I'm still trying to dislodge that disgusting taste from my mouth.
Last night while playing rec basketball in the dying minutes of the fourt quarter, I was foulled. The chick who was guarding me took a swipe for the basketball and instead of going for the ball she ended up swiping at my face and somehow getting her hand in my mouth and actually cutting open the inside of my lip.
Now there was no immediate whistle so I simply held onto the ball turned my head and asked in a very polite manner, "Are you gonna call that?" Perhaps it was that and the look on my face (which according to my teammates was priceless) which finally caused him to blow his whistle.
No wonder I aired out my first foul shot as I was still wiping out my mouth feeling completely violated.
Women's rec league basketball will always make me laugh. It is these women who get together at least once a week to relive their glory days. Some of them play like it's a national championship when in reality it's a Tuesday night in some shitty second gym at a B-list high school. We don't even get to use the actual electronic scoreboard, instead we're back to flipping numbers and utilizing an oversize stop watch. I've never been apart of anything so dodgy.
Now if you'll excuse me I need to go wash my mouth out again.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Voiceless
Ever since I stopped working at the grocery store I've become such a lemon. It seems like I get sick at the drop of a hat and as a result I always seem to lose my voice.
Of course I don't have all those old people around me to build up my immune system and I'm not touching dirty money every day either. Instead I work too much and don't look after myself.
So going in to work yesterday with no voice proved to be an interesting experience especially when I was AD-ing our Championship Special. Nothing like trying to cue the talent with a voice that registered just above a whisper.
It's a good thing my anchor is very good at what he does and in some instances my job becomes very superficial. As long as he could hear me half the time we were safe. The show went fine, the right team won, and now the city/province won't stop celebrating until sometime next year.
Now if only I can get to drink out of the cup with the team I'll have a good year too!!! Thanks for the memories boys!
Of course I don't have all those old people around me to build up my immune system and I'm not touching dirty money every day either. Instead I work too much and don't look after myself.
So going in to work yesterday with no voice proved to be an interesting experience especially when I was AD-ing our Championship Special. Nothing like trying to cue the talent with a voice that registered just above a whisper.
It's a good thing my anchor is very good at what he does and in some instances my job becomes very superficial. As long as he could hear me half the time we were safe. The show went fine, the right team won, and now the city/province won't stop celebrating until sometime next year.
Now if only I can get to drink out of the cup with the team I'll have a good year too!!! Thanks for the memories boys!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
I'm on a roll!
Apparently today is my day for pissing people off!
It started this morning with the internet pre-sale tickets I was desperately hoping to attain to see my FAVORITE band in the whole world, who just so happen to be gracing the Bridge City with a show one day after my birthday -- Fate....methinks so!
So I grasped my grubby little internet surfing hands onto four tickets on the floor -- excited, just a little bit!
Then I decided that I would look after my other friends and weasle my way into four more tickets. Only after I purchased the additional four tickets did I sit back and read the fine print that because of my greediness I could potentially lose ALL of my tickets!!! I was mortified and spent the rest of my morning either sitting on a phone call on hold or going to the box office in person and being told there wasn't much they could do for me.
But I admitted my mistake how hard would it be to simply cancel my second order, no harm no foul. I asked this question of the woman at the other end of the 1-800 number. Only to have her tell me that she couldn't do anything because she didn't have internet access......which led me to wonder, what sort of help line are you if all you have is a phone and no real answers.....but I digress.
Then I called Boss #2 and told him that Boss #1 wants me to work on Sunday. This pissed Boss #2 off but as I pointed out to him, it's a better opportunity for me and I've done Boss #2 plenty of favours previous to this, apparently he just has a short memory for these things.
The day is only half over.....I wonder who else I can piss off!
It started this morning with the internet pre-sale tickets I was desperately hoping to attain to see my FAVORITE band in the whole world, who just so happen to be gracing the Bridge City with a show one day after my birthday -- Fate....methinks so!
So I grasped my grubby little internet surfing hands onto four tickets on the floor -- excited, just a little bit!
Then I decided that I would look after my other friends and weasle my way into four more tickets. Only after I purchased the additional four tickets did I sit back and read the fine print that because of my greediness I could potentially lose ALL of my tickets!!! I was mortified and spent the rest of my morning either sitting on a phone call on hold or going to the box office in person and being told there wasn't much they could do for me.
But I admitted my mistake how hard would it be to simply cancel my second order, no harm no foul. I asked this question of the woman at the other end of the 1-800 number. Only to have her tell me that she couldn't do anything because she didn't have internet access......which led me to wonder, what sort of help line are you if all you have is a phone and no real answers.....but I digress.
Then I called Boss #2 and told him that Boss #1 wants me to work on Sunday. This pissed Boss #2 off but as I pointed out to him, it's a better opportunity for me and I've done Boss #2 plenty of favours previous to this, apparently he just has a short memory for these things.
The day is only half over.....I wonder who else I can piss off!
My Marine Part 2
Who would have thought that two months later I would still be sporadically corresponding with the boy with copious amounts of pornography?
Thankfully we haven't discussed his vast porn collection, or his desire to become a porn star since that one evening -- although every conversation ends with him requesting pictures of my lips.......
I assumed that after those initial conversations we'd really have nothing much more to talk about but he is a good distraction from the stupidity of my everyday life and a decent person to talk to.
I also find myself worried that he might be going back overseas. Too many discussions have happened between us about my inability to understand his desire to be over there, while I respect it, I just don't get it. We have come to the agreement that nothing he can say will EVER make me understand.
So I'll keep talking to him because at least this relationship can't hurt me -- and I'll keep hoping that he stays in New York and doesn't end up back overseas.
Thankfully we haven't discussed his vast porn collection, or his desire to become a porn star since that one evening -- although every conversation ends with him requesting pictures of my lips.......
I assumed that after those initial conversations we'd really have nothing much more to talk about but he is a good distraction from the stupidity of my everyday life and a decent person to talk to.
I also find myself worried that he might be going back overseas. Too many discussions have happened between us about my inability to understand his desire to be over there, while I respect it, I just don't get it. We have come to the agreement that nothing he can say will EVER make me understand.
So I'll keep talking to him because at least this relationship can't hurt me -- and I'll keep hoping that he stays in New York and doesn't end up back overseas.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Family Issues
I thought after the election wrapped up that things would go back to normal and I would spend a few days just sleeping.
Instead I'm battling a cold and finding myself busy and sinking fast. Darn football team making it to the finals. Don't get me wrong I'm super happy, excited, pumped -- whatever word you wish you to use, but mostly just for the head coach and some of the guys I know. They really deserve to win it all this year, now if only they would stop playing those damn pep rally songs!!!! (Still one week to go and I'm tired of them already!)
I did spend a little downtime last week in The Bridge City. Only to discover that there is indeed a reason why I haven't spoken to my oldest brother in 7 or 8 months -- because he's an asshat!
Anyone who can cut their family out of their life because their wife wants them to needs a swift kick in the ass. Finally after over a decade of dating, four years of marriage, and twin girls that are 14 months old (I haven't seen them since they were 6 months -- not even a picture!!) my mother is also coming to the conclusion that my brother is an asshat. Frankly that's how my and his falling out began; it was due to how he was treating my parents specifically my mother, who let's face it is just getting back onto the emotional stability path after losing her own mother and sister just months apart to cancer. So please deny her the privilege of seeing her first grandchildren grow up, especially when you only live three blocks from them. Classy move big brother, classy move.
Sometimes family is more hassle than it's worth, that said I wouldn't trade any of them ever (well except maybe big brother!)
Instead I'm battling a cold and finding myself busy and sinking fast. Darn football team making it to the finals. Don't get me wrong I'm super happy, excited, pumped -- whatever word you wish you to use, but mostly just for the head coach and some of the guys I know. They really deserve to win it all this year, now if only they would stop playing those damn pep rally songs!!!! (Still one week to go and I'm tired of them already!)
I did spend a little downtime last week in The Bridge City. Only to discover that there is indeed a reason why I haven't spoken to my oldest brother in 7 or 8 months -- because he's an asshat!
Anyone who can cut their family out of their life because their wife wants them to needs a swift kick in the ass. Finally after over a decade of dating, four years of marriage, and twin girls that are 14 months old (I haven't seen them since they were 6 months -- not even a picture!!) my mother is also coming to the conclusion that my brother is an asshat. Frankly that's how my and his falling out began; it was due to how he was treating my parents specifically my mother, who let's face it is just getting back onto the emotional stability path after losing her own mother and sister just months apart to cancer. So please deny her the privilege of seeing her first grandchildren grow up, especially when you only live three blocks from them. Classy move big brother, classy move.
Sometimes family is more hassle than it's worth, that said I wouldn't trade any of them ever (well except maybe big brother!)
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Best news I've had in a long time!
Friday was a very good day.
I spent some time with Peaches and his family only to be told and then to witness the fact that he can now stand (!!!) with assistance and has begun those baby steps towards walking!!! This is amazing news as next week will have been four months since his accident.
He told me Friday that his Christmas present to himself is going to be to walk out of the rehab centre, whether with a cane or a walker but he definitely wants to walk out.
I am also impressed with his family. They are amazing getting him to and from, in and out of his chair. Their strength is only rivalled by his own.
Way to go Peaches.
I spent some time with Peaches and his family only to be told and then to witness the fact that he can now stand (!!!) with assistance and has begun those baby steps towards walking!!! This is amazing news as next week will have been four months since his accident.
He told me Friday that his Christmas present to himself is going to be to walk out of the rehab centre, whether with a cane or a walker but he definitely wants to walk out.
I am also impressed with his family. They are amazing getting him to and from, in and out of his chair. Their strength is only rivalled by his own.
Way to go Peaches.
Burnt Out
I had so many funny, insightful things that passed through my feeble mind today but after another 14 hour day I just feel a little burnt out and therefore can only muster a few thoughts that seem to have stuck with me.
1) Why is it that the creepy Big Voice guy (that yes, I still shamelessly flirt with) constantly notices and inquires when I wear a ring on my left ring finger? Always concerned as to my relationship status.
2) Why did creepy Big Voice guy have to bring up my transgressions of the summer with The Drummer in front of all the network guys today? I don't think my face could have gotten any redder.
3) I'm excited for tomorrow and really just hoping for the best. Because it's been such a long week I'm too tired to really be worried about it and just want it to go well.
4) Why is it that on the final game that the Network is going to do is when I get my shot at National Sports? Oh well, at least I get a shot at it before it's all over!
Better get some sleep so that I can function in the cold tomorrow! Hopefully I won't be so damn tired!
1) Why is it that the creepy Big Voice guy (that yes, I still shamelessly flirt with) constantly notices and inquires when I wear a ring on my left ring finger? Always concerned as to my relationship status.
2) Why did creepy Big Voice guy have to bring up my transgressions of the summer with The Drummer in front of all the network guys today? I don't think my face could have gotten any redder.
3) I'm excited for tomorrow and really just hoping for the best. Because it's been such a long week I'm too tired to really be worried about it and just want it to go well.
4) Why is it that on the final game that the Network is going to do is when I get my shot at National Sports? Oh well, at least I get a shot at it before it's all over!
Better get some sleep so that I can function in the cold tomorrow! Hopefully I won't be so damn tired!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Not the brightest kid!
Like a small child with a new toy, I think I over-did it.
After not having heat for a month and living in The Shoebox at a high of 61. I decided that I needed to fully indulge myself. So after weeks of sweaters, mittens, blankets, the occasional toque, and slippers -- I find myself sitting in a tank top and shorts and I'm still sweating. That's right I might have cranked my heat so much that overnight it got up to a balmy 85. Now I'm paying the price because it's going to be even harder to go outside what with that fresh blanket of snow on the ground!
Even though I've now had to open all of my windows!
What a rookie mistake!
I should have just enjoyed life at 68 degrees. Then it wouldn't have been so bad to spend time outdoors!
Who needs to the oven to toast marshmallows now?! I'll just my registers!
After not having heat for a month and living in The Shoebox at a high of 61. I decided that I needed to fully indulge myself. So after weeks of sweaters, mittens, blankets, the occasional toque, and slippers -- I find myself sitting in a tank top and shorts and I'm still sweating. That's right I might have cranked my heat so much that overnight it got up to a balmy 85. Now I'm paying the price because it's going to be even harder to go outside what with that fresh blanket of snow on the ground!
Even though I've now had to open all of my windows!
What a rookie mistake!
I should have just enjoyed life at 68 degrees. Then it wouldn't have been so bad to spend time outdoors!
Who needs to the oven to toast marshmallows now?! I'll just my registers!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Stop the Presses
I HAVE HEAT!!!!!
FINALLY!!!
Now I've got to remember not to become complacent and still look for a new place to live!
FINALLY!!!
Now I've got to remember not to become complacent and still look for a new place to live!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Making it happen!
This week is one of crazy work hours, blame it on the upcoming election (two days and counting) and a home playoff game for our football team (the first in 19 years!) and well that adds up to a whole lot of television coverage!
That's some exciting TV and not only do I get to see it first hand I get to have a role in making it happen as well.
Even though we were just going through the motions and doing a brief rehearsal this evening, it was definitely exciting to see how it's all going to unfold. Yep I'm a bit of a nerd as I sat in the control room with my multiple feeds and listening to the director call the shots from the truck. I LOVE IT! The only thing that would be better is if I got to operate the jib (but I seriously don't have the hand-eye co-ordination to make that happen....especially not after I was messing around for the debate and then felt a little motion-sick thereafter!).
Tomorrow night is going to be a little more of the same, only adding in the hits from our remote locations and then we'll do one more practice Wednesday afternoon before we hit the air for the "Big Shoe" which will actually be carried coast to coast on the network!
Sometimes I really love my job!
That's some exciting TV and not only do I get to see it first hand I get to have a role in making it happen as well.
Even though we were just going through the motions and doing a brief rehearsal this evening, it was definitely exciting to see how it's all going to unfold. Yep I'm a bit of a nerd as I sat in the control room with my multiple feeds and listening to the director call the shots from the truck. I LOVE IT! The only thing that would be better is if I got to operate the jib (but I seriously don't have the hand-eye co-ordination to make that happen....especially not after I was messing around for the debate and then felt a little motion-sick thereafter!).
Tomorrow night is going to be a little more of the same, only adding in the hits from our remote locations and then we'll do one more practice Wednesday afternoon before we hit the air for the "Big Shoe" which will actually be carried coast to coast on the network!
Sometimes I really love my job!
shameless
You'd think I would learn my lesson about shameless flirting but apparently I haven't.
Now I've got The PR guy texting me and asking me out for drinks when I am in no way interested. I only flirt with him to pass the time while we wait for practice to be done. Is it wrong that I don't want to ruin this because of the possibility of free tickets in the future? It's not my fault, or is it?
Maybe I should cut my losses while I'm ahead and stop shamelessly flirting with Big Voice Guy too......
Now I've got The PR guy texting me and asking me out for drinks when I am in no way interested. I only flirt with him to pass the time while we wait for practice to be done. Is it wrong that I don't want to ruin this because of the possibility of free tickets in the future? It's not my fault, or is it?
Maybe I should cut my losses while I'm ahead and stop shamelessly flirting with Big Voice Guy too......
Thursday, November 1, 2007
One month later.....
Yep that's right, it's been a month and I'm still without heat. When I crawled down to my landlord's apartment this evening he told me that it would be at least another week -- funny isn't that what he told me three weeks ago?!?! Apparently I'm just going to have to continue to suck it up. Even though I've already burnt out one heater in the past month and his recommendation is still to run my stove.
Dissolvable stitches. Sounds like a good idea because I don't have to go back and get them removed but seriously having them fall out in my mouth is pretty gross.
I really can't wait for the election to be over so that I can go back to having a more "normal" life. But until then the overtime is going to make Hawaii a very fun trip.
I'm way too tired and cold to keep writing. It's time to curl up with a book and pass out.
Dissolvable stitches. Sounds like a good idea because I don't have to go back and get them removed but seriously having them fall out in my mouth is pretty gross.
I really can't wait for the election to be over so that I can go back to having a more "normal" life. But until then the overtime is going to make Hawaii a very fun trip.
I'm way too tired and cold to keep writing. It's time to curl up with a book and pass out.
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