The New Year
Well, it's officially 2006. Doesn't feel much different.
I said I'd post and perhaps go over my holidays a little bit. I believe everybody's well informed about the coyote incident, the post where I fell asleep? Yeah. Nothing else much special happened since. But to clarify, I do think I've missed some rather large events that have happened prior to the accident - err nm, I just double check, and everybody who reads and/or cares should be well up to date.
So anyway, here is a list of what I got for Christmas
Hmm, so that takes care of Christmas. On Boxing day, I decided to indulge and buy a few video games. the list of gamecube games that Deanne and I own is growing, and here it is (I like lists *smiles*)
On new years, we went to a hotel. I was skeptical at first and actually got a bit excited when it looked like we were not to be let into the hotel, due to our not being born in 1984 or earlier (ie you had to be 21). Somehow, Deanne's bitching and whining always gets her her way. So we got in. I admit, swimming was fun, and the hot tub and sauna were nice. We drank afterward, and, in all honesty, it wasn't all that much of an exciting night after that. I mean, it's usually nice to have SOMETHING to do. We had to stay quiet so that we don't get kicked out. We tried playing a drinking game but when you can't mix regular drinkers with uber-light weights...
So Janet ended up drunk rather quickly. After about 5-6 tall boys, I started to get a really good buzz. After another beer or two, and a couple glasses of champaigne, I decided to go out for a smoke with my buddy. This is not the kind of smoke you buy in stores...needless to say, I was pretty gone after that, considering how absolutely rarely I smoke this special green. My memory begins to get foggy around this region, but I know Steve dropped in unexpectedly and ended up spending the night along with his friend Ben. Steve's my friend and all, but that is such a rude fuckin thing to do! He and Ben drank a lot of Kyle's beer, Steve hit on the girls there, he slept in a bed that was reserved for Janet and Sarah (and kept them awake because the beds aren't THAT big and he wasn't welcome in them), and ended up leaving early in the morning without offering so much as a cent. This seems like something you do to a person you don't like, not to a friend. You offer money to a friend, you don't mooch off of them. He still owes me money from that stupid Final Fantasy Online game that he never plays, not to mention he still has my pants from MONTHS and MONTHS ago!! Bah.
Anyway, I did pass out rather early and was reasonably refreshed the next day, which is a nice change of pace from the usual "drink way too much, get really sick, do something stupid that you'll regret later, get sick some more, pass out, wake up feeling worse than ever". I didn't do anything stupid, I woke up on time and in good health, and still had an alright night! I don't think I can really ask for much more, perhaps if every year improves than I will one day have an ultimately great new years. Mayhaps, one day.
Deanne got moved back to nights at Vehcom. They say there is not enough work at the warehouse. She is very, very upset about this. It's a harsh time to quit smoking, but personally, I think there's always an excuse not to quit, or not to do any particular thing, if you look hard enough. I don't want to wake up because it's cold outside. I don't want to watch your shows because they support testing on animals. I don't want to tie my shoes because I might throw my back out. I'm good at excuses, I know what they sound like. So when I hear one, I get frustrated. Deanne and I have often fought over the issue, and in the end, it always resolves in the same way - Deanne decides she will quit later and there's nothing Rob can do about it. I'm hoping this time it lasts, but she had 2 cigerettes at work on Monday, so it's not looking good.
Am I stupid for continuously having faith? I still believe she can and will do it, and I get equally disappointed and hurt everytime I'm let down. I'm like one of those annoying puppies, you can tell them to go away and yell at them and threaten them and they'll sit there, tongue flapping out of their mouth, panting heavily, cute, puppy dog eyes staring joyfully, tail wagging in the background...
There are many factors in play, I guess, so I can't and dont' judge her for having trouble quitting. I just really wish she could have the same revelation I had that has helped me deal with a lot of things - what's done is done. I could think of a million reasons to be upset or depressed, but in general, how does that help you in any way, shape or form? Why not just deal and move on and maybe focus on the positives. I think I just handle my problems differently, or I react to different things differently. Deanne gets upset about things that wouldn't make be flinch at all, but sometimes I get horribly upset about something and Deanne doesn't understand why. I guess that's a good thing, because we can theoretically calm eachother down and help eachother through things we have truoble dealing with, since it'll be rare we're both upset at the same time.
For example, I was upset that Deanne refused to try and take a day-shift, back in the summer. I wanted to spend as much time w/ her as possible before school started, since during school finding time would be much harder. Eventually, with Deanne's help, this concern backed down because she was convinced night shift is the best shift. Well, when school began, Deanne began to get upset due to lack of time together, and I did my best to console her...I had a summer to deal with it, since I'm the type to expect the worst but hope for the best.
I tend to worry about the future more than the present or past, and Deanne tends to worry about the past (or at least, that's how it seems to me, though I am sure she will tell me I am wrong, and she DOES worry about the future, I just think I do so to a much greater extent). Anyway, I'm not 100% sure what my point is, so let us continue with more important matters.
I got some quotes today on fixing my car, got some advice that the claim is comprehensive and won't alter my insurance bills, realized that the car will cost over $1000, up to I think approx. $2500, and my comp. deductable is only $500, so, if all goes well, we will get our vehicle fixed relatively soon. I'm going to phone the claims adjuster tomorrow to get more information, and then make an appointment with the autobody shop. I might have to wait until my mom gives me the money for my desk (went on my credit card) so I have the $500 to give to the insurance company. Fuckin robbers, they are. Bah!
I need a money tree. I've got a full 2.5 semester again, even though I only have 4 classes. I sorta like physics, the course load is not nearly as much as CIS *grins* though it was enough for a few all-nighters last semester. I think math is going to kill me. Well, I think I'm going to cut this long -_-;; It's getting late, have some TV that needs watching, a cold beer that needs drinking, and a bed that's crying for somebody to sleep in it. What can I say, I have needy beverages and appliances! Later, y'411!!
Note to self: next post, definitely comment on the Eternal Darkness insanity effects, how Tony Hawk's Pro Skater does not work, on being sick, on car radio not turning off...oh, and of course, the Dominican Republic
I said I'd post and perhaps go over my holidays a little bit. I believe everybody's well informed about the coyote incident, the post where I fell asleep? Yeah. Nothing else much special happened since. But to clarify, I do think I've missed some rather large events that have happened prior to the accident - err nm, I just double check, and everybody who reads and/or cares should be well up to date.
So anyway, here is a list of what I got for Christmas
- a teddy bear from Deanne
- a wallet from Deanne
- a small cave-like fountain from Deanne
- a gargoyle incence holder from Deanne
- a strawberry scented candle from Deanne
- a dragon candle holder from Deanne
- the Marilyn Manson autobiography from Deanne
- The Wall (the movie) by Pink Floyd, from Deanne
- a ring that doesn't fit (biggest they had, I have stubby fingers?) from Deanne
- A T-shirt saying "Sure, I'll go to my room! (I have video games there)" from Deanne
- A long sleeve signifying how little effort I give each day of the week from Deanne
- a stewie keychain, a bottle opener (which says "This is my happiness opener") in my stocking from Deanne
- a stewie bottle opener that's a fridge magnet, from Deanne
- other chocolates and such, from Deanne
- Sony mp3 player, from Deanne
- a $25 gift certificate for Home Depot (from Lorco, used to it buy some plants and a pot)
- a $35 gift certificate to Sears (which I combined with Deanne's to help pay for an air hockey table) from Deanne's parents
- a new desk from my parents (which I drove to Toronto, picked out and drove home, and built -_-;; )
- the next set of the Vampire Chronicles, by Anne Rice, from my parents (I haven't read these yet *grins* )
- AA batteries, from my parents
- a digital camera holder, from my parents
- chocolates, from my parents
- a dragon candle holder/cross from Kyle
- a dragon with sword/envelope opener from Zsolt
- incence from Deanne
- a mug from Deanne, which included a lil penguin stuffed toy!
Hmm, so that takes care of Christmas. On Boxing day, I decided to indulge and buy a few video games. the list of gamecube games that Deanne and I own is growing, and here it is (I like lists *smiles*)
- Animal Crossing
- Turok: Evolution
- Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
- Donkey Konga
- Donkey Konga 2
- Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
- Spiderman 2
- Hunter: The Reckoning
- Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
- Dragonball Z: Budokai
- Pro BMX 2
- Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
- F-Zero GX
- Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Disney's Magical Mirror starring Mickey Mouse
- SRS: Street Racing Syndicate
- Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
On new years, we went to a hotel. I was skeptical at first and actually got a bit excited when it looked like we were not to be let into the hotel, due to our not being born in 1984 or earlier (ie you had to be 21). Somehow, Deanne's bitching and whining always gets her her way. So we got in. I admit, swimming was fun, and the hot tub and sauna were nice. We drank afterward, and, in all honesty, it wasn't all that much of an exciting night after that. I mean, it's usually nice to have SOMETHING to do. We had to stay quiet so that we don't get kicked out. We tried playing a drinking game but when you can't mix regular drinkers with uber-light weights...
So Janet ended up drunk rather quickly. After about 5-6 tall boys, I started to get a really good buzz. After another beer or two, and a couple glasses of champaigne, I decided to go out for a smoke with my buddy. This is not the kind of smoke you buy in stores...needless to say, I was pretty gone after that, considering how absolutely rarely I smoke this special green. My memory begins to get foggy around this region, but I know Steve dropped in unexpectedly and ended up spending the night along with his friend Ben. Steve's my friend and all, but that is such a rude fuckin thing to do! He and Ben drank a lot of Kyle's beer, Steve hit on the girls there, he slept in a bed that was reserved for Janet and Sarah (and kept them awake because the beds aren't THAT big and he wasn't welcome in them), and ended up leaving early in the morning without offering so much as a cent. This seems like something you do to a person you don't like, not to a friend. You offer money to a friend, you don't mooch off of them. He still owes me money from that stupid Final Fantasy Online game that he never plays, not to mention he still has my pants from MONTHS and MONTHS ago!! Bah.
Anyway, I did pass out rather early and was reasonably refreshed the next day, which is a nice change of pace from the usual "drink way too much, get really sick, do something stupid that you'll regret later, get sick some more, pass out, wake up feeling worse than ever". I didn't do anything stupid, I woke up on time and in good health, and still had an alright night! I don't think I can really ask for much more, perhaps if every year improves than I will one day have an ultimately great new years. Mayhaps, one day.
Deanne got moved back to nights at Vehcom. They say there is not enough work at the warehouse. She is very, very upset about this. It's a harsh time to quit smoking, but personally, I think there's always an excuse not to quit, or not to do any particular thing, if you look hard enough. I don't want to wake up because it's cold outside. I don't want to watch your shows because they support testing on animals. I don't want to tie my shoes because I might throw my back out. I'm good at excuses, I know what they sound like. So when I hear one, I get frustrated. Deanne and I have often fought over the issue, and in the end, it always resolves in the same way - Deanne decides she will quit later and there's nothing Rob can do about it. I'm hoping this time it lasts, but she had 2 cigerettes at work on Monday, so it's not looking good.
Am I stupid for continuously having faith? I still believe she can and will do it, and I get equally disappointed and hurt everytime I'm let down. I'm like one of those annoying puppies, you can tell them to go away and yell at them and threaten them and they'll sit there, tongue flapping out of their mouth, panting heavily, cute, puppy dog eyes staring joyfully, tail wagging in the background...
There are many factors in play, I guess, so I can't and dont' judge her for having trouble quitting. I just really wish she could have the same revelation I had that has helped me deal with a lot of things - what's done is done. I could think of a million reasons to be upset or depressed, but in general, how does that help you in any way, shape or form? Why not just deal and move on and maybe focus on the positives. I think I just handle my problems differently, or I react to different things differently. Deanne gets upset about things that wouldn't make be flinch at all, but sometimes I get horribly upset about something and Deanne doesn't understand why. I guess that's a good thing, because we can theoretically calm eachother down and help eachother through things we have truoble dealing with, since it'll be rare we're both upset at the same time.
For example, I was upset that Deanne refused to try and take a day-shift, back in the summer. I wanted to spend as much time w/ her as possible before school started, since during school finding time would be much harder. Eventually, with Deanne's help, this concern backed down because she was convinced night shift is the best shift. Well, when school began, Deanne began to get upset due to lack of time together, and I did my best to console her...I had a summer to deal with it, since I'm the type to expect the worst but hope for the best.
I tend to worry about the future more than the present or past, and Deanne tends to worry about the past (or at least, that's how it seems to me, though I am sure she will tell me I am wrong, and she DOES worry about the future, I just think I do so to a much greater extent). Anyway, I'm not 100% sure what my point is, so let us continue with more important matters.
I got some quotes today on fixing my car, got some advice that the claim is comprehensive and won't alter my insurance bills, realized that the car will cost over $1000, up to I think approx. $2500, and my comp. deductable is only $500, so, if all goes well, we will get our vehicle fixed relatively soon. I'm going to phone the claims adjuster tomorrow to get more information, and then make an appointment with the autobody shop. I might have to wait until my mom gives me the money for my desk (went on my credit card) so I have the $500 to give to the insurance company. Fuckin robbers, they are. Bah!
I need a money tree. I've got a full 2.5 semester again, even though I only have 4 classes. I sorta like physics, the course load is not nearly as much as CIS *grins* though it was enough for a few all-nighters last semester. I think math is going to kill me. Well, I think I'm going to cut this long -_-;; It's getting late, have some TV that needs watching, a cold beer that needs drinking, and a bed that's crying for somebody to sleep in it. What can I say, I have needy beverages and appliances! Later, y'411!!
Note to self: next post, definitely comment on the Eternal Darkness insanity effects, how Tony Hawk's Pro Skater does not work, on being sick, on car radio not turning off...oh, and of course, the Dominican Republic