Sunday, October 30, 2005

slow slow day

Due to a shortage of staff, I am stuck in the Visitors' centre office today wearing a Parks Canada uniform.

The combination of red and green makes me look like an elf.

Many Japanese guests today, since there host families are bringing them to see canadian culture. Apparently 250 young Japanese teachers landed in Vancouver on Friday and are just in our country for the weekend, before they have to fly back on Monday evening. A whirlwind tour of the lower mainland in three days.

and of all the places they visit, they choose Fort Langley as one of them????

went through many Japanese translations today that we ran out by 2 and i had to go photocopy a new batch.

with the clocks going back and hour last night, it has become darker earlier in the day. When 4 o'clock feels like 5.

booooooooo

at least i earned an extra hour of sleeping in.

Hallowe'en is tomorrow

Reading up on my post from November 1st of 2004, I realized that I truly am growing old.

Hallowe'en just doesn't really cut it for me anymore. Rather than going to a costume party last night, I spent it drinking beer and watching the hockey game. Quite possibly because I had to work the next morning and could not stay out too late.

Needless, I know I will enjoy giving treats to the little bastards. And I may demand a trick instead, just to see their confused faces. If the weather is good, I might stop at one of the many makeshift fireworks dealers and buy the cheap stuff they try to get rid of, just so I can enjoy my arsonist ways in the evening. My sister's backyard leads right into an elementary school soccer field, the best place to cause Hallowe'en mayhem.

I think deep down inside, I just really want to be a kid again.

Friday, October 28, 2005

It's been a while since I've done one of these.


Felt in the mood to do one of these so i stole it from Shaun's blog entry from july of 2004.

First Name: Amn

Were you named after anyone? To my knowledge no

Do you wish on stars? once in a while. makes me wonder who i am

Which finger is your favorite? my ring finger on my right hand cause it's the only one with a birthmark

When did you last cry? When i last watched "In the bedroom" with the scene of the man reciting poetry at the poker table

Do you like your handwriting? When i write in the Fort Langley journals with nib pens and ink wells it seems authentic enough. but in haste, my doctor can't even read it

What is your favorite lunch meat? smoked turkey

Any bad habits? ask my girlfriend

What is your most embarrassing CD on the shelf? Apache Indian... matter of fact, i may put it into rotation in my car

If you were another person, would you be friends with YOU? intimidating at first, but when the beer comes out, ya!

Are you a daredevil? in terms of standing on ledges.... let's say no

Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell? i can be trusted.

Do looks matter? of course! those who say no are blind or fibbing

Have you ever misused a word and it sounded absolutely stupid? in the last few years, no

Do you think there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? if there is, i'm shitkicking the little man guarding it

Do fish have feelings? they're Cooooooooooooooooold blooded

Are you trendy? only when my girlfriend dresses me like a ken doll

How do you release anger? sunday nights at hockey

Where are your second homes? chris' house, my homes of my sisters, and of course KJM's (ken mike and justin) downtown

Do you trust others easily? they already have my trust and respect, it's their job to keep it

What was your favorite toy as a child? my security blacket, and a stuffed curious george doll

What class in school do you think is totally useless? CAPP

Do you have a journal? I guess this would be my journal.

Do you use sarcasm? me???? HA

Have you ever been in a mosh pit? Yes at the White Stripes where my knee popped in and out twice and at sumersault (smashing pumpkins final vancouver show) where half the sweat on my t-shirt wasn't mine.

What do you look for in a girl? hang out with heather and see for yourself

What are you nicknames? Amn, Amdaddy, ammy-am, ammo, mindy, slammin' amn, am, buddha, deep...

Would you ever bungee jump? if you pay me enough

Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? only my dress shoes

Do you think that you are strong? somewhat physically, emotionally depends on my conversations with my communist sister

What is your least favorite food? soy! damn veggie foods, WE'RE ON TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN FOR A REASON PEOPLE!

How many wisdom teeth do you have? two. two were taken out earlier!

Are you in love with anyone? my sunshine.

How many people do you have a crush on right now? julia roberts and angelina jolie.

What do you miss most right now? my dad, my dog, my sanity

What CD is in your CD player right now? depends on what cd player. in the car it's Common's "BE", on the computer right now is mp3s of Iron and Wine

What was the last thing you ate? egg ommlette with cheese made into a sandwich, one of mom's specialties

Who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Heather

How are you today? not too shabby

Hair colour? black, but the white is beginning to show.

Eye colour? brown.

Favorite month? January.

Last movie you watched? North Country

Favorite day of the year? This year was Oct. 5th HOCKEY'S BACK.

Are you too shy to ask someone out? I have been, but i finally stepped up more than 2 years ago

Relationships or one-night stands? relationships, need someone to talk to

Favorite board game? trivial pursuit.

What did you watch on TV last night? the canucks fall 6-2 to the avalanche

Favorite smells? Home cookin' & The scent of a woman.

What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? where's the damn snooze button... am i working today?

Thursday, October 27, 2005

WHOA SPLASH!


This is Tom. He has naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend on his cellphone!

We've raised him well!

YOU PIMP IT BOY!

No complaints here.

This is my girlfriend Heather with my good friend Mike, whom I single-handedly helped pass grade 10. Now Mike and Heather went out for coffee together and some people began to ponder as to why.

They were like, "but Amn, that's your girlfriend. you think it's alright that she hangs out with your friends when you're not around?"

I don't mind at all. Matter of fact, they can take her to the Club to boot! 'Cause we have something in our relationship called trust. Besides, my friends can buy drinks for her now and it keeps money in my wallet!

Mwahahahahahahahaha

What language you speaka?

Ken Yong and Justin Blanchet have spent the last few years living in downtown Vancouver. I think it's getting to them. And now Mike Milan has joined in as well.

Ken just spent a month trying to find himself across the United States and Canada in a Greyhound bus. I'm glad he went through with it. Doing something like that on your own is something that should be done by everyone. Like when Shaun went to Australia, or when I spent days on my own in Malaysia and England, and my little solo road trips to the states.

You always come back and tilt your head when you analyse what you've got here at home.

THE MANY SITES OF PUERTO VALLARTA




Tuesday, October 25, 2005

...

My father passed away six years ago, today.


I still want him to be proud of me.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

ARRIBA!



somehow the sombrero doesn't look as good on me as i thought.

HIYA


Finally purchased a hi-speed compact flash for my computer (whatever that means) to download pics from the digital camera i got from work.

what better way to start it off then by showing a pic of my nephew and soon to be NHL pro, Rohaan.

pics of me soon to come