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Sunday, April 01, 2007
who's the fool?
I've come to terms with my ability to exist without this blog. Thus, I'm sad to announce that I'm shutting it down for good..
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Or not. I'm just back from the weeks-long hiatus. Without blogging, I do think I got some extra time to spare. But as per Melissa's request, I have to give some updates, no? So Mel this post is dedicated to you and all the awesome-ness that you always send to me from across the globe!
1) Today was the last day of the Bell promoter job. Hoorah! Was getting seriously sick of the job. I didn't want to continue, and also I think they didn't want to keep me since I wasn't really productive. But I felt proud of myself for scoring 2 sign-ups yesterday on my own, one after the other. One reason I hated the job was the people. I try to put on a bright, friendly face, but some people, both customers and Future Shop reps are rude. Plus, the reps hover around me when they think I'm about to close a deal since they get commission. When they get their own customers interested in high speed internet, they promote Rogers instead. Ingratitude fools! But at least I got some Canadian work experience now. I've just applied to a few job postings at the UofT Libraries downtown. Better pay, and minus the stressful, unfriendly environment. Oh, I got my first pay cheque. Ka-ching!
2) Spring is finally here. We got some really warm days, but recently it has been raining and windy. Didn't take advantage of the warm days, but I did do some random fun stuff. Caught a few movies like The Namesake (preview screening), and Reno 911, finished up my SCSU Spring Elections Polling Clerk duty and stupidly missed a free 'thank-you lunch'. I also whipped out the dusty guitar and am trying to self-teach myself, like how many great musicians do. But dang, how do they do that?
3) The Toronto Maple Leafs are still sitting out of the playoff picture. Currently at 9th position, and just 1 point out of the final playoff spot. I felt sick to my stomach during last night's game with Pittsburgh. I was turned on the TV for the last 10 minute of the game and saw Toronto leading 4-2. In the last 4 seconds in regulation, Pittsburgh scored the tying goal, forcing OT. Madness. I felt like a jinxed the game. I switched off the TV, but was forced by my housemate to watch the OT, assuring her presence would be a good thing. When the screen came on, Toronto scored the winning goal! And side news, after that tying goal with, I repeat, 4 seconds left to play, someone in the crowd had a heart-attack. No April Fool's joke. Someone literally passed out from the shock. He is reportedly fine now.
4) My Final exams are coming. Quite a good schedule: BGYB51 on April 18th, STAB22 on April 23rd (NOT GOOD; Ahem, someone's birthday), and BGYB31 on April 27th. Been trying to study, but read Point #5.
5) Most importantly, my mum and sister are arriving in Toronto tomorrow night! Mum will be here for 3 weeks, sis for studies. So I've been busy trying to clean up the room, and apartment, to make room for my sister's stuff. Long way to go, so I've to make full use of tonight and tomorrow morning. Plus, my brother is not helping by leaving his clothes everywhere. Pros of arrival: Mum can help cook and lighten housework burden. Cons of arrival: Time spent bringing them around Toronto equals time lost on studying. Though it's not like I would be actively studying..
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Plus new song. My favourite KOC song, and a charming video to complement it..
Or not. I'm just back from the weeks-long hiatus. Without blogging, I do think I got some extra time to spare. But as per Melissa's request, I have to give some updates, no? So Mel this post is dedicated to you and all the awesome-ness that you always send to me from across the globe!
1) Today was the last day of the Bell promoter job. Hoorah! Was getting seriously sick of the job. I didn't want to continue, and also I think they didn't want to keep me since I wasn't really productive. But I felt proud of myself for scoring 2 sign-ups yesterday on my own, one after the other. One reason I hated the job was the people. I try to put on a bright, friendly face, but some people, both customers and Future Shop reps are rude. Plus, the reps hover around me when they think I'm about to close a deal since they get commission. When they get their own customers interested in high speed internet, they promote Rogers instead. Ingratitude fools! But at least I got some Canadian work experience now. I've just applied to a few job postings at the UofT Libraries downtown. Better pay, and minus the stressful, unfriendly environment. Oh, I got my first pay cheque. Ka-ching!
2) Spring is finally here. We got some really warm days, but recently it has been raining and windy. Didn't take advantage of the warm days, but I did do some random fun stuff. Caught a few movies like The Namesake (preview screening), and Reno 911, finished up my SCSU Spring Elections Polling Clerk duty and stupidly missed a free 'thank-you lunch'. I also whipped out the dusty guitar and am trying to self-teach myself, like how many great musicians do. But dang, how do they do that?
3) The Toronto Maple Leafs are still sitting out of the playoff picture. Currently at 9th position, and just 1 point out of the final playoff spot. I felt sick to my stomach during last night's game with Pittsburgh. I was turned on the TV for the last 10 minute of the game and saw Toronto leading 4-2. In the last 4 seconds in regulation, Pittsburgh scored the tying goal, forcing OT. Madness. I felt like a jinxed the game. I switched off the TV, but was forced by my housemate to watch the OT, assuring her presence would be a good thing. When the screen came on, Toronto scored the winning goal! And side news, after that tying goal with, I repeat, 4 seconds left to play, someone in the crowd had a heart-attack. No April Fool's joke. Someone literally passed out from the shock. He is reportedly fine now.
4) My Final exams are coming. Quite a good schedule: BGYB51 on April 18th, STAB22 on April 23rd (NOT GOOD; Ahem, someone's birthday), and BGYB31 on April 27th. Been trying to study, but read Point #5.
5) Most importantly, my mum and sister are arriving in Toronto tomorrow night! Mum will be here for 3 weeks, sis for studies. So I've been busy trying to clean up the room, and apartment, to make room for my sister's stuff. Long way to go, so I've to make full use of tonight and tomorrow morning. Plus, my brother is not helping by leaving his clothes everywhere. Pros of arrival: Mum can help cook and lighten housework burden. Cons of arrival: Time spent bringing them around Toronto equals time lost on studying. Though it's not like I would be actively studying..
Plus new song. My favourite KOC song, and a charming video to complement it..