It may not be fall officially yet, but it certainly feels that way. It makes busking more challenging. Apparently the rest of this week is supposed to warm up, though, so that'll be nice ( Read more... )

March is such a funny month. It's right on the edge. Teetering between winter and spring, plans forming and reforming for the summer and beyond. The initial groundwork is laid and it's all waiting until the world thaws ( Read more... )

I want to get a picture of my super awesome Christmas tree, but my camera's batteries are dead and photobooth won't take a decent picture without more light. So I suppose I can ramble for a bit while I wait ( Read more... )

So! I am approaching half-way through my biology course (because I hardly ever work on it because I am still and always will be a procrastinator). I just checked and my first aid and CPR training do not expire until September 2012. I am pretty much ready to apply to paramedics programs and be in a position where they will actually accept me ( ( Read more... )

So, I have a job. I have a bank account. I have been paid by the job and so there is money in the account. Fucking right. Next paycheck (or two) I will have enough for a deposit on a place. On Wednesday I have an interview for my national insurance number. I still need to set up the interview for my passport though (the letter they sent never got ( Read more... )

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The situation I grew up in was not good. I would go so far as to say toxic. I don't want to bad-mouth my parents, I love them both very very much, but my father was - and my mother was -. I grew up in a screaming match. When my parents separated, there was some relief, but it was short lived. One parent charged the other with assault while at the ( Read more... )

Alright, so current hair-brained schemes, ideas and possibilities for this summer and next year ( Read more... )

So, in order to get into Humber College's paramedics program, I have to write an entrance exam. An entrance exam that tests math and science skills as well as english. Okay, makes sense. Mildly terrifying that I have to learn math and science, but I am sure I can do it with some practice ( Read more... )

So, 2010, huh ( Read more... )