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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
So, for starters I had a very funny dream, and felt as I was playing Olaff in the dream, that the dream was an IG one.The basic premise you ask? Liothua marries for political happiness and I get pissed off.
As you can probably guess, most of the dream deals with the pre marriage, and the actual wedding itself. Naturally I'll spare a lot of details just to make this a shorter post.
Week before the wedding, Jatar makes the announcement for the town to know about the coming ceremony, hoping that everyone will be able to make it. There, oddly enough for Jericho, is a lot of happiness at this announcement and a big spree of people congratulating Liothua and the husband to be. The husband (although at the time I didn't really care to hear it) was a Prince in Suvant, in hopes it would strengthen political bonds. My first thought was, "Hey, I didn't know Antioch and Suvant had a shaky alliance, but ok dream"
This was the whole talk of the town. All the badness even seemed to just go away, it was all very weird.
Three days before weeding, run into Liothua. Get asked to be part of the wedding party because she wants someone she knows in it, and Vanamear is gone off on other business. Reluctantly, and with an odd amount of other people there telling me I had to to support her, caved in.
Day before Wedding, rehearsal dinner and vows. Very long, and most of it having thr Magistrate talking with me telling me to smile and sit proud, and to make sure to look my best for the wedding tomorrow. Prince is a jerk.
Wedding day. Oh the mass amount of drama, from the flowers not arriving on time, to chefs being jerks, to people getting drunk before the ceremony part. Insert mass amount of hilarity.
Wedding Vows, inspire much anger at the Prince because his whole speech was about the joining of nations politically, not even mentioning Liothua at all.
Reception, this is a wonderful time. People actually dancing and having a great time. First dance for the newly wed was good, if not so choreographed. Most of Fenhiem gets kicked out for getting too drunk and fighting. Dinner portion, everyone making speeches. What do you mean I have to make a speech? Magistrate handing me a card for what to say when I can't read was a great help. Speech turns awkward starting with how great the bride looked, but got steered towards general happiness. Others make toasts, thankfully.
Dinner, food and drinks flying like it was nothing. Prince makes not so subtle inappropriate movements on Liothua. Go outside to try and get away from it, talk with others in military, get told how great the night is going for them. Walk outside to see Prince trying to force his way with a bridesmaid. Insert Berserk, Insert punching his lights out, with the dream ending of someone saying, "Well, at least you finally learned how to control that anger."
So, outside of that LARP dream, things have just been busy as of late. Weekends seem to fill up really quick, even when it's not a LARP one.
I guess I shouldn't complain though, better busy then bored right?
Monday, August 17, 2009
Naturally I'm listening to music videos by Duane and Brando again, I wish I could find MP3s somewhere so I could add them to my iPod.Until such a time, Youtube will have to suffice.
Jill (one of my cats) is being very helpful stepping all over the keyboard as I'm trying to type. She seems to know when I'm talking to certain people.
Something that's been kind of funny is lately my parents have been on a big trip about my computer use, primarily for talking to people on MSN. They just don't seem to understand just how many people I wouldn't talk to ever if I didn't see them online. Naturally, that would be a lose, as I know a lot of great people.
Even though, lately I feel bad, I know a lot of people, but when it comes to hanging out in person I'm hard to get a hold of, or there will be other factors stopping me from hanging out. Sometimes, these reasons are better then others.
This past two weeks was a very expensive series of days, so I'll be looking forward to pay day this week, I need it to get back to triple digits in my account.
When it comes to family, I've been feeling a bit stressed as of late. In many ways, I feel like I'm relied on because I'm decently responsible, but it's annoying at times. For the first time in awhile I had to say no to getting something for them.
My brother has a new girlfriend and he already seems wrapped around her finger. It could also just be that I'm not the kind of person that feels the need to call someone every day just to see how they're doing. I imagine that's a quality that makes me a poor husband choice. As friends have told me before, I'm the kind of person who is good for marriage, not for dating, I wasn't sure how to take that. Still, I'm just worried she'll turn out just like his old one, especially when all he says is he wants to move out and I think he might be moving in with her, which I'm just not comfortable with that.
My sister was at camp for a week, so naturally she was a little strung out when I saw her this past weekend. Kind of pathetic on how much some withdrawal from something can cause a person to freak out. It could also be that I don't appreciate losing my bed too often.
My dad's scaring me lately with how stiff he's getting. He told me the hardest part lately was looking at what I'm doing and having to admit he couldn't do it anymore. That's what kind of makes me realize that I'm growing up, seeing a power figure falter.
Other news:
I saw Tool and Blink 182 in concert.
- Tool, the performance was a bit lacking. The videos were amazing, but their stage presence made me sad. In all honesty, hanging out before the show was the best part of it all. I wish I could do that more often.
- Blink 182 was amazing live. I was happy most of the songs they played were ones I knew. The Encore drum section was amazing. They had the drum-set and drummer on a separate panel, and lifted him up and twirled him all around the stage while he played.
Fantasy Alive has a new site for our events. I'm looking forward to this, but also a bit hesitant. Overall, I wish there was a way that we didn't have to change the event days, But I guess that can't be helped. Means I'll be missing two Underworld events, though I don't think too many will notice me being gone until there's a gap in the front line :P
I had a lot more on my mind, but some just isn't worth mentioning.
Monday, July 27, 2009
This will be a short update. I wanted to write a lot of detail earlier... but then I realized how late it's gotten to.
This past weekend a whole group of us made a trip out to New York State to go to a Ren Fair. It was a blast, even though I didn't come back home with anything. It was a very fun trip, and I'm glad so many people could make it out for it. We were able to see some shows, shop around, and most importantly be silly and get to hang out.
I know there were pictures taken, I hope some of those get sent my way.
As of late some days I've just been out of it, and I'm not entirely sure why. I haven't been eating or sleeping that differently, so I'm not sure what's triggering it as of late. I don't even know how to fully describe it, I just feel different at times.
I have to give some people money so I can go to shows with them. This is my reminder to do so when I see them next.
FA Event this coming weekend. It's going to be a long weekend, not sure if the Monday will be spent having an all day D&D or something else.
I had some interesting dreams, but I'll save that for another day.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Had a lot more on the brain earlier in the day, but naturally when it comes time that work is over and I'm actually at home all those ideas are right out the window. I'm feeling a bit lazy, and will be slowly working out formatting for this, so don't mind me.
Anime North was one hell of an experience this weekend, I really have to say. It was my first convention going, and there was a lot to take in from it all.
The main goal was to go there and help Underworld with it's table and events there. Naturally, many aspects were a bit last minute and a bit stressful, but in the end, I think everything worked out very well.
Friday was relatively simple. A lot of it was just figuring out the room, and seeing all the props and costume that was able to be worked out for. All in all, the best part was just getting to hang out with people OOG, I have to admit. There was some interest, and the bulk of it was telling people about what the plan was for Saturday. Supper choice was Boston Pizza, which is always nice, and not just because of the schooners... alright, it's partially because of the schooners.
Saturday was the largest part of the work that had to be done. Not going to lie, many points on Saturday were a lot of work, and there was a whole lot of people.
Of note, the adventure Mod and the Battle Royal were the big winners of the day (this isn't to say that fishing and getting pictures taken wasn't a good thing, I think this just got the most direct game exposure.). There was so much walking, I'm glad I had some cream for my feet when I got home. Supper choice was going to be Swiss Chalet, but they decided to close early (which made my inner business sense cry out. Why would you close at 10 on a Weekend night, especially when there's a large convention going on. Honestly.) so, instead we went to Kelsey's. Ribs and wings are tasty, but I really wish more wings would come then just five.
Sunday was more relaxing then anything else. A good breakfast (even if I filled up too much on pancakes again), and the chance to look around and shop.
I was, in a way kind of disappointed in the sales that were going around. I guess I might have just been looking for the wrong stuff however. I mean, games were what I was after and they were hella expensive ($150 for Final Fantasy VII and that's without the instruction book or any of the other frills? Shame on you owner).
Overall I look forward to going to another Convention next year. There were a lot of great costumes, and some I could have gone without seeing. (really large man in Sailor Moon outfit that let his package hang out... yeahhhh.) Maybe it's something Fantasy Alive would like to look into, but, there's a lot more time to think on that for later on. There were points where I was over-thinking, but, I feel much better about it now that it's not worth writing down what I was over analyzing about.
Speaking of Fantasy Alive, I'm still sorry to everyone about the first event being cancelled. Trust me, it's not what we wanted to happen at all, but it just seems that with the past few years we just do not have any luck with the first weekend events. I wish we could find a way to stop what's happening from happening, or a new site. Currently as it stands, there's investigation into temporary buildings.
I had a weird dream awhile back about running a full LARP in a small town for the entire length of the summer. None stop craziness. Made me want a site of my own... and reminded me if I ever want to be serious I should be writing out rules ideas more.
On Fantasy Alive, I'm looking over some of my overarching plot ideas and it makes me sad. Why you might ask? So many of them I have planned to last for a very long time. Not sure if people believe there's a need for a new HoP soon, but I know eventually I'd like to go back to PCing. From the sounds of it, assuming all goes well though, I'll be around for this season and probably the next as well. Heh, just some of my ideas I have to put on the back burner, some of them could be a bit too much right away.
Legend of the Dragoon and Megaman give me too many ideas for The PH book only D&D campaign I have. I've also have a lot more ideas for Heroes II, the revenge, which makes me happy.
Ian's been running a lot lately. The Talisman inspired board game mod was really wicked, have to say. More so ideas with Heroes II, but that's reaching certain places, so never know what kind of interest that will bring up. Naturally I have my cross-galaxy of doom still.Pirates I have monster possibility plans, but Pirates is supposed to be over the top. I mean hey, I even have plans for Sci-Fi, crazy enough.
I heard that lately there has been a trend in hyphenating names for children. I'm not meaning to say this as a bad thing, but I didn't know there was a desire to have a really long name. I can understand wanting to choose a good name for a child, that's a tough decision, but, I mean I know elementary school can be pretty cruel to some people, a really long name would be a small thing to pick on. I guess I'm more just surprised on the leaning trend, I guess like anything else, with time it might not be so weird at all.
I know this may sound bad, but just because I offer or give a massage doesn't mean I want that person. For some reason, there was a lot of that talk as of late, and I have no idea why.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Well, I guess I shouldn't say I don't remember, I do in fact remember to update but then I always start but never finish it. Yes yes, I'm sure there's some open joke part for never finishing, ha.
So, this weekend has been a very good one I must say.
Friday, was able to hang out with Jay where we finished off Megaman 7 and 8, as well as playing some Disciples (at least that's what I believe the name of the game was called. Played an awful lot like Heroes of Might and Magic, which defiantly isn't a bad thing.
Saturday I went with people to see a Slipknot concert in London. No, not that far away London, I could only wish to go there sometime. The first opening band (Three inches of Blood) Didn't really do it for me, and we instead walked around, checked out overpriced things for sale and the like. The rest of the night was good though.
I always forget how much fun Mosh pitting can be, especially with a good crowd. The one thing that really bothered me was the amount of people crowd surfing. If there isn't a large venue and not that many floor people, your common sense should tell you no. Needless to say, I say a lot of people get dropped, which just isn't good. Surprisingly things didn't get too crazy for Slipknot, which is a mixed blessing I suppose.
Today I mostly slept in. Beyond that, I went out to the driving range with my brother, sister and Dad. I did better then I usually do, which was a bit of a shocker, but I think it was mostly because I could just relax. I'm looking forward to warmer weather so I can go out and play a few nine hole courses. Golf isn't something I'll ever be very good at, but it's fun none the less.
One project I'm told I have to do is fix the patio stones in the backyard. Guess it's just the typical thing, you do it once and that means you know how to do it for everything else. All the same, I just don't know when I'll get to it, what with my weekends booking up really quickly.
Next weekend is the FA Build Weekend, Most of it will be the Saturday. It should be a lot of fun to fix up the site, and get to hang out with some other people outside of game,
The weekend after that is the FA event (as well as Underworlds, so I'm hoping to hear how that one will go.)
Then, after that I'll be volunteering at Anime North. Should be a fun time, as I've never actually been to a con before. Not sure how much I'll get to look around volunteering, but hey, will be an experience none the less. Just have to find out what I'll do/if I need costume. I imagine they'll want to dress up the more sexy people to attract attention.
In a way it'll probably be good that I'm volunteering, it'll detract me from buying much.
Other then that, life's been alright. My Grandmother has been recovering and doing well, so I can only be happy about that. I mean, I'm never privy to all the information, but I know the basics.
I'm still on the feel that I don't have as much time as I want for things. It's funny actually, I thought that once I started working full time I would have a lot more free time for things, seems not though. Still, being busy isn't a bad thing, especially when most of it is a lot of fun.
I've got a lot of games to play. First is to finish Legend of the Dragoon, whenever I can get the TV.. . actually, I was thinking of buying my own TV, just so I wouldn't have to wait for it, but that seems a bit over-board. Doesn't help that I don't really know what I should be looking for in a first TV purchase.
Other then that, got Persona 4, Final Fantasy XII, Metal Gear Solid 3, and Megaman Battle Network 5 (yeah, laugh all you want.)
The gyms been alright. starting this week I start again with another new trainer. I didn't win the TV, as I'm sure you could have guessed. I wasn't even close to losing enough weight, it was kind of embarrassing. Should be alright though. In a way, I look forward to my contract being done and just being able to work out on my own. A trainer defiantly pushes me more then I'll do it myself, but it's a lot cheaper.
I don't really know what to talk about, so unless someone has suggestions, I'll leave it at that.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Seems like whenever I'm about to post I stop at one point or another and just don't bother to finish with the write up.
At the moment I'm not very impressed with my gym, tonight was supposed to be the night where I was supposed to weigh in. Owner of the place wasn't around though, even when he told me he would be.
My trainer also gave his two weeks notice, and hasn't bothered showing up for either of our two scheduled sessions. I mean, I know I'm not going to get charged for them regardless, but it's still a pain in the ass. While I have ever intention of continuing to go to the gym, I think for a good part now I'll just go in solo. I most defiantly don't push myself as hard, but I'm sure I'll make it worthwhile none the less. Just lately it feels like I'm saving very little of my pay cheques, and I think cutting back on that will help out a bit.
On the bad side though, I'm pretty sure I won't be winning the TV with what I'm at. I have no doubt I feel like I'm a lot better. Best I've weighed in was at 255, which is better then the starting 275 point for sure. Lionel, (co-worker of mine) said it was pretty funny, he knew a lot of places to get good deals, and I could have bought a similar TV just by the money I've been saving from buying lunches /buying snacks and coffee off the truck that comes by work. Still, I thought the thing that should matter more is I tried, and showed myself if no one else I can do it, just means changing habits a bit.
Of course, things like this always make me think about my family health history. If my dad's or mother's side is any indication, I'll more then likely have a heart attack, probably not in that long a time frame.
On healthy, my Nanny has recently gone through surgery, and I'm glad it was a success. She had a cancer growth that was continuing to grow that was blocking the food passageways. A stint was put in place, and now she can at least eat and drink again.... it was really bad when she couldn't even drink any liquid without throwing it up. She's recovering... but there's more cancer. Long story short, it's her choice what she wants to do. I know I hope she goes with Kemo therapy to help try and treat it. There's no denying where it came from though, smoking for at least sixty-five years that I know of will do that to you. Though, at this point I know she won't give it up, smoking is what helped her get through the war, or so she told me.
As of late I seem to be rapidly losing my time at night. Many of my nights are just going by far to fast. Just feels like I'm just sitting down and already it's just about time to head off to make sure to rest up for work. In ways it's really starting to get annoying, I've started writing things (other then updates) and quickly stop in place. I suppose it would help if I would stop going between game histories and writing out games.
Currently I'm just tossing up ideas for a Sci-fi larp, as well as a stand alone. This, naturally is outside of the things I write and do for the current LARPs I'm part of. I just can't wait to get back to site for FA, I really can't.
FA I'm looking forward to, even though many of my ideas are for the long term perspective. My aim is to try and stop myself from having mods that go on long tangents. I know, me go on long winded tangents, who'd think it right?
I still need to think of somewhere to go for a trip solo. I was contemplating taking a week at my birthday to be away from everything. Don't get me wrong, last year was awesome (even if it was so much steak), just as the current mindset I'd just like to go over it and not make a big deal out of it.
It's a crazy time for a lot of people. I hope everyone I know in school can keep strong and get through it all. Summer is on it's way. Who knows, maybe I'll go camping a lot this year.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Well, apparently it's been a long time since I've updated. I've honestly meant to update more recently, but, like many of my writing projects on the go currently, it just kind of seemed to run out of steam sooner then it really even had a chance to start.
The latest of news is the contest that I am currently entered into. I've gotten into a contest at my gym for the biggest loser style category. Whomever can lose the most body fat percentage from now until April will win a 42'' TV for their trainer and themselves. While I'm looking forward to this, it means I have to think more carefully about my diet, and actually watch what I eat. It's also suggested I step up my current training on my own, and do an awful lot more cardio (as I suck there, and it helps a lot.)
The one thing I really need to cut down on though is drinking Coke. You know, up until now I never bothered to look and see how bad a glass is, never mind the three to four I usually drink a day.
Currently I weigh 275 lbs. and have a body fat percent of 28.8.
Hanging out with Jason and Claire is good. We're making a good dent in Dokapon Kingdom. Claire is winning pretty soundly currently, but perhaps the tables will turn... unless someone casts magic on me, then I die a horrible horrible death. The game is fun, but defiantly is the kind of game you don't play solo. Well, at least I don't find it as much fun playing solo.
Jason and I still need to kill all Robot Masters. Will inform when we're down 7, 8 and 9 then move on to either Megaman and Bass, or to the X series.
I did something I thought I would never get a chance to do, I saw a Leafs game live. I have to admit, seeing the game live is defiantly a whole lot better then TV. Hell, I enjoyed it so much I was actually cheering the Leafs on. I'd even go so far to ask if anyone would want to go to a game with me sometime, but it's not exactly a cheap outing. Still, least I put it out there, but I doubt Erin or Alana, both Leaf fans, read this :P
It's still weird working full time. I mean, earlier I had to choose when to take my vacation time. I haven't even used all my days, mostly because I hold on to the blind hope I'll actually go out and travel sometime. A new travel place just opened nearby, maybe after I actually have do some saving, I'll check it out.
Christmas was good to me as always, even if I've come to realize it's mostly a holiday for the kids.
Once again in D&D I've started cross campaigning again... I'm a silly person. Should be fun, heh, but I should let other people run. We finally did the fight in Half-breeds, and surprisingly no one died.
Though, sadly tomorrow is a earlier start, so I should head off.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I've had a lot on my mind lately, but I've been really busy and haven't had a chance to really sit down and write anything down. It's a mixed thing really. On the one hand, I've been really busy with work and hanging out with people lately. On the other, I've been out and lost touch of a few things, and haven't been able to really do much with it.
As such a lot has happened, so I'll be a whole lot of haphazard in writing, so I'm not expecting any of this to make sense.
My birthday party was a blast, thanks to everyone who was able to come out. This years challenge was the Lone Star 72 Oz. Steak challenge. There was pictures on Facebook for people to see the size of it if you wanted to. I did not however finish it sadly. Still, it was great just to even try it. Chris told me that he thinks it's something that should happen every year until I can finish it. Personally I don't think it'd be possible for me to finish it within an hour. The worst part was after wards thinking of how many people that would feed normally. Still, again thank you everyone for the birthday wishes, the presents and the company.
After the dinner we went to see the movie "Role Models" The main purpose was to see just how horribly Hollywood would portray LARPing. Much to my surprise it was a pretty funny movie. The Larp system they showed is a whole lot different then what I've played, but I suppose when there's as many people as there were there, it would make it a whole lot easier. Makes Armour seem like a waste kind of to me, just because it would slow you down.
I haven't been able to do a whole lot of writing of stories lately. Was writing for Sci-Fi, but hit a slump in that, mostly because I didn't take that great notes of the games I ran after that, and mostly thought that I might be describing peoples PCs a bit different then they would actually act.
I was slowly writing another story on it's own with the title of, "No Name Soldiers", but jut haven't found the needed drive to keep up with it. It wasn't something I had planned to share with others, mostly due to the nature of it, but still.
Other pieces of writing I've been going on is LARP stuff. Whether for current Plotting season, or for a LARP I'd like to run on my own. Naturally the problem with the later is rules balancing and a site. I'm looking forward to this season of FA a lot though, I have to say. I'm hoping that I'll be able to make sense of a lot of ideas that I have. Much of it revolves around light and darkness.
The Day Mod/Tavern night went really well I think. Unfortunately the weather was really lousy, so we couldn't use the site at all. The good part was that we had the Hall for the day, so we were able to hold game there. We were able to use some larger tables to help separate the Tavern up a bit. I think that we'll try to use Tarps later on, just for safety concerns from players. Combat in the Hall was pretty hard on its own.
I've really felt like seeing a play or musical lately. Claire, you're just about the only person I can think of that'd know things to go to and would possibly want to go with me. Any ideas or anything you'd wanna see? (Naturally anyone else who would want to go and see something correct me.)
Work has been going well, if not a bit weird at times. I suppose the part that's just odd is the smaller things. Knowing I'll have a job and don't have to worry about having to look for another one shortly is one of the biggest changes. I know that it's kind of stupid to say it, but, I don't know it's just nice I suppose. A reliable pay, eventually benefits, good hours, and having weekends back. I suppose that's something different too, not having to fight to get them off.
Now for some things most people will want to skip reading. I always seem to mess these lj-cuts, so, the first one is a dream I had, and, like I said, probably want to skip it.
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And for another, this is just the last bit in my mind. Once again, I would suggest just skipping it, I'm mostly writing it to just get it out of my head so I can think on other things.
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Anyway, seeing as it's 11pm, and I was trying to tell myself I would have an early night, I should really be heading off, as this is a lot later then I have originally planned. When I have the time I should really get back to writing.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Figured it's been awhile and I've felt like updating.
So, on the working front, I was previously working at Sobey's, currently I am unemployed. Why did I quit you might ask? Simple, work/life balance, with a strong push I just felt like all I was doing was working and having one, two nights at best to see people.
Without Sobey's though, I'm back to nothing. In a way, I hate myself for re-applying back at the Superstore, but it's the better of two evils.
I took a week off, doing a hell of a lot of nothing. And I do mean nothing during the week. Weekends have been booked up as of late with so many things to do (which is a plus) but the week was nothing. I mean, I slept in, and got to see family, which is what I was missing so I couldn't complain. I just couldn't help but think, "Yeah, I don't have a job, which means I have X amount left over, which means I have... roughly this long I could last, assuming X and Y don't change, which they will." Which, I don't know, everyone just keeps telling not to worry about it, but I can't help thinking. At times I wish I was just stupid in that sense and smart in other ways.
Now, since I'm not doing a very active job, I needed something to keep up with it. So, I decided I'd get a membership at the gym by my house. Found out they're not cheap to join, but I think it will help keep me in some kind of shape, and more importantly, help me keep up a higher level of energy. Wasn't too hot on putting it on my credit, but, such is life I suppose.
Underworld event was a bit of highs and lows. The lows mostly just came from my own choice to stay in the camp like we planned to basically all event. I also didn't fight a whole lot, but, again that was my own choice because I wanted to guard the place where people were getting healed at. That and I'm trying not to fight as much, because, at times, I get into the fight too much, and probably swing too hard. I've slowly started thinking of a secondary, but nothing really solid yet. I'm still not certain on if I'll go to the Halloween event or not. Mostly, because it's staying as Underworld Halloween events always have been, not meant to be balanced. Couple that with the fact that I am major suck at running away, and I could only imagine I'd have a finaled character real quick.
Fantasy Alive was this weekend past. The event was supposed to be before Underworld, but unfortunately the weather had caused the game to not happen. I mean, if it was when it was supposed to be I wouldn't have been able to go, but because it got changed Darcy wasn't able to go. Real sucky either way. I hope that everyone had a fun time, and hope that some people will want to come out for the October event. Unfortunately so far I haven't been hearing a lot of people being excited about it, which is sad because that seems to be the general trend of thinking when it comes to game. I know some of the reasons the game hasn't been doing so great, and I know some of the reasons that it keeps people with it. I just don't know what I want to do at some points. The season is coming to a close, and the plot team needs to be decided on for next year. I don't know though, hope people will want to keep coming out.
In writing news I've been very slowly writing out a LARP system ruleset. The rules I have in mind so far are a mash of SR, UW and FA. When / if I even get close to finishing it, I might as people to crack it out for me. I've also been writing a story I've so far called, "No Name Soldiers" but don't really have a desire to share that one with other people, as I'm not sure it would be interesting at all to other people, and the fact that it's not going to be that happy of a story in general.
I also had a fun time at Chantal and Jordan;s Wedding. The ceremony was outside, which made it really hard to hear at some places, but I suppose you don't really need to hear everything. I didn't know you had to sign the wedding forms right then and there, but I guess that's how you make it all official. The dinner was alright, even if all of us were basically starving and taking away all the appetizers. Think that one of the employees there was trying to pick up Chris, but he didn't go for it. I really enjoyed the food, even if ribs isn't what I would think to be a typical wedding food (but, then again I just assumed any food at them would be as clean and not messy as possible.)
Dancing was fun, especially after Gina was able to drag Cory out there. Why was it fun? Cause dancing can be fun. Does that mean I want to go club it up? Not really, as I could never pick up someone with my 'moves'. Still, I was a bit embarrassed that I knew a lot of the words to some songs, primarily stuff done by S-Club.
Hmm, sadly I don't know what much else to talk about. The family is doing well (even if my brother continues to confuse the hell out of me). I just know I gotta hang out with Jay and do the Marathon, lol I'm sorry I keep being so busy man. Telling you, we lived in the same place and there wouldn't be such a problem :P And Claire could join in to, or live close-by just to make the dream happen.
In some ways it's sad when I feel more alright just writing out things then saying them isn't it? Ah well, that's today's update.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Hey there everyone, sorry for taking ever so long to be getting Chapter 4 up. It's shorter then I wanted to to be, but believe that I'll just make the next chapter a lot more action packed.
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I know that mostly Amanda's been asking for this, hopefully I'll be able to sit down and write out Chapter 5 soon.
Rest of my life's going alright. In short, works stressful, but, well, it's still work in the end.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
For starters, to get the big rant out of my system right away.
Why, the, hell do I never have a good experience with a Union? Seriously.
Brief background, I have a new job at the Sobey's distribution Center and work as a Material Handler. The jobs really busy all the time, but the pay is nice. The really crappy part about all of this is that my 'weekend' now is Wednesday and Thursday, I'm sure you can see where most of my dilemmas will come from.
So, August 8th, there was a plan to be going to see a concert with Chris, Darcy, Gina and Cory, so I grabbed the needed paper work, filled it out, and handed it in to my supervisor for his approval/denial of the one day Leave of absence. I handed this in on Sunday, and just got it back today that I was denied the day off. Now, in a way, this could have been karma's way to kick me in thew ass "for rationale I put that I had a family obligation, and when asked in person I said I needed to drive my sister to some appointments.. not that far off actually, my dad will be doing that. The reason I didn't get the day off? Well, the day is already fully booked off by other, higher seniority employees booking it off. When I asked if there was nothing I could do to get the day off (even if it meant working both Wednesday and Thursday before the day in question) and got a simple, "Well, if you REALLY need the day off, you could call in sick." To which I replied, "I'm a new hire remember? I won't offically be part of the Union by that point, so, if I called in sick, the company could, if they wanted to, fire me for it." "Oh yeah, I suppose that's true. Well, you know, sometimes it sucks, I had to miss my buddy's wedding because I couldn't get the day off when I started you know."
In all, It's just making me dread if I'll ever be able to get any kind of weekend off what so ever. I mean, if I'm having this kind of trouble getting one unpaid day off, how likely is it that I'll be able to actually get a whole FA event off. It's really bad when I'm already thinking I need to be looking for a new job that's Monday to Friday.
I mean, if it wasn't for that kind of stress/annoyance, the job would be great. It's fast paced, always something to do, I work on my own, and it pays well. Still, with the way I'm feeling already pay day will be the only thing making me happy.
In other news the FA event went fairly well. Saturday, in my opinion was a real piss off with all the bloody rain. I don't mind some rain at LARPs (anything under an hour then passes through is cool with me), but the roughly 15 hours straight of rain we got was just bloody rediculous. Just made me really tired, and the wet just made me feel kind of sick. I know those fights in the rain are wicked epic, but I could have done without it. I know it's far too much to ask for just overcast or for clear weather. Just shows how old I'm getting now, I remember when I started out I loved the rain and got all hyper about it.
Today I also came to a good realization that I'm just a flirt by nature. Most people don't take me seriously about it at all, but I do do it a whole lot. Put in any kind of thought on a relationship though and I get all freaked out. Sometimes I wish I could be really dumb, and not over think just about everything sometimes. Ah well, such is life.
In other news, banged my nose good at work and have started to smell more things recently. It's actually really freaking me out that I might start not liking some foods because of the smell.
Haven't even had time to write, really want to though, but think I might have to push it off for Wednesday.
Thursday night I might be going to Toronto with Alana and her family to Jazz Festival. Finalizing if that's actually going to happen (as I think it was one of those just polite asking if I'd be interested). Guess I'll see.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
As the title suggests, here's chapter three.
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I apologize for bad grammar and bad spelling in advance. I just like to write and not perfect it to see what people think. Comments always appreciated. For those who played/still like to play my Sci-Fi game, yes these are your PCs I'm trying to include.
Monday, June 9, 2008
So, for those who do not have Jay on their LJ (which.. well I can understand on some peoples, as you've never meet), he had posted up his personal list of all his favorite and least favorite games that he had owned for all the systems he has owned. Typically it's between 2-3 per section.
NES
Favorite: Bubble Bubble, Ninja Gaiden II, Ninja Gaiden III, Mike Tyson's Punch Out
Least Favorite: Night Rider, Dragon Rider
Gameboy/Gameboy Colour
Favorite: Pokemon Silver, Mario Golf (surprising I'm sure), Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Least Favorite: Megaman Battle Network 3 (Story was pretty wicked bad. Chips took awhile to get used to.), Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones (The Tower made it so everyone could get to 20/20.... which took away basically any challenge if you choose to use it.)
Genesis
Favorite: General Chaos, Shining Force, Shining Force II
Least Favorite: Boogerman, Sword of Vermillion
PC
Favorite: Starcraft, Starcraft Brood War, Diablo II
Least Favorite: Magic Carpet (pretty sure that's what it was called anyway), Lords of the Realm (the first, the others worked), Mech Racer (or something like that. It was really terrible.)
N64
Favorite: Star Fox 64, Conker's Bad Fur Day, The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
Least Favorite: Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, Army Men Air Combat, Rampage 2
Playstation
Favorite: Final Fantasy VII, Azure Dreams, Lunar 1 and 2, Star Ocean The Second Story
Least Favorite: WWF War Zone, Fatal Fury Wild Ambition
Playstation 2
Favorite: Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Final Fantasy X, Megaman X Collection, Suikoden III
Least Favorite: Suikoden IV (for the sheer fact that the pace was so slow.), Dance Factory (a wanna-be DDR)
Nintendo DS
Favorite:Contra 4, Pokemon Diamond, Advance Wars Dual Strike (easily has the most hours put into it.)
Least Favorite: Well... those are actually all the DS games I have..
Gamecube:
Favorite: Fire Emblem Path of Radiance, Legend of Zelda Wind Waker, Paper Mario
Least Favorite: Again... those are all the games I own.
Wii
Favorite: Trauma Center Second Opinion, Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn, Super Smash Brother Brawl
Least Favorite: Haven't had one I don't enjoy really.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Ah yeah, this has been an update that I've started writing, stopped writing, added in and taken away for about.... four days now. Think I'll just finally sit down and write now.
In most recent news, I went up and was able to score two tickets to Evil Dead the Musical, which means I have an extra ticket, but not sure if anyone I know would like to come out and see it with Chris, Lindsey and I. It's for June 26 (a Thursday) and starts at 9pm, though it's General admission, so getting there earlier is defiantly needed (good seats are key, especially if we can get a spot in the splatter zone.) Chris wants to get all dressed up as Ash (which he did for a party and for Halloween) and has been trying to talk me into cos-playing as 'Good Old Reliable Jake' which in itself isn't hard, all I really need is blue denim overalls and a white shirt, and maybe a knife coming out of me if I wanna get fancy. Currently I do not have said costume, and well, it all depends on how enthusiastic I am about dressing up to that point. Right now is a bad indicator of that, as I've been in the sun for a long chunk of the day, and am feeling that wicked tired hit. Why was I in the sun for a long time you may ask? Well, we decided that we wanted to make sure we would get tickets, so we pulled an all nighters and got in line for about quarter to 7am. Rest of the day was spent playing Contra and Mario Kart (until High noon came and the glare was too much to contend with. From which point we took turns making trips to get like drinks and the like. I was so tempted to go and buy one of those small inflatable kiddie pools, fill it, and just be ultimately lazy.
Still, it was a fun experience. We even got a short interview by a writer ( I know it's for a blog site, but I forget the exact name at this moment) The guy was funny and commended us for being nuts.
In less awesome news I'm still on the job hunt. It's really kind of frustrating, as I've been using my credit more then I had originally intended (read not at all) which really doesn't help my mood at all. Kind of makes me think that I really failed at the whole actually planning aspect. Still, got to be positive, and I still have some leads (though some are temp work) but at least I'm still trying.
On the baby watch front..... there still is no baby, to my understanding anyway. Though I think if we keep coming over so often for D&D and hanging out we'll eventually be chased out with a broom :P
With D&D in mind, in a way I'm happy that there's a point in two of my games, where, if people wanted, an actual end to it could be in sight potentially (and not just in that everyone dies sense.) As always, I have another camp idea, but I'll wait on that until.. well people would actually want to play it.
Other then that, overall I've been in weird spurts of mood as of late. It's the kind of high low crap that I hate other people going through, but have been somewhat caught up in myself. I think the fact that I'm being woken up at reasonable hours and having a lot of things to do around the house or with the family has been a factor. In all of it, my mom isn't really helping me get out of the funk either. It's not really her fault, but she just brings that tang of annoyance at times when I don't need it. I especially hate when she asks me about how my finances are holding up.
That's alright, once I get a job, so many things will go away, for better or worse. It will take away from personal time, but that also means my mind has less time to wander and think. I don't want to give the wrong impression, there's nothing really wrong, and nothing really worth noting, I'm more talking aloud to myself.
Lately I've been having a lot of weird dreams, a lot of which I'm not sure on how to fully understand. In some cases, it puts that puberty stage to shame (some with just some really unexpected people, if you're worried, it more then likely wasn't you. If you're taken it's a defiant no.. well except in one case, but she'd laugh about it.) and others it's so rich with metaphors and loose connections I feel like I miss what I should be getting. In a way, I'm happy when my dreams of fighting or having some conflict come around, some times it's just easier for those then anything that involves real emotions on my part. No need to worry, I won't be sharing these, especially here to save the poor innocent minds.
I've wanted to write more, but keep forgetting to bring my D&D binder home.
So, in short, if you'd like to see Evil Dead Musical with me, drop me a line or something (tickets were $3, so, it's not bad)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
No need to worry I haven't made another chapter yet, so no posting for that so far.
As a general note, I would like to mention that this job hunting process sucks the big one. So far, just today, I've talked with three separate companies for an Human Resources Position to find out that the position they're ACTUALLY trying to fill is a bloody sales position (this is no way an insult to people who work in sales, it's just not what they advertise for.) The funny part is that every time they finish their speal on how much money I could make in a short time, then I tell them thanks for the information then hang up. I know that might sound weird, I mean who doesn't need money, but some of the criteria would be incredibly hard to meet. For example, one company's criteria was the following.
- Person(s) must be at least 25 years or older
- Person(s) must have a full time job
- Person(s) must be interested in the minimum purchase order
- Person(s) must be married or be in a common-law
- Person(s) must be able to be contacted for when new products come out
Though, when they were trying to pitch this to me, You're guaranteed to get money for each appointment, but the incentive and bonus to get people to buy is so much greater. I could either make $19 for an hour appointment, or I could make a minimum of $175 if they got the lowest product. But, no no Kyle, they're not pressuring you to make the sale at all. Ass hats.
To me, it just screams on the border of illegal to try and tell people the stuff they told me, but, hey, that's why I've turned down every offer I guess.
Really, I've been trying to aim for a General Labourer job just for the summer. I know, some of you will say that they'll break my back like a mule, but it's good to get in a lot of exercise for the summer (as the season for LARP starts soon enough).
I've also been thinking of looking for a cruise ship job, but decided that I wouldn't pursue it until after the summer. The rationale is easy really, I'm committed to being around for FA, my sister will have her baby and a friend (Woooo go Meg!) will also be having a baby. It's baby crazy! Or baby-rific, which ever would be more suitable. That, and, well yeah people are all growing up, and seeing some people just keeps getting harder and harder, so I want to see them as much as I can.
On another related note, I'm starting to go a bit stir crazy at home. I hope my parents aren't overly confused when I bolt out the door at any opportunity. Hell, yesterday I went out for lunch just to get out for awhile.
Random awesome Facebook group today, donations to get Nicole a catsuit. Hooooooooooooooooooot. Yeah, I said it.
But, I guess I'll get back to trying to call places. Might just try to see if a golf course needs workers. Heck, I'm almost getting to the point where I might go and work in a restaurant.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Hey there everyone. Never heard from anyone how they like the story, but I'm enjoying writing, so below is chapter 2.
So, in my life things are going, well a little bit slower. It's kind of hard finding employment, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to find a summer job at least soon.
I am all done school though, and my marks should be available on May 2. Here's hoping I made honours.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Yeah I'm gonna try and cut in chapter one of a story I'm slowly working on. Currently my second chapter is a lot longer, but what can you do. Any insight is always welcome.
As a note, this is in reference to my Sci-Fi D&D game that I'm running, so while there are real world events, and for all I know entirely plausiable, it's nothing serious.
:P Heck if you want a copy of my rules if you were actually inclined that could be provided as well.
( Embrace the New World )
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
So, I woke up this mornign with a strange thought in my head. No, it wasn;t the morning wood, or anything revolving around sex what-so-ever. That thought was on volunteerism. Really had me thinking a lot on what has happened generally to the downward trend of volunteering overall.
I just see through my small newspaper readings must mornings that people just aren;t volunteering as much as they used to. The meaning of it, of course relates to the money aspect. Most young people just don;t want to do something unless they are going to get a tangiable benefit from it. Which, in an aspect is pretty sad.
Mind you, this is to say that I will be going out to volunteer, especially in the near future, I simply do not have the time. I know that's the worst excuse for it, not as bad but along the same lines of "I don;t know of any oppurtunities to volunteer". In a small way I can't help but think that my own lack of volunteerism is connected to a lack of social connection to a town or larger group of people. Could just be my imagination, but I was at least informed more of social activities when I was in church. Don't get the wrong idea, I have no real desire to go back to a church regularly on my own. In fact, I think the only way that would happen is if I meet someone who was involved in church a lot and wanted me there. I digress. Still, just makes me think that the one thing a church was good for in terms of community was setting up events and knowing of evetns happening. I'm well aware of the oddness of finding it more comfortable role playign a relgious character then being one personally.
Had a weird dream last night in which I basically got into a car accident, and had suffered amnesia. I mean, was just funny in a sense that due to circumstances in the accident (trucking company was the one that took me out and I was eligible for payment for the injury.), I was mofre or less able to fully support myself without a job. Was just interestign where it went. Naturally, both friends and fmaily tried to see me, trying to remind me who they were, but I wouldn't believe any of it. I basically ended up tellign everyone to go to hell, and used the money to get my own place. Long story short, it was years till the memories came back, but by that time I had lost everything past anyway. In a way it was sad, but in another I couldn;t help but wish I could detach myself from some things (having crushes on people who wouldn;t share it, etc)
School is.. well going. Come April 24 I'll be all done. Figures that means I can't help people move out, but from what I hear they won;t need me there anyway. Still have the following projects to finish up:
- Employee and Labour relations Contract
- Employees and Labour relations last project
- Trainign and development Workshop
- Co-op Write Up
- Computers Presentation
- Two In Class Exams
- Two Formal Exams
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Figured it's been awhile since I've updated, so I figured why not put something up.
So, school itslef is, well, going kinda. In a way I want it done right now (and have been known to say, "Just give me my exam now so I can leave now please?"
On the other hand, I'm not looking forward to joining the working world. As a whole, there are a lot of people that I wish I could keep in contact with, but I doubt it will happen. I mean, realistically, I'm usually bad enough keeping in touch with people I'm close to now. I mean, if it wasn't for e-mail and MSN, I wouldnt really talk at all with people. I mean, I can't remember the last time I just called a person just because. You know, not calling because there's plans in the making, or plans to be made. Not that it's a bad thing, I mean I'm not really a big talker, and I guess socially it's not something that guys do often.
Still, I guess it just follows the age old rule, if you want to keep in contact with people, you'll put the effort into it.
Other then that, once I graduate, I really wanna take a trip somewhere. Cruises, by the sounds of it would be the most cost efficient means of having a good vacation away. I mean, I plan on being gone for a week (as I doubt I'll be able to swing more then that.)
Though, don't worry, I mean I still have to find out where the boat would launch from and if I have to take a plane down there, but I will try my best not to ask my friends to come and pick me up from the airport. I know that you guys wouldn't mind doing it, but still, it's not a lot of fun to wait around ( :P especially if flights got delayed and you would sooner just take a simular look alike). Still, I know I would like to go somewhere other then Mexico or Cuba. I know Alaska is a inexpensive one.
Other things in life are the babies. Babies all around. It's not a bad thing, it's just a different change. :P I maintain I'll be cool with it all as long as I do not have to be in the operating room again. I rather not lose all desire for action for like a 6 month period. Beyond Meg, I have someone else that's close to me that is pregnant, but I really feel bad for having the not desired reaction from all of it. In short, I think it was really poor planning on many levels, but I'm not going to get into it here for saneity reasons.
Another thing I've been contemplating looking into is a personal gift to myself, getting a vasectomy (sp?). Short jist of it is that I don't really need to continue the family line, and while most won't believe it, I know I can be a really selfish person at the heart of some
issues. Though, I'm not sure if I would be able to get that done already, or if I would still be classified as to young. :P and yes before the smart ass comment is made I know it doesn't matter if I'm not getting any anyhow. Still, knowing I would be able to have my own disposable income, and buy whims is just to entiching.
Naturally the debate comes around of, "Well, what if you want a child later on?"
Naturally, first off, I would have to find a woman to be with (which is a little unlikely as any I would be interested in would not work what so ever) and second, that just means I could look into adoption. Maybe get a child that's like3 or 4, already knows how to talk and no being a big puke and poop machine.
In gaming news, I beat Lunar 2 (including Epilogue, which, you just have to complete just because. On an off note, Hiro (main character) just gets rediculous in the end, least with the set up I used anyhow. 6 Attacks a round normally with a strength boost and a spell with a massive power up for 1 mp? Yes please.)
Now I'm back on playing through mega Legends (1 & 2) as well as playing through Fire Emblem (Wii) and Smash Bros Brawl (also Wii, but hoping I can play campaign with someone.)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Depending on how involving and intriging the classes are going will depend on how much I write down for the day. I know what some of you are thinking, why am I not paying attention in class. Simpel answer is that I am, and that this is a whole lot better then my playing either more Arua with people in class or playing more Phantasy Star IV. Which, while I'm on the topic both are fun to do, but that's really not the overlying case.
So, the school being back is different yet all the same in a way. First week back felt like we had to be so in place that there wasn;t any break at all. I mean, didn't help that it was right into course content heavily on day one (which I only mention as it's a shift from all other semester starts where the first day was an intro to everything and looking at how much tests and assignments were.
Not that it isn';t nice to be back, it's been great getting back and seeing people again. Some habits aren;t all that great (mostly the purchasing of breakfast and lunch on days in which I sleep in if i can't wait till I get home). All in all though, the general feeling is that we'll be graduated soon, and a part of me can't help but feel werid to think of being out of school.
Not that I don't feel that I won't be leaning more when entering the working world (quite the opposite), but it just feels weird after all this time to cut it off from my life for the time being. Guess it's not that different a feeling then breaking up or having an awkward fight with someone, but anyhow.
Work has been the same mostly, save for the fact I'm working less hours. In a way it's a good thing, in a way it's not. It's good because I don't feel stressed out about school, a d worry about not having time for readings and projects. On the other hand, not as many hours means my pays generally suck the big one. Still, in the end of it all, as long as I pay off my debt and have enough for my trip when I graduate i don't really care.
I was really surprized on how many people were shocked or very confussed when I said I planned on taking the trip alone. Apparently not having anyone that would want and be able to go with me wasn't a good enough justified reason.
Though one work conversatio n i wish i had the foresight to avoid was people there talking about religion. The end of the conversation basically came down to;
"So you're an atheist."
"No, I just don't go to any church."
Basically the whole conversation broke down to what their understandings was of the bible (again, for some reason it was a shock that I have read it, might have been awhile since I was in confirmation, but still), and the different interuptations from it. The basis was that it was more of a affirmation of symbalism then to be taken in the literal word. the part were things started to get astray was the topic of the differences in views on what those symbols were and their signficance. The part that really got me with the bad looks is when I said that for me it wasn't about getting answers from within it, but more that it was meant to probe questions for you to ask. To me, the full understanding of something is not to be able to get just one answer, but look at it from other views and question about all of it. In short, learning never really stops. Needless to say, there was a big difference between my viewpoint and theirs. For the sake of most people who read this I won't bother getting into any more depth.
In other life news, trying out for plot for FA. In general I'm really excited about it and am really looking forward to the season. While I might have a lot of ideas for plot and event stuff, I really got to learn to collaberate and talk with other plot members before I go about posting things. LARP world is a lot different from D&D for example. So, my big lesson is to not stump on toes and feed off inaccurate information.
While I know some won't be making it out, I hope to see everyone coming out for events when you can. I'm always looking to hear what kind of plots and things you want to see come in, and I can relay that to plot.
A funny conversation I had with my dad as we say a basketball game (side noted, much better live then on TV), was what i was going to do when I graduate. I jokingly said if I fo8und a job I should live up in the P-dot (yes I said it to make you two cringe, you know who you are) with people and just work full time. He thought it'd be a better kick off to see hw things would be on my own then me simply moving out on my own (despite the many dream I have of living with people). Still, was kind of unexpected as I didn;t expect him to like/buy into the idea at all.
Overall there's a lot more I could talk about, but I'm starting to trail. So, yeah, there's an update.
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