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.
Friday, February 20, 2009
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.
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