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Well,

At work again, last few hours before I'm done for the holidays.

I've been playing a game lately called Axis & Allies... it rules.

Wow, not much to say really, been eating, sleeping and working. More of the latter then I like to admit.

Going to be going home to enjoy some gaming, present opening and ratty cuddleing. Oh yeah, I get to see my family too... pfft, family.

Time to make some KD and watch Kenny vs Spenny... thanks Kirley.

moi.

" A good friend of ours said that if the same laws were applied to U.S. presidents as were applied to the Nazis after World War Two that every

single one of them, every last rich white one of them from Truman on would have been hung to death and shot - and this current

administration is no exception. They should be tried, and hung, and shot. As any war criminal should be. But the challenges that we face,

they go way beyond administrations, way beyond elections, way beyond every four years of pulling levers, way beyond that. Because this

whole rotten system has become so vicious and cruel that in order to sustain itself, it needs to destroy entire countries and profit from their

reconstruction in order to survive - and that's not a system that changes every four years, it's a system that we have to break down, generation after generation after generation after generation after generation... Wake up. "

- Zack de la Rocha. (2006)

Walking in a wint... I hate snow.

So, first major snowfall of the season last night. Winter came in full force, knocked out power for a couple hours, the whole bit.

It has continued to snow now right through the night, and into the afternoon.

In lighter news, it will soon be time for a good ole' fashioned vidjagames and quasadill'as, in the hammer, upon my return.

Amy has decided to be a ballerina.

I've got a new uniform, will post more when I get my Tacvest.

Back to work now,
addios.
moi.

A song made by my roommate - Steph.

Two random photos: Graffiti and my front door.

Stuck

Hey folks.

I'm bored, tired and on an all-nighter shift.

On an up-note though, I DO have some very tasty snacks waiting back at home, thanks to me mudder. mmmm, chocolate.

I went out xmas shopping today, managed to snag some stuff.

It's actually been quite the shift so far, to say the least.

First... in the (- - - - -- - - - - -- -- - ), so after ( -- - - --- - -) until it was, well, obvious that there was a ( - - -- -- ---- - ) named ( -- - -- - - -- -). I had to ( - -- -- ------) before it was decided ( -- -----------). So I (- ---------- --- - -).

In the interest of confidence, I decided to edit a wee bit.

I'll let you take that in, a lot I know... but go easy on yourself, I am dealing with it.

So taker easy.

Moi.

Zombies

I got a new shirt today. It's better then your's.

Sleigh bells ring...

A nice thick layer of snow has fallen. Wonderful.

Stuff and Junk

Well. been a while since I've updated this thing.
I've just finished watching a docu-drama entitled Dragon. It's about Bruce Lee. This thing was brutal. I just can't, emotionally, watch movies any more, I get too wrapped up in the characters. I almost cried when he got kicked in the back, paralyzing him. pfft.

Anyways, I had (speaking of bruce lee) chineese food last night that, when working through my system, took a small part of me with it. This stuff was ruthless. Tastey, but in no way healthy.

I think I may have to take a trip to the bulk barn soon for snack stuff, primarily some crispy crunch bits... kirley, 20$ game ring a bell?

I have a rather amusing picture to upload, but I'll do that tonight.

I put a payment on a new airsoft gun, and some new gear.

I'll write again tonight, but I actually will, I have a neat zombie game to tell about.

1000 views?

Wow folks, one thousand views on the blog. Crazy.
I must be really cool.

Another night shift.

Hello folks.

Another night shift, it's close to 630am here.

Tonight went a wee bit faster, as I started at 11, not 8.

For those of you who play video games, in sincerely suggest playing Resident Evil 4, it's CRAZY.

I think I might've eaten too many dorito's. my tummy hurts.

Not much to say, not really much at all, i'm stupid tired. So tired I'm actually losing the ability to think.

toodles for now,

moi.

A new post.

Well... whaddya at? (newfie for whats up?)

Into hour four of a twelve hour overnight shift. Not allowed to sleep on these overnights... ahh the toils of an SSW.

Not much has happened really, around here it takes a lot for anything to really 'happen'. I bought an old videogame system. So that is taking up a lot of my free time, as many of you who know me would know.

I'm on coffee # 2. Should be a decent walk home, after all the coffee, I should be twitching up a storm.

Speaking of storms, hurricane Nole made an appearance today, with WILD wind. So strong it was ACTUALLY making it difficult to walk. Made for a funny display this morning, with Amy. She seems to enjoy my continuous conversations with entities over which I have no control.

For instance, today my conversation, though not based on actual WORDS, was with mother nature, and consisted of mainly grunts and yelps. Would'a made me mudder proud.

For a special shout out... here's an unannounced "hey, how are ya?" to the employee's of Brant Vet Clinic... That oughta get people to the screen...

You're famous now... =)

See you all.
moi.

Happy Hallow's Eve

news

Hey all.

Some updates...
Got a new fedora. Check the pic.

Also, got a fantastic new job, FRONT LINE!

I'm doing casework for an agency here in town. with kids the social services in town do not have room for. I love it.

I apologize for the lack of sound in the video, it's short, a glimpse of my costume for hallows eve. there was loud music in the background.

A slice.

A slice from an email I sent an old teacher... after the pre-send reading... thought it was post-worthy.

"I got to experience a vital and very humbling day, in terms of my growth as an SSW. I took part in my church's food bank. Our church is usually 12 people strong on a good Sunday. On this day there were well over 100 people, waiting for a hot bowl of chili and a bag of food. I'll tell you, not only did this renew my views as an SSW, by making me feel like I was doing something worth while, but more importantly renewed my faith, ABSOLUTELY, in humanity. In this business it's so easy to get so hung up on everything that's wrong, because there is a LOT wrong, with the world, in general... we know this.. for a day, maybe 2 hours... it seemed as though everyone put all the bullshit they'd been served aside, ego and pocketbook in the corner... to help. just to help another person. Isn't that what our practise is founded on, at it's roots? Not funding, diagnoses, medications, policies, workshops.... Just helping the people who NEED it."

A 2nd video... enjoy an exclusive interview. Yes, i have a lot of time.

So, decided to use my webcam... I'll do this often. Enjoy.
Turn your speakers up.

Cod cheeks.

Much news to report.

Firstly, I quit wal-mart, one day in. What a BRUTAL place to work. EVERYONE was so sour. a very disturbed environment, even management. On the flip side however, I have an interview at my next favourite economy crippling mega-company, McDonalds. Rejoice, friends, family, and consurs alike... Captain Amazing is on his way back to the varied world of fast food.

Had a newfie dish tonight... Cod Cheeks... very tasty.

Another show on thursday, should be a good turnout.

That's all the updates for now... oh yeah, I have a new tattoo.

Got hired on at wallymart... who's proud?

(in advance)
Shut up kirley.

Pics from a walk.

Went for a walk down by the harbour. This was the outcome. Prepare your eyes, I'm really beautiful.

Turkey.

This was the turkey we made, not much is left of it now.

I hope everyone had a bountiful dinner.

me.

New tattoo's

Hello evening.

First and foremost, a very happy and productive thanksgiving to all.

I'm having a big turkey tonight, he's sitting down in the sink, poor thing.

Next week, a new tattoo, an ode to those who put me where I am.

Got another show, on the 18th.

Ran out of orange juice this morning, bummer.

I hope you all enjoyed the pictures, I plan to have another set much like that this thursday.

I think theres a sick going around the house, everyone's got sniffley noses.

I hope everyone is doing well, have a big din-din and a good nap for me.

Cam and dad, you guys better do the post turkey dinner wrestle before the dishes.

Love you all.
me.

8:44, what a day.

Hello all,
woke up a wee bit earlier then usual. Grandpa be proud. 8:44 and I'm awake, dressed, caffinated and ready to go.

Bringing the new tattoo to the tattoo guy today. prolly be a few weeks till I have that done.
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I have lots to do today. I'm taking amy on a rather unique date today

I'll update in a bit.
me.

The blogger thing won't let me upload pictures this morning, but I've devised my own way, they're just a wee bit big. I'll fix that later.

These two pictures are from a little nature walk I went on. I really like the ducks, as I always have, they seem so personable.
Taking a night to realy rest before the big weekend... two shows and a shot of screech. Yikes. Hopefully THIS weekend we end up getting screeched for real.

My interview with the Y went well, although I couldn't say if they actually enjoyed my company or not. Not sure.
Maybe it's because I don't have a degree ha ha.

I'll write again this evening, have some phonecalls to make.

Thanks for reading.

me.

Pictures from the move

I suppose there was one more thing to add to the post below, me and Amy moved upstairs, to a little bit of a bigger room.

Here's a pic from the big move.

And a pic of me and Amy, just because.

Poor man's jacket.

Hello again all.
In the words of my mother, for those of you whom are devoted readers, here's your fix. Calm down you junkies.

I went to a foodbank thing at Amy's church today. Passing out food and clothes and toys and such. What an experience. Makes a guy feel human, alive and able. I'm sure more will be written about this later, as now I'm not sure I cold find words to properly address how I feel.

Tomorrow a couple of things are lined up, and more shows this weekend, booked and paid.

I'm gonna try some seafood this week I hope. Again we didn't make it out to get screeched in, didn't really feel like it.

To describe my name, it's literal translation is "the sun"... It's ow fishermen around here describe the sun.

Cudos for now.

me.

A new day, a new show.

So, fourth show of the week tonight, pretty excited for that. I'm having a great time out here. I'm gonna buy a squeezebox. Whats a squeezebox you ask? It's my new newfie word of the day. It's a musical instrument that is shaped like a box, that when squeezed, produces a noise.

I woke up today at 2pm. I think that's a record.

Tomorrow we're going to get screeched in.

Living here in newfoundland is quite a different experience from that in Ontario. People here, much to gran's predictions, are 100% NICER. People aren't afraid to say hello to one another passing by, say sorry if they let a door close on you, and so on. It's really intriguing to see such a noticeable difference within the same border.

I apologize for not keeping up with my emails. I get so many per day, and so little time to really sit down and hash out a bunch of emails. And I quote...

"Oh, you don't have a degree in anything? Well why don't you go get one?"

Jerk.

Anyways, everything else is going well. It is very foggy out this morning, more foggy then I've seen so far, and still, this, apparently, is nothing.

That's all for now.

me.

Hello all.

Another day, another entry.

Still no word from the Y, and as such, I've been on the job bank canada all day applying for various positions.

Played a show (first one in a different province) here in st johns, many more booked, one tonight actually.

I hear my ratties are doing well, which is good.

Not much to say today, nothing particularly exciting has happened. Been watching lots of The Simpsons. Gonna try to get screeched in agian on saturday.

They had a bottle of screech at the pub I played at last night, but decided to wait.

Wish me luck.

Me.

Chips'n a pint.

Hello,

On a quick break here before I'm out on the town again. I just got in. Been making contacts in the local music scene here. Looks like I'l have shows the next two weekends at least.

A couple quick things to list here.

1: Kirley, you're a queer.
2: Wyatt, consider it done, in the next day or so.
3: Gran, I just got in from a traditional irish pub, where I treated myself to a pint of guiness and a bowl of chips. Could hardly understand the way the waitress was speaking, but a brilliant accent.

Found a local tattoo shop, looks good, prices are decent. Expect new ink when the price is right.

Also, got an interview at "Little peoples workshop" sounds like fun.

That's all for now. I'm having a blast.
me.

Well hello again readers.

I feel like a newspaper relationship counsellor when I type that.

Again, I had quite the adventure last night. Went off to george street with the girls here, had a riot. We went a little to late, so I couldn't get screeched in.

The bars were PACKED. I need a show here, there were solo acoustic acts in every place I was in.

The first thing I received here in newfoundland, in the bar scene, was a big huge hug from some guy at a door, he wanted to give me a hug, so I hugged him. Things are a wee bit different here.

So here's some more pictures from my hike at signal hill.

Enjoy.

me.

The first of many pictures to come, as I don't have the proper programs to convert the sizes yet.

I took lots of pictures up on signal hill so I'll be sure to get them up.

Me.

End of Day 1.

Already found out a bunch of new words. The best of yet is a word who's short form sounds like "Couldn'ts" Just sound it out. It stands for couldn't eat it. As in, left overs...

In a sentance... "What are you eating?" "Couldnt's from last night..."
Neat eh?

Went to a chineese food place for supper, was decent. Tomorrow night I'm getting screeched in. Already wrote a bunch of new music. I'll be trying to book some shows in the coming week.

What an interesting experience this has been so far, and only on day 1!

I should be heading up to signal Hill tomorrow, and as such, will have LOTS of pictures. So tomorrow by supper, lots of pictures, I promise.

I hope to try some seafood this week as well, and yes dad, I know you'd love to have some lobster... maybe I'll try some for you haha.

Thanks again to all for the support. And mom, I miss you too. =)


I'm off to bed.

me

My first couple hours in newfoundland.

Wow.

Simply Wow.

How do I even start this one out? Got here and a couple of things were very noticeable right of the hop. Firstly, the air dosn't stink, it hit's you right in the lungs with each new inhale. Secondly, not only do people smile to one another here, but it seems as though people are genuinely happy. Such a different swing to life here, and that's only after a few hours here.

We walked downtown st johns for a couple hours. INCREDIBLE. The core of this city is so alive and so busy ALL the time. Walking down the street, you can hear guys playing accordians, guitar, singing... everywhere, all traditional music, my Gran would be so jealous.

We're going out for supper, then back here. I've gotten basically completely unpacked. I've taken a few pictures, I'll be sure to upload them tonight.

The temperature here is 17degrees, but with a beautiful breeze coming off the water. The water is literally a walk away. Out the balcony window, I can see signal hill, the st johns marina, and a beautiful hillscape.

I apologize for the spelling mistakes, I'm still getting used to typing on such a small keyoard.

Mom, the flight was fine, I'm doing great.

I love you all... except you kirley... you're still a queer.

me.

4am, orange juice.

So this is officially the earliest I've ever woken up, to do ANYTHING.


I'll update as the day goes on.

4am: Wake up call, delicious OJ.
4:11 - What a tastey time to write on the blog..

I hate goomba's.

Again, I'm eating macaroon's and stale coffee, and watching Crossing Jordan. Today is my last day in Ontario. I have much to do today, and I'm sure I'll have lots of fun doing it all.

I need a new backpack. Now, for those of you who know me well, you KNOW I'm not going to buy a normal backpack to carry around, Oh no. I'm buying a WWII Medic Bag to carry all my shtuff in.

Not a big entry today, as I'll make another one tonight.

By the way, for those who don't know, a goomba is this little guy in super mario that you have to jump on. I ALWAYS underjump and get hit by them, leading to my demis. I hate goomba's.

me.

-1 day from NL.

Hello again, avid readers of my electronic journal medium.

A couple things for today.

Firstly, for anyone who would like to make comments, insults or otherwise, there is a button at the bottom of every post, usually highlighted in a different colour, that reads "Comments". Click on this and you will be prompted with the opportunity to fill in a text box with said words, directly below there are a series of choices with which you should be inclined to click on ‘anonymous’, so you don’t have to sign up for anything to post, but remember to leave your name, so I know who wrote what!

Next, I’d like to expressly thank everyone for their support on my latest adventure. I’ll have many stories I’m sure, many dinner-time “I remember when’s”. Robin and Sydney, it just wouldn’t be my style to send a thank you card, or a letter in the mail… So here you are… Imagine some weird guitar chords behind it, with my off-key campfire singing behind.

Thank you very much for what you did give,
With your donation I’ll be able to live,
A little bit longer in the big N-L,
I’m sure a crazy story I’ll be left with to tell.

See you on the flip side you crazy Brantford cats.

Please call once a month to make sure cam is lovin’ my rats.

I’m hoping to get another tattoo out there, So I’ll be sure to keep updates on that as well. As for right now, I’m going to do more searching in the vast abyss otherwise named my closet, and see if I can’t find my Ipod.

Thanks for reading.

me.

Coffee at my desk, getting down to the wire.

Well hello there reader,

This will be a first of many things for me. It's been a long time since I've been to Newfoundland. 21 years.

It's been a couple years since I've 'blogged'. As such, It'll probably take me a little while to get everything going again what with taking pictures, uploading them, putting them on here and the rest of it. Fear not... Many good stories await, of this I'm sure.

I am right now eating an absolutely delicious macaroon cookie my Gran made me. Well, I don't know if she made them for ME, per say, but I've eaten at least 80% of them. Also stale coffee, which is not the best accent I could find for the cookie, but it was better then water.

I have my clothes packed, and only a few more essentials to pick up before I leave... Namely... beef jerky and socks.

I'm not so much nervous about being away from home, as I intend to have pictures of family close at hand, as an aid to homesickness. I AM however, nervous for the flight.

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Apparently my plans for this weekend are looking pretty party-hardy. I'm getting screeched in on saturday night... For those of you who know what that means... Wish me luck. I'm hoping to go basically door-to-door on George street (the bar district of st. Johns) to hand out demo cd's, in hopes of booking some shows out there. I'll be sure to keep updates on the show's too, incase anyone wants to come out here to see me play... haha.

I'm off for now, I'll try my best to keep this updated regularly.