12/29/2010
Catching up
Christmas was pretty interesting this year. I went to stay with my family in Vancouver for a few days and I kind of got put in the middle of a bunch of drama that I really didn't want to get involved in. It was the first time I've ever experienced any sort of weird shit around the holidays, and now I know why some people are apprehensive about spending Christmas with family. the major up side was that I got to spend a little time with Teej and co. on the night of the 25th and morning of the 26th. Went for breakfast and record shopping and it was awesome. I love living in Victoria but sometimes I really miss seeing those guys on a more regular basis.
My boss called me yesterday afternoon and told me that not a single piece of freight came over from Vancouver so I could have the rest of the week off. I'm going a little stir crazy from not exercising, but it's nice to be able to chill at home or with friends. Went over to Jesse and Linde's place last night for dinner and then Jess and I came back here, started the second season of Eastbound & Down, watched hip hop videos on youtube and had tat talk and tea. So far so good.
Today I kind of slept in and puttered around the apartment for a bit before heading downtown to hang out with Ken at Street level. Cam and Josh showed up and we ended up going for delicious sandwiches at the Italian Deli and then to the W.I.N. store where I found this cute little fella.
It's an (empty) Avon perfume container from the 70's. It still smells like a lady inside, and not totally rotten like I expected when I opened it up. Not sure what I'll stash inside, but it sure looks cool.
My boss called me yesterday afternoon and told me that not a single piece of freight came over from Vancouver so I could have the rest of the week off. I'm going a little stir crazy from not exercising, but it's nice to be able to chill at home or with friends. Went over to Jesse and Linde's place last night for dinner and then Jess and I came back here, started the second season of Eastbound & Down, watched hip hop videos on youtube and had tat talk and tea. So far so good.
Today I kind of slept in and puttered around the apartment for a bit before heading downtown to hang out with Ken at Street level. Cam and Josh showed up and we ended up going for delicious sandwiches at the Italian Deli and then to the W.I.N. store where I found this cute little fella.
It's an (empty) Avon perfume container from the 70's. It still smells like a lady inside, and not totally rotten like I expected when I opened it up. Not sure what I'll stash inside, but it sure looks cool.
12/20/2010
12/05/2010
11/30/2010
I know I have to do it every year, but I just can't get used to going to work at sun rise, and coming home when it's practically dark. Uh, I'll have summer back now, please. The weather has been so weird that I haven't gone running in a little while. I've been trying to use other outlets to decompress as well because I knew that going for a quick jog couldn't always be an option once it started to get shitty outside.
The weekend was fun as hell. Friday I just chilled with Athanasia and watched the awful Night of the Demons remake and ate pizza. I initially went to my buddy's art show, but then I realised that I wasn't feeling very social and I hate art shows so I bounced. Saturday though, shit, major fun. Started off at Oak Bay Bikes for their customer appreciation night that I crash every couple of years. Open bar, free food and prizes, plus I get to mingle with the bike industry types that I never get to really see anymore since I stopped working in shops. Stayed there til about 9 or so and then hammered out to Recyclistas for their 7th anni party and hung out with the usual dudes. Got way too drunk and accidentally smoked a few cigarettes (oops), watched some great bands and partied til 4 am. Then after a very cold, and seemingly very long bike ride home with Cam and Phoebe (on which Phoebe bailed and I had no idea) I was snug and warm in my bed. Only to wake up like 3 hours later because for some reason I just can't sleep in no matter what time my head hits the pillow. Woke up still pretty wasted so I decided I might as well just keep going and I got a friend over to get day drunk while playing monopoly and watching horror movies.
Good times.
I'm pretty set in my ways, and I've always been comfortable with that. Sometimes though, I think it's important to flip your world upside down just to experience the other side of things. Take yourself out of the normality that has become your life and do things that you wouldn't do just because they might make you uncomfortable, or go against your personal morals, or even because it's something you've never tried. I think that if you do that once in a while it makes you appreciate yourself and all you have around you a lot more.
I did just that this weekend.
The weekend was fun as hell. Friday I just chilled with Athanasia and watched the awful Night of the Demons remake and ate pizza. I initially went to my buddy's art show, but then I realised that I wasn't feeling very social and I hate art shows so I bounced. Saturday though, shit, major fun. Started off at Oak Bay Bikes for their customer appreciation night that I crash every couple of years. Open bar, free food and prizes, plus I get to mingle with the bike industry types that I never get to really see anymore since I stopped working in shops. Stayed there til about 9 or so and then hammered out to Recyclistas for their 7th anni party and hung out with the usual dudes. Got way too drunk and accidentally smoked a few cigarettes (oops), watched some great bands and partied til 4 am. Then after a very cold, and seemingly very long bike ride home with Cam and Phoebe (on which Phoebe bailed and I had no idea) I was snug and warm in my bed. Only to wake up like 3 hours later because for some reason I just can't sleep in no matter what time my head hits the pillow. Woke up still pretty wasted so I decided I might as well just keep going and I got a friend over to get day drunk while playing monopoly and watching horror movies.
Good times.
I'm pretty set in my ways, and I've always been comfortable with that. Sometimes though, I think it's important to flip your world upside down just to experience the other side of things. Take yourself out of the normality that has become your life and do things that you wouldn't do just because they might make you uncomfortable, or go against your personal morals, or even because it's something you've never tried. I think that if you do that once in a while it makes you appreciate yourself and all you have around you a lot more.
I did just that this weekend.
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