Crazy Busy
I haven't had a chance to catch up on anyone's LJ's/DW's this week, so I'll be reading probably tomorrow as it's almost 11pm here but I wanted to write an entry before heading to bed.
This week was so hectic but in a good way for the most part. Monday and Tuesday I had off from work for study days for the RIBO exam. On Monday night Ayda and I went to see The Decemberists, which I said I wasn't too excited to see, but it was actually pretty good considering I know like one of their songs. I also loved the venue (even though it's owned by Drake...), and I'm seeing a band I'm super stoked for in September there, and I'm more excited now, because even if you are at the back you still have a pretty good view of the band. Sadly I couldn't spend any time with Ayda on the Tuesday because again, studying. I basically broke my brain studying insurance stuff for four days in a row. Wednesday morning was my exam, and of course while on my way there the TTC decides to break down. So I ended up catching a cab and making it there with a decent amount of time to spare (though it was on no coffee/food because I didn't have time for that).
Despite all the dumb crap, I managed to pass! I got an 80% (you need 75% to pass this exam) and I was so relived because I did NOT want to do it again. It's actually more common to fail than to pass this exam (some people I work with haven't passed it yet). So I'm pretty proud of myself and again, extremely happy to have to never think about that shit again. I have no desire to become a Broker, but I'm sure it's a good thing to say you have, and I didn't spend a dime of my own money obtaining it.
Thursday I ended up going into the office and the TTC broke down AGAIN aka sommeone's stupid bike fell or was thrown on the tracks at some station so like half of the line I take was down. Luckily I live about a 15 minute walk from the GO station, so I took the train in from Danforth. It's actually a lot more convenient once you are on it, and honestly if I lived a bit closer I'd likely take it more as it takes me right to where I need to be for work. So yeah, it was a fun commuting day.
Friday I felt really anxious and weird all day, and I was almost going to bail on seeing this Radiohead tribute band I had bought tickets for. But I decided maybe if I order some sushi it will make me feel better and it did. Plus I know when I get in these weird moods the best thing for me to do is leave the house. The concert took place at a church really close to my house (same areas as the GO train so like a 15 minute walk) and I ended up sitting next to a girl from Brazil who was also by herself to see the show. They had a strings and horns sections so they were able to play some rarer Radiohead songs and it was honestly really awesome to see. I'm really impressed by the cover bands I've seen so far, it really is a pretty decent substitute for seeing your favourite band if you can't and the band is good.
Saturday I didn't do much. I got a much needed hair cut and also opted for a hair mask as it was super dry.
Today Simon and I walked Ava around a bit in the Beaches area, walking around all the big houses and being annoyed at the rich people. Then I dropped off some clothes at Value Village and got three shirts (two I don't like and am going to go exchange), a really nice blazer and then a picture to hang up. I put together my record stand earlier this week too (it was fucking annoying as hell) and I also bought a chair during WayDay. It's honestly so annoying slowly decorating an apartment when you basically had none of your own furniture. It's coming along and other than some more wall art and a table my mom is going to give me soon, I'd say most of the furniture stuff is done thankfully.
Tomorrow is Simon's first day at my job. I hope he ends up liking it because he basically has no choice lol. The job market is clearly shit here and if you don't know people you are screwed. We're doing opposite schedules so I am going to the office tomorrow and Tuesday, so I should try and head to bed.
This week was so hectic but in a good way for the most part. Monday and Tuesday I had off from work for study days for the RIBO exam. On Monday night Ayda and I went to see The Decemberists, which I said I wasn't too excited to see, but it was actually pretty good considering I know like one of their songs. I also loved the venue (even though it's owned by Drake...), and I'm seeing a band I'm super stoked for in September there, and I'm more excited now, because even if you are at the back you still have a pretty good view of the band. Sadly I couldn't spend any time with Ayda on the Tuesday because again, studying. I basically broke my brain studying insurance stuff for four days in a row. Wednesday morning was my exam, and of course while on my way there the TTC decides to break down. So I ended up catching a cab and making it there with a decent amount of time to spare (though it was on no coffee/food because I didn't have time for that).
Despite all the dumb crap, I managed to pass! I got an 80% (you need 75% to pass this exam) and I was so relived because I did NOT want to do it again. It's actually more common to fail than to pass this exam (some people I work with haven't passed it yet). So I'm pretty proud of myself and again, extremely happy to have to never think about that shit again. I have no desire to become a Broker, but I'm sure it's a good thing to say you have, and I didn't spend a dime of my own money obtaining it.
Thursday I ended up going into the office and the TTC broke down AGAIN aka sommeone's stupid bike fell or was thrown on the tracks at some station so like half of the line I take was down. Luckily I live about a 15 minute walk from the GO station, so I took the train in from Danforth. It's actually a lot more convenient once you are on it, and honestly if I lived a bit closer I'd likely take it more as it takes me right to where I need to be for work. So yeah, it was a fun commuting day.
Friday I felt really anxious and weird all day, and I was almost going to bail on seeing this Radiohead tribute band I had bought tickets for. But I decided maybe if I order some sushi it will make me feel better and it did. Plus I know when I get in these weird moods the best thing for me to do is leave the house. The concert took place at a church really close to my house (same areas as the GO train so like a 15 minute walk) and I ended up sitting next to a girl from Brazil who was also by herself to see the show. They had a strings and horns sections so they were able to play some rarer Radiohead songs and it was honestly really awesome to see. I'm really impressed by the cover bands I've seen so far, it really is a pretty decent substitute for seeing your favourite band if you can't and the band is good.
Saturday I didn't do much. I got a much needed hair cut and also opted for a hair mask as it was super dry.
Today Simon and I walked Ava around a bit in the Beaches area, walking around all the big houses and being annoyed at the rich people. Then I dropped off some clothes at Value Village and got three shirts (two I don't like and am going to go exchange), a really nice blazer and then a picture to hang up. I put together my record stand earlier this week too (it was fucking annoying as hell) and I also bought a chair during WayDay. It's honestly so annoying slowly decorating an apartment when you basically had none of your own furniture. It's coming along and other than some more wall art and a table my mom is going to give me soon, I'd say most of the furniture stuff is done thankfully.
Tomorrow is Simon's first day at my job. I hope he ends up liking it because he basically has no choice lol. The job market is clearly shit here and if you don't know people you are screwed. We're doing opposite schedules so I am going to the office tomorrow and Tuesday, so I should try and head to bed.