Hello old friends. By now I figure everyone has quit reading this blog all together. Recent posts by a certain mother of twins has me figuring it is time for a post of my own.
Only problem is I don't have anything interesting to blog about.
So I guess I will just give quick life update.
It might be a good idea to start a baby count down. Due date is Nov 16, so that is what, 3 and half months away.......... sorry, need a minute........
I get this sudden onset shortness of breath when I think about this little person that will be entering our lives soon. It was like that days you wake up a realize that you have a 10 page paper due that day and you haven't started it yet. Times 7. I feel like we haven't really been preparing for this. I mean, we have bought a couple books, and we have some clothes to put it in when time comes, but it doesn't seem like enough. I mean, I went to school for 4 years to get a business degree that I didn't really even use. And what, I have to keep this kid for something like 18 years. How come there isn't a program to become a parent. Teach me how to do diapers, make a bottle, appropriate discipline if they do something “bad”. Do people do allowances any more? Am I allowed to spank? I am supposedly an Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced, yet I don't know if I should call an ambulance if my kid has a febrile seizure – I only ask because we get those calls all the time, and we usually cancel on scene...Forget that. I will be calling the ambulance.
So many questions.
But I can't wait. I really can't. I am ready to take my kid to the park, to the football games, to friends houses. My platoon is full of young parents with young kids, and they almost all seem absolutely in love with their kids. They have all sorts of horror stories, but they quickly follow that up by saying it is lots of fun.
The fafard clan seems like they got a good thing going...although I am pretty pumped we aren't having twins. Not sure I could handle that. I would likely forget one at the mall or something...mind you I will probably do that anyway.
Well I better get back to my deck. Just about done the railing, and that should be it. I am pretty proud of it. I require all of you to come here and see it and have a drink with me on it.
Take care.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Why Alberta Sucks
So I know it is my new home, but there a are many ways ol'sasky is a much better place to live. Here are a few reasons to stay the heck out of Alberta.
- No Crown Corps - it's not a matter of being government run, it's that in Sask it's so easy to set up your utilities. There is SaskEnergy, Power, SGI, Sasktel. You don't really have a choice, so it's easy and stress free. Here in Alta you there are multiple choices for power and energy, even more for phone, you have to get separate car insurance thru places like RBC, then go to a registry to get you license and registration. It's a huge pain in the ass. Quite painful.
- The Eskimos. But that is obvious. Go Riders!
- People who diss Saskatchewan. Everyone is a comedian. "Oh, the place you can see your dog run away for 3 days".... SHUT UP. Then they all say that they haven't even been there. It looks the same as here jackass.
- The weather. It seems even more volatile here then back home in SK. It will be 23 degrees one day, then -2 the next. Snow, rain, or anything else without any notice.
- All the newspapers. In Regina, I bought the leader post. Here, there are several major newspapers for Edmonton alone. How do I know which one to choose. Dammit!
- Without question the worst thing about this new province is speed cameras. The first 27 years, 2 months, and 6 days of my life I received 1 speeding ticket. The next 1 month and 4 days...3. Yes 3 speeding tickets. They show up in the mail more often then the Home Depot flyer. Ok, in truth one of the tickets I got in Saskatchewan, while driving back from Alberta, but still. I got 2 camera tickets in the mail in ONE WEEK. It's bullshit. In both cases I was driving exactly 15 km/h over the speed limit, in areas where it is quite safe to do so. It's my fault, and I am going to have to change. I knew how to speed in SK, but the game has changed now. And I am losing miserably.
Go Saskatchewan!
- No Crown Corps - it's not a matter of being government run, it's that in Sask it's so easy to set up your utilities. There is SaskEnergy, Power, SGI, Sasktel. You don't really have a choice, so it's easy and stress free. Here in Alta you there are multiple choices for power and energy, even more for phone, you have to get separate car insurance thru places like RBC, then go to a registry to get you license and registration. It's a huge pain in the ass. Quite painful.
- The Eskimos. But that is obvious. Go Riders!
- People who diss Saskatchewan. Everyone is a comedian. "Oh, the place you can see your dog run away for 3 days".... SHUT UP. Then they all say that they haven't even been there. It looks the same as here jackass.
- The weather. It seems even more volatile here then back home in SK. It will be 23 degrees one day, then -2 the next. Snow, rain, or anything else without any notice.
- All the newspapers. In Regina, I bought the leader post. Here, there are several major newspapers for Edmonton alone. How do I know which one to choose. Dammit!
- Without question the worst thing about this new province is speed cameras. The first 27 years, 2 months, and 6 days of my life I received 1 speeding ticket. The next 1 month and 4 days...3. Yes 3 speeding tickets. They show up in the mail more often then the Home Depot flyer. Ok, in truth one of the tickets I got in Saskatchewan, while driving back from Alberta, but still. I got 2 camera tickets in the mail in ONE WEEK. It's bullshit. In both cases I was driving exactly 15 km/h over the speed limit, in areas where it is quite safe to do so. It's my fault, and I am going to have to change. I knew how to speed in SK, but the game has changed now. And I am losing miserably.
Go Saskatchewan!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Star Trek...
...was frickin AWESOME!
Not kidding. I heard it was pretty good, and it didn't disappoint. It's action from beginning to end, and although there was a small amount of confusion, it all comes together nicely. It felt like it was only about 45 minutes long, which usually means that it is good. Only part that was a little weird for me was the co-pilot with the bad accent- but you get used to it. It makes me wish I knew more about the history of star trek. Go see it if you haven't already.
I also saw wolverine and it was great too. Next movies that are must see have to be Transformers, GI Joe, and that District 9 movie looks very intriguing. On the fuuny front, Year 1 looks hilarious, and I want to see the new Tarentino movie where they kill all the nazi's.
Not kidding. I heard it was pretty good, and it didn't disappoint. It's action from beginning to end, and although there was a small amount of confusion, it all comes together nicely. It felt like it was only about 45 minutes long, which usually means that it is good. Only part that was a little weird for me was the co-pilot with the bad accent- but you get used to it. It makes me wish I knew more about the history of star trek. Go see it if you haven't already.
I also saw wolverine and it was great too. Next movies that are must see have to be Transformers, GI Joe, and that District 9 movie looks very intriguing. On the fuuny front, Year 1 looks hilarious, and I want to see the new Tarentino movie where they kill all the nazi's.
Monday, May 11, 2009
2 year Recap
So I have been thinking about how much had happened in the past two years in my little world. Here is a quick recap.
June 07 - got engaged
July 07 - booked wedding in Cuba. Played final senior baseball game.
Sept 07 - decided a career change was in order, applied to fire school. Helped move M and PW into their new house.
Oct 07 - got all my needed courses to get into school, including first aid, cpr, Air brakes, etc.
Nov 07 - Rider's win Grey Cup!
Dec -07 - Traveled to vermilion to go through testing/interview to get into school. Found out 2 weeks later that I got in.
Jan 08 - had possibley the best 2 weeks of my life in Cuba. Got married. Told work that I was quitting. Found out JAM was having Jambabies.
Feb 08 - last day of work at old job, earned last pay check for just over a year. Had wedding reception. Moved to vermilion and started school. Lived in a very questionable house.
May 08 - moved into more acceptable apartment, became a licensed emergency Medical Responder.
July 08 - Bizzy Stag - good times.
August 08 - Brizzy wedding, got to be best man and MC. Got a niece when the brother in law and wife had baby B.
Sept 08 - Jambabies - both of them joined us. Quickly fell in love with them.
Oct 08 - finished school. MC'd Grad ceremonies. Started hiring process for SCES.
Nov 08 - After being back in Regina for about 4 days, moved to Sherwood Park to practicum. More of hiring process for SCES including physical. Mrs got a year older and a new Saturn.
Dec 08 - finished practicum and moved back to Regina. Had interview and medical for hiring.
Jan 09 - Canada won another World Junior championship. Found out I got job, put house up for sale.
Feb 09 - Moved to Alberta. Had final testing and became a licensed EMT.
March 09 - Found out the Mrs. and I would be bring adding a new Brody to the clan. Saw first ultrasound - head looked normal size. Started orientation to SCES. Still working on selling house. Mrs also started new job
April 09 - Sis got married. Jambabies baptism. Sold house, and bough a new one. Told people about baby. Moved out of house, put everything in Alberta landlord's garage. Official induction to SCES. Got hit in the head by a very angry girl armed with a purse after the bar one Tuesday night.
May 09 - first days on the floor with SCES. Started blogging again.
You readers may not find this interesting, but I wanted to write it all out. Lots had happened, although I am sure I forgot a few important events. Hope for the next 6 months to be lower key...than it's baby time.
June 07 - got engaged
July 07 - booked wedding in Cuba. Played final senior baseball game.
Sept 07 - decided a career change was in order, applied to fire school. Helped move M and PW into their new house.
Oct 07 - got all my needed courses to get into school, including first aid, cpr, Air brakes, etc.
Nov 07 - Rider's win Grey Cup!
Dec -07 - Traveled to vermilion to go through testing/interview to get into school. Found out 2 weeks later that I got in.
Jan 08 - had possibley the best 2 weeks of my life in Cuba. Got married. Told work that I was quitting. Found out JAM was having Jambabies.
Feb 08 - last day of work at old job, earned last pay check for just over a year. Had wedding reception. Moved to vermilion and started school. Lived in a very questionable house.
May 08 - moved into more acceptable apartment, became a licensed emergency Medical Responder.
July 08 - Bizzy Stag - good times.
August 08 - Brizzy wedding, got to be best man and MC. Got a niece when the brother in law and wife had baby B.
Sept 08 - Jambabies - both of them joined us. Quickly fell in love with them.
Oct 08 - finished school. MC'd Grad ceremonies. Started hiring process for SCES.
Nov 08 - After being back in Regina for about 4 days, moved to Sherwood Park to practicum. More of hiring process for SCES including physical. Mrs got a year older and a new Saturn.
Dec 08 - finished practicum and moved back to Regina. Had interview and medical for hiring.
Jan 09 - Canada won another World Junior championship. Found out I got job, put house up for sale.
Feb 09 - Moved to Alberta. Had final testing and became a licensed EMT.
March 09 - Found out the Mrs. and I would be bring adding a new Brody to the clan. Saw first ultrasound - head looked normal size. Started orientation to SCES. Still working on selling house. Mrs also started new job
April 09 - Sis got married. Jambabies baptism. Sold house, and bough a new one. Told people about baby. Moved out of house, put everything in Alberta landlord's garage. Official induction to SCES. Got hit in the head by a very angry girl armed with a purse after the bar one Tuesday night.
May 09 - first days on the floor with SCES. Started blogging again.
You readers may not find this interesting, but I wanted to write it all out. Lots had happened, although I am sure I forgot a few important events. Hope for the next 6 months to be lower key...than it's baby time.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Farewell Regina
Well you all had to know this blog was coming. It might be on the sentimental side, so look away if you don’t have the stomach for that sort of thing. I need to say farewell to Regina.
I need to say farewell to all the streets and routes that I know so well. I am going to miss knowing the best ways to get everywhere, also knowing which streets to take if I want to see some drunken bum passed out on his front lawn. Good riddance to the route I used to take to work everyday, I won’t miss you. And goodbye Vic Ave east, I also will not miss you.
Farwell to the Regina night life. Although I don’t frequent you much anymore, I have had some good times at your fine establishments. Such as my 19th birthday at Checkers (now demolished) in which I got so drunk I threw up in a juice pitcher after the bar, or the night I won $1000 in the VLT at the pump, perhaps the night at Habanos, the first night out at the bar with my then new girlfriend (now my wife), when her friends (including a certain mother of twins I know) kept ripping my shirt open. The next morning Michelle had to sew several buttons back on (that’s right, I slept over. NICE! ) Other bars frequented were the Broken Rack, the Warehouse, and McNally’s and The Owl. And I will never forget my night at the Plains.
Farewell to all my go-to restaurants. Viet-thai, Brewsters, the Tap, Rock Creek, and so on. Good times and good eats were had by all.
So long to the movie theaters. I have probably spent more money at these locations than any other business in Regina. Back in the first few years of university, I was at the Southland for almost every Tuesday cheap seats, and then at the Golden Mile on Friday for the midnight show after the Pats game.
Farewell to Regina sports. No more Regina slo-pitch, no more adult safe hockey. No more church hockey (will I still go to heaven?). So long Strasburg Expos. I hope they have found a way to replace my 3 errors per game. So long to the YMCA, and SETS and the other gyms I have gone to, I won’t miss you either. Farwell Pats, I am coming to say a goodbye in person tonight, to see you play the hated warriors one last time. To the Riders I will see you in Edmonton on September 26th, and maybe June 17th for the preseason game.
Farewell to the Regina Fire Department. I actually saw two of your trucks heading to a call today. Unless things really don’t work out in Alberta, a small part of me will always wonder what it would have been like working for you. If only you paid better and ran ambulances.
An eventual good-bye to our house. I like this house, I don’t want to leave it. Of course it holds some sort of sentimental value; some major life events took place while living here. However, I will admit that at this point I just want someone else to buy it already.
Bye-bye Jambabies. For the first time in my I feel like I will be missing out in watching someone grow up. I have grown quite fond of you, and already you two little buggers have changed so much. It sucks for me that we won’t be around to see you more often, and become the honorary uncle. Now I am just going to be the weird old guy they will meet in 15 years that will say “I used to change your diaper”.
Farewell friends and family. I don’t know how to say a proper goodbye, so I hope that their will be many visits, whether there, here, or some place in-between. I know that we are going to miss out on some good times, and the friendship you have shown me will never be forgotten. This is, without question, the most difficult part about leaving Regina.
Farewell Regina. You will be missed.
I need to say farewell to all the streets and routes that I know so well. I am going to miss knowing the best ways to get everywhere, also knowing which streets to take if I want to see some drunken bum passed out on his front lawn. Good riddance to the route I used to take to work everyday, I won’t miss you. And goodbye Vic Ave east, I also will not miss you.
Farwell to the Regina night life. Although I don’t frequent you much anymore, I have had some good times at your fine establishments. Such as my 19th birthday at Checkers (now demolished) in which I got so drunk I threw up in a juice pitcher after the bar, or the night I won $1000 in the VLT at the pump, perhaps the night at Habanos, the first night out at the bar with my then new girlfriend (now my wife), when her friends (including a certain mother of twins I know) kept ripping my shirt open. The next morning Michelle had to sew several buttons back on (that’s right, I slept over. NICE! ) Other bars frequented were the Broken Rack, the Warehouse, and McNally’s and The Owl. And I will never forget my night at the Plains.
Farewell to all my go-to restaurants. Viet-thai, Brewsters, the Tap, Rock Creek, and so on. Good times and good eats were had by all.
So long to the movie theaters. I have probably spent more money at these locations than any other business in Regina. Back in the first few years of university, I was at the Southland for almost every Tuesday cheap seats, and then at the Golden Mile on Friday for the midnight show after the Pats game.
Farewell to Regina sports. No more Regina slo-pitch, no more adult safe hockey. No more church hockey (will I still go to heaven?). So long Strasburg Expos. I hope they have found a way to replace my 3 errors per game. So long to the YMCA, and SETS and the other gyms I have gone to, I won’t miss you either. Farwell Pats, I am coming to say a goodbye in person tonight, to see you play the hated warriors one last time. To the Riders I will see you in Edmonton on September 26th, and maybe June 17th for the preseason game.
Farewell to the Regina Fire Department. I actually saw two of your trucks heading to a call today. Unless things really don’t work out in Alberta, a small part of me will always wonder what it would have been like working for you. If only you paid better and ran ambulances.
An eventual good-bye to our house. I like this house, I don’t want to leave it. Of course it holds some sort of sentimental value; some major life events took place while living here. However, I will admit that at this point I just want someone else to buy it already.
Bye-bye Jambabies. For the first time in my I feel like I will be missing out in watching someone grow up. I have grown quite fond of you, and already you two little buggers have changed so much. It sucks for me that we won’t be around to see you more often, and become the honorary uncle. Now I am just going to be the weird old guy they will meet in 15 years that will say “I used to change your diaper”.
Farewell friends and family. I don’t know how to say a proper goodbye, so I hope that their will be many visits, whether there, here, or some place in-between. I know that we are going to miss out on some good times, and the friendship you have shown me will never be forgotten. This is, without question, the most difficult part about leaving Regina.
Farewell Regina. You will be missed.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Holiday Monday thoughts
Here are a few thoughts that I am having on this holiday Monday.
- I am very grateful for my freinds that came to our going away party. I might not have a whole bunch of friends, but I can say I like the ones that I have.
- I am especially thankful for JAM, as they really went out of their way (again) to make the Brody's feel special. Supper, heart shaped cake, booze, and refusing to let us lift a dish rag to help out. Thanks Jam, you are the best, I mean that.
-I am once again embarrassed at how drunk I was. I am now 27 years old, and once again do not remember coming home. I hate waking up with the feeling of not knowing what I said or did, and being ashamed at that fact. I used to think my antics were humorous, but now I only embarrass myself. Sorry for anything I may have said or did that was offensive. If i did nothing offensive or embarrassing, than thank god. I hope I didn't wake any babies up.
- I like the Olympic Team that Pierre Mcguire predicted on TSN, with a few minor changes. I would like to see Johnathan Toews instead of Shane Doan, and I would like to see Brian Cambell on the team, although I don't know who he should replace.
- I should be studying, but I'm procrastinating. I am very talented at this.
- 2 weeks to the day and I start my new career. Wow. It is almost here.
- Today is the one year anniversary of the day I left Mrs. Brody and went to Vermilion. That was not a happy day.
- I am still a little scared that we might now be making the right choice in moving. So much unknown ahead, and so much good stuff back here in Regina and south east Sask. I guess we well have to wait and see.
- Why won't someone by our house. I think its nice, i think the price is a least reasonable to the point where someone could give us an offer.
- Time to get some work done.
- happy family day.
- I am very grateful for my freinds that came to our going away party. I might not have a whole bunch of friends, but I can say I like the ones that I have.
- I am especially thankful for JAM, as they really went out of their way (again) to make the Brody's feel special. Supper, heart shaped cake, booze, and refusing to let us lift a dish rag to help out. Thanks Jam, you are the best, I mean that.
-I am once again embarrassed at how drunk I was. I am now 27 years old, and once again do not remember coming home. I hate waking up with the feeling of not knowing what I said or did, and being ashamed at that fact. I used to think my antics were humorous, but now I only embarrass myself. Sorry for anything I may have said or did that was offensive. If i did nothing offensive or embarrassing, than thank god. I hope I didn't wake any babies up.
- I like the Olympic Team that Pierre Mcguire predicted on TSN, with a few minor changes. I would like to see Johnathan Toews instead of Shane Doan, and I would like to see Brian Cambell on the team, although I don't know who he should replace.
- I should be studying, but I'm procrastinating. I am very talented at this.
- 2 weeks to the day and I start my new career. Wow. It is almost here.
- Today is the one year anniversary of the day I left Mrs. Brody and went to Vermilion. That was not a happy day.
- I am still a little scared that we might now be making the right choice in moving. So much unknown ahead, and so much good stuff back here in Regina and south east Sask. I guess we well have to wait and see.
- Why won't someone by our house. I think its nice, i think the price is a least reasonable to the point where someone could give us an offer.
- Time to get some work done.
- happy family day.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Enough of this lovey stuff
Ok, I have been a little sappy lately, I guess it’s just because I have been so damn happy. Well now I am going to get mad and tell you some things that piss me off. Know that when I wrote this I was all fired up and typing really fast.
First off, bad drivers…but I have been down that road many times before. See my first ever post.
Also, my cats right now. They won’t shut up. Mostly the male, is often drives me crazy. We have a bit of a feud, think Jerry and Newman. I am frequently calling him down..then I fell shame because I am tough talking a cat.
Entertainment shows. I like movies and all that stuff, but I hate how people can revolve their lives around celebrity gossip. (By the way, did you see Jaquin Phoenix on Letterman…wow. U-tube it.) Moving on.
CTV news Regina. When they chat and try to be funny it pisses me off. It’s embarrassing and I think they are a piss poor news team. I also watch CTV Edmonton and its like night and day the difference.
Evil forces. Take a pill.
ESPN. Show some God damn hockey once in a while.
Americans. Why don’t you like hockey? Take five minutes to understand the game and you will realize it’s the best sport out there. Well, better than basketball anyway.
Catholic Church. I won’t get into it.
Assholes. Why be a dick all the time. Try being nice. Asshole.
Ray Emery. He has all this talent, but won’t use is frickin head and now he is playing hockey in Europe trying to fight trainers who probably make $15/hour. I wish I had his ability and I would be in the NHL.
People who seem to hate cops. Ya, you hate them until you need them. You try doing their job. I am sure you just don’t like them because they give you a ticket or throw your ass in jail. As Jim Carrey put it in Liar, Liar…STOP BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!
Repair Shops. Stop ripping me off. Have you no conscience.
Grr.
First off, bad drivers…but I have been down that road many times before. See my first ever post.
Also, my cats right now. They won’t shut up. Mostly the male, is often drives me crazy. We have a bit of a feud, think Jerry and Newman. I am frequently calling him down..then I fell shame because I am tough talking a cat.
Entertainment shows. I like movies and all that stuff, but I hate how people can revolve their lives around celebrity gossip. (By the way, did you see Jaquin Phoenix on Letterman…wow. U-tube it.) Moving on.
CTV news Regina. When they chat and try to be funny it pisses me off. It’s embarrassing and I think they are a piss poor news team. I also watch CTV Edmonton and its like night and day the difference.
Evil forces. Take a pill.
ESPN. Show some God damn hockey once in a while.
Americans. Why don’t you like hockey? Take five minutes to understand the game and you will realize it’s the best sport out there. Well, better than basketball anyway.
Catholic Church. I won’t get into it.
Assholes. Why be a dick all the time. Try being nice. Asshole.
Ray Emery. He has all this talent, but won’t use is frickin head and now he is playing hockey in Europe trying to fight trainers who probably make $15/hour. I wish I had his ability and I would be in the NHL.
People who seem to hate cops. Ya, you hate them until you need them. You try doing their job. I am sure you just don’t like them because they give you a ticket or throw your ass in jail. As Jim Carrey put it in Liar, Liar…STOP BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!
Repair Shops. Stop ripping me off. Have you no conscience.
Grr.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
25 random things about me.
So there is a facebook “thing” going on right now in which a person puts 25 random things about themselves for people to read. I guess it's to help people get to know each other a little better. I am not really comfortable putting my 25 on facebook, but I will put them on this blog…which nobody reads. Many of these things you will likely know about me, some you may not. I think the other bloggers should do this too.
1. I watch Sportcentre almost every morning while I eat breakfast.
2. I have two egg whites and one full egg almost every morning for breakfast.
3. Although I lived a great childhood, I think I am happier now than I have ever been.
4. I would rather go to a movie than to a bar.
5. I am proud of my university degree, but don’t really know what the heck I learned.
6. I am a little worried about the fact I was never confirmed at church.
7. I really have no interest in music. Although I wish I did.
8. I used to show heavy horses at fairs.
9. I like to think I am handy, but many of my projects prove otherwise.
10. I have never had the urge to travel overseas to place like Europe or Asia. I would love to see more of Canada and the States.
11. Although I have been flown with airlines more time than I can count, I still get a little worried every time we land.
12. I am extremely proud of having grown up on a farm, and of what my parents do on the farm, but I have never wanted that as my career.
13. Sometimes I think I have the best wife ever, other times I know it.
14. It drives me crazy when people type without using complete sentences and proper grammar or punctuation. I blame text messaging. Ie. i no u ppl will b the only ones 2 read this blog
15. I really enjoyed high school, had great friends, but can only think of one person from those days that I still talk to regularly. Not sure why this is.
16. I read lots, and when the book gets good I might stay up all night just to finish it.
17. I had Basal Cell Carcinoma (the most common type of skin cancer) in a mole on the back of my head, which I had removed. While it poses to health risk to me, it does make me a higher risk of a more serious type of skin cancer.
18. Now every time I get a haircut the hairdresser makes a comment about the bald spot on the back of my head.
19. I once went about 6 months without speaking to my bro because we were pissed at each other. Now I wish we could hang out more, and I wish I called him more often. I think he is more fun than I am.
20. I weight as much as 215 pounds in university. Now I am just under 190.
21. I was one of two people in my class of 30 people not to fail a test during fire school. And yes, I am bragging about that.
22. I am a romantic guy. It’s true. I have pulled off a few sweet things in my day. Ie. The Amazing race for Mrs. Brody that took her to 12 spots across the city to represent the 12 months we had been dating, each with a clue to lead her to the next spot. Each spot help some significance in our first year together.
23. I had braces from 2002 thru to 2004. That was not easy while in university, but one of the best decisions I have made. Thanks to Mom for pushing that one.
24. My inability to drink beer causes me stress sometimes. I feel like it stops me from being “one of the guys”.
25. I have been drinking coffee in the morning since as long as I can remember. I am sure I was drinking it in prior to grade 7, although I can’t say for sure.
1. I watch Sportcentre almost every morning while I eat breakfast.
2. I have two egg whites and one full egg almost every morning for breakfast.
3. Although I lived a great childhood, I think I am happier now than I have ever been.
4. I would rather go to a movie than to a bar.
5. I am proud of my university degree, but don’t really know what the heck I learned.
6. I am a little worried about the fact I was never confirmed at church.
7. I really have no interest in music. Although I wish I did.
8. I used to show heavy horses at fairs.
9. I like to think I am handy, but many of my projects prove otherwise.
10. I have never had the urge to travel overseas to place like Europe or Asia. I would love to see more of Canada and the States.
11. Although I have been flown with airlines more time than I can count, I still get a little worried every time we land.
12. I am extremely proud of having grown up on a farm, and of what my parents do on the farm, but I have never wanted that as my career.
13. Sometimes I think I have the best wife ever, other times I know it.
14. It drives me crazy when people type without using complete sentences and proper grammar or punctuation. I blame text messaging. Ie. i no u ppl will b the only ones 2 read this blog
15. I really enjoyed high school, had great friends, but can only think of one person from those days that I still talk to regularly. Not sure why this is.
16. I read lots, and when the book gets good I might stay up all night just to finish it.
17. I had Basal Cell Carcinoma (the most common type of skin cancer) in a mole on the back of my head, which I had removed. While it poses to health risk to me, it does make me a higher risk of a more serious type of skin cancer.
18. Now every time I get a haircut the hairdresser makes a comment about the bald spot on the back of my head.
19. I once went about 6 months without speaking to my bro because we were pissed at each other. Now I wish we could hang out more, and I wish I called him more often. I think he is more fun than I am.
20. I weight as much as 215 pounds in university. Now I am just under 190.
21. I was one of two people in my class of 30 people not to fail a test during fire school. And yes, I am bragging about that.
22. I am a romantic guy. It’s true. I have pulled off a few sweet things in my day. Ie. The Amazing race for Mrs. Brody that took her to 12 spots across the city to represent the 12 months we had been dating, each with a clue to lead her to the next spot. Each spot help some significance in our first year together.
23. I had braces from 2002 thru to 2004. That was not easy while in university, but one of the best decisions I have made. Thanks to Mom for pushing that one.
24. My inability to drink beer causes me stress sometimes. I feel like it stops me from being “one of the guys”.
25. I have been drinking coffee in the morning since as long as I can remember. I am sure I was drinking it in prior to grade 7, although I can’t say for sure.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Getting a grip
It wasn’t long after writing my previous blog that I realized how silly I was feeling sorry for myself. Sure this hiring process is getting a little frustrating, but in the grand scheme…no, even in the small scheme, I am living a great fricking life.
That’s name a few. I have, in my opinion, one of the best wives in the history of the world, and certainly the best one I could ever even hope to find. I have friends who I like to be around and make me feel like they enjoy my company from time to time. I have a family that I am proud to be a part of, and an extended family, which is growing, and I am happy to say filled with more people I think of as friends. I have a great house, live in a place, no matter how cold it is, that I feel safe in. I never have to worry about the basic necessities in life, food, water, shelter and such. I don’t even really worry about money, and that is impressive seeing as I haven’t had a job in 11 months (this is mostly because of the previously mentioned wife).
Yep, I have a great frickin life.
Anyway, this is all a little sappy, but it gets me wondering if more people out there realize how good their lives are. There are certainly some people in this world who are not living in as perfect a world as mine. People who, for what ever reason, were dealt a shitty deal even though they were/are good people. But I also think there are people that bad things happen to that as they say “had it coming”
I am a strong believer in Karma, and that if I do good things, then good things will happen to me. I am not a prefect person, that is for damn sure, but I do try and treat others with respect, and hope for respect in return. I try not to cheat, steal, or lie, so that others won’t cheat me, steal from me, or lie to me. I don’t like to be cruel to people, in hopes that other won’t be cruel to me. (The obvious exception to this is my poor brother, who I tortured for years…although we had lots of good times as well.) In short, I find it simple to let one general rule govern the way I act, and it’s one that we have all heard since we were young… Treat others like you want to be treated
Here are a few things that I like to do to tip the scale of Karma to my side:
- Be friendly to cashiers and servers
- Call seniors “Sir”, or “Ma’am”
- Leave my loonie in the carts at Super Store so that the next person to use it gets a nice surprise (admittedly not every time)
- Always stop to push someone out if they are stuck
- Hold open doors.
- Stop to help little old ladies get in or out of their car.
- Signaling/not driving in the left lane.
That’s name a few. I have, in my opinion, one of the best wives in the history of the world, and certainly the best one I could ever even hope to find. I have friends who I like to be around and make me feel like they enjoy my company from time to time. I have a family that I am proud to be a part of, and an extended family, which is growing, and I am happy to say filled with more people I think of as friends. I have a great house, live in a place, no matter how cold it is, that I feel safe in. I never have to worry about the basic necessities in life, food, water, shelter and such. I don’t even really worry about money, and that is impressive seeing as I haven’t had a job in 11 months (this is mostly because of the previously mentioned wife).
Yep, I have a great frickin life.
Anyway, this is all a little sappy, but it gets me wondering if more people out there realize how good their lives are. There are certainly some people in this world who are not living in as perfect a world as mine. People who, for what ever reason, were dealt a shitty deal even though they were/are good people. But I also think there are people that bad things happen to that as they say “had it coming”
I am a strong believer in Karma, and that if I do good things, then good things will happen to me. I am not a prefect person, that is for damn sure, but I do try and treat others with respect, and hope for respect in return. I try not to cheat, steal, or lie, so that others won’t cheat me, steal from me, or lie to me. I don’t like to be cruel to people, in hopes that other won’t be cruel to me. (The obvious exception to this is my poor brother, who I tortured for years…although we had lots of good times as well.) In short, I find it simple to let one general rule govern the way I act, and it’s one that we have all heard since we were young… Treat others like you want to be treated
Here are a few things that I like to do to tip the scale of Karma to my side:
- Be friendly to cashiers and servers
- Call seniors “Sir”, or “Ma’am”
- Leave my loonie in the carts at Super Store so that the next person to use it gets a nice surprise (admittedly not every time)
- Always stop to push someone out if they are stuck
- Hold open doors.
- Stop to help little old ladies get in or out of their car.
- Signaling/not driving in the left lane.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The waiting game
Holy Crap, I am starting to go crazy. I got a call from my friend Eric who is also going through the hiring process, and he is also starting to go crazy, so he called the dept. today to see what was up. Turns out that there STILL hasn't been any decision made on how many recruits will be hired. Apparently negotiations are still underway between the province and the county to over the ambulance contract. Of course, anything involving the government in turning out to be long and drawn out. Apparently the Deputy Chief is now on holidays until the 21st. I also hear that the start date has been pushed back from early Feb to mid Feb.
So in summary it is getting ridiculous. I have pretty much put my life on hold waiting to hear about this job. I know that is my choice, and probably a stupid one, but in my defense they have pretty much been string me along, week to week, for almost exactly a month. I am still fairly confident I will have a job, but with each day that goes by more and more doubt creeps into my mind.
I need to get a job. I want it to be in the EMS field, but I don't know how to do that when I have no idea if I will be around Regina for 1 month, or 6 months...or longer.
I feel so useless. I need some structure in my life. I need a reason to get up in the morning...and once up, stay the hell off the couch.
Anyway, enough feeling sorry for myself. Time to get up and frickin do something.
Have fun working.
So in summary it is getting ridiculous. I have pretty much put my life on hold waiting to hear about this job. I know that is my choice, and probably a stupid one, but in my defense they have pretty much been string me along, week to week, for almost exactly a month. I am still fairly confident I will have a job, but with each day that goes by more and more doubt creeps into my mind.
I need to get a job. I want it to be in the EMS field, but I don't know how to do that when I have no idea if I will be around Regina for 1 month, or 6 months...or longer.
I feel so useless. I need some structure in my life. I need a reason to get up in the morning...and once up, stay the hell off the couch.
Anyway, enough feeling sorry for myself. Time to get up and frickin do something.
Have fun working.
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