In A Coma
White Light Rock & Roll Review
So yeah, lately I'v been on a Matthew Good kick. I already had two other albums: Beautiful Midnight and Underdogs.
Support Canadian rockers! :-)
In other things...
Well, not really a whole lot I guess. Maybe I have a coffee date Saturday. maybe I don't. I guess after the last one, I'm taking some cautious steps. I'm also trying not to let myself get too anxious about these things. It's not good for the ol' ego to work yourself up over something in case things come crashing down. :-) I need to remember to take deep breaths and move forward. Yes, sometimes it's easier to say these things than to actually practice it.
In any case... Going to have a listen to these albums. Also picked up his book "At last there is nothing left to say".
Also got a new toy in the mail today. I might go play with it. :-)
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Mundane Mumblings
I don't think I really have much that's very exciting to talk about sometimes. However, since I do like to write you could say that this is my outlet of sorts.
I remember when I was in high school, I had aspirations of maybe becoming a writer. Of course, when I was in high school, I had also dreamed of being in a rock band. By the time I was a senior, I realized that I had to do what most good Chinese children do, go to university and study either accounting or a reputable major in the area of science. I opted for engineering. Was it the right major? Who knows? All I know is that I managed to make it through.
Lately, I've been wanting to find my creative side. So I've been sifting through some photos I've taken on some trips and uploading them to Flickr. I also joined a photography meetup group in hopes of maybe getting some inspiration, encouragement and pointers. I like photography. I like how it is possible to capture a moment or a scene. I'm hoping to find some photo-ops as I go along. I think I will try to bring my camera with me whenever I go out. You never know what you might come across that's worth capturing.
I remember when I was in high school, I had aspirations of maybe becoming a writer. Of course, when I was in high school, I had also dreamed of being in a rock band. By the time I was a senior, I realized that I had to do what most good Chinese children do, go to university and study either accounting or a reputable major in the area of science. I opted for engineering. Was it the right major? Who knows? All I know is that I managed to make it through.
Lately, I've been wanting to find my creative side. So I've been sifting through some photos I've taken on some trips and uploading them to Flickr. I also joined a photography meetup group in hopes of maybe getting some inspiration, encouragement and pointers. I like photography. I like how it is possible to capture a moment or a scene. I'm hoping to find some photo-ops as I go along. I think I will try to bring my camera with me whenever I go out. You never know what you might come across that's worth capturing.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Monday...Again!
This past weekend was rather nice weather-wise. I also got to do pretty much everything I had planned.
The hike on Saturday was not bad. The weather was quite agreeable with the sun actually being out. For the most part, the group on this hike were all nice people. I had brought my camera with me, but I was not able to take as many pictures as I would have liked. It seemed that the group was constantly having to move. Whatever happened to "stop and smell the roses"? Despite the lack of leaves on the climb up the hill, just being in a wooded area was nice. Needless to say, combine fresh air and some sort of physical activity and I was pretty pooped when I got home.
What few pictures I did take, you can view them here.
On Sunday, I did the Hash. It was a bit more physical this week because we traipsed near Mount Royal. This meant there was a bit of hill climbing from time to time. It was a good workout anyway. It wasn't as sunny as Saturday, but at least it didn't rain! The hares for this Hash prepared both a vegetarian type of stew and a barley and lamb stew. They were both rather tasty. Since the theme was Tacky Tartan in honor of St. Andrew, there was some whiskey cake to be had. That was actually pretty good! After the hash, food and a couple of beers, I was pretty much done for the day. Oh, I also happened to get my Hash name. :-p And I won't say what it is!
Somehow, I was able to miraculously bake a batch of cookies last night as well. I guess the incentive was the fact that I had taken the butter out in the morning for it to soften. So I did end up making a btch of cookies as planned.
So I guess that was about as exciting as it got for my weekend.
The hike on Saturday was not bad. The weather was quite agreeable with the sun actually being out. For the most part, the group on this hike were all nice people. I had brought my camera with me, but I was not able to take as many pictures as I would have liked. It seemed that the group was constantly having to move. Whatever happened to "stop and smell the roses"? Despite the lack of leaves on the climb up the hill, just being in a wooded area was nice. Needless to say, combine fresh air and some sort of physical activity and I was pretty pooped when I got home.
What few pictures I did take, you can view them here.
On Sunday, I did the Hash. It was a bit more physical this week because we traipsed near Mount Royal. This meant there was a bit of hill climbing from time to time. It was a good workout anyway. It wasn't as sunny as Saturday, but at least it didn't rain! The hares for this Hash prepared both a vegetarian type of stew and a barley and lamb stew. They were both rather tasty. Since the theme was Tacky Tartan in honor of St. Andrew, there was some whiskey cake to be had. That was actually pretty good! After the hash, food and a couple of beers, I was pretty much done for the day. Oh, I also happened to get my Hash name. :-p And I won't say what it is!
Somehow, I was able to miraculously bake a batch of cookies last night as well. I guess the incentive was the fact that I had taken the butter out in the morning for it to soften. So I did end up making a btch of cookies as planned.
So I guess that was about as exciting as it got for my weekend.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
C'est le Weekend!
I think I have an action-packed weekend ahead. Okay, maybe not so much action, but at least it will be somewhat busy. :-)
Started off the weekend by heading down to Brutopia with a few buddies from work. Throw back a couple of pints. Sit back and have a good time. After the brews and some munchies, we thought we'd have some Bailey's cheesecake at Hurley's downstairs. However, they were enforcing a coatcheck policy. Uhh, whatever, buh-bye! So we ended up going to a Starbucks for some java and carrot cake.
Today, I plan on going on a hiking trip with a group I found. There is a site called meetup.com. You can find different groups of all sorts of interests. Meetups are organized/scheduled fairly regularly. At least for the ones with enough interest. So this is where I found the hiking group. Today's hike will be at Oka Park. It's about a 45 minute drive from here. The weather is suppose to be pretty decent for once, so it should be a nice hike. Hopefully, I'll get to meet some nice people. :-)
Tomorrow, I also plan to do the Hash. There is a Tacky Tartan theme. I don't think I own anything remotely tartan, so I suspect I will have to do a down-down. :-p Oh well. But the weather tomorrow should not be too bad either. :-)
Now when to find time to do the laundry?
Started off the weekend by heading down to Brutopia with a few buddies from work. Throw back a couple of pints. Sit back and have a good time. After the brews and some munchies, we thought we'd have some Bailey's cheesecake at Hurley's downstairs. However, they were enforcing a coatcheck policy. Uhh, whatever, buh-bye! So we ended up going to a Starbucks for some java and carrot cake.
Today, I plan on going on a hiking trip with a group I found. There is a site called meetup.com. You can find different groups of all sorts of interests. Meetups are organized/scheduled fairly regularly. At least for the ones with enough interest. So this is where I found the hiking group. Today's hike will be at Oka Park. It's about a 45 minute drive from here. The weather is suppose to be pretty decent for once, so it should be a nice hike. Hopefully, I'll get to meet some nice people. :-)
Tomorrow, I also plan to do the Hash. There is a Tacky Tartan theme. I don't think I own anything remotely tartan, so I suspect I will have to do a down-down. :-p Oh well. But the weather tomorrow should not be too bad either. :-)
Now when to find time to do the laundry?
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Humpty Day
No, not Humpty Dumpty. It's Wednesday. Instead of sayin Hump Day, I figure I'd call it Humpty Day instead.
Nothing too strenuous today. Some things were going on in the background at work such that all I really had to do was sort of wait. I did head down to the test plant with one of the guys to check out a test position that was set up for us. It seems that not all the ports were working properly. Oh well.
Other than that, not a heckuva whole lot was happening. It was a rather mundane day. Ooh! I did swing by Rona for a 4ft step ladder to keep in the home. Light bulbs do need to get changed on occasion. Also got a tape measure. Ooh! How exciting...
I did decide to partake in this year's 12 Pubs of Christmas. It's next Friday. I don't intend on drinking at every stop, but I hope to have some fun at least! :-)
I think I will swing by MEC this weekend. There's a couple of things I want to look for. I'm thinking about trying to squeeze in a few commutes by bike before the winter really sets in. I will have to double-check the lights I have on the bike. I might get another red one for the pack. I think the front headlight should be enough. I hope?
Nothing too strenuous today. Some things were going on in the background at work such that all I really had to do was sort of wait. I did head down to the test plant with one of the guys to check out a test position that was set up for us. It seems that not all the ports were working properly. Oh well.
Other than that, not a heckuva whole lot was happening. It was a rather mundane day. Ooh! I did swing by Rona for a 4ft step ladder to keep in the home. Light bulbs do need to get changed on occasion. Also got a tape measure. Ooh! How exciting...
I did decide to partake in this year's 12 Pubs of Christmas. It's next Friday. I don't intend on drinking at every stop, but I hope to have some fun at least! :-)
I think I will swing by MEC this weekend. There's a couple of things I want to look for. I'm thinking about trying to squeeze in a few commutes by bike before the winter really sets in. I will have to double-check the lights I have on the bike. I might get another red one for the pack. I think the front headlight should be enough. I hope?
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
*THUD*
That is the sound of my head hitting the desk. Yes, it does hurt sometimes. I hope that with the sun making a long awaited appearance this week that my energy levels will perk up. Since it was somewhat sunny, I went out for a walk during lunch hour. Needless to say, it was a bit chilly out there.
In the meantime, I am actually somewhat busy at work. When I am busy at work, then I am distracted from looking for other distractions to keep me from being bored. When I look for distractions to keep me from being bored, it could potentially lead to bad things. I don't know what kind of bad things because usually I get pulled back into doing some actual work before I actually find something bad. :-)
Yes, I think my head has been screwed back on properly again! Woohoo!
Lately, I have been listening to a lot of the following: Tragically Hip, The Dears, Death Cab for Cutie. I try to shuffle my music whenever I can. However, I find that I keep coming back to these few groups. I don't know why. There just seems to be an appeal to them at the moment. I did, earlier in the summer, go through my Alanis/angry-bitch-music phase, but that has passed. :-) I have also been listening to more Canadian stuff like Hot Hot Heat, Matthew Good Band, and Bedouin Soundclash. I guess you could say that I am trying to discover some new stuff out there while revisiting some old stuff at the same time.
:-)
In the meantime, I am actually somewhat busy at work. When I am busy at work, then I am distracted from looking for other distractions to keep me from being bored. When I look for distractions to keep me from being bored, it could potentially lead to bad things. I don't know what kind of bad things because usually I get pulled back into doing some actual work before I actually find something bad. :-)
Yes, I think my head has been screwed back on properly again! Woohoo!
Lately, I have been listening to a lot of the following: Tragically Hip, The Dears, Death Cab for Cutie. I try to shuffle my music whenever I can. However, I find that I keep coming back to these few groups. I don't know why. There just seems to be an appeal to them at the moment. I did, earlier in the summer, go through my Alanis/angry-bitch-music phase, but that has passed. :-) I have also been listening to more Canadian stuff like Hot Hot Heat, Matthew Good Band, and Bedouin Soundclash. I guess you could say that I am trying to discover some new stuff out there while revisiting some old stuff at the same time.
:-)
Monday, November 20, 2006
What a Difference a Day Makes...
I think that was a line in a song that's been used in some movie. Of course, I cannot for the life of me remember what movie it was. For some reason, I think it might have been some violent movie. Then again, I could be wrong. If someone can pinpoint where this song has been used, please enlighten me? :-)
In other news, as the title of this entry says, what a difference a day makes. I feel more like my old self today as opposed to the hormonal putz that I was on Saturday. Yesterday, I went out to Hudson for the weekly Hash. Got to meet up with a few folks and chat a bit. After the "run", I indulged in a bottle of brew and some pretty darn good chili.
The afternoon of fresh air and some exercise (mostly walking) just tuckered me out! By the time I got home, I was just about ready for bed! I tried to stay up. But I pigged out on the remaining chocolate chip cookies I had. Then I indulged in a 2 hr nap. Ahhhh!!!
Today, another work week begins. :-p I think I might make some chicken tikka masala (a la Patak's simmering sauce) with some basmati. Yumm! Now, if only I can get out of the office...
In other news, as the title of this entry says, what a difference a day makes. I feel more like my old self today as opposed to the hormonal putz that I was on Saturday. Yesterday, I went out to Hudson for the weekly Hash. Got to meet up with a few folks and chat a bit. After the "run", I indulged in a bottle of brew and some pretty darn good chili.
The afternoon of fresh air and some exercise (mostly walking) just tuckered me out! By the time I got home, I was just about ready for bed! I tried to stay up. But I pigged out on the remaining chocolate chip cookies I had. Then I indulged in a 2 hr nap. Ahhhh!!!
Today, another work week begins. :-p I think I might make some chicken tikka masala (a la Patak's simmering sauce) with some basmati. Yumm! Now, if only I can get out of the office...
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Risks and Life
I've been doing some thinking today. Alright, you can stop snickering. I do think on occasion!
I've been thinking a bit about life and how we get to where we are today. It's obvious that somewhere along the way we have to make a choice that would define the direction that we take. One option might be considered safe and predictable. The other is more likely to be one with a certain amount of risk.
So how often do we choose the path with some amount of risk? Do we ever regret making the risky decision? Or have there been any thoughts about "What if" after having taken the safer path?
I guess it's somewhat a philosophical and self-reflecting thing to think about. How have the decisions you made shaped you as a person? If you were always making the safe choice, what does that say about you as a person? The same if you were always taking the risky road. I am sure there are those of you who have made both safe and risky decisions.
There are some websites that offer some sort of personality tests. I don't know how accurate they are in evaluating the type of risk taker you are. But even if you were know what sort of person you are when it comes to taking risks, would that change how you would make your decisions?
I guess another thing to think about is what exactly influences the way you make your decisions? Some safe choices may be due to some past experience (lessons learned). Some risky choices could be because there is a sense of excitement or adventure behind it. Our curious nature could be the driving force behind some of the riskier decisions. In other cases, perhaps the risk is taken as a means to escape from what is deemed safe.
Whatever the case may be, I find it interesting to reflect back upon decisions made. I try not to look upon them with any regret since the past cannot be changed. However, I look back at my decisions to see how I might move forward. :-)
Yes, I am an enginerd...
I've been thinking a bit about life and how we get to where we are today. It's obvious that somewhere along the way we have to make a choice that would define the direction that we take. One option might be considered safe and predictable. The other is more likely to be one with a certain amount of risk.
So how often do we choose the path with some amount of risk? Do we ever regret making the risky decision? Or have there been any thoughts about "What if" after having taken the safer path?
I guess it's somewhat a philosophical and self-reflecting thing to think about. How have the decisions you made shaped you as a person? If you were always making the safe choice, what does that say about you as a person? The same if you were always taking the risky road. I am sure there are those of you who have made both safe and risky decisions.
There are some websites that offer some sort of personality tests. I don't know how accurate they are in evaluating the type of risk taker you are. But even if you were know what sort of person you are when it comes to taking risks, would that change how you would make your decisions?
I guess another thing to think about is what exactly influences the way you make your decisions? Some safe choices may be due to some past experience (lessons learned). Some risky choices could be because there is a sense of excitement or adventure behind it. Our curious nature could be the driving force behind some of the riskier decisions. In other cases, perhaps the risk is taken as a means to escape from what is deemed safe.
Whatever the case may be, I find it interesting to reflect back upon decisions made. I try not to look upon them with any regret since the past cannot be changed. However, I look back at my decisions to see how I might move forward. :-)
Yes, I am an enginerd...
Hormonal Putz
Sometimes I wonder why thing happen the way they do. Or for that matter what the causes are for such things to happen.
I feel that I may have scared off someone. I might have come off as a bit aggressive or too eager or too needy. Perhaps it's because of my relatively open personality that may have put this person off. Who knows. In any case, if there is still some interest there, I will step back to allow some breathing space. If the interest is lost, then I guess it's too bad. You can't please everyone.
In the meantime, I think today is a good day just to putter around. Maybe I'll take care of some clutter. Then again, maybe not.
Bah! It's the weekend...
I feel that I may have scared off someone. I might have come off as a bit aggressive or too eager or too needy. Perhaps it's because of my relatively open personality that may have put this person off. Who knows. In any case, if there is still some interest there, I will step back to allow some breathing space. If the interest is lost, then I guess it's too bad. You can't please everyone.
In the meantime, I think today is a good day just to putter around. Maybe I'll take care of some clutter. Then again, maybe not.
Bah! It's the weekend...
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Lurve?
Well, I guess I've been somewhat contemplating the L word. How do I know when it is or when it isn't? How does anyone know? Does it have something to do with the proverbial "butterflies" that one feels upon meeting a person? It seems like an interesting physical reaction to a psychological reaction to something that can't seem to be explained.
I suppose it's been a while since I felt like that for anyone. I also suppose that in the beginning when such feelings occur that the "butterflies" are more intense. That this feeling could wane over time, but hopefully never disappear. Will I ever find these butterflies again? I don't know.
If anyone ever comes across my body covered in butterflies, then you know I've been hit hard. :)
Only time will tell...
I suppose it's been a while since I felt like that for anyone. I also suppose that in the beginning when such feelings occur that the "butterflies" are more intense. That this feeling could wane over time, but hopefully never disappear. Will I ever find these butterflies again? I don't know.
If anyone ever comes across my body covered in butterflies, then you know I've been hit hard. :)
Only time will tell...
Come out , Sun. Please?
The Sun made a very brief guest appearance around noon today. I had to wonder what this bright light was that was shining through the window. Then all too quickly, the Sun hid behind the clouds again. It's been like this pretty much all week, when it wasn't raining.
I really feel a need to see or be exposed to some sunshine. I suspect that the lack of it affects my mood. I feel extra tired when it's been overcast, dark and dreary. Go figure.
In other news, I have been in contact with another fellow. He seems quite nice. We might actually meet up this weekend over a coffee or something. So far it's primarily been some IM'ing and a couple of phone calls. Very nice fellow. :-) I guess I'll have to wait and see.
I really feel a need to see or be exposed to some sunshine. I suspect that the lack of it affects my mood. I feel extra tired when it's been overcast, dark and dreary. Go figure.
In other news, I have been in contact with another fellow. He seems quite nice. We might actually meet up this weekend over a coffee or something. So far it's primarily been some IM'ing and a couple of phone calls. Very nice fellow. :-) I guess I'll have to wait and see.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Yummm!
So yesterday, I decided to get warmed up for the holiday baking season. I felt like making some chocolate chip cookies. This time, instead of using the standard recipe on the package of Chipits, I used a recipe based on the Tollhouse Cookies. Someone thought they were a bit too sweet. Others liked them just fine. :-) Either way, they came out pretty good! I wonder if I should bake something else next weekend...
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Time to Chill
The weather has been downright miserable this weekend. It's been raining most of the time. For me, this is a big demotivator in wanting to do anything at all.
My Saturday consisted of sleeping in, watching Serenity and taking an afternoon nap with the TV on. Actually, it's been a long while since I took an afternoon nap. It actually helped to refresh myself after a bit of a rough week (sleepwise).
Today, another dreary, rainy day. I guess it will be pretty much a routine Sunday: groceries, laundry, general mucking about. I did tell myself this morning that I should make more of an effort to be productive. I suppose to could crack open that TCP/IP book. I really should. Other than that, I think I will make a batch of chocolate chip cookies! :)
Yumm!
My Saturday consisted of sleeping in, watching Serenity and taking an afternoon nap with the TV on. Actually, it's been a long while since I took an afternoon nap. It actually helped to refresh myself after a bit of a rough week (sleepwise).
Today, another dreary, rainy day. I guess it will be pretty much a routine Sunday: groceries, laundry, general mucking about. I did tell myself this morning that I should make more of an effort to be productive. I suppose to could crack open that TCP/IP book. I really should. Other than that, I think I will make a batch of chocolate chip cookies! :)
Yumm!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Friday!!
So, the guy did finally call me Wednesday evening. As I mentioned, since I hadn't heard from him, I had time to think things over. He said it wasn't going to work and I agreed. I told him that I know he has his reasons and I had mine. We would just leave it at that. He seemed pretty cool about the whole thing. Although, I suspect that he might have been mildly surprised at me agreeing that it wouldn't work out either. Whatever. Suivant! :-)
The Tragically Hip show last night was pretty good. I think the sound might have been a tad too loud for a small venue. In any case, they put on a pretty good show. The crowd was pretty good. I suffered from cotton-in-the-ears syndrome for part of the ride home on the Metro. I think by the time I got home, my ears were recovering. This morning, things seem to be back to normal. I didn't get a whole lot of sleep. I only got to bed around one and got up this morning at around 6. %-) I really should try to sleep at a more reasonable hour tonight. Uhm, yeah, right. ;-) There were a few rowdy Leafs fans in the crowd, but they got drowned out by everybody else.
The weather seems okay this morning. I think the forecast for the weekend should be decent. I probably should take the opportunity to clean up my deck of the planters and such. Maybe I will head over to Ikea early tomorrow morning to check out the Poang chair. I think I would really like to have that leather Poang chair. And perhaps the matching foot rest. Hmmm.... :-)
Happy Friday!
The Tragically Hip show last night was pretty good. I think the sound might have been a tad too loud for a small venue. In any case, they put on a pretty good show. The crowd was pretty good. I suffered from cotton-in-the-ears syndrome for part of the ride home on the Metro. I think by the time I got home, my ears were recovering. This morning, things seem to be back to normal. I didn't get a whole lot of sleep. I only got to bed around one and got up this morning at around 6. %-) I really should try to sleep at a more reasonable hour tonight. Uhm, yeah, right. ;-) There were a few rowdy Leafs fans in the crowd, but they got drowned out by everybody else.The weather seems okay this morning. I think the forecast for the weekend should be decent. I probably should take the opportunity to clean up my deck of the planters and such. Maybe I will head over to Ikea early tomorrow morning to check out the Poang chair. I think I would really like to have that leather Poang chair. And perhaps the matching foot rest. Hmmm.... :-)
Happy Friday!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Mid-Week
So a friend of mine will be going to the Hip show with me. That's alright. :-)
The fellow still hasn't called since Saturday. I think he's a write-off. Besides, I caught him logged onto LL last night. Whatever. I think it's better that way. There were a few things about him that sort of bothered me. I guess it's back to the drawing board again!
Work has been very slow and quiet for me. I get to odd request now and then, but those get dispatched quickly. I have been trying to work on some web-based learning modules. At some point, you really need to take a break from those. %-)
Yeah. Wednesday...
The fellow still hasn't called since Saturday. I think he's a write-off. Besides, I caught him logged onto LL last night. Whatever. I think it's better that way. There were a few things about him that sort of bothered me. I guess it's back to the drawing board again!
Work has been very slow and quiet for me. I get to odd request now and then, but those get dispatched quickly. I have been trying to work on some web-based learning modules. At some point, you really need to take a break from those. %-)
Yeah. Wednesday...
Monday, November 06, 2006
Extra Ticket
So, like, I've got this extra ticket for the sold-out Tragically Hip show Thursday night. Who'd like to go with me?
:-)
:-)
Another Monday
Bleah. It's overcast and dreary. I think the sun did try to make an appearance at some point this afternoon. Not a heck of a whole lot was happening at work. All I did was work on one of these online training courses. I am almost done with it.
Definitely nothing too exciting today.
I took stock of what's happening (or not) in my life. I decided to register for a couple of courses at Concordia's ContEd for the winter term. I will be taking "Data Structures and STL in C++" and "Extended Markup Language - XML". The courses will both be on Tuesday evenings, back-to-back, from 6PM to 10:15PM. I know I will be pretty tired when I get home from these classes. In any case, I feel I should try to finish up that certificate and maybe take other courses as time permits.
So, how soon after the last date should a guy call ya? We went to see "Prestige" Saturday evening. I haven't heard from him since. He was mentioning something about a possible overdue bill on his mobile. Would the carrier cut him off? I dunno. Anyway, I'll give him another day or so to get in touch. The scary part is that he is doing a program at a trade school not far from work. I could very easily take a walk at lunch and possibly bump into him. However, if I start doing that then he'd probably start to think I was a stalker or something! ;-) In any case, I'm in no big rush. But if he's no longer interested for whatever reason, I think the polite thing to do is to let me know.
Today, I thought about going to Ikea to look at getting a leather Poang chair. I don't know why, but sometimes I feel that it would be nice to have something to lounge in in the bedroom. There is a papasan chair there now that has seen better days. The cats sometimes sleep in it. The cushion has a floral pattern which I think is good for camoflaging any kitty barf and hair. :-p Yeah, I think it's about time to retire that papasan chair. I should also think about getting rid of the stationary bike. I'm not using it if I am using my road bike on the trainer. I think I get a better workout on the trainer than the stationary. I'll have to remember to post it on the forsale site at work.
Definitely nothing too exciting today.
I took stock of what's happening (or not) in my life. I decided to register for a couple of courses at Concordia's ContEd for the winter term. I will be taking "Data Structures and STL in C++" and "Extended Markup Language - XML". The courses will both be on Tuesday evenings, back-to-back, from 6PM to 10:15PM. I know I will be pretty tired when I get home from these classes. In any case, I feel I should try to finish up that certificate and maybe take other courses as time permits.
So, how soon after the last date should a guy call ya? We went to see "Prestige" Saturday evening. I haven't heard from him since. He was mentioning something about a possible overdue bill on his mobile. Would the carrier cut him off? I dunno. Anyway, I'll give him another day or so to get in touch. The scary part is that he is doing a program at a trade school not far from work. I could very easily take a walk at lunch and possibly bump into him. However, if I start doing that then he'd probably start to think I was a stalker or something! ;-) In any case, I'm in no big rush. But if he's no longer interested for whatever reason, I think the polite thing to do is to let me know.
Today, I thought about going to Ikea to look at getting a leather Poang chair. I don't know why, but sometimes I feel that it would be nice to have something to lounge in in the bedroom. There is a papasan chair there now that has seen better days. The cats sometimes sleep in it. The cushion has a floral pattern which I think is good for camoflaging any kitty barf and hair. :-p Yeah, I think it's about time to retire that papasan chair. I should also think about getting rid of the stationary bike. I'm not using it if I am using my road bike on the trainer. I think I get a better workout on the trainer than the stationary. I'll have to remember to post it on the forsale site at work.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Usagi on Scooter
I finally got around to taking at least a picture of the mug I got in Kyoto. The set of bowls I bought also has a similar motif. :-)
Another Lazy Sunday...
I am a bit pooped. Why? Well, without going into too many details I went out Friday evening after work and came home Saturday morning. No, get your mind out of the gutter. I did have a nice time, but nothing of the sort happened. It just got a bit late. That's all. That's my story and I'm sticking with it! :-)
As a result, I was quite tired. I tried to get bit of sleep when I got home, but that didn't work out very well. So I had 2 cups of coffee and a non-drowsy Sudafed (the congestion was acting up). Later that evening, I went out to see Prestige with him. I think he was still pretty tired, too.
When I got home, I pretty much went straight to bed. I don't think it took me long to fall asleep. I slept straight through until about 6:30. I snoozed until about 8:30. Yeah, I guess I was pretty tired.
Today: Groceries, laundry, some catching up. A typical Sunday, I guess. Maybe a nap later.
As a result, I was quite tired. I tried to get bit of sleep when I got home, but that didn't work out very well. So I had 2 cups of coffee and a non-drowsy Sudafed (the congestion was acting up). Later that evening, I went out to see Prestige with him. I think he was still pretty tired, too.
When I got home, I pretty much went straight to bed. I don't think it took me long to fall asleep. I slept straight through until about 6:30. I snoozed until about 8:30. Yeah, I guess I was pretty tired.
Today: Groceries, laundry, some catching up. A typical Sunday, I guess. Maybe a nap later.
Friday, November 03, 2006
TGIF!
Halloween has come on gone. The remnants of the holidays excesses have been brought into the office by various colleagues and left in the kitchen to be devoured by the sweet tooth hounds.
Wednesday evening I went to see Death Cab for Cutie with a friend. It had been a while since I had gone to a concert. I think the last concert I had gone to was for the Dave Matthews Band. My ex had gotten the tickets from someone who couldn't go. I wasn't a huge Dave Matthews Band, but what the heck, the tickets were free. The DCFC show was pretty good. Most of the crowd seemed to be in their 20s. There was a smattering of "older" folk. It was a high energy show. I quite enjoyed it.
Last evening, I had a marathon phone call. I think it lasted a bit over 7 hours. There are butterflies. :-)
Wednesday evening I went to see Death Cab for Cutie with a friend. It had been a while since I had gone to a concert. I think the last concert I had gone to was for the Dave Matthews Band. My ex had gotten the tickets from someone who couldn't go. I wasn't a huge Dave Matthews Band, but what the heck, the tickets were free. The DCFC show was pretty good. Most of the crowd seemed to be in their 20s. There was a smattering of "older" folk. It was a high energy show. I quite enjoyed it.
Last evening, I had a marathon phone call. I think it lasted a bit over 7 hours. There are butterflies. :-)
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