing i think i realized over the course of this honor band tour, it's that i really don't want to play with pipe bands anymore. The entire restricive style, elitist mentality, and lack of musicianship has finally come to surface, and i just don't think i want to deal withy it anymore. So, i've decided to focus on fun things, lie rock, blues, and all that jazz..
anyway, so concludes my honor band report, maybe i'll have some photos up soon, maybe i won't, it depends on whether or not i get any photos in the next little while. In any case, i'm gone for now... i think i'll go game for a while, my quake skills have probably gotten a little rusty.
bonne nuit, chacun!
March 10 HB - finally an explanation for the acronymHonour Band! Finally i've been accepted! after about, oh i don't know, 3 years of trying i'm finally going. I've got my drum, my kilt, assorted geeky slogan shirts, and dorky cadet stuff all packed and ready to go! I'm really lookin' forward to going, i'm hoping it'll be fun. Not only am i going to be playing with some guys i know from camp, but a few new people, and sadly *shudder* Potter.. ya remember potter? yeah, her too.kinda pisses me off that jess never made it, but oh well, what can you do?
anyway, i need sleep, i need to be up pretty early. Later times, geeky-types!
peace out February 02 Some will sell their dreams for small desires... or lose the race to rats...Bloggage once more! for those of you who think my blog could use some of that stuff...
anyway, nothing much to report... except for the band... the band fell through... but there are three more bands that i'm looking into. I would think there is verry little chance of my NOT getting accepted into at LEAST one of them... and seeing as one of them already has a recording/touring deal, things are already looking up. the other two are simply looking for a drummer before they start, they even have a set! (song set, not drum set) so for those of you who don't know what that means, it means there is the possibility of my getting a BAND, a PAYING PROFFESIONAL band! meaning i would NO LONGER be a jobless hobo << Well, at least i won't in the eye's of people who appreciate a musician's place in society, and actually support my decision NOT to give up on a dream..
anyway, enough bitterness... I might have a band ^^ huzzah for me! January 14 Somewhere between the bright lights and the unknown.Well, I've been fairly unactive as of late, haven't I? Blog-wise that is, although I can't say I've really done much in the way of anything else, save the recent trip back to 100 Mile- Which, by the way was surprisingly fun and enjoyable, save for the part where mike decided it was his job to run my life, as he so often did while I was living there. But, in any case, I suppose it's official: there is no home left for me in 100 Mile Hole. Not there ever seemed to be one in the first place, But now it just seems like I've detatched myself form the area enough as to not call it my home anymore. No, people, this does NOT mean, I'm never returning to the hole, but it just means that the place I remember - the place I retreated to, that was my small little refuge from everything - has kinda faded from existance. So it just kinda FEELS like there's no home for me.
Anyway, away from matters that are probably confusing most people who are reading this, save maybe Nick and Jess. Overall, it was a delightful little romp through the old stomping grounds, and the lan party at Donovan's was quite an enjoyable experience - especially the part where I got to kick everyone ELSE's ass, instead of getting mine kicked.
In other news, I have found another lead on a possible band. Again, this one was found online, so I can't really be sure about the reliability, but if it's any good I might have a band to play with, finally. And, just in case this one doesn't turn out to be what i'm looking for (or if they think I suck, which may happen) I've prepared advertisements to put up at some music stores and whatnot. I will NOT give up, that would prove too many people right, people who I don't WANT to be right. You know who you are.
anyway, that's about it for now, though there shall be some updates as the drumming situation progresses. Let's just hope it works out this time.
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