I really don't have a lot to say. It is all pretty much drivel.
Other than the usual daily job hunt, I have managed to get myself back into knitting. If you ever find yourself tire of knitting or perhaps get distracted by pretty video games or school or whatever...all you need is a visit from the Knitting Queen (as I have referred to her as). It be fair and honest I usually don't knit in the summer. For me, knitting is pretty much a winter activity. I only did a couple of projects this last winter (socks I think) due mostly to my busy school life. However, some renewed interest has got me making dishclothes(yes, I know, not very exciting) and a mutlicoloured afghan. I also have future projects in mind - projects that I have yet to start but have the yarn waiting to be used. I think that means I am getting sucked further into the strange world of knitters. As for my current projects, the dishclothes are easy and a great way to pass the time during movies. The afghan is finally progressing. After ripping out 3 times, I think I finally have it under control.
Aside from the knitting, I managed to get my painting done this weekend. I am sure my friend and her fiancee will love it. Of course, I am overly critical of my work and pick out numerous inperfections about the painting. Although I think I am beginning to like it more and more each day. Unfortunately, I will likely not be able to present the gift at the wedding. I want to give it adequate time to dry considering it is an oil painting, and then I want to frame it. The last painting I did I let it dry a couple of months. I guess we will see what it is like in a few weeks.
No news on the job front. Sooner or later it is going to start depressing me.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Boring
That pretty much describes my life right now.
I haven't done too much over the past week, which is likely why you see the lack of posts. I really have nothing going on in my life to report on. My brain is officially on vacation.
I have been passing the time with video games, knitting, and visiting with friends.
The job hunt is still on. I don't feel like I am making a lot of headway, then again, it is fairly soon to expect organizations to be calling me when most of the job postings have yet to close. Patient is a virtue. I just have to keep saying that.
I hope to get my ass in gear this weekend and paint a picture. My friend has demaned it as a wedding gift, so I best get crackin'.
I haven't done too much over the past week, which is likely why you see the lack of posts. I really have nothing going on in my life to report on. My brain is officially on vacation.
I have been passing the time with video games, knitting, and visiting with friends.
The job hunt is still on. I don't feel like I am making a lot of headway, then again, it is fairly soon to expect organizations to be calling me when most of the job postings have yet to close. Patient is a virtue. I just have to keep saying that.
I hope to get my ass in gear this weekend and paint a picture. My friend has demaned it as a wedding gift, so I best get crackin'.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Productive Day
Even with my current job of 'bum', I managed to be productive today.
Aside: I suppose I should let people know that being a bum doesn't necessarily mean that I am trying to prolong the journey of being a bum. In fact, I am trying to find a different job. One that requires me to work and make money. Therefore, as part of my daily (Monday to Friday only) routine I am seeking out potential job prospects and applying for them. Again, jobs that I can actually attain. Unlike someone I know (another bum I think) who thinks he is going to be a spy. Ha!
I spent the morning doing my regular employment search. I did find a wonderful array of jobs..jobs that I feel I am qualified for...jobs that will require me to work..jobs that I applied for...however, jobs that happen to be inhell Alberta.
After a couple hours of a productive job search, I returned to my current job as a 'bum.' I got the 'other bum' and headed over to the comic bookstore, where MFJ was holding his personal copy of the Fables series for me (btw, thanks A&R for getting me hooked on these comics. I am not much of a comic book person, but these are super mega awesome cool).
We then returned to my home in order for 'other bum' to print off some resumes and cover letters. Apparently, he also does not want to hold 'other bum' as a permanent position.
We concluded the afternoon with some enlightening conversation. We look forward to adding some more productivity to our day with floor hockey this evening. Yipee!
Aside: I suppose I should let people know that being a bum doesn't necessarily mean that I am trying to prolong the journey of being a bum. In fact, I am trying to find a different job. One that requires me to work and make money. Therefore, as part of my daily (Monday to Friday only) routine I am seeking out potential job prospects and applying for them. Again, jobs that I can actually attain. Unlike someone I know (another bum I think) who thinks he is going to be a spy. Ha!
I spent the morning doing my regular employment search. I did find a wonderful array of jobs..jobs that I feel I am qualified for...jobs that will require me to work..jobs that I applied for...however, jobs that happen to be in
After a couple hours of a productive job search, I returned to my current job as a 'bum.' I got the 'other bum' and headed over to the comic bookstore, where MFJ was holding his personal copy of the Fables series for me (btw, thanks A&R for getting me hooked on these comics. I am not much of a comic book person, but these are super mega awesome cool).
We then returned to my home in order for 'other bum' to print off some resumes and cover letters. Apparently, he also does not want to hold 'other bum' as a permanent position.
We concluded the afternoon with some enlightening conversation. We look forward to adding some more productivity to our day with floor hockey this evening. Yipee!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Super Mega Awesome Cool!
Isn't that the greatest phrase in the world? I have been saying it like crazy over the past day and a half (ask Furlak or Jenny Poo, or Jeff). Actually, I have been saying 'Super Cool' for the past couple of weeks (just ask A or R..they may remember me saying it over the past week. I did say it lots).
Anywho, I am back home from holidays and have enjoyed sitting on my duff since I arrived. Well, not really. Not long after I got home I headed out to the yarn store with my very much missed friend. He wasn't able to find what he was looking for, but I managed to find some yarn for my planned afhgan. We went out for coffee and had a good talk. There was much to catch up on after not seeing each other for three months. Since we are currently both unemployed, I think I have convinced him to be my 'unemployed bum buddy' (yeah, I know 'bum buddy doesn't sound good, but it is what I am using). Not that I am not looking, I just don't have a job at the moment, so I am officially a 'bum.'
So, my future plans consist of:
Anywho, I am back home from holidays and have enjoyed sitting on my duff since I arrived. Well, not really. Not long after I got home I headed out to the yarn store with my very much missed friend. He wasn't able to find what he was looking for, but I managed to find some yarn for my planned afhgan. We went out for coffee and had a good talk. There was much to catch up on after not seeing each other for three months. Since we are currently both unemployed, I think I have convinced him to be my 'unemployed bum buddy' (yeah, I know 'bum buddy doesn't sound good, but it is what I am using). Not that I am not looking, I just don't have a job at the moment, so I am officially a 'bum.'
So, my future plans consist of:
- Looking for a job
- Knitting (afhgan and dishclothes. Perhaps a scarf with my newly won camel yarn)
- Painting (as I promise my best friend I would paint them a picture as a wedding gift)
- Get in shape for my best buds wedding (30 days and counting)
- Perhaps clean house (especially my office. It is flithy)
- Oh, and last but not least. Hang out with my 'unemployed bum buddy'. Which may override any of the above.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Back to Reality
Well, the holidays are just about over. Today we make are way part way home, and tomorrow we drive the rest.
Yesterday we made another trip into San Francisco and visited the zoo. The Tiger/Lion feeding was pretty cool. Although I was questioning why parents would bring their small children to see a tiger skin a dead rabbit when I witnessed a number of them crying.
It has been a good week with lots of fun activities, and visiting.
I suppose I need to get back to the real world and look for a job. I actually have nothing to do once I get home. No school and no work (right now anyways). It is going to be a weird feeling.
Yesterday we made another trip into San Francisco and visited the zoo. The Tiger/Lion feeding was pretty cool. Although I was questioning why parents would bring their small children to see a tiger skin a dead rabbit when I witnessed a number of them crying.
It has been a good week with lots of fun activities, and visiting.
I suppose I need to get back to the real world and look for a job. I actually have nothing to do once I get home. No school and no work (right now anyways). It is going to be a weird feeling.
Monday, September 11, 2006
The Weekend
- Guests of R & A at the Cryptic Picnic in Vasona Park.
- Attended a 'comedic talk' at Full Thread Ahead by the Yarn Harlot. (Check out her blog. She blogs about her tour and posts pictures. We might be semi-famous.) I won a prize for being the person who had travelled the farthest. Yipee!
- The Renaissance Faire. Huzzah!
- A nice visit with Carl and his girlfriend.
I busy weekend. Only 2 more days of holiday down in Cali. Tomorrow is relaxation day. Tuesday, we will have another attempt at San Francisco and take in the Zoo.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
An Adventure
Our second day of vacation was long, but interesting. Amy dropped us off at the Caltrain station near her work and we headed into San Francisco shortly before 10. It is a good hour to get there, but it didn't cut into our sightseeing time too much.
We headed right over to the California Academy of Science. They are currently under construction over at the Golden Gate location, so they had a temporary musuem set up on Howard in the interim. The museum contained both the Steinhart Aquarium and the Natural History Museum. I a big fan of museums of any kind, but I think this was the first time I really took my time at each display. Both were excellent.
After the museum we made the long trek up & down the hills to the wharf. We first headed to Ghiradelli Square to pick up some of the most amazing chocolate I have ever had. The chocolate must be worth it for someone like me (who doesn't really like chocolate) to go to the trouble of getting some. Plus, my best friends fiancee in Calgary demanded we get some for him. I think we spoiled him a little too much last year when we came back from San Francisco. We also stopped for lunch at Lori's Diner while at the square.
The Wax Museum sounded like a good attraction to take in, so we headed over to the centre of Fisherman's Wharf and took in the museum. Not only did we get to view the wax figures, but some displays had audio commentaries. The one and only other wax museum we have been to was in Victoria, BC. I don't remember too much, but this one was a lot more American (of course it would be, it is America). American's are quite patriotic.
Our final stop on the Wharf was the Candy Baron. Jeff wanted to pick up another jawbreaker; like the one he got last year. It's huge; almost the size of a baseball. I remember him eating it last year. I swear it took him a month, and I found it in various parts of the house. Weird.
Once we were done at the Wharf we jumped on a bus to the Caltrain station, and then waited for the 6:14 to San Jose. Simple enough, right? WRONG! We had called Amy to let here know when and where we needed to be picked up. Simple enough. WRONG! Once on the train we found out that there was a stalled train up ahead, and our eta to the various stops ahead of us was unknown. Great! We managed to get to San Mateo, a stop the wasn't one of our original scheduled stops. This stop allowed some passengers to get off and stretch their legs while we wait for more information on the status of the stalled train and how our train was going to maneuver around it. We had been on for some time already, and I knew Amy would be waiting, so I got off to give her a call and find out what she wanted us to do. Get off at Mateo or stay on the train? Well, as I talking to Amy, the train decided to leave. I hung up and quickly ran over train. Alas, they wouldn't let me in. There goes my train and Jeff. Poor Jeff... After much swearing, and some begging for money, I managed to call Amy again. We decided I should get on the next train and they would wait for me at San Jose. I arrived in San Jose in tact, approximately 15 minutes after Jeff. He got a big hug, and an apology. I really didn't mean to abandon him.
Although the night was fairly late, it wasn't a total lose. Before going home, we headed to BevMo, the greatest store in the world. If you are having a party, everything you need is right there. Super cool! We ate some delicious talapia that Amy prepared, and I whipped up my Chili Cheese Dip. We played games, and watched another bizarre, yet totally cool show, Robot Chicken. Oh, and of course, drank beer.
It was an adventurous day!
We headed right over to the California Academy of Science. They are currently under construction over at the Golden Gate location, so they had a temporary musuem set up on Howard in the interim. The museum contained both the Steinhart Aquarium and the Natural History Museum. I a big fan of museums of any kind, but I think this was the first time I really took my time at each display. Both were excellent.
After the museum we made the long trek up & down the hills to the wharf. We first headed to Ghiradelli Square to pick up some of the most amazing chocolate I have ever had. The chocolate must be worth it for someone like me (who doesn't really like chocolate) to go to the trouble of getting some. Plus, my best friends fiancee in Calgary demanded we get some for him. I think we spoiled him a little too much last year when we came back from San Francisco. We also stopped for lunch at Lori's Diner while at the square.
The Wax Museum sounded like a good attraction to take in, so we headed over to the centre of Fisherman's Wharf and took in the museum. Not only did we get to view the wax figures, but some displays had audio commentaries. The one and only other wax museum we have been to was in Victoria, BC. I don't remember too much, but this one was a lot more American (of course it would be, it is America). American's are quite patriotic.
Our final stop on the Wharf was the Candy Baron. Jeff wanted to pick up another jawbreaker; like the one he got last year. It's huge; almost the size of a baseball. I remember him eating it last year. I swear it took him a month, and I found it in various parts of the house. Weird.
Once we were done at the Wharf we jumped on a bus to the Caltrain station, and then waited for the 6:14 to San Jose. Simple enough, right? WRONG! We had called Amy to let here know when and where we needed to be picked up. Simple enough. WRONG! Once on the train we found out that there was a stalled train up ahead, and our eta to the various stops ahead of us was unknown. Great! We managed to get to San Mateo, a stop the wasn't one of our original scheduled stops. This stop allowed some passengers to get off and stretch their legs while we wait for more information on the status of the stalled train and how our train was going to maneuver around it. We had been on for some time already, and I knew Amy would be waiting, so I got off to give her a call and find out what she wanted us to do. Get off at Mateo or stay on the train? Well, as I talking to Amy, the train decided to leave. I hung up and quickly ran over train. Alas, they wouldn't let me in. There goes my train and Jeff. Poor Jeff... After much swearing, and some begging for money, I managed to call Amy again. We decided I should get on the next train and they would wait for me at San Jose. I arrived in San Jose in tact, approximately 15 minutes after Jeff. He got a big hug, and an apology. I really didn't mean to abandon him.
Although the night was fairly late, it wasn't a total lose. Before going home, we headed to BevMo, the greatest store in the world. If you are having a party, everything you need is right there. Super cool! We ate some delicious talapia that Amy prepared, and I whipped up my Chili Cheese Dip. We played games, and watched another bizarre, yet totally cool show, Robot Chicken. Oh, and of course, drank beer.
It was an adventurous day!
Friday, September 08, 2006
We arrived in San Francisco safe and sound Wednesday night. A&R were there to pick us up; it was a nice little reunion. Although they had been up to Calgary in May, I didn't see them, so it had been awhile (last Christmas).
It was about an hour drive back to their place in San Jose. But we quickly dropped off our bags and went out for snacks and beer at???Rock Bottom Brewery (I can't remember, but I will get the name). We watched The Venture Bros., a crazy, kickass cartoon, and went to bed.
Thursday, A&R got off to work and Jeff & I proceed to be lazy most of the day. We killed a lot of zombies on the XBox 360 - a pretty cool game called Dead Rising. We managed to get out for a bike ride along the Los Gatos Creek, however the remainder of the afternoon was more zombie killing and a little nap for myself on the couch.
A&R got home a little late. But we still managed to get out for dinner at Pedros, a great little Mexican resturant. Delicious! K (Jeff's bro) came out for a drink with us. We hope to see him a few more times this weekend.
Today, Jeff & I are off to San Francisco. We hope to tour the California Academy of Science. We also want to take in the San Francisco Zoo, however we might need to make another trip next week so our day isn't too long.
Almost time to go....
It was about an hour drive back to their place in San Jose. But we quickly dropped off our bags and went out for snacks and beer at
Thursday, A&R got off to work and Jeff & I proceed to be lazy most of the day. We killed a lot of zombies on the XBox 360 - a pretty cool game called Dead Rising. We managed to get out for a bike ride along the Los Gatos Creek, however the remainder of the afternoon was more zombie killing and a little nap for myself on the couch.
A&R got home a little late. But we still managed to get out for dinner at Pedros, a great little Mexican resturant. Delicious! K (Jeff's bro) came out for a drink with us. We hope to see him a few more times this weekend.
Today, Jeff & I are off to San Francisco. We hope to tour the California Academy of Science. We also want to take in the San Francisco Zoo, however we might need to make another trip next week so our day isn't too long.
Almost time to go....
Monday, September 04, 2006
Vacation Fun
Although we have only been on vacation for 4 days, there has been a whirlwind of activities.
We had another wedding shower for my best friend. This time all the bridesmaids were in attendance. Along with the shower came a stagette. I have to say, there is nothing better than singing at a Korean karaoke bar. It was a blast.
Jeff decided that he didn't want to be around a gaggle of women for the entire weekend, so he and Chris went up to Edmonton for the weekend. Apparently Bne was having some sort of gathering and game. However, they didn't see much of him and return tired late Sunday afternoon.
It doesn't look like I am going to loss those pounds I gained back in the UK. I did do well when I first returned. However, with school finishing up and vacationing, there has definitely been a lot of drinking and eating. I best make the most of the final weeks before the wedding. This weekend has been especially bad with delicious dips and spreads, movie snacks, and eating out.
We started off with brunch at Nellies with Jen & family, and then Jeff and I stopped over at Revolution, and gaming store. I am pretty sure we ended up spending more than originally intended. However, Jeff got some cool minis and a book, and I picked up a shirt and Gloom, a cool looking game. We both thought "Amy will probably love it." I guess we will see in a few days.
We are heading over to my cousins shortly for supper, and then over the Chris' for the remainder of the evening.
We had another wedding shower for my best friend. This time all the bridesmaids were in attendance. Along with the shower came a stagette. I have to say, there is nothing better than singing at a Korean karaoke bar. It was a blast.
Jeff decided that he didn't want to be around a gaggle of women for the entire weekend, so he and Chris went up to Edmonton for the weekend. Apparently Bne was having some sort of gathering and game. However, they didn't see much of him and return tired late Sunday afternoon.
It doesn't look like I am going to loss those pounds I gained back in the UK. I did do well when I first returned. However, with school finishing up and vacationing, there has definitely been a lot of drinking and eating. I best make the most of the final weeks before the wedding. This weekend has been especially bad with delicious dips and spreads, movie snacks, and eating out.
We started off with brunch at Nellies with Jen & family, and then Jeff and I stopped over at Revolution, and gaming store. I am pretty sure we ended up spending more than originally intended. However, Jeff got some cool minis and a book, and I picked up a shirt and Gloom, a cool looking game. We both thought "Amy will probably love it." I guess we will see in a few days.
We are heading over to my cousins shortly for supper, and then over the Chris' for the remainder of the evening.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Great Interview
A week and a half ago I had an interview. Today, I had a second interview with the same organization. It was awesome. I am quite excited. I am pretty sure that it was the best interview I have ever had. For a management position with a fair amount of responsibility, I was extremely relaxed and articulate in the interview. I hope to hear back within the week.
On another note, we are officially on vacation. We are staying at my best friends in Calgary until Wednesday, and then fly to San Fran to send some time with A&R. I can't wait.
Now that the interview is over I can relax and enjoy my holiday. If I get this job, it will start right away, so I best enjoy the last little bit of my free time.
On another note, we are officially on vacation. We are staying at my best friends in Calgary until Wednesday, and then fly to San Fran to send some time with A&R. I can't wait.
Now that the interview is over I can relax and enjoy my holiday. If I get this job, it will start right away, so I best enjoy the last little bit of my free time.
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