Saturday, October 18, 2008

What a Day! O_o

Okay, let's recap a little, and point out what I did a few days ago first.

Thursday night, after getting my haircut and some outfits picked out for it, I went out on a 'date' with my step-sister Michelle, in the city.
It was a special awards night, where the office celebrates the teams by achieving certain victories. Also...
It was a shameless promotional thing to help recruit more Financial Salesmen.
Actually, I kinda liked the idea of being a Financial Advisor, but I definately do not want to be the type that actively searches and goes out of his own way to find people and ask them if they need help, in order to do my job. I would like to sit at a desk, or answer housecalls, and go then to meet with people in person in order to discuss business.
I can easily see myself learning how to save people money, to show them that money they already spent on taxes and stuff could be gleaned back, and then put to better use. Whether it be a savings plan, insurance, it doesn't matter to me. It could be just a minor plan that would only yield a $5000 gain over a few years, but it would be something. Something at least for a single parent to at least pass down for her son or daughter to use. It's the idea of helping people and educating people that I like: actively pushing and pursuading them to use specific plans from specific companies isn't my idea of a good job.
Anyways...
After our date, Michelle and I came back to the Fort, where we sat down in a nearby pub, ordered a few drinks and food, then said our farewells to each other.

The next day, Friday, I'm back at work. Worn out and tired, but full of strangely uplifted spirits of me, being a 'financial advisor', and how I would or could do my job in a way comfortable to me.
Friday was a day of Manwatching for me, boring as hell. We are backfilling an excavation by an important NH3 loading station, so this job is full priority to get accomplished.
14 hours later... >_>
Yeah, I didn't get off until 9:30 at night. Got a free supper and paid for the half hour to eat it too, but it still kinda sucked. The hole eventually filled up to the point where it was no longer a dangerous confined space, instead becoming a shallow dimple in the earth. I spent the last few hours working with a giant diesel tamping machine that looks like a miniature steamroller that you stand behind and walk along, using hand controls to move and steer it.
The machine overheated and didn't work well, it's steering sucked, and I had four other tired and over-eager partners in my way. We got it done though. We couldn't leave until it was finished.
Shawn Harding called me on my cell phone, wondering where I was. Nobody else seemed to care. >_>
I got home, nobody there, and showered. I came down, and suddenly, lots of people. Guess they all went to 7-11 or something. I was too tired to stay up, and had an important meeting to go to this morning (today), so I tried to crash.

Today.
Well, I didn't wake up feeling so keen on being a banker guy. Not yet anyways. I was tired, would have to rush across Edmonton into unfamiliar territory to find this place I went only a night or two before, to get pressured into being something I wasn't really sure on being after all. Plus I had to do things with Stephanie today.
I called the guy who I was meant to meet, and left a lie on his machine. 'Got called in to work today'.
Well, I sat in my room for a bit, trying to wake up. Eventually I grabbed Steph, and took her to the city with me. It's 'Daddy/Daughter Time', except replacing 'Daddy/Daughter' with 'Siblings'.

Today I went shopping with Stephanie. I'm dressed better today, with nicer clothes and my nicer hairstyle. It's less shameful for me to walk into nice stores now.
Her and I went into Gown and Dress shops, shoe stores, underwear and lingerie shops, anywhere and everywhere guys do NOT want to go, and I did it well.
We went to West Ed with the intention of buying her Snowboarding stuff. I owe Stephanie a big present. Jamie got furniture, Tony his super Trenchcoat, Chris his sword, Sam her leathercoat, Richard... still working on him. Stephanie got nothing BIG from me yet (sex toys don't count, since all the girls got them).
So, today, me being a 'girly' shopper for her and spending big bucks, WAS/IS my big gift.
We got her some nice new boarding boots AND a pair of goggles that cost over $130 (goggles alone at that price), and that was it for 'gifts'. Poor athlete world guy: had to run like 8 times to find the right size for Steph. ^_^
While shopping, me in high tolerance mode, dealt well with the hundreds of disgustingly sick, festering future zombies in that mall. Ugh.

Here's a side story. We went to Millennium Place, a shop that sells fantasy swords and gothic crap. Pretty cool outfits in there though. I was looking at books, and saw a stack that I wanted to browse at sitting under this crappy diorama thing. I went to move it... and a figurine on it fell off and broke on the ground. Oh my god...
The teenage girl that worked there spazzed. Her manager, a mid-20s guy, looked too stoned to care. I offered to buy the broken piece, but it didn't sell pieces individually: it was the whole set or nothing.
Well, Christ. $230-some bucks later... and I now own a 'Knights of the Round Table' diorama. Gee, swell.
On the plus side: after hauling around that box of crap in my arm all day, my bicep on one arm is HUGE!
I bought for myself something to make myself feel better though: two new Red Oak Quarterstaves, each 6 feet long. Hee! ^_^

Steph and I came home, bought McDicks for ourselves, then came home and showed off our goodies. Oh, I also bought a costume. Jamie likes it.
My mum frigging sucked on my tit! ~_~ Now, relax, not my own physical tit. I bought a rubber stressball from San Francisco (where I bought my dad's inflatable sheep), that looks like a womans tit. Took it home, showed it off, and she sucked on it! Not cool. Steph washed it in scalding water for me. Grrr, mad at mum... Love her, but mad as well.

I went downstairs, and who pops on MSN? Go on and guess. You would be surprised and shocked as I was.
Jamie started to chat with me. And we talked, for a good half hour, I swear. It was nice, and I told her so, to be able to enjoy a nice comfortable 'chat' with her, with full privacy, where we could be open and still have fun and be relaxed about it. She agrees, so I'm hoping this happens again.
We talked about a lot of stuff, what we did these few days away from each other, and other things like that. Brought up to speed again. I went up and got my diorama from my car, brought it in, shaking my head at it, but it was all good.
Jamie made cupcakes today for us, so I asked if I could have some. She said yes, then came downstairs and hung out for a while. Watched some Resident Evil things, talked a lot, and I showed her a site or two (artist sites), and talked about work and things. I ended up ushering her away actually. I love her and her company, but I needed some space tonight, just to destress a little. It's cool. She found some anime books of mine and 'borrowed' them, heh. Apparently her muse was inspired, so off she went.

I spent close to $1000 today, in cash withdrawels and debit/credit payments. Yikes. O_o

No word back from Michelle yet, so I hope she's not too mad at me. I texted her from the mall in Edmonton, and got a few replies then, but she said she'd call me at night here.
I think Jamie should come with me and look at this Financial Advisor position. Girls seem to be better at understanding money anyways, and the job itself has tremendous advancement opportunites and skills for her to be successful, work part or full time, and be skilled enough to manage her finances properly even if she ever quit her job there, to ensure a long and healthy life in the world of money.

God I'm tired. Oh yeah. Resident Evil 5, the game, IS two-player AND one-player, with an A.I. program for the secondary game character. The second player can control the A.I. hero, in a split screen, and come and go at any part of the game without disrupting anything. If she leaves the A.I. toon, it will revert to computer controlled, until the second player enters the game and manually overrides the A.I. program running the thing. Can't wait to play it with my partner Jamie.

Night guys. Playing with my staves tomorrow. After I sleep in.
Do NOT wake the BEAR! ~_~
Lol, Just Kidding. After 10am, you can wake the BEAR. Before then though, you WILL die.
Ha ha. Hee hee. Seriously.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Good Afternoon!

Mum likes my new Do.
Kim made Turkey A-la-King, AND Ham and Pea Soup!
Jamie let me sit beside her on the same couch, and was extra friendly to me today.
I got a good kiss and a 'you look handsome' from little Gina! >_<
I LIKE my new Do.
Shawn Hale came by for a vist (he almost NEVER visits anymore).
I gave Steph a backrub.
I whipped Tony with my rubber cock (he whipped me back with his rubber vagina).
I got to play Warcraft (even though the world servers are crap-tastic right now).
Only had to do half a day of work.
Was treated like a King at the hair salon.
Got a confirmation call from Michelle in regards to tomorrows 'date'.
I'm stoked and ready to go, complete with new outfits, for tomorrow night.
Feeling quite drunk from a half a bottle of Sambuka. ^_^

I had a GOOD afternoon!

New Haircut!!!

And I look awesome! ^_^

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

I just spent over 400 bucks...

I just spent over 400 bucks this afternoon...

50 on fuel. Check.
210 on ABH. Check.
60 cash out for an appointment tomorrow. Check.
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320 so far. Following me?
I spent over a hundred on nice 'casual' clothes for going out, plus some overalls for work. Check.
Plus a 52 some odd dollars on my monthly internet bill. Yikes! O_o

Time to watch my spending!

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I booked my hair appointment for tomorrow this afternoon. I'm gonna miss a little work, just to get in, but that's okay. I already let the boss know.
Basically, I'm completely ready for going out this Thursday night. WooTness!

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Jamie starts her next course in home schooling this week. She told me she's taking every Wednesday off from now on, which is good. It will let her get two days of work, a rest day, and two more after, then her weekends for school. It's a good mixup and blend of school, rest, and work I think.

She didn't make it in today at work. No, she was up all last night, sick. She came down to me this morning, joking that she MUST be pregnant. ^_^
Oh Jamie, you silly goose. Go see a doctor, you stubborn little silly! I think eating TWO Happy Turkey Day meals, day after day in a row, may have somehow lent a hand in things like that.

So, I guess she'll be going back this Thursday to work then, since she's scheduled to take tomorrow off. She's damn lucky her boss is letting her continue working after missing so much work, and refusing to work at the Scaffold Yard. Damn lucky. But I think Gary knows that I would be furious if Jamie was fired. Relieved that she wouldn't HAVE to be there anymore, yes, but furious as well, since she does still want to stay at the plants.

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Despite the usual, obligatory family feud at John's house the night before (between Richard and Chris), it was a great evening. I had a nice, full beard (gone today), and Jamie was dressed up VERY maturely in her business-woman clothes and new haircut.
John's place is constantly flooding now, for some reason. His basement drain pipes are backing up, and the ground isn't even frozen in frost yet. Everytime I think about it, I keep getting flashbacks of that horrible New Years' Morning we had two years ago... when our basements flooded at least a foot deep with sewage. >_>
I had a few chats with Chris, said hi to Rich and John, and just basically hung around all day. Jamie spent a lot of time with her dad and her brothers, and John's food really was fantastic. Like last years.

I feel almost guilty going there, just me, when the McDavid family there could invite other people. I'm not really that special. I mean, just Jamie could have went. I'm not technically part of their family or anything.
But I am grateful that I was invited.
John calls me his 'adopted son'. Jamie practically dragged me away from my room to go see her daddy. Chris and Richard still call me brother. It's just unreal at times, y'know?
Why wasn't Tony or Steph invited? Why just me?

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Today I'm freaking out. Nerd wise. Well, I know it's sad, but I did rejoin the guys who play World of WarCrap. There's a huge patch, or update, to the game today. I had everything loaded up, the new files installed, this morning before I went to work. Unfortunately, even now, like this morning, the realms are all down. Some pop on and off, and for a brief moment, I did play on a different server, practicing to see what the new hairstyles and professions are like. Inscription is only trainable at level 5 for a whopping amount of cash (85 copper instead of just 10). Barbershops let you change some features and hair styles now for a mere 5 copper (I like that!). And all the talent trees have been revamped.
But...
Right now, the realms are all still being goofy, preventing me from logging in. >_>
Bummer.

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I wanna play. I wanna sleep. I wanna go to work, just so I can leave early and get my hair cut.
I'm on the edge of a senseless frenzy, and I like it! >_<
(Full Moon again tonight. They last 3 nights in a row every lunar month.)

Monday, October 13, 2008

Small Update

Well, it was just one of my favouritest artists' birthdays, so I purchased for him another full year for his Live Journal account.
While I was at it, I also upgraded my free account to a Paid Members account. That means from now on, I'm gonna post a duplicate of my blogs: one on Blogger and the other on Live Journal.

Today was Happy Turkey Day, and it was my second big family meal this weekend.
I kinda didn't want to go that badly, but Jamie practically INSISTED that I go with her. She wouldn't even let me protest. ^_^
Had a good time at Johns'. It was, like last year, just the four of us. John, me, Jamie, Chris, and Richard. Yup. That totally adds up to four. Or maybe five. O_o
Richard and Chris had a brief but intense argument over a game. Chris was being way too cocky and frustrated Richard a lot, then went on to antagonize his older brother a bit. Heh, well, brothers DO fight from time to time...
John looks good. Although he gets a little hard to handle at times. No examples needed.

A few days ago I took Jamie to get her hair cut. She looks GORGEOUS.
Her Pirate Costume came in, and I was one of the lucky few to get to see it. I'm glad she's showing that she can trust me to not stare at her ass or legs.
Her skirt barely covers her at all, but that's the style I guess. She wants to go clubbing with a few of her girly friends, so I think she'd be okay like that. It even came with a cute little pirate sword! >_<

My step-sister Michelle is taking me out on a 'date' this Thursday. I went through some effort to bond with her again, and an event is popping up.
She's being recognized as one of the top sellers in Canada on this big list of people that does well with her banking/sales rep job. From 7pm-9pm she has a big office party to go to. She needs someone to come along, since her hubby is busy that night and she doesn't want to be alone when she doesn't have to be.
My only trouble will be in finding a decent casual outfit and a haircut by then.

I can't find a replacement heater blower fan for my car, so I'm gonna try to fix it myself. If the bearings in it ARE shot though, I won't be able to do anything with it.
The fan itself works, but it grinds and makes terrible noise. I just finished tightening the lock nut that holds the fan on tightly, but haven't tested to see whether or not my quick fix will work or not. If I can squeeze out some time with it, I'll be happy.

I got to cuddle yesterday with Gina, my little 'girlfriend' I guess. n_n
Oh, she is SO adorable! She came on the day before Happy Turkey Day and got to eat at our house with us. She wants me to hook up with her mum, so that I can be her 'daddy'. Isn't that cute?
For a 5 year old, she is SMART, and knows how to get attention.

Look out boys. I taught Jamie how to easily break an arm tonight, at Johns' place. >_<

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Caitlyn's Issues

Last night I was talking to my friend Caitlyn online. She sounded extremely upset.
Usually Cait is in good spirits, and although she is a minor substance abuser, she's pretty cool, and very mature for a 16 year old. She's one of my good friends, and I usually roleplay with her on Messenger.

Caitlyn is pregnant.

For two weeks her period has been late. She took the test last night to confirm, and her life is in trouble right now.
She lives in the States, in a community full of bible-thumpers. Her dad, real father too, hates her guts. Both her parents have threatened and warned her not to fool around, or she'd be kicked out of her home.

Caitlyn usually avoids issues, and dulls them with dope and drinking. However, this kind of issue literally grows with neglect. She won't be able to ignore it for long.
I told her, after a lot of consoling and info sharing, the best course of action for her.
I made it clear the best course of action would be to take her mother, the only parent who will possibly help her, aside for a private chat. Preferrably away from home and ground zero. I told her that she would have to muster up all of her resolve and strength, and do the bravest thing she'd ever have to do in her life: trust her parents.
A parent should have unconditional love for their kids, no matter what kind of strange community social expectations exist. Family comes first, at least, in my eyes. Hopefully she could talk with her mum and get her to understand how scared and dumb she feels right now, and how desperately she needs their help and support.

I talked to Cait this morning. She's in a numb state right now. I think very soon she'll come to my conclusion that I offered her: that there is no way around this, and she'll just have to hone up on this one.
Just as long as her parents don't ask who the father would be. Then some real serious shit would fly, and my advice would be useless.

Good luck Cait. I'm here for ya in spirit.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Oh god...

...I am H*rny. O_o

^_^' !!!

Heh heh heh, just kidding. It's late at night, and I'm on official weekend duties! Nothing at all!!!

(Not really kidding... about the h*rniness...) >_>

I love my new computer. I love how it makes people jealous. Hee hee...

So. Last week I fixed my car, all by myself. I detected and fixed a potential and inexplainable power leakage source that's been plaguing my battery system. I can now leave my car undriven for a few days, and expect it to have power when I go to start it up again.
A new battery and a new alternator wasn't enough, oh no...
I figure it was a combination of a faulty coolant system, plus a faulty security link on my passenger door that was being repaired, which led the Security light on my dash to remain on at all times.
My fan works, kinda, but grinds and groans, so for now it remains unplugged. I plan on fixing it BEFORE it gets cold, so maybe I can enjoy the succulent heat it offers this cold and dreadful winter that is slowly besieging us.

I roleplayed on Messenger today for the first time in a long time, with that girly that gave me a nude pic of herself before. Her B-Day is October 11th, so I better not forget to get her a 'present'. >_<
I made a story about a decimated wolf pack, and the forbidden love of the Alpha wolfs' chosen mate, and a wolf that was far below in rank. It was a good story.

I watched the last half of 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' with Stephanie on T.V. today. I actually kinda liked it. O_o

Jamie is working tonight, on my day off, a 4pm-12amish shift. heh heh, and I got to sleep in today...
Wait a minute, so did she! O_o

I'm kinda getting back into World of WarCrap again, now that I can, but I'm having a hard time staying focused while playing. There's things to look forward to, but it's hard. I no longer have my blind and unyielding devotion to the game that I once had. Oh well. Just means I can turn it off on a moments notice. >_<

Richard came by to look at my dead computer for parts, but apparently he'd have to take most of his computers components out to use the good ones that I have. Seems my parts, the ones he'd have to use to replace his current ones, are inferior. Go figure. So I still have my dead computer. I messaged Hale that he could come and gut it for parts. Just nothing that holds memory. Sensitive things locked away on that y'know...

I threw away all my sex toys, save for my conversation piece, a transparent rubber dildo. It's great fun to hit Tony with it! ^_^
I just don't use them anymore.

Mum said the next road trip is a day trip to Jasper. Cool. We pay for gas, and she can get her company 15 seat mini-bus for the day. Hiking and shiznitz.

Night.